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ST. JOSEPH
BASILICA
130th Anniversary Celebration
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
April 3, 2016
Divine Mercy
Sunday
MASS TIMES
Monday through Saturday
8:00am
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00pm
Sundays
7:30am * 9:30am * 11:30am
7:00pm
Sacrament of Penance
Saturday, 3:30 to 4:30pm
DEVOTIONS
Rosary Mon.- Sat., 7:30am
First Friday Adoration
after the 8:00am Mass
with Vespers at 5:30pm
followed by Benediction
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Wednesday after
8:00am Mass
Rev. George Alengadan, Pastor………510-995-9421
galengadan@sjbalameda.org
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
9:00am to 4:30pm
Monday through Friday
Office closed for lunch
Noon to 1:00pm
Rev. Thi Van Hoang, Associate Pastor……510-995-9475
tvanhoang@sjbalameda.org
Volunteer coverage
Mon. & Tues. 4:30 to 7:00pm
Sat. & Sun.
8:30am to 1:00pm
Parish Office phone: 510-522-0181
Parish Office fax: 510-522-2864
Parish Office email: parish@sjbalameda.org
Facebook.com/sjbalameda
Website: www.sjbalameda.org
Mary Kovalitsky, Office Manager & Bulletin Editor
510-995-9420……mkovalitsky@sjbalameda.org
OUR MISSION: TO LIVE AS JESUS TEACHES
“His mercy endures forever.”
The Second Sunday of Easter, now known as Divine Mercy Sunday, is such a powerful affirmation of
God’s unquenchable mercy. In the words of Pope Francis:
“ In today's Gospel, the Apostle Thomas personally experiences this mercy of God. ... Thomas
does not believe it when the other Apostles tell him: "We have seen the Lord." ... And how does
Jesus react? With patience: Jesus does not abandon Thomas in his stubborn unbelief ... He does
not close the door, He waits. And Thomas acknowledges his own poverty, his little faith. "My
Lord and my God!": with this simple yet faith-filled invocation, he responds to Jesus' patience.
He lets himself be enveloped by Divine Mercy; he sees it before his eyes, in the wounds of Christ's hands and
feet and in His open side, and he discovers trust.” Homily on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7, 2013
This Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis causes all of us to refocus on God’s mercy and
our experiences of it. At our Lenten Mission we heard some unusual but meaningful descriptions of God’s mercy:
Dr. Margaret Turek spoke of unlimited mullligans (a golfer’s do-over), and Fr Mark Wiesner suggested a reset button
that allows us to start over again and again. I have been happy to see the number of people who have participated in the
Sacrament of Reconciliation over the past month, those who have chosen to accept God’s mercy and start over, ready to
share his mercy with others. I pray that all “may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that
through this belief you may have life in his name.”
I want to add that my heart is filled with gratitude for the lovely celebration of our parish’s 130th anniversary. Everyone
was impressed and touched by the lively and inspiring liturgy, and many were moved to tears. A special thanks to the
Knights of Columbus, Flicka, our choirs and musicians, the students of our two schools, and the many clergy who came
to assist the celebration of the Mass, including those from the Chancery (and our primary celebrant Vicar General
Fr. George Moeckel), the Alameda Deanery pastors, past parishioner Deacon Tom Martin, and in particular Fr. Pat
Goodwin who served here as pastor for many years. The lunch afterwards with its international food fair was a tremendous example of so many people coming together. Thanks to all who organized, decorated, brought food, cleaned up or
attended. God has blessed us since this parish’s founding. I can’t wait to see what the next 130 years will bring…
Fr. George
CONGRATULATIONS, BROTHER MATTHEW!
The Office of Vocations for the Diocese of Oakland has announced that seminarian Matthew Murray
is one of two men who will be ordained as transitional deacons at 2pm on May 28 at Mission San Jose
Church in Fremont. We are delighted that he will remain with us for another year, continuing as
SJND Campus Ministry and also serving as a deacon in our parish. May God bless him as he
proceeds on the path to priesthood.
NEW PRINCIPAL APPOINTED FOR ST JOSEPH NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
The search for a new principal has come to a successful conclusion with the appointment of
Ken Jennings, who will start effective July 1. He comes to us from De Paul Catholic High School in
New Jersey with many years of experience in secondary education, and will be moving here with his
wife and two young daughters. In accepting his appointment as principal, Ken said: "I could not find a
more welcoming and outstanding Catholic college preparatory high school, and I am both blessed and
honored to serve as the next principal of Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School. SJND is a very
hospitable community, and I am looking forward to working with the entire Pilot community." Welcome aboard, Ken,
and many blessings on this new chapter in your life! And many thanks to the Search Committee and all who participated
in this yearlong effort.
