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Have you ever wondered who ministers to the international crews of seafaring ships?  How do they receive the sacraments, get spiritual support, and assistance while working in a very stressful occupation?  The Archdiocese of Seattle has a Catholic Seafarers’ Ministry that provides a caring, Catholic presence both on board vessels and on shore.  You can support the ministry by attending the annual Shipboard Luncheon fundraiser on Saturday, September 7. Click above for more information.

To help ensure more equitable access to career development, outdoors and recreation, and vital services, Seattle has a variety of summer programs.  Check out their camps, leagues, internships, employment opportunities, meal programs, and educational activities by clicking above.

Help the Catholic Community Services’ Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) students start the school year right with the school supplies they need to succeed!  YTP is an after-school educational enrichment program for 1st-12th graders who live in low-income or public housing communities, including right down the road at High Point.  Click above for more information.

Jesuit Volunteers EnCorps is now accepting applications for 2019-20!  JV EnCorps facilitates rewarding opportunities for service, community and spiritual formation for adults 50 and older who are committed to social and ecological justice. During their ten months of part-time volunteer service, participants meet monthly for fellowship, reflection and to explore the values of community, spirituality, simple living and social & ecological justice. Click above to learn more.

St. James Immigrant Assistance is seeking ESL and Citizenship Tutors who can speak Vietnamese or Spanish. You will be matched with an immigrant with very limited English. Training is provided prior to starting tutoring, and staff are there to provide on-going support. Click above to learn more.

This year, as part of the annual Day of Service, OLG school collected donations and volunteers assembled many Care Packets.  These packets are for you to take in your cars.  When you see someone in need, you can offer them a little love from our community.  Get your packets in the back of church or in the parish office. 

Build community, deepen your spirituality, and act for justice with the Intercommunity Peace and Justice (IPJC) Justice Cafés for Young Adults!  Topics for Season 2 on Justice for Daily Life will include Spirituality for Social Justice, Overcoming Polarization, and Social Justice as a Vocation. Click above for more information.

Are you interested in ministering to detained individuals at the Northwest Detention Center?  There will be a training on July 20 from 8am-12pm for new volunteers who wish to help with prayer services and/or bible studies.   New volunteers must be cleared by GEO Group in advance of the training so please be sure to contact Chaplain Keith Henderson well in advance if you wish to register. Click above for more details.

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is escalating as political and economic instability has left hundreds of thousands of families without access to food, medical care and critical life and social services. With the average monthly income now as low as $3, more than 82 percent of the population lives in poverty.  The crisis has led to the largest displacement of people in Latin American history.  CRS is supporting Venezuelans in their country and across the region through our local Catholic partners. Click above to learn more.

Consider sponsoring a detained asylum-seeker to support their chance of getting out of detention on bond. A sponsor provides a letter of support to the immigration judge stating that you (and your family/community) will offer the person: a place to stay while they await their hearing, meals, transportation as needed, connections to other community resources as needed. Some judges may want to see income level & tax records for further proof of your ability to host the person. Click above for more details.

"A single individual is enough for hope to exist, and that individual can be you." ~ Pope Francis  Are you looking to join a community of Catholic advocates confronting global poverty? Join Catholic Relief Services' mobile action network and receive text message alerts right to your phone when urgent action is needed. All you have to do is text the phrase “CONFRONT POVERTY” to the phone number 306-44 right now to sign up! It's that easy to make a difference.

In a joint effort with the Global Fund, Catholic Relief Services is launching a 3-year "Crush Malaria" campaign to raise $5 million to help stamp out malaria in Niger by reaching 500,000 children with preventative medication. This medication, known as seasonal malarial chemoprevention (or SMC), costs on average just $5 per child. Visit www.crs.org for more information. Thanks for your support!

In 2017, Pope Francis launched the "Share the Journey" campaign to amplify the voice of welcome for migrants and refugees in our neighborhoods and communities. The “Be Unafraid” photo campaign provides stunning visuals and narratives that encapsulate this attitude. A group of migrants and refugees met with a group of U.S. citizens to reveal their fears as well as their hopes and dreams. Portions of these conversations were captured by photographer Jeremey Cowart as brief “frames of reference” for their points of view.Click above to learn more.

Do you ever wonder what the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is and what happens to the fund we collect?  You can see a project in action just down the road at the Delridge Grocery co-op, initiated with funds from CCHD.  The project aims to bring local, sustainable food within walking distance to residents of Delridge and West Seattle.  Click above to learn more.

Have you heard the terms “Fair Trade” or “Ethical Trade” and wondered what that’s all about?  Are you interested in making more conscious and earth-friendly purchases but aren’t sure where to start?  In the world of ethical trade there’s a lot to learn!  Just as we grow in faith, it takes time, energy and intentionality to live a sustainable life.  Click above to learn more.

The U.S. Catholic Bishops recently published a new pastoral letter against racism entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love”. Click above to access the letter and to learn more.

Right now, your members of Congress are evaluating the funding levels for critical accounts in the FY19 budget that support those in need around the world. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposes cuts to foreign aid and is calling upon Congress to fund these lifesaving programs at the highest levels possible. Click above to take action.

When private charities and the government work together to solve problems, it can make a world of difference! When Catholic Relief Services started working with the federal government's "USAID" agency in Niger, there was widespread and extensive chronic malnutrition. After 5 years of hard work, CRS and USAID helped to reduce the rate of stunting among Nigerian children by 5.5%. To learn more about the benefits of CRS's collaboration with USAID, visit www.crs.org! 

Are you looking for a community of Catholic advocates confronting global poverty? Join Catholic Relief Services's mobile action network and receive text message alerts right to your phone when urgent action is needed.All you have to do is text the phrase “CONFRONT POVERTY” to the phone number 306-44 right now to sign up! It's that easy to make a difference. Thanks for your support!

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain invites the people of the Archdiocese to join in this special celebration to receive Archbishop Paul D. Etienne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle on Friday, June 7, 2:00 pm at St. James Cathedral. A public reception will follow at O’Dea High School, located on the east side of the Cathedral. All are welcome!