Hospitality Ministry

  Please contact the Parish Office if you would like to join our Hospitality Ministry. 510-656-2364

Usher Ministry ~ Spotlight Ministry

Usher Ministry: Gatekeepers of GraceThe Usher Ministry plays a vital role in fostering a welcoming, prayerful atmosphere. As the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors, ushers serve as ambassadors of hospitality, ensuring all who enter our church feelembraced by Christ’s love. Beyond their practical duties, ushers embody the spirit of service, reflecting the […]

How to Volunteer

  “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 […]

TFCSJ Sub-ministries

Filipino Community of St Joseph Catholic Church   TFCSJ Sub-ministries There are 5 Sub-ministries in all. We welcome your participation. If you’re interested please contact Grace Lichauco – (510)789-1903 / email: gracestjoseph@yahoo.com Acolyte – If your gift is proclaiming God’s word or serving at God’s table, join the Acolyte Ministry and serve in the Sanctuary […]

Liturgy

  Sacraments BaptismMarriageFuneralsConfirmationEucharist – First CommunionAnointing of the SickReconciliationHoly Orders Mass Art EnvironmentAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryHospitality MinistryLectorsLiturgy CommitteeMusic MinistrySacristy TeamUshers Pastoral Reflections by Staff Ad Orientem Worship Scripture Study

Ministries

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 Diversity Groups Service Ministries Finance and Facilities Mission San Jose […]

Sponsor a student at our Sister Parish

Fr. George Asigre from St Francis Xavier, our Sister Parish in Ghana, last visited us August 30 – September 5, 2024 to share an update on their computer lab, library, and building of outstation churches. Please continue to support our sister parish and school in Ghana.  Sponsor a student.  Any amount will help toward their […]

Attention All Ministries!

2025 Hospitality Schedule is now open! Promote your vital ministry while hosting this cherished and popular event. Share your ministry’s mission, connect with our parish community, and extend a warm welcome to all. Sign up today and help us make every Sunday a time of fellowship and joy as we fill the calendar with love […]

Carriage House / St Joseph Workshop

  The Carriage House, now also called St. Joseph’s Workshop, is a vibrant meeting hub for our parish, inspired by St. Joseph and the Holy Family. In a beautiful transformation, the Carriage House has been repurposed as St. Joseph’s Workshop, where acts of mercy, charity, and faith are being carried out. The Workshop embodies the […]

The call to discipleship

This week, Nancy Flores-Mai reflects on the call to radical discipleship. “Jesus, coming and sharing in our humanity, is our model of holiness. In His ministry we see Him welcoming the stranger and socializing with people of all ranks, the rich and poor alike.”

Stewardship

  Stewardship at St Joseph St Joseph Parish is working to become a stewardship parish. As good stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cherish and tend them in a responsible and accountable manner, share them in justice and love with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. “As each one has received a […]

Staff Autobiographies

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 […]

Parish Master Plan

  In 1997 we celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding.  The parish had over 2,500 registered families and average Sunday mass attendance of 2,800. The church and hall built in 1965 was not intended to be our permanent church.  Folding chairs were set up on weekends behind the pews to provide additional seating and […]

Pastoral Care

  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 […]

Altar Servers

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 […]