This page lists upcoming events taking place in the St. Monica Church Community and around the Archdiocese of Seattle. For information on additional Catholics events, retreats, and programs in the greater Seattle area, we recommend checking out the Archdiocese of Seattle Event Webpage and the Sacred Heart Radio Event Webpage. If you have any questions about this page, please contact Tony Brooks, PA for Communication, 206-232-2900 x.131; tony@stmonicami.org.
Spokane Complex Fire Support Fund
In response to the devastating wildfires impacting communities in Eastern Washington, Archbishop Paul D. Etienne invites our parish community to unite in compassion and generosity by taking up a special collection at Masses this weekend, on August 8-9. Your support will bring hope and relief to those affected by this disaster.
Funds raised will directly benefit the Spokane Complex Fire Support Fund, established by Catholic Charities Eastern Washington. This fund provides immediate assistance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and families whose lives have been disrupted by the wildfires. Together, through prayer and action, we can help restore hope and rebuild lives.
Click here to make a donation online.
3W Giving Bag Campaign
As you leave Mass this weekend, August 8-9, the Knights of Columbus will be at the entrances/exits of the church, handing out the 3W Giving Bags. 3W Medical for Women is a non-profit women’s health clinic in Seattle which provides accessible healthcare services such as early ultrasounds and holistic fertility healthcare. 3W is 100% donor-funded and relies solely on the generosity of individuals like you. Please consider bringing home a 3W Giving Bag and filling it with any monetary donations and bring it back to one of the Knights at church on the weekends of August 15-16 and August 22-23. Join us today to multiply our efforts and make sure no woman feels powerless in her healthcare decisions! God bless and thank you for your time and generosity.
Assumption Rosary Walk
All Catholics are invited to join on August 12, at 11:00 AM, at Holyrood Cemetery for a Rosary Walk in honor of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Bring your rosary as Fr. Wichert leads us through the grounds to pray for loved ones. Rosary walks are beautiful, reverent, guided walks through the cemetery where participants pray the Rosary together, stopping briefly at designated points (stations) for each decade.
A Rosary walk through the cemetery’s sacred ground emphasizes peace and contemplation, hope in the Resurrection, and reminds us that a cemetery is a place of active prayer, not just burials and rest.
The Rosary Walk should take about 60 to 75 minutes and is free to attend. Just bring your Rosary and meet us in front of the Chapel Mausoleum. For any questions, please contact Alana Niemi, Outreach Office Manager for Associated Catholic Cemeteries at lanan@mycatholccemetery.org.
Executive Speaker Series
Join the Seattle Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals for an inspiring evening with Rino Caruccio, a retired global finance executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience at General Electric and Amazon. Throughout his career, Rino served as a trusted financial advisor to senior executives and boards of directors, helping guide strategic decisions at the highest levels. As he reflects on his professional career and faith journey, Rino will share practical insights on integrating faith into the workplace and navigating the challenges that come with it.
This event will be held on August 13, from 7:00 PM-9:00 PM in the Isaac Orr Conference Room of the Archdiocese of Seattle (910 Marion Street Seattle, WA)
Learn more and register for this event by clicking here.
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Healing & Rejuvenation Retreat
Step away from the busyness of life and experience a weekend of healing, prayer, and spiritual renewal at this Healing & Rejuvenation Retreat, led by Rev. Fr. John Kattattu, VC, a charismatic Vincentian priest and spiritual director of Grace of Heaven Retreat Center Texas. This retreat will be held at Mary Queen of Peace in Sammamish. Click here for more information and to register.
The Assumption of Mary
On
August 15 the Church celebrates the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Because this Solemnity falls on a Saturday this year, it is NOT a holy day of obligation. If you would like to attend Mass for the Assumption, the 7:45 AM Mass at Saint Monica on Saturday will honor this Solemnity.
Legion of Mary—Pilgrim Virgin Mary
The Legion of Mary would like to bring the Pilgrim Virgin Statue to your home for two weeks of family devotion. The primary purpose of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue home visitation is to aid families in responding to the requests made by the Blessed Virgin Mary during her apparitions at Fatima: Return to God; Make reparation for sins; and pray the Rosary for peace. Please contact Francis Chang using the form on the
Legion of Mary ministry page for more information.
