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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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.

We are currently hiring in Faith Formation and our Music Ministry! For more information to apply, click here.

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.

Volunteers Needed! We need your help! Decorations, Kitchen Help, Kids Tracks and activities! Volunteer as little or as much as you are able!

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!

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.

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/

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

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.

After a five-year wait, our annual Easter Egg Hunt is back! Sunday, March 31st after the 11am Mass. Rain or Shine!

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.

Sister Genevieve Osayame is here from Anchorage to provide you with a Lenten Mission. We hope you will come join us!

February 22 & 23 Livestream available on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@stmaryanacortes8116/streams