1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730 Email: info@stjosephtheworkerchurch.org

www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org

Parish Office Hours

Tuesday -Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Closed 12 Noon—1:00 pm for Lunch Saturday

9:00am—1:00pm

Mass & Confession Schedule

SATURDAY

Mass: 8:00 am

SUNDAY

Mass 8:00am

Confessions 9:15 am until last penitent has

confessed. Mass 9:30am

Mass (Spanish) 11:00am

MONDAY-FRIDAY Mass: 7:30 am

WEDNESDAY

EVENINGS

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Confessions

MINISTRIES

Rev. Kenneth Nobrega

In Residence

Rev. Raphael Okitafumba

Deacon José Manuel Pérez Permanent Deacon

Gloria Maldonado Parish Secretary

Elizabeth Oishi Comly Parish Events Coordinator

Baptism/Bautismos Deacon José Manuel Pérez Platicas: Tercer Martes, 7:00 pm

Lectors/Lectores Remy Bravo Seay (English) Erika Guerrero (Español)

Eucharistic Ministers Tita Brodt (English)

Ruben Araujo ((Español)

Jubilee Year of Mercy “If anyone comes to me without hating . . . father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his [or her] own life” (Luke 14:26). Hating? Can anyone imagine a less appropriate Gospel for the Jubilee Year of Mercy? But scholars call this Semitic hyperbole. Jesus exaggerates to jolt us into confronting life-changing challenges. Faced with conflicting loyalties, disciples must reorder priorities, even relationships, to give Jesus and the gospel’s demands first place. Today’s second reading presents a real-life example. Paul challenges his wealthy convert, Philemon, to welcome back Philemon’s runaway slave, Onesimus, whom Paul has baptized in prison. Not only with unconditional forgiveness but with a counter-cultural, world-shattering change of status—as an equal. No, even more—a beloved brother in Christ. What in my life does the Jubilee Year of Mercy challenge me to “hate”—meaning re-form, redo, even utterly revamp—so I can give everyone, no conditions, no exceptions, shockingly Christ-like love? —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 4, 2016

Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness

all our days. — Psalm 90:14

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Who can ever know God’s coun-sel unless God gives wisdom and sends the Holy Spirit from on high? (Wisdom 9:13-18b). Psalm — In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge (Psalm 90). Second Reading — Paul asks Philemon to accept back his slave Onesimus, not as a slave but as a brother (Philemon 9-10, 12-17). Gospel — To be a disciple of Jesus one must carry one’s own cross and renounce all possessions (Luke 14:25-33).

September Mass Intentions (Requested By)

Sun Mon Tue Wed

04 05 06 07

8:00am 9:30am 11:00am 7:30am 7:30am 7:30am

+Stella Perkins (Legion of Mary) Fr. Kenneth Nobrega +Jose Refugio Carretero +Jose Refugio Carretero + Ramon S. Ferrer (Mika Fernandez) +Jose Refugio Carretero

Today’s Mass Readings are on Page 1160 of the hard-bound Blue Book.

Sant’ Egidio Community The Community of Sant’ Egidio gathers here at St. Joseph’s every Thursday at 7:00pm. Beginning in silence, prayer starts with an opening song, reading of the Word, sung prayers, and end in silence. Prayer promptly begins at 7pm and is done by about 7:20pm. Join us for tea and fellowship in the Church entrance.

All are welcome. We look forward to having you pray with us.

FROM THE PASTOR New Parish Office Hours

I am pleased to announce that Gloria Maldonado, our new office secretary is ready to welcome and assist our parishioners and visitors. Gloria is perfectly bilingual both in English and Spanish. Among her accomplishments, Gloria works with the Diocese of Oakland’s important “Rachel’s Vineyard” ministry which cares for women and men with post-abortion healing. St. Joseph the Worker Parish Office Hours are from Tuesday thru Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm (Closed noon 12 Noon-1:00pm for lunch) and Saturday 9:00am -1:00pm.

