This Week: Sixth Week of Easter, Ascension of the Lord on May 20
We are the Roman Catholic Faith Community of St. Philomena, called to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our celebrating and praying together, through our support of the faith development of each member and through our compassionate service and care for one another and the world. We do this because of our commitment to our faith, our hope in the reign of God and our love of God and neighbor.
Annual Catholic Appeal
This year’s Annual Catholic Appeal has us reflecting
upon “A Future Full of Hope: Growing in our
Faith, Providing for our Youth, and Serving our
Community”. Please prayerfully consider giving to
the needs of our Archdiocese as we begin the 2012
Annual Catholic Appeal, which supports
over 60 ministries and services in Western Washington.
Click here
to donate securely online.
The Gift of Holiness
Join us for a special day exploring the theme “The Gift of Holiness:
Living a Dynamic Catholic Life.” We will begin our day with Mass
celebrated by Archbishop Sartain. We will spend time in Eucharistic
Adoration and have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. We will also be inspired with talks by Fr.
Jim Northrop, Fr. Jack Schrum, Fr. Bryan Dolesji and Dr. Tom Curran.
There will also be live music to make our day complete.
We are all called to be holy. Learn how you can become more holy every day of the year and grow closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! This day long event is designed to help you live, celebrate and stregthen your Catholic faith. Click here for complete details.
Catholic Education
Have you thought about a Catholic education for your child? St. Philomena offers Pre-K through 8th grade. St. Philomena School offers a strong academic curriculum that is integrated with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Pregnancy Aid Needs Our Help
Pregnancy Aid of South King County needs your gently used maternity clothing, gently used infants and toddlers clothing, cribs, highchairs, car seats, strollers, children’s books and stuffed animals. These items are given away every day to families who come to Pregnancy Aid. In 2011 over 36,000 items were given to low income and needy families without cost and without regard to gender, race or geographical boundary. A completely volunteer organization, they are in need of funding to help pay their rent, utilities and seasonal minimal supplies, such as diapers, undies and used winter coats from thrift stores. Consider helping in a personal way through donations or as an outreach church project (diaper or clothing drive or a children’s book drive). Volunteers are always welcome!
EWTN
Check out EWTN this week: Women of Grace, Weeknights at 8:30 pm:
“Hosted by Johnnette Benkovic, Women of Grace will encourage and affirm women in their dignity as daughters of God and in their gift of authentic femininity. Interviews with experts from throughout the Catholic world will seek to authenticate the genius of women so profoundly portrayed in the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
Quinceañeras
Información de las Quinceañeras está aquí.
Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation schedules are on the Sacraments page
Pray the Divine Office to consecrate your day to the Lord: Universalis.com or DivineOffice.org
Can’t get to daily Mass? Find the readings and Gospel for today here: Daily Mass Readings from the NAB
