Subject: October Community News
From: "JVC Northwest" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:00:44 -0400 (EDT)

Monthly Newsletter from JVC Northwest with news, updates, resources, & job opportunities. JVC Northwest News Join us in Alaska this October! FJV Gatherings in Fairbanks Join JVC Northwest Executive Director Jeanne Haster and FJVs at a potluck dinner in Fairbanks on October 20th. We hope this gathering will be an opportunity to connect or reconnect with FJVs and learn more about what’s new with JVC Northwest! More details and RSVP info can be found here. Mass & Social Gathering in Boston Sunday November 12, 2 pm, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Simboli Hall, Boston, Mass. Join FJVs Kate Daly (Bend, OR '00-01) and Dan Daly (Woodburn, OR '00-01) for a special Mass and Social Gathering in Boston! Gather with the Dalys on Sunday November 12th for Mass at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. Following Mass, there will be a potluck social gathering of FJVs, friends, and family. Click here to RSVP. Know an organization that could use a JV? Partner Agency Application now open Know any agencies where a Jesuit Volunteer can make a difference? We're seeking new partners for the 2018-19 program year focused on education, health, legal, housing, food access, ecological justice, domestic violence, and more. Applications are open now through Monday, November 27th. Click here for more information or contact JV Program Manager, Sarah Jones, [email-masked] or 503.335.8202. Solidarity on Tap Fall Series Theme: Walking together toward a just, hospitable world JVC Northwest, JVC (based in Baltimore, MD), and Ignatian Solidarity Network welcome those connected to the Jesuits and the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola (FJVs, Jesuit school alumni, Jesuit parish members, etc.) to join us for socializing and social justice. Solidarity on Tap events are hosted throughout the country and gather folks for a short reflection from a speaker and connection with other members of the Ignatian family. Join us this fall in Portland, Ore; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, Ill.; San Francisco, Cali.; and Philadelphia, PA. Click here for the fall events and more information. Want to bring a Solidarity on Tap event to your city? Email our Alumni Coordinator, Sarah.  Ruined Readers Registration Sign up to participate in a club in your area Register today for Ruined Readers Book Club! The fourth round of 2017 will focus on the value of Community with Blood and Earth by Kevin Bales. Registration is now open for group meetings from November 2017- January 2018. Find a club in your area, start a new group, or opt to receive the self-reflection guide. Click here for more information about Ruined Readers or to register. JVC Northwest recognized as one of 100 Best! JVC Northwest is once again proud and humbled to be named one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon in 2017 by Oregon Business Magazine. We ranked 25th in the medium size nonprofits category. We strive to be a dedicated, compassionate, and desirable nonprofit to work for, with the knowledge that this will help foster positive growth and change in our JVs and the communities with which they serve. JVC Northwest also was named one of the 100 Best Green Companies to work for in Oregon, earlier this year. AmeriCorps Stories of Service JV AmeriCorps member Hannah Eby (Aloha, OR '16-17)  “This AmeriCorps role is absolutely vital for children and teens processing various traumatic experiences associated with homelessness.” In the latest AmeriCorps blog, JV Hannah Eby (Aloha, OR ’16-17) reflects on two service related experiences that demonstrate the importance of the Children's Specialist role at the Hillsboro Family Shelter. Read her reflection here.  Events, Resources, & Reflections Centennial Retreat Thursday evenings from October 12 to November 16 or Friday mornings from October 13 to November 17, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, San Diego, Cali. This retreat hosted by the Center for Ignatian Spirituality will involve a presentation based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and time for people to reflect together. A little booklet will be given out each week to help the retreatants pray each day during the retreat. If you are interested, please contact Fr. John Auther, S.J. at [email-masked]. Jesuit Friends and Alumni Sunday 2017 October 21-22, various locations throughout the East Coast Join fellow Jesuit-educated grads for Jesuit Friends and Alumni Sunday 2017. This annual event has expanded the program to two dozen locations throughout the East Coast, and one international gathering. Join for a gathering of Jesuit graduates of all ages for fellowship, community building, and more. The Masses will also feature a reception afterward, where attendees can learn about volunteer programs, spiritual development opportunities, and other ways to take part in the many offerings of Jesuit ministries. Click here for more info about a gathering in your area and to register. Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2017 Livestream November 4-6, Washington, D.C. The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice (IFTJ) is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and larger church) to gather in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. Now in its 20th year, the IFTJ has a rich history rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions who were martyred in El Salvador in 1989. IFTJ 2017 in Washington DC is sold out, but you can still join via free livestream. Click here to receive updates about the livestream. "Barking to the Choir" Book Launch Nov 8, 6-9 pm, Homeboy Industries, Los Angeles, Cali. Join Fr. Greg Boyle and Homeboy Industries for an autumn outdoor block party to celebrate the launch of Fr. Greg's new book "Barking to the Choir" focused on heartfelt stories of kinship, hope, love, and compassion. The evening will include light food and beverages from Homegirl Cafe & Catering, remarks by Fr. Greg, music, and more. RSVP before October 27th to [email-masked] or (323) 526-1254 ext. 300. Jesuit Parish Justice Summit June 17-18, 2018, Denver, CO Join Jesuit parish staff and clergy from around the U.S. to share best practices and promote collaboration. Interested in joining the planning committee? Email Kim Miller at [email-masked].  Jesuits West Celebrations  The Oregon and California Provinces have been in a multi-year process to merge into a new, larger Province called "Jesuits West." This new Province stretches from the Arctic Circle to the US/Mexico Border. In celebration, many local communities and parishes are hosting events to honor Jesuits West in the coming year. Click here for a full list of celebrations. Catholic Volunteer Network Discernment Retreats Catholic Volunteer Network now hosts discernment retreats for current volunteers and alumni who are contemplating their next steps. Join CVN for a weekend retreat and enjoy the opportunity to get away from the busyness of life and join with others in the spirit of discernment. These retreats are made available free of charge thanks to the support of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Travel stipends are also available. Retreats will take place all across the U.S. in the upcoming months. Click here for more details. JVC Northwest Recommends Below are things being discussed in the JVC Northwest community. Do you have a blog, book, movie, podcast, song, poem, article, etc. you want to share? Email Sarah Investigative journalist Eileen Markey chronicles the spiritual and political journey that led Maryknoll Sister Maura Clarke to a Cold War martyrdom in El Salvador in 1980. In "A Radical Faith" ,journalist Eileen Markey breathes life back into one of these women, Sister Maura Clarke. Who was this woman in the dirt? What led her to this vicious death so far from home? The Pope Video is a global initiative developed by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network (Apostleship of Prayer) to assist in the dissemination of the Holy Father’s monthly intentions related to the challenges humanity faces. Every month you may accompany Pope Francis in his prayer requests. Click here for more information or to sign up to receive updates. Employment Opportunities Positions available at JVC Northwest No positions available at this time Other Job Opportunities Our job opportunities are organized geographically, scroll for the region that best meets your need. Refer to our Opportunities and Resources page of our website for more information. Pacific Northwest Providence Community Caregivers Coordinator Providence Health, Hood River, Ore. Youth Minister St. Leo’s Parish, Tacoma, Wash. Executive Director Street Roots, Portland, Ore. Veterans Services Case Manager Transition Projects, Portland, Ore. KNOM Radio Volunteer Fellowship KNOM Radio Station, Nome, Alaska Director of Youth Ministries & Associate Director of Bend Youth Collective Bend Youth Collective, Bend, Ore. Multiple Positions  Cascades AIDS Project, Portland, Ore. Multiple Positions YWCA Clark County, Vancouver, Wash. New England/Mid Atlantic Development and Communications Coordinator Catholic Partnership Schools, Camden, NJ Coordinator of Youth Ministry Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, MD Southeast Executive Director Johnson Service Corps, Chapel Hill, NC Site Leader Bon Secours Volunteer Ministry, Richmond, VA Multiple Locations L’Arche Assistant  L’Arche USA Community News is your monthly JVC Northwest online news source. Do you have something to share with the JVC Northwest community? Send submissions by the 10th of each month to Sarah Jones. 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