OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
"GUAD SQUAD"
PARISH NEWSLETTER
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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. |
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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! |
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This weekend, December 3rd and 4th, the CCS Appeal for the Poor collection will take place. Every year CCS serves, on average, 100,000 poor and vulnerable people in Western Washington through more than 170 programs. This collection is used to support programs and services in your local area. 25% of our collection will be returned to the parish for our own social outreach ministry. Envelopes will be available in the pew next weekend or you may donate online through our website.
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UPDATE ON THE SYNOD: Pope Francis has extended the Synod on Synodality through 2024. His decision reflects his desire that the church discern the theme of synodality over a longer period. Also for the synod to be thought of as a process where (only by the grace of the Holy Spirit) the People of God walk together toward the Lord’s will for His Church. Certainly, the prayerful dialogue of the diocesan phase has created some energy, excitement, and shared vision of a Church that journeys together. The Continental Stage is next and there will be a new opportunity to participate in listening sessions with the Archdiocese, reflecting upon the “Continental Working Document”. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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ADVENT COMMUNAL RECONCILIATION SERVICES will be offered Saturday, December 10 at 10:00 am and Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. Fr. Kevin will be available for individual confessions after the services. This is a wonderful opportunity to set aside some quiet time during this holy season to reflect upon our lives and our need for God’s mercy. CLICK HERE to learn more about the ways Catholics celebrate God’s mercy and reconciliation. |
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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
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A EUCHARISTIC MINISTER?
Ordinary ministers of communion are the bishop, priest and deacon, however, due to the pastoral needs of providing communion to all the faithful, the Church authorizes lay ministers to distribute communion at Mass and to persons who are sick and/or homebound. Eucharistic Ministers must also be fully initiated into the Church, having celebrated baptism, confirmation and First Communion. In addition, beginning in January we will return to offering communion by the cup, so we need more EM’s to serve at Mass. Training will be offered in the coming weeks. Please contact Helen Oesterle, heleno@olgseattle.org for more information.
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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.
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UPCOMING FUNERALS
Daniel Nitkey: Dec 6, 2022 at 11 AM
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
December 2, 2022 7 PM
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Join us as we sing Christmas carols and count down the lighting of the largest Christmas tree in all of West Seattle!! Bring your holiday cheer to light up the big tree! An evening of hot cocoa, cookies, caroling & community. Please bring nonperishable food items to fill the sleigh and help our community. Don’t miss this fun and festive event! |
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THE STARRY CROWNS
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Friday, December 9, 7:00 pm in the church.
Will also be livestreamed.
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OLG PARISH FEAST DAY WEEKEND—DEC. 10-11 |
Join us for our weekend Masses as we celebrate our Parish Feast Day. During the 11:00 Mass, the Guadalupe story will be dramatically retold by our OLG School Student Council. This is followed by a fiesta hosted by the Multicultural Committee, the Knights of Columbus, and the Santa Teresita Community. Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we celebrate our parish community!!! |
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CONGRATULATIONS AND GOD'S BLESSINGS to Maryn Frances, daughter of Stephanie and Shaun Grubert, and granddaughter of Rick and Molly Berger, who was baptized this past weekend. We welcome her and celebrate with her family at this joyous occasion.
WE WELCOME YOU TO OLG PARISH! Jim O'Connor
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OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT OLG MINISTRIES |
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BUY RAFFLE TICKETS TO SUPPORT VACATION BIBLE CAMP
Raffle tickets are now on sale after our weekend masses for the next three weeks to raise funds supporting Vacation Bible Camp. We have a variety of theme baskets filled with all kinds of goodies, which will be on display in the back of church. You can buy raffle tickets for specific baskets at $5 per ticket. The drawing will take place at our Feast Day Fiesta on December 11 and winners will be notified.
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PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY Little Lamb Teachers/Care Givers for our very young children (6 months- 3 years) during the 11:00 am Masses. (Note: This is a stipend position and requires Safe Environment Training). Contact Helen Oesterle for more information.
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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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A PARISH WITH OPEN ARMS & CARING HEARTS
Where Everyone is welcome!
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