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Laetare Sunday
Laetare is the first word — meaning "rejoice" — in the Latin text. The Church expresses hope and joy amid our Lenten fasts and penances on Laetare Sunday, similar to the Third Sunday of Advent called Gaudete Sunday. Learn more
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 10, when the clocks "spring forward" one hour.
Most smartphone clocks will automatically adjust if the phone's software is up to date and the default settings have not been changed. Be on time for Mass!
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Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is a 14-step Catholic devotion commemorating Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. The stations are most commonly prayed during Lent on Fridays, especially Good Friday, the day of the year upon which the events occurred.
—Saint Patrick Church—
Fridays | 7:00
Good Friday | 9:00 am
Living Stations of the Cross
with Saint Patrick Catholic School
Good Friday | 3:00 pm
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The following ministry groups will lead Stations of the Cross:
March 8
Knights of Columbus Council 809
March 15
Saint Patrick Catholic School ASB
March 22
Deacon Bill & Barb Eckert
March 29
Stephen Ministry
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Fridays | 9:30 am & 7:00 pm*
*Soup Supper at 5:30 pm in the Parish Hall before Stations of the Cross
Good Friday | 7:00 pm
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Reconciliation
Lent is a season of repentance, conversion, and penance. Preparing your heart for Easter with Adoration, Confession, and praying the Stations of the Cross.
ADORATION, STATIONS OF THE CROSS & CONFESSIONS
Saint Patrick Church
March 15
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm
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CONFESSIONS
Saint Patrick Church
Holy Cross Church
Saturdays
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Mass at 5:00 pm
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Sunday Vespers
Vespers is the Evening Prayer of the Church, known as the Liturgy of the Hours, prayed daily by priests, religious, and lay people throughout the world, using the Psalms and other scriptures.
6:00 pm on Sundays
in Lent & Palm Sunday
Mass at 7:00 pm
Saint Patrick Church
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By gathering in the Liturgy to pray this evening prayer of the Church, we heed Saint Paul's call to "pray constantly" for the world and the Church!
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Soup Suppers
Ministry groups at Holy Cross Church are hosting soup suppers and praying the Stations of the Cross, a traditional Lenten devotion, at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Fridays | 5:30 pm
Holy Cross Church
Parish Hall
March 8
Altar Society
March 15
Women's Club
March 22
St. Peter Chanel Samoan Ministries
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Fasting & Abstinence from the Archdiocese of Seattle
For this penitential season, the Church draws on the wisdom of the Scriptures and tradition in suggesting a time of intense prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
Catholics in the United States are obliged to abstain on all Fridays during the season of Lent. Catholics are also obliged to fast on Good Friday, March 29.
Fasting
On a day of fasting, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one's needs, but they should not equal the other full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are permitted. The obligation of fasting binds Catholics who are 18-59 years old.
Abstinence
On days of abstinence, eating meat is not allowed. The obligation of abstinence applies to those 14 years and older. The law does not oblige when health or ability to work would be seriously affected.
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Bookmark archseattle.org/lent for Lent reflections, resources, prayer suggestions, encouragement, and more, and saintpats.org/lent for events and Mass times for Lent, Holy Week, and Triduum at the parishes of Saint Patrick and Holy Cross. | | | |
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Lenten Devotional
Saint Patrick Catholic School created a special Lenten Devotional to share with your family. Inside is a collection of reflections— one for each day of Lent from the Saint Patrick Catholic School community members.
Bookmark it and incorporate the devotional into your nightly meal time with the family during Lent.
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A Story of Hope
In Morazán, El Salvador, it is difficult to know when the rainy or dry seasons will be. The unpredictable weather put the livelihood of Sandra's family in jeopardy. Sandra participated in a Catholic Relief Services project on raising chickens to keep her children healthy.
Hit the play button above to hear her story.
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CRS Rice Bowl
CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.
Join nearly 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl.
Turn Lenten fasting into a work of Christian love with the Rice Bowl. Make the Rice Bowl your table centerpiece, and then put into it each day or week the money you have saved by eating a little more simply than usual.
