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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[…]
This week, we are celebrating Pentecost. The Church teaches that this is the day the Church was founded. This brings back a lot of memories. One of the most difficult times of my life was when I left home to go to college in Boston. Until then, I had lived in a very Catholic environment, Read more about <a>VP for Spirituality Men’s Club June Message</a>[…]
Before coming to the next Men’s Club meeting, you will have to make a choice. Of course, you want to attend the Men’s Club meeting on the first Tuesday of the month, but first, make sure you vote; then you can make it to the Church Hall 7:00 on the 7th for our June meeting.The Read more about President’s Message for June 2022[…]
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 […]
At the May meeting, we will review what I hope will have been another worthy accomplishment for the Men’s Club – a very successful Vaqueros Dinner. When we started planning over 2 months ago, the reality looked slim. Significant restriction from the City and the Health department were becoming a challenge. Fortunately, in the Spring Read more about Presidents message for May 2022 Men’s Club[…]
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[…]
SJMC Board meeting minutes, 15 March 2022 Zoom meeting Attendees;Ashley, Axel, Dennis, Gary, Greg, Jerome, Steve C., Steve R., Tom Decisions and Actions Greg is to get back to Fr. Anthony regarding what is being requested from the Men’s Club for the picnic area. With the relaxation of Covid restrictions on indoor dining it was Read more about SJMC Mar 2022 Board Meeting Minutes[…]
We are coming upon the season of Lent. Bishop Barron has taught recently that if our heart is not completely invested in the Eternal Godhead, we will never be fully happy, holy and free. The Gospels tell us that Jesus went into the desert for 40 days to prepare for His mission. Lent is a Read more about March Newsletter Message from the VP for Spirituality[…]
All Men: Come Celebrate Fat Tuesday! Throw away that Covid mask and dawn a proper Mardi Gras mask to celebrate Fat Tuesday. The St. Joseph Men’s Club invites all men of the parish to our March 1st Mardi Gras Meeting in a room reserved just for us at Bronco Billy’s Pizza at 41200 Blacow Rd Read more about March 1st. 2022 General Meeting[…]
February’s talk, “Mission San Jose: Then and Now,” by Patricia Schaffarczyk from Washington Township Museum of Local History captured the attention of over 70 attendees. Wonderful photos from their museum archives combined with stories about the many immigrant families arriving after the Gold Rush were the hallmark of this presentation. Our Speaker Series pauses in Read more about Mission 225th News[…]
SJMC Board meeting minutes, 15 Feb 2022 Zoom meeting Attendees; Ashley, Dennis, Gary, Greg, Steve, Skip, Tom Decisions; Club will go ahead with this year’s school scholarships as has been done in previous years. The April 30 BBQ will be called the ‘Vaqueros BBQ’. Assistance will be requested from other parish ministries. There will be Read more about SJMC Feb 2022 Board Meeting Minutes[…]
Hi all, Here are the decisions and actions recorded at our board meeting on 1/11/22 as it pertains to the Chuckwagon BBQ 2022. I am also including the original proposal for easy access. We will revisit and continue updates at February and March Board meetings. Board Decision and Approvals Date selected- 4/30/22 Two seating’s – Read more about SJMC Jan board meeting minutes[…]
The next presentation in our Mission 225 Speaker Series is “Mission San Jose: Then and Now” on February 12th at 9:30 am. Join us to learn about the neighborhood we call home. Get tickets at https://mission225.org/speaker-series . Come to the 8:00 am Mass and order a delicious “box breakfast” from Mission Coffee before the talk. Read more about Mission 225th Anniversary Update – February[…]
Service: Christmas Season Recap (Due to the author being away at Christmastime, this recap includes December and January activity) The SJMC traditionally sets up the Christmas Nativity scene (creche) and two pre-wired with lights artificial trees near and in the main church altar. Generally, this takes half of one day. Last year the task Read more about Service activity[…]
My favorite preacher is Bishop Robert Barron. In Advent, he gave a particularly interesting sermon on purposefulness. He pointed out that before the Annunciation, Mary chose her own purposes according to her best judgement. At the moment of Annunciation, she had accepted a new purpose for her life. The Gospel says she went “in haste” Read more about VP for Spirituality February Message[…]
