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Calendar
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August 5 - August 7
All graduating 8th graders through graduating seniors are invited to join us for this "mini" YMP experience. Click above for the application, due June 1st.Read More
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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
Our lady of guadalupe immigrant minsitry
Embracing Christ’s mission, we engage our parishioners in encountering our immigrant brothers and sisters through education and community building. We always welcome new members as we strive to provide direct service to immigrants in need in our community as well as advocate for just policies. We are currently pursuing a formal support relationship with a recently-arrived Afghan refugee family and are also in the process of launching a new Multicultural Ministry to recognize and celebrate the many cultures present at OLG. If you are interested in joining us in these efforts, contact Kathleen at malusdomestica19@gmail.com. Our next meeting is Friday, May 13th at 10:00am in the Pastoral Center.
welcome to our community
If you are new to our community, please know that you are welcome at Our Lady of Guadalupe. We are currently compiling resources that may be helpful as you adjust to life here. Check back soon and, in the meantime, check out the links below.
- OneAmerica’s WA New Americans Program for naturalization services and service programs as well as other resources.
- City’s Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affair
- List of Resources from City of Seattle
- Database of Immigration Attorneys who are members of the immigration bar and should be bound by certain ethical standards (note: these attorneys are not vetted by OLG)
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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.
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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News
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May 9
Join us for a "mini" YMP while the full week is on hold. Graduating 8th graders through seniors are invited to join us from August 5-7 (coming home in the evenings). We will prep the Food Bank in Burlington on Friday, hand out food on Saturday, and have a field experience picking berries in North Bend on Sunday afternoon. Apply by June 1. Click above for more information.Read More -
April 22
As we discern sponsorship of an Afghan refugee family, we invite all to attend a virtual event hosted by St. James Cathedral on Wednesday, April 27th from 6-7pm via Zoom and Facebook. Over the past 6 months, more than 70,000 Afghans were evacuated and brought to the U.S. Learn about the history and culture of Afghanistan, hear about the current situation, and better understand how families came to be here and the resettlement issues they face. Hear from a panel of Afghans and volunteers to learn how to support current needs. Click above for the Zoom and/or Facebook link to join.Read More -
April 14
Over the last few years the Catholic community has hosted a series of Immigration Summits focused on advocacy and Catholic Social Teaching, largely focused on allies of the immigrant community. This year, the steering committee has chosen to re-orient the Summit to focus on serving directly impacted communities. If you identify with an impacted immigrant community, please take a quick survey to help guide our planning . We hope the information gathered in this survey, from the immigrant community, can inform the structure, content, and planning of the forthcoming summit. Click above to access the survey.Read More -
April 12
As we enter Holy Week, we remember how our Lord suffered and died so that each and every one of us might be saved from sin and have eternal life. Reflect on God’s infinite love for you. How have you responded to that love this Lent, and how can you share it with others? Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more and to find Stations of the Cross you can use for prayer during this Holy Week. Remember to turn in your Rice Bowl at the Holy Thursday Mass or at OLG School. Please convert coins to cash or checks (made out to “OLG” with “Rice Bowl” in the memo). Our counters thank you! Click above to learn how to give online.Read More
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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.
