Joseph was born at cupertino, in the diocese of nardo in the kingdom of naples, in 1603. Apr 12, 2020 we are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the diocese of san jose. St joseph of cupertino mass times cupertino, california. Saint joseph of cupertino 1603 1663 for september 18 saint joseph of cupertino showed a love of prayer from a young age. A preschool through eighth grade catholic elementary school in cupertino, ca that is committed to educating the. Joseph of cupertino parish, in cooperation with west valley community services, hosts a thanksgiving basket food distribution that helps feed 200 about families. Saint josephs gift of levitation led him to be humble, tolerant, and obedient. After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely. Saint maximilian mary kolbe seminary 22 john paul st. Joseph of cupertino, saint, mystic, born june 17, 1603. Joseph of cupertino parish reception to follow in the parish hall kindly rsvp by may 8, 2016 you may send an email to email protected or call the sjc school office 408. Joseph of cupertino church is the catholic parish in cupertino, california.
Joseph of cupertino, who was famous for levitating and is therefore the patron saint of pilots. Joseph in midflight was installed in the church prayer garden in 2008. Parents and parishioners beamed with pride as they watched children of saint joseph of cupertino school and parish perform a dramatic reenactment of the apparitions of our lady of guadalupe, empress of the americas, at a special mass on december 8. Our wonderfully diverse, christian family invites you to join with us and together, grow our faith in god. Saint joseph of cupertino in the old kingdom of naples, is an example in point. He was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions that left him gaping. After his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely to.
Apr 11, 2011 but how many know that the citys patron saint, st. Joseph of cupertino, is also the patron saint of students and test takers. We are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the diocese. After spending his childhood and adolescence in simplicity and innocence, he finally joined the franciscan friars minor conventual. Saint joseph of cupertino parish endowment catholic. Joseph of cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer.
Joseph received his surname from cupertino, a small village in the diocese of nardo, lying between brindisi and otranto in the kingdom of naples. His father was a humble carpenter, who has contracted very heavy debts and was in very straitened circumstances at the time joseph was born. The saint joseph of cupertino parish endowment is invested for the long term, with annual grants to be used to support the operations of saint joseph of cupertino parish. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which the creditors drove the mother, francesca panara, from her home, and she was obliged. Saint joseph of cupertino parish, cupertino, 10110 n.
Saint joseph of cupertino celebrates our lady of guadalupe. September 18 patron saint of aviators, flying, studying, and those suffering. A number of biographies of st joseph of cupertino have been prepared in the past and give us extensive details of the extraordinary life of the saint. Joseph cupertino parish is the people of god gathered as a family to celebrate the liturgy, the study of sacred scripture, and the pursuit of our mutual goal. Cupertinos biography was composed by an italian author, robert nuti 1678. Joseph of cupertino in popular culture a film was made about st. He used to say in later life that he made his novitiate while still a child. Apr 19, 2020 welcome to saint joseph church, a spiritual home for catholics in the north end of fall river.
Joseph of cupertino school a preschool through eighth grade catholic elementary school in cupertino, ca that is committed to educating the whole child. The wizard of heaven le sorcier du ciel holy family studios film the life of st. If saint joseph cupertino had been our parish priest i would have denounced him repeatedly as a drooling idiot and and a drivelling nuisance. Saint joseph of cupertino parish has been serving the local community since the parish was founded in 19. Saint joseph of cupertino parish cupertino, ca parishes. After a short career with the capuchins, he joined the conventual franciscans. Saint joseph of cupertino parish receives honor from city. Following a brief assignment caring for the friary mule, joseph began his studies for the priesthood. We meet at saint joseph of cupertino catholic church. Joseph is most wellknown for his gift of levitating during prayer. St joseph of cupertino parish represents the diversity of our greater communities today, as we have since 1871.
Joseph is a lovely church and since its so close to where i live, i tend to go here for mass. St joseph of cupertino the reluctant saint youtube. Saint joseph of cupertino 16031663 saint marys press. There are a number of articles online about his life, in which we see that he was a slow learner, had trouble focusing and struggled for that reason in many areas of his life. Joseph of cupertino roman catholic church, a parish faith community located in cupertino, california, usa. Families who attend saint joseph of cupertino parish at least three times per month and the student is baptized roman catholic. Joseph of cupertino parish, in cooperation with west valley community services, hosts a thanksgiving basket food distribution that. Sep 18, 2019 saint joseph of cupertino was said to have been remarkably unclever, but prone to miraculous levitation and intense ecstatic visions. Please join us as we celebrate a special mass in her honor sunday, may 22, 2016 at 12. On tuesday, august 7th the friars, family and friends of the st. Nov 12, 2015 joseph received his surname from cupertino, a small village in the diocese of nardo, lying between brindisi and otranto in the kingdom of naples.
Joseph of cupertino, saint the catholic encyclopedia. Joseph was born into a poor family in cupertino, italy in 1603. Creditors drove his mother, francesca panara, from her home, and joseph was born in a stable. Meetings are held on the second friday of each month, 7. Saint joseph of cupertino parish diocese of san jose. Joseph was born in 1603 at cupertino, in the diocese of nardo in the kingdom of naples. Joseph of cupertino parish, cupertino, california the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. His father died before joseph was born and because of his mothers dire poverty, joseph was born in a.
Look for us in the community center which is the first building on the left as you drive into the parking lot. Joseph of cupertino for hearing my prayers andit was truly indeed a miracle for the students who need help of passing an examinations and i thank him for the success of my examinationi like tostrongly believe and have faith in youi would thanks almighty god and st. While you visit our site, you will learn about our parish and the many opportunities for people to live out their catholic christian faith. We are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the. There is also a saccharine film about his life, joseph cupertino. Already as a child, joseph showed a fondness for prayer.
We are a roman catholic parish, located in the heart of cupertino, california, within the diocese of san jose. He is the patron saint of air travelers, aviators, astronauts, and people with a mental handicap, test takers, and weak students. Of paramount importance are the thirteen volumes of the process of canonization preserved in the vatican archives. His father felice desa, a poor carpenter, died before joseph was born and left some debts, in consequence of which. May 04, 2015 the humble life of st joseph of cupertino. Novenas, prayers and facts about saint joseph of cupertino dedicated in thanks for answered prayers. Paul the apostle church installs new pastor september 30, 2019. Saint joseph of cupertino joseph s father, felice desa was a poor carpenter who died before joseph was born. Joseph of cupertino was a failure at just about everythinguntil he excelled at miracles.
Saint joseph of cupertino parish is a territorial parish serving latin rite catholics in cupertino, california, united states. Already a patron saint of mexico, canada and belgium, in 1870, joseph was declared patron of the universal church by pope pius ix, and in 1955 pope pius xii. Joseph of cupertino friary and provincialate hosted the leadership of the conventual franciscan federation of the united states, st. Mass times and detailed church information for st joseph of cupertino located in cupertino, california. Saint joseph of cupertino parish in category catholic.
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