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.

Love This week's Gospel has a simple message ~ Love one another. Jesus said: "My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 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

• 2019 Bishop's Appeal ~ Rebuild My Church
• Laudato Si ~ WOSJ Meeting - May 21
• Recruiting for Sagalas & Escorts
• Santacruzan Event ~ "Festival of the Holy Cross" - May 25
• Old Mission Gift Shop Sales Clerk Opening
• 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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