Several more men have paid their 2022 dues and generously donated to the SJMC since the last newsletter. We still have more than a dozen members from 2021 who have not yet paid dues for 2022. If you haven’t done so yet, join your friends by sending in cash or a check for $20 to Read more about 2022 St Joseph Men’s Club Membership Drive Continues[…]
Last month when I said I was eager to get back to normal operations, I wasn’t kidding. I really want this extra layer of rules to go away, but this COVID thing keeps on hanging on like a bad cold, making our planning process an exercise in creativity. So, for now, we will continue forward Read more about President’s Message[…]
Date of meeting: 21st Dec. 2021 Time: 7:00AM Meeting Adjourned : 8:30PM Present: Axel Brisken, Tom Leen, Dennis Dubro, Gary Dorighi, Greg Stephens and Ashley Weerpass Regrets: Steve Conn, Steve Radigan, Jerome Hubacek, Richard Lightholder, George Perry, Skip Phair, Steve Macias and Stan Peters Agenda 7:00 -7:15 PM Fellowship and Opening Prayer 7:15- 7:25PM Treasurer’s Read more about SJMC December 2021 Board meeting Minutes[…]
Welcome to our year-long commemoration of Mission San Jose’s 225th Anniversary. In 2022 we will pay special tribute to the people whose lives have shaped our rich heritage, starting with the Franciscan missionaries who sowed the seeds of Christian faith that has endured for nearly 225 years. Special events are planned throughout the year: Pilgrimages Read more about MISSION 225 NEWS[…]
This is the fifth and final installment of my series explaining some history of the five saints portrayed down the left-hand side of the church. This last image is one of our Lady – our Lady of China and obviously represents our Chinese community. Mary needs no introduction and rather than trying to give some Read more about VP for Spirituality December Message[…]
Removing 21st century red spray paint from 225 year old adobe walls and 35 year old historic recreations is not something you find in the DIY videos on YouTube. Gary Dorighi and Steve Radigan spent considerable time exhausting local resources trying to find a solution. Professional painters wouldn’t touch it. “Helpful Hardware Guys” had no Read more about SJMC Assist in Graffiti Removal on Mission Church[…]
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)
This is the second installment (borrowed from Wikipedia) explaining some history of the five saints portrayed down the left-hand side of the church. They were selected because they represent different communities in our parish. Today’s saint is Filipino Lorenzo Ruiz (November 28, 1594 – September 29, 1637), also called Saint Lorenzo of Manila. A Chinese-Filipino, Read more about Spiritual VP September Newsletter article[…]
The Men’s Club set up their “smaller” grill to provide a tasty lunch to children and adults at the Faith Formation Picnic on Saturday, August 28th. The weather was warm, but Men’s Club griller Lou Zenzen remained cool as he racked up 100 burgers. Lettuce, tomatoes and slices of watermelon were prepared by the Kitchen Read more about Men’s Club Support Faith Formation Picnic 2021[…]
Most of us in St. Joseph Parish Old Mission San Jose can recite from memory that our Mission was founded on June 11, 1797, by Father Fermin Francisco de Lasuen. However, likely few parishioners can tell the “big picture story” of why the Spanish came to Alta California, the strategy behind the sequencing of the Read more about The Spanish Alta California Missions and the Founding of Mission San Jose[…]
A St. Joseph student begins the 7th Grade this 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 St. Joseph School 7th Grader[…]
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.[…]
We have been struggling in the pandemic-imposed isolation, where we have been forced to focus on ourselves and dear ones for survival. We also live in a competitive society in which life is presented as being “about me” rather than what I can do for the community that I belong to. This is a pagan Read more about June Message from the VP for Spirituality[…]
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[…]
I have heard from St Francis Retreat House. They are starting to open up, coming out of the pandemic lockdown, still subject to the rules of Monterey County. They expect to be able to host some kind of in-house retreat by November. Everyone may have to have a private room, and/or perhaps been vaccinated, but Read more about May Message from the VP for Spirituality[…]
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 Men’s Club supports Catholic education and St. Joseph School. Each year, we offer a $250 tuition grant to a Parishioner’s 6th Grade child entering Grade 7 in the fall. The idea is to reinforce at this critical junior high phase of a Catholic education our founding values of Spirituality, Service, and Fellowship. Grade 6 Read more about Grade 6 Scholarship Award[…]
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[…]
