Our Mission
Through prayer and service, the St. Joseph family will strive to bring the community together to love, heal, and support one another as the people we are called to be in Christ.
This week's liturgy
Advent journey
During this holy season of Advent we are all being called on to prepare ourselves to commemorate the first coming of Christ. If we do that each year; if we let the full meaning of Christmas enter into our innermost being, then each year of our lives will be sanctified and a big step will be taken towards our eternal goal. Christmas each year should be a milestone on the journey to heaven for every true Christian.
For more thoughts about our Advent journey, click here.
You are also invited to our parish Advent Retreat.
Please join us at Mass as we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.
Mass
Schedule
Sunday Mass:
• 5:30PM Saturday Vigil Mass – Mission Church
• 8AM Mass – Mission Church
• 10AM Mass – Main Church
• 12PM Mass – Main Church (with Family of Faith)
• 3PM Mass in Vietnamese – Main Church
• 5PM Mass in Chinese – Main Church
• 7PM Youth Mass – Mission Church
Daily Mass (Mon – Sat):
• 8AM in the Mission
• Thursday at 7PM in Vietnamese in the Mission
Christmas Masses (see details)
Confessions 30 min before Mass or by appointment.
Daily Adoration in the Eucharistic Chapel ~ Main Church (signup)
Monthly devotions to Jesus, Mary & Saint Joseph (see details)
Mission gift shop & museum: Wed-Fri 10am-3pm & Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
News
The latest news
"Blankets of Hope" is an educational nonprofit organization that helps students practice empathy and kindness in an impactful service-learning experience. Our very own Saint Joseph School, under the leadership of Mrs. Patricia Calton, has committed to this schoolwide Mission Service... Read more
All next year, we will commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the founding of Mission San Jose, the roots of our Parish.
We need your help with the many events planned for the year. Our CFO is Aimee Hubacek; our Speaker... Read more
Many thanks to all those who contributed to and participated in our Eucharistic Procession and special blessing of the Mission site on Sunday, November 21. It was awesome to see so many of us joined together witnessing our faith and... Read more
Our Mission Gift Shop welcomes you to shop for those unique items for young and old. From art and statues to books and jewelry, enjoy browsing our store rather than browsing on-line. And buy a one-of-a-kind gift for that special... Read more
Inspired by the request of a 5-year-old girl in our parish, the St. Joseph Parish prayer community is praying the rosary every day at 8:00 pm PST via zoom. Yes, we are praying the rosary 365 days a year! To... Read more
Events
Upcoming events
Wednesday, December 8, The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, is a holy day of obligation. We offer three Masses that day at 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM (Noon) and 7:00 PM. Please join us in reverence and honor of our beautiful... Read more 
December 8, 2021
We will be having our annual Christmas Concert this Saturday, December 11th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. All are invited to attend.
December 11, 2021
You are invited to a morning reflection with Msgr. John McLaughlin, Jr., as he reflects on our Advent journey with Joseph.
St. Joseph has accompanied us during this past year and now reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation,... Read more December 11, 2021
The Filipino Community of Saint Joseph (TFCSJ) invites you and your family to our Annual Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas celebration. Rekindle and experience this traditional celebration by joining us on Saturday, December 18th at 6am in the Mission. All... Read more December 18, 2021
Espada Court in Fremont decorates their Victorian style homes with thousands of lights and lighted figures for Christmas, the full month of December, collecting money and canned foods for charity during the entire month by having volunteers outside each evening,... Read more December 25, 2021
Mass
Live-stream
Live-stream Mass is available each Sunday
10am (English), 3pm (Vietnamese), 5pm (Chinese)
All our Masses are also recorded so you can view them
at any time from our Youtube channel: Youtube.com/SaintJosephParish
These online worship aids are available for this Sunday’s Mass:
Mass in English •
Mass in Vietnamese •
Livestream
Third Sunday of Advent
December 12th
@ 10:00 AM
In prayer
Pastoral Reflections
We are starting a new section of this website dedicated to Reflections from the Staff at Saint Joseph Church. This week, Grace Lichauco reminds us of our Advent preparations.
The Second Sunday of Advent
“John the Baptist was chosen to speak for Jesus and spread the message to the people of Jordan. The verses from the Gospel of St. Luke clearly indicate what is needed to be done to prepare for the coming of Jesus Christ… “
From the desk of Sister Marcia Krause, OP
Join Our Advent Retreat
St. Joseph has accompanied us during this past year and now reminds us that Advent is a time of preparation, to reassess our values and follow the leadership that Joseph lived so well!
You are invited to a morning reflection with Msgr. John McLaughlin, Jr., as he reflects on our Advent journey with Joseph.
Please join our Advent Retreat on Saturday, December 11, 9:30-12:30.
What we're up to
Mission 225th Anniversary Events
Welcome to our year-long commemoration of Mission San Jose’s 225th Anniversary. In 2022 we will pay special tribute to the people whose lives have shaped our rich heritage starting with the Franciscan missionaries who sowed the seeds of Christian faith that has endured for nearly 225 years. Many special events are planned: Pilgrimages * Speaker Series * Walking Tours * Concerts * Founder’s Day Mass and Festival
We invite you to join us on January 1st at 10am to kick off the 225th Anniversary Year of the Mission. All are welcome.
January 1, 2022
Please join us at our first Speaker Series "Our Sacred Ground" The Ohlone Story, presented by Andy Galvan on January 8th. Registration details TBD.
January 8, 2022
Our Impact
