OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
CATHOLIC CHURCH

"GUAD SQUAD"
PARISH NEWSLETTER
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.
November and December are such a busy time of the year! We will be sending out the newsletter once a week instead of bi-weekly during this time!
IMPORTANT NEWS
ATTENTION ALL SHEPHERDS, ANGELS, AND ANIMALS!!!  All children are invited to participate in the reenactment of the Christmas story for our 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass. BUT they need to participate in a rehearsal on Wednesday, December 21 from 6:30-7:30 pm in the church. For more information contact Molly, mollyb@olgseattle.org
SIMBANG GABI
DECEMBER 16
Join us TOMORROW for Mass at 5:30 PM followed by a traditional Filipino dinner in the Walmesley Center as we participate in a devotional nine-day novena of Masses leading up to Christmas, practiced by Roman Catholics in the Philippines in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in anticipation of the birth of her Son, Jesus.
GIVING TREE

We have extended the deadline for our Seafarer's gift tags (board games, including gently used board games) and the $25 Target gift cards for Santa Teresita to Monday December 19th. Games can be placed in the bin in the Narthex, and gift cards in the wrapped shoebox in the back of the church, or dropped off at the parish office during business hours.
FAIR TRADE SALE ITEMS STILL AVAILABLE!
Did you miss the Holiday Gift Fair but still want to shop ethically sourced food and gifts? We have some items still available for purchase in the parish office or use the following link:
https://www.serrv.org/?a=olgfairtrade

20% of your purchase from Serrv International will be returned to OLG!
SAL PAGAN IS MOVING ON TO NEW ADVENTURES

Sal Pagan, our Facilities Supervisor, has accepted a new position with the Archdiocese of Seattle. Although we are excited for this opportunity for him, we are sad to see him go. Thank you Sal for overseeing the maintenance and safety of our campus for the past 8 years. We are so grateful for your skills and talents. If you see Sal around the campus, please wish him a fond farewell and thanks for his many years of services at OLG. Sal will start his new position beginning January 1.
LITURGY
CHRISTMAS SEASON MASS SCHEDULE

Christmas Eve
Children’s Mass with Gospel Pageant                4:00 PM
Traditional Mass (also livestream)                      9:00 PM
 
Christmas Day
           Traditional Mass                                      10:00 AM
 
Mary, Mother of God        
Vigil Mass, December 31                             5:30 PM
Sunday, January 1                                       10:00 AM
 
Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to join you as we celebrate
the birth of Jesus and hope of the fulfillment of God’s kingdom of
peace and justice throughout all creation.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED OUR PARISH CELEBRATE OUR PARISH FEAST DAY!! 
Special thanks to the OLG School Student Council for their portrayal of the Guadalupe story, the Santa Teresita Community for the decorating the Guadalupe shrine, and the Knights of Columbus and the Multicultural Committee for the Fiesta. May Our Lady of Guadalupe continue to intercede on behalf of our parish as we strive to be faithful followers of her Son, Jesus.  
THE RETURN OF THE COMMUNION CUP AT OUR MASSES
Recently, Archbishop Etienne lifted all restrictions on the sharing of the Precious Blood with the assembly. After more than two and a half years, the chalice may once again be shared with the faithful. We will resume this practice on January 15th, when we return to Ordinary Time. CLICK HERE to learn more about this, including the significance of receiving from the cup and the precautions taken to ensure its safety.
ADORATION AND PRAYER
Parishioners are invited to come to the church and pray in our new Blessed Sacrament Chapel during the week. Just come by the Parish Office to get a key or call the Office and we can arrange to meet you there and let you in. We wish we could keep the church unlocked but we can’t due to security.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ADULT CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM
begins on Tuesday, January 3rd from 6:30-7:45 pm by Zoom with one Saturday morning retreat. The Confirmation celebration will take place on Sunday, February 12th at the 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, heleno@olgseattle.org , 206-935-0358 
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OLG MINISTRIES
 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL'S ADOPT A FAMILY PROGRAM

St Vincent de Paul's Adopt A Family Program is seeking a few more Adopters for some needy families who have requested last minute Christmas assistance. If you find it in your heart and budget to Adopt A Family in our community this year, please contact Vincentian Wendi Cook as soon as possible. Call us in the main office for her contact info.
VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITIES
STILL NEED CAMERA OPERATORS FOR DAILY AND WEEKEND MASSES If you are high school or older, you are invited to help us livestream our masses, particularly for persons who are sick and/or homebound. All training provided—it is simpler than you think? Contact Helen, heleno@olgseattle.org
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