Shrine of Joseph 544 West Cliff Drive Santa Cruz, CA 95060-6147 Guardian of the Redeemer (Provincial Headquarters of the Congregation of the Office: (831) 471-0442 Oblates of St. Joseph - USA Province) Fax: (831) 457-1317 May 2020 Website: www.ShrineStJoseph.com https://www.facebook.com/ Easter ShrineStJoseph

Provincial Rev. Matthew Spencer, O.S.J. [email protected] (831) 457-1868 x1

Shrine Director Rev. Paul A. McDonnell, O.S.J. [email protected] (831) 471-0442 x4

In Residence Rev. Steve Peterson, O.S.J. DAILY AND WEEKEND CONFESSIONS - MASSES [email protected] 10:30 am - 11:00 am (831) 457-1868 x3 LEGION OF MARY MEETING Bro. Mathew Chipp, O.S.J. Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm [email protected] (831) 457-1868 x4 DEVOTIONS TO ST. JOSEPH Office Secretary Every Wednesday following the 11:00 am Susan Vega [email protected] DEVOTIONS TO OUR LADY OF (831) 471-0442 x3 PERPETUAL HELP Shrine Coffee Manager Every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm Anne Marie Spencer [email protected] MONTHLY HOLY HOUR (831) 226-1910 FOR VOCATIONS Every first Thursday of the month, Maintenance Ken Lazier 7:00 - 8:00 pm ______JOSEPHITE-MARELLIAN LAITY SOCIETY Guardian of the OF THE OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH Redeemer Gift Shop & Welcomes adult practicing Catholics committed Bookstore to sharing in the spirituality and assisting in the ministries (located adjacent to shrine, open daily) Office: (831) 471-0442 of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph. Meetings are held every third Saturday of the month beginning at 9:00 a.m., concluding with Mass. For more information, contact Bro. Mathew Chipp, OSJ. Message from Shrine Director PRAYER OF PIUS X TO ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER

Dear Friends, Glorious St. Joseph, model of all who work, obtain for me the grace to work conscientiously, Since March 17, 2020, Santa Cruz County and the putting the call of duty above my many sins; Diocese of Monterey have ordered a sheltering in to work with gratitude and joy, considering it place mandate. This decision for our public safety an honor to employ and develop, by my labor, has tremendous impact on all of us and our families the gifts received from God; to work with order, as the normal activities we took for granted have peace, moderation and patience, never recoiling now ceased abruptly and indefinitely. Among the before weariness or difficulties; to work, above all, with drastic changes in our society is the closing of our churches, pure intention and detachment from self, having always including our own beloved Shrine. From the first day of the before my eyes death and the account which I must then render of time lost, of talents wasted, of good omitted, mandatory shutdown until this very day we have live streamed and of vain complacency in success, so fatal to the work daily Mass for all of our faithful people, available on Facebook of God. All for Jesus, all through Mary, all in imitation of and YouTube (Shrine website). We are most grateful to all you, O Patriarch Joseph. This shall be my motto in life of you for your faithful participation of the Mass, the support and death. Amen. of your prayers; and, generous contributions that allow us to maintain our properties and ministries. In the midst of this darkness and pain, we come to discover the peace and joy of the Risen Lord because He rests within our hearts. Let us not fall into despair, but use this time to grow deeper in our interior life with the Lord, appreciate the gift of family as well as the gift of time for personal learning, enrichment and projects.

