Evangelizing in a Post-Modern Age

What is post-modern culture? How can the Gospel speak to post-modernity? How are contemporary Catholics called to respond to the effects technology, secularization and individualism have on our lives? These and other exciting questions will be answered by the amazing Bryan Dolejsi! Don't miss this talk set for Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament parish hall. Blessed Sacrament is located at 5050 8th Avenue NE Seattle 98105.

Editorial note: We should properly say Fr. Bryan, since he was ordained a year ago. We know this because we attended his ordination at St. Ben's in Wallingford. Anyway, Fr. Bryan is a dynamic personality and charismatic preacher. And, he's a great hiker too. Except for the time he got lost while on a mountain trek with Fr. Steve Maekawa. But, that's another topic for another talk, if he hasn't used it already in one of his homilies. Who loves ya, Fr. Bryan!

Spirituality on Tap Takes a Hike

Ignatian Spirituality Center's Spirituality on Tap takes to the hills with a Day Hike Into God's Creation on Saturday, June 16.

Tim says meet 10 a.m. at the front door of the St. Joseph parish center and car pool to the Twin Falls trail near North bend where we will meet the Pierce County SEYA folks. Or you can meet us in North Bend at the Twin Falls State Park Lot at 11:00 am. It's an easy hike to a beautiful setting of picturesque falls where we will stop for a picnic so bring a lunch.

If you want to meet us there. Drive I-90 out past North Bend to Exit 34. Turn right (south) onto 468th St. SE. Continue south for a mile, then turn left (east) onto SE 159th St. Drive to the road ends at the trailhead - about a quarter mile.

Light and Spirit, Poetry and Music

Contemplations of the Sacred Heart

A Bohemian Evening of Poetry, Spiritual Reading and Music

Saturday, June 16, 7:30pm, St. Joe's Meditation Garden

Join us for a delightful summer evening filled with creative light and spirit!

Chill to original reflections and classics from the likes of Rilke and Gibran as well as music by local musicians.

But we really want to hear from you. We invite you to bring a poem or song to share, orginal and favorites alike. If you are a musician, bring your instruments. We'll even roll out a piano!

To sign up in advance, email stjoesyoungadultsgroup@hotmail.com OR come as you are as the evening will be open-mic style.

St. Joseph Church is located at 732 18th Ave E, Seattle 98112. For more information, email stjoesyoungadultsgroup@hotmail.com

See SAM and The Islander Thursday

The new Seattle Art Museum is now open for your viewing pleasure so we definitely have to check out the FREE First Thursday at SAM. That's this Thursday, June 7. The museum is located at 1300 First Ave, Seattle 98101. The new front entrance is at the corner of 1st Ave and Union Street.

But first, we'll meet up for quick bite and drinks at The Islander, just a few steps away from SAM, at 6:30 pm. The Islander is located at 96 Union Street, Seattle 98101. We'll meet at the SAM front entrance ticket lobby at around 7:30 pm.

Photo Credit: Paul Joseph Brown/Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Newman Praise and Worship Nite

Members of the Newman Center music ministry perform an informal monthly concert of worship and praise music. The next event is set for Wednesday, June 6, 8:15 pm at the Newman Center. It's a great experience of uplifting music followed by the weekly Wednesday evening mass at 9 pm.

The Catholic Newman Center at the University of Washington is located at 4502 20th Avenue NE Seattle 98105.