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Due to the cancellation of Mass, Sunday bulletins will be sent via the E-News. Click the image below to read.
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Fourth Sunday of Easter Mass
May 3 at 12:00 pm
Live Streamed
For song sheet,
click here
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Basilica Renovations to Resume
Starting the week of Monday, May 4, work will resume in the Basilica to remove the coverings of the mosaics and the wall in the sanctuary.
The Blessed Sacrament will be removed from the tabernacle while work is going on, but the Basilica will remain open for prayer.
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Sacrament of Reconciliation / Confession Returns to Normal Hours
Saturday, May 2 from 3:30 pm - 5 pm
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Mass with Bishop Barber
All are invited to join Bishop Michael Barber, SJ, in renewing our nation's consecration to Mary, Mother of the Church, tomorrow at 11:30 am, through the Cathedral's Facebook page at
facebook.com/ctlcathedral.org
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We will join the bishops and faithful in the United States and Canada as they consecrate our countries to Mary under the same title. This will give the Church the occasion to pray for Our Lady's continued protection of the vulnerable, healing of the unwell, and wisdom for those who work to cure COVID-19.
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Plate Collections and Online Giving
A heartfelt thanks goes out to all who have continued to give to St. Joseph. We still have a way to go to meet our April weekly goals. If you have not made your offering yet and would like to, here are ways you can donate.
- Sign up for Faith Direct which is easy and secure. Click the button below to give with parish code CA702. (If you need help with signing up or for more details, contact our Business Manager, Stan Schonberg: 510-995-9411 or email: business@sjbalameda.org)
- You can mail in your weekly envelopes to: St. Joseph Basilica, 1109 Chestnut Street, Alameda CA 94501
- Or, drop off your donations in the mail slot located at the Parish Office door.
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Maintenance Collection This Weekend
Please help to defray the costs of maintaining our Basilica and grounds with your support and donations. Thank you.
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Recent Passings
Ralph Bertelsen, father to parishioners Eric, Martha and Christine.
Marie Louise Bowers, a long-time parishioner and part of the Basilica Choir for years even after moving away from Alameda.
We will update the Parish Community on information of Memorial Masses when details are available. Please keep the families in your prayers.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Basilica Hours
The Basilica remains open for private prayers on the following schedule:
- Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm
- Saturday: 9am-5pm
- Sunday: 9am-11am (closed from 11pm-1.30pm to live stream Mass)
- 1.30pm-5pm
Please continue to practice the recommended hygiene and social distancing. We ask you to refrain from gathering in groups, and to avoid touching surfaces and to wash hands as often as possible.
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Scripture Reflection Continues
The group will continue to meet throughout the Easter season on ZOOM.
Join us tonight, 4/30, at 7pm from your living room.
Other Dates:
May 7, 2020 07:00 pm
May 14, 2020 07:00 pm
May 21, 2020 07:00 pm
May 28, 2020 07:00 pm
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Dial by your location 1 669 900 9128 Meeting ID: 124 587 892
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acu9SJ9O1F
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Resources To Grow in Faith During Shelter in Place
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Worship@Home
Families can celebrate a weekly Liturgy of the Word at home during Shelter in Place. Click
here to access.
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Response to Coronavirus (Re-post)
Due to the spread of COVID-19, many people have had to make significant changes in their daily routines, including suspending publicly celebrated Masses. Recognizing these changes likely leave us even more in need of God's grace, The USCCB and other Catholic partners have generously made resources available to support prayer during these difficult days.
We invite you to visit these pages and share the resources provided to pray for each other and stay connected to our faith during this time of social distancing.
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If you need to contact the schools, please leave a message as there will be someone checking voice mails during school closures as mandated by the Alameda County Health Officer.
Elementary School: (510) 522 4456 / website:
here
Royal's weekly newsletter -
here.
High School: (510) 523-1526 / website:
here.
SJND Flight Plan weekly newsletter
here.
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Prayer During Coronavirus Pandemic
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O clement, O loving, O sweet Mother Mary,
We, your children of every nation,
Turn to you in this pandemic.
Our troubles are numerous; our fears are great.
Grant that we might deposit them at your feet,
Take refuge in your Immaculate Heart,
And obtain peace, healing, rescue,
And timely help in all our needs.
You are our Mother.
Pray for us to your Son.
Amen.
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Parish Office Closed
Our Parish Office will continue to be closed during the Shelter in Place. However, we are here to serve you remotely via phone, mail or email. Click
here for a list of staff contacts.
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Ministries Update
Most events or gatherings are canceled during Shelter In Place, although some are continuing through video conference. For information on how to connect with the following Ministries, please contact
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We would like to remind you that the Parish subscribes to FORMED, an online database full of Catholic media. If you have not signed-up, click here and follow the steps. Search for St. Joseph Basilica. Registration is free.
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R.C.I.A.
Interested in becoming Catholic, or know someone who is? RCIA Inquiry meets via Zoom each week. Invite those thinking about becoming Catholic to join us Wednesdays at 7:30pm at
https://zoom.us/j/607011076
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Sign up to receive the E-News
Many parishioners do not get our E-News because we don't have their email address. Please pass the E-News onto your friends and encourage them to sign-up to the St Joseph family informed.
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Scams Reminder
Every week we hear of attempts to
scam members of our parish, which have unfortunately increased during this crisis. We would reminder parishioners to be wary. See
ten simple things you can do to prevent becoming a victim from The Federal Trade Commission.
Please know Fr. Mario or staff will never solicit gift cards or ask you to wire transfer money. Always take care in sharing personal information by email or online.
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