Parish Groups & Ministries

Liturgical Committees
Includes Acolytes, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Greeters, Music Ministers, Readers, Sacristans and Ushers. You can learn more about Liturgical Ministers, including current guidelines, here: https://www.sjcissaquah.org/liturgical-ministers.

Prayer Chain
Prayer chain members include all requests in their daily prayers at a time and place of their own choosing. Your name and e-mail address are included in an e-mail tree. If you do not have a computer someone on the list will call you. Click here to join the prayer chain.

After Mass Hospitality
Builds community by providing a place to gather - a great way to meet fellow parishioners. Includes set up, serving and cleanup. Sign up for the 9:00 or 11:00 AM Mass, or both.

Family Ministry
The Family Ministry will foster an environment of faith and fellowship among parish families and encourage them to live the liturgical year in their daily lives. We will combine prayer and Mass with events and activities that appeal to all ages, and enable families to connect with each other on both a spiritual and social basis.

Funeral Reception Ministry
Coordinates a dessert or luncheon reception for bereaved families, their friends and guests following a Funeral Liturgy. Involvement may include providing food and/or helping with set-up, serving and clean-up.

Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) Athletics
CYO Athletics unites children in an atmosphere that promotes sportsmanship, skill development and recognition of one’s strengths and limitations.

Parish Library
Lending library next to McGirl Hall contains primarily Catholic books/audio/visual materials that may be checked out for 3 weeks (longer with renewal). Open anytime except when in use for meetings/classes. Weekend volunteers needed to open/staff the library before/after Masses, and on weekdays to process/repair materials. No experience necessary. Training provided.

Scripture Study/Bible Study
Meets weekly on Tuesday evenings and on Thursday during the day. Each week’s sessions cover the same material, so come to the one that fits your schedule. No prior Bible knowledge is needed. The group studies whole books of the Bible. Individual book studies vary in length from 6 to 30 weeks. We seek to understand and internalize the inspired record of God’s revelation. Join any time, learn and enjoy the friendship of fellow members.

Vacation Bible School
Summer program for children in K (incoming)–5th grade (completed). We need volunteers to be a part of the fun adventure of bringing kids closer to God. VBS meets for one week during the summer, from 9:00 AM to noon.

Detention Ministry (Jail & Prison Visits)
This ministry enables people to visit the imprisoned at the Monroe Reformatory and shares the Eucharist with the men. Volunteers must be cleared ahead of time.

Issaquah Community Services
ICS is run by an all-volunteer staff in the ICS office located in Community Hall. Hours are 9-11 AM, Monday thru Friday and Monday evening 6:30-7:30 PM where clients receive emergency assistance with rent, utilities, gas, bus tickets and in some cases medical and dental care.

Issaquah Meals Program
In cooperation with other faith-based and social groups around Issaquah, this ministry provides free hot meals for the needy at the Community Hall in downtown Issaquah.

Michele Sarlitto is our Team Captain for the Issaquah Meals fundraiser! You can donate to the cause here: https://ccsww.ejoinme.org/211235

Jesse Tree
The Jesse Tree tradition provides Christmas gifts to individuals who are in situations in their lives when a basic gift would mean that the spirit of the Christmas season is alive for them.

Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic organization dedicated to service to God, family, and country. The Council at St. Joseph provides assistance to parish and community through works of charity and promotion of Catholic values.

Legion of Mary
Members present Holy Communion to the homebound, visit the sick, assist our Pastor, and promote home visitations of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue. Our weekly meeting is held after the 9am Mass on Thursdays in the St. Therese Room (Library) downstairs of St. Joseph Church.

Lazarus Ministry
This ministry involves working with the pastor and families in order to help prepare funeral liturgies, follow up with the family and possible grief support group.

Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Makers
Makes and provides rosaries that are placed in the sanctuary and sent to missions throughout the world.

Pastoral Care Ministers
We support the sick, homebound and senior members of our parish community by prayer, visitation and spiritual nourishment with God’s Word and the Eucharist. Our members bring the Eucharist on a regular basis to those who are homebound, in assisted living centers and in nursing homes.

Quilt Group
Quilt Group meets most Tuesdays from 7:00–8:30 PM in the Church Hall. We sew quilts for Eastside Baby Corner and special projects. A $1.00 donation at each meeting goes to Quilt Group supplies.

Respect Life Committee
We dedicate time to educate about life issues, to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable and for advocacy on their behalf in the public arena. Done in the spirit of love, as Jesus showed us, to replace the culture of death that surrounds us with a culture of life.

St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul reaches out to those in need with food, clothing, rental assistance, furniture, and friendship. Vincentians, in teams of two, visit the homes of those in need to provide a personal, caring service.

Weekly Food Drive
Parishioners deliver food donated by members of St. Joseph to the Issaquah Food Bank every Monday. Please place food donations in the baskets in the gathering space.