You can pick up your family's CRS Rice Bowl at Mass. During the 40 days of Lent, we reflect on the impact of global hunger and climate change on vulnerable communities worldwide, and we will pray, fast, and give alms to help our sisters and brothers in need.
75% of donations aid international hunger relief, while 25% returns to the Seattle Archdiocese through grants.
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How to Sign Up for FORMED
FORMED offers all sorts of Catholic faith content on-demand, including thousands of movies, programs, audio, and books instantly.
Check it out. It's free— as our gift to you. FORMED is available on your desktop, phone, tablet, and laptop. For access to all FORMED content, follow these simple steps:
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Go to signup.formed.org
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Enter zip code 98403
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You can get the free FORMED app for your phone or another mobile device by searching FORMED in the app store.
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Walk to Calvary with Jesus
The Health Ministry's annual Meatless Fridays in Lent campaign starts on the first Friday of Lent and ends on Good Friday.
It's a beautiful way to improve not only your spiritual well-being but also your health. The Health Ministry invites you to try a new, tasty meatless recipe each week and recommends that you take a healthful walk of at least 1/3 of a mile each Sunday to commemorate the distance Jesus walked on his journey to Calvary and reflect on the Prayer for Sundays during Lent during your walk.
A Chance to Win
Everyone who goes meatless on all Fridays in Lent is eligible for a chance to win a $100 Metropolitan Market gift card courtesy of the Health Ministry.
Meatless Recipes
We'll share meatless recipes from the Metropolitan Market selected by the Health Ministry each week.
Check out the recipe for the following Friday in Lent. Shop for ingredients this weekend so you're ready.
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Seven Churches Visitation
Join us for the 3rd annual pilgrimage of the Seven Church Visitation!
The Mass of the Lord's Supper is followed by adoration at seven churches within South King and Pierce County; times and locations are to be announced. To sign up for notifications once the route is finalized, please call or text Mackenzie Capaci at
480-353-6224.
The pilgrimage is a powerful way to spend time in adoration, meditating on Christ's sacrifice of love for the salvation of souls in preparation for the joy of Easter.
The Eucharist is placed on a temporary "altar of repose" at the end of the Holy Thursday Mass. It is customary for the faithful to process together to this altar and spend time in quiet prayer and adoration.
The origin of the Seven Churches Visitation is practiced by Catholics worldwide. It's a powerful way to spend time in adoration, meditating on Christ's sacrifice of love for the salvation of souls in preparation for the joy of Easter. View flyer
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Holy Week & Easter Schedule
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and continues until Easter Sunday. It celebrates the Paschal Mystery, the passion and death of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and his victorious resurrection, his triumph over sin and death.
—Palm Sunday—
Regular Sunday Mass Schedules
—Holy Thursday—
Saint Patrick Church | 7:00 pm
Adoration until 9:30 pm
CRS Rice Bowl Collection
Holy Cross Church | 6:00 pm
Adoration until 8:00 pm
CRS Rice Bowl Collection
—Good Friday—
Saint Patrick Church | 7:00 pm
Holy Cross Church | 3:00 pm
Veneration of the Cross and
Holy Communion
—Easter Vigil—
Saint Patrick Church | 8:00 pm
—Easter Sunday—
Saint Patrick Church
9:00 am & 11:00 am (no 7:00 pm)
Holy Cross Church
8:30 am & 10:30 am
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Easter Egg Hunt
The egg can be seen as a symbol of the sealed tomb from which Christ emerged after his resurrection.
Bring your Easter baskets for an egg hunt on the parish grounds!
Holy Cross Church
March 30 | 10:00 am
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Meet in the Parish Hall to enjoy coffee, juice, and baked goods and get directions about the egg hunt.
Saint Patrick Church
March 31 | Easter Sunday
after the 9:00 am Mass
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Ages 4 and younger meet by the statue of St. Patrick and ages 5-12 in the Courtyard.
From ancient times, eggs have been seen as a symbol of new life. And since eggs were one of the foods from which people fasted in Lent in the early Church, people looked forward to eating them again.
