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Correction - The Flores de Mayo Procession is a Filipino Community tradition, not a Portugese tradition as was incorrectly reported in the post below.
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As you may remember, I started off my May 2023 message with, “I wish I had AI to write an inspirational letter”. At that time, it was somewhat of a joke, and seemed a long way off in the future. However, it may be closer than we think. What will AI do for us, and what will it not do. To find out, come to our June General meeting, open to all men of the parish, for a very interesting presentation and discussion on the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence.
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Thank you for all who participation in the Family of Faith Picnic and the June 1 st Eucharistic Procession. Both events are well appreciated and show our committed service to the parish. Future service opportunities are requested for the Mission Days Parish Event on Sunday, June 9 th . Our task will be to ensure general safety of the participants attending the festivities as well as those moving vehicles. Please consider spending some time on Sunday for an early, midday, and later spots. More details at the meeting on Tuesday.
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Please plan to attend our Men’s Ministry May meeting on Tuesday, the 7 th in the Church Hall at 7:00. Seasonal appropriate snacks and refreshments will be served.
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I look forward to seeing you there.
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Faith and Family Appreciation Picnic
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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 all had a great time in community and fellowship. We are grateful to Grace Lichauco and Nancy Flores for making us part of this awesome event.
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After the noon mass, Fr. Anthony said the blessing and the event started. Everyone dove into the food and the festivities.
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Our master grillers Lou Zenzen and Mike Burns fired up the grills about noon and worked feverishly for hours grilling cheeseburgers and hot dogs. We want to thank Skip Phair for purchasing all the food, beverages and trimmings.
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The faith and Family team provided the snow cones which were greatly appreciated on the sunny day.
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The scouts from Troop 155 came and helped with serving and clean up. Our thanks to the Eagle scouts, the Troop leader Tom Laus and the young men who helped out.
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In the Parish kitchen, under the leadership of David Dsilva, a team of men worked at cooking the Hot dogs, cutting and slicing tomatoes and arranging all the trimmings for the BBQ.A big thanks to all the men who showed up to make this event a success. We look forward to next year to do this again !
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- Steve Radigan (picnic grounds lead)
- Tom Leen (Mr. Music)
- Richard Lightholder
- Gary Dorighi
- Louis Lau
- Bill Irvin
- Mike Burns (master griller)
- Lou Zenzen(master griller)
- Al Rendon
- David Dsilva(Kitchen chef)
- Skip Phair (quarter master)
- Ashley Weerpass
- Tom Laus
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Flores de Mayo Procession - Saturday May 18 2024
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Late on a Saturday afternoon prior to the vigil Mass, the Filipino Community continued their annual tradition of processing with a large statue of the Virgin Mary. The Saint Joseph Men’s Ministry (SJMM) provided safety and security for the procession. Instead of processing through the neighborhood adjacent to the Parish, this year’s route went up St. Joseph Terrace, turning on Monticello Terrace and wound through the Dominican Sisters’ grounds.
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Roughly 150 parishioners processed stopping at several sites to offer flowers to Mary by girls dressed in their finest. Among the stops were the Meditation Garden and the nearly 100 year old Mater Dei Chapel open for this event.
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The procession end in the St. Joseph parking lot followed by the vigil Mass and a celebratory dinner in the church hall afterwards.
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Thanks to Ashley Weerpass, Tom Leen, Gary Dorighi, and Greg Stephens for supporting this event.
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Mission Days: Commemorating our 227th Anniversary on June 8th and 9th
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St. Joseph Parish/Mission San Jose, in collaboration with the Committee for Restoration of the Mission San Jose, has a wonderful weekend planned for commemorating the 227th Anniversary
of the Founding of Mission San Jose on June 11, 1797.
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Saturday, June 8th at 5pm
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“Meet Me at the Mission” Fundraising Gala – An Evening of Wine, Food, and Music, sponsored by Committee for Restoration of the Mission San Jose. Tickets still available HERE. Includes Spanish Organ Concert at 7:00pm sponsored by St. Joseph Parish. You will experience wonderful mariachi music to greet you, local wine by Mission Peak Vineyards, tasty tapas, a historic artwork silent auction, an organ concert of 17th century music followed by luxurious desserts. Preview our entire Mission Art Silent Auction collection at https://www.crmsjca.org/gala2024/silent-auction available only by participating in our June 8th Gala Silent Auction.”
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Sunday, June 9th All Day
Celebrate Founder’s Day Mass at 8:00am in the Mission Church followed by the regular schedule of Sunday Masses in St. Joseph Church followed by International Food, Music, Entertainment and Raffle. Details HERE.
The Mission will provide Guided Tours on both days. Saturday at 11:00am and Sunday at
1:00pm.
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Men's Ministry June Fellowship Meeting
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is creating a buzz. It will impact our work, leisure, and travel. Are you ready for it?
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St. Joseph Men’s Ministry invites all men in our Parish to its Fellowship meeting on Tuesday June 4th at 7:00PM in our Parish Hall. The featured presentation will be “Artificial Intelligence for Beginners,” and refreshments will be served.
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Come join us; we’d like to meet you!
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Our Stained Glass-Saint Mary Magdalene
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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?
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This month we highlight the first of the twelve Saints starting with those on the wall by Mission Blvd.
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The first closest to the Adoration chapel is the stained-glass depicting Saint Mary Magdalene.
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Who was she? What is her significance in the Bible? What aspect of her life is captured in this image?
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Mary was a devoted disciple of Jesus who loved him very much. She was named “Apostle of the Apostles” by Saint Thomas Aquinas. She accompanied him to Calvary, observing him from afar, she was there when Joseph of Arimathea placed his body in the Sepulcher and later a stone was moved to cover the entrance. She is the first to encounter our risen Lord and tells the other Apostles the good news. She is often called the “First Evangelizer”
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This stained glass is a depiction of the scene outside the tomb after Jesus is risen. Notice the stone rolled away and held by an unknown apostle. Notice the bottle of perfume and garland of flowers reminiscent of her ministering to comfort Jesus.
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Pope Francis elevated July 22nd, 2016, as the festivity of Saint Mary Magdalene.
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Some articles to consider for further reading
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- St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord: Learn more about her life and significance.
- Mary Magdalene in the Bible: Her Life and Significance: Explore her role as the first witness of the resurrection.
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Bible verses to review John 20:17
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Year at a Glance
Here is a link to our "Year at a Glance" calendar:
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