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.
Summer is a great time to address outdoor items and plan for fall maintenance. Read the Maintenance Manual for helpful information on day-to-day facility maintenance, along with seasonal checklists. Contact the Property and Construction office or Propertyx@seattlearch.org for information.
These letters from Father Michael Dion, director of formation for the permanent diaconate, will guide pastors of parishes and those interested in the deacon formation program. Applications for the program open Aug. 10. Look for assets to promote to your parish in the July 17 C2P. Learn more | Read Letter to Pastors and Letter to Inquirers
Sea Sunday is the day which Churches around the world remember and pray for seafarers and their families. This year, it is on July 9th. Stella Maris provides us with suggested prayers for that weekend.
Please read the WSCC’s support position for Referendum 101
Please read the letter indicating WSCC’s support of Referendum 101 and updated guidance on signature gathering at parishes. Signatures are due to the Secretary of State on July 15.
Are all parish auxiliary organizations reporting their financial information to the parish at least once a year? They should also give a written report of their activities to the pastor.
Read this week’s update to learn about these items and more:
• If needed, how to request a merge-ready file so you can mail your Pastor Final Ask letter the week of July 17.
• Hispanic collection
• Archbishop’s thank you video
Use this link to access the order site. Password is: psorder. Click on your parish from the drop-down screen and follow directions on homepage and then the products tab. Read important details.
We were baptized into the death of Jesus Christ so that in him we may also “live in newness of life.” (Romans 6:4) Now we are called to share this newness of life with one another. Learn more.
July 13 at 5 p.m. | St. Joachim Catholic Church in Lummi
Join Archbishop in celebrating St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s July 14 feast day. Reception will follow immediately after Mass on the church grounds. All are welcome. Learn more | Digital asset
July 20 from 7–9:30 p.m. | St. Margaret of Scotland, Seattle
Calling all young adults! Join us for fellowship and a talk on being a disciple of the risen Christ in a post-modern age with Father Bryan Dolejsi! Learn more | Digital assets
Aug. 1: St. Mary, Anacortes | Learn more
Aug. 3: Our Lady of Lourdes, Vancouver | Learn more
Aug. 5: St. James Cathedral, Seattle | Learn more
As youth from around the world celebrate World Youth Day with Pope Francis in Lisbon, Portugal, the Archdiocese of Seattle is participating with three regional gatherings, creating a mini version of the experience in Lisbon. There will be speakers, Mass, activities, lunch and more. Join for one or all three events. Digital assets in English and Spanish.
Aug. 26 at 1:10 p.m. | T-Mobile Park
Join Archbishop and other Catholics for Faith & Family Day with the Seattle Mariners! Attend as a parish group or offer the discount link directly to your parishioners. Learn more | Ticket order | Flyer | Digital asset
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
Now is the time to think about ‘unclaimed property,’ like uncashed checks. If you have lost track of the payee, you can look them up on the internet, or ask the Development team to check the database. If you can’t find the person to remit, remember to list the unclaimed property in the annual report.
Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Chancery, Isaac Orr Conference Room.
If you are a new PAA, or know someone who you think would make a good PAA, our next round of new PAA training is starting next month. Email ParishFinancialSvcs@seattlearch.org to register. Click here for schedule.
