THE CORNERSTONE

August 11, 2024

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a holy day of obligation.


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Holy Cross Church

5:00 pm Vigil on August 14

9:00 am on August 15

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Saint Patrick Church

7:00 pm on August 15

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Saint John Vianney Church

12:00 pm & 7:00 pm on August 15


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Mary of the Assumption is also the secondary patron of the Archdiocese of Seattle.


In the Catholic Church, each month of the year is dedicated to a particular devotion; in August, it's the Immaculate Heart of Mary. In addition to the Assumption of Mary, other feast days are devoted to Mary in August.

 

PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL

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Partners in the Gospel

We are in the welcoming stage of the Partners in the Gospel strategic pastoral planning effort across the Archdiocese of Seattle, which aims to revitalize and renew our local Catholic Church in Western Washington.


Learn more about the transition process in the most recent Partners in the Gospel Update, and read Archbishop Etienne's letter to the people of God to commemorate this important and historic next chapter in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

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The Prayer Intention for August

For the poor in our community, that working together as a parish family, we may find ways to respond to their needs more effectively

LITURGY

 

DAILY MASS INTENTIONS

August 13 | 9:00 am

for the repose of the soul of

Brendon Merritt


August 14 | 9:00 am

for the repose of the soul of 

Christine Ushka


August 15 | 7:00 pm

for the people of the parish on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary


August 16 | 9:00 am

for the repose of the soul of 

Ron Vanderleest


August 18

9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm

for the people of the parish

 

August 12 | 9:00 am

for the intentions of

Keith Klappmeyer


August 14 | 5:00 pm

for the repose of the soul of   

Joseph McKamey


August 15 | 9:00 am

for the people of the parish on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 


August 16 | 9:00 am

 for the repose of the soul of 

Patrick Ringrose


August 17 | 5:00 pm

for the people of the parish


August 18 | 10:30 am

for the people of the parish

PRAYER LIST

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for August for Political Leaders

We pray that political leaders be at the service of their people, working for integral human development and the common good, especially caring for the poor and those who have lost their jobs.

We pray for our sick

Patty Annest, Rick Donohue, Dan Wombacher, Bob Monaghan, Stephanie Miller, Karen Snarski Autio, Joe Nikolao, Maddie Ostrandler, Angie Allen, Georgeann Cukjati, Sharom De Vega, Deacon Jim and Cindy Fish, Delores Glump, Carolyn Jenkins, Doug Jones, Kourtney Kuehlthau, Millie McNerthney, Erin Miller, Mike Nolan, Shirley Petrinovich, Rob and Dianne Rieder, Tom and Barbara Tomberg, John and Karen Trueman, John Bosse, Jeanne Tveit, Deanna Timmerman, Norm Christenson, Jim Davis, Michelle Devettori, Dee Diamond, Colleen Koval, Janet McIntyre, Janet Mello, Toni Mineo, Patricia Smurro, Floyd Cummings, Delores Cisneros, Ronan Gormley, Mark Kirsch, Donna McNeese-Smith, Steven Palmer, and Laurie Ketter 


We pray for our dead

Gene Hussey, Bill McNeese-Smith, Roger Schlosstein, Sr., and Christopher Coons, Sr.

MASS TIMES

 

Feast Day | March 17


1123 North J Street

Tacoma, WA 98403

253-383-2783

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—Mass Times—

Sunday Mass

9:00 am

12:00 pm

7:00 pm


Daily Mass

9:00 am

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Thursday | 6:00 pm



—Confessions—

30 minutes before daily Mass


—Office Hours—

Monday - Friday

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

DIRECTORY
 

Feast Day | September 14


5510 North 44th Street

Tacoma, WA 98407

253-759-3368

email


—Mass Times—

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 pm


Sunday Mass

10:30 am


Mass in Samoan

12:00 pm | 2nd & 4th Sunday


Daily Mass

9:00 am

Monday | Thursday | Friday

Wednesday | 5:00 pm


—Confessions—

30 minutes before daily Mass

Saturday | 3:30 pm


—Office Hours—

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

 DIRECTORY

Feast Day | August 4


16100 115th Ave SW

Vashon, WA 98070

206-567-4149

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—Mass Times—

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00 pm


Sunday Mass

9:30 am


Daily Mass

12:00 pm

Wednesday - Friday


—Confessions—

30 minutes before daily Mass

Saturday | 3:30 pm


—Office Hours—

Wednesday - Friday

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

DIRECTORY

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St. John Vianney, pray for us!

