Plan now! Secure your seat at “An Evening with Father John Riccardo”, November 18, at St. Joseph Parish, Otis Orchards. Benefiting Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, join Bishop Daly for Mass at 5:30, followed by dinner with dynamic speaker and author, Fr. Riccardo, executive director of Acts XXIX, a Catholic apostolate founded to renew and transform the Church. Don’t miss this event! Tickets are $100 per person and will sell out early. Call (509) 448-1224, or go to ihrc.net.

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School Employees Attend from 9 - 12:30
Parish/Ministry employees attend 9 - 11:30

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Contact Fabienne Heacox at fheacox@dioceseofspokane.org; (509) 358-7319 for registration assistance.

In theaters on November 12th only, so grab your tickets to see this film today! Tickets: https://hubs.la/Q02RqvL-0

Playing at Regal Downtown Spokane, Regal Spokane Valley, and Regal Grand Cinemas Walla Walla

Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story is the story of Servant of God Michelle Duppong, who bore witness to Christ through heroic suffering and a passion for inviting others to be transformed by His love. The film, directed by Danny Anderson, tells the story of Michelle’s beautiful and faith-filled life, especially during her diagnosis, treatment, and death.

In June 2022, Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck, North Dakota, announced the opening of the diocesan phase of investigation into Michelle’s life, which could lead to her beatification and canonization. On December 25, 2015, Duppong died of cancer at the age of 31.

The Michelle Duppong Guild and FOCUS, where Michelle served for 6 years, are honored to make known to the world the importance of Michelle’s inspiring and heartening story.

Whether you've already seen it or you've never heard of Michelle before, we encourage you to witness her story with your community.

A partnership between Northside Youth Ministry and St. Mary, Spokane Valley Youth Minisity - Open to all 6th-12th grade students.

Direct link to sign up - https://pos.lasermaxxspokane.com/lasermaxxspokane/event/join/44329-80c9

Link to St. Mary Page for more information and contact JJ Nazzaro, Youth Minsiter - https://stmaryspokane.org/youthministry

Join Catholics from across the diocese who want to help foster vocations in their own local communities. Whether you are already part of an active vocations team or just trying to get things started for your community, this event is for you!

Last year, we had a successful Vocations Workshop that brought in outside speakers. This year, our inaugural, diocesan Vocations Summit will bring together local leaders to share local stories about raising up local vocations.

You can expect to:

• + Hear amazing stories of hope from local communities that have been actively fostering vocations.

• + Meet others who are striving to raise up a culture of vocations from across the diocese.

• + Learn how you can cultivate more stories of hope by promoting vocations in your own community.

This event is free to attendees and will include continental breakfast and catered lunch.

Registration is required. Please complete the online registration form [click here]. Registration deadline is Sunday, November 3.

“The Marian Spirituality of the Two Holy Popes, John XXIII and John Paul II”

Fr. Mariusz Majewski

November 7, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Please register in advance: (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net $45 per person ($55 with room). Lunch included.

Join The Relic Project at the Cathedral on All Saints Day!

Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes - 1115 W. Riverside Ave.

Friday, November 1st

12:00 pm Holy Day Mass

1:00 pm Adoration

1:30 pm – 5:30 pm Veneration of Relics

5:30 pm Holy Day Mass

Relics to be honored: 

St. Francis of Assisi

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Louise de Marillac

St. Catherine Laboure

St. Maria Goretti

St. Pope Pius X

Relics that were not discovered at the Cathedral but will be honored: 

St. Gemma Galgani

St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

St. Teresa of Calcutta, 2nd class relic

Bl. Carlos Acutis, 2nd class relic

Disclaimer: Relics were found within the parish community and have been donated to The Relic Project to place in a chapel in Spokane. 

A holy day of obligation commemorating all the holy men and women who have gone before us.

The Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church are holding a "Come and Eat" (Mini, one-evening Come and See), from 5 - 8 PM on Tuesday, October 29, for women 18 - 35 to visit the Convent (Annunciation House) for Evening Prayer, dinner, recreation and dessert with the Sisters, closing with chanted Night Prayer. Please copy the flyer and call the Vocations Director at 509 385-7271 if you have any questions.

ANIMALS IN SACRED ART

October 27, Sunday

Drop in between 12:30-3:30pm

St. Mary Parish Hall/School Gym

(304 S Adams Rd, Spokane Valley 99216)

free admission, light snacks, enjoy viewing

great works of art from all over the world

Kid’s table and I-Spy game: Bring the family

Walk for Life Northwest 2024

Sunday, October 27, 2024,

Holy Mass for Life

with Spokane Bishop, Most Rev. Thomas A. Daly

11:00 am at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes.

The Walk for Life at Rotary Fountain in Riverfront Park

12:30 pm Information Tent with local Providers of Life care and Resources

1:00 pm   Benediction and Walk Start at Rotary Fountain in Riverfront Park

Walk for Life Northwest has acquired one of the limited screenings of the 1916 Project film, which will be shown at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral, Lower Level Auditorium, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 7:15 PM. The Cathedral is located at 1115 West Riverside. Enter the lower level on the west side of the cathedral, next to the parking lot.

