Opening Our Hearts to Overcome Racism
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Upcoming multicultural events
Join parishioners throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle for the following upcoming multicultural events!
The National Touring Production of Tolton From Slave to Priest starring Jim Coleman at Mattie Hall at Our Lady of Hope Chapel in Everett on Friday, October 20 @ 7pm
In an exciting blend of cinema and stage entertainment, Tolton actor Jim Coleman stars live alongside a cast of actors on the set’s giant screen. The stunning musical score is based on traditional African-American spirituals. These inspiring melodies are sung by incomparable Elissa Sanders as Mama Tolton, Father Tolton’s loving, feisty and saintly mother. The national touring production of Tolton is a deeply personal tale of heartache and reconciliation and of victory over adversity. The drama speaks to audiences from a place we can all relate to: family, longing and belonging.
Wherever you’re coming from, Tolton will take you on a journey you’ll never forget.
Suitable for ages 10+ and runs 75 min. No tickets required. Free with offering at the door.
Mass in honor of St. Kateri Tekakwitha at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, October 21 @ 11am
Celebrating the 11th anniversary of Kateri Tekakwitha’s canonization. St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Lily of the Mohawks, was the first Native American saint.
She was born in New York state in 1656. She was noted for her deep prayer life and special devotion to the Eucharist. Join us in a joyful celebration of Native American faith and culture. The miracle that led to her sainthood occurred locally under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Hosted by the Native American community and the Archdiocese of Seattle‘s Multicultural ministry. Everyone is welcome. Reception to follow.
Celebration of Our Saints Mass at St. James Cathedral on Saturday, November 4 @ 11am
Join us in celebrating the saints from our diverse cultural communities. Our saints inspire and intercede for us. When we become aware of their lives, we grow in our faith and trust in God. All are welcome.
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Resources
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Commemorating a day in history that has remained largely unknown within the white community, the African American community has celebrated Juneteenth and the end of slavery in the United States for generations. On June 19, 1865—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln and two months after the Civil War had ended—General Gordon Granger of the Union Army rode into Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, which proclaimed that “all slaves are free,” in the last Confederate state to abolish slavery.
In 2021, in bipartisan legislation unanimously approved by every member of the Senate, President Biden signed into law Senate Bill 475, making Juneteenth a federal holiday. Today, Juneteenth is a day for all of us to reflect upon the African American experience and celebrate the many contributions African Americans have made to our society in every walk of life. It is also a time to strengthen our resolve to educate ourselves about racism in all its forms, to work to eliminate it, and to pray for real and lasting change.
To that end, we offer the following resources from the Archdiocese of Seattle Multicultural Ministries and the local Black Catholic Advisory Circle.
What is Juneteenth?
How do you celebrate Juneteenth?
Grappling with America’s Legacy of Slavery
So you Want to Learn about Juneteenth?
Celebration and Mourning
Educational Videos about Juneteenth for Kids
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In July, 2020, St. Luke Adult Faith Formation, a sub-committee of St. Luke’s Vision2022 Plan’s Education and Faith Formation Co-Mission, offered a four-week study via Zoom on the pastoral letter to end racism: Open Wide Our Hearts: the enduring call to love. Over forty St. Luke parishioners participated in the discussions that were lively, inspiring, and encouraging.
The pastoral letter by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) on racism, written in 2018, can be viewed HERE.
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Dear Friends, You are receiving this email because you have at some time in the past participated in one or more programs concerning Catholic Social Teaching as it applies to racism. In February many...
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To celebrate Black Catholic History Month, we are invited to participate in Living Witness: Black Catholic Faith Past, Present, and Promise--an evening of conversation, music, and reflection. We are...
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