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.

Office Closed for Holiday

The Parish Office is closed on Friday, July 3, in observation of the 4th of July Holiday. Masses will still be offered at their regular times. We pray that you all have a safe and joyous holiday weekend.

Friday Evening Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions are offered every Friday, 6PM-7PM! 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.

Partners in the Gospel Synthesis Report

At Masses last weekend, a synthesis report was read about the community input gathered in the “Who do we want to become?” stage of the Partners in the Gospel initiative. This report and other summaries of our One Parish Planning progress can be read on our Partners page on the parish website: stmonicami.org/Partners

Please pray for our Parish Family Advisory Council as they continue their work for our parish family.

The Conclusion of the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

As our nation celebrates its 250th year, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage draws to its close. With the theme One Nation Under God, this pilgrimage has been an invitation to offer prayers and sacrifices for the renewal of America, and for all to draw close to the Eucharistic Heart of our Lord, Jesus Christ. If you haven’t already, check out the bulletin board in our main church vestibule which highlights the pilgrimage route, some photos from Sharon Phillips, and other resources. Learn more at the pilgrimage website eucharisticpilgrimage.org.

Teaching Mass Part Two

Curious why the Catholic Mass is so complicated? Ever find yourself going through the motions without understanding why we do what we do?

Last Wednesday, at Sacred Heart, Fr. Nagel presented Part One of a “Teaching Mass”, guiding attendees through the Sacred Liturgy. Even if you missed this session, we invite you to attend Part Two which will be held on Wednesday, July 8, at 6:30PM at Saint Monica Church.

This second part will focus on the Eucharistic part of the Mass. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the source and summit of our faith, ask questions, and enrich your experience of the holy Mass. Please note: these sessions are an educational walkthrough rather than sacramental Masses. All are welcome!

Join a Liturgical Ministry!

Would you like to become a liturgical minister? Each week volunteers serve in a variety of liturgical ministry roles (Sacristans, Lectors, Hospitality Ministers, and more), offering their reverence to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Click here to sign up.

YCP Networking Happy Hour

Thursday, July 9th, 7-9pm at Formula Brewing, Issaquah

Join Young Catholic Professionals Seattle for their July Networking Happy Hour at Formula Brewing! This is the perfect opportunity to connect with other young adults in the Seattle area over fellowship and an ice cold drink! YCP Belong members receive a complimentary drink ticket. Food and additional drinks will be available for purchase. Click here to register.

Magnifica Humanitas Study

A group of parishioners will be reading through and discussing Pope Leo’s important encyclical on AI and Human Dignity. The plan is for the first study session to be held on Friday, July 10, at 8:45AM at St. Monica’s Family Center. There will be 6+ study sessions. There is no cost to participate, but we would like to get an accurate headcount before the first meeting. If you are interested in participating in this group, please contact Leo Zipp via the form on our Bible Study Page.

Carpe Diem’s July 50yrs+ Potluck Supper

The Carpe Diem group (for those of 50 years of age and older), at Sacred Heart Church in Bellevue, invites Saint Monica community members to their Thursday, July 16, 4:30PM Potluck Supper. See food assignments above, or contact Linda Geere at by calling 425-450-3908 or emailing lgeere@sacredheart.org for more information.

Mass for Peace

Join Archbishop Paul D. Etienne and all those who hope for peace in our world today on August 6, at 12PM, at St. James Cathedral, for the annual Mass for Peace. 

Each year, we gather to commemorate the bombings of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan in 1945 with nuclear weapons. We will pray for a world without nuclear weapons. With the ongoing wars and the continuous threat of war throughout the world, we will also pray for peace.

Unplug with the Lord

All high school juniors, seniors and recent graduates are invited to find God’s voice in the silence at Unplug with the Lord, a special youth retreat on August 11 to 13 at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center. Attendees will discover the importance of contemplation by creating space to slow down and listen. Through prayer and reflection, they will learn how to deepen their awareness of God’s presence. For more information, please visit archseattle.org/events/unplug-with-the-lord-youth-retreat

Assumption Rosary Walk

All Catholics are invited to join on August 12, at 11AM, 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 – 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.

Pastoral Letter & Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion

On June 11, the Bishops of United States will consecrate our entire nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As we prepare for this occasion, we encourage you to read Archbishop Etienne’s new Pastoral Letter, which outlines the history and significance of the Sacred Heart devotion. Visit archseattle.org/sacredheart for this and much more!

Morning Offering Prayer

In celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 12), and especially within the joyful context of the Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart (June 11), the Archdiocese of Seattle has provided prayer cards with a morning offering prayer for parishioners to memorize and pray every day. These prayer cards are available in the church vestibules. Learn more about the Sacred Heart Devotion by visiting archseattle.org/sacredheart.

Morning Offering Prayer: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation for sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen 

Optional invocations to say after the prayer: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Jesus, gentle and humble of heart, touch our hearts and make them like your own. 

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 7:45AM 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 10:30AM 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 7:45AM 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.