Saint Joseph Catholic Church - Mission San Jose

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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.

Banquet for the poor

This Thanksgiving season, we are reminded when Jesus tells us to help the least of our brothers. "When you hold a lunch or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or your wealthy neighbors... Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind;". Luke 14

Please have a safe and happy holiday and 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).

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News

Register for the Advent Retreat
Music at the Mission ~ 15th Season! - Nov 22
Interested in being an Altar Server?
Men's Retreat - Nov 22-24
Dominican Holiday Boutique - Nov 23-24
See more news here...

Our Sister Parish in Guatemala

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

Celebrate our past.
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