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The Novena of Grace
This year marks the 97th Novena of Grace at St. Aloysius Church in Spokane. Deacon Dr. Bill Eckert and Barbara Eckert, MAPS, partnered to address the 2024 theme "Revealing Virtues through Sacred Stories."
through March 12
12:15 pm & 5:30 pm
St. Aloysius Church
Spokane
The evening Novena Mass will be live-streamed and recorded for those unable to attend in person.
No sign-up is necessary. The event is free and open to all! You can submit your prayers or petitions, too.
The Novena of Grace is grounded in our celebration of the liturgy. Liturgies of the Word and Eucharist are held daily for nine consecutive days and feature a reflection by one of the guest presenters, prayers of petition, and thanksgiving through the intercession of St. Francis Xavier. The Novena of Grace allows time to reflect and open oneself to God's Spirit and the healing grace that rejuvenates and transforms our lives.
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Middle School Youth Group
Grades 6-8 students are invited to build a relationship with Jesus.
High school students, young adults, and the young at heart are invited to support the Youth Group in leadership roles.
—YOUTH GROUP MEETING—
March 14
Thursdays | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
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The weekly schedule always includes:
- Dinner
- Games
- Topic introduction
- Small group discussion
- Adoration
—save the dates—
Middle School Youth Group
March 21
April 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6
Retreat
April 13-14, 2024
Leaders Meeting
March 24, April 11-12
Youth Group for Middle Schoolers meets every Thursday except for the last Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted.
Youth Ministry leaders and high school volunteers meet on the last Thursday of the month, except in May.
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Baked Potato & Salad Bar
Enjoy lunch after Mass. The Blessed Mary of the Narrows, Ct. #2003 Catholic Daughters hosts a Baked Potato and Salad Bar and a basket raffle.
March 17 | 11:00 am
after the 10:00 am Mass
Holy Cross Church
Parish Hall
$10 a plate for ages 12+ and $5 for kids under 12. A plate includes a baked potato with all the fixings and Caesar salad. All are welcome. Share
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Saint Patrick's Celebration
The Knights of Columbus Council 809 are hosting a celebration in honor of Saint Patrick Parish feast day.
March 17
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church Hall
1:30 pm
Irish Dance Performance
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Fr. David Mulholland will emcee and judge the best Irish soda bread contest. You'll enjoy a pint of Guinness and a traditional Irish meal of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and carrots; revel in song, get a chance to win raffle prizes, and watch the Irish Dancers perform.
Irish Soda Bread Contest
Bake your favorite Irish soda bread for a chance to win the first-place prize! Deliver your bread to the Church Hall no later than Noon for judging at 12:15 pm.
Lunch is $15 per adult and $10 per child aged 12 and under; a hot dog and chips available for $5.
Net proceeds benefit 4US Church 40 Ultrasound Initiative, one of the Knights' charitable causes.
For more information or to volunteer
call 253-380-4000 or email the Knights.
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Memorial Mass
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Homer Oberst
March 20 | 10:00 am
Holy Cross Church
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Baptism
Congratulations to Addison Berger Oesch, daughter of Robert and Marlo, who was baptized at Saint Patrick Church on March 1 with Fr. David Mulholland. Addison was surrounded in love by her big sister and big brother, her parents, grandparents, and many family and friends.
Email Meg Hannan, Baptism & Faith Formation Coordinator, or call 253-274-4112 to learn more about Sacramental Preparation for Baptism, First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and Adult Confirmation.
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Food Donations
We are not accepting food donations at Saint Patrick Church or Holy Cross Church.
Please deliver food directly to
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A Note from Pregnancy Aid
Pregnancy Aid and the families they serve express their deep gratitude to the people of Holy Cross for the financial gifts, clothing, and baby supplies donated through the recent baby shower.
Your devotion and generosity have encouraged and sustained these parents, babies, and children and touched their hearts over the years.
Thank you for your love and support!
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Rides to Mass Needed
Occasionally, we receive requests for a ride to Mass from parishioners who cannot drive. These folks genuinely miss the opportunity to attend Mass and to receive the Eucharist.
Would you like a ride to Mass?
Do you live within five miles of the parish and need a ride to Mass?
If you're interested in helping with transportation or need transportation, please email Laura Dougherty or call 253-274-4109.
