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1 November 18, 2018 Mass Times Saturday Vigil - 5:30 PM Sunday Mornings - 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM Weekday Mass - Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9:00 AM Holy Day Masses - 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM (or by appointment through the Parish Office) OLG Parish - 7000 35th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126 - - Phone: 206-935-0358 OLG Parish School - 3401 SW Myrtle, Seattle, WA 98126 - Phone: 206-935-0651 Our lady of Guadalupe A parish with open arms and caring hearts Lord, we pray that the Holy Spirit, whose gracious action conforms us to Jesus Christ and to the Church, will enlighten us all and help us to renew our commitment as the Lord's disciples and as stewards of his bountiful gifts. From the Pastor s Desk A Message From The Finance Council Dear Fellow Parishioners, As members of your Finance Council, we provide parishioner oversight of our parish and school finances.

2 We want to make you aware of a change in parish collections that has given us a cause for concern. The parish did very well financially in the fiscal year of 2017-2018 (ending June 30, 2018), with steady, solid growth in our income. But, beginning in July, our ordinary income (Sunday collections and online giving) began to decline. During the first four months of the new fiscal year (July-October) our ordinary income, compared to last year, is down $12,943 (or ). We are concerned about the trendline. In this transitional year, as we head toward new parish leadership, we think it is important to keep the parish on sound financial footing. We realize that there may be a variety of reasons for the decline in giving, but we feel it is our duty to provide you with the information, so that you may consider it. Thank you for all you do to make Our lady of Guadalupe a vibrant parish.

3 Maryann Crissey, Chair Marc Christianson, Brenda Croft, Colleen Hardy, Dan Merlino Thank You Thank you to all who have made their financial Stewardship commitment this year. This coming year is such an important one for our school and parish as we look forward to a change in pastoral leadership for OLG. We are invoking the idea of carrying the torch forward into the next chapters of our parish and school life. Please prayerfully reflect on your financial commitment for the coming year and make your pledge as soon as possible. Thank you. Sunday Giving Your parish finance committee has been noting the recent drop off in Sunday giving. They guide us through this budget year based on your commitments and actual giving last year. The drop in ordinary income is a cause for concern as we make our Budget commitments as a parish based on your commitments to Stewardship.

4 We are falling short of meeting expenses. Your fianc committee will be addressing this challenge during the coming week. Thank you for your on-going faith in each other, the ministries of the parish and our God who gives us life and a future life. Thanksgiving Day Mass This week we will join our nation in celebrating Thanksgiving Day. This day awakens in us a spirit of gratitude and memories going back to our childhood days. We, as Catholics, are fortunate to have the gift of the Eucharist to celebrate all year round but in particular on Thanksgiving Day. I invite the community to come together at 10:00 on Thanksgiving Day. You are invited to bring non-perishable food to be shared with others and food you will use for your own Thanksgiving meal. This is a good feast to invite non-Catholics and Catholics who have been away from the Eucharistic table.

5 See you on Thursday. Fr. Jack Advent Hope is a noisy world.!!! Put not your trust in princes - Psalm 146:3 Prayer & Liturgy FISCHER Heating and Air Service and New Efficient Systems Guaranteed work! Ask your neighbor! 40 Years of Integrity & Skill 206-783-1190 425-974-1003 BUSINESS OF THE WEEK Scripture Readings November 18th Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time Reading 1: Daniel 12:1-3 Reading 2: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 Gospel: Mark 13:24-32 November 25th Our Lord Jesus Christ King Of The Universe Reading 1: Daniel 7:13-14 Reading 2: Revelation 1:5-8 Gospel: John 18:33b-37 Let Us Pray 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. Frank Kinner Hudson Langhams Mason Langhams Dr.

6 Kenneth McKin Anne Mjelleli Frances Nitkey Danny Padon Monica Parker Roy Parker Albert Peter Joan Pflug William Tyler Raymz Renee Salvana Jack Webb Paul Wharton Jennifer Wong Dick Alpers Concepcion Baldonado Dana Coman Marina Felix Tom Harnen Sharon Lyons-Huber Michael Keefe Preparing For The Year Of Luke The Church transitions from Mark s Gospel to Luke s beginning the First Sunday of Advent. Fr. Mike Raschko, who recently gave a presentation of Luke s Gospel for Liturgy Day, recommends the following resources: Luke, by Eugene LaVerdiere, SSS; Luke for Everyone, Wright; Luke, Fred VB. Craddock; The Unity of Luke's Theology, An Analysis of Luke-Acts, Robert F. O Toole; What are they Saying about Luke, Mark Allan Powell; God Makes Me Laugh, A New Approach to Luke, Joseph Grassi. RSVP (Ritual, Scripture, Verse And Prayer) In preparation for Advent, we are offering a four-week, parish-wide series designed to build closer relationships in community and foster a deeper spirituality.

