Novena of Sånta Marian Kåmalen
We are honored to celebrate the Novena of Sånta Marian Kåmalen, Patroness of Guam and the Mariana Islands in the Chamorro cultural tradition.
There will be nightly Rosaries and Novenas from December 1-8, 2024.
There will be a special Holy Day Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Monday, December 9, at 6:30pm.
Click for full schedule of novena.
Advent Giving Tree
Holy Disciples is proud to partner with St. Francis House of Puyallup to help those in need.
The wish list for young children includes: Barbie | Cocomelon | Dinosaurs | Disney Hatchimals | Hello Kitty | Hotwheels | Imaginext | Legos | Marvel | Monster Jam
My Generation | Paw Patrol | Pokemon | Squishmallows | Art sets | Holiday Coloring Books
Children's Books | Playdough/Kinectic Sand | Pop its/Fidget Toys
The wish list for teens includes: Board Games | Headphones/Bluetooth Speakers
Card Games | Hygiene Kits/Holiday Scent Items | Holilday Candy | Learning/STEM toys Little Action Figures/Dolls | Makeup Kits & Chapstick Packs | Phone Charms/Cases
Winter Accessories
Please bring new, unwrapped gifts in giftbags to the back of the church or the church office from December 1st – December 15th.
Advent Penance Services
Parish Family 39 will host two Advent Penance Services - an opportunity for confession and reconciliation during this holy season.
During these services, we will gather as a community for prayer, scripture readings, song, and opportunities for individual confessions.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Monday, December 9, 2024
Parish Family 39 Holy Day of Obligation Masses:
9:00am - Holy Disciples
9:00am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
9:30am - Saints Cosmas and Damian
6:00pm - Our Lady of Good Counsel
6:30pm - Holy Disciples (with Rosary at 5:30pm and Novena prayers)
7:00pm - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
The Solemnity has been transferred to Monday, December 9th, in all Catholic churches this year since the feast day otherwise occurs on a Sunday in Advent.
Simbang Gabi Mass
6:30pm on Thursday, December 12, 2024
Simbang Gabi is the traditional Filipino novena of masses during Advent. Nine Catholic churches in Pierce County will be hosting different nights of Simbang Gabi - and Holy Disciples is honored to host the 3rd night. Please join us as we prepare to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in preparation for Christmas. Volunteers are needed - if you would like to help, please email officemanager@holydisciples.org Click for full schedule of novena.
Christmas Season - starts December 24th
The Holy Season of Christmas begins at sundown on December 24 and continues through January 12, 2025. Masses are as follows for our Parish Family 39:
Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24, 2024
5:00pm - Holy Disciples, Our Lady Queen of Heaven, and Saints Cosmas and Damian
7:30pm - Our Lady of Good Counsel
8:00pm - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
10:30pm - Holy Disciples
Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25, 2024
9:00am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
9:30am - Saints Cosmas and Damian
10:30am - Holy Disciples
Feast of the Holy Family - Saturday/Sunday, December 28/29, 2024
4:00pm - Our Lady of Good Counsel and Our Lady Queen of Heaven
6:30pm - Holy Disciples
8:00am - Holy Disciples
8:30am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven and Saints Cosmas and Damian
10:30am - Holy Disciples
11:00am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
[Holy Day of Obligation in USA]
9:00am - Holy Disciples and Our Lady Queen of Heaven
9:30am - Saints Cosmas and Damian
6:00pm - Our Lady of Good Counsel
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, Saturday/Sunday, January 4/5, 2025
4:00pm - Our Lady of Good Counsel and Our Lady Queen of Heaven
6:30pm - Holy Disciples
8:00am - Holy Disciples
8:30am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven and Saints Cosmas and Damian
10:30am - Holy Disciples
11:00am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord - Saturday/Sunday, January 11/12, 2025
4:00pm - Our Lady of Good Counsel and Our Lady Queen of Heaven
6:30pm - Holy Disciples
8:00am - Holy Disciples
8:30am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven and Saints Cosmas and Damian
10:30am - Holy Disciples
11:00am - Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Schedule of Liturgies
Mass Schedule for Parish Family 39
Wednesdays
9:00am Holy Disciples
(Holy Hour with Exposition after Mass)
9:00am Our Lady Queen of Heaven
9:30am SS Cosmas & Damian
6:00pm Our Lady of Good Counsel
Thursdays
9:00am Holy Disciples
9:00am Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Fridays
9:00am Holy Disciples
9:00am Our Lady Queen of Heaven
9:30am SS Cosmas & Damian
Saturdays (Vigil Masses)
4:00pm Our Lady of Good Counsel
4:00pm Our Lady Queen of Heaven
6:30pm Holy Disciples
Sundays
8:00am Holy Disciples
8:30am Our Lady Queen of Heaven
8:30am SS Cosmas & Damian
10:30am Holy Disciples
11:00am Our Lady Queen of Heaven
Individual Confessions at Holy Disciples
Saturdays at 4:00 p.m.
or call for an appointment
(253) 875-6630
We no longer livestream any of our Masses
Mass is livestreamed daily at Saint James Cathedral (Seattle)
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Safe Environment | Reporting Abuse
Three websites you can use to report abuse:
Catholic Bishops' Abuse Reporting Service
Common Links
Church Bulletin for Nov 23-Dec 1, 2024
For questions or assistance, please email
bookkeeper@holydisciples.org or call the church office.
Saint James Cathedral Livestream Mass Link
St. Vincent de Paul Outreach and Assistance
CRS Rice Bowl / Ambassador's Corner / Social Justice Concerns
Master Plan of Parish Property and Facilities
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Other Parish Family 39 Churches
Our Lady of Good Counsel (Eatonville)
Our Lady Queen of Heaven (Spanaway)
Our Mission
Holy Disciples Parish is a vibrant Catholic community of faith, dedicated to the Gospel, centered in the Eucharist and fulfilling our Baptismal Call through the consistent sharing of prayer, worship, and reconciliation, welcoming all through Education and Faith Formation, Hospitality, Community Building, Outreach, Stewardship, and Evangelization.
