“It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.”
— Pope Francis
Schedule Fraternal Year 2024–2025
Assist in setting up Christmas in the Church, Monday, December 23, 9am.
Simbang Gabi, Friday, December 20, 7pm, Reception to follow in Parish Hall.
Parol Making, Saturday, December 14, 1pm-4pm, Parish Hall, $20 per kit. Please call Marivic Saeyang at (206) 612-8515 to reserve your kit.
Council Meeting, Thursday, December 12, 7pm, Parish Office.
Holiday Bazaar, Saturday, November 23, 9am-3pm, Parish Hall.
Funeral of Brother Don Rulffes, Fri., Nov. 22, 11am at St Philomena Church. Reception will follow at St Thomas Church.
Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, November 21, 7pm, Parish Office.
Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, November 17, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall.
Virtual Holy Hour with State Chaplain, Rev. Kenneth St. Hilaire, Saturday, November 16, 9am | Pre-register at this link.
Council Meeting, Thursday, November 7, 7pm, Parish Office.
Help move boxes into U-Haul for Des Moines resident transferring to assisted living, Saturday, November 2, 10am.
Fraternal Benefit Event, “Investments Aligned with our Faith,” Wednesday, October 30, 7pm | Link. Please contact GK once you’ve completed the event.
Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, October 24, 7pm, Parish Office.
Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, October 20, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall.
107th Anniversary Miracle of the Sun, Public Square Rosary Crusade, Sat., Oct. 12, noon, Pacific City Hall, 100 3rd Ave. SE, Pacific, WA 98047.
Council Meeting, Thursday, October 10, 7pm, Parish Office.
Blood Drive, Thursday, October 10, 1pm-6:40pm, Parish Hall.
Part 4 of 4 in Series of the Church’s Liturgy, Thursday, October 3, 6:30pm-8pm, Parish Hall.
Installation of Father Todd Strange as Pastor, Presided by Bishop Frank Schuster, Sunday, September 29, 8:30am Mass followed by Reception in Parish Hall | Link to Photos and Video
Part 3 of 4 in Series of the Church’s Liturgy, Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm-8pm, Parish Hall.
Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, September 26, 5pm, Parish Office.
Regional Meeting, Saturday, September 21, 7:30am-4:30pm, St. Stephen the Martyr, Renton.
Part 2 of 4 in Series of the Church’s Liturgy, Thursday, September 19, 6:30pm-8pm, Parish Hall.
Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, September 15, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall.
Part 1 of 4 in Series of the Church’s Liturgy, Thursday, September 12, 6:30pm-8pm, Parish Hall.
Council Meeting, Thursday, September 12, 5pm, Parish Office.
Administrative & Finance Regional Training Meeting, Saturday, August 24, 7:30am-5pm, St. George, Seattle.
Officers Planning Meeting, Thursday, August 22, 7pm, Parish Office.
Recruitment at School Summer Family Event, Thursday, August 22, 5:30pm-7pm, School Covered Parking Lot.
Exemplification of Noel Acab, Friday, August 16, 4pm in Church Sanctuary.
Knight), Noel Acab, Mark Von Duyke (Treasurer), Rainier Reyes (Grand Knight), and Mike Rutland (State Membership Director and Field Agent)
Fraternal Benefit Night, “A Career rooted in Faith,” Wednesday, August 14, 7pm at this online link.
Coffee and Donuts to celebrate Feast of Patron St. Philomena, Sunday, August 11, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall.
Council Meeting, Thursday, August 8, 7pm, Parish Office.
Welcome BBQ for Fr. Todd and Fr. Ben (Clean up), Saturday, July 27, 11am-3pm, School Covered Parking Lot.
Council Meeting, Thursday, July 25, 7pm, Parish Office.
Coffee and Donuts, Sunday, July 21, after 8:30am and 10:30am Masses in Parish Hall.
Semiannual Council Audit, Thursday, July 11, 7pm, Parish Office.
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Parish Name: St. Philomena
Parish City: Des Moines
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Meetings
Council Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7-8pm in the Parish Office.
Officers Planning Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of the month from 7-8pm in the Parish Office unless it conflicts with the Parish schedule.
Notices of meetings are sent via email and text 1-week, 3-days, and 1-day prior to the meeting.
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