Our Lady of Guadalupe School fosters Gospel values, inspires academic excellence, and develops service and leadership. We face this as a sacramental community united and

sponsored by the Holy Spirit.

THIS SUNDAY!

OLG's time to shine!

Thursday, Feb 1st is

Special Persons Day!

Principal's Letter

Dear Families,


The time has come for Catholic Schools’ Week, with a noon dismissal tomorrow (EDC open until 6!), and Open House from 10-1pm on Sunday with 11am Mass in between! It is an exciting and eventful time on campus, and we cannot wait to celebrate Catholic Schools’ Week with all of you! 


This week, we focus on what makes Catholic education and OLG special. For me, Catholic education is about forming the whole person in a rich relationship founded on a connection to Christ, to prayer and to stewardship, and to one another. Catholic education allows us to openly talk about God in our classrooms, apply life lessons linked to the Catholic Social Teaching, and helps us to establish a place where students, families and staff can grow as lifelong learners, knowing that they are engulfed in the love of God, and never walk alone. Catholic education is all about forming people in mind, body, heart and spirit, not just in academic knowledge alone. At OLG, we live our mission, as a community united and empowered by the Holy Spirit. We grow in our understanding of the Gospel values (humility, truth, compassion, kindness, hope, justice, forgiveness, reconciliation, integrity, peace, courage, etc) through strong foundations and through social emotional learning, religion classes, and intentional relationship building. Catholic or not, the Gospel values are basic building blocks to being successful, good people who go out into the world and make it better than they found it. Here at Guadalupe, this is what we’d refer to as faith in action; living out the faith that we teach through our choices, and how we choose to walk in this world and with one another. We see Christ in one another all the time, and best of all, we get to recognize it, say it and share it with all, openly and honestly. To me, that’s such a gift and valuable component of Catholic education. Jesus loved everyone, regardless of their religion, race or creed, where they were from or who they knew, sick or well-- Jesus cared for everyone, even those who didn’t care for him in return. How fortunate we are to teach this model of love: unwavering, undeterred, unblemished, unconditional. 


What does Catholic education and OLG mean to you and your family? I invite you to share it with me via email. I’d love to know why you and your family chose OLG and Catholic education!


On Sunday, we begin Catholic Schools’ Week with Open House. Doors open at 10am. This is a wonderful time for us to come together as a community, as alumni, as parishioners, and prospective families. Your kids will have great work on display, we will have middle schoolers leading tours, and being guides in their classrooms. Come and take a look! Volunteer! We can always use the extra hand! 


Next week, we will be communicating with you throughout the days of the events to come. You can see the broader outline below too. If you are interested in ordering Hot Lunch on Special Persons’ Day (Thursday), the calendar is live now too, but you must order by Wednesday 1:00 pm (a sack lunch for your Special Person works too!) 


Wishing you a wonderful week, and looking forward to seeing you on Sunday! Full Dress uniform, checking in with teachers, gets you Free Dress on Monday! Please be sure to join us at Mass too at 11am. Even if you are not Catholic, this gives you a great opportunity to see what your kids experience as members of our Catholic community. We hope to see you there!

With Gratitude, 

Ms. Lauren Hobbs
Lauren Hobbs

Principal, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School

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Important Dates

Jan 26 - NOON DISMISSAL - Professional Development

Jan 28 - K-8 in full uniform

  • Open House 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
  • All School Mass 11:00 am
  • 6th-8th boys basketball LAST home games (see CYO section)

Jan 31 - OLG Spirit Wear, or your uniform is always good

  • By 1:00 pm today, order hot lunch for Special Person (or sack lunch) for both Special Person and your student
  • Wednesday 2:15 Early Dismissal (K-8)
  • After School Tutoring 2:15-3:00 pm
  • Winter Concert 5:30 pm at the church

Feb 1 - K-8 in full uniform

Feb 2 - Pajama Day or OLG Spirit Wear


Coming Up


Feb 8 - FCE goes home with youngest student

Feb 9 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Development: EDC sign up NO ELC Aftercare

Feb 13 - State of the School 6:30 pm School Hall (Required)

Stay up-to-date with calendar events

Catholic Schools Week

Volunteer at Open House / CSW!

Sunday Jan 28 - Open House & All-School Mass

  • All students and families are welcome to attend!
  • Encourage new families to attend Open House!
  • Volunteer!
  • Students K-8 in full uniform and check in with your homeroom teacher to receive free dress on Jan 29.


Wednesday, Jan 31 - OLG Spirit Dress


Thursday, Feb 1 - Special Persons' Day!

  • Students K-8 in full uniform (All-School Mass 10:00 am)
  • Student provides lunch for Special Person (sack or hot)
  • Last minute change? Contact homeroom teacher


Friday, Feb 2 - Pajama Day free dress


Catholic Schools' Week HQ

CYO Athletics News

OLG 6th & 7th grade Basketball Teams are going to the Playoffs!


