THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.  Blueberry Bash 2026 Photo Album Articles this issue…..    Across the Diocese: August 27, 2026A Memorial Service for Betty Kutter – 08-22-2026The Beacon Newsletter 08/13/2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of August 24thMonday (08/24/2026) –  St. Bartholomew, Apostle  Mitford Reading Group Series – On Summer Break          Tuesday (08/25/2026) – Louis, King of France; died 1270  Faithful Living – 6:15 am  Centering Prayer – 8:00 pm      Wednesday (08/26/2026)   Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm  Hot Meals Outreach – 4:00 pm                                   Thursday (08/27/2026) – Monica, Mother of […]

View as Webpage    RSVP Now! – D-House BlessingSeptember 9, 2026 from 3PM – 7PMJoin us for our Open House, celebrating the completion of the recent renovations of Diocesan House, which occupies the historic Leary Mansion in Capitol Hill. The evening’s festivities will include: House Blessing at 5pmHeavy hors d’oeuvres, offering an assortment of Mediterranean delicacies (vegan and gluten free options available)Outdoor activities including lawn games and face painting (from 4-6:30pm)Guided tours offered throughout the evening (4:15, 5:45, and 6:15) We look forward to welcoming you! Please RSVP here.Exploring Discernment RetreatSeptember 12, St. Mary’s, LakewoodDo you have a big question in life […]

View as Webpage    Reflections from the Youth Pilgrimage to Hawaii About a month ago (July 28-31), 11 youth from our Diocese and two chaperones left SeaTac airport to join 146 youth and chaperones for the Provincial VIII Youth Pilgrimage in Honolulu, HI. Pilgrims were traveling from 12 different dioceses across Province VIII, including: Arizona, California, Idaho, San Diego, Western Oregon, Spokane, Taiwan, Guam, Navajoland, Utah and Nevada. The theme of the pilgrimage was “Talk Story” which is a Hawaiian tradition of sharing stories, listening and building connections and community through lived experiences. “One of my favorite parts of the Hawaii Pilgrimage was […]

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