The Epiphany of the Lord January 5, 2014

MASSES
Sundays
8:00, 9:30 am (English)
11:00 am (Español)
12:15 pm (Ge’ez)
1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730
www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org
Email: [email protected]
MINISTRIES
Rev. John Direen, Pastor
Rev. Ghebriel Woldai
Chaplain to Ge’ez Community
In Residence
Rev. Kenneth Nobrega
Vocation Director
Saturdays
8:00 am (English)
4:30 pm Vigil (English)
6:00 pm (Español)
Rev. Lo Damm, MM
Rev. Huy Pham
Rev. Viet Vu
Rev. Raphael Okitafumba
Monday-Friday
7:30 am (English)
6:00 pm (English/Español)
The Epiphany of the Lord
January 5, 2014
Holy Days
7:30 am & 12:15 pm (English)
7:00 pm (Español)
They opened their treasures
and offered him gifts
of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
— Matthew 2:11b
CONFESSIONS
Saturdays
3:00-4:00 & 5:30-6:00 pm
Monday—Friday
5:30-6:00 pm
Permanent Deacon
Elizabeth Oishi Comly
Year of Faith Coordinator
Carmen Cedillo
Directora Educación Religiosa
Eddie Ma
Director Religious Education
Baptism/Bautismos
Ramon y Carmen Cedillo
Platicas: Tercer Martes, 7:00 pm
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30-7:30 pm
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm
Lectors/Lectores
Remy Bravo Seay (English)
Javier Torres (Español)
Parish Council Members: Rebeca Torres (Chairperson), Fortino Alducin (Vice-Chairperson),
Josefina Figueroa (Secretary), Kali Boykin, Salim Boykin, Elizabeth Oishi Comly, Hector Cortes,
Teresa Coulon, Nidya Muñoz, Javier Torres, Yohannes Yetbarek and Ed Hopfner.
Finance Council Members: Maritza Ibarra, Elizabeth Oishi Comly, Yohannes Yetbarek.
Legion of Mary meets every Monday at 4 pm in the Rectory.
Assistance for those in need: Please call the office for help.
Project Gabriel & Respect Life: Hector Cortes (Coordinator)
Mission Statement
St. Joseph the Worker Parish is a diverse Catholic Community,
which welcomes people from many different places in their faith
journey and serves the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship,
education, social justice, service to the poor and engagement in
community concerns.
Rev. Mr. José Mañuel Pérez
Eucharistic Ministers
Yanny Chavarria (English)
Fortino Alducin (Español)
Sacristan
Freddy Morales
Gift Shop
Consuelo Garcia & Rahel Yosief
Nuestra Misión
La Iglesia de San José Oberero es una comunidad católica diversa,
que le da la bienvenida a gente de diferentes lugares en su jornada
de fe y que propone cumplir con la Buena Nueva de Cristo Jesús a
través de la liturgia, la educación, la justicia social, en el servicio a
los pobres y entregados a las necesidades de la communidad.
CATHOLIC CEMETERIES DIOCESE OF OAKLAND
St. Joseph Cemetery
St. Mary Cemetery
San Pablo phone (510) 223-1265
Oakland phone (510) 654-0936
PARISH NEWS
Last Sunday Plate Collection—Dec. 29, 2013: $2,660.39
5th Sunday collection for the poor: $520.24
The second collection today is for building maintenance.
2013 Bishop’s Appeal goal: $10,165.46; Actual: $10,033.00
THE LIGHT OF FAITH
The first reading today is charged with the glory of
the Lord. Everyone who can come to the holy city does
come—whole caravans of people of all ages on foot and
on dromedaries and camels.
This description of an irresistible light-filled city
prepares us for the story of the magi. They are guided by
their own lights—their study of astronomy and
astrology—and by the light of a peculiar star. Their study
tells them that an unusual event in the heavens is a sign
of an extraordinary birth on earth. They mean to find out
about this, and they set out with gifts worthy of a king.
They are welcomed into an insignificant house in
Bethlehem, offer gifts befitting a king, and receive the
gift of faith.
