Third Week of Lent

Almsgiving

Along with Prayer and Fasting, Almsgiving is the third main practice of Lent. It consists of giving treasure, goods, time, or talent and is the manifestation of charity, an outward sign of Christian life for others.

Although St. Joseph the Worker does not have organized ways of participating in this practice, we should contribute individually, according to our abilities, with extra offerings or helping in the community with time and skills.

The first practice of Lent is PRAYER and, at St. Joseph the Worker, we make all Fridays of Lent special days of prayer.

Lenten Via Crucis - Stations of the Cross

During Lent, the Friday afternoon-evening schedule is as follows:

Personal Stations of the Cross: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exposition: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Benediction: 7:00 p.m. followed by Group Stations

The schedule for the Group Stations is the following:

March 28: Vietnamese
April 4: Spanish after mass
April 11: English

Books in English, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese will be available for your use to follow the group stations in your own language.

Those who prefer to pray the Personal Stations can use the booklet (method of St. Francis of Assisi) that can be downloaded below in different formats
         pdf      epub      kindle

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE

This year, the Lenten Reconciliation Service for Deanery 5 will be as follows.

St. John Baptist De La Salle: Wednesday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: Monday, March 31, 7:00 p.m.
St. Mel: Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
St John Eudes: Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m.

St Joseph the Worker: Thursday, April 3, 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of the Valley: Monday, April 7, 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes: Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m.
St. Bernardine of Siena: Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m.

Thank You for Your Generosity

We are deeply grateful for your generosity in supporting those affected by the recent wildfires. Your kindness is bringing hope and assistance to families in need, helping them recover and rebuild. Thank you for being a light in our community and reflecting Christ’s love through your compassion. See below for message from Archbishop José H. Gomez:

Dear Father Villalobos,

The recent fires in Los Angeles have profoundly affected our schools, parishes, and so many individuals and families in our community. In these challenging times, our faith calls us to come together in solidarity to provide hope and healing for those who are struggling.

We are grateful to you and your parish community for answering that call, On behalf of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and all those who need our help, thank you for your generous gift in support of the Wildfire Victims Emergency Relief Fund.

Your kind donation will directly assist the individuals and families in our community who need help to recover and rebuild by providing them with emergency financial assistance.

We are blessed by your commitment to offering light and hope for our brothers and sisters in need. May our lives always reflect the generosity and love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

May Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Jesus and Mother of all the peoples, keep us close to her Son.

Most Reverend José H. Gomez
Archbishop of Los Angeles

Together in Mission 2025

This year, as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church, we are all invited to make a special gift to Together in Mission 2025. “Gifts of the Heart,” the Annual Appeal, launches soon.

In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, one in every five parishes and one in every four Catholic schools rely on financial assistance to continue their vital ministries. Our generosity directly impacts these communities, providing the resources they need to thrive.
Let us come together to make a difference and bring the love of Christ to those in need.

Confirmation Year 1

Tuesday, March 25th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, March 30th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “The Church is Holy and Catholic” (pages 109+)

Confirmation Year 2

Sunday, March 23rd, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “Marriage” (pages 213+)

Youth Ministry Projects/Events

Serve during the Stations of the Cross during the Fridays of Lent (after the 7pm Benediction inside the Church).

Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Archdiocesan Youth Ministry Retreat (Anointed For Mission)

Youth Ministry Global Events

July 28, 2025 to Aug. 3, 2025: Jubilee of Young People (ages 13 – 35). Rome, Italy.

2027 (pending actual dates): World Youth Day (ages 13-35). Seoul, South Korea

For more information, email JP Fernandez

RCIA INQUIRY CLASSES

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process that helps people prepare to enter the Catholic Church. It's a journey of conversion that includes study, prayer, and rites at Mass.

At St. Joseph the Worker we offer classes in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese to those who wish to learn more about Catholicism and are interested in becoming a Catholic.

The schedule of Inquiry Classes is the following:

• Adults (English)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton meeting room
Sundays 12:00 p.m. (Noon)

• Adults and Youth or Teens (Spanish)
Our Lady of Guadalupe meeting room
Fridays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

• Adults (Vietnamese)
St. Therese of Lisieux/St. Martin de Porres meeting rooms
Mondays 7:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m.

• Youth or Teen 12-18 years (English)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton meeing room
Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

• Children 7-12 years (English)
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton meeing room
Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Children 7-12 years (Spanish)
St. Therese of Lisieux/St. Martin de Porres meeting rooms
Fridays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

For a detailed description of the RCIA process see Becoming Catholic.

For more information: email Bill Sparks, Faith Formation Director or call him at 818.341.6634, ext. 1012.

USCCB and War in the Holy Land

October 8, 2023
WASHINGTON – In response to the continued tensions and violence that erupted into warfare between Gaza and Israel on October 7, Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace, calls for prayers for peace in the Holy Land:

“On October 7, the Feast of the Most Holy Rosary, the world watched the operation launched from Gaza and the rapid call to arms from Israel that ensued. Almost 50 years to the day of the launch of the 1973 Arab–Israeli War, once again war is spilling out in the Holy Land. With it brings the mounting casualties and hostilities unfolding on all sides, and increased threats to the Status Quo of the Holy Places among Jews, Muslims, and Christians further dimming any hope for peace.

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Every Friday

St. Joseph the Worker Church has Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction every Friday of the month. 

We invite you to be in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the church.

Los invitamos a estar en la presencia del Santísimo Sacramento todos los viernes de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en la iglesia, seguido del Santo Rosario a las 7:00 p.m. y la misa en español los Primeros Viernes a las 7:30 p.m.

All are welcome. Todos son bienvenidos.

Exciting School News!

Tuition Assistance for New Families

Through a generous donation to the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF), tuition assistance is available to NEW families to our Catholic school system. The amount can be nearly 50% off the tuition amount. Please share this great news with families you know who hesitate to apply to St. Joseph the Worker School because of the cost of tuition.

MASS INTENTIONS

We accept mass intentions on a quarterly basis beginning one month prior to the start of each quarter:

   • December for January - February - March
   • March for April - May - June
   • June for July - August - September
   • September for October - November - December

You may download and print the Mass Intention Request form from our website or get one at the Parish Center. Complete the form and deliver or mail it to the Parish Center with your $10 per Mass donation. A check payable to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church is preferred; cash is accepted (exact amount, please). There is a limit of four requests per family. We do not accept phone requests.

COVID-19 Update

We are happy that we have continued to celebrate mass in our church building.

We ask that you continue to sanitize your hands upon entering the church for the sake of safety for everyone.

We will continue to follow the State, County and Archdiocesan public health guidelines These are the Guidelines:

Masks are still RECOMMENDED but not required in:

• Airplanes
• Indoor public setting and businesses such as retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, cardrooms, meetings, state and local government offices that serve the public.
• Indoors at K-12 schools and daycare
• Churches and Houses of Worship

Supporting Your Parish

Now is the time to give online!

Electronic Giving (e-giving) is an easy, convenient way to support your parish. Click on "e-giving" at the top right corner of this page and follow the instructions. You have the option to set up your contributions on an ongoing basis or as a one-time donation.

The chart below compares the most recent week’s collection with the same week last year.

Mail: If you prefer, you may mail your offering envelope with check to the parish: St. Joseph the Worker Church, 19808 Cantlay Street, Winnetka, CA 91306.