St. Joseph Basilica

Welcome to St. Joseph Basilica in Alameda, California.
This parish community is over 135 years old, and still going strong.
 
Our mission at St. Joseph is to LEARN TO LIVE AS JESUS TEACHES. This is an exciting endeavor..(more)

Dear Friends,

As you know, November is the month where we pray in a more fervent manner for the souls who “have gone before us and rest in the sleep of peace” (Eucharistic Prayer 1). We begin with a bang, with All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1, followed by All Souls on November 2. All Saints day is a way for us to unite ourselves to those saints who are canonized, that is, officially recognized by the Church as living heroically virtuous lives, as well as those people who, although not canonized are nevertheless enjoying heaven, that place of “refreshment, light, and peace” (also Eucharistic Prayer 1). Who are the saints? That elite group of people of which we can only dream of becoming a part of? Far from it. Sainthood, sanctity, holiness, is what Jesus came to invite all of us to. You are meant to be a saint. (Read the full message here.)

With approval from Bishop Barber and the County of Alameda, we are now conducting outdoor Mass in the SJND Quad. While we understand that each parish is moving at its own pace in resuming in-person services, our team of advisors recommends that we start outdoors, which affords the greatest margin of safety.... (Read more) 

NOTE: Outdoor Sunday Masses are subject to changes. Please check for updates regularly on our website and Facebook (especially an hour before Mass Time).

REMINDER: The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains DISPENSED INDEFINITELY for all Catholics in the Diocese of Oakland. At-risk are encouraged to stay home and make a sincere act of Spiritual Communion.

Important: Please view Preparation Video if you are registering for the first time.

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Starting at 1:30 pm and ending at 2pm.
(Note: Subject to changes or weather conditions)

 Walkthrough welcome.
See guidelines to receive Communion here.

• Monday-Friday: 9am-7pm
• Saturday: 9am-5pm
• Sunday: 9am-11am (closed from 11am-1.30pm  to live stream Mass)
• 1.30pm-5pm
• Note: Bathrooms are closed

Individual Reconciliation:  (In the Basilica)
Saturdays,  3:30  - 5:00 pm

Mass Times: 8 am. 11 am and 6 pm @ Gathering Space

Advance registration is required as each Mass is limited to 30 registrants.
Please click on the link below to register for the Mass:

https://sjbalameda.org/november-2-all-souls-mass-registration

Advent is coming and Angel Giving Project will kick off this weekend. 
The Angel Giving Project is a way to give Christmas gifts to the needy seniors, adults, and children of our community. It has been a ministry at St Joseph Basilica for 30 years. This year we will be giving all of our families and individuals gift cards so as to be careful to follow COVID 19 precautions.

How can you help with this Parish tradition? Click here to read more. 

Faith Formation programs including Youth Confirmation, Sacrament Preparation, and Whole Family Catechesis have begun.  Registration is required.  Go to https://sjbalameda.org/childrens-programs for information.

Online Adult Confirmation program starts October 19 
Interactive online sessions will be offered via Zoom on Mondays 7 to 8pm, available to adult Catholics who are registered and actively participating in an Alameda parish.  Preparation sessions are October 19 & 26; November 2, 9, 16 & 23; December 7 & 14; January 4, 11 & 25, and a retreat session prior to Confirmation (TBD) and two Monday night sessions after Confirmation.  Register online by October 18 at https://forms.gle/ZuaZjZyq4tuLYjjz6      

• Children's Liturgy of the Word Sunday mornings
• RCIA Inquiry Wednesday nights
• Scripture Reflection Thursday nights