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 Saint Joseph Parish
Old Mission San Jose
Founded 1797
We Welcome You to Join Us in Our Mission.
History
At the Ohlone Indian village of Oroysom, Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen founded this fourteenth of twenty-one Franciscan missions June 11, 1797. Taught by Padre Narciso Duran, the Ohlone orchestra and choir became famous. By 1830 almost 2,000 Indians were living at the mission. The 1868 earthquake destroyed the adobe church and most other mission buildings. The church was rebuilt in 1985. Further details about our history can be found here and additional photographs here.
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Mothers
We celibrate this special week by remembering Mary the mother of God with a prayer to mothers everywhere.
The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.
I love your aliveness,
your joy in living, your understanding,
your giving.
And what I love best of all
is that you love me.
God of all Mothers,
thank you for my mom!
Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus'’s love.
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Today, Saint Joseph Catholic Community Old Mission San Jose is an active and faith filled parish with many ministries to participate in. See the vision we share in our parish family. Please join us for Mass or visit the Mission Museum open daily 10am-5pm (510-657-1797).
Resources
Our Sister Parish in Guatemala
- Please read more here about the parish, this important project, and how you can help!
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