Outreach/ServiceMPORTANT: ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONLINE SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING BEFORE VOLUNTEERING. SEE LINK TO TRAIN:HTTPS://SJBALAMEDA.ORG/SAFE-ENVIRONMENT
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Angel Giving Project (AGP)
AGP is an Advent Ministry that enables parishioners to anonymously provide Christmas gifts to needy seniors, adults, and children in the Alameda/Oakland community. Names are obtained by contacting organizations like convalescent hospitals, homeless and children ministries.
This Ministry is made possible by the support and generous donations from the Parish Community. (Donations are also accepted year-round)Donation Options:
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Check - made to payable to "St. Joseph Basilica" with memo: Angel Giving Project or Midway Shelter
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Credit Card through FaithDirect (Online giving): https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/CA702/40619
To get involved or learn more about this wonderful ministry, contact Ms. Peggie Ritchie:
(510) 865-8352
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Food Bins
Share with those in need by depositing non-perishable food items and hotel-sized toiletries year-round in the collection bins at the church doors.
Contact Eric Bertelsen email at [email protected]
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Homeless Shelter Service
This Ministry is an excellent opportunity to help our sisters and brothers pull through some of the hardest times of their lives, and for us to share the gifts we've been freely given. Some projects that the members of this ministry are involved in are cooking for Midway Shelter, assisting St. Joseph Elementary School children in preparing and delivering Thanksgiving Food Baskets to families in need, sponsoring Back-To-School Drives, coordinating and organizing the Lenten Soup Meals, preparing Welcome Bags with basic necessity items for women and children coming into Midway Shelter, assisting with the Family Night program at Midway Shelter and helping the Angel Tree Committee collect wish lists from various shelters and delivering the gifts to the recipients.
For more information about this ministry you may contact Dan Cronin at 510-995-9471.
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Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus – St. Joseph Basilica Council #15965
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal organization, whose purpose is to provide spiritual support and development to its members and to aid the parish and the community through works of charity and fundraising activities. Enrollment is open to Catholic men 18 or older.
Visit the national website at www.kofc.org.
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Midway Shelters Cooks Ministry is a ministry that prepares and delivers meals to Midway Shelter. This is an opportunity to help women and children during a difficult time in their lives. If you are interested and would like some more information on becoming a member of this ministry, please contact Rosalie Avila-Jimenez at [email protected].
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is a ministry and service that was very dear to Jesus. He entrusted this care to his disciples: so as followers of Jesus, we are sent to alleviate human suffering and respond to every form of injustice whenever we encounter it.
We, baptized Christians, share in Christ's caring ministry. We extend His love, especially to those who are ill, through our solidarity through prayer and physical presence.
To learn more or to volunteer for this Ministry, contact Fr. Sunil Orathel 510 301 5975 / email: [email protected].
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St. Vincent de Paul
Give the gift of immediate and personal assistance to those in need, drawing upon the resources of the community and the St. Vincent DePaul Society's organization. Make a difference in the St. Joseph Community. Make our parish a welcoming place for all of its people. Live the message of Matthew 25. Regular meetings on the 4th Saturday of each month, 9:15 am - 11:00 am, except for the following months:
No meeting in November
4th Saturday in December (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
Assist at one or more weekend Masses for the 5th Sunday collection (4 per year).
For more information please contact: Louise Astle, [email protected]
For more information on:
1) SVdP - click here
2) Responsibilities of a SVdP Minister, click here
To request St. Vincent de Paul's assistance, call the Hotline: 510.995.9471
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Special Needs Inclusion Ministry
The Special Needs Inclusion Ministry is an outreach ministry to ensure that families and individuals with special needs experience welcome, support, and spiritual nourishment within a faith community. The Planning team meets once a month via ZOOM (fourth Thursdays) to discuss needs and opportunities to improve inclusion of those with special needs and their families in parish programs and events.
New! (3/21/2023)
"feed the family" - aN ARTICLE BY SUmmer KINARD
Lenten resources for special needs families regarding possible ways to celebrate Lent in order to deeply feed our spirits.
Link here: https://summerkinard.com/2019/03/07/feed-the-parents-lent-for-families-with-special-needs/
Or, READ HERE.
3/14/23 Notice from the California Catholic Bishops' Conference
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, and the California Catholic Conference is joining Assemblymember Joe Patterson (R-Rocklin) in supporting ACR 26 for California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and Day.
Millions worldwide are born with a third copy of their 21st chromosome. Here are seven ways you can join in to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (hint: start by wearing crazy socks!).
1. Wear #LotsOfSocks
Colorful, mismatched, stripey, and wild socks are the hallmarks of World Down Syndrome Day. Raise awareness with your school, church, company, and family, and send us photos of how you rock your socks!
2. Call Out the Slurs
If you hear someone use the r-word, tell them it’s not okay. Share with them appropriate language for people with Down syndrome. People with disabilities are listening to your words, and everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
3. Watch Movies
You might cry if you watch this 2-minute video, Dear Future Mom. For a fun night in, The Peanut Butter Falcon is excellent for older kids and features Zack Gottsagen, an actor with Down syndrome.
4. Patronize Businesses
Support businesses founded by entrepreneurs with Down syndrome and companies that hire and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When you shop at these businesses, you help ensure that people with Down syndrome and other disabilities are employed and given opportunities for success.
5. Learn About Famous People with Down syndrome
Many famous people have Down syndrome, from actors to triathletes to entrepreneurs to chefs. Read about their stories and achievements to celebrate their successes.
6. Support Good Work
Offer your support to some of the organizations that champion disability rights and inclusion, like the Knights of Columbus, Hope Story, Gigi’s Playhouse, Best Buddies International, Best Day Foundation, Special Olympics, and National Catholic Partnership on Disability.
7. Advocate
If you’re not already on our list, sign up to learn how to advocate for people with Down syndrome and all those with disabilities by joining the Catholic Advocacy Network. Together, we can make a difference.
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Workshop/Meeting Recording with Fr Matthew Schneider (dated May 21, 2022)
Click here for the video
To get involved contact:
Jenny Dow: [email protected], or
Margo Ponce Diaz: [email protected];
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Welcome the Stranger
"Welcome the Stranger" is a ministry of the Alameda Deanery (made up of all four Catholic churches in Alameda) that accompanies refugee families from the time that they enter the U.S. through their accomplishment of independent living in their new home. We work closely with many refugee support agencies. Volunteers provide short-term help (such as setting up an apartment or learning to negotiate public transit) or ongoing assistance (such as supporting the family in learning English, learning to drive, or helping with school enrollment and studies.). We accept cash donations, as well as household and clothing items, and donation of specific services (such as dental or medical treatment). To learn more contact, Anna Rossi, at [email protected].
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