Archbishop Etienne introduces and explains the new Partners In The Gospel process.

Gracious God, we praise and thank you for the Catholic Church in Western Washington.

We praise and thank you for the women and men who have shared the joy of the Gospel here for more than 170 years.

Send your Holy Spirit upon us that we might encounter your Son anew and become more effective partners in sharing the Good News of his saving love.

May our partnership in the Gospel empower us to be your missionary disciples, bringing the Good News to all, especially to those who are marginalized or hurting in any way.

Give us the courage, the flexibility and the vision to renew parish life, so that the good work, begun long ago, may continue among us, and one day, be brought to completion in your kingdom, where you live and reign for ever and ever.  Amen