St Joseph Catholic Church

09/05/2026

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage across multiple communities. With buildings collapsed, many families have been left without shelter.
Help families affected by the earthquake today with a gift to provide immediate relief. Please click on the link below. God bless you!
Earthquake in Colombia | CRS
Help Families Affected by the Earthquake in Colombia. Earthquake in Colombia | CRS (https://www.crs.org/help/colombia-earthquake)

09/05/2026

Un terremoto de magnitud 7.4 sacudió el oeste de Colombia, causando graves daños en varias comunidades. Con edificios derrumbados, muchas familias han quedado sin un lugar donde vivir.
Ayude hoy a las familias afectadas por el terremoto haciendo una donación para brindarles ayuda inmediata. Por favor, haga clic en el enlace a continuación. ¡Dios los bendiga!
Terremoto en Colombia | CRS
Ayude a las familias afectadas por el terremoto en Colombia

Catholic Relief Services eases suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 90 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.

09/05/2026

Dear St. Joseph Parishioners,
Special Collection -CRS
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage across multiple communities. With buildings collapsed, many families have been left without shelter.
Help families affected by the earthquake today with a gift to provide immediate relief. Please click on the link below. God bless you!
Earthquake in Colombia | CRS
Help Families Affected by the Earthquake in Colombia.

Catholic Relief Services eases suffering and provides assistance to people in need in more than 90 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.

09/05/2026

Segunda Colecta Este Fin de Semana (5 y 6 de septiembre):
La Diócesis de Yakima realizará una colecta especial para ayudar a las personas afectadas por los incendios forestales durante el fin de semana del 5 y 6 de septiembre de 2026.
En este momento, muchas familias afectadas se encuentran viviendo en alojamientos temporales y todavía no pueden recibir grandes cantidades de artículos donados. La mayor necesidad en este momento es recibir apoyo económico flexible que permita ayudar a las familias con gastos esenciales del día a día, como transporte, gasolina, artículos de higiene personal, alimentos y otras necesidades inmediatas mientras permanecen desplazadas.
De cara al futuro, el camino hacia la recuperación será largo. Las familias también enfrentarán gastos importantes relacionados con contenedores de almacenamiento, casas rodantes, generadores y otras soluciones de vivienda temporal mientras trabajan para reconstruir sus hogares y sus vidas.
A través de esta colecta especial, les invitamos a unirse a nosotros para apoyar a nuestros hermanos y hermanas afectados por estos devastadores incendios forestales. Su generosidad proporcionará ayuda práctica hoy y, al mismo tiempo, ayudará a las familias a avanzar hacia una recuperación a largo plazo.
Continuemos orando por todos los afectados y pidamos al Señor que les conceda fortaleza, esperanza y el apoyo que necesitan durante este momento tan difícil.
Por favor, considere hacer una generosa donación a la Colecta Especial de Ayuda para los Afectados por los Incendios Forestales.
Fondo de Ayuda para los Incendios Forestales — Diócesis de Yakima
Gracias por su compasión, sus oraciones y su generosidad.

09/05/2026

Second Collection This Weekend (Sept. 5/6):

The Diocese of Yakima is holding a special collection for wildfire relief on the weekend of September 5–6, 2026.
At this time, many affected families are living in temporary housing and are not yet able to receive large quantities of donated goods. The greatest need right now is flexible financial support to help families with essential day-to-day expenses such as transportation, gas, personal hygiene items, meals, and other immediate needs while they are displaced.
Looking ahead, the road to recovery will be long. Families are also facing significant expenses for storage containers, campers, generators, and other temporary housing solutions as they work toward rebuilding their homes and lives.
Through this special collection, we invite you to join us in supporting our brothers and sisters affected by these devastating wildfires. Your generosity will provide practical assistance today while helping families move toward long-term recovery.
Let us continue to pray for all those affected and ask the Lord to give them strength, hope, and the support they need during this difficult time.
Please consider making a generous donation to the Wildfire Relief Special Collection.
https://yakimadiocese.org/2026/08/05/wildfire-relief-fund/
Thank you for your compassion, prayers, and generosity.

08/27/2026

Please pray for our Diocesan Pilgrims who departed today after receiving a special blessing from Fr. Dan Dufner. Their pilgrimage will take them to Paris, Fatima, Poland, and other sacred places.

May the Lord bless them with safe travels, meaningful encounters, and a deeper faith as they visit these holy sites. May they be surrounded by God’s grace and return home safely, renewed in faith and filled with beautiful memories.

Please keep our pilgrims in your prayers throughout their journey.

08/23/2026

Mary’s life reminds us what it means to say “yes” to God with trust and humility. May she intercede for our families and lead us ever closer to her Son, Jesus.

08/23/2026

Mary's life reminds us what it means to say “yes” to God with trust and humility. May she intercede for our families and lead us ever closer to her Son, Jesus.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe (Aug 14), a “martyr of charity”. St. Maximilian Kolbe, pray for us.