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Our Lady of Guadalupe A parish with open arms and caring hearts
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM
Sunday Mornings - 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM
Weekday Mass - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:00 AM
Holy Day Masses - Listed inside bulletin and on parish website
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM (or by appointment through the Parish Office)
OLG Parish - 7000 35th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126 www.olgseattle.org - [email protected] - Phone: 206-935-0358
OLG Parish School - 3401 SW Myrtle, Seattle, WA 98126 - www.guadalupe-school.org Phone: 206-935-0651
November 24, 2019
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His love endures forever… - Psalm 126
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, and to some vacation time I am taking, I will be out of the office and away from the parish for most of the next couple of weeks, November 20th – 29th to be exact. I will be spending most of this time down in California visiting my dad and siblings, and reconnecting with some good friends still living in the San Jose area where I spent my high-school and college years. I will be back to OLG in time for the start of Advent on the weekend of November 30th and December 1st.
I want to wish all the households and members of OLG a truly happy Thanksgiving. I hope and pray that Thanksgiving Day, and the days surrounding it, will be filled with blessings for all of you and your loved ones. For those who will be receiving visitors and guests, may your time with them be joyous and peace filled. For those who will be traveling, may you go forth and return in safety, and enjoy your time with the family members and/or friends you will be visiting.
If you will be staying home in West Seattle for Thanksgiving, I hope you will join your brothers and sisters in Christ for a special Thanksgiving Day Mass here at OLG. This Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and will have Father Mike Raschko as the celebrant and homilist. Father Mike will also be covering the weekend Masses at OLG on November 23rd/24th for the Solemnity of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the current Liturgical Year. (Starting in Advent, we move to a new Liturgical Year and to a different cycle of Readings from the Sunday Lectionary.)
Father Mike Raschko was a teacher of mine in my pre-seminary graduate studies at Seattle University, and aided me enormously as the Weekend Assistant Priest for five years at my previous parish, Mary, Queen of Peace, in Sammamish where I was pastor from 2005 – 2019. We were all terribly sad at MQP when we learned that Father Mike was being moved to a new assignment and would no longer be our Weekend Assistant Priest. I want to thank Father Mike for his help once again in filling in for me during my time away. I know you will be in good hands with him here to celebrate Mass and to preach the Gospel.
Happy Thanksgiving to all,
Fr. Kevin
Pastoral Council Members - Matt Prociv: Chair - Princess Ayers, Anne-Marie Herron, Tim Hunt, David Meza, Jason Pankow, Liz Santos
Finance Council Members - Maryann Crissey: Chair - Marc Christiansen, Brenda Croft, Colleen Hardy, Dan Merlino, Rachelle Snyder, Benjamin Reilly
Prayer & Liturgy
Scripture Readings
November 24th - Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Of The Universe Reading 1: 2 Samuel 5:1-3
Reading 2: Colossians 1:12-30 Gospel: Luke 22:35-43
December 1st - First Sunday Of Advent Reading 1: Isaiah 2:1-5
Reading 2: Romans 13:11-14 Gospel: Matthew 24:37-44
Rose Moran Sr. Maria Nguyen Mary Olson Judy Puckett Dan Reandeau Fred Robinson Rita Sexton Donna Simonson John Sullivan Bill Thompson Carol Young
Let Us Pray For... We will hold our brothers and sisters, listed below, in prayer for a month. If you would like to have us pray beyond this month for anyone, please notify our parish office and we will keep their name on the list for the time that you have requested.
Mary Gould Ava Groth Jordon Groth Sharon Lyons-Huber Estevan Israel Mayola Jackson Vernon Jackson Tessa Gray LaBellarte Hudson Langhams Mason Langhams Dr. Kenneth McKim
Geri Mazzoni Barnett Rose Betzina Austin Brooks Carlos & Claudia Caballero James Cabiao Jean Campbell Mel Dennis Francis Xavier Duggan Oscar Emmanuel Albert Encarnacion-Gonzales Kim Fulton
BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
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Word and Communion Services
November 27th Also, there will be no
Mass the day after Thanksgiving on November 29th
OLG Parish Feast Day Weekend
You are invited to celebrate our parish feast day with singing, praying, dancing and eating! Join us for “Light Up the Night” on Friday, December 6th beginning at 7:00 p.m. where we sing Christmas carols, drink hot chocolate and eat Christmas cookies as we countdown to the moment when we flip the switch on over 10,000 lights. Then, on Sunday, December 8th during the 11:00 a.m. Mass, the Guadalupe story is dramatically retold by our OLG School Student Council. Then, the St. Anthony Guadalupe dancers lead us out in procession to the Walmesley Center where we enjoy a fiesta hosted by the Nights of Columbus. Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we celebrate our parish community!!!
