Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Work to renovate St. Joseph Church began on June 26, 2023 with removal of the Blessed Sacrament and a blessing of the building. Work was completed in December 2023 with the Church dedication and first Mass in our new worship space on December 23, 2023. The Catholic Church has a provision for re-dedicating churches […]
Eucharistic Adoration, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or simply Adoration are all terms for spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. As Catholics we know and believe the body, blood, soul and divinity are present in the Eucharist. This is why Adoration differs from our daily prayers. More directly, when you participate in […]
Parish Staff Autobiographies Meet our Staff Msgr. Manuel C. Simas – Pastor Emeritus (in residence) Reprinted from: The Catholic Voice ~ October 18, 2010 ~ VOL. 48, NO. 18 by Kevin Wing Msgr. Manuel Simas first realized he wanted to become a priest while in grammar school. That desire continued to grow during his years at […]
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wiaga, Ghana History The parish was founded in 1927 by the Missionaries of Africa (also known as the White Fathers). In 2007, the Missionaries of Africa turned the parish over to diocesan priests. It is the third oldest parish in Northern Ghana. Over the years as the area grew, Saints […]
Contents Resources for Seniors & Homebound Pastoral Care Corner Dear St. Joseph Family, I know you join me in thanking our merciful Creator for our continued survival during the pandemic. Our voices rise as one in praise for God’s mercy and, at the same time, in an urgent plea for the grace to bear wiithout […]
Virtually every family will encounter severe and/or prolonged illness of at least one family member at some time. To speak to the growing need for support for St. Joseph parishioners facing these situations, a support team is being formed. Our Ministry of Compassion Volunteers help with a variety of tasks. For example, to stay […]
The Liturgy Committee plans, implements, and evaluates the liturgies (Masses and liturgies) of the seasons of the Church, especially in Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. It also reviews the liturgical procedures in accordance with the General Instructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and pastoral considerations. Membership consists of the coordinators of our Altar […]
Ministry is about being involved in your parish community. Here at St. Joseph – Old Mission San Jose, we encourage our parishioners to be in service to each other. Becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM), is an honor and a privilege to facilitate the encounter between Jesus Christ and his people. Our number […]
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist First Reconciliation & First Eucharist “Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.’” John 6:35 The Sacramental Preparation program provides preparation for the first reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist for children […]
This week Deacon Benjamin reflects on what the readings tell us about heaven. “Jesus wants us to understand that the kingdom of heaven is worth more than any material possessions we may have. Fix our eyes on Jesus knowing that what we go through in this life is short-lived, where the reward in heaven is eternal.”
Saint Joseph Parish has a new altar for the upcoming renovated Church. What is an altar? An altar is a table made from stone or solid wood which is dedicated for the sole purpose of celebrating the Holy Eucharist. A dedicated altar represents Christ and His sacrifice. It permanently signifies Christ Jesus, the Living Stone (1 […]
Mass live-streams – previously recorded We look forward to having you join us Our LIVE STREAM channel is at https://www.youtube.com/SaintJosephParish We will live-stream the 10am Mass in English, 3pm Mass in Vietnamese, and 5pm Mass in Mandarin. We look forward to having you join us online. St. Joseph Parish Mass live-streams – previously recorded Masses recorded […]
Our Previous Sister Parish in Guatemala A letter from our Sister Parish… (March 14, 2010) We are hopeful that God our Father, Jesus His beloved son, and the Holy Spirit, will fill you and your families with abundant blessings…We need your help and support in prayer because our community in Santa Maria Del Camino is […]
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