St.Michael Parish & School, located in Olympia, WA, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Youth Minister position. The positions primary focus will be on Middle School faith formation (grades 6-8) & Campus ministry (grades 5-8).
St. Michael Parish & School has approximately 2,800 registered families and 8,000 individuals, serving two worship sites in Olympia. There are approximately 600 youth involved in the Faith Formation Program (Preschool through High School) and 270 youth enrolled (grades K-8) at the school.
The successful candidate should meet the following criteria:
· Practicing Catholic
· Bachelors degree in Theology, Religious Education or a related field
· Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification, or in the process of earning
· Ministry experience and degree are preferred
The position does require many nights and weekends.
St. Michael Parish offers a committed pastor, collegial dynamic staff, and a competitive salary and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants please send a cover letter, completed application and resume to:
St.Michael Parish, Attn: Leanne Bergford, PO Box 766, Olympia, WA, 98507
Applications are available by contacting the parish office at 360-754-4667, M-F, 9a to 5p or online at saintmichaelparish.org
Application Deadline: Friday, May 14
Friday, April 30, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Update
Hi, Region IV -
Our region met on March 11 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso. As I mentioned in my email just prior to the meeting, many of you were unable to attend for a variety of reasons, so it was a very small and informal gathering. We reviewed the revised approach to ACCY, the June 5th gathering, and the ACCY notes I had emailed prior to the meeting. I hope that everyone has been in conversation with their youth and their potential adult volunteer(s) who plan to participate in ACCY. As I mentioned in the meeting, we do have some region funding, so please do not let transportation issues prevent you or your youth from participating - please contact me if you are in need of assistance or ideas on how to make this work.
The June 5 gathering will be held in the Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Chancery at 910 Marion Street. The day will focus on discipleship and servant leadership and serve as an orientation and kick-off for the coming year. Please contact me if you did not receive the email with the attachment about ACCY and I will send it to you, again. Also, if you have any questions concerning any of this, please call or email. I am happy to go through all of this with you.
We also discussed Ascend and Ascend HD - required for diocesan delegates, encouraged for regional ACCY. Again, we have scholarships for youth from our Region and we discussed options for transportation, as well.
CMD Certificate in YM Studies Update: The next weekend of YM Certificate Program is coming up April 24-25. It is not too late to register and it is not too late to avail yourself or a volunteer of a partial or full scholarship to attend - please contact me if you are interested in a scholarship.
Upcoming in our Region: 2010 High School Retreat April 16-18, 2010 at Black Lake Camp and NET Middle School Retreat at St. Edward's in Shelton. Contact Dave Whitesell at dwhitesell@saintmichaelparish.org or Jill Foglesong at jill@wlpcatholic.org for more information about these and other South Sound Deanery Youth Events.
I hope you all have a great weekend and that you have a very blessed Holy Week.
Peace,
Frances
Our region met on March 11 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso. As I mentioned in my email just prior to the meeting, many of you were unable to attend for a variety of reasons, so it was a very small and informal gathering. We reviewed the revised approach to ACCY, the June 5th gathering, and the ACCY notes I had emailed prior to the meeting. I hope that everyone has been in conversation with their youth and their potential adult volunteer(s) who plan to participate in ACCY. As I mentioned in the meeting, we do have some region funding, so please do not let transportation issues prevent you or your youth from participating - please contact me if you are in need of assistance or ideas on how to make this work.
The June 5 gathering will be held in the Isaac Orr Conference Room at the Chancery at 910 Marion Street. The day will focus on discipleship and servant leadership and serve as an orientation and kick-off for the coming year. Please contact me if you did not receive the email with the attachment about ACCY and I will send it to you, again. Also, if you have any questions concerning any of this, please call or email. I am happy to go through all of this with you.
We also discussed Ascend and Ascend HD - required for diocesan delegates, encouraged for regional ACCY. Again, we have scholarships for youth from our Region and we discussed options for transportation, as well.
CMD Certificate in YM Studies Update: The next weekend of YM Certificate Program is coming up April 24-25. It is not too late to register and it is not too late to avail yourself or a volunteer of a partial or full scholarship to attend - please contact me if you are interested in a scholarship.
Upcoming in our Region: 2010 High School Retreat April 16-18, 2010 at Black Lake Camp and NET Middle School Retreat at St. Edward's in Shelton. Contact Dave Whitesell at dwhitesell@saintmichaelparish.org or Jill Foglesong at jill@wlpcatholic.org for more information about these and other South Sound Deanery Youth Events.
I hope you all have a great weekend and that you have a very blessed Holy Week.
Peace,
Frances
Monday, March 22, 2010
New Movie
Hi, Region IV -
It has been a long time since last I blogged! I have been sick - yuck! I hope you all have been staying healthy and that you have had the opportunity to spend time in reflection during this season of Lent. I am writing with some news of a new movie opening just after Easter. Please see below for more information.
