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St. Joseph Catholic Church

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph

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      • Reconciliation
      • Holy Orders
    • Mass
      • Altar Servers
      • Art Environment
      • Eucharistic Ministry
      • Hospitality Ministry
      • Lector Ministry
      • Liturgy Committee
      • Music Ministry
      • Sacristy Team
      • Ushers
    • Adoration
    • Ad Orientem Worship
    • Chapel of Healing
    • Vespers
    • Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
    • Scripture Study
    • Past Liturgy Reflections
  • Discipleship
    • Family of Faith
      • Family of Faith Overview
      • OCIC – for Children
      • Adaptive Faith
      • SPRED Special Religious Ed
    • OCIA – for Adults
    • Adult Confirmation
    • Confirmation & Youth Ministry
    • Becoming Catholic
    • Prayer Team Ministry
    • FORMED online resources
    • Body-Soul Unity of the Person
    • Witness Project
    • Young Adult Group
  • Service
    • CYO Sports  
    • Garden and Flower Group
    • Neighborhood Outreach Program
    • Men’s Ministry  
    • Diversity Groups
      • Chinese Community
      • Filipino Community
      • Indian Community
      • Indonesian Community
      • Spanish Liturgy
      • Vietnamese Community
  • Stewardship
    • Living the Mission with Christ
    • How to Donate
    • How to Volunteer
    • Parish Financial Report
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  • Works of Mercy
    • Employment Assistance
    • Homeless Outreach Ministry
    • Refugee Resettlement
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Parish News

Welcome Father McGowan

Welcome Father McGowan

Dear Parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church/Mission San José, I am Father Garrett McGowan, your Parochial Vicar. I am very excited to be joining you. I was ordained this year on May 23 after almost thirteen long years of formation. I still have a long way to go as far as being formed. With God’s […]

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HOM Helping the Unhoused Fire Victims

HOM Helping the Unhoused Fire Victims

Four members of the unhoused community living beneath the Washington Boulevard overpass recently lost their tents and all of their belongings in a fire believed to have been caused by a lit candle. Following the fire, City crews cleared the area, leaving them with little more than the clothes they were wearing. Thanks to the […]

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A Note of Gratitude: Living the Mission with Christ Through Works of Mercy

A Note of Gratitude: Living the Mission with Christ Through Works of Mercy

Dear St. Joseph Catholic Church / Mission San José, Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph Community,As we gather in faith and unity, I am filled with immense gratitude for each one of you. Your unwavering commitment to our parish and your generous hearts have been the cornerstone of our mission. Together, we live out our Baptismal […]

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Invitation to join our Diocesan Spiritual Bouquet

Invitation to join our Diocesan Spiritual Bouquet

Dear Brother Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Chancery/Parish Staff, and all lay faithful of the Diocese of Oakland,On July 28, the Diocese of Honolulu will celebrate the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop-elect Michael T. Castori, S.J.. Though he is moving across the Pacific Ocean to shepherd his new flock under his motto, “E hiki mai kou aupuni” […]

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With Deepest Gratitude from the CRMSJ

With Deepest Gratitude from the CRMSJ

The Committee for Restoration of the Mission San Jose (CRMSJ) thanks everyone who sponsored or attended our Meet Me at the Mission Founder’s Gala. We don’t have all the numbers yet, but the evening raised a significant portion of the amount needed for restoring the exterior of the Mission Church. Those in attendance enjoyed an evening […]

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Celebrating 40 Years of Grace: Welcoming Sr. Kathy Littrell, SHF

Celebrating 40 Years of Grace: Welcoming Sr. Kathy Littrell, SHF

Sr. Kathy Littrell, SHF has been a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family since 1986 and will be celebrating her 40th Jubilee this Summer. She has a Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Theology from the University of San Francisco and. Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies with a Concentration in Adult Faith Formation […]

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St. Francis Jubilee Year Celebration – SAT | AUG 22 | 8AM – 12PM

St. Francis Jubilee Year Celebration – SAT | AUG 22 | 8AM – 12PM

Join us for a Jubilee Year celebration featuring a special talk by Father Jack Clark Robinson, OFM on Franciscan spirituality and its role in shaping the Catholic faith in our diocese. Andy Galvan, a native Ohlone, will also share the history of his heritage and Mission San José. On this special occasion, we will unveil […]

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Magnifica Humanitas

Magnifica Humanitas

Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, is Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, addressing human dignity and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. This encyclical invites us to consider the profound impacts that rapid technological advancement has on human work, social relations, and the common good […]

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Notice from the Dominican Sisters Regarding the Olive Trees

Notice from the Dominican Sisters Regarding the Olive Trees

Sadly, the Dominican Sisters’ 2025 olive harvest was damaged by the olive fruit flies. As a result, we will not have olive oil available for sale at the Holiday Boutique scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026. Treatment Plan for June:  On Friday, June 19, all olive trees – including those at the Mission Church Patio, […]

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2026 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal ~ Living the faith

2026 Bishop’s Ministries Appeal ~ Living the faith

The Bishop’s Ministries Appeal sustains the vital programs that bind our diocesan family together in faith and service. Your participation ensures that we continue to form disciples, strengthen parishes, and serve Christ in those most in need. These essential initiatives include: By participating in the Bishop’s Ministries Appeal, you strengthen our shared mission to be […]

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A Sacred Invitation: Commissioning Two Sacred Images | $60,000 Goal

A Sacred Invitation: Commissioning Two Sacred Images | $60,000 Goal

Commissioning Two Sacred Images | $60,000 Goal Click on the button to: Donate NowSacred art within the Church is not decoration—it is proclamation. It teaches, forms, and invites prayer long after words fade. We are seeking to commission two permanent sacred images for our church:The Annunciation, the moment Mary’s fiat opens the way for the […]

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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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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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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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