For the Month of January
Please note, Father Randy will be away from December 30th - January 30th. During that time, there will ONLY be one daily Mass offered for our Parish Family. Our parish family schedule for the next two weeks can be found HERE.
NEW MASS SCHEDULE:
Weekend Mass
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Weekday Mass
Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat: 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 p.m.
The 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass and all daily Masses are livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Click here for Mass livestream.
Traveling? Click here to find a Mass near you while you're away!
NEW CONFESSION SCHEDULE:
Wednesday 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Saturday 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
ADORATION SCHEDULE:
Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Stay tuned for schedule updates.
Parish Family Reorganization and Job Openings
In July 2024 the parishes of Mary, Queen of Peace in Sammamish, St. Joseph in Issaquah and Our Lady of Sorrows in Snoqualmie were joined together as a Parish Family, as one larger Catholic community, as we discern how the Lord Jesus is calling us to share more fully in his life and help others do the same. Each community has its strengths, and our shared resources better enable us to carry out the mission of Christ. At that time, these parishes started sharing a single pastor, and have already begun to share some ministries, as well.
As we begin the new year, we are shifting away from a key staff leadership position at each parish and are looking for two staff who will serve and provide leadership to all three individual parish communities. For more information on this transition, please read the Letter to Parishioners from Fr. Oakland.
Please pray as we ask the master of the harvest to send laborers for his vineyard. Also, consider whether you or someone you know might be called to one of these roles within our community.
Director of Operations
The Director of Operations will assist the pastor and Parish Family in carrying out the mission of the Church in forming disciples of Jesus Christ. This key leadership role will have primary oversight of the fiscal and human resources, administration and managing and coordinating elements of parish life throughout the three parishes, including St. Joseph School. This individual will also play a key role in the years ahead of integrating as one community in service of the Gospel.
For a fuller description, please see the Director of Operations Job Description.
Interested? Director of Operations Application
Director of Facilities
The Director of Facilities will ensure the proper maintenance and improvement of the buildings and grounds of four campuses, including St. Joseph School’s additional campus in Snoqualmie. This new position will manage the operations of maintenance, repair and improvement, and safety and security, while supervising staff, contractors and volunteers who assist with daily custodial and maintenance needs.
For a fuller description, please see the Director of Facilities Job Description.
Interested? Director of Facilities Application
For more information, contact Fr. Oakland through his assistant Ann at ann@sjcissaquah.org.
Marian Festival is This Weekend!
The Marian Festival is a three-day celebration in honor of our Holy Mother. You are invited to come participate in any, or all, of the feast days honoring our Blessed Mother:
Friday, January 23rd:
Saturday, January 24th:
Sunday, January 25th:
Click here to register!
Catholic Schools Week is from Sunday, January 25th - Sunday, February 1st. We invite all parishioners to pray with us, celebrate with us, and support Catholic education during Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is a national celebration of Catholic Education. It is celebrated each year starting the last Sunday of January.
The OCIA Inquiry (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a welcoming process for individuals seeking to explore and learn more about the Catholic faith.
Inquiry sessions are held on the first Thursday of each month, starting Thursday, February 5th, at 7pm in the San Pedro Room at MQP. Weekly OCIA sessions will begin in mid-September 2026. Come and see! For more info, contact OCIA@mqp.org
Ash Wednesday falls on February 18th this year, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. We invite our parish family parishioners to join us in prayer and reflection. Please see the Mass and Liturgy services schedule for Ash Wednesday.
Do you know someone (aged 16-35) who might be called to the priesthood or religious life? Our Lord often calls young people forth through family, friends, teachers, mentors, and parishioners. Like Philip inviting Nathanael to "come and see," please prayerfully consider those you know who show signs of a call through their love of the Lord, our Church, and their heart of service. Click here to learn more or submit your nominee. Nominations are due by February 13th.
The Junior Chorus will have its next opportunity to sing at the 11am Mass on Sunday, February 8th. Rehearsals start this Sunday, January 11th from 10am to 11am in the Chapel. Click here to contact Michael Marchione.
Joyful Discovery Preschool at MQP offers half-day preschool for ages 2 - 5 years old. Click here to contact Aimee Cermak or call 425-491-1441 to set up a tour to learn more about JDP.
Spots for the 2026-2027 school year are filling up fast! Be sure to set up a tour this week-we'd love to have you join the JDP community. JDP prides itself with hands-on learning through play with our preschoolers and giving families a community to grow together. Learn more at Joyful Discovery Preschool | Sammamish, Issaquah, Redmond
You are invited to the Knights of Columbus Annual Crab Feed, Saturday, February 21, 2026! Individual tickets for $55 or tables of 8 for $440 can be purchased now! Click here to buy your tickets.
This year, Men’s basketball will move to a new schedule, on Wednesdays from 8 - 9pm in the Marian Social Hall. Questions? Click here to email David Yackley.
Our Parish Family has several job openings available. St. Joseph is looking for a full-time Facilities Manager. Mary, Queen of Peace needs a full-time Youth Minister. Our Lady of Sorrows is also looking for a part time bookkeeper. There is also a part time position to help in each of the parishes with pastoral care and liturgy. Check out the job descriptions for more information, and please share them with individuals you feel might be called to assist us in ministry.
If you are interested in serving our parish community, we’d love to hear from you! Click here for full description of these positions.
Archdiocese Reaffirms Commitment to Victim Survivors
Click on the following links to read the Annual Report from our Parish Family partners:
