Middle School Youth Group: Rock Climbing
All 6th-8th graders are invited to join us for a fun night of Rock Climbing at the Seattle Bouldering Project on Friday, February 2 at 6:30pm. No experience needed. There’s also a café with games for those who prefer to stay on the ground! All permission slips are due by Monday, January 29 and the gym requires a wavier as well for first time guests. $15 covers your climbing pass, shoes, and chalk. Contact Jennifer for more information at jibach@stedwardparish.net.
Lenten Family Day/Día Familiar de Cuaresma
We invite all families with kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade to join us for a bilingual (Spanish/English) Lenten Family Day on Sunday, February 11 at 11:30am at St. Edward in the Hall. Come prepare for the Lenten season together as family with a short lesson, fun crafts, and community. For more information, contact Jennifer at jibach@stedwardparish.net Invitamos a todas las familias con niños desde jardín de infantes hasta quinto grado a unirse a nosotros para un Día Familiar de Cuaresma bilingüe (español/inglés) el domingo 11 de febrero a las 11:30 am en St. Edward en el Salón. Vengan a prepararse para la temporada de Cuaresma juntos en familia con una lección breve, manualidades divertidas y comunidad. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Jennifer en jibach@stedwardparish.net
Lenten Small Groups
This Lent, we will be offering a 6-week small group series. These groups offer us the chance to build community, pray, reflect, and prepare our hearts for Easter. The groups meet at a variety of times and locations so hopefully there is one that will work with your schedule. We will begin all groups the week of February 11. We are also offering groups in English, Spanish, and Lamet/Khmu’ as well as a group for moms and a group for dads and one on Zoom. You can sign up in the back of church or by contacting Jennifer at jibach@stedwardparish.net Esta Cuaresma, ofreceremos una serie de 6 semanas para grupos pequeños. Estos grupos nos ofrecen la oportunidad de construir comunidad, orar, reflexionar y preparar nuestros corazones para la Pascua. Los grupos se reúnen en una variedad de horarios y lugares, por lo que esperamos que haya uno que se adapte a su horario. Comenzaremos todos los grupos la semana del 11 de febrero. También ofrecemos grupos en inglés, español y Lamet/Khmu’, así como un grupo para mamás y un grupo para papás. Puede registrarse en la parte trasera de la iglesia o comunicándose con Jennifer en jibach@stedwardparish.net.
Find Joy While Serving Others
We ask that this week you prayerfully consider how you are using the talents given to you by God. Perhaps there is a ministry you have been thinking about. Consider asking God to help you discern where you can find joy in serving others. There are many ways to get involved. Help teach our children, support our middle school youth group, or provide snacks for their gatherings. Help our neighbors in need through St. Vincent de Paul, the Day of Service or our Life, Justice and Peace Commission. Contribute to our liturgies by joining the choir, becoming a lector, altar server, or Eucharistic Minister, or help decorate the church for our Masses. Lead a Lenten small group, join the Knights of Columbus, or help plan one of our annual social gatherings. There are many ways to get involved. Reach out to your Office Coordinator or contact Jennifer to learn more: jibach@stedwardparish.net or 206-762-7888. Your parish thanks you!
Partners in the Gospel FAQ: How Long Does it Last?
Have you been hearing the term “Partners in the Gospel” but you’re not really sure what it is? Partners in the Gospel is a strategic pastoral planning effort taking place across the Archdiocese of Seattle to re-invigorate and renew our local Catholic Church. There is no finite time limit for Partners in the Gospel. The consultative phase took place in 2023. Once new parish families are officially formed in July 2024, they will have three years to become one parish. While this is the target date, each parish family is unique: Some parish families may wish to become one canonical parish sooner, while others may need a bit more time. Learn more at https://archseattle.org/partners Compañeros en el Evangelio es un esfuerzo de planificación pastoral estratégica que se lleva a cabo en toda la Arquidiócesis de Seattle para revitalizar y renovar nuestra Iglesia Católica local. No hay un límite de tiempo definitivo para Compañeros en el Evangelio. La fase consultiva tuvo lugar en 2023. Una vez que se formen oficialmente las nuevas familias de parroquias en julio de 2024, tendrán tres años para convertirse en una parroquia. Si bien esta es la fecha objetivo, reconocemos que cada familia de parroquias es única: algunas familias tal vez deseen convertirse en una parroquia canónica antes, mientras que otras pueden necesitar un poco más de tiempo. Obtenga más información en https://archseattle.org/partners
Peace,
Jennifer Ibach
Pastoral Associate for Southeast Seattle Parishes (Sts. Edward, George, Paul and Peter)
206-762-7744