There will be no C2P on Easter Monday, April 1.
Next C2P will be Tuesday, April 2.
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Be sure all staff members are receiving the C2P, and please share relevant information
with your volunteer leaders. Click here to sign up. Click here for archived C2Ps.
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Archbishop's invitation to support Lay Ecclesial Ministry
As we prepare to implement Partners in the Gospel, Archbishop encourages pastoral leaders to support strong lay ecclesial ministers through ongoing formation opportunities, the Christifideles program and the Co-Workers in the Vineyard Convocation on April 25. Read letter from Archbishop Etienne.
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Share your voice to support Mental Health Ministry
Mental Health Ministry would love your input on how the Catholic community can integrate with Memory Cafés. A Memory Café provides a safe and comfortable place for people affected by dementia to socialize, listen to music, play games, and enjoy other appropriate activities along with their caregivers. If you are interested sharing your perspective, please contact Anisa Ralls at aralls@stjames-cathedral.org. Mental Health Ministry webpage.
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Staff training on intercultural competence
Open to all archdiocese employees
May 17 | 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Isaac Orr Conference Room, Chancery
Learn how our daily interactions with people from different cultures, languages and ethnicities call for a more intentional effort on our part to better understand and accompany each other. Learn more and register. Promotional assets for staff communications.
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Prepare 1st-quarter giving statement mailing
We recommend you send the first of your quarterly giving statements between now and April 15. You can find all quarterly resources for ParishStaq, including letter templates, in the Campus Admin Group of ParishStaq or in Box by clicking here. This is the perfect opportunity to be transparent and accountable to your parishioners.
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Rice Bowl ends this week
We ask that you promote Rice Bowl throughout the remainder of Lent and remind your parishioners that 25% of all donations stay right here in Western Washington. Please insert a reminder in your bulletin (or Mass announcements) to have people submit their Rice Bowls this weekend. Click here for all resources. Click here for tips on how to collect Rice Bowls.
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Prepare for the upcoming 2024 ACA campaign
3 things you can do right now.
1. Line up your witness speaker.
2. Select a parish rebate project.
3. Gather your ACA team (staff or volunteers) to go over campaign responsibilities and logistics.
ACA materials started to ship late last week
Most of you should receive your materials from our print vendor by Wednesday of this week.
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Building a Bridge from the Inside-Out: Voices & Faces
April 7 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Seattle
Are you called to ministry with the justice-involved community? If so, please join us and jump-start your discernment process. Questions? Joseph E. Garcia at 206-293-2844 or Terri Nelson at 206-274-3103 or terri.nelson@Seattlearch.org. Learn more | Promotional assets
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The Archdiocese of Seattle has a number of open positions at parishes, schools, camps, the Retreat Center and Chancery. Are you or someone you know interested in putting your gifts and talents to work for the Archdiocese of Seattle? Please share the "Job of the Week" link listed below along with the open positions link.
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Senior Accountant – Shared Services
We are seeking a senior accountant to join the Shared Services team! This position will take full charge of the accounting and reporting for multiple entities, including the Fulcrum Foundation. Apply today! To view all open positions, click here. Promotional asset
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Share Easter video greetings from the bishops with your parish and school communities
• Easter videos: Archbishop Etienne and Bishop Elizondo. Both videos have an English and Spanish caption option that you can turn on by clicking the “cc” on the lower right.
• Visit archseattle.org/Easter for inspiration and ideas.
• Easter promotional assets and bulletin inserts: English | Spanish
Development
Collection calendar
Click here for 2024 and 2025 calendars. Please note changes to the 2025 collections calendar, including new collections and date shifts. The envelope companies have been notified and will adjust the individual parish acknowledgements they send to you in the spring.
Archdiocesan Planned Giving website is now available
Please refer anyone with questions about making planned gifts (bequests) to a parish, school or the archdiocese to the Planned Giving site. This site includes information on wills and living trusts, deciding how to give, giving from your IRA, donor advised funds and more. Viewers will be able to download helpful documents. For questions, contact Erin Oest-Larsen at erin.oest-larsen@seattlearch.org. Click here for bulletin copy.
Called to Serve as Christ Campaign update
Click here for an update for parish staff, including our last steps as we come to the end of the campaign.
Faith Formation March newsletter
English and Spanish
Benefits update
The 2024-2025 Rate memo and Lay rate sheet are now available.
Celebrate religious life & graduations – June/July 2024 issue
Priest anniversaries, women religious milestones, ordinations and graduations! Don't miss out on the opportunity to show your appreciation by advertising in Northwest Catholic's June/July issue. Space reservations are due by April 10. Learn more. Click here to reserve your ad.
ParishStaq post-implementation: stabilization & optimization
Learn about the next phase of ParishStaq and Partners in the Gospel Phase 0: Click here | Website
Youth Ministry March newsletter
Newsletter. If you are not receiving youth ministry newsletters by email, please click here.
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Annual Mental Health Luncheon
April 10 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Isaac Orr Conference Room and online
Register | Learn more | Promotional assets
Latino Summit for Catholic Schools and Parishes
April 12 & 13 | St. Thomas Parish, Tukwila
Register | Learn more | Promotional assets in English and Spanish.
Forged by Love: Seattle Men's Conference
April 20 | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Renton
Learn more | Promotional asset
Disability Inclusion Ministry Mass & Dance
April 20: Mass | 11 a.m. | St. James Cathedral
Dance & lunch | Noon-2:30 p.m. | O’Dea High School Gym
Questions? Contact Jennifer Wong at jennifer.wong@seattlearch.org. Learn more | Promotional assets
Co-workers in the Vineyard: Convocation for Lay Ecclesial Ministers
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