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Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph

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      • Employment Assistance
      • Homeless Outreach Ministry
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      • Sister John Marie’s Pantry
      • Sister-Parish in Ghana
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La Misión San Diego de Alcalá

This first mission was named in honor of St. Didacus, a native of the diocese of Sevilla in Spain. He spent some time as a hermit before becoming a brother of the friars of the regular observance. He became a missionary in the Canary Islands, and in 1445 was made guardian of the friary there. […]

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Joseph Sold by His Brothers
By Gustave Doré (Antique 19th Century)

Gustave Doré, a renowned French artist, created this work as part of his illustrations for the Bible. The woodcut depicts the biblical story of Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers, capturing the emotional intensity of the moment. The story of Joseph being sold by his brothers is a dramatic and poignant tale found […]

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La Mision de San Diegode Alcala

This first mission was named in honor of St. Didacus, a native of the diocese of Sevilla in Spain. He spent some time as a hermit before becoming a brother of the friars of the regular observance. He became a missionary in the Canary Islands, and in 1445 was made guardian of the friary there. […]

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Confirmation Ministry Spotlight

Confirmation Ministry Spotlight

At St. Joseph Parish, our Confirmation Ministry is more than just a program; it’s a transformative journey that connects our youth with their faith, community, and each other. It is sacramental preparation, affirming the personal commitment to the life in faith that our parents chose for us long ago at Baptism. Through Confirmation we agree […]

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La Misión de San Juan Bautista, Precursor de Jesucristo

San Juan Bautista, the name given to the fifteenth Franciscan mission, honors St. John the Baptist. He was the precursor of Jesus and the son of Zachary and Elizabeth, a first cousin of the Virgin Mary. When Jesus was asked about John, he said that “Among those that are born of women there is not […]

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Alpha

Alpha

Eat a meal. Watch an episode. Share your thoughts.  Join a conversation… Although “Alpha” is not currently meeting, watch this page for announcements about additional sessions. For additional information, please call the parish office at 510-656-2364. Alpha explores the meaning of life: Come join us Monday, September 9. Come join us! Who? Everyone.  All are welcome. When? Monday […]

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The Child

The Child

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus asks us to help children to grow in love and faith. “Taking a child, he placed it in the their midst, and putting his arms around it, he said to them, ‘Whoever receives one child such as this in my name, receives me; and whoever receives me, receives not me […]

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Limited Edition Prints Available

Limited Edition Prints Available

Our Wedding Feast of the Lamb painting is here – Members of the parish staff, pastoral leadership team, our church renovation contractor, and other parishioners donated their Memorial Day holiday to help Father Anthony and artist Michael Corsini (in the blue shirt) install the completed painting on the back wall of the church.  Michael returned on June […]

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The Lord

The Lord

The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord. Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5 Who does not harm his fellow man,nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;Whoever walks without blame, doing what is right,speaking truth from the heart; and honors those who fear the Lord.

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Believe

Believe

In this week’s Gospel, Simon Peter answered Jesus, “…You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” Jn 6:60-69

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The Living Bread

The Living Bread

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus said to the crowds: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Jn 6:51-58

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24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration

24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration

We will have a 24-Hour Eucharistic Adoration starting on Friday, July 4 after the 8:00 AM mass, continuing to Saturday, July 5, 8:00 AM.  Sign up here for the hourly adoration. 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 […]

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Eternal Life

Eternal Life

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus answered the crowd “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Jn 6:41-51

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The Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus answered the crowd that was searching for Him. “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.” Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired […]

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The Loaves

The Loaves

This week’s Gospel shares when Jesus fed his flock and became the great prophet. “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and also as much of the fish as they wanted.” Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find […]

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My sheep

My sheep

This weeks Gospel talks about the vast crowds following Jesus: “My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.” (Jn 10:27) Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join us at Mass as we find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.

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Blessed

Blessed

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and without blemish before him. (Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10) Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join […]

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Strength

Strength

This week’s second reading tells us “I am content with weaknesses, insults, and hardships for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Cor 12:7-10) Please have a safe and restful summer. Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.

