St. Joseph Parish Hall and Event Meeting Rooms will be closed whenever Fairfax County County is closed due to inclement weather or unforseen circumstances.
Walkway to Church As you know we have just completed the construction of the new walkway to the Church this past August. The Design Engineer has strongly advised us not to use any ice melt products on the walkway for at least a year.
We are using the products that have been recommended for the walkway by the Engineers and that will not damage it. These products will provide traction but will not melt the ice. Please be aware of this situation and wear the appropriate shoes when snow or ice is in the forecast.
Know that when we experience an ice/snow storm, the Church walkway will be closed to all vehicles. We will have a wheelchair for your use to accompany an individual to the Church during these storms. Please ask one of the ushers for the wheelchair.
We thank you for your patience and understanding in protecting the walkway.
BE PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER St. Joseph Catholic Church follows the Fairfax County School closing schedule for all Church related activities, i.e., such as the closing of our school, Religious Education (C.C.D.) Classes, Scouting events, Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday evening, etc.
When Fairfax County cancels schools there will be NO classes or activities at St. Joseph School and St. Joseph Catholic Church. No Religious Education (C.C.D.) classes and all meeting rooms are cancelled. Even if Fairfax County reopens for evening activities we will still remain closed. When Fairfax County cancels school events (or extra-curricular activities) on Saturday due to bad weather, there will be NO Religious Education (C.C.D.) classes, scouting events, C.Y.O. basketball, use of meeting rooms, etc.
During inclement weather, all reasonable attempts will be made to celebrate the weekday and weekend Masses at regularly scheduled times. In order to avoid risking your personal safety, while experiencing severe weather conditions, please use wise discretion. You may check for cancellations at www.fcps.edu.
We will also post cancellations on our website or check for a message on the Church office phone at 703-880-4300.