Awaiting for the Lord
Like the servants of this Sunday’s Gospel, who are waiting vigilantly for their master, we should be ready to respond whenever the Lord comes calling, at any time, during or at the end of our life.
Preparation makes for readiness without anxiety. The servants were vigilant and ready without worries because they had made their preparations. Whenever Jesus will come knocking at our door, we too will not be troubled by anxiety if we have prepared with prayers and works of charity.
Feast of the Assumption
Friday, August 15 is the feast of the Assumption and a Holy Day of Obligation.
Our masses are as follows.
Thursday, August 14 (Vigil)
7:00 p.m. Mass in English
Friday, August 15
6:30 a.m. Mass in English
8:30 a.m. Mass in English
5:30 p.m. Mass in Vietnamese
7:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish.
Together in Mission 2025
This year, as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church, we are all invited to make a special gift to Together in Mission 2025. “Gifts of the Heart,” the Annual Appeal, launches soon.
In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, one in every five parishes and one in every four Catholic schools rely on financial assistance to continue their vital ministries. Our generosity directly impacts these communities, providing the resources
they need to thrive.
Let us come together to make a difference and bring the love of Christ to those in need.
Confirmation Year 1
No meetings scheduled.
Confirmation Year 2
No meetings scheduled.
Youth Ministry Projects/Events
No project/event scheduled at the moment.
Youth Ministry Global Events
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.