7 This year, groups will be invited to reflect upon Pope Francis recent document on holiness, recogniz-ing that all of us are called to holiness. Small groups gather in parishioners homes, or at the parish, to pray and reflect on Pope Francis reflections in light of Sunday gospels. If you are new to the program, please fill out the form in the back of church, or on our parish website, and return it to the office or place it in the collection basket. You will be contacted about the meeting time and place. For more information, please contact Helen Oesterle at 206-935-0358, Ext 108; You can also find more information at our parish website. For more information about Prayer and Liturgy go to and click on the Grow In Faith tab. Mass Intentions Mass of Remembrance for Rosa Gonzalez - Wednesday, November 21st Thanksgiving Mass Thanksgiving Day Mass is on Thursday, November 22nd at 10:00 Please bring donated food for our St.

8 Vincent de Paul. Also, you are invited to bring any item for your special dinner to be blessed by Fr. Jack and enjoyed later that day. You are invited to The Twenty-third Annual Celebration Of Our lady of Guadalupe , Mother of the Americas on Saturday, December 1 at 12:10 and The Twenty-first Annual Celebration of Simbang Gabi Commissioning Mass On Saturday, December 15 at 11:00 at St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Avenue, Seattle Caring For God s Creation Consider taking the bus, ride your bicycle, or walk, to work or school one day (or more a week). Over time, this significantly reduces your carbon footprint and might encourage you to do it more often. Pastoral Care Faith Formation The Apocalypse This Week s Readings at Mass Daniel 12:1-3 - Daniel s conclusion to the apocalypse Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 - Christ s eternal sacrifice Mark 13:24-32 - The Second Coming \ Questions of the Week 1.

9 Jesus language in the Gospel reading today is very different from most of his other teachings and sayings. What is your main takeaway? 2. Given the above explanation of apocalyptic writing, do you find it comforting and strengthening or off-putting? Why? Home Ministries If you or anyone you know is in need of the Sacrament of the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Anointing, or other Home Ministries, let us know by calling Marion Kari at 935-0358, ext. 113. Retirement Connection Comprehensive Resource Guide Offers Support For Seniors! In the Retirement Connection periodical, they list Associations for Specific Conditions. To aid our community, here are some local resources that may be of assistance: ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, 19226 66th Ave S. #105, Kent, 98032 425-656-1650 Alzheimer s Association of Washington State Chapter, 19031 33rd Ave W.

10 #301, Lynwood, 98036 206-363-5500 635 Andover Park W #202, Tukwila, 98188 206-363-5500 American Cancer Society, 3120 McDougall Ave #100, Everett, 98201 425-404-2193 1313 Broadway #100, Tacoma, 98402 253-207-5145 American Diabetes Association - Seattle & Tacoma, 2815 Eastlake Ave E #240, Seattle, 98102 206-282-4616 American Heart Association, 710 2nd Ave #900, Seattle, 98104 206-336-7200 1142 Broadway #120, Tacoma, 98402 253-272-7854 American Liver Foundation Pacific Northwest 212-668-1000 American Lung Association of the Mountain Pacific, 822 John St., Seattle, 98109 206-441-5100 American Parkinson Disease Association, 180 Nickerson St #108, Seattle, 98109 206-695-2905 American Stroke Association, 1142 Broadway #120, Tacoma, 98402 253-272-7854 Arthritis Foundation Great West Region, 155 NE 100th St #303, Seattle, 98125 888-391-9389 Brain Injury Alliance WA, 316 Broadway #305, Seattle 98122 206-467-4800 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chapter, 520 Pike St #1075, Seattle, 98101 206-282-4770 Diabetes Association of Pierce County, PO Box 110427, Tacoma, 98411 253-272-5134 Discovery Shop, 4535 California Ave SW, Seattle, 98116 206-937-7169 2515 N Proctor St.