News - September 2019

All are invited to an Immigration Forum at St. James Cathedral Hall (804 9th Ave, Seattle 98104) on Thursday, October 3 from 6:30-8:30pm. The evening will include a panel discussion of the current immigration landscape, Catholic social teaching, personal experience, policy and action. For information or to RSVP, contact Caroline at cokello@stjames-cathedral.org or 206-382-4511.

Did you know that OLG partners with Holy Rosary to host a shelter for up to 10 women every Saturday and Sunday night from September to June?   With homelessness on the rise and bad weather coming, this is a great opportunity to help provide a safe space for women in our community.  Volunteer drivers are especially in demand.  Training is provided.  To learn more or to sign up, click above.

What does global climate change mean? What is the big deal with carbon? What is the greenhouse effect? How do we know the climate is changing? What is happening to the oceans? What can we do to help? What else do we need to find out? Check out this website for interesting topics, answers to questions, games, and other information designed specifically for youth. And who know, adults might also learn a few things!

Food, shelter and clothing—three basic needs.  We rely on these necessities for our everyday life, but what happens when our abundant use of these items begins to harm the very environment in which we live?  As consumers we have the power to change our habits, choose sustainable options and care for creation! Click above to learn more.

Yemen, the poorest country in the Middle East, is devastated by war, hunger and a cholera crisis. Conflict and a lack of aid has triggered a humanitarian disaster, leaving 70 percent of the population in need of assistance and children facing acute malnutrition. Through its partner Islamic Relief, Catholic Relief Services is providing food, water and more. Click above for more details.

NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says its concern about pollution from released balloons is growing and harming marine life. It is trying to use social media to discourage or end the practice of helium balloon releases at weddings, parties, sporting and other events. "Marine animals can ingest balloons or become entangled by their attachments, causing great injury and even death," they said. In addition, helium is a limited resource. There are many other ways to celebrate special events-without harming other innocent creatures!

On Monday, October 14th at 7:00pm, OLG is co-hosting a District 1 Forum with candidates Lisa Herbold and Phil Tavel. We are