St. Francis of Assisi - A Catholic Community - San Jose, CA

06/15/2026

Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage
* June 13 – Vietnamese Center to Saint Francis of Assisi (2.7 miles), 8:00 AM Mass

Rosary walk follows each Mass. Families are especially encouraged to attend. Pray the Rosary, Walk in Faith, Protect Our Families.

Event Description
The Our Lady of Fatima Pilgrimage is a monthly diocesan-wide journey of prayer and community, taking place from May through October across different parishes in San Jose. Each gathering includes Mass followed by a Rosary procession, uniting families and parish communities in faith.
Participants are invited to walk together in prayer, entrusting their families to the care of Our Lady of Fatima. The pilgrimage is accessible for all ages, with short walking distances, and is especially encouraged for families seeking to grow in faith together.

Thank you Rev Fr Eddie Obero, Saint Francis of Assisi
Thank you Rev Fr Joe Kim, Saint John Vianney

Pictures are from June 13, 2026 courtesy of Oscar Martin, Elizabeth Cayabyab and Patty Esteves.
Thank you to Legion of Mary members along with Saint Francis of Assisi FMT volunteers and the SFOA Staff.

Here is the rest of the schedule of the rosary walk:

* July 13 – Saint Maria Goretti to Our Lady of Refuge (2 miles), 6:00 PM Mass
* August 13 – Holy Korean Martyrs to Most Holy Trinity (2.4 miles), 6:00 PM Mass
* September 13 – Holy Cross to Our Lady of La Vang (1.2 miles), 1:00 PM Mass
* October 13 – Saint John Vianney to Saint Brother Albert (1.7 miles), 6:00 PM Mass

06/09/2026

06/06/2026

Join us this morning in Sandersfeld Hall for our first session of the Jubilee Talk series!

We'll be starting soon 🙏

06/04/2026

🙏🏽 Join us in celebrating a very special milestone! 🙏🏽

For 21 years, Fr. Vincent Pineda has faithfully answered God’s call with a shepherd’s heart, compassionate spirit, and unwavering dedication to our parish family. From celebrating the sacraments to walking with us in moments of joy, sorrow, and faith, Fr. Vincent continues to inspire us through his kindness, leadership, and love for Christ.

As many know, Fr. Vincent enjoys running the race of faith—always moving forward with purpose (and with faithful Coco by his side 🐾). Today, we give thanks for his 21 years of priestly ministry and pray for many more years of blessings, health, and joyful service.

Please join us in wishing Fr. Vincent Pineda a very Happy 21st Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood! 💛

Congratulations, Fr. Vincent! Thank you for your faithful “yes” to God and for blessing the St. Francis of Assisi Parish family. 🙏🏽⛪🐾

06/03/2026

🌿🐑 THIS WEEKEND — BEGIN OUR FRANCISCAN JUBILEE YEAR JOURNEY! 🕊️✨

You are warmly invited to join us for the first session of our Franciscan Jubilee Year Series at St. Francis of Assisi Parish!

🌎 “All Creatures Sing”
A beautiful reflection on Laudato Si’ and Franciscan Spirituality of Creation inspired by the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi.

📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Sandersfeld Hall – St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Come rediscover our connection to God’s creation, explore the wisdom of Brother Sun and Sister Moon, and reflect on how we are called to care for our common home. 🌿☀️🐦

Whether you are curious about the Franciscan way, looking to deepen your faith, or simply seeking inspiration and community — this is for YOU!

✨ Enjoy inspiring teaching, prayer, small group reflection, coffee, hospitality, and take-home resources.
💛 All are welcome — parishioners, pilgrims, seekers, families, and friends!

Come for one session or journey with us through the entire series as we celebrate our Franciscan Jubilee Year 2026–2027!

