Have you ever wondered just how you fit into the overall mission of Christ to the world? Do you desire to serve God, but aren't sure how you can do so most effectively? Are you curious about your spiritual gifts? The CALLED & GIFTED Workshop is returning to Blessed Sacrament. You, too, can discern the unique combination of spiritual gifts you've been given by God.
CALLED & GIFTED will take place in Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall on Friday, Feb 2nd from 7:00--9:30PM and Saturday, Feb 3rd from 9:30 AM--4:00 PM. (That still leaves half your weekend to do laundry, go shopping, exercise and, of course, go to mass!) Blessed Sacrament Church is located at 5050 8th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98105.
CALLED & GIFTED is presented by the Catherine of Siena Institute, a program of the Western Dominican Province dedicated to equipping parishes for the formation of lay Catholics for their mission in the world.
To register, or for more information, please contact Marilyn Thornton at 206.524.4342 or maralitho@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Fishstick Fridays Coming Soon, Be A Part of It
As Lent approaches, we want to observe this special time of our liturgical year in ways that bring our young adult faith community closer together.
We have some ideas for Fishstick Fridays, events that call us to simple, prayerful celebrations of the Lenten season. But, we need your help. Come be a part of bringing to life experiences of faith and fun for all.
We're meeting Sunday, Feb. 11, after our monthly wine and cheese following the 5:30 p.m. mass.
We have some ideas for Fishstick Fridays, events that call us to simple, prayerful celebrations of the Lenten season. But, we need your help. Come be a part of bringing to life experiences of faith and fun for all.
We're meeting Sunday, Feb. 11, after our monthly wine and cheese following the 5:30 p.m. mass.
Wine & Cheese Sunday
Wine & Cheese Sunday is Sunday, Feb. 11, following the 5:30 p.m. mass. Stick around to nosh and discuss amongst yourselves, "Are Himalayan goji berries a 'miracle fruit' or just another marketing ploy?"
Better yet, if you could help us out with the preparation just before mass ends. We could use some extra hands to help set up the wine and cut the cheese.
Better yet, if you could help us out with the preparation just before mass ends. We could use some extra hands to help set up the wine and cut the cheese.
Monday, January 29, 2007
First Friday Speaker Series
Our First Hill friends at St. James Cathedral host a speaker series on the first Friday of the month. The next event is set for Friday, Feb. 2, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Fireside Room in the Pastoral Outreach Center.
The featured speaker is Patty Bowman, Pastoral Associate and Outreach Minister. The topic: What are you going to do with your one wild, precious life? Reflections on work, vocation and spirituality.
For a double dose of spirituality, come for the Taize service in the cathedral that starts at 6:30 p.m.. Happening every Friday, the Taize service at St. James is a great wellspring of contemplative joy.
The featured speaker is Patty Bowman, Pastoral Associate and Outreach Minister. The topic: What are you going to do with your one wild, precious life? Reflections on work, vocation and spirituality.
For a double dose of spirituality, come for the Taize service in the cathedral that starts at 6:30 p.m.. Happening every Friday, the Taize service at St. James is a great wellspring of contemplative joy.
Speakeasy Thursdays
Speakeasy is our weekly faith-sharing experience Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the St Joseph parish center (except for third Thursdays which feature the Ignatian Spirituality Center's Spirituality On Tap).
Take a break from your busy life and reflect on the following Sunday's scripture in a contemplative setting.
Take a break from your busy life and reflect on the following Sunday's scripture in a contemplative setting.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
You too can be a Lay Leader! '.. uh... what's a Lay Leader?' you ask...
Well...
Do you like having social and service opportunities while sharing your
faith with others? Perhaps as a facilitator or participant?
Are you talented or creative in organizing or coordinating, both in
the forefront or behind the scenes?
Do you like music, searching the web, hiking, reading, gardening, meditating, cooking, volunteering, dancing or anything that is rather - oh - entertaining or exciting?!
Is it important to you to see your community offer a variety of resources or experiences which deepen your faith and spirituality?
If so, then consider being a lay leader in your parish and serving the St. Joe's Young Adults Ministry!
We are looking for committed and enthusiaistic individuals who are interested in helping serve our community as Lay Leaders, individuals who help support the existing community and clergy through various ways, including small groups, gatherings, socials, and service days. This means everything from creating an event to just setting or cleaning up at one.
Will you consider finding out more about it and seeing if this might be a way for your to share your gifts, talents and interests with St. Joe's and other Catholic adults throughout Seattle?
Come to a planning meeting on Sunday, January 21st after 5:30 pm mass in the St. Joe's Parish Center... be sure to bring your notepad and an appetite as we will serve some dinner and refreshments too!
Do you like having social and service opportunities while sharing your
faith with others? Perhaps as a facilitator or participant?
Are you talented or creative in organizing or coordinating, both in
the forefront or behind the scenes?
Do you like music, searching the web, hiking, reading, gardening, meditating, cooking, volunteering, dancing or anything that is rather - oh - entertaining or exciting?!
Is it important to you to see your community offer a variety of resources or experiences which deepen your faith and spirituality?
If so, then consider being a lay leader in your parish and serving the St. Joe's Young Adults Ministry!
