Saint Joseph parish
www.sjcpinole.church
December 27, 2015
Church: 837 Tennent Avenue, Pinole CA 94564 School:1961 Plum St., Pinole CA 94564 (510) 724-0242, Fax 724-9886
Office: 2100 Pear St. Pinole CA 94564 (510) 741-4900, Fax (510) 724-9185 Hours: Mon. - Thur. 9:00 am - 6:30 pm, Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Parish Email: contact.sjcpinole@gmail.com
St. Vincent de Paul Assistance: 510-691-1813
the holy family of jesus,
mary and joseph
First Reading
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Hannah gives her son Samuel back to the L , leaving him in the temple at Shiloh: “As long as he lives, he shall be dedicated to the L .” (1 Samuel 1:20-22,24-28)
Psalm
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Blessed are they who dwell in your house, O Lord (Psalm 84)Second Reading
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We are children of God when we believe in the name of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another just as he commanded us. (1 Jn 3:1-2, 21-24)Gospel
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Joseph and Mary find the lost Jesus in the temple in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking questions.(Luke 2:41-52
)
To inquire about sacraments: Baptism, Marriage or Rites of Initiation of Adults, please call the Parish Center at 510-741-4900. Information also at www.sjcpinole.church
The Parish Center will
be CLOSED on
Thursday, December 31 & Friday, January 1, 2016 to observe the New Year’s holiday. The office will re-open on Monday, Jan. 4 at 9:00 am.
Eucharistic
Adoration
FRIday:
Following the 9:00 am
Mass until 6:30 pm,
concluding with
Benediction.
Sign up sheets are in the
Church vestibule for those
keeping Holy Hour.
Priests & Deacon
PASTOR
Fr. John Direen
Parochial vicars
Fr. Peter Son Vo
Fr. Dante Tamayo
Deacon
Dn. Les Miyashiro
Reconciliation
Saturday:
3:30-4:30 pm (English)
6:15- 6:45 pm
(Spanish & English)
weekdays:
5:40- 6:20 pm
friday:
Following the 7:30 am
& 9:00 am Masses;
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Mass Times
Daily Mass:7:30 am
9:00
am
6:30
pm
First Friday:
7:30 pm
Saturday:
8:00 am
(Vigil) 5:00 pm
(en español) 7:00 pm
Sunday:
7:00 am
8:30
am
10:30
am
12:30
pm
(Youth) 5:30 pm
Vatican City Christmas stamp, 2015
masses for the solemnity
of the holy mother of god
friday, January 1, 2016
7:00 am
9:00 am
11:00 am
First Friday Mass
7:30 pm
Also in the
Church on New
Year’s Day, from
Noon - 7:00 pm
•Eucharistic
Adoration
•2,000 Hail
Mary
Devotion
the holy
family of jesus,
mary and
joseph
Fr. John Direen PastorReflections
“In the beginning,” the first words of the Book of Genesis, we discover by verse 26 of the first chapter that God our Creator made us to be family, family to one another and family to God, in whose image and likeness we are made. God saw the goodness of all his creation and gave us a share in his work of creation: “Be fertile and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it” (GEN 1:28). We have all been given a great gift, the opportunity to live in peace and harmony with our loving God forever. The responsibility is ours to understand and appreciate this gift, to be children of God, brothers and sisters in Christ, all for the glory of God.
Soon after starting this family, we all began to understand that it is a gift not to be taken for granted. By chapters three and four of Genesis we discovered our ability to deny God his right to our obedience, to point fingers at one another, and even our capacity to destroy each other’s life. God our Father did not respond in kind, rather he shows us how to live as family, especially in the example of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Today’s gospel reveals that they were not exempt from the daily concerns and anxiety this world forces upon us, but that they fulfilled their role in the family by staying focused on the Father’s work. Even at the age of 12 Jesus revealed that the Father’s plan for our salvation is at work, that after three days of darkness, Jesus would rise and all would be restored to perfect obedience to the Father, complete harmony with the design of our Creator forever. “After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions, and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers…‘Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?’” (LK 2:46-49).
