Deck the CHURCH with boughs of holly... fa la la la la, la la la la!

Sunday Dec. 23 after 5:30 pm Mass we will be greening the church with our very best lights, greens and cheer!

PLENTY of spiced wine, egg nog, apple cider and hot chocolate... as well as pizza will be on hand to feed the hungry hard-workers helping to decorate. Plus, don't forget the Christmas carols we all love to sing...

Be sure to come for the festive fun!

Questions? Email Maria at mochoa@stjosephparish.org or stjoesyoungadultsgroup@hotmail.com.

A little bit of Lightworks in your life!

Are you ready for a new perspective?

Does Lent seem like a time for reflection... but you don't quite know how to get started?

Well, then join Lightworks -- a 12-week version of the grounding, inspiring and transforming jewel known as the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius! All the rewards and benefits of a relationship with God and you don't even have to be a silent hermit for 30 days to get it!

Led by our favorite 'freakin deacon' Steve Wodzanowski, fantastic Holy Names sister Sr. Cathy Beckley and delightful Al Roehl, Lightworks will take you through a Lenten journey of insightful presentations, individual reflection, small group conversations, and closing prayer & ritual.

All you have to commit to is coming each week and a little 20 minutes of prayer a day... why don't you come and join?

Starts Thursday, January 24 - April 24, 2008 -- 7:00-8:30 pm at St. Joe's Parish Center.

For more info, email Maria at:
mochoa@stjosephparish.org or stjoesyoungadultsgroup@hotmail.com.

Seasonal Songs from Around the World

Spirituality on Tap and St. Louise Parish present Seasonal Songs from Around the World this Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-9 pm, at the St. Louise Parish Center in Bellevue. The address is 141 156th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007.

Come join your friends at St. Louise on the Eastside and enjoy carols and traditional dishes from Brazil, India, Burma, France, Mexico and more!

Prayerfully sing along and take in reflections on how holidays are celebrated around the world with the oh so cosmopolitan Young Adults of St. Louise Parish. Feel free to bring along your own favorite story, dish or song which inspires you as we weave together an evening to remember, wrapped in the spirit of the season.

Spirituality on Tap rotates monthly to different parishes in King and Pierce counties presenting events for ages 19-39. For more information, check out the website IgnatianCenter.org.

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What does 'mission' mean? Come and find out my friend!

If you're curious as to what 'Jesuit Mission' means or is all about, come Monday Dec. 3, Tuesday Dec. 4 and Wednesday Dec. 5 to 'Preparing our Hearts for Mission: In the Vision and Mission of St. Ignatius'. Three dynamic speakers will be presenting on what mission is all about and how we can partner with one another in living out a faith that does justice.

Come to any or all three nights! It's taking place at Seattle U at the Chapel of St. Ignatius, off of 12th ave. and Marion. Invite friends too! Starts at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.

Sponsored by St. Joe's, Ignatian Spirituality Center, Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center, Magis: Alumni Committed for Mission and the Society of Jesus Oregon Province.