News - October 2024

Dear Friends in Christ, As we gather in early November to remember the saints and souls who have gone before us, let us ask for their inspiration to guide us as we participate in the upcoming election day on the 5th. Continue reading...

Looking to help around the church? Helping with our liturgical ministries is a great way to connect and strengthen our community. We need assistance as Sacristans, Altar Servers, Hospitality Ministers/Ushers, Gift Bearers and Eucharistic Ministers. Please consider signing up to help with this important ministry. Need training? Please contact Alex Chopyak.

Join us for a Pancake Breakfast Reception this weekend to honor Deacon Angus McDonell following our Sunday 9:00 am mass! All are welcome!

Dear Friends in Christ, Next Sunday November 3, the St. Bridget Community will say thank you and God bless to Deacon Angus McDonnell who has generously served the parish for 8 years as a youth minister, music director and in recent years deacon. We are so grateful for his presence and wish him all the best in his new role serving the family of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Anne, and Sacred Heart Parishes. Continue reading...

Thank you, Mike Wietholter! Last Sunday, St. Bridget parishioners were updated on the state of the parish, including financials, sacramental life, and updates around our campus. You can see the update HERE. Missed it? Mike will also be offering a recap this Sunday, October 20. We've attached our 2023-2024 Annual Report below.

Dear Friends in Christ, Our NE Seattle Catholic Community lives in a greater community of many neighborhoods. St. Catherine’s is in Maple Leaf, OLL is in Wedgewood, Assumption is in Bryant Park, and St. Bridget’s is in Laurelhurst.

Dear Friends in Christ, Serving in the Northeast Seattle Catholic Community brings me near St. Luke Parish in Shoreline, where I grew up in a family of five boys and two girls. Continue reading...

Love working with kids? Join us at St. Bridget's Children's Church on Sundays! We're looking for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and parents to help make faith fun for our youngest parishioners. Reach out to Amanda Cahill with any questions, and sign up to volunteer. Continue reading...

Kick off your fall festivities by joining us for our annual Pumpkin Carving Party at St. Bridget's on October 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is a fun event for the whole family. Bring your pumpkin and carving tools, and join us for pizza, fruit, and beverages (beer and wine for adults and juice and water for the kids). We are asking for donations to cover the cost of the food. Proceeds will go toward new altar linens. We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP by October 17.

Dear Friends in Christ, The General Synod of the worldwide Catholic Church has gathered for the second time this October. Our own Archbishop Paul Etienne, once again, is a delegate with Pope Francis and some 375 bishops, priests, deacons, and religious and lay people from around the world. Continue reading...