Resources for this weekend’s services.
Mass Schedule and Intentions
St. Anne’s Worship Aid
Prayers of the Faithful
**Sunday Mass at 10 AM at Sacred Heart is supported by an ASL Interpreter.
–Summer Mass Time Change
During the summer months, the St. Anne Thursday morning Mass will move to the evening. Join us at 5:30 pm, beginning June 11th.
We warmly welcome into the Body of Christ, Cole D. and Azalea D. of our parish family who were baptized last weekend.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the world around us. Its presence is being felt across all aspects of daily life from the news we read, the jobs we work, the entertainment we consume, the education our children receive, and even the relationships we form. While some uses of AI are being celebrated, other uses are being scrutinized for how they potentially diminish or even replace essential parts of human life.
Pope Leo XIV has rightly chosen AI as the subject for his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”). Much like his namesake Pope Leo XIII, who wrote the historic encyclical Rerum Novarum that addressed the upheaval of the Industrial Revolution, Pope Leo XIV now addresses the moral, spiritual, and social challenges of the technological revolution unfolding before us.
At the heart of the encyclical is a simple but profound truth: human beings are made in the image and likeness of God. Technology is meant to serve the human person but to never replace or diminish human dignity. Machines may process information, but they cannot love, sacrifice, worship, forgive, or possess an immortal soul.
Over the next six weeks, our parish bulletin series will explore key themes from Magnifica Humanitas:
- Human dignity in a technological age
- AI and the meaning of work
- Truth, misinformation, and digital culture
- Children, families, and formation
- Technology and the spiritual life
- Christian hope and the future of humanity
This will be posted on along with other curated resources and commentary for engaging with the content of the encyclical.
The Church does not reject technology. In fact, the Church has often embraced scientific advancement when it genuinely serves the common good. But Pope Leo XIV reminds us that every generation must ask not only what can we do but what should we do? As Catholics, we are called to approach this new era neither with fear nor blind enthusiasm, but with wisdom, courage, prudence, and faith in Jesus Christ, who reveals the true greatness of the human person.
Read the full text of Magnifica Humanitas.
Read the extended Summary from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Disclaimer: This text is a human-edited version of a summary generated by a subscription version of ChatGPT in accordance with the Archdiocese of Seattle’s AI Policy which states: “All content generated by AI platforms—whether text, images, data summaries, or other outputs—must be reviewed and approved by a human prior to distribution, publication, or use in decision-making. This ensures: • Accuracy and appropriateness of content • Alignment with organizational values and Catholic teaching • Prevention of misinformation, bias, or unintended harm.”
The synthesis of the second listening session, which was held February 28th, “What Opportunities and Challenges Exist for Us?” is now available online. All Listening Session synopses are available on this page.
Thank you to all those who have made a gift to the 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal!
Parish progress towards our goals are as follows:
Sacred Heart of Jesus: 84% of the goal $23,381
Our Lady of Fatima: 71% of the goal $86,645
St. Anne: 40% of the goal $82,861
Any additional funds raised above our goal will be returned to the parish in the form of a rebate. Any amount helps. We are asking for your vote to choose a rebate project. Once you have donated, a link will be emailed to you to vote. Project descriptions are listed here. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider filling out a pew envelope or making your gift online.
–Volunteer Appreciation!
The NWSC staff and clergy want to thank all of you who have given of your time and resources this year. We will be celebrating with Mass, followed by light refreshments. If you can’t make it to the date for your home parish, please come to any of the dates that work for you. RSVP here.
St. Anne: Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 pm Mass
Sacred Heart of Jesus: Friday, June 12 at noon Mass
Our Lady of Fatima: Saturday, June 13 at 5 pm Mass
–Altar Server Training
Where: Our Lady of Fatima
When: Sunday, May 31st at 10 am
For students in grades 3-7 this year (rising 4th graders and older) whose families are active parishioners and regularly attend Mass at Our Lady of Fatima, there is an opportunity to become an altar server. New servers need to attend one full session; current servers need to attend the beginning part of one session to learn some changes to protocol. If you have any questions, please feel free to follow up with Drew Steen, Karianne Earnest, or Betsy McCormick.
–Young Adult May Events– Ferry Day is Tomorrow!
May Ferry Day; Saturday, May 30, 11:00 AM; Pier 52. Meet at Pier 52 to catch the ferry, and we’ll walk to a local brewery together once we arrive.
–St. Vincent de Paul Society
Don’t Forget!–Donation Truck
The St. Vincent de Paul donation truck will be accepting your gently used donations on Sunday, May 31st from 9 am to 12 pm at Our Lady of Fatima. Refer to this site to see what is or is not accepted.
–Livestream of the Consecration of the US to the Sacred Heart
As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the US bishop–including Archbishop Paul D. Etienne–will consecrate the United State of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration will be held on Thursday, June 11, which is the day before the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12. Watch the livestream on Thursday, June 11, at 1pm Pacific Time on the USCCB’s YouTube channel.
In advance of this event, Archbishop Etienne has written a new pastoral letter, “Learn from Me, for I am Meek and Humble of Heart,” emphasizing the importance and relevance of a devotion to the Sacred Heart. It is available here.
Have a blessed week!