Wednesday Evening Holy Hour, Confessions and Rosary Prayer Group

On Wednesday, September 7th, we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 6:00 – 7:00pm

with Confessions available from 6:00 – 6:45pm. The Rosary & Devotion Prayer Group meets at 7:00pm

following the Holy Hour. – All are welcome.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

St. Joseph the Worker $8,875 is the weekly amount needed in order to properly sustain, operate and improve our historic parish church of St. Joseph the Worker. Please prayerfully consider your Sunday gift offerings, as it is your personal sacrifice that is being presented to God. Last Sunday, August 28th, we received 32% of our weekly goal for the support of our parish church: 8:00am Mass: $1,105.93 9:30am Mass: $1,095.82 11:00am Spanish Mass: $636.68 ======================== Total $2,838.43 “Some are consumed with avarice all the day, but the just give unsparingly” (Proverbs 21:26)

• Do I withhold from giving back to God what is rightly due God? • Is my Sunday Finan-cial offering, which is brought forth to the Altar

Some very important questions we should all be asking ourselves at St. Joseph the Worker

parish:

being presented to God as “my sacrificial gift” something that is truly sacrificial and thus pleasing to God? Or am I offering God scraps or my leftovers? • Is not my God and the support of my Catholic parish church where people are being spiritually fed, nourished, renewed, reconciled and being healed by God not worthy of 2 hours of my 40 hours worth of wages? • Is 2 hours out of 40 hours or 5% of my weekly in-come really just too much to give back to God in gratitude for all the blessings I receive, especially when everything we receive from God is a gift in itself? Please seriously and prayerfully reconsider your Sunday offerings, as it is your personal sacrifice that is being presented to God for the support and help of His Church. St. Joseph, pray for us.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR October 13, 2016, Our Lady of Fatima Celebration

Rosary at 6:00pm Candlelight Mass at 7:00pm

October 15, 2016, 5:00pm Sunday Vigil Mass. (Mass will be offered for “healings”

of those present at the Mass) Following the Masses, Fr. Kenneth Nobrega will be

praying over individuals. All Catholics and any person of good will desiring God’s

healings are invited to attend. October 22, 2016, 5:00pm Sunday Vigil Mass and

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Brandon Macadaeg, Chaplain for Oakland Diocese’s Confraternity of Eucharistic Devotion will be our guest.

November 1, 2016, All Saints Day Masses (Holy Day of Obligation).

Masses at 7:30am, 12:10pm, 7:00pm November 2, 2016, All Souls Day.

7:30am daily Chapel Mass and Candlelight Church Mass at 7:00pm

November 4, 2016 First Fr iday Devotion Mass. 6:30pm Litany of the Sacred Heart Prayers 7:00pm Votive Mass in honor of the Most

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Second Collection This Sunday’s second collection goes towards our contin-uing efforts in making improvements and repairs on our church property. Please be generous!

San José Obrero Colección Domingo 28 de agosto del 2016

$8,875 es la cantidad semanal de ofrenda sacrificial nece-saria para sostener adecuadamente, operar y mejorar nuestra histórica iglesia parroquial de San José Obrero. Nuestras colecciones semanales dominicales representan, en parte, nuestra ofrenda personal, individual de sacrificio regalados hacia Dios. El pasado domingo, 28 de agosto solamente recibimos el 32% de ofrecimiento para el man-tenimiento de nuestra iglesia: 8:00am Misa: $1,105.93 9:30am Misa: $1,095.82 11:00am: Misa (en español) $636.68 ============== Total: $2,838.43 "Donde está tu Tesoro, allí también estará tu corazón." (Mateo 6:21)

Vigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

4 de septiembre de 2016 Por la mañana sácianos de tu

misericordia, y toda nuestra vida será

alegría y júbilo. — Salmo 90 (89):14

ANUNCIOS

Miércoles al anochecer: Hora Santa, Confesiones, Grupo de Oración

El miércoles, 07 de Septiembre tendremos Adoración al Santísimo de 6:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.

Las confesiones son de 6:00 p.m. a 6:45 p.m. El grupo de oración comienza el rosario a las 7:00 p.m. y continúa con otros devocionarios. Todos son bienvenidos.

La comunidad de Sant'Edigio La comunidad de Sant'Edigio se reúne el jueves,

08 de Septiembre a las 7 p.m. Todos son bienvenidos.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¿Quién puede saber los caminos de Dios a menos que Dios le dé sabiduría y le envíe el Es-píritu Santo de lo alto? (Sabiduría 9:13-18b) Salmo — Tú eres, Señor, nuestro refugio (Psalm 90 [89]). Segunda lectura — Pablo pide a Filemón que acepte a su esclavo Onésimo como hermano (Filemón 9-10, 12-17). Evangelio — Para ser discípulo de Jesús uno debe cargar con su cruz (Lucas 14:25-33).

