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Mission Education and Promotion
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Pacific Northwest Newsletter / May 2013
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Reflection:
"Newness always makes us a bit fearful, because we feel more secure if we have everything under control...This is also the case when it comes to God. Often we follow him, we accept him, but only up to a certain point. It is hard to abandon ourselves to him with complete trust, allowing the Holy Spirit to be the soul and guide of our lives in our every decision...The newness which God brings into our life is something that actually brings fulfillment, that gives true joy, true serenity, because God loves us and desires only our good. Let us ask ourselves today: Are we open to 'God's surprises'?"
-Pope Francis
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Greetings!
We are familiar with the greeting "Happy Easter," but what about "Happy Pentecost"? Certainly, the disciples felt great joy when the Holy Spirit came over them, but do we feel the same enthusiasm for the presence of the Holy Spirit in our own lives?
Perhaps the problem is that the Holy Spirit has an uncomfortable way of disrupting our ambitions and decisions. It is that pesky Holy Spirit who calls us to be more like Jesus, and nags us when we are moving in the other direction.
But the Spirit is moving us towards joy! I was struck by this sitting at a table recently with local representatives of Catholic Community Services, St. Vincent de Paul, the Missions Office of the Archdiocese of Seattle, and JustFaith ministries. All of us are moved by the Holy Spirit to play our small role in serving the most poor and vulnerable of God's people, and all of us continue in our ministries because of the joy that it brings us, despite the day-to-day challenges that we may face.
Sitting at that table also highlighted for me the role that Maryknoll continues to play locally: working with you in the local Church towards building the Kingdom of God. Our principal formation program is called, "Continuing Pentecost Today." I think that this title really sums up why we do what we do in local communities like yours. Below, as always, you will find ways that you can continue to experience the joy of Pentecost.
Thank you again for being our partner in mission!
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 Summer Parish Visits
Each summer, Maryknoll shares the gift of mission by sending our missionary priests to celebrate Mass at local parishes. Please click the link below to see where and when we will be celebrating weekend masses this summer in the Archdiocese of Seattle and the Archdiocese of Portland.
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| Continuing Pentecost Today: Space Available
We only have a couple of spaces open for our October Mission Education Training Session: Continuing Pentecost Today. If you are interested in forming a deeper sense of mission in your identity as a minister or educator, we encourage you to join us.
Dates: October 25-27
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Seattle Maryknoll Affiliates Meeting
 The Seattle Affiliates are having a final meeting before they break for summer. On June 8th at the Maryknoll House (prior to the Maryknoll Parish Commemoration), Caitlin and David Rosser of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Burien, WA will share their experiences from Tanzania, where they serve as Maryknoll Lay Missioners. All are welcome! Date: Saturday, June 8th Time: 12pm-2pm |
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Mission Talk Series: St. Anthony Parish, Renton, WA
Maryknoll will be offering a series of sessions this coming October at St. Anthony Parish in Renton, WA, as part of their Essentially Catholic Series. Each session will feature a presentation from a mission educator, testimony from missioners, and a group discussion/reflection
| Date/Time | Topic | Wednesday, October 9th
6:45pm-8:15pm | The Mission of the Church | Wednesday, October 16th
6:45pm-8:15pm | Living the Mission | Wednesday, October 23rd
6:45pm-8:15pm | Developing a Mission Spirituality |
If you would like Maryknoll to arrange education sessions at your parish, contact us at kfoy@maryknoll.org or (206) 322-8831.
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On Saturday, June 8th, Archbishop Peter J. Sartain will preside at the dedication of a plaque in honor of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish. From 1920-1953, the Maryknoll Sisters and Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers staffed this parish serving members of Seattle's Japanese- and Filipino-American communities. During the Japanese Internment, Maryknollers opted to accompany their parishioners to the camps. Join us for this celebration of mission right here in our own community! (Read official invitation)
Date: Saturday, June 8th, Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Swedish Medical Center - Cherry Hill Campus at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Jefferson Street
Reception to follow
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Employment Opportunity
Maryknoll is looking for a part-time administrative assistant / bookkeeper for our Mission Promotion House in Seattle. Applicants should be highly proficient in using a computer, including excellent keyboarding skills and specific experience and training in Microsoft Word and Excel, QuickBooks and the internet. Applicants must have strong interpersonal communication skills, be self-motivated, organized, flexible and resourceful. Duties include contact with parishes, diocesan offices and donors, preparing reports, maintaining databases, filing, answering the phone and bookkeeping. Familiarity with the Catholic Church is preferred, as well as basic experience with bookkeeping. Fluency in Spanish welcomed.
This is an hourly part time position for approximately 15 hours per week and does not include health, dental, or retirement benefits. For more information about Maryknoll visit: www.maryknoll.us and www.maryknollsociety.org, or contact Kevin Foy at (206) 322-8831.
Send resume and cover letter to:
seattle@maryknoll.org
Maryknoll Mission House, 958 16th Ave E, Seattle, WA 9811
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Maryknoll Mission House
Maryknoll Mission Education and Promotion
Western Region
958 16th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
General Hours
Mon.-Fri. 9am-4pm
Web: www.Maryknoll.us
Donate: Click here to donate $10 by credit card to support Maryknoll's mission activities here and around the world. |
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