Monday 8:00 am

Tuesday 8:00 am

Wednesday 8:00 am

Thursday 8:00 am

Friday 8:00 am

Saturday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Sunday

7:30 am

9:30 am

Mass Times

Sacrament of

Penance

Saturday

3:30 to 4:30pm

or

by appointment

ST. JOSEPH BASIL ICA T O L I V E A S J E S U S T E A C H E S

1109 Chestnut Street Alameda, CA 94502

www.sjbalameda.org

Phone: 510-522-0181

October 8, 2017 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Date Description Time Where

Friday Oct. 13 Fatima Mass, Rosary Procession, Benediction and 7pm Church

Blessing of the sick

Weekend Oct 14/15 Stewardship Part 1: The Spirituality of Stewardship All Masses Church

Sunday, Oct. 15 SPRED Mass and Reception 11:30/12:30 Church/Notre Dame Hall

Deadline for Registering for Adult Confirmation

Sunday, Oct. 22 Open House at SJND High School 3:00 PM Entire Campus

Thursday Oct. 12 Exploring the World of Inter Religious Spirituality 7:30pm Notre Dame Hall

Saturday Oct. 14 Covenant of Love Date Night 6:30pm Parish Center

Weekend Oct. 21/22 Stewardship Part 2: Time and Talent, Ministry Faire All Masses Church

Weekend Oct 28/29 Stewardship Part 3: Treasure All Masses Church

For more information on any of the upcoming events/activities or news items, visit our newly designed “News and Events Page” on our website at

www.sjbalameda.org/page/newsandevents/

SAVE THE DATE

SPRED Mass Sunday October 15th, 11:30am

The SPRED liturgy provides a meaningful liturgy for the persons with special needs while at the same time provide a very Spirit filled liturgy for all persons in attendance. It is a time that reveals the gifts that persons with special needs have to offer for all of is to come, see, and experience. The reception in an open invitation to all, including SPRED Friends, Catechists, their families and the parishioners of St. Joseph Basilica. It will be a great time for our Friends with Developmental Disabilities to come together with others in sharing their gifts in thanksgiving and praise to God.

Our Lady of Fatima: 100th Anniversary Celebration

We need help in preparing for the Mass, procession and reception for our Lady of Fatima Centennial this week: 8-10 Eucharistic ministers, sacristans, lectors, and usher & greeters to distribute sheets and candles, and helpers for simple snacks in the Gathering Space. Sign-up sheets will be available in the Sacristy and on-line next week.

We also need help in defraying our expenses (candles, flowers, handkerchief, etc.) for this event. To donate, kindly send a check or donate cash to St. Joseph Basilica Parish Office at 1109 Chestnut St. Alameda, CA 94501. Please put “Fatima" on the comment section of the check. Thank you for the generous donations of your time, talent and treasure. For more information, please contact Brother Felix at (510) 207-5094 or email felvmad@yahoo.com

Teen Confirmation Program

The SJB Teen Confirmation program began last Sunday October 1, This is a 2 year sacramental prep program serving teens of our parish currently enrolled in grades 8-11, that includes monthly faith formation session, liturgical celebrations, volunteers service opportunities, youth ministry events and retreats all designed at preparing our teen Candidates to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Enrollment is still open and registration forms are available online, in the Basilica, and parish office. Contact Catherine Morales at cmorales@sjbalameda.org or 510-995-9474.

CLERGY CORNER DEVOTIONS

Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Mon.- Sat., 7:30am

First Friday Adoration

8:45am - 1:00pm and also 7:00 - 10:00pm

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Wednesday after 8:00am Mass

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Office closed for lunch Noon to 1:00pm

VOLUNTEER COVERAGE

Sat. 8:30am - 12:30pm Sun. 8:30am - 1:00pm

Rev. George Alengadan

Pastor………510-995-9421 galengadan@sjbalameda.org

Rev. John Carillo

Parochial Vicar…510-995-9475 jcarillo@sjbalameda.org

Nicole Mersch

Bulletin Editor…..510-332-6397 nmersch@sjbalameda.org

Parish Info

phone: 510-522-0181 fax: 510-522-2864

parish@sjbalameda.org www.facebook.com/sjbalameda Website: www.sjbalameda.org

Dear Ministers and Parishioners of Saint Joseph Basilica,

October 13th marks the 100th anniversary of Our Lady’s final apparition at Fatima. On this day, Our Lady revealed her identity to the three young visionaries: “I am the Lady of the Rosary. Continue always to pray the Rosary every day.” She asked for the promotion of the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the conversion of sinners and for the reparation of the offenses committed against the Divine Majesty.

