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Join us in Catholic giving on Tuesday, December 2.

On Christmas Eve, Our Lady of the Lake will host a Family Liturgy at 5:00 pm. All ages are warmly invited to join us as we reflect on “The Message of the Birds” and pray for peace on earth. Come share the blessings of this beautiful season!

"Entering the Night of Peace," this year's Pax Christi USA Advent reflection booklet, is a special gift sponsored through our NE Seattle chapter of Pax Christi—young adult peacemakers and writers, Flora x. Tang and Cameron Bellm offer us insights from fresh perspectives, sometimes as harsh as the world, others as joyful as heaven, with plenty to ponder. Continue reading...

Mother Teresa Guild is collection items for our selected charities to distribute as holiday gifts. This year we are accepting the following donations:

All are invited to begin Thanksgiving in gratitude and prayer. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM at both Our Lady of the Lake and St. Bridget. At OLL, we continue our beautiful tradition of giving thanks through generosity. Families are invited to bring non-perishable food items to carry to the altar during the collection. Cash and check donations are also welcome. All gifts support the OLL St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, helping our neighbors in need. May this Thanksgiving be filled with blessings for you and those you love.

Established in 1990 by the National Black Clergy Conference, Black Catholic History Month is an annual November observance celebrating the history, contributions, and heritage of Black Catholics in the U.S. and beyond. In November, we celebrate All Souls and All Saints, St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas, St. Augustine from North Africa, and St. Monica, Augustine’s mother. In November, we also recognize Servants of God and Venerables who are candidates for sainthood. Read the attached PDF about the Six Black Catholic Americans who are on the path to sainthood. Be inspired by their lives and legacies by reading the Fall 2023 issue of A Matter of Spirit, published by the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center. Click to learn more.

Beautiful Hand-Crafted items and Home-Baked Goods, Trinkets and Treasures, Homemade Frozen Pies. Great for Thanksgiving! Lunch. Snacks. Beverages. Sales support a variety of charities, including SVDP. The perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and celebrate our community!

2025 BLACK CATHOLIC ADVISORY CIRCLE CONFERENCE The Eucharist for Inclusion and Healing Nov. 15 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | St. Paul Church, Seattle All are welcome to join us at St. Paul in Seattle for a day of reflection, prayer, learning, and community as we explore how the Eucharist fosters inclusion and healing and unites us as brothers and sisters in Christ. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Multicultural Ministry.