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1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730 Email: [email protected] 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 6:00-6:45 pm STAFF 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 Lectors/Lectores Remy Bravo Seay (English) Erika Guerrero (Español) Eucharistic Ministers Tita Brodt (English) Ruben Araujo ((Español) A SEASON OF HOPE Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In particular, Isaiahs vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for each of us. Too often we are just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consum- erism that grip so many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money cant buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our hope in these promises. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016 Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Isaiah 35:10a TODAYS READINGS First Reading The barren deserts will re- joice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2 -11).

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1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone (510) 843-2244 Fax (510) 843-2730 Email: [email protected]

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 6:00-6:45 pm

STAFF

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

Lectors/Lectores

Remy Bravo Seay (English) Erika Guerrero (Español)

Eucharistic Ministers

Tita Brodt (English) Ruben Araujo ((Español)

A SEASON OF HOPE Today we can bask in the imagery that the Mass readings offer us. In particular, Isaiah’s vision of a parched land that blooms with abundant flowers holds a message for each of us. Too often we are just like that parched land. We can allow ourselves to become absorbed in the waves of consum-erism that grip so many. We look for fulfillment in the things that money can buy. Unfortunately, this leaves us like parched land, thirsting for something that money can’t buy. This holy season has much to offer to quench our thirsts. In a word, this season offers hope. We are told that those who are ransomed by God will know joy and gladness. For them, sorrow and mourning will be no more. Let us place our hope in these promises. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Third Sunday of Advent December 11, 2016

Those whom the Lord has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing,

crowned with everlasting joy. — Isaiah 35:10a

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The barren deserts will re-joice and flower. Tired bodies will receive strength. Aching hearts will be made glad (Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10). Psalm — Lord, come and save us (Psalm 146). Second Reading — Be patient, for the coming of the Lord is as sure as the rain (James 5:7-10). Gospel — Tell of what you hear and see: The blind regain their vision, the crippled their movement, the deaf their hearing (Matthew 11:2-11).

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December Mass Intentions (Requested By)

Sun Mon Tues Sat

11 12 13 17

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

+Francisco Gonzalez Martinez (Isabel Gonzalez) +Felipe Gonzalez (Gonzalez Family)

+Felisa R. Ferrer (Mila Fernandez)

+Wilma Skook (Teresa & Cliff Price) +Neri Vargas (Neri Vargas Family)

From The Desk of Father Kenneth Nobrega THIS WEEK AT ST JOSEPH THE WORKER

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.

Sunday Collection - Stewardship is based upon an “attitude of gratitude” to God.

Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, we celebrate Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete means “rejoice.” Although Ad-vent is a season of penitence and preparation, today is al-ways set aside by the Church to relax and rejoice in the Lord. All of our readings today deal with Christian joy. This may seem not in keeping with the overall mood en-couraged for Advent, but it is most definitely in keeping with what we need to feel, and it is definitely appropriate for those who embrace stewardship as a way of life. Stewardship is, of course, based upon an “attitude of grati-tude” and today is a day to focus on the joy that results from that gratitude. Father Henri Nouwen was a well known Catholic priest, professor, writer, and theologian. In describing the significance of this particular day, Father Nouwen clarified the difference between joy and happi-ness. He said, “While happiness is dependent upon exter-nal conditions, joy is the experience of knowing that we are unconditionally loved by God and nothing — not sick-ness, failure, emotional distress, oppression, war, or even death — can take that love away. Joy can be present in the midst of sadness.” Please express your “attitude of gratitude” to God today by financially supporting our historic St. Joseph the Work-er, a parish church offering God’s people beautiful prayer, reconciliation and healing. Our weekly Sunday collection goal is $8875 in order to properly operate and continue improving our parish: Last Sunday on December 4th, we received approximately 31% of our weekly goal: 8:00am Mass: $962.95 9:30am Mass: $1326.16 11:00am Spanish Mass: $479.23 --------------------------------- Total: $2,768.34 Your financial support is extremely important and necessary. Thank you, Fr. Kenneth Nobrega

CHRISTMAS EVE December 24th @ 5:00pm December 24th @ 11:00pm

Christmas Carols with our Choir followed by (12:00am) Christmas Midnight Mass.

