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The “For Such a Time as This” Network and the Church Council of Greater Seattle invites all people of faith and good will, including lay and clergy, to consider signing a joint statement. The statement will be sent to the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice and the Office of Refugee Resettlement. It will be copied to all members of the Washington State Congressional Delegation. It will be made public on Wednesday, June 20. The deadline for signatures before publication is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Click above for more details.

Join the U.S. Catholic Bishops in asking Congress to protect immigrant children and families seeking safety and shelter from violence by keeping these families together.  As the Bishops’ Action Alert says, “Children are vulnerable and should not be separated from their parents. The family is a foundational element of Catholic teaching and family unity is a cornerstone of our American immigration system. Separating parents from their children will not deter families from seeking safety and security in the U.S." Click above for a pre-written, editable action alert.  

Without a legislative solution, Dreamers' futures remain uncertain and they live in fear of deportation. Join the U.S. Catholic Bishops in lobbying Congress to take urgent action to protect these young, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the U.S. by their parents. Click above for more details and a pre-written, editable action alert.

After the Sandy Hook shooting, Sr. Judy Byron and the Adrian Dominicans started buying enough stock in the two publicly traded U.S. gun manufacturers to raise a shareholder resolution to improve gun safety. Click above to read the Seattle Times article.

Last year, Pope Francis launched the Share the Journey campaign in support of migrants and refugees worldwide.  This is a time of great need in our world.  We can make a difference in the lives of those in search of safety and security by calling on Congress to support refugees and migrants through poverty-reducing and life-saving foreign aid.  Click above for a pre-written, editable action alert.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who prayed, fasted and gave through the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl this Lent.  Through your generous Lenten sacrifices we collected $4814.88…our largest collection yet!  75% of the funds raised will go to Catholic Relief Services’ hunger-elimination efforts overseas and 25% will stay in our Archdiocese to fund grants for similar programs.  OLG just received word that our Peace Garden grant was approved, which will help us continue to grow food for local food banks! Your participation truly changes lives around the world.  Thank you for your generosity! 

There is a critically high number of foster children in Washington State and the number continues to rise.  Have you ever thought about offering temporary foster care in your home?  Now is your chance!  Please join us at Immaculate Conception Parish on Wednesday, May 23rd at 6:30 PM to hear from foster parents, Catholic Community Service social workers, and foster kids themselves about this crucially important home ministry.  Click above for more details.

Monday, May 21 at Seattle First Baptist (1111 Harvard Ave, Seattle), Supper: 6pm, Film and Discussion: 8:30 pm. St. James Cathedral and Seattle First Baptist invite you to the second night of a two-part film series featuring “Being the Change”.  Peter Kalmus, a NASA scientist, believes that individual action is as important as collective political action when it comes to the environment. Click above for more details.

Sunday, May 20 at Admiral Congregational United Church (4320 SW Hill St, Seattle), 2-3:30pm. Admiral Congregational United Church invites you to learn to intervene safely and effectively in a hate-based interaction.  Click above for more details.

Our very own Sammi Argana, who is a parishioner and one of our altar servers, qualified for the Special Olympics state competition in June in the backstroke!! Way to go Sammi!

As you search for the perfect gift for your mother this year or look for a meaningful present for someone receiving one of the Sacraments, try Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade gifts.  By purchasing ethically made gifts from CRS partners, your impact is doubled!  Click above for more information.

1 in 9 people around the world do not have enough to eat.  Poor nutrition not only stunts the growth of 1 in 4 children, but causes 45% of deaths in those under 5, a total of 3.1 million children every year!  Join Catholic Relief Services in their efforts to eradicate hunger by becoming an advocate for life-sustaining policies. Click above to learn more.

Join with other Catholics on Saturday, June 2nd to respond to Pope Francis’ call to Care for our Common Home! Come together in prayer, learning and action around the Pope’s encyclical, Laudato Si, which invites everyone (all people of goodwill!) to Share the Journey in Care for the Earth and Care for those living in Poverty. Click above for more details.

St. Joseph’s Parish invites you to a presentation and panel discussion to learn more about Immigration on Monday, May 7 from 7-9pm.  Senior Attorney Meghan Casey from the NW Immigrant Rights Project will be the keynote speaker.  Panelists include...

Seattle U invites you to their Spring Catholic Heritage Lecture on Catholic Attitudes on Islam on Thursday, May 3 at 7pm in Pigott Auditorium.  Four panelists will engage the topic, informed by a Georgetown University study entitled “Danger and Dialogue”.  The study showed the impact of certain forms of Catholic media on Catholic attitudes towards Muslims. Click above for more details.

We are currently seeking photography, sculpture, jewelry or textile design submissions for our September 29 event, A Visual Harvest – A Special Evening of Inspiration, Imagery and Inclusion. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT your proposed creations by SATURDAY, APRIL 30 for entry. Showcase your talent and original creations at the inaugural Art Walk hosted by Our Lady of Guadalupe School in West Seattle. R.S.V.P. to Veronica Foster: vkwebbfoster@gmail.com

September 24 to October 3, 2018. Will visit Rome, Cascia, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Padua, and Venice. Land tour price: $2857.00. First come, first served ($929.00 deposit due May 1, 2018) Click here for more information.

We encounter Alefa in Malawi, where seeds are helping her family survive an uncertain climate.  How can you care for God’s creation this Lent?  How can you support those, worldwide, who are forced to flee their homes to find safety or better opportunities?  Visit crsricebowl.org for more.  This week, check out the “Catholic Saints” page under the “Reflections” tab to learn more about these holy men and women, and invite them into your Lenten journey

The Youth Migrant Project is back! Once again we’ll be teaming up with St. Mary’s and St. Anne’s for a fun and life-changing week, July 1st-6th. Teens will serve in a variety of migrant ministries throughout the Skagit Valley, including distributing food and clothing, creating a fiesta for the children in a camp, working in the fields, and attending Mass in a camp. In addition to serving, we will learn about migrant life and reflect on our faith in light of these realities. Because there are three parishes participating, space is very limited. Click above for more details and apply soon!

The Ignatian Spirituality Center invites the men of our parish to join this latest event in the Ignatian Spirituality for Men Series. This morning of reflection, dialogue and personal encounter with 10 men from the Matt Talbot Center who have experienced homelessness will begin with a social at 9am.  The program will...