President’s Message – April 2025 This past Sunday was Laetare Sunday, a little more than halfway through Lent. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice”. It is a day to take a break and reflect on what is about to happen … the sacrifice of Jesus and the redemption of mankind, truly a Read more about April 2025 President’s Message[…]
All men of our Parish are invited to our April fellowship and general meeting. The meeting will be held at 7:00PM in the Parish hall on Tuesday April 1st. Light refreshments will be served. Come meet men of our Parish and SJMM members and learn about upcoming events in our Parish, including plans for the Read more about SJMM April Fellowship and General Meeting[…]
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, also known as Mother Seton, holds a special place in history as the first native-born American to be canonized as a saint. Here’s an overview of her life and legacy: Life Miracles Two notable miracles attributed to her intercession include: Feast Day Her feast day is celebrated on January 4, the Read more about Portrait of a Saint- Elizabeth Ann Seton[…]
Joseph, often referred to as “Joseph the Dreamer,” is a significant figure in the Bible’s Book of Genesis. He was the eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachel. Joseph is known for his ability to interpret dreams, which played a crucial role in his life and the lives of those around him. Read more about A Stained Glass Journey – Joseph the Dreamer[…]
Men of St. Joseph’s Ministry, As the new president of our band of brothers this is my first “President’s Message.” I’m new at this. For the previous 6 years I’ve served as VP of Service and you’ve no doubt have received several badgering emails in the past from me encouraging you to support one Read more about President’s Message March 2025[…]
This year “Fat Tuesday,” the day before Ash Wednesday, falls on March 4th the same day as our March Men’s Ministry meeting. This last day of feasting before Lent will be celebrated with our own feasting on pizza and a beverage of your choice! All Men of the Parish are welcome! Meet us at the Read more about Men’s Ministry Celebrates Fat Tuesday March 4th[…]
SJMM will hold its February fellowship meeting on Feb.4th at 7:00PM in the Saint Joseph Workshop. Snacks and drinks will be provided, all men in the Parish are welcome. There will be a short presentation given by Ashley Weerpass. Topic: Unlock the Future – Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a New TV in 2025! 📺🚀 Read more about SJMM February Fellowship Meeting[…]
Early Life: Francis was born in Assisi, Italy in 1182. He grew up in a wealthy family. His father was a highly successful cloth merchant and he led a privileged life. Francis was a good student and be enjoyed learning and singing as a boy. As part of his education, he was taught French culture. Read more about A stained glass journey- Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1286)[…]
Founder of the Dominican order Saint Dominic is also known as Santo Domingo de Guzman, he was bon around 1170 in Caleruega, Castile (Spain). Some may be familiar with the song “popularized by the band Sandpipers “Santa Domingo”. He is the founder of the “Order of Friars Preachers”, commonly known as the Dominicans in 1216. Read more about A Stained -glass journey – Saint Dominic[…]
Life of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz Saint Lorenzo Ruiz was born on November 28, 1594, in Binondo, Manila, to a Chinese father and a Filipino mother. He served as an altar boy and later as a clerk at the Binondo Church. In 1636, he was falsely accused of killing a Spaniard and fled to Japan with Read more about Saint Lorenzo Ruiz- A stained glass journey[…]
2025 SJMM Membership Drive We look forward to seeing you at the annual SJMM Christmas Party onDecember 14 at the Warm Springs Cabana Club for food and fellowship. As Garymentioned, the Christmas Party kicks off our 2025 SJMM MembershipDrive. The dues are still an inflation-fighting $20 per year (cash orchecks accepted) and you may also Read more about Men’s Ministry 2025 Membership Drive[…]
Annual Men’s Ministry Christmas Party Saturday, December 14th! Save the date for our annual Christmas party to be held on Saturday evening December 14th at the Warm Springs Cabana Club, 251 Goldenrain Avenue,Fremont,CA 94539. Our own Armando Quintana has arranged for the Cabana Club to sponsor our event, so we are getting the rental of Read more about Save the Date for Men’s Ministry Xmas Party Updated Venue[…]
A New Home for the Mission’s Silver The processional silver crucifix and candlestick holders dating back to the original 1809 Adobe Church have been a beautiful sight to behold at each year’s Founder’s Mass celebration. After seeing them superbly displayed for visitors to see at other California Missions, we asked ourselves, “Why not here”? As Read more about A New Home for the Mission’s Silver[…]
The Men’s Ministry will meet in our Parish Hall at 7:00PM on December 3rd. All Men of Saint Joseph Parish are invited. Come learn more about upcoming activities for our Parish and Ministry. Snacks and refreshments provided for the fellowship meeting.
