with Missions in Lee Vining and Bridgeport,
and a Chapel in Coleville
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Online Giving
Online Giving is the most convenient way to donate to St. Joseph Parish. You can make a single donation or set up a recurring donation to the weekly offertories, second collections, and special projects like the Parish Hall construction fund. Click on the button above or go to the Online Giving Page for more information.
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Respect for Life Corner
"America, your very future as a nation depends on your willingness to protect the Right to Life of the most defenseless in your society."
Pope John Paul II
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Welcome to God’s Country
Whether you visit or live in Mammoth Lakes, you are blessed by a picturesque view of mountains that surround so many lakes for hiking, running, skiing, fishing, cycling, climbing, and more. In this magnificent paradise, you will find God through His creation and witness all His Glory. As Father Andy Dachauer often said,
“This is God’s Country!”
The Catholic Community of St. Joseph Parish invites you to join our daily and Sunday Mass Celebrations. Please see our Mass Schedule for St. Joseph Church in Mammoth Lakes, Our Savior of the Mountains Mission in Lee Vining, the Infant of Prague Mission in Bridgeport, and Our Lady of the Valley Chapel in Coleville.
As your other Parish away from home, we are here to nurture your spiritual experience in the mountains and to help keep your Faith alive in giving Glory to the Almighty for all His blessings.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky proclaims its builder’s craft.
Psalm 19:2
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Reading 1 Ez 2:8—3:4Responsorial Psalm PS 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131Gospel Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14
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Calendar
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August 13 - August 24
Fr. Jorge will be on vacation August 13 - August 24. There will not be a weekday morning Mass in the Rectory during this time. Monsignor Bill Leser will be celebrating the Masses on the weekend of August 18 - 19. -
Wednesday, August 15
Our Lord did not want the first Monstrance who had the Eucharist, and that beautiful body which carried in her womb, Our Savior, to experience the corruption of the tomb. That is why in body and soul she was taken to heaven, where she lives now and attends our prayers. Although the Assumption of Mary is a holy day of obligation, there will not be a Mass in St. Joseph Church due to Fr. Jorge's vacation. However, Monsignor Leser will celebrate Mass in Lee Vining at 10:00 AM.
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News
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August 4
The budget of the Diocese of Stockton for this year is $2,300,000 to cover expenses on education and formation of Seminarians, Deacons, Catechists, various Pastoral Ministries including immigrant services, etc. Every Parish of the Stockton Diocese contributes according their ability. St. Joseph Parish needs to raise $23,245. As of July 23, we have reached 67% of our assessment. Remember that every dollar you give is going to be used to build the Kingdom of God. Click on the image to read more about the Bishop's Ministry Appeal, or go to the Online Giving page to contribute. -
July 30
It has been reported that criminals are hacking into personal email accounts and sending out various fraudulent messages using stolen identities requesting iTunes gift cards be sent to someone you may know. Do not respond to this hoax. Never send out personal information, credit card numbers, gift cards, or anything of value via an email without first thoroughly vetting the destination. Change your email password immediately if you have been hacked. Always be alert for the possibility of fraud when you receive any email that is in any way suspicious. -
July 30
Following the Footsteps of Saint Paul: You are invited to join a pilgrimage with Father Jorge Roman to Turkey, Greece, and Italy from October 19 to November 3, 2018. The cost is $2,975.00 plus airfare. There will be an information meeting on Monday, July 30, at 6:00 PM in the Rectory of Saint Joseph. Reserve your place for $500.00 Click on the image for more information. -
July 14
We have received word from a number of sources that Alejandro Sullon has been offering his services as a Bishop to celebrate Sacraments. He presents himself as the ‘Bishop of Bakersfield’. He is from Peru and also advertises himself as the Bishop of the Diocese of the Lord of Divine Mercy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Cf: his short piece on YouTube – “Obispo Peruano en California. Monsenor Alejanddro Sullon” He was consecrated a Bishop in the Old Catholic Church by “Archbishop” José Luís Ramírez [ Old Catholic ] for the Archdiocese of the Most Holy Trinity of Bakersfield, California. Most recently we received word that “Bishop” Sullon will hold a First Communion and Confirmation celebration in Patterson on 10 November 2018 at the FDES Hall and is gathering applications for the reception of the Sacraments. Sullon is not a Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church, he is not in union with Pope Francis nor with the Bishop of Stockton. He has no permission or faculties to celebrate Sacraments in the Diocese of Stockton.
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Susie Vargas, Age 7, Leads the Singing of Angus Dei at Mass on May 5, 2018
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Parish Hall Construction Update
On Sunday, August 20, 2017, Monsignor Bill Leser blessed the site of the new Parish Hall, and construction began. The foundation has been poured, utilities have been installed, framing is complete, and roofing and siding installation is underway. The parking lot reconstruction is complete. On July 1, 2018, the construction was blessed by Bishop Myron Cotta of the Diocese of Stockton. If you have been thinking about providing financial support for this project and have been waiting….wait no more! To donate to this exciting project, go to the Online Giving page. For photos of the progress and more information, click on the picture.