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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 mission was secularized in 1836 its lands divided into ranchos. During the gold rush, a store in the west wing outfitted miners. 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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 Our gifts
So often we think of religion as those things we do for God; in fact, religion is based on those gifts God gives us. In this week's reading, we are reminded that doing simple, ordinary, everyday tasks to help others are, indeed, great gifts because they, too, further God’s kingdom.
Please also join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’ love.
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Today, Saint Joseph Catholic Community Old Mission San Jose is an active and faith filled parish. Please join us for Mass or visit the Mission Museum open daily 10am-5pm (510-657-1797).
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Our Sister Parish in Guatemala
See Photos & news from our Sister Parish visit. We have recently been on a trip to our Sister Parish Santa Maria del Camino in Guatemala June 16-23, 2008. Please read more here about the parish, this important project, and how you can help!
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