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Mount Saint Joseph
Carmelite Monastery

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Holy Week and Easter Liturgy Times

Monday - Wednesday of Holy Week (March 30 - April 1)

7 am -  Mass

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Holy Thursday (no 7am Mass) (April 2)

7 pm -   Mass of the Lord's Supper

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Good Friday (April 3)

12 pm - 1:15pm    Seven Last Words

2 pm -   Stations of the Cross (outside and also in chapel)

3 pm -   Celebration of the Lord's Passion

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Holy Saturday (April 4)

8 pm -   Easter Vigil Mass

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Easter Sunday (April 5)

9:30 am -  Easter Mass

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Easter Week (Monday - Saturday) (April 6 - 11)

8 am  -  Mass​​​​

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Regular Mass Times 

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat ~ 7:00 AM

Thursdays ~ 7:00 AM
5:00pm ~ Holy Hour for Vocations  (Vespers, Adoration & Benediction)

Sundays ~ 9:30 AM
5:00pm ~ Holy Hour (Solemn Vespers,
Adoration & Benediction)

1st Saturdays ~ 8:00 AM

Confessions by Appointment

Grounds and Chapel open daily
from 6AM to 6PM

Sayings of Carmelite Saints

"Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us."

- Saint Teresa of Jesus

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MISSION STATEMENT

We Carmelite Friars, followers of Saint Teresa of Avila and Saint John of the Cross, live as brothers in community. With Mary as our patroness, we serve Christ and His Church through ministries of prayer, presence, evangelization and pastoral care.

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ABOUT US

Mount Saint Joseph Carmelite Monastery is the Postulancy for the Discalced Carmelite Friars of the California-Arizona Province of

St. Joseph

ADDRESS

PO Box 3420

San Jose, CA 95156

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12455 Clayton Rd

San Jose, CA 95127

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408-251-1361

VOCATIONS

Fr. Matthias of the Immaculate Heart, O.C.D.
Vocation Director
PO Box 3420
San Jose, CA  95156
408-251-1361 x 324
vocationcarmelite@gmail.com

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