What is happening this week at OLL

Newsletter |November 15th, 2021

Lord, Hear Our Prayers

For all who are ill, and those who care for them: especially Joseph Li; Ashley Emery, son of Linda Emery; Barbara Marsh, sister of Mary Margaret Brown; Jeff Anderson, brother of Art Marriott; JD Saylor; José Maria Ríos, uncle of Julia Pacheco-Thomas; Vinod Patel; Darnell Hamlet, friend of Kim Ross; Nenita Tarun; Amelia Rios; and Ann Leachman; and those inscribed in our Parish Book of Prayers. May the Spirit of God restore and raise them up.

For all who have died, especially: Lin Fulwiler. May God bring them into the fullness of life in God’s 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.

Parishioners Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions

At our house we have a mix of traditions and trying new things especially when it comes to the Thanksgiving dinner. We have some "never to be changed" family favorites such as the caramelized onion dressing, fresh green beans, never the green bean casserole, and my aunt always brings at least one Costco pumpkin pie. We are flexible on other items, sometimes the turkey is put on the grill or in the oven. Last year, we made a mushroom gravy (but didn't tell Joe) to accommodate a vegetarian guest. We always go to mass at Our Lady of the Lake and bring our food donations, and return home inspired by our church community's gratitude and generosity. -The Voelks

Continuing the Conversation...

Building a Racially Just Parish Meeting Tonight

Our next meeting will be via Zoom TONIGHT from 7 – 8:30 pm. If you are interested in participating, please register HERE and refer questions to the parish office.

Learn more about the context, genesis and purpose of these monthly meetings HERE.

THE GIVING TREE IS HERE!

Mother Teresa Guild has been hosting the Christmas “Giving Tree” for at least 17 years and similar to last year we are accepting:

Cash: label envelope Mother Teresa Guild
Checks: payable to OLL and memo line Mother Teresa Guild
Gift Cards: $30 (Safeway, Fred Meyer/QFC, Target, Big 5) label envelope $ amount and Mother Teresa Guild
Tangible Items: St. Martin de Porres Shelter: warm hoodies or sweatshirts, jeans, socks and underwear in adult male sizes. St. Francis House: newborn-17 years toys for their Christmas shopping room.

Drop off your donations at the parish office or in the collection baskets at Mass. Give online HERE. Tangible items can be dropped off in Jubilee Hall or the parish office. All donations must be received by Dec. 6th.

Last year, you generously donated more than 125 gift cards and $10,000 in cash! We hope to match or exceed this extraordinary level of generosity this year. Please find the charities we support this year HERE. Thank you in advance for your generous support and compassion. Your gifts will provide our neighbors in need with warmth and cheer at this time of year when our community's needs are so great.

Mother Teresa Guild

QUESTIONS: Shavaun (206-276-6500) OR Whitni (206-949-9060)

Congratulations Elena and David!

Join us in congratulating parishioners, Elena and David Brezynskie, on celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary this past weekend with a nuptial blessing at Mass. Seems like not much has changed in 30 years except maybe a little less sunshine here in the PNW versus California...

Welcome To OLL

"May the church be the place of God’s mercy and love, where everyone can feel themselves welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live according to the good life of the Gospel.” —Pope Francis

Welcome to our new families who joined our parish last month:

Sean Harding
Luis Loza
Christopher and Ashley Augustine and their children Liam and Zoe Augustine

Saint Vincent de Paul

WOW AND THANKS! . . . (with apologies to Anne Lamott) . . . Golly, we are SO thankful for your enormously generous and prompt response to our Fall Food Drive! OLL is the best!!

The pantry is now well-stocked, but we need yams, potatoes, pumpkin, cranberries, stuffing and other items for holiday meals. We continue to receive many requests for food. Donations may be placed in the bin marked for St. Vincent de Paul in Jubilee Hall or they may be delivered to the parish office during working hours.

And we continue to help our neighbors apply for federal rent relief funds through the county and city. Even as we inch towards “normal,” we find many suffering from setbacks during the pandemic. Please pray for them.

And for us as we serve them. We are blessed to be a part of such a generous parish. Thank you!

OLL St. Vincent de Paul

Dinner for Dollar Next Tuesday

Advent Wreath Kits Available Soon...

Advent wreath kits will be available after Mass on Saturday Nov. 27 and Sunday Nov. 28th. The kit will include all the materials needed to make your Advent wreath. One kit per household.

BEING CATHOLIC...We Need Your Input!

Whether you have grown up Catholic and want to dive deeper or you are exploring your faith for the first time, you are most welcome to join us on this journey of faith and learning! If you think you might be interested in joining please fill out this brief survey . If you have any questions please contact Kendra Baker

Thank You to All Who Pledged!

Stewardship of Treasure

We are so blessed and grateful that 62% of our parishioners have pledged through our final week of the drive. Thank very much to everyone who has given this year. We really appreciate all the gifts you give to our parish. If you haven't had a chance to pledge, you can still do so through the end of the year. Please see the link below.