Employment Opportunities at St. Monica Catholic School
St. Monica School is seeking an After-School Care director to lead our after-school program. The position is Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM–6:30 PM.
Click here for more information or by email Principal David Burroughs at
dburroughs@stmonicasea.org. St. Monica School is also seeking substitute teachers for grades PK–12 on an as-needed basis. For more information, please email David Burroughs.
HS Mass* & Mochas
All High Schoolers are invited to join Fr. Nagel and our parish family’s youth ministers for conversation and coffee on us! While the name of these summer events indicates Mass, we’ll be substituting Mass for morning prayer, allowing you to enjoy your chance to sleep in! Mass* & Mochas will be held on Mondays at 9:30AM. The location will alternate between Mercer Island and Clyde Hill. There is no Mass & Mocha on August 10, but on Monday, August 17, we’ll meet at 9:30AM at Macrina Bakery, on Mercer Island. Email sharon@stmonicami.org with questions.
Youth Bonfire Night
Come hangout with friend sand the youth ministers for our final bonfire of the summer! All middle and high schoolers are welcome! Bonfire Night will be on Wednesday, August 19, from 7:00 PM–9:00PM in the St. Monica Office Courtyard. For more information, please email Kelsey or Sharon at kelsey@stmonicami.org sharon@stmonicami.org.
Carpe Diem's 50yrs+ August BBQ Luncheon
The Sacred Heart Carpe Diem group (for those of 50 years of age and older) invites Saint Monica parishioners to their
Thursday, August 20, BBQ Luncheon at 11:30 AM in the Sacred Heart Narthex. Contact Linda Geere, 425-450-3908 or
lgeere@sacredheart.org, for more information and to purchase advance tickets; cost $25 per person.
Grief & Loss Support Group
Join for a six-week course in compassionate grief support. Everyone is welcome, regardless of where you are in your journey. Meetings will be facilitated by Karla Obernesser, LMHC, and will be held on
Tuesdays from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM in the Sacred Heart Youth Room (9460 NE 14th St, Bellevue, WA),
beginning August 25 and continuing through September 29. If you would like to attend or have questions, please contact Linda Geere at 425-250-3908 or
lgeere@sacredheart.org.
Feast Day of St. Monica
The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of St. Monica on August 27. Please join us for the 7:45 AM Mass on Thursday, August 27, in honor of our Patron Saint, and to pray for
her intercession.
St. Monica was born in 331 in Hippo, North Africa. Her parents arranged her marriage to a pagan man. Although her marriage was difficult, Monica's unwavering faith, patient example, and constant prayers eventually led to the conversion of both her husband and her mother-in-law.
Her oldest son was St. Augustine, one of the greatest theologians and Doctors of the Catholic Church. As a young man, Augustine strayed from the Catholic faith and lived a worldly life. St. Monica devoted herself to praying for his conversion with extraordinary perseverance. A bishop once encouraged her, saying, "It is impossible that the son of so many tears should perish."
For 17 years, Monica prayed and wept for Augustine's conversion. By God's grace, he returned to the Catholic faith in 387, was later ordained a priest, became the Bishop of Hippo, and was recognized as one of the greatest Doctors of the Church.
St. Monica was called home to God in 387, at the age of 56, shortly after witnessing Augustine's conversion.
Today, St. Monica is the patron saint of wives, mothers, difficult marriages, parents of wayward or disappointing children, and, in a special way, our own St. Monica of Mercer Island. St. Monica, pray for us!
Dinner Celebration in honor of the Feast of St. Monica
On Saturday, August 29, two days after the Feast of St. Monica, you are invited to attend a dinner reception in the St. Monica Gym and Family Center. The dinner will follow the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass. This event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus, the Vu family, and volunteers.
Please bring something to share! (Last name A–K: Fruit or Salad. Last name L–Z: Desert.) You can drop off food items in the Family Center/Kitchen before Mass. We hope you will join us!
