Reconciliation

  The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession/Penance) is currently available 30 minutes before daily mass on Wednesdays through Saturday or by appointment. Mass schedule is available here. For an appointment, please call the Parish Office at 510-656-2364 and the Office Staff will connect you with a priest to schedule.

John 4:5-42

This week Nancy Flores reflects on her journey of faith, noting her initial mechanical adherence to Catholic practices out of fear rather than intentionality. However, she describes how encountering Jesus transformed her perspective, leading to a deepening relationship and understanding of faith as a relationship rather than mere observance of rules. She emphasizes the shift from fear to love as the driving force behind her commitment to following God’s commandments and seeking reconciliation when she falls short.

Adoration

  Eucharistic Adoration, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament or simply Adoration are all terms for spending time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. As Catholics we know and believe the body, blood, soul and divinity are present in the Eucharist. This is why Adoration differs from our daily prayers.  More directly, when you participate in […]

Mark 1:1-8

On this second week of Advent, Vanessa reflects on how the Gospel begins. “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ…”. These words help awaken us and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.

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 […]

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

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 […]

Family of Faith

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 […]

Eucharist Preparation

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist First Reconciliation & First Eucharist “Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.’” John 6:35 The Sacramental Preparation program provides preparation for the first reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist for children […]