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Snoqualmie, Washington
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The Pope of Mercy
By Andrea Tornielli (Vatican New's Editorial Director)
"God’s mercy is our liberation and our happiness. We live for mercy, and we cannot afford to be without mercy. It is the air that we breathe. We are too poor to set any conditions. We need to forgive, because we need to be forgiven.”
If there is a message that has most characterized Pope Francis’ pontificate and is destined to remain, it is that of mercy.
The Pope passed away suddenly on Easter Monday morning, after giving his final Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Day from the central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, following his last round through the crowd to bless and greet them.
The first Argentine Pope in the history of the Church addressed many themes, particularly regarding his care for the poor, fraternity, care for our common home, and his firm and unconditional “no” to war.
to continuing reading click here: The Pope of Mercy - Vatican News
Father Oakland's Special Letter
Dear Parishioners,
As we continue our celebration of Easter and Christ risen from the dead, it is with sadness that I write to inform you that our Holy Father Pope Francis passed away today. We give thanks to God for the blessings he brought to the Church these last twelve years leading the Church. He was always impelling us towards a greater closeness – with one another, with those on the margins and peripheries, with Creation, and of course, with the Lord.
Yesterday he gave his final message to the world. As he continued to recover from a lengthy illness, he wasn’t able to read his Easter Urbi et Orbi – the annual blessing to the city and the world, but was able to say a few words at the beginning and to give the blessing at the end. He reminded us, “we were not made for death, but for life.” May the Lord grant him eternal rest. May he rise with Christ to new life.
The traditional practice of offering Masses for the Dead for the pope aren’t allowed this week because it is the Easter Octave, but we will be remembering him in prayer each day at Mass, and will be able to do so at the beginning of next week as a part of the nine days of prayer for him.
As the whole Church unites in a unique way during these days of loss and mourning, we also pray for the cardinals who will soon elect a new pope, that they listen to the promptings of the Spirit for the Church. On Wednesday, April 23 at 7PM I will be giving a presentation at Mary, Queen of Peace in the Marian Social Hall on the rituals of these days, and the papal election process.
May we always be united together in Christ, our High Priest.
In Christ,
Fr. Matthew Oakland
Divine Mercy Sunday
Come and spend time with Jesus this Divine Mercy Sunday, a day when the Church invites us to contemplate the endless mercy flowing from the heart of Christ.
- 1pm Mass followed by Adoration
- At 2:45pm we will pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet together.
- All are welcome to stay in the church for personal prayer afterwards or join in fellowship at Coffee Hour following the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Sunday—April 27
NO 2:30 pm Youth Group
Mass Times
Regular Times
Weekend Mass
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM
Weekday Mass
Thursdays at 9:00 AM
Confession
Saturdays at 3:45-4:45 pm or by appointment
Week's Schedule
April 22
7:00 am Personal Prayer
6:00 pm Adoration & Rosary
April 23
7:00 am Personal Prayer
6:00 pm Sacramental Prep
7:00 pm Father Oakland 's presentation on papal transitions (Mary, Queen of Peace in the Marian Social Hall)
April 24
7:00 am Personal Prayer
9:00 am Mass (Let us join together to commend Pope Francis to the Lord)
6:00 pm Confirmation Mass
April 25
7:00 am Personal Prayer
April 26
3:45-4:45pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass- Mass Intention Don Maxwell (†)
April 27 Divine Mercy Sunday
12:00 pm Faith Formation
1:00 pm Mass follow for Adoration.
2:45pm Divine Mercy Chaplet
NO 2:30 pm Young group
Note: All are welcome to stay in the church for personal prayer afterwards or join in fellowship at Coffee Hour following the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Archdiocese of Seattle
Season of SERVICE
Let's hit 175,000 volunteer hours!
From March to May 2025, Catholics across Western Washington are volunteering together to reach 175,000 hours of service, as part of the Archdiocese of Seattle's 175th anniversary. Join us and report your hours here Season of Service - Archdiocese of Seattle
Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference
The 12th Seattle Catholic Men's Conference will be hosted by Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds, WA, on May 24, 2025. To learn more and the register, visit seattlemensconference.org. For questions, contact conference co-chairs James McCullough (206-235-6526) or Soren Suver (631-374-8121).
Fr. Matthew Oakland share his experience:
" I would not be a priest today if it weren’t for ministries supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal. The new youth group that started my freshman year of high school played such an important role in helping me own and grow in my faith. Similarly, in my two years at Western Washington University, the Newman Center provided a home, a place of worship and lasting friendships, and a seed bed for a great many vocations to the priesthood and married life. The ACA supports our youth and young adult programs, our CYO camps, as well as our college campus ministries. It paid for my seminary formation, so I could focus on giving my life as a priest in service to God and His people. One of my favorite opportunities in West Seattle was to visit the cargo ships that bring in so many of the goods we use each day, to pray and offer Mass with the dozen or so crew members. We have an entire ministry program dedicated to serving these individuals who are away from home, a ministry which is supported by the ACA.
The Annual Catholic Appeal helps meet the spiritual and practical needs of our faith community throughout Western Washington, assisting parishes and schools and ministries beyond. Your support makes a difference not just in my life, but in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in these and other ways. "
Our parish goal for 2025: $41,100.
Our Project: buy a new keyboard for use during Mass (our old one broke and our current one has been on loan for the last 18 months)
Together in Faith ACA 2025
Archbishop Etienne
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