Newsletter | January 25, 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; Emmanuel Noah, brother of Sera Wang; Taylor Vance, nephew of Art & Alice Marriott; Patricia Wellnitz; Teresa Shields; Pat Daly and Peter Daly, cousins 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 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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Your 2020 Tax Statements will be mailed this week. If you have any questions, please contact Torrie Smith. Thanks! |
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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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Please join our informational meeting for any students interested in receiving the sacrament of confirmation this May. The info session will be on Wednesday, January 27th at 7 pm. To register, please sign up via this link. For questions, contact McKenzie Mauss.
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OPEN WIDE OUR HEARTS,
THE ENDURING CALL TO LOVE
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Register ASAP for Open Wide Our Hearts, The Enduring Call to Love February Zoom Sessions.
Inviting Each OLL Household to four February Zoom study and discussion sessions of Open Wide Our Hearts, the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral on Racism.
We invite each Our Lady of the Lake household to open wide your hearts as we join in a OneOLL four session study of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ Pastoral on Racism during the month of February. February is Black History Month and sees the beginning of Lent. What might be the impact of these sessions in individual lives, the community, and society if each OLL household participated?
We will meet on Zoom for four weekly meetings of 1.5-2 hours each. Director of Faith Formation, McKenzie Mauss, will lead the large group portions of each meeting and OLL parishioners will facilitate small breakout sessions.
We will use as our text the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center’s well-organized Study Guide, Open Wide Our Hearts—the Enduring Call to Love. The Study Guide is designed to enable faith communities to understand individual and systemic racism; to listen to the stories of our brothers and sisters and be moved to restore right relationships; to unpack white privilege; and to work to end racism. The four sessions include: Invitation to Conversion; To Do Justice: Live in Right Relationship; To Love Goodness; and To Walk Humbly with God. The cost of the Study Guide is free to you.
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.
We look forward to the abundant grace and learning of sharing OLL community as we study and discuss. Let us all participate as we open wide our hearts to God’s enduring call to love.
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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 -21, 2021: $50,644.00
Over/Under MTD Budget: ($19,787.00)
Year To Date
July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
YTD Budget Goal: $501,098.00
YTD Collections: $516,484.00
Over/Under Annual Budget: $15,386.00
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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.
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