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Weekly Offertory
Giving online using Pushpay allows you to make donations, payments, and pledges via your mobile phone, smart device, or computer. Your gift benefits sacramental preparation, liturgical programs, and religious education.
Prayerfully consider making a recurring weekly or monthly donation to the parish collection by creating an account. Thank you for your investment and continued support!
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Weekly Collection Needed
$5,770
3/3/24 Collection
$8,005
Needed Year to Date
$207,720
Actual Year to Date
$254,661
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CRS Collection
Dioceses in the United States will observe the traditional Lenten practice of almsgiving by participating in The Catholic Relief Services Collection. Funds from the collection support the work of Catholic organizations that aid victims of war and natural disasters, help build peace in places of conflict, and minister to migrants and others with specific pastoral needs.
Help the Church reveal Christ's love to people in need around the world and here in the United States. The collection is taken up March 9-10. You can give at Mass or through your parish giving link above.
Download the most recent Annual Report and see how your gift makes a difference in here in the United States and around the world.
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Apply for 2024-2025
Our heritage, your future— schedule a tour to learn more about Catholic Education at Saint Patrick Catholic School, especially for students entering PreK, Kindergarten, and Middle School.
Visit our newly renovated Early Learning Center for preschoolers and our recently renovated Kindergarten through 8th-grade classrooms.
Meet faculty and staff, view exceptional student work, and learn about admission and enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Saint Patrick Catholic School
2024 R.E.A.C.H. Auction
—CATALOG—
We're excited to announce that the much-anticipated auction catalog is now available to preview.
Check out the catalog and start planning your bids.
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—THE DEAL—
The 49th Annual R.E.A.C.H. Auction celebrates Saint Patrick Catholic School's 131 years of Catholic Education. We're raising the stakes, upping the ante, and Betting on Brighter Futures by hitting the jackpot at Casino Royale to raise $500,000. Help us hit the jackpot by bidding high and often!
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Online Silent Auction
March 10 | 12:00 pm
to
March 17 | 12:00 pm
Most class projects, teacher experiences, Saint Patrick Catholic School Classics, multi-sale items, and many packages, including Free Dress Week, are in the Silent Auction.
Register to bid now so you're ready to roll the dice when the Silent Auction opens. Bookmark the tab and add it to the home screen on your mobile phone to easily keep track of your bids through March 17 at 12:00 pm when it closes!
Share the bidding link with friends and family. Bidding is open to EVERYONE!
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If you're attending the LIVE AUCTION, register to bid now to avoid waiting in a long line at the door, making sure you'll be sipping champagne and enjoying delectable appetizers inside the casino instead.
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In-Person Live Auction
March 16
Experience packages, weekend getaways, the Kindergarten Quilt, R.E.A.C.H. Auction 2025 V.I.P. Seating, and V.I.P. Parking for the 2024-2025 school year and more are available during the Live Auction. The attire is fancy, the food is tasty, and the champagne will flow.
4:30 pm | V.I.P. Reception
5:00 pm | Doors Open at the North G Street Gymnasium Entrances
6:00 pm | Dinner
7:00 pm | Live Auction
8:30 pm | Gaming & Dancing
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—FUND-AN-ITEM—
UPPER PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT
Together, we can do this! We've taken your questions and answered them in a frequently asked questions and answers flipbook. Please email us if you have other questions about the Fund-An-Item project plan, fundraising, or timeline.
Let's all double down, raise the stakes, and win the jackpot for our children!
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40 Days for Life
The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day prayer vigil outside an abortion facility in the community. It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those called to stand witness send a powerful message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion.
—Spring Vigil—
through March 24
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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public right of way at
Cedar River Clinics
1401 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
To sign up, email 40 Days for Life.
For more information, visit 40daysforlife/Tacoma.com.
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Catholic Advocacy
Join the WSCC in advocating for the common good by reading the Catholic Advocacy Bulletin.
The bulletin includes ACTION ALERTS to sign virtually for bills of importance to Catholics.
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New Moms Group
Feel less alone, more connected, calmer, and better able to face the challenges of new motherhood. You'll gain connections, sharing, understanding, confidence to respond to the emotional highs and lows of new motherhood, and skills in building resilience. Because every baby deserves a healthy mother, and every mother deserves to enjoy parenthood.
