Saturday
5:30 p.m., English
7:00 p.m., Spanish
Sunday
7:30 a.m., Vietnamese
9:00 a.m., English
10:30 a.m., English
12:00 p.m., Spanish
Weekdays
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Saturday
8:30 a.m.
English and Spanish
Vietnamese
Also called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” the candle of the third Sunday of Advent reminds us of the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem before the wise men. The Church calls this “Gaudete Sunday,” and we rejoice like the shepherds. The “Shepherd’s Candle" is pink, the liturgical color for joy.
The celebration of SIMBANG GABI (Posada Navideña Filipina) will be on Thursday December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the church.
The complete schedule is the following:
Dec. 15—Cathedral 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 16—St. Bernardine 7:00 p.m
Dec. 17—St. Euphrasia 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 18—St. John Eudes 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 19—St. Joseph the Worker 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 20—Our Lady of Grace 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 21—St. Catherine 5:00 p.m.
Dec. 22—St. John Baptist de la Salle 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 23—Our Lady of Lourdes 7:00 p.m.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting its annual toy drive for children in need within our community. Please take a tag off the Christmas trees inside the church, which indicates the age and gender of a child. Then, return the tag attached to a wrapped gift for that child and place it under the tree, no later than Saturday, Dec. 21. In lieu of a present, gift cards to Target or a PayPal donation will also be accepted.
Sunday, Dec 15th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“Structure of the Mass” (175)
Thanks to the to the Youth Ministry partecipation,
the food collection, basket preparation and distribution
were a great success.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
