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October 10, 2022  |  Vol. 4 No. 41

CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS

C2P - Weekly Parish Newsletter 
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It's time for our annual October Mass count activity
Please count attendees at each weekend Mass
and click on the links below to submit counts by Friday of the following week. 

October 1-2  |  October 8-9  |  October 15-16  |  October 22-23  |  October 29-30
 
NEW THIS WEEK

USCCB releases the National Synthesis document
for a Synodal Church


An estimated 700,000 people participated in the diocesan phase of the Synod in the United States. This pivotal document is the culmination of 10 months of intentional listening throughout the Church in the United States. Read the National Synod synthesis report in English and Spanish.

On other synod news, a reflection from St. James Cathedral was read as part of the global the Vatican press conference about the synod. To check it out click here: Cathedral Synod Report 

Stewardship and Development

Emergency Collection for Hurricane Ian

The USCCB is taking up a special collection to support those impacted by hurricane Ian. Donation link  |  USCCB letter |  Donation QR code  |  Promotional assets 

Stewardship and Development

Grant process for the St. Joseph Foundation is now open for applications

The St. Joseph Foundation sustains ministries and programs that support the spiritual, educational, and ministry needs of Catholics in Western Washington. Click here for grant application and to learn more.  For additional questions you can reach out to April Collier at April.collier@seattlearch.org

Marriage & Family Life

Healing body and soul 

Jesus fulfilled God’s promise to heal body and soul. Rather than be oppressed by fear of sickness and death, we can trust that Jesus still acts to provide us healing through our work and the Sacrament of the sick. Click here for Scripture readings, prayers and reflections. 

Washington State Catholic Conference

October advocacy bulletin

Read about recent action alerts and download useful resources. English |  Spanish
EVENTS

Associated Catholic Cemeteries

All Souls Day Mass schedule for archdiocesan cemeteries

November 2: English and Korean Mass
November 5: Vietnamese Mass
English Masses schedule below. All Masses start at 10:30am
• Calvary, Seattle: Archbishop Etienne presiding
• Holyrood, Shoreline: Bishop Elizondo presiding
• Gethsemane, Federal Way: Bishop Schuster presiding
Click here for details and schedule  |  Promotional assets

Youth Ministry

SAVE THE DATE
High School Catholic Youth Convention

November 12-13  |  Lynnwood Convention Center
High school youth come together to encounter God and deepen their understanding and love of the faith. This event will include prayer experiences, workshops and keynotes from national and local speakers. Learn more  |  Promotional assets

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

Advent Silent Retreat: Be Strong. Fear not.

December 9-11  |  Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Finding Hope in the Midst of Challenging Times with Fr. James Northrop. Learn more  |  Promotional asset

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

Shakespeare Retreat

January 27-29  |  Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Henry V: A Profile in Leadership. Explore Shakespeare’s analysis of the kingly role with Fr. Stephen Rowan. Learn more  |  Promotional asset
 
For more events, click here
STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT

World Mission Sunday collection is this weekend, October 15/16

Resources: Click here
 

Stewardship TREASURE renewal starts in less than two weeks

Learn how to prepare for the campaign. Click here
 

Stewardship TALENT renewal

Follow these steps if you just completed your Talent campaign. Click here
ANNOUNCEMENTS reminder
This information was presented in past C2Ps. 

Faith Formation

Faith Formation October newsletter

NEW English link English and Spanish 
 

Finance

New Chief Financial Officer

We are excited to welcome Megan Slivinski as our new Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, she will oversee financial strategy and management for the Archdiocese of Seattle in partnership with the leadership team. Learn more

Immigrant & Refugee Ministry

Ukraine Welcome Circles

Learn more  |  Promotional assets |  
NEW Read the Northwest Catholic story

 

Marriage & Family Life
Introducing 'Faith Retriever' show & podcast with

Deacon Eric Paige, Director of Marriage, Family Life and Formation shares practical ways to live and share the faith. Learn more  |  Promotional assets


Mental Health Ministry

Navigating mental health interruptions at Mass - training

Click here


Northwest Catholic

Northwest Catholic - New issue!

Click here to read
 

USCCB

Do no harm to life and liberty - action alert

Learn more  |  Action alert

Vicar for Clergy

Permanent diaconate information sessions

Learn more |  Promotional assets in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Swahili
 

Washington State Catholic Conference

October is Respect Life Month

Promotional assets in English and Spanish  |  PREPARES flyer
 
EVENTS reminder
This information was presented in past C2Ps. 

Faith Formation

Catechetical Certification Program

Series of six sessions 
October 10: Snohomish Deanery | Virtual
January 12: Open to all  | Virtual 
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

Liturgy

Lector workshops

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

Auxiliary Bishops

Men's retreat - Build Upon the Rock

October 21-23  |  Black Diamond Camp, Auburn
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
 

Vicar for Clergy

Vocations rally!

October 22 at 5pm  |  St. Mary Magdalen, Everett
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
Learn more  |  Promotional asset
 

Liturgy

Celebration of Our Saints Mass

November 5 at 11am  |  St. James Cathedral/Virtual
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
 

Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center

Betrothed: A preparation for the sacrament of marriage

November 18-20  |  Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Learn more  |  Promotional assets
 

Liturgy

Master of Ceremonies for Episcopal liturgies

January 14 from 9:20 am to 12 pm  |  Holy Rosary School Hall, Seattle
Learn more  |  Flyer
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