Mary’s invitation a hundred years ago remains true to this day. We are called to pray the rosary and to consecrate our heart to her Immaculate Heart – not just as individuals but as a family, as a community and as Church. Why? Because the very content of the Rosary and the very content of her Immaculate Heart is her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. In meditating and praying the rosary, we enter into the very life of Mary whose whole existence is a complete and total openness to her Son. In other words, through Our Lady, we are given access to the very heart of God, for “no one knows Christ better than Mary; no one can introduce us to a profound knowledge of his mystery better than his Mother” (Rosarium Virginis Mariae by JPII, section 14).

We, at St. Joseph Basilica, will celebrate the centenary of Our Lady of Fatima on Friday, October 13th at 7:00 PM. We will begin the celebration with the blessing of the new statue of Our Lady of Fatima followed immediately by the Holy Eucharist. After Mass, together we will process around the block to sing Marian hymns and to pray the rosary in different languages. At the culmination of the procession, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Benediction and the Eucharistic Blessing for the sick and the elderly.

We invite all our ministers and parishioners especially those who are sick and elderly to join us in responding to Our Lady’s call to pray the Rosary for peace and justice in the world.

Fr. John Carillo

Associate Pastor

Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

Most Holy Virgin who hast deigned to come to Fatima, to reveal the treasures of graces hidden in the recitation of the Rosary, inspire our

hearts with a sincere love of this devotion that meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption recalled therein, we may obtain the

conversion of sinners and the favors we ask you now, for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of souls. Amen.

Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima, pray for us!

The flowers in the entire sanctuary are in memory of Bob & Mary Ann Hungerford, and Annette Snyder’s birthdays!

MASS INTENTIONS

TWENTY—SEVENTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

PRAY FOR OUR SICK

Doreen, Sandra Anderson, Ellen, Fasso, Baby Jaylen, Baby Leo, Ronald Bautista, Romelita Bautista, Carol Gottstein, Leonila Javier, Elinor Lahaie, Maureen McPherlin, Elvie Mendoza, Elena Ramon, Ramon Tirona

If you want prayers for a loved one and their name on the list, please email Nicole at bulletin@sjbalameda.org or call the rectory at 510-522-0181.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

Saturday, October 7 8:00 am † Francis J. Boyland 5:00 pm † All Souls

Sunday, October 8 7:30 am † Pablo de los Satos, † Mrs. Rayal 9:30 am † Maurice Harnett & Family 11:30 am David Sullivan, † Thomas O’Hara 7:00 pm † Mary A. Long, † Nabil Nassar

Monday, October 9 8:00 am † Clemente Frez † Patricia Towne

Tuesday, October 10 8:00 am † Belluomini Marcheschi Families Lorraine Stoltenberg (100th Birthday)

8:00 am Wednesday, October 11 † Florence E. Boyland

Thursday, October 12 8:00 am † Sr. Barbara Williams, SNJM

Friday, October 13 8:00 am † Benigno Macasieb

Saturday, October 14 8:00 am Leo Gutterres 5:00 pm Jason and Ellise (Rushing)

Sunday, October 15 7:30 am † Frank P. Boyland 9:30 am † Angela & George Naclerio, Sr. 11:30 am Filipino Catholic Org. for Our Lady Fatima † Deceased family members of Edna Go 7:00 pm † Deceased family members of Lawrence Wong

Thank You from Fr. Jeremiah Holland

On behalf of myself and Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, I would like to thank the people of St. Joseph from the bottom of my heart for the wonderful celebration of my 50 years of priesthood. As Sr. Philomena Cassidy would have said, “You’re the Best!” Thank you to everyone who planned and brought about the this wonderful undertaking, especially all those who partici-pated in the Mass. As for the Reception, it was fantastic and I thank all who shared their won-derful gifts with myself and the people of St. Joseph. And lastly, I would like to thank Fr. George and Fr. John for their hospitality. Their warm reception of myself and my fellow priests and their hospitality was overwhelming. I am truly touched and will remember this event with joy. Bless you all and remember you are in my prayers.

