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Our Lady of Guadalupe A parish with open arms and caring hearts
Summer Edition - July 12 & July 19, 2020
“There is no greater fulfillment nor nobler calling than living and working for the Lord’s concerns….” -Elizabeth Nagel
Mass Times
Saturday Vigil - None at this time.
Sunday Mornings - 10:00 AM - Live Streamed
Weekday Mass - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:00 AM - Live Streamed
Sacrament of Reconciliation - by Appointment through the Parish Office
OLG Parish - 7000 35th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126 www.olgseattle.org - [email protected] - Phone: 206-935-0358
OLG Parish School - 3401 SW Myrtle, Seattle, WA 98126 - www.guadalupe-school.org Phone: 206-935-0651
“ ...the seed sown on rich soil is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.” -Matthew 13:23
From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Please accept my sincerest thanks for the many kind and thoughtful expressions of congratulations and support so many of you have extended as I recently crossed the milestone of my first year here as pastor of OLG. No question about it, this has indeed been quite a challenging first year, perhaps the most challenging first year I have ever had as a priest and pastor. Most of all, of course, this is because of the coronavirus pandemic that has had such a huge effect upon us all. But it is precisely in light of the challenges that COBVID-19 has confronted us with that I am so grateful for, and touched by, all the many expressions of support, assistance and encouragement that parishioners here at OLG have shown throughout this past year, and especially since the pandemic began and all the many constraints started confronting us. For this reason, while it has certainly been a most difficult first year in its own way, it has not been a year that has been at all without its blessings, joys and gifts—quite the contrary. May the coming year give us all the grace and wisdom needed to respond in the best way to the challenges that will continue to confront us, and to know more deeply through the mutual help we offer to one another, that the Lord Jesus himself is in our midst with his saving power.
As we move through July and onward into August, just a word abut a slight modification to our weekly Mass schedule. For the foreseeable future, our Weekend Mass schedule will remain the same—a 5:30pm “Open” Vigil Mass on Saturday evenings, and a 10:00 a.m. Live-streamed Mass on Sunday mornings. (The “open” Vigil Mass will permit the gathering of limited numbers of parishioners and will require prior sign ups. If you wish to attend any of these open Vigil Masses be sure to sign up for the one(s) you plan to attend. The sign-up deadline for any of these open Masses is 4:30 p.m. on the Thursday immediately prior to the Mass you wish to attend. Remember too that the wearing of facemasks and the observance of social distancing is required for all who attend any of these Open Masses.)
Starting in August, however, our weekday Mass schedule will undergo a slight change. Since the COVID-19 shutdown first began, we have been offering a live-streamed Mass on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. each week. Beginning in August, however, this Tuesday morning Mass will be discontinued. The reasons for this are two-fold. First, I have received a request from Providence Mount Saint Vincent (PMSV) for some increased assistance with their morning Mass ministry, and the only way I can accommodate their request is to scale back slightly here at OLG with regard to my morning Mass routine. Second, for the eight months I was here at OLG prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic we had no Tuesday morning Mass at OLG. We started offering Mass on Tuesdays in part because it helped to make up for all the many plans and activities that we had been forced to cancel and curtail. Now, due to increased weekend opportunities for Mass, and because of my increased assistance at PMSV, we deemed it best to scale back a bit on our Tuesday schedule at OLG.
God bless you all,
Fr. Kevin
Celebrating The Elect’s Baptism, Confirmation And First Communion On Sunday, August 2nd
We are so excited to announce that we are finally able to welcome Matt Mihlon, Roberto Whyte, and Griffin and Vaughn Matzen into the Catholic Church after many months of delay due to COVID-19. Join us for our livestreaming Mass on Sunday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. You can also get reacquainted with them by going to our website. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
Prayer & Liturgy
Scripture Readings
July 12th Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Isaiah 55:10-11 Reading 2: Romans 8:18-23 Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23
July 19th Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reading 1: Wisdom 12:13, 16-19 Reading 2: Romans 8:26-27 Gospel: Matthew 13:24-43
July 26th Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12 Reading 2: Romans 8:28-30 Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52
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.
