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."
July 22 (12 - 1 pm; online in English)
WSCC webinar
The Washington State Catholic Conference's first in a series of Life. Justice. Peace. summer webinars will take place on Wednesday, July 22. Led by palliative medicine physician Dr. Natalie King, 'Navigating Serious Illness and the End of Life for Catholics' applies the Church's teachings to healthcare-related topics such as illness and hospice. Learn how to serve as an effective advocate for the dignity of vulnerable persons approaching the end of life - click here to register.
WSCC celebrates 50 years of faithful advocacy! Learn more here
July 31 and August 1 (9 am to 4 pm each day; Parish Hall)
St. Martin of Tours Parish Rummage Sale
The deadline for Rummage Sale donations is Sunday, July 26! Clean, usable household items can be left any time at the Parish Hall doors (located across the parking lot from the Food Bank), or inside the Hall when volunteers are present. Thank you to our donors, as well as the hard-working women and men who have diligently organized hundreds of great items received in the last several weeks.
Help spread the word and increase attendance to this popular community event, and be sure to visit St. Martin of Tours (2313 54th Ave E, Fife 98424) during the Sale: July 31 and August 1; 9 am to 4 pm each day. Support the Parish's Altar Society with your purchase and score unique gifts!
Project Rachel retreats (English)
Fall 2026
Catholic Community Services program Project Rachel walks with individuals who carry wounds from involvement in a past abortion. A retreat for women will be available from September 25 to 27, and the 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.