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The Josephinum
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The Josephinum is the largest property operated by Catholic Housing Services in Western Washington and the home of Christ Our Hope. With 221 low-income units, the building houses approximately 250 individuals.
The heart of the Josephinum is Christ Our Hope and the relationship between the two neighbors. Below is a list of just some of our partnerships with the Josephinum. Due to covid-19, we have had to reimagine most events. If you are interested in supporting any of these ministries, please contact the parish office.
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Past Josephinum Partnerships
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Friday Fellowship: A rotating team of dedicated volunteers provides fellowship to Josephinum residents through snacks and a listening ear.
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Sunday Hospitality: All are welcome to enjoy hospitality after our Sunday Masses including Josephinum residents. There is a tremendous need for hospitality volunteers at all three Masses.
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Wednesday Soup Supper: After our Wednesday bilingual Mass, our Hispanic community serves a delicious and comforting soup to the community. All are welcome to enjoy this meal together.
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Immersions: Our Immersion Program hosts a shared table meal for the whole community on all service days. Immersion participants provide a ministry of presence and support other building service projects on an as-needed basis
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Thanksgiving Dinner: Each year, Christ Our Hope partners with Josephinum staff to host a Thanksgiving Dinner on the third Thursday of November. This is a meal with all the fixings as donated by the parish, prepared by Josephinum staff & parishioners, and served by volunteers (both staff and non-staff). In 2018, we served over 180 dinners.
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Christmas Tree Lighting: The Josephinum lobby is filled with music and light each year when the Choir of Hope performs at our annual tree lighting for the building.
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Mardi Gras: Celebrate Mardi Gras with Christ Our Hope and Josephinum residents. In 2019, our Stewardship and Evangelization Commission hosted bingo in partnership with the Young Adult Committee.
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner: Christ Our Hope sponsors a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner each year with the traditional corned beef and cabbage cooked by Josephinum volunteers.
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Bingo: Our Stewardship and Evangelization Commission hosts quarterly bingo games for the community.
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Most residents who live at the Josephinum have struggled with trauma, housing insecurity, and co-occurring mental health and chemical dependency. Services are located inside the building to help encourage healthy, safe, and independent lives for all residents.
Because Christ Our Hope shares space with vulnerable individuals we are mindful of our safe environment committment and associated policies at all times.