• Bishop Daniel Garcia Thanksgiving Mass: All parishioners are cordially invited to a special Thanksgiving Mass in honor of Bishop Daniel Garcia on Tuesday, August 26 at Madonna del Sasso Pro Cathedra in Salinas. This special Mass is to offer our appreciation and thanksgiving to Bishop Daniel for his dedicated service and leadership in the Diocese of Monterey.  Informational flyers regarding the Mass are available in the vestibule.

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• Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life Series: The series will take place August 25 through November 10. If you would like to register please contact the Parish Office. Attendance will be limited to 40 participants

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• Religious Education Welcome Back Meeting: Our Religious Education Program welcomes students back to catechism. There will be parent & student meetings in the Parish Center on the following dates:

  • Lambs for Jesus: Sun. 9/7, 11:30-12:00 ; First Class: Sun. 9/21. 

  • RE English: Sat. 9/6, 1:00-2:00 P.M.; First class: Thurs. 9/11. 

  • Youth Group: Sat. 9/6, 5:00-5:30 p.m.; First class Thurs. 9/11. 

  • First Recon./ Eucharist: Sun. 9/7, 9:00-9:45 a.m.; 1st Class Sun. 9/21. 

  • Confirmation: Sat. 9/14, 9-9:45 a.m.; First Class Sun. 9/28 

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• Parish Photo Directory: Exciting News! St. Joseph’s is pleased to announce that we will be publishing a new parish picture directory. Photographs of families, couples, or individuals will take place over 5 days from September 30 through October 4. Every person who participates will receive a complimentary 8 x 10 photo. We are now taking appointments for photos. Please sign up in the vestibule after Mass today.

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• OCIA Registration Now Open: The 2025-26 OCIA (Order for Christian Initiation of Adults, formerly RCIA) classes will begin on Saturday August 23. All participants and interested participants should plan to gather at the 4:00 pm Mass and then meet with Fr. Wayne following the Mass. To register or learn more, contact the parish office or sign up here.

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• Landscape Ministry: Are you interested in gardening and sharing your talents in a landscape ministry? Consider joining with others in caring for our church grounds. Sign up in the vestibule or call the parish office.​​​​

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• Annual Ministry Appeal: We thank all who have contributed to our Annual Ministry Appeal. If you have not yet made your donation, please pick up a donation envelope from the pew. Drop it in the collection basket, mail it, or bring it to the parish office. Big or small, every dollar helps. Again, Fr. Wayne appreciates your support and you will each receive a personal thank you from him.​​