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.

Humble This week's Gospel tells of the story when a Pharisee and a tax collector entered the temple to pray, one at the front exclaiming his virtues and the other in the rear unable to lift his eyes because of his sins. Jesus reminds us to remain humble in our approach "for whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted." Lk 18:9-14 Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus's love.

Today, Saint Joseph Parish/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

• Weekly Bulletin
• Join our Community  - Register here


• Volunteer with us - Signup here
• Pictorial Directory
• Guide to Ministries at Saint Joseph
• Getting Married at St. Joseph and Baptisms
• Registration forms (Adult, Youth, Preschool, and more...)
• Electronic Giving (EFT)

News

• Mass to Honor Public Service Workers - Oct 26
• Friends of the Poor Walk - Oct 26
• Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat - Oct 27
• Eucharistic Minister Formation - Oct 27
• See more news here...

Our Sister Parish in Guatemala

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

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