Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Lent If you would like to follow me, take up your cross Lent The 40 days of Lent recall the 40 days of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness (Mt 4:1-11, Mk 1:12-13, Lk 4:1-13). The story of Jesus’ time in the desert is always read on the first Sunday of Lent as a reminder that we are each called to […]
We look forward to having you join us Friends, although COVID-19 restrictions have recently been loosened, please continue to wear a mask inside if you are unvaccinated and follow our health and safety protocol for attending Mass. Please click here for details of how to attend. All Masses are INDOORS in the Main Church or […]
The Carriage House is the current location of the parish office. The second floor and most of the ground floor is unsuitable for occupancy. The building was constructed in 1882 as the garage for the Gallegos family whose house and outbuildings occupied land along Mission Creek. The Carriage House is the last building […]
Indian Community of St Joseph Catholic Church INDIAN COMMUNITY Saint Joseph Mission San Jose A land that’s the birthplace of many religions, as well as that embraced many religions, is India! The Apostle Thomas traveled to the land of India to spread the good news of Lord Jesus and spread across the land, especially […]
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 […]
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 28, is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to […]
June 12, 2022 Newly Remodeled Parish Office in Ministry House 2 – Our Parish Secretary, Sandra Hernandez, greets guests at the front door of newly remodeled Ministry House 2 while Parish Business Manager, Gina Mehta, enjoys a quiet back room to keep parish finances current. They are very happy in their new home. May […]