On August 4, Fr. David Mulholland (the Elder), Fr. David Mayovsky (the younger), and Deacon Jim Fish celebrated the patronal solemnity of St. John Vianney with Mass on the Grass at St. John Vianney Catholic Church on Vashon Island, followed by a Salmon Bake for lunch.


John Vianney was a French Catholic priest often referred to as the Curé d'Ars, "the parish priest of Ars.". He is known for his priestly and pastoral work in his parish in Ars, France, resulting in the radical spiritual transformation of the community and its surroundings.


He is known for his persevering ministry in the sacrament of confession and ardent devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. He is the patron saint of parish priests.

—Saint Patrick Church—

No 6:00 pm Mass on August 15; join us at 7:00 pm for Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


The Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus Council 809 on the 2nd Thursday of the month is on hiatus until September 12.


No Eucharistic Adoration on September 23

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—Holy Cross Church—

No confessions on September 14; join us for Vespers at 4:00 pm on the Solemnity of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the parish patronal feast day.


School and parish offices are closed

on Labor Day, September 2.

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COMING UP

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The summer series for adults will answer questions like: Who are you? Why a God? What's our story? Who is Jesus? Am I saved? Why a Church?



—August 11 Topic—

Am I saved?

What Jesus did for us through his life, death, and resurrection was the greatest act of love in history. He saved us. He did this for each one of us. We may feel unworthy of this gift of love. We may feel we have too much baggage. We may feel unlovable. But God didn't reveal himself to us on a pedestal; he came to enter into our messy human condition— to fix us from within, to transform us from the inside out.


Some might be surprised by how generous the love of God is. We don't deserve God's love, but that's the unique reality of God's mercy. This relationship with God isn't all about our love for Him. It's about His love for us that changes our lives forever.



Sundays | 10:10 am - 10:50 am

through August 18


Saint Patrick Church

Cana Room in the Church Hall

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SEARCH + more is for those inquiring about becoming Catholic, Catholics who want to learn more about their faith, and baptized Catholics preparing for the Sacraments.


Drop-in sessions: come to one or all. Bring a friend. You don't need to register.

Annual Picnic

Join us for the Saint Patrick Church & School Annual Picnic. We'd love to see friends from our Tacoma-Vashon Parish Family of Holy Cross and Saint John Vianney!


August 18 | 1:00 pm

after the 12:00 pm Mass

Saint Patrick Church | Courtyard


Bring the family.

The Knights are BBQing burgers and hot dogs with fixings and side salads. Plus, fun games for the kids. RSVPs are not necessary; all are welcome.


Bake a PIE.

Bring it to the Church Hall by 1:15 pm.

The tastiest pie wins a blue ribbon and gift card, courtesy of the Health Ministry. All are welcome to participate.


Volunteer.

Volunteer before, during, and after the event. For Saint Patrick Catholic School families, volunteering counts towards fulfilling commitment hours. To volunteer, email Laura Dougherty.

Choir Rehearsals Resume

Come love God through song with the Holy Cross choir. We're seeking new choristers and musicians.


starting September 4

Wednesdays | 6:30 pm

Holy Cross Church

Choir Loft


If you are new to the Holy Cross Choir or want more information, please email or call Erica Minneman, Music Director, at 253-310-7508


"He who sings praise is not only singing but loving Him about whom he sings." —St. Augustine of Hippo— 


starting September 11

Wednesdays | 7:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church


If you are new to the Saint Patrick Choir or want more information, please see the Cantor after Mass.

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Save the DateS

Let's Celebrate

Mark your calendars for opportunities to get to know each other and celebrate!


August 4 | 12:00 pm

after 10:30 am Mass on the Grass

Feast Day Celebration

62nd Annual Salmon Bake

Saint John Vianney Church


August 18 | 1:00 pm

after the 12:00 pm Mass

Annual Picnic

Saint Patrick Church


September 15 | 11:30 am

after the 10:30 am Mass

Feast Day Celebration

Holy Cross Church


Volunteers are needed to help; contact the respective church office.

 

SACRAMENTS

Baptisms & Confirmation

Congratulations to Wyatt, who was baptized and confirmed at Holy Cross Church on August 3 with Fr. David Mulholland. 


