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January 6, 2025  |  Vol. 7 No. 1
CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS
C2P - Weekly Parish Newsletter 
NEW THIS WEEK

Archdiocese of Seattle’s 175th Anniversary

It’s time to celebrate! The Archdiocese of Seattle turns 175 this year, and we will be celebrating from January through May 2025, including special Masses with Archbishop Etienne and a Season of Service with the goal of reaching 175,000 volunteer hours. Click here to download the 175th Anniversary Communications toolkit, which includes links to:
  • Overview and talking points
  • Graphics, including poster, bulletin inserts, web and email banners and social posts in English and Spanish
  • Digital prayer cards in English, Spanish and Vietnamese (printed cards were sent to parishes this week in English and Spanish).  

Go to archseattle.org/175 to learn more.  

Washington State Catholic Conference

An Immigration Statement from the WSCC

Please share with your parish and school community.
The bishops of Washington state have released a letter on immigration. Full statement: English | Spanish
 

Development

St. Joseph Foundation grant applications now open

Please share with your parish and school community.
The St. Joseph Foundation supports Catholic ministry and encourages Catholic nonprofits in Western Washington to apply for funding. For more information, a list of some former grant recipients and the grant application, click here. Suggested copy

Human Resources

Human Resources University: A monthly webinar training for managers

Attention parish and school managerial staff.
Jan. 16 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual
We are excited to announce the launch of a new format for the education and communication of all things Human Resources: Human Resources University! Please join us for our first session on Thursday, Jan. 16, from 2-3 p.m. Topics will cover how to calculate lay pension contributions as well as our 2025 goals for our HR shared services model. Teams link

Catholic Community Services

PREPARES 2025 Open Your Heart appeal

Feb. 8-9
The bishops of the Washington State Catholic Conference (WSCC) ask that you encourage your parishioners to financially support this statewide pregnancy and parenting pupport ministry to support a culture of life. Learn more

Pastoral Care & Outreach Department

Journeys of Peace & Justice Retreat Day

Attention pastoral care ministers.
Jan. 14 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Peace and Spirituality Center, Bellevue
Join us for a special retreat designed to nurture and support pastoral care ministers. Women religious from five different congregations will offer their wisdom through storytelling, practical workshops and reflective moments. This retreat offers a rare opportunity to connect, gain practical tools and be spiritually nourished by those who have dedicated their lives to peace and justice. Learn more/register | Promotional asset

Integrated Payroll and Benefits Services (IPBS)

IRS 2025 retirement plans contribution limits

Attention parish and school staff.
Please read the annual IRS announcement of limits to the amount participants can contribute to a 403(b) account (the Archdiocesan Retirement and Savings Plan account).

Parish Financial Services

Future project needing PRF loan?

Are you anticipating a project and will need financing from the Parish Revolving Fund? A good rule of thumb is to be in touch with the PRF a time equivalent to one month multiplied by every $100,000 or 10% of parish income the parish needs to borrow for the project. Also, for summer projects, now is the time to be in touch with the Property & Construction office to start getting things lined up.

Intercultural Integration Department | Hispanic Ministry

PLNHM Quarterly Gathering

Attention parish staff, clergy and leadership of movements.
Feb. 6 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Large Isaac Orr Room, Chancery
Please join the next quarterly gathering of the Pastoral Leadership Network for Hispanic Ministry (PLNHM) to share best practices, news and information. Register 

Northwest Catholic

Northwest Catholic screen ads

Display these new screen ads for Northwest Catholic in your vestibule and parish hall monitors. It’s a great way to engage your parishioners in the latest Catholic news. Available as a JPG and PNG. Click here for ads.
 

Lifelong Formation Department

Faith Formation January newsletter

Links will be available at 9 a.m.
English | Spanish

Development

Annual Catholic Appeal update

Read this week's important Annual Catholic Appeal updates here. 

Development

Stewardship updates

Read important stewardship updates here.
NEW EVENTS
Please share these events with your parish and school community.

Washington State Catholic Conference

Pray for the legal protection of the unborn

Jan. 22 | Noon | Virtual
Please join us as Dominican Sister Gabriella Yi leads us in an hour of prayer and reflection titled, "Compelled by the Fire of Charity: St. Catherine of Siena on Human Dignity." Learn more/register

Marriage & Family Life

Betrothed: Marriage Preparation Retreat

Feb. 7-9 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Betrothed invites engaged couples to prepare for a joyful, lifelong marriage. This marriage-prep retreat is designed to impact the quality of a couples' communication, conflict resolution and shared sense of mission. Learn more/register
PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL

Letter from Father Gary

Read Father Gary Lazzeroni's December letter here.
 

One Parish Planning tools have been launched 

Learn more
 

Partners in the Gospel webinar: Mission & Evangelization

Jan. 22 | 3-5 p.m. 
Feb. 5 | 10 a.m.-noon
Join one of our two webinar sessions to learn about ways to re-envision mission & evangelization in a parish family. Register 
 

Additional resources

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

Communications

Our Lady of Guadalupe 30th annual celebration featured in the Seattle Times

Seattle Times article | Northwest Catholic article | Archbishop Etienne's reflection


Liturgy Office

Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope webinar and toolkit

Jubilee toolkit | Pilgrims of Hope webinar recording
 

Liturgy Office

"Let us pray": January intentions resource

English | Spanish
 

Liturgy Office

Rite of Election 2025: Updated schedule and info packet

Enrollment forms need to be returned to Jennifer Day by Jan. 31. Resources/forms
 

Northwest Catholic

Spread the word about Northwest Catholic

Northwest Catholic 2025 Media Kit
EVENT REMINDERS 

January 6 - February 20, 2025

Please share these events with your parish and school community.

Young Adult Ministry

Young Adult Silent Retreat

Jan. 17-19 | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Learn more/register | Promotional assets


Multicultural Ministries

Martin Luther King Jr. Mass

Jan. 20 | 11 a.m. | St. Ignatius Chapel at Seattle University 
Learn more | Promotional assets
 

Integral Human Development

The Nagasaki Bell Project: A discussion about nuclear war and peace

Jan. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Pigott Auditorium at Seattle University
Learn more | Promotional assets
 

Multicultural Ministries

Six Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood

Feb. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Learn more/register
Feb. 8 | 1-3 p.m. | Learn more/register
Location for both events: St. Madeleine Sophie Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue.
Promotional assets
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