Saint Joseph Catholic Church
The Liturgy Committee plans, implements, and evaluates the liturgies (Masses and liturgies) of the seasons of the Church, especially in Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. It also reviews the liturgical procedures in accordance with the General Instructions of the Roman Missal (GIRM) and pastoral considerations. Membership consists of the coordinators of our Altar […]
Sacraments BaptismMarriageFuneralsConfirmationEucharist – First CommunionAnointing of the SickReconciliationHoly Orders Mass Art EnvironmentAltar ServersEucharistic MinistryHospitality MinistryLectorsLiturgy CommitteeMusic MinistrySacristy TeamUshers Pastoral Reflections by Staff Ad Orientem Worship Scripture Study
The Story of Mission San Jose Mission San José has always been a sacred place of pilgrimage, devotion, and spiritual renewal. While many come to the Mission for its history, we cherish it as a site of special grace. This is a holy place where the faithful come to seek spiritual guidance, healing, […]
As a reminder, Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and to the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be taking place the first week of the month. Our schedule is: We look forward to seeing you.
The word ‘Alleluia’ will feature abundantly in the Church’s liturgy for the Fifty Days of the Season of Easter. Saint Augustine, writing in the IV century, said: “We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song.” The word comes from the Hebrew ‘Hallelujah’ and means ‘Praise the Lord.’ Please join us at Mass as […]
Mass celebration at the high altar The following Masses are currently celebrated ad orientem: First Sunday at 7:00 PM in the Mission Church (Next Mass will be at 7PM) Letter from Fr. Anthony on the Introduction of Ad Orientem Masses October 2022 Dear Friends, This past June, Bishop Barber came to our parish to celebrate […]
St. Joseph School Saint Joseph Catholic Church Through prayer and service, the St. Joseph family will strive to bring the community together to love, heal, and support one another as the people we are called to be in Christ. Welcome Mass Schedule Giving St. Joseph School Mission San Jose Church Renovation As the faithful here […]
“Faith without works is dead” (James 2:17). “Show, by your life, that it is worth giving your time and talents in order to attain high ideals, it is worth recognizing the dignity of each human person, and it is worth taking risks for Christ and his Gospel.” Pope Francis (7/28/13). Good stewards live with joy […]
Our renovated parish church From June to December 2023 our parish church underwent major renovation, the most significant since the structure was first built in 1965. Click Here to learn more about the 2023 renovation. Originally intended to be a school gym and temporary church, it has become a unique and special church. Click […]
Mass live-streams – previously recorded We look forward to having you join us Our LIVE STREAM channel is at https://www.youtube.com/SaintJosephParish We will live-stream the 10am Mass in English, 3pm Mass in Vietnamese, and 5pm Mass in Mandarin. We look forward to having you join us online. St. Joseph Parish Mass live-streams – previously recorded Masses recorded […]
Ronald E. McKean, Director of Music Ministries510-656-1055 CHOIRS and ENSEMBLES – 2022 demonstrates increased participation since the COVID outbreak in 2020. Numbers continue to improve as fears lessen and confidence heightens. We encourage participation through steady communication and the implementation of safe policy and procedures. Nine groups/ensembles perform every week. Rehearsals are conducted weekly and […]
Alleluia! He is Risen! The word ‘Alleluia’ will feature abundantly in the Church’s liturgy for the Fifty Days of the Season of Easter. Saint Augustine, writing in the IV century, said: “We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song.” The word comes from the Hebrew ‘Hallelujah’ and means ‘Praise the Lord.’ Please join us […]
Sleeping Saint Joseph Our parish has two of the largest Sleeping St. Joseph statues in the world. One Sleeping St. Joseph is located inside the Mission Blvd entry vestibule of the church and is surrounded by votive candles. The second is outdoors adjacent to the Holy family Picnic Area. Both are illuminated at night. […]
Sandbox Page This non-public page is to try things out. Try to leave this heading as-is for others. Weekly Homilies in English and Chinese Following is the Chinese translation on the selected sermons of 10:00 AM English Mass of St. Joseph parish – Old Mission San Jose church in Fremont, CA. For the English speaking viewers, please […]
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) “Jesus said to his apostles, ‘God, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.’” Matthew 28:19 Welcome to the Rite of […]
Special Religious Education – SPRED Ministry To integrate people withdevelopmental disabilitiesinto the faith and life of the Church. What is SPRED? SPRED assists parishes in the Diocese of Oakland reach out and integrate children, teens and adults with special needs into the faith and life of the Church through their local parish. PLEASE NOTE: […]
Family of Faith ST JOSEPH FAMILY OF FAITH MINISTRY Encountering CHRIST as A Family Gather . Learn . Share . Live out Sharing God’s Love This past week our Family of Faith families came together and made 99 Valentine cards for our seniors and homebound parishioners. Through this corporal work of mercy they’re sharing […]
Resources Liturgy of the Word Today’s Readings and Psalms Preparing for Sunday Mass. Readings, Prayers, and more Roman Missal – Third edition – Order of the Mass (People’s Parts) Bible gateway Catholic Resources of interest The Diocese of Oakland The Holy See – Vatican A Daily Prayer – Sacred Space Mass times – for […]
In 1997 we celebrated the 200th anniversary of our founding. The parish had over 2,500 registered families and average Sunday mass attendance of 2,800. The church and hall built in 1965 was not intended to be our permanent church. Folding chairs were set up on weekends behind the pews to provide additional seating and […]
Contents Resources for Seniors & Homebound Pastoral Care Corner Dear St. Joseph Family, I know you join me in thanking our merciful Creator for our continued survival during the pandemic. Our voices rise as one in praise for God’s mercy and, at the same time, in an urgent plea for the grace to bear wiithout […]
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam Saint Joseph Parish/Old Mission San Jose is honored to host a distinguished Music Ministry department that elevates the sanctity of our liturgies and is a divine testament to the rich heritage of sacred music. In the heart of our Music Ministry, we are blessed to be led by the exceptionally talented […]
Decorations and Colors Help us celebrate the liturgical seasons of the Church through the decorations and colors of the environment. For more information please email liturgy@saintjosephmsj.org. Share your time, talent and treasure and be a part of this exciting ministry. We need your help especially for Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter! If you have a special […]
Sacraments of Christian Initiation Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Sacraments of Healing Penance and Reconciliation Anointing of the Sick Sacraments of Service Matrimony Holy Orders Please note, requests for records of sacraments should be made to the parish office.
We are proud to have many active caring ministries at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Old Mission San Jose. For further details and to become involved with any of these ministries, please see one of the pages below. I am interested in… Worship Ministries Discipleship Ministries Service Ministries Finance and Facilities Mission San Jose Saint Joseph […]
Mass Schedule We look forward to having you join us Our Mass Schedule below is new, effective January 1st, 2024 If you cannot celebrate Mass with us in person, please join our LIVE-STREAM channel at https://www.youtube.com/SaintJosephParish We will live-stream the 10am Mass in English, 3pm Mass in Vietnamese, and 5pm Mass in Mandarin. We look […]
Our Mission Through prayer and service, the St. Joseph family will strive to bring the community together to love, heal, and support one another as the people we are called to be in Christ. Welcome Give Online Consecration St Joseph Conference St. Joseph School Mission San Jose This week’s liturgy Choices We are challenged in […]
