Guided Tours

Guided and Group Tours   For students researching their 4th grade Mission Project, the Gift Shop provides a packet of historical information available online. If there is a religious ceremony in progress, visitors must sit quietly at the back of the church until the ceremony is completed. Visitors with disabilities will find all facilities at […]

Self-Guided Tour

Self-Guided Tours   SELF GUIDED TOURS Self-guided tours are available that you can take at your own pace during the following times*. If there is a religious ceremony in progress, visitors must sit quietly at the back of the church until the ceremony is completed. Monday – Closed Tuesday – Closed Wednesday – 10am – […]

Plan your Mission San José Visit – Tours & Directions

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 […]

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 […]

St Vincent dePaul Spotlight Ministry

“Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me.” Matthew 25:40 Since 1959, our St. Vincent de Paul volunteers have been serving the St. Joseph’s community and our neighbors in need. Our wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers work hard every week to provide food for our families in need. […]

Las Posadas — Mission San Jose

2025 Las Posadas   “Dixie by the Bay” presented Old Time Christmas Jazz in 2023 at Olive Hyde Art Gallery For 42 years, Las Posadas has been a Christmas-time tradition at Mission San Jose.  It reminds us of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and provides the local community music and geniality in […]

Facility News

  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 […]

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.

Luke 2:10-11

Merry Christmas! This week Helen reflects on the proclamation given first to shepherds: “Do not be afraid, for behold I proclaim to you good news of great joy will be for all the people. For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord”

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 […]

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 […]

Refugee Resettlement

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 […]

TFCSJ Past Events

Filipino Community of St Joseph Catholic Church   Our Mission:We enrich the community through liturgical, social and community outreach activities that celebrate the Filipino culture and our Catholic faith. Fun Filled Events – 2014 with TFCSJ VIVA SANTO NINO 2014 Saturday, January 25, 2014 SANTACRUZAN 2014 Saturday, May 17, 2014 SAN LORENZO RUIZ 2014 Sunday, […]

Saint Vincent de Paul

  St. Vincent de Paul of St. Joseph’s Church, Fremont, serves over 10,000 of our neighbors-in-need each year in the Fremont area. Our volunteers serve people with Humility, and treat them with Dignity. Please consider a donation to SVdP by Giving Online WHO WE ARE: St. Vincent de Paul at St. Joseph’s Church was established […]

Seniors

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Filipino Community

The Filipino Community of St Joseph Catholic Church   Our Mission:  We enrich the community through liturgical, social and community outreach activities that celebrate the Filipino culture and our Catholic faith. Annual Events JANUARY SANTO NINO MAY FLORES DE MAYO SEPTEMBER SAN LORENZO RUIZ DECEMBERSIMBANG GABI Our Ministries      Past Events Please join us! […]

How to Donate

  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: […]