Thanksgiving Mass Thursday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Start this holiday by giving thanks to God for all the bless-ings in our lives. Please bring donated food for our St. Vin-cent de Paul. Also, you are invited to bring any item for your special dinner to be blessed and enjoyed later that day.
Congratulations And God’s Blessings
Last weekend we celebrated the RCIA Rite of Acceptance with Matthew Mihlon and Julia Weidner who are not baptized and were enrolled into the Order of Catechumens. They have shown that the beginnings of the spiritual life and the fundamentals of Christian teaching have taken root in them. They have now pub-licly stated their desire to learn more about the Catholic faith and follow the ways of Christ and will now enter into a more intense time of formation which includes the ancient practice of dismissal following the Liturgy of the Word. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
For more information about “Prayer and Liturgy” go to www.olgseattle.org and click on the
“Grow In Faith” tab.
Faith Formation
Home Ministries
Have you ever wanted to serve the Homebound in our community? If you feel called by the Holy Spirit, we have a place for you as a Eucharistic Minister! For more information, please call Marion Kari at 206-935-0358, Ext. 113 or email [email protected].
Pastoral Care
This Week’s Readings at Mass Not Who They Expected
• 2 Samuel 5:1-3 - David anointed king • Colossians 1:12-20 - Christ is before and above all things
• Luke 23:35-43 - The crucified king
Questions of the Week
1. Give examples of worldly rulers in history who used their power and authority appropriately and for the benefit of their people.
2. Share examples of rulers who “lorded it over others” and used their power to exploit and dominate people.
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Ongoing Support Groups
For Aging Well, Low Vision & Diabetic Support Senior Center of West Seattle
4217 SW Oregon Street Seattle, 98116 206-932-4044
Aging Well - Ongoing Weekly Group
Are you feeling challenged by changes in your health, rela-tionships, housing mobility or income? Looking for ways to make connections, communicate, increase self-esteem, manage anxiety, cultivate acceptance? Share stories, learn coping strategies, give and receive support. Occasional community speakers on a variety of relevant topics. All sharing is confidential.
Low Vision - Ongoing Monthly Groups
Open to all people dealing with vision problems. During our group, we share tips on managing our lives with vison loss, share resources, and support one another. We often have outside speakers presenting to us and sharing various vision enhancing equipment. Facilitated by holly McNeill, MSW LICSW.
Diabetic Support - Ongoing Monthly Groups
Each month we present a topic of interest to members such as nutrition for diabetics, footcare, vision care, etc. All people with diabetes, their families and friends are welcome. Facilitated by Toni Ameslav, MSW. For more information, Toni can be reached at 206-932-4044, Ext. 9
Outreach Ministry
LEARN(Continued)
Census Employees in Seattle Neighborhoods
Heads-up, Seattle! You will see Census Bureau canvassers walking through Seattle neighborhoods the next couple months. Learn more about how to identify them, know your rights, and be counted! An accurate census count is vitally important for our country, for funding states/municipalities, for having equitable voting districts, for correct election of legislators, and so much more. Learn more at http://www.seattlecensus.org/
Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale
OLG's annual Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale is coming this Sunday, November 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Walmesley Center. Ethical Trade seeks to change the ways conventional trade often leaves behind the most vulnerable people. By buying Ethical Trade, you support the efforts of skilled farmers and artisans, empower communities, and affirm the dignity of the workers. At the sale, you'll find unique gift items, including chocolates, Advent calendars, nativities, jewelry, holiday and home décor, ornaments, cozy socks, children’s games and books, and much more. There will also be tasty treats sold by OLG students to benefit Westside Baby, Pura Vida coffee, Purpose Jewelry, Noel House Christmas cards, and woven Guatemalan scarves from Amigas de Corazón. Proceeds go to Catholic Relief Services and OLG’s global solidarity efforts. Information, Jennifer 206-935-0358 x.120 or [email protected].
