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.

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.

Calling all 'saints'! Must-see SOT

Hey all you from St. Joe's, St. James, St. Therese and St. Mary, come out and represent at the next not-to-be-missed Spirituality On Tap!

All are invited to explore -- How do you live your spirituality in a secular society? -- on Thursday, Nov 15, 7 pm, at St. Joseph parish center, 732 18th Ave E, Seattle 98112.

How do we live out our Gospel values in a materialistic, hurry-up, no-patience, and ‘it’s all relative’ society? How do we continue the hands-on ministry of Jesus in our ‘no-contact’ electronic world of IM’s, online dating, blogs and MySpace?

How do we live our faith in a place where no one is religious but only spiritual? Come on down, listen to and engage in a discussion with a panel of four dynamic Young Adults from the aforementioned parishes who don’t have it figured out, but are trying to figure it out right ... just like you!

Spirituality on Tap is monthly program sponsored the Ignatian Spirituality Center. To learn more about SOT and other programs, check out the ISC events website.

Give Me The Words! this Saturday

St Joe's is the scene this Saturday for the Give Me The Words! benefit concert at 8 p.m. in the church. Suggested donation: $15.

Our extraordinarily talented friends in the music ministry at the UW Newman Center will light up the night with a concert of contemporary praise and pop music to benefit the Safe Passage English Program which teaches English to the poorest at-risk children who live in the garbage dump of Guatemala City so that they can have a better future.

The funds raised through the concert will provide, for the first time, new English textbooks and workbooks to these wonderful children. The funds will also provide opportunities for educational excursions, salaries for teachers and staff, as well as program supplies and other teaching materials. For more information, check out the Give Me The Words! website

Meet & Greet starts new season of YA events!

Hey there, I know... I know, we haven't posted anything in sooo long.

But, like all your tv favorites coming back this week -- the cheerleader and the world are saved, now what? -- what will Meredith Grey do now? -- we're back too!

Come out to St Joseph Parish Center this Thursday, Sep 27, at 6 pm for to meeet & greet other young adults at St. Joe and stay for the faith sharing to follow at 7 pm. You're the reason why St. Joe's is the must-see young adult ministry!

Praise and Worship Music and Mass

The first Wednesday of the month at Newman Center features some very spirited and very talented music ministry in an outpouring of praise and worship followed by a celebration of Mass.

The next concert is set for Wednesday, Sep 5, 8:15 pm, at the Newman Center, 4502 20th Avenue NE Seattle 98105. Mass is celebrated every Wednesday at 9 pm.

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