November 30, 2025

Parish News

Candy Cane Lane Christmas Market

When: Friday December 5th 9-6pm and Saturday December 6th 9-3pm
Where: St Anne 604 H Street Blaine, W
Hosted by St Anne Altar Society. Shop for unique handcrafted Christmas Treasures and Homemade Baked
Goods.

St Joachim Christmas Giving Program

When: Sunday November 30th to December 14th
Where: St Joachim
Christmas Gifting Program sponsored by Catholic Community Services is for residents at Francis place.
Please pick up an envelope at the back of the church and purchase a gift certificate to help the residents at
Francis Place. Place the gift certificate in the envelope and put it in the collection basket.

St Anne Holiday Gift Assistance Program

When: Deadline Friday December 5th
Where: St Anne Catholic Church
The Community Toy Store provides an opportunity for families with limited financial resources to purchase
gifts for their children at drastically reduced prices. Brand new toys and gift cards for teens are donated, and
prices are marked down by about 80%. Toys are arranged in a store-like setting where parents can shop,
choosing several gifts per child. Vouchers are available for those needing additional assistance. Proceeds from
toy sales will be distributed to non-profits that serve families and individuals in our own community. Your
donations will have a big impact in the community

St Joseph Annual Giving Tree

When: November 30th-December 14th
Where: St Joseph Ferndale, Vestibule and Hall
St. Joseph’s Church, in cooperation with The Ferndale Holiday Giving Store (Ferndale Community Service
Cooperative), wishes to brighten the holidays for our community children in need. Every child, age birth through
high school who’s been enrolled in the G.T. program, receive gifts and an article of warm clothing.

  • Starting November 30th, take an ornament from a Giving Tree(s) located in the vestibule and hall,
  • purchase the suggested gift or scan the QR code for age-appropriate ideas.
  • Return the UNWRAPPED gift to a collection box.
  • The final collection day is Sunday, December 14th.
  • *No time to shop? you can make a monetary donation and FCSC will purchase items most needed.
    Please mail donations to the FCSC c/o Holiday Giving Store PO BOX 2205 Ferndale WA 98248.
    Or, go to Ferndalecs.org, choose the ‘Holiday Giving Store’ from the drop-down menu.

*St. Josephs can’t process monetary donations.
Thank you and God Bless You!
Please contact Susan Burgler for more information –360-319-5585

Nativity Story of Matthew-Lead by Sister Maureen

When: December 4th- December 18th Every Wednesday 7-8pm
Where: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83545441635?pwd=bx4d7PhaNm93iH3ba9eKSVOWyh2xHc.1

An Advent/Christmas Morning Retreat

When: December 13th 10:00 am -Noon
Where: St Anne 604 H Street Blaine Social Hall
WELCOMING THE WORD MADE FLESH. A morning of prayer, reflection, planning for this season of
grace.

St Mary’s Guild Potluck Lunch and Meeting

When: December 3, 2025, 11:30 -2pm
Where: St Joseph, Ferndale Social Hall
Please join this extraordinary group of Women Volunteers as they discuss upcoming events at St Joseph. All
Women are welcome.

St Joseph Altar Society Meeting

When: December 6, 2025, 10:30-Noon
Where: St Joseph, Ferndale Social Hall
Please plan on attending the Altar Society Meeting representatives for all the Guilds are in attendance. Find out
all the upcoming amazing events they have planned. Myra usually attends and provides updates on office and
church information.

Whatcom Catholic High School Blast Night

When: Saturday, December 6th, 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Sacred Heart Hall in Bellingham
High school students will enjoy food, games, prayer, and a talk from Deacon Larry. If your student has already
registered for one of our previous Blast Nights this year, you don’t need to register again—but if not,
registration forms will be available at the door or online
https://archseattle.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6363/responses/new and please RSVP to
[email protected] so we know how much food to prepare.

First Friday Confessions

When: Friday December 5th 4:30 pm
Where: Assumption Catholic Church

High School Youth Ministry

High School BLAST Nights – All Teens Welcome
If you have a high school student looking for community, connection, and a place to grow in faith, our BLAST
Nights are an easy way to get involved. Students are welcome to join us for any of the upcoming events:

  • February 7 – BLAST Night 6:30–8:30 p.m., Assumption Gym (Students coming from Mass are
    welcome to join right after).
  • March 7 – High School Retreat 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Location TBD (If your teen is interested, please
    email Daniel so we can keep you in the loop as details develop).
  • April 11 – Race to Midnight Event 6:30 p.m.–Midnight, Ferndale (A special end-of-year experience for
    all high school students).

If you would like to learn more about our youth gatherings or inquire about small group availability, contact
Daniel Prenosil at [email protected].

Middle School Youth Ministry

Middle School BLAST Nights – All 6th–8th Graders Welcome
Our Middle School BLAST Nights offer fun, faith, and a welcoming community for all students. Kids can join
us anytime for the upcoming dates:

  • January 31 – BLAST Night Assumption Gym
  • February 28 – BLAST Night St. Joseph Church, Ferndale
  • April 25 – BLAST Night Assumption Gym
  • March 14 – Middle School Retreat 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Location TBD Times may vary slightly
  • depending on the retreat venue.

