The Grace of Pentecost

“Renew your Church with signs and wonders as by a New Pentecost"
St. John XXIII

Welcome!

Welcome to my website! I am a Roman Catholic priest serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle. I was ordained on June 7, 1997, by the late Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy. I am currently serving as the pastor of Parish Family #32: St. Barbara in Black Diamond, Sacred Heart in Enumclaw, and St. Aloysius in Buckley. The Archdiocese of Seattle is undergoing a massive restructuring program called “Partners in the Gospel”. You can read more about this program by clicking here.

I have had to rebuild my website and am now using Rapidweaver Elements software. I will be adding more sections in the future. 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Homily Added for the Solemnity of All Saints in Sunday Homily Section (11/1/26)

Sunday Homily

This is my primary teaching tool for my parish family where I have the privilege of trying to break open the Word of God each Sunday during our celebration of Mass. 

I use Podomatic to host the audio recordings and incude AI notes as a resource. 

“Grace In The Midst Of Chaos” Video Blog

My YouTube channel where I share reflections, teachings, and updates on parish ministry. 

Click the Subscribe button to get the most recent updates. 

Faith Resources 

A page with some helpful podcasts and other resources that I help me keep me pursuing the high prize calling of life in Christ Jesus (c.f. Philippians 3:14). 

St. Barbara Parish

Black Diamond, Washington
Mass Times
SATURDAY - 5:00 PM (Main Church)
SUNDAY - 9:00 AM (Main Church)
WED & FRI - 9 AM (Historical Chapel)
THUR - 6 PM (Main Church)

Sacred Heart Parish

Enumclaw, Washington
Mass Times
Monday: 9 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9 AM followed by Adoration
Friday: 9 AM
Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9 AM & 12 PM (En Español) 

St. Aloysius Parish

Buckley, Washington
Mass Times
Tue & Sat - 8:30am 
Sat - 4:00pm
Sun - 11:00am

Fr. James Northrop

Catholic reflections, parish updates, and resources for a deeper life of faith.

© 2026 Fr. James Northrop
Email: [email protected]

Presider’s Schedule