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ST. JOSEPH
BASILICA
1109 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
May 15, 2016
Feast of
Pentecost
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
or by appointment
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
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
9:00am to 4:30pm
Monday through Friday
Office closed for lunch
Noon to 1:00pm
Volunteer coverage
Sat. & Sun.
8:30am to 1:00pm
Rev. George Alengadan, Pastor………510-995-9421
galengadan@sjbalameda.org
Rev. Thi Van Hoang, Associate Pastor……
510-995-9475
tvanhoang@sjbalameda.org
Mary Kovalitsky, Office Manager & Bulletin Editor
510-995-9420……mkovalitsky@sjbalameda.org
Parish Office phone: 510-522-0181
Parish Office fax: 510-522-2864
Parish Office email:
parish@sjbalameda.org
OUR MISSION: TO LIVE AS JESUS TEACHES
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Pentecost is one of my favorite feasts! It is the birthday of the Church,
when the Holy Spirit set the disciples on fire to go out and share the
Good News. It is also the time to celebrate the many, varied gifts of
each of us, given to us by that same Spirit to be of service to the community. When I look around our parish I am delighted by the evidence
of so many people generously sharing their God-given gifts: the Arts &
Environment group creating a place of beauty and inspiration and parishioners donating May flowers, those who prepared our youth for the recent celebrations of First
Eucharist or Confirmation and the catechists who share the faith with all ages, the new Welcome the
Stranger Refugee Support team who are preparing to assist a refugee family transition to a new life
here, the Knights of Columbus and ALL those who serve in our many ministries. My prayer is that
the Holy Spirit sets each of us on fire today and always, so that we are all empowered as fervent
witnesses to continue to renew the face of St. Joseph and of the earth!
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth
your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.
Easter Blessings,
Fr. George
Our Grief Support Group is gathering on May 16 from 7:30 to 9:30pm
upstairs in the Parish Center at 1119 Lafayette Street. All are welcome! For questions
please call 510.205.3712 or email: Lilian.Dubow@gmail.com
Date Night - May 14th
6:30PM
Join us this coming Date Night as we continue with the BELOVED series.
BELOVED uncovers the mystery and the meaning of the sacrament of marriage, inviting all couples to
experience firsthand the wonder, mystery, and joy behind that first “I do”… whether you said it last year
or many years ago.
Last Date Night’s potluck was a success, so feel free to bring your favorite dish, appetizer,
dessert or drink to share.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Saturday, May 14th, 2016, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Fellowship Follows in Saint Joseph Parish Center, 1119 Lafayette St
Childcare available. Free will offering.
Register at www.sjbalameda.org/col.php or simply reply to this email.
WELCOME THE STRANGER: REFUGEE SUPPORT TEAM UPDATE
After Bishop Michael Barber and Pope Francis asked each parish to sponsor a refugee
family, our deanery (all Alameda parishes) organized and volunteers have begun meeting in small groups, addressing specific tasks. We are now 80 volunteers strong, excitedly preparing in various ways for when we are assigned a refugee family by Catholic
Charities. The first concerns we are addressing are affordable housing (we hope in Alameda) and fundraising to support the newcomers in their first three months in our community. We will probably be notified that we have a family to
help resettle within the next six weeks. Although we won’t know how many people will be in our family until that notification, we want to be ready to provide a safe home and basic essentials immediately upon arrival. If you are interested
in volunteering, please contact Patricia Compean, (510) 610-8278
or patricia.compean@ATT.net; for housing leads contact Sr. Pat Nagle, (510) 8710198 or patriciaandsharon@gmail.com, and to offer financial support, email or call
Anna Rossi, (415) 821-364 or amrossi1238@aol.com. Or join us for the next meeting of the refugee support team, 7pm Wednesday May 18 at Fr. Selhorst Hall at St.
Barnabas. (Enter through the parking lot on Taylor at Sixth St.) Meanwhile, please
pray for our soon-to-be new friends, who, after being carefully screened and living in
camps, sometimes for years, are anticipating a new life among us.
SAVE THE DATE!
25th Anniversary of Ordination for Fr. Tony Herrera will be celebrated at St. Barnabas parish
on June 11 at 4:30pm Mass. Reception to follow. Please contact Parish Secretary, Bonnie
510-522-8933, if you would like to bring a dish to share.
WELCOME OUR NEW
PARISH WEDDING
COORDINATOR,
TAMARA CENTENO.
(info on the last page of the bulletin).
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR BASILICA
SPRING/SUMMER CLEANING!
SATURDAY, JULY 9
FROM 8:45AM UNTIL NOON.
Lunch will be provided.
WE EXCEEDED OUR GOAL!
Thanks to everyone for your continued support and generosity. God bless you.
GET YOUR SCRIP GIFT CARDS!