FATHER SIVY MUST SAY GOOD-BYE FOR NOW. We thank Fr. Sivy for his help
during the month of March and hope to see him again. God bless you and safe travels.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKAST NEXT SUNDAY,
APRIL 10 IN NOTRE DAME HALL after 7:30 and 9:30am Masses
$5 Adults/$3 12 and under. Please stop by and support our parish.
UPDATE ON REFUGEE CRISIS
FAITH IN ACTION meets this coming Monday, April 4th, at 7p.m. at the Parish Center on
1119 Lafayette St. Major updates from the Refugee Support Team and discussion of other
pertinent social concerns. Please join us in prayer, enlightenment and refreshment. Learn to
Create The Change in Your Community. For more information contact
patricia.compean@att.net
TO
All who assisted in creating the Liturgical Environment from Ash Wednesday through
the Triduum and Easter…
All who shared lilies and all who generously contributed through the Easter Flower
offering envelopes…
All Ministries who led our Stations of the Cross and who hosted our Lenten Soup Meals
All the musicians and choirs who provided music throughout Lent, Triduum and Easter services…
All who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to assist with the preparing of the most blessed Easter Season.
Gratitude and blessings to all of you!
AN EVEN BIGGER THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SO GENEROUSLY DONATED THEIR
TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE OVER EASTER. SUCH GENEROSITY ON A CONTINUOUS
BASIS IS OVERWHELMING. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY MASS
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
CELEBRATION, April 3
Praise, worship and liturgical music with
Dr. Jaime and Rosina Galindo
Confessions, 1:30pm
Divine Mercy Chaplet, 2:50pm
Divine Mercy Mass, 3:00pm
Fr. George will preside at Mass.
COLLECTION FOR
MARCH 26/27, 2016
EFT Collection
$27,900.12
$1,417.75
Total Parish Collection
$29,317.87
Plate Collection
Rice Bowl
$3,312.52
Lenten Soup collection (benefits
Oakland Catholic Worker)
$3,127.00
2016 BISHOP’S APPEAL INFORMATION
Some parishioners ask why should I support the diocese when I support my parish? The
word “Catholic,” means “universal” in Greek. We are a “universal” Church who work
goes beyond any one parish. There are certain ministries and services which only a
diocese can provide and they are funded through the Annual Bishop’s Appeal.
Only the diocese can fund seminarian education. Only the diocese can fund priests’
retirement benefits. These are but two examples of the work which only the diocese can
do. Please remember that all of what we have comes from God. Please return your
pledge envelope by mail, or place it in the offertory collection basket at your parish. Or,
if you prefer, go to the diocesan website, www.oakdiocese.org and make a donation using
your credit or debit card.
“What benefactor has enabled you to look out upon the beauty of the sky, the sun in its course,
the circle of the moon, the countless number of stars...Who has blessed you with rain the
houses… With a life, humanity and culture, with friendship and family? Who has given you
the animals for your use and protection… Who has endowed you with all the gifts that make
you superior to all other living creatures? Is it not God who asks you now in turn to show yourself generous
above all other creatures?”
~St. Gregory of Nazianzus.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
At the Easter Vigil last Saturday we welcomed two adults to our Catholic
faith. Andrea Ruport was baptized as her children assisted
as altar servers, and Killian Mancera (already baptized in a
different Christian tradition) made a profession of faith and
was received into full communion of the Catholic Church
Then both received the Sacraments of Confirmation and
Eucharist. In preparation, Andrea participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) and also assisted her husband in teaching in our children’s programs. Killian
prepared through a combination of RCIA, Adult Confirmation classes and the JustFaith
program. May God bless them as they continue to grow in the faith in which they have
been fully initiated! Many thanks to all who assisted in their formation or helped with the celebration that
night. (RCIA is offered year-round; whenever someone is interested in becoming Catholic we are here to
help. Contact Anne Marie at 995-9409 or afourre@sjbalameda.org.)
