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Come celebrate the YEAR OF HOPE Tuesday, July 1, 2025 St. Paul Cathedral in Yakima Jubilee Mass Honoring Clergy and Seminiarians

WHAT IS SUMMER WITH THE SAINTS? Every week from the start of summer to the end of August, receive an email containing a Formed video related to a saint for that week.

Faith Formation Center Update We’re excited to share that painting is now complete throughout the Faith Formation Center! The soft, calming blue tones chosen for the interior are already helping to create a peaceful and welcoming environment for all who will learn, gather, and grow in faith within these walls. Currently, we are awaiting the arrival of windows and doors, which will further enclose and protect the space. Ceiling work is underway, and once the tiles are fully installed, we will begin installing lighting fixtures to brighten each room. In addition, tile work has started on the restroom walls, adding another layer of beauty and function to the facility. Each step brings us closer to opening the doors of this much-needed center for our parish children, youth, and adults. Thank you for your continued prayers, encouragement, and generous support as we work together to make this vision a reality for our parish family! Want a sneak peek? Check out the latest construction videos now available on our website: www.stjosephwen.orgWatch our future Faith Formation Center come to life!

Visit the St. Joseph Gift Shop! Come explore our beautiful selection of new arrivals from Mexico, perfect gifts and keepsakes. We offer a variety of special items for Quinceñeras, Weddings, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation, including bibles, rosaries, bracelets. You will also find religious jewelry, holy cards, , statues , along with children’s books, prayer cards and other inspirational gifts. Be sure to check out our exclusive Jubilee 2025 collection, featuring medals, rosaries, keychains, commemorative jewelry, and much more. These unique and meaningful items make wonderful gifts for loved ones or treasured mementos for yourself. Come soon for the best selection! The gift shop is open daily Monday—Thursday 9am—5pm, Friday 9am-2pm and will also be open after the 9am and 11am Masses on the following Sundays: March 30,April 6, and April 13.

Meet our Candidates, Catechumens, and Confirmandi who who recieved their sacraments this Easter at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 19th. Let us keep them in our prayers as they continue their journey of faith.

We’re excited to announce that we now have the permit to begin construction on the parish hall basement, soon to be the “St. Joseph Faith Formation Center.” This center will house all Religious Education Programs, including Religious Education Grades 1-5, Confirmation for Middle School, Youth Ministry, Adult Formation, and St. Joseph Middle School classrooms (Grades 6-8). This project will enhance the spiritual growth of our community by providing essential resources and space. We are now exploring funding options and ask for your continued prayers as we move forward in supporting Christ’s Mission of evangelization. Thank you Centro de Formación de la Fe de San José Nos complace anunciar que ahora tenemos el permiso para comenzar la construcción del sótano del salón parroquial, que pronto será el "Centro de Formación de la Fe de San José". Este centro dará un lugar todos los programas de educación religiosa, incluidos los de educación religiosa de 1ero a 5to grado, la confirmación para la escuela secundaria, el ministerio juvenil, la formación de adultos y las aulas de la escuela secundaria de San José (6to a 8avo grado). Este proyecto mejorará el crecimiento espiritual de nuestra comunidad al brindar recursos y espacio esenciales. Ahora estamos explorando opciones de financiamiento y pedimos sus oraciones a medida que avanzamos en el apoyo a la misión de evangelización de Cristo. Muchas Gracias 

After several months of hard labor and love our Marian Grotto is completed. This beautiful shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, stands as a testament to our community’s unwavering devotion and faith, embodying our collective commitment to honoring Mary and seeking her intercession in our lives. The grotto is located on the back side of the church facing the St. Joseph School. We are grateful to all those who supported this project. We extend heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Jesús De La Cruz and his company, “Creative Pool & Patio Construction Solutions:” for the generous donation of labor and additional supplies towards the beautiful Grotto. We also thank Mr. Martin Alvarez and his company “Misty Meadows” who has added the finishing touches with professional landscaping services to enhance the beauty of this outdoor space, and to Cristian Carrillo-Murillo for providing the electrical work.

FORMED SUBSCRIPTION RENEWED As part of our parish-wide commitment to ongoing faith formation, we’re happy to announce that we have renewed our annual subscriptions to Formed.org, bringing the Catholic faith right to your fingertips. Sign up for free as part of our Parish Subscription at www.formed.org and be sure to download the Formed App on your favorite smart devices to take your faith formation on-the-go! Click here for the video of the week!

As part of the National Eucharist Revival, we are offering the book “This Is My Body” by Bishop Barron for those who would like a great book to read. In this book, Bishop Barron offers a threefold analysis of the Eucharist as a sacred meal, sacrifice and Real Presence, helping readers to understand the sacrament of Jesus’ Body and Blood more thoroughly, precisely so that you might fall in love with the Lord more completely.” The books are located on the table in the narthex.

Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal Our required parish goal is: $147,178.00 A huge thank you to all those who have turned in this years pledges! Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal if you haven’t done so already, Apelación Católica Anual Diocesano 2024 ¡Muchas gracias a todos los que han entregado sus donaciones! Por favor en oración, considere su donación para la Apelación Anual Católica Diocesana -Click here for more information