News - November 2024

Dear Friends in Christ, One of my favorite musicals is from the early 1990s, titled “Children of Eden.” It’s the story in Genesis of God’s children, that’s all of us losing the life of Eden by our disobedience and selfishness

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Join us for Thanksgiving Mass! Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM at both Our Lady of the Lake and St. Catherine parishes. Please note that there will be no Thanksgiving Mass at Assumption or St. Bridget's. Additionally, there will be no Mass on Friday, and parish offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week.

Dear Friends in Christ, As the Thanksgiving holiday comes upon us this week, I am drawn once again to the main character in George Bernanos’s classic novel “The Diary of a Country Priest.” The young priest who is slowly dying of stomach cancer writes in his journal toward the end of his life that “Tout est grâce which in French means "All is grace" or "Grace is everywhere.” This is a central part of the mystery of faith that gathers us as Catholics; that everything good and bad, happy and sad, reveals the presence of a gracious God who loves us and desires fullness of life for us in Christ. Indeed, we have much to be thankful for.

Coffee Hour is going strong, and we need your help to continue this welcoming activity! Volunteering is a great way to connect with others in the parish, make new friends, and earn ASB volunteer hours. Slots fill up fast, so don't wait—sign up today!

Dear Friends in Christ, This past week, I attended the funeral of Thomas Allsopp, who served for many years as a chaplain at the local Seattle Children’s Hospital. He worked with our Deacon Denny Duffel and numerous volunteers who serve as a part of the Camillus Ministry sponsored by St. Bridget Parish. Continue reading...

Join us for a festive and creative evening of wreath-making! Our event includes step-by-step instructions and provides everything you need: wreath form, fresh evergreens, dried embellishments, and a wide selection of ribbons to make your wreath truly one-of-a-kind. Continue reading...

ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SET-UP HELP NEEDED Calling all volunteers to help decorate St Bridget Church for Advent and Christmas! Sign up now to help us bring holiday cheer and celebrate with festive lights, greenery, and poinsettias! Service hours are available!

Dear Friends in Christ, As I write this, it is a cool, cloudy, and very rainy day in early November. Earlier today, I walked to pick up a hard copy of the local newspaper, which I do every morning. It was blustery, windy, and raining buckets.

In 2014, the Washington State bishops built upon the good work of Catholic Charities serving Central Washington and created the Pregnancy and Parenting Support Program (PREPARES) to offer pregnant and new moms true choice. Continue reading...

The ACC Frances Hoffman, St. Bridget, and Marjorie Ryan Circles are selling locally grown noble fir wreaths and cedar garlands from Hood Canal Evergreens. All proceeds support charitable causes backed by ACC. Order forms are due no later than November 12, 2024. Wreaths and garlands will be available for pick up at each church later in the month.

Help Assumption and Saint Bridget support local families in need this Thanksgiving! We’re collecting grocery gift cards to assist 55 families identified this year, aiming for an average of $100 per family.