St. Joseph Elementary School Fundraiser
Scrip Gift Cards For shopping...eating...or vacationing!
Safeway, Lucky's, Nob Hill, Chevron, Shell, Peets, Panera
Applebees, Starbucks, Macy's, Old Navy, Ross, TJ Maxx,
Bed Bath & Beyond...
Email Liz Patrick with your order: lpatrick@csdo.org.
Want to fax your order? Fax to: (510) 864-4102
Questions: Call (510) 995-9550
COLLECTION FOR
May 7/8, 2016
Weekly Goal
$13,000.00
Plate Collection
$12,241.50
EFT Collection
$1,417.75
Total Parish Collection
EXCESS
$13,659.25
$659.25
Attention: Members of: “Faith in Action,”
“Just Faith,”“Refugee Support Committee” &
“St. Vincent de Paul”
Catholic Charities of the East Bay
Saturday, May 21 in Notre Dame Hall—9 – 10 a.m.
Our “Transforming Lives Tour” is your invitation to learn more about our programs at Catholic
Charities of the East Bay.
This one-hour peek inside is your opportunity to hear from our staff, clients and volunteers as we move
youth and families from crisis to stability to prosperity.
Catholic Charities of the East Bay welcomes the stranger, heals trauma and fosters self-sufficiency.
This 1 hour presentation is for our St. Joseph Basilica ministries that work with people in need—“Just
Faith”, “Faith in Action”, “Refugee Support Committee”, and “St. Vincent de Paul”. Members of these organizations are asked to join us on Saturday, May 21 from 9 – 10 a.m. in Notre Dame Hall.
Please RSVP to your ministry leader or to Susan Gahan at SG@sjbalameda.org. God Bless you for your
ministry.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT — DIOCESE OF OAKLAND
Receptionist—Chancery Office
The Chancery Receptionist will greet and provide professional reception services and
assistance to all visitors, those calling by phone, and the chancery staff in addition to providing
some administrative support to the Department of Human Resources. Qualifications include an
understanding and respect for Catholic values; an AA Degree and/or 3-5 years progressive experience in an
office setting; a pleasant, hospitable, and welcoming personality; excellent communication, multitasking,
problem-solving, and organizational skills; and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and
Excel. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus. Applications are due by May 20. Interested
candidates should submit application, resume, and letter of interest to: Department of Human
Resources, Diocese of Oakland, 2121 Harrison Street, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 510-893-4711 Fax 510-763-8055.Interested candidates can also email applications
to Gloria Espinoza, gespinoza@oakdiocese.org
Congratulations and God bless all our
young people who received First
Eucharist over the past two weeks:
Thomas Aleman, Evelyn Alexander,
Frida Amaro, Alessandro & Elisa Attias,
Juan Avitia, Gracyn Ballesteros,
CJ & KC Bautista, Lucia Blanco, Francesca Boccucci, Makenna
Cassidy, Gwennyth Castañeda, Emiliano Céron, Jake Chiu,
Francesca Close, Dominic Deligato, Ethan Dubay, Nikko Flores,
Mari Fukuda, Denise Galban, Samantha Gomez, Jack Gonzalez,
Mateo Guimet-Keeney, Jhonathan Hernandez Perez, Sailor Jones, Trevor Kapowich, , Makena
Lawson, Daniela Lopez, Thomas Lusaria, Julia Macaulay, Adrian Mazzuca, Mateo McMinn, William
Merritt, Madison Moon, Mary Rose
Quynh-Nhu Nguyen, Valeria Paredes,
Jaiden Pesino, Luke Pitta, Ian Preuss, Keira Reigle, Camila Rocha, Alexia Rodriguez, olei Salangsang, Sabrina Santos, Katie Schrieber, Dylan Speed, River
Stautzenberger, Jordan Tanaka, Paige VanDerveer,
James Aidan Vergara, Isla-Sofya & Pablo Vessali, Kirk Walker and Zackary Williams. Many thanks to their catechists and aides: Janice Craig,
Lori Dubay, Sean De Leon, Kim Graves and Linda Radecke.
For information about preparing your child for the Sacraments, contact
Anne Marie Fourré, 510-995-9409 or afourre@sjbalameda.org.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, May 14
8:00 a.m. Anthony Uzoma Nwakuche and family
William Gahan † death anniversary
5:00 p.m. For the people of the parish
Sunday, May 15
7:30 a.m. For the people of the parish
9:30 a.m. Alfonso and Teresita Colobong †
11:30 a.m. Nancy Scully † Leandro Giacomelli †
Luisa Bonifacio Gardner †
7:00 p.m. Nedy Marquez † Gilliam Donoghue †
Monday, May 16
8:00 a.m. Jaime Alcala † death anniversary
Tuesday, May 17
8:00 a.m. Dolores Hickey † Cres David †
Wednesday, May 18
8:00 a.m. Roger Sanchez †
Thursday, May 19
8:00 a.m. Helen Pacovsky †
Friday, May 20
8:00 a.m. Jovita Giron † Ignacio Soriano †
Saturday, May 21
8:00 a.m. Simon Van Nguyen † death anniversary
5:00 p.m. Joseph and Aisley Fernandez,
Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, May 22
7:30 a.m. Belluomini & Marcheschi families †
9:30 a.m. Harnett family
11:30 a.m. For the people of the parish liv. & dec.