Jordan Groth Shelley Helland Adrianne Hoesley Sharon Lyons-Huber Estevan Israel Jenny Korducki Kristin Lacey Maribel Laforga Estella Mangaliman Rose Moran Sid Olson
Bob Aspiras Knox Burnett Tim Crawley Mel Dennis Sophie Briore Denommee Sr. Mary Duffy Francis Xavier Duggan Mike Emerson Oscar Emmanuel Kim Fulton Ava Groth
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Mass Prayer Cards Did you know that it has been a long-standing Catholic tradition to ask for a Mass to be celebrated on behalf of another person who is sick, who has died, or who is in need of prayer in other ways? The Mass is the best way Catholics pray and it is a special way to offer prayers on behalf of another person. In addition, our parish has beautiful prayer cards that can be sent to the person or their family, informing them of the special Mass. There is no cost, although many make a small donation ($15 and up). For more information, contact the Parish Office.
Celebrating The Sacrament Of Reconciliation
Even though we are limited in our ability to celebrate certain sacraments at this time, Fr. Kevin is still available to hear confessions by appointment. Please call the Parish Office, 206-935-0358 or email Fr. Kevin at [email protected].
For more information about “Prayer and Liturgy” go to www.olgseattle.org and click on the “Grow In Faith” tab.
Memorial Mass for AJ Martin - Friday, July 17th Memorial Mass for Grace Keim - Tuesday, July 28th
Jack Padon Marla Petronzio Linda Phillips Sandy Plummer Judy Puckett Bill Robinson John Sullivan Virginia Sullivan Carolina Torrez Gene Underwood Joyce Wiseman Carol Young
Need A Space For Quiet Reflection?
Consider walking our parish labyrinth in our Peace Garden. A labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool of transformation and support. It also can be a devotional tool that can bring new possibilities to your daily life. A labyrinth is a mild walking exercise that can allow us to experience our soul’s rhythm with God and discover our own soul’s purpose. More information about walking a labyrinth can be found at the kiosk.
Home Ministries
Have you ever wanted to serve the Homebound in our community? If you feel called by the Holy Spirit, we have a place for you as a Eucharistic Minister! For more information, please call Marion Kari at 206-935-0358, Ext. 113 or email [email protected].
Pastoral Care
Family Faith Formation
This Week’s Readings at Mass Open or Closed?
• Isaiah 55:10-11 - Triumph of God’s word • Romans 8:18-23 - Destiny of glory • Matthew 13:1-23 - Parable of the seed
Questions of the Week
1. Share about a time when you have witnessed someone open to experience God’s amazing or miraculous growth.
2. At this point in your life, what kind of soil would you say you are?
Let us all celebrate with Julia, and her family, who won the Seymour Kaplan award. Julia is an active member of our OLG parish community and a dedicated member of our faith formation program. Upon graduation, she received the Seymour Kaplan Award which is the only award not solely based on academics, attendance or athletics; rather, recipients are nominated by their peers for their humanitarian work in building relationships and treating everyone with dignity, kindness and respect. Seymour Kaplan dedicated his life to social justice, helping people to overcome prejudice and accept differenced. Julia demonstrates what it looks like to live out the Gospel values of Jesus. Congratulations, Julia!
Julia Herron, A Student At Gatewood Elementary Has Won
The Seymolur Kaplan Award!
Do something good
every day.
Outreach Ministry
SERVE
Help Distribute Food in Our Community
Holy Family Parish will continue to do Food Distribution this summer on Saturday 7/25, 8/8, & 8/22. If you are interested in loading boxes into people's vehicles or directing cars, please contact Rachel from Holy Family’s Parent Club at [email protected]. Let her know the date(s) you’re available and which job you prefer. Anyone in need is welcome to come for food on distribution days. The lot opens at 10:00 a.m. but many arrive early.
