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, 206-232-2900 x.131; tony@stmonicami.org.
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfasts
St. Monica and Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus invite you to enjoy great food and fellowship at the upcoming Pancake Breakfasts!
St. Monica Knights will host their fabulous Pancake Breakfast in the Family Center this
Sunday, October 11, following the 9:00 AM Mass. Freewill donations will benefit the RSVP Seminarian Support Program.
Sacred Heart Knights will host its famous Pancake Breakfast in the School Gym on
Sunday, October 18, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Freewill donations from this breakfast will benefit parishioner Matthew Livingston's FOCUS missionary service at the United States Air Force Academy.
Come share a meal, enjoy fellowship with friends and fellow parishioners, and help support the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus as they make a difference in our Parish Family and community.
Respect Life Month–Baby Supplies Collection
In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month. This year’s theme, “Mary, Mother of Life,” demonstrates how the life of the Blessed Mother teaches us to respect each human life in every stage and circumstance. Mary's role as the Mother of Life extends from the Annunciation all the way to the Crucifixion. Mary is our model for upholding the sanctity of human life. Visit
Respect Life Month for additional resources.
Throughout October, St. Monica will be collecting baby supplies to support families in need through Sacred Heart's PREPARES ministry and Next Step Pregnancy Services. Donations may be placed in the collection box located in the St. Monica church foyer. Items such as diapers (especially size 6), wipes, baby clothing, blankets, and other infant essentials are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your generosity in supporting mothers, babies, and families in our local community during Respect Life Month.
Hallow–Saint Carlo Acutis Prayer Challenge
Our next Parish Family prayer challenge begins on
Monday, October 12, the feast day of Saint Carlo Acutis. Join John Donahue, founder of Truth Charting, as he guides us through the life of one of the Church's newest saints. St. Carlo was born into an agnostic family and grew up in the fast-paced digital world of distractions we have today. Yet, through it all, Carlo managed to find a path to holiness. Over these seven days, we will learn more about the life of this young saint through a series of stories, reflections and daily prayers Join the prayer challenge waitlist today by going to our
Parish Family page on the Hallow app.
How to pray with us in Hallow:
- Download Hallow. Hallow is free on the App Store & Google Play.
- Join our parish page. Sacred Heart and St. Monica | Hallow.
- Start Praying. The Rosary, daily reflections, sleep prayers, and more! Once you join our parish page, you’ll receive an invitation to join our parish family’s prayer challenges.
Employment Opportunity at St. Monica Parish
St. Monica Office Manager - Hourly:
The Office Manager oversees parish office administrative functions and serves as personal assistant to the pastor and is his Assistant for Pastoral Care of the parish and school. Provides administrative support to the parish administrator and assists with planning and coordination for parish-wide events. To review the job description and qualifications, visit
Office Manager–Hourly
Join us for The Chosen!
The Chosen is a popular TV series which depicts the life of Jesus and His Apostles. You’re invited to join us on
Wednesdays,
from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM in the St. Monica Family Center, to watch episodes as a group. Bring your family and enjoy fellowship and capture a unique perspective of Jesus and those that were close to Him! This
Wednesday, October 14, we will be watching episodes 5 and 6 of Season One.
Want to catch up previous episodes? Through the generosity of others, the Chosen is free to watch online! Simply visit
watch.thechosen.tv. Planning on attending? There’s no cost for these events, but it’s helpful to have a rough headcount so that we can provide refreshments. Feel free to send an RSVP or any questions to
Tony Brooks. We hope to see you there!
Go Out Into the Deep!
Join us for two free events that could change your life. We'll be joined by Dr. Tom Curran, Dynamic, entertaining speaker; Catholic theologian; and Host of the popular radio program Sound Insight heard on Sacred Heart Radio.
All Is Gift: Transforming Life and Family.
St. John Paul II's gift message for your life, marriage, and family: receive all as gift, steward what you have, give yourself in love, and laugh at yourself sometimes. This event will be held on Friday, October 16, from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM at St. Monica Church (4311 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA). (Please note, out regular Friday evening Confessions and Adoration are cancelled this evening.)
Going All In: Following Jesus Toward a Transformed Life
Tom's Camino journey challenged him to leave half measures behind and embrace the call to live a 10x life. Consider what your own wholehearted yes could mean. This event will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church (9460 NE 14th Street, Bellevue, WA).
Community Outreach Opportunities This October
Put your faith into action this October by supporting outreach ministries that serve neighbors in need throughout our community.
St. Vincent de Paul Brown Bag Collection
If you attend Mass at Sacred Heart this weekend, pick up a brown bag, fill it with the requested grocery items, and return it next weekend to the bins in the Narthex to help provide food assistance to local families in need through Hopelink.
