• CANCELLED - Pilgrimage - October 2024 with Fr. Straz!
    CANCELLED - Pilgrimage - October 2024 with Fr. Straz!
    CANCELLED - Have you ever wanted to go on a pilgrimage? You have an opportunity this year to join Father Straz as you visit Italy & Croatia from October 9-25! You'll visit places such as Pompei, Rome, Medjugore, Zagreb, and so much more!
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  • The Mystery of the Eucharist
    The Mystery of the Eucharist
    This document, The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church, was developed by the Committee on Doctrine of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of the USCCB at its November 2021 General Meeting and has been authorized for publication.
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  • Watch Inspirational Speakers from the National Eucharistic Congress
    Watch Inspirational Speakers from the National Eucharistic Congress
    Every Movement needs a Moment, Come Holy Spirit! Last month was a historical moment in the church in America and the legacy of the Catholic Church, with the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! If you would like to listen to some inspiring speakers from the Conference, watch here!
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  • KING County Judge Rules in Attorney General hearing
    KING County Judge Rules in Attorney General hearing
    Seattle, July 12, 2024 – Today King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott ruled that the attorney general does not have legal authority to enforce a subpoena against the Archdiocese of Seattle, specifically noting that the religious exemption in the Charitable Trust Act stands. READ MORE
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  • Immediate Release re: Attorney General Hearing!
    Immediate Release re: Attorney General Hearing!
    In preparation for tomorrow’s hearing with the Attorney General, please read the 2 letters from the Archdiocese. This is your opportunity to understand the issue at hand. The AG hearing is public and will begin at 1:30pm, July 12th. After the hearing, we will issue a post-hearing statement.
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  • Annual St. Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day Mass
    Annual St. Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day Mass
    St. Joachim Catholic Church on the Lummi Reservation will be celebrating St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day with the Annual St. Kateri Tekakwitha Mass on Thursday, July 11, at 5.00 pm. Reception will follow immediately after Mass at the Churches ground. St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day is July 14. Fr. Jeffery Moore will be presiding. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle Multicultural Ministries
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  • Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
    Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
    The Washington State Catholic Conference provides voting information consistent with faithful citizenship in their regular email bulletins. Visit www.wacatholics.org and click "Join our network" to sign up for the Catholic Advocacy Bulletin. • Non-partisan voter information is available from the Washington State Secretary of State's office at https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/helpful-information/current- election-information The WSCC represents the Catholic bishops of Washington in their efforts to support public policies that promote the common good.
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  • Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis coming to St Mary and St Paul - July 14th
    Relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis coming to St Mary and St Paul - July 14th
    Mark your calendar for Sunday July 14th. Click here for the details Not all saints and blesseds died centuries ago. Blessed Carlo Acutis was a teen who combined devotion to the Eucharist with a passion for computer technology. He is set to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Pope Francis has recognized a second miracle attributed to Acutis, a gamer and computer programmer who died from leukemia in 2006 at age 15.
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  • We have Job Openings!
    We have Job Openings!
    We are currently hiring in Faith Formation and our Music Ministry! For more information to apply, click here.
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  • Faith on Fire 2024: June 21-23
    Faith on Fire 2024: June 21-23
    Faith on Fire is THIS WEEKEND, June 21-23, 2024! There is still time to Register for this faith-filled weekend for ALL ages! Auxiliary Bishop Frank Schuster will kick off our 5pm Friday night Mass that is open to ALL as well as Dr. Italy's presentation under the big tent.
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  • Faith on Fire Volunteers Needed!
    Faith on Fire Volunteers Needed!
    Volunteers Needed! We need your help! Decorations, Kitchen Help, Kids Tracks and activities! Volunteer as little or as much as you are able!
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  • Vacation Bible School
    Vacation Bible School
    The Marvelous Mystery Catholic VBS Program 2024 is for youth ages 4-11 held at St. Mary July 22-26 from 9am-Noon. Register today! Perfect Theme for Eucharistic Revival! With this VBS, kids will develop a new appreciation for the Catholic Mass and will deepen their love for Jesus in the Eucharist through faith teachings, catchy music, fun games, crafts, and more!
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  • Youth Empowerment Day - May 25, 2024
    Youth Empowerment Day - May 25, 2024
    Our Youth have a great amount of potential and should be open to whatever direction God will call them. This is open to all youth in the Archdiocese and will be held at the Vietnamese Martyrs campus in Tukwila from 8:30am-1pm. Cost is $15 and includes lunch.
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  • Possibility of a NEW Catholic High School in the Northern Deanery!
    Possibility of a NEW Catholic High School in the Northern Deanery!
    A proposal for a new Catholic High School in the Archdiocese of Seattle will serve the Northern Deanery (Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties) as well as North Snohomish County. Read more here - https://ndhighschool.org/
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  • Annual Catholic Appeal 2024 Update
    Annual Catholic Appeal 2024 Update
    We are almost at our 40% participation goal - thank you! A follow up letter is going out this week to those we have not yet heard from. Please send in your response as soon as possible to avoid a further follow up letter. With everyone's support, we will get into rebate status to help fund much needed rectory upgrades. Consider giving before Father leaves for priest days in mid-June so we can get this wrapped up. If you prefer to give online, visit archseattle.org/GiveACA
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  • Tenebrae - have you heard of it?
    Tenebrae - have you heard of it?
    A blessed Holy Week to you! The Sisters of Mercy from Our Lady Star of the Sea Convent on Shaw Island are offering to share their morning prayer of the Sacred Triduum with you by Zoom.
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  • Easter Egg Hunt
    Easter Egg Hunt
    After a five-year wait, our annual Easter Egg Hunt is back! Sunday, March 31st after the 11am Mass. Rain or Shine!
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  • Open your Heart to Women and Families
    Open your Heart to Women and Families
    St. Mary will host a volunteer training on Thursday, April 4th at 5pm for the Catholic Community Services outreach program, PREPARES. Come learn how the PREPARES ministry protects life by assisting pregnant women and families with small children. See flyer for more details.
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  • Enrich your Lenten Journey!
    Enrich your Lenten Journey!
    Sister Genevieve Osayame is here from Anchorage to provide you with a Lenten Mission. We hope you will come join us!
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  • Frances Strazicich Funeral Announcement
    Frances Strazicich Funeral Announcement
    February 22 & 23 Livestream available on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@stmaryanacortes8116/streams
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