Attention all staff.
Please be on the lookout and do not open emails or click on links that are offering gift cards or requesting your W2 form. When in doubt, always refer to our Phishing flyer or contact your IT department directly.
Attention schools!
Don't miss your opportunity to congratulate and honor your graduates in Northwest Catholic. April 23 is the deadline to reserve space in the June/July issue.Space reservation form | Learn more
Reminder: Share the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with staff members
Attention parish and school staff.
As an employee of the archdiocese, you have access to the Employee Assistance Program. This program offers resources to help with relationships, anxiety, debt issues and much more. Please post one or more of these flyers in your office: EAP office flyers
Attention parish and school managerial staff. April 7 | 2-3 p.m. | Virtual
April’s webinar topic is "The Affordable Care Act" and will cover what it is and how it impacts you. These trainings occur on the first Monday of every month. Teams link | List of monthly topics
Live ACA Training webinars this week. Last chance to attend. Read all updates here.
NEW EVENTS
St. Peter Chanel Mass and Reception
All are welcome. April 27 | Noon-2 p.m. | Holy Cross Parish, Tacoma
Join Father Vaiula and the Samoan Catholic Ministry for Mass to celebrate St. Peter Chanel. Learn more | Promotional assets
Season of Service:
Feed the Hungry at St. Mary in Aberdeen
Please share with your parish community. March 27 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | St. Mary Parish, Aberdeen
Join us on March 27 at St. Mary's Parish Kitchen in Aberdeen to cook and serve a hot meal to about 120 patrons. Learn more/sign up
Season of Service:
Service opportunities in Auburn and Kent
Please share with your parish community. March 29 | Multiple locations in Auburn and Kent
On March 29, Catholic Community Services Volunteer Services is hosting four service opportunities in Auburn and Kent in support of our low-income elderly and disabled neighbors. Learn more
Invite health-care workers in your communities. April 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | St. James Cathedral
Join Bishop Frank Schuster for the Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Health Care Workers. Learn more
April 26 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Seattle University
Register now for the annual Laudato Si' Movement Washington Chapter Summit (formerly CCN/Care for Creation Summit) on April 26 at Seattle University. Learn more | Promotional assets
Promote to your parish family. May 24 | Holy Rosary Parish, Edmonds
Join Bishop Eusebio Elizondo on May 24 at Holy Rosary Parish in Edmonds for this powerful day of fellowship, worship and growth as we delve into what it means to live as authentic Catholic Christian men in today's world. Speakers include Jason Evert and Devin Schadt. Learn more/register | Promotional assets
Attention high-school aged young men. June 26-29 | Camp Hamilton
This four-day overnight camp for high-school aged young men grades 9-12 — with priests and seminarians from the Archdiocese of Seattle — will provide participants the opportunity to learn more about the priesthood, deepen their faith and better discern God’s call in their lives. Learn more/register | Promotional assets
"The birdies are chirping" for Archbishop's Golf Tournament
Please share with your parish and school community. July 29 | 11 a.m. tee time | The Club at Redmond Ridge
Sign up to register and/or sponsor the 22nd annual Archbishop's Golf Tournament. Learn more/register | Promotional assets
LET'S CELEBRATE AND PARTICIPATE!
The Archdiocese of Seattle's 175th Anniversary
- For more details, go to archseattle.org/175.
- Watch the anniversary and history video here.
- View photos of anniversary Masses and celebrations here: Vancouver | Bremerton
60 local Season of Service volunteer opportunities March through May
Encourage your parishioners to make a pilgrimage to one of our five local pilgrimage sites! Learn about the Jubilee Year, find more details, download our communications toolkit and assets, view upcoming Jubilee events and more by visiting archseattle.org/jubilee.
PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL
Consultative and Discernment-Based Decision-Making
Attention pastors and key staff/volunteers. Part 2: One Parish Plan webinars
March 26 | 10-11:30 a.m.
*April 3 | 2:30-4 p.m.* (updated date/time)
Please join for one of these two webinar sessions, which will share practical knowledge for parish leaders about discernment and decision-making as well as the activities in the One Parish Plan. Register
Consultative Leaders Evening webinar
April 14 | 6-7:30 p.m.
This webinar is for consultative leaders (PFAC/PFLT/Pastoral Council/Finance Council members) who will be involved in One Parish Planning and will help with consultative/discernment-based decision-making. Register
Additional resources
Click here for all Partners in the Gospel information for parishes.
Please share with parents of middle school and high school students. April 26 | 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Multiple locations Learn more/register | Promotional assets
