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Pictures of the food distribution made possible by the contribution received in August. 40 people received food packages containing rice, sugar, cooking oil, milk, and toiletries. The food packages were prepared at the parish office by amazing volunteers and distributed to elders and children with special needs.

Last November, each parish held listening sessions, and those conversations became the four "Who Are We" reports — one for each parish. Now we will ask, "Who Do We Want to Become?" This is the heart of the journey. Having named who we are, we now ask together who God is calling us to become as one new parish — and what opportunities and challenges will shape that future. And this stage, like every stage, depends on you

Beginning in September, the NE Seattle Catholic Family of Parishes will incorporate the seven core themes of Catholic Social Teaching into homilies, education, and Faith in Action messaging in the hope that we work them into our everyday lives. Continue reading...

This Summer update offers an inside view of a neighboring community, as well as upcoming events and info for our NE parish family. Stay up to date by clicking here!

Muchas Gracias for the community’s support and blessings for our safe and rewarding journey to Tijuana last month. 17 of our youth and 4 chaperones worked in the La Moritas neighborhood, completing the walls to Mariela and her young son's home and helping pour the floor for Alejandro and Nancy's home. Continue reading...

Celebrate Fr. Bill & Fr. Duc! ​ Join us as we celebrate two special milestones in the lives of our priests! Following the 5:00 PM Mass at Our Lady of the Lake on Saturday, August 29, we invite you to a reception honoring Fr. Bill Heric's 45th Anniversary of Ordination and Fr. Duc Nguyen's 20th Anniversary of Ordination. Learn more...

OLL has the only Saturday evening Mass for our parish community. If you frequent this Mass, we would love to have you join our teams. If you are interested in serving during the 5 pm Mass (or have questions regarding these ministries), please contact either of us: Sacristan - Pam - [email protected] Eucharistic Minister - Shavaun [email protected]

Have you ever considered becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith? Now is a great time to explore your questions and deepen your relationship with God. Applications are now being accepted for our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) and OCIC (Order of Christian Initiation for Children) programs beginning this fall.

Please keep the family and friends of Marc Linafelter in your prayers during this time of loss. A funeral Mass celebrating Marc's life will be held at Our Lady of the Lake on Saturday, July 18, at 11:00 am with a reception to follow. May Marc rest in the peace of Christ, and may all who mourn his passing find comfort and hope in God's love.

Want to know what the Parish Family Advisory Council (PFAC) has been working on? Beginning this month, look for a new PFAC update in your inbox on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Each edition will provide insight into current initiatives, highlights from recent discussions, and next steps as we continue our journey through the Partners in the Gospel process together as one parish family.

Traveling this summer? We'd love to see where your faith journey takes you! Snap a photo of yourself or your family in front of a church while you're away and send it to us. We'll feature parishioner photos throughout the summer as we celebrate the many places our parish family is worshipping around the world.

Thursdays, July 9, 16, and 23, from 10–11:30 am in the Assumption Parish Hall. Join Robert and Lori Fontana for a three-part series exploring a Catholic approach to Scripture, including how Catholics understand the Bible, the unique portrait of Jesus in each Gospel, and principles of Catholic Biblical interpretation. Cost: A canned food donation for St. Vincent de Paul. Bring your Bible and a friend! To register or learn more, email Robert at [email protected]

We need you! We're forming a new Hospitality Team to help dream up and plan fun, welcoming events for our parish family. If you love decorating, organizing, or simply creating meaningful gatherings, we'd love to have you join us! Email Susie Lane if you are interested in hearing more.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 5! During the 5:00 pm Mass at Assumption, our parish family will gather for a special celebration inspired by a national prayer service honoring the many journeys, cultures, and traditions that have shaped America.

Have you thought about being a Proclaimer of the Word of God and possessing a good speaking voice? The new lector schedule for Our Lady of the Lake, covering July to the end of November, will be prepared soon.

Forty food packages were distributed among elders and children in Yali. We were able to buy 20 cans of Glucerna and Pediasure milk for children and older adults with special needs, as well as diapers. The Food packages contain: sugar, cooking oil, rice, soup, spaghetti, oatmeal, soy milk, toothpaste, laundry detergent, and dish soap. Thank you so much for making this possible.

Vacation Bible School for our parish family will be happening July 6th-10th. This will be open to all incoming pre-K through 5th-grade students. Please consider registering your student for a week of fellowship and fun!

Our presiders will be offering a blessing to all the graduates in our community next weekend, June 6th and 7th, at all the Masses.

Today, May 25, Pope Leo XIV will release his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity), which is one of the highest forms of Church teaching. His letter, which will be released with Christopher Olah, the co-founder of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, addresses the reality of the human person in the context of today’s dominating reality of artificial intelligence.

Join Fr. Bill Heric for a memorable pilgrimage to Ireland next fall, October 7–16, 2026. Experience Ireland's rich faith, culture, and stunning landscapes. This beautiful journey includes visits to many of Ireland’s most beloved spiritual and historic sites.