Wyatt was surrounded in love by his mom, Abby Vaughn, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, Jim and Sandy Vaughn, and family friends, the Baumans. 

Congratulations to Declan, son of Valerie Bauman, who was baptized at Holy Cross Church on August 3 with Fr. David Mulholland.


Declan's godparents are Abby Vaughn and John Bauman. Declan was surrounded in love by his mom, aunt, uncles, grandparents, good friends, and the Vaughn family.

Congratulations to Theo, Willa, and Isabella, who were baptized on August 3 at Saint Patrick Church with Deacon Bill Eckert. 


The cousins were surrounded in love by their parents, Victoria and Robert Masselink (Willa/Theo), and Carrie Cantore and Richard Niggemeyer (Isabella). Their godparents, grandparents, family, and friends were also present.


Willa and Theo are students at Saint Patrick Catholic School.

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Christian Initiation

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? There’s no obligation… just an opportunity to learn more.


—starting September 10—

Tuesdays | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Parish Center

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To learn more about Christian Initiation, formerly known as RCIA, email Meg Hannan, Faith Formation Coordinator, or call 253-274-4112.

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First Communion Prep

Do you have a child entering the 2nd grade or 7-11 years old ready for Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and Holy Communion?


Parent-Child Meeting

September 23 | 6:30 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Main Church

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Registration closes on September 15. Sign up before the hustle and bustle of September, and cross it off your to-do list now!


Second grade, 7+ years of age, is when baptized Catholic children begin to prepare for these sacraments.


If the child is not baptized or baptized in another Christian denomination and would like to pursue the sacraments for and with the child, there is a sacramental preparation process that will meet your specific needs. Email us.

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Youth Confirmation Prep

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated in March 2025.


7th-12th graders, aged 12-17, baptized into the Catholic Church and received First Holy Communion, are encouraged to register by September 20 to prepare and discern the Sacrament of Confirmation.


Sundays starting September 22

September 2024 - February 2025

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Parish Center


  • 5:30 pm | Snack
  • 5:45 pm | Class
  • 7:00 pm | Mass

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Student-Parent Meeting

September 22

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REGISTER

If you have yet to receive First Holy Communion and would like to pursue the sacraments, there is a sacramental preparation process that will meet your specific needs. Email us.

ADVOCACY

A Letter from Archbishop Etienne

"A year ago, I traveled with a delegation from Seattle and the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to the exact spots where nuclear bombs fell in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We were part of a pilgrimage of peace to Japan led by Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe. Archbishop Wester has been dedicated to shedding light on nuclear disarmament and calling for change across the United States. He invited me on this pilgrimage because I, too, am dedicated to peace, and here in the Archdiocese of Seattle, we have the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons, sitting on submarines in Kitsap County."


Please read more about the Pilgrimage for Peace in this digital booklet and see our joint-letter invitation to other religious organizations to join the Partnership for a World Without Nuclear Weapons.

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STEWARDSHIP

Why support the Annual Catholic Appeal?

The Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) is a combined effort between the Archdiocese of Seattle and its many parishes to support a vibrant Catholic Community in Western

Washington and carry out the mission of the Church. The ACA funds Catholic social ministries, programs for youth and young adult ministries, Catholic Schools, and faith programs, plus administrative support for parishes such as liturgy guidance, evangelization, human resources, and much more.


If you gave last year, please consider increasing your gift by 5% this year. If you did not give last year, would you consider a gift of a dollar a day— $365? The Archdiocesan average gift is $515. Gifts of any amount are welcome, and your gift will significantly impact many lives in Western Washington! Our parishes are responsible for the assessment balance if we do not reach the goals.


If every registered household that has yet to donate made a gift of at least $1 a day, we'd reach our goal!


Read Archbishop Etienne's most recent appeal letter and learn more about how your Annual Catholic Appeal gifts support and positively impact our ministries and change people's lives, like the seminarians featured in the Seattle Archdiocese Annual Impact Report, including recently ordained Fr. Kyle Rink.

—GOAL—

$127,315


79% to goal, with 20% (217 of 1050) registered households participating, with an average gift of $464.


—RAISED—

$100,708


updated 8/5/24

 

—GOAL—

$44,621


50% to goal, with 30%

(90 of 302) registered households participating, with an average gift of $249.



—RAISED—

$22,371


updated 8/5/24


—GOAL—

$35,136


130% to goal, with 51% (77 of 150) registered households participating, with an average gift of $595.