Join us for the series with Rachel Ford, LICSW.
Sundays through March 17
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
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By providing a brave and affirming space, free from judgment, Rachel Ford explores the current challenges moms face and celebrates the "small wins" of each day. She strives to make each person feel genuinely seen and heard.
She finds great joy in building relationships among groups of women who can support and nurture one another.
As a therapist, perinatal mental health expert, mom of three, parishioner, and school parent at Saint Patrick Catholic Church & School, she is dedicated to creating a community of moms who can buttress and care for one another.
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Grief Support Group
When a loved one dies, you can feel isolated, lonely, sad, and that no one understands what you're going through.
GriefShare is a faith-based 13-week seminar and support group designed to provide support, education, encouragement, and comfort as you share your grief journey with others who understand how it feels to lose a loved one.
Grief support will be provided in a confidential, caring space where people can share their journey with others.
Thursdays through May 9
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
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We know grief has no timeline; please know that you are welcome to join us at any time after the death of a loved one, whether it has been days, months, or years since their death.
Kristine Keough Forte, M.S., D.Be, has over 40 years of experience in a clinical setting caring for individuals and their families during serious illness and at the end of life. She believes a faith-based approach provides the best support for people on their grief journey. After retirement, she coordinated the Grief Ministry at St. Rose Parish for two years. Kris and her husband, Mario Forte, moved to Tacoma to be closer to their children and grandchildren and joined Saint Patrick Parish.
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Wellness Wednesdays
Following Jesus Christ as our teacher, the Seattle Archdiocese Mental Health Ministry gathers wisdom and resources. It reaches out to parishes and schools to create welcoming communities of compassion, support, and education to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Wellness Wednesdays Speaker Series about Grief, Trauma, and BIPOC Mental Health is free and offered in-person and online on April 10 and July 10. View the flyer to learn more.
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Stephen Ministry
Are you physically, emotionally, or spiritually going through a tough time? Are you struggling with a personal crisis or challenge? Feeling isolated or lonely?
Consider inviting one of our parish's trained Stephen Ministers to walk alongside you during this difficult time.
Email Laura Dougherty or call 253-274-4109 to learn more.
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Catholic in Recovery
Catholic in Recovery, blending 12-step principles and spirituality with the sacraments of the Catholic Church, is a supplemental group to your primary recovery program; confidentiality is protected.
Sundays | 6:00 pm
St. Francis Cabrini Church
Lakewood
Tuesdays | 6:00 pm
St. Charles Borromeo Church
Convent Chapel on the SW corner of the parish campus
Wednesdays | 6:00 pm
St. Andrew Church
Sumner
Wednesdays | 6:30 pm
St. Nicholas Church
Gig Harbor
All are welcome— not just Catholics or other Christian traditions. Recovery meetings serve those afflicted with substance abuse, pornography and sex addiction, relationship attachment, gambling, overeating and other eating-related disorders, technology, codependency, and unhealthy attachment behavior.
For more information, visit catholicinrecovery.com, email Catherine, or call 206-227-6737.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
CGS is an approach to faith formation where children 3-12 years old are formed in the Catholic faith in a sacred space called the Atrium.
The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross is one of the most common gestures we use in prayer. It is a movement we see at Church and home, in our family, and in personal prayer.
With the youngest children in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium, we begin by looking at the crucifix in the Atrium, recognizing this as a sign of Jesus' death and resurrection. We focus first on the gesture itself, the movement of the hand, by tracing the cross on our body.
After inviting the children to pray this gesture, we might think more about what we are praying; we invite them to continue enjoying this gesture and to look for His sign in the Atrium, at home, and in the Church.
Read more in the atrium Parent Page
To learn more about CGS at Saint Patrick Church, visit the Atrium, serve or train as a catechist, email Kim Ward, CGS Coordinator, or call 253-274-4108.
For more information, visit the national CGS Association and the local consortium website, The Sheepfold.
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Women & The Word
Ladies of any age are welcome. Bring your coffee and join us as we reflect on God's Word.
