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MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKDAY PUBLIC & LIVESTREAM

WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY @ 9AM

WEEKEND PUBLIC

SATURDAY @ 5:30PM
SUNDAY @ 8:30 AM (also livestreamed)
SUNDAY @11AM

WILL LIVE STREAMING MASSES CONTINUE? Even though the dispensation of attending Sunday mass will be lifted on December 8, we will continue to Livestream the 8:30 am Sunday mass and other liturgical celebrations for those who are homebound, sick, or otherwise unable to attend mass can still feel part of our community. This includes live streaming our Christmas Eve, 10:00 pm mass.


LIVESTREAM OPTIONS
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH STAFF

Wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas!
Fr Kevin, Michelle, Helen, Marion, Gail, Sal, Jennifer, Marla, Sandy & Sarah
NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS

Saturday, January 1st, 10:00 AM
Note: No Vigil Mass at 5:30 pm. Normal mass schedule on Sunday (1/2) Please invite your families and friends to join us as we celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons. Everyone is welcome!
  KEEPING THE DOORS OPEN IN THE CHURCH DURING MASS
This keeps everyone safe. Unlike many other churches, we do not have windows. So, during these cold months, wear extra layers and gloves if needed, but please don’t close the doors.
BAPTISM CLASSES

Do you have a child in need of baptism? The next Baptism Class is January 12th, 6:30 pm - 8 pm via Zoom. If you have questions regarding the Baptism process, please reach out to Sarah Riggio

Please note that no baptisms will be scheduled from March 2nd -April 15th because of Lent
ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM

Starting Tuesday, January 4th from 6:30-7:45 pm by Zoom. The Confirmation celebration will take place on Sunday, February 27th at 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 , 206-935-0358
PLANNING ON GETTING MARRIED?

Congratulations! Our Lady of Guadalupe wants to support you in the best way possible as you embark on this very important commitment in your lives, including assistance in planning your wedding ceremony, providing quality marriage preparation, and being a wonderful wedding coordinator. We even have great venues for receptions. You can find more information on our parish website, including frequently asked questions, which are intended to answer a few of the questions which are most likely on your mind at this time. It may also help you to raise some questions which haven’t yet occurred to you, but which will be important for you to consider as you make plans for your wedding. For more information, contact Helen at 206-935-0358
WE NEED YOU
​​​​​OLG is hiring for a full-time Custodian. Duties will include cleaning and light handyman work. 80% of time spent cleaning the school. Training provided. $18-$20 an hour with benefits (medical, dental, vision, 403b, vacation, and sick). Previous experience in a custodial service-based position desired. If interested or need more information, please contact Sal Pagan or at 206-935-0358 

Full job description can be found on our website
https://olgseattle.org/job-openings   
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
YEAR END GIVING TIPS
The end of December is also the end of the tax year. Here are some tips for year-end giving.

New donation or remaining payment on stewardship pledges 
  • Donate Online
  • Text 206-745-4559 and put $$ amount in message line - response will provide link to finalize gift
  • Mail or drop of at parish office.

IRA – If you are 70 ½ or older, there are potential tax benefits when you transfer funds from your IRA to the parish. Contact your IRA plan administrator.  

Donate stock – donating to a non-profit can save you from paying capital gains tax of the appreciated value if you’ve held the stock for at least year. Call 206-382-4845 for further instructions/details on donating stock.

To be counted as a tax deduction for 2021 your gift must be either received or postmarked by December 31st. If the parish receives it after January 1st, the IRS says it is a 2022 tax deductible gift.

A huge thank you for your generosity to Our Lady of Guadalupe in 2021 

THANK YOU TO THE 377 GUADALUPE FAMILIES WHO HAVE RENEWED THEIR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT THE PARISH IN 2022!
 
These parish families have pledged $619,524 for parish ministries and operations in 2022. We are so grateful for your generous support.

Pledge acknowledgment letter and end of year giving statements will be sent by mid-January.

If you donate online please review your account here and update as necessary for the new year, including payment amount, frequency of giving, banking or credit card information, etc. 

IMPORTANT DATES
 MINISTRY FAIR IS BACK!!
 
Are you wanting to learn more about all the amazing ministries and programs taking place here at OLG? Interested in getting more involved? Then come check out our Ministry Fair after all the masses on January 22nd-23rd. And if your group is interested in participating, contact Marla, 206-935-0358
IMPORTANT TO SHARE
SYNOD ’21-’23: WE ARE A LISTENING CHURCH

Pope Francis has called the entire Church to journey together and learn from one another’s experiences and perspectives, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our own Archbishop said at the opening Mass for the Synod here, “As Church, we are all one body, from Pope Francis to the newest baptized, from bishops to laity…rich, poor, married, single, homeless, man or woman, child or elder, people of every nation, we are the one Body of Christ, journeying together. Think of the enormity of this event and moment. This is the largest consultation of the human family in history!” Beginning in January, our parish will provide opportunities for everyone to participate.
JENNIFER'S OFFICE IS FILLED WITH PRESENTS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS!

Thank you for Sharing Love this Christmas Season
Wow! What an amazing community we have here at OLG! Thank you to all who gave so generously this Christmas season to make the holidays brighter for our neighbors in need. Together, we helped provide gifts for 10 children at Sanislo Elementary School as well as two $25 Target cards for each of the 63 children at Catholic Housing Services’ Santa Teresita apartments ($3150 total). We collected 10 board games to entertain seafarers while living aboard shipping vessels and also contributed $185 to the bulk purchase of SIM cards so they can call their loved ones over the holidays. In addition, our Knights of Columbus provided 25 winter coats for local families and our St. Vincent de Paul/Parish helped 21 families (98 individuals) get Christmas gifts for their children. And that’s not all…You provided 36 “Shoeboxes of Joy” to Catholic Community Services’ Volunteer Services for seniors and homebound neighbors and earned us $92 through our Pura Vida Fair Trade Coffee Fundraiser. Finally, we have over $300 coming back in rebates from our Fair Trade Sale! All of us working together and contributing what we can add up to so much more. Thank you for helping to bring God’s love and care to our community in such tangible ways. Merry Christmas!  
OLG COMMUNITY & SCHOOL
CONGRATULATIONS and God’s Blessings to Grace Emory, Max William, and Lucy Ann Saxton, children of Paul and Meghan, who were baptized this past weekend! We welcome them and celebrate with their family on this joyous occasion.

ASSISTED HEARING DEVICES are available upon request at all our parish liturgies. Please contact an usher or sacristan for assistance.
WE WELCOME YOU TO OLG!
“A parish with open arms and caring hearts”
Lee-Anne Peters-Cole & Anthony Cole, Katie Killeen & Doran McBride
A PARISH WITH OPEN ARMS & CARING HEARTS

Where Everyone is welcome!