CHRISTMAS DAY December 25th @ 8:00am, 9:30am and

11:00am (Spanish)

NEW YEAR’S DAY – Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.

Saturday, December 31st, 2016 at 5:00pm Sunday, January 1, 2017 -

8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am (Spanish)

MeChristmas & New Year’s Mass Schedule

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.

PLEASE NOTE: On Monday, December 12th the Chapel mass

will be at 8:00 am.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Monday: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Tuesday: St. Lucy Wednesday: St. John of the Cross

Friday: Las Posadas begins

THE LOOK OF LOVE What does love look like?

It has feet to go to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want.

It has ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of others.

—St. Augustine

JUSTICE AND OBEDIENCE Justice is the insurance we have on our lives, and

obedience is the premium we pay for it. —William Penn

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En preparación para la celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe se hara una pequeña convivencia el domingo, 11 de diciembre después de la misa de las 11:00 am, si el clima lo permite. El lunes, 12 de diciembre, celebraremos las Mañanitas a las 5:00 am. A las 6:00 am celebraremos la misa oficial. Después de la misa tendremos un café y/o chocolate con pan.

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

El miércoles, Miércoles, 14 de diciembre 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.

Del Escritorio del P. Kenneth Nobrega

Colección dominical- la mayordomía se basa en una 'actitud de gratitud' a Dios. Total $ 2,768.34.

Hoy, el Tercer domingo del Advenimiento, celebra-mos el domingo Gaudete. Los medios de Gaudete 'se alegran'. Aunque el Advenimiento sea una temporada de penitencia y preparación, hoy siempre es reservado por la Iglesia para relajarse y alegrarse en el Señor. Todas nues-tras lecturas hoy tratan con la alegría cristiana. Esto puede parecer no de acuerdo con el humor total animado para el Advenimiento, pero es el más definitivamente de acuerdo con lo que tenemos que sentir, y es definitivamente aprop-iado para aquellos que abrazan la mayordomía como un estilo de vida. La mayordomía está, por supuesto, basada sobre “una actitud de la gratitud” y hoy es un día para concentrarse en la alegría que resulta de aquella gratitud. El padre Henri Nouwen fue un sacerdote Católico conocido, profesor, escritor, y teólogo. En la descripción del significado de este día particular, el Padre Nouwen clarificó la diferencia entre alegría y felicidad. Él dijo, “Mientras la felicidad es el dependiente sobre condiciones externas, la alegría es la experiencia de saber que nos aman incondicionalmente por dios y nada — ni la enfermedad, el fracaso, la angustia emocional, la opresión, la guerra, o hasta la muerte — puede llevarse aquel amor. La alegría puede estar presente en medio de la tristeza.” Por favor exprese su “actitud de la gratitud” a Dios hoy por económicamente apoyando nuestra iglesia histó-rica. San Jose Obrero, una iglesia de parroquia que ofrece a la gente de Dios oraciones hermosas, reconciliación y sanación.

Nuestro objetivo semanal del domingo de colección es $ 8,875 dólares a fin de hacer funcionar correctamente y seguir mejorando nuestra parroquia: el domingo pasado el 4 de diciembre, recibimos aproximadamente el 31 % de nuestro objetivo semanal: 8:00am misa: $ 962.95 dólares 9:30am misa: $ 1,326.16 dólares 11:00am misa en español: $ 479.23 dólares Total: $ 2,768.34 dólares Su apoyo financiero es muy importante y necesario. Muchas gracias, P.Kenneth Nobrega

Tercer Domingo de Adviento

11 de diciembre de 2016

Volverán a casa los res-catados por el Señor, vendrán a Sión con cánticos de júbilo,

coronados de perpetua alegría.

— Isaías 35:10a

Acontecimientos próximos en nuestra Parroquia:

Misa de Navidad El 24 de diciembre 5:00pm El 24 de diciembre 11:00pm Canciones de Navidad con nuestro Coro seguido por (12:00) Misa de medianoche de Navidad. El 25 de diciembre 8:00am, 9:30am y 11:00am (español)

Día de Año Nuevo Horario de Misa - Solemnidad de María Madre de Dios

el sábado, 31 de diciembre de 2016 a las 5:00 pm.