We are looking for committed and enthusiaistic individuals who are interested in helping serve our community as Lay Leaders, individuals who help support the existing community and clergy through various ways, including small groups, gatherings, socials, and service days. This means everything from creating an event to just setting or cleaning up at one.
Will you consider finding out more about it and seeing if this might be a way for your to share your gifts, talents and interests with St. Joe's and other Catholic adults throughout Seattle?
Come to a planning meeting on Sunday, January 21st after 5:30 pm mass in the St. Joe's Parish Center... be sure to bring your notepad and an appetite as we will serve some dinner and refreshments too!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Room at His Inn
Our friend Jamie asked us to do him a solid and put a shout out for room at his inn.
Jamie says, "I live in a two storey house in the Mapleleaf neighborhood up above Green Lake. My current housemate is moving out in Febuary. Rent is 500 a month plus some utilities. No smoking or pets (the latter is perhaps negotiable). There is a nearby bus to downtown, and Northgate is about 20 blocks to the north." Contact by email jamiers1226@yahoo.com.
Jamie says, "I live in a two storey house in the Mapleleaf neighborhood up above Green Lake. My current housemate is moving out in Febuary. Rent is 500 a month plus some utilities. No smoking or pets (the latter is perhaps negotiable). There is a nearby bus to downtown, and Northgate is about 20 blocks to the north." Contact by email jamiers1226@yahoo.com.
Need More Ecumenism!
Our friend Erin at Seattle U. campus ministry invites us to the Intercollegiate Service of Prayer for Christian Unity set for Wednesday, Jan. 24, 7-8:30 pm, in the Ecumenical Chapel, Campion Tower, on the Seattle U. campus.
And, yes, even if your "college daze" are over, you, young adults, are welcome.
Seattle University is located on Capitol Hill at 901 12th Avenue. Parking is available in the E. Cherry parking garage between Broadway & 12th on E. Cherry.
And, yes, even if your "college daze" are over, you, young adults, are welcome.
Seattle University is located on Capitol Hill at 901 12th Avenue. Parking is available in the E. Cherry parking garage between Broadway & 12th on E. Cherry.
Light and dark a good contrast in W Seattle
Tamara Lewis plays with Christie Aitken on Saturday, Jan. 20, 6-8 pm, at C&P Coffee Co in West Seattle. Our friend Susan says, "Both have strong and interesting voices. Christie's is what I would call 'feel good' music and Tamara's digs into darker or more humorous corners."
C&P Coffee is a cozy venue, and good coffee too, located at 5612 California Ave SW (Cross Street: SW Findlay Street) Seattle, WA 98136.
C&P Coffee is a cozy venue, and good coffee too, located at 5612 California Ave SW (Cross Street: SW Findlay Street) Seattle, WA 98136.
Discerning Life's Choices
Join us for an evening to reflect in a prayerful way about one’s calling and purpose in life. The next Spirituality on Tap is set for Thursday, Jan. 18, 6:45-8:30 pm, in the Chapel of St. Ignatius at Seattle University. Fr. Patrick Kelly, S.J., is our presenter.
The Spirituality on Tap series of the Ignatian Spirituality Center is an opportunity for young adults to come together for fellowship and to learn a new style of prayer to incorporate into our daily lives. Various locations rotate as hosts each third Thursday of the month. No RSVP required. $5.00 suggested donation. Come as you are.
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Speakeasy Thursdays
Let's start the new year in prayer together. Speakeasy is our weekly faith-sharing experience Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the St Joseph parish center (except for third Thursdays which feature the Ignatian Spirituality Center's Spirituality On Tap).
Take a break from your busy life and reflect on the following Sunday's scripture in a contemplative setting.
Take a break from your busy life and reflect on the following Sunday's scripture in a contemplative setting.
Whistler Skiing, anyone? Bueller?
The ski/snowboard season is off to great start, let's hope it keeps up. Our friend Mark Ortner would like to plan a trip to Whistler.
According to Mark, "The weekends I have in mind are Jan 12-15 over MLK and Feb 16-19 for Presidents Day (helps to be a gov't employee). If the MLK wknd is too soon, I will still want to hit the local slopes, so let me know if you are interested in that as well." Contact Mark at nevershankit@yahoo.com.
According to Mark, "The weekends I have in mind are Jan 12-15 over MLK and Feb 16-19 for Presidents Day (helps to be a gov't employee). If the MLK wknd is too soon, I will still want to hit the local slopes, so let me know if you are interested in that as well." Contact Mark at nevershankit@yahoo.com.
Happy New Year!
It's a new year -- what are you up to?
We're busy posting our new BLOGSPOT! If you have suggestions, ideas or a couple of hours to help us out - EMAIL US!
Be sure to check out some of the newest events and activities going on at St. Joe's and around town. We hope you can join us and be sure to bring a friend along... the more, the better!
We're busy posting our new BLOGSPOT! If you have suggestions, ideas or a couple of hours to help us out - EMAIL US!
Be sure to check out some of the newest events and activities going on at St. Joe's and around town. We hope you can join us and be sure to bring a friend along... the more, the better!
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