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President’s April 2026 Message
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March was a very busy month for the Men’s Ministry with the traffic control and parking support for the St. Joseph Conference and the PA setup and traffic control for all Masses on Palm Sunday. Thanks to everyone who helped at various times over both weekends.
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Leading up to Easter we have one more opportunity to be of service this week with the Holy Thursday procession to the Mission Church and the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass beginning on the Mission steps and the reception following this Mass. Your support for these activities will be greatly appreciated.
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I want to wish you and your families a Blessed and Happy Easter.
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And don’t forget our meeting on April 7 when we will have a very exciting presentation on Paramotoring.
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April Men's Ministry Fellowship Night
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Our next fellowship night will be in the Parish Hall on April 7th. 2026, at 7:00PM.
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We invite all men in our Parish to attend and socialize with other men in our Parish.
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Our guest speaker will be Mr. Walter Brisken who will captivate us with a presentation on an interesting topic, Paramotoring. What is Paramotoring, come find out!
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Food and beverage will be provided, and it is free of charge.
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Hope to see you on April 7th.
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June 13th Meet Me at the Mission Founder’s Gala
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2026 Mission Founder's Gala
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Men’s Ministry members participate in many additional causes. A few of us are members of the Committee for Restoration of the Mission San Jose (CRMSJ). It is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to the authentic, non-sectarian restoration of Old Mission San Jose. I cordially invite you to our June 13, 2026 Founder’s Gala celebrating over 50 years of restoration and preservation projects for the Mission. Click on the HERE for tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and more information.
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Last year, the proceeds from this event helped repair the Mission Museum adobe exterior walls, and we also launched the initiative to restore the Mater Dolorosa (Mother of Sorrows) painting now hanging in the Mission Church. For 2026, we are raising funds to restore the exterior of the Mission Church, Fremont’s dominant attraction and the pride of the Mission San Jose community. It is both a California Historic Landmark and a National Registered Historic Place. Our June 13th Gala is a vital component of our ongoing efforts to raise the funds necessary to preserve and revitalize this cherished landmark.
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So, set aside the date; and talk with the rest of your Men’s Ministry brothers about buying a table!
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Gary Dorighi,  (510) 378-6331
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Prayer request for healing
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Please keep in your prayers our members Pete, Gary, Axel, Greg and Herb and spouses Joan and Cece who are recovering from serious health setbacks, physical challenges, or healing from illness. Also pray for Pam Randolph. May God grant them strength, comfort, and steady progress each day, and may they feel the support and care of our community surrounding them. Please also strengthen the loved ones who are caring diligently for them.
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Upcoming Events and Volunteer Activities for April
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Please mark the following dates on your Calendar and come support our Parish and Ministry
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- Holy Thursday- April 2nd. There will be a procession after the 7:00 PM mass from the Main Church to the Mission. Safety volunteers will be needed. Bing a flashlight.
- Easter Vigil in the Main Church. We will gather at the Mission steps before the 8:00 PM mass and prayer over the blessing of the fire, water and the Pascal Candle. A procession will follow to the Main church; we will need safety volunteers. Bring a flashlight. A Champagne reception will follow to welcome our newly Baptized and other Parishioners who have received a Sacrament.
- Men's Ministry Fellowship night- Tuesday April 7th. in the Parish Hall at 7:00PM. All men in our Parish are invited to attend. We will have an interesting speaker and discuss upcoming Parish activities.
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Here is a link to our current Calendar for 2026
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https://saintjosephmen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/01082026-SJMM-Calendar-2026.pdf
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