Last chance to catch our 6th-8th JV & Varsity boys basketball regular season games (below). Then get ready to cheer 6th & 7th grade boys basketball in in the playoffs next week Jan 31-Feb 10 (more info to come)!


At-Home Games this Sunday, Jan 28th

  • 6th Grade Boys Varsity 3:15 PM 
  • 6th Grade Boys JV 4:30 PM 
  • 7th Grade Boys Varsity 5:45 PM
  • 8th Grade Boys JV 7:00 PM

Come Play Ball with Us!



Gym Monitors Needed!

Earn volunteer hours while watching OLG basketball and volleyball games!  Have a high school student looking for hours? This is a great opportunity for them too!  Please contact Dan Womac

Go Bulldogs!

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Shooting Championship

Our Lady of Guadalupe Knights of Columbus Council is sponsoring the annual free throw competition for all boys and girls age 9 to 14. Please come to shoot baskets and enjoy pizza on Friday, Feb 2nd at 6:00 PM. The competition will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Gym, 3410 SW Myrtle St., Seattle. More details here

PO Auction News

OLG Rocks Auction March 2, 2024


We have More Than A Feeling this year’s school auction event will be Nothin’ But A Good Time!  Be sure to get your tickets to the OLG ROCKS! 2024 Auction on Saturday, March 2, 2024! Dinner, drinks, live DJ, games, raffles and more - you won’t wanna miss out!


We Can’t Fight This Feeling that many families have access to companies and organizations that offer matching gifts! In advance of the auction, be sure to research your company’s policies and be ready to help our school Take the Money and Run!


Walk This Way to score volunteer hours! There are several opportunities available to fulfill your required annual volunteer hours - check out our Auction Sign-Up Genius for volunteer opportunities in advance of the event OR sign up for volunteer opportunities the weekend of the event!


Courtney & Heather 

School Fund Drive

2023-2024 Annual School Fund Drive Thermometer

Our School Families and Staff Participation is now 14.6%


We have raised $24,791. Let's try to reach $30K before the end of the month!


Donate what you can (every contribution counts!), and SPREAD THE WORD!


THIS WEEKEND!


If you're attending any of the Masses this weekend, we invite you to support our Annual School Fund by contributing with cash, credit card, or check. Envelopes will be available in the pews for your convenience.


Thank you in advance for your generosity!


Prayers

Please keep the Beza family (Enrico 6th grade) in your prayers. More on Caring Bridge. You can also show support through a Go Fund Me created here and shared by request of the family.


Please pray for staff and students who are sick and those that are well, stay well.


For our community members whose family members who are fighting cancer and other ailments.


For our neighbors experiencing homelessness. We ask God to help them find shelter and comfort.

Parish News

Family Faith Sunday is Feb 4

This month’s theme is Celebrating God through Sacraments and Sacramentals. Gather and family time from 9:30-9:45. Whole group prayer and sharing at 9:45. Family stations from 10:00-10:45.


Youth Night is Jan 26 for 7th and 8th grade students

Friday, Jan 26th, from 7-9pm downstairs in the Pastoral Center. We will be playing lots of ice breaker games, enjoying Chinese food and boba tea, and blessing the upcoming new year. Invite a friend and come join us for fun and fellowship. RSVP or questions


The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated with Archbishop Etienne next Sunday, February 4 at the 11:00 Mass. Please join many of our 7th Graders and a few adults as we celebrate the many gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit to help us to be more faithful followers of Jesus.


LENT is Only 3 Weeks Away (February 14th)!  

In preparation for this holy season, we are offering a six-week, parish-wide series designed to build closer relationships in community and foster a deeper spirituality. Small groups will gather in parishioners’ homes or at the parish to pray and reflect on the readings for the upcoming Sunday’s Mass. Groups meet a different times during the week. For more information, please contact Helen Oesterle at 206-935-0358, x 108. You can also find more information at our parish website. 

Save the Date!

2024 Day of Service is on Saturday April 27

The Day of Service is an opportunity for parishioners and friends to gather to serve at a variety of sites in our region. We have partnered with over 25 agencies throughout the Puget Sound area to serve in a variety of ways. Sign ups available March 8th.

Partners in the Gospel

Q: How Are We Cultivating Priestly Vocations?

The Archdiocesan vocations team has expanded to include a full-time vocations director and three associate vocations directors. This has led to more opportunities to accompany young men discerning and to invite others to consider the priesthood. Specifically, our vocations team focuses on prayer, education and encouragement.


  • Prayer: Following our Lord Jesus’ invitation to ask for laborers to serve in the harvest, parishes around the archdiocese regularly host Holy Hours dedicated to praying for vocations, as well as Serra Club chapters and other lay groups.
  • Education: The vocations team is present at parishes, schools and diocesan events and retreats to teach people about vocations and how to discern them. This message is echoed through several communication efforts, including the annual seminarian poster, Vocations website and social media channels.
  • Encouragement: Through events like discernment retreats and Quo Vadis Days, young men are encouraged to consider priesthood and to discern their vocation.


You will find more information on our parish website.

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