Second Vatican Council Lecture Series

The Second Vatican council was one of the most important events of the 20^th century.  More than 3000 Bishops, theologians, and observers met at the Vatican between October 1962 and December 1965.  The 16 documents promulgated by the council fathers would help guide the church into the 21st century to commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the great council Pope Benedict the 16^th was called for a Year of Faith - , a time to return to  the documents of the council and appreciate a renew their teachings.  Using Pope Benedict and his processors as our guides we will examine each document carefully considering this history, meaning and implications.  On Monday June 3 at the Parish Center in the Bl. Teresa of Calcutta room 7:00 -9:00 PM, with David Charboneau, faculty member of Blanchett High school, we will explore the history and teachings of the Second Vatican council.  Monday, June 3: Sacrosanctum Concilium – Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Reservation is recommended not required. E-mail name and e-mail address to www.stbens.net/vat2

Christ Alive! is an outdoor mass for Catholic Young Adults taking place on June 23rd at 1pm at Magnuson Park. Christ Our Hope Catholic Church is sponsoring this outdoor mass followed by fellowship. We have invited 10+ catholic organizations who can offer resources, support and fellowship opportunities to Catholics in this age range before and after mass so you can put your faith into action!

This mass will be the beginning of a movement to light the fire of faith in Catholic Young Adults across Western Washington and give them a chance to connect with each other to experience Christ Alive! Visit our website www.christaliveseattle.com for more information and opportunities for carpools and volunteering. Please spread the word! We'll be accepting donations of canned goods for St. Vincent de Paul

Young Adult Softball

Interested in playing softball this summer? Then start thinking about putting together an adult softball team at the parish! Games are coed and slow-pitch. Each team will need to assign a coach to attend the May 22nd coaches meeting at the CYO Athletics office, and league games start in June. Season ends with a one day tournament in August. Games are played regionally at parish fields on Monday and Thursday evenings.Registration deadline is May 10th. For more information about the softball league, please contact Scott Bailey at scott.bailey@seattlearch.org

Wine and Wisdom, King County 

Young Adults join us as we kick off Wine and Wisdom in King County! Our spring series will focus on the section of the Catechism, "The Life of Christ." We have a amazing line up of speakers and topics for our spring series, so please join us. Our first discussion will be on May 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Issaquah Brewhouse. We'll begin our evenings with Mass at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph in Issaquah and then head over to the brewery for our discussion. For more information on this Wine & Wisdom series, feel free to contact Caitlin Chodzko at caitlin.chodzko@seattlearch.org.

Pentecost Novena

The Pentecost Novena is the first of all novenas, nine days of prayer. After Jesus’ Ascension into heaven, He commanded His disciples to come together in the upper room to devote themselves to constant prayer (Acts 1:14). They prayed for nine days before receiving the Holy Spirit on Pentecost."  On May 4, 1897, Pope Leo XIII proclaimed: "We decree and command that throughout the whole Catholic Church, this year and in every subsequent year,   a novena shall take place before Pentecost, in all parish churches."   Let’s join the world in praying a novena in preparation of Pentecost – beginning on Friday, May 10  the day after Ascension Thursday(which in the United States is celebrated on the Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 12)  Pentecost is Sunday May 19, 2013. Prayer:

 

 Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful,

and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. 

Send forth Your Spirit, and they shall be created, 

And You shall renew the face of the earth. 

O God, Who by the light of the Holy Spirit,

did instruct the hearts of Your faithful,

grant that by that same Holy Spirit,

we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation,

through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

 

 

Second Vatican Council Lecture Series

The Second Vatican council was one of the most important

events of the 20^th century.  More than 3000 Bishops, theologians,

and observers met at the Vatican between October 1962

and December 1965.  The 16 documents promulgated

by the council fathers would help guide the church

into the 21st century to commemorate the 50^th anniversary

of the great council Pope Benedict the 16^th was called for a

Year of Faith - , a time to return to  the documents of the council

 and appreciate a renew their teachings.  Using Pope Benedict and his processors as our guides we will examine each document carefully considering this history, meaning and implications.  On Monday May 6 at the Parish Center in the Bl. Teresa of Calcutta room 7:00 -9:00 PM, with David Charboneau, faculty member of Blanchett High school, we will explore the history and teachings of the Second Vatican Council.  Monday May 6 .Gadium at Spes: Pastoral Constitution on the church in the Modern World. Reservation is recommended but not required. e-mail name and e-mail address to www.stbens.net/vat2

The Spirituality of Strikes and Gutters

Bowling Party on Thursday May 23rd, 7-9pm at The Garage  1130 Broadway Seattle 98122   To celebrate another successful  programming year of Spirituality on Tap, please join us  for a night of fun, socializing, and prayerfulness as we celebrate the community that we have built together over the past year. This event is for young adults ages 21-35.  Hosted by  the IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTER  For more info, email matt@ignatiancenter.org or visit ignatiancenter.org