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 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.
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 Your wisdom
This week’s message is inspired from the first reading in the Book of Wisdom, Chapter 9, Verses 13-18
Lord,
we have few clues
as to what this world holds for us.
We are puzzled
by the things we can see,
even more by the things we cannot see.
Your Spirit from on high
can give us the warmth of your wisdom.
Show us how to live in peace within our doubts.
Let us surrender
and place all
our trust
in you.
Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus’s love.
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Today, Saint Joseph Catholic Community Old Mission San Jose is an active and faith filled parish. Click here to 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
Our Sister Parish in Guatemala
- We had an opportunity to welcome guests from our sister parish who came the week of September 14, 2009. Please read more here about the parish, this important project, and how you can help!
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