A familiar hymn. A warm welcome. A conversation over coffee that becomes a friendship. These moments remind us that we belong. As we gather for our parish family Mass on November 1 at Our Lady of the Lake, we give thanks for the community entrusted to us and the future we are building together. Your generosity helps sustain the worship, welcome, and ministry we share. Make your pledge at neseattlecatholic.org by November 15.

Looking for a meaningful way to serve our parish community? St. Bridget welcomes volunteers to assist at Mass as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, ushers, greeters, altar servers, and more. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or new to volunteering, we'd love your help! Please click to see available opportunities and sign up.

Join fellow parishioners on Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00–8:00 pm at Food Lifeline's South Park warehouse (815 S. 96th St.) to help reduce food waste and feed our neighbors in need. Volunteers ages 10 and up are welcome (children must be accompanied by a parent). Advance registration is required at Food Lifeline Volunteer Registration. For questions or carpooling, contact Stacy Carter at 206-235-4338.

The annual Rebuilding Together Autumn Project will take place on November 14th, from 8 am to 4 pm. Learn more...

Support Advocacy & Caring for Children (ACC) by purchasing beautiful, locally grown noble fir wreaths and garland from Hood Canal Evergreens! Proceeds benefit charitable organizations serving children and families in need. Orders are due November 18, and you can pick up at our parish locations. Click to order and for details. Thank you for supporting this wonderful holiday tradition! * Embellishments not included.

November 3 is Election Day! Every social encyclical written by Pontiffs from Leo XIII onward has emphasized that Catholics have a fundamental responsibility to advocate for human rights, rights to food, shelter, health care, a way to earn a living, self-defense, and, most basic of all, the right to live. So, making our voice heard through voting becomes a serious responsibility. As we go to the polls next week, we may wish to consider how our votes affect the rights of all persons. Will the policies we are voting for help bring about greater human dignity? Have the persons we intend to vote for voiced their commitment to make life more equitable and just? We pray: Spirit of Wisdom, awaken in us to our duty to care for the basic needs of all people. Give us the conviction that our voice is needed so that justice may come to the poor and oppressed. Amen.

St. Catherine’s St. Vincent de Paul Conference hopes to raise $6,000 to provide Thanksgiving meals and Christmas gifts for 30 neighborhood families in need. Your generosity will provide grocery vouchers and gift cards, letting families choose their own holiday meals and gifts for their children. You can donate online through the parish website or by check, made payable to “SVDP Holiday Program.” Please see the accompanying flyer for details. Thank you for helping bring hope and joy to our neighbors this holiday season! Click to learn more.

Interested in being an Altar Server at OLL? Please click to sign up.

Throughout November, as we celebrate All Saints and All Souls, each of our churches will have a special place to remember loved ones who have passed away this past year. You are invited to write their names in the Book of Remembrance, light a candle in their honor, and bring a small photo to display alongside the names of those whose funerals were celebrated in our churches. Together, we will pray for all those who have touched our lives and gone before us in faith.

November 21 & 22 | Trinkets & Treasures It's time to gather your treasures for one of the Holiday Bazaar's favorite traditions, Trinkets & Treasures! We're collecting new and gently used items that would make wonderful gifts, including jewelry, scarves, books, small decorative pieces, and Christmas décor. Continue reading...

The annual Rebuilding Together Autumn Project will take place on Saturday, November 14th, from 8 am to 4 pm. Here's your chance to help a local, low-income homeowner(s) stay in their home by repairing and improving their home and yard. Work with fellow parishioners and give back to your community in one amazing, productive day! Come for the full day or half day and get involved in this rewarding work! This is a great way to get service hours, but you must be 14 or older. Please save the date - house location and sign-up sheet will be coming soon. Questions? Contact Tim Lane.

Our Stewardship of Treasure campaign begins October 17. Generations of parishioners have helped make possible the faith, friendships, and care we share today. Now it is our turn to carry that love forward. Please prayerfully consider your commitment for the coming year and return your pledge by Stewardship Weekend, November 14 and 15. Click to learn more.

Thank you from our young adult Acutis ministry!

Support ACC's Labor of Love Online Auction! Bidding opens October 19 at 10:00 a.m. and continues through October 26. Shop gift cards, unique experiences, pickleball equipment, weekend getaways, holiday décor, and much more. Every bid helps fund grants that support the organizations, women, and children Advocacy and Caring for Children (ACC) serves. Start your Christmas shopping early while making a difference! Preview items and pre-register HERE. Click "Get Started" to create your bidder profile and receive a notification when bidding opens.

Why is the expansion of women’s roles in the Catholic Church important to me? Why is discerning whether to restore women to the diaconate important to me? Who is a Catholic woman who shaped your faith life? Hear members of our Phoebe Circle and women in our Archdiocese answer these questions, and answer some yourself at our Phoebe Forum at St. Bridget's Parish Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 6:30 pm.

High Schoolers: Play CYO Basketball This Winter! Not playing for your high school team but still want to hoop? OLL is putting together CYO high school basketball teams, and we want you on the roster. Divisions: Sophomore (grades 9–10) and Senior (grades 11–12) Season: Weekend games December through early February, with playoffs February 20–27 and the championship on February 28, 2027 Format: 8-minute quarters, NFHS rules, and the top 8 teams in each division make the tournament Eligibility: Players currently on a high school basketball team at any level are not eligible for CYO. Interested? Contact Nick Bennett at [email protected] to register your team before the CYO deadline on November 2. We're also looking for coaches; each team needs an adult 25 or older on the bench. Grab your friends, play some games, and represent our NE Seattle Community this winter!

Take the Five-Minute Survey by Monday, October 19 This is your final opportunity to share your input before PFAC begins drafting a vision for our new parish. Every response matters as we shape our future together! Our parish family will have an opportunity to review the draft next spring. Already participated? Encourage a fellow parishioner, family member, or school parent to share their voice, too!

Santos Sunday Dinners are hosted at Santos Place permanent housing in Magnuson Park. NESCC volunteers will host these dinners in the community kitchen and dining space on the second Sunday of the month. Santos Place staff will invite all residents in the Magnuson Park community housing to attend the dinner, and staff will be on site. What is Santos Place: Santos Place is an apartment building for people who have experienced chronic homelessness in the past and are disabled. Residents live in the Santos Place apartments indefinitely, and staff provides support and resources for life and job skills, community relationships, and helps residents build stability. How can you help: We invite you to sign up to cook or buy items and drop them off at Santos Place, help set up and work the buffet, or do both!

All are welcome! Join us in celebrating fall with an all-parish family pumpkin succulent event at St. Bridget’s on Saturday, October 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy fellowship while creating fun additions to your fall decor! Gather a group or meet new friends! The price includes pumpkins, succulents, fall decor, instructions, and beverages. The ticket price includes materials, instruction, light snacks, and beverages.

Join us for a special coffee hour in the OLL School Gym following our All Parish Family Mass on Sunday, November 1, at Our Lady of the Lake! We’re looking for volunteers to help with setup, serving refreshments, and cleanup. Thank you for helping us bring our four parish communities together in fellowship and hospitality!