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.

The Easter Season

But wait, there’s more! Easter doesn’t end after Sunday. The Season of Easter lasts all the way until May 24, when the Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost. The Archdiocese of Seattle has put together a webpage for Easter (archseattle.org/Easter) where they provide information on the Feasts and Solemnities of the Easter Season. This page also provides ideas for additional ways you can celebrate the joy of Easter in your daily life.

The Octave of Easter

Within the Easter Season, the initial eight-day period (beginning on Easters Sunday and concluding on Divine Mercy Sunday) is highlighted as a time of special celebration. The high altar candles are lit at all Masses and the church remains decorated. We encourage you to attend Mass on these days.

A Message from Fr. Nagel: Transition and New Beginnings

As we journey through this season of Lent, our parish school is entering a period of significant transition. After nine years of faithful service, our Principal, Marybeth Bohm, has shared her decision to enter a season of sabbatical at the conclusion of this school year.

During her tenure, St. Monica has seen remarkable growth—doubling our enrollment and successfully transitioning to a Catholic Classical Liberal Arts model. We are deeply grateful for Marybeth’s vision and her commitment to nurturing the hearts and minds of our students. We wish her and her family every blessing as they prepare for her eldest daughter’s upcoming wedding.

Our Path Forward

As Pastor, selecting a principal is one of my most vital responsibilities. I am working closely with the Seattle Archdiocese Office of Catholic Schools to ensure a process of prayerful discernment.

• The Search Committee: I am joined in this work by David Burroughs (Sacred Heart Principal), David Claridge (Parish Finance Council), Jamie Huynh (School Commission President and Search Committee Chair), Kristine Hanover (Parent Club President), and school parents Garret Grob, Stacie Johnson, and Gabe Maricich.
• Recruitment: The position is currently posted on local and national Catholic leadership platforms, including the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE).
• Timeline: We hope to announce our new principal in June 2026, with their service beginning in July.

How You Can Join Us

Transitions bring both uncertainty and hope, and they are moments to listen carefully for God’s guidance.

• Share Your Voice: A survey will be sent to school staff and parents shortly. If you would like to provide feedback on the qualities our next leader should bring to St. Monica, please email commissionpresident@stmonicasea.org.
• Offer Your Prayers: I ask our entire parish to pray for the Search Committee and for the candidates who feel called to serve our community.

We trust that the Holy Spirit is already preparing the next leader for St. Monica. Please keep Marybeth, our faculty, and this search in your prayers during this time of change.

Do you have palms from last year?

Because the palms from Palm Sunday are blessed, they must be disposed of in an appropriate manner. If you have any old palms, we invite you to drop them off in the designated bin in the main church vestibule or bring them to the parish office. Once all of the old palms are collected, they will be burnt.

Emmaus Youth Ministry Updates

Middle and High School youth from our parish family are encouraged to join Emmaus Youth Ministry for weekly youth groups, seasonal events, service opportunities, and fellowship as we journey together with Christ.

• Due to Spring Break, there will be no Youth Groups on Wednesday, April 8. Christ is Risen, go be His face in the world!
• There is a MS and HS youth Service Opportunity with St Monica Knights of Columbus Fundraiser on April 11 – Contact Sharon for more info.
• Registrations/applications are open for upcoming HS and MS summer programs!

Visit our Emmaus Youth Ministry page stmonicami.org/Emmaus for more information!

Annual Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner!

The annual Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 11, after the 5PM Mass. The Italian Dinner is the Knights of Columbus major fund raiser of the year. Seating is limited and tickets may not be available at the door. March 28-29 is the last weekend when tickets will be available for purchase after Masses!

Buy your tickets today from a Knight in the Narthex or at Coffee and Donuts. Tickets are $40 for Adults and $15 for Children 12 and under. If any tickets remain unsold after this weekend, they will be available for purchase at the Parish Office during the week.

Raffle/Auction Items Request: The Knights of Columbus are in need of Raffle or Auction Items for the upcoming Italian Dinner. This annual event has provided funds to Seminarians, 3W, Next Step, Coats for Kids, Veteran organization's, and more. They are seeking items such as X Boxes and Tablets which might be available at cost to those working at Microsoft, Google, Amazon, etc. We are also interested in experiences like getaways, fishing trips, timeshares, and vacation packages. Lastly, any items that could be bundled into our raffle baskets, such as gift cards or faith-related items, would be greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or items to donate, please submit a message through the contact form on the Knight's page: stmonicami.org/KOC.

Divine Mercy Sunday

On the Second Sunday of Easter, April 12, we celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy.

In the 1930s, Jesus appeared to a polish nun, Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, and shared with her the message of Divine Mercy. She recorded these private revelations in her diary. Jesus requested fourteen times that a Feast of Mercy be established, that it might “be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners.” (Diary, no. 699) Saint Faustina was canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II on April 30, 2000. Five days later, it was decreed that the Second Sunday of Easter be accordingly known as Divine Mercy Sunday.

Join members of the Legion of Mary on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 27, at 2:30PM in the Church to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Rosary.

Pamphlets with instructions on how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the nine days of intentions leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday are available in the main church vestibule.

The novena of Divine Mercy is prayed beginning on Good Friday and concludes on the Feast of Divine Mercy.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

May the love of God heal and strengthen our marital bonds so we can live in Love and experience Joy. The next Worldwide Marriage Experience (WWME) will be at the Hampton Inn in Everett, WA on April 24-26, 2026. Apply at www.wwme.org. Tap on APPLY, scroll down to April, click on Everett and fill in your information. For more information leave a message at 206-772-2344. 

St. Monica School Auction

This year’s Holy Hoedown school auction will be on Saturday, May 2, at SoDo Park in Seattle. All are invited! Love a good cause? Parish, school, and community members can purchase tickets for the event by visiting the Holy Hoedown 2026 event site. Click here to buy your tickets! We look forward to seeing you there!!

What can you do to support the big event?! Glad you asked! We are currently seeking donations (items, experiences, and monetary contributions). Check out our wish-list or log a donation by going to the Item Donation tab of the auction site. Small businesses are also invited to sponsor the event in exchange for gratitude and visibility within our amazing community! Please have them contact Haley at hhankins@stmonicasea.org.

ASCEND Eucharistic Revival

Registration is now open for the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival, happening Saturday, May 16 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This one-day gathering is being organized by members of our local parishes in order to renew our love for Jesus in the Real Presence, here in the Pacific Northwest. With Mass celebrated by Archbishop Etienne, Eucharistic Procession, Adoration, over 20 relics, and inspiring speakers such as Chris Stefanick and Tim Gray, it is set to be a powerful and historical day of encounter. Seating is limited. Please visit ascendeucharisticrevival.church to learn more and to register.

Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Sharon Phillips, our High School Youth Minister, recently shared her exciting news of being a Perpetual Pilgrim with the National Eucharistic Congress. She will serve as a Music Co-Lead for processions, walking with our Lord in the Eucharist along the entire eastern seaboard of the United States. She will serve alongside 8 young adults who make up the team of Perpetual Pilgrims, and will have the opportunity to carry parish prayer intentions for the duration of the pilgrimage – click here to submit your prayer intentions.

All are invited to consider helping her meet her fundraising goal of $6000. Click here for a giving portal specifically for supporting the pilgrims.

Eucharistic Pilgrimage

In honor of America’s 250th year, the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will carry the theme One Nation Under God. One Nation Under God is not a slogan—it’s 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 join, in person or in spirit, and offer prayers and sacrifices for the renewal of America. Learn more at the official pilgrimage website eucharisticpilgrimage.org.

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!

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 Needed

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.