OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH
"GUAD SQUAD"
PARISH NEWSLETTER
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MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY:
WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 9AM*
WEEKEND:
SATURDAY @ 5:30PM
SUNDAY @ 8:30 AM *
SUNDAY @11AM
* Livestreaming is available for those who are sick or homebound (or have other extenuating circumstances) for our weekday Masses and Sunday’s 8:30 AM Mass. |
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November and December are such a busy time of the year! We will be sending out the newsletter once a week instead of bi-weekly during this time! |
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Fall Stewardship of Treasure Appeal
Is Happening Now!
Last weekend Fr. Kevin offered his reflection on the importance of our outward expression of what our hearts believe and what we embrace in regards to our faith. Stewardship of Treasure is the tangible sacrifice that shows our faith matters and that we are giving back to God’s community. We are asking everyone to prayerfully reflect on how we are called to sustain our parish and the ministries that support the mission of Jesus Christ.
We ask that all our parishioners partake of this expression and return their commitment card as soon as possible. If you haven’t had an opportunity to respond please return your pledge card in the mail or drop it off at the parish office. If you prefer, you can make your pledge online at https://olgseattle.org/stewardship-pledge. If you are unable to give, please pledge to pray for the success of our campaign. Just write “PRAYER” on your pledge card and turn it in.
Thank you to those who have responded already!
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Thursday, November 24th at 10:00 am. Please bring donated food for our St. Vincent de Paul. Also, you are invited to bring any item for your special dinner to be blessed by Fr. Kevin and enjoyed later that day.
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CELEBRATING THE ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SEASON |
Advent is less than two weeks away. Hopefully you will be able to participate in some of our parish's celebrations of this season. We encourage you to reach out and invite your neighbors, family, or friends to come and join us whether it is the celebration of our Feast Day, our Reconciliation Services, or our Christmas masses. It truly is a time of great preparation and celebration! CLICK HERE for a schedule of events and resources.
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ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM
begins on Tuesday, January 3rd from 6:30-7:45 pm by Zoom with one Saturday morning retreat. The Confirmation celebration will take place on Sunday, February 12th at the 11:00 Mass. The sacrament of Confirmation completes our Catholic initiation and makes it possible for us to participate
as godparents, sponsors, and other liturgical roles in our Church. Contact Helen, [email protected] , 206-935-0358
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER?
Ordinary ministers of communion are the bishop, priest and deacon, however, due to the pastoral needs of providing communion to all the faithful, the Church authorizes lay ministers to distribute communion at Mass and to persons who are sick and/or homebound. Eucharistic Ministers must also be fully initiated into the Church, having celebrated baptism, confirmation and First Communion. 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. Please contact Helen Oesterle, [email protected] for more information.
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ADORATION AND PRAYER
Parishioners are invited to come to the church and pray in our new Blessed Sacrament Chapel during the week. Just come by the Parish Office to get a key or call the Office and we can arrange to meet you there and let you in. We wish we could keep the church unlocked but we can’t due to security.
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Upcoming Funerals:
Nancy McDonnell November 11, 2022 at 11 AM
Don Arbow: November 12, 2022 at 11 AM
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Stop by our Family Center in the Vestibule of the Church. You will find Mass bags for young children with activities for Mass. Children’s books, articles for parents, Reflecting on the Word as a Family handouts, a place for children to share their “Pew Art” and more! We have just added some books on family prayer for you to take.
Children’s Faith Formation and Sacrament Prep Sunday small groups are underway. New children are always welcome. Contact Molly Berger [email protected]
Our Family Faith Programs are designed to evolve and grow with the needs of our families. Please email Molly Berger with ideas or suggestions. [email protected]
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The Washington State Catholic Conference released a statement that calls for policy makers to develop and implement a holistic plan to care for creation and the common good in the Lower Snake River region. The decline of salmon in the Lower Snake River points to the need to care for our common home. The bishops acknowledge that the diminishing salmon population in the Lower Snake River and the loss of their original habitat pose a threat to the spiritual lifeways of the Original People of the Northwest. The bishops state that the Original Peoples of Washington state should be “principal dialogue partners” in forming a comprehensive plan for the Lower Snake River region. This plan should serve the common good, care for creation, and consider the treaties and rights of the Original Peoples of Washington state and those who live and work in the Lower Snake River region. READ HERE for more information.
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safeTALK: A Suicide Prevention Workshop Tuesday, November 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Archbishop Brunett Retreat Center - 4700 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA Please join us for safeTALK, a suicide intervention workshop facilitated by the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Catholic Lifesaver Corps. Who can attend? Parents, teachers, clergy counselors, parish staff, school staff, and community. For more information please click here. |
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OLG MINISTRIES |
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HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR AND ADVENT WREATH MAKING
Let’s kick off the advent season together on November 19th & 20th 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, Pre K/3rd graders, Young Adults, Refugee Support Group and the Young Ladies Institute volunteers for a day of shopping, wreath making, eating and socializing.
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Saturday, Nov 19th
Holiday Gift Fair 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Teriyaki Bowls 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Sunday, Nov 20th
Holiday Gift Fair 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wreath Making 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Bake Sale 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Coffee & Donuts 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
Teriyaki Bowls 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Lumpia & Tamales 2:00 pm – 1:30 pm
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Yoshino Teriyaki meals will be served during the Ethical Trade sale. Meals include chicken and vegetables with choice of rice or noodles. Take out will be available after all masses with dine in service available after the 11:00am mass on Sunday. Only cash or check will be accepted for food sales. This sale is sponsored by the Refugee Support Program of the Immigrant Ministry and money raised will support and benefit the outreach ministries here at OLG.
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November's Young Adult Event!
We are moving our monthly Saturday night Mass get-together to Sunday for an advent wreath making event at OLG. The Young Adults will be volunteering at OLG's advent wreath making event on Sunday, November 20th after the 8:30am and 11:00am Masses. Young Adults are needed for help with setup, demonstrations for families, and cleanup. For those interested, we'll be attending the 11am Mass together but feel welcome to come and go for this event as you please. RSVP to Katie at [email protected] or (949) 910-3707.
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PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY Little Lamb Teachers/Care Givers for our very young children (6 months- 3 years) during the 11:00 am Masses. (Note: This is a stipend position and requires Safe Environment Training). Contact Helen Oesterle for more information.
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STILL NEED CAMERA OPERATORS FOR DAILY AND WEEKEND MASSES
If you are high school or older, you are invited to help us livestream our masses, particularly for persons who are sick and/or homebound. All training provided—it is simpler than you think? Contact Helen, [email protected]
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A PARISH WITH OPEN ARMS & CARING HEARTS
Where Everyone is welcome!
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