Thursdays | 7:00 am
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
Need not be a parishioner or Catholic! Bring your friends.
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Men's Prayer
Men of all ages gather to read the day's scripture and a reflection from the Word Among Us.
Fridays
6:45 am - 7:30 am
Saint Patrick Church
Church Hall
They also read and discuss books focused on faith. Past reads include Weight of Glory by CS Lewis, Mercy: What Every Catholic Should Know by Daniel Moloney, and He Leadeth Me by Fr. Walter Ciszek, which Fr. David highly recommended.
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Bible Study
Studying scripture in a group leads to more profound discovery. Join Deacon Bill Eckert in a bible study on the Gospel according to John. You'll get an overview of the Church's approach to scripture and interpretation.
Tuesdays
3:00 pm*- 4:30 pm
Holy Cross Church
Parish Hall
*Start time changes
to 4:00 pm on March 19
No sessions on
March 12, June 18, June 25, July 9
Bring your bible. Liturgically themed refreshments are provided by a generous parishioner! Need not be a parishioner or Catholic! Bring your friends.
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Eucharistic Adoration
Rest in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist! It'll change your life. All are welcome.
—Saint Patrick Church—
Mondays | 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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—CHAPEL at Holy Cross—
Perpetual Adoration 24/7
Sign-ups are required. To sign up
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Holy Hour for Life
Join us for Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, and confessions.
April 5
every 1st Friday
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm
Holy Cross Church
—save the dates—
May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2
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Choir Rehearsals
Come love God through song with the Holy Cross choir.
—Saint Patrick Church—
Wednesdays | 7:00 pm
If you are new to the Saint Patrick Choir or want more information, please see the Cantor after Mass.
"He who sings praise is not only singing but loving Him about whom he sings." —St. Augustine of Hippo—
—Holy Cross Church—
Wednesdays | 6:30 pm
If you are new to the Holy Cross Choir or want more information, please email or call Erica Minneman, Music Director, at 253-310-7508.
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Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a global Catholic fraternal service order founded by Michael J. McGivney in 1882 for practicing Catholic men.
Knight of the Month
Tony Karabaich
Family of the Month
David and Cappri Boitano
March 2024 Knight Tidings
The Knights Council 809 thank you for supporting the Christmas Breakfast with Santa and raffle— raising $3050 for the 4US Church 40 Ultrasound Initiative and for the Fish Bake, raising $416 for Care Net of Puget Sound.
—Council 809 News—
March 17 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
—standing meetings—
Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the Church Hall at Saint Patrick Church or via Go to Meeting virtually.
ROSARY
2nd Thursday of the month
except for March, July, and August
Stay tuned for changes coming soon.
OFFICER PLANNING MEETING
3rd Tuesday of the month
MEMBERSHIP MEETING & SOCIAL
4th Tuesday of the month
To learn more, call 253-380-4000 or email the Knights. Follow on Facebook.
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Social Hour
Social Hour after Mass is not just about refreshments; it's a time for building, nurturing, and strengthening relationships by connecting on spiritual and personal levels and fostering community, support, and belonging.
Saint Patrick Church
Social Hour is hosted after the 9:00 am Mass. 11:00 am Mass-goers are encouraged to come at 10:00 to enjoy coffee and donuts before Mass and leave enough time for a one-hour fast before Holy Communion.
There is no out-of-pocket cost to host. The parish provides the donuts and coffee— your ministry or family picks up the donuts, sets up, serves, and cleans.
—March 10—
Antone Family
—March 17—
No Social Hour
Celebrate the feast day of our patron Saint at our St. Patrick's Day Celebration starting at 12:00 pm
—March 31—
Easter Sunday
If your family or ministry group is interested in hosting, email Laura Dougherty — most dates after March are available.
Holy Cross Church
Social Hour is hosted after the 10:00 am Sunday Mass as scheduled:
—1st Sunday—
St. Peter Chanel Samoan Ministry
—2nd Sunday—
Knights of Columbus Council 16667
—3rd Sunday—
Altar Society
—4th Sunday—
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
— 5th Sunday—
CDA or Knights
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Holy Cross Sale
Holy Cross hosts a quarterly sale to raise funds for charitable works.
