Saint Joseph Catholic Church - Mission San Jose

Saint Joseph Parish
Old Mission San Jose
Founded 1797

We Welcome You to Join Us in Our Mission.

History

At the Ohlone Indian village of Oroysom, Padre Fermin Francisco de Lasuen founded this fourteenth of twenty-one Franciscan missions June 11, 1797. Taught by Padre Narciso Duran, the Ohlone orchestra and choir became famous. By 1830 almost 2,000 Indians were living at the mission. The 1868 earthquake destroyed the adobe church and most other mission buildings. The church was rebuilt in 1985. Further details about our history can be found here and additional photographs here.

Lent

As we enter this Lenten season, we 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 explore our own temptations and the deserts within us that allow them to flourish.

The temptations that Jesus faces in the desert are those that many of us struggle with every day: materialism, ego, and power. Click here for resources to help us on our Lenten Journey.

Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus's love.(84A/84)

Today, Saint Joseph Catholic Community Old Mission San Jose is an active and faith filled parish with many ministries to participate in. See the vision we share in our parish family. Please join us for Mass or visit the Mission Museum open daily 10am-5pm (510-657-1797).

Resources

News

St. Patrick's Fellowship Dinner - Mar 15
Grief Support Group - Mar 16
Women of St. Joseph Spreads Easter Cheer! - Mar 18
St. Joseph Table - Mar 19
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Our Sister Parish in Guatemala

Please read more here about the parish, this important project, and how you can help!

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