Paul reinforces the great gift of faith available to the
Gentiles, whom the magi represent. What they have seen
has changed them, just as it changed Paul and all who
heeded his proclamation. Like the magi and like Paul, we
are invited to receive this life that is filled with the light
of faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Parish Gift Shop
Our gift shop is open once again, and fully stocked. We are raffling 2 beautiful statues of our Blessed Mother, which you can see
in the gift shop. Until further notice we will be open on weekends
only, Saturdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Thank you for your support.
Advent Stockings for the Missions in Guatemala
Please remember to return the stockings with your donations.
They can be placed in any of the collections of given to the office.
Thank you for your generosity.
Mass Intentions
Saturday
Jan. 04 4:30 pm
6:00 pm
Sunday
05 8:00 am
9:30 am
11:00 am
Monday
06 7:30 am
6:00 pm
Tuesday
07 7:30 am
6:00 pm
Wednesday
08 7:30 am
6:00 pm
Thursday
09 7:30 am
6:00 pm
Friday
10 7:30 am
6:00 pm
Saturday
11 8:00 am
St. Francis de Sales School for Pastoral Ministry
Deadline Extended
New Class begins January 11, 2014
Classes take place second Saturdays of the month.
St. Joseph the Worker, 1640 Addison St., Berkeley
oakdiocese.org/spm
Is God calling you to learn more about your faith? The Saint
Francis de Sales School for Pastoral Ministry is a three-year program designed to meet the needs of working professionals in
which participants not only deepen their knowledge of the faith,
but also discern their gifts and learn how best to share these gifts
with others. It is an excellent preparation for people who want to
work in a parish or ministry as well as for those who want to
know more about their faith in general. With dynamic professors,
a passionate student body, and a deep communal prayer life, the
St. Francis de Sales School is committed to shaping the next generation of disciples. To learn more, check out our website, oakdiocese.org/spm, and read student testimonials! For more information, please contact Mary Ann Wiesinger, see above.
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! The
LORD shines upon you and the glory of the Lord appears
over you (Isaiah 60:1-6).
Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you
(Psalm 72).
Second Reading — The mystery has been made known
that the Gentiles are coheirs, copartners in the promise in
Christ Jesus through the gospel (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Gospel — Magi from the east arrived, saying, “Where is
the newborn king of the Jews?” (Matthew 2:1-12).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997,
International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
Please see website bulletin
for more information on events around the diocese:
http://stjosephtheworkerchurch.org/bulletin.html
Requested by
SJW Parish
Rafaela Urzua+
Teresa Calvario
Gregory Thomas Norberg+
J.R.K. Kantor
Juan R. Zabala+
Laurie Ann Zabala
Eduardo LaTorre, Amparo Martello y Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
Joseph & Maryellen McCormick+
Elena Kasberg
Paciana Mendiola+
William & Celia Mulhern+
Rita Streuli
Eneas Kane+
Belinda & Rowland Sum
Mildred Dill'ard+
Julia Contreras
Margie Trott+
Please Pray For the Sick
George Lopez, Terry Kelley, Walter
Salerno ,Rita Streuli, Stella Perkins,
Pat Barnet, Lovelle and Michelle
Bradford, Irene Hancock, Ann Zito,
Kathy Tims, Edna McGee,
Juanita Estrella,
Cecelia Massey, Lillian Navarro
And Recently Deceased
Margie Trott+
La Epifanía del Señor
5 de enero de 2014
Abriendo sus cofres, le ofrecieron regalos:
oro, incienso y mirra.
— Mateo 2:11b
NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA
Colecta de la Semana Pasada - 29 diciembre 2013: $2,660.39
Colecta del quinto domingo por los pobres: $520.24
La segunda colecta de hoy es para mantener los edificios.
2013 Meta Apelación del Obispo:$10,165.46; actual:$10,033.00
Gracias por su constante apoyo a nuestra Parroquia
LA LUZ DE LA FE
La primera lectura de hoy nos trae la gloria del Señor
que tiene tanta fuerza y pureza que puede inundar a
Jerusalén. La lectura es tan gloriosa que los corazones
palpitan y rebozan de júbilo. Todos aquellos que pueden
venir a Tierra Santa vienen, caravanas repletas de gente a
pie y en camellos y otros dromedarios.
