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.
Eucharistic Exposition & Adoration takes place on the first Friday of each month after the 9:00 Daily Mass until 11:00 am
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During this time of uncertainty and fear, we stand with our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters. Please CLICK HERE to read more.
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FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR FR. KEVIN IS NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 12TH.
He will join us at the 11:00 Mass where he will receive a special blessing. After Mass, there will be a reception in the Walmesley Center where you will have a chance to personally thank him for his years of service as our Pastor. We will also have a slide show highlighting his time here. Hope you can join us.
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THE INFANT OF PRAGUE Generous parishioners have donated a beautiful Infant of Prague statue for our church. The Infant of Prague has a rich history that begins in the 16th century in Spain where it was created. But in the 17th century, special devotion to the Divine Child originated with the Carmelites in the city of Prague, Bohemia which continues today. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Please join us next Sunday, January 12th at the 11:00 am Mass for a special blessing of this new addition
to our church’s prayer space.
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PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL UPDATE | |
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As we begin the new year, we continue to build relationships within our West Seattle Catholic Community. During the next couple of months, Fr. Phuong, our Pastor will begin the process of forming the Parish Family Advisory Council (PFAC). This leadership group will be his go-to non-staff group to consult and will be the key consultative body for the creation of the One Parish Plan. The Archdiocese will provide trainings and resources to assist with this effort. More details to come. As always, we are interested in your thoughts on communications and initiatives that will help us in this effort. You can submit suggestions, comments, and questions about Partners by going to either Holy Rosary’s or OLG’s websites or filling out a comment card in church vestibules.
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REST IN PEACE
Mel Dennis's funeral is on January 10th at 11 AM
Veronica Benvenga's funeral is on January 25th at 1:30 PM
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
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SHOP EARLY FOR 2025!
Most of our items can be given as birthday or anniversary gifts! Fair trade and ethically sourced items are for sale in the Parish Office WITH A 15% DISCOUNT on all items except for the coffee. Please stop by and take a look! We may have just the item you are looking for. Pura Vida whole bean and ground coffee is available for $13 a bag.
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ST VINCENT DE PAUL 2024 ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM
Our Lady of Guadalupe/Holy Family's St. Vincent de Paul Ministry held another successful Christmas Adopt-A-Family program in 2024, thanks to the once again AMAZING generosity of our donors.
This year our Adopters purchased and wrapped over $10,000 in gifts and giftcards for a new record of 22 families, including 69 children! WHAT A BLESSING!
The photo below shows Anton and 2 of his 5 children who enjoyed posing with the van-full of gifts we delivered to them before Christmas morning. The joy!
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We want to thank this year's Adopters for their abundant generosity and the immense joy they gifted to SO many of our neighbors in need:
Longshoreman's Union Local 19
Kennedy High School
Kathryn Wharton
The Heron Family
Francesca Agnello and Ron Oldfield
The Pinto Family
The Pugel Family
Maggie Sweet and Peter Tinebra
The Giordano Family
The Kane Family
Sarah Sweet
Nina Ferrari
Note and Jason Pool
The RSVP Group
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This month’s topic: “A WALK THROUGH THE MASS: WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO” Each month, our parish provides a monthly e-newsletter, "Catholic Update", which explores a key aspect of our Catholic faith or a current topic of importance to Catholics.
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Grief Support Group on
January 13th 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Here at OLG we would like to accompany those who are experiencing loss and grief. We want offer compassionate support to guide people as they navigate through sorrow toward hope. We will begin a new Grief Support Group on January 13th. This is an eight-week group that will meet on Monday afternoons from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. If you or someone you know may benefit from some support this group maybe for you. To register call our Pastoral Care Coordinator, Pam Stephen-Jordan at 253-935-0358, ext. 104. We will not meet on either January 20th (MLK Day) or February 17th (Presidents Day).
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 6:30-8:30 pm Shrug off those winter blues and enjoy an evening of fun, games for all ages, fun, concessions and fun!! (Bingo, poker, Uno, Jenga, Go Fish, Corn Hole, Karaoke, and much more) Chili, hotdogs, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit our Parish Family’s Youth Vacation Bible Camp that will take place June 23-27. Come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian outfit. Volunteers needed to help out. CLICK HERE to sign up (counts for OLG School non-fundraising hours)
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WANT TO READ AND PRAY WITH THE GOSPEL OF LUKE? Dr. Sharon Henderson Callahan is facilitating a small group interested in sharing insight, faith, and community with the Gospel of Luke as our guide. We read sections of the Gospel this year during Mass, but many people have never read the whole text from beginning to end. We use the synodal method to engage each other and the text in deep listening and sharing. The group will meet Mondays starting January 27 from 10-11:30 am on the Holy Rosary campus. Members from both parishes are encouraged to participate, and it already has four people eager to welcome others. Space is limited. Contact Helen Oesterle, 206-935-0358, heleno@olgseattle.org
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A PARISH WITH OPEN ARMS & CARING HEARTS
Where Everyone is welcome!
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