SACRED STEPS: On the Camino de Santiago

SACRED STEPS: Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago
Friday, June 6, 2008 - Sunday, July 28, 2008

St. James Cathedral welcomes a traveling exhibit of art of the Camino de Santiago to the Cathedral Chapel, June 6 - July 28, 2008. The exhibit opens on Friday, June 6, with prayer, music, food and more! Representatives of the Spanish government will be present to mark the opening of this important exhibit. The exhibit will be accessible in the Cathedral Chapel from 7:30am - 6:00pm daily. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Gala Opening Events
Friday, June 6, 2008

IN THE CATHEDRAL

6:15pm
Prelude: Guitar Music from the Camino

6:30pm
Ecumenical Prayer with Music from Taizé

IN THE CHAPEL

7:00pm
Invocation by the Very Reverend Michael G. Ryan,
Pastor of St. James Cathedral

7:05pm
Spanish Baroque Music, Stephen Stubbs and Maxine Eilander

7:20pm
Welcome/Remarks from Spanish Government Official (TBA)

7:30pm
Lecture: "El Camino: a timeless metaphor of the Christian Journey to God"
Dr. Alberto Ferreiro, Seattle Pacific University

Medieval music by Margriet Tindemans

IN THE ARCHBISHOP MURPHY COURTYARD

8:15pm
Outdoor reception with festive music

There is no charge for this event. Space is limited to 100.

Justice Education Forum Set for May 5

Unpacking the Complexity
of National and Regional Issues in Immigration

Monday, May 5, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Seattle University Student Center, LeRoux Conference Room 160
Dinner Dialogue - RSVP Required.
Contact: magis-rsvp@seattleu.edu or 206.296-2637

All are invited to participate in a panel discussion with national and local experts on immigration discussing current dynamics within the immigration conversation.

Featuring:

• Jill Gershultz - Outreach Coordinator, Jesuit Conference


• Chris West, Community Organizer, Catholic Relief Services


• Michael Ramos, Director of Social Justice Ministries, Greater Church Council of Seattle and Seattle U. STM alumnus '93


• Norma Ureña, Attorney and Seattle U. alumnus '89

Discussion will be moderated by Gary Chamberlain, Professor, Religious Studies, Seattle U.

Sponsored by the Office of Jesuit Identity and Magis: Alumni Committed for Mission.

Metal Makes Change!

Rock out to a benefit concert on Friday, April 18, for families in Lesotho, Africa who are affected by HIV/AIDS. The concert is being sponsored along with the Sisters of the Holy Names and all proceeds will go directly to help the sisters in their ministry. The concert will feature TOP Seattle Dance companies choreographed to live rock music...Only $15!

For tickets and info, see the Magis Lesotho announcement.

SOT Invites Us to Encounter the Risen Jesus

The Ignatian Spirituality Center's Spirituality on Tap for April 2008 presents a Christian Meditation: A Gospel Contemplation on the Resurrection.

When: Thursday, April 17, 7:00PM

Where: St. Madeleine Sophie Parish (Koinonia Room), 4400 130th Place SE, Bellevue 98006 (Factoria area).

You are invited to gather and experience a 400-year-old Christian meditation, using our imaginations to enter into the scripture passage which invites us to encounter the risen Jesus.

Our evening will begin with a dramatic representation of the Gospel story, a body prayer performed by local artist Betsy Beckman. Following, Lisa Dennison, an experienced spiritual director and ministry trainer, will lead us into the guided meditation, reflection time and small group sharing.

We will end the evening with a reception for some social time and light refreshments. Please RSVP by April 14 to Ann LaBeck: ann@stmadsophie.org or 425-747-6770 x123.

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Fishstick Fridays Tonight!

Join us for the Novena of Grace followed by reflection and potluck with the First Friday Group.

Novena of Grace in St. Joseph Church - 6:00 pm

Potluck, fellowship and reflection to follow in the Parish Center - 7:30 pm
Please bring a dish to share.

This week's service will be led by:

Don Manning
Graduate Student, Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry and St. Joseph's parishioner

Maria Ochoa
Graduate Student, Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry and St. Joseph Church pastoral staff

St. Joseph Church is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood at
732 18th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Fishstick Fridays tonight: Lectio Divina!

Deepen your Lenten meditation with Lectio Divina... a simple yet enriching way of praying with scripture. This method of prayerful reading has been described as a way of listening to the Word of God with the ear of the heart.

Lectio Divina in the Sanctuary of St. Joe's, Friday, Feb. 22, at 6:30 pm

Simple supper and fellowship to follow in the Church Vestibule at 7:30 pm

Please bring a friend, an open heart, and a smile! Feel free to bring an extra board game if you like.

