St Joseph Catholic Church – Long Beach, California

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Long Beach, CA

Helping Each Other Live Holy Lives Through Jesus Christ

St. Joseph Parish is a community of believers who uphold the teachings of the gospel and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, foster the formation and enrichment of parishioners in spirituality, worship, and education, and provide a welcoming environment to all; we live Christian lives by praying together, caring for our diverse community, encouraging involvement, and sharing ourselves in service to others.

Liturgies
Saturday Vigil
5:00pm inside the church
Sunday Mass
8:30am Mass on the grass
10:30am inside the church
12:30pm inside the church
Holy Days
8:00am and 7:00pm
Weekday Mass
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00am inside the church
CONFESSION
Saturdays: 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. inside the church sanctuary

Other Websites

LATEST NEWS

See what's happening in our parish...

Our Parish Community

"The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and of hope. They are where the Gospel is proclaimed and celebrated, where believers are formed and sent to renew the earth. Parishes are the home of the Christian community; they are the heart of our Church. Parishes are the place where God's people meet Jesus in word and sacrament and come in touch with the source of the Church's life." —Communities of Salt and Light, p. 1

Our School

St. Joseph Catholic School is dedicated to celebrating and educating the whole child. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children, we work collaboratively to foster a love for all that is genuinely true, good and beautiful. We are committed to providing a rigorous curriculum that motivates students toward an intrinsic love of learning, leading them to an understanding that learning is desirable for its own sake. We seek to immerse our students in a Christ-centered environment, so they develop the courage to seek the Wisdom to trust in and cooperate with God’s grace in their lives, empowering them to use the gifts that God has given them to live happy integrated lives as disciples of Christ in our diverse and technological world.

Faith Formation

We offer a comprehensive program of Faith Formation Classes for ages 3 through adult including sacramental preparation for Eucharist (First Holy Communion), Reconciliation (Confession) and Confirmation. We also offer special sessions, resources, and faith formation programs throughout the year, designed to help strengthen the faith life of the individual and whole family. Through our programs, we hope that St. Joseph’s Community will come to a fuller and richer experience of the presence of God in their lives and grow in their mission of being Christ’s disciples in our world.

OCIA

We proudly share the faith of the Roman Catholic Church.

He (Jesus) said to them “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every person.” (Mark 16:15)

We facilitate bringing adults into full communion with the Catholic Church.

We are always looking for dedicated members of St. Josephs Parish to share their faith with people interested in Roman Catholicism. We are always in the need for sponsors; Catholics who will journey with the interested parties offering their support, faith and friendship.

Parish Organizations

As Jesus reminds us that he is the vine and we are the branches, and it is the branches through which nourishment enlivens the vine, so it is with parish ministries and organizations. There are many ministries and organizations by which our parish is enriched – some of which require occasional participation, and others which entail regular service. Your involvement in one of these ministries and organizations will not only enrich your life, but it will also vitalize the communion of faith we enjoy .

Liturgical Ministries

Liturgical ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call of service to one another. Our liturgies utilize the talents and gifts that God has given this community to the fullest extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass, parishioner contributions help our liturgies to be truly life-giving celebrations. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries.