Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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
1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730
Email: [email protected]
www.stjosephtheworkerchurch.org
Our Lord Jesus Christ,
King of the Universe
November 20, 2016
I rejoiced because they said to me,
“We will go up to the house
of the Lord.”
— Psalm 122:1
Rev. Kenneth Nobrega
In Residence
Rev. Raphael Okitafumba
Deacon José Manuel Pérez
Permanent Deacon
Gloria Maldonado
Parish Secretary
Elizabeth Oishi Comly
Parish Events Coordinator
MINISTRIES
Baptism/Bautismos
Deacon José Manuel Pérez
Platicas: Tercer Martes,
7:00 pm
MONDAY-FRIDAY
Mass: 7:30 am
WEDNESDAY
EVENINGS
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Confessions
6:00-6:45 pm
STAFF
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — David is anointed king of Israel
(2 Samuel 5:1-3).
Psalm — Let us go rejoicing to the house of the
Lord (Psalm 122).
Second Reading — The Father delivered us to the
kingdom of his beloved Son (Colossians 1:12-20).
Gospel — The repentant criminal receives Jesus’
promise of Paradise (Luke 23:35-43).
Lectors/Lectores
Remy Bravo Seay (English)
Erika Guerrero (Español)
Eucharistic Ministers
Tita Brodt (English)
Ruben Araujo ((Español)
Jubilee Year of Mercy
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Jubilee Year Ends
Today Luke, evangelist and by tradition artist, sends us forth from this Jubilee Year of Mercy with an unforgettable
portrait of Christ the King. The setting for Jesus’ “royal portrait” is the cross. From this “throne,” the crucified “crown
prince” welcomes by “executive pardon” the kingdom of mercy’s first citizen, a fellow criminal. The
“Good Thief” requests neither deliverance nor salvation, or even forgiveness: “Remember me when . .
.” (Luke 23:42). “Today you will be with me,” King Jesus promises, “in paradise.” (23:43). Paradise,
even for non-believers, is an image of creation contentedly in harmony with self, fellow creatures, and
Creator. Today, we “good thieves” beg Jesus to remember us. We promise to remember that, although
Jesus’ kingdom will be fulfilled only when Jesus’ returns, that kingdom begins today in the paradise
that will flower from this Jubilee Year of Mercy. We disciples, having been embraced unconditionally and undeservedly
by Jesus’ mercy, must now go forth to embrace all others, unconditionally, with that same unfailing mercy. —Peter Scagnelli,
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From The Desk of Father Kenneth Nobrega
Before I entered the seminary in 2003, as a parishioner
I use to financially support my parish church, St. Clement
in Hayward with an average of $50.00 per week. And
now as a priest, I earn less money than before but I presently support St. Joseph the Worker with $50.00 per week
from my own monthly priest wage.
I honestly believe 5% of our personal weekly wage is a
reasonable weekly “sacrifice” when it comes to offering
God our gratitude, supporting and maintaining our house
of worship (“God’s House”) and in helping us better serve
our parishioners and those seeking God’s help through our
church.
Won’t you please join me?
Our weekly goal in order to properly operate and to
continue improving our parish is $8,875 per week – Your
support is very important and necessary for us to continue
moving forward.
“When you give, give generously and not with a
stingy heart; for that, the LORD, your God, will bless
you in all your works and undertakings.”
Deuteronomy 15:10
Last Sunday on November 13th, we received
approximately 29% of our weekly goal:
8:00am Mass: $1193.34
9:30am Mass: $850.12
11:00am Spanish Mass: $545.90
--------------------------------Total: $2,589.36
Your spiritual and financial support makes a huge
difference. Thank you.
Peace of Christ,
Fr. Kenneth Nobrega
KINGSHIP
The book of Samuel recounts for us today the anointing of David as king of Israel. It was the elders of Israel
who declared David king that day, but it was God who
called David to shepherd Israel. Thus mandated by the citizens of his kingdom and by his God, David took his place
in a long line of kings.
