Service & Other Ministries

Grief ministry provides support and understanding to those in the final stages of terminal illness and to those in the process of healing after the death of a loved one. We are looking for volunteers who are experienced counselors to start a support group for persons who are grieving. This Ministry also has a Memorial Mass in November for the deceased of the Parish followed by a reception in Doyle Hall. 

Eucharistic Ministers bring the Body of Christ to the sick, homebound and hospitalized of our community who are unable to attend Mass. This also involves praying with them, comforting the lonely and just plain listening. Any Catholic in good standing with the Church who has compassion and patience and who feels comfortable with fellow parishioners who may be in pain, lonely, depressed, sick or dying are invited to join this ministry. Meetings and training opportunities are held as needed.

The Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) Branch 47, has been a part of St. Joseph Parish since 1936. 

The ICF is a family-oriented, non-profit fraternal organization dedicated to promoting activities that build faith and family spirit and bring men, women and children of all ages together. By joining a local branch, ICF members share their culture, heritage and religious beliefs. We believe that together we accomplish more than one can alone. We are active in various cultural events throughout the country, support our local parishes, and provide various charities with financial and other support.

We welcome all heritages to strengthen our organization through our diversity, and look forward to seeing you at our meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM in the Parish Office (580 Hope St, Mountain View).

Let’s bring our community together and share our faith and religious spirit!

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic lay organization. The Knights Local Council #4926 supports the Parishes of St. Joseph Mountain View, St. Simon, St. Nicholas & St. William and St. Athanasius. 

The organization is founded on the principles of charity, devotion and the promotion of the Catholic values. We provide members and their families with volunteer opportunities to serve the needs of Catholic families within our five local parishes. 

If you are interested in joining our organization, please email your contact information.

AA meets every Sunday at 6:00PM at the Large Conference Room in the Parish Office (580 Hope Street, Mountain View).

If you would like more information about the group, please contact Peter at 650-669-1578.

If you are interested in being part of this ministry to deepening your relationship with God through fellowship, prayer, service, and social events, please email us or contact Robert at 650-967-3831.

We have a monthly Mass on the first Saturday of each month at 5:30pm.