Tired of paying high prices for Cable or Satellite TV? Have too many channels of “junk” to choose from? Looking for a cheaper & simpler solution? Come to our April 6th SJMC Meeting at 7:00 pm to hear how three of our members have “cut the cord” and enjoy Free Over The Air (OTA) Digital Read more about Cord Cutting at the April Meeting[…]
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[…]
We are in the season of Lent – a Lent so different from any we have experienced, considering Covid-19 and the isolation. Let us remember that the 40 days of Lent commemorate the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert immediately after His Baptism where He did penance in preparation for His ministry – and Read more about March Message from VP for Spirituality[…]
Most every year the Men’s Club supports an Eagle Scout project from our sponsored Scout Troop 155. This year, Life Scout Andy Ping has proposed his eagle project entitled “Enhanced Irrigation System and Beautification” for the benefit of Old Mission San Jose. The project will include installation of an irrigation system to support new shrubs Read more about Men’s Club Sponsors Scout Project for the Old Mission[…]
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[…]
Hey guys, it is a new year. 2020 was challenging for us all and I pray it was a year that called us to a renewal in faith. Jesus said “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I Read more about VP for Spirituality’s Message for January 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[…]
On December 23rd, club members lent a helping hand to our dedicated environment team ladies to decorate the church and set up the statuary for our creche. I would like to thank Greg Stephens who led the event and the enthusiastic team of volunteers, Steve and Michael Conn, Dennis Dubro, Loren Gross, Al Rendon, Lou Read more about SJMC men help decorate our church for Christmas[…]
I write this message on the last day of 2020, what a year it has been. I am sure that you like myself are glad that the year is over and look forward to 2021 with great anticipation of better things to come. At the December 2020 General Meeting we elected the 2021 board, all Read more about Presidents Message January 2021[…]
As it has for 38 years, Mission San Jose again celebrated Las Posadas, the commemoration of the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. This December we kept the nine evening tradition alive with nine nights of virtual celebration. Each nightly performance was enjoyed from the comfort of one’s own home through the use of ZOOM. Kicking off Read more about Virtual Las Posadas 2020[…]
First things first. Please keep Dave Pearce in your prayers for Dec 7 when he goes in for spinal surgery. I have put my back out a couple of times, where I was in constant pain for a couple of days. I know what that is like. In these days of November where we remember Read more about December Message from VP of Spirituality[…]
Today we set up the creche in the front of the church. My thanks to Steve Radigan for leading this effort. We had a good crew to help with this event viz, Axel Brisken, Steve Conn, Tom Leen, Greg Stephens, Lou Zenzen, Tom Laus and Nathan Laus (our Eagle scout and creator of the new Read more about Creche Set up Xmas[…]
Las Posadas, a ceremonial reenactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem, has been celebrated annually at Old Mission San Jose in Fremont since 1982. This year, due to COVID-19, we must enjoy this tradition from the comfort of our homes. Join us each night from December 15th to 23rd at 7:00 p.m., where we Read more about Las Posadas from the Comfort of Your Home[…]
Watch this 3:30 minute video on a couple hiking the John Muir Trail to wet your appitite for Steve Conn’s presentation on his adventure this coming Tuesday 12/ 01.
We are now in the season of Advent; the world is waiting. We await many things, an end to this pandemic and lock down, the birth of Jesus, a return to some form of normalcy. Despite this situation we have many things to celebrate and give thanks, family, friends good health and hope. Today, November Read more about Presidents Message December 2020[…]
We began the Day of Reflection doing Lectio Divina, or Divine or Spiritual Reading of the story of the Good Samaritan. We were asked to consider ourselves as each person in the story, the robbed man, the Levite, the priest, the Samaritan, the robber and the Inn Keeper. Fr Ken asked us what it was Read more about Summary of our Day of Reflection (Retreat 2020)[…]
The meeting will start at 7PM and the first 30 minutes will be a fellowship discussion ; something we all sorely miss. Our presenter for the meeting will be Steve Conn, his presentation will be on the John Muir trail and will start at 7:30PM. The scenery is stunning and his adventure will keep you Read more about General Meeting Tuesday Dec.1st 2020[…]