When attending celebrations or Masses at Sacred Heart, please remember parking on the lawn at the Guadalupe Center is not allowed. We have had complaints. The City of Tacoma is forgiving this violation on our word that we would address this with our parishioners. Future violations will result in financial penalties.
Year of St. Francis of Assisi (now until January 2027)
Pope Leo has dedicated this year (January 2026 to January 2027) as the Year of St Francis of Assisi. It is the 800th Anniversary of his death in 1226.
Pope Leo recommends 2 books for the faithful to read: "Francis of Assisi: A Meditation on His Life and Writings" and "Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life."
Project Rachel retreat (English)
October 10-11, 2026
Catholic Community Services program Project Rachel walks with individuals who carry wounds from involvement in a past abortion. A healing retreat for men from October 10 to 11 is to be facilitated by Reg Platt, author of The Hidden Wound: Finding Peace for Men After Abortion Through Project Joseph.
Women and men seeking God's support and love are invited to contact Project Rachel by calling (206) 920-6413, or visit CCSWW.org/Project-Rachel.
October 14 (12 - 1 pm; online in English)
WSCC webinar
As part of the Washington State Catholic Conference's Life.Justice.Peace. webinar series, The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network's Executive Director, Kallie Fell, is leading a discussion on Wednesday, October 7, entitled "Made to Order: How Surrogacy Turns Women and Children into Commodities." Explore with Kallie and others the ethical and human costs of the domestic surrogacy industry - click here to register.
The 5 bishops of Washington encourage all Catholics in our state to register for the WSCC's Catholic Advocacy Bulletin, which provides important updates on moral and political issues. Click here for steps in English (steps in Spanish here) on how to participate with others in making a difference throughout Washington.
