Be sure all staff members are receiving the C2P,
and please share relevant information with your volunteer leaders.
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June Partners in the Gospel Webinar: Hospitality and Go-Live Support
As the July 1 effective date approaches, join us to learn creative ideas and best practices to improve hospitality and welcome your new family parishes. Get actionable information regarding access to the Chancery’s new Partners in the Gospel “Go-Live” Support Center. You will receive the link to join the webinar after you register. Register here to attend one of the three sessions: June 12, 1-2:30 p.m. | June 13, 2-3:30 p.m. | June 14, 9-10:30 a.m.
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REMINDER
Webinar for Parish and School Consultative Leadership
Monday, May 20, from 7-8 p.m.
Members of pastoral councils, finance councils and school commissions are invited to learn more about co-responsibility and collaborative leadership in this special Partners in the Gospel webinar. Simultaneous Spanish translation will be available for those who join via the desktop Teams app. Register here.
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Partners in the Gospel May UPDATE
Read about the priest retreat at The Lodge at St. Edward State Park.
Newsletter: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Bulletin insert: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
Please share with your parish and school community.
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CANCELED
May 22 weekly drop-in Partners in the Gospel
Q&A sessions
May 22 session has been canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Join us May 29 and every Wednesday after | noon-1 p.m. | Teams link
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Stop and review before you click
Always hover over email links and review the URL before clicking. Also be alert to phishing emails claiming to be from the archdiocese’s ministries and employees, asking for gift cards. These are not legitimate. At the top of your Outlook email window, there is a report button. This helps the email platform identify future phishing emails.
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Recruit new finance council members
If some of your parish finance council members are nearing the end of their term, now is the time to start looking for new finance council members for next year. Note that there are some short training videos and materials for new members on the PFS website. |
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LEAD app for ministry use
The LEAD app provides leadership with the tools they need to communicate with and manage groups and people they serve “on the go.” Check out the newsletter for upcoming support sessions on May 21 & May 28. Flyer | Webpage |
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Annual Catholic Appeal update
Click here to learn about these topics and more:
1. Archbishop’s follow-up letter is mailing this Wednesday.
2. CYO Camp video for your website.
3. Show how ACA funds are used by sharing the Impact Report.
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Youth and Young Adult Ministry certificate
Earn a certificate in youth and young adult ministry. This program is designed specifically for the Archdiocese of Seattle with Partners in the Gospel in mind. Key features are our intercultural context and ministry in the multi-parish setting. It is offered through our Christifideles program, and participants pay just a small portion of the cost! Application deadline: May 31. Learn more
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Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
Honor our Blessed Mother during the month of Mary, by praying with reflections on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary, paired with stories of our displaced global family members. Learn more. |
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Let us pray: June intercessions
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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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Assistant Director of Insurance
This position oversees the Archdiocesan property and liability program, property and liability program, archdiocesan assets and 9,000 employees. The program includes the central office, all parishes and schools, Associated Catholic Cemeteries, Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS), and Fulcrum Foundation. Apply today! To view all open positions, click here. Click here for graphic and support copy.
Please share with your parish or school. |
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Corpus Christi Multicultural Mass and Procession
June 1 at 5:30 p.m. | St. James Cathedral, Seattle
Please share with your cultural communities.
• We invite all cultural communities to participate.
• Participants are encouraged to wear traditional dress/attire.
Learn more. Promotional assets in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Now available: Chinese and Korean flyers.
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Employee Recruiting: HR with Matt and Kat
Monday, May 20, from 1-2 p.m.
Join Matt and Kat for an informative session on employee recruiting. Come with questions, leave with useful tools. Join on your computer, mobile app or room device. Meeting link: May 20.
Communications
REMINDER
Please share your parish’s time and talent photos
Send in digital photos of your parish's volunteers in action, and they may appear in this year’s parish stewardship materials. Click here to see the types of photos we need. Click here to download required photo release form. Email photos and photo release form to C2Padmin@Seattlearch.org by the end of May.
Development
Collections reminder
If you have not done so already, please send us your parish’s special collections for the first half of 2024:
• Northwest Catholic Collection
• Catholic Home Missions
• Catholic Relief Services
• Rice Bowl
• Holy Land
Faith Formation May newsletter
Newsletter is available in English and Spanish.
Let us pray: May intercessions
English | Spanish
PRF savings rate increases
Effective May 1, the PRF savings rate increased to 3.75% from 3%. The PRF Commission will continue to monitor PRF earnings and expenses and will adjust rates as conditions require.
Youth Ministry May newsletter
Click here to learn about these topics and more:
• Catholic Youth Convention 2024 new dates
• Middle School Encounter 2025 new dates
• May 31 Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry application deadline
Sign up to receive the youth ministry newsletter.
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Registration deadline is June 10
Join Bishop Schuster on a pilgrimage to Greece
Please share at your parish and school.
October 8-18, 2024
Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul and the early Christian community with Auxiliary Bishop Frank R. Schuster and Father James O. Johnson of St. Jude Parish and Holy Innocents Parish. Click here for more information. New digital assets with pilgrimage dates
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Iron Sharpens Iron / El hierro afila al hierro – Spanish Men's Conference
Please share with the Spanish community at your parish and school.
May 25 | 7 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | St. Pius X Parish, Mountlake Terrace
For Catholic men 16 and up. Presentations in Spanish on topics relevant to issues that affect men and youth. Speakers include Bishop Eusebio Elizondo and Father Cal Christiansen. Includes Mass, adoration and opportunity for confession. Learn more and register. Promotional assets
Walk for Mental Health
Please share at your parish and school.
Saturday, June 1 | 8-11 a.m. | Marina Park, Kirkland
Join the Archdiocese of Seattle NAMI Walks team to raise awareness and support for people with mental illness and their families. (No monetary donation is required) Questions: Contact Anisa Ralls, Mental Health Ministry chairperson, at 206-382-4269 or aralls@stjames-cathedral.org. Learn more and register.
Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood
June 1 | 10 a.m. | St. James Cathedral, Seattle
Please share at your parish and school.
The Archdiocese of Seattle joyfully announces the Ordination to the Priesthood of Maximiliano Muñoz and Kyle Rink. For more information on priesthood in the Archdiocese of Seattle, go to www.seattlevocations.com. Click here for more information about the Mass. Promotional assets
Intercultural Competence Training IN SPANISH
Please share at your parish and school.
June 8 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Isaac Orr Conference Room, Seattle
For more information, email Make Gallitelli. Click here to register. Flyer in Spanish.
Quo Vadis Days 2024
Open to high school men. Please share at your parish and school.
June 24-27 | Camp Hamilton, Monroe
Click here for more information and to register. Digital assets in English and Spanish.
Local Eucharistic Congress
Please share at your parish and school.
July 20 | 11:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. | St. Charles Borromeo, Tacoma
The Archdiocese of Seattle is hosting a local version of the National Eucharistic Congress! This summer, Catholics will travel from every corner of our archdiocese to experience the real presence of Jesus Christ. This local Congress includes all of the activities that are taking place at the national event: inspirational talks, adoration, praise & worship music, prayer, a Eucharistic procession and Mass. Please share with your parish or school. Learn more | Graphics and support copy in English and Spanish.
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Official appointments announced
New assignments go into effect July 1, 2024. Flipbook | pdf
Letter from Archbishop Etienne to the People of God
Weekly drop-in Partners in the Gospel Q&A sessions
May 22 session canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience
Every Wednesday | noon-1 p.m. | Teams link
Additional resources
Go to the "For Parishes" Partners in the Gospel web page.
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