Sunday, October 5, 2025
Come Explore After All Masses
This Weekend October 4-5
Discover how you can share your gifts to Awaken Faith,
Build Community, and Make Disciples.
With over 40 ministries represented, there’s truly a place for everyone!
Hospitality • Music • Youth • Outreach • Faith Formation • Prayer • Liturgy •
Behind-the-Scenes Support • Parish Life • And More!
Hospitality • Music • Youth • Outreach • Faith Formation • Prayer • Liturgy •
Behind-the-Scenes Support • Parish Life • And More!
➡ Sign-up sheets will be available at every table.
➡ Visit stjosephwen.org for the full list of opportunities
➡ Visit stjosephwen.org for the full list of opportunities
We can’t wait to see where God is calling YOU to serve!
October Capital Campaign Second Collection
October 11–12, 2025
Next weekend, we will provide an update on the progress of our Capital Campaign and take up a second collection at all Masses.
The Capital Campaign collection will take place on the second weekend of each month, along with a report on our progress toward reaching our revised goal of $2,500,000 goal. Every gift, large or small, brings us closer to completing our Faith Formation Center Capital Campaign. This new space is now serving our children, youth and adults as they grow in their Catholic faith.
We are deeply grateful for your prayers, generosity, and continued support as we work together to build a strong foundation of faith for the future.
Faith Formation Center Update
The handicap ramp is nearing completion — the heating elements have been installed and the cement has been poured. Remaining punch list items are being wrapped up now that classes are already underway.
Faith Formation classes are in full swing! High School Youth Ministry met Sunday evening after the 5:00 pm Mass. Middle School (Grades 6–8) gathered Monday night for their first class, and Religious Education began on Wednesday. OCIA sessions continue every Tuesday evening.
So far, we are grateful to report that generous donations for the Faith Formation Center campaign have brought us closer to our goal. Thank you to everyone who has contributed — your support is helping provide a wonderful space for our students to grow in faith.
Happy Birthday, Father Osmar!
October 9th
Your priestly ministry touches many hearts and inspires countless lives.
As you celebrate your birthday and another year of faithful service to Christ, may God fill your days with peace, joy, and the richness of His love and mercy.
Wishing you a blessed and joy-filled birthday!
IT’S RESPECT LIFE MONTH!
Every October, the Church in the U.S. celebrates Respect Life Month—a time to reflect on the gift of every human life and how we can build a culture that protects life from conception to natural death.
Join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month.
Visit respectlife.org/celebrate for more information.
A Prayer for Hope
Heavenly Father, in the sacrament of Baptism,
you have given us the gift of new life.
Through your son our Lord Jesus Christ
and the Holy Spirit, you have made us your own.
Help us to recognize the gift of human life as
a sign of hope in our world.
Reveal to us the places where your precious gift of life
is most in need of protection and strengthen us to defend life
in all stages and circumstances,
from the child in the womb to the elderly and dying.
Guided by your Holy Spirit,
guard us from discouragement and give us the grace
to be messengers of hope, filled with confidence that nothing
can separate us from your love.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
FAITH FORMATION NEWS
Religious Education Grades 1-5
Religious Education classes began this week with over 80 students gathering in the Faith Formation Center, library, parish hall, and lounge. The children were excited to start their year, and parents, volunteers, and teachers shared in the joy. A reminder that classes are on Wednesdays beginning at 6:00 pm until 7:15 pm. Be sure to register your children at the parish office if you haven’t already.
Middle School Youth Ministry (Grades 6th,7th,8th)
Meeting in the Hall every Monday 6:00pm-7:30pm for EDGE; a place for our youth in between childhood and adolescence living on 'edge' into discipleship in a journey closer to Christ.
Thank you to St. Joe's Community, parents, youth and volunteers for the support and the continuous snack support throughout the year.
Confirmation Preparation for 7, 8th & High Schoolers are every 2nd Monday of the month.
Upcoming meeting time Monday, October 13th 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Faith Formation Center. Check in the Narthex for the calendar of the year or visit the office for a copy.
All updates and reminders will be shared via Flocknote. Please make sure you are receiving messages or call the office (509) 662-4569 if you have any questions or concerns.
Youth Ministry Kicks Off with a Joyful Start!
We’re thrilled to share that our youth ministry year is off to an incredible start! This past week, we welcomed 55 high school teens on Sunday night and over 100 middle schoolers on Monday for our first youth nights of the year. Both evenings were full of energy, joy, community, and most importantly—a desire to grow in relationship with Christ.We are so grateful to our parish staff, volunteers, parents, and the entire St. Joseph’s community for your continued support and prayers. Your generosity makes it possible for our teens to have a place where they can encounter Jesus, build lasting friendships, and grow as His disciples.As we look ahead, one easy and practical way to support our youth is by helping with snack and drink donations! These are a big part of creating a welcoming space each week. We’d love to stock up with one big Costco run to cover the first half of the year. If you’d like to contribute, please reach out to Jonny at jonny@stjoewen.orgThank you for being part of what God is doing in the lives of our teens!
