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Snoqualmie, Washington

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Friday, August 15. Please, join us on this Holy Day of Obligation! Below is the Mass time for our parish family:

 

Friday, August 15

Our Lady of Sorrows – 9:00 am

St. Joseph – 9:00 am

Mary, Queen of Peace – 6:30 pm


Mass Times


Regular Times Our Lady of Sorrows


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

Monday—August 4 (St John Vianney)


Tuesday—August 5

 6:00 pm     Adoration & Rosary (led by Knights of Columbus)


Wednesday—August 6 (The Transfiguration of the Lord)

 

Thursday—August 7 (St Sixtus II & Companions/ St Cajetan)

8:30 am           Rosary

9:00 am           Mass 


Friday—August 8 (St Dominic)

 

Saturday—August 9 (Blessed Virgin Mary / St Theresa Benedicts of the Cross)

3:45-4:45 pm Confession

5:00 pm               Mass  

 

Sunday—August 10

1:00 pm                Mass


St. James Cathedral Pilgrimage


August 7 at 11:00am
Celebrate the Jubilee Year with Parish Family 28 locally on Thursday, August 7! All members of our parish family are invited to join us as we make a local Jubilee pilgrimage to St. James Cathedral in Seattle! Begin the day on Thursday, August 7 with 9:00am
Mass at Mary Queen of Peace or Our Lady of Sorrows  and then meet us at the Cathedral (804 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104) at 11:00am for a guided tour! Following the tour, we will complete a pilgrimage of prayer for the Jubilee. All attendees are invited to join us afterwards for a brown bag lunch at the Pastoral Outreach Center across the street from the Cathedral. Learn more and RSVP at sjcissaquah.org/jubilee


August 7th, 2025| 7:00 pm - 8:25 pm

St Alphonsus Church

 (15th Avenue Northwest 5816 Seattle)


Join for this inspiring Executive Speaker Series with the founder of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, Tricia Bølle. 
Tricia will share her testimony of faith, focusing on the importance of witness and how her understanding of success shifted through prayer and discernment. She'll discuss her decision to change career paths and how to radically step out for Christ, especially within a corporate environment.   


 More information: Executive Speaker Series with Tricia Bølle | Young Catholic Professionals on Glue Up


Sponsor: YCP Seattle

You can make a difference in a young person’s life - give to YCP today!

YCP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible. Donate by check to: Young Catholic Professionals, 511 E John Carpenter Frwy, 5th Floor, Irving, TX 75062


Mass for Suicide Healing and Remembrance

13 September| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | St. James Cathedral



Please join us at St. James Cathedral for the Annual Mass for Suicide Healing and Remembrance. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and at this special Mass we pray for all who have been lost to suicide, for survivors of suicide, and for all who have lost a family member, friend, or colleague. We also pray that, as Church and as individuals, we can help prevent suicide by raising awareness and knowing how to help those in need.

 

Prayer:

God, lover of souls,
you hold dear what you have made
and spare all things, for they are yours.

(Order of Christian Funerals)

 

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

  • Call or text 988
  • Chat at 988lifeline.org

 

Sponsored by:  Archdiocesan Mental Health Ministry and St. James Mental Health & Wellness Ministry


 A Retreat for High School Juniors, Seniors and Recent Graduates


Aug 12 - 14 2025|1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center


Would you like the opportunity to unplug and more easily hear the Lord’s voice? High School juniors, seniors, and recent graduates are invited to attend this prayerful 3-day/2-night retreat at the beautiful Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center! Retreat leader Fr. Chad Hill will offer a variety of approaches to prayer as a way of growing closer to God and discerning His plan. This summer is the perfect time to get away and Unplug with the Lord as big decisions and next steps await this fall!

Please Register HERE.

Cost to attend: $100. Financial assistance is available, if needed.

For questions or financial aid requests, please email Kimberly Abadir, Director of Youth Ministry Services at kimberly.abadir@seattlearch.org.


At Mary, Queen of Peace!

