Newsletter | November 30, 2020
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS
For the Spirit of healing: that God will touch all who are burdened with illness, weakness and in need, especially; For all who are sick, we pray for Marty Miller; Peter Daly; Gary Lydum; Dick Mitchell; Ann Leachman; Hanny Susanto; Tom Wilson, cousin of Pam Thomas; Patrick Reznicek, nephew of Gloria Arteaga; and Mike Costello, brother of Paul Costello; and Mike Lennon, brother in law of Paul Costello. May the Lord in his mercy be close to them with his healing power and his tender love May God’s healing Spirit renew them in body, mind, and spirit so that they may live fully, enjoy their relationships and appreciate all of God’s gifts. And those inscribed in the Book of Prayers. May the healing love of the Spirit touch them and bring them to wholeness.

For those who have died, especially Michael Root; and Lynda Henkel. That Christ may welcome them into the fullness of life where sorrow and pain exist no more.

We invite you to email Jody Fitts to add names to the prayer list.
ADVENT + CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, December 8th: Liturgy will be available ONLINE via YouTube.

Christmas Eve Family Liturgy + Christmas Day Mass 
Thursday & Friday, December 24th-25th: Liturgies will be available ONLINE via YouTube.

Advent Vespers + Penance Services
Due to the Pandemic, OLL will not be celebrating our regular Vespers & Penance Services this year. If you wish to attend Vespers or Penance services, please visit the Archdiocese of Seattle website by clicking here for possible schedules within the Archdiocese.

All Sunday (weekend) liturgies throughout Advent will continue to be available ONLINE via YouTube.
GIVING TREE
ONLY ONE WEEK UNTIL THE DEADLINE!
Mother Teresa Guild continues to host the Christmas “Giving Tree” in a whole new way this year. We will not be putting up a Christmas tree with holiday ornaments/tags, but are still counting on your generosity to make this Christmas season enjoyable for those in need.

The charities we support are NOT taking tangible donations this year, but have requested CASH or GIFT CARDS in amounts of $25 or $50 from Safeway, Fred Meyer, QFC, Target, Amazon or Costco. DEADLINE is Dec. 9th.

Please mail or drop off Cash, Checks (Payable to OLL Memo: Mother Teresa Guild) and Gift Cards (Please mark value of GC on card) at Parish Center Office. Or you can give online HERE. (If you currently give online you can login to your account, select a Give A New Gift, select Giving Tree.)

Our Lady of the Lake gave over 500 gift items in prior years to our OLL Giving Tree. We hope that we can match or exceed this extraordinary level of generosity this year.

Please see attached link to view the charities we support in 2020 by clicking here!

Any questions: Shavaun (206-524-9661, shavaun@msn.com) OR Whitni (206-949-9060, whitnifun@gmail.com)

Thank you in advance for your always generous support and compassion. Your gifts will provide our neighbors in need with warmth and cheer at this time of year when our community & needs are so great.

Mother Teresa Guild
FAITH FORMATION
ADVENT
Looking for Advent Resources for your family this year? Contact McKenzie Mauss! We have Advent Wreath Kits, Giving Mangers, and more. We would love to help you keep the faith alive during this Advent Season!
NORTH SEATTLE ROTATING WINTER SHELTER
SHELTER NEEDS
Volunteer for a painting shift at the new Aurora Oaks Shelter site, the former Oaks Nursing Home at 16357 Aurora Avenue N in Shoreline. If interested, sign up HERE.

Thanks to all Lakers who have volunteered for a meal at the Shelter sites this Fall and in December. All slots are reserved through Dec. 31 except supper for 25 on Tues., Dec. 29. Sign up HERE.

DONATE
It costs Lake City Partners $50 per night to shelter each guest. If you would like to contribute financially to Lake City Partners click HERE, or write your check to Lake City Partners and send it to Lake City Partners, c/o Melanie Neufeld, Seattle Mennonite Church, 3120 NE 125th St., Seattle, WA 98125.
COLLECTIONS
November Collections   
Monthly Budget Goal: $67,901.00
Collections Nov. 1-29 , 2020: $105,357.00
Over/Under MTD Budget: $37,456.00

Year To Date
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
YTD Budget Goal: $335,765.00
YTD Collections: $364,508.00
Over/Under Annual Budget: $28,743.00

Thanks to many one-time gifts to Stewardship. We depend on your gifts throughout the year to fund our operations. If you haven't yet pledged, please contact Torrie Smith.
Please consider giving your gifts online. Please click on picture to give a one-time or recurring gift.

Thank you!
SCHOOL NEWS
Our Lady of the Lake School is excited to present this year's auction, Wild Wild West, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. We are hoping to celebrate in person, but if not, back up plans will be in place!
 

If you are interested in donating, sponsoring, or volunteering to help with the auction, please email  ollauction@ollseattle.org.
 
Thank you for your support of our school! YEE HAW! Let's have a good time!