Fr, Jeremiah Holland

Date requested:

Say it with Flowers Spiritually remember a significant milestone in your life or your loved ones by giving the gift of flowers for the Sanctuary. Your name and your intention will be printed in the weekly bulletin.

Donations are $55 for the side altar arrangement, $75 for the main altar, or discounted rate of $160 for the entire sanctuary.

Yes, I would like to donate:

( ) $160 (all three) ( ) $75 (main altar) ( ) $55 (side altar)

Alternate Date:

Donor Name:

Donor Phone: Donor Email:

STEWARDSHIP STEWARDSHIP

Week of... Goal Weekly Offering

Overage/(shortfall)

Sept 30/Oct 1 $13,500.00 $11,851.00 ($1649)

WEEKLY OFFERING

Maintenance Collection

$2258 vs. goal of $1500

Coffee

$123 vs. cost of $125

STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS at ST. JOSEPH BASILICA

As a follow-up to his letter to parishioners, Ken Hokenson wanted to once again announce the schedule for our Stewardship effort:

October 14th & 15th Father Dan Danielson will speak at every Mass on this weekend on "The Spirituality of Stewardship". (Because the Diocesan SPRED Mass will be celebrated at the 11:30 Mass that weekend, Fr. Dan will address the 11:30 Mass on November 5th).

October 21st & 22nd A parishioner will speak at all of the Masses about "Time and Talent", two of the three key elements of Stewardship. The Parish Ministry Fair will take place after every Mass that weekend, where you will be invited to sign up for the ministries in which you wish to share your time and talent.

October 28th & 29th A parishioner will speak on "Treasure", the third element of Stewardship. We will then ask you to give prayerful consideration to your financial commitment to the parish for next year, making your commitment on November 11th &12th. Returning a portion of the many gifts God has given to you is a fundamental principle of our faith. Your commitment will enable the family of St. Joseph Basilica to continue to be a vibrant and faith filled parish, committed to doing God's work.

Our Sanctuary Lamp for the month of

October is lit with special intentions for Dang Nguyen

Important Information

Preparation for registered, active parishioners should begin at least six months in advance of the proposed wedding date. Please contact Fr. George, 510-995-9421

Stan Schonberg, Business Manager 510-995-9411…….…. sschonberg@sjbalameda.org

Anne Marie Fourre, Director of Faith Formation 510-995-9409…….…….…… afourre@sjbalameda.org

Nicole Mersch, Director of Communications 510-995-9402……………….nmersch@sjbalameda.org Eric Bertelsen, Liturgy Coordinator 510-995 9404…..………...ebertelsen@sjbalameda.org

Cathy Morales, Youth Ministry Coordinator 510-995-9474 …………… cmorales@sjbalameda.org

David Howitt, Music Director 510-995-9403…………...…....dhowitt@sjbalameda.org

Michael Chinnavaso, 7 PM Music Coordinator 510-522-0181 …………..…..mchinnavaso@gmail.com

Tamara Centeno, Wedding and Quinceaneras Coord. 510-282-4621………….…centenotamara@yahoo.com

Susan Gahan, Funeral Coordinator & Receptionist 510-995-9416 …………………… sg@sjbalameda.org

St. Vincent de Paul……………..………24-hour hot-line 510-995-9471

All God’s Children Prayer Group Monday, 7:00-9:00pm BAS Basilica Choir rehearsal Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm BAS

Bible Study Thursday, 10:00-11:30am DIN

Cub Scouts 1st Monday, 6:45-8:00pm SJR

Children’s Choir Thursday, 4:00-5:00pm BAS

Girl Scouts #33369 1st Wednesday, 7:00pm SJR

Girl Scouts #33367 2nd & 4th Wed., 6:15pm SJR

Knights of Columbus 2nd Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm SJR