GOD BLESS THE NEWEST MEMEBERS OF OUR PARISH
Anthony Nguyen and Cecilia Cuero, engaged to be married; Silvestre and Killian Mancera;
Jesse and Gina Brown; Leonardo Ponce; Brian and Danielle Meachum and their daughters,
Amiralin and Kailani; Shauna Vaughan; Alexes Naces; Chauncey Jackson; Eric and Daniela
Fox and their daughter, Desireé; Jennifer Salazar and her son, Xavier; Richard Doan; Larry Coros and his
daughters, Elaria, Kaye and Nicole; Caren Vance and her sons, Shane and Wyatt.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO BE A PART OF ST. JOSEPH BASILICA.
GOD BLESS OUR NEWLYWEDS
Alexander Warkentin and Marie LaRiviere (married on Feb. 20)
Michael Deskins and Jennifer Skiba (married on March 12)
Jason Villaruz and Cindy Lampa (married on March 12)
Grady June and Shannon Sullivan (married on April 2)
Please keep these couples in your prayers as they journey
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, April 2
8:00 a.m. Liliano Lupetti †
5:00 p.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
Sunday, April 3
7:30 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
9:30 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
11:30 a.m. Marget Romes †
7:00 p.m. Amelia Valenzuela †
Monday, April 4
8:00 a.m. Patricia Rhodes †
Tuesday, April 5
8:00 a.m. Nick & Dolores Novicky †
Wednesday, April 6
8:00 a.m. Amparo, Terestita, Paquito, Felina †
Thursday, April 7
8:00 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
Friday, April 8
8:00 a.m. Alfonso & Teresita Colobong †
COFFEE AND DONUTS
ARE BACK. If you
would like to help out
please contact
Karen deRobinson at
kderobinson@me.com.
GO
We congratulate both our St Joseph Notre Dame
basketball teams: the Women's Basketball team had
a fine season, making it to the Nor Cal semi-finals,
and the Men's Basketball team won their 6th State
Championship!
Congratulations to the Men's Basketball team on
their thrilling triple overtime victory over Stuart Hall
on Saturday (67-58)
Saturday, April 9
8:00 a.m. Robert Rhodes †
5:00 p.m. For the people of the parish, liv & dec.
Ana Aguirre †
Sunday, April 10
7:30 a.m. Frances Delagado
9:30 a.m. Harnett family
11:30 a.m. Aracely Selk
7:00 p.m. Dr. Michael Dobbins †
Let us remember...All those who have died,
especially Trinidad de Leon Mamaril,
Patricia Jackson, Dolores Hickey (Vigil 4/4 @7pm
and Funeral Mass on 4/5 @10am, both at
St. Joseph) and Penny Pendola.
DO YOU BELIEVE?
A Leprechaun and his Fairy stopped by the Parish office on
St. Patrick’s Day to remind us that—According to the book
"The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures," by John
and Caitlin Matthews, the leprechaun legend can be traced
back to eighth-century
tales of water spirits
called "luchorpán,"
meaning small body. The
legend eventually evolved
into a mischievous household fairy said to haunt
cellars and drink heavily.
Recognize them?
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Marge Smith,
Hermie Camerino, Fred Letiz, Sandy Anderson, Carola Devlin
(Ireland), Clemente Frez,Numeriano Jamir Balza,
Kekoa Leo Mahina O’Hoku Love Balculpo, Lori Agazzi,
Martinez Espinoza, Elisa Lee, Kyle Anthony, Jennifer Lizardo,
Doreen McAfee, Chris Davis, Ernesto Sanchez, Jennifer
Manchester, Carrida Ward, Dianne Nobriega, Jake Paradiang,
Fred Davis, Herb Robles, Jovita Giron, Dr. Benjamin Reyes,
Ramon Tirona, Fr. Jim Sloan, Patricia Glynn, Gail Crichton,
Lily Hansen, Sherry Crevani, Gina S. Corral, Baby Leo,
Charles H. Thomas, Jim Lynch, Joey Camacho, Iong & Fong
Che, Mr/Mrs. James West, Patricia Becker, Alejandro Elopre,
Robert Santos, Billy Caver, Juner Valencia, Florence Anne
Cordray, Juana Valenzuela, Rachel Sutherland, Carlie Bell,
L. Corral, Blanca Herzog, Juanita Estrellas, Tom Hall, Jim
Langowski, Ofelia Osalbo, Christopher Herrera, Nimfa
Banzuelo, Richard Avila, Robert Torres, Amelia Miguel,
Juanita Estrellas, Edis Rodriguez, Anna Cheung, Kirk Miller,
Vincent Gueverra, Maria C. Sanchez, Lucy Ramirez, Fred &
Jo Leitz, Vicky Rosen, Nico Stavrianopoluos.
