Postponing SOT Advisory Meeting Until Sept 20

Hi Friends of Spirituality on Tap,

We've decided to postpone our advisory group gathering until Sept. 20th, when we will meet at Piecora's Pizza. This meeting is important for directing the path of our Spirituality on Tap gatherings for the next year, so we wanted to ensure that we would involve AS MANY OF YOU as possible.

We will be sending out an evite for the September gathering. Please be sure to RSVP and gather some of your friends to come, pray, and envision with us. Thank you to those who set this evening aside.

Looking forward to seeing you September 20th,
Your friends at ISC

Ignatian Spirituality Center needs YOU!

Join the Ignatian Spirituality Center for a Spirituality on Tap brain-storming session! Pizza and snacks will be available and all ISC desires is your enthusiasm to see a great, new year of SOT programming come alive with your ideas and feedback.

'When?' and 'where?' you ask .... well, here you go!:

Thursday, Aug. 23 -- 6:30 pm

St. Joe's Parish Center (532 18th Ave. E., Capitol Hill)

Any questions? Email Tim Malone at tim@ignatiancenter.org

Worship & Praise Night at Newman Center

Members of the Newman Center music ministry perform an informal monthly concert of worship and praise music. The next event is set for Wednesday, Aug 1, 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. This month our own Maria and Andre join in the celebration.

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

Celebrate Feast of St Ignatius!

A Celebration for the Feast of St. Ignatius
Bringing together “Friends in the Lord”


Sunday, July 29th
St. Joseph Church, 732 18th Ave E, Seattle 98112

4:30 pm Re-enactment of the Life of St. Ignatius
with Fr. Patrick O’Leary, SJ

5:30 pm Evening Mass
Fr. Peter Ely, SJ, preaching

Followed by
An Evening of Festivity, Music, and Refreshments

Please bring a Potluck Dish to Share

Tickets for Oct. 19th St. Louis Jesuits Concert on sale

For more information,
call the Ignatian Spirituality Center, 206.329.4824.

Photo: Panel from The Spiritual Journey of St. Ignatius Loyola, by Dora Nikolova Bittau, in the Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle University

Outdoor Summer Mass Next Week Friday

All are welcome to an outdoor summer mass hosted by the Graduate/Young Adult Group of the UW Newman Center at Jamie's place, 8262 4th Ave NE, Seattle 98115, in the Maple Leaf district on Friday, July 27 at 7 pm.

Come join in the fun and fellowship with the inimtable Fr. Tom Kraft, O.P., celebrating the mass!

Benefit Concert Friday Features Pat Wright

The VOICE, a Catholic High School Community, presents Pat Wright and the Total Experience Gospel Choir live in concert on Friday, July 20th at 7:30pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

This special concert event is a fundraiser for families impacted by the hurricanes in the Gulf Coast Region. For more info and to purchase tickets go to the Pat Wright and the Total Experience Gospel Choir page on St. Joe's parish website.

ABC News World News Tonight named Pat Wright “Person of the Week” for her efforts to take families out of their 400 sq. ft. FEMA Trailers into permanent housing. Proceeds will go directly to Pat for the organizations she has been working with over the last two years in the Gulf Region.

Potluck Beach BBQ to Welcome Novices

Every summer the novices of the Western Dominican Province visit the province's parishes and campus ministries, including our neighbors at Blessed Sacrament and the Newman Center. The Blessed Sacrament Young Adult Group is hosting a potluck bbq for the traveling novices and all are welcome. The event is set Friday, July 20, 6 pm, at Madrona Beach, 853 Lake Washington Blvd. The BSYA will supply the hamburgers and hot dogs, you bring your favorite side dish or desert to share.

'Everyone has their own way to serve'

When you get a chance, read the article in the 7/13 P-I: He gave up six-figure income to follow a richer calling.

It's a piece about a young adult Catholic in Seattle who has answered the call to priesthood. Every once in a while the local mass media actually have a "good news" story about the Catholic church in Seattle. The subject of the article, Chris Canlas, is quoted here:

The sex abuse scandal has "scarred the face of priesthood," Canlas said, and he hopes to show that there are good men in the church. "Most of us are good men who just want to help others," he said.

He is quick to point out, though, that his way of serving is not better than anyone else's. It's just different. "Everyone has their own way to serve."

