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St. Joseph

Diocese of Fresno

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Address

500 Kern Street
Avenal, CA 93204

About St. Joseph

A bilingual parish in the Central Valley town of Avenal, St. Joseph belongs to the Diocese of Fresno and serves its largely Spanish-speaking community alongside English-speaking families. Sundays bring both Spanish and English Masses, with weekday evening Masses midweek, a Friday morning Mass, and a Saturday evening Spanish vigil.

St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic parish in Avenal, California, part of the Diocese of Fresno. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 9 AM and 10:30 AM. Confession is available on Thursday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

7 AM
Spanish
9 AM
10:30 AM
Spanish

Tuesday

6 PM

Wednesday

6 PM

Thursday

6 PM

Friday

8 AM

Saturday

7 PM
Spanish

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Thursday

6:45 PM - 7:45 PM

Eucharistic Adoration

Friday: 5:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. Joseph? ▼

St. Joseph Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

When is confession at St. Joseph? ▼

St. Joseph confession times: Thursday 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph? ▼

Yes, St. Joseph celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 7 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Does St. Joseph have daily Mass? ▼

Yes, St. Joseph offers daily Mass on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6 PM, 8 AM.

Where is St. Joseph located? ▼

St. Joseph is located at 500 Kern Street, Avenal, CA 93204. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does St. Joseph have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼

Yes, St. Joseph offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 5:30 PM.

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