Let’s Do Advent This Year
This week, Laurie Lopez reminds us to “Do Advent” this year – “A time of waiting and preparation. We think of Mary waiting for Jesus. We also wait for many things in life.”
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Advent
Advent comes into the darkness of our everyday lives with a promise of love and light, a challenge of conversion, a sense of discovery. Advent is a time to rediscover our faith, to explore who we are and who we follow. The prophets call us to believe in God’s promise – to take risks, to […]
Advent
Advent comes into the darkness of our everyday lives with a promise of love and light, a challenge of conversion, a sense of discovery. Advent is a time to rediscover our faith, to explore who we are and who we follow. The prophets call us to believe in God’s promise – to take risks, to […]
Advent
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 […]
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 […]
Advent
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 […]
Monsignor John McLaughlin, Jr.
Monsignor John McLaughlin, Jr. Monsignor John McLaughlin, Jr. Biographical Information Monsignor McLaughlin is the Former Director of Spiritual Formation at St John’s Seminary, Boston, and National Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Military Services. He has also served as Catholic Chaplain, Boston University. Monsignor McLaughlin currently resides in the Diocese of Oakland. St. Joseph […]
Facility News
July 20, 2025 Museum Exterior Repair Progress – The damaged adobe and original mud plaster covering the side of the museum facing Mission Blvd has been repaired. Work has moved to the south wall of the building to replace the damaged wood framed windows and repair the adobe and mud plaster. The walls will […]
John 1:8
In this week’s reflection, Nancy Flores-Mai expresses joy and gratitude during Gaudette Sunday, reflecting on readings from Isaiah and the Gospel emphasizing God’s favor and the coming of Jesus. The reflection also conveys a personal commitment to share the joy and the Good News with others, particularly those who may not be aware of the love of God or the true meaning of Christmas.
Mark 1:1-8
On this second week of Advent, Vanessa reflects on how the Gospel begins. “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ…”. These words help awaken us and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.
Be ready
The coming of Advent is a reminder to always be ready for when God arrives. The Gospel reads “If the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let his house be broken into. So too, you also must be prepared, […]
Mass live-streams – previously recorded
Mass live-streams – previously recorded We look forward to having you join us Our LIVE STREAM channel is 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 forward to having you join us online. St. Joseph Parish Mass live-streams – previously recorded Masses recorded […]
Adult Spirituality 2021-2022
(This page is part of the 2022 Town Hall Presentation. Please see this link for other presentations from that 2022 Town Hall.) SISTER MARCIA KRAUSE – ADULT SPIRITUALITY COORDINATOR 2021-2022 LECTIO DIVINA FOR UPCOMING SUNDAY VIRTUAL (SEPTEMBER-JUNE) WEEKLY APPROXIMATELY 12 PARTICIPANTS EMAIL TO 48 PEOPLE BIBLE STUDY FOR UPCOMING SUNDAY VIRTUAL (SEPTEMBER-JUNE) WEEKLY APPROXIMATELY 14 […]
Oh Come Emmanuel
O welcome, little Christmas Guest,Dear Jesus, from above;Upon Thy face, so pure and mild,We see God’s smile of love.Amen This little children’s prayer is at the heart of why Jesus was born, to share God’s love with us. As you share that love with each other, please celebrate the feast of Christmas each and every […]
Oh Come Emmanuel
O welcome, little Christmas Guest,Dear Jesus, from above;Upon Thy face, so pure and mild,We see God’s smile of love.Amen This little children’s prayer is at the heart of why Jesus was born, to share God’s love with us. As you share that love with each other, please celebrate the feast of Christmas each and every […]
Be prepared
The first Sunday of Advent is a reminderto always be ready for when God arrives. The Gospel reads “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.” Lk 21:25-28, 34-36 Please join us at Mass as we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.
Liturgy Committee
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 […]