The apostle Paul speaks to us of kingship as well, but
on a much higher plane: the kingship of Jesus our Lord. As
great as David was, he and all earthly monarchs who came
before and after him in their kingdoms around the world
are minor kings by comparison to the true King. And lastly, we hear the story of that true King in perhaps his weakest moment: near death, hanging on a cross, taunted by a
common criminal and by the world at large.
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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Monday:The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
Tuesday: St. Cecilia;
Wednesday: St. Clement I; St. Columban;
Blessed Miguel Agustín Pro
Thursday: St. Andr ew Dũng-Lạc and Companions;
Thanksgiving Day
Friday: St. Cather ine of Alexandr ia
Saturday: Blessed Vir gin Mar y
NOVEMBER TABLE OF REMEMBRANCE
Each year during the month of November
the parish sets up a Table of Remembrance
to help us pray in a special way for all our
deceased loved ones. Parishioners are
encouraged to bring photographs of
deceased loved ones to include at the Table of Remembrance. Please be sure that the photographs include contact
information on the back of the picture so that may be returned at the end of November.
Wednesday Evening Holy Hour, Confessions and
Rosary Prayer Group
Every Wednesday evening, 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.
Sant’ Egidio Community
The Community of Sant’ Egidio will not be gathering this
Thursday on Thanksgiving Day.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR
CALENDAR
Thursday, November 24, 2016 10:00am
THANKSGIVING DAY MASS
7:30am Chapel Mass will not be offered this day
You are all invited to bring a basket filled
with your Thanksgiving Day bread, tortillas, wine or other
non-alcoholic beverages to be blessed for your Thanksgiving Day meal.
Friday, December 2nd, 2016 – First Friday Devotion
6:00pm Adoration
6:30pm Litany of the Sacred Heart Prayers
6:45pm Benediction
7:00pm Mass
Thursday, December 8th, 2016
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
7:30am, 12:15pm and 7:00pm Candlelight Mass.
Parish Office Hours
Gloria Maldonado, our new office secretary is ready to
welcome and assist our parishioners and visitors. St. Joseph
the Worker Parish Office Hours are from Tuesday thru
Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm (closed noon to 1:00pm for
SUNDAY CHOIR
If you are interested in joining a choir at St. Joseph the
Worker church, please contact Sam Dorlaque at (510) 709
– 9036 or by email at [email protected]
DEPENDENCE DAY
On Thanksgiving Day we acknowledge our dependence.
William Jennings Bryan
Nov
Mass Intentions
(Requested By)
Sun 20 8:00am +Isidro & Ana Teope (Teope Family)
9:30am Felicitas J. de Guzman (Citas Guzman)
11:00am +Carmen Carriedo & +Emiliano Ruiz
(Teresa Perez)
Sat 26 8:00am +Robert Dale (Cliff Price)
Del Escritorio del P. Kenneth Nobrega
Antes de que yo entrara en el seminario en 2003, como
un feligrés yo apoyaba económicamente a mi iglesia la
parroquia de San Clemente en Hayward con un promedio
de $50.00 dólares por semana. Y ahora como un sacerdote,
gano menos dinero que antes pero actualmente apoyo a
San Jose Obrero con 50.00 dólares por semana de mi propio salario de sacerdote mensual.
Francamente creo que el 5 % de nuestro salario
semanal personal es 'un sacrificio' semanal razonable cuando esto viene al ofrecimiento de Dios por nuestra gratitud, para apoyar y mantener nuestra casa de adoración (“la
Casa de Dios”) con la ayuda de nosotros podremos mejor
servir a nuestros feligreses en aquella busca y la ayuda de
Dios por nuestra iglesia.
¿No se podría unirse conmigo, por favor?
Nuestro objetivo semanal a fin de funcionar correctamente y seguir mejorando nuestra parroquia es $8,875
dólares por semana – Su apoyo es muy importante y necesario para nosotros para seguir avanzando.