—save & share the dates—
June 7 - 8
September 6 - 7
December 6 - 7
Shop Friday and Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with a $5 bag sale on Saturday from 2:00 pm - to 4:00 pm. Cash and credit cards are accepted.
Donations & Sale Preparation
Donations are accepted weekly, except for large furniture.
Tuesdays
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holy Cross Church
Volunteers are needed to accept donations and prep for upcoming sales during that time, too!
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Mass Consumption
Young adults are invited to delve into the Word and share faith while discussing the daily readings.
Mondays
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Saint Patrick Church
Parish Center
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March 12 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the soul of
Mary Latimer
March 13 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the soul of
Raquel DeNucci
March 14 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the souls of
Rose and Frank Schweiger
March 15 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the soul of
Mary Schlatter
March 16 | 5:00 pm
for the people of the parish
March 17
9:00 am 11:00 am 7:00 pm
for the people of the parish
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March 11 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the soul of
Bill Sarno
March 13 | 5:00 pm
for the intentions of
Cheryl Mauss
March 14 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the soul of
Frances Holzemer
March 15 | 9:00 am
for the repose of the soul of
John Richard Jones
March 16 | 5:00 pm
for the people of the parish
March 17 | 10:00 am
for the people of the parish
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We pray for our sick,
Kathryn Magoon, Mike Nolan, Kourtney Kuehlthau, Sharom De Vega, Deacon Jim and Cindy Fish, Angie Allen, Sharon Schmidt, Doug Jones, Ann Kormos, Millie McNerthney, John Bosse, Molly Cleary, Jerry O'Leary, Delores Glump, Dan Wombacher, Georgeann Cukjati, Dianne and Rob Rieder, Shirley Petrinovich, Erin Miller, Barbara Tomberg and Tom Tomberg, Nancy Oliver, Michelle Costanti, Jim Davis, Janet Mello, John Ruffo, Colleen Koval, Dee Diamond Ron Van Eycke, Valerie Scholstein, Sandra Pearson, Andre Franco, Janet McIntyre, Norm Christenson, Toni Mineo, Marla Grassi, Patricia Smurro, Glenna Toledo, Tim Hopkins, and Michelle Devettori
We pray for our dead,
Lydia De La Cruz and Homer Oberst
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1123 North J Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
253-383-2783
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—Mass Times—
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00 pm
Sunday Mass
9:00 am | 11:00 am | 7:00 pm
Daily Mass
Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 am*
*except at 11:00 am on the first Friday of the month, October through May for First Friday Mass with the Seniors
Mass with the Saint Patrick Catholic School every Thursday, September through June, unless otherwise noted
—Confessions—
Saturday | 3:30 pm* - 4:30 pm
*3:00 pm during Lent
—Office Hours—
Tuesday - Thursday
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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5510 North 44th Street
Tacoma, WA 98407
253-759-3368
email
—Mass Times—
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00 pm
Sunday Mass
10:00 am
Mass in Samoan
12:00 pm | 2nd & 4th Sunday
Daily Mass
Monday | Thursday | Friday | 9:00 am
Wednesday | 5:00 pm
—Confessions—
Saturday | 3:30 pm* - 4:30 pm
*3:00 pm during Lent
—Office Hours—
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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—Holy Cross Church—
No Bible Study with Deacon Bill Eckert on March 12, June 18, June 25, and July 9. Starting on March 19, sessions begin at 4:00 pm.
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—Saint Patrick Church—
Source + Summit is on hiatus.
Women & The Word is no longer meeting on Mondays at 9:00 am; join us at 7:00 am on Thursdays.
Confessions start at 3:00 pm on Saturdays during Lent at both parishes
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Parishioners Bill and Marilyn Bailey, with their daughter Patty and grandsons Alex and Adam, visited St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson, Arizona, their parish from 1970-1973.
Have you visited your hometown parish recently or attended Mass at a different parish while on vacation, business, or a day trip?
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How to Reach Us
Email parish@saintpats.org or leave a voicemail at 253-383-2783. Messages are checked daily and routed to the appropriate staff person. If you need the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, call 253-383-2783, extension 4102, and leave a message.
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