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ST. JOSEPH
BASILICA
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday
Of Lent
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
PRODIGAL FATHER, PRODIGAL SON
Today’s Gospel captures beautifully the meaning of this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. Just look
at the banner in the Basilica! The merciful father is as prodigal and extravagant with his forgiveness as
the younger son was with his inheritance.
Often we focus just on the sins of the younger son in this powerful story: he’s reckless, selfish, licentious.
It’s easy to recognize his sins, both in the story and around us today. However, we tend to overlook the
sins of the older brother: self-righteousness, lack of compassion, anger. This parable was directed to the
Pharisees and scribes, who were so quick to point out when others failed to follow the letter of the law,
while frequently ignoring the spirit of the law themselves. This is echoed in our own tendencies to faithfully follow the rules but fail to give our hearts to God, and so are reluctant to forgive, offer someone
another chance, show mercy. The loving father embraces both sons, both sinners, and wants to reconcile
everyone.
There is a third type of sin in this story, hidden behind the scenes but an important part of the younger
son’s difficult journey: the social sin of exploitation of the vulnerable. The youth, after he had squandered
his money, was forced into a job that was worse than demeaning. Swine were unclean animals in the
Jewish religion; to feed pigs was a defilement of his integrity and beliefs, and even then he was denied
adequate food. Unfortunately we have many opportunities today to observe social sin in the acceptance
of human trafficking (by how we spend our money) and denial of human rights to refugees.
The question is not “Whether I am a sinner?” since we are all sinners. Instead, the
question is “What is my sin?” In these remaining weeks of Lent let us spend time on
that question, take advantage of the many opportunities to celebrate the sacrament of
Reconciliation, and rediscover the merciful face of the Father.
Have a blessed week,
Fr. George Alengadan
RCIA UPDATE: THE SECOND SCRUTINY
On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the Elect (those throughout the world preparing for Baptism
this Easter) celebrate the Second Scrutiny. “The Scrutinies are celebrated in order to
deliver the Elect from the power of sin and Satan, to protect them against temptation, and
to give them strength in Christ….” (RCIA 141) As part of the Scrutiny to be celebrated at
the 7pm Mass, the Gospel tonight (taken from Cycle A) tells of the man born blind, who in
spite of, or perhaps because of, his physical blindness was able to see that Jesus was the
One who could help him. Is our vision as good? What are we unable or unwilling to see?
At the Easter Vigil, our Elect Andrea Ruport will be baptized, confirmed and receive First Eucharist. In
addition, candidate Killian Mancera who was baptized in another tradition will be received into full communion of the Catholic Church. Within the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults we have other candidates and
catechumens who are continuing to prepare for the sacraments of initiation sometime in the future.
Newcomers are welcome to join Inquiry sessions, which will resume on Wednesday nights starting March 30.
Visit our website www.sjbalameda.org or call Anne Marie at 995-9409 for information.
The beautiful cement work
in front of the church steps
was done by an Alumni of
SJND. He graciously provided us a discount as a donation to the
parish. The original cost was about $10,000, but he did the job
for $6500.00. Funds were used from the bequest donated by the
late Florence Dodge which are allocated for Basilica use only.
Thank you JD Dominguez, Dominguez Construction
General Contractor ~ Concrete Specialist 510.872.9775 Cell
415.846.2239 Office
THANK YOU LADIES!
Several of our fantastic parishioners came by to help with our
annual Easter Letter.
Their help was much appreciated and we even had some fun
Inviting all Families! Take part in the Family Mass on Easter Sunday
Families are needed to help as readers and greeters at our next Family Mass on Easter Sunday. There will be TWO Family Masses: 9:30am in the Basilica and 9:45am in the Learning Center. Families and children are invited to take an active
part in the Mass - no experience necessary, but rehearsal is required for readers.