Esta descripción de una ciudad tan llena de una luz
irresistible nos prepara para la historia de los magos. Van
guiados por sus propias luces –su estudio de astronomía y
astrología– y por la luz de una estrella peculiar. Su
estudio les dice que un fenómeno extraordinario en el
cielo es señal de un nacimiento extraordinario en la
tierra. Determinan averiguar lo acontecido y salen con
regalos dignos de un rey. Son bienvenidos a una casita
insignificante en Belén, ofrecen regalos dignos de un rey,
y reciben el regalo de la fe.
Pablo destaca el gran regalo de la fe disponible a los
gentiles, representados en los magos. Lo que vieron y
creyeron los ha cambiado, igual que cambió a Pablo y a
todos los que escuchan su proclamación. Igual que los
magos, y que Pablo, estamos invitados a recibir esta vida
que está llena de la luz de la fe. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — ¡Levántate y brilla, Jerusalén! La
gloria del Señor amaneció sobre ti (Isaías 60:1-6).
Salmo — Que te adoren, Señor, todos los pueblos
(Salmo 72 [71]).
Segunda lectura — El misterio de que los gentiles son
coherederos, socios en la promesa en Jesucristo, se ha
dado a conocer a los hombres (Efesios 3:2-3a, 5-6).
Evangelio — Magos del oriente llegaron, diciendo:
“¿Dónde está el rey de los judíos que ha nacido?”
(Mateo 2:1-12).
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE
Es tiempo de añadir los reyes magos al pesebre. En
1448 llegaron los pesebres italianos a las iglesias
españolas, pero no fue hasta que el Rey Carlos III le
regaló un pesebre a su hijo en el siglo XVIII que el uso
de pesebres se expandió en los hogares. Desde entonces,
el uso de nacimientos llegó al continente americano en
donde se conviertió en la decoración principal para las
fiestas navideñas.
Así como en todo país latinoamericano el montaje
del Belén es una tradición, lo es también en Venezuela.
Con el pesebre venezolano llegan también aguinaldos,
parrandas, Misas y patines. ¡Sí! ¡Patines!
Desde la mitad del siglo pasado los venezolanos
celebran la época navideña con “patinadas”. Estas
“patinadas” normalmente se hacen por las mañanas y
muchas calles están cerradas a los autos hasta las 8 a.m.
para que niños y jóvenes puedan disfrutar de los patines,
bicicletas y otros juguetes que les regala el niño Dios. Por
esto, muchos niños duermen con un “cordoncito” atado
al dedo gordo de los pies, que cuelgan por la ventana
para que los despierten los que pasan patinado.
—Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, © J. S. Paluch Co.
LA EPIFANÍA
¡Alégrense todos en este día!
Pues celebramos la Epifanía
y preguntándome que le llevaría
miré a Jesús en los brazos de María.
—Israel-Jesús Martínez
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA /
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
For a commentary on the Daily & Sunday readings,
please see our parish website at:
http://www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org/
Lunes /
Martes /
Miércoles /
Jueves /
Viernes /
Sábado /
Domingo /
Monday: 1 Jn 3:22-4:6; Ps 2:7-12;Mt 4:12-17, 23-25
Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44
Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-13;Mk 6:45-52
Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-17;Lk 4:14-22a
Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16
Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30
Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10;
Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17
Other News and Events
Multimedia Play, Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy
DivineMercyDrama.com
Faustina: Messenger of Divine Mercy, the one-woman production performed by Maria Vargo of Saint Luke Productions, is
coming to two locations in the diocese during January. All are invited to this moving and timely production on the life of
Polish mystic, St. Faustina, whose personal encounters with Jesus have inspired a world-wide devotion to Christ’s Divine
Mercy. This drama brings audiences a riveting modern story that makes Divine Mercy remarkably relevant and urgent for
our world today. It is filled with all the elements of professional theater, runs 90 minutes, and is suitable for ages 12 and up.
Watch the trailer & learn more at DivineMercyDrama.com. Diocesan showings:
Friday, January 10, 7:30 pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 500 Fairview St., Brentwood
Nona Cornejo, 925-339-4469 or Marie Rojo, 925-639-9901
Saturday, January 11, 8:00 pm
St. Anne Parish, 32223 Cabello St., Union City 510-695-9110
Tickets are $20 each, with group and youth discounts available. All proceeds benefit victims of Typhoon Haiyan through
the Archdiocese of Jaro, Iloilo & Capiz, Philippines. Please call the numbers above for more information, or visit divinemercyoakland.org.