Pastoral Care Providers in Other Languages Needed!!
St. James Cathedral Immigrant Assistance helps people from all over the world. During this time, for those immigrants in our ESL and citizenship tutoring, we want to make sure they know we are here for them. Towards that end, we are looking for people who are fluent in various languages to help by making monthly check-in calls. We need people fluent in Cambodian, Laotian, or Portuguese to call 1 or 2 people each. These calls are informal, personal, and probably quite short. To help out, contact Chris Koehler at [email protected] for more detailed information.
ACT
Catholic Relief Services: Nourish the World’s Most Vulnerable
The COVID-19 pandemic is increasing the risk of a severe crisis in areas where many already do not have enough nutritious food. As missionary disciples, we are called to respond to the urgent needs of those who face hunger and malnutrition. Together, we can lead the way to prevent and end world hunger. Join Catholic Relief Services in calling on Congress to pass the Global Child Thrive Act to stop malnutrition in its tracks! Visit https://www.crs.org/get-involved/lead-way/hunger to take action today!
2020 Census: Be Counted!
If you haven't completed the 2020 Census, you probably got a reminder postcard in the mail recently. Please take the time to respond at my2020census.gov or by calling 1-844-330-2020. Interviewers will begin visiting homes that have not responded in August.
GATHER
Vigil at Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception Church in Seattle’s Central District invites all from the South Seattle Deanery to a vigil on Sunday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. to remember George Floyd and pray for strength and courage to continue the work for justice and peace. We will also pray for God’s word of mercy to heal our broken community. The vigil will incorporate music, prayer, and guest speakers, including Archbishop Etienne and our own parishioner, Rebecca Saldaña. Parking is available behind
Catholic Community Services in partner with Bethel Christian’s parking lots (200 24th Ave S). Participants are encouraged to walk to Immaculate (1 mile) with parish signs/clothing.
Ways to be Catholic ad Politically Active
All Young Adults are invited to the final online gathering in a 3-part election year series hosted by St. James, St. Joseph, and the Archdiocese of Seattle. The final gathering is Wednesday, August 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. and will focus on Faith-Filled Service to God’s People. The night features a panel including Mario Villanueva, Mark Miloscia, and Rebecca Saldaña. Register at “Western Washington Catholic Young Adults” Facebook page.
July Community Meal Cancelled
The Sunday, July 26 Community Meal is cancelled due to COVID-19. Stay tuned for information about the August meal.
LEARN
Dealing with Depression and Loneliness During These Times
Join parishioner and Mental Health Counselor Knox Burnett LMHC on Saturday, August 8 at 10:00 a.m. for an experiential Facebook Live workshop on how to work with depression and loneliness during this difficult season. Each one of us is experiencing this time in unique ways and many of us are struggling with new levels of depression, isolation, and loneliness. All are invited, regardless of religious affiliation. To access, go to the videos on Our Lady of Guadalupe Church’s Facebook page . Not a Facebook member? No problem. The link works for everyone
COVID-19 Assistance: Ways to Give and Get Help
With the ongoing pandemic, many of us find ourselves in difficult situations. Homeschooling, stress, isolation, financial strain, and health concerns are some of new challenges we face. Know that you are not alone. We are here to support you in any way we can. We are continually adding to our COVID-19 Assistance page: https://olgseattle.org/covid-19-assistance. Whether you need assistance, want to lend a hand, or both, we’ve got resources for you. We also have prayer resources to strengthen you on the journey. Please send additional resources to Jennifer [email protected].
OLG Community
5 Habits To Continue Once Quarantine Ends
Many of us have adopted several Earth-friendly habits that, if we can keep them, could make a difference in the long run. #4: Keep avoiding needless spending: Our pre-pandemic economy featured many cheap products shipped from across the globe that ended up killing jobs and wasting resources on this side of the planet. We’ve learned that we can survive without many of these “necessities”. More next week…
Pastoral Council Members - Matt Prociv: Chair Princess Ayers, Anne-Marie Herron, Jason Pankow, Liz Santos
Finance Council Members - Maryann Crissey: Chair Colleen Hardy, Dan Merlino, Rachelle Snyder, Benjamin Reilly
GET BACK IN THE LOOP!
