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On August 14th, at AMC Oak Tree 6, our parish is hosting an exclusive pre-release screening of Triumph of the Heart, a feature film about the untold story of St Maximilian Kolbe and his companions' triumph over death through forming a brotherhood of hope in the darkness of Auschwitz. Tickets are $20. Click to sign up through our Eventbrite page.

Join for this inspiring Executive Speaker Series with the founder of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, Tricia Bølle Tricia will share her testimony of faith, focusing on the importance of witness and how her understanding of success shifted through prayer and discernment. She'll discuss her decision to change career paths and how to radically step out for Christ, especially within a corporate environment. Location: St Alphonsus Church, 15th Avenue Northwest 5816, Seattle Join for this inspiring Executive Speaker Series with the founder of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, Tricia Bølle Tricia will share her testimony of faith, focusing on the importance of witness and how her understanding of success shifted through prayer and discernment. She'll discuss her decision to change career paths and how to radically step out for Christ, especially within a corporate environment. Location: St Alphonsus Church, 15th Avenue Northwest 5816, Seattle

Julie Blissett from LPi, our bulletin publisher, is currently securing new print and digital ads for our parish bulletin. Advertising in the bulletin is an affordable way to support our church while reaching local families every week. Your participation not only helps us produce the bulletin at no cost to the parish, but it also promotes your business to a loyal and supportive audience. To learn more, contact Julie at 425-305-1357 or [email protected]. Thank you for helping our parish community thrive!

The month of June through mid-July continues a trend of receiving requests for help from neighbors we have not seen before (17% of calls received were from new neighbors). The good news is that several of these neighbors are moving out of homelessness! However, they move into subsidized housing with nothing, only the clothes they own. This means they have no furniture, kitchen items, beds, towels, hygiene items, food, etc. We visit these neighbors and often sit on the floor of their living rooms to hear their stories. Continue reading...

The Homebound Ministry at our NE Catholic parish family currently has 17 volunteers who regularly bring the Holy Eucharist and provide companionship to 59 parishioners at 15 different locations. This includes our seniors, the sick, and those disabled or recovering from an injury who are living at home or in a local care facility but are not able to attend Mass. Continue reading...

Discover how you can make a lasting impact on our Church’s mission through planned giving. This informative webinar will guide you through the various ways you can support our community and ensure the future of our faith. Continue reading...

We invite you to sign up for OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) and OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation of Children)! These programs are designed for individuals seeking to fully enter the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Continue reading...

Do you have a background in finance and belong to Our Lady of the Lake? We’re looking for thoughtful, mission-minded individuals to join the Finance Advisory Councils at both parishes. This is a great opportunity to put your professional skills to use in the service of your faith community. Interested in learning more? Please contact Torrie Smith at [email protected]

Do you have a love for the Catholic faith and a desire to share it with others? The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) team is looking for individuals who feel called to help guide those seeking to become Catholic or complete their sacraments. This is a beautiful opportunity to teach, witness, and walk alongside others as they grow in their relationship with Christ and His Church. Continue reading...

A Funeral Mass for Maureen Thorstensen will be held at Our Lady of the Lake on Thursday, July 17, at 11:00 am. Please note that the 9 AM Daily Mass is canceled that day. All are welcome to attend and honor Maureen's life.

Inspired by Discerning Deacons, and with Father Bill’s support, our Phoebe Circle continues to elevate women’s voices in our community. The weekend of July 19th and 20th, two women from our Phoebe Circle will share reflections at Mass. Continue reading...

Seniors, you’re warmly invited to a special Bingo Coffee Hour on Wednesday, July 16, at 11 AM at Assumption, in the Fellowship Hall. Come for coffee, treats, conversation, and a few fun rounds of Bingo. All are welcome!

Partners in the Gospel is an archdiocesan-wide initiative launched by the Archdiocese of Seattle to strengthen the mission and vitality of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. As we look to the future, this effort helps ensure that our parishes, schools, and ministries continue to thrive, adapt, and serve the needs of our faith communities.

In mid-June, twenty-five NESCC parishioners met at St. Catherine’s Victoria Hall to develop a common mission statement for our parish family’s Social Justice Ministry. Led by four coordinators, one from each parish, the group also celebrated the many ways during the 24-25 years where there has been advocacy, service, and education related to our Catholic Social Principles. Continue reading...

The Climate Justice Committee of St. Joseph Parish in Seattle welcomes you to a Novena to St. Kateri Tekakwitha! St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1690) was the first person of the North American First Nations to be named a saint by the Catholic Church. She was canonized on October 21, 2012. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, along with St. Francis of Assisi, is a patron of the environment. Continue reading...

Distribution continued during May, getting to families in need. Most of the packages are prepared and delivered by volunteers at the parish. Many of the recipients have difficulties accessing healthy nutrition. With every food distribution, we try to include items of basic need, such as sugar and rice, but also include milk, which is essential for many elderly people who need multivitamins to keep their immune system well. Continue reading...