November 17, 2024
Dear Families
It’s hard to believe that Advent is just around the corner. The Church year will soon be ending and we will begin a new Liturgical Year starting on December 1 with the Advent Season. This is a time of preparation to celebrate the anniversary of Jesus’s birth at Christmas as well as his second coming at the end of time. For most of us it is also a busy time filled with parties, shopping, travel, and more
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Everything we have is a gift from God and we’re called to share these gifts with others. Stewardship is our response to God’s generosity. Stewardship starts in your parish. Please prayerfully reflect on what God has given you and what you can give back in return.
01 Stewardship: Support our Parish Mission
November 17, 2024
Our parish Stewardship of Treasure campaign is coming to a close and we are incredibly grateful to those who have returned their pledge. Your gifts support our many ministries and help our parish continue its mission to build up the Body of Christ.
Please make your pledge today by going online or completing the commitment card in the pew. Thank you. It’s easy to make your stewardship of treasure pledge to our parish: Visit our website to access the online pledge form or scan the QR code.
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Moms Faith-Sharing Group
November 17, 2024
Time. We often feel like there isn’t enough of it. And sometimes we look up and wonder how it has gone so fast. Between work, school, volunteering, and kids, we are frequently so busy that we can’t imagine how to fit in time for rest, relaxation, and just savoring time. Join us this year as we explore the ancient concept of Sabbath with author MaryAnn Mckibben Dana, pastor, wife, and mother of three. Using the book Sabbath in the Suburbs, we will follow the pastor and her family as they attempt a year of practicing Sabbath. We will read a short chapter each month and meet on the 4th Monday of each month to discuss her ideas and suggestions as well as the challenges and fruits of the practice as we try to make time for it in our own lives. Our next gathering will be on Monday, November 25 at 8am at St. George Parish in the St. Francis Room. Please read Chapter 4 before we gather. Contact Jennifer for more information at jibach@stedwardparish.net
November 17, 2024
Fr. Scott’s stem cell transplant continues to be delayed. You can get updates on his ongoing health journey at https://new.caringbridge.org/site/5b385ce1-d0ee-11ee-81f6-f91413ca11f6 Please continue to keep him in your prayers. Please pray for Fr. Armando as well as he prepares to start his radiation treatment this week.
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Advent Small Faith-Sharing Groups
November 17, 2024
Believe it or not, Advent is just around the corner and we will once again be offering small faith-sharing groups. The groups are composed of parishioners from all four of our South Seattle Parish Family parishes and meet at a variety of days and times in several different languages (Spanish, Laotian, English). This series is a wonderful way to observe the Advent season with prayer and intentionality during a time that is often harried and busy. Prepare for Christmas, renew your faith, and build connections with other members of our faith community. Look for signups in the entryway.
05 St. Nicholas Annual Festival
November 17, 2024
St. Peter Parish invites all to their annual St. Nicholas fundraiser on Sunday, December 1 from 9:30am12pm.
Hot lunch plates, gift wrapping, baked goods, and St. Peter apparel will be on sale. Free cookie decorating! This is a festive and fun way to start the Advent season.
November 17, 2024
All are invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus at St. Peter on Saturday, November 23 in the Parish Hall following the 5:30pm Mass. Come celebrate the season and give thanks together in community!
Saturday 6:00 pm Sunday 10:30 am; 1:00 pm Spanish Wednesday 6:00 pm; Thursday, Friday: 10:30 am
Saturday 5:00 pm Vietnamese; Sunday: 10:30 am Weekdays: Wednesday, Friday: 8:30 am
Saturday: 4:00 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am Tuesday: 6:00 pm Thursday: 8:10 am
Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday: 8:30 am; 10:30 am Maronite Mass Weekdays: Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 am
All are invited to a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus at St. Peter on Saturday, November 23 in the Parish Hall following the 5:30pm Mass. Come celebrate the season and give thanks together in community!
Our next gathering will be on Monday, November 25 at 8am at St. George Parish in the St. Francis Room. Please read Chapter 4 before we gather. Contact Jennifer for more information
A Time for Giving Back. Please
remember those who are less fortunate than us by participating in our food and goods donation drive. Our parish community encourages you to donate food, personal hygiene items, toiletries, linen
supplies, and gift cards (Safeway, QFC, Red Apple, Walmart, Target). All items must be new, unopened and unexpired. Monetary donations are gratefully accepted. Your donation of food and goods will help the
needy of the combined St. Peter - St. George Conference. Thank you for your help and suppor
St. Peter Parish invites all to their annual St. Nicholas fundraiser on Sunday, December 1 from 9:30am12pm. Hot lunch plates, gift wrapping, baked goods, and St. Peter apparel will be on sale. Free cookie
decorating! This is a festive and fun way to start the Advent season.
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