Blessed are the Bored in Spirit Featuring Mark Hart
Saturday, January 18, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
St. Joan of Arc Parish, 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon
Mary Machi 925 830-4720 [email protected]
Mark Hart, Vice President of LifeTeen, travels the country inspiring young people and parents to embrace their
faith and actively engage in living out their faith in their daily lives. Join us for this evening which is sure to
change your life. This event is sponsored by St. Joan of Arc parish and the diocese.
Human Trafficking Forum in Fremont
Tuesday, January 21, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Holy Spirit Parish, Small Hall, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont
510-877-9260 svdp-alameda.org
St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County, in partnership with the Holy Spirit parish community, Sisters of the Holy
Family, the Dominican Sisters - Mission San Jose and the Deacons of the Diocese of Oakland, present a panel
discussion, Human Trafficking: Take Action. Come learn about trafficking and what you can do to make a difference. For more information please contact St. Vincent de Paul at the phone number or email address above.
Kick Off the Walk For Life with Paul J. Kim
Friday, January 24, 2014, 7:00pm
Holy Rosary Parish, 1313 A St., Antioch
Karri Reiser 510 267-8389 [email protected]
Come get fired up for life with Paul J. Kim. Paul is a very popular speaker and entertainer at youth and young adult conferences and events across the country. He has performed locally at Catholic Underground, On Fire and Ignite. All are welcome to come to this evening of festivities to prepare for the Walk For Life on Saturday, January 25. This event is sponsored by Holy Rosary parish and the diocese.
Save the Date, World Day of the Sick Mass
Saturday, February 8, 2014 10:00 am
The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland
Ctlcathedral.org
All who suffer from illness, and their caregivers, are invited to gather at the Cathedral on the World Day of the
Sick each year to worship and be blessed by our bishop. Mark your calendars now for this event, to be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:00 am. Sponsored by the diocese and the Order of Malta. Details will follow as the
date approaches.
Save the Date - First Annual Diocesan Choir Festival
Saturday, February 8, 2014, 8:00 pm The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland
ctlcathedral.org
Choirs from throughout the diocese are invited to participate in the first-ever Diocesan Choir Festival at the Cathedral on Saturday, February 8. We will celebrate the unique voices of each of our parishes, as well as the diversity of talents and cultures that we are blessed with. Each parish is invited to register one choir for participation
this year, and the choir can range from full SATB choir, to unison choirs, to small vocal ensembles, children’s
choirs, youth choirs, adult choirs, senior choirs etc. Each choir is invited to sing a piece/song they know really
well and would normally sing during Ordinary Time. Registration information will be available soon.
Diocesan Choir Festival Committee: Rudy de Vos, Helena Dietrich, JaNet Hancock, Joseph Hébert, Leo Keegan,
Denise Kogler, Ariel Mayormita, Miguel Villalobos
Natural Family Planning (NFP) Procreative Technology
NFP helps with many fertility difficulties.