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Healing faith

Healing faith

A woman had heard about Jesus and came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak. She said, “If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured.” When she was healed even though many were crowding around Jesus, she fell down before him and told him the whole truth. He said to […]

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Faith

Faith

The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then Jesus asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?” Mk 4:35-41 Lord, help us have faith, even when our burdens are […]

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The will of God

The will of God

Looking around at those seated in the circle Jesus said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Mk 3:20-35 On this anniversary of the Mission, Lord help us follow the examples of the disciples and find ways we can do God’s […]

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Jobs wanted

Jobs wanted

Our refugee ministry has been helping families get started, but they need your help finding jobs for them. Let us know if you hear of something and we will pass it on. Most dad’s speak English and have worked with US troops and organizations where they were doctors, government officials, contractors and translators.  If you know […]

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Holy Family Statue Dedication

Holy Family Statue Dedication

The Heart of a Happy Family: Jesus at the Center – Our new, life-sized statue of the Holy Family was dedicated on May 1, 2024 in honor of St. Joseph the Worker and the Holy Family. The smaller statue of the Holy Family that temporarily occupied the stone pedestal outside the parking lot entrance to […]

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A Conversation with Antonia S Acutis

A Conversation with Antonia S Acutis

We are please to share the conversation that Father Anthony had with Antonia Salzano Acutis and Father William. Mrs. Acutis is the mother of blessed Carlo Acutis and Father William wrote a book about Carlo’s life. More information about Carlo and The Eucharistic Miracles of the World that he documented and shared can be found […]

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Holy Week Schedule

Please join us for Holy Week Mass, Adoration, Stations of the Cross and more, March 25 to 31. Our schedule is shown below. See Holy Thursday and Good Friday photo highlights. Monday–Wednesday of Holy Week (March 25, 26, 27) 8:00 AM Mass Mission 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Adoration Adoration Chapel 6:00 PM Vespers Adoration […]

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Engraved Brick Sponsorships

Engraved Brick Sponsorships

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. I wonder if cousin John was thinking of the paths by our outdoor Stations of the Cross?  Probably not, but we still want to invite you to be part of this area of our living faith here in our beautiful St. Joseph parish grounds.   Brick […]

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Saint Joseph Conference 2024 – Recap

Saint Joseph Conference 2024 – Recap

Welcome to St. Joseph/Mission San Jose!  We’re overjoyed to be on this journey with you. We look forward toward seeing you during the 2nd annual St. Joseph Conference here at St. Joseph Parish on Saturday, March 16th from 8:00-3:00.  In this year of Eucharistic Revival our theme is St. Joseph & the Holy Eucharist. Encounter God […]

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Healing

Healing

This week’s Gospel tells us that Jesus’ healing of Simon’s mother-in-law was very personal: he approached her, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Mk 1:29-39 A sick child instinctively seeks the touch of a loving parent. Even as adults, when we are down-and-out, we seek comfort of others. As the gospel illustrates, in times […]

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Fame

Fame

In this week’s readings we learn how Jesus’s fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee. He taught with authority and even unclean spirits obey him. (Mk 1:21-28)

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Fishermen

Fishermen

This week’s Gospel comes from Mark 1:14-20 where Jesus said “Repent, fishermen . . .Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Then they abandoned their nets and followed him. We usually think repentance means turning from sinfulness toward God. And, indeed, this is the point of the first reading. The gospel, […]

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St. Vincent de Paul collection

St. Vincent de Paul collection

Thanks to your generosity, St. Vincent de Paul continues to provide critical support to individuals and families in need. Our next collection is on January 25 and 26. Donations can be made in the following ways at any time, not just on collection days: Every dollar you give goes directly into our programs, with overhead costs […]

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Listen

Listen

In this week’s first reading Jesus reminds us to not just listen to him, but follow through and understand his words. ‘Samuel answered to the Lord, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” Samuel grew up and the Lord was with him, not permitting any word of his to be without effect.’

