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  Ephesians 2:10 says, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” God created each and every one of us with a unique purpose.

  April 7, 2024 Flat Screen TVs – Our Chinese Community parishioners have donated two large flat screen televisions for the parish hall. They will be used for presentations in the parish hall and to live stream Holy Mass from the church when additional seating is needed. March 28, 2024 Have You Noticed? – At […]

Requirements if you interact with minors Thank you for volunteering at Saint Joseph Parish. You have been given a link to this page because your ministry interacts with minors. Please print the “Request for live scan service” form here. Fill in your information. Take to one of the vendors on the fingerprint vendor list. You […]

  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 […]

St. Joseph School Saint Joseph Catholic Church Through prayer and service, the St. Joseph family will strive to bring the community together to love, heal, and support one another as the people we are called to be in Christ. Welcome Mass Schedule Giving St. Joseph School Mission San Jose Church Renovation As the faithful here […]

  “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17).  “Show, by your life, that it is worth giving your time and talents in order to attain high ideals, it is worth recognizing the dignity of each human person, and it is worth taking risks for Christ and his Gospel.” Pope Francis (7/28/13). Good stewards live with joy […]

  Stewardship at St Joseph St Joseph Parish is working to become a stewardship parish. We are forming a parish Stewardship Council that includes the responsibilities of the parish finance committee but is much broader in scope.  Together with the Pastoral Leadership Team, the members of our parish Stewardship Council are discerning what it means […]

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 […]

    Remembrance Throughout November, Catholics around the world unite to remember and express gratitude for dear friends and family members, as well as the community of saints who have gone before us and blessed us by their lives of love, faith and service to others. As such, Saint Joseph Parish, Old Mission San Jose […]

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 […]

Refugee Resettlement “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 How else can you help us support them?… While the shed looks full right now, there are items we know we will need for the next family: microwaves(the apartment today did not have one), vacuums, pillows (today our last 6 […]

Career Actions Network   What do People think about the Career Actions Network? First, let me thank you for your interest in trying to connect our job seekers to opportunities. You are making a difference in the lives of many families caught in the economic downturn. Recently we surveyed some members to get their impressions […]

  Looking for a way to honor, remember or support someone? The Women of St. Joseph have the answer. The women’s group has a supply of prayer shawls and blankets available to you to use as a special way to show you care. If you are interested in obtaining one, email Donna Phair at phair_math@yahoo.com The Women […]

Vision    Our Mission:Through prayer and service, the St. Joseph family will strive to bring the community together to love, heal, and support one another as the people we are called to be in Christ. We see a Parish:– Where the Eucharist is the source and summit of all we are and all we do […]

  Mission San Jose was established in 1797 at the site of an Ohlone settlement.  Click here for more information about the history of our location. Our buildings and grounds are where our worship, prayer, ministries, formation, and fellowship take place. They are also physical signs of our Catholic faith and proclaim our presence to […]

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) “Jesus said to his apostles, ‘God, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.’” Matthew 28:19 Welcome to the Rite of […]

Photo Gallery Previous Next 2024 MAR EASTER 2023 DEC CHURCH DEDICATION 2023 AUG VIETNAM MISSION 2022 APR EASTER 2022 Apr Good Friday Eucharistic procession 2021 nov Eucharistic Procession 2021 Jun corpus christi 2021 Apr Good Friday Fr Anthony with Bishop Fr_Anthony_Installation-3.jpg 2021 Mar Fr.Anthony Installation Mission Angles above altar. This view shows the cemetery on […]

  Who we are The SVdP St. Joseph Fremont Conference was established on January 26, 1959 under the leadership of John Peacock. It is a grass-root level ministry that engages in the person-to-person service to the poor and less fortunate in its immediate neighborhood. Vincentian Spirituality acknowledges the dignity of each person whom we call our […]

Resources   Liturgy of the Word Today’s Readings and Psalms Preparing for Sunday Mass. Readings, Prayers, and more Roman Missal – Third edition – Order of the Mass (People’s Parts) Bible gateway Catholic Resources of interest The Diocese of Oakland The Holy See – Vatican A Daily Prayer – Sacred Space Mass times – for […]

  St. Vincent de Paul of St. Joseph Church, Fremont , serves over 10,000 of our neighbors-in-need, each year in the Fremont area. Our volunteers serve people with Humility, and treat them with Dignity. Please consider a donation to SVdP by Giving Online Our ministry offers a wide range of service to those people-in-need: Pantry […]

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 […]

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 […]

   The Respect Life Ministry office of the Oakland Diocese “seeks to help East Bay Catholics understand, value and live out the Catholic vision of respect for life” through education, spiritual formation, pastoral care and legislative advocacy“ https://oakdiocese.org/life-justice .  Parish Respect Life Contacts serve as the official liaisons between the parish and the diocesan Respect Life […]

Women of Saint Joseph   WOSJ Leadership Team IMPORTANT NOTE This ministry is no longer active as of 2023. For questions please contact the parish office. Our Mission The Women of St. Joseph provided a special ministry for the women of our parish. Our mission was to develop friendships and support each other’s needs and […]

  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 […]

  Do you ever ask yourself… What is the meaning of my life? How can I become a part of something bigger than myself? How can I be a better person? Does God have something to say to me? As a Catholic, how can I celebrate the Sacramaent of Confirmation? If you are asking these […]

The Season of Hope and Expectation Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season that begins on Sunday, November 27, is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds […]

  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 […]

Please join us as we help serve the Mass The ministry of altar server is a ministry of hospitality. The altar server assists the priest in service to the congregation at the celebration of the Mass. Most importantly, serving at the altar is always maintaining an attitude of honor and respect to God. We are […]

  Funerals Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. Funeral arrangements In the Catholic Tradition, a funeral enables family and friends to join together in a celebration of faith to remember the life of a loved one who has passed. With the promise of everlasting life and the […]

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 […]

  Sacraments of Christian Initiation Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Sacraments of Healing Penance and Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Service Matrimony Holy Orders Please note, requests for records of sacraments should be made to the parish office.

We are proud to have many active caring ministries at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Old Mission San Jose. For further details and to become involved with any of these ministries, please see one of the pages below. I am interested in… Worship Ministries Discipleship Ministries Service Ministries Finance and Facilities Mission San Jose Saint Joseph […]

  How Much Should I Be Giving? Tithing can be a sensitive issue.  Tithing means giving ten percent of your income to Christ’s church and His poor.  God gave Moses the commandment to tithe for the purpose of supporting the church and those in need (Leviticus 27: 30-&-34).  Jesus talks about tithing in Luke 11: […]

Our Mission Through prayer and service, the St. Joseph family will strive to bring the community together to love, heal, and support one another as the people we are called to be in Christ. Welcome Give Online Consecration St Joseph Conference St. Joseph School Mission San Jose This week’s liturgy Choices We are challenged in […]