—RAISED—

$45,833


updated 8/5/24

Weekly Offertory

Giving online using Pushpay allows you to make donations, payments, and pledges via your mobile phone, smart device, or computer. Your gift benefits sacramental preparation, liturgical programs, and religious education.


Prayerfully consider making a recurring weekly or monthly donation to the parish collection by creating an account. Thank you for your investment and continued support!

Weekly Collection Needed

$20,384

8/4/24 Collection

$26,722

Needed Year to Date

$101,920

Actual Year to Date

$103,170

PUSHPAY
 

Weekly Collection Needed

TBD

8/4/24 Collection

$7,796

Needed Year to Date

TBD

Actual Year to Date

$34,731

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Join Us

Are you attending Mass regularly but need to register? You recently moved to the area. Or have you visited and decided that this is the parish for you? Get registered.


Registering is Easy

Registering as a parishioner is easy! It is essential, and it is necessary when a family member wants to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. Parish registration is also required if you want to be a sponsor for Baptism or Confirmation.


Northwest Catholic

Northwest Catholic magazine, the official news publication for the Archdiocese of Seattle, is published six times a year and mailed free to every registered household. Its purpose is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to Catholics in Western Washington and to teach, inspire, and form disciples who know the Lord and live their faith to the fullest.

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SCHOOL

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Playground Blessing

Swing into excitement and slide into fun. The Upper Playground is where laughter will echo, friendships will bloom, and joy knows no bounds.


August 29 | 8:25 am

Saint Patrick Catholic School

Upper Playground

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Join us for the community blessing on the first full day of school, followed by a coffee and doughnut social in the Skip Butler Gymnasium.

LET’S PRAY

for students as they prepare to go back to school so that they may make new friends and enjoy learning and for teachers so that they may share their wisdom with patience and love.

 

PASTORAL CARE

Stephen Ministry

Are you physically, emotionally, or spiritually going through a tough time? Are you struggling with a personal crisis or challenge? Feeling isolated or lonely?


Consider inviting one of our parish's trained Stephen Ministers to walk alongside you during this difficult time.


Email Laura Dougherty or call 253-274-4109 to learn more.

Catholic in Recovery

Catholic in Recovery, blending 12-step principles and spirituality with the sacraments of the Catholic Church, is a supplemental group to your primary recovery program; confidentiality is protected.


Sundays | 6:00 pm

Saint Francis Cabrini Church

Lakewood


Tuesdays | 6:00 pm

Saint Charles Borromeo Church

Convent Chapel on the SW corner of the parish campus


Wednesdays | 6:00 pm

Saint Andrew Church

Sumner


Wednesdays | 6:30 pm

Saint Nicholas Church

Gig Harbor


All are welcome— not just Catholics or other Christian traditions. Recovery meetings serve those afflicted with substance abuse, pornography and sex addiction, relationship attachment, gambling, overeating and other eating-related disorders, technology, codependency, and unhealthy attachment behavior. 


For more information, visit catholicinrecovery.com, email Catherine, or call 206-227-6737.

OUTREACH

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Christmas Wishes Fulfilled

Thank you to the parish faithful at Saint Patrick, Holy Cross, and St. John Vianney Churches for celebrating Christmas in July to support the everyday needs of the Discalced Carmelite Nuns of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel at St. Joseph Monastery in Shoreline.


The generosity of benefactors like you solely supports them in their mission. Together, we fulfilled their wishlist and provided them with everyday basics!


Father David Mulholland's car is loaded up to deliver the gifts. He was their pastor at Saint Mark Parish and continues serving as their confessor. 


The Sisters are a Roman Catholic contemplative religious order serving the Archdiocese of Seattle. Their primary mission is to pray for the World, the Church, and especially for all of us in the Archdiocese. In a real way, they are the glue holding us together! They believe a life of prayer in union with God converts hearts and changes the world.

Nativity House Meal Preparation

On the first Sunday of each month, members of Holy Cross Church prepare a meal served at Nativity House.


1st Sunday of the Month

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Holy Cross Church

Kitchen in the Church Hall


Food prep starts at 2:00 pm and is transported to Nativity House around 5:00 pm.


If you want to learn more about this ministry, contact Dianne Manley at 253-298-9834 or Floyd Cummings at 253-208-0810.

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Support Pregnancy Aid

Pregnancy Aid serves the well-being of families with children in and beyond the womb by providing material and emotional support.