Do you know someone struggling with infertility? Modern medicine has made great strides in helping couples
overcome infertility, by restoring reproductive health through the application of Natural Procreative Technology™. Yet many people, even in the medical profession, are still unfamiliar with it, though it has a success rate of
up to 75% in restoring natural fertility. For more information, go to http://www.naprotechnology.com/ or contact
Ed Hopfner at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]
La Planificación Familiar Natural puede superar muchos dificultades con la fertilidad Conoces a una pareja
aquejada por la infertilidad? La medicina moderna ha logrado grandes avances con parejas luchando por lograr la
fertilidad, mediante la restauración de la salud reproductiva con “Natural Procreative Technology™ (tecnología
procreativa natural). Sin embargo, muchas personas, incluso en la profesión médica, todavía no están familiarizados con esta tecnología, aunque tiene un éxito de hasta 75% en la restauración de la fertilidad natural. Para más
información, visita http://www.naprotechnology.com/ o contactar a Ed Hopfner
LIFE SUPPORT NEEDED
The Guiding Principle of Birthright...It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every
child to be born. Birthright has served women in crisis since 1996. Hundreds of mothers and babies have been
helped. We need volunteers and funds to keep our doors open to continue to guide young women in finding
workable solutions, so that they can give birth to their babies and face the future with dignity and hope. For more
info contact Carmel Mazurie or Cathy Clements at (510) 481-9677. www.birthrightofsanlorenzo.com
Attention Catholic Singles
Interested in joining an excellent Catholic singles organization? The Catholic Alumni Club International is looking to expand into the Oakland area. We provide a group dedicated to social, cultural, civic and spiritual relationships in a Catholic setting. For more information, please check out the following site or contact Steve at
[email protected]: www.caci.org
The Diocese Joins Facebook and Twitter
Jan Potts 510-267-8309 [email protected]
Keep up with news and events by following the Diocese and the Cathedral at these social media sites. Please
share them in your bulletins and on websites.
Diocese Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/oakdiocese
Diocese Twitter: @oakdiocese
Cathedral Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ctlcathedral.org
Cathedral Twitter: @oakcathedral
Cathedral Events Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ctlcathedral
Support Group for Divorced Catholics
Ongoing, Second Wednesdays
Maria Santos, MFT 510-710-6419
A new support group for divorced Catholics is available, the second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 pm –
9:00 pm in San Leandro. The group will be led by Maria Santos, a licensed MFT. Sessions are $10 each. The first
session will be held on June 12. Contact Maria for more information, see above. Spanish-speakers are welcome.
Post-Abortion Study Groups, Retreat
The Diocese of Oakland has three healing opportunities just around the corner:
• Beginning January 28, 2014, the diocese and First Resort will host an 8-week Spanish Post-Abortion Healing
and Bible Study group in Berkeley.
• Beginning January 29, 2014 the diocese and First Resort will host an 8-week English Post-Abortion Healing
and Bible Study group in San Mateo.
• February 7-9, 2014, the diocese will be hosting the Rachel's Vineyard weekend healing retreat in Santa Rosa
(see www.rachelsvineyard.org).
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats and Post-Abortion Healing groups offer hope, help, and healing for the soul in a loving, supportive environment, and result in life-changing transformations. Confidential sign-ups for men, women,
and couples are happening now. Don't delay your healing and renewal in Christ any longer! To register or find
out more, contact Christine at (415) 260-4406, or [email protected] or go to www.afterthechoice.org to
download the flyers.
Esperanza y Sanación después de aborto
SIENTA LA SANACIÓN. Si usted o alguien a quién usted ama está sufriendo tras el aborto, la esperanza y la
sanación están al alcance a través de un grupo de sanación pos-aborto de 8 semanas que está basado en las Sagradas Escrituras. Este grupo es ofrecido por la Diócesis de Oakland y First Resort, es sostenido en un ambiente de
cariño, y causa un cambio de vida y transformación.
El grupo ofrece la sanación emocional y espiritual para los hombres y las mujeres de habla hispana y comenzará
el 28 de enero, 2014 en Berkeley a cerca de la Iglesia San José Obrero (1640 Addison St.). Para el grupo de
sanación pos-aborto en español, favor de contactar a Gloria Maldonado, al número (510) 384-6875 o por domicilio electrónico: [email protected]. Todo es completamente confidencial y gratis.
The Business of Abortion
Vicki Evans continues her investigation into the big business of abortion in her new blog post Abortion: Ideology
or Commercial Enterprise? Part II: Fetal Tissue Industry.
Lay Ecclesial Ministers Bilingual Newsletter available Online
www.oakdiocese.org/lemc
An old tradition has been restored in a new format, with an online newsletter in English and Spanish. View photos from this year’s Lay Ecclesial Ministers (LEM) Convocation, learn more about the work of the LEM Council
and discover links to national resources, or visit the diocese’s website for the Lay Ecclesial Ministers Council at
www.oakdiocese.org/LEMC.
El Boletín bilingue por y para los Ministros Eclesiales Laicos está disponible en linea.
