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oyaji
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Is anyone here a parishioner at this church? I plan to move to Seattle early next year and I plan on celebrating Mass here so I was just wondering.
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corsair
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Yes, I am a member of the N.A.M. in Seattle and also,now in Tacoma. We have a wonderful Archbishop and great priests who serve the Traditional Mass. Right now the Tacoma satellite (NAM-SS) thats South Sound, is being served by Fr. Ken Baker. We are now in our second month and things are growing.
The Seattle NAM is hosted at St. Alphonsus in Ballard (north Seattle). They have two great priests in Fr. Gerard Saguto and Fr. Simon Harkins.
The last two years we have attended the full Triduum with them. Search their website for the full schedule of Masses, recent bulletins and up coming special events. Very active parish and very friendly folks.
I can’t say enough good about them without becoming “mushy”
The Seattle NAM is hosted at St. Alphonsus in Ballard (north Seattle). They have two great priests in Fr. Gerard Saguto and Fr. Simon Harkins.
The last two years we have attended the full Triduum with them. Search their website for the full schedule of Masses, recent bulletins and up coming special events. Very active parish and very friendly folks.
I can’t say enough good about them without becoming “mushy”
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corsair
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gnosisofthomas
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I went before they had their own status as a parish, while they were still meeting at the Josephinum as Una Voce. I haven’t gone since they moved to St. Alphonsus, but it was really nice to be able to attend the traditional Mass regularly!
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oyaji
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Thanks corsair!
Sounds like a great parish and I can’t wait to go.
Sounds like a great parish and I can’t wait to go.
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Gatekeeper
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I’ve been attending that parish for about 3 years now. I was married there and my kid was baptized there. The priests are holy and preach catholicism without compromise.
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Baelor
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I know many parishioners there. They are very orthodox; the priests are orthodox; the Mass is beautiful and reverently celebrated.
That being said, I have had almost universally negative experiences with parishioners, many of whom I found extremely judgmental. Some have actually left NO parishes I attended would be vocal and explicit about their belief that any Catholics who were actually faithful and reverent would also leave for the TLM. They have also been judgmental to my family members in a variety of contexts, whether because my family is small or because we watch movies or because we do not make our own clothes. Yes, all of these have actually happened. I hope these parishioners are in the minority.
That being said, I have had almost universally negative experiences with parishioners, many of whom I found extremely judgmental. Some have actually left NO parishes I attended would be vocal and explicit about their belief that any Catholics who were actually faithful and reverent would also leave for the TLM. They have also been judgmental to my family members in a variety of contexts, whether because my family is small or because we watch movies or because we do not make our own clothes. Yes, all of these have actually happened. I hope these parishioners are in the minority.
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cfm56dash7
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Warning: All observations are anecdotal. I’ve no hard data to back any of it.
I’ve attended NAM from time to time and recommend it enthusiastically. I tend to go to an OF Mass at our local parish in a nearby suburb, mostly because the family seems to prefer it and of course, it’s only a 10 minute drive. (Also, boys are allergic to extended kneeling.) Even so, I drag them across the lake to Ballard when I can.
Compared to my regular parish, the NAM parishioners dress as if they are going to meet someone important. I see more jackets and ties there than I do in my home parish. (Fewer blue jeans and sweat pants too.) There is a quieter and more serious demeanor as well. I don’t see much of the backslapping, over-loud greetings either. Generally, the NAM parish seems younger than the collection of grey-beards at home. (Of which, I am one.) Seeing all of those kids at NAM is a great encouragement to me.
Getting to confession doesn’t require you to hit a 30 minute time window on Saturday afternoon. (To be fair, my home parish will arrange confession by appointment.) The guidance offered in the confessional also seems to be more… well, more. I don’t hear, ‘oh, you should’t worry about that, it’s not really a big deal in our modern world.’ Instead, the good Father lets you know that sin is sin and that your job is to get on with repenting and setting your life right. In my case, I need a spiritual advisor that once had a career as a drill sergeant. (Could R. Lee Ermey be ordained?) I don’t know what hours they keep for confession but I’ve seen lines for an hour before Sunday High Mass and I know that they’ve continued confessions after mass on Sunday as well.
Fr. Seguto preaches about all sorts of social ills that my home parish keeps at the end of a very long pole. On top of that, there’s the smells and bells and they use Gregorian chant in the liturgy. There’s everything to love and only the long drive and multiple bridge crossings to dislike. GO!