Please contact Trixie at hellotrix@yahoo.com or Anne Marie at 995-9409 or afourre@sjbalameda.org for details
Welcome The Stranger – Refugee Support Team:
Saint Joseph Basilica’s Faith In Action Committee, with the support of our Pastor is organizing a team of
volunteers to collaborate with Catholic Charities of the East Bay to fulfill the call of Pope Francis and Bishop
Barber for each parish to accept responsibility to help just one refugee family transition into a new life in the
United States. The Faith in Action Committee is planning a meeting of all who are interested in this project on
March 14, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Joseph Elementary School Learning Center. If you are interested,
please sign up on our sign-up sheet or contact Anna Rossi at 510-814-1038 or amrossi1238@aol.com
SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEK FOR CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around the world. The funds from
this collection help provide food to the hungry, support to the displaced refugees, and Christ’s love and respect to all
people. Next week, please give generously to the Catholic Relief Services Collection and help Jesus in disguise.
DON’T FORGET TO TURN YOUR CLOCKS ONE HOUR
AHEAD MARCH 13 SO YOU WILL BE ON TIME NEXT
WEEKEND FOR MASS.
THANK YOU so much for your generous support
of November’s special collection for the Catholic
Campaign for Human Development. Many remained
after Mass to view the video and learn about the issues, the
needs, and the work your support makes possible. St. Joseph
contributed $3,609, more than double our 2014 contribution of
$1,432. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the
national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops
which works to break the cycle of poverty by helping lowincome people participate in decisions that affect their lives,
families and communities. CCHS offers a hand up , not a hand
out. Your helping hand made a difference.
COLLECTION FOR
FEBRUARY 27/28, 2016
Weekly Budgeted Goal
$13,000.00
Plate Collection
EFT Collection
$11,191.00
$1,417.75
Total Parish Collection
$12,608.75
Shortfall
($391.25)
2016 BISHOP’S APPEAL INFORMATION
2016 LENTEN SCHEDULE
LENTEN SOUP MEALS EVERY THURSDAY at 6:00pm in Notre
Dame Hall, hosted by Basilica Good Cooks
Proceeds will be given to Oakland Catholic Worker
ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
8:45am until 4:00pm every Friday
with the exception of March 18 when time will be 11am until 3pm
STATIONS OF THE CROSS, EVERY FRIDAY AT 7:00PM IN THE BASILICA
Walk alongside Christ on the journey of his Passion and remember our brothers and sisters around the world who
experience suffering and poverty each day.
ALAMEDA DEANERY JUBILEE OF MERCY LENTEN MISSION— March 7, 8 & 9
Three days of spiritual enrichment and growing in understanding of God’s loving mercy.
FLYERS WITH ALL THE INFO ARE FOUND AT THE EXIT DOORS
COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Monday, March 21 at 7pm in the Basilica
Season of Blessing to Devota AM Rhein Age 109 Birthday Celebration
St. Joseph’s family had the honor of blessing Devota at her home Sunday,
February 28th by Father George and the Legion of Mary and Saturday Prayer
Team. She was born January 26, 1907.
It is an honor and great joy to be with one of St. Joseph’s amazing parishioners, a
matriarch and bedrock of our parish community. Devota Rhein is the mother of
four daughters and one son. On her 100th birthday she received Pope Benedict
XVI Holiness Apostolic Blessing.
The bible promises abundant blessings for those who trust in God and walk with
him and truly we see this in the life of Devota. She shared her God given talents
and worked in the parish office at St. Joseph’s Basilica for many years and attended the Tuesday prayer meetings at St.