Praise and Worship Nite at Newman Center

Members of the Newman Center music ministry perform an informal monthly concert of worship and praise music. The next event is set for Wednesday, July 11, 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. This month our own Maria and Andre join in the celebration.

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

Welcome Back Fr. Jack, Summer Celebration

St. Joe's welcomes back Fr. Jack Morris, S.J., who will be presiding and preaching this weekend, July 7 & 8, at all masses.

After the 5:30pm Sunday Mass, ejnoy the “SUMMER ON THE GREEN BARBECUE” with live music, food and drink! St. Joe’s and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest Office will provide items to barbecue and beverages. Everyone is invited to bring an appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert to share.

This is an opportunity to gather for fellowship, so spread the word! All are welcome. Steve W. needs help with the barbecue set-up, cooking, serving, and clean-up, so contact him at 329-5981x106 or stevew@stjosephparish.org.

As many of us know, Fr. Jack is famous for his pilgrimages. In keeping with this tradition, all are invited to gather at 4:00 pm, Sunday, July 8, at Immaculate Conception Church (820 18th Ave) for a brief program and then walk back to St. Joe’s for the 5:30pm Mass. Immaculate was the first Jesuit Parish in Seattle! Park at St. Joe’s and catch the shuttle to Immaculate starting at 3:45pm.

Mercy Night at Blessed Sacrament

The Young Adult Community in conjunction with the Office of Liturgy and Music at Blessed Sacrament Parish in the University District is presenting Mercy Night on Friday, July 6, 8:00 pm-11:00 pm. All are welcome to drop in at anytime during the evening. Blessed Sacrament Church is located 5041 9th Ave NE, Seattle 98105

The event invites everyone to "Come and Pray with us" and features an evening of prayer and meditative music. Confessions will be available, as well as prayer teams.

This photo shows the West Window of Blessed Sacrament Church.

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.

Speakeasy Thursday

Speakeasy is our weekly faith-sharing and exploring experience Thursdays at 7 pm in the lower level of the St. Joseph Parish Center. We turn to the readings for the coming Sunday's mass in a contemplative setting, coming together to nourish our faith. The next Speakeasy is set for this Thursday, May 24. If it's a warm and sunny evening, look for us in the small courtyard next to the parish center.

This Thursday will be our last weekly Speakeasy. During that brief period of sunshine we humorously call "summer," Speakeasy will out and about just like you. Until the fall season, just about the time that a certain drama about Seattle surgeons returns, (GA peeps, you know who I mean) Speakeasy will meet monthly.

Northwest Harvest Volunteers Needed Saturday

St Joe's dedicates the third Saturday of the month to volunteering at the Northwest Harvest food bank warehouse and you are needed. The next volunteer service is set for Saturday, May 19, 1 pm-3 pm, at their warehouse located beneath the Magnolia Bridge. We would like to see 10-15 volunteers out there. If you can participate, please let Joanne know at jogreb@gmail.com.

Directions to the Northwest Harvest warehouse (from their website):

The Seattle warehouse is in Building 50 at Terminal 91. This is the common term for its location. It is at the foot of the Magnolia Bridge near W Marina Place, on the way to Palisade Restaurant at 2601 W Marina Place. If you want to use a map on the Internet, the closest address is 2001 W Garfield.

Get in Early on the Summer Fun

You, yes, you... can get in early on the great events we are going to have this summer!

Becuz, you are going to the summer fun '07 planning meeting happenin' this Sunday, May 20, in the parish center, immediately following the 5:30 pm Mass. FREE GRUB!

Can't you almost taste those beach burgers, feel the warm sun as you summit another Cascade mountain top hike, hear the sounds of another outdoor concert? And we're going to take pics of you and post it on this blog. Seriously.

Deacon Steve W on Tap this Thursday

Our own Deacon Steve Wodzanowski will lead us in exploring The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola to prayerfully invite more Divine Love into our lives . He's the featured speaker for the May 2007 Ignatian Spirituality Center's Spirituality on Tap set for Thursday, May 17, 7 pm at St. Edwards Parish Center Chapel. Co-Sponsored by St. Paul, St. Edward & St. George Parishes.

Gather at 6:45 pm, program starts at 7 pm. Afterwards, around 8:45pm, we will gather at Tutta Bella Pizzeria in Columbia City for some good food and conversation. St. Edwards Parish Center Chapel is located at 4212 S. Mead St., Seattle 98118. Phone: 206.819.1469.