Fr. Augustus Tolton (April 1, 1854 – July 9, 1897) was a trailblazing figure in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. Born into slavery in Brush Creek, Missouri, his parents, Peter Paul and Martha Jane (née Chisley) Tolton, were Catholic slaves who were allowed to marry by their neighboring Catholic Read more about A Stained Glass Journey – Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton[…]
Our retreat is coming up! It’s going to be Friday evening, November 22 ,2024 to Sunday after lunch, November 24 at the beautiful St. Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, about an 1 hour 20 minutes drive, but probably a little more on a Friday afternoon. Cost is $120 for one night, $240 for Read more about Men’s Ministry Annual Retreat[…]
St. Joseph Men’s Ministry invites all men in our Parish to its Fellowship meeting on Tuesday October 1st at 7:00PM in our Parish Hall. The featured presentation will be by Tom Leen on his 12 day Portuguese pilgrimage from Porto to Santiago De Compostela in June of this year. The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most Read more about October General Meeting – October.1st[…]
A fun service opportunity,the Men’s Ministry will support our Parish Faith and Family Ministry(FFM) in their upcoming kids Family Fun Run on October 19th. 2024. The run will be from 8:00 AM to Noon with a BBQ for lunch. We will set up First aid and Water stations along the way, and of course the famous Men’s Ministry BBQ. Volunteers will Read more about Service Opportunity- FFM Fun Run Fundraiser[…]
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla was born in Italy in 1922. She dedicated her life to serving others as a pediatrician. She is remembered for her selfless love as a mother and Christian for choosing to save the life of her fourth child at the loss of her own life. She was also as a youth Read more about A Stained Glass Portrait – Saint Gianna Beretta Molla- A Champion of Life[…]
Mother Teresa of Calcutta (today Kolkata, India) Mother Teresa was born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje (now in North Macedonia). She was an Albanian- Indian Roman Catholic nun and Missionary. She found her calling to serve the poorest of poor in Kolkata India. She had a deep, intense Love for Jesus. Read more about A Stained Glass Portrait- Mother Teresa of Calcutta[…]
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha – Lily of the Mohawks Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was born in 1656 in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon, which is in present day New York. Her father was a Mohawk chief, and her mother was an Algonquin who had been baptized Catholic. At a young age she and many in her village Read more about A Stained Glass Portrait – Saint Kateri Tekakwitha[…]
We are excited to invite you to the Men’s Ministry fellowship event on August 6th at 7:00PM in the Parish Hall, it will feature a live “Play Date with AI”! This interactive session promises to be both educational and entertaining, offering you a unique opportunity to delve into the world of artificial intelligence. Bring your Read more about Men’s Ministry August Fellowship Event[…]
Before the celebration of our nation’s birthday, do not forget the Men’s Ministry July meeting on Tuesday evening in the Church Hall. Arrive by 7:00 to take part in our social time before a brief meeting, followed by a special presentation. Men’s Ministry experienced traveler, Steve Conn has returned from South America with an interesting Read more about President’s Message- July 2024[…]
Saint Clare of Assisi was born Chiara Offreduccio on July 16th, 1194. She was inspired and became one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. Having been inspired by Francis, she founded the Order of the Poor Ladies, a monastic religious order for women in the Franciscan tradition. This order followed a rule Read more about Saint Clare of Assisi – Church Stained Glass Feature # 2[…]
Men’s Ministry Fellowship Meeting St. Joseph Men’s Ministry invites all men in our Parish to its Fellowship meeting on Tuesday July 2nd at 7:00PM in our Parish Hall. The featured presentation will be by Steve Conn on the Country of Peru, come learn things you may not know about our neighbor, refreshments will be served. Read more about July General Meeting[…]