Divorce & Beyond Support Group
Are you trying to get past the pain of divorce? Are you feeling “stuck” in pain and hurt? St. Louise Catholic Church is thrilled to be offering “Divorce & Beyond”. This is an excellent 10 week Christian based program of healing and recovery from divorce. You deserve to experience peace and joy again! Gift yourself with healing this program through the Divorce & Beyond experience! Interested? We will meet on Mondays, 6:30 PM-8:00 PM beginning September 14. The cost is $15 and scholarships are available. If you’d like more information please contact Dave Gehrig at 425-214-5466 or email divorceandbeyond@stlouise.org.
Listen to Sacred Heart Radio
The mission of Sacred Heart Radio is to bring the light of Christ to the Northwest. They are committed to providing radio programming that glorifies God and leads souls to salvation. Visit
sacredheartradio.org to learn more, for a full program schedule, for a link to download the SHR app on your smart phone, and much more. In the Seattle Area, Sacred Heart Radio can be found on-air by tuning your radio to AM 1050 / FM 100.3. Our very own Fr. Nagel has been a regular guest on the Sound Insight program with Dr. Tom Curran for 20+ years! Listen most Mondays at 8:00 AM.
Friday Evening Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions are offered every
Friday, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM! Come each week to spend time adoring the Blessed Sacrament with other parishioners! Start your weekend off right by allowing your heart to formed in the Sacred Heart of Christ, made present to us through the gift of the Most Holy Eucharist.
Washington State Catholic Conference
The Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) is the common voice of the Catholic Bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle, the Diocese of Spokane, and the Diocese of Yakima. They encourage advocacy in public policy as we work together for the common good to create a society that recognizes the dignity of every human person. Visit wacatholics.org to learn more.
Feeling too ill for Mass?
The general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is excused for those who are ill or are homebound. If you are unable to attend Mass for valid reason, we encourage you to make use of our Mass Livestream which can be accessed on our Livestream page.
Knights of Columbus Meetings
Knights of Columbus want to invite all men of the Parish to join them at their Council meetings held on the first Monday of every month. The meetings are held at 6:30PM in the Parish Office dining room (accessed via the front office entrance). For more information, please visit the Knights of Columbus page.
Legion of Mary Meetings
The Legion of Mary group meets every Tuesday morning after the 7:45 AM Mass in the St. Augustine Room. Legion of Mary is a world-wide movement of lay people, who propose making Faith the goal of their life in an effort to achieve personal sanctity. The virtue of Holiness in the life of the members of the Legion is promoted under the influence of Mary and the Holy Spirit. This becomes the source of inspiration for Legion work, which is under the direction of our Pastor, Fr. Nagel. He has asked the Legion to take Holy Communion to the homebound, providing the Real Presence of Jesus to them. For more information, please visit the Legion of Mary page.
Cooking for the Homeless
Every Tuesday, volunteers of the Friends of the Needy ministry meet at St. Monica’s kitchen at 10:30 AM to cook a four-course hot dinner for later delivery. Want to volunteer? Come for an hour or the afternoon, every Tuesday or as often as you like. Experience the joyful camaraderie in the kitchen from preparing the ingredients to washing the dishes. For more information, please visit the Friends of the Needy page.
Rosary Makers
Rosary Makers is a wonderful group of people who get together every week on Wednesdays in the St. Augustine Room to make Rosaries for the Catholic missions. All are welcome to come and make rosaries or gather the materials to work at home. For more information, please contact the parish office.
Bringing Holy Communion to the Homebound
Every Wednesday morning immediately after the 7:45 AM Mass, members of the Legion of Mary bring the Communion to homebound parishioners who are unable to attend Mass in person. If you or a loved one are physically unable to attend Mass and would like to receive Communion, please contact the parish office to receive more information on this ministry.
Friends of the Needy Drivers
Is there anyone who would not help their brother or sister? Christ has said, “the less fortunate are our bothers and sisters”. We are in need of 5 more drivers to help feed the 12 different shelter and food banks that we now deliver food to from our most generous donor Metropolitan Market!
If you could spare just 2 or 3 hours once a month that would fulfill our obligation to feed the hungry. If you volunteer you can choose the day of the month that you would drive each month. For more information, please visit the Friends of the Needy page.
