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September 26, 2022  |  Vol. 4 No. 39

CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS

C2P - Weekly Parish Newsletter 
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NEW THIS WEEK

Permanent diaconate information sessions

The Archdiocese of Seattle has opened the inquiry year for the permanent diaconate for Catholic men generally aged 35 to 56 interested in learning more about being a deacon! Go to archseattle.org/deacon/ to find out about the process, dates for upcoming information sessions and how to be considered a candidate. Promotional assets in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Swahili

Please share this in your parish and school communications 

Immigrant & Refugee Ministry

Ukraine Welcome Circles

Learn how parishes can help welcome and help a Ukrainian family with Ukraine Welcome Circles, a pilot program recently started by the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Immigrant and Refugee Ministry and funded by the USCCB.  The goal of the welcome circles is to provide the tools, connections, information and financial support families need to settle in the United States. Learn more  |  Promotional assets

USCCB

Do no harm to life and liberty

A new series of federal regulations undermines Catholic institutions and harms the common good. Join the USCCB in encouraging the Department of Health and Human Services to clarify that “discrimination on the basis of sex” is not an abortion mandate, and that health care workers and medical facilities must be free to conscientiously object to gender transition procedures. Learn more  |  Action alert

Mental Health Ministry

Navigating mental health interruptions at Mass

If you were unable to attend this training live, you can watch the recording to learn about de-escalation techniques for priests, deacons, ushers, greeters, and other parishioners: What to do – and not do – when a person experiencing a mental health crisis interrupts Mass or other parish functions. Click here for recording

Multicultural Ministries

Black Catholic Advisory Circle - September newsletter

Read about the Joint Conference of Black Catholic Clergy, the production "Tolton - From Slave to Priest," an interview with Malcom Xavier Nelson and more. Click here

Agape Service Project

Agape Service Project

Registration for summer 2023 opens on October 18. Parish and school groups are invited to a week of faith-filled service immersion in Whatcom County. Learn more and register  |  2023 brochure

Information Technology

Parishioner Engagement  |  Pushpay/ParishStaq

Join us in re-imagining ministry, where parish staff and ministry leaders engage in active partnership. ParishStaq, the parishioner engagement system by Pushpay, is a powerful tool which is more than just a parish database. Learn more.

Marriage & Family Life: At Home with Faith

Open eyes, open hearts

The Holy Spirit speaks to us through the needs of those close to us. Let’s open our eyes and our hearts and be prepared to stop and care for those closest to us when they are in need. Click here for Scripture readings, prayers and reflections.
STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

Stewardship renewal VIRTUAL TRAINING

LAST TRAINING: Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30pm. Click here to register
 

Stewardship of TALENT renewal - second weekend

October 1-2 is time for your Talent witness talk. Click here for all resources. If you are not running a formal campaign for talent this year but are considering ongoing renewal of talent throughout the year, click here for suggested resources.
 

Stewardship TREASURE renewal 

Best practices leading up to your Parish Treasure Renewal:
  • Send your Annual Parish Report now (not to be confused with the PAR report). For examples and easy-to-use template, click here
     
  • Send your 3rd Quarter Giving Reports now. Click here for all quarterly resources.  
       
  • Communication is critical, especially during these fall campaigns. Click here to view best practices for communicating through websites, social media, direct mail and bulletins.      

ACA rebate checks

For those of you who just received your first ACA rebate check, we suggest you insert an acknowledgement and "thank you" in the financial section of your bulletin or website. Learn more
NEW EVENTS

Hispanic Ministry

Please promote to you Hispanic Community

Formación en la fe, catequesis y pastoral familiar

4 de octubre de 6.30 pm a 8.00 pm / Formato Virtual
Serie ministerial mensual en español basada en los resultados del proceso del V Encuentro.
October 4 from 6:30-8pm  |  Virtual
Monthly Spanish-language ministry series based on the results of the V Encuentro process. October's topic is Faith Formation, Catechesis and Family Ministry.
Registration information  |  Promotional asset 

Auxiliary Bishops
Men's retreat - Build Upon the Rock

October 21-23  |  Black Diamond Camp, Auburn
Join special guest Bishop Schuster for a retreat designed specifically for men. Explore the challenge men face of authentically living their faith in the world today. Led by Father Ed White, pastor of St. Stephen the Martyr, Renton. Learn more  |  Promotional asset

Vicar for Clergy

Vocations rally!