Parishes, schools and Catholic organizations are encouraged to bring banners, posters, family and friends! In this important time in our Church and our nation, please come and show your support for Life!

Sunday, October 20, 2024, 3:00 p.m.

“Praise the Lord!”

A Concert of Favorite Preludes and Postludes

Presented by members of the Spokane Chapter of the American Guild of Organists

The White Mass is a special opportunity to ask God's blessings for healthcare professionals and to affirm the profound service they give to the sick according to the model of Jesus Christ.

Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Thomas Daly

Reception to follow in lower level.

OCTOBER 13th ULTREYA 

Please consider joining us for the October Ultreya which will be at St Joseph's Church in Colbert, WA this coming Sunday afternoon starting at 1 PM. The agenda consists of (i) fellowship in song, (ii) group reunion, (iii) talk by Andy Daniels on his recent pilgrimage to Poland and Hungary in the company of a group from Texas, (iv) reviewing outcomes from the Cursillo de Cursillo weekend, (v) Cursillo weekend planning for 2025, and (vi) finishing with our popular Ultreya potluck.  Do extend an invitation to friends and family members who might be interested in activities of our community.

CURSILLO DE CURSILLO RECAP (by Nancy Armstrong-Montes)

The Cursillo de Cursillos Workshop Weekend Sept 19-22 at St. Joseph's in Colbert, WA was magnificent! 25 attended: 11 from the Spokane Diocese, 3 from the Yakima Diocese, 4 from the Boise Diocese, 5 from Oregon (4 from the Portland Diocese and 1 from the Baker Diocese) and Cef Aguillon, the National English Coordinator for Cursillo and Fr. Mark Seiker, the National Cursillo Spiritual Advisor, from the Diocese of Lincoln, NE. The talks were inspirational and informative. There were also many opportunities for sharing, prayer, and music. The food was outstanding! Attached see a congratulatory letter from Cef to all those who participated. Attendees were honored to be recognized and blessed by Father Tom Connolly during mass as part of a larger Catechetical Sunday celebration at St Joseph's.

UPCOMING PLANS

In addition to monthly Ultreya meetings, the Spokane Cursillistas are tentatively planning a Cursillo in Spokane: Men's Weekend February 6-9, 2025 and Women's Weekend February 13-16, 2025. The weekends will be held at St. Joseph's in Colbert, WA.  A decision on if it is feasible to hold a Cursillo at St. Joseph's will be the subject of Ultreya discussion/discernment during our October and November meetings.

School Employees Attend from 9 - 12:30
Parish/Ministry employees attend 9 - 11:30

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Contact Fabienne Heacox at fheacox@dioceseofspokane.org; (509) 358-7319 for registration assistance.

Bestselling author and acclaimed literary biographer Joseph Pearce is one of the world’s leading experts on the lives and works of J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, G. K. Chesterton, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and Oscar Wilde. A Catholic convert, Pearce is the author of more than 30 books, including The Quest for Shakespeare and Tolkien: Man and Myth. Several of Pearce’s books will be available during a book signing following the discussion.

This memorial is for all children who have died, especially those who died before their birth—for any reason—and for their parents, siblings, friends, and all people of goodwill. It is not a protest, but a memorial for those who have never had the chance to grieve, for those who grieve alone, for those in need of healing and forgiveness, and for anyone who wishes to be united in solidarity with them.

Red Bird Ministries serves ordinary families who have been given an extraordinary cross to carry.

An organization that systematically guides individuals and couples through the complexity and trauma that happens with the loss of a child from pregnancy through adulthood.

St. Mary Catholic Church (in the Adult Center)

Saturday, October 5th

9AM Mass (in the church)

10AM - 12PM Meet and Greet Event

All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served

Please RSVP to

Bridget Workman, Flock Leader

spokaneredbird@gmail.com

We invite you to join us for 9AM Mass and the event will follow in the Adult Center.

REPLY REQUESTED FOR MATERIAL COUNT

A Catholic GRIEF SUPPORT MINISTRY

www.redbird.love

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Full of Grace

Join women from around the Spokane Diocese and the Inland Northwest for a day of inspiration, faith, fellowship, and fun. The doors at St. Patrick's Parish in Pasco will open at 8:00 am allowing time for check-in, shopping, and breakfast. The conference will begin promptly at 9:00 am. Keynote speaker Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett will lead us in growing our understanding ourselves daughters of God and expanding our relationship with Him.

The day will be filled with inspirational talks, personal time to pray, worship, confession, adoration, tons of laughter, delicious food, and swag bags! We will conclude at 4:00 pm.

Continental breakfast, hot lunch, and all conference activities & swag are included in $45 ticket price.

Please fill out this form if you have dietary restrictions. https://forms.gle/rJfCNwPxFZo5XQSn9

This event is recommended for those 16 years and older.

Nursing babies are welcome and wanted!

By attending this event, you consent to any photographs or video footage that may be taken for promotional purposes.

* Donations greatly appreciated | Your generosity allows up to keep ticket costs low *

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