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August 9, 2021  |  Vol. 3 No. 32

CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS

C2P - Weekly Parish Newsletter 
NEW THIS WEEK

Real Presence Teacher's Guide

Designed for middle school and high school students, this teacher’s guide explores Archbishop Etienne’s Be Fed videos on the Real Presence. Teachers and ministry leaders can use this guide in schools or parish settings. Click here for the English and Spanish guide and more information.

 

Year of the Family Bulletin Insert #3: Evangelize Your Family

To evangelize your family, one of the most important things you can do is renew your own relationship with Jesus. Click here to go to the Year of the Family page and download the English and Spanish bulletin inserts in the parish materials section.

 

Property, Liability & Auto Insurance Invoices Are Ready!

Invoices are available on Risk Partner. It includes a summary of the average increases per line of business for FY21/22. Learn more 
 

Don't Forget Your New Vehicle Insurance ID Card

Click here for Auto ID Card
Click here for Vehicle Accident Information Form
 

 
Technology

Microsoft 365

Are you interested in participating in an archdiocesan supported tenant for Microsoft 365? The archdiocese has hired a third party to set up and support a Microsoft 365 environment that meets security and archive requirements for parishes and schools. Learn more

 

National/Mission Collection Information

As we approach the fall months, you can find all upcoming national/mission collection information for 2021 and 2022 by clicking on the respective links.

 

Help Young Adults Find You!

Help us update our list of parish and regional young adult groups. This helps young adults find you when they are looking for a parish group to join. It also helps us stay in touch with staff and leaders in young adult ministry across the archdiocese. Please fill out this form.

 

Let Us Lift Up Our Hearts to Heaven Through Prayer,

reflection, and Spirit-filled conversation. Read At Home with Faith for weekly Scripture reflections and faith resources for the family. New issues on Thursdays! Go to the webpage with pdfs you can download and find a social graphic to share.”

 

Keep the ACA Graphic and Donation Link Active on Your Website.

For those of you who have not yet made goal, this will serve as a reminder to those who have not yet made a pledge to this year’s ACA. For those parishes who have met goal, the link can be used by those who wish to make a payment on an existing ACA pledge.



Chancellor's office and Parish Financial Services

Please Return Completed Parish Annual Report Forms by August 16.

Due next week. You may submit your 2020-2021 Parish Annual Report sections as they are completed. Parish Financial Services asks that you turn in the financial section of the report as soon as it is complete. Click here for forms


Northwest Catholic

Northwest Catholic Classifieds

View the new listings!  Click here for 2021-2022 schedule/rate card. Click here to submit an ad.
REMINDER INFORMATION
This information was presented in past C2Ps.

Now Hiring

Job openings for chefs, hospitality and event associates for full- and part-time positions. Click here for job listings | Shareable graphic
Other news:
* Book your event. Our calendar is filling up quickly. 
* Deepen your love of Jesus. Attend an upcoming retreat. 
* Lisa Hillyard joins Retreat Center staff.
Learn about all the Retreat Center updates


Catholic Schools

1. Sadly, we say good-bye to our friend Terri Fewel in the Office for Catholic Schools. 

Terri has been in our office a short time, but it spanned the pandemic from beginning through our many months of COVID regulations. At the end of the month, Terri will retire, and we will miss her very much! Thank you, Terri, for the gift of love you gave to schools and to their leaders every day through your thorough research and statewide connections. We are eternally grateful.
 

 2. I am very happy to introduce Mrs. Pam Schwartz as the recently hired Assistant Superintendent

for Personnel and Leadership Development. Pam has been in education for 25 years. She spent 18 years teaching middle school ELA, in both public and Catholic schools. For the last seven years, she has served as principal at St. Catherine School in Seattle. Her educational accomplishments include a master’s degree in teaching, a master’s degree in educational leadership, and she is currently studying for her Ph.D. in education. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and working in the yard. Pam is excited to embark on this new journey of her career and looks forward to working with all of you. We are excited to have Pam join our hard-working team in the Office for Catholic Schools as of July 1.  


Communications

1. Attention Pastors, Priests and Parish Leaders

Have you moved to a new parish? If so, it's time to update your C2P email address. Click here to add your new email. Click here to delete your old email. 
 

2. News Release: Archdiocese Settles Two 1980s Cases Involving Holy Names Sister

As part of our commitment to transparency, we issue news releases for each settlement. Link to news release.

 

The Legal Challenges Facing Immigrant Detainees

This week: August 11, 10am

Attention detention or immigration ministers, free online webinar on the legal hurdles and challenges facing immigrant detainees and the pastoral implications of that. Learn what immigrant detainees are facing as they struggle to navigate the legal pitfalls of the immigration system and survive detention. Register here  |  Sharable graphic

 

Faith Formation Newsletter 

Read the August edition in English and Spanish 

 

Hispanic Ministry Pastoral Leadership Network Quarterly Meeting

September 9, 9:45am-12pm.

