Dear Friends in Christ, The church begins a new liturgical year this first Sunday in Advent, so let me say to all of you, Happy New Year! Please enjoy the following reflections by the theologian Mark Searle. Continue reading...

Giving Trees will be up starting November 29. Assumption and St Bridget’s will have giving trees supporting St Vincent de Paul Society, PREPARES, and St Francis House. The trees will have colorful ornaments hanging from them that will have information about a needed gift or gift card (with the needed value). Then you get to be Santa’s Helper and return your unwrapped gifts to the trees with the ornament “gift tag” attached! Please note the return deadline for your parish’s tree! Thank you so much for your generosity and for providing joy to so many families this Christmas season!

Dear Friends in Christ, This Sunday, November 23, the church celebrates the great solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, which ends the church’s liturgical year. This is the annual reminder that Christians live by two calendars: the one that orders time by days, weeks, and months beginning January 1, and ending December 31; the other one that orders our lives around the church’s various liturgical seasons and feasts, most importantly the weekly celebration of the eucharist.

Dear Friends in Christ, It’s good to be back in our NE Seattle Catholic Community after three wonderful weeks in Europe. My thanks to Fr. Duc and all our staff who oversaw things in our family of parishes. Thanks as well to those who have offered their encouragement for everyone to make a stewardship commitment of Time, Talent, and Treasure in the coming year of 2026. Continue reading...

Our Children's Christmas Pageant is back and open to all children ages 4-8. There are speaking and non-speaking roles available so that every child can participate in their own way. Children who sign up for speaking roles should be able to read independently and make the rehearsal dates. Rehearsal Dates: December 14th, & 21st 10-10:45 (immediately following mass, readers only) Location: St. Bridget Church Dress Rehearsal: December 23rd, 12pm - 1pm Pageant will be held at the 4 pm Christmas Eve Mass at St. Bridget's Click to sign up.

All are invited to begin Thanksgiving in gratitude and prayer. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM at both Our Lady of the Lake and St. Bridget. At OLL, we continue our beautiful tradition of giving thanks through generosity. Families are invited to bring non-perishable food items to carry to the altar during the collection. Cash and check donations are also welcome. All gifts support the OLL St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, helping our neighbors in need. May this Thanksgiving be filled with blessings for you and those you love.

Do you love to sing? Are you excited for Christmas? Come join the St. Bridget Children’s Choir as we prepare joyful music for the season! The choir will sing at the Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Children’s Liturgy, and all children in Grades 1–12—as well as Children’s Choir alumni—are warmly invited to participate. Learn more...

We began November by celebrating the Solemnity of All Saints Day. One of my favorite saints has always been St. Josemaría Escrivá. He was born in Barbastro, Spain, on January 9, 1902. Continue reading...

Ahoy, mateys! ⚓️ Tickets are now on sale for Assumption-St. Bridget School’s Theatre Ensemble's production of Treasure Island! Join us November 20–22 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 at 2 p.m. at St. Bridget Church for an unforgettable adventure on the high seas. Seats are limited, and VIP preferred seating is available. Don’t miss your chance to support the arts at ASB — it’s sure to be a treasure of a show! ‍☠️ Buy Tickets Now >>

Beautiful Hand-Crafted items and Home-Baked Goods, Trinkets and Treasures, Homemade Frozen Pies. Great for Thanksgiving! Lunch. Snacks. Beverages. Sales support a variety of charities, including SVDP. The perfect way to get in the holiday spirit and celebrate our community!

Assumption + St. Bridget St.Vincent de Paul Conference - Food Drive Be part of our annual Thanksgiving food drive for families in our neighborhood who struggle with food insecurity. We’ve identified 55 families with kids who have called the St. Vincent de Paul hotline this year for help. Members of your Assumption-St. Bridget SVdP conference will deliver Safeway gift cards to these neighbors shortly before Thanksgiving so they can shop for their favorite holiday foods.

Reflection for all souls. By, Kristin Holland, Director of Liturgy Peace of Christ! This weekend, we gather to worship All Souls Day, which commemorates all the faithful departed, the ones we have lost this past year, and the ones who we remember dearly. At all of our liturgies this weekend, we will light the Paschal Candle, a tall candle that is renewed with new wax and a blessing each year at the Easter Vigil.

Know of a family that is looking for an amazing PreK-8th Catholic school? Invite them to join us for our Open House on Thursday, November 6th at 9:30am. It's a wonderful opportunity to explore ASB, meet our community, and see what makes our school such a special place. Register today at asbschool.org!

Delicious fruitcakes from Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey are being baked again this year. Choices include Monastery (Traditional), Ginger Date Nut Cake, and Tropical Dessert Cake—perfect for your holidays or gifts. Each cake costs $18 and is payable by cash or checks made out to OLL. Fruitcakes will only be available through pre-order. You will find the order forms at the back of the church or attached below.

Weekly Reflection — by Susie Lane, Director of Communications “The Power of Connection” As we move deeper into October, I’ve been thinking about how this season reminds us to slow down and reconnect with one another and with what truly matters. The changing leaves, shorter days, and crisp evenings seem to nudge us toward gathering together, sharing meals, stories, and moments of gratitude before the holidays arrive in full swing. In Communications, much of our work is about creating connections, helping our parish family stay informed, engaged, and inspired. Whether it’s through our bulletin, website, or social media, our goal is always the same: to make sure no one feels left out or disconnected from our community. Continue reading...

Our parish family is now entering Stage Two of the One Parish Planning process, called “Who Are We?” This stage invites us to reflect on who we are as a parish family, our people, ministries, gifts, and opportunities. What we learn together will help shape our future direction as one faith community. Your input is essential. Join us for an in-person listening session at your home parish (the parish you attend or are registered with). Together, we’ll discern who we are today and who God is calling us to become. Read more...

Dear Friends in Christ, “What return shall I make to the Lord for all that he has done for me?” I chose this verse from Psalm 116 to put on the holy card commemorating my ordination to the priesthood some 44 years, and pounds ago! You will not recognize the picture below of the young man on the card, I frankly don’t either! What I try to remember is the challenge of Psalm 116 to see everything in my life as a gift from God, that belongs to God. My vocation is to give it all back as a steward of God’s grace. Continue reading...

Learn more about what's happening with this special day in our parish family. Continue reading...

Celebrate the communion of saints with us on Saturday, November 1, at 9:00 am at Assumption Parish. We’ll honor the holy men and women who inspire our journey and lift our loved ones in prayer. Invite a friend and join our parish family for this joyful feast. Note: Our regularly scheduled 5:00 pm Masses at OLL and STC will still be celebrated.

The annual Rebuilding Together autumn project will take place on Saturday, November 15th, from 8 am to 4 pm. Here's your chance to help a needy, local low-income homeowner(s) remain in their home by repairing and improving their home and yard. Work with fellow parishioners and give back to your community, all in one amazing and 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 signup sheet will be coming soon. Questions? Contact Tim Lane at seattlelanes@comcast.net