ACT
Spotlight on Catholic Relief Services Support Fragile Countries
Violence and conflict are now the leading causes of forced migration and displacement worldwide. At a time of great need, it is critical that the United States remains a global leader not only in supporting our suffering human family but also in working to prevent the conflict and violence that cause so much suffering. You can help lead the way to a solution. How? By calling on your Senators to pass the Global Fragility Act. Please visit www.crs.org to send an email to your Senators today to help advance the cause of peace.
Urge Your Senators to Act for Climate Change
In 2017, President Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed by the U.S. and 193 other nations to address climate change. The U.S. Catholic Bishops responded saying that they, “along with Pope Francis and the entire Catholic Church, have consistently upheld the Paris Agreement as an important international mechanism to promote environmental stewardship and encourage climate change mitigation. The President’s decision not to honor the U.S. commit-ment to the Paris Agreement is deeply troubling.” The International Climate Accountability Act would help keep the U.S. in the Paris Agreement and ensure it remains a global leader in the effort to prevent climate change. Visit ipjc.org/legislative-action-center/ to take action today!
GATHER
December Community Meal
All are invited to the Community Meal on Sunday, December 15 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Walmesley Center. This is a free monthly meal for all in the greater community who wish to attend. Join us for fellowship and great food. This month’s meal is hosted by Holy Rosary.
SERVE
Help Plan the 2020 Day of Service
Planning is underway for the 2020 Day of Service, coming up on March 28. Join our team to help pick volunteer sites and get the word out to the community! Our next meeting is Friday, December 13 at 8:30 a.m. in the Pastoral Center. Want to help but can’t make the meeting? We need people to research agencies, organize data, market, shop, and manage signups. This is a great short-term project that counts towards school volunteer hours! Information, Karen, [email protected].
OLG Immigrant Ministry Welcomes New Members
Come check out OLG’s Immigrant Ministry as we seek new ways to encounter our immigrant brothers and sisters through education, advocacy and community building. Our next meeting is Friday, December 6 at 9:45 a.m. in the Pastoral Center. Come learn about our plans for National Migration Week, supporting local asylee fam-ilies, and more! We look forward to seeing you there!
LEARN
Catholic Relief Services
In 2017, the number of migrants worldwide reached 258 million. Roughly 70 million people were forcibly displaced, including more than 22 million refugees who crossed international borders. The Church believes people have the right to find opportunities in their home countries and the right to migrate when conditions in their country of origin preclude them from providing for the safety and wellbeing of their families. Learn more about why people around the world are migrating at crs.org/stories/3-urgent-migrant-crises-and-how-you-can-help
Safe Parking Information Meeting
Don't neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it. -Hebrews 13:2
Ever since WHEEL Women’s Shelter closed at OLG, we have been hoping to find another way to provide shelter on our campus. We are excited to announce we are making plans to partner with Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle to host several overnight Safe Parking spots in our gravel lot. This will continue our tradition of offering shelter to those in need in our community, just in time for colder weather! Please join us for dinner on Saturday, December 7 at 6:45 p.m. in the Walmesley Center to learn more about this program.
OLG Community
Christmas Wreaths
Jacob and Norene, long time parishioners, are again taking orders for Christmas wreaths made by the farm worker women of Oregon. The money made by the sale of the wreaths augments the families’ income during the winter months. This service project is especially dear to them as Jacob, himself was a farm worker in Oregon some 50 years ago. If you missed placing an order in the vestibule last week and this, you can call Norene at 206-399-6647 and order by November 25th. We will distribute the wreaths at all of the Masses on 11/30 and 12/1.
Shoe Boxes Of Joy - Don’t Forget To Bring Them To Mass Next Weekend
It is that time of year where we create “Shoe Boxes of Joy” for the variety of people served by CCS’ Volunteer Chore Services. Bring your donations in a shoe box that is wrapped with Christmas paper to Mass next weekend . They will be blessed by Fr. Kevin at the 11:00 a. m. Mass. In years past, CCS has told us that OLG donates the most shoe boxes - let’s keep it going again this year!!! Information, Helen Oesterle, 206-935-0358.
We Need Christmas Trees!!!
Our parish has been blessed in the past with parishioners who donated trees from the Christmas Tree farms. Alas, those farms have been sold and we are now looking for another sponsor to help our Arts & Environment Committee decorate our church for the Christmas season. If interested, contact Helen 206-935-0358 or [email protected]
Changes Coming In January To Offering Envelopes
The offering envelopes you receive in January may have a little different look to them. As of January, we are changing our envelope supplier. This change will result in a lower cost to the parish for offering envelopes. If you do not receive your January envelopes, or experience any problem with them, please let Marla, in the parish office, know.
