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July 10 & July 17, 2016 Bulletin
From the Pastor’s Desk
Questions About Renovation
1. Where is parking for seniors while we are in the gym?
* We are keeping the parking lot by the office building for seniors and handicapped. There is a
handicap ramp there.
2. I thought we were in a debt elimination campaign. Why are we adding to our debt?
* The money used for this renovation has already been raised for this purpose - no additional
debt.
3. What will be different when we re-enter the church at the end of August?
* The carpet in the center aisle is being replaced with stained concrete. The wood altar platform
will be replaced with stained concrete and it will meet building codes for the size of steps.
* A new wall behind the altar is being constructed and a handicap ramp to the altar will go behind
the wall allowing safer access to the altar area.
* The corpus of Jesus will be repainted and hang on a new cross.
* There will be some improvement in lighting and sound with new speakers and some new light-
ing.
* There will be a stone slab on the altar table. There will be a relic of a saint in or near the altar.
The saint is yet to be determined.
More details to come as the summer goes on. I am looking forward to our summer experience in the gym.
In my previous parish, we worshipped in a public school cafeteria for five years. We can do this for a few
months.
Fr. Jack
Prayer & Liturgy
Confirmation Preparation Program
Confirmation is one of three sacraments of initiation, along with Bap-tism and Eucharist, that celebrates a person’s full membership in the Catholic Church. Preparation classes for high school students (16 years or older) and adults will begin this fall on alternating Tuesday evenings with the celebration of the sacrament taking place sometime during the 2017 Easter season. For more information and to register, please contact Helen Oesterle, 206-935-0358, Ext. 108 [email protected].
Summer Bulletin Schedule
During the summer months of July and August, we publish the bulletin every other week. Please keep this in mind if you are submitting any announcements. Also, you can always access our bulletin (including archives) on our parish website: www.olgseattle.org.
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Scripture Readings
This Week
Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 Reading 2: Colossians 1:15-20
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Next Week Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 18:1-10a Reading 2: Colossians 1:24-28
Gospel: Luke 10:38-42
Following Week
Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Genesis 18:20-32 Reading 2: Colossians 2:12-14
Gospel: Luke 11:1-13
Liturgy Of The Word
With Communion Services
Wednesday, July 27th, Thursday, July 28th, Friday, July 29th
Wednesday, August 24th, Thursday, August 25th, Friday, August 26th
Let Us Pray For... We will hold our brothers and sisters, listed below, in prayer for a month. If you would like to have us pray beyond this month for anyone, please notify our parish office and we will keep their name on the list for the time that you have requested.
For more information about “Prayer and Liturgy” go to www.olgseattle.org and click on the
“Grow In Faith” tab.
Margaret Byrne Ken Casey Debbie Fry Bob Gage Fr. Ray Heferman
Sharon Lyons-Huber Douglas Kramer Hudson Langhams Mason Langhams Alvin Lo
Jenny Mattingly Juan Velasquez Leon Vielle Barbara Wilson Jennifer Wong
Faith Formation
Summer Activities For Catholic Families!
Summer is a fun time to share activities as a family and to get away from some of our busy routines. It
can also be a time to enrich our faith through some fun activities and here are a few suggestions taken
from Catholic Family Fun:
Did you know that visiting our wonderful two zoos, the Woodland Park Zoo and Point Defiance Zoo
and Aquarium, can be a wonderful way to get your children excited about the many animals mentioned in our Bible and it
can be fun to see how many of the animals in the Bible are at the zoo! It is also a fun place just to talk about creation and
the importance of preserving our planet through many activities as a family - such as recycling and re-using items in differ-
ent ways. Pope Francis encourages all of us to a deeper commitment to our home planet earth, as global warming is a ma-
jor threat mainly caused by human activity.
Plant a Mary garden together. It is always fun to plant and tend to a garden, and to honor our Blessed Mother. If you have
a Mary statue, you can build your garden around your statue, making Mary the heart of your garden. As a family, you can
talk about choosing flowers that are associated to our Blessed Mother, in art, plant a blue and white garden, or plant a rose
bush. This can be a special place for family members to come and pray, and when you pick your flowers, they can be
placed in your prayer space at home and maybe say the rosary together.