For prayer requests, please call the Parish Office, 522-0181
Please let the office know when you want your name
removed from the list. Thank you.
ST. JOSEPH BASILICA
1109 CHESTNUT STREET
PHONE: 510-522-0181 — FAX: 510-522-2864
Email: parish@sjbalameda.org
website: www.sjbalameda.org
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
PARISH STAFF
Preparation for registered, active parishioners
should begin at least six months in advance of
the proposed wedding date. Please contact
Fr. George, 995-9421 or
Mary Kovalitsky at 995-9420.
Anne Marie Fourre, Director of Faith Formation
995-9409………………….afourre@sjbalameda.org
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Please stop by the Parish office or check our
website under “Sacraments” for information,
schedule and registration form
for infant baptism (6 or younger)
or contact Mary, 995-9420.
Julie Pond, Coordinator Finances, Facilities/Events
995-9411 ………………..jpond@sjbalameda.org
David Howitt, Music Director
995-9403………………....dhowitt@sjbalameda.org
Michael Chinnavaso, 7 PM Music Coordinator
522-0181………………..mchinnavaso@gmail.com
St. Vincent de Paul………………24-hour hot-line
995-9471
ARE YOU NEW TO OUR PARISH?
St. Joseph’s is an active and diverse parish.
If you are new, please fill out a
registration form at the
Parish Office, in the church’s vestibule or
online at www.sjbalameda.org
PLEASE SUBMIT BULLETIN INFORMATION
TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT
ST. JOSEPH MINISTRIES
Newcomers are welcome to join
Monday, 7:00-9:00pm
Wednesday, 7:30-9pm
Tuesday, 10:00-11:30am
Thursday, 10:00-11:30am
1st Monday, 6:45-8:00pm
Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm
1st Wednesday, 7pm
3rd Monday, 7:30-9:30pm
2nd Thursday, 7-8:30pm
Wed.,8:30-10:00am
Sat., 8:30-10:30am
Sister Kim Nguyen, Youth Ministry Coordinator
995-9574………………..knguyen@sjbalameda.org
Melissa De Boer, Wedding Coordinator
418-1042 …………….. mdeboer@sjbalameda.org
For adults or children over age 6
please contact Anne Marie, 995-9409.
All God’s Children
Charismatic Prayer Group
Basilica Choir rehearsal
Bible Study
Bible Study
Boy Scouts
Children’s Choir
Girl Scouts
Grief Support
Knights of Columbus
Legion of Mary
Legion of Mary
Eric Bertelsen, Liturgy Coordinator
995-9404…..…………ebertelsen@sjbalameda.org
COMMUNITY STAFF
Milt Werner, Interim Principal of SJND High School
523-1526 ..................... ……..mwerner@sjnd.org
Marilyn Marchi, Principal of SJES
522-4456 .............................. mmarchi@csdo.org
Matthew Murray, Campus Life Minister………
...995-9444……………………...mmurray@sjnd.org
Pastoral Care Team
RR
BAS
SJR
RDR
SJR
BAS
SJR
DR
SJR
RR
RR
Rite of Christian Initiation
/ Inquiry
Scripture Reflection
St. Vincent DePaul Society
Taize Prayer Service
Young Ladies Institute
7pm Spirit Ensemble
rehearsal
1st Sat. , 8:45-9:30am
SJND Classroom #106
Wed. 7:30-9:00pm
Tuesday, 7 to 8:30pm
4th Thursday 7:00-7:30pm
4th Friday, 8:00-9pm
2nd/4th Mon., 7:00-8:30pm
Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm
FDR
SJR
SJR
BAS
SJR
BAS
BAS/ Basilica SJR/ St. Joseph Room (in Parish Center)
DR/ Damien Rm. (in Parish Center) RR/Reconciliation Room
FDR/ Faculty Dining Room (San Jose Hall)
BULLETIN NUMBER
421600
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Joseph Basilica
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
TELEPHONE: 510-995-9420
CONTACT PERSON: Mary Kovalitsky
EMAIL: mkovalitsky@sjbalameda.org
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