Preguntas importantes que deberíamos hacernos como

miembros de San José Obrero:

Año Jubilar de la Misericordia “Si alguno quiere seguirme y. . . prefiere. . . más a su padre y a su madre, a su esposa y a sus hijos, a sus hermanos, . . . más aún a sí mismo” (Lucas 14:26). ¿Qué es lo que estamos prefiriendo en este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia? Esta frase de Jesús es una exageración que nos estremece para enfrentar desafíos que cambian la vida. Enfrentando un conflicto ante quien ser leal, los discípulos deben reordenar sus prioridades, aún sus rela-ciones, para poner en primer lugar a Jesús y al Evangelio. La segunda lectura presenta un ejemplo de la vida real. Pablo desafía a un rico recién converso al cristianismo, Filemón, a recibir nuevamente a Onésimo no como su esclavo y además fugitivo que era sino como hermano en Cristo. Además de pedirle que le otorgue la libertad y que deje de tener la posición de esclavo, le pide que lo acepte como un hombre libre y más aún como hermano en Cristo. ¿En este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia a qué estamos sien-do desafiados por ser discípulos de Jesús? —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

LA DIFERENCIA Es el esfuerzo del trabajo lo que hace la

diferencia en todo. —John Locke

• ¿Retengo de Dios lo que justamente le debo a Dios? • ¿Es mi ofrenda financiera, cual es traída al altar y se presenta a Dios como my regalo de sacrificio

algo que es verdaderamente de sacrificio y por tanto agra-da a Dios? ¿O estoy ofreciendo mis restos a Dios o mis obres? • ¿No es mi Dios y el apoyo de mi parroquia católica donde las personas están siendo alimentados, nutridos, renovados,reconciliados y curados por Dios, digno de 2 horas de mis 40 horas de valor de mi salario? • ¿Es 2 horas fuera de las 40 horas o 5% de mi ingreso semanal realmente demasiado difícil de devolver a Dios en agradecimiento por todas las bendiciones que recibo, especialmente cuando todo lo que recibimos de Dios es un regalo en si mismo? Por favor, reconsideren con seriedad y oración su ofrenda de los domingos ya que es su sacrificio personal que se presenta a Dios para el apoyo y ayuda de Su Iglesia. San José Obrero, ruega por nosotros.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Lunes: Día del Trabajo

Jueves: La Natividad de la Santísima Virgen María Viernes: San Pedro Claver

Sábado: Santa María Virgen

SIGUE TU CAMINO Tienes que crecer por ti mismo, no importa que tan

alto fue tu abuelo. —Abraham Lincoln

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Señor Jesucristo, tú nos has enseñado a ser misericordiosos como el Padre del cielo, y nos has dicho que quien te ve, lo ve también a Él. Muéstranos tu rostro y obtendremos la salvación. Tu mirada llena de amor liberó a Zaqueo y a Mateo de la esclavitud del dinero; a la adúltera y a la Magdalena del buscar la felicidad solamente en una creatura; hizo llorar a Pedro luego de la traición, y aseguró el Paraíso al ladrón arrepentido. Haz que cada uno de nosotros escuche como propia la palabra que dijiste a la samaritana: ¡Si conocieras el don de Dios! Tú eres el rostro visible del Padre invisible, del Dios que manifiesta su omnipotencia sobre todo con el perdón y la misericordia: haz que, en el mundo, la Iglesia sea el rostro visible de Ti, su Señor, resucitado y glorioso. Tú has querido que también tus ministros fueran revestidos de debilidad para que sientan sincera compasión por los que se encuentran en la ignorancia o en el error: haz que quien se acerque a uno de ellos se sienta esperado, amado y perdonado por Dios. Manda tu Espíritu y conságranos a todos con su unción para que el Jubileo de la Misericordia sea un año de gracia del Señor y tu Iglesia pueda, con renovado entusiasmo, llevar la Buena Nueva a los pobres proclamar la libertad a los prisioneros y oprimidos y restituir la vista alos ciegos. Te lo pedimos por intercesión de María, Madre de la Misericordia, a ti que vives y reinas con el Padre y el Espíritu Santo por los siglos de los siglos. Amén.

Lord Jesus Christ, you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happi-ness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought af-ter, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this of you, Lord Jesus, through the inter-cession of Mary, Mother of Mercy; you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

Oración de Papa

Francisco

Prayer of Pope Francis for the

Jubilee