The following are needed:

  • newborn and size 5-6 diapers
  • pull-ups
  • preemie clothing
  • 3-5T toddler clothing
  • toys
  • monetary donations
  • substitute volunteers


Before you drop off a donation, please call 253-383-4100 to ensure a volunteer can meet you. Pending volunteer support, Pregnancy Aid is open 10:00 am - 1:30 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 902 Market Street in Tacoma.

Rides to Mass Needed

Occasionally, we receive requests for a ride to Mass from parishioners who cannot drive. These folks genuinely miss the opportunity to attend Mass and to receive the Eucharist. 


Would you like a ride to Mass?

Do you live within five miles of the parish and need a ride to Mass?


If you're interested in helping with transportation or need transportation, please email Laura Dougherty or call 253-274-4109. 

FAITH FORMATION

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Pray the Rosary

Set aside time to start praying the Rosary, and you will notice the graces it brings into your life, just as Our Lady promised!


Wednesdays | 7:00 pm

hosted online

by Saint John Vianney Church


Our Lady made fifteen promises to those who faithfully pray the Rosary throughout their lives. Learn more about the promises.

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The CGS community focuses on catechists' formation from now through the end of the summer. Currently, there are four catechists in level ll formation to serve children ages 6-9 and two in level l formation to serve children ages 3-6.


About CGS

CGS is an approach to faith formation in which children between the ages of 3 and 12 are formed in the Catholic faith in a sacred space called the atrium.


To learn more about CGS at Saint Patrick Church, visit the atrium, serve or train as a catechist, email Kim Ward, CGS Coordinator, or call 253-274-4108. 


For more information, visit the national CGS USA Association and the local consortium website, The Sheepfold.

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Women & The Word

Ladies of any age are welcome. Bring your coffee and join us as we reflect on God's Word.


Thursdays | 7:00 am

Saint Patrick Church

Parish Center


Need not be a parishioner or Catholic! Bring your friends.

Men's Prayer

Men of all ages gather to read the day's scripture and a reflection from the Word Among Us.


Fridays

6:45 am - 7:30 am

Saint Patrick Church

Church Hall


They also read and discuss books focused on faith. Past reads include Weight of Glory by CS Lewis, Mercy: What Every Catholic Should Know by Daniel Moloney, and He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, which Fr. David Mulholland highly recommended.

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Bible Study

Dive into the Book of Isaiah with Deacon Bill Eckert!


Tuesdays

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Holy Cross Church

Church Hall


Bring your Bible and friends; you do not need to be a parishioner or Catholic.

 

ADORATION

Eucharistic Adoration

Rest in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist! It'll change your life. All are welcome.


—Saint Patrick Church—

Mondays | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

except September 23

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—CHAPEL at Holy Cross Church—

Perpetual Adoration 24/7

Sign-ups are required. To sign up

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—Saint John Vianney Church—

1st Fridays | 6:30 pm

Benedictine evening prayer at 6:00 pm

Holy Hour for Life

Join us for Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, and confessions.


every 1st Friday

September 6 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Holy Cross Church

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—save the dates—

October 4, November 1, December 6, January 3, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2, and June 6

MINISTRIES

Knights of Columbus Council 809

The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Michael J. McGivney in 1882 for practicing Catholic men.


New Member

Jonathon McCormack


Knight of the Month

Ted Schlatter


Family of the Month

Jack and Angela Connelly


For more news, read Knight Tidings


Local councils are the basic unit of the Knights of Columbus. Most are based in parishes, though some have their own council hall within a community to assist with the needs of its community consistent with the principles of the Order.


The Knights Faith in Action programs are designed to engage the council members in various activities across a host of categories.


Grounded in Catholic values, the Knights of Columbus provides financial products and services. Insure your family and invest with integrity; these financial decisions protect human life and enhance the common good.


To learn more, call 253-380-4000 or email the Knights.


—standing meetings—

Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall at Saint Patrick Church or via Go to Meeting virtually.


ROSARY

2nd Thursday of the month

except July and August


OFFICER PLANNING MEETING

3rd Tuesday of the month


MEMBERSHIP MEETING & SOCIAL

4th Tuesday of the month


Follow Council 809 on Facebook.

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Holy Cross Sale

Holy Cross hosts a quarterly sale to raise funds for charitable works.


