Invitation to Serve by Steve Radigan Early in May, prompted by Skip Phair’s suggestion, I sent the club membership an email highlighting Stan Peter’s long-standing weekly food distribution to the homeless.  This is a follow up to that email. I’d like to thank Don Kaefer, Cliff Johnson, and Dennis Dubro for responding with willingness to Read more about A Message from our VP of Service – July 2020[…]

It seems the whole world has heard of George Floyd, who was recently murdered by a police officer in Minneapolis.  He was martyred to the ills of a fallen civilization.  It was mystifying to hear him call out to his mother, who was already several years dead, in his last conscious moments.  With a spiritual Read more about Message from our VP of Spirituality – July 2020[…]

By Dennis Dubro I would like to acknowledge what a wonderful Communion service celebration we had for the feast of Corpus Christi. After the live-streamed Mass at St Joseph’s, a whole team turned out to provide holy Communion in the church for two hours after the Mass.  It was a masterful effort coordinated by Margaret Read more about Men’s Club Corpus Christi[…]

We are deep into Summer 2020 and enjoying the warm weather, albeit in our backyards and in our neighborhoods. This year we will all celebrate the 4th in many unique ways, I would love to hear from you how you spent it at our next General Meeting on July 7th. At our June general meeting Read more about Presidents Message July 2020[…]

Speaker: Gary Dorighi Topic: Experience Indochina a National Geographic Zoom Expedition This is a topic you won’t want to miss, tell your friends to attend. Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82630532375?pwd=NzFUa0NTczBxMG1Sdk1IMzdsNmhlUT09 Meeting ID: 826 3053 2375Password: 782296One tap mobile+16699006833,,82630532375# US (San Jose) Dial by your location        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 826 3053 2375Find your Read more about General Meeting July 7th at 7:00 – 8:30 PM[…]

Because we do have one of the biggest porches in town, Old Mission San Jose entered the first ever Fremont 4th of July Porch Parade, representing the MSJ Chamber of Commerce. You may read about it here. Basically, this new idea emerged from the disappointment that Fremont will not have a Parade this year due Read more about 4th of July Porch Parade Mission Entry[…]

General Meeting Presentation July 7th at 7:00 PM- speaker: Gary Dorighi Encounter the French Colonial cities of Vietnam as they prepare for Tet and ride bicycles through the rural villages and rice fields outside the old capitol city of Hue. Board a traditional-style wooden junk and depart for scenic Ha Lang Bay. Kayak among the Read more about Experience Indochina a National Geographic ZOOM Expedition[…]

I want to remind members to check our parish website frequently for latest resources, reflections,and current news during this Covid 19 epidemic. The web site is updated often with new information and links for our weekly stream HOME

From the Diocese of Oakland website (posted in its entity) https://oakdiocese.org/news/reopening-of-religious-services-in-our-diocese-may-2020 I join my  brother bishops of California in writing, “As we enter into the major solemnities of the liturgical calendar in the weeks ahead, we pray these days and our first steps to celebrating our faith in our churches will be a time of blessing, strength Read more about REOPENING OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES IN OUR DIOCESE – A STATEMENT FROM BISHOP MICHAEL C. BARBER, SJ MAY 28TH[…]

With the Covid-19 crisis, I think we have all had the chance to consider what is important in life and where we are going.  I trust that with our Faith, we have found the right answers.  Let us pray for those who don’t have Faith.  The story has been in the news about the wife Read more about Message from our VP of Spirituality[…]

St, Joseph’s very own “La Mision del Gloriosisimo Patriarca San Jose” was founded on June 11, 1797, the 14th of 21 California Missions established by the Spanish from 1769 to 1823. And while an anniversary Mass and Reception is the norm, our shelter-in-place orders call for a more creative celebration of this important occasion. On Read more about June Celebrates the 223rd Anniversary of Old Mission San Jose[…]

Call for Volunteers – Service Opportunity to Help feed the homeless As many of you know Stan Peters, our friend and club member, has a Ministry to help the Homeless. Stan and his son have provided commercially prepared meals to the homeless every Wednesday at the Centerville train station and on Friday’s he delivers bags Read more about Call for Volunteers- Stan Peters Homeless Ministry[…]

