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Dear Friends in Christ, We have sadly seen another increase in gun violence in recent weeks that has led to more tragic deaths. The most recent one was a well-known political activist, a young man with a wife and two small children. His controversial views have led to a firestorm of divisive rhetoric on both extremes of the political spectrum, yet another indication of the deep divisions in our country. At times like this, as Catholics, we must strive to come together to promote reconciliation and unity. One of the ways we do that is to acknowledge the good things also happening in our midst, and to celebrate them for the positive gifts they offer us. Continue reading...

Know of a family that is looking for an amazing PreK-8th school? Invite them to join us for our first Open House of the year on Thursday, October 2nd 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 at asbschool.org!

Mark your calendars! We’re bringing everyone together for a joyful afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship! This is more than a BBQ—it’s a celebration of who we are as one parish family across Assumption, Our Lady of the Lake, St. Bridget, and St. Catherine of Siena. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, One of the important goals of the “Partners in the Gospel Planning Process” is to renew Catholic life by sharing resources to help us more effectively proclaim the gospel of Christ. Within our family of parishes, we are blessed with numerous material resources, including churches, halls, and schools. Our most important resource, however, is the People of God, called and gifted for a variety of ministries in our life as a faith community. Within our overall community, I would like to highlight the role of women in various parish ministries. Continue reading...

Children's Church is back at St. Bridget's and will be offered every Sunday at the 9 am mass for kids in Pre-K through 4th grade. We need both adult and high school/middle school volunteers to assist with lesson prep and teaching. Please reach out to Meagan Westphal or Phil Miller directly if you can help.

Acutis Ministry, the Young Adult Ministry of NE Seattle Catholics, is gathering on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM in the St. Catherine Benicasa, to celebrate the canonization of Carlo Acutis. On September 7th, he was recognized by the Catholic Church as the first millennial saint. Celebrate him by coming in blue jeans and being ready to play video games, as he was an avid player and skilled techie. Continue reading...

The Way of the Masks is a Native-led journey of ceremony and resistance to protect ancient forests, salmon habitat, and tribal sovereignty. Indigenous leaders from Se'Si'Le and the Lummi Nation's House of Tears Carvers will be in Seattle on September 19th, 6-8 pm at the Woodland Park Zoo PACCAR Auditorium. Continue reading...

Advocacy and Caring for Children (ACC) is selling tulip and daffodil bulbs, generously donated by the Washington Bulb Company. All proceeds benefit Catholic Community Services agencies and other nonprofits that serve children and families. Help us help children in need! Continue reading...

Time to clean out your closets and garage! Bring your gently used, clean items to Our Lady of the Lake lower parking lot! SAVE THE DATE! Location: 8900 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025 Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Dear Friends in Christ, My bulletin reflection last week looked forward with hope and optimism to the learning opportunities waiting for everyone as we begin a new school year. That tone was shaken on Wednesday, August 27th with the horrific reports of a gunman opening up fire on the community at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota as they gathered for their first Mass of the year. Continue reading...

Our life on planet Earth is a gift from God that we cannot take for granted. Good planets are hard to find! It’s been 10 years since Pope Francis published Laudato Si, his encyclical on “Care for Our Common Home.” In it, Pope Francis encouraged us to treat this gift of our earth with care and respect. Continue reading...

Do you know who St. Phoebe is? As a Deacon in the early church, Saint Phoebe, sent by the Apostle Paul, ministered in the church of Cenchreae, a busy port near Corinth, which was a common stop for travelers. Weary travelers were able to hear the message of hope and love from St. Phoebe, and she also used her social connections and wealth to help those who needed it most in terms of support and basic human needs. Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, The new school year is upon us, and with its commencement, students are turning their attention to the various opportunities they will have to learn about life through literature, history, composition, math, drama, art and music, science, health and leadership, community and service. Continue reading...

Start the school year with God’s blessing! All students are invited to bring their backpacks to any of our parish Masses on Sunday, September 7. During each Mass, we’ll offer a special blessing over the backpacks—and the young people who carry them—to send everyone into the new school year with encouragement, protection, and prayer.

Join us for an evening of mentorship and meaningful conversation! Connect in small-group breakout discussions with mentors from diverse industries as we explore what it means to live and work as a faithful Catholic. Each mentor will guide table discussions, sharing practical advice and personal insights from their own professional journeys. From goal-setting and professional skill-building to staying competitive in your field while living your faith, this event will equip you with both inspiration and actionable tools. Open to YCP Belong and Belong+ members in their 20s and 30s, single or married, from all industries. Continue reading...

We are delighted to welcome back Fr. Michael Ryan, retired pastor of St. James Cathedral, who will be presiding at Masses this Sunday. Don’t miss this opportunity to pray and celebrate with him! St. Bridget: Sunday, August 24 - 9:00 am Our Lady of the Lake: Sunday, August 24 - 11:00 am

The Catholic Church has been in the news of late with the early evaluation of our new Pope Leo XIV, and more locally, the second year of the Partners in the Gospel plan to merge parishes. In the midst of all these variables, I think it’s important to keep focused on the essential purpose of the church. The late Pope Benedict XVI helped by identifying the following three basic tasks to guide us: (continue reading)

Please note the following Mass schedule changes beginning on September 1, 2025 Monday - 9AM - St. Bridget, Fr. Daniel Tuesday - No Mass Wednesday - 9AM - Our Lady of the Lake, Fr. Bill, 6:30PM - St. Bridget, Fr. Duc Thursday - 9AM - St. Catherine, Fr. Duc Friday - 9AM - Assumption, Fr. Bill

We’re excited to announce that the nursery for children ages 6 months to 3 years will resume on September 7 at St. Bridget during Sunday Mass. Nursery check-in will be available before Mass. For the safety and health of all, please refrain from bringing children who are ill to the nursery. We look forward to welcoming your little ones!

Dear Friends in Christ, One of the things we do every year is to file an annual report to the archdiocese that describes the metrics of our life as a Catholic Community. In working on this report for Fiscal Year 2024-205, I discovered that we celebrated a total of 11 weddings in our four parishes. Continue reading...