October Food Drive at Sacred Heart
Our October Parish Food Drive, will benefit Hopelink and Jubilee Reach. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted in the Sacred Heart Narthex between October 17 and October 25. Monetary donations may also be made through the Sacred Heart Parish Venmo account with the note "Food Drive." All donations will be distributed to our charity partners following the 5:00 PM Mass on October 25.
World Mission Sunday–Next Sunday, October 18
“One in Christ, United in Mission." World Mission Day was first established by Pope Pius XI, beginning in October 1927. This year the Church celebrates the 100th World Mission Day on Sunday, October 18, 2026. As the Church prepares to celebrate this day, Pope Leo XIV calls us to unity in Christ, love, and renewed missionary commitment "with joy and zeal in the Holy Spirit." Learn more about WMS and the Pontifical Mission Societies by visiting
pontificalmissions.org.
The Great Leaf Roundup at St. Monica! 🍂
All adults and youth are invited—especially calling all middle and high school youth! Earn school or Confirmation service hours while helping care for our St. Monica parish grounds. Join us on
Saturday, October 24 or
Saturday, November 21 at
9:00 AM. Bring a rake, leaf blower, gloves, and a friend! Come serve, have fun, and make a difference one leaf at a time. 🍁
Eritrean Catholic Dinner
You’re invited to join the local Eritrean Catholic Community for a fundraising dinner on Saturday, October 24, at 5:00 PM! This dinner will be held in the parish hall at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (820 18th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122). Tickets are $50. St. Monica and Sacred Heart Parishioners can purchase tickets at the St. Monica Parish Office.
Eritrea is a young country in East Africa that became independent from Ethiopia in 1991. Our local community of Eritrean Catholics, of the Geez Rite, celebrate their Sunday Mass at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Seattle. This year, by God’s grace and through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, they are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their community!
Fr. Negusse Fesseha Keleta, is originally from Eritrea but now lives in Seattle to serve as Chaplain of the local Eritrean community. For over 20 years, Fr. Negusse has also been serving the English-speaking community at St. Monica Church by celebrating daily Masses and leading bible study groups. This dinner is a way for those who know him to support his community and experience a bit of their culture. Below is a special invitation from Fr. Negusse which explains what this dinner and your support means to their community:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
With heartfelt greetings and prayers, I respectfully invite you to join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our community and continue our effort to purchase a permanent church home. For 25 years, by God’s grace and through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our community has grown in faith, supported one another, and served our families. We have already raised a significant portion of the funds needed, and now seek your generous support to complete this important mission.
This future home will be more than a building. It will provide a lasting place for worship, faith formation, spiritual guidance, community gathering, and the passing on of our values to future generations.
On behalf of our church community, I humbly ask you to attend our fundraising dinner and consider making a monetary or in-kind contribution toward this goal.
Your one-time gift or monthly pledge, in any amount, will help secure a spiritual home for our children, families, and future generations. To contribute, please contact us by email, complete a pledge card, or speak directly with one of our church representatives. Thank you for your faith, generosity, and support as we celebrate this Jubilee milestone and build for the future.
With sincere gratitude and prayers,
Fr. Negusse Fesseha Keleta (with the Church Board Council)
Emmaus Youth Ministry!
Emmaus is the joint Youth Ministry Program for our parish family of Sacred Heart and St. Monica. Eucharist-centered, with the Blessed Virgin Mary as our intercessor and guide, Emmaus leads teenagers and their families into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Click here to register for 2026-2027.
Attention High School Youth!
High School Youth Ministry is kicking off this Fall on October 11th! Come join HS Youth Group at the 11am Sunday Mass at St. Monica followed by a bagel brunch at Einstein Bros on Mercer Island! High School Youth Group is starting small groups that meet 1-2x monthly for the fall – if you know a high schooler who wants to dig deeper in their faith through intentional discipleship, have them register via the Youth Ministry page on either parish website! Reach out to Sharon Phillips for more details and information.
Carpe Diem's 50yrs+ Halloween Luncheon
The Carpe Diem group warmly welcomes St. Monica and Sacred Heart parishioners age 50 and older to its Halloween Luncheon on Friday,
October 30 at 11:30
AM. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and enjoy fellowship across our Parish Family. For more information on purchasing a ticket, contact
Linda Geere at 425-450-3908.
Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)
Do you, or someone you know, feel called by God to learn more about the Catholic Faith? You can start exploring Catholicism through a process known as the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA). There is no commitment, just discernment.
2026-2027 Program Information
Fr. Nagel would like to invite all those interested in becoming Catholic to learn more about the Faith. Father is teaching a combined OCIA class with St. Monica and Sacred Heart on Mondays from 6:30 PM–7:30 PM. Classes are held at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall (9460 NE 14th St, Bellevue, WA 98004). While this class already began on September 21, it’s not too late to join! Click here to sign up for OCIA!
For more information, please contact:
Heather Miller-Martin, PA for Sacraments
heather@stmonicami.org or 206-232-2900 ext. 130
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.
