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.
Emmaus Youth Ministry Updates
Check out this week’s updates from Emmaus Youth Ministry!
- Our Parish Family Confirmation is this Tuesday, May 19, 6PM at Sacred Heart. Parishioners are invited to join and celebrate our class of 65 students receiving their confirmation!
- Sharon, our HS youth Minister, leaves for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage this week! Thank you to all who supported her fundraising, she has met her goal and is excited to serve in this role. Please remember Sharon in your prayers, and share your private prayer intentions so she can pray directly for your intentions. Stay in the loop by following along on Instagram @eucharisticrevival , Relevant Rado, EWTN, or on our Parish bulletin boards.
- Summer conference registrations are almost closed – see the youth website for updated info on Middle and High School retreats this summer!
- Weekly youth group is officially on summer break! Keep an eye out for upcoming summer youth events like bonfires, mass & mochas, service nights, and more! Our first summer event will be a Sacred Heart Feast bonfire in June!
Visit our Emmaus Youth Ministry page
stmonicami.org/Emmaus for more information!
Friday Evening Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions are offered
every Friday, 6PM-7PM. Come and adore the Blessed Sacrament with other parishioners!
Who do we want to become?
At Masses on the weekend of April 18-19, 2026, members of our Parish Family Advisory Council presented a summary of the feedback collected from Saint Monica and Sacred Heart parishioners regarding the challenges and opportunities of our Parish Family. You can read the synthesis report by visiting the Partners page on our parish website stmonicami.org/Partners. As we moved into the "Who do we want to become?" stage of One Parish Planning, we held two community listening sessions on May 2 and 7.
In each session, the groups used three questions to explore the opportunities and challenges of our parish family while ensuring the vision for the parish family is aligned with the mission of the Church. If you weren't able to attend one of these sessions, we encourage you to share input on the questions by completing a simple survey form.
Click here to access the survey online.
May flowers for Mary
May is the month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Throughout the month, Catholics give special recognition and honor to her through various celebrations and devotions. At St. Monica, a statue of Mary will be displayed on the altar throughout the month of May. Parishioners are invited to bring flowers at any time of the month and leave them in front of the image. Vases will be provided and maintained until the end of May.
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has already made a gift or pledge towards our 2026 ACA campaign! The archdiocese has set our
parish goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal as $188,297. Any additional funds will be returned to our parish as a rebate. Our ACA rebate will be used to welcome a FOCUS Parish Missionary to St. Monica beginning in the summer of 2027, and to help fund new energy efficient HVAC and window systems for the church and school. Thank you for your prayerful support of this campaign. You can make your gift securely and conveniently online at
archseattle.org/GiveACA.
The Easter Season
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.
Women’s Retreat Invitation
St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Renton is hosting a Women’s Retreat on Saturday, June 6, from 8:30AM-3:30PM. The retreat will be led by Dr. Sarah Bartel, a dynamic speaker, retreat leader, writer, and pilgrimage guide for women. For more information and to register, please visit ststephenslife.com/womens-retreat.
Vacation Bible Camp!
Online registration for Vacation Bible Camp is now open! This year’s theme is Snowball Mountain Challenge - come join us for a snowy winter sports adventure centered around Philippians 4:13 (I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me)!
Who: Preschool (potty-trained) thru rising 5th grade
When: June 22 - 26 from 8:45AM - 12:00PM
Where: St. Monica Campus
Click here to register your child. The deadline for registration is Monday, June 15.
With questions, please contact Melissa Stewart, PA for Faith Formation at faithforward@stmonicami.org or (206)232-2900 ext. 112.
Want to volunteer to help with Vacation Bible Camp? We’re looking for adults and teens to help on the wintery slopes. Click here for more information and to sign up.
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
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.
