Saint Joseph Catholic Church
More than 1,900 families and individuals participated in our first two capital campaigns for the new church. We are especially grateful to the following donors who have made gifts of $5,000 or more: $200,000 to $250,000Shirlee Murphy $150,000 to $199,999William Utic and Dianne Martin $100,000 to $149,999Stephen and Stephanie LeeJoan and Diane PrewittJack Filinick […]
1999 Town Hall Meetings create Parish Master Plan; new church is highest priority Preliminary application for new church location filed with the City of Fremont 2000 Meetings begin with city staff, neighbors, and City Planning Commission Capital Campaign part 1 “To Build Church” begins Ministry Houses 1 and 2, our parish storage building, and […]
In 1997 we celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding. The parish had over 2,500 registered families and average Sunday mass attendance of 2,800. The church and hall built in 1965 was not intended to be our permanent church. Folding chairs were set up on weekends behind the pews to provide additional seating and […]
Contents Resources for Seniors & Homebound Pastoral Care Corner Dear St. Joseph Family, I know you join me in thanking our merciful Creator for our continued survival during the pandemic. Our voices rise as one in praise for God’s mercy and, at the same time, in an urgent plea for the grace to bear wiithout […]
The Respect Life Ministry office of the Oakland Diocese “seeks to help East Bay Catholics understand, value and live out the Catholic vision of respect for life” through education, spiritual formation, pastoral care and legislative advocacy“ https://oakdiocese.org/life-justice . Parish Respect Life Contacts serve as the official liaisons between the parish and the diocesan Respect Life […]
The Season of Hope and Expectation Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season that begins on Sunday, November 27, is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds […]
The Liturgy Committee plans, implements, and evaluates the liturgies (Masses and liturgies) of the seasons of the Church, especially in Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. It also reviews the liturgical procedures in accordance with the General Instructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and pastoral considerations. Membership consists of the coordinators of our Altar […]
Decorations and Colors Help us celebrate the liturgical seasons of the Church through the decorations and colors of the environment. For more information please email liturgy@saintjosephmsj.org. Share your time, talent and treasure and be a part of this exciting ministry. We need your help especially for Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter! If you have a special […]
Oh Lord,you are the Potter,we are the clay.Design us to reflect your Gloryas we rebuild your Church.Fashion our earsto hear new ideas.Shape our hearts to appreciateother’s creativity and insight.Form our eyes to see Jesusin each other.Mold our communityto be united in our pilgrimage.Help us builda place of refuge,a holy temple,with Jesus as the […]
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist First Reconciliation & First Eucharist “Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.’” John 6:35 The Sacramental Preparation program provides preparation for the first reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist for children […]
Sacraments of Christian Initiation Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Sacraments of Healing Penance and Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Service Matrimony Holy Orders Please note, requests for records of sacraments should be made to the parish office.
How Much Should I Be Giving? Tithing can be a sensitive issue. Tithing means giving ten percent of your income to Christ’s church and His poor. God gave Moses the commandment to tithe for the purpose of supporting the church and those in need (Leviticus 27: 30-&-34). Jesus talks about tithing in Luke 11: […]
Mass Schedule We look forward to having you join us Our Mass Schedule below is new, effective January 1st, 2024 If you cannot celebrate Mass with us in person, please join our LIVE-STREAM channel at https://www.youtube.com/SaintJosephParish We will live-stream the 10am Mass in English, 3pm Mass in Vietnamese, and 5pm Mass in Mandarin. We look […]
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. Welcome Give Online Consecration St Joseph Conference St. Joseph School Mission San Jose This week’s liturgy Choices We are challenged in […]
Contact us We are here for you WHERE TO FIND US OFFICE Address 43148 Mission BoulevardFremont, CA 94539 Phone & Fax 510-656-2364 Fax: 510-656-2438 Email: gmehta@saintjosephmsj.org and shernandez@saintjosephmsj.org Office Hours Monday to Thursday — 9am to 4pmFriday — 9am to 12noonClosed Saturday & SundayClosed during lunch— 12noon to 1pm St. Joseph Parish Office […]