Caring For God’s Creation
As we approach the holiday season, consider where you buy your gifts for loved ones. Consider purchas-ing items from fair trade sources, such as our own Ethical Trade Sale this weekend. Ethical trade changes the ways conventional trade often pollutes the earth and leaves behind the most vulnerable people. By buying ethical trade, you support skilled farmers and artisans who are breaking the cycle of poverty and building stronger communities in environmentally sustainable ways.
50+ Social Activities Group
MONTHLY - On the 2nd Thursday of the month, at about 9:30 a.m., come to The Chelan for our breakfast meeting. Come after Mass, 9:30 a.m. is just a goal. Come anytime just once or come monthly to have a voice in helping to choose our upcoming activities.
Tis the season to celebrate the holidays! Enjoy a festive cruise with beautiful views on an elegant Waterways yacht. Indulge in delicious holiday fare and assorted pies while your captain narrates your 2 hour journey. The cruise will leave Lake Union on Wednesday, December 4th at 11:30 a.m. and return at 1:30 p.m. We can begin boarding at 11:00 a.m. The cost is $58 that includes the cruise and luncheon. The boat moors at 2441 N. Northlake Way. Fr. Kevin will be our guest on the cruise. Please contact Paul Morel for reservations 206-409-3142 or [email protected]. Send the check to Paul at 1550 Alki Ave SW #503, Seattle, 98116.
At our December breakfast meeting, December 12th we will discuss going to taproot Theater or Burien Actors Theater next spring.
Questions: Call Judy Killion at 206-285-3329 or email [email protected]
Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale
The Young Ladies Grand Institute will be taking pre-orders of frozen lumpia at the Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale on Sunday, November 24th. Beef: 30 frozen lumpias - $25 Pork: 30 frozen lumpias - $25 Lumpias will be delivered on December 15th and can be picked up from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the southeast entrance of the Walmesley Center.
Blood Drive
There is a blood drive on Friday, November 29th from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Walmesley Center (closed from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) To sign up, please visit www.bloodworksnw.org/drives and enter Sponsor Code 3907. Walk-ins welcome around scheduled donors.
For questions on eligibility visit www.bloodworksnw.org/donate/eligibility or call 1 800-398-7888, Ext 2.
From The Pastoral Center
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School Anton Kramer, Principal
[email protected] 206-935-0651 - X102
“OLG: Many Parts, One Body”
Light Up the Night - OLG School and Parish will be hosting the annual Light Up the Night on Friday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m. Cookies, cocoa, carols led by the Starry Crowns. Bring non-perishable to benefit St. Vincent de Paul. See you there!
Do you love to bake? We welcome donations of cookies and other baked goods for Light Up The Night! Drop off cookies at the school office by 3:00 p.m. on December 6th. Cookies can also be brought the night of the event at the school gym starting at 6:15 p.m. Questions? Contact Yen del Rosario at [email protected] .
Pastoral Center Phone: 206-935-0358 Fax: 206-935-1230
Parish Staff Fr. Kevin Duggan [email protected] - X107
Helen Oesterle - Pastoral Associate [email protected] - X108
Pete Shepherd - Parish Administrator [email protected]
Marla Petronzio - Administrative Asst. [email protected] - X114
Sal Pagan - Facilities Supervisor [email protected] - X112
Marion Kari - Pastoral Care/Family Faith [email protected] - X113
Jennifer Ibach - Pastoral Asst. for Outreach [email protected] - X120
Paulina Alvarado—Baptism Coordinator [email protected] - X115
Ann Sager - Music [email protected]
Gail Neudorfer - Bookkeeper [email protected] - X118
Sandy Plummer Safe Environment Coordinator Bulletin Editor [email protected] - X111
THANK YOU TO THE 302 GUADALUPE FAMILIES WHO HAVE RENEWED THEIR COMMITMENT TO
SUPPORT THE PARISH IN 2020!
These parish families have pledged $617,106 for parish operations in 2020.
We are grateful to those who have responded. If you have not yet made your pledge to 2020, please consider investing in your parish’s future. You can do this online at OLGSEATTLE.ORG or scan the QR code below with your smartphone. Or, do it the old fashioned way by coming into the parish office and completing a pledge form. We’d love to see you.
