The Weekly E-News

October 8, 2023

Pope Francis' October Prayer Intention:

For the Synod

We pray for the Church, that she may adopt listening and dialogue as a lifestyle at every level, and allow herself to be guided by the Holy Spirit towards the peripheries of the world.

Upcoming Events

Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary

Saturday, October 7

In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, please join us in praying the Rosary following the 5 p.m. Vigil Mass this Saturday.

The Catholic Voice/Diocesan Communications

Special Collection

October 7 & 8

Your donation will help support our Parish to offset its payment for this important communications ministry. The Voice and its other operations are the only regular source of Catholic news and information for all parishioners in the Diocese. Checks should be made payable to "St. Joseph ”, memo line: Catholic Voice.

Note: Envelopes can be found at all entrances to the Basilica. The collection baskets will only be passed once.

Sunday, October 8

Simbang Gabi Appreciation Breakfast

in the Gathering Space

after 7:30am, 9:30am and Noon Masses

Parish Family Activity

in the Gathering Space

after the 9:30 am Mass

All are welcome!

Indigenous Peoples'/Columbus Day

Monday, October 9, 2023

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, October 9 to observe the holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, October 10.

St. Joseph Notre Dame High School's

Dream Flight Gala

Saturday, October 14

Join us for an elegant fundraising event that brings SJND community members together in support of our deserving and dedicated students; Dream Flight 2023, October 14 at the Claremont Country Club in Oakland.

For details or ticket purchase, please click here.

Other News

Special Needs Newsletter

The Special Needs Inclusion Ministry now publishes a monthly newsletter via email. Read September’s here. 

Email specialneeds@sjbalameda.org to be added to the Special Needs distribution list, or access the newsletter on our webpage here.

Exploring Expressions of Faith: Diversity in the Christian Tradition

Online Interfaith Dialogue October 21

Fr. Mario is one of the panelists on this year's interfaith dialogue hosted by the Alameda All Faiths Coalition. Click image for information and registration link.

Ongoing News

Sanctuary Renovation

8:00 a.m. Mass continues to be celebrated in Notre Dame Hall, and Eucharistic Adoration on Fridays continues to be at St. Barnabas (still 1:00 to 7:00 pm) to accommodate the ongoing Sanctuary Renovation.