Share this Advent video of Archbishop Etienne through your parish digital channels with an invitation to enter into the Advent season with intention.
Don’t forget to include the link to the archdiocese’s Advent page, archseattle.org/advent. A new video and reflection will be added to the web page each Sunday of Advent. Click here for links to all the weekly videos to share through your digital channels. Click here for all Advent assets.
Before the end of every calendar year, finance councils should designate the housing allowance for the parish priest(s) for the coming year. Learn more
Archdiocese of Seattle settles five claims from the 1950s, ‘70s and ‘80s
SEATTLE, November 18, 2022 – Today the Archdiocese of Seattle announced final settlements totaling $2,285,000 for five separate claims related to allegations of sexual. Read news release
Parishes can run this campaign anytime in December
Thank you for partnering with Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services as we “light a pathway to hope” for tens of thousands of Western Washington neighbors in need. Click here for campaign toolkit with assets in English and Spanish. Donations can be made at ccsww.org/donatenow.
We are looking for more parishes to welcome Ukrainian families coming to our area. Numbers have grown to 15,000 in Western Washington. So far, three local parishes have formed Welcome Circles, but we need more. To learn how your parish can join the effort, please attend one of the inquiry Events (see details under "events"). Learn more | Read the Northwest Catholic story
As people of faith, we not only recognize Jesus as our one true King, we rejoice in knowing that he doesn’t just want to rule us, he wants to invite us to share in his kingdom as daughters and sons. Click here for this week's Scripture readings, prayers and reflections.
Do you, by any chance, have an extra nativity scene that you would like to sell or give to a new home? Our Lady of Hope parish is looking for something on the larger side with figures that are 3 feet tall or larger. Please contact Julianna Castro at julianna@ladyofhopechurch.org or 425-349-7014, ext. 18
Parish inquiry night: Welcome Circles for Ukrainian Refugees
November 29 from 7-8pm | St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Federal Way – forsouthern parishes November 30 from 7-8pm | St. Michael Parish, Snohomish – for northern parishes
Learn how to become a “Welcomer” for Ukrainian families fleeing the war. Welcome Circles help Ukrainian Refugees temporarily resettle and integrate safely into our communities with tools, connections, information and financial support. Learn more about north and south event | Promotional assets
The Archdiocese of Seattle was featured in a new video series called “The Chair,” celebrating cathedrals, bishops and dioceses throughout the United States. It's free to watch but does require creating a free account to access the Seattle episode and others. Go to https://thechair.vhx.tv/videos/the-chair-seattle-wa | Promotional assets
Please review your information on the Archdiocese of Seattle online parish directory, including your staff and liturgy times. We want to ensure all information is up to date. Thank you! Click here
Attention: PAAs, bookkeepers, any staff (including school staff) and volunteers (including collection counters and ushers/sacristans and those involved with fundraising) should occasionally review the “cash receipts rules” in the parish accounting manual (page A-13). Learn more
Are you planning for Advent? ParishStaq can be a helpful tool – it's more than a parish database. Help us make our software implementation process better by taking our Awareness Survey. Learn more
November 29 from 9am-12pm | Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center
Training helps participants recognize a person with thoughts of suicide and connects them with resources. Participants don’t need any formal preparation. Learn more | Promotional assets.
December 3 at St. Michael, Olympia
December 10 at Sacred Heart, Bellingham
January 14 at St. John of the Woods, Tacoma
January 21 at St. Joseph, Vancouver
All sessions begin at 11am. Learn more | Promotional assets in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Swahili