Una antigua tradición ha sido restaurada en un nuevo formato, con el boletín en linea en Inglés y Español. Ver las
fotos de la Convocación de LEM de este año, aprenda más sobre el Concejo de LEM y descubra enlacesa recursos nacionales, o visite el sitio web de la Diócesis para la página del Concejo de Ministros Eclesiales Laicos en
www.oakdiocese.org/LEMC.
RECLAiM Sexual Health
This information website is intended to provide you with an introduction to the “RECLAiM Sexual Health” program. RECLAiM is an anonymous, online recovery program that helps struggling individuals break free from
pornography addiction and other unwanted sexual behaviors. RECLAiM combines The Brain Science of Change
with insights from Theology of the Body and the full support of our Catholic faith. After reviewing the information on this website, take the next step and begin your recovery journey. The RECLAiM program will help
you break free from your addiction and experience more joy, happiness and holiness in your life. Visit our Sign
Up page to get started: http://reclaimsexualhealth.com/
Catholic Charities Seeks Tax Assistance Volunteers
Laura G. Sharples 510-768-3125 [email protected]
Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB) is a Vita (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site that prepares tax returns for low- to moderate-income families and individuals. Last year CCEB had 52 volunteers who helped 916
families with their tax returns. This could not have happened without the generous volunteers. If you would like
to be part of this important effort during the upcoming tax season, please go to http://www.cceb.org/volunteer/
volunteer_vita_program.htm On this page of the CCEB website you will find detailed information about the program, the volunteer requirements, and signup instructions. No prior tax knowledge is needed, and training will be
provided.
Coordinator of Parish Facilities, Events and Finances - St. Joseph Basilica Parish, Alameda
The Coordinator is responsible for the bookkeeping, parish facilities, events and needs of the parish. The Coordinator works in a hands-on manner to accomplish his/her responsibilities; interacts with vendors and collaborates
with parish volunteers to manage these key areas; and works with the Pastor to coordinate with the Elementary
and High Schools on shared systems and special projects. Click here to view full job description and requirements. Position is part-time, 30 hours per week. Salary: M-3 classification. Deadline to apply: December 6, 2013.
Please submit resume and letter of intent to:
St. Joseph Basilica Parish, c/o Hiring Committee, 1109 Chestnut Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Director of Music - St. Columba, Oakland
St. Columba Catholic Church announces its search for a Director of Music. The position requires a Bachelor of
Music or comparable experience, keyboard skills in piano and organ; ability to direct a choir, form cantors and
musicians, plan music for liturgical seasons and celebrations, produce programs for the assembly, and work with
the pastor and liturgy committee.
St. Columba has been inspired through the years by celebrations filtered through a wide prism of African American music and prayer. The applicant should be familiar with the wide range of African-American religious music
as witnessed through traditional hymns, Black gospel music, folk songs of the broader church, and traditional
Catholic liturgical music.
For the Director of Music Ministry, the church’s tools are ample. There is a 6’9” Kawai grand, an organ, a 23member choir, cantors, and excellent percussionists. There are three masses each weekend: 4:00 pm Saturday;
8:00 and 10:30 am Sunday. Added responsibilities may include: funerals, weddings, reconciliation services and
celebrations in accordance with the Church’s liturgical calendar. If the applicant is not familiar with the Church’s
liturgical year or the intricacies of Catholic Eucharistic liturgy, there will be ample help and formation through
the seasons of her/his first year.
Please contact Fr. Aidan McAleenan, 510-654-7600 or [email protected]; Rawn Harbor, 510-5244238; or the St. Columba Parish Office, 510-654-7600 to arrange an interview or for further information.
Director of Recruiting and Admissions - Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT),
Berkeley Heidi McKenna 510-883-7160
The position of Director of Recruiting and Admissions is ideal for someone who wishes to bring an innovative
spirit to this endeavor. The Director is responsible for all recruiting and admissions activity related to the School,
working closely with the Senior Administration and Faculty to develop and execute a successful recruitment plan,
to meet established enrollment targets, and to collect and review related data. The successful candidate will be a
flexible/adaptable, independent and outgoing self-starter who enjoys meeting new people and engendering excitement for the mission of the School and its programs. They will have an extensive knowledge of Catholic culture
and Catholic higher education, and preferably an advanced degree in either philosophy or theology (or a suitable
background). With a thorough knowledge of the application profile for the successful DSPT student, they are
willing to travel both locally and nationally to recruitment events and to individual feeder schools in order to create ongoing relationships which augment the recruitment efforts. With at least two years of demonstrated success
in recruitment, they will bring creative energy to an iterative process of analysis and refinement that allows us to
increase our student population in pace with our program expansion. For the full job description visit
www.dspt.edu/employment.
