News - January 2024

Discover the craft of Ukrainian Easter Egg art on March 9th at 11 am! Explore the ancient method that utilizes beeswax to craft intricate designs, celebrating faith, family, and Easter blessings. All materials and light snacks will be provided. Suitable for ages 8 and above; secure your spot by RSVPing before February 17!

Dear Friends in Christ, January 28th begins the annual “Catholic Schools Week,” our chance to celebrate the mission of forming students in the image and likeness of Jesus Christ. Our own beloved ASB School summarizes the mission of Catholic Schools this way: We are Inspired to Learn. Called to Serve. Prepared to lead. Continue reading...

Please take a moment to read Archbishop Etienne's Annual Letter to the people of Western Washington.

Join us on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 6:00 pm, immediately following our Vigil Mass, to commemorate the feast day of our patron saint, St. Brigid of Kildare with an Après Ski-Inspired Celebration! Delight in delectable bites and refreshments for the entire family. Let's extend a warm welcome to the 56 new families who became part of the St. Bridget's community in 2023.  Continue reading...

Dear Friends in Christ, January 16-24, each year in our church is the “9 Days for Life” an annual novena for the protection of human life. Each day's intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. Please go to this link to participate https://www.respectlife.org/9-days-signup. Continue reading...

This program explains the historical context behind the racial inequalities we face today, whether in education, the criminal justice system, the workforce, or even in church life. Though we focused specifically on enslaved Africans and their descendants, this program will open participants’ eyes to patterns of injustice that affect other minority groups across the nation as well. Through the one-day opening retreat, immersion experience, and eight sessions, your group will emerge from Faith and Racial Healing better equipped to work toward restoration.

St. Bridget is excited to partner with the staff at Santos Place to offer a new volunteer opportunity to replace the Second Sunday dinner. Please read on for details about Santos Sunday Dinners and how you can help. Continue reading...

Kindly review the letter drafted by the St. Bridget Pastoral Council to the Archdiocese. The letter contains recommendations derived from listening sessions held at St. Bridget's, along with the subsequent response from Fr. Gary Lazzeroni, Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Dear Friends in Christ, Last Sunday, on the Feast of the Epiphany, we did something at Mass we hadn’t done for a while. We heard the formal proclamation for the date of Easter this year which will be March 31. What a wonderful reminder that the reason we can celebrate Christmas is because Jesus died and rose from the dead. Continue reading...

Do you love to cook? Have you got a favorite Lenten fish or vegetarian recipe you'd like to share? We are planning to showcase recipes during Lent this season. Please email your recipe to [email protected].

Parish Families announced on February 3, 2024. On November 16, 2023, the archdiocese released a letter from Archbishop Etienne and a Parish Feedback Report which synthesizes more than 3,000 pages of feedback from over 700 input session reports and 800 online forms during the Public Input Phase this fall. A review of the feedback was made by the Presbyteral Council, Priest Personnel Board, Oversight Committee, Partners Core team and Archbishop Etienne. As a result, proposed changes emerged for 25 parish families. There was a second round of consultation with staff and parishioners with these 25 proposed parish families. Archbishop Etienne is now in the final stages of discernment, and the final list of parish families will be released on February 3, 2024.

Dear Friends in Christ, The coming celebrations of the Epiphany this Sunday and the Baptism of the Lord on Monday bring the Christmas season to a formal close. I hope this Christmas has been a special source of joy, peace and hope for all of you. Tuesday we return to Ordinary Time, which is where we live most of our lives.

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Celebrate the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the annual MLK Mass on January 15 at St. Ignatius Chapel, Seattle University, starting at 11:00 am. This commemorative event brings diverse communities together to reflect on the principles of equality and justice championed by Dr. King. Featuring Attorney Alec Stephens as the keynote speaker, the Mass serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing fight for social justice

The Bible Study Part Two of the Gospel of Mark will resume on Mondays January 22 through February 19th in the Fireside Room from 7:00-8:15 pm. Anyone is welcome to join even if they did not attend part one. Please register if you are planning to attend.

Kindly be informed that the Social Seniors gathering scheduled for this month is canceled due to the funeral Mass for Jeanie Shields, which will commence at 11:00 am. Our next Social Seniors gathering will take place on Wednesday, February, 14 at 11:00 am.