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.

Dear Friends in Christ, This Sunday is Pentecost, which, after Easter and Christmas, is considered the most important feast in the church’s liturgical year. The church of Jesus is not our idea but is born through the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Whether you are a walker or a hiker, we have some events for you. Our Heavenly Hikers group visited both the Washington Arboretum and the Japanese Garden to stretch our legs and enjoy the spring colors and flowers. This was mostly a slow saunter - stopping to soak in spring sunshine.

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.

Assumption parishioner Mary Fontana has written a new book, Strangers in the Province of Joy: Practicing Radical Hospitality on the US-Mexico Border. Join Mary for a book event at the University Bookstore on Saturday, June 6, at 4 pm. She will talk about the book, which tells the story of Annunciation House, a Catholic house of hospitality in El Paso, Texas, that has housed over half a million migrants and refugees. The event is free and open to the public.

Coffee Hour is such an important part of our Sunday celebration. Help bring it to life by volunteering!

Dear Friends in Christ, The month of May has begun and is already moving right along with the next wave of significant moments in our life as a NE Seattle Catholic Community. This Saturday, May 9th, is the first of our two celebrations of First Holy Communion for some 80 children in our family of parishes.

Sponsored by the St. Catherine of Siena Rosary Group, The Relic Project is bringing over 50+ first-class relics of the saints to St. Catherine of Siena on May 20! A short talk will be given, followed by public veneration in Victoria Hall from 2:45 - 5:00 PM. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to invite the saints into your life.

Our NE Seattle Catholic Community will continue to provide a monthly fourth Sunday supper delivered between 5:00 and 6:00 PM to Tent City 4 at its new Lake City location, 3212 NE 125th Street, Seattle 98125, through April 2027 in the parking area behind the Seattle Mennonite Church.

Please sign-up to serve as a liturgical minister at Sunday night Mass at Assumption. We need sacristans, ushers, altar servers, EMs, and lectors. Click on this link to sign-up. We need you!!

Dear Friends in Christ, Every week throughout the Easter season, the first reading at Mass is from the Acts of the Apostles. It tells the story of how the church was born of Jesus' resurrection.

Dear NE Seattle Catholic Community, While Fr. Bill Heric is away celebrating a family wedding, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to belong to a parish family. Continue reading...

Saturday, May 2nd at St. Mary’s by the Lake, 1663 Killarney Way, Bellevue, WA, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Middle school and high school students—do you enjoy photography or just love snapping great photos? Join Shutterbugs, our new student volunteer group! Help capture the life of our parish by taking photos at weekend Masses and uploading them to a shared Google Drive. It’s a fun, creative way to get involved—and you’ll earn one volunteer hour each time you serve. Grab a friend, bring your eye for the moment, and help tell the story of our parish family!

This letter is in support of Pope Leo XIV's leadership and encourages all of us toward love and action.

Dear Friends in Christ, Over the next two weekends, you will hear speakers at Mass offering reflections on the “Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.” These principles have been a special focus of our own Archbishop Paul Etienne and, more recently, of our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. Continue reading...

Join us at St. Bridget Church for a magical theatrical experience as ASB Theatre brings Frozen to life on stage! Continue reading...

Over two weekends this Easter season, members of our parish family will offer brief reflections that connect the Sunday readings to Archbishop Etienne’s pastoral letter, A Well-Ordered Society, Rooted in Truth, Justice and Peace. Continue reading...

Join us in being grateful for the wonderful team that helps keep our parish offices running smoothly every day. Continue reading...

Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness sent out notice of a special appeal to maintain the heating, roof, and plumbing systems of their 1953 building, which several of our parishioners helped to renovate before it was turned into a shelter 5 years ago. Continue reading...