Joseph Basilica with Sr. Ann Nguyen. On Saturdays, The Legion of Mary takes communion, the Eucharist to her weekly
and our prayers intercede, for her continual strength, Health and Wellness. Clearly, Jesus has blessed her life. Her
daughter shared with us that her mother was always a hard worker. I have a deep appreciation for her contributions
and devotions to the church. On Sunday it was truly a joy to celebrate with her as she sat with us and as she read her
birthday card she was filled with a deep blessing of peace, harmony and a radiated
beacon of light. Truly living under Jesus’ Lordship brings blessings and long life
Christ inspired joy. The good news is our Heavenly Father has a plan and a purpose
for our life we cannot foresee what our Lord has in mind and we may not comprehend the importance of what he asks of us, he will shower us with blessings as we
stay in communion with him. He wants to do the same for all believers. Devota is a
wonder spiritual blessing we have witnessed and experienced.
Terecita L. Dean D.D.S
P.S. Devota looks forward to reading our bulletin every week!
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, March 5
8:00 a.m. Don Cosgrove †
5:00 p.m. Jose Trillnes Ruiz †
Sunday, March 6
7:30 a.m. Isabelo Elisan †
9:30 a.m. Angela Naclerio †
11:30 a.m. Matija Sepic †
7:00 p.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec
Monday, March 7
8:00 a.m. Mario & Cesar Teixeira †
Tuesday, March 8
8:00 a.m. Happy Birthday Fr. George
Alfonso & Teresita Colobong †
Wednesday, March 9
8:00 a.m. Birthday Thanksgiving Thuy Nguyen†
Thursday, March 10
8:00 a.m. Ludmilla †
Friday, March 11
8:00 a.m. For the people of the parish
Saturday, March 12
8:00 a.m. Louise Predovic †
5:00 p.m. Will McCune † Tolentino family †
Sunday, March 13
7:30 a.m. For the people of the parish, liv. & dec.
9:30 a.m. Genevieve Avila †
11:30 a.m. Joseph Lo Laro Jr. †
7:00 p.m. Therese Hauer †
Let us remember...All those who have died,
especially All the Souls in Purgatory.
DATE NIGHT BEGINS AGAIN ON
MARCH 12, 6:30PM
Are most of the conversations with your beloved
about schedules and pantry provisioning? Do you
find yourself thirsting for those conversations that
shaped your first "I do"? Get out of that rut -join us for Season 2 of Date Night starting
March 12, 6:30 pm. Location: SJ
Elementary School Learning
Center. Bring a snack or beverage
to share. Childcare is available with
RSVP. Want more info? Contact
Mariana at cascafu@gmail.com or
Michelle at mitch1500@me.com.
UPDATE ON ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
The members of the New Principal Search
Committee have met twice. They met with Mrs.
Penny Pendola from the HR Department of the
diocese to review the timeline of this process, and
they are now working on reviewing applications and
resumes of prospective candidates
To my St. Joseph Parish Community,
It has been such a blessing to be part of this community, and
has been one of the most rewarding and memorable times in
my career. The opportunity to be a member of this family
whose focus is dedicated to the growth of the parish and to the
education of our children has been a gift and grace to me.
The time has come for me to take the next step in my journey
at the end of this school year and re-enter retirement with my
husband in beautiful northern California at the base of Mount
Shasta. They say that “all journeys have a secret destination of
which the traveler is unaware.” SJES has turned out to be my
secret destination.
Father George in conjunction with the school department has
begun the process of selecting a new principal who will carry on
the traditions of this incredible school.
Again, I thank each and every one of your for the support and
encouragement you have given to me from the first day I came.
I am better for having known you – “Some people come into our
lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while,
leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never
ever the same.” [Flavia Weedn]
I will hold the St. Joseph Community in prayer
as your journey continues.
In peace,
Marilyn Marchi, Principal, SJES
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: 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 Louise Predovic, Jake Paradiang, Fred Davis, Herb
Robles, Katherine Gallardo, 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, Jean Tuneski,
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
DR
SJR
SJR
BAS
SJR
BAS
BAS/ Basilica SJR/ St. Joseph Room (in Parish Center)
DR/ Damien Rm. (in Parish Center) RR/Reconciliation Room
RDR/ Rectory Dining Room
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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