St. Joseph Catholic Church - Issaquah

12/11/2025

INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT -

Due to weather conditions, Our Lady of Sorrows Church and Parish Office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 11. There will be no 9:00am Mass.

10/07/2025

Please note, tonight's 6:00PM Mass and Evening Confessions at St. Joseph are cancelled.

We encourage you to join us at 5:30pm in the Worship Space to pray the Rosary for Peace. OCIA/OCIC and Lectio Divina Classes will take place as scheduled.

Our Lady of Sorrows in Snoqualmie is also offering Eucharistic Adoration from 1-7pm.

09/14/2025

All members of our parish family are invited to join us at Our Lady of Sorrows for International Festival tomorrow, 9/14, from 2-5pm.

This festival is held to celebrate the Patronal Feast Day of Our Lady of Sorrows. Enjoy fun, fellowship and international cuisine!

09/06/2025

Join us tomorrow, Sunday, September 7 for the St. Joseph Fall Gathering at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah! Enjoy lunch and community from noon-3pm.

Unlike prior years, there will not be a Mass at the Barn, so you can attend your normal Sunday Mass. Lunch will be provided and we will have games for kids and time for general fellowship. You won’t want to miss it!

07/01/2025

Interested in sharing the Gospel, but not sure where to start? Learn from leading Catholic evangelization experts in The 99 Masterclass. This series teaches Catholics the most effective ways to share the good news of Jesus with the world.

+Develop a deeper relationship with Christ
+ Learn how to be led by the Holy Spirit
+ Understand how to talk to non-Catholics about the faith
+ Learn practical tips for inviting others into Christian community

Join us on Tuesdays, starting July 8th, from 6:45-8:15pm as we build a movement of evangelization and learn to grow in Catholic Community. Learn more are register now at sjcissaquah.org/adult-formation

06/12/2025

Children of our parish family preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us for bible stories, crafts, games, music and much more! Vacation Bible Camp at Our Lady of Sorrows in Snoqualmie will run from June 23-26 from 9:30-12:30pm each day. $50 per child and $25 per additional children. Scholarships available.

Last day to register is this Sunday, June 15!

To register or volunteer contact Tina ([email protected]).

06/05/2025

REMINDER -

Our Veterans Town Hall event is coming up this Saturday at the Issaquah Depot in Issaquah, WA. Registration is free, but space is limited. RSVP today: https://www.classy.org/event/2025-veterans-town-hall-issaquah/e671752.

05/15/2025

TRAFFIC ALERT -

This weekend, we joyfully celebrate as our First Communicants receive the Sacrament of their First Holy Eucharist at all Masses across our parish family. With this special occasion, we anticipate larger-than-usual Mass attendance as many families and guests will be joining us to witness the youngest members of our Church take an important step in their faith journey. At St. Joseph, this will bring added challenges given our limited parking.

Please plan ahead and consider:
• Carpooling to Mass
• Parking at the Issaquah Public Library Downtown and walk up the hill to the church, if possible
• Leaving extra time for travel
• Being patient with traffic and parking—and extend grace to fellow parishioners and guests

Please note: There is no parking permitted at the Living Bible Church across the street.

We look forward to celebrating Mass with you at this special time

05/08/2025

It is with great joy that we announce that we have a new pope! On May 8, 2025 Cardinal Robert Francis was elected by the Sacred College of Cardinals as new pope and shepherd of the Catholic Church. He has taken the name Pope Leo XIV. Let us pray for him as he begins this new ministry to unity.

04/29/2025

Men’s Group Breakfast – You’re Invited!

Join us this Saturday, May 3rd from 8–10 AM in Father McGirl Hall for a morning of fellowship, faith, and food! Men from St. Joseph, Mary Queen of Peace, and Our Lady of Sorrows are all welcome — whether you're already part of a Men’s Group or just curious to learn more.

From 8–9am we will have a group discussion on Sunday’s Gospel and its impact on our lives with breakfast and fellowship to follow! Come strengthen your faith and community, you might even make a new friend!

Please RSVP to Don Meyer at (206) 639-1574 or [email protected] so we can plan accordingly. We’d love to see you there!

04/17/2025

Works of Mercy are an integral part of who we are as a parish. These works continue to help those in need in our city and region. Here are a few updates from our St. Vincent de Paul Ministry thanks in-part to St. Joseph Parishioners:

• SVDP helped 35 of 45 neighbors requesting assistance
• $13,294 of assistance was provided
• Housing aid given totaled $10,236
• Food donations totaled $1,474
• Household Good & Beds totaled $1,076
• Clothes, Utilities and gas make up the remining balance

Our local SVdP chapter is seeing an increased need for assistance and could use your help! We will be holding a collection at tonight's Mass for the benefit of SVdP. If you wish to donate online, please visit sjcissaquah.org/st-vincent-de-paul

04/15/2025

📣Parking Volunteers Needed! 📣

We are looking for volunteers to assist with ferry-style parking at the 10am and Noon Masses on Easter Sunday, April 20. Volunteers will help direct traffic and ensure smooth parking for all attendees. A seat in the sanctuary will be reserved for those that volunteer.

Sign-ups are available in the narthex or contact Tom at [email protected]