About Our Lady of Hope · Everett, Washington
Our Lady of Hope Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in north Everett, Washington, formed on July 1, 2022 through the merger of two historic parishes: Immaculate Conception (founded 1904) and Our Lady of Perpetual Help (founded 1891). The merged parish serves approximately 1,556 households across the Immaculate Conception campus on Hoyt Avenue, the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help church (now Our Lady of Hope Chapel on Cedar Street), and St. Anne's Mission on the Tulalip Reservation. Its mission, 'to encounter, experience, and share the transformative love of Jesus Christ,' is lived out through daily and Sunday Mass in English and Spanish, extensive Eucharistic Adoration, faith formation, a parish school, and ministries serving the wider Snohomish County community.
- Established
- 2022
- Patron
- Our Lady of Hope
- Rector
- Very Rev. Joseph F. Altenhofen
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Seattle
Why belong here
Our Lady of Hope welcomes Catholics from across north Everett, Marysville and the Tulalip Reservation into one united community of about 1,556 households. Parishioners can worship at three Sunday Masses (including a fully Spanish-language Mass at 1:00 pm), send their children to Our Lady of Hope Catholic School, spend time in one of the most extensive weekly Eucharistic Adoration schedules in the Archdiocese of Seattle, and join dozens of prayer groups, devotions and ministries. It is a bilingual parish that takes seriously its call 'to encounter, experience, and share the transformative love of Jesus Christ.'
Mass times at Our Lady of Hope
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Chapel
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope Chapel
- Saturday 4:30 PM at St. Anne's Mission
Adoration times
- Monday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Chapel)
- Tuesday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Chapel)
- Wednesday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Chapel)
- Wednesday 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Liturgy of the Hours Prayer Group
- Thursday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Chapel)
- Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Children's Adoration Prayer Group
- Friday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Chapel)
- Friday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Spanish Prayer Group
- Saturday 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Chapel)
- Tuesday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Praise and Worship
- Tuesday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Spanish Cenacle Prayer Group
- Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayer Group
- Thursday 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group
Welcome and Mission
Our Lady of Hope Parish in Everett, Washington exists 'to encounter, experience, and share the transformative love of Jesus Christ.' It is a bilingual, tri-site parish that unites the historic Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Perpetual Help communities with the Tulalip-serving St. Anne's Mission, welcoming about 1,556 households across north Everett, Marysville and the surrounding area.
- Mission: To encounter, experience, and share the transformative love of Jesus Christ.
- Households served: 1,556
- Formed July 1, 2022
Parish History
Our Lady of Hope is a young parish with two deep roots. Our Lady of Perpetual Help was founded in 1891 as Everett's first Catholic parish, and its 1925 brick church (now the Chapel) still stands with its original altar and organ. Immaculate Conception followed in 1904 and built its current church at 2501 Hoyt Avenue in 1967. The two parishes shared a pastor, school and administration from the early 2000s, and on April 29, 2022 Archbishop Paul D. Etienne signed decrees uniting them under the name Our Lady of Hope, effective July 1, 2022. Father Joseph Altenhofen remained as pastor.
- 1891 – Our Lady of Perpetual Help founded (first Catholic parish in Everett)
- 1904 – Immaculate Conception Parish established
- 1925 – Brick Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church built
- 1967 – Current Immaculate Conception Church built at 2501 Hoyt Avenue
- Early 2000s – Two parishes begin sharing administration
- April 29, 2022 – Archbishop Etienne signs merger decrees
- July 1, 2022 – Our Lady of Hope Parish officially established
Prayer Groups and Devotions
Alongside Adoration, the parish supports a wide array of Spanish- and English-language prayer groups, devotions and praise gatherings throughout the week.
- Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayer Group – Tuesday 9:00 – 10:00 AM
- Praise and Worship – Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 PM
- Spanish Cenacle Prayer Group – Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Liturgy of the Hours Prayer Group – Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 PM
- Children's Adoration Prayer Group – Thursday 3:00 – 4:00 PM
- Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Group – Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 PM
- Spanish Prayer Group – Friday 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Parish Staff and Clergy
The parish is led by Very Rev. Joseph F. Altenhofen, pastor since well before the 2022 merger, with Rev. Juan Carlos Rivera Zelaya serving as Parochial Vicar. A team of deacons, Hispanic Ministry staff, music, formation, and administrative personnel support the parish's three sites.
- Very Rev. Joseph F. Altenhofen – Pastor
- Rev. Juan Carlos Rivera Zelaya – Parochial Vicar
- Deacon (unnamed in sources)
- Yvette Herrera – Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry
- Rocio Constaneda-Lopez
- Shellie French – Pastoral Coordinator for Music
- Pastoral Assistant for Discipleship
- Karla Alvarado – Bookkeeper
- Stephanie Bowsher – Receptionist
Faith Formation and School
Faith formation, religious education and the parish school are central to parish life. Our Lady of Hope Catholic School (formerly Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Perpetual Help School) continues to operate in its building on Hoyt Avenue, serving Preschool through Middle School students with a curriculum rooted in faith, intellect and character.
- Our Lady of Hope Catholic School (Preschool through Middle School)
- School website: ladyofhopeschool.org
- Religious Education / Faith Formation
- Pastoral Assistant for Discipleship
Sacraments
Beyond Mass and Confession, the parish prepares couples for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Those not yet registered are encouraged to contact the parish office to begin the process.
- Marriage Preparation – call 425-349-7014 to schedule
- Confession – Saturday at Chapel and St. Anne's Mission
- Baptism, Anointing, etc. – contact parish office
Locations and Contact
The parish operates from three campuses in north Everett and Marysville. The main church and parish offices are on Hoyt Avenue; the 1925 former Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church now serves as Our Lady of Hope Chapel on Cedar Street; and St. Anne's Mission serves the Tulalip community in Marysville.
- Our Lady of Hope Church – 2501 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201-3137
- Mailing address – 2430 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201
- Our Lady of Hope Chapel – 2617 Cedar St, Everett
- St. Anne's Mission – 7231 Totem Beach Rd, Marysville, WA 98271
- Phone: 425-349-7014
- Fax: 425-349-7015
- Email: [email protected]
- Giving email: [email protected]
Outreach and Stewardship
The parish actively fundraises to support facility improvements that welcome all members of the community, including an ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp for the parish office and preschool. It also participates in archdiocesan giving campaigns such as #iGiveCatholic.
- #iGiveCatholic fundraising participation
- ADA-compliant wheelchair ramp campaign for parish office and preschool
- St. Anne's Mission outreach to the Tulalip Reservation
- Combined parish operations across three campuses