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January 4, 2022  |  Vol. 4 No. 1

CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS


C2P - Weekly Parish Newsletter 
NEW THIS WEEK

Parish ministers: learn how to effectively
use the WeGather platform

Stewardship & Development

Northwest Catholic Collection

Slated for January 29-30
Printed materials should arrive this week at your parish. For those of you celebrating Catholic Schools Week, we suggest taking up the collection a week earlier (Jan. 22nd/23rd). Click here for digital and social media graphics.

Washington State Catholic Conference

Support the PREPARES annual appeal 2022

February 12-13
The Catholic bishops of Washington State request that you encourage your parishioners to participate in the PREPARES annual statewide appeal. Click here to read the letter from the bishops.
 

Faith Formation

January newsletter

Click here to read in English and Spanish

Marriage & Family Life: At Home with Faith

Science for faith

Family resources. The Magi from this Sunday's Gospel were the best kind of scientists because they were happy to follow the truth wherever it led them. The At Home with Faith web page includes this week's Scripture reflections and faith resources for the family. Updated every Thursday. Digital graphics

 

Stewardship & Development

Rice Bowl grant process

Open until February 23
For those of you who received a grant (regular or garden grant) last year, you will need to submit a report on grant usage before potential funds can be awarded for 2022. 
• Application instructions, click here 
• Additional resources, click here
• Garden Grant usage form, click here
• Non-Garden grant usage forms, click here 
 

Stewardship & Development

A reminder to thank all those volunteers 

who assisted with your Christmas events and Masses over the past couple of weeks.
 

The 2022 collections calendar is now available.

Click here 
 
HUMAN RESOURCES NEWS

Paycom Updates

Moving forward we will be providing regular updates about the transition to Paycom.
This week read about Worker’s Comp, new deductions, and more.
Please read the latest updates here

 
EVENTS

Pastoral Care & Outreach

safeTALK suicide prevention workshops

January 13, 8:30am - 12:30pm at St. James Cathedral, Seattle
The Mental Health Ministry invites you to attend safeTALK, a 4-hour suicide prevention workshop. Learn how to recognize expressions of those seeking help and how to act by connecting them to life-saving intervention resources. Click here for more details and digital flyer.
 

Pastoral Care & Outreach

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mass 

January 17, 11am at St. Ignatius Chapel, Seattle University
Join Bishop Elizondo, The Black Catholic Advisory Circle and guest speaker Gregory Alex for Mass and celebration. Click here for digital flyer and social posts.

Pastoral Care & Outreach

Walking with Holy Families: Save asylum pilgrimage

January 29, 8:30am - 12:30pm at St. James Cathedral, Seattle
The Archdiocesan Immigrant & Refugee Ministry invites you to stand in solidarity with holy families seeking asylum, and to take action to end Title 42. Click here for details and digital flyer in English and Spanish.
Reminder Information
This information was presented in past C2Ps.

Catholic Schools

Catholic schools are looking to fill open positions 

Help spread the word. Permanent, short- and long-term sub positions are available. Click here to see current job openings and to apply. Click here to learn about being a substitute teacher. Graphic to share
 

Communications
1. Christmas isn’t over after Christmas day! 

Use these resources to help your parishioners celebrate the joy and hope of the Christmas season
all the way through January 9, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.  Go to the Christmas Season web page at archseattle.org/ChristmasClick here for social, web banner and bulletin inserts assets in English and Spanish/bilingual to use on your parish digital channels.
 

2. COVID-19 guidance newsletter

Originally posted on December 17. Click here


Faith Formation

Catechetical Certification Program

This program for adult learners and catechists includes lives session and videos, and provide the foundation for knowing, living, and passing on our Catholic faith. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle’s office of Faith Formation. Learn more and register | Assets in English and Spanish 


Liturgy

Rite of Election 2022

Review the Rite of Election 2022 packet, which includes information on the upcoming rites and the full schedule. Parishes are asked to submit their completed forms to the Liturgy Office by January 31. Click for forms


Human Resources

Wage requirements effective January, 1, 2022

Learn about Washington State Minimum Wage, Washington State Minimum Exempt Salary Threshold and Seattle Minimum Wage. Click here


Information Technology & Services

WeGather parishioner engagement implementation update

Major update for the Parishioner Relationship Management project, using the WeGather tool. Action steps necessary for implementation planning. Learn more


Parish Financial Services

Parish Solidarity Fund accepting grant applications

The Parish Solidarity Fund is now accepting applications for grant awards in January. Parishes experiencing severe financial impact from COVID-19 are encouraged to apply. Complete the application and return by Friday, January 28, 2022. Learn more 


Pastoral Care & Outreach 

One Parish One Prisoner re-entry model

This program matches parishes with an incarcerated person for their mutual transformation. For more information contact Joe Cotton, Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach at joe.cotton@seattlearch.org. Or reach him by phone at 206-382-4847 or 206-472-4270. Learn more  |  Bulletin inserts in half and full page
 
Event Reminders

Washington State Catholic Conference

January 6, 6:30-7:30 – Virtual

Legislative Priorities Webinar

Please join us as the WSCC staff presents the 2022 legislative priorities of the bishops of Washington state. Webinar link  |  Flyer


Planning & Mission Effectiveness

January 8, 10am-12pm at St. Edward Church, Seattle
January 15, 10am-12pm at St. James Cathedral, Seattle

Coordinator Listening Sessions

Engage in a listening session as a participant, before leading your own session. RSVP at pastoralcouncil@seattlearch.org and indicate the session you'll be attending. Click here for more details
For more information shared in prior C2Ps, scroll down to the "Synodal Process" section


Liturgy

January 22, 8am  at St. James Cathedral, Seattle  

Mass for Life

Archbishop Paul D. Etienne invites you to the  Mass for Life,  
a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection for Unborn Children  
Watch livestream on Vimeo or Facebook  |   Learn more  |  Assets in English and Spanish/Bilingual 


Parish Financial Services

March 16 & 17

Save the date for PAA Days

More details to follow


Fulcrum Foundation

Celebration of Light 2022

Save the Date!
May 20, 2022 at T-Mobile Park!

Fulcrum Foundation's annual fundraiser will be held in the spring to support Catholic education in Western Washington.
 
Pope Francis' Synodal Process

Resources

• Coordinator training recording in English and Spanish 
• Webpage 
• Archbishop Etienne's video message
• Synodal Process Overview
• Infographic with timeline
• Open House recording in English and Spanish 
• Letter to Parishes  
• Timeline 
• Liturgy Guide: English and Spanish
Resources


Nominate synod coordinator volunteers

Send your nomination directly to pastoralcouncil@seattlearch.org. 
For volunteer description and responsibilities, click here.
Resources

Quick Links 

You can also find these on archseattle.org/for-parishes
  • C2P Newsletter Archive
    Click here

     
  • Digital assets
    for events, collections, initiatives
    and news for your parish 
    communications. Click here for the
    Communications Toolkit page.
  • COVID Resources and Newsletter
    Click here

     
  • Update online parish directory
    on the Archdiocese Website. Click here
     
  • Speaker request forms Click here
     
  • Washington State minimum wage information Click here

Welcome Back to Mass resources 

Ongoing Campaigns 

Information and resources 
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