Dear Friends in Christ, One of the popular holiday songs that makes its way into many homes in late August is the one titled “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” Many children (and their parents!) hum this tune as they prepare to go back to school. Continue reading...

We invite you to join our small study group as we take a deep plunge into Pope Leo's Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas. It begins Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 pm, in the Benecasa Conference Room, and continues each Thursday evening through November 12. Please contact Nina Butorac, facilitator, at [email protected], to register. There is no cost, but space is very limited.

Come join us for thoughtful dialogue and learn practical techniques. It is a 9-week program on Tuesday mornings from 10 to Noon, starting October 6. The sessions will be in person at the Peace and Spirituality Center at St. Mary's on the Lake in Bellevue.

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...

Dear Friends in Christ, August 15th this year is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Body and Soul into Heaven. Ordinarily, this is a holy day of obligation for Catholics to attend Mass, but that is dispensed this year because of its proximity to Sunday. 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...

The last week of July, the NESCC sent a group of 20 students and three chaperones to the Skagit Valley to participate in the Seattle Archdiocese’s Service project, Agape. 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...

Dear Friends in Christ, One of the challenges of being a family of four parishes is staffing the various ministries and administrative responsibilities that make up our local church life. These past two years, we have worked hard to form a staff to serve the wide range of people at our four worship sites and three school locations in NE Seattle. Continue reading...

Volunteers needed at our Sunday Night Mass at Assumption - Help is welcome from parishioners from all locations. Please take a moment to sign up to help.

Dear Friends in Christ, This Sunday, a group of high school students from St. Catherine’s will journey with their adult chaperones on the annual Esperanza Mission Trip to build homes in Tijuana, Mexico. Thanks to Katie Fleming and all those who support these young people by donating their time and labor to help families who could not otherwise afford a home.

Do you love to act and sing? Do you long to release your inner star? This is your chance to step into the spotlight at St. Bridget Church! This summer, cast members from Assumption-St. Bridget School's recent production of Disney's Frozen will be offering "Frozen" themed Summer Drama Camps at St. Bridget Church. During a week packed with singing, dancing, games, and fun, you'll rehearse scenes and songs with Elsa, Hans, Kristoff, Sven, and Queen Aduna and share your work with friends and family on the final day of camp.

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]

Mary Queen of Peace, Sammamish, WA Come rest in the presence of Jesus and experience His healing, peace, and renewal. This special retreat will be led by Rev. Fr. John Kattattu, VC, a charismatic Vincentian priest and Spiritual Director of the Grace of Heaven Retreat Center in Texas. August 14: 5:30–8:45 pm August 15: 9:00 am–4:00 pm August 16: 2:00–4:30 pm Location: MQP Come be renewed and strengthened in faith!

Dear Friends in Christ, The next question we will discuss in our Partners in the Gospel discernment process in October is “Who do we want to become as a single parish community?” I bring a perspective on that question shaped by a man named Joe Wolfe. Continue reading...

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.

Dear Friends in Christ, One of my favorite saints is St. Benedict of Nursia, whose feast we celebrate on Saturday, July 11. He is regarded as the patron of Europe, Kidney Disease, Monastics, Poisoning, and Schoolchildren. His famous “Rule for Monasteries” is a much-loved guide for any spiritual seeker. I have read it many times and found it very helpful on my spiritual journey. I think you will too!

Volunteers are needed to provide food and beverages for the upcoming Tent City 4 meal dates: July 26 and August 23. September 27. Sign up to provide main dishes, sides, salads, and desserts - most options available for all dates! Our NE Seattle Catholic Community continues to provide a monthly fourth Sunday supper for Tent City 4 at its Lake City location through April 2027. More than 60 households have helped provide meals for our neighbors experiencing homelessness, and campers are deeply grateful for the support. Questions? Contact David Brezynski at [email protected].

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.