No plans for New Year's Eve? Please join us! Wed, December 31, 2008. St. Joseph Parish Hall ~ 8:30pm to 12:30am

$35 per person - includes scrumptious hors d'oeuvres, luscious desserts, poppers, confetti and a glass of champagne to ring in the New Year! Dance the night away to the music of yesterday and today! Dressy attire. No Host Full Bar. Parish Raffle and the chance to win $100, $250 or $500!! Buy your tickets today! Contact debbierossetto@comcast.net or 656-0957, donkaefer@tagusa.com or 792-5037, or lkaefer@comcast.net or 791-1980.

Click here for the registration form We look forward to seeing you!

The Dominican Sisters Annual Holiday Boutique will take place Saturday & Sunday, November 22nd & 23rd from 10am-4pm. The event will be held at the Dominican Motherhouse, 43326 Mission Boulevard, Fremont.

Items will include Fruitcakes, baked goods, plants, handcrafted gifts, paintings, babywear, knitwear, afghans, ceramics, and the Sisters’ famous extra-virgin olive oil. Call (510) 657-2468 or see more information by visiting http://www.msjdominicans.org/ Thank you for your support.

Join one of our event planning committees at St. Joseph. There is something for everyone. Our calendar is filled with opportunity for you to participate in a way that fits your schedule. We need you to bake, cook, stuff envelopes, speak to our community at mass, serve on decorating and clean-up crews, plan events, work at events…have a special talent or just want to help? Tell us about it. We want you to be a part of our ever-growing St. Joseph community. Give us a call today!

debbierossetto@comcast.net or 510-656-0957, donkaefer@tagusa.com or 510-792-5037, lkaefer@comcast.net or 510-791-1980. All are welcome!

CIRCLE FRIDAY EVENING DECEMBER 5, 2008
ADVENT EVENING OF INSPIRATION — DAMIEN — A one-man play celebrating the life of Father Damien de Veuster, the Leper Priest of Molokai. Featuring Dan Cawthon ~ Admission $10 Doors open at 7PM at the Dominican Sisters’ Auditorium behind the Mission

"With Dan Cawthon in the title role, Damien is a heartrending portrait of a selfless priest determined not to let the lepers think that God has abandoned them. Cawthon plays the role with such feeling and urgency that Damien's mission seems all the more impassioned." - San Francisco Examiner

See www.leperpriest.com for more information.

Lenten Pilgrimage with Fr. John Prochaska & Fr. Joseph Nguyen. March 4-18, 2009 $2999 from San Francisco plus visa fee & tips. For full details & registration form, contact Fr. Joseph at 656-2364 Ext 111.

The Mission Gift Shop is seeking an employee to work Mondays & Tuesdays. No experience necessary. We will train you. All applicants must speak fluent English, have a valid social security card and be at least 16 years of age. Hours are 9:45 am to 5:15 pm. Applications can be obtained in the gift shop 10am to 5pm. Applicants will be asked to make an appointment for an interview. Need more info, contact Dolores 657-1797 ext. 106.

Join us in a Civic Ecumenical Celebration with the World’s Religions – Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, other faiths and guests. We are having this service to remember, to sing, to pray. To share in hope and Thanksgiving. The theme is "Celebrating the Abundance of Our Blessings." Please bring a treat to share at the reception after the service, and canned goods for the needy.

Location: St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Hall. 43148 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CA 94539 November 24th, 2008 at 7:30 pm. Sponsored by the Tri-City Ministerial Association.

At the beautiful St. Francis Retreat House in San Juan Bautista. November 21-23, Friday night - early Sunday afternoon. Only $175 - lodging, all sessions, and meals are included in the price. Featuring Fr. Barry as the retreat leader. Call Loren Gross for reservations and more information - 510-440-9539.

Do you or someone you know need help to keep their frail elderly member at home? On Lok Lifeways is an HMO serving frail seniors 55 years or older in Union City, Newark, and Fremont. The center is located on the grounds of the Sisters of Holy Family at 159 Washington Blvd. We have a primary care clinic, a day health center, and a rehab gym on site. One of many services we provide is scheduling all appointments and providing transportation to and from the center. If you know of someone 55 years or older with multiple medical diagnosis or dementia and is in need of help in order to remain at home or if you would like more information, please call (510) 249-0200.

The “Building a People of Faith” Capital Campaign is underway and every family is asked to participate. If you would like to learn more, please click here.