(Aptos, California) – The Camp St. Francis Newsletter, Fall 2025, offers a summary of the events of the past months, the future projects, and the new Mass schedule starting November 2025. As the days are getting shorter, from now on our first and third Sunday’s Masses will be at 4.00 PM.  We extend our thanks to all friends and neighbors of Camp St. Francis for … Continue reading Camp St. Francis Fall Newsletter and Mass Schedule

Adapted from an invitation letter by Fr. Joseph Paradayil, SDB, the Director of Camp St. Francis Center (Edited by Judy Alvarez) (Aptos, California) – The summer season at Camp St. Francis has been filled with the joyful sounds of young people from near and far enjoying various summer camps and programs. Enclosed, you will find two flyers detailing the upcoming Masses at Camp St. Francis … Continue reading Upcoming Masses at Camp St. Francis – Join Us!

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator (Rosemead, California) – Going into May 2025, the idea of having a summer camp at our St. Joseph Youth Renewal Retreat Center seemed like a futile proposal; we had only 19 campers signed up. When we compared our camp site with say Camp Francis, we felt totally out of the league – we have no ocean breeze, no nature-walk like … Continue reading Camp Don Bosco, Rosemead – A Mission Impossible

By Sheila Kun, Salesian Cooperator (Aptos, California) – No one will argue with you that Camp St. Francis has one of the prettiest camp sites in town. The morning breeze, the ocean waves, the mesmerizing sunset and the fragrant flowers and trees offer all the amenities of a perfect summer camp site. There is something more than what meets the eyes that attract so many … Continue reading Camp St. Francis – Beyond the Scenery

Rosemead, California – The St. Joseph’s Salesian Youth Retreat Center community will gather on Saturday, March 8, 2025, to remember Fr. Paul Chuong, SDB, on the second anniversary of his passing to eternal life. All are welcome to participate in the Memorial Ceremony: 6:00 PM – In Memory of Fr. Paul 6:30 PM – Memorial Mass Reception – After Mass in the Salesian Residence Continue reading In Loving Memory of Fr. Paul Chuong, SDB

(Aptos, California) Dear Friends, Please find attached our Fall Newsletter 2024. Thank you to every one of you who supports, stays connected and participates in various events and programs of Camp St. Francis. All are welcome. Have blessed day, fr. joseph —- Fr. Joseph Paradayil SDB  Administrator Camp St. Francis Aptos CA 95003 Continue reading Camp St. Francis Newsletter

(Aptos, California) – A year ago friends of Camp St. Francis came together to support its ongoing development. This beautiful Salesian facility serves as a HOME where love and joy nurture a family of faith, a SCHOOL that fosters a passion for learning, a CHURCH that promotes living Gospel values, and a PLAYGROUND that builds character and lasting friendships. In the summer Camp St. Francis … Continue reading An Invite from Camp St. Francis

by Sheila Kun (Rosemead, California) – The St. Joseph parishioners gathered for a group picture. We called it a “Red Nose Day” remembering Fr. Paul (1958 – 2023). Fr. Paul wore the red nose to capture the attention of the young, a group that is dear to his heart. As a true Salesian, following the footsteps of St. Don Bosco, Fr. Paul took every opportunity … Continue reading Remembering Fr. Paul Chuong Nguyen