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November 4, 2024 | Vol. 6 No. 45
CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS
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NEW THIS WEEK

Advent 2024

Advent 2024 assets are now available! Invite your parish and school community to prepare for Advent this year with a new theme, “Hope and Rejoice,” with new assets and resources: English | Spanish. Download the Advent Communications Toolkit which includes:

Assets to use in all your communications channels, including bulletin inserts, web and email banners, and social media
New small group Advent reflection guide based on this year’s Advent readings
A link to Archbishop Etienne’s new Advent video

Encourage your parish and school community to visit archseattle.org/advent for Advent Scripture readings and reflections, prayers, traditions and more.

Northwest Catholic

Archbishop Etienne shares more about synodality as 'a call to love'

Read the archbishop's full column on Northwest Catholic here.

Human Resources

New state minimum wage

The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries has announced the new minimum wage of $16.66/hour effective Jan. 1, 2025. As we prepare for the upcoming year, we want to ensure that all employees are compensated in accordance with the new minimum wage requirements of 2025. Read announcement

Chancellor

November sacramental records virtual trainings

Nov. 14 | 10 a.m.-noon
Nov. 21 | noon-2 p.m.
Join our online Archives workshops on sacramental recordkeeping. Live Spanish interpretation offered. Please share this with all relevant staff/volunteers. Must register 24 hours in advance. Learn more/register: English | Spanish

Parish Financial Services

Importance of bank reconciliations

Bank reconciliations should be performed on a timely basis, preferably within 10 days of receipt. The preparer of the bank reconciliation must sign and date the reconciliation. Bank statements and bank reconciliations should be reviewed by the pastor or an independent party. The statement and reconciliation should be signed and dated. Read more

Development

Stewardship updates

Read important stewardship updates, including information about Stewardship of Treasure/Ask 2 this weekend, collections reminders, tasks and resources for this week, by clicking here.

Development

Annual Catholic Appeal update

ACA campaign status report for week 27 we be available after 3 p.m. today. Click here to access report. If you need a more frequent update report, please contact the Development office.

FEATURED JOBS OF THE WEEK

The Archdiocese of Seattle has a number of open positions at parishes, schools, camps, the Retreat Center and the Chancery. Are you or someone you know interested in putting your gifts and talents to work for the archdiocese? View the jobs listed below as well as all open positions here. Please share with your parish and school community.

Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach

We are looking for a Director of Pastoral Care & Outreach to join the Pastoral Care & Outreach team. This role is responsible for managing, coordinating and implementing several distinct pastoral care ministries for the Archdiocese of Seattle. Learn more and apply today.

Tribunal Assistant & Ecclesiastical Notary

We are looking for an Assistant and Ecclesiastical Notary to join the Tribunal team. This role is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Tribunal and assists in the instruction of all types of marriage cases. Learn more and apply today.

ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDERS

Hispanic Ministry

Pastoral Leadership Network for Hispanic Ministry quarterly gathering

Attention: Parish staff, clergy and leadership of movements.
Nov. 7 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Chancery
Register

Intercultural Integration Department

Our Lady of Guadalupe and Simbang Gabi: Invitation to clergy to concelebrate Mass

Please share with your parish and school community.
OLG: Dec. 7 | 12:10 p.m.
Simbang Gabi: Dec. 14 | 11 a.m.
Location for both Masses is at St. James Cathedral. Please RSVP by Nov. 25. View invitation

Lifelong Formation

Faith Formation November newsletter

English | Spanish

Liturgy Office

Save the dates: Rite of Election 2025

Find the calendar for pastors and Christian initiation ministers here.

Northwest Catholic

Honor the life of your loved one with Northwest Catholic

Submit a free obituary for your loved one here. Questions? Please email us at editor@seattlearch.org. Promotional assets

Parish Financial Services

Mark your calendar for PAA Days '25

March 19-20 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

Vocations

Respond to the call

The Vocations team is creating a poster to pray for those in formation for religious life from our diocese. Please fill out this form to include someone that you know.

EVENT REMINDERS

November 4 – December 7, 2024

Please share these events with your parish and school community.

Vocations

National Vocation Awareness Week

Nov. 3-9 | National
Learn more/promotional assets | Follow on social: Facebook | Instagram

Pastoral Care & Outreach Department

Pastoral Care & Outreach Day tomorrow! Time correction

Nov. 5 | 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Learn more | Promotional assets

Multicultural Ministries

Celebration of Our Saints Mass

Nov. 9 | 10 a.m. | St. James Cathedral
Please note: There will not be a reception after Mass. Updated promotional assets: English | Spanish | Vietnamese

Immigrant & Refugee Ministry

'Cabrini' movie showing

Nov. 13 | 6:30 p.m. | Isaac Orr Room at the Chancery, Seattle
Learn more/register | Promotional assets

Pastoral Care & Outreach Department

Healing Mass

Nov. 21 | 6 p.m. | Immaculate Conception Church, Seattle
Join Archbishop Etienne for a Healing Mass for those affected by abuse. Event details | Promotional assets: English | Spanish

Marriage & Family Life

Betrothed: Marriage Preparation Retreat(s)

Nov. 22-24 | Learn more and Feb. 7-9, 2025 | Learn more
Promotional asset

Crozier Society

Crozier Speaker Series: Seminarian Formation

All are welcome.
Dec. 5 | 10-11 a.m. | Virtual
Learn more | Promotional assets

Hispanic Ministry

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Celebration

Dec. 7 | 12:10 p.m. | Immaculate Conception Church and St. James Cathedral
Learn more | Bilingual promotional assets

EVENTS CALENDAR

COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT

PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL

October Letter from Father Gary Lazzeroni

Please read the latest letter from Father Lazzeroni about Partners in the Gospel here.

Parish Family Retreats

During this welcoming phase, you may wish to hold a parish family retreat. Review the sample parish family retreat guide for ideas. Connect with the Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center team at 206-274-3130 or retreat.reservations@seattlearch.org to discuss options.

Additional resources

Click here for all Partners in the Gospel information for parishes.

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