7:00 p.m. Luis Rodrigues †
Let us remember...All those who have died,
especially Lenore Warner, Cathy Robin (E.H. and
Vickie Burgess’ daughter). Fred Letitz (Memorial
Mass on Sat. May 21 at 11:30am in St. Joseph
Basilica), John Lopes Jr. (funeral on Mon. May 16 @
10:30am @ St. Joseph Basilica).
SAN FRANCISCO BOYS CHORUS AUDITIONS
Saturday, May 21
All boys ages 5 to 12 with unchanged voices are
encouraged to apply. The Boys Chorus serve as a
chorus-in-residence for the Cathedral of Christ the
Light. The San Francisco Boys Chorus holds rehearsals at the Cathedral twice a week and weekly rehearsals in San Francisco and San Rafael. To sign up for
audition, request additional info call
415-861-7464 or visit: Sfbc.org/
auditions or sfbcfinance@sfbc.org or
Sfbc.org/auditions.
LOOKING FOR NEW WORK/CAREER/
RETIREMENT DIRECTION?
LifeSHIFT: Work & the Christian Journey
Life is about managing change: career, personal,
family, spiritual. This retreat is an opportunity to
reflect on life and faith while considering new career, job, work and/or retirement possibilities. Activities include discussions, presentations, individual
consultation, journaling, the Strong Interest Inventory and aspects of Ignatian Spirituality. Participants will clarify work/life objectives and address
fears of transition while experiencing imaginative
ways to explore their Christian faith.
May 20—22, at San Damiano Retreat , 710 Highland Drive Danville, CA 94526
Register and Information: atww.sandamiano.org
(click on retreats Calendar) or 925-837-9141
Information: Tom, tom@centerforlifetransitions.net
Or call 414 394-9347
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Fri. May 27 @8:00pm Taize
Sun. May 29 @ 8:00pm Corpus Christi Procession
Tues. May 31 @7:00pm Rosary and May Procession
for our Blessed Mother
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Athena Guard,
John Cashman, Jeff Murray, Rita Pollen, Sam Kong Kee, Josslyn Tramel, Marge Smith, Hermie Camerino, Sandy Anderson,
Carola Devlin (Ireland), Numeriano Jamir Balza, Kekoa Leo
Mahina O’Hoku Love Baculpo, Lori Agazzi, Martinez
Espinoza, Elisa Lee, Kyle Anthony, Jennifer Lizardo, Doreen
McAfee, Ernesto Sanchez, Jennifer Manchester, Carrida Ward,
Dianne Nobriega, Jake Paradiang, Fred Davis, Herb Robles,
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, Robert Torres, Amelia
Miguel, Juanita Estrellas, Edis Rodriguez, Anna Cheung, Kirk
Miller, Vincent Gueverra, Maria C. Sanchez, Lucy Ramirez,
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
PARISH STAFF
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE
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.
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.
Sister Kim Nguyen, Youth Ministry Coordinator
510-995-95………………..knguyen@sjbalameda.org
Julie Pond, Coordinator Finances, Facilities/Events
510-995-9411………………..jpond@sjbalameda.org
David Howitt, Music Director
510-995-9403……………....dhowitt@sjbalameda.org
Michael Chinnavaso, 7 PM Music Coordinator
510-522-0181……………..mchinnavaso@gmail.com
St. Vincent de Paul………………24-hour hot-line
510-995-9471
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
Eric Bertelsen, Liturgy Coordinator
510-995-9404…..………ebertelsen@sjbalameda.org
Tamara Centeno, Wedding Coordinator
510-282-4621…………….tcenteno@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
Anne Marie Fourre, Director of Faith Formation
510-995-9409……….……afourre@sjbalameda.org
COMMUNITY STAFF
Milt Werner, Interim Principal of SJND High School
510-523-1526................. ……..mwerner@sjnd.org
Marilyn Marchi, Principal of SJES
510-522-4456…………...……...mmarchi@csdo.org
Matthew Murray, Campus Life Minister………
510-995-9444…………………….mmurray@sjnd.org
Pastoral Care Team
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SJR
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BAS
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DR
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RR
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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
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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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