I’ve attended NAM from time to time and recommend it enthusiastically. I tend to go to an OF Mass at our local parish in a nearby suburb, mostly because the family seems to prefer it and of course, it’s only a 10 minute drive. (Also, boys are allergic to extended kneeling.) Even so, I drag them across the lake to Ballard when I can.
Compared to my regular parish, the NAM parishioners dress as if they are going to meet someone important. I see more jackets and ties there than I do in my home parish. (Fewer blue jeans and sweat pants too.) There is a quieter and more serious demeanor as well. I don’t see much of the backslapping, over-loud greetings either. Generally, the NAM parish seems younger than the collection of grey-beards at home. (Of which, I am one.) Seeing all of those kids at NAM is a great encouragement to me.
Getting to confession doesn’t require you to hit a 30 minute time window on Saturday afternoon. (To be fair, my home parish will arrange confession by appointment.) The guidance offered in the confessional also seems to be more… well, more. I don’t hear, ‘oh, you should’t worry about that, it’s not really a big deal in our modern world.’ Instead, the good Father lets you know that sin is sin and that your job is to get on with repenting and setting your life right. In my case, I need a spiritual advisor that once had a career as a drill sergeant. (Could R. Lee Ermey be ordained?) I don’t know what hours they keep for confession but I’ve seen lines for an hour before Sunday High Mass and I know that they’ve continued confessions after mass on Sunday as well.
Fr. Seguto preaches about all sorts of social ills that my home parish keeps at the end of a very long pole. On top of that, there’s the smells and bells and they use Gregorian chant in the liturgy. There’s everything to love and only the long drive and multiple bridge crossings to dislike. GO!
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oyaji
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This all sounds nice. I plan on attending mass there as well as the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom (Byzantine Catholic).
The Byzantine Liturgy has a strong appeal to me as well.
The Byzantine Liturgy has a strong appeal to me as well.
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Wackotrad
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Unfortunately you’re going to find those types in pretty much every Latin Mass community. You wouldn’t believe some of the narrow-minded, judgmental things I’ve heard from some of these people.
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sasg
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St John Chrysostom is an excellent parish. It is extremely welcoming to non-Eastern Catholics (the parish is almost entirely Latins) so you don’t need to feel out of place if you aren’t familiar with the Byzantine rite. There is also none of the “ethnocentrism” you find on rare occasion in Eastern churches (both Orthodox and Catholic). It is a beautiful church and the Divine Liturgy is celebrated very reverently, and the faith of the parish is palpable–I highly recommend it! On Saturday they have Vespers with Divine Liturgy which does satisfy Latins’ Sunday obligation, so it is an excellent Saturday alternative to an OF mass.
As for North American Martyrs, it is also a great parish (as almost all are) and I have never felt unwelcome there, even when I do attend in jeans. They have Mass at various times throughout the week, including 7:30pm on Monday and Wednesday, which makes it very convenient if you get out of work late. If you prefer the EF or even are just curious, it is THE place to go in Seattle.
If you are interested in Latin Masses, Blessed Sacrament in Seattle occasionally celebrates according to the Dominican Rite, which is also in Latin but which is different from the EF and dates back even further. They usually use that rite on the feast of St Dominic and other special occasions, so check the parish website for details. Also highly recommended.
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Gatekeeper
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The Priest there is very holy. I can’t remember his name.
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jeannetherese
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I have felt welcomed at NAM from the first time I assisted there. The high masses are very reverent and there are many opportunities for adult education. There’s a monthly potluck after mass, which extends opportunities to visit.
We had masses every day of Holy Week this year, a May crowning, and a Corpus Christi procession. Fathers Saguto and Harkins often offer classes before mass-most recently a series on the parables. The cafeteria fills with families eager to continue growing in knowledge of the faith.
There is a good mix of age groups including many young families. The masses are reverent and the music support this. If you like to sing, do consider joining the schola. Friends who have moved several times assure me that the best way to get comfortable in a new community is to get involved at church.
Welcome to Seattle and to NAM.:clapping:
We had masses every day of Holy Week this year, a May crowning, and a Corpus Christi procession. Fathers Saguto and Harkins often offer classes before mass-most recently a series on the parables. The cafeteria fills with families eager to continue growing in knowledge of the faith.
There is a good mix of age groups including many young families. The masses are reverent and the music support this. If you like to sing, do consider joining the schola. Friends who have moved several times assure me that the best way to get comfortable in a new community is to get involved at church.
Welcome to Seattle and to NAM.:clapping:
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gentian
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The holy priest who is pastor of St. John Chrysostom is Fr. Josef Stanichar.
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