A nature walk or hike can be fun depending on the ages of your children. You can read St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the
Sun and then start your walk and collect items together to bring home to make a wreath.
Enjoy the fun and growing in faith as a family.
Cave Quest
Vacation Bible Camp was a huge success, thanks to the many volunteers and parishioners who participated! 80 children experi-
enced the power of Jesus’ light in the midst of dark and confusing times, made new friends, and sang and danced all week long!
You can see photos and watch the Spotlight Videos from each day’s events on our parish website. You can also get a preview
of next year’s program, “Maker Fun Factory”, from June 25-30, 2017!
Outreach Ministry
Cabrini Ministry Training
You are invited to BRING MERCY, BE PRESENT, & CHANGE LIVES!
When you enroll in one of our training programs, you will be trans-
formed. You will learn profound techniques that enable you to
effectively and compassionately share God’s mercy and the gift of
your presence with others who are isolated or afflicted. This will
transform THEIR lives. Classes will be held in Kirkland on Tuesdays
from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning October 25th and in Seattle
on Saturdays, (monthly) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. beginning Sep-
tember 17th. For application and information, contact
[email protected], 206-760-0583, ext. 3 or visit
www.cabriniministry.org.
Ministry Discernment Workshop
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 3rd
At Sacred Heart Parish in Bellevue
Through Scripture study, prayer, and small group discussions, you
are invited to discover how God is calling you to a deeper, more
intentional commitment to discipleship and ministry. This two hour
workshop, presented by Cabrini Ministry Training, will give an over-
view of the different stages of discipleship and introduce the dis-
cernment and application of our spiritual gifts. Contact in-
[email protected] or 206-760-0583, Ext. 3 for more infor-
mation or to sign up. No charge.
St. Vincent de Paul
Frederic Ozanam’s words moved all of them when he said, “We
must … do what our Lord Jesus Christ did when preaching the Gos-
pel. Let us go to the poor!” It was 1833, his birthday, and they
were discussing the Church. It seems that every few years, God
raises up a prophet, a saint, to alert us to the needs of the poor
who need our help. It was Frederic Ozanam in 1833, Pope Francis
in 2016. So we are going to the poor. Come if you can. Help if
you can. God bless us all!!
Looking For Something To Do This Summer? Help Tutor Youth At High Point
The Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) Summer Learning Program
serves over 300 at-risk students in 1st - 8th grade who live in four
affordable public housing communities across Seattle, including
High Point. The students come from diverse backgrounds - repre-
senting many nationalities, cultures, languages and religions. The
program runs from Monday, July 11th - Friday, August 19th with
daytime and evening hours available. Volunteers must be at least
14 years old and able to commit to a minimum of 1.5 hours per
week. Visit http://www.ccsww.org/ytp for more information and
to get started as a volunteer. For questions and more information,
contact [email protected] or 206-328-5659.
July Community Meal: Come Serve!
Come help us put on a fabulous meal for the community! The Community Meal happens each month at OLG and aims to provide a free
meal for anyone in the greater community who wishes to attend. We are looking for people who can help on July 31st in the School Hall
with setup (9:45 a.m.), food service and visiting with our guests (12:30 p.m.), or cleanup (2:00 p.m.). You do not need to volunteer all day -
only during your shift! If you are not able to stay that day, you can participate by dropping off a homemade or store-bought dessert for our
guests (any time after 9:45 a.m.). If you’re able to serve, please contact Colleen at [email protected]. Thank you for serving our OLG and
West Seattle communities!
Pastoral Care
Home Ministries
If you or anyone you know is in need of the Sacrament of the Eu-
charist, the Sacrament of Anointing, or other Home Ministries,
let us know by calling Marion Kari at 935-0358, ext. 113.
Upcoming Events At The Senior Center Of West Seattle!
