by sjchurchadmin | Mar 2, 2017 | Pastor's Desk
In Greek mythology, the Sirens are creatures with the heads of beautiful women and the bodies of attractive birds. They lived on an island (Sirenum scopuli; three small rocky islands) and, with the irresistible charm of their song, they lured mariners to their...
by sjchurchadmin | Feb 24, 2017 | Pastor's Desk
Of the many volunteers who help in the smooth running of our church, Mass Coordinators are very special. Because all the activities in our church is finally geared to the celebration of the Eucharist which the Vatican II calls it as “the source and the summit of the...
by sjchurchadmin | Feb 18, 2017 | Pastor's Desk
On the Veterans Day of November 1996, Phan Thi Kim Phuc, now 33, came to the black granite Vietnam Veterans Memorial as a wife and mother, to tell several thousand spectators that she forgives those who bombed her village and has put the past behind her. Kim Phu...
by sjchurchadmin | Feb 11, 2017 | Pastor's Desk
Some of the memorable events in my life as a priest have taken place during the last six years that I have been the pastor of St. Joachim parish, Hayward. One such incident took place on Friday, January 27th 2017. I was informed by our office secretary that a couple...
by sjchurchadmin | Feb 3, 2017 | Pastor's Desk
It is such a joy to celebrate mass in St.Joachim church. One of main the reasons is our parish is blessed with committed group of volunteers who meticulously prepare everything needed prior to the celebration of the mass. All these committed volunteers trace their...
by sjchurchadmin | Jan 28, 2017 | Pastor's Desk
The feasts and festivals that we had celebrated in recent times such as the Festival of Guadalupe, the Simbang Gabi celebrations, the Posada celebrations, the festival of Christmas etc., has demonstrated beyond doubt that St. Joachim is full of life. Quite a few times...