Read the Catechism in a Year
For this Year of Faith, Pope Benedict has encouraged you to study and reflect on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Well, here's an easy and free
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Bishop Ricken Offers ‘10 Ways Catholics Can Live The Year Of Faith’
To honor the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the twentieth anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church,
Pope Benedict XVI has announced a Year of Faith, starting October 11 and ending November 24, 2013. The goal is to strengthen the
faith of Catholics and draw the world to faith by their example.
Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, chairman of the Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis of the U.S. Conference of
Catholic Bishops, offers “10 Ways Catholics Can Live the Year of Faith.” Rooted in guidelines from the Vatican’s Congregation for the
Doctrine of the Faith, some of these suggestions are already requirements for Catholics; others can be embraced by Catholics at all times
and especially during the Year of Faith:
1. Participate in Mass. The Year of Faith is meant to promote the personal encounter with Jesus. This occurs most immediately in the
Eucharist. Regular Mass attendance strengthens one’s faith through the Scriptures, the Creed, other prayers, sacred music, the homily,
receiving Communion and being part of a faith community.
2. Go to Confession. Like going to Mass, Catholics find strength and grow deeper in their faith through participation in the Sacrament of
Penance and Reconciliation. Confession urges people to turn back to God, express sorrow for falling short and open their lives to the
power of God’s healing grace. It forgives the injuries of the past and provides strength for the future.
3. Learn about the lives of the saints. The saints are timeless examples of how to live a Christian life, and they provide endless hope.
Not only were they sinners who kept trying to grow closer to God, but they also exemplify ways a person can serve God: through teaching, missionary work, charity, prayer and simply striving to please God in the ordinary actions and decisions of daily life.
4. Read the Bible daily. Scripture offers first-hand access to the Word of God and tells the story of human salvation. Catholics can pray
the Scriptures (through lectio divina or other methods) to become more attuned to the Word of God. Either way, the Bible is a must for
growth in the Year of Faith.
5. Read the documents of Vatican II. The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) ushered in a great renewal of the Church. It impacted how
Mass is celebrated, the role of the laity, how the Church understands itself and its relationship with other Christians and non-Christians.
To continue this renewal, Catholics must understand what the Council taught and how it enriches the lives of believers.
6. Study the Catechism. Published exactly 30 years after the start of the Council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church covers the beliefs, moral teachings, prayer and sacraments of the Catholic Church in one volume. It’s a resource for growing in understanding of the
faith. Another helpful resource is the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCA).
7. Volunteer in the parish. The Year of Faith can’t only be about study and reflection. The solid grounding of the Scriptures, the Council
and the Catechism must translate into action. The parish is a great place to start, and each person’s gifts help build up the community.
People are welcome as ministers of hospitality, liturgical musicians, lectors, catechists and in other roles in parish life.
8. Help those in need. The Vatican urges Catholics to donate to charity and volunteer to help the poor during the Year of Faith. This
means to personally encounter Christ in the poor, marginalized and vulnerable. Helping others brings Catholics face-to-face with Christ
and creates an example for the rest of the world.
9. Invite a friend to Mass. The Year of Faith may be global in its scope, focusing on a renewal of faith and evangelization for the whole
Church, but real change occurs at the local level. A personal invitation can make all the difference to someone who has drifted from the
faith or feels alienated from the Church. Everyone knows people like this, so everyone can extend a loving welcome.
10. Incorporate the Beatitudes into daily life. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) provide a rich blueprint for Christian living. Their wisdom can help all to be more humble, patient, just, transparent, loving, forgiving and free. It’s precisely the example of lived faith needed
to draw people to the Church in the year ahead.
More information on the Year of Faith is available online: www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year
-of-faith/index.cfm