Legion of Mary Wednesday, 8:30-10:30am RR

Legion of Mary Saturday, 8:30-10:30am RR

Legion of Mary (QoDM) Saturday, 3:00-4:45pm SJR

Pastoral Care Team 1st Saturday, 8:45-9:30am SJND Class #106

Rite of Christian Initiation Wednesday, 7:30-9:00pm MTR

Scripture Reflection Tuesday, 7:00-8:30pm SJR

St. Vincent DePaul Society 4th Thursday, 7:00-8:30pm SJR

Taize Prayer Service 4th Friday, 8:00-9:00pm BAS

Spirit Ensemble rehearsal Thursday, 7:30-9:00pm BAS

Young Adult Wednesdays 7:30pm DR

BAS/ Basilica SJR/ St. Joseph Room DR/ Damien Room LC/ Learning Center RR/Reconciliation Room MTR/Mother Teresa Room DIN/Rectory Dining Room

St. Joseph Basilica Ministries

Ken Jennings, Principal of SJND High School 510-523-1526…..………….….....kjennings@sjnd.org

Dr. Marquita Yriarte, Principal/ SJES 510-522-4456 ........................... myriarte@csdo.org

Parish Staff Community Staff

Sacrament of Marriage

Sacrament of Baptism

Please stop by the Parish office or check our web-site under “Sacraments” for information. • For infant baptism (6 or younger) contact Susan

Gahan at 510-522-0181 • For adults or children over age 6 please contact

Anne Marie, 510 995-9409

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Parish Office, in the church’s vestibule, or

online at www.sjbalameda.org

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On Sunday, September 24, we celebrated Father Jerry Holland's 50th anniversary of priesthood! It was a wonderful day of rejoicing for our parish.

We celebrated at the 11:30 Mass with Father Jerry, Father George, Father John, Deacon Mario, Bishop Steve Blair from Stockton, additional priests from the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, including Father Rich Danyluk, Father Pat Crowley, Father Bill Moore, Father Patrick Greene, Father Martin O'Loghlen, Father Pat Fanning, and from our island, Father Paul Schmidt and Rabbi Allen Bennett. Afterwards, we enjoyed a gathering in the high school quad, where we shared wonderful food, drink and music as a community and visited with our guests and each other.

It was an opportunity to celebrate and thank Father Jerry and all of the Sacred Heart priests for all they have done for our parish over the years. And it was an opportunity to celebrate our parish and all we have been for each other, both yesterday and today.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the many who worked together to make the day of celebration so wonderful. Thank you to the many priests who traveled from afar to celebrate with us. Thank you, to Father John, for creating a beautiful worship aid and to Nicole for her help with communications for the event. Thank you to those who brought photos to share of time spent with Father Jerry and the Sacred Heart priests and to those who took photos and video at the event. At Mass, thank you to David Howitt, Eric Bertelsen as cantor, and the choir for the lovely music, Frederica von Stade for her beautiful rendition of Simple Gifts, Jim Marsh for his bag piping, the Sacristans, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, alter servers, gift bearers, those who shared the leis with our guests before the blessing for Father Jerry and those who prepared the environment in the church.

At the gathering, thank you to the many ministries, families and individuals who brought amazing food and donated beverages to share with our community. A huge thank you Helene Carr, Karen deRobinson, Eric Bertelsen and the many wonderful community members who assisted in setting up, organizing and serving the food and cleaning up afterwards. Thank you also to Manuel Robinson and Francisco Zamora from the Knights of Columbus for tending the drink booth during the festivities. And at the event, thank you for the wonderful toasts, for singing along with the music, for he lively conversation, the abundant laughter and perfect weather! And lastly, thank you to the planning committee including Eric Bertelsen, Helene Carr, Rich Davis, Karen deRobinson, Dana Haering, Abe and Nada Hitti and Sue Spiersch who made it all happen.

As Father Rich said in his reflection on Father Jerry, "...we came to celebrate a man who blessed, broke and shared bread in many ways around many different tables. A man who taught and still teaches us how to do the same." Thank you Father Jerry and may we continue to break bread for each other.

BULLETIN NUMBER

421600

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

St. Joseph Basilica

1109 Chestnut Street

Alameda, CA 94501

TELEPHONE: 510-332-6397

CONTACT PERSON: Nicole Mersch

EMAIL: nmersch@sjbalameda.org

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