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 […]

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, […]

The Finance Council’s First Quarter 2026 Financial Statement is now available. The statement provides a clear overview of parish finances, including income, expenses,ministry support, and operating needs. Thank you for your continued generosity and faithful stewardship in support of the mission of St. Joseph Catholic Church/Mission San José.

Unhoused we serve are in dire need of Living Essentials. We especially need SOCKS new or gently used, men’s or women’s PANTS, SHORTS and T-SHIRTS. Drop the items into yellow bins in front HOM Office on Sundays 11:00 AM – Noon and Thursdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. For more info message or call Joanne […]

Welcome Father Garrett McGowan—With gratitude to God and great joy, we welcome Deacon Garrett McGowan, who will be ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland by The Most Reverend Michael C. Barber, SJ, Bishop of Oakland Following his […]

Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, has announced an important update to the Mission Alignment Process that impacts 13 parishes and a pastoral center closure. Please also see a related update below from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish regarding the OLG Parish will not be closed. By: Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ The Mission Alignment Process […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]