The New Year will no doubt bring us new and greater challenges, and our Holy Father Pope Francis reminds us in his 2016 World Day of Peace message entitled “Overcome Indifference and Win Peace,” that while we continue to experience great concerns, anxieties and darkness, our Lord is in his Father’s house, preparing a place for us, and God is present:
“God is not indifferent! God cares about mankind! God does not abandon us! At the beginning of the New Year, I would like to share not only this profound conviction but also my cordial good wishes for prosperity, peace and the fulfilment of the hopes of every man and every woman, every family, people and nation throughout the world, including all Heads of State and Government and all religious leaders. We continue to trust that 2016 will see us all firmly and confidently engaged, on different levels, in the pursuit of justice and peace. Peace is both God’s gift and a human achievement. As a gift of God, it is entrusted to all men and women, who are called to attain it.” Pope Francis points out that this Jubilee Year of Mercy will help us to fulfill our role in God’s family. “Mercy is the heart of God. It must also be the heart of the members of the one great family of his children: a heart which beats all the more strongly wherever human dignity – as a reflection of the face of God in his creatures – is in play. Jesus tells us that love for others – foreigners, the sick, prisoners, the homeless, even our enemies – is the yardstick by which God will judge our actions. Our eternal destiny depends on this.” Pope Francis also knows who we all need to turn to for help in our daily tasks. “I entrust these reflections, together with my best wishes for the New Year, to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, who cares for the needs of our human family, that she may obtain from her Son Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the granting of our prayers and the blessing of our daily efforts for a fraternal and united world”.
Happy New Year! Fr. John
The full message can be read at http://w2.vatican.va Francis, Messages, 2016 World Day of Peace
Our Week at St. Joseph’s
Isabel Agtarap, Irma Aguirre-Florero, Crisostomo & Virginia Alday; Mary Lou Austria, Rachel Austria, Victoria Barthell, Cristina Barzabal, Elaine R. Baxter, Fortunata Belara, Bernabe R. Bernardo, Felisa R. Bernardo, Edward Borja Jr, Maria Brawand, Jan Burke, Pablo Cabasa, Rose Caganap, Carlena Calderon, Veronica Cañas, Lily L. Cardeñas, David Castrillo, Juanita Castrillo, Karl Castrillo, Sharon Chilson, Veronica Chinchilla, Benigno Claridad, Irna Comin, Donna Cowen, Thelma Cruz, Barbara Daggs, Jack Davis, Isabel Delgado, Luis Delgado, Devon Devera, Ester Dimalanta, Mary Louise Duhart, Benny Espiritu, Ismael Espiritu, Tuding Espiritu, Carlo Estrella, Anita Ferrer, Gilbert Garcia, Gary Eugene Gould, Elam & Claire Goundar, Yolanda Guarin, Maria Gulinao, Buenaventura Hermosa, Jesus Hernandez, Patricia Johnson, Bill & Pamela Jones, Solomon Lacsina, Jr.; Kyth Xyrus Lorenzo, Percy Macaraeg, Nathan Madigan, Imelda F. Magat, Gloria R. Maniquis, Rose Mares, Shelly Marquez, Tony Marquez, Leonor Matutina, Flocita Mendoza, Aurora Millado, Noreen & Charles Morgan, Rafael Nazario, Francois Njike, Jose Oliquiano, Jaime Pacheco, Robert C. Pacificador, Lisa Paine, Eugenia Paneiro, Christian G. Pascual, Marissa Perlas, Joyce Peterson, Leticia F. Poblete, Remedios Q. Portem, Gloria M. Purificacion, Josie U. Ramos, Michael Razon, Lyan I. Recacho, Gwen Rezentes, Kathy Rittlinger, Gaudencio G. Rivera, Nichey Isabel Rivera, Aria & Adrian Robinson, Gary Rondeau, Susan Rondeau, Jose Ruloma, Dolores Salvatore,
Carlina Santos, Edith Sedano, Sharon Sevidal, Virginia Cortez Smith, Grace Solanga, Loretta Stirling, Mary Ann Suarez, Eller Sunga, Jeaneth Tablan, Tim Taliaferro, Fe A. Tamparong, Stella Taormina, Jeffrey Tayag, Jesus Tayag, Cesar R. Tolentino, Flor Tolentino, Abraham Trinidad, B. Jay Trinidad, Bernard Trinidad, Buenaventura Ugarte, Gerardo Ursua, Rosie Vidal, Jaime Villacorte, Federico Villavert, Vincetta Ward & Zenaida Watiwat
PARISH CALENDAR
Saturday, December 26
8:00 pm Convivio despues de misa - PH
Sunday, December 27
7:00 am Hospitality-Stewardship Committee - PH 8:00 am 7:00 AM Choir Rehearsal - PC
10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word - PH 10:30 am 12:30 PM Choir Practice - PC 3:30 pm Youth Mass Choir Practice - CH
