Parish News - 5/28/25

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A Letter from the Pastor

Dear Families,

As I come to the end of my quarantine, I look forward to returning to the office and regular masses and meetings. I will be back in the parishes celebrating Masses the first weekend of June. I look forward to being present for Pentecost and especially for the Confirmation liturgy on June 8th at St. George. That following Tuesday, June 10th is my thirtieth anniversary to the priesthood. I will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving that evening at six pm at St. Edward. There will be a dinner afterward in the Hall followed by dancing for those who wish. I know it’s a weeknight, but hopefully we won’t keep you out until too late! Please no gifts. Your presence is present enough.

Speaking of anniversaries, the Archdiocese of Seattle will be celebrating its 175th this May 31st. The diocese was formally established on May 31, 1850. We will have a celebratory Mass on Saturday, May 31 at 11 am at St. James Cathedral. I have made plans to attend, and I hope you are able to come as well. We are so blessed to live so close by the cathedral, and it is events like this which make it so special. Hope to see you there.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. K. Scott Connolly

Pastor

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Middle School Youth Group: Field Night and Ice Cream

All fifth-eighth graders are invited to join us for our final Middle School Youth Group event of the year on Friday, June 6 at 6:30pm at St. George School on the field.  We will play a variety of field games (kickball, volleyball, football, baseball, etc.) and then celebrate the year with ice cream sundaes.  We extend a special invitation to our rising 6th graders to join us this evening.  No permission slips are required by please RSVP to Jennifer by Monday, June 2 so we have enough ice cream: jibach@stedwardparish.net

Mass of Priestly Ordination in the Jubilee Year

The Archdiocese of Seattle joyfully announces the ordination to the priesthood of Joseph Tapia-Beeman on Saturday, June 7 at 10 am at St. James Cathedral.  All are welcome to attend. There will also be a Holy Hour for Vocations before the ordination, also at St. James, on Friday, June 6 from 6:30-7:30pm.  Join Archbishop Etienne and Deacon Joseph Tapia-Beeman for this special time of prayer. 

Confirmation

We are excited to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation with 80 youth and adults at St. George on Sunday, June 8 at our 10:30am Mass.  Bishop Eusebio will preside at this bilingual Mass (English-Spanish) on Pentecost Sunday.  We anticipate a packed church and parking lot so please plan accordingly.  If your child is going into 7th grade or above and has not yet been confirmed, please let us know and we will help you to get registered for our next round of sacramental preparation classes starting in September.

Fr. Scott’s Party

On Tuesday, June 10, Fr. Scott celebrates the 30th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood and we’re having a party!  Join us for Mass at 6pm at St. Edward followed by a dinner dance in the Hall.  We didn’t get to properly celebrate his 25th due to COVID so this is long overdue.  It is also extra special because he has successfully completed his stem cell transplant and will be back with us soon.  There is much to celebrate.  Please RSVP via our online form at https://rb.gy/a4r9eo or using our QR code.

Mariners Fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul Conference

The Mariners are in full swing and we’re headed to the game on Friday, August 8 at 6:40pm.  Join us for a night of baseball and community while supporting the combined St. Peter-St. George-St. Paul St. Vincent de Paul Conference.  Watch the M’s take on Tampa Bay at T-Mobile Park and join the first 20,000 fans for a free Ichiro jersey!  Tickets are just $30 at the 300 level and $50 at the 100 level.  Proceeds will help provide food, financial assistance, and other essential supports to neighbors in needs.  For more information, contact the Parish Office.