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 JBlissett@4lpi.com. Thank you for helping our parish community thrive!

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join YCP Seattle and Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.—author, evangelist, EWTN host, and Promoter General of the Holy Rosary—for a powerful evening of reflection and renewal. Discover how Marian devotion rewires the soul for deeper friendship with Jesus in this special Executive Speaker Series. In this inspiring Marian Talk, you’ll learn how the Rosary is intimately connected to the virtue of hope—a true Christian measure of resilience. Date: Monday, July 14 at 7:00 PM Location: St. Monica Catholic Church 4311 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040

NEW SMALL GROUP Hiking with Fr. Bob! Love to hike? Enjoy exploring the outdoors? Fr. Bob is launching a new Hiking Small Group for our parish family—a great way to connect with nature, grow in community, and deepen your faith on the trail. Join us for an info night on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 pm Assumption Parish – St. Joseph Room (next to the parish office) All ages and ability levels are welcome. Come learn more and take the first step toward a new adventure!

True Heart for Dating Catholics is a video-based course from Sacred Story Institute that offers faith-filled guidance on dating and relationships. It helps Catholics navigate love with clarity, virtue, and purpose. Click on the image to learn more.

Join YCP Seattle and Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.—author, evangelist, EWTN host, and Promoter General of the Holy Rosary—for a powerful evening of reflection and renewal. Discover how Marian devotion rewires the soul for deeper friendship with Jesus in this special Executive Speaker Series. In this inspiring Marian Talk, you’ll learn how the Rosary is intimately connected to the virtue of hope—a true Christian measure of resilience. Location: St. Monica Catholic Church 4311 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 on Monday, July 14, 2025. Click for the link to our registration page. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Looking for a fun and meaningful summer project with your kids? Help support our neighbors in need by making sandwiches or hard-boiled eggs for St. Francis House! Here’s how to help: Please wash hands before preparing food. Use inexpensive bread and fillings like lunch meat, cheese, tuna, peanut butter & jelly. No need to add mayo or mustard. Wrap each sandwich in a baggie, then place back in the original bread bag. We’re also grateful for donations of hard-boiled eggs, Cutie oranges, bananas, small apples, and cheese sticks. Every weekday, St. Francis House serves over 150 people, and your generosity makes a real impact! NEW Drop-off Times: St. Bridget: Mondays, 1–2 PM Our Lady of the Lake (OLL): Thursdays, 9 AM Donors from Assumption and St. Catherine parishes, please bring your donations to either St. Bridget or OLL. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Gasparich at maryjogasparich@gmail.com or Maria DeSouza at mpdesouza@gmail.com. Thank you for sharing your hearts—and sandwiches—this summer!

Join YCP Seattle and Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P.—author, evangelist, EWTN host, and Promoter General of the Holy Rosary—for a powerful evening of reflection and renewal. Discover how Marian devotion rewires the soul for deeper friendship with Jesus in this special Executive Speaker Series. In this inspiring Marian Talk, you’ll learn how the Rosary is intimately connected to the virtue of hope—a true Christian measure of resilience. Location: St. Monica Catholic Church 4311 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Click for the link to our registration page.

Due to the new Sunday Mass time change, our Bible Study class will now start at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, and end at 10:45 am, in time for the 11:00 am Mass. All are welcome to join us in the Benincasa office conference room, beginning July 6!

You're warmly invited to join us on Wednesday, July 9, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bridget’s for our Social Seniors gathering. Come enjoy a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation, and community—plus cookies and treats to share! Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, all are welcome to connect, laugh, and enjoy good company. We’d love to see you there!

A St. Vincent de Paul Donor Appreciation Event was held on Saturday, June 7th, at St. Catherine Victoria Hall. This was to thank our donors from all four parishes for their financial contributions to SVdP. There was good attendance, good food, and good fellowship. There were 12 SVdP trivia questions to challenge the attendees, and several people got 11 answers correct. Bravo! Sincere thanks to all our SVdP donors, and sincere thanks to the students and families of our three parish schools who provide donations of food and personal hygiene items for our pantries.