Newsletter | May 10th, 2021 |
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For the sick, particularly those with Covid-19 and those who care for them. We pray for Richard Baardse, father to Chris Baardse and grandfather to Colleen and Jacob; Corinne Duke, mother of Gail Nicholson; Barbara Allen Kevin & Sherri Topping; Brian Pardo, father of Desi Pardo; Sr. Francine Barber; Patricia Wellnitz; and Mary Davis.
We invite you to email Jody Fitts to add names to the prayer list.
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We are now in our third week of the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign, and we have raised $22,956 so far towards our goal of $83,275. Please fill out a pledge envelope today or donate online. And if you cannot give this year, please participate by keeping the efforts of the Appeal in your prayers. You can mail in your pledge cards to the parish office. Our Parish # is 10. Thank you!
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If you have any questions, please call or email Torrie Smith.
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Agape Service Project
Join us for a day of service this summer!
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The Agape Service Project fosters service, community, and prayer as participants encounter Christ and uphold the dignity of our migrant brothers and sisters.
In the past OLL middle schoolers have travelled up to Whatcom County for a week long service trip. This year the Agape staff will be coming to OLL to lead a 3hr service experience that includes community building, prayer, formation & reflections and service.
This will be open to families and participants of all ages. All COVID guidelines and safety measures will be in place. We have the option of participating in the event on a Sunday or Tuesday at the end of July. Please fill out this survey to help us get a better understanding of which date would be best for the parish.
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We are so blessed to have these new households. Welcome to OLL! Please find below the name of the new families that registered in the month of April:
- Jesse Weissman and Sonja Dahlin and their children Cory Weissman-Taylor and Lyla Weissman
- Eric and Denni Stobin and their children Peter and Whitman
- Matilda Calpe
- Craig and Bev Ehlinger
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We would like to celebrate you! |
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Congratulations to Anna Donsky and Brooke Wilwerding, who both made their high school's JVC Basketball Teams! They faced off this past weekend and Blanchet got the W over Seattle Prep. Final score 46-15. Both players started the game with Anna at forward and Brooke at guard. Even with Covid restrictions, former CYO coach, Craig Jackman, was able to watch by helping at the scorekeepers table.
If you have something you would like to celebrate in the parish newsletter, please contact Liz Jackman.
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Send Fr. William Treacy a Birthday Card! |
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Fr. William Treacy, OLL Pastor from 1979-81, turns 102! on May 31. He last visited OLL in 2019 for the parish and school anniversary celebrations. We invite everyone who knows Fr. Treacy to send him a birthday card. His address is: Fr. William Treacy 24880 Brotherhood Rd. Mt. Vernon, WA 98274.
Paths to Understanding is the successor organization to Camp Brotherhood which he and Rabbi Raphael Levine founded. They bridge bias and build unity through multi-faith peacemaking by telling inspiring stories, media, public events, nurturing relationships, supporting existing and new relationships between wisdom communities, acting for the common good, countering religious based dehumanization, and training for community organizing. Learn more of the history of how Camp Brotherhood transitioned to Paths to Understanding here.
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Bring the full tithes into the storehouse . . . and see if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down an overflowing blessing.
— Malachi 3:10
The uncertainty of this pandemic spring continues for all of us. As we look towards Pentecost, we are grateful that we have been able to count on your continued generosity for our neighbors.
We received almost 30 calls in April and gave more than $3000 for rent and utilities, significantly less than in March. We also continue to give food, and help with clothing, gasoline, bus tickets, and other household needs.
Like other Vincentians in King County, we worry that fewer calls do not mean fewer needs. What will happen when the moratorium is lifted, and unemployed neighbors will owe staggering amounts of back rent? There are some signs that federal and state help is beginning to flow, but we continue to pray and talk about how we can help those who suffer financial burdens in the uncertain months ahead.
But there is joy and hope. One homeless neighbor, a recovering alcoholic, was surprised to find strangers could be generous. He is making a new chapter in his life as he repairs family relationships and works as a landscaper. We pray he can use our modest help as he finds himself and his purpose again.
Our pantry needs hand soap, dishwashing soap, and spaghetti sauce.
Thank you for your generosity in this beautiful Easter season.
OLL St. Vincent de Paul
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In-Person Mass Registration and Livestream |
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We wish to safely welcome those who feel comfortable back into the church for in-person liturgies, Sundays at 10am. With this, there is important information about attending Mass in-person v. viewing via livestream that we encourage you all to read carefully before registering (please find the link here).
We thank you for your patience as we work to create these options for both congregants who wish to attend in-person and those who wish to continue worshiping from home.
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Historic Filipino American Gathering
Places in Seattle - May 18th 5:30-6:30pm
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May Collections
Monthly Budget Goal: $55,404
Collections May 6, 2021: $15,369
Over/Under MTD Budget: ($40,035)
Year To Date
July 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
YTD Budget Goal: $735,100
YTD Collections: $739,100
Over/Under Annual Budget: $4,000
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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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Thank you to Fr. Tim Clark, Ms. Jennifer Kush, OLL teachers and students, and our "Mother's Reflection" speaker for continuing this special OLL tradition of honoring Blessed Mother Mary from Friday. |
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Wild, Wild West Auction News! |
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Thank you, Lakers for an incredible virtual auction this year! Thank you for your support of our school! We had a rootin’ tootin’ good time! |
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Dinner for Dollars - Tomorrow 5-9pm- Red Robin Northgate |
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Thank you to parishioner, Polly Aird, for the beautiful background photo. If you would like to submit your photos featuring the parish grounds or events to possibly be used in an upcoming newsletters or social media post, please send to Liz Jackman.
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