Newsletter | February 1, 2021 |
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For the Spirit of healing: that God will touch all who are burdened with illness, weakness and in need, especially; Kimberly & Trevor Reid, Emmanuel Noah, brother of Sera Wang; Taylor Vance, nephew of Art & Alice Marriott; Patricia Wellnitz; Teresa Shields; Peter Daly, cousin of Becky Mullin; Barry Gast, cousin of Dave Kachel; Fr. Daniel Dwyer, friend of Polly Aird; Dot Rafferty; Bill Joyce, brother of Tom Joyce; Barb Allan; Marcia Coluccio, mother of Greg Coluccio; and Patti & Doug Ward, sister & brother-in-law of Marilee Simpson. 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 Pat Daly, cousin of Becky Mullin; Emelie Mitchell; and Jan Oswalt, sister of Geri Hamai. 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.
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February Give Us This Day |
The daily prayer guide is available in the little library on 89th Street in front of the rectory. February is available now!
If you would like us to mail you a copy, please email Jody Fitts at the parish office.
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HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED
TO BE IN GOD-TIME?
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President Kent Hickey gives the answer in his newly published book 40 Days with God: Time Out to Journey through the Bible. While it could be the 40 days or years used so often in the Bible, it’s also possible that simply stealing a few minutes from the busy-ness of each day is enough time to be in Kairos, “God time.” The same is true for the space needed to find God. Whether it be in a deserted place or one filled with activity, whatever space we can carve out to find God—or to make enough room to be found—is enough space. A great guide for the Lenten season, this book is about being with God in short time and tight spaces. The journey is taken through and with the Bible, 40 reflections based on 40 passages from Scripture, starting with Genesis and ending with Revelation. For the prayerful reader, it is an opportunity to carve out God-space and God-time, a pilgrimage with God, toward God.
Hear directly from the author, in a live Q and A discussion moderated by Paraclete Press, February 2nd @ 3PM (PST). Click here to register.
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ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE
LAUNCHED NEW WEBSITE!
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The Archdiocese of Seattle’s new website just launched! Click HERE to view!
The old Archdiocese website is currently being taken down and will reroute to the new website.
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Please support OLL Girl Scout Troop 42817 by purchasing or donating Girl Scout Cookies. Cookies will be a bit harder to find this year since the pandemic has canceled cookie booth sales after mass and at grocery stores. The Troop is taking orders through our Digital Cookie webpage and will deliver to local OLL families in mid-February.
Girl Scouts requires that all transactions must be “contactless,” meaning that orders are placed on the Digital Cookie webpage and then delivered to your porch (be sure to select “Girl Delivery” for your order). We’ll also plan a contactless pick-up option at OLL on a Friday afternoon.
You can also donate cookies through the Digital Cookie webpage. Our Troop provides donated boxes to the OLL Saint Vincent De Paul Food Cupboard, the Bread of Life Mission, and the Lake Washington School District Food Pantry. Orders are placed on the Troop Digital Cookie webpage. Questions? Contact Kayleen Williams at 206.310.8145 or kwilli224@hotmail.com
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Dear Friends of SVDP,
Welcome to the new year of 2021. May we face it with renewed hope and continued determination to help our neighbors in need, as Christ shows us the way.
The requests for assistance have slowed since Christmas, but they still exist. Our neighbors are asking for help with food and hygiene items from our Pantry, more so than financial assistance at this time. Thanks to the generosity of OLL School, we are able to meet these requests. The requests for financial assistance may have slowed because the eviction moratorium has been extended to March 31.
The number of calls for help over the last 3 months, along with the financial help provided (the majority in rent) is:
Nov calls = 52 / financial = $7000
Dec calls = 58 / financial = $5500
Jan calls = 13 / financial = $2000 (thru Jan. 19)
There were 3 programs available to assist neighbors financially in the last quarter of 2020 – Federal Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program, City of Seattle Development Grant, and the Homeless Prevention Program. Twenty-four of our neighbors were helped by these programs. It did not cover all the rent owed, but it helped significantly. Thanks to your continued financial support, we are also able to continue to help with rent and utility payments.
If you wish to help keep our Pantry stocked, the items that are needed are shampoo & conditioner, meaty soups, and canned chicken.
Thank you for being so supportive of this ministry. We could not provide help without you!
Blessings,
OLL SVDP Conference
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NOW HIRING
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION
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We are looking to hire a new Director of Faith Formation. McKenzie Mauss will be leaving in Spring of 2021. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact our parish office by clicking HERE.
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OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS,
THE ENDURING CALL TO LOVE
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We will begin our parish-wide study and discussion of Open Wide Our Hearts, the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral on racism THIS WEEK!
We will offer each of the sessions twice a week to allow for flexibility, on Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 10:00 AM and on Thursdays Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 7:00 PM
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SHELTER BREAKFASTS AND SUPPERS THROUGH February 23, 2021 ARE NEEDED AT SEATTLE MENNONITE!!
February 1st - 23rd, Shelter needs continental breakfasts for 20 (hard-boiled egg, granola bar or muffin, clementine or banana, string cheese, prepackaged drink) and cold prepackaged suppers for 25 (sandwich or wrap, veggie like mini-carrots, fruit like clementine or banana, string cheese, simple dessert like cookie, prepackaged drink) delivered to Seattle Mennonite Church, 3200 NE 125th St, Seattle, WA 98125. Thanks to those Lakers who have signed up for a meal. You’re the best!
Lake City Partners Signup genius link - click 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. |
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January Collections
Monthly Budget Goal: $70,431.00
Collections Jan. 1 -31, 2021: $70,409.00
Over/Under MTD Budget: ($22.00)
Year To Date
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
YTD Budget Goal: $501,098.00
YTD Collections: $536,249.00
Over/Under Annual Budget: $35,151.00
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Please consider giving your gifts online. Please click on picture to give a one-time or recurring gift.
Thank you!
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Catholic Schools Week
January 31st - February 6th. Please click HERE to view the upcoming events! |
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Are you friends with OLL?
This year, more than ever social media will play and important role in making the OLL Auction a success! Please friend us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter HERE. This will be a great way to keep informed about the school auction and other FUN school events!
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Wild Wild West Auction 2021
This year, the Auction will be virtual. The donation site is up and running. If you have items or want to donate the $250 family procurement as cash, please see our website for links for entering your donation. If you donate from the Amazon wishlist, please include a gift receipt so your family gets procurement credit. The procurement deadline is March 5th.
Check out this video from our auctioneer for some fun information about our event.
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