Our renovated main church is adorned with many beautiful stain glass images. Twelve depicting Saints and four depicting Christ life and teachings. Have you ever wondered about the significance of these beautiful images and their inspiration and messages to us? This month we highlight the first of the twelve Saints starting with those on the Read more about Our Stained Glass-Saint Mary Magdalene[…]
On May 19th, the Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry supported our Faith and Family Ministry with a BBQ for their appreciation picnic. The weather was perfect and the event was attended by about 310 adults and children. Our confirmation candidate also joined in the festivities. There were games, music,snow cones and much more. Children and adults Read more about Faith and Family Appreciation Picnic[…]
The Weekly and the Parish website have provided reliable updates on the Museum Repair Project. But are you interested in some additional, fascinating details? Hear our own Men’s Ministry member and Project Manager, Gary Dorighi, describe what factors contributed to the need for this project. See renderings and photos of the engineering fix being implemented Read more about What’s Going On Behind the Fence? Find out at the November 7th Meeting.[…]
Thank you to the Men’s Ministry from the Mission Mission San Jose would like express our appreciation to the Men’s Ministry for recently assembling three benches for our Patio Garden. The benches are a legacy gift from the Women of St. Joseph. Steve Radigan and Gary Dorighi spent two afternoons building the benches and tested Read more about Thank You to the Men’s Ministry[…]
The Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry invite our members and all men in our Parish to attend their October Fellowship night. Come and make new friends. We will meet at the Mission Museum on Tuesday October 3rd at 7:00PM Food and beverages will be provided free. Come enjoy good food, drink, and the company of your fellow Men Read more about October Fellowship Meeting[…]
It’s nice to get some rain, but let’s hope Fall doesn’t come in too quickly. There is still one big event that everybody should be plan to attend. Specifically, this will be the Men’s gathering and BBQ at the end of October. The exact date still needs to be confirmed, but looks like perhaps Sunday Read more about President’s October Message[…]
Our annual Christmas party will be held on Saturday December 2nd in the Mission Museum. We will attend the 5:30PM mass as a group and proceed after mass to the Mission Museum. The event will be a potluck celebration. More details will follow in the coming months.
The Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry invites all men of the Parish to attend their annual Thanksgiving Retreat at the Saint Francis Retreat Center nestled in scenic San Juan Bautista. The retreat begins with a social and dinner on Friday, November 17th and ends with Mass and Lunch on Sunday November 19th. The theme of the Read more about Register today to attend the Saint Joseph Men’s Annual Retreat[…]
Fr. Anthony, staff and the Pastoral Council shared with the Parish the goals, accomplishments and of the past 12 months and gave a sneak peak of our Parish goals and plans for the rest of this year and next. The event was held in the Mission and was also live streamed to the community. If Read more about Saint Joseph State of the Parish July 29th , 2023[…]
Our Men’s Ministry will hold its monthly fellowship and general meeting in the Mission museum AV room on Tuesday August 1st at 7:00PM. Free food and drinks will be provided. We will watch a short video by Bishop Barron on the Eucharistic revival the church is currently advocating followed by a short discussion. Come and Read more about August Men’s Ministry fellowship night[…]
Our next general meeting will be on Tuesday June 6th at 7:00PM in the Mission Museum auditorium. Our July general meeting will be on July 11th at 7:00 PM and will be fellowship only meeting (no speaker), we will BBQ hamburgers and the meeting will be held at the Holy Family Picnic area (by the Read more about Saint Joseph Men’s General Meeting Update[…]
June 10th and 11th will mark the 226th anniversary of the founding of our Mission, “La Misíon del Gloriosisimo Patriarca Señor San José. We will celebrate this rich heritage of our faith and community together! At the Saturday 5:30 Vigil Mass and the Sunday 8:00AM and 7:00PM Masses in the Mission Church, we’ll ring the Mission Bells and process Read more about Mission 226th Anniversary June 10th and 11th 2023[…]