This week's service will be led by:

Paul Kelly, Graduate Student, Seattle U School of Theology and Ministry
Debra Lucas, Graduate Student, Seattle U School of Theology and Ministry / Ignatian Spirituality Center
Wendy Bale, Graduate Student, Seattle U School of Theology and Ministry

St. Joseph Church is located on Capitol Hil at 732 18th Ave E, Seattle 98112.


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Fishstick Fridays, Hurrah, Hurray!

Today's Fishsticks Friday features Benediction and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament!

Eucharistic adoration is a devotional practice in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed to and adored by the faithful through prayer and meditation.

Prayer and Adoration in the sanctuary of St. Joe's - 6:30 pm.

Simple supper, fellowship and board games to follow in the church vestibule - 7:30 pm.

Please feel free to bring an extra board game if you like.

This week's service will be led by:

Deacon Steve Wodzanowski
Pastoral Associate, St. Joseph's Church

Andre Silva
UW Newman Center – Sundays@7 Music Ministry

Maria L. Ochoa
St. Joseph's Young Adult Ministry / Graduate Student at Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry

St. Joseph Church is located on Capitol Hill at 732 18th Ave East, Seattle 98112.


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Fishstick Fridays 2008: Save the Dates!

Fishsticks Fridays
A Lenten Prayer & Fellowship Experience
Every Friday evening during Lent
February 8 - March 14, 2008
6:30 pm Prayer in the Church Sanctuary
7:00pm Supper & Fellowship in the Parish Center
Dates: February 8, 15, 22 and 29, March 7and 14

Do you remember the days of fishsticks and tater tots? We'll do it all over again… but with new Lenten meaning!

Join Young Adults (folks in their 20s and 30s) from across the Seattle area in an experience of grounding prayer and fellowship at Fishstick Fridays!

Evening gatherings include a different prayer led by Young Adults each week – from Taize meditation to Eucharistic Adoration – to ground us during the season of Lent... followed by a simple supper, conversation, board games and more!

Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church Young Adult Ministry. For more information, email Maria at mochoa at stjosephparish.org. St. Joseph Parish is located on Capitol Hill at 732 18th Avenue East, Seattle 98112.

Check back here often for more updates!

SOT: Unearthing Your Deepest Desires

What is your deepest desire?

Would identifying your deepest desires improve your relationships, help make better decisions or inspire you to try something new? Check out this month's Spirituality on Tap.

Sean Bray (Seattle U. Campus Minister for Retreats) and Shannon Fleming (Coordinator for Youth Ministry and Social Justice at Christ the King/Cristo Rey Parish) will guide you through an interactive evening of presentations, spiritual reflection and small group conversations! A social will follow in the Student Center Hearth located across the street on-campus.

The event is located in the first floor of Campion Hall in the Ecumenical Chapel at Seattle University. For more info and questions about where to park or other comments, please contact Maria at Magis: ochoam@seattleu.edu.

The When: Thursday, January 17, 7:00PM

Where it's at: Seattle University Ecumenical Chapel in Campion Hall, behind Murphy Apartments on 12th Ave and E. Cherry St., Seattle 98122.


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'The Great Awakening' with Jim Wallis

For all those who are in JustFaith, or JF alums, and all others interested in interfaith social justice issues, here's a heads-up to hear one of the strongest voices in the social justice arena today.

Jim Wallis is coming to Seattle on his book tour for The Great Awakening: Reviving Faith and Politics in a Post-Religious Right America.

On Friday, Feb. 1, Wallis will give a public talk at Seattle First Baptist. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a book signing. To reserve your seat, please visit www.sojo.net/seattlefirstbaptist. Any reservations not claimed 10 minutes prior to the start will be released to the general public.

For driving directions and map, see the Seattle First Baptist website.

Charge Up Your Faith with Lightworks!

Lightworks, an introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and Ignatian spirituality, starts January 24 but you need to register by Jan. 18.

Maybe you've already seen our previous post? Then, just a reminder that to find out more about this great opportunity presented by our parish and the Ignatian Spirituality Center, go to the ISC Events page. You can also download the registration packet there.

Get your spirituality charged up for the new year!

Blessed Sacrament Parish Celebrates Centennial

St. Joes celebrated our centennial and now it's time for our neighbors on the next hill - Blessed Sacrament Parish in the U-District - to celebrate theirs. This parish has been served by the Order of Preachers, aka the Dominican friars and brothers, since 1908.

Throughout the coming year, the ministry of the Dominicans will feature a variety of events. Check out the schedule on their Centennial Events page. Music fans everywhere should note part of the celebration includes Tom Booth in concert Jan. 24, 7 pm, on the UW campus.