During the month of September, parents may register their children for the First Communion CCD classes in the Parish Office on Saturday, Sunday, or Tuesday evenings from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Please bring the child's baptismal certificate and a donation of $50 for class expenses. The classes are taught at St. Joseph Church in Spanish only. By registering your children you agree to participate in the Sunday Mass as a family and to participate once a month in Fr. Jorge’s faith formation talks. Registration for RCIA and Confirmation classes will be announced at a later date.

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 September 4, we have reached 81% 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.

World Ablaze Inc. & Possibility Productions bring you the inaugural MAGNIFY Conference. On September 1, 2018, join hundreds of your fellow sisters in Christ for a day of faith and fellowship. For more information, click on the image.

The devastating news of the revelations of sexual abuse over the past 70 years in regard to several Dioceses in Pennsylvania has had a gut wrenching impact on all of us. As a member of the clergy, and as your Bishop, I have experienced a variety of emotions this week: anger, outrage, shame, disheartening frustration – enough is enough! ... Click on the picture to read the complete message.

When you care enough to give the very best…… give yourself and your spouse a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov. 2 - 4 in Modesto, and February 15 - 17, 2019, also in Modesto. Click on the image for more information.

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.

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.

Dear Youth, As you enjoy these summer months, I entrust all of you to the care and protection of Our Lord Jesus. I want to encourage you to stay close to him during the summer. Summer is not intended to take a vacation away from our faith nor our relationship with Christ... Click on the photo to read the complete message.

We need a few volunteers to help with IMACA's food distribution in Mammoth Lakes on the 4th Friday of the month from 12:00 to 1:30. Please call Carolyn at 760-924-8712.

We are updating our list of parishioners who receive the weekly offertory collection envelopes. If you do not receive envelopes but would like to receive them, please register as a parishioner on our website, www.mammothcatholicchurch.org.  If you are receiving envelopes but prefer not to use them, please let us know with an email to info@mammothcatholicchurch.org, and we will remove you from the mailing list.

The week of June 22 - 29, 2018 is Religious Freedom Week featuring the theme : Serving Others in God’s Love. It is sponsored by USCCB.  The Week begins with the Feast of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, and ends with the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. It includes the Feast of the Nativity of St John the Baptist.  During Religious Freedom Week, Catholics are encouraged to pray and act each day for religious freedom. Click on the image for more information.

The St. Joseph Parking Lot has been reopened for those attending Mass. It has been completely reconstructed and repaved. Painting of the individual spaces will be done shortly. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this project.

Announcing a pilgrimage to Turkey, Greece and Italy from October 20 to November 4, 2018 with Fr. Jorge Román. Give yourself the opportunity of visiting these amazing places and learn from the living experiences. For more information contact Fr. Jorge Román.

Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - My Dear People of God, On the first weekend of the month of June, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. We begin the month by focusing on the summit of our Catholic Faith, the Holy Eucharist. The entire month of June can be a great time for all of us to strengthen our relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist. ... Click on the photo to read the complete message.

Todos los Martes a las 7 p.m. en la Casa Parroquial de San José a partir del 15 de Mayo.

MARRIED COUPLES: Do you tune up your vehicle? You can't expect your marriage to run year after year, mile after mile without a tune up. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is the best proactive pit stop you can give to your marriage. The next Marriage Encounter Weekends are July 13 - 15 in Turlock, and September 28 - 30 in Modesto. Click on the image for more information.

Nuestra Diócesis cuenta con una estación de Radio Católica con una programación muy instructiva e interesante. Pueden escucharla conectándose al siguiente enlace de internet: http://unidosporcristoymaria.com/Radio/upcm_radio.html. Escuchen al Padre Jorge Román los Martes a las 12 del día y al Padre Sergio Román los Martes a las 8:30 de la noche.

While Fr. Jorge is on vacation, there will not be a morning Mass from Tuesday, April 10 through Friday, April 13.

Linda and David Dore are presenting a Seder Dinner at the Epic Cafe in Lee Vining at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Come and participate in a historical, spiritual event that will offer an excellent opportunity to embrace this Holy Week and better prepare for Easter! Enjoy wonderful company and food. A full Kosher dinner is served. A donation of $20 is suggested for those able to pay. RSVP to Linda or David Dore - 760 647-1055.

The Diocese of Stockton is very pleased to announce that on January 23, 2018, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Myron Cotta to succeed Bishop Stephen Blaire as Bishop of Stockton who submitted his resignation to the Holy Father when he reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 on December 22, 2016. Bishop Cotta was born of Portuguese heritage in the Merced County community of Dos Palos on March 21, 1953. As a native son of the Central Valley he knows the area very well and in turn is well known for his pastoral leadership. He served as Vicar General in the Diocese of Fresno where he was a priest and most recently served as Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento. The Diocese of Stockton embraces more than 10,000 square miles covering the Counties of San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Mono, and Alpine, with a diverse Catholic population of over 300,000 people of many races and cultures. The Diocese of Stockton extends a very warm welcome to Bishop Myron Cotta. On Wednesday, March 14, at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral of Stockton, the Diocesan Priests and Deacons will gather together in prayer for our new Bishop. Also on Wednesday March 14, at 7:00 PM, the Prayer Group in our Parish of Saint Joseph will devote one hour of prayer for our new Bishop. On Thursday, March 15, at 2:00 PM, the installation of our new Bishop will take place at St. Stanislaus Church in Modesto, CA. You will be able to watch the ceremony through the link of KNXT.TV via the Internet. Click on the photo to live stream the event.