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May 15, 2023  |  Vol. 5 No. 20

CHANCERY TO PARISH COMMUNICATIONS


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REMINDER

Today is the last day to enroll!

May 15 is the last day to enroll for benefits for the 2023-2024 plan year. 

Click here to enroll or view brochure. Contact Benefit Services at benefitsservices@seattlearch.org if you have questions. 
 

Communications

Partners in the Gospel Current Reality webinar

Webinar is for parish and school staff only. 

  • TOMORROW - May 16 at 1 p.m. | Zoom link | Meeting ID: 871 6546 8328 | Passcode: 681213
  • NEXT WEEK - May 24 at 3:30 p.m. | Zoom link  | Meeting ID: 868 4356 1750 | Passcode: 285443
Please do not share links with parishioners. An English and Spanish video for the public will be available in June.
 
NEW THIS WEEK

Stewardship & Development

St. Joseph Foundation Grant application is due by May 26!

We support Catholic ministries and encourage Catholic nonprofits in Western Washington to apply for funding. Please submit the grant application by May 26 for consideration. Apply here |  Learn more 

Parish Financial Services

PRF interest rate update

PRF rates (loan and savings) will change on July 1. Note that this is an update from the February budget letter. Learn more.

Parish Financial Services

Gifts to those retiring/moving

The approach of summer seems to be when more priests and others are retiring or moving to other parishes or jobs, so it is good to be mindful of the rules and procedures for gift-giving. Learn more.

Information Technology

ParishStaq Update

ParishStaq now has 97 campuses launched with nine parishes working solely in the app. The LEAD app is in heavy use by two pilot locations. The use of ParishStaq in ministry will be demonstrated at the June 8 annual conference for Faith Formation & Youth Ministry. Learn more.

Immingrant & Refugee Ministry

Congolese Family Fun Day! (Volunteers needed!)

We're looking for volunteers — youth groups, families and individuals — to help with games and activities at the Congolese Family Fun Day. The event is Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Stephen the Martyr Parish, Renton. If you can help, sign up here. Please share this opportunity at your parish or school! Flyer

Planning and Mission Effectiveness

Worldwide moment of prayer for the Synod — Spanish and English

Resources for the May 31 event are now available in Spanish and English

Stewardship & Development

ACA update

Read the Follow-up/Ask 2 weekend update.
 

Stewardship & Development

New process for parishioner address changes

A new process has been established to communicate parishioner address changes to parishes. We will now upload an “address update” to your Box “ACA database folder.” Please review and confirm with your parishioners that you have correct information. This will help in our effort to clean up parishioner data in all locations. Learn more.

Stewardship & Development

Special collections reminder

If you have not done so already, please send us your parish’s special collections for: Northwest Catholic, Catholic Home Missions, Catholic Relief Services, Rice Bowl, Disaster Relief (Turkey/Syria Earthquake, Ukraine), Holy Land. 

Marriage & Family Life

The Holy Spirit, our Advocate

God sent us the Holy Spirit to be with us always as “another Advocate” (John 14:16). Let us reflect on how the Holy Spirit is present in our lives — guiding, helping and championing us in all that we do. Learn more.
 
NEW EVENTS

Theology on Tap with Dr. Sarah Bartel

June 2 at 6:30 p.m. | St. Andrew, Sumner
Join us for some Theology of the Body with food, drink and fellowship at St. Andrew Church in Sumner. Adoration at 6:30 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. RSVP  | Learn more  | Flyer  | Digital asset

Walk for Mental Health

June 3 from 8-11 a.m.. | Kirkland Marina Park, Kirkland
The Archdiocese of Seattle’s Mental Health Ministry has formed a NAMI Walks team in order to raise awareness and support for people with mental illness and their families. Questions, contact Anisa Rallz at aralls@stjames-cathedral.org | RegisterLearn more  | Digital asset

Multicultural Corpus Christi Mass and Procession

June 10 at 5:30 p.m. | St. James Cathedral

Flyers now available VietnameseChinese and Korean.

Archbishop Etienne invites all our communities to join the celebration. Everyone is encouraged to wear traditional dress/attire. If you plan to participate, please RSVP Carl.Chilo@seattlearch.org by June 1. Learn more  | Flyers in English and Spanish.

Fulcrum Foundation

Save the date for Celebration of Light 2024!

January 19, 2024  | Sheraton Grand Seattle
The Fulcrum Foundation's annual fundraising gala is back at the Sheraton Grand Seattle! Make sure to save the date for this incredible night honoring Catholic education in Western Washington! Have questions? Contact the Fulcrum team at info@fulcrumfoundation.org or call 206-219-5826. 
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS

Mental Health Ministry

Virtual Morning of Prayer for Mental Health

May 20, 10-11:15 a.m.  | Virtual
Learn more | Digital asset
 

Our Lady of Antipolo Filipino memorial Mass and pilgrimage

May 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  | Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline 
Learn more  |  Digital assets
Click here for all events
ANNOUNCEMENTS REMINDER
This information was presented in past C2Ps. 

Associated Catholic Cemeteries

Free office desk

Desk photo. Contact Fred Morley at fredm@mycatholiccemetery.org.
 

Communications

New Partners in the Gospel UPDATE bulletin inserts

  • English and Spanish insert about the consultative process for parish family configurations.
  • Vietnamese insert from last month about the six pillar work groups.
 

Communications

Would you like to receive the enlarged Partners prayer card?

The Partners in the Gospel prayer card has been resized for better readability.
It is now 5"x7" and available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Original size was 3"x5". Send language/quantity request to Sally.Evanson@seattlearch.org
 

Communications

Job-opening assets for parishes or schools

Digital assets

Communications

APRIL – People on the Move at the Chancery

Learn more

Faith Formation

Faith Formation May newsletter 

Read in English and Spanish
 

Planning and Mission Effectiveness

Worldwide moment of prayer for the Synod on May 31

Click here for parish resources

Vocations

Quo Vadis Days for young men grades 9-12

June 26-29 | Camp Hamilton.  Registration |  vocations@seattlearch.org | Bulletin insert: English | Spanish | Digital assets
 

Washington State Catholic Conference – WSCC

Thank you for your advocacy on Senate Bill 5280 

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