News - May 2018

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...