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NEWSLETTER | October 7, 2026

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!

LISTENING SESSION SURVEY

Help shape the future of our Parish Family by telling us what opportunities and challenges you see. Complete the survey (bit.ly/PF14OppsChallenges) to help us reach our goal, and enter our weekly drawing for a thank-you gift! Congratulations to Eva-Maria Harwerth - this week’s winner of our survey thank-you gift!

FAMILY ADORATION

October 8, Thursday

St. Benedict Church - 2:15 - 3:15 PM

St. John Chapel - 3 - 4 PM (after school)

What is Adoration?

Visit: bit.ly/PF14FamilyAdoration.

WALKING WITH MARY: A Day of Reflection

Members of our Filipino communities are warmly invited to FILCOPA’s (Filipino Council for Pastoral Affairs) annual retreat on Saturday, October 10, at St. Thomas Church in Tukwila. Reflect on Mary’s obedience, deep trust, and quiet strength with

Sr. Josefina (Josie) Ramac of the Sisters of Providence. The day begins with Mass at 9 AM, celebrated by Fr. Roy Baroma. Register here.

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.

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 Angels 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!

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

• All baptized Catholic youth in 7th grade and above are invited to join.
• Classes start on October 25.
• Classes are Sundays after the 11am mass at St. Benedict School auditorium (unless otherwise noted).

Register now!

More information.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Daniel Pelfrey at dpelfrey@parishfamily14.org.

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.

ST. AL/JOHN BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

Games start in early November and run through January!

More information on the St. John CYO website.

Register now!

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.

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.