Archdiocese News
Archbishop Etienne’s 2025 Advent Message: Build a dwelling place for the Lord
Please view the video below
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Valentines Day Retreat for Parents
When: February 13-15, 2026
Where: Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Parents, join us! Take some time to rest and restore this February at Three in One: A Valentine’s Day Retreat
for Parents from February 13 – 15, 2026 at the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center. Parents will leave this retreat
restored, encouraged, and more able to experience peace and hope amid the joys and challenges of family life.
All parents are invited, including single parents and parents of young and grown children. The cost is $350 per
couple. Click here to register. For questions, please contact Rebecca Burdullis at
[email protected].
Three in One: A Valentine’s Day Retreat for Parents – Archdiocese of Seattle
Parish News
St Bernadette Bake Sale
On behalf of St Bernadette Guild, a huge thank you for all of the support for the Thanksgiving Bake Sale. It was
a huge success! After expenses we raised $1,906.76. Without the bakers and all who purchased or donated we
couldn’t have accomplished this. We will be able to support Youth Ministries and other needs for our parish
PFAC Communication plan to release and report Listening Sessions Synthesis
This weekend and next the PFAC will be reporting to our churches the synthesis of the listening sessions held at
each church. They will also be sharing the combined synthesis covering all of Whatcom Catholic.
These documents are available at WhatcomCatholic.org and the links in this bulletin are available for your use.
We recommend that you go to WhatcomCatholic.org and view the documents.
www.whatcomcatholic.org/reports/2025/11/25/synthesis-1-what-are-our-gifts ( this is the link to the
synthesis version that Fr. Moore posted.)
This link is for the complete PDF that contains the combined and all the location synthesis.
The full PDF report, with individual location syntheses, can be accessed here. Whatcom+Catholic+-
+Synthesis+Package.pdf
If you have any questions, please contact a PFAC member
Father Moore Town Hall
December 14th, 9:30-10:00 am, St. Joachim
Father Moore will be hosting a town hall after Mass on December 14th for 30 minutes. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to attend. Town Hall sessions will be conducted in the Church
December 14th, 11:30-12:00pm, St. Joseph, Ferndale
Father Moore will be hosting a town hall after Mass on December 14th for 30 minutes. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to attend. Town Hall sessions will be conducted in the Church
St Joachim Immaculate Conception Mass
Whatcom Catholic would like to apologize for not including the 4pm St. Joachim Mass time in the December Advent
Catalogue, it was due to an administrative error. There will be Mass on December 8th at 4pm
Office Closed
St Joseph Ferndale Office will be closed Monday December 8, Wednesday December 10 and Friday December 12, 2025.
Whatcom Catholic Safety committee launched
Across Whatcom County the Director of Facilities and the Director of Operations and Location Managers have worked to
establish ministerial heads for the safety committee. The committee met in October to discuss the parameters of the
ministry. The county wide safety committee will meet quarterly with the DOO and the DOF to discuss procedures and policies. The safety protocol was created in tandem with the preexisting safety committee procedures at Assumption and also consulted with former Sheriff Bill Elfo. Volunteers will work to create safe and secure atmosphere at Mass and also be ready to assist when the needs arise for medical or other emergencies. If you are interested in assisting, please reach out to your safety ministry head.
The safety committee heads are looking for those who have first aid experience or are first responders, those who want to help serve their community, those happy to check doors and points of entry on their way to work or want to ensure that the Eucharist is consumed.
Individual ministerial heads will arrange schedules and coordinate training with volunteers.
| Head Name: | Location: | Email: |
| Mike Shannon | Sacred Heart | [email protected] |
| Eduardo Olguien | Assumption (Spanish) | [email protected] |
| John Admunson | Assumption | [email protected] |
| Steve Malpezzi | St. Joseph, Ferndale | [email protected] |
| Bill Heller | St. Anne | [email protected] |
| Clarence Bob | St. Joachim | [email protected] |
| Paul Rasavage | St. Peter | [email protected] |
| None | St. Joseph, Lynden | Currently in need of ministry head, if interested contact Lorena Duarte |
School News
Assumption School, Bright Futures Annual Fund
We are so grateful to all who generously support our Whatcom Catholic school! We are currently behind in
our Annual Fund donations compared to this time last year, and meeting our goal is critical to supporting
our budget and the programs that serve our students.
If you are considering a gift before the end of December, now is the time—it will make a real difference.
Envelopes are available in churches or use our easy online option:
https://assumptionschool.ejoinme.org/annualfund
Thank you for helping us continue our shared mission to shape hearts and minds for a brighter future!
The Assumption Catholic School Foundation
We are excited to share that our assets have surpassed $1.14 million!
This incredible milestone was made possible through your generous support.
We invite you to read the full update and prayerfully consider making a future gift to the Foundation. Your
contribution is truly an investment that yields lasting benefits for our Catholic community.
Thank you for your continued commitment to Catholic education in Whatcom County!
Wider Community
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Unwrap the gifts in your marriage on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter.
It is a weekend for married Christian couples who value their relationship and desire a richer, fuller life
together.
Sign up today to attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on February 13-15, 2026, LaQuinta Inn,
Tacoma, WA
Early registration is highly recommended. Please contact Jeff and Sandy Corneil 360-903-2321.
For more information and other dates please visit our website at: https://wwme.org
Upcoming
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
- 4:00 pm St Joachim
- 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
- St Anne Daily Confessions/Rosary 8:30 am
- St Anne Daily Mass 9:00 am
- Nativity Story in Matthew 7-8 pm Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83545441635?pwd=bx4d7PhaNm93iH3ba9eKSVOWyh2xHc.1 - St Joachim Daily Mass 5:00 pm
December 12, 2025
- St Joseph Daily Mass 9:00 am
- St Joseph Divine Mercy 9:30 am
December 13, 2025
- St Joseph Coptic Mass 8:30 am to 11:30 am
- St Anne Advent/Christmas Morning Retreat- 10 am to Noon
- St Anne Confessions 4:30 pm
- St Anne Vigil Mass 5:00 pm
December 14, 2025
- St Joachim Confessions 8:00 am
- St Joachim Mass 8:30 am
- St Joachim Fr Moore Town Hall 9:30-10:00 am
- St Joseph Mass 10:30 am
- St Joseph Fr Moore Town Hall 11:30 am – 12:00 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
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 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 Ferndalecsc.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
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.
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
Assumption School Auction
When: Saturday March 7, 2026
Where: Bellingham Golf & Country Club
Save the Date Growing Great Kids Auction and Gala