Mission San José | Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph
Sharing our history Divine Pilgrimage: The Holy Family at the Mission San Jose Museum As the Mission San José embarks on a divine renovation and renewal, transforming the Mission Museum into a Pilgrim Center, Healing Chapel, and Museum, we are reminded of our sacred mission to share the good news of the Lord with […]
The Heart of a Happy Family: Jesus at the Center – Our new, life-sized statue of the Holy Family was dedicated on May 1, 2024 in honor of St. Joseph the Worker and the Holy Family. The smaller statue of the Holy Family that temporarily occupied the stone pedestal outside the parking lot entrance […]
The Heart of a Happy Family: Jesus at the Center – Our new, life-sized statue of the Holy Family was dedicated on May 1, 2024 in honor of St. Joseph the Worker and the Holy Family. The smaller statue of the Holy Family that temporarily occupied the stone pedestal outside the parking lot entrance to […]
This week we are reminded when Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for Passover, but lost track of him. After three days they found Jesus in a Temple. In reality, this describes our own Christian living. We look for Jesus when we, like him, seek to be in God’s presence; when we, like him, choose to […]
Please join us for Holy Week Mass, Adoration, Stations of the Cross and more, March 25 to 31. Our schedule is shown below. See Holy Thursday and Good Friday photo highlights. Monday–Wednesday of Holy Week (March 25, 26, 27) 8:00 AM Mass Mission 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Adoration Adoration Chapel 6:00 PM Vespers Adoration […]
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. […]
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 […]
Sharing our history St. Joseph Chapel of HealingA Sanctuary of Renewal and Mercy at the Mission San Jose Museum Inspired by the Lord’s compassion and mercy, we’ve undertaken an ambitious project centered around the reconstruction of the St. Joseph Chapel of Healing. Why healing? We recognize that sin and life’s challenges wound us, but […]
Sharing our history The Life and Miracles of St. Joseph at the Mission San Jose Museum As we journey through the pages of history in the Mission San José Museum, a quiet hero emerges, inviting us to reflect on our own path. Saint Joseph, a man of unwavering faith, steadfast love, and courageous protection, […]
Sharing our history The Pilgrim Center at the Mission San Jose Museum Upon entering the new Pilgrim Center, formerly the gift shop, visitors are greeted with Christian Hospitality inspired by the spirit of St. Francis, whose love for all mirrors the love of Christ (John 13:34-35). This marks the beginning of a sacred and […]
Sharing our history The Museum Rooms at Mission San Jose The Museum building was originally the convento or sleeping quarters for the padres. It is the only surviving structure from 1809 and displays Ohlone Indian artifacts, religious objects from the Franciscan period, and items from the Mission and Rancho era. There is also a […]
Mission San Jose Facility Rental – DRAFT DRAFT – THIS PAGE IS NOT YET APPROVED. For further information, please contact the parish office. Patio Garden Mission San Jose’s Patio Garden is a lovely place for a small reception. It is located adjacent to the Mission Church making it ideal for post- event celebrations. Important […]
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 […]
Our Reimagined Mission Museum Is Open! On December 14-15, 2024, after every weekend Mass we celebrated the completion and re-opening of our reimagined Mission Museum after five months of dedicated effort and unwavering support from our parish community. Inspired by the vision of our pastor, Fr. Anthony Huong Le, and Andy Galvan, curator of […]
Our eight restored historic stained glass windows Our historic stained glass windows were made in 1893 by the Franz Mayer Company of Munich Germany. These windows were commissioned in 1893 by our neighbors the Holy Family Sisters for the chapel of their original convent in San Francisco. When their San Francisco convent was […]
July 15, 2025 Baptismal Font Display Case – Parishioner and Boy Scout Anthony Wan designed and built a beautifully crafted display case for the historic 1810 baptismal font in the Mission Church as part of his Eagle Scout Project. The baptismal font was cleaned and restored in 2024 with funds from the Committee for […]
Saint Joseph church Our parish church was built in 1965. Click Here to learn about the five churches we have worshiped in since 1797. Wood and Stone The Altar, Ambo, Tabernacle, Altar Cross, votive candle stands and other sanctuary furniture are made from handcrafted wood. The Altar, Ambo, and Tabernacle are unique to St. […]
The parish master plan guides our long term building and grounds planning and expenditures. Our goal is to make the most of the facilities we already have to support the Diocese’s three goals for parishes (providing amazing worship experiences, forming missionary disciples, and increasing our acts of charity, mercy, and justice), and prudently plan […]
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 […]
Sleeping Saint Joseph Our parish has two of the largest Sleeping St. Joseph statues in the world. One Sleeping St. Joseph is located inside the Mission Blvd entry vestibule of the church and is surrounded by votive candles. The second is outdoors adjacent to the Holy family Picnic Area. Both are illuminated at night. […]
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 […]
Mission San Jose was established in 1797 at the site of an Ohlone settlement. Click here for more information about the history of our location. Click here for a Google Map of the Mission. Our buildings and grounds are where our worship, prayer, ministries, formation, and fellowship take place. They are also physical signs […]
Resources Liturgy of the Word Today’s Readings and Psalms Preparing for Sunday Mass. Readings, Prayers, and more Roman Missal – Third edition – Order of the Mass (People’s Parts) Bible gateway Catholic Resources of interest The Diocese of Oakland The Holy See – Vatican A Daily Prayer – Sacred Space Mass times – for […]
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 […]
Thank you for all that participated in A Day of Recollection: The Eucharist. In this sacred Holy Year of Jubilee 2025, we had a special Day of Recollection on Saturday, June 21 (eve of Corpus Christi). This reverent day in the Jubilee Year of Hope included confession, Holy Mass, Adoration, and profound reflections by esteemed […]
We invite you to join the livestream of the Diaconate Ordination broadcast from Mission San José, Diocesan Shrine of Saint Joseph. Mass begins at 11:00 on Saturday, June 28. You can watch the Mass of Ordination livestream with this link, or click on the Youtube image below. https://www.youtube.com/live/02CycsilPAw (Note, please watch online due to very limited […]
Hope Does Not Disappoint Discerning Your New Commitment Your financial commitment and participation will ensure that the works of faith, mercy, and love continue and touch countless souls. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our parish. May God always bless you and our parish community. A message from Father Anthony https://youtu.be/K-L0mkOs7JI […]
Welcome to Mission 225! Founder’s Weekend Festival Founder’s Weekend Festival A Look Back at Founder’s WeekendJune 10, 11 and 12, 2022 Click HERE for this short video courtesy of Washington Township Museum of Local History showcasing the cultures of Mission San Jose. Founder’s Day 75 Years Ago Click HERE for a video of the Sesquicentennial […]
The third mission of the Franciscan chain was named after St. Anthony. He was born to a noble family in Lisbon, in 1195. In 1221, he received a new name, Anthony, and a new identity as a Franciscan Friar, having left the Augustinian Canons Regular. Ill health prevented him from becoming a missionary, but he […]
The Story of Mission San Jose Mission San José has always been a sacred place of pilgrimage, devotion, and spiritual renewal. While many come to the Mission for its history, we cherish it as a site of special grace. This is a holy place where the faithful come to seek spiritual guidance, healing, […]
Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph Mission San José Visit the Mission Dear Beloved People of Faith, May St. Joseph intercede for you and your families, that you may have the great peace and joy of knowing Christ. St. Joseph knows well the mystery of the Holy Eucharist. He held Jesus in his arms. He spent […]
This week, Rowena reflects on the parable of the 10 virgins. “We are called to a joyful and intimate relationship with Jesus and to share His love with others. We must always carry with us the premium fuel of our faith to keep our lives lit. “
This week Vanessa Barrett prayed Lectio Divina with the gospel reading for this Sunday and was immediately attuned to the phrase “do not be afraid”. I read somewhere that this phrase appears in the Bible 365 times.
Stewardship at St Joseph St Joseph Parish is working to become a stewardship parish. As good stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cherish and tend them in a responsible and accountable manner, share them in justice and love with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. “As each one has received a […]
(This page is part of the 2022 Town Hall Presentation. Please see this link for other presentations from that 2022 Town Hall.) SYNOD-SYNOPSIS FOR REPORT On March 19, 2022 our parish community participated in the Synod which was opened by the Holy Father Pope Francis on October 10, 2021. The Synod is a process rooted […]
Homily ~ January 1, 2022 New Year’s Day – Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God New Year’s Day – Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God (Live-stream Video)(TBD Translation disclaimer) How about all of us saying “happy new year”. It’s beautiful and unifies us. In the new year, we make resolutions. As […]
This Lenten season, we are reminded when Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. (Lk 9:28b-36) …Then from the cloud came a voice that said, “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” This Lenten week we are reminded to pray as a family, especially for the people of […]
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wiaga, Ghana Fr. George Asigre from St Francis Xavier, our Sister Parish in Ghana, last visited us August 30 – September 5 and shared an update on their computer lab, library, and building of outstation churches. Please continue to support our sister parish and school in Ghana. Sponsor a student. […]
The Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC) (Formerly RCIC) “Jesus said to his apostles, ‘God, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.’” Matthew 28:19 Welcome to 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. 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, […]
Our Previous Sister Parish in Guatemala A letter from our Sister Parish… (March 14, 2010) We are hopeful that God our Father, Jesus His beloved son, and the Holy Spirit, will fill you and your families with abundant blessings…We need your help and support in prayer because our community in Santa Maria Del Camino is […]
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 […]
The Respect Life Ministry office of the Oakland Diocese “seeks to help East Bay Catholics understand, value and live out the Catholic vision of respect for life” through education, spiritual formation, pastoral care and legislative advocacy“ https://oakdiocese.org/life-justice . Parish Respect Life Contacts serve as the official liaisons between the parish and the diocesan Respect Life […]
Virtually every family will encounter severe and/or prolonged illness of at least one family member at some time. To speak to the growing need for support for St. Joseph parishioners facing these situations, a support team is being formed. Our Ministry of Compassion Volunteers help with a variety of tasks. For example, to stay […]
Oh Lord,you are the Potter,we are the clay.Design us to reflect your Gloryas we rebuild your Church.Fashion our earsto hear new ideas.Shape our hearts to appreciateother’s creativity and insight.Form our eyes to see Jesusin each other.Mold our communityto be united in our pilgrimage.Help us builda place of refuge,a holy temple,with Jesus as the […]
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist First Reconciliation & First Eucharist “Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.’” John 6:35 The Sacramental Preparation program provides preparation for the first reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist for children […]
Sacraments of Christian Initiation Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Sacraments of Healing Penance and Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Service Matrimony Holy Orders Please note, requests for records of sacraments should be made to the parish office.
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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: […]
Mass Schedule We look forward to having you join us Mass Schedule Please join us for Mass celebrations at • Mission San José, Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (43300 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA) • St Joseph Parish (Main Church) (43148 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA) • St Joseph Chapel of Healing (Mission Museum). If you cannot […]
