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at Holy Disciples and in our greater community.


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Volunteers Needed to Serve

We need your help! There is a critical shortage of Eucharistic Ministers at all of our Masses. If you are fully initiated (baptized, First Communion, Confirmed) please consider serving. The Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EME) helps to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. This is an honor and a blessing to you and those you serve. The commitment requires arriving at least 15 minutes prior to Mass, and you can serve as little as once a month. Please  email officemanager@holydisciples.org to learn more about this opportunity to grow in your faith.




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! 

Registration and volunteer forms are available at the Welcome Desk or please go to the Education/K-5 tab to register or volunteer online!    


YLI BAKE SALE

August 3 & 4 After Each Mass

Proceeds to Support Seminarian Education


Come one come all to Holy Disciples YLI 253’s bake sale after all the masses on August 3d & 4th in classrooms 1&2. There will be baked goodies galore! Funds will support the Seminarians and the Seattle Archdiocese grant program for Nuns. Please feel free to donate baked goods. Thank you

 


Senior High Youth Group REUNION!!!

Sunday, August 18

We have made a LOT of memories and had a LOT of fun over the last few years in our Senior High Youth Group.  It's time for us to come back together after some of us have followed the Holy Spirit in a variety of life's directions.  Current Senior High members, alumni, and current and past leaders are invited to join us and reconnect during our summer break!

Place:  Holy Disciples

Date/Time:  Sunday, 8/18          6:00pm - 8:00pm

Theme:  Potluck Style Munchies - bring something to share!


FOOD                        FUN                        PHOTOS                 GAMES    & MORE!!!


SAVE THE DATE!

Holy Disciples & Our Lady of Good Counsel Potluck Picnic

Sunday, August 25th after the 10:30AM Mass at Holy Disciples

Please bring a dish to share

 




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

 

                                                         

 


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, August 3rd 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.

 





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.






 



 




                                                                 




Stewardship

Learn More About Our Ministries!


Eucharistic Ministers Needed to Serve at HD Masses

 

We need your help! There is a critical shortage of Eucharistic Ministers at all of our Masses. If you are fully initiated (baptized, First Communion, Confirmed) please consider serving. The Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist (EME) helps to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass. This is an honor and a blessing to you and those you serve. The commitment requires arriving at least 15 minutes prior to Mass, and you can serve as little as once a month. Please plan to attend one of the following training sessions or email Jen Klein, jen.klein.pnw@gmail.com to learn more abut this opportunity to grow in your faith.

Training sessions (meet at Kitchen window) are as follows:  June 30th at 9:20AM, July 6th at 5:00PM, and July 14th at 9:20AM

 



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.

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!