The Faithful Departed

All Souls' Day, also called The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, is a day of prayer and remembrance for the faithful departed, observed by all Christians on the Second of November. People commemorate all souls through prayer, intercessions, alms and visits to cemeteries.

At SJW we traditionally offer a Novena of Masses and set up a memorial altar with portraits of the deceased loved. Novena envelopes are available in the vestibule and at the side exits. The altar remains on display in the church until November 24.

All Souls

You are invited to bring a photo of your deceased loved one in a small picture frame. The altar with the portraits will remain until Sunday, November 24. Please put your name and phone number behind the frame, and remember to take your photos after.
Our All Souls Novena will begin Saturday, November 2, and continue through Sunday, November 10. Remember your family and friends, with nine days of Masses. Novena envelopes are available in the vestibule of the church and at the side exits.

Thankgiving Food Drive and Baskets

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is holding a food drive to help feed families in need from our community. Please donate bagged, non-perishable food in the bins near the church entrances or bring it to the parish center. (Do not leave donations outside.) The list of needed items that will be assembled into food baskets is the following:

The last day to donate is Friday, November 22. You can also donate frozen turkeys from 12:30 - 1:30 pm during a donation drop-off at the SJW parking lot on November 22. In lieu of giving food, SvdP also accepts Ralph's, Food for Less gift cards, or a financial donation to the SvdP PayPal account.

The Thanksgiving food distribution will take place on Saturday, November 23. For any questions, please email svdp.sjw@gmail.com or call 818-213-1067.

Thanksgiving Day Mass

Thursday, November 28, is Thanksgiving Day. There is only one, multilingual Mass at 9:30 a.m.
We invite you to bring an item planned for your Thanksgiving meal —bread, wine, fruit, etc. and place it on our Thanksgiving table to be blessed.

Also, the Parish Center offices and the Conference Center will be closed Thursday, November 28 thru Sunday, December 1st.

Holiday Blood Drive

December 8, 2024 (Sunday)
9:00am - 3:00pm

Hosted by the SJW Youth Ministry

St. Joseph the Worker (Parish Hall)
19855 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA. 91306

Please scan the QR code to make an appointment

If you have any questions, please email JP Fernandez

Confirmation Year 1

Tuesday, Nov 5th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Nov 10th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“The Gift of Sacred Scriptures” (27)

Tuesday, Nov 19th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Nov 24th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“Jesus Christ, the God-Man and Supreme Teacher” (51-57)

Tuesday, Dec 3rd, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Dec 8th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“Christ’s Great Teaching: The Trinity” (65)

Confirmation Year 2

Sunday, Nov 3rd, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room): “Baptism & Confirmation” (pages 145-153)

Tuesday, Nov 12th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Nov 17th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“The Eucharist & Holy Communion” (161-167)

Tuesday, Dec 10th, 7:00pm to 8:15pm (Hall)
OR
Sunday, Dec 15th, 9:00am to 10:15am (YM Room):“Structure of the Mass” (175)

Youth Ministry Projects/Events

Friday, Nov 22, 6pm to 9pm, (Hall) - Thanksgiving Gift Baskets Preparation with St. Vincent de Paul

Saturday, Nov 23rd , 8am to 5pm, (Hall) – Thanksgiving Gifts Baskets Distribution with St. Vincent de Paul

Sunday, Dec 8th ,9am to 3pm (Hall) – Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

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.