El domingo; 1 de enero de 2017 - a las 8:00am, 9:30am

11:00 am (español).

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — ¡Estén fuertes, no teman! Su Dios viene a salvarlos. Los redimidos del Señor serán corona-dos con alegría eterna (Isaías 35:1-6a, 10). Salmo — Ven, Señor, a salvarnos (Salmo 146 [145]) Segunda lectura — Sean también pacientes y valientes porque la venida del Señor está cerca (Santiago 5:7-10). Evangelio — “¿Eres tú el que debe venir o tenemos que esperar a otro?” Jesús les contestó, “Vayan y cuéntenle a Juan lo que han visto y oído” (Mateo 11:2-11).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Lunes: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Martes: Santa Lucía Miércoles: San Juan de la Cruz

Viernes: Primer día de las Posadas

JUSTICIA Y OBEDIENCIA La justicia es el seguro que tenemos para nuestra vida, y la obediencia es el costo que pagamos por él.

—William Penn

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1640 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: (510) 843-2244 Fax: (510) 843-2730 - Email: [email protected]

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47, or any readings from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Zac 2:14-17 o Apo 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lc 1:26-38 o Lc 1:39-47, o cualquier lectura del Común de Santa María Virgen. Martes: Sof 3:1-2, 9-13; Sal 34 (33):2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Miércoles: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Sal 85 (84):9ab, 10-14; Lc 7:18b-23 Jueves: Is 54:1-10; Sal 30 (29):2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lc 7:24-30 Viernes: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Sábado: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Sal 72 (71):1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Domingo: Is 7:10-14; Sal 24 (23):1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION When the ties of affection and authority that bound Europe’s Catholics unraveled in the sixteenth century, many cultures lost time-honored customs of faith. Some customs proved to be especially difficult for the reform-ers to wrest away from the people, especially those celebrated in the home. This week in Sweden, a country where the Catholic Church was disestablished four hundred years ago, a Catholic martyr from Sicily is the most beloved figure. St. Lucia, Lucy, is celebrated on December 13. The long-story-short is that Lucy was a Christian whose father wanted to marry her off to a pagan fellow, and she rejected her father’s authority. To make an example of her, her father had her killed. In the course of the brutal martyrdom, Lucy lost her beautiful eyes, but her vision was miraculously restored. The candles worn today by the eldest daughter of the family are tokens of the fire that refused to harm the saint. So this patroness of light and clear vision is revered on the shortest, darkest days of the Nordic win-ter. Before the reform of the Gregorian calendar in the sixteenth century, December 13 was the winter solstice. Today, young girls appear in the morning wearing lighted candles on their crowned heads (battery-operated now after many mishaps), and serve sweet rolls and coffee to everyone in the house. For the Swedes, who are not churchgoers, the “Lucias” are the official heralds of the holiday season and a sign of everyone’s yearning for more light in this world. Eu-rope once abounded with customs like this; the survival of this custom in Scandinavia is a sign of God’s grace, and how fertile the soil is to receive the true message of Advent. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Muchos conocemos la historia de la Virgen de Guadalupe en el Tepeyac, pero ignoramos que en Ex-tremadura, España ya había una imagen de la Virgen con el nombre de Guadalupe. En 1252, la Virgen se le apareció al campesino Gil Cordero pidiéndole que tra-jera a los sacerdotes del pueblo para que escarbaran al lado del Guadalupe (río escondido). Al hacerlo, encon-traron una pequeña estatua morena de la misma Virgen. Esta imagen, según la documentación enterrada con ella, la cual también relata su origen, fue escondida durante el ataque de los moros en el año 711. Había sido un regalo del Papa Gregorio Magno al obispo de Sevilla después de que había resultado mil-agrosa. Su primer milagro fue el salvar al pueblo roma-no de una plaga en el año 591. Cuando la llevaron en procesión alrededor del castillo papal se apareció un arcángel que luego terminó la plaga. Esta misma imagen fue un regalo al Papa Pelagio II traída de Constantinopla donde había sido trasladada con los restos del evangelista san Lucas en el siglo IV. Estaba con los restos de este santo porque él mismo la había esculpido en el primer siglo. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.