Principal's Letter
Dear OLG Families,

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our 5th grade class did a great job with the Over 65 Luncheon this past weekend. Thank you to all the many hands who worked this weekend, sharing and serving our community. Mike and Yvette Messina did a fantastic job organizing the event. The seniors shared a wonderful meal and had a lovely time. The 5th Grade class can’t wait till the Spring luncheon!

Next week there is much happening around OLG, so give thanks for living in such a thriving community! Take part with Auction Procurement or donating cookies, or simply coming and singing at Friday's Light-Up-The-Night. Give to our School Fund Drive on Giving Tuesday. It takes all of us for our school to continue to Grow in the Light. Let us be thankful for the gifts we have and what we can share with others!
Yours in Christ,

Anton Kramer
Important Dates
Nov 22ndThanksgiving Mass 10:00 am
Nov 27th – Giving Tuesday
Nov 30thAuction Procurement Deadline
Blue Friday - Wear sports gear from your favorite Seattle team, or school uniform
FACTS to Know
Tuition Assistance Grant Application Available
The Fulcrum Tuition Assistance Grant program is designed for families and students currently enrolled or applying for the next school year in any Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Seattle. At OLG we partner with Fulcrum to provide over $100,000 in tuition assistance this year to our school families. All families must apply each year through FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment to qualify for a grant—all awards are made based on financial need.

Fulcrum Application Due Date: 1/4/2019 
(note this date is during OLG's Christmas Break!)
Parent Org
Patronizing your favorite businesses this weekend? Seeing family and friends that own local businesses? It's the perfect time to ask them to sponsor the Auction! The OLG Auction provides a marketing tool for business to reach involved, prosperous local families who are active community members. Opportunities start at as little as $150.   Click here for sponsorship levels

CONGRATS to Sam & Matt Prociv who won the Amazon Gift Certificate for the Early Bird Procurement Turn-In! Thank you to everyone who turned in items early. We have almost half the total items we anticipate. This greatly helps the Auction team make a smoother auction!  

Order your SCRIP gift cards soon!
  • Order physical gift cards by Dec 5th to receive before Christmas Break. If you want an emailed certificate, you can place anytime up to an hour before gifting using Presto Pay! You'll need to setup Presto Pay in advance of purchasing, but once that's done, you have easy access! More information
  • Place an order for a special Thanksgiving "thank you" or start planning now for holiday gifts. Christmas will be here before you know it. Make someone's day and help support OLG at the same time. It is easy! 

Friday, Nov 30th 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Sign up to Volunteer for Light up the Night on Nov 30th here .  We still need help distributing candy canes at mass next weekend, cookie donations and night-of help.

CYO News

THANK YOU!!!!  To all who sponsored, volunteered, attended, supported, cooked, and donated - the OLG CYO Board is sending you a gratzie mille (a thousand thanks) for making the 2018 CYO Italian Dinner a success! It was a wonderful night of delicious food, laughter, music, dancing and fun with friends and family. And lots of folks walked away with fantastic give-a-ways and raffle items. Thank you for supporting your kids!
OLG Parish News
Volunteers Needed to Help with Feast Day Fiesta
The Knights of Columbus and are planning a great feast of carnitas, rice and beans for our Parish Feast Day celebration on Sunday, December 2 nd , but they need extra help with set up, cooking and clean up. This also counts for school volunteer hours ! Contact Paul Morel at  206-409-3142

SHOE BOXES OF JOY are due next weekend!! 
It is that time of year where we create “Shoe boxes of Joy” for the variety of people served by CCS’ Volunteer Chore Services. Bring your donations in a shoe box that is wrapped with Christmas paper or in a gift bag to mass December 1-2.  They will be blessed by Fr. Jack at the 11:00 Mass. For the past few years, CCS told us that OLG donates the most shoe boxes—let’s keep it going again this year!!!! Information, Helen Oesterle 206-935-0358

Advent begins December 2nd  
Check out the parish website for a variety of resources to help your family celebrate the Advent season. This includes  Advent blessings  for your tree and creche, and information about the  Advent and Christmas schedules , including the Advent Reconciliation Services.  There will also be Advent Prayer Booklets available after mass in the church narthex this weekend.
Giving Tree
OLG’s Giving Tree is filled with tags for children at Sanislo Elementary and Catholic Housing Services’ Santa Teresita apartments. The Sanislo tags have specific gifts requested by the children (please return wrapped by Dec 9th). You can also support OLG school with your gift card purchase through Scrip. Thank you for your generosity! 

Laudato Si’: A Weekly Tip on Caring for Our Common   Home
Recycle as much as possible. EPA figures show recycling aluminum cans saves 95 percent of the energy used to make new ones from raw materials. The energy saving is as much as 70 percent when recycling steel and tin cans, 60 percent for paper and about 33 percent for glass and plastic.

OLG Immigrant Ministry Welcoming New Members
Come join OLG’s Immigrant Ministry as we seek new ways to encounter our immigrant brothers and sisters through education, advocacy and community building! Our next meeting is Monday, November 26 at 9:30am in the Pastoral Center. We are looking forward to seeing you. Contact Jennifer for more information.

December Community Meal
All are invited to this free, restaurant-style meal on Sunday, December 16 at 1pm. Come enjoy a hot meal, served right at your table in the Walmesley Center. Share fellowship with others and build community. This month's meal is provided by Holy Rosary. 


Our Lady of Guadalupe,  Pray for Us!

Our Lady Guadalupe Catholic School
3401 SW Myrtle St. Seattle, WA 98126
office 206-935-0651