If you’d like more information about these events or want to ask about small group availability, please contac
Daniel Prenosil at [email protected]. Making it even that one evening commensurate with
results immediate damage was so much more effective watching Humphrey come through monster experience

School News

Assumption School Christmas Bazaar

When: December 7th 9am – 3pm
Where: Assumption School Gym
Our Parent/Teacher Club (PTC) is hosting a family-friendly Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 7th!
Come and enjoy a wonderful Christmas Bazaar from 9-3pm with over 40 vendors on display selling holiday
goods and crafts. This event will feature baked goods for sale as well as a gently used book and puzzle sale run
by the parents and students at Assumption Catholic School. All of this takes place in the school gym. You won’t
want to miss it.”

Assumption School Auction

When: Saturday March 7, 2026
Where: Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Save the Date Growing Great Kids Auction and Gala

Assumption School Scrip Sale

When: December 7, 2025, After 8am and 10am Masses
Where: Assumption Church
Please stop by and help the school by purchasing gift cards to local grocery stores or other retail places. You
can check out “Raise Right” app or see our list on the website. Link Here
Assumption School Wreath and Poinsettia Fundraiser-Reminder
If you placed an order from school don’t forget to pick your orders on December 5th 3-6pm or December 6th 8-
10am at the gym doors. Thank you to all who helped the Class of 2026.

Wider Community

Rachel’s Corner: Project Rachel Post Abortion Healing Retreats

Have you been held captive by the wounds of involvement of a past abortion?
Jesus Christ died to release us all from our captivity to sin, and there is no sin that He will not forgive! Rejoice!
Join us on a 2026 Project Rachel healing retreat to experience the hope, healing and peace that can only be
found in our loving God!
English Retreat – Friday, March 6 – Sunday, March 8, 2026
Spanish Retreat – Please call either of our confidential ministry numbers for information regarding our next
Spanish healing retreat.
English: (206) 920-6413 (leave a confidential message)
Español: (206)-450-7814 (deje un mensaje confidencial)
Email [email protected]. Visit us at www.ccsww.org/projectrachel or
www.facebook.com/projectrachelww.
Project Rachel is a program of Catholic Community Services. You are loved with an everlasting Love!

Agape Coordinator

The Archdiocese of Seattle is looking for a candidate that is passionate about living out Christ’s radical love by
serving families in the Whatcom County area. This role helps provide pastoral and ministerial care by holding
community engagement activities that center around advocacy, stewardship, and creating a “Culture of
Encounter” with the farmworker and immigrant community in Whatcom County through relational social
services. Requires experience coordinating ministry work and providing formation, especially regarding
Catholic social teaching. Learn more about the Agape Service Project at
https://archseattle.org/ministries/outreach-ministries/agape/
Apply at https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=448751&clientkey=BB7A931544EE535844C24FB8F8C1578D

Upcoming

December 3, 2025

  • St Mary’s Guild Potluck Luncheon and Meeting
    St Joseph 11:30 am to 2pm
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
    St Joseph 6-9 pm

December 4, 2025

December 5, 2025

  • St Joseph Daily Mass 9:00 am
  • St Joseph Divine Mercy 9:30 am
  • St Anne Market 9:00 am -6:00 pm
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
    St Joseph 6-9 pm
  • First Friday Confessions 4:30 pm, Assumption

December 6, 2025

  • St Joseph Altar Society Meeting 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Social Hall
  • St Anne Market 9:00 am -3:00 pm
  • St Joseph Confessions 3:00 pm
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
    St Joseph 6-9 pm
  • St Anne Confessions 4:30 pm
  • St Anne Vigil Mass 5:00 pm

December 7, 2025

  • St Joachim Confessions 8:00 am
  • St Joachim Mass 8:30 am
  • St Joseph Rosary 10:00 am
  • St Joseph Mass 10:30 am
  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
    St Joseph 6-9 pm

December 8, 2025

  • Immaculate Conception Mass
    • 7:00 am Sacred Heart
    • 8:00 am St Joseph, Ferndale
    • 9:00 am St Peters, Deming
    • 12:30 pm St Anne, Blaine
    • 12:30 pm Assumption School
    • 6:00 pm Assumption
    • 6:00 pm St Joseph, Lynden
    • 6:00 pm St Joseph, Ferndale (Spanish)

December 9, 2025

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
    St Joseph 6-9 pm

December 10, 2025

  • Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena Mass
    St Joseph 6-9 pm

December 11, 2025

December 12, 2025

  • St Joseph Daily Mass 9:00 am
  • St Joseph Divine Mercy 9:30 am

December 13, 2025

  • St Anne Advent/Christmas Morning Retreat- 10 am to Noon
  • St Anne Confessions 4:30 pm
  • St Anne Vigil Mass 5:00 pm

In case you Missed it

Advent Lessons and Carols

When: Friday, December 19th, 7:00 pm
Where: Sacred Heart Parish
Candlelit evening of advent music and readings featuring various soloists and the Sacred Heart choir. The
audience is invited to sing along with numerous advent hymns. Dessert reception to follow in the parish hall.
This is a Whatcom Catholic event, and everyone is invited

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