What an incredible Halloween Carnival this past weekend! Congratulations to our trunk and treat winner: "Candy Land" by Kindergarten and the Mercado's family! And all the incredible volunteers who put on this great community event. This is the number one event of the year new families mention when registering, followed closely by our January Open House! Thank you for building our community strong!

And of course, much more coming up this month with Parent Org, Veterans Day, Parish Fair Trades, CYO basketball getting going, an so much more to read on about!

Nov 4 - Wear Minion-themed clothes. Overalls and Yellow!  (coordinated by Student Council)  (or your uniform)

Nov 5 - CYO Italian Dinner 6:00-10:00 pm

Nov 6 - Daylight Savings Time -- "Fall Back 1 hour" ☀️

Nov 7 - Hearing Vision screening Grades K-3, 5th, 8th - Students should bring their glasses and hearing aids today

Nov 8 - Parent Org Meeting 6:30 pm 4th grade classroom

Nov 9 - Wednesday 2:15 pm Early Dismissal (K-8)

Nov 10 - Veterans Day Assembly led by 4th grade 9:00am School Hall

Nov 18- Family Auction Procurement Due (required)

Families must apply each year through the FACTS Grant and Aid portal to qualify for a grant—all awards are made based on financial need. 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. We ask you to complete before Dec 16 (Christmas Break)! If you need assistance in completing, please call the school office to schedule an appointment right away (206)935-0651

As a Mexican I can say that I love my traditions and to share them with my students. It is beautiful to see their interest and joy knowing our celebrations that characterize us as a country, especially the Day of the Dead. This celebration has a great meaning for us as Mexicans, because in this way we honor our departed loved ones and let them know that they have not been forgotten, they will always be remembered and there is not sadness, but joy, because we have the certainty that their presence is still with us and when we have to leave, they will be there to receive us. So let's celebrate and remember them for what they were in life... Feliz dia de Muertos!

Auction Family Donation Deadline: Nov 18, 2022

Each school family is required to procure an item/service/sponsorship valued at a minimum of $200 retail OR provide a $200 cash donation. There are three ways to meet your required family donation:

All family cash donations OR intent to donate are due Nov 18, 2022 (items themselves are due no later than Dec. 2, 2022 and Class Projects/Baskets are due before Catholic Schools Week in January). To get donation ideas from our Procurement Wishlist, visit: https://guadalupe-school.ejoinme.org/wishlist2023

Mark your calendars!

Join us at the Parent Org Meeting

Italian Dinner - Nov 5, 2022

We look forward to welcoming you to our Annual Italian Dinner this Saturday. All profits support OLG's Athletic Programming. See you there!

We are still looking for volunteers to help on the night and to help with set up and clean up -- Volunteer Here

A reminder that one parent or guardian must attend the Parent Like a Champion workshop prior to registering a child athlete with CYO. Classes are over zoom and there are plenty of opportunities to take part. The next workshop is at 6.30pm on November 9th. Registration and further information here: https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/seattlecyo/home

More family centered activities are now ready for you and your next Mass attendance! See the church vestibule, plus families with children in K-6 are welcome to join us for Family Faith Sunday this Sunday, Nov 6, from 9:30-10:45 at the Walmesley Center. We will be considering “saints traits” as a way to look at the stories of saints and connect them with our life today. We start as a whole group, then work through activities as families, and finish at 11:00 Mass. New children and families are always welcome in our programs.

It is that time of year where we create “Shoeboxes of Joy” for the variety of people

served by CCS’ Volunteer Chore Services. Bring your donations in a shoebox that is wrapped with Christmas paper to mass or the parish office NO LATER THAN Sunday, Nov 28th. They will be blessed by Fr. Kevin at the 11:00 Mass.

Purchase Pura Vida coffee for $12/bag and $5/bag comes right back to OLG Parish!  Order by Nov 14. Pick up your coffee at the Holiday Gift Fair, Nov 20th, 11am – 1pm or at the Parish Office on Monday, Nov 21^st, 2pm – 4pm. More about Pura Vida Coffee

Let’s kick off the Advent season together on Nov 19 & 20 at OLG’s Holiday Gift Fair! Come and shop ethically sourced gift items from SERRV, Ten Thousand Villages, Purpose Jewelry and Maggie’s Organics. By buying Fair Trade, you support the efforts of skilled farmers and artisans who are working to break the cycle of poverty and build stronger communities. Join our Knights of Columbus, PreK & 3rd graders, Young Adults, Refugee Support Group and the Young Ladies Institute volunteers for a day of shopping, wreath making, eating and socializing.

Volunteer opportunities available to help sell gifts and food Nov 20 9:00-11:00am and 11:30 am-1:30 pm...…or both shifts! No merchandising experience needed, just bring a warm smile and friendly personality! Contact Kelly

Are You Interested in Being a Eucharistic Minister? Details here

In addition, beginning in January we will return to offering communion by the cup, so we need more EM’s to serve at Mass. Training will be offered in the coming weeks. Contact Helen for more information

Contact Helen for more information

We invite you to bring a picture of your loved one and place it on the Memorial Table near our All Souls Banners. You can also write their names in our special Book of Prayer. We will keep all of them in our prayers. More here

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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pray for Us!