—save & share the dates—

September 6 - 7

December 6 - 7

Holy Cross Church


Shop Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with a $5 bag sale from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday. Cash and credit cards are accepted.


Donations & Sale Preparation

Donations are accepted weekly, except for large furniture.


Tuesdays

10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Holy Cross Church


Volunteers are needed to accept donations and prep for upcoming sales during that time, too!

Social Hour

Social Hour after Mass is not just about refreshments; it's a time for building, nurturing, and strengthening relationships by connecting on spiritual and personal levels and fostering community, support, and belonging.


Saint Patrick Church

Social Hour is hosted after the 9:00 am Mass. Did you know you could make your donation online to support Social Hour at Saint Patrick Church and set it up weekly or monthly?



There is no out-of-pocket cost to host. The parish provides the donuts and coffee— your ministry or family picks up the donuts, sets up, serves, and cleans. Saint Patrick Catholic School families earn commitment hours; middle schoolers earn service hours.


August 11

Antones Family


August 18

No Social Hour — Parish Picnic


September 22 & October 6

Scouts Pack & Troop 299


September 29

No Social Hour, the Knights are hosting a Pancake Breakfast to benefit their charitable causes.


If your family or ministry group is interested in hosting, email Laura Dougherty — dates not listed are available.

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Holy Cross Church

Social Hour is hosted after the 10:00 am Sunday Mass as scheduled:


—1st Sunday—

St. Peter Chanel Samoan Ministry

—2nd Sunday—

Knights of Columbus Council 16667

—3rd Sunday—

Altar Society 

—4th Sunday—

Catholic Daughters of the Americas 

— 5th Sunday—

CDA or Knights

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS

Mass Consumption

Young adults are invited to delve into the Word and share faith while discussing the daily readings.


Mondays

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Parish Center


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Cub Scouts Join Night

Cub Scouts for girls and boys, in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, focuses on independence, physical fitness, outdoor activities, and learning valuable life skills.


September 4 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Church Hall

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Dens will work on badges, so you'll get the real feel and hands-on experience of Scouting. Plus, free pizza for the first 200 people and games for everyone while you learn more about Cub Scouts.


To join online now, click the registration button below or wait until Join Night to learn more. If you have questions, email Jen Van Vechten.

Troop 299 Treasure Bazaar

Did you know many of our young parishioners are members of Saint Patrick Catholic Church chartered Troop 299? Please support them!


September 7 | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Parking Lot

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Find treasures amongst new and gently used items, including kitchen and housewares, sporting and outdoor equipment, holiday and seasonal decor, tools, furniture, toys, games, luggage, art, and more!


—Donation Drop Off—

September 3 - 6

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saint Patrick Church

Church Hall


Mattresses, computers, paint, chemicals, cribs, car seats, books, large furniture, linens, clothes, or shoes aren't accepted.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHT

View the Catholic Churches Pilgrimage album.

Abby Laxa-Anderson visited the Cathedral of St. Peter in Cologne (Köln), Germany's largest Gothic church in Europe. 


Although construction began in 1248, the Cathedral was not fully completed (according to its original medieval plans) until 1880. 


The Cathedral is home to the Shrine of the Three Kings, which contains the relics of Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. The Cologne Cathedral is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Germany's most visited landmarks.

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Prayer Intention for Pilgrims and Travelers

For all pilgrims and travelers during these summer days, that they may

journey in safety and return home refreshed and renewed.



Whether during a family vacation or a spiritual pilgrimage, we encourage you to share a photo with our parish community. Your photos, taken in sacred spaces, can serve as windows into the diverse tapestry of Catholicism and the profound beauty that unites us all. You contribute to a collective celebration of our Catholic faith by sending in your photos. Let's come together to create a vibrant visual gallery that reflects the spirit of our extended Catholic family. Check out this article from Northwest Catholic for road trip suggestions!

Do you have a photo, video, or story to share? Have you visited your hometown or another parish on vacation, business, or a day trip? Please email us a photo and story.

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Scam Alert

Scammers pretend to be our pastors, Fr. David, staff, and teachers.


They ask for your help, inviting you to respond to a text or email because they are in a meeting or can't talk on the phone. If you respond, they ask you for gift card contributions to a worthy cause. These scams are happening across the country.


When in doubt, contact the school or church office directly to verify the legitimacy of any request you receive; do not respond to, forward the original message, or click on links in the message. Learn more