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NEWSLETTER | October 14, 2026

Listening Session Survey

We’ve received 134 responses toward our goal of 300! Thank you to everyone who has participated. Haven’t taken the survey yet? Take a few minutes to share the opportunities and challenges you see for our Parish Family. Your input will help us plan our future together. You can also enter our weekly drawing for a thank-you gift! Congratulations to Tracy Saveria, this week’s winner! Click here for the survey.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Robert Ruffner - Saturday, October 17, 11:00 AM funeral Mass at

St. Benedict. Reception to follow in the School Cafeteria.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Darren Miller - Sunday, October 18, from 2-6 PM at the Ballard Elks.

Young Adult Group's

HIP HOP FUNDRAISER DANCE CLASS

October 24 | Saturday | 7 PM

American Dance Institute Greenwood

Support St. John’s St. Vincent de Paul by going to dance class! A beginner-friendly, judgment-free hip-hop class covering basic dance moves. Open to 21 and up!

Click here for more details.

BREAKFAST BY ANGEL'S CAFE

October 25 | Sunday | After the 9 AM Mass

St. Alphonsus Family Center

Join us for a healthy breakfast hosted by Angel's Cafe!

Enjoy a variety of granola and yogurts with fruit, nuts, and coconut toppings, plus hot oatmeal. Bring your family and enjoy good food and good company!

BOOK GROUP

October 25, 7 PM | St. John Parish Admin Bldg.

St. John Book Group is reading The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. "In a poor, remote section of southern Mexico, the paramilitary group, the Red Shirts have taken control. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Now, the last priest is on the run. Too human for heroism, too humble for martyrdom, the nameless little worldly "whiskey priest" is nevertheless impelled toward his squalid Calvary as much by his own compassion for humanity as by the efforts of his pursuers."

For questions, contact Diana at diana.grusczynski@outlook.com.

LOST & FOUND

A mobile phone was found outside the St. Benedict Church two weeks ago. If you think it may be yours, please call 206-632-0843 and provide a description so we can confirm ownership.

St. Benedict School Presents a Fall

SOCK-TOBER FUNDRAISER

October 1 - 30

Help support our first grade service project. Please bring new men's athletic socks in the original packaging to school throughout October. All donations will be given to Operation Nightwatch. Thank you!

Click here for the Amazon wish list.

St. Alphonsus School

TRUNK OR TREAT

October 28 | 5:30 - 8 PM
5816 15th Ave NW

Costume Contest, Food Trucks, Indoor Fun Zone, and much more.

Volunteer sign up

Trunk or Treat

Donation

ALL SOULS DAY MASS

November 2 | 7 PM | St. Benedict Church

Liturgy of the Hours at 6:30 PM

Novena Candles are available at St. Benedict Church. Decorate your candle with the names of departed loved ones and place it in the church. You may also bring photos to display. Candles will be lit on All Souls’ Day as we pray for the faithful departed throughout the novena.

Prayer Cards will be available at St. John Church. Write the names of your departed loved ones and place the cards in the basket near the altar to be prayed for at each Mass throughout November.

A Book of Remembrance will be available at St. Alphonsus Church. Write the names of your departed loved ones to be remembered in prayer throughout November.

SEE. LOVE. VOTE. CHECKLIST

How can our faith guide us as we prepare to vote? The See.Love.Vote. checklist offers questions to consider when learning about candidates, with a focus on caring for our neighbors and the common good.

View the checklist here.

LECTOR TRAINING

Interested in proclaiming God’s Word at Mass? New and current lectors are invited to a training on November 7, Saturday, at 7 PM at St. Alphonsus Church. Come and learn helpful tips for reading at Mass.

North Seattle

SACRED SALMON PILGRIMAGE

November 14 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Starting location: Christ the King Church

• Meet at Christ the King Church at 9:30 AM for a walk to Carkeek Park.
• Enjoy stops for prayer and reflection, then see spawning salmon at Piper’s Creek with a Salmon Steward.
• All ages welcome! The walk is about two miles, with shorter options available.
• For more info and to RSVP, click here.

THREE ADVENT WEEKENDS, ONE PARISH FAMILY

On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekends of Advent, all Sunday Masses will be celebrated at one church each weekend, with three Masses. Through prayer and discernment, our parish leaders planned this opportunity to get to know one another and worship as one community. This is temporary and is not about consolidating locations. Please see the special Mass schedule and join us as we prepare our hearts together for Christ’s birth. Carpool help will be available; sign up here: bit.ly/PF14Carpool

NEED A RIDE? HAVE AN EXTRA SEAT?

We’re organizing a new Carpooling Ministry to help everyone stay connected to parish life, especially older parishioners and others who are unable to drive.

If you can offer a ride or need transportation, please sign up!

Carpools can help parishioners attend weekday and weekend Masses, parish events, and other activities while building friendships and caring for one another along the way.

Sharing an extra seat may be a simple gesture, but it can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life!

Volunteers Needed

QUEEN ANNE FOOD BANK

Volunteer roles include van drivers and greeters.

Click here for all the details.

EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE

Click here for events happening throughout the Archdiocese.