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Lenten Schedule

Wednesdays
St. Paul
  - Stations of the Cross at 11:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Good Help
  - Rosary at 5:30 p.m.
  - Confessions from 5:30 to to 6:00 p.m.
  - Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m.
  - Soup Supper following the Stations of the Cross

Fridays
St. Jerome
  - Stations of the Cross at 5:00 p.m.

St. Mary
  - Stations of the Cross (bilingual) at 5:00 p.m.
  - Confessions following the Stations of the Cross

Our Lady of the Olympics
  - Stations of the Cross at 5:30 p.m.

St. Joseph & St. John (alternating every other week)
  - Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m.
  - Soup Supper following the Stations of the Cross

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Lenten Fasting and Abstinence Guidelines

Ash Wednesday and Good Friday:  Fasting & Abstinence
Every Friday:  Abstinence

What is fasting?
On days of fasting, one full meal and two smaller meals may be eaten. The two smaller meals together should not equal one full meal.

What is abstinence?
On days of abstinence, no meat may be eaten.

Catholics between the ages of 18 and 59 are obliged to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. In addition, all Catholics ages 14 and older must abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.

Lenten Resources

Archdiocese of Seattle

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

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National Eucharistic Revival

"What shall we do?" Fr. Craig Vasek invites YOU to revival!
The gift of the Spirit follows sincere repentance. At Pentecost, the people were asking a question – we do well to ask the same question: “What shall we do” (Acts 2:37). Hear Peter’s response: Repent, and be baptized every one of you for the forgiveness of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38)."

In this video, Fr. Craig Vasek illustrates different steps we can take to live the revival in our parishes as we move forward to the Parish Year of Revival.

Interested in learning more about the National Eucharistic Revival?

Visit our website:  www.eucharisticrevival.org

Sign up for the Heart of the Revival newsletter:  www.eucharisticrevival.org/newsletter

Read our blog:  www.eucharisticrevival.org/blog

Learn more about the 10th National Eucharistic Congress hosted in Indianapolis in 2024!  www.eucharisticcongress.org

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Partners in the Gospel

Partners in Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.

Today we face many realities that impact parish life and make it difficult to fully live out our mission. This archdiocesan-wide renewal effort, led by the Holy Spirit and grounded in prayer, will help us better support vibrant, sustainable, mission-focused parish communities across the entire Archdiocese of Seattle. To learn more about Partners in the Gospel, watch the video below and please visit archseattle.org/Partners.

 

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Current Mass Schedule

SATURDAY
Our Lady of the Olympics at 9:00 a.m.
St. Paul at 9:00 a.m.
St. John at 5:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Good Help at 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY
St. Mary at 9:00 a.m.
St. Joseph at 9:00 a.m.
St. Jerome at 11:00 a.m.
St. John at 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary at 12:30 p.m. Spanish

DAILY MASS
St. Mary – Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Good Help – Monday at 12:00 p.m.
St. Joseph – Tuesday at 12:00 p.m.
St. Paul – Wednesday at 12:00 p.m.
St. John – Thursday at 12:00 p.m.
St. Jerome – Friday at 12:00 p.m.

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Confession Schedule

St. Mary – Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.
Sunday at 8:15 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
First Friday 2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Good Help – Monday at 11:30 a.m. / Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
St. Joseph – Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. / Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
St. Paul – Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. / Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
St. John – Thursday at 11:30 a.m.
St. Jerome – Friday at 11:30 a.m. / Sunday at 12:00 p.m.

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Parish Ministries

Parish Ministries are an important and necessary part of Liturgy. Ministers must be registered in their parishes and must have received all of the sacraments necessary to be in good standing with the church. What talents has God blessed you with? Here are some opportunities for you to share those with your parish family.

Sacristan: Prepare for Mass. Arrive 1 hour prior to mass to unlock, turn on the lights, and prepare the altar. Spend approximately 15 minutes following mass to put things away, turn things off, and be sure things are secure.

Reader: Arrive 20 minutes prior to mass, having reviewed and practiced the Sunday readings and announcements.

Eucharistic Minister: Arrive 15 minutes prior to mass, prayerfully prepared to assist in the distribution of communion.

Usher: Arrive 30 minutes before mass. Greet and welcome those coming in. Seat them, as needed. Take up the collection.

The music ministry is another opportunity. Instruments, especially piano and organ, are in high demand.

If you are a photographer and would like to be involved in the special events and reception of sacraments, there is a place for you.

Each ministry has its own particular training and schedule. There are many other ministries, outside of mass, that may be where your talent lies. Please call the regional office (360-532-8300) for more information regarding your interest and how you can serve.

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Eucharistic Adoraton

"The Church and the world have a great need of eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease." (St. John Paul II)

“One thing is certain, that next to Holy Communion no act of worship is so pleasing to God, and none is so useful, as the daily visit to our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament dwelling upon our altars. Know that in one-quarter of an hour which you spend before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament you attain more than in all the good works of the rest of the day.” (St. Alphonsus Liguori)

Adoration Schedule
Wednesdays	2:00 - 3:00 p.m.	St. Jerome
Thursdays	6:00 - 8:00 p.m.	St. Mary
Saturdays	9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Our Lady of Good Help
First Fridays	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.	St. Mary

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FORMED

Often referred to as the “Netflix for Catholics,” FORMED by the Augustine Institute provides convenient mobile access to any FORMED subscriber FREE of charge.

To register, click the REGESTER NOW image on the home page, or visit https://ghcatholic.formed.org. After you register, you will have access to thousands of video-based study programs, movies, documentaries, audio talks, audiobooks and even eBooks on Demand. Let these materials facilitate your spiritual journey as you try to more fully understand, live and share your Catholic Faith.

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RCIA

The Catholic Faith is alive in the RCIA!

Do you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic? Do you wish to continue to grow as a Catholic? Are you an adult who needs Confirmation?

For more information, please contact the regional parish office at 360-532-8300