Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Women of Saint Joseph WOSJ Leadership Team IMPORTANT NOTE This ministry is no longer active as of 2023. For questions please contact the parish office. Our Mission The Women of St. Joseph provided a special ministry for the women of our parish. Our mission was to develop friendships and support each other’s needs and […]
On March 26, 2024 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States. The USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities is inviting Catholics […]
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 […]
The Respect Life Ministry office of the Oakland Diocese “seeks to help East Bay Catholics understand, value and live out the Catholic vision of respect for life” through education, spiritual formation, pastoral care and legislative advocacy“ https://oakdiocese.org/life-justice . Parish Respect Life Contacts serve as the official liaisons between the parish and the diocesan Respect Life […]
Looking for a way to honor, remember or support someone? The Women of St. Joseph have the answer. The women’s group has a supply of prayer shawls and blankets available to you to use as a special way to show you care. If you are interested in obtaining one, email Donna Phair at phair_math@yahoo.com The Women […]
Register now and join us Saturday, May 11 for Mass at 5:30pm followed by dinner and dancing in the Parish Hall. This formal event is hosted by young adult men to honor young adult women in our communities. Visit our event page https://www.saintjosephmsj.org/the-beloved-dinner/.
The Beloved Dinner What: The Beloved Dinner is a formal event hosted by young adult men and honors the young women in our communities. Join us for Mass, dinner, dancing, and more! Read more about last year’s event in the National Catholic Register here. When: Saturday, May 11, 5:30pm Where: St. Joseph Catholic Church/Mission San […]
Work to renovate St. Joseph Church began on June 26, 2023 with removal of the Blessed Sacrament and a blessing of the building. Work was completed in December 2023 with the Church dedication and first Mass in our new worship space on December 23, 2023. The Catholic Church has a provision for re-dedicating churches […]
April 7, 2024 Flat Screen TVs – Our Chinese Community parishioners have donated two large flat screen televisions for the parish hall. They will be used for presentations in the parish hall and to live stream Holy Mass from the church when additional seating is needed. March 28, 2024 Have You Noticed? – At […]
Sister Parish Team Sister Parish Team Atbil Dominic Represents the men of the parish. He is the chairman of the Sister Parish committee. Queen Mother: Pauline Azenab She represents all women of the Parish on our Sister Parish Committee. Mary Magdalene Ayoma Retired special needs teacher. She represents various societies in the parish. Fr. […]
St. Francis Xavier Parish in Wiaga, Ghana History The parish was founded in 1927 by the Missionaries of Africa (also known as the White Fathers). In 2007, the Missionaries of Africa turned the parish over to diocesan priests. It is the third oldest parish in Northern Ghana. Over the years as the area grew, Saints […]
Refugee Resettlement “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 How else can you help us support them?… While the shed looks full right now, there are items we know we will need for the next family: microwaves(the apartment today did not have one), vacuums, pillows (today our last 6 […]
Photo Gallery Previous Next 2024 MAR EASTER 2023 DEC CHURCH DEDICATION 2023 AUG VIETNAM MISSION 2022 APR EASTER 2022 Apr Good Friday Eucharistic procession 2021 nov Eucharistic Procession 2021 Jun corpus christi 2021 Apr Good Friday Fr Anthony with Bishop Fr_Anthony_Installation-3.jpg 2021 Mar Fr.Anthony Installation Mission Angles above altar. This view shows the cemetery on […]
More than 1,900 families and individuals participated in our first two capital campaigns for the new church. We are especially grateful to the following donors who have made gifts of $5,000 or more: $200,000 to $250,000Shirlee Murphy $150,000 to $199,999William Utic and Dianne Martin $100,000 to $149,999Stephen and Stephanie LeeJoan and Diane PrewittJack Filinick […]
The Season of Hope and Expectation Beginning the Church’s liturgical year, Advent (from, “ad-venire” in Latin or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the four Sundays (and weekdays) leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season that begins on Sunday, November 27, is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds […]
