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Massive 7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Haiti, killing nearly 1300 people, with death toll numbers increasing. The shock leveled homes, leaving thousands without shelter. Countless others are injured and hospitals are already overwhelmed. Haiti is a country already susceptible to hurricanes and still recovering from the disastrous earthquake a decade ago and many in Haiti are already facing widespread hunger due to drought and economic instability. Your gift is critical for the families in Haiti. When you give, you provide immediate assistance for our Haitian sisters and brothers desperate to survive this devastating situation. Your help will deliver immediate relief. Your prayers and support will make so much difference. Please give a vital gift today! https://support.crs.org/donate/haiti-earthquake

We encourage everyone to be vaccinated. Our faith does not forbid us from receiving the vaccine. Last week, a video was released with Pope Francis encouraging everyone to be vaccinated. Please watch and share this video with everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY5rwTnJF0U

Pope Francis established the Year of the Family on March 19, 2021, the Solemnity of St. Joseph. This marks the fifth anniversary of the publication of his Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, which means "The joy of love" and explores the beauty and joy found in family life. https://archseattle.org/yof/

Join Archbishop Etienne for a Prayer Service for Child Abuse Prevention Month. April 21 at 7pm  Attend in person at St. James Cathedral or watch livestream @ArchdioceseofSeattle . https://vimeo.com/event/812179 or https://www.facebook.com/ArchdioceseofSeattle/  Pre-registration is not required for this Mass at  St. James Cathedral.

Each of us can make choices to demonstrate how we stand together in love and solidarity against racist acts of hatred. By baptism, we are called to bring more love and understanding into our world. This starts with our families, our neighbors, our parishes and the larger community. We continue to pray for the protection, healing and strength of our Asian American brothers and sisters while we stand in solidarity with them and continue to address the evils of racism. read the full letter at https://stlouise.org/documents/2021/3/Bishop-Statement-Against-Hatred-Final-1.pdf

St. Louise Parish School News Our Parish School Re-Opens with the Return of In-Person Learning

Read the article from Northwest Catholic and learn more about this amazing opportunity to deepen our faith.

The funds collected in this special appeal will become part of the Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund and will be used to support the efforts of Catholic Charities USA and/or Catholic Relief Services, the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter, and medical care and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts; and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church is critical. Funds will be used in response to Hurricane Laura and any other disasters that occur and will be distributed where they are most needed. Learn more about this disaster relief effort and to donate at https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/.

As we move into the election season, are you interested in participating in the political process in a way that moves beyond vitriol and harsh language? If so learn more about the call to Civilize It in our conversations with others. Find out more information and sign the pledge.

NW Catholic posted a story about the new NBP shelter. STL's very own Pete and Nancy Wright were interviewed for the article The magazine is running a version of this in their most recent issue.

Read updates about Our Parish Response to the Coronavirus

Join our three bishops on Friday, May 1, who will pray in solidarity with all bishops across the U.S. for the Re-Consecration of the U.S. to the Blessed Mother. We will livestream on the Archdiocesan Facebook page at 12:00 pm PDT. We hope you can join us in prayer!

Holy Mary, we come before you as spiritual children in great need, seeking your intercession, and asking that your mantle of love surround us to console, protect and lead us to your son Jesus. We entrust all of God’s family, especially the Church in Western Washington into your Immaculate hands.

All practicing lay Catholics in the Archdiocese are invited to complete an online survey that seeks to better understand the experiences, beliefs, needs, desires, and faith trajectories of Catholics through-out western Washington.

Archbishop Paul D. Etienne has written a letter to the people of God in the Archdiocese of Seattle,.calling the church to “renew our commitment to the mission of proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ” and announcing new pastoral and strategic planning efforts.

The archdiocese of Seattle is livestreaming a daily Mass, at 8:30AM. View it here: https://vimeo.com/archdioceseofseattle