Music Ministry Department

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 […]

Music Ministry

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 […]

Ronald E. McKean, Bio

Ronald E. McKean, Director of Music Ministries   Meet Ronald E. McKean Director of Music Ministries, Organist, Choirmaster, Composer and Arranger In the heart of our Music Ministry, we are blessed to be led by the exceptionally talented and accomplished Ronald E. McKean.  As Director of Music Ministries at Saint Joseph Parish/Old Mission San Jose, […]

How to Volunteer

  “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 […]

Liturgy Committee

  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 […]

Liturgy

  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

Ministries

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 […]

Mark 1:21-28

This week Ron McKean, our Director of Music Ministries, reflects on a powerful moment in the synagogue in Capernaum where Jesus demonstrates his authority and the transformative impact he can have on individual lives. The encounter with a tormented man possessed by an unclean spirit highlights the clash between good and evil, reminding us that even in their darkest moments, Jesus sees and knows their struggles.

State of the Parish Reports

  Consistent accountability is fundamental to good stewardship – from the way decisions are made and carried out by parish personnel to the way resources are collected, managed, and used to change lives.  As a stewardship parish, we want to set goals for all ministries that are challenging yet realistic and, when possible, measurable.  We […]

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL – Patti Calton, Principal As of June 22, 2022, enrollment has declined a bit. Many families have decided to move out of the area and in some cases out of the state. The enrollment continues to be fluid throughout the summer months with prospective families touring and applying. Pre-entry assessments are done […]