On May 21st from about 1PM to 3PM (after the noon mass) the Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry will break out the “Holy Smoker” and grill hamburgers and hot dogs for about 200 adults and children. This includes children from our Parish Faith and Family program, their parents, Catechist, and volunteers. It will be served at Read more about Faith and Family Welcome Back BBQ May 2023[…]
Attention St. Joseph Men’s Club Members: We cordially invite you to join us for our first ever Christmas Mass and gathering on Saturday evening, December 17th! Gary Dorighi, Fellowship Chair
On June 12th between 8:45AM and 10:30AM the club members cooked up and served a breakfast extravengizer of Pancakes, Scrambled eggs, Sausages and orange Juice and Coffee. The breakfast was attended by about sixty five parishioners and was a kick off to the day’s festivities. The proceeds were donated to the Mission Restoration fund. A Read more about Founders Day Festival Pancake Breakfast SJMC hosted – June 12 Mission Patio[…]
A St. Joseph student begins the 7th Grade next year with a little help from the St. Joseph Men’s Club in the form of a tuition grant. The Men’s Club supports a Catholic education from St. Joseph School by offering this grant to a Parishioner’s 6th Grade child entering the 7th Grade. The idea is Read more about Men’s Club Recognizes 2022 Scholarship recipient- St. Joseph School 7th Grader[…]
Youth are the future of our church. To support and encourage their participation in Christ’s mission here in St. Joseph Parish, especially after confirmation, the St. Joseph Men’s Club has taken proceeds from the Parish BBQ Dinner and use them for a scholarship to recognize a graduating senior’s contribution to the St. Joseph/Mission San Jose Read more about 2022 Joseph Faria Memorial Scholarship Winner – Dylan DSilva[…]
The Founder’s Weekend Festival was a huge success! A huge thank you to Don Kaefer, the festival chairperson and his team. Also a thank you to all the Men’s Club members that helped in so many ways. From helping set up signs and banners (Steve Radigan), and stringing lights for the Gala (Greg Stephens), taking Read more about Mission 225th Founders Day weekend festival[…]
SJMC General Meeting in the St. Joseph Parish Hall. The club will be providing drinks, Hamburgers and chips Guest Speakers : Steve Skala and Mark Spencer Topic- Steve Skala and Mark Spencer will present actions the City of Fremont are taking to mitigate the effects of increased traffic volume within Fremont and to also decrease Read more about July Club General Meeting-July 5th at 7:00PM Parish Hall[…]
José Jesus Vallejo, First Administrator of Mission San José The next presentation in our Speaker Series at 9:30am on July 9, 2022 will be “José de Jesus Vallejo, First Administrator of Mission San José” given by descendant, Martha Vallejo McGettigan. Once Mexico won its independence from Spain, Mexico removed the padres from administration of the Read more about 225th Anniversary Series Lecture – July 9th[…]
Now that summer is here, we can all take a break from a busy and very successful first half of the year. Many Men’s Club members contributed generously with their time and talent to make the most recent event, Mission San Jose Founder’s Weekend Festival, a significant event for whole Mission neighborhood. Thank you to Read more about President’s Message – July[…]
Mission San José’s Founder’s Weekend on June 10th, 11th & 12th represents the pinnacle of this jubilee year. We begin Friday evening with Franciscan Friars singing Solemn Vespers in the Mission Church on this eve of the 225th Anniversary. Saturday begins with Morning Prayers sung by local Women Religious in the Mission Church. Saturday evening Read more about Founder’s Weekend June 10th, 11th & 12th […]
Dennis Dubro- VP Spirituality Let us spend this time rejoicing in gratitude for a new Easter Season, the appearance of a diminution of the pandemic and for what is expected to be a successful Vaquero 225 BBQ in a slow return to normalcy after two years of suppression. In keeping with my usual practice, please Read more about Men’s Club May Spirituality Message[…]
Talk about starting from scratch!! Destroyed in the earthquake of 1868, how did Mission San Jose’s altar pieces, statues, light fixtures, railings, and candlesticks come to be? What about the walls, carefully frescoed as they originally appeared in the 1830s? His Holiness Pope John Paul II knighted Sir Richard Joseph Menn for his lifetime of Read more about Saturday May 14th at 9:30am: Mission San Jose’s Momentous Restoration[…]
