Annual Chocolate Tasting Party

The Olympic Deanery is hosting a Pray and Play and invites all the youth from Region III. Come on...chocolate is our guest of honor!

Friday, April 9th
Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
***Bring Easter candy to share!***

It's alot of FUN - hope to see you there!

For questions, please call Felix at 360-479-3777

Save the Date - May 15th Youth Gathering @ St Ann

What: A regional gathering of youth from all regional youth programs including the Samoan, Vietnamese, Filipino, Hispanic and English speaking youth communities.
When: Saturday, May 15th 6 pm - 8:30pm
Where: Following the 5pm Mass at St. Ann, Tacoma in the Lower Hall
Potluck dinner will be served!

This is an exciting celebration for youth of different cultures to gather together as one Catholic community. There will be ethnic food, cultural presentations and lots of fun for everyone.

David Whitesell, the youth director from St. Michael's Parish in Olympia, will be the keynote speaker for this event.

1 of 2 Regional Gatherings: Recap

Thanks to all who were able to attend the first gathering for Region III.


Around the table with were:
Danny Bailey, St Nicholas (awesome HOST!)
Carmen Bryant, Holy Disciples
Maria Murphree, St Gabriel
Priscilla McKinney, St Olaf
Carmen Hertel, Tacoma cluster
Monica Elizaga, Tacoma cluster

Welcome to Priscilla as she assumes her new role as part-time Youth Minister at St Olaf's.

We discussed the regional model and the reality of geographic coverage. Given the Pierce Deanery meets on a regular basis through PCCYMA, an invitation was given to the Olympic Deanery to attend those meetings as a launching point towards what may work for the Olympic deanery and/or Region III.

An updated ACCY (Diocesian and Regional) approach was shared and feedback given. Feeback included:

- limited capacity for another meeting in addition to PCCYMA for both adult and youth leaders. Could be a challenge.

- the first year might be just adult leaders/Youth Ministers to clarify the ACCY roles and expectations.

- some youth groups are in their infancy stages and do not yet have youth leaders identified.

Overall, it was a great venue to network, relate stories and share upcoming events. Please see other blog posts for more announcements.

Please leave your comments if I've forgotten anything! Thanks, Carmen H. for taking notes!

2nd gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, March 30th at St Nicholas from 10am - 1p.m.