Movie: Letters To God, Release April 9, 2010
Below is a letter from folks involved in the release and promotion of "Letters to God" an inspirational movie to be released in theatres on April 9.
Dear Friends,
It is not often that we see excitement build for a movie the way that we've seen the movie LETTERS TO GOD gain momentum. Unlike most Hollywood movies where the experience of a movie is what's anticipated, we’re finding that many are excited about LETTERS TO GOD because of the anticipation of the hope that the movie stirs inside our hearts.The release of LETTERS TO GOD is less than one month away. April 9th brings this emotionally gripping and spiritually uplifting movie to your neighborhood cinema. The movie chronicles letters written to God by a young boy who struggles with cancer. Please spread the word about the hope found in the movie to your circle of influence. Whether it's telling struggling families whom you know about the movie or blogging about it or emailing your friends, LETTERS TO GOD is a movie that so many suffering families need to hear about.
To access the official movie website, Facebook page or You Tube clips, go to the official website at http://www.letterstogodthemovie.com/
To see the discussion guides and other resources available for use in your parish or study groups you can go to www.worthawarenessmarketing.com.
God calls us to commend the good and this movie advances the good in our world. Please take a moment and spread hope by spreading the word about LETTERS TO GOD.
Thank you and God bless,
Tom Allen, Exec. Producer, Champions of Faith
Ted Baehr, Publisher, Movieguide
It has been a long time since last I blogged! I have been sick - yuck! I hope you all have been staying healthy and that you have had the opportunity to spend time in reflection during this season of Lent. I am writing with some news of a new movie opening just after Easter. Please see below for more information.
Movie: Letters To God, Release April 9, 2010
Below is a letter from folks involved in the release and promotion of "Letters to God" an inspirational movie to be released in theatres on April 9.
Dear Friends,
It is not often that we see excitement build for a movie the way that we've seen the movie LETTERS TO GOD gain momentum. Unlike most Hollywood movies where the experience of a movie is what's anticipated, we’re finding that many are excited about LETTERS TO GOD because of the anticipation of the hope that the movie stirs inside our hearts.The release of LETTERS TO GOD is less than one month away. April 9th brings this emotionally gripping and spiritually uplifting movie to your neighborhood cinema. The movie chronicles letters written to God by a young boy who struggles with cancer. Please spread the word about the hope found in the movie to your circle of influence. Whether it's telling struggling families whom you know about the movie or blogging about it or emailing your friends, LETTERS TO GOD is a movie that so many suffering families need to hear about.
To access the official movie website, Facebook page or You Tube clips, go to the official website at http://www.letterstogodthemovie.com/
To see the discussion guides and other resources available for use in your parish or study groups you can go to www.worthawarenessmarketing.com.
God calls us to commend the good and this movie advances the good in our world. Please take a moment and spread hope by spreading the word about LETTERS TO GOD.
Thank you and God bless,
Tom Allen, Exec. Producer, Champions of Faith
Ted Baehr, Publisher, Movieguide
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Region IV Meeting on Thursday!
Hi,
A quick reminder about our Region IV meeting this Thursday at 10:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso. We will be discussing regional ACCY and will then open up the conversation for further region business. Please let me know if you have anything you would like to add to the agenda and please RSVP to me as soon as possible, so that we have an accurate count for lunch (yes, we will be serving lunch!) Looking forward to see you all there!
Peace,
Frances
A quick reminder about our Region IV meeting this Thursday at 10:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso. We will be discussing regional ACCY and will then open up the conversation for further region business. Please let me know if you have anything you would like to add to the agenda and please RSVP to me as soon as possible, so that we have an accurate count for lunch (yes, we will be serving lunch!) Looking forward to see you all there!
Peace,
Frances
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Record Numbers Expected at Rally 2010!
Hello, Region IV!
I am just getting ready to head out the door to what will be our biggest Rally ever (well at least our biggest Rally in my memory/experience!) We will be over 860 people strong today. Exciting!!! If you are coming, don't forget to check out all the great booths in your free time - especially, I want to call your attention to the CYO Outdoor Ministry Photo Booth. This is your chance to have your picture taken with our seaworthy background! :-) Individuals, small groups, your whole group - whatever...we can capture your Rally experience on film with fun beach/diving themed props and backdrop. Cool, huh? We have a great line up of keynotes and an amazing MC, so get ready for an awesome day. Look for me and say, "hi" and I will be looking for all of you.
See you in a few short hours...
Frances
PS - I will be blogging about our upcoming adult meeting soon - in the meantime, PLEASE RSVP to me if you plan to be there or not.
I am just getting ready to head out the door to what will be our biggest Rally ever (well at least our biggest Rally in my memory/experience!) We will be over 860 people strong today. Exciting!!! If you are coming, don't forget to check out all the great booths in your free time - especially, I want to call your attention to the CYO Outdoor Ministry Photo Booth. This is your chance to have your picture taken with our seaworthy background! :-) Individuals, small groups, your whole group - whatever...we can capture your Rally experience on film with fun beach/diving themed props and backdrop. Cool, huh? We have a great line up of keynotes and an amazing MC, so get ready for an awesome day. Look for me and say, "hi" and I will be looking for all of you.
See you in a few short hours...
Frances
PS - I will be blogging about our upcoming adult meeting soon - in the meantime, PLEASE RSVP to me if you plan to be there or not.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday Update - ACCY Changes
It's the weekend, Region IV...I hope you all had a great Friday and are looking forward to the weekend whatever it might bring! I intended to email everyone earlier today, but the day got away from me...ever have days like that? :-) Brace yourself, this is going to be a LONG post.
Upcoming Adult Meeting
A reminder that we have our next Region IV Adult Meeting scheduled for March 11 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso. I am really excited to gather again with those working in youth and young adult ministry in our region. I will send out an agenda sometime next week and would greatly appreciate it if you all could email and RSVP to me as soon as possible indicating whether or not you plan to attend.
ACCY - Change of Plans! (again)
OK - the third time is a charm, right? If you recall, we had talked about having a diocesan-wide ACCY gathering on June 5. In light of the fact that most deaneries and regions have not yet hosted an ACCY gathering and March is upon us, we thought it might make the most sense to simply use the June 5th gathering as a kick-off and orientation for those youth who will serve next year on the regional ACCY's, as well as those who will also serve as diocesan delegates, rather than trying to do one or two regional ACCY's before June. I will go over this when we meet in person on the 11th, but wanted to give everyone a head's up as soon as possible.
As you are thinking about youth that you would like to invite into ACCY whether as regional members or as diocesan delegates, keep in mind that you are now recruiting them to serve all of next year and the June gathering will be their first gathering and orientation. Make sense? If not, please do not hesitate to call or email me with questions. We (OYYAM staff) also worked on a "job description" for ACCY members, regional and diocesan, and I will be sending that out soon, as well.
As you are talking to youth about this opportunity, please remember that it is strongly encouraged that any youth serving as a diocesan delegate participate in Ascend or Ascend HD this summer (scholarships are available for our region). All ACCY members are encouraged to attend Ascend, but it is particularly important for the diocesan delegates to do so.
I don't want to overwhelm you all with too much information right now, but I will continue to post throughout the next two weeks as updates become available. In light of all this, our two other tentatively scheduled ACCY gatherings for March 27 and April 10 will NOT happen and we will begin with the June 5th gathering instead.
Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program
Just a reminder that we still have full scholarships available for our region. Even if you were unable to make this weekend's classes, it is not too late to participate. You can still register for the weekend classes in April and receive the scholarship. Please contact me if you or any of your volunteers would like to get this important training.
Peace,
Frances
Upcoming Adult Meeting
A reminder that we have our next Region IV Adult Meeting scheduled for March 11 at 10:00 am at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Kelso. I am really excited to gather again with those working in youth and young adult ministry in our region. I will send out an agenda sometime next week and would greatly appreciate it if you all could email and RSVP to me as soon as possible indicating whether or not you plan to attend.
ACCY - Change of Plans! (again)
OK - the third time is a charm, right? If you recall, we had talked about having a diocesan-wide ACCY gathering on June 5. In light of the fact that most deaneries and regions have not yet hosted an ACCY gathering and March is upon us, we thought it might make the most sense to simply use the June 5th gathering as a kick-off and orientation for those youth who will serve next year on the regional ACCY's, as well as those who will also serve as diocesan delegates, rather than trying to do one or two regional ACCY's before June. I will go over this when we meet in person on the 11th, but wanted to give everyone a head's up as soon as possible.
As you are thinking about youth that you would like to invite into ACCY whether as regional members or as diocesan delegates, keep in mind that you are now recruiting them to serve all of next year and the June gathering will be their first gathering and orientation. Make sense? If not, please do not hesitate to call or email me with questions. We (OYYAM staff) also worked on a "job description" for ACCY members, regional and diocesan, and I will be sending that out soon, as well.
As you are talking to youth about this opportunity, please remember that it is strongly encouraged that any youth serving as a diocesan delegate participate in Ascend or Ascend HD this summer (scholarships are available for our region). All ACCY members are encouraged to attend Ascend, but it is particularly important for the diocesan delegates to do so.
I don't want to overwhelm you all with too much information right now, but I will continue to post throughout the next two weeks as updates become available. In light of all this, our two other tentatively scheduled ACCY gatherings for March 27 and April 10 will NOT happen and we will begin with the June 5th gathering instead.
Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program
Just a reminder that we still have full scholarships available for our region. Even if you were unable to make this weekend's classes, it is not too late to participate. You can still register for the weekend classes in April and receive the scholarship. Please contact me if you or any of your volunteers would like to get this important training.
Peace,
Frances
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