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Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph

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Holiday Boutique 2025

Holiday Boutique 2025

🎁 Online Boutique Now Open!October 5 – 26, 2025 The Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose warmly invite you to shop with purpose this season! Browse our Online Holiday Boutique Discover our Signature Items — lovingly handcrafted and perfect for gift-giving:🍰 Fruitcake🌿 Olive Oil🍯 Honey🧼 Honey Soap 🎄 In‑Person Holiday BoutiqueSaturday, November 15, 2025 • […]

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In Bloom for Father Thi’s Installation

In Bloom for Father Thi’s Installation

As we prepare to welcome Bishop Michael C. Barber for the formal installation of our Pastor, Father Thi Van Hoàng , we wish to adorn the church and campus with flowers that reflect the reverence and joy of this blessed occasion. Click her to Donate Now Your gift toward these flowers and decorations will help […]

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Your Gift Empowers Their Work

Your Gift Empowers Their Work

If you missed the opportunity to participate in the sacred offerings for the ambry and lectionary, there are still ways to show your love and support for our pastor and his very special day. Father Thi is known for being resourceful, frugal, and efficient—qualities that help us care for our campus and host the many […]

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With Grateful Hearts, We Thank You

With Grateful Hearts, We Thank You

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, Bishop Michael C. Barber, S.J. will install Fr. Thi Van Hoang as Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church/Mission San José, Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph. Thanks to your immediate and generous response, these sacred furnishings are now fully funded, with additional gifts designated for the holy oils, replacement and care […]

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First Friday and First Saturday Devotions

First Friday and First Saturday Devotions

Beginning with First Friday Mass on November 7, 2025 , First Friday Mass will always be celebrated in the Main Church and will conclude with formal Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The devotion will continue with 24-hour Adoration in the Main Church, ending with formal Benediction immediately prior to the Saturday morning Mass. When First Friday and First Saturday fall consecutively, both liturgies will be held […]

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Moreau Catholic High School Open House | November 1st

Moreau Catholic High School Open House | November 1st

You’re invited to Moreau Catholic High School’s Open House on Saturday, November 1st, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Join us to explore our campus, meet our students and staff, and learn about the engaging academic programs and extracurricular opportunities that make Moreau Catholic special. Please click here to learn more. We look forward to […]

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St. Joseph for Life Holy Hour

St. Joseph for Life Holy Hour

You’re Invited!St. Joseph for Life – Holy Hour Join us every Monday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Adoration Chapel for a peaceful and prayerful Holy Hour.Together, we will unite in prayer for mothers in need and for the protection of all life. All are welcome—come spend time with the Lord in hope, […]

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Respect Life

Respect Life

Join thousands of Catholics across the country praying for the protection of human life from conception to natural death. Each day of the novena features a different prayer intention, a short reflection, ideas for building a culture of life, and more. OCTOBER 22-30, 2025Get the daily prayers by email or text message! Subscribe Here

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40 Days for Life

40 Days for Life

Join your local 40 Days for Life vigil September 24 – November 2 40 Days for Life is an internationally coordinated 40-day campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.

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Ignatius Book Fair

Ignatius Book Fair

📚 Save the Date: Ignatius Book Fair! 📚Mark your calendars! Our parish is hosting an Ignatius Book Fair to expand your family’s library and enrich our own! When: Wednesday, November 5 through Sunday, November 9Where: The Parish Hall Discover a wonderful selection of Catholic books and resources for all ages.Expand your family library and help […]

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Fun Run/Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser

Fun Run/Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser

🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉St. Joseph Parish School 65th Anniversary Celebration!Join us for our 2nd Annual Fun Run/Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser to celebrate St. Joseph Parish School’s 65th anniversary! On Saturday, October 18th, we’ll walk and run around the Dominican track to raise funds for a wonderful cause: building a new book and game library for our youth, […]

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Volunteers Needed – Installation Mass of Fr. Thi as Pastor of St. Joseph

Volunteers Needed – Installation Mass of Fr. Thi as Pastor of St. Joseph

We invite you to support the Installation Mass of Fr. Thi by signing up to volunteer on October 25th and 26th. Please review the available slots in the SignUpGenius and click the button to sign up. Click Here to Sign Up Volunteer opportunities include: We are grateful for your gracious support! Thank you for helping […]

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St. Joseph School ~ 65th ANNIVERSARY – October 18, 2025

St. Joseph School ~ 65th ANNIVERSARY – October 18, 2025

You’re Invited!Come visit with old friends and former faculty and staff! Start your day in thanksgiving at 8 AM mass, and enjoy a nostalgic morning of games, food, and entertainment surrounded by the rolling hills and olive trees. Bring your family and share your walk down memory lane with us. Click to Register Online    Click to […]

