St. Joseph Catholic Church

Sexual Abuse Prevention Information
6 Sep 2018
We know that Catholics and others have questions in light of recent events that have brought fresh attention to the tragedy of clergy sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. As Archbishop Sartain shared in his official statement on August 17, 2018, the sexual abuse of a minor is an intrinsic moral evil and a crime, and anyone responsible for such an act, or for shielding those who do, including bishops and other Church leaders, must be held accountable for their actions. The abuse scandal has touched virtually every Catholic diocese in the U.S., including the Archdiocese of Seattle. Because of … [Read more…]
Faith Formation Registration Has Begun
21 Aug 2018
To register, click the Religious Education menu and pick the last option – online registration. Classes start September 19th!
Coverage of the 79th annual Tekakwitha Conference
28 Jul 2018
NW Catholic has posted an article with photos covering the recent 79th annual Tekakwitha Conference. Read the article here: http://www.nwcatholic.org/news/local/indigenous-catholics-celebrate-faith-culture-at-national-conference-in-tacoma.html

Daily Prayer: Our aspirations poison us Lord September 23, 2018
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Our aspirations poison us Lord, for we become so focused upon worldly profit that our souls become poor from neglect. Only once these concerns are abandoned, when we find our innocence again might we have the opportunity to truly understand you, Lord. Until we let go of our pursuit of […]
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Daily Prayer: The world presents us with many obstacles September 22, 2018
Saturday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Blessed Virgin Mary The world presents us with many obstacles to You Lord, the Evil One prowls among us seeking to steal away those in need of saving. Our souls always in jeopardy, we are in need of your guidance to avoid the temptations of this world. […]
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Sunday Gospel reflections: The way to Christian greatness September 21, 2018
When I was a young boy, I secretly wished — against all the evidence — that everyone would think I was the best player on our baseball team. I also had the secret desire that one day my teacher would say, “You are the best student in the class. In fact, you are the best […]
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Daily Prayer: We are ailing with the burden of sin September 21, 2018
Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist We are ailing with the burden of sin, Lord Jesus. Were we not so mired in our own wickedness then there would be no need of your ultimate sacrifice. Yet you have come to heal we afflicted Lord, for your love is endless and grace freely given. Amen. […]
Catholic Digest
September: Do your house guests make you want to dig your own grave? Pray to St. Phocas September 20, 2018
Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, shelter the stranger, bury the dead. September’s St. Phocas took the corporal works of mercy to new heights. Or should I say depths? Find the answer to that and several other bad puns in our story below. Phocas (died around 303) was a humble gardener, living on […]
Susie Lloyd

Five suggestions to strengthen your family in love September 7, 2018
What is the one virtue that can radically transform your family life? Charity! Charity is the theological virtue by which we love God above all things for his own sake, and our neighbor as ourselves for the love of God. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1822) Charity is essential to every Catholic family and makes […]
Emily Jaminet
Five tips to a fabulous faith-filled family vacation August 9, 2018
Recently, I traveled from Ohio to Vermont for a quick Fourth of July getaway and the week after that I headed to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for another 700-plus mile road trip. These two long road trips were not only an opportunity for family-bonding time away but a real faith-filled experience. My husband and […]
Emily Jaminet
Do I worry too much about my kids? July 26, 2018
Q: I’m the mom of three children — two boys ages 9 and 6, and a 4-year-old daughter. I wonder if I am unreasonably consumed by fear and anxiety about my kids’ safety and well-being. This issue is starting to be a source of friction between my husband and me, as he thinks my rules for our […]
Marybeth Hicks
Five ideas to strengthen your relationships during the summer July 9, 2018
Summer is the season of fun in the sun! The blessing about summer is that the overall pace of life has slowed down, the days are longer, and typically you have more time to squeeze in extra social gatherings, fun with family and friends, or maybe even that long-awaited vacation. Along with all that, summer […]
Emily Jaminet
The whispering mom June 12, 2018
What did you say? I can’t hear you. Did you lose your voice? I never truly appreciated the Gospel story found in Luke 1 when Zechariah doubted God’s plan for his life to have a son in his old age and the angel said, “But now you will be speechless and unable to talk” (Luke […]
Emily Jaminet

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