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CHANCERY TO PARISH
COMMUNICATIONS

Weekly Parish Newsletter 
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Parish/School Banking Needs
In an effort to understand the essential needs of parish/school banking,
the archdiocese has assembled a Parish Banking Task Force.
The task force is asking for your input on your banking needs and desires.
We would be grateful for your prompt response.
Please take this SURVEY
 
NEW 
Web Conferencing Trainings,
Spanish Version
Sharpen your skills before offering
your faith formation, sacramental
prep, and youth ministry programs. 
Please SHARE
with your Spanish speakers
 
NEW
PREPARES
Statewide Annual Appeal
Read the WSCC letter about
this new annual appeal.
CLICK here
Important
NEW 
How to allocate SBA PPP loans between parish and school
LEARN more
 
Share with your community
Project Rachel Virtual Healing
 Beginning in September. 
This is a compassionate and confidential environment for those who suffer the effects of an abortion.
Please SHARE
NEW
Simbang Gabi Virtual Reflection
Join Bishop Daniel Muggenborg
for this special Filipino
devotion to the Blessed Mother.
 October 10, 9am-12pm.
Register by October 7!
Please SHARE
Offices & Ministries
For contact information, click on office titles
 
  • NEW
    Several of you are so close to achieving your ACA goal. Reminders in your bulletin, the use of the goal thermometer to illustrate current participation, and Archbishop’s follow-up video DO work! 

    For all tools and resources to help you reach your goal, CLICK here 
  • NEW
    Confirmation 2021
    For scheduling information 
    and instructions,     CLICK here
           
Called to Serve as Christ
  • NEW
    September 22 Update
    CLICK here

    Wave 2020
  • Communications Calendar
    If you have not received
    your Communications Calendar contact your assigned Steier representative. 
    VIEW Calendar
     
  • Share “Why Now”
    communication piece immediately online and in your bulletins.
    VIEW pdf

Faith Formation
  • POPULAR EVENT
    Year of the Eucharist 
    Webinar.     The Faith Formation and Liturgy offices are happy to offer a     Zoom presentation for your parish at a time that works for you.
    LEARN more
     
  • Read September Newsletter
    English  |  Spanish
 
Marriage, Family Life
and Formation
Share with your community
  • NEW
    Prepare for the 27th 
    Sunday in Ordinary Time
    Anxiety is part of the human experience. When we teach our children to fix their eyes on Jesus, we help them find the strength to overcome anxiety with grace.
    SHARE At Home with Faith
     
  • POPULAR EVENT
    Finding Calm in the Storm 
    Practical Ways to Find
    Peace at Home one-hour webinar.
    Find out more
    SHARE October 20 Registration
     
  • Online Alpha available!
    Many parishes would like to run Alpha, but haven't been able to manage the logistics to make it happen. T    o find digital Alpha presentations that any parish can use for their community,
    CLICK here
  • PPP Loan Forgiveness 
    September 21 Update
    SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan forgiveness application update 
    LEARN more

Pastoral Ministry
Share with your community
  • October 3, 10am
    "Families Growing Together"
    Zoom gathering for people who have disabilities and their families.
    Additional dates inNov, and Dec
    SHARE Registration information
Planning & Mission Effectiveness
  • Year of the Eucharist
    booklet of the Pastoral Letter. 
    Would you like a printed version?
    Before we place a printing order, we would like to know if your parish would like a few copies? LEARN more
    Please take this SURVEY
 
  • ICSC Virtual Conference
    Starts Today!
    For those of you who signed up, the virtual conference starts today and runs until Oct. 9th. All communication for the event will come from the ICSC team.
     
  • Parish Renewal of Talent
    is underway!
    Click here for ALL RESOURCES
     
  • NEW
    Please Check Your
    Stewardship Material Shipment     now to ensure you have received all materials that you ordered. Materials arrived in parishes two weeks ago. For those who need additional materials or if you did not place an order, please contact our vendor, PrintWest, directly at
    425-402-8600. Ask for Morgan.
     
  • NEW
    Three Best Practices leading
    up to your Parish Treasure Renewal    .
    A successful renewal of parish financial support starts with a these best practices:

    1. Send your Annual Parish Report (not to be confused with the PAR report) now. For examples and easy to use template, CLICK here 

    2.     Send your 3rd Quarter Giving Reports now. CLICK here 

    3. Learn Best Practices
    and Winning Strategies.     Communication is critical especially during     the restrictions due to COVID-19. Click here to view Report and Best practices  
                                                      
Young Adult Ministry
Share with your community
 
  • Voter Registration and R-90
    The bishops are encouraging 
    parishes to set up voter education
    and registration booths through election day.     READ more
     
 
Upcoming Virtual Events
FOR STAFF

REQUIRED 
September 30, 
October 1, 7
Maintenance and Custodial
Fall Training Schedule
Registration Information


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PLEASE SHARE
WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

October 3, 10am
"Families Growing Together"
Inclusion community
Additional dates in Nov, and Dec
Registration information
PLEASE SHARE
WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

October 3, November 14 
Liturgical Music Workshop in Spanish. English and Spanish speakers invited. 
Registration information

NEW
October 10, 9am-12pm
Simbang Gabi 
Virtual Reflection
Register by October 7
Learn more

October 10, 10am-4pm
Young Adult Virtual Retreat
Registration information

October 20, 7-8pm
Finding Calm in the Storm 
Practical Ways to Find
Peace at Home one-hour webinar.
Find out more
October 20 Registration
Resources for Parish and School Communications
Civilize It
Resource materials

CBAR Resources
Links  |  Text  |  Website Button
 
COVID-19 Parish Resources
• Mass Reopening 
  Guidelines in Spanish
• Resource Page
• Parish Posters
• Liturgy Webinar Slideshow
• COVID Newsletter Archive

Year of the Eucharist
• Large Banners
• Parish Toolkit
• New Policies on the Eucharist
• Corpus Christi Mass homily
  Video  |  Transcript
• Pastoral Letter Web Banner



 
Prayer Cards
Our Lady of Seattle Undoer 
of Knots Prayer Card 
English  |  Spanish  
Order printed cards

Racism Resources
• Faith Formation Resources
• Letter to Address Racism
• Prayer to Overcome Racism
  PDF: English & Spanish
  Word: English & Spanish
• Archbishop Etienne 
  "Evils of Racism" Statement

Spanish Resources
• Spanish Mental Health Resources
• Spanish Prayers for COVID-19 
• Spanish Our Lady of Seattle
  Undoer of Knots Prayer Card
• Order Printed Cards

Stewardship and Development
2020-2021 Collections Calendars
Click here for past issues including the COVID-19 updates
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