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New Young Adult Ministry – Thursday Evenings

New Young Adult Ministry – Thursday Evenings

Join our new community of young adults for an evening of prayer, conversation, and fellowship every Thursday. This is a great opportunity to connect with others and explore what it means to live out the Catholic faith in today’s world. Come as you are and grow with us in faith and friendship. Feel free to […]

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Projector volunteers needed

Projector volunteers needed

At Saint Joseph Parish, we will soon show prayers and music through a projector and need volunteers to help advance the slides. We’re looking for two people at each mass, for a primary and backup. The slides will be prepared in advance. The only requirement is that you’re a regular mass attendee (5:30pm, 10am, 12pm, […]

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Big Sale – The Wedding Feast of the Lamb Photo Print

Big Sale – The Wedding Feast of the Lamb Photo Print

✨ WEDDING FEAST OF THE LAMB ✨ GOD’S DREAM FOR HUMANITY For more information about the print, Click Here 🎉 One-Time Event Offer Limited Edition Fine Art PrintOriginal Size: PRINT ONLY 12 in x 49 inOriginal Price: $750 📉 Tiered Pricing: 🔎 In the Enlarged Image, See: Beloved saints including:Mother Teresa, Carlo Acutis, Pope John […]

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Vietnamese Language Class for Children

Vietnamese Language Class for Children

On Sunday, September 14, the Vietnamese community held an opening day for their Vietnamese language class, welcoming children from St. Joseph parish and surrounding areas. What began with just three students has now grown to ten students in three years, thanks to the dedication of the community’s volunteers. The class is held weekly on Sundays […]

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A Big Thank You to St. Joseph’s School!

A Big Thank You to St. Joseph’s School!

A heartfelt thank you to St. Joseph’s School for collecting over 150 cans of food to benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s pantry! 💙 These generous donations save us hundreds of dollars in food purchases. 👏 Special shoutout to the 6th grade class who works hard each month to gather cans from all classes and deliver […]

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HOM Works of Mercy Report: April–August 2025

HOM Works of Mercy Report: April–August 2025

Over the past five months, 2,288 grocery bags were distributed to the unhoused in Fremont, each costing just over $10. Students from St. Joseph School, Faith Formation, and Confirmation, together with volunteers, prepared blessing bags of snacks to include in each Grocery Bag. Our HOM volunteers dedicated countless hours to procuring, packing, distributing, and maintaining […]

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2025 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal

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 […]

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An Invitation to Serve: Become a Liturgical Minister

An Invitation to Serve: Become a Liturgical Minister

We invite you to prayerfully consider serving our community as a Liturgical Minister. This is a meaningful opportunity to deepen your faith and actively participate in our Sunday and weekday Masses. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE Liturgical Ministers Needed: To express your interest, please contact Sandra at the Parish Office at 510-656-2364. We look forward to […]

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A Sacred Invitation to Underwrite the Gift of Music

A Sacred Invitation to Underwrite the Gift of Music

Help sustain the sacred gift of music at St. Joseph Catholic Church / Mission San José. DONATE NOW Every gift, large or small, supports our choirs, instruments, programs, and musical heritage.For more information, please contact Ronald McKean, Director of Music Ministries at 510-656-1055 or Debbie Rossetto at 408-891-9977 cell/text.  Thank you for your generous support […]

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Alpha

Alpha

Eat a meal. Watch an episode. Share your thoughts.  Join a conversation… Sneak Peek: Friday, September 12 at 7:00 PM in the St. Joseph Workshop Register Here Alpha Series: Mondays from September 22 to November 17, 7:00–9:00 PM(Please note: No session on November 10) Alpha explores the meaning of life: Come join us Monday, September 22. Come […]

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Now Enrolling: 2025–2026 Family of Faith

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. Our Family of Faith program begins September 7. Spaces are filling quickly—register today! Please click here for details and […]

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State of the Parish Presentation

State of the Parish Presentation

With deep gratitude, we thank all who attended the 2025 State of the Parish gathering. Your presence and engagement reflect a vibrant parish community committed to Living the Mission with Christ. This annual event offered a meaningful opportunity to pray together, reflect on our shared vision, and hear how our ministries, projects, and people are […]

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Called to Serve, Invited to Belong

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, […]

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Join The Great Alumni Hunt!

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 […]

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How to Gain the Jubilee Year Plenary Indulgence

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 […]

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Genesis to Jesus ~ Bible Study

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 […]

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Attention All Ministries!

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 […]

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Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

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 […]

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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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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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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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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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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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