Monday, December 28
6:00 pm Lectors Practice - PH
7:30 pm Asociación Guadalupana Rosario - PC
Tuesday, December 29
7:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal - PC
Wednesday, December 30
9:30 am Our Mother of Perpetual Help - CH 7:30 pm Asoc. Guadalupana Prayer Group - PC
Thursday, December 31
Parish Center offices are CLOSED
Fri, January 1, 2016 * New Year’s Day *
Parish Center offices are CLOSED
7:30 pm First Friday Mass - CH
Saturday, January 2
8:45 am Our Lady of Fatima First Saturday - CH 1:00 pm El Shaddai DWXI-PPFI Prayer Mtg. - PH 4:00 pm 5:00 PM Choir Rehearsal - PC
4:00 pm Children’s Choir Practice - CH 8:00 pm Convivio despues de misa - PH
Sunday, January 3
7:00 am Hospitality-Knights of Columbus - PH 8:00 am 7:00 AM Choir Rehearsal - PC 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word - PH 10:30 am 12:30 PM Choir Practice - PC 3:30 pm Youth Mass Choir Practice - CH
CH - Church, PH - Parish Hall, PC - Parish Center, SCH- School
Please Remember Our Loved Ones Currently Overseas in the Military, and Their Families: Richard Antonucci,
Marines; Shawn Betschart, Army; Rolando Cayetano Jr, Navy;
Darryl Jason Garcia, A rmy; Leslie Lagdamen, Navy; Christine Massey, A rmy; Jack Moneymaker, A rmy; Rebecca Sabatini,
National Guard; Alan Serrano, Air Force; Benjamin Serrano, Army; and Carlo Spampinato, Marines.
Thursday, December 31 5:30 Holy Hour &
Confessions 6:30 pm Bilingual Mass -
Church
First Friday Mass, January 1, 2016 7:30 pm - Church
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, Dec. 26
St. Stephen, Martyr5:00 pm Pamela Mallillin † 7:00 pm Parishioners of St. Joseph
Sunday, December 27
7:00 am Santiago & Maria Cortez † 8:30 am John & Ann Schwartz † 10:30 am Fred & Melani Muñoz Family
(Thanksgiving)
12:30 pm Ben V. Combong † 5:30 pm Madeline Paradela †
Monday, December 28
The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
7:30 am Derek Marino †
9:00 am Tru Xavier Alvaran (Birthday) 6:30 pm Fe Postadan (Birthday)
Tuesday, December 29
St. Thomas Becket7:30 am Jose Jojo Reyes †
9:00 am Mercedes Reyes (For health) 6:30 pm Evelyn Acompanado
Wednesday, December 30
7:30 am Barbara Zybach † 9:00 am Monica Gulinao † 6:30 pm Jesus Nasaret †Thursday, Dec. 31
St. Sylvester I, Pope7:30 am Anna Webb †
9:00 am Fortich-Kirby Family (Thanksgiving) 6:30 pm Thanksgiving
Friday, January 1, 2016
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
7:30 am Parishioners of St. Joseph 9:00 am Harold & Helen Grangoff † 11:00 am Concordia Asuelo †
7:30 pm For the Intentions offered to the
Blessed Mother
Sat, Jan. 2
Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops and Doctors of the Church 8:00 am Deogracias Tubis †Religious / Youth & Adult Formation
YOUTH, GRADES 7 TO 12
LEADERS: MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY & EMMAUS PEER MINISTERS: The Christmas Potluck
and White Elephant Gift Exchange for leaders and volunteers from Middle School Ministry and Emmaus Peer Ministry takes place on Monday, January 4 in the Gym with all of us helping set up at 6:00 pm; the party will end at 8:30 pm. This is a Three Item potluck; each person brings ONE main dish or appetizer AND ONE large jug of drink. DO NOT buy a gift! The White Elephant gift must be appropriate, gently used and clean, something that can be re-gifted. Gift must be wrapped, bagged or boxed, but not labelled.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY, GRADES 7 & 8:
Parents - please remember to follow all traffic rules for Wednesdays in order to keep everyone safe. Our next class is Wednesday, January 6 from 6:30 to 7:45 pm in the Gym. Bring your book to class. Our next youth Mass obligation (#4 of 8 times) is Sunday, January 10 at the 5:30 pm Mass. Please check in for attendance after the last songs ends.
SAC PREP YM: The required Orientation class for
parents and students this class applies to is Monday January 11, 2016 in the Art Room at St. Joseph School from 7:00-8:00 pm. This is the first Sac Prep YM class. For class, you must enter the Art Room from outside. Walk past the Gym doors and the water fountain. Turn left and follow the covered sidewalk. The doors for the Art Room are the last set at the end of the sidewalk. Any questions, please contact Ken Sausa
kgsausa135@gmail.com, or Dominique Cabanero
dbcabanero@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you
very soon!
