Request for Skilled Woodworkers for our new CGS program We are seeking experienced woodworkers who can craft wooden vestment stands similar to those shown in the pictures. If you have the skills and are interested in this project, please get in touch Nancy at nflores@saintjosephmsj.org. Read More
A Day of Recollection: The Eucharist ~ Video Recap Thank you for all that participated in A Day of Recollection: The Eucharist. In this sacred Holy Year of Jubilee 2025, we had a special Day of Recollection on Saturday, June 21 (eve of Corpus Christi). This reverent day in the Jubilee Year of Hope included confession, Holy Mass, Adoration, and profound reflections by esteemed […] Read More
Now Enrolling: 2025–2026 Family of Faith Don’t wait for tomorrow! Register today! Our Family of Faith program is amazing, enriching, and filled with opportunities to grow together in our Catholic faith. We invite ALL families to be part of this beautiful journey. Registration deadline July 15th. Please click here for details and more information. Click to Register Here. Read More
Now Enrolling: 2025–2026 Confirmation St. Joseph Confirmation is growing! Now we are taking registrations online! Please sign up below to enroll your 8th-12th grader in our Confirmation program for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration deadline July 15th. Please click here for details and more information. Click to Register Here. Read More
St. Joseph School ~ 65th ANNIVERSARY – October 18, 2025 STAY CONNECTED!Please update your graduate’s contact information! We would love to connect you with former classmates, hear about what you’ve been up to, and provide an alumni network.Help us prepare for October 18th….. we would love to hear from you! Sign Up For The Alumni Email Newsletter Click Here St. Joseph School is turning 65 […] Read More
The Bible and the Virgin Mary ~ Bible Study Mary As You’ve Never Seen HerExactly who is the Blessed Virgin Mary? Can you explain her role in God’s plan for the world? Do you fully understand the vital role she plays in your life? While Catholics know Mary is important, many never fully grasp how essential she really is. Now they can. The Bible […] Read More
Strengthening and Preserving Our Sacred, Historic Walls Repairs to the south- and west-facing exterior walls of the Mission Museum will begin in June. This vital preservation work includes restoring cracks in the adobe brick and mud plaster, resurfacing the walls, and replacing wood sash windows damaged by weather over time. The project is made possible in part through generous grants from the […] Read More
Finance Council 2025 First Quarter Report Please review our 2025 Fiscal Report which provides a clear and transparent summary of our parish’s financial standing. This report reflects both the blessings we have received and the challenges we face in sustaining our ministries, parish operations, and outreach. Prayerfully consider how you can support our mission to ensure St. Joseph remains our thriving […] Read More
St Joseph School ~ Accepting Applications Saint Joseph School is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year. To book a tour please go to https://www.stjosephschoolfremont.org/ For more than 60 years, St. Joseph School of Fremont has been on a Mission. Together with parents and the parish community, we provide a quality Catholic education, nurture the growth of the whole child, […] Read More
New Priest Appointments A new pastor, Rev. Thi Van Hoang, will join Saint Joseph Parish, beginning his ministry on August 1, 2025, to continue our shared mission. Read More
2025 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal Ministries of Hope – The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal supports the 70+ ministries that serve our diocese faithful as well as the greater communities where our parishes are located. This includes faith formation and evangelization, CYO sports, formation of priests to serve parishioners, care of the retired priests, parishes in action programs, and meeting the unexpected […] Read More
33 Days to Eucharistic Glory You are invited to participate in a sacred journey – a Spiritual Pilgrimage. Join Fr. Anthony on Monday evenings beginning May 19 from 7pm – 8:30 pm in the St. Joseph Workshop for a 33-day preparation to Consecration to Jesus in the Eucharist on Saturday, June 21 at the Eucharistic Day of Recollection. We are […] Read More
Called to Serve, Invited to Belong Our worship spaces and parish campus are visible signs of God’s presence. Keeping them beautiful and inspiring is not only an act of reverence—it’s also part of being good stewards of our parish’s physical and financial resources. These ministries offer wonderful opportunities to share your time and talents in meaningful ways. Some parishioners serve regularly, […] Read More
Canonization of Carlo Acutis – Postponed As we entrust Pope Francis to God’s eternal mercy, we rejoice in the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, and pray for his guidance in this new era. Carlo’s Eucharistic devotion continues to inspire the faithful, and we eagerly await the new date for his canonization. For official news and the latest […] Read More
Documentary – Living the Mission with Christ If you want to learn more about St Joseph / Mission San Jose, please enjoy this beautiful Documentary by Kevin Wing “Living the Mission with Christ.” You will learn about our Catholic Faith and see it in action here at St. Joseph! Read More
Join The Great Alumni Hunt! Beginning April 1st friends and family of St Joseph School have the opportunity to win prizes during The Great Alumni Hunt as they search for SJS alumni throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Help us on our quest to bring our St. Joseph School family back together for our 65th Anniversary on October 18th. For […] Read More
How to Gain the Jubilee Year Plenary Indulgence The Bishop has announced that Mission San Jose, diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph, in Fremont is a permanently designated pilgrimage site for each and every day of this 2025 Holy Year Jubilee of Hope. Individuals and groups are welcome. By making this spiritual pilgrimage, the faithful may gain a Plenary Indulgence: remission of the temporal punishment due […] Read More
Genesis to Jesus ~ Bible Study What is the Bible? Where does it come from? What is its purpose? These and more questions will be answered as we journey through the scriptures in this study. We will also learn why Catholics should read Scripture and most importantly, how to read it. Genesis to Jesus surveys the principal covenants that God made […] Read More
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 […] Read More
Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope In 2025, the Catholic Church will observe a Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” This Holy Year, inaugurated by Pope Francis, invites the faithful to embark on a spiritual journey, renewing their faith and commitment to God’s guidance. The Jubilee began on December 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door at […] Read More
Purchase a Holy Family Statue Bring home a miniaturized replica of the radiantly smiling life-sized statue of The Heart of a Happy Family, all aglow with joy and contentment as the Holy Family basks in the love of God. It’s available for purchase at St Joseph Parish. For a limited time, available for only $250 (original price: $300). Five prayer […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More
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 […] Read More