Despite how our world changed over 40 days ago, the Shrine community still celebrated the blessing and dedication of the Shrine Coffee shop and newly renovated office complex on (+) Deceased the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19th). A private Mass was cele- May 1: Margie Whitney (+) and brated and live streamed, followed by the blessing ceremony. Fr. Tarcisio Stramare, O.S.J. (+) Present for the event was the Oblates of St. Joseph assigned May 2: Cine Soik (+) toSanta Cruz: Very Rev. Matthew Spencer, OSJ, Provincial; May 3: Paulina Dela Cruz (+) and Rev. Paul McDonnell, OSJ, Shrine Director; Rev. Steve Peter- Nelencio Valentino (+) & Albert Devera (+) son, OSJ, Administrator of St. Vincent dePaul Church, Daven- May 4: Frances Cowan (+) port; and, Brother Mat Chipp. A public celebration is planned May 5: Rena Micossi (+) for a later date once the restrictions are lifted by the civil and May 6: Jeanine Griffin (+) diocesan authorities. May 7: Judy Matus (+) May 8: Philippe Bugna As we continue to maintain hope, may the Risen Lord sustain May 9: Priests & Religious of Monterey Diocese us with the help of His Blessed Mother, whom we particularly and Jacqueline Bugna honor during this beautiful month of May. We are praying the May 10: Mother’s Day : Ana Albright “Family Rosary” this month at 4:00 p.m., which is also avail- May 11 May 12: Val and Eileen Kogut (+) able via live stream on Facebook and YouTube. Please join us May 13: Fred & Edna Olson Fam. (living/dec.) for this daily devotion to our Blessed Lady and send us your May 14: Gino Panelli (+) prayer intentions to be included. May 15: Angela Taft May 16: Unborn babies May God bless each of you and your families during this pan- May 17: Mary Gonzales demic so that you may be protected from all sickness, danger May 18: Joe and Kristen Albright and harm. St. Joseph, intercede for us! May 19: Philippe Bugna May 20: Ruperto Nicolas Gentrani (+) United in the Holy Family, May 21: Joanie Lundell(+) Father Paul A. McDonnell, OSJ May 22: Jim Arata (+) May 23: Matias and Luz Villanueva (+) FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER: May 1: The Church May 24: John Fambrini (+) begins the month of May, traditionally dedicated to the Blessed May 25: Ana Albright Mother, by honoring her Holy Spouse, St. Joseph. We invoke May 26: Carol De Verecenzi (+) St. Joseph as the Model of Workers and Provider for the Holy May 27: John & Margaret Martin Fam. (living/dec) Family. Pope Venerable Pius XII established this feast day May 28: Jeannie Collopy (+) in 1955 to honor St. Joseph, who cared for Mary and Jesus, May 29: Philippe Bugna and Betty Colan (+) through his work as a carpenter, representing for us the ideal May 30: Feast of St. Joseph Marello intentions of dignified work. May 31: Silervia Nieva & Donor Fam. (living/dec.) HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of our dear FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH MARELLO: mothers, living and deceased. They will be especially remembered at our Mass on Sun- The Oblates of St. Joseph religious family will celebrate day, May 10 as we offer to them our grati- the Feast of their Founder on Saturday, May 30. St. Jo- tude for giving us the gift of life and nurturing seph Marello, a diocesan priest and of northern us with their love and sacrifices. , founded the religious congregation in 1878. He died on May 30, 1895 and was canonized a saint by Pope St. John Paul II in 2001. AN IRISH BLESSING O Marello, like your There is but one and only one, patron and model St. Joseph, you Whose love will fail you never. are proof that sanctity consists not One who lives from sun to sun, in extraordinary achievements that With constant fond endeavor. attract the world’s attention, but in There is but one and only one the daily exercise of the virtues of On earth there is no other. simplicity, charity and humility. With In heaven a noble work was done complete trust in Divine Providence, When God gave us a Mother. you founded the Oblates of St. Jo- seph to serve the interests of Jesus Our Lady of Fatima in imitation of His guardian and pro- tector. Father of youth, protector of On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the poor and aged, gentle shepherd of your flock, model Mother of God, appeared to three young of charity, you blended strength with kindness, prayer peasant children: Francisco, Jacinta, and Lu- with action, and faithfulness to the Church with zealous cia in the village of Fatima, Portugal. As was attention to the signs of the times. the custom, these youngsters were tending May your holy life inspire youth to take the Gospel as their family’s sheep when “a Lady all in white, their sure guide; your Oblates to be hidden and faithful more brilliant than the sun… indescribably instruments of God’s work; Priests and to be beautiful,” standing above a bush, appeared to the young- loyal and loving shepherds. Pray with us that we may all sters. From May through October 1917, the Lady appeared live with that peacefulness of mind and heart that comes and spoke to the children on the 13th day of each month. only from a trusting surrender to God’s will. Amen.

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA HOW TO HONOR OUR BLESSED MOTHER DURING THE MONTH OF MAY Our Lady of Fatima, bring all men to the feet of thy Divine Child. WHILE SHELTERING IN PLACE: Our Lady of Fatima, obtain peace for the world. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Immaculate 1. Have your own May Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. crowning. Make a crown for Mary and add fresh flowers MEMORIAL DAY - Monday, May 25: to your statue or picture. Join us in praying for all our military fall- Burn a candle while you en who offered their lives in service to pray the rosary. our country. This is also a day that we solemnly remember all of our beloved 2. Pray the Angelus at 9, deceased. noon and 6 p.m. 3. Pray the Rosary (with us at 4 p.m. daily on You Tube).

Prayer for Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) 4. Read about Mary. Read passages about Mary in the Bible. Go to http://www.traditionalcatholic.co/free- God of power and mercy, catholicbooks/ for free Catholic books online. There are you destroy war and put down earthly pride. many books on Mary and you can also find “Imitation of Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears, Christ,” and “Abandonment To Divine Providence.” that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters. 5. Spread devotion to Mary through the Miraculous Keep in your mercy those men and women Medal. The Association of the Miraculous Medal www. who have died in the cause of freedom amm.org or call (800) 264-6279 will send you free med- als to help spread devotion to Mary. and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace. Private and confidential Prayer Requests available We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. at www.ShrineStJoseph.com