Cursillo in Christianity

 Are you — or someone you know — longing to deepen your faith, build strong Christian friendships, and live your Catholic calling with renewed joy? The Cursillo of Christianity weekend retreat may be just what you’re looking for. Women's Retreat: September 11th-14th. Men's Retreat: September 18th-21st. Already know a Cursillista? Ask them about their experience! You’ll also find Cursillistas outside in the Narthex after Mass this weekend, we’d love to meet you and answer any questions you may have, click here

 September 19-21

Struggling in your marriage? You are not alone! You don’t have to keep hurting. There is hope! And that hope is Retrouvaille, a lifeline for marriages. Retrouvaille is mar riage help offered by couples like you: husbands and wives who were miserable in their marriages until Retrouvaille helped us learn to love again. Now we volun teer to teach you the tools we learned.

Learn more at Marriage help for Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Tacoma, Olympia, Everett and western Washington 

Planning for the future

Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church.

Final parish families were announced in February 2024, and Archbishop Etienne and the Priest Personnel Board released the Official Appointments, including pastors, parochial vicars and other assignments, in April 2024.

Parish families and official appointments went into effect on July 1, 2024.  Read More Partners in the Gospel - Archdiocese of Seattle


Immigrant & Refugee Ministry


A ministry rooted in the example of Jesus Christ that welcomes the stranger and fulfills the commitment of the U.S. Catholic bishops to protect the life and dignity of the human person. We serve and advocate for immigrants, refugees, asylees, migrants, unaccompanied children and victims of human trafficking.



What we do:

Immigrant & Refugee Ministry (IRM) provides care and resources for immigrant families and equips and empowers parishes to develop their own immigrant response programs. This ministry has launched parish Welcome Circles, hosted regional Know Your Rights trainings, immigration summits, walking pilgrimages, vigil Masses, fund collections, listening sessions and other special events in an attempt soften hearts and bring comfort to immigrant families while advocating for their needs. In addition, we continually offer weekly services and access to sacraments inside the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma. 


More info: Immigrant & Refugee Ministry - Archdiocese of Seattle

Prayer of St. John Vianney

I love You, O my God,
and my only desire is to love You
until the last breath of my life.

I love You, O my infinitely lovable God,
and I would rather die loving You,
than live without loving You.

I love You, Lord and the only grace I ask is to love You eternally…

My God, if my tongue cannot say in every moment that I love You, I want my heart to repeat it to You as often as I draw breath.

 

source: Saint John Vianney – St. John Vianney Catholic Church

August 4: St. John Mary Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests


Unshakable Trust in God

A humble parish priest who, relying solely on God, managed to awaken his parishioners from spiritual indifference and tepid belief bringing about a revival of faith. His life as a priest dedicated to the Lord and the salvation of souls, as a dispenser of Christ’s mercy, made him a point of reference for the needy, sinners, and those in search of peace.

St. John Mary Vianney was born on May 8, 1786, in Dardilly, near Lyon, during a time of great upheaval caused by the French Revolution. He grew up in a challenging environment marked by hostility toward religion.

His dream of becoming a priest was hindered by many obstacles due to the social and political situation of the time. Only after years of effort and perseverance was he ordained in 1815. He was sent to Ars-sur-Formans, a small village where religious life had greatly declined.

When he arrived in Ars, the faith of the people was lukewarm, but through his example and dedication, the village was transformed into a center of deep spiritual fervor. He led a life of intense prayer and had a profound love for the Sacrament of Confession, which he practiced for many hours each day, helping people to rediscover God.

He was also known for his austere lifestyle: he lived simply, renounced material goods, and devoted himself to others with great generosity. His compassionate heart, especially toward the poor and sinners, drew many faithful to Ars, which became a major destination for those seeking spiritual direction.

His reputation quickly spread and many sought him out for comfort and guidance. Despite the recognition and fame, he remained humble, immersed in prayer and service to others.
He also endured great inner struggles, including temptations and spiritual attacks, but through his faith and trust in God’s grace, he overcame them, growing even more in holiness.

He died on August 4, 1859, leaving a powerful example of Christian life. On January 8, 1905, Pope Pius X beatified him; Pope Pius XI canonized him on May 31, 1925, and in 1929 declared him Patron of all priests.

(Original text  August 4: St. John Mary Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests)


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