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.

Perfect In this week's gospel, Jesus challenges us to go beyond our expected responses to human interactions. He says "...love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you". Jesus' examples may sound challenging - but his bigger challenge to us is what he really expects: "be perfect" as our "heavenly Father" he tells us. Matthew 5:38-48 Please join us at Mass as we celebrate this holy season and find ways we can be inspired by Jesus's love.(07C/07A)

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

• Lenten Retreat Invitation - March 8-9
• Scripture series
• Crab Feed ~ by the Committee for the Restoration of the Mission - Mar 2
• Ash Wednesday - Mar 6
• Saint Joseph In His Own Words ~ Theatrical production - Mar 24
• 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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