Advent Weekends Special Mass Times
September 25, 2026
This Advent, we will spend three weekends worshiping together! On the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekends of Advent, we will celebrate ALL Sunday Masses at one location only. This is a radical idea, yes, but one that emerged through prayer and discernment by the Pastoral Leadership Council and Parish Family staff.
Why are we doing this?
For these three weekends, we want to gather everyone together for two reasons: to help parishioners become more familiar with one another, and to give everyone the experience of worshiping together as one Parish Family!
An Important Note:
THIS IS NOT ABOUT CONSOLIDATING LOCATIONS. It is simply about coming together as one community. This arrangement will not be permanent.
How will it work?
Each weekend, we will celebrate three Masses at one location. We will use different Sunday Mass times so as not to favor any particular parish. Parish staff and volunteers will help coordinate carpools for parishioners who need transportation.
More than 60 people joined our first Alpha gathering for a wonderful conversation last Wednesday, September 23. To learn more about Alpha, click here . It’s not too late - you are also welcome to join us. Alpha meets Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30 PM, at the St. Alphonsus Family Center.
Our OCIA classes began on September 10 and meet every Thursday at 7:00 PM in the lower level of the St. Benedict Parish Center . OCIA is a journey of learning, prayer, and discernment for adults interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith. It’s not too late to join us! Visit pf14.org/becoming-catholic for more information.
You are all invited to Family Adoration! Kids, parents and caregivers are encouraged to visit Jesus for 5 minutes or more! All are welcome! What is Adoration? Adoration is spending quiet, personal time with Jesus, who is truly present in the Eucharist (the Blessed Sacrament) displayed in a special golden stand called a monstrance. What can you do at Adoration? Adoration is just like visiting your best friend. Greet Jesus, by genuflecting, then sit or kneel. You can pray silently, read the bible or prayer book, pray the rosary with the group or “just be” with Jesus. Why should kids come to Adoration? Builds a Personal Relationship: It helps children realize that Jesus is real and present, transforming Him from a figure in a storybook to a friend they can visit. Fosters Belief in the Real Presence: Regular adoration helps children understand that the host is truly Jesus, strengthening their faith in the Eucharist. Learn to Pray in Silence: It offers a rare, quiet space for children to listen to God and develop a personal prayer life. Model Reverence: Children learn how to act in church—kneeling, bowing, and sitting in quiet, respectful adoration. Welcoming God's Love: Jesus welcomes children just as they are—wiggles, noises, and all—offering them a place to feel His love, joy, and peace.
Happy 60th wedding anniversary to Jim and Patty Fisher! They were married at St. Alphonsus Church 60 years ago and recently returned to remember their wedding day and celebrate this milestone. The photos show Jim and Patty then and now. St. Alphonsus witnessed the beginning of their marriage and had the joy of welcoming them back six decades later. May God continue to bless Jim and Patty with love and many more happy years together!
Our young adults enjoyed an end-of-summer hike at Snow Lake in Snoqualmie on Saturday, September 12. It was a beautiful day, and they completed the approximately seven-mile round-trip hike to the lake. Everyone had a wonderful time enjoying the outdoors and one another’s company! Young adults (21-35) in our Parish Family, please watch for more fun gatherings and activities. We would love for you to join us!
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!
On September 17, staff members of our Parish Family gathered at St. Benedict Parish Center for their first All-Staff Meeting. They shared updates, learned more about what is happening across our Parish Family with a special focus on Partners in the Gospel, and talked about how they can better work together. They also enjoyed a meal, played a fun game, and learned some interesting things about one another These meetings will be held every month to keep everyone connected, informed, and working together as one team.
Fr. Parrish shares several exciting updates for our Parish Family this fall, including the hiring of our new Director of Pastoral Ministry, plans to celebrate ALL Sunday Masses at one location only during Advent, upcoming faith formation programs and sacraments, and important liturgy and facilities updates. Click here to read the full letter.
Caring for creation doesn’t always require big changes - small, thoughtful actions can make a meaningful difference! Explore these 60 Ways to Care for Creation and discover simple steps you can take at home, at work, in our parish, and throughout the community. Choose one or two ideas to begin with, and together, let us become better stewards of our common home. 🌎🌿
On August 29, sixteen Homebound Ministers from St. Alphonsus, St. Benedict, and St. John gathered in the McGrath Room at St. Alphonsus for a successful training and meaningful conversation about how they can better serve and care for our homebound parishioners. We are grateful for their dedication to bringing Christ’s presence and the love of our Parish Family to those who cannot join us in person.
