Newsletter |November 1st, 2021
Lord, Hear Our Prayers
For all who are ill, and those who care for them: especially Vinod Patel; Darnell Hamlet, friend of Kim Ross; Nenita Tarun;  Amelia Rios; Ann Leachman; Helmut Schweiger, father of Tom Schweiger; and Bob Swanson; and those inscribed in our Parish Book of Prayers. May the Spirit of God restore and raise them up.

For those who have died, may Christ welcome them all into the light of His presence.  

We invite you to complete our Prayer Request Form or call/email Jody Fitts at the parish office at 206-523-6776 to add names to the prayer list.
Please Join Us In-Person As We Remember...
All Saints Day
Tonight at 7pm
All Souls Day
Tuesday at 7pm
Sacrament of the Sick
Friday at 8:30am Mass
Stewardship of Treasure Continues
We are so blessed and grateful that 46% of our parishioners have pledged through the 2nd week of the drive. If you haven't had a chance to pledge, we ask that you prayerfully consider your contribution to OLL this year. Thank you for your prayers and generosity!
If you have any questions about your pledge, please contact Torrie Smith, our Director of Stewardship and Development.
New Processional Cross Commissioned
Dear Parishioners, 

Thanks to a generous benefactor, I am having iconographer, Kathy Sievers, produce a processional cross for the parish. It will be an icon of the crucifixion on one side, and the “harrowing of hell” on the backside; recalling Jesus’ descent into the underworld after his death and before the Resurrection. In it, he is grasping the hand of Adam, and those after Adam holding on as well; as Christ pulls them into paradise. It is an ancient tradition.

Kathy is the iconographer who produced our Triptych above the high altar as well as the icon of St. Sebastian in the back of the church. So, you can be assured that this processional cross will be of the highest quality. I am so grateful to this parishioner making it all happen. So, she will be sending us her newsletter to keep us informed of its progress.  Below you will find her initial report.

Fr Tim Clark, Pastor
Parishioners Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions
Celebrating Mass on Thanksgiving morning before having our family brunch. Sharing gratitude for the many blessings within our family and within our Parish Community is joyful. -John Zarek

If you would like to share a Thanksgiving tradition or favorite memory in a future email, please submit a 1-3 sentence description along with a picture to Liz Jackman. The deadline is Wednesday, November 10th.
Face Masks and Supplies Are Delivered in Yali
Hope you are all doing well!!

We finished delivering food packages and helping people with medicine last week. There were also 200 packages of face masks and hand soap distributed among three schools, Los Rodeitos, Enmanuel Mongalo, and Rubén Darío High School.

So sad to say, Mrs. Severa, a lady of whom I shared a picture of once before passed away. Her son is so thankful to the people from OLL who helped his mother. I can´t describe the feeling of gratitude I was able to see in his eyes. While his mom was with us, she was a devote to Saint Sebastian and Virgin Mary. She died on October 13th when we celebrate one of the appearances of Our Lady of Fatima.

Thank you so much!!
Keyla
Archbishop Etienne Invites You to Submit Names
Final Call for Fruitcake
Orders Must Be In A Week From Today
The cakes sell for $13. A description of each flavor can be found on the order form, HERE, which can be dropped off or mailed to the parish office by 11/8/2021. Fruitcakes will be distributed after November 18th.
Continuing the Conversation...
Building a Racially Just Parish Meeting Minutes
Our second meeting was held October 18th and our minutes can be found HERE. Please join us for our next meeting via Zoom Monday, November 15th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. If you are interested, please register HERE. Please refer questions to the parish office.
Collections
October Collections   
Monthly Budget Goal: $62,160
Collections 1st-28st, 2021: $53,222
Over/Under MTD Budget: ($8,938)

Year To Date
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
YTD Budget Goal: $201,760
YTD Collections: $240,086
Over/Under Annual Budget: $38,326
Please consider giving your gifts online. Please click on picture to give a one-time or recurring gift.
Thank you!
Mass Updates and Links
COVID Guidance - Latest Updates!
  • As we enter the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas seasons, we are excited to welcome more people for in-person liturgies. Given this expected increase of people, please remember the following; (FOUND HERE)
Thank you Polly Aird for the beautiful background photo! If you would like to submit photos for an upcoming newsletter, please send them to Liz Jackman