VACATION BIBLE CAMP 2025
Registration Now Open for Vacation Bible Camp 2025!
August 4 - 8, 2025 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Daily
Hosted on our parish grounds
Children ages 5 to 11 are invited to join us for an unforgettable week of faith, fun, and adventure at this year's Vacation Bible Camp: True North!
This summer, kids will journey through an Alaskan Wilderness -- where the northern lights dance, mountains rise high, and glaciers sparkle. As they trek across this wild terrain, they'll discover how easy it is to lose sight of truth in today's world -- and how Jesus is our constant guide through it all.
At VBS: True North, children will learn that Jesus is our faithful friend, a steady compass we can always trust. Through interactive storytelling, music, crafts, games, and prayer, they'll deepen their faith while having an incredible time with new friends.
Register today!
Download the form HERE.
Spots fill quickly -- don't miss this summer's most meaningful adventure!
$75.00 - 1 CHILD
$130.00 - 2 CHILDREN (SIBLING ONLY)
$160.00 - 3 CHILDREN (SIBLING ONLY)
Fees are for the entire week.
Camp T-shirt, daily snacks, crafts materials and other surprises are included.
Youth Bible Study
Youth Ministry is inviting all youth to join us in our Summer Bible Study meetings. The sessions will be conducted every Tuesday from June 24 to July 22nd (7:00 pm to 8:15 pm, Youth Ministry Room). The early sessions will talk about a brief history of the Bible, go over the different books and how to read each book. We will then familiarize ourselves with the Old and New Testaments, especially passages that talk about Jesus Christ. The meetings are designed for beginners and are highly recommended for our Youth Confirmation Candidates and those attending public schools. The meetings are as follows
July 22, 2025, Tuesday, 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm (YM Room) – New Testament
Confirmation In-Person Registration Schedule
June 19, 2025 to August 6, 2025
Every Thursday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm (Patio – Parking Lot)
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Every Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Patio – Parking Lot)
Confirmation Year 1
No meetings scheduled
Confirmation Year 2
No meetings scheduled
Youth Ministry Projects/Events
Youth Ministry 3rd Annual Summer Retreat
July 26, 2025, Saturday, Parish Hall, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Open to all youth from ages 13 – 18.
Youth Ministry Global Events
July 28, 2025 to Aug. 3, 2025: Jubilee of Young People (ages 13 – 35). Rome, Italy.
See HERE for event news
2027 (pending actual dates): World Youth Day (ages 13-35). Seoul, South Korea
For more information regarding youth ministry and the Confirmation Teen process, email JP Fernandez
Confirmation Orientations
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025, 7:00 pm (Hall): Orientation for Parents and New Candidates
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, 7:00 pm (Hall): Orientation for Parents and Returning Candidates (year 2)
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Adult Confirmation Schedule
No meetings scheduled
For any questions regarding the Adult Confirmation Process, email: Bill Spaks or 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.