Contact Information:
4217 SW Oregon Street
Phone: 206-932-4077
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dance Time:
There will be live music, fun people, dance or just tap your toes!
Entertainment by Lauren Petrie, sponsored by Terry Holm. No need
to sign up, just come and have fun.
Third Thursday of every month.
Thursday, August 18th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$5 for members and $7 for nonmembers at the door.
First Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$5 for members and $7 for nonmembers at the door.
Third Thursday of every month.
Thursday, August 18th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$5 for members and $7 for nonmembers at the door.
First Wednesday of every month.
Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
$5 for members and $7 for nonmembers at the door.
Prayer
Gracious God,
You have blessed us with many gifts and talents, claimed us by the
waters of baptism, and challenged us to ministry in your name.
Allow us to begin each new day aware of the demands of our bap-
tism, to see in ourselves what you see, and to gain the wisdom
necessary to know how best to use our talents to build your
Kingdom in our day.
We ask this through Christ our lord. Amen.
Prayers And Squares Quilt Ministry Needs Your Help!
Do you sew and have some time to devote to this wonderful min-istry? If so, your talents and skills will be greatly appreciated. The growing need in our community for prayer quilts has been tre-mendous. Our Prayers and Squares Ministry is small and has a dedicated group of quilters. It does not matter if you have never made a quilt before as there will be lots of ways that you can use your abilities. This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Pastoral Center. If you are interested, please contact Marion Kari at 206-935-0358, Ext. 113 or by email at [email protected].
John Baumann, M. Div. LMHC
Counseling & Psychotherapy Services
206-527-2266, ext. 385
425- 830-9614 (cell)
Summer Reflections
Over the summer, reflections from some of our great spiritual writers will be highlighted, giving us all hope and strength in our faith to help combat the challenges of daily life. Henri J. M. Nouwen has authored many books on spiritual life and this reflec-tion is taken from his book entitled “The Inner Voice of Love”.
Come Home
There are two realities to which you must cling. First, God has promised that you will receive the love you have been searching for. And second, God is faithful to that promise.
So stop wandering around. Instead, come home and trust that God will bring you what you need. Your whole life you have been running about, seeking the love you desire. Now it is time to end that search. Trust that God will give you that all-fulfilling love and will give it in a human way. Before you die, God will offer you the deepest satisfaction you can desire. Just stop running and start trusting and receiving.
Home is where you are truly safe. It is where you can receive what you desire. You need human hands to hold you there so you don’t run away again. But when you come home and stay home, you will find the love that will bring rest to your heart.
OLG Community
For more “Community Events”,
please visit our website.
Friends Of The Labyrinth And St. Francis Peace Garden
Do you like to garden, hang around birds and butterflies, and en-
joy nature? We are looking for volunteers to help maintain the
St. Francis Peace Garden and Labyrinth. The time commitment is
once a month during the summer and early fall. It involves wa-
tering and some weeding. It is also a great way to make sugges-
tions and improvements to this special place. Contact Helen
Oesterle at 206-935-0358 or [email protected].
Holy Rosary - Position Available
Holy Rosary Parish in Seattle is seeking a full time custodian. Will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance and cleaning of the school, church and other buildings. Including sweeping, mop-ping, floor stripping and polishing, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, other basic janitorial and maintenance duties. Must be able to lift, carry and move equipment. Must be able to work evenings and one day each weekend. Compensation will be in accordance with Archdiocese salary scales including a full benefits package. Contact Gary at [email protected] or 206-935-8353, Ext. 213 for a complete job description and application. Position open until filled.
Warriors Healing Retreat
Are you someone who has experienced Post-Traumatic Stress or Moral Injury from your service in the armed forces? These wounds go deeper than psychological and can only be truly healed by the sacred touch of Jesus Christ. The Warriors Healing Retreat will address these wounds and offer such healing on Sat-urday, July 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at American Lake VA Hospital. The cost is $10 for lunch plus a free-will offering. Contact Fr. Charles at 206-764-2033 or [email protected] to register.
