Beloved Son of God

This Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. In the Gospel, we hear that people are filled with expectation as they ask in their hearts if John might be the Christ. But, as he baptizes with water, John tells them than one mightier than he is coming. One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. The words of Isahia are beginning to be fulfilled, and, as a dove descends upon Jesus, comes from the heavens the voice of God, “You are my beloved son, with you I am well please.” (Lk 3:22).

Confirmation Year 1

Tuesday, Jan 14th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Jan 19th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer” (73)

Tuesday, Jan 28th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Feb 2nd, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“The Resurrection of Jesus” (81)

Tuesday, Feb 11th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Feb 16th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “Christ’s Promise: The Gift of the Holy Spirit” (89)

Tuesday, Fem 25th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, March 2nd, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “The Mystery of the Church” (95)

Confirmation Year 2

Tuesday, Jan 21st, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
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Sunday, Jan 26th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “Sacrament of Reconciliation” (185)

Tuesday, Feb 4th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall): “The Eucharist & Holy Communion” (161-167)

Sunday, Feb 9th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “The Anointing of the Sick” (199)

Saturday Feb 22 & Sunday Feb 23 (Hall): Confirmation Retreat

Youth Ministry Projects/Events

Wednesday, January 10, 2025, 6:30pm to 8:30pm – Anointed For Mission Meeting (Fr Beto with Leadership Team)

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.