Due to coronavirus concerns, this year’s Loop the ‘Lupe Obstacle Course 5K will be postponed to Sunday, August 23rd, 2020, starting at 1:00 p.m. We’re adjusting the schedule based on advice from the Governor’s Office and the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Department. Barring any major setbacks, large gatherings of 50+ people will be allowed in our state by the first of August, so we’re planning on a fun, end-of-summer event with appropriate physical distancing. Money raised from Loop the ‘Lupe
supports a wide range of social service work at OLG, and WE NEED YOU! Sign up for the race at www.loopthelupe.com, follow @loopthelupe on Facebook, and (if you’re just in it for the t-shirt), consider being a stay-at-home “Lounge Chair Looper,” a new option for this year! Questions? Contact Race Director Brian Callanan at [email protected].
We Need Your Photos To Fill Our Church!!
If you have not yet sent in your family/household photo, please do. We plan to use the photos to fill in sections of the church that will not be used, to ensure safe physical distancing. It will provide everyone with a sense of our community gathered in prayer—whether in person or by livestream. Send you photos to [email protected]
Girls to Girls Club Service Fair by Sophia Pedras, OLG Graduate
I am part of a club called Girls to Girls. Our club fundraises to provide high school scholarships for Kenyan youth, particularly girls. In Kenya, the government barely subsidizes high school education. Many families in rural Kenya make less than two dollars a day, which means that many Kenyan students aren’t able to get a secondary education. We know that when girls are able to receive the education they deserve, they are able to take control of their lives and in turn strengthen the economy, healthcare, and gender equality within their country.
This time of required isolation and social distancing has hindered our ability to fundraise, but we still want to have an impact. In response, our club is currently holding a service fair! Our service fair is an opportunity for you to receive a needed service while also having a positive and lasting impact on the world. Our members will do yard work, virtually babysit or tutor, wash cars, or any other odd job you are in need of. One hundred percent of your payment will go to providing scholarships.
You can go to the following link to sign up for a service: https://www.seavuriagirlstogirls.org/service-for-a-cause . If you have any questions or want to know more about our club, don’t hesitate to email me or our club directly, at [email protected]. You can also go to our website: https://www.seavuriagirlstogirls.org to learn more about projects we are working on and to sign up for our bimonthly newsletter.
Thank you for your support, Sophia Pedras, OLG Graduate
OLG School Is Officially On Summer Vacation!
Our office does do business all summer, and we look forward to returning in full this fall. Enjoy the Seattle summer and let's stay safe and healthy! Summer Hours
• In July and early August, the school office will be available by appointment. • After August 10th, the office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• August 26th, Ice Cream Social and Supply Drop-Off. • September 1st, First Day of School!
From The Pastoral Center Pastoral Center Phone: 206-935-0358 - Fax: 206-935-1230
Parish Staff Fr. Kevin Duggan [email protected] - X107
Helen Oesterle - Pastoral Associate [email protected] - X108
Anton Kramer - OLG School Principal [email protected]
Michelle Scheving - Parish Administrator [email protected] - X101
Marla Petronzio - 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
Ann Sager - Music [email protected]
Gail Neudorfer - Bookkeeper [email protected] - X118
Sandy Plummer Safe Environment Coordinator Bulletin Editor [email protected] - X111
With Christ We Can Weather Any Storm
Psalm 107:29
2nd Quarter Stewardship Statements were sent this past week by email. If we don’t have an email address in our records, they were mailed.
Thank you to those parishioners who are up to date on their pledge
payments. If you didn’t receive a letter or have any questions on your
statement please reach out to Gail Neudorfer at [email protected] or
206-935-0358 x 118
Our Lady Of Guadalupe School Anton Kramer, Principal
[email protected] 206-935-0651 - X102