It is amazing to think that the year is half over, and what a year it has been. Today we enter the tenth week of “shelter in place “ and the restrictions it brings; a gleam of good news – today the governor has approved religious institutions starting to reopen with a plan for safe Read more about Presidents Message June 2020[…]

SJMC June General Meeting ( start time at 7:00PM) Meeting Logistics: Speaker: Skip Phair Topic: Member vacation – Panama Canal Cruise Date: 06/02/2020 Time: 7:00PM- 9:00PM Please do the following prior to the meeting: Read the word document – How to guide using zoom (first time) Download the zoom application for your computer, tablet or Read more about SJMC June Remote General Meeting 6/2/2020 at 7:00 PM[…]

Dear Men’s Club Members,  The virus has made all around life and planning more complicated – our club is no exception.  While Steve Conn is still working hard to fit the Chuck-wagon into this year, from a financial point of view I am not counting on it.  This is a major blow to our ability Read more about June Treasurer’s Message[…]

By Most. Rev. Michael C. Barber, SJ People are asking me, “Bishop, when are you going to reopen our churches for public Mass?” I have received many beautiful and respectful emails and letters from our parishioners expressing great longing to go to Mass and receive Our Lord in Holy Communion. One lady approached me in Read more about Message From Bishop Michael C .Barber[…]

We would like to welcome Bob Hennessy to the St. Joseph Men’s Club. Bob comes to us after many years of doing volunteer work for the Old Mission. Some may remember him volunteering his truck and helping to unload 2 tons of ornamental rock to spruce up the Old Mission garden! His wife, Gerrie, is Read more about Welcome New Member – Bob Hennessy[…]

Those of you who have helped assemble and tear down the Nativity Crèche at our church will understand that the current setup is difficult and requires at least four guys to adequately set it up. Furthermore, several bolts are bent and some of the timber needs sanding and planning. Last year, we were fortunate that Read more about Eagle Scout Service Project – Nativity Creche[…]

We held our first-ever remote General Meeting on April 7th at 7:30 PM using the Zoom platform. The meeting was attended by about fifteen members and our theme was fellowship during this “shut-in” period. We decided to make it a fun meeting and play a trivia game. Dennis Dubro created an interesting Trivia game on Read more about Recap April Member Meeting – 50 State Trivia[…]

Leon Kachulis Leon joined our group earlier this year at our February general meeting, he is one of the five new members we have welcomed since the new year began. Leon lives in Sunnyvale with his wife Monique and his hobbies include gardening, model building, and automobiles. He was drawn to our group because of Read more about Welcome New Member – Leon Kachulis[…]

It has been about six weeks that the Bay Area and most of the nation is in a state of social distancing and most businesses are closed. This week the governor and local officials have started to roll out plans to gradually reopen some businesses and activities. I believe it would still be some months Read more about May President’s Message[…]

Meeting Logistics: Speaker: Dennis Dubro Topic: History of our Diocese Date: 05/05/20 Time: 7:30PM- 9:00PM Please  do the following prior to the meeting: Read the word document – How to guide using zoom (first time) Download the zoom application for your computer, tablet or phone After doing the above, you should only need to click Read more about Member Meeting May 5th @ 7:30 via Zoom[…]

Each year we host a Parish-wide banquet & fundraiser.  The past few years the theme has been a Chuckwagon BBQ.  This year we have been forced to postpone the event which was originally scheduled for March.  The Board has chosen October 10th as our preferred new date.  We are working with the office to secure Read more about Chuckwagon BBQ to be Rescheduled (tentatively 10/10) – Updated 4/23[…]

The Men’s Club supports Catholic education and St. Joseph School. Each year, they 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 Saint 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 Saint Joseph Parish/Mission San Jose 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 Joe Faria Scholarship Award[…]

In March of 2020, we launched a new website.  We hope this site can be a one-stop-shop for both our current and potential members to find all the information they need.  We would love to have your feedback on what can be improved or what is missing.  Please send comments to our “webmaster”, Steve Conn, Read more about Feedback Requested on Website[…]