Thank You To Everyone Who Helped Move To The Gym
Under the superb leadership of Nancy and Dick Holmes working with the Liturgy Commission AND the work of many, many hands, the move to the church took less than half the time anticipated! Outstanding job - thank you!
LOST DOLLY - And speaking of moving to the gym, someone picked up the wrong dolly on Sunday. (There’s a joke there, but. . .) The one missing is a sturdy, black, iron, two-wheel cart with Dick Holmes’ name taped on it. A similar cart was left in Church with an American flag decal pasted on it. Please contact the office, 206-935-0358.
50 Plus Funsters
July Happenings
July 14th - Breakfast at Be’s - 9:30 a.m.
For those who prepaid for the August 3rd cruise, please arrange to attend the July 14th breakfast as we will be going over some of the happenings. You might want to bring a pen.
OLG In The West Seattle Grand Parade
Join other OLG parishioners on Saturday, July 23rd at 11:00 a.m. as we show our parish spirit! We’d like to build on the success we’ve had over the past few years with our perennially top-ranked entry in the Community Division, but we need your help!
Truck Driver: We really, really need another truck for the parade
this year! Please volunteer to drive your rig for us in the parade!
We’ll decorate it on parade day and hook up our sound system to
it for our dancers.
OLG “Precision” Dance Team: This is what puts us over the top!
Get ready for three dance numbers; we’ll do the entirety of the
mile-long route! The bigger the group, the better to represent OLG
and you don’t even need to be a good dancer!
Parade Walkers: We always need volunteers to walk the route,
hand out candy, hold up banners, and wave at the crowd. Please
get involved, it’s lots of fun!
If you’d like to participate, please contact Brian Callanan by email or call 206-937-2855. Got some great ideas on how to make our parade entry even better? Please include that, too! Phone calls will be made in the next few weeks to line up volunteers and get things ready to go! Important dates to put on your calendar:
July 17, noon (after Mass) - Banner Painting and Dance Practice
July 23rd (Parade Day), 9:00 a.m. Truck/Float Preparation - 10:00 a.m. Dance Rehearsal. (Please arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. if you want to be in the parade).
Summer Film Festival - “Suffragette”
Join us on Tuesday, July 12th at 6:30 p.m. in the Pastoral Center - low-
er level. This film is a drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of
the early feminist’s movement in early 20th century England. Based on
true events, this film tells the story of women and their lives. Maud
was one such person. The story of her fight for dignity is as gripping
and visceral as any thriller; it is also heart-breaking and inspirational.
Rated PG-13. Bring your favorite movie treat...popcorn and lemonade
provided.
From The Pastoral Center
OLG School Happenings Donna Ramos, Principal
206-935-0651 - X102
Pastoral Center Phone: 206-935-0358 Fax: 206-935-1230
Parish Staff Fr. Jack Walmesley [email protected] - X107
Helen Oesterle - Pastoral Associate [email protected] - X108
Peggy Behnken - Administrative Asst. [email protected] - X114
Sal Pagan - Facilities Supervisor [email protected] - X112
Marion Kari - Pastoral Care/Family Faith [email protected] - X113
Jennifer Ibach - Pastoral Asst. for Outreach [email protected] - X120
Vicki Quinn—Baptism Coordinator [email protected] - X115
Ann Sager - Music [email protected]
Gail Neudorfer - Bookkeeper [email protected] - X118
Sandy Plummer Safe Environment Coordinator Bulletin Editor [email protected] - X111
Stewardship Giving Made Easy Visit
www.olgseattle.org
If you are looking for a more convenient way to make planned or additional fi-
nancial contributions to support our parish ministries and programs, we encour-
age you to look at our electronic giving options. Visit our parish website to learn
more. Go to www.olgseattle.org and click on the “Online Giving” button.
OLG School is still enrolling for the 2016-2017 academic year! If you have
a child entering preschool through eighth grade, we would love to wel-
come you into our supportive, nurturing and strongly knit community.
Please contact the school at 206-935-0651 to schedule a visit today!