“Cuando usted da, da generosamente y no con un corazón tacaño; por esto, el SEÑOR, su Dios, le bendecirá
con todos sus trabajos y tareas.” Deuteronomio 15:10
El domingo pasado el 13 de noviembre, r ecibimos
aproximadamente el 29% de nuestro objetivo semanal:
8:00am misa: $1193.34 dólares
9:30am misa: $850.12 dólares
11:00am misa en Español: $545.90 dólares
--------------------------------Total: $2,589.36 dólares
Su apoyo financieroy espiritual y hacen una diferencia
enorme. Gracias.
Pax Christi,
P. Kenneth Nobrega
Mesa de Conmemoración en noviembre:
Cada año durante el mes de noviembre
la parroquia establece una Mesa de
Conmemoración para ayudarnos para
orar de un modo especial para todos
nuestros difunto amado. Nuestros
feligreses son animados a traer fotografías de sus difuntos
amados para incluir en la Mesa de Conmemoración. Por
favor esté seguro que las fotografías incluyen la información de contacto al dorso del cuadro de modo que puede
ser devuelto al final de noviembre.
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES
Lunes: La Pr esentación de la Santísima Vir gen Mar ía;
Vigésimo cuarto o Última Semana del Tiempo Ordinario
Martes: Santa Cecilia
Miércoles: San Clemente I; san Columbano;
Beato Miguel Agustín Pro
Jueves: San Andr és Dũng-Lạc y compañeros;
Día de Acción de Gracias
Viernes: Santa Catalina de Alexandría
Sábado: Santa María Virgen
Nuestro Señor Jesucristo,
Rey del Universo
20 de noviembre de 2016
Qué alegría cuando me dijeron:
“Vamos a la casa del Señor”.
— Salmo 122 (121):1
LECTURAS DE HOY
Primera lectura — Se unge a David rey de Israel
(2 Samuel 5:1-3).
Salmo — Vayamos con alegría al encuentro del Señor
(Salmo 122 [121]).
Segunda lectura — El Padre nos trasladó al Reino de su
Hijo amado (Colosenses 1:12-20).
Evangelio — El malhechor arrepentido recibe la promesa
del paraíso de boca de Jesús (Lucas 23:35-43).
Miércoles al anochecer: Hora Santa, Confesiones,
Grupo de Oración
El miércoles, 23 de noviembre 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.
Acontecimientos próximos en nuestra Parroquia:
El jueves, 24 de noviembre, misa
de Día de Acción de Gracias
10:00am en la Iglesia
7:30am la misa de Capilla no
será ofrecida.
Usted esta invitado a traer una canasta
llena de su pan, tortillas, vino u otras
bebidas no-alcolicas que usted usara para la comida de
acción de gracias para ser bendecidas.
El viernes, el 2o de diciembre de 2016, Misa de
Devoción de los Primeros Viernes.
6:00pm Adoración al Santísimo
6:30pm Letanía de las oraciones al Sagrado Corazón
de Jesús.
6:45pm La exposición del Santísimo y bendición
7:00pm misa Votiva en honor al más Sagrado Corazón de
Jesús
El jueves, 8 de diciembre, misa de la Solemnidad de la
Concepción Inmaculada de la Santísima Virgen María
(Día Santo de Obligación)
7:30am, 12:15pm and 7:00pm Misa de Vela.
DÍA DE LA DEPENDENCIA
En el Día de Acción de Gracias reconocemos nuestra
dependencia.—William Jennings Bryan
EL AMOR DETRÁS DE LAS OBRAS
Dios no desea nuestra obras; Dios desea el amor que las
anima. —Santa Teresa de Ávila
Prayer of Pope
Francis for the
Jubilee
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 happiness 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 after, 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 intercession 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
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.
1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: (510) 843-2244 Fax: (510) 843-2730 - Email: [email protected]