🙏 “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi

06/03/2026

🌟 SAVE THE DATE! 🌟

The treasures are coming out for the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Franciscan Jubilee Year 2nd Chance Flea Market! 🛍️✨

Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 8AM–2PM for a fun-filled day of treasure hunting, community fellowship, and second chances! From hidden gems and household finds to unique collectibles and gently loved items, you never know what treasures you’ll discover. 💙

Interested in being a vendor? Parking spaces are just $25 and spaces are limited! Load in begins at 6AM in the Lower Parking Lot Extension.

Come celebrate our Franciscan Jubilee Year with laughter, community spirit, and a day that brings people together in the true spirit of St. Francis. 🕊️

📍 St. Francis of Assisi Parish
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 8AM–2PM
🚗 Vendor Spaces: $25 each

For more information, please contact the Parish Office.

06/02/2026

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05/31/2026

Today’s Mystery of the Holy Trinity celebrates God is one in a Loving Community of Three. Divisiveness is the enemy of community. Some describe hell as being cut off from community. Our Goal is to mirror the Divine and live in a loving community. We may miss that mark because we are stressed, anxious, sad, lonely, or afraid.

To help us feel whole and healthy, we need self-care.

In today’s bulletin read the reflection on self-care. Self-care is essential for wholeness, happiness, and holiness. At the recent clergy study week, our priests studied self-care. Self-Care has four easy steps: M-E-D-S.

M is for for Meditation or Prayer daily—5 min to 20 minutes—think of it as your Daily Date with the Divine. E equals Exercise. Move 30 minutes each day—walk, dance, garden, or run like Fr. Vince! What do you think D stands for? Right. Diet—preferably with 5 servings of fruits and veggies daily. And “S” is…..Sleep! At the Clergy Study Week, most priests were surprised that adults need 7-9 hours sleep daily –in a quiet, dark room, no laptops, cell phones, or TVs. “S” also stands for social. We need one another. We need community. Come to our Mental Health Table and connect. We are there to listen and to pray with you. We’d love to connect with you in a loving community!

Information provided by the Mental Health Ministry!

Photos from 4pm Vigil Mass.
Mental Health Ministry speaker: Cora Lu

05/27/2026

RECAP:🏃‍♀️ Francis 5k Fundraiser 🏃| Saturday, May 23, 2026

Our volunteers and 5K participants arrived bright and early on Saturday, May 23rd for this awesome event! Running or walking all 7 laps meant completing the course, and we had a wide variety of 5K styles: fast runners, walkers grooving to some tunes, owners with their pets, and even little ones walking with their grandparents! Our fastests runners received a prize for their efforts, and all participants walked away with limited edition Jubilee Year medallion.

It was lovely to see over 50+ individuals show up to support our youth and young adult programs in this special way, and we are grateful to all of YOU, our parishioners, for investing in the Young Church!

We are so blessed and grateful for the many hands that came together to "run" this event. This 5K Fundraiser would not have been possible without the help of the following volunteers:

Event Marshals: Knights of Columbus (coordinated by Paul Kennedy)

Check-In/First Aid Crew: Lerma Simpson, Rosie Olivas, Annette Moreira, Ederlyn Suriaga, Larissa Olivas

Sound System & Hype: Leslie, Kevin

Water Station & Set-Up Volunteers: Duy Nguyen, Michaela Gundayao, Khloe, Zemira, Myra, Gianna

Event Coordinators: Fr. Vincent Pineda, Therese Bao

Photography/Videography: Christopher Pham, Dan McGrath, & Leslie Legacion

05/27/2026

Youth Confirmation Mass🕊️| May 17, 2026 at the 6PM Youth Mass

Please continue to pray for our newly confirmed as they begin this new phase of growth in their faith! For more photos and for information on our youth confirmation program, please visit https://www.sfoasj.com/confirmation.

Presider: Bishop Oscar Cantu

Concelebrant: Fr. Vincent Pineda

Assisting: Fr. Jeff Fernandez, Deacon Joe Cabrido

Photo credits 📸: David Dominic
(https://daviddominicphoto.mypixieset.com)