Most Blessed Light Divine

This Sunday we celebrate the Soleminity of Pentecost, the commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the Apostles, as described in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 2:1-3).

Pentecost concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church when the Apostles, with the gifts received, went out to preach the Gospel to all nations.

Even without external manifestations, like tongues of fire, the Holy Spirit continues to be with us today and helps understand and use the gifts that we have received.

Thank You, SJW Catechists

With a grateful heart I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who make our parish Catechetical program a successful and fruitful ministry each year for our more than 250 children and youth enrolled in our parish program.

Our Thanks go to: Grace Angus, Tessie Millado, Sandra M. Gonzalez, Maria Rajup, Melany Avila, Jonathan Gonzalez, Jamie DiLuigi, Lorena Herrera, Yessica Lima, Imelda Enrique, Judy Walsh, Karina Gamboa, Cristina Thomas, Nenita Gonzalez, Sr. Aurora Sollano, Veronica Gutierrez, Imelda Jimenez, Blanca Chete, Maria Castillo, Silvia Lopez, Luz Vergara, Jose Robles, Alma Bermudez, Cenia Guido, Amparo Diaz, Aura Vargas, Graciela Hernandez, Felipa Hurtado Flavia Valadez, Lizbeth Valadez, Kasey Barahona, Martha Aviles, Damaris Jovel, Erica Torres-Jovel & Nadia Flores H. Office Assistants: Amanda Morales, Lorena Porter, Christine Reveles, Delia Cervantes, Angie Lopez.

They spend many hours in preparation and teaching time each weekend in order to pass on the Catholic faith to a new generation of believers—"our children."

Thank you one-and-all who serve Christ in our program and parish this year!

Karina L. Villanueva

Become a Catechist

New Team Members for our English Sessions are needed and welcome!

Need more information and details?

Stop by this Sunday May 19th at the school pavilion. The formation team will be available to answer any questions you may have after the 9:00 am & 10:30 am Masses.

REGISTRATION FORMS FOR THE NEW RE YEAR, WILL BE ALSO AVAILABLE. LOOK FOR US IN THE SCHOOL PAVILION. (9:00 am - 10:30 am & 12:00 pm Masses)

Religious Education News/

GOOD NEWS!!

Religious Education year 2024-2025

Registration for children and youth Catechesis in grade levels 1-7 is open!!

Our parish sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Vietnamese to children and youth in grades 1- 8, new and returning students as well as to children and youth with special needs.

The registration process IS the same for all families: “New and Returning.”

Download the Registrastion Packet HERE.

2024 Vacation Bible Camp

Our Vacation Bible Camp will be one week in August (5 - 9). The camp is for children 5-11 years of age.

Registration opens in May

Space is limited to 75 children. Register soon. Registrations will accepted on a First Come First Serve basis.

See HERE for details, fees, and registration form.

Youth Bible Meetings

Youth Ministry is inviting all youth to join us in our Summer Bible meetings. The sessions will be conducted every Tuesdays from June 13 to July 18th (7pm 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.

June 11, 2024, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (YM Room) – Introduction to the Bible
June 18, 2024, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (YM Room) – Old Testament
June 25, 2024, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (YM Room) – Old Testament
July 9, 2024, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (YM Room) – New Testament
July 16, 2024, Tuesday, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. (YM Room) – New Testament

Confirmation In-Person Registration Schedule for the 2024-2025 Confirmation process

June 6, 2024 to August 8, 2024

Every Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (Patio – Parking Lot)
And
Every Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Patio – Parking Lot)

Potential Candidates must have completed their Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion already. Candidates must be in high school at the time of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Youth Ministry 3rd Annual Summer Retreat

July 28, 2024, Saturday, Parish Hall, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.

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

The Parish is now accepting applications for the 2024 – 2025 Confirmation process for teenagers. Potential Candidates must have completed their Sacraments of Baptism and First Communion already. You may complete the registration form at the Parish office during business hours.

For more information, email JP Fernandez

Adult Confirmation

All sessions are 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the YM Room

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.