October 22 at 5pm  |  St. Mary Magdalen, Everett
Join the Everett Serra Club and Father Hans Olson at their annual Vocations Rally! Bishop Eusebio Elizondo will be celebrating Mass, followed by dinner and speakers. Learn more  |  Flyer

Multicultural Ministries

Native Boarding Schools - Learning from History to Promote Healing

October 23 from 2:30-6pm  |  Issac Orr conference room, Seattle
Father Michael Carson will explore the history of the last 200 years of Native boarding schools. Learn more  |  Promotional asset

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

Betrothed: a preparation for the sacrament of marriage

November 18-20  |  Archbishop Burnett Retreat Center
This marriage-prep retreat is designed to have an impact on the quality of a couple's communication, conflict resolution and shared sense of mission. Learn more  |  Promotional assets

Liturgy

Master of Ceremonies for Episcopal liturgies

January 14 from 9:20 am-12 pm  |  Holy Rosary School Hall, Seattle
An in-person workshop on preparations by the Master of Ceremonies when a Bishop celebrates Mass at your parish. Areas of focus: confirmation, dedication, anniversary and blessings. Learn more  |  Flyer
For more events, click here
ANNOUNCEMENTS reminder
This information was presented in past C2Ps. 

 

Auxiliary Bishops

Seeking new deacons

Bishop Schuster provides an outline of the Deacon Formation Program and shares how you can help identify candidates for a new class. Learn more. Hear from Bishop Schuster. Read Archbishop Etienne's letter.

 

Communications

COVID guidance newsletter

Read the September 9 newsletter. 
 

Faith Formation

Faith Formation September newsletter

Read the newsletter in English and Spanish 
 

Hospital & Healthcare Ministry

Eucharistic ministry training for hospitals

Hospitals are slowly opening back up to volunteer extraordinary ministers of holy Communion. If you feel called to visit the sick, view this training video on pastoral skills.
 

Mental Health Ministry

Survivors of Suicide: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Healing 

If you were unable to attend this luncheon live, you can watch the recording to hear beautiful testimonies from people impacted by suicide and learn more about the Church's loving response.

Northwest Catholic

Northwest Catholic cover contest of the December/January issue

All K-12 students who attend a Catholic parish or a Catholic school are encouraged to create a 8.5x11 vertical piece of art for the cover. The theme is “The First Christmas.” Learn more. Click here for entry form and promotional asset
 

Parish Financial Services

Parish 'found money' ideas grab bag

We've gathered a few ideas on ways to "find" or save money at your parish. Learn more

Property & Construction

Maintenance and custodial required trainings

Learn more and register. Click here
Annual safety training in all locations is from 8:30am–12pm 
THIS WEEK:  
• September 28 – Pope St. John XXIII (St. Ann), Tacoma
• September 29 – St. Madeleine Sophie, Bellevue 
NEXT WEEK:  
• October 5 – St. Patrick, Seattle
 

Seafarers' Ministry

Bring Christmas to a Seafarer!

Every year, the Seattle Seafarers’ Center provides about 1,000 ditty bags stuffed with basic personal necessities to merchant seafarers. Learn how you can make a difference.
 

Stewardship & Developement
St. Joseph Foundation Launches

Read news release in English and Spanish or visit the St. Joseph Foundation website to learn more.


Vicar for Clergy

Pray for priests

The Office of the Vicar for Clergy encourages everyone to pray for our priests, individually and as a family. Visit the website for resources and to join our prayer team. You'll receive a weekly email with the names of the priests we are lifting in prayer!
 

Washington State Catholic Conference

October is Respect Life Month

Please contact Joseph Tancioco at Joseph.Tancioco@seattlearch.org if you didn’t receive your materials.  Promotional assets in English and Spanish  |  PREPARES flyer
 

Washington State Catholic Conference

September advocacy bulletin

Read about recent action alerts and download useful resources. English  |  Spanish
EVENTS reminder
This information was presented in past C2Ps. 


Mental Health Ministry

Wellness Wednesday

October 5 at 7pm  |  Virtual
The Impact of Social Isolation on Physical & Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Learn more  |  Promotional assets
 

Liturgy

Lector workshops

October 20 at 6:30pm  |  Virtual
November 12 at 10:30am   |  Virtual 
Registration required at Jennifer.Day@seattlearch.org. Promotional asset
 

Faith Formation

Catechetical Certification Program

English: Series of six sessions beginning: 
October 10: Snohomish Deanery | Virtual
January 12: Open to all | Virtual 
Click here for schedule and to register. Promotional assets

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

St. Thérèse of Lisieux and St. Charles de Foucauld Retreat

October 14-16 - Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Learn more  |  Promotional asset

Multicultural Ministries

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Mass

October 22 at 11am  |  St. James Cathedral /Virtual
Learn more  |  Promotional assets  |  Bulletin insert/flyer
 

Liturgy

Celebration of Our Saints Mass

November 5 at 11am  |  St. James Cathedral/Virtual
Join Archbishop Etienne and Bishop Elizondo in celebrating the saints from our diverse cultural communities. Learn more  |    Promotional assets in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
 

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

Go! Make Disciples Men’s Retreat

November 11 at 4pm to November 13 at 1pm |  Retreat Center
Learn more  |  Promotional asset
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