Open invitation to all priests and religious/lay staff who serve the Hispanic community. Learn about ecclesial movements and the New Evangelization from Father Cal Christiansen. Register early


Liturgy

THIS WEEK. Free Virtual Liturgy Workshop. August 9-11 from 10-11:30am. 

Spots still available for the "Summer Liturgy Intensive." Focus will be on Sunday Mass in Ordinary Time. Presented by Corinna Laughlin, Director of Liturgy at St. James Cathedral. Learn more and register

 

Northwest Catholic Magazine Moves to 6 Issues a Year

Striving to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to the chancery, the Northwest Catholic team has decided to reduce its printing schedule. For more information, read the letter from Kevin Birnbaum, Editor and Associate Publisher. Read the latest issue. Click here for updated media kit and rate card. 


Parish Financial Services

1. Cash Disbursement Rules Reminder

PAAs and bookkeepers, if you haven't reviewed cash disbursement rules in a while, take a moment to refresh your knowledge. Learn more


2. Online Giving Vendors

If you are looking to change Online Giving Vendors, LPI, the vendor the archdiocese is using for parishioner relationship management, has an offering to consider. Learn more
 

3. Seeking Suggestions for Chart of Accounts Changes

Do you have an asset, liability, fund balance, revenue or expenditure item that you are having difficulty trying to fit into the Chart of Accounts (COA) structure?  If so, please share any suggestions with us before July 31, by emailing Sarah Diama. Read more

 

Property & Construction

1. Still Available

Free Ambo — St. Thomas More parish in Lynnwood has an ambo that they are no longer using that they would like to offer to other parishes. If your parish is interested, please contact Gary Dawes by August 15, 2021 to discuss. Click to see photo
Free Tables Available for Parish/School — Bishop Blanchet High School has 10 tables available free of charge to any parish/school that is interested, and they can deliver these tables within the Seattle area. Learn more
 

2. 2021 Maintenance and Custodial Annual Safety Training

This is a requirement for all maintenance personnel in the Archdiocese in accordance with Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Standards. Five dates to choose from starting September 15, from 8:30a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn more

 

Volunteer Support URGENTLY Needed! 

Are you interested in becoming a Seafarers' Ministry ship visitor or van driver? For more information, contact Joe Cotton via email or at 206-382-4847. Shareable graphic  |  Learn more about the Seafarers' Ministry 

 

The 59th Annual International Catholic Stewardship Conference

September 12-15

This year's conference will be in Orlando, Florida. For information about the conference, click here.

 

Technology

Can You Recognize Phishing?

One of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats to any organization is phishing. Phishing is an email sent with the intent of getting the recipient to open an attachment, click on a link, divulge some private information or conduct a transaction. Learn more. Attached you will find a graphic that can help you recognize a phishing email. Click here.


Washington State Catholic Conference

WSCC Advocacy Newsletter

Read the latest edition in English and Spanish.
 

1. August 19 at 6:30. Theology on Tap

The Church: Why Lay Down Your Roots. Join us for a panel discussion with local young adults! Young adults ages 18-39, please join us at “Theology on Tap” for an evening outdoors with food, drink and meaningful conversations. Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Burien. Shareable Resources. Learn more and register.
 

2. The Scroll Newsletter 

NEW issue every week. To sign up, click here or text SCROLL to 22828. To submit an event, click here.


Youth Ministry

Grow your Youth Ministry 

Click here for resources.
Knowing Jesus Christ, Embracing His Mission

Share the Pastoral Plan:
Knowing Jesus Christ, Embracing His Mission

This plan is an invitation to all Catholics and Catholic ministries to re-envision their relationship with Jesus and ensure we are carrying out his mission. 

Resources:
Archbishop Etienne's video message: English, Spanish
Prayer: English, Spanish  |  Pastoral Plan Toolkit for Catholics
Web page  |  News Release  |  NWCatholic.org story 
Web and social media graphics 
 
Social Media
Social posts to share this week can be found in our
Parish Communications Toolkit
Social Posts - click here
Resources
Pastoral Planning  Plan, background, Pastoral Council Members

Year of St. Joseph  Bulletin inserts, English and Spanish resources

Year of the Family  Bulletin inserts, English and Spanish resources

Human Resources 2021 Regulatory Posters   All Locations  |   Seattle Locations  |   Workplace Compensation Update

Did you know there’s an online resource for parish communications?

The Parish Communications Toolkit on the archdiocese website has digital assets you can use to communicate current events, initiatives and news to your parishioners. Plus, you’ll find ongoing campaign resources.
Parish Communications Toolkit - click here

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