As you know, my favorite preacher, aside from Fr Anthony (😊), is Bishop Robert Barron. He had a recent sermon in which he said that when you talk of spirituality, most people think of sin. Bishop pointed out that you should think first of grace, because without grace, we cannot discern sin. Have a happy Read more about Message from VP of Spirituality – April 2022[…]
DID YOU KNOW Mission San Jose was renowned among the California Missions for its Indian choir and orchestra? Learn from Dr. Harmony Murphy about the music that Padre Narciso Durán and the talented musicians at Mission San Jose created in the 1820s. A professional vocalist, Dr. Murphy will demonstrate this music as part of her presentation Read more about Mission San Jose’s Musical Memories by Dr. Harmony Murphy[…]
Men of Saint Joseph, after 2 years the annual BBQ is back rebranded as the Mission 225 Vaqueros BBQ in celebration of the 225th anniversary of the founding of Mission San Jose. This is our annual fund raising event which support parish and school activities and projects such as the Faria Scholarship, Boy Scout projects Read more about The Annual Chuck Wagon BBQ is back -Vaqueros BBQ (Mission 225th themed)[…]
All member and guest are invited to attend our April general meeting in the Church Hall on Tuesday evening (7:00 PM, 5 April). The main purpose of the meeting will be the presentation of our plan for the 225 Vaqueros BBQ Dinner. Since the lifting of many health restrictions, mask have become optional, and social Read more about Presidents Message April 2022[…]
A group of us got together on Friday December 3rd at 9:00AM at the South Fremont Age well Center for a pick up game of Bocce. Ashley Weerpass, Fred Tierney, Jim Boomer, Dennis Dubro and Lou Zenzen met and played for just about two hours. It was a great time of fun and fellowship. If Read more about Bocce Ball Pick up game[…]
Our clean up of the graffiti on the West side of the Mission has begun. Much research was required to understand how to remove the lacquer paint without damaging the Adobe stone on the Mission. Special thanks to Gary Dorighi and Steve Radigan for their diligence in this effort.
Our 2021 General Meeting will be held in person at Bronco Billy’s in Fremont at 7:00PM on Tuesday December 7th. The club will sponsor the Pizza and drinks will be at members cost (no host). We will nominate our 2022 Board of Directors and begin our Membership drive for 2022. The rest of the meeting Read more about General Meeting – December 7th, 2021[…]
Bring gifts for RealOptions, a program for women struggling with pregnancy and motherhood. Items needed are clothes, diapers, blankets, toys for 0-6 months. For homeless, items to keep warm like gloves, sweats, socks, caps, tarps, sleeping bags, jackets, etc. Multiple items should be individually wrapped. Stan is now serving 50-80 people per week. It would Read more about Donation Opportunity- Make Christmas Bright[…]
In 2021, the St. Joseph Men’s Club was able to support many worthy causes because of the generosity of our members through payment of dues and special donations. In 2021, we supported scholarships, homeless outreach, and the Boy Scouts, the Faith and Family BBQ, SVDP and Sister John Marie’s Pantry. Now is the time to Read more about 2022 St Joseph Men’s Club Membership Drive[…]
Hope everyone had a wonderful family filled Thanksgiving. I cannot believe we have only four weeks left to the Year. This month our General Meeting will be in person at Bronco Billy’s (Grimmer/Blacow) on Tuesday 7th December at 7:00PM. Please bring your 2022 dues as we will not have a Christmas Party this year. Our Read more about President’s Message – December 2021[…]
This is the fourth installment (excerpted from https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-andrew-dung-lac-and-companions) of my series explaining some history of the five saints portrayed down the left-hand side of the church. Andrew Dung-Lac, a Catholic convert ordained to the priesthood, was one of 117 people martyred in Vietnam between 1820 and 1862. Members of the companions group gave their lives Read more about VP for Spirituality November Message[…]
