PARISH ADDRESS: 39025 SE Alpha St, Snoqualmie, WA
OFFICE & MAILING ADDRESS: 39062 SE Beta St,
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
OFFICE HOURS: Tue-Wed: 9:30 am-4:30 pm (closed 12:00-12:30 pm for lunch), Thur: 12:30-4:30 pm
Phone:
425-888-2974
Parish Life
The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments.
Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore.
Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; and others, such as youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.
With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you've misplaced the one you received at Mass. You’ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules.
Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish.
We hope you'll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we've had over the years.
Altar Server Ministry
A wonderful opportunity for our youth to serve the Lord and church community! Children in the 4th grade or older, who have completed the sacraments of Baptism and First Communion, and who would like to be actively involved in the Mass may serve. The primary role of the Altar Server is to assist the priest during Mass.
Altar Society
Support the care of the altar by cleaning and laundering altar cloths and hospitality linens. Linens require special handling, ironing skills, and a washer and dryer.
Arts & Environment
Assist staff with traditional and seasonal church décor and general aesthetics of the church building.
Coffee Hour
Welcome and serve our community by hosting Coffee Hour and/or simply providing food donations after weekend Masses. It's all about hospitality and fellowship, and plays an important role in growing the parish. We currently have a great need for volunteers to continue this minisitry!
Community Outreach
OLOS was once heavily involved in volunteering and fundraising for our local food bank and winter shelter. Pre-COVID, OLOS provided meals for the homeless regularly. We seek to revitalize our role as a parish helping our own community. We welcome volunteers of all ages to meet and create a new committee to help our local food bank, other local charitable organizations, or an OLOS project.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
Adult parishioners who assist in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass. We currently have a shortage in this ministry!
Facilities Committee
Both skilled and professional guidance is needed to ensure proper church upkeep and public safety. Regularly review the condition of the parish buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure. Help with general repairs, seasonal, and routine maintenance is needed.
Faith Formation
Sunday Classes: Volunteer teachers and classroom helpers assist in the faith formation of children from kindergarten through the 6th grade.
First Reconciliation/Communion Prep: Help teach children for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Communion.
Confirmation Prep: Help prepare the youth Confirmation preparation program.
Children's Liturgy of the Word: Help children learn about the Sunday readings at a more understandable level during Sunday Mass.
Youth Group: Adults working with staff to support the youth group program and core curriculum.
Groundskeeping
If you are a landscaper, ground maintenance person, or just have a green thumb, help beautify and tend designated garden spaces on church property.
Homebound Network
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist for Homebound: Bring the Eucharist to the sick or elderly confined in their homes, assisted living facilities, and hospital community.
Handywork for Homebound: Sometimes our elderly or homebound parishioners could use a bit of help at home to clean leaves from gutters, mowing, fixing a dripping faucet, etc.
Women's Outreach: Calling all women to carry out team visits for the elderly and homebound. Provide companionship, do light chores and shopping, vet and communicate any needs that fall within the Homebound Network to dispatch help for the elderly or homebound.
Knights of Columbus
This Catholic men’s group supports vocations to the religious life. Involvement is a chance for personal growth, responsibility, and leadership. They host the annual Lenten Fish Fry, lead Tuesday night Rosary, and help with parish fundraising events. Outreach projects include Coats for Kids through the state council. We also offer life insurance and retirement investments to protect the family.
Lector
Readers that proclaim the Word for weekend Masses and special liturgies.
Liturgy Commission
Plans and coordinates liturgical ministries to meet the needs of the parish for weekend Masses, Feast Days and special liturgies. Made up of ministry leads in charge of training and directives for each ministry group (Lectors - vacant, Ushers – vacant), plus up to 2 parishioners who don’t necessarily serve in liturgical ministry who provide insight (these 2 positions are also vacant).
Music/Choir
We are currently welcoming cantors for Saturday Vigil Mass with Nell Engel and both cantors and instrumentalists for Sunday Mass with Michael Marchione. Cantors lead the congregation in psalms and hymns.
Sacristan
Serve “behind the scenes” in a vital role to ensure all the elements needed for Mass are in place.
St. Vincent de Paul
“No work of charity is foreign to St. Vincent de Paul.” We meet with our neighbors in the local community in need within their homes to provide hope, comfort, help, and guidance. We help them with rent, utilities, food, and many other items.
Usher
Assist in greeting, seating, taking up the collection, and obtaining/assisting the host family in presenting the offering. Ushers also help those needing assistance during Mass.
About us
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Our Lady of Sorrows
Parish Address: 39025 SE Alpha St.
Office & Mailing Address: 39062 SE Beta St.
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
425-888-2974