Join us for hospitality after each Sunday Mass as each location celebrates Priesthood Sunday! Please bring a dish to share in this potluck-style celebration. Our gracious hospitality volunteers will facilitate by accepting potluck dishes before Mass and helping clean up. Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one. Priesthood Sund

BE A MASS BUDDY - share your faith and help others who want to learn more about the Catholic Mass! We need singles, couples, families with children, parishioners of all ages who will meet-up with a new person, couple or family interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith. This connects those interested in the Catholic Church with our parishioners attending Sunday Mass or Saturday Vigils. Contact the Parish office or fill out the Ministry Interest Form below. Choose "O

Our youth faith formation programs have parent meetings coming up! Our new Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation, David Crabtree will be leading. First Communion parent meeting is today- Thursday, September 10th in the Parish Center, 6:00pm in English 7:00pm in Spanish Confirmation & Youth Group parent meeting is Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00pm. OCIA-C parent meeting is Thursday, September 17th at IHM at 6:00pm. Thank you for your understanding regarding the short notic

A series of Rosaries prayed in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will begin on September 15 th until the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th. If you are interested in hosting, please contact Mrs. Enriqueta or the office for more information. You may be familiar with Our Lady of Guadalupe from devotions in Hispanic communities. There is a rich heritage originating in Mexico, the site of the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. But Mary is for all of us! Our Lady of Gu

SNEAK PEEK! Registration and the class calendar are opening soon. We can’t wait to kick off this in-depth, 24-week class, tentatively starting in October! A huge thank you to our facilitators for bringing this program to life. As soon as a schedule and registration details are set, they will be posted here. The Bible is at the heart of our Catholic Faith and our relationship with God. Scripture informs our beliefs and inspires our devotions. It is through his Word in Scriptur

Come fuel up before the big game! The Kelso & Castle Rock Knights of Columbus invite you to a pre-game hamburger feed at IHM before every Kelso home football game from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The upcoming dates are September 4th, 18th, 25th, October 2nd and 23rd. The menu will include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Beyond Meat burgers, chicken patties, or hot dogs, all served alongside baked beans, potato salad, chips, a brownie, and soft drinks. Donations are accepted and will ben

If you are handy with tools and like to fix things, we need you! We are looking for volunteers to help to recover the chairs in the St. Mary fellowship hall. Work will begin on Monday, September 14th. Please call the Parish Office or Bonnie Peffley at 206-406-5081 if you have questions and to sign up to help.

Next week is the first Saturday! What is the First Saturday Devotion? The Five First Saturdays devotion is one of the principal points of the Fatima message. It centers on the urgent need for mankind to offer reparation and expiate for the many injuries that the Immaculate Heart of Mary suffers from the hands of both impious and indifferent men. Sacraments & Mass at St. Rose: Mass: 8:30 AM (First Saturday of each month) Confession: 9:00 AM (directly following Mass, until all

Next week is first Friday! First Fridays devotion is a practice of honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus by attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month. It’s part of a larger devotion to the Sacred Heart, which has been a part of Catholic spirituality for centuries. Our Friday Daily Mass is at St. Rose @ 8:30am and at IHM @12:15pm. Confession is 30 minutes prior to daily Mass. Jesus made the following special promises to St. Margaret Mary in fav

PREPARES is getting ready for a Pop-Up Distribution event on October 10th. Please consider donating diapers, wipes, new or gently used children's clothes size Newborn - 5T. Cash donations are also accepted. Donations may be placed in the Narthex at all church locations or may be dropped off at the Parish Office. Please submit donations by October 5th. PREPARES se está preparando para un evento de Distribución Pop-Up el 10 de octubre. Por favor, considere donar pañales, toal

In response to the recent apartment fire that displaced nine local families, St. Catherine Mission is opening channels to provide immediate assistance. You can support our neighbors through our dedicated relief fund, ensuring your help reaches these families directly and quickly. Prayer for the victims of the apartment fire in Cathlamet, Provident Father, have mercy on all who have been displaced or suffered in this disaster, grant them consolation and hope, and fill us—your

It's time to register for faith formation classes! ¡Es hora de inscribirse en las clases de formación en la fe! VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDAll faith formation programs need additional adult volunteers to achieve the appropriate child-to-adult ratios established by the Archdiocese. Volunteers must complete Safe Environment training and pass a background check by the first session. Prior experience is not required, and training will be provided. And I heard the voice of the Lord saying

Strengthen your recovery or begin your journey to find help in overcoming addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments at this healing retreat! HOPE & HEALING Our Lady of Peace Retreat House is hosting a Catholic in Recovery retreat that will offer hope and healing for those in recovery. This retreat is for men and women who are seeking to find freedom from a variety of addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments, and family members impacted by their loved one’s

Helena House Therapy, a Catholic therapy practice based in Bothell, is pleased to offer reduced-rate counseling sessions (starting at $40, with a limited number of no-fee spots). These sessions are provided by two dedicated Catholic clinicians completing their clinical degrees, under the supervision of Sara Kelly, LMHCA—a former FOCUS missionary and experienced Catholic therapist who has served clients across the diocese for years. For details and contact information, please

Is God Calling You to be a Sister? Join the Daughters of Charity “Come & See” Fall Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat, September 25 – 27, 2026 in the SF Bay Area. Stay with us! Pray with us and Explore God’s Dream for YOU. For More Information For Single Catholic Women Ages 18-40 Please note: While Lower Columbia Catholic is glad to share this event with our community, it is organized and hosted by Daughters of Charity. Please contact the event organizers directly using t

Are you looking to rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day? Do you want to rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married? The Worldwide Marriage Encounter will do that and more! Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends: Beaverton, OR, Oct 2-4 Spokane, WA; Oct 9-11 Tacoma, WA, Nov 6-8 Other dates available! Early registration is highly recommended. Call or text Jeff and Sandy Corneil at 360-903-2321 for

​​USCCB Regional Bilingual Workshop for Mentors, Leaders, Clergy, Religious, and Coaches Inviting all Catechists, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Mentors, Small Group Facilitators, Parents, Parish Ministry Leaders, Youth or Young Adult Leaders, Clergy & Religious, Coaches, Teachers, and all who feel called to better support the accompaniment (listening), guiding in formation (teaching), and equipping and promoting the living and sharing the gospel message (send

At Archbishoop Brunnett Retreat Center The Betrothed marriage preparation retreat invites couples to prepare for a joyful, lifelong marriage. This retreat weekend offers theological context and insights into the Sacrament of Marriage and combines in-person teaching with beautifully-crafted videos from the Augustine Institute’s Beloved series. Topics include the essential life skills as well as an exploration of how we are created for love and for giving ourselves fully in mar

Hispanic Young Adult Camp – Theology of the Body October 9-11 | Camp Hamilton, Monroe Are you longing to love well, heal and discover God’s real plan for your life and relationships? Spanish-speaking young adults ages 18–35 are invited to a Theology of the Body Camp at Camp Hamilton, a weekend designed for renewal, rest and authentic connection. This camp will be offered in Spanish-only. Atención Jóvenes adultos, de 18-39 años. Fecha: 9-11 de octubre 2026El registro inicia e

All the details: September 11 from 3pm – 7pm Parish Center (701 26th Ave, Longview) Your entire family! (All ages) Bring YOUR Favorite Game or play one of Fr. Thompsons! Potluck Snacks & Drinks- Bring your favorite snacks or “snacky-dinner” to share! Let Fr. Thompson introduce you to a new world of games or bring your own!