When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — as the saying goes. We're going to try something a little different with our Facebook LIVE Mass this weekend. With the Governor's Stay Home, Stay Safe mandate, our Bishops have decreed only the priest, pastoral leader (deacon) and one tech person be present at our Facebook LIVE broadcasts. Thankfully, we have a wizard producer in Christ Our Hope parishioner, Nick Marson, who is able to produce these using an innovative video production software. This means we will be doing one shared Christ Our Hope and St. Patrick Facebook LIVE Mass with pre-recorded readings and music each week. 

We decided this broadcast could rotate the next few weeks between Christ Our Hope and St. Patrick to give each community an appropriate spotlight. You will be able to watch on Facebook LIVE at 10:30 AM on the parish’s private Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/stpatrickseattle/) or later in the day on a posted link after the LIVE broadcast is completed. I hope you will enjoy joining us for Mass the next few weeks for these creative opportunities to remain in spiritual communion with one another. 

In addition, we will feature parishioners from both communities doing the readings. And this weekend we have a guest reflector Jan Thomas. We’re also planning to include our ASL interpreters remotely in the broadcast. I would encourage you to join our community for this paired community broadcast and join us in prayer in the comments section on Facebook.

Please reach out with any questions.

Peace...   

Deacon Dennis Kelly 

Pastoral Coordinator  

Christ Our Hope / St. Patrick Parish Communities

dennis@stpatrickseattle.org

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The Parish is moving to a virtual platform for parish gatherings. Using Zoom Video Conferencing, we are able to connect and stay in communion with one another.

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Sunday Coffee Hour (Hosted by Betsey Beckman & Co.)

On Sunday morning immediately following Facebook LIVE Mass, please join Betsey Beckman and others for Sunday Coffee Hour immediately following Mass ONLINE. Since we are unable to gather in person after Mass, we can gather as a community on Zoom. Contact Betsey for link.

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Weekly Bible Study

Join us for this gathering on Wednesdays at 4:00 PM to study the readings for the upcoming Sunday. Led by Dr. David Ard, a 30 year Theology professor and Ruth Ard, a 25 year Religious Education minister. Contact Deanna (dtighe@christourhopeseattle.org) or Deacon Dennis or the parish private FB group for link.

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Encountering God

This is a thirty minute women's reflection group led by Lisa Dennison and Deanna Tighe. Join us for a break in your day, reflecting on where you are finding God's life-giving love in your life today. The group will meet at 11:00 AM on Thursdays, please contact Deanna (dtighe@christourhopeseattle.org) or Deacon Dennis or the parish private FB group for link.

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Coffee Hour with Deacon Dennis, Fr. Bryan and Christ Our Hope

Join our pastoral leaders for a weekly chat and cup of coffee at 9:30 AM every Wednesday along with our sister parish. This is a great chance to learn more about each other and grow in relationship with our leadership! Please contact Deacon Dennis or the parish private FB group for link.

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Here are some quick tips for using Zoom:

(For PC/Mac):

  1. Go to  https://zoom.us/support/download  and install the Zoom app for Mac or PC.

(For iPhone/Android):

  1. Download "ZOOM Cloud Meetings" (also known as "zoom.us") from your respective app store.

  2. Note that you *shouldn't* need to sign in or create an account.

 After you have downloaded the App:

  1. Click this LINK to join.

  2. Open the Zoom app that you have installed, and choose "Join a Meeting."

  3. Enter the meeting details from the email you received from me, and enter your name.

  4. Choose "Join."

Other tips for using Zoom:

• It is significantly easier to use on your phone - just click on the link in your email and it will prompt you to download the app if you haven’t already, and your video and audio are up and running.
• Easier to hear with headphones
• When Zoom asks for your name, use your whole name, not the default of your email address. It shows up on the screen and helps create community. 
• If you choose to do it on your computer, plug in headphones, or don’t use the computer audio and instead dial from your cellphone. Many computers have very poor microphones and speakers. Also, many computers don’t have built in webcams so you may only be able to participate via audio. 
• Learn how to MUTE your audio when not talking (look for the microphone icon on the interface and click on it) if there is a lot of noise in your home (barking dog, etc.). This will allow people to hear.

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We look forward to you joining our parish community ONLINE for Facebook LIVE Mass at our regular time for Sunday Mass at 10:30 AM

To watch a streaming video feed on St. Patrick's private page: 

(LIVE at 10:30 AM on Sunday)

1) Sign in to Facebook (https://www.facebook.com) 

2) Navigate to St. Pat's page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/stpatrickseattle/  

3) Scroll down the page until you see "St. Patrick Catholic Church, Seattle is LIVE"."

4) Click on the video you see playing to expand it larger. Video defaults to mute and you will not be hearing it yet.

5) Use the speaker volume symbol on the bottom right of the video to unmute the video. Click once to unmute. Click and drag the toggle up and down to adjust the volume. If the video still has no sound please check your computer's audio settings and make sure your computer isn't muted or low volume.  

6) You are welcome to add a comment to the video, especially if prompted by Fr. Bryan or Dn. Dennis - it will work just like any other Facebook comment does and it will not disrupt the Mass in progress.

7) If you miss the live feed, you will find a version you can watch at anytime.

(8) If you are a member of Facebook, but do not have access to St. Pat's private group, please send an email to Sharie Bowman (sharie.bowman@gmail.com) for access.

If you are not a member of Facebook, you may want to create a temporary account during this time in order to join us ONLINE for Mass.