City of Fremont Broadband Survey The city of Fremont is conducting a Broadband Availability Study to understand broadband coverage throughout the community. This study will help the city determine where it can strategically deploy resources to provide higher quality + lower cost broadband for residents and businesses. Our city needs to hear from a Read more about City of Fremont is conducting a Broadband availability study[…]
Our annual Men’s Club retreat is on – in person. As usual, it is the weekend before Thanksgiving, November 19 to 21, 2021, at St Francis Retreat in San Juan Bautista. Our retreatmaster is Fr Ken Laverone, OFM. All people in attendance must be fully vaccinated. Following the incidence of Covid-19, all rooms are private Read more about Men’s Club in Person Retreat – November 2021[…]
Fremont now has two Age well Centers for 55+ seniors, one at Lake Elizabeth and one at Mission Falls (South Fremont). These centers are a great resource and many activities are free, and some are for pay. Membership is optional. Lake Elizabeth location 40086 Paseo Padre Pkway. Fremont CA 94538 Tel: 510-790-6600 Hours: Mon-Fri. 8AM-1PM Read more about Age Well Centers in Fremont[…]
The club will hold its November General Meeting on 2nd November at 7:00PM remotely using Zoom. The meeting is announced in the Parish Bulletin and is open to all. Our speaker is, Stanford Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center clinical outreach and education coordinator Jessica Huckabay who will speak on Dementia, a topic of interest to many Read more about Men’s Club General Meeting -November[…]
November is a packed month for us all. It a month of remembrance of all the saints, our deceased friends and family members and the celebration and thanksgiving for friends and family on the 25th . The grandchildren and teens look forward to Halloween parties and going door to door to “Trick or Treat”. We Read more about President’s Message- November 2021[…]
This is the third installment (excerpted from https://setonshrine.org/elizabeth-ann-seton/) explaining some history of the five saints portrayed down the left-hand side of the church Elizabeth Ann Bayley was born in New York City on August 28, 1774 to a prominent Episcopal family, and lost her mother at the age of three. In 1794, at the age Read more about Spiritual VP October Newsletter article[…]
Date: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 PM Virtual meeting with Zoom (see one click link below) Log on information Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7236517968?pwd=Nm9ySHJLWlJTVzdsZVUxUEVBK1dRQT09 Meeting ID: 723 651 7968Passcode: 708108One tap mobile+16699006833,,7236517968# US (San Jose) Guest Speaker: Dennis Dubro Presentation: Excerpts from the Catholic Scientist Conference 2021 Abstract: Our VP for Spirituality, Dennis Dubro, recently attended the Read more about General Meeting – October 2021[…]
October is upon us, unfortunately the typical celebrations like Octoberfest, Chuck Wagon BBQ’s and other things cannot be done due to the pandemic. There is however good news on the horizon with the 3rd booster available to seniors over 65 and other select groups. It is also expected that the children’s vaccine may be available Read more about President’s Message- October 2021[…]
September 2021 and the celebration of Labor Day (6th September) marks the prelude to Fall.This year our first day of Fall is 22nd September, the gardening enthusiast in the club are nodoubt preparing their gardens for the season changes. This month we will also begin the new mass schedule for St. Joseph Parish starting onSeptember Read more about President’s Message September 2021[…]
Date and Time: 7th September starting at 7:00PM Log-in information Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7236517968?pwd=Nm9ySHJLWlJTVzdsZVUxUEVBK1dRQT09 Meeting ID: 723 651 7968Passcode: 708108One tap mobile+16699006833,,7236517968# US (San Jose)
It’s August and we are seeing the return of some of the familiar summer activities, BBQ’s, Picnics, and small group get togethers. In July the Club hosted, with the support of our Parish and Pastor, our first ever BBQ. The event was conducted outside on the school playground and followed the recommendations of the CDC Read more about President’s Message August 2021[…]
The meeting will be an in-person meeting outside our Parish Hall and be a pure fellowship event (no presentations or club business). We will have Pizza and drinks and the meeting will be for us to reconnect with each other. Please share with other members, and anyone interested in checking out our club.