YOUTH MINISTRY: Parents - please remember to
follow all traffic rules in order to keep everyone safe. Our next youth Mass obligation (#4 of 8 times) is Sunday, January 10 at the 5:30 pm Mass. Please check in for attendance after the last songs ends. Our next class is Monday, January 11 at 6:30 pm in the Gym.
CONFIRMATION CLASS (2ND YEAR): If you have
any questions about retreat, or have things to turn in, please contact your teachers before December 30! We will see you on Friday, January 8 at 3:45 pm at the Church. The bus leaves for Mission Springs, Scotts Valley at 4:00 pm. We will see families on Sunday, January 10 in the Worship Center at Mission Springs at 1:30 pm for Mass. Our next class is Sunday, January 24 at 3:00 pm in the Gym with youth Mass to follow. Bring your books to class.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
Please have your children come and participate with us at the Sunday 10:30 am Mass as we break open God's words for the week in a format that they can understand. We welcome all children ages 5-12.
R.C.I.A.
Our Catechumenate Program for Adults, otherwise known as RCIA, is combined with our parish Adult Ongoing Faith Formation Program. Meetings are in the Church from 7:00 to 8:00 pm every 1st and 3rd Monday, year round. Only those adults in need of one or more sacraments of initiation, i.e. baptism, confirmation and first communion, are required to complete an RCIA registration form. This is available on our parish website:
sjcpinole.church and in the Parish Center. For more
information please contact Fr. John.
St. Joseph School
SCHOOL NEWS, 2015 – 2016
“St. Joseph School sends Christmas greetings to all of you. May your family feel the love, joy, and happiness that come with the spirit of Christmas. Welcome the New Year with open arms. See you in 2016!”
St. Joseph School's Auction "Casino Royale" will be held on March 5, 2016 at 5:00 pm at the Double Tree Hotel in Berkeley. For tickets or more information call/ txt: Randy, 510-685-1275, or Rodette, 707-688-9027.
FAITH FORMATION, GRADES 1 TO 6
Upcoming schedule
• Dec. 29/30: No Class. Happy New Year! • January 5/6, 2016: Regular class in the School • Jan. 12/13: Regular class in the School
COME. JOIN. LEARN.
The ongoing Catholic Adult Formation course for St. Joseph Parish will next meet on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 am in the Parish Hall. Enrich your understanding of our Catholic beliefs and history. The program is offered at no charge; sign up at the door.
5TH ANNUAL CRAB FEED
Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 5:00 - 10:00 pm St. Joseph School
All you can eat fresh crab, salad and garlic noodles for $45.00/person & $15 corkage fee/bottle. Table of 10 for $400 plus a chance to win a special
dessert and champagne for the whole table. For more information contact: Cathy Dimalanta 510-305-3863 or Mary Ann Moisant 510-779-7098
Ministry Programs & Events
WALK FOR LIFE 2016
Respect Life Meeting on January 6, 2016,7:30 pm in the Parish Center
The 12th Walk for Life West Coast will take place in San Francisco on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Other related events are scheduled throughout the weekend of January 22-24. See www.walkforlifewc.com for more details. Additional news and projects to follow.
The Main Event starts at 10:45 am at the downtown Civic Center Plaza and includes speakers and an excellent Information Fair. The Walk starts at 1:30 pm from the Civic Center and arrives at Justin Herman Plaza around 2:30-3 pm. For those who prefer not to drive or use BART to get to the Civic
Center, there will be a bus leaving the Church parking lot at 11:00 am. Please sign up at the Parish Center. For more information or questions call or leave a voice message with Liviu or Cathy Tomutsa, 510-245-1145. There will be a Respect Life meeting on Wednesday Jan. 6th in the St. Theresa room, Parish Center to discuss plans for the Walk for Life. Everyone is invited to bring your questions and ideas. Call Liviu or Cathy Tomutsa at 510-245-1145. If there is no answer be sure to leave a message.
BIBLE STUDY
No classes on December 29
There will be no sessions of the Book of Isaiah study groups for the rest of the month. The 10:00 am & 7:00 pm meetings will resume on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the Parish Hall. Have a blessed & joyous New Year.
BEREAVEMENT & CARING MINISTRY
Please call 510-741-4900or email contact.sjcpinole@gmail.com
to contact someone to help you.
“When I was in deep trouble I searched for the Lord.” Psalm 77:2 DAILY READINGS December 28 to January 3 Monday: 1 Jn 1:5 — 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7b-8; Mt 2:13-18 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40 Thursday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18 Friday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Saturday: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28 Sunday: Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
ST. JOSEPH SENIORS
January - “Parish Update” with Fr. John
The next St. Joseph Seniors meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 7th, 2016. Mass will be at 11:00 am in the church.
