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SAVE THE DATE:

Vacation Bible School                 July 29 - Aug 1    Monday - Thursday              1:00PM - 4:00PM      


For students entering kindergarten through 5th grade in the Fall. 


Older students are encouraged to register as volunteer youth leaders. We will need plenty of adult and teen volunteers before, during, and after VBS! Volunteer forms will be available at the Welcome Desk and on parish websites the end of April.     

 


Pentecost & Parish Feast Day Celebration           May 19                Sunday                1:00PM - 3:30PM

     Potluck dishes and Heritage booths needed.  Sign up sheets are at the Welcome Desk.



Seattle Seafarers Center Ship Visiting Team

 

Our economy in Puget Sound is built around our ports. Yet, very few know about the crews that work on the container and bulk cargo ships that visit Tacoma and Seattle. These ships are staffed by men and women who spend up to 11 months away from family and face isolation and loneliness. Would you like to be part of welcoming and caring for these hard working mariners? The Seattle Seafarers Center is putting together a Ship Visiting Team in Tacoma. They will provide training. Interested? Please call 206-935-3439 or email office@mts-seattle.org

 

 

                                                        The Holy Disciples Council of the Knights of Columbus

Mark McCoy Scholarships for 2024/2025 Academic Year

                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

The Scholarships honor Mark McCoy, a deceased Knight of our Council. He was a tireless advocate of recognizing academic excellence and encouraging students to gain the skills necessary for important roles in building the Kingdom of God.

                 You are eligible if: 1) You are enrolled in post-secondary education, and 2) Your family is an active member of Holy Disciples or Our Lady of Good Counsel.  The Scholarship will reimburse you for incurred expenses of required books and fees.

Request  the application package via email to bhays_611@hotmail.com. (bhays (underscore)611@hotmail.com).  Applications must be received by April 30.

Awards will be announced in early June.

Estimated time to complete the electronic application is two hours. Awards will be announced in early June.

    

 


Baptism Preparation Classes

Parents of children under age 8 are invited to attend our baptismal preparation class which will be offered at Holy Disciples on Saturday, April 6th at 9:00am.  This class will give you an opportunity to understand your primary role as parents in raising your child in the faith.  Godparents are welcome to attend! To sign up for this class, email the Office Manager or call the parish office.

 


Welcome Gatherings for New Parishioners


The Welcoming Team at Holy Disciples will be hosting Welcome Gatherings for new parishioners and their families to meet other members and staff, as well as, to learn more about our community.  The next Welcome Gathering is on Sunday, June 2nd from 9:00am - 10:15am in the classrooms.  Click here to RSVP.



A New Chapter

 

A New Chapter is a Holy Disciples Community-Building Ministry for widowed people.  We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 10:30AM at Holy Disciples.  Discussions include topics pertinent to our group and is followed by a social hour.  For more information, contact the parish office.



Bible Study Groups



We currently have two Bible Study Groups that would love to have more members. Call the parish office if you would like to join one of the following:


Wednesday Morning Scripture Study Group:  10:00AM in Classroom #4

Zoom Bible Study:  Tuesday nights at 7:00PM (correct time)

 



 




                                                                 




Stewardship

Learn More About Our Ministries!

Usher & Greeters

The usher/greeter is an important part of our Welcoming Ministry, greeting people with a smile as they enter church.   An usher also assists in seating visitors, tends to people with special needs, passes the collection baskets, distributes bulletins, and removes clutter after Mass.  This ministry is open to mature youth to adults.  This is an excellent way to meet people and be an active part of our parish!  Training is provided.


Sacristan

"The word Sacristan comes from the Latin word, sacer, meaning sacred. This sacred and essential parish ministry is most often work performed behind the scenes, but very visible if not performed with diligence and accuracy."  The sacristan prepares the sacred vessels, vestments, and altar for Mass, then cleans up afterwards.  The time commitment is 20-25 minutes once or twice a month.   Training is provided.



There are a few ministries that could use more people at each Mass.  If you are interested in any of these, please email Mary at paa@holydisciples.org.


Videographers:  We are in need of a few more people to video tape the 6:30 PM Saturday Mass.  If you are in high school or older, consider joining this team.

Projectionists:  These fine people project the slides during each of the Masses.  If you like to work behind the scenes, this could be for you!

Liturgical Master of Ceremony (LMC):  Master of Ceremony prepares the credence table, all sacred vessels and assists the presider during Mass.

Eucharistic Ministers:  Assist with reverence and dignity, in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass.

Ushers are ministers of hospitality and greet our members and guests before Mass.  They assist in the Sunday collection, distribute bulletins after Mass and assess emergencies.






                                                                                



Young Adult Community

Are you a young adult? Are you looking for a community to join and build fellowship with? The Young Adult Group is for you! This group is welcoming members who fall between the age range of 18-39. For more information on joining this group, please contact Amanda Woyak at Youthminister@holydisciples.org. Make sure you find us on Facebook and Instagram! Message us and we will get you connected!