The club is working with Mrs. Patti Carlton, our school principal, and Sr. Bernadette Nguyen with our Parish Family Faith program to host a BBQ for each group. The Family Faith program will host a picnic for their families at lunch on the Dominican Sisters grounds (behind the Mission). It is expected that there will Read more about Opportunity for two BBQ volunteer events this August 28th.[…]
On Saturday 24th of July our Parish conducted its first “State of the Parish “meeting and the Men’s Club hosted a BBQ consisting of hamburgers and hot dogs and side dishes. The meeting and BBQ was well attended, and the club served about 160 people. Everyone enjoyed the food and the opportunity to reconnect with Read more about Men’s Club host BBQ for State of the Parish Meeting[…]
I have been advised by Gina Mehta that our parish’s bank is no longer accepting checks which are not explicitly made out to “Saint Joseph Parish“. In the past I have run into this problem and have had to return checks. So please make sure that when you write checks or receive checks on behalf Read more about Message from our Treasurer[…]
The St. Joseph Men’s Club is pleased to announce that Madeleine Wong, Notre Dame High School, San Jose, has been awarded the Joseph Faria Memorial Scholarship for her exceptional leadership and service to the St. Joseph community. Besides being an excellent student, Madeleine has sung in the Children’s Choir and Schola, taught Special Education Faith Read more about Men’s Club Recognizes Parish High School Senior[…]
Many of you know that Fr Anthony has appointed five new paintings of saints down the St Mary side of the church. Over the next few months, I will be highlighting some of the stories behind these saints based upon research over the Internet. The first is Kateri Tekakwitha, an Algonquin–Mohawk laywoman. She was born Read more about VP of Spirituality Message[…]
Our VP for Spirituality, Dennis Dubro, recently attended the Society of Catholic Scientists conference in Washington, D.C. He will be our speaker at the August meeting where he will present the “Readers’ Digest” version of the conference, whose theme was Extraterrestrial Life and Artificial Intelligence. Some of the main topics include the likelihood of extraterrestrial Read more about August General Meeting Presentation-Sneak Peek[…]
Our July General Meeting will be held remotely on Tuesday 6th of July at 7:00PM. This will likely be our last remote meeting as we will be transitioning back to in person meetings. Guest Speaker: Fr. John Prochaska who will speak about his Ministry work in Peru (see article in this newsletter on Fr. John). Read more about July General Meeting[…]
Well, it is July already and Covid 19 restrictions are mostly lifted for the fully vaccinated. Our Parish is back to full capacity, and we can once again sing as a congregation. Our recent Mens’s club survey had a great response rate and showed that we as a club have a high vaccination rate among Read more about President’s Message – July 2021[…]
Fr John Prochaska will be our speaker at our July meeting. He is a local boy who earned a degree in chemical engineering and was working for a local packaging company when he felt called to the priesthood. He was and still is a keen backpacker. He was ordained May 29, 1993, and served at Read more about Fr John. Prochaska Speaker for July General Meeting.[…]
Saturday and Sunday, June 12th and 13th, St. Joseph Parish will celebrate the 224th anniversary of the founding of “La Mision del Gloriosisimo Patriarca San Jose” on June 11, 1797. On Saturday evening, June 12th at 5:30p.m., we will hold a special celebration of Holy Mass in the Mission Church. The 200-year-old Mission Bells will Read more about St. Joseph Parish Celebrates Its Roots[…]
Meeting: June Men’s Club General Meeting Date: Tuesday June 1st. 2021 Time: 7:00- 8:30 PM Logon Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7236517968?pwd=Nm9ySHJLWlJTVzdsZVUxUEVBK1dRQT09 Meeting ID: 723 651 7968Passcode: 708108One tap mobile+16699006833,,7236517968# US (San Jose)
Our June General Meeting will be held remotely using the Zoom application on Tuesday June 1st starting at 7:00PM. The presentation will be an enlightening video from Bishop Barron on the topic of “Why Catholics are leaving the church and what can we do to bring them home.” This video will be followed by a Read more about June General Meeting Presentation[…]
We are unofficially into summer with Memorial Day round the corner. This is the start of BBQ season for many families. We wait with bated breath for June 15th, the anticipated day when Governor Newsome will open the state and our lives can perhaps go back to normal. This month on the 6th we celebrate Read more about President’s Message June 2021[…]
