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: Miracles are yours to give October 15, 2018
Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus (Teresa of Ávila), Virgin and Doctor of the Church Miracles are yours to give, Lord, and those who demand their own satisfaction before professing their faith do not understand the true miracle of your sacrifice. Those who wish for all their needs to be met for acceding to your […]
Catholic Digest
Daily Prayer: Wealth is the destroyer of the soul October 14, 2018
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wealth is the destroyer of the soul, Lord. It allows us all manner of temptation as we gorge ourselves on all the world has to offer. To find eternal life and to live most in accordance to the will of the Father, we must shun all that we have, take […]
Catholic Digest
Daily Prayer: Blessed are those who live by the word of the Father October 13, 2018
Saturday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time Blessed Virgin Mary Blessed are those who live by the word of the Father, for they have eschewed the occupations of the world in favor of the righteous path. Some will occupy themselves with small fixations on passing things, but those who truly understand the fate of […]
Catholic Digest
Sunday Gospel reflections: Will you give cheerfully? October 12, 2018
I remember racing home from school with my report card, blazing with great marks. After careful scrutiny, my dad would say there was still room for improvement. Today’s Gospel brings that memory back. I know that my dad was very proud of me; yet he was challenging me to be better. When the rich young […]
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Daily Prayer: All demons shall be driven out by your name October 12, 2018
Friday of the Twenty-seventh week in Ordinary Time All demons shall be driven out by your name, Jesus Christ, for it is you above all else that they fear. They and the Adversary who is their leader desire death, isolation, and sin for all mankind, while you offer redemption, community, and life everlasting. May all […]
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When our children reflect our negative traits October 8, 2018
We’ve all got our temperaments and our children do too. It easy to pick out which of my children is the heart-on-her-sleeve mini-me of her father and which one is the spitting absent-minded image of myself. But our children don’t just get their nature from us, they get their nurturing from us. Take for example, […]
Nancy Flanders
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

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