News from Maryknoll Northwest
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Greetings!
Greetings!
I don't think that it would shock anyone to say that these are highly charged times in the United States and in the Church. Many Catholics find themselves at odds over social and political issues, economic policies, the military and war, the role of the Church in secular society, and on a host of official Church teachings. More and more, it seems, these divisions manifest in bitter arguments and stringent defenses of our positions.
In the wake of Pentecost, though, we may want to take time to reflect upon what joins us together as Christians. Summer is a time when Maryknollers travel to various local parishes, celebrating Mass and inviting parishioners to join in the mission of love to those most in need. It is a reminder, for me, that, despite all of the disagreements, we are a people moved by the love of God to be servants to the world. When we love and serve those outside of our comfort zones, we challenge ourselves to look with compassion, to avoid judgment, and to form relationships rooted in love and respect.
Sometimes the greater challenge is to respect not only those physically distant from us, but also those friends, family members, fellow parishioners and fellow citizens that seem so distant from us on social and political values. When we share the Eucharist, though, we do so in community, one whose members are all struggling to remain open to the Holy Spirit and to live as Jesus lived. Like the disciples, none of us is perfect, but Jesus invites us to the table. We must be willing to join everyone in our family at the table, as well...without exception.
Peace,
Kevin Foy and the Maryknoll Team
kfoy@maryknoll.org
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Teacher Immersion to Guatemala
Coverage in Catholic Northwest Progress
In case you missed it, the Catholic Northwest Progress recently wrote about our upcoming Teacher Immersion to Guatemala. 5 teachers from the Archdiocese of Seattle and 4 others from around the country will join Maryknoll mission promoter Matt Rousso and myself for a nine day encounter with children, families, and educators in urban and rural areas.
Please keep us in your prayers as we embark on this journey later this month!
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Congratulations JustFaith Graduates!
Your local Maryknoll team was happy to attend a recent gathering of local JustFaith graduates. We can help you (and others!) stay involved in the Church's ministries of justice, service, and solidarity. Below are a few possibilities that you may want to consider:
Maryknoll Affiliates: Groups of adults committed to mission and the work of Maryknoll. Groups are active in Seattle and Portland.
Overseas Mission Opportunities: Live, learn, and serve among people in Africa, Asia, or Latin America through Maryknoll. Opportunities range from weeks to years.
Pax Christi USA: Pax Christi strives to create a world that reflects the Peace of Christ through a commitment to Christian nonviolence. Groups active in Seattle (meets at the Maryknoll Mission House), Portland, Salem, Tahoma, Whatcom, and the Yakima Valley. Contact Barry Ryan about your nearest group or Pax Christi Central Seattle for information on the Seattle group.
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Maryknoll Parish Visits, June 2012
Below you will find a list of parishes that a Maryknoll priest will visit this summer to celebrate Masses and share the gift of mission.
June 2nd-3rd
St. John of the Woods, Tacoma, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
June 9th-10th
St. Ann Parish, Tacoma, WA
Fr. Scott Harris, MM
St. Paul Parish, Seattle, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
June 16th-17th
Scared Heart Parish, Morton, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
St. Vincent de Paul, Federal Way, WA
Fr. Scott Harris, MM
June 23rd-24th
St. Thomas Aquinas, Camas, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
June 30th-July 1st
Holy Spirit Parish, Kent, WA
Fr. Pete Byrne, MM
Our Lady Star of the Sea, Stevenson, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
July 7-8
St. Edward Parish, Seattle, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
July 14-15
St. Alexander Parish, Cornelius, OR
Fr. Tom McCormick
St. Rita Parish, Portland, OR
Fr. Bob Lilly, MM
St. Columban Parish, Yelm, WA
Fr. Pete Byrne, MM
July 21-22
Our Lady of Lourdes, Vancouver, WA
Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM
St. Bernadette, Seattle, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
St. Louise Parish, Bellevue, WA
Fr. Tom McCormick
July 28-29
St. Lawrence Parish, Raymond, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
St. Luke Parish, Shoreline, WA
Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM
August 4-5
Assumption Parish, Bellingham, WA
Fr. Wayman Deasy, MM
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Seattle, WA
Fr. Scott Harris, MM
St. Hubert Parish, Langely, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
St. Martin of Tours, Fife, WA
Fr. John Soltis, MM
August 11-12
Holy Family Parish, Kirkland, WA
Fr. John Soltis, MM
Our Lady of Sorrows, Snoqualmie, WA
Fr. Scott Harris, MM
St. Alphonsus Parish, Seattle, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
St. Joseph Parish, Sequim, WA
Fr. Bob Lilly, MM
St. Rose Parish, Longview, WA
Fr. Steve Booth, MM
August 18-19
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle, WA
Fr. John Soltis, MM
St. Frances Parish, Friday Harbor, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
St. Mary's Parish, Corvallis, OR
Fr. Pete Byrne, MM
August 25-26
Queen of Angels Parish, Port Angeles, WA
Fr. Tom Marti, MM
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Overseas Immersion and Volunteer Opportunities
Maryknoll is committed to sending US Catholics across borders to grow in faith and solidarity. Below, you will find other immersion and volunteer opportunities through Maryknoll:
- Short-Term Volunteer and Immersion Opportunities: serve in Bolivia, China, Tanzania, Namibia, or Thailand.
- Immersion Programs for parish groups: if you would like to set up a specific immersion experience for a parish or other adult group, please email seattle@maryknoll.org to discuss options.
- Pilgrimage Retreat to Central America: open to bishops, priests, brothers, and deacons.
- Vocation Discernment Immersion: for men considering a life as a missionary priest or brother.
- Catholic School Teacher Immersion: This June, five teachers from the Archdiocese of Seattle will join four teachers from around the country on a spiritual and educational journey to Guatemala. Catholic school teachers can sign up to receive information about future programs as it becomes available here.
- Maryknoll Lay Missioners: A 3 1/2 year, renewable contract for mission in Africa, Asia or Latin America. Share your gifts and learn from those beyond your borders.
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Maryknoll Mission House
958 16th Avenue E
Seattle, WA 98112
P: (206) 322-8831
F: (206) 324-6909
E: seattle@maryknoll.org
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Reflection
Solidarity Here and There
"We don't need you to come and build houses. We can build our own houses and we can build them better than you can build them. What we need is for you to come and listen to our stories. To join your lives with ours, so that together, we can build a world that is more just for us all."
-Cata, Ciudad Juarez
from Making Your Mission
Trip Truly the Trip of a Lifetime
by West Cosgrove
Do you go to those in the margins and listen to their stories? How can you better find the humanity in those that may seem strange to you, or whose experiences may frighten you?
How can you better find the humanity in those that frustrate you? Do you look with compassion on those that disagree with you on hot-button issues like immigration, taxes, abortion, the death penalty, or war?
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Western Region
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