Reconciliation

  NOTE: There will be no confession in the month of July.  We will resume in August. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance) is currently available 30 minutes before daily mass on Wednesdays through Saturday or by appointment. Mass schedule is available here. For an appointment, please call the Parish Office at 510-656-2364 and the Office […]

Jubilee Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

In 2025, the Catholic Church will observe a Jubilee Year with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope.” This Holy Year, inaugurated by Pope Francis, invites the faithful to embark on a spiritual journey, renewing their faith and commitment to God’s guidance. The Jubilee began on December 24, 2024, with the opening of the Holy Door at […]

John 4:5-42

This week Nancy Flores reflects on her journey of faith, noting her initial mechanical adherence to Catholic practices out of fear rather than intentionality. However, she describes how encountering Jesus transformed her perspective, leading to a deepening relationship and understanding of faith as a relationship rather than mere observance of rules. She emphasizes the shift from fear to love as the driving force behind her commitment to following God’s commandments and seeking reconciliation when she falls short.

Adoration

  Eucharistic Adoration, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or simply Adoration are all terms for spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. As Catholics we know and believe the body, blood, soul and divinity are present in the Eucharist. This is why Adoration differs from our daily prayers.  More directly, when you participate in […]

Mark 1:1-8

On this second week of Advent, Vanessa reflects on how the Gospel begins. “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ…”. These words help awaken us and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.

Music Ministry Department 2022

(This page is part of the 2022 Town Hall Presentation. Please see this link for other presentations from that 2022 Town Hall.) Ronald E. McKean, Director of Music Ministries510-656-1055 CHOIRS and ENSEMBLES – 2022 demonstrates increased participation since the COVID outbreak in 2020.  Numbers continue to improve as fears lessen and confidence heightens.  We encourage […]

The Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC)

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 […]

Family of Faith

Family of Faith   ST JOSEPH FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRY Encountering CHRIST as A Family Gather . Learn . Share . Live out 2025-2026 Program offerings Family of Faith Ministry Overview First Reconciliation & First Eucharist Adaptive Faith Formation OCIC Register FOR Pre K-G8 Diocesan Forms For more information: Nancy Flores-MaiFamily of Faith Director nflores@saintjosephmsj.org […]

Eucharist Preparation

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

  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.

Liturgy

  Sacraments BaptismMarriageFuneralsConfirmationEucharist – First CommunionAnointing of the SickReconciliationHoly Orders Mass Art EnvironmentAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryHospitality MinistryLectorsLiturgy CommitteeMusic MinistrySacristy TeamUshers Pastoral Reflections by Staff Ad Orientem Worship Scripture Study

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