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Walk for Life West Coast 2025 – Bus Reservations

Walk for Life West Coast 2025 – Bus Reservations

Join fellow Catholics and Pro‐Lifers from all over California and beyond as we stand up for the littlest among us at the 21st Annual Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Two 55 passenger buses will pick up and drop off in the parish parking lot after the 8AM […]

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Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving season, we are reminded when Jesus tells us to help the least of our brothers. “When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors… Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind”. […]

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Our talents

Our talents

The Gospel tells us not to squander our talents. Faithful use of one’s gifts will lead to participation in the fullness of the kingdom of heaven, lazy inactivity to exclusion from it. Mt 25:14 Please join one of our many ministries to contribute your talents as well.

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Your treasures

Your treasures

This week’s readings have us look at the real value of treasures. Please join one of our many ministries to contribute your talents as well. Jesus observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a […]

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Awake

Awake

In this week’s Gospel we are reminded to keep the light of our faith lit through a joyful and intimate relationship with Jesus and to share His love with others. “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” Mt 25:1-13

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All Souls

All Souls

Throughout November as we remember the Faithful Departed, we learn in this week’s Gospel of the eternal life that awaits us. Jn 6:37-40 “For this is the will of my Father,that everyone who sees the Son and believes in himmay have eternal life,and I shall raise him on the last day.”

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Matthew 23:1-12

Matthew 23:1-12

This week’s Gospel from Matthew reminds us that Jesus is present and with us. “We are fortunate and blessed to be led and mentored by someone who lives these very words, incorporates these basic values and practices exactly what he preaches every day, every minute.”

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The greatest love

The greatest love

In this week’s Reading we are reminded of the love Jesus wants us to share: Mt 22:34-40“You shall love the Lord, your God,with all your heart,with all your soul,and with all your mind.This is the greatest and the first commandment.”

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Our wealth

Our wealth

In the Gospel we are reminded that wealth doesn’t come from our possessions, but how we can love and serve God. “Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” Mt 22:15-21

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The few

The few

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us “Many are invited, but few are chosen.” Mt 22:1-14 Like the king who is adamant about filling the wedding hall even when invited guests don’t arrive, God persistently invites us to the royal banquet in the “kingdom of heaven.” But the gracious invitation requires our positive and definite […]

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Yes

Yes

In this week’s Gospel we are asked to look deep in our hearts to see how we can say yes to Jesus. Dear Lord make us cornerstones, never dislodged, not by rejection, nor suspicion, contempt,or even death.Let your vines sprout upon us.Let us nurture your exquisite wine.

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From Bishop Barber: Body-Soul Unity of the Human Person

From Bishop Barber: Body-Soul Unity of the Human Person

The Pastoral Letter below offers a response to a key theme that arose from the listening and dialogue sessions, held around the diocese in fall of 2022, which is a desire from those in ministry for clarification on the Church’s teaching and a desire for resources to reference when questions arise. The content of the letter […]

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Change

Change

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells of two sons who had a change of heart. The first refused to work in the fields, but later decided to go. The second said he would help but never showed up. Like it was in Jesus’s time, the story is a reminder that it’s not enough to simply […]

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Matthew 18:15 -20

Matthew 18:15 -20

This week, Laurie Lopez reflects on how we should handle conflicts and the importance of community. “We are reminded whenever two or more are gathered together there is he in there midst.”

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The last

The last

Our Gospel this week raises the question of who is first and who is last in the kingdom of heaven. (Mt 20:1-16a)In the parable, the laborers who worked the longest grumble about the amount of wages others are receiving. However Jesus reminds us, simply being called to the privilege of sharing in Jesus’ work is […]

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The Church

The Church

The Gospel tells us we are the Church and Jesus is with us. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” (Mt 18:15-20) In the church we are accountable to and for one another because our manner of relating, reconciling, and praying together reveals […]

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Love

Love

This week’s second reading has a powerful message on the value of love. It is one of the greatest of all commandments which are summed up as, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Rom 13:8-10) In short, Love does no evil, so it is the fulfillment of all other commandments. As we remember those […]

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Life

Life

In the Gospel this week Jesus said to his disciples “For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” (Mt 16:21-27)

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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Mission San José
Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph

43148 Mission Boulevard
Mail: P. O. Box 3276, Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: 510-656-2364

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