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.
Eucharistic Adoration
During Lent, our Friday evenings will begin with Eucharist Adoration and Confessions in the church from 6:00PM-6:30PM.
Stations of the Cross
On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross will be prayed in the church from 6:30PM-7:00PM. Booklets for participating will be provided.
Lenten Soup Suppers
Following stations of the cross, on each Friday of Lent, from 7:00PM-8:00PM there will be a meatless soup supper. Each week will be hosted by a different ministry or group from our parish community.
Friday Abstinence
Every Friday, Catholics of 14 years of age and older are asked by the Church to abstain from eating meat as penance. Outside of Lent, it is customary to allow the lay faithful to substitute abstinence for another form of penance. During Lent, abstinence from eating meat on Fridays is held as an obligation for Catholics 14 years of age and older.
Our Parish Family’s Lenten Book Is Here!
Stop by the church narthex and pick up your family’s copy of our Parish Family’s Lenten Book, The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. We ask that each family take only one copy so that there are enough books for everyone.
Additional Lenten Resources are also available to help you make the most of this Lent:
- The Little Black Book 2026 is a daily devotional booklet which reflects on Christ’s Passion according to Mark’s Gospel.
- Rice Bowls encourage you to give alms in support of the poor.
- Stations of the Cross booklets will be left in the vestibules throughout Lent for personal use.
Upcoming Funeral
The Funeral Mass for Jo Nell Mahoney will be on Thursday, March 5, at 11AM, at St. Monica Catholic Church.
Novena of Grace
We we're asked to share with our parishioners an invitation to this daily one-hour-a-day retreat taking place at the Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle University, from March 5-13. Join for any or all of the nine days of reflection, music, and preaching. Join together with us as a faith-filled community for God’s healing and hope in our lives. The Novena’s origins date to 1633, when tradition says early Jesuit St. Francis Xavier appeared to a priest in a healing vision and promised that all who would earnestly ask his intercession with God for nine consecutive days would experience profound grace. The Novena survives today as an annual tradition which is continually updated to remain relevant to the daily lives of retreat-goers. Click here for more information.
Pennies From Heaven
Next weekend, March 7-8, the Knights of Columbus will have donation buckets at the church doors following Masses. All proceeds raised will go to benefit Seminarians in Washington State.
Lenten Reconciliation
Especially if it’s been a while, Lent is a great time to frequent the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At St. Monica, there are a number of confession times scheduled each week. (See the front cover of the bulletin.)
Additionally, on Saturday, March 14, from 10AM-11AM, five priests will be at St. Monica to hear confessions. Guides to prepare for confession are available in the church narthex.
Ministry of Catholic Cemeteries
Representatives from Associated Catholic Cemeteries will visit us on March 14-15 to share information about the many choices and benefits of pre-planning at your Catholic Cemeteries. Planning long before there is an urgent need ensures arrangements in harmony with your faith and avoids the pressure of having to make these decisions while grieving. The Church teaches us that the custom of burying the bodies of the dead should be observed, even for those who choose cremation. Please call or email with any questions you may have about pre-planning in a Catholic Cemetery (206)366-8834 parish@MyCatholicCemetery.org
Middle School Encounter (MS Youth)
March 21, 2026 | 9:30am–5pm at Kennedy Catholic High School. For students in grades 6-8*: Join hundreds of middle school students from across the archdiocese for an exciting day of inspiring speakers, music, worship and fun. Discover new joy, deepen your faith and be inspired to live boldly— you are Saints in the Making. Click here to learn more!
*Students attend with their parish or school youth group, school or chaperone.
Parish Family Lenten Mission
This Lent, our Parish Family will have a joint parish mission led by Fr. Michael Joyce, O.Carm. Fr. Joyce is currently serving as the Director of Vocations for the Carmelite Order in the U.S. and Canada. During the mission he will speak on the themes of prayer in the Carmelite tradition and personal discernment. This mission will be a chance to step back, put all things in our life into perspective, and evaluate if our priorities and actions reflect the values Christ teaches!
The Mission will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church on the evenings of:
- Monday, March 23
- Tuesday, March 24
- Wednesday, March 25
Each night of the Mission will be starting at 6:30PM and will be different than the other evenings. We sincerely hope that all parishioners from both Sacred Heart and Saint Monica will save these dates and attend each night as a parish family.
Healing Mass - Encounter...
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (25810 156 Ave SE Covington, WA 98042) has extended an invitation to their upcoming Healing Mass on Wednesday, March 25. Encounter the holistic healing presence of Jesus Christ as we come together and embrace Holy Week and Easter with faith and hope. The Presider will be Rev. Crispin Okoth and Concelebrants will be Rev. Anthony Kitema & Rev. Carlos Orozco. In Kenya, Fr. Crispin has preached in open air Healing Mass rallies. He worked with other priests in the ministry of prayer, healing & deliverance, bringing hope & renewal to many. Praise & worship begins at 6:30PM. The Healing Mass will begin at 7:00PM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration, Healing Service & Prayer Teams. All are welcome! Come & be on your journey to wholeness – spirit, mind & body! For information, call Marilou or Myke (253) 630-0701.
Upcoming Funeral
The Funeral Mass for Lillia Bermudez will be on Thursday, March 26, at 11AM, at St. Monica Catholic Church.
Annual Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner!
The annual Knights of Columbus Italian Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 11. The Italian Dinner is the Knights of Columbus major fund raiser of the year. Save the date!
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.
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
This moment is a time to refresh and renew our hearts in hope and ignite a deeper love for the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The ASCEND Eucharistic Revival is a movement dedicated to renewing love of and devotion to Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Rooted in prayer, teaching and worship, the event seeks to draw individuals and communities deeper into the mystery of God’s love by better understanding the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Through encounters, formation and sacraments, ASCEND inspires the faithful to live and carry Eucharistic joy in this world. By lifting hearts and minds to God, the revival fosters unity, love of neighbor, healing, and a renewed sense of mission in the church today.
Mark your calendars for May 16, 2026 and join us in drawing deeper into the mystery of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist. For details on this special one-day event, to sign up for alerts, volunteer, and/or support ASCEND through donations, please visit
www.ascendeucharisticrevival.church.
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.