Our “famous” pot luck lunch will follow in the Parish Hall, please bring a dish to share. At this meeting, our featured speaker will be our own Fr. John. He will provide us with an “update on the parish” — accomplishments of this past year, things that need to be done, upcoming projects, concerns, etc. Plus, there will be a Q & A session, so bring your questions.
All are welcome!!!
FEAST OF THE SANTO NIÑO
Celebration of the Holy Infant A nine-day novena begins on December 31, 2015, until January 8, 2016, after each 9:00 am weekday Mass in the church to honor the Holy Infant Jesus.
Everyone is invited to celebrate our 37th annual Feast Day on the 9th of January
2016, at the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass. For this occasion, the priest will walk around the pews to bless your Holy Infant Jesus statues. They will not be placed in front of the altar. A fellowship reception follows in the Parish Hall. Your support is welcome.
PRAYER INTENTIONS OF
POPE FRANCIS
For the month of January 2016, the Holy Father asks the faithful to especially remember:
Universal - Interreligious Dialogue: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice.
Evangelization - Christian Unity: That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions.
RETROUVAILLE
A Lifeline for Marriages Weekend of February 26-28, 2016The Retrouvaille program offers tools needed to rediscover a loving marriage relationship. Thousands of couples who are drifting apart and headed for unloving relationships or divorce have successfully overcome their marriage problems by attending the program. It consists of a weekend experience combined with a series of 6-12 post-weekend sessions over 3 months. The
main emphasis of Retrouvaille is on communication between husband and wife. It will give you the opportunity to rediscover each other and examine your lives together in a new and positive way. To register or for more information contact Jeff & Donna Heusler, 510-276-4118.
Faithful Stewardship
The first reading today provides a challenging blueprint for the good stewardship of our family relationships. How do I measure up?
December 20 and Christmas
Due to an early print deadline, last week’s collection totals were not available in time for this bulletin. They will be published in upcoming issues.
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Jubilee Year of Mercy
Start of Parish Campaign: May 2015 Parish 4 Year Goal: $908,615 Pledges to Date: $348,093 Total Donors to Date: 158
Actual Receipts from Donors: $79,511 Actual Receipt Goal to Date: $148,522
Differential Payment from Parish Savings: $50,000 Total Active Registered Families: 4,058
$5 per month per family for 4 years = $973,920 Thank you for your prayerful consideration &
participation!
VOCATION DISCERNMENT
Visit
jubileeofmercy-eb.org for more
resources and various events in the Diocese.
JUBILEO DE LA MISERICRODIA
Mostrar misericordia a las personas que más lo necesitan Las obras de misericordia corporales son para alimentar al hambriento, dar de beber al sediento, vestir al desnudo, dar techo a quien no lo tiene, visitar a los enfermos, visitar a los presos y enterrar a los muertos. El Año Jubilar de la Misericordia ofrece una oportunidad especial para mostrar misericordia a las personas de todo el mundo. A continuación se presentan algunas maneras de recordar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas en el extranjero al orar, aprender, actuar y dar.BISHOP CUMMINS BOOK SIGNING
Sunday, January 24, 2016, 1:30 pmDominican Sisters’ Parlor, 43326 Mission Blvd., Fremont, MSJDominicans.org
Bishop Emeritus John S. Cummins will be at the Dominican Sisters’ Parlor in Fremont to discuss and sign his newly published book, V atican II Berkeley and
Beyond: The First Half-century of the Oakland Diocese.
The presentation will be on Sunday, January 24 at 1:30 pm. Books will be available for purchase.
Other Events
USCCB WORD OF LIFE
“[W]e know what true, authentic love looks like. It looks like the man on the Cross. This deep, pure love that motivated Jesus to offer his life for ours, is the love that will answer the longing in our hearts, if we let it.
— USCCB 2015-16 Respect Life Program “10 Surprising Tips for Love the Culture Won’t Tell You” www.goo.gl/Dv3yXK
JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGE
Visiting Portugal, Spain, France & ItalyFr. George Alengadan of St. Joseph Basilica, Alameda will accompany to provide spiritual direction.
Visit Fatima, Lourdes, Assisi & Rome. Attend a Papal Audience of Pope Francis
14 days--Sept. 9 - 22, 2016--$4,099 For more information, please contact: Fr. George Alengadan, 510-333-1029,
galengadan@sjbalameda.org
or
Susan Gahan, 510-741-1756,
