This week as Ash Wednesday approaches, let’s prepare our hearts for the coming of Lent… a period for all of us to reflect more deeply upon the saving presence of Jesus in our lives and to weed out everything that stands between us and Jesus. Ash Wednesday Mass times are as follows: Mission: 8:00 AMMain […]
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 […]
Lent If you would like to follow me, take up your cross Lent The 40 days of Lent recall the 40 days of Jesus being tempted in the wilderness (Mt 4:1-11, Mk 1:12-13, Lk 4:1-13). The story of Jesus’ time in the desert is always read on the first Sunday of Lent as a reminder that we are each called to […]
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: […]
The Garden and Flower Group of St. Joseph Parish warmly invites volunteers to join us in nurturing God’s Garden! We gather on Wednesdays 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM to water and maintain this beautiful space. You may also donate to our ministry to support our efforts. Text 510-468-0968 for more information.
PLAN YOUR VISIT TO Mission San José Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph What’s Open* • Monday – Closed• Tuesday – Closed• Wednesday – 10am – 3pm• Thursday – 10am – 3pm• Friday – 10am – 3pm• Saturday – 10am – 4:30pm• Sunday – 10am – 4:30pm The video “Passport to History:Mission San Jose, The Patriarchal […]
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 […]
Refugee Resettlement “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 June 19, 2025 It was final move-in day and Maiwand and Mariam were surrounded by baskets, bags and boxes of our final donations as well as relatives helping them find places for everything. Beds had to be assembled and mattresses […]
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 […]