Jackson and Yellowstone – Presenter- Dennis Dubro Dennis has been going on trips when he feels the need to get outta’ Dodge. On one occasion he went on a trip to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone Park. The Yellowstone caldera is what is left of the super volcano that exists under Yellowstone. After three main eruptions, Read more about May 4th General Meeting Presentation[…]
Speaker: Dennis Dubro Topic: Member vacation- Jackson and Yellowstone. Log in to meeting see below (link) Meeting Date :May 4th 2021 Time: 7:00PM -9:00PM Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/7236517968?pwd=Nm9ySHJLWlJTVzdsZVUxUEVBK1dRQT09 Meeting ID: 723 651 7968Passcode: 708108One tap mobile+16699006833,,7236517968# US (San Jose)
Later in the month members will receive a survey from the board to help facilitate planning for moving our meetings to a hybrid format – in person at a Pizza Restaurant and simultaneously streamed with Zoom. The survey questions will focus on the following. Have members been fully vaccinated. Comfort level with getting together with Read more about Upcoming Survey (May)[…]
As we enter the month of May, our governor has started to relax some of the restrictions due to Covid-19. Fully vaccinated individuals can now go outside without a mask if gatherings are not large. The restrictions upon churches have also been relaxed per the Supreme court’s recent decision. Father Anthony and Bishop Barber continue Read more about President’s Message May 2021[…]
Alleluia he is risen; this is the proclamation of Christians everywhere. This month as we gradually open the country and the availability of vaccines become more available, we have much to celebrate. Schools are beginning to open for in-person instruction and students eagerly await summer. Our worship celebrations also begin to move closer to greater Read more about President’s Message – April 2021[…]
The St. Joseph Men’s Club encourages high school senior men and women to apply for the $500 Joseph Faria Memorial Scholarship awarded annually for service to the St. Joseph/Mission San Jose Parish community. The idea is to reinforce students continuing to make contributions to the Parish and/or community while “away” at High School. The application Read more about St. Joseph Men’s Club Joe Faria Scholarship Award[…]
March is upon us; it is the month we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (March 17th) , Daylight savings time (March 14th ) and the first day of spring (March 20th). We have already completed almost three weeks of Lent, time is moving fast! Spring is a time of change and growth and like our gardens Read more about March President’s Message[…]
To date twenty four members have submitted their dues payment and we have collected just over $1500 in donations for our parish outreach ministries. If you have not sent in your dues, please send a check to our treasurer Axel Brisken at the address below. Annual dues are $20 and this year dues may be Read more about 2021 Membership Dues collection drive and donations update – May 2021[…]
Meeting will be held remotely using the Zoom platform on Tuesday March 2nd at 7:00PM. Our guest speaker is Deacon Benjamin Lai who will introduce himself to us and share his discernment journey to commit to become a deacon. Come to the meeting to hear his story and get to know him; he is the Read more about March remote general meeting March 2nd at 7:00PM log on link and phone numbers[…]
VP Membership The St. Joseph Men’s Club has a long history of supporting many local causes and we have been able to do this through our fundraising activities as well as our membership dues. In 2020, we chose to honor our pre-pandemic commitments to support our many worthy causes even though we were not able Read more about Membership Dues Drive 2021[…]
Our February general meeting will be remotely held on February 2nd at 7:00PM utilizing the Zoom platform. Our guest speaker is our pastor Fr. Anthony and the topic of the presentation is “Men, Lent, and St. Joseph’s Mission”. This should be a presentation not to be missed and is open to all parishioners of the Read more about February General Meeting Logistics[…]
The first month of 2021 is over and it went fast, many of us have put away begrudgingly our Christmas decorations. The month of February has many notable events, among them are Chinese New Year, Valentine’s day, ground hog day and Ash Wednesday. The celebration of Ash Wednesday marks our entry into Lent and the Read more about President’s Message – February 2021[…]
Login information below, this login information valid through September 2021. We will spend the first 20 minutes in fellowship talking about how we spent Christmas and New Year. We will follow up with a series of book reviews of members favorite books and recommendations. Come start the year with fellowship and joy. Login information Join Read more about January 5th 2021 Remote General Meeting 7:00PM[…]