Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
Encountering CHRIST as A Family St. Joseph Parish/Old Mission San Jose/Shrine of St. Joseph FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRY Encountering CHRIST as A Family Parents are the principle and first educators of their children. Catechism of the Catholic Church 1653 The family home is “the domestic church” where children receive the first proclamation of the faith. […]
Please join us as we help serve the Mass The ministry of altar server is a ministry of hospitality. The altar server assists the priest in service to the congregation at the celebration of the Mass. Most importantly, serving at the altar is always maintaining an attitude of honor and respect to God. We are […]
Registration for 2025 – 2026 year is open for Confirmation Year 1 & Year 2. Click the button below to register online. Registration is confirmed after Diocesan forms are completed and submitted to the Family of Faith Ministry Office. If you need assistance email Aaron Loverro, our vibrant Youth Coordinator, at aloverro@saintjosephmsj.org. Family expectations: […]
July 7, 2025 All Exterior Walls of the Museum Will Be Repaired This Summer – Great News! Thanks to the generous donors who attended the 228th Mission Anniversary fundraising dinner with Bishop Barber on June 14 and to those who participated in the raffle, the parish raised over $65,000 towards the cost of repairing […]
“Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17). “Show, by your life, that it is worth giving your time and talents in order to attain high ideals, it is worth recognizing the dignity of each human person, and it is worth taking risks for Christ and his Gospel.” Pope Francis (7/28/13). Good stewards live with joy […]
Filipino Community of St Joseph Catholic Church TFCSJ Sub-ministries There are 5 Sub-ministries in all. We welcome your participation. If you’re interested please contact Grace Lichauco – (510)789-1903 / email: gracestjoseph@yahoo.com Acolyte – If your gift is proclaiming God’s word or serving at God’s table, join the Acolyte Ministry and serve in the Sanctuary […]
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 […]
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We are proud to have many active caring ministries at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Old Mission San Jose. For further details and to become involved with any of these ministries, please see one of the pages below. I am interested in… Worship Ministries Discipleship Ministries Diversity Groups Service Ministries Finance and Facilities Mission San Jose […]