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In this issue: Cultivating a Life of Discernment -- An Ignatian Way to Make Prayerful Decisions

In this issue: The Mother of God, and of You and Me; Communion and Confession; Supporting Young Families; and New Year's Eucharistic Resolutions.

In this issue: Theology on Tap; Answering the Call--Discernment for Religious Life; Bible Studies by Region; Small Groups by Region; and a Job Opportunity at the Archdiocese. Events listed may be a mixture of virtual and in-person gatherings. 

In this issue: Discernment in the Franciscan Spirit Retreat; Young Adult Bible Study; AVOW discussion group; and Theology on Tap. Events listed may be a mixture of virtual and in-person gatherings. 

This weekend the Washington State Catholic Conference issued a statement from all the Bishops in Washington State, along with Catholic Charities and Catholic Health Care organizations in support of the COVID-19 Vaccination.

In this December bulletin, all the updates you need for local and national policies that affect you.

In this issue: Light Shines in the Darkness--The Hope of Christmas; A Baby that Speaks; Faith in the Face of an Uncertain Future; An Advent Gift of Silence.

In this issue: Loving Jesus by Serving Those in Need; For Parishes and Prisoners, a Chance for Transformation; and How to Have Christ-centered Friendships.

"Our nation faces challenges and difficulties beyond what we ever imagined. . . . I invite each one of us to defeat divisiveness with understanding, rancor with amicability, hatred with compassion, mistrust with greater willingness to listen. Let us counter the downward spiral with renewed efforts to respect the diversity and dignity of each of our neighbors."

In this issue: Celebration of Our Saints Mass; Vocations—The Priesthood; and Theology on Tap. Events listed may be a mixture of virtual and in-person gatherings. 

The Archdiocese of Seattle’s Strategic Planning Committee, led by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Mueggenborg, has completed its first phase of strategic planning, focused on the key factors that influence parish life. . . .

"I’m glad to share with you that in the Archdiocese of Seattle, we have many faith-filled, qualified lay leaders active at every level. That is not to say we are perfect and cannot do any better, but I want people to hear that lay leaders, including women, are very involved in ministry and decision-making. . . ."

Pope wants the new ‘normal’ to be a new ‘different.' Msgr Kevin Irwin unpacks Pope Francis’s idea of social friendship as presented in the new Encyclical “Fratelli tutti.”

October update on issues that affect our community and nation.

In this issue: Pope Francis' Advice Will Change Your Life; A History of the Archdiocese; The Miracle Boy; and Dating as a Young Catholic.

". . . .May I be clear in sharing my own position and respectful and civil in describing those of others. Let me never tolerate hateful ideas. May I invite all to charity and love. Lord, help me to imitate your compassion and mercy. Make me an instrument of your peace."

In this issue: Personal Stories of Racism; Celebrating the Saints; and How to be present at Mass.

Good news about the ACA campaign and let's keep it going! Plus, some sweet words of encouragement from Archbishop Etienne.

“We must reverse these trends and heal our political divisions. The human suffering we witness at home and abroad urges us not to delay in our response. We must learn again how to work with people who hold different political positions and keep the pressing priorities paramount. We cannot let disagreements derail our efforts on the common good.”

In this issue: Make a virtual pilgrimage to Spain's Sagrada Familia this summer; Archbishop Etienne's call to address racism; and Are you called to be a saint?