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- Archdiocese of Seattle's Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
- Church Council of Greater Seattle Statement Supporting Immigrants and Refugees
- Interactive Map of OLG Parishioners' Heritage
- St. James Cathedral's Immigration Assistance Ministry
- US Catholic Conference of Bishops-Justice for Immigrants
- US Bishops Respond to Executive Order Regarding Sanctuary Cities
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"Where our brothers and sisters suffer rejection and abandonment we will lift
our voice on their behalf. We will
welcome them and receive them.
They are Jesus and the Church will not turn away from Him."
-US Bishops, January 30, 2017 -
News
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June 22Last week, the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Catholic bishops of the Archdiocese of Seattle issued a statement celebrating this decision, which impacts hundreds of thousands of our neighbors across the country. Click above to read the full statement and to find more information on DACA.Read More
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June 15Our community changed lives this Lent, and CRS Rice Bowl wants to say THANK YOU! OLG gave more than ever this year, for a total of more than $6500! Thank you for your generosity during these difficult times. CRS works in 114 countries around the world and is currently responding to COVID-19 in many of those places. Through hygiene support, education, food assistance, health care, and more, CRS is making a difference in the communities they serve. You helped to make that possible! Learn more by clicking above.Read More
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June 8Click above to read Seattle Archbishop Etienne's statement on racism following the murder of George Floyd. In it, he states, "These deaths are tragic, and they expose a symptomatic and deep-seated connection between institutional racism and the continued erosion of the sanctity of life. If we do not respond appropriately as a society, we will be tacitly acquiescing to the ongoing killing of unarmed black men." You can also find other statements, the Bishops' Pastoral Against Racism, and resources included.Read More
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May 29The 4th Annual Catholic Immigration Summit, originally scheduled for this weekend, is moving online! Visit Seattle U’s Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture’s website for resources to help our community learn more about the challenges facing immigrant communities. Explore topics such as advocacy, DACA, spiritual practice & resilience, mental health, legal assistance and more. Co-sponsored by the Archdiocese of Seattle and St. James Immigrant Assistance. Click above for more details.Read More
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May 29Catholic Community Services is in urgent need of thousands of masks for their front line workers. They are also trying to equip farm workers with masks as the harvesting seasons begin. OLG's Immigrant Ministry is supporting this drive. Please drop off homemade or store-bought masks at the OLG Pastoral Center. Help the essential workers who labor to provide shelter and food for our community. Click above for sewing instructions and a tutorial.Read More
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ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,
a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me,
ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." Matthew 25:35-36
There are a variety of ways for a person to advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees. First and foremost, it is important to be informed of not only the teachings of our Catholic Faith, but also stay informed about events, developments, and testimonies from reliable sources related to these issues. Secondly, it is very important that we are people of prayer, grounded in the Holy Scriptures, so that our actions, our energy, our passion flows from the power of the Holy Spirit. And lastly, it is important that as people of faith we do not isolate ourselves. Rather, we gather with others in community, as Jesus did, to support, encourage and challenge each other to put our faith into action. Continue to check back for updates on.
Click here to access our Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Opportunities document, filled with simple ideas for prayer, education, action, and giving.
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Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters.Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God's family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds.
Lord Jesus, help us by your grace,
- To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
- To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
- To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain to learn the ways of peace and justice;
- To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us;
- To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.