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From our Pastor/De nuestro Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with a heavy heart that I write to ask you to join me in prayer for the families, students, and staff of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Earlier this week, a tragic act of violence claimed the lives of three individuals, injured many more, and deeply wounded a parish and school community as they began a new school year.

Though our hearts are grieving, our tears are not unseen by God. As people of faith, we turn to the Lord with confidence, trusting in His mercy and comfort for all who cry for help.

Our archbishop, Paul Etienne, reminds us that our human family is in need of deep healing. In solidarity with the Annunciation community, we turn to God for peace in every human heart, recommitting ourselves to building a Church where children are safe, loved, and formed in the light of Christ.

 

I am grateful to our principal, Mrs. Dana Lashley, for her compassionate and steady leadership. She has shared how seriously our school community takes its responsibility to protect and care for every student. From safety trainings to thoughtful protocols for school Masses, our parish and school leadership work together with deep faith and diligence to ensure that Saint Michael Parish School remains a place of security, prayer, and growth.

As we grieve with our brothers and sisters in Minneapolis, let us remain rooted in hope. May Christ, our Prince of Peace, bring healing to all who suffer—and may our parish continue to be a refuge of faith, safety, and love for every family we serve.

United in Prayer and Care,
Fr. John-Patrick

Pastor, Saint Edward and Saint Michael Parish Family

 

Queridos amigos en Cristo:

Con gran pesar les escribo para pedirles que se unan a mí en oración por las familias, los estudiantes y el personal de la Escuela Católica Annunciation de Minneapolis. A principios de esta semana, un trágico acto de violencia cobró la vida de tres personas, hirió a muchas más y dejó una profunda herida en la parroquia y la comunidad escolar al comenzar un nuevo año escolar.

Aunque nuestros corazones están afligidos, Dios no ignora nuestras lágrimas. Como personas de fe, recurrimos al Señor con confianza, confiando en su misericordia y consuelo para todos los que claman por ayuda.

Nuestro arzobispo, Paul Etienne, nos recuerda que nuestra familia humana necesita una profunda sanación. En solidaridad con la comunidad de Annunciation, recurrimos a Dios para que haya paz en cada corazón humano, renovando nuestro compromiso de construir una Iglesia donde los niños estén seguros, amados y formados a la luz de Cristo.

Agradezco a nuestra directora, la Sra. Dana Lashley, por su liderazgo compasivo y firme. Ella ha compartido la seriedad con la que nuestra comunidad escolar asume su responsabilidad de proteger y cuidar a cada estudiante. Desde capacitaciones de seguridad hasta protocolos bien pensados ​​para las misas escolares, nuestros líderes parroquiales y escolares trabajan juntos con profunda fe y diligencia para garantizar que la Escuela Parroquial de San Miguel siga siendo un lugar de seguridad, oración y crecimiento.

Al compartir el duelo con nuestros hermanos y hermanas de Minneapolis, mantengamos la esperanza. Que Cristo, nuestro Príncipe de Paz, sane a todos los que sufren, y que nuestra parroquia siga siendo un refugio de fe, seguridad y amor para cada familia a la que servimos.

Unidos en oración y cuidado,
P. Juan-Patricio

Párroco, Familia Parroquial de San Eduardo y San Miguel

 

 

St. Edward Catholic Church serves the Shelton and Mason County community in the Seattle Archdiocese. St. Edward is a parish filled with the joy of the Lord. We serve others as though we are serving Christ Jesus. We pray to further communicate our need for Jesus in our life. As we continue our faith journey let us never forget that Jesus is always with us.

We welcome everyone who is visiting, looking for a new parish home and those returning to the Catholic faith and are happy to serve you in Jesus Christ.

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