MS & HS Bonfire Night

Come celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with friends around the fire! Hotdogs and s’mores will be provided. This event is open to all Middle and High School youth. It will be held on June 12, from 6-8PM, in the Sacred Heart Church Courtyard. Contact Kelsey Heintz, Middle School Youth Minister, at kheintz@sacredheart.org with any questions.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Have you been following the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage? In honor of America’s 250th year, the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage carries the theme One Nation Under God. This is an invitation to realign our lives, communities, and country under the sovereignty of Christ. It’s a call to build unity through prayer, and to let Jesus, present in the Eucharist, renew and heal the heart of our country, one soul at a time. You’re invited to offer prayers and sacrifices for the renewal of America. Learn more at the official pilgrimage website eucharisticpilgrimage.org.

Our Sunday Visitor is a proud media sponsor of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. Visit osvnews.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage for updates and news as the pilgrims journey with the Eucharist from St. Augustine, Fla., to Philadelphia.

6/2/26 Update from Sharon Phillips!

Sharon Phillips, our HS Youth Minister, is one of the nine Perpetual Pilgrims traveling with the Blessed Sacrament full-time for the whole pilgrimage.

“Hello everyone from the east coast! I can’t believe it’s been over a week of pilgrimage already. Witnessing so many different Catholic communities coming together to adore and receive Jesus in the Eucharist has been so beautiful. This time of pilgrimage and ministry is showing me how much God loves His people, and how much it delights Him to see us all come together. Please know I have been praying for your intentions and I hope you’ll continue to share your intentions with me and keep me in your prayers as well.

Click here to submit your prayer intentions.

One story I’d like to share is about a girl named Maria that I met on the opening weekend in St. Augustine, Florida. She is 13 years old and was only there to help her dad with his work as a local reporter and photographer. As they were around our team quite often for media interviews and content, I got to talk with her a good amount and she ended up joining many of our conversations and errands around the Our Lady of La Leche Shrine. As we talked I got to hear more of her story – she sees so much of the Church through different media experiences where her dad interviews many well-known figures, but it’s led her to see the “artificial” nature of a posed photograph, a scripted prayer, or how different someone is when they’re off camera. As we spoke about this, I wondered if she felt the same way about God. She felt like faith was a practice on the outside, not an encounter within. Through our conversations I encouraged her to join us at Mass, during the Eucharistic procession, and during adoration, and she showed up perhaps guarded, but curious to see if God and faith was more than an outward practice, but that interior reality in the heart.

It was a privilege to be a part of that tiny shift I could see in her heart, that opening to the possibility that there could be more. This is what pilgrimage is about! Many similar stories have taken place, and we still have six weeks to go. For everyone at our parish family, I want to encourage you to take that step in your own life today – open your heart and ask God to make Himself real not just as an outward reality, but an interior relationship. I am praying for you all, please pray for me!” - Sharon Phillips

Steubenville Northwest Conference (HS Youth)

Join our HS 6:35 group at this summer’s Steubenville Northwest Conference from July 10-12 in Spokane! Hundreds of teens will gather from across the northwest to grow in faith, connection, prayer, and fellowship with the guidance of speakers like Sister Josephine Garrett, Chris Frank, and more! REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! Click here for more info and registration.

Ignite NW Conference (HS Youth)

Join our HS 6:35 group at this summer’s Ignite NW Conference from July 22-26! Ignite NW invites young people into a deeper relationship with God and neighbor through sacred liturgy, authentic community, and faithful intellectual formation at an annual Catholic youth conference. Grounded in the truths about God, self, and nature, participants encounter the treasures of the Catholic Faith so that they are capable of confidently living the Gospel and critically engaging the world. Click here for more info and registration.

Lifeteen Summer Camp (MS Youth)

Join Kelsey, our middle school youth minister, on a week-long summer camp "where faith, fun, and unforgettable memories all collide. From messy games to powerful worship nights, every moment is designed to help teens feel seen, known, and loved - and to walk away with a faith that's stronger and a joy that lasts."

Space is limited! The application is open to current 6-8th graders, now through February 28th. Click here for more information and to apply!

Sharon Phillips

PA for High School Youth Ministry

Hello all! My name is Sharon and it's my joy to enter my second year in this parish family and to continue serving you all in faith. Some fun facts about me are that I love trying new foods, watching any kind of sports, all things music, and building community! I am a big fan of quality time and that includes getting to know you, so please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself and your families to me. Keep an eye peeled for our next phase of program updates for this school year and pray for our youth ministry! 

Sharon can be reached at sharon@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.118.

Kelsey Heintz

PA for Middle School Youth Ministry

Hello all! My name is Kelsey Heintz and I am so excited to be the new Middle School youth and campus minister for St. Monica's and Sacred Heart! I have been volunteering in youth ministry at my home parish for the past ten years and I am looking forward to building a fun and lasting program for this parish family! Some fun facts about me are that I am a licensed Esthetician, I'm an only child, and I have my black belt in taekwondo! In my free time I love spending time with my friends, reading, traveling, or learning a new hobby. I can't wait to meet you so feel free to say hi if you see me!

Kelsey can be reached at kelsey@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 x.117.

Want to serve in Youth Ministry?

We are still looking for adults to volunteer for our J-Walkers Middle School group on Wednesdays 4:00PM-5:00PM! If you are interested, please email Kelsey Heintz (kelsey@stmonicami.org).