Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
Usher Ministry: Gatekeepers of GraceThe Usher Ministry plays a vital role in fostering a welcoming, prayerful atmosphere. As the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors, ushers serve as ambassadors of hospitality, ensuring all who enter our church feelembraced by Christ’s love. Beyond their practical duties, ushers embody the spirit of service, reflecting the […]
The Mission Museum Ambassadors and Gift Shop Associates The Mission Church and museum have been welcoming visitors again for two months following their reopening in December 2024 after significant renovations. We celebrated a grand reopening on the weekend of December 14 and 15, 2024. We estimate that more than 500 people explored the entire museum […]
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 […]
The Carriage House, now also called St. Joseph’s Workshop, is a vibrant meeting hub for our parish, inspired by St. Joseph and the Holy Family. In a beautiful transformation, the Carriage House has been repurposed as St. Joseph’s Workshop, where acts of mercy, charity, and faith are being carried out. The Workshop embodies the […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Parish Staff Autobiographies Meet our Staff Msgr. Manuel C. Simas – Pastor Emeritus (in residence) Reprinted from: The Catholic Voice ~ October 18, 2010 ~ VOL. 48, NO. 18 by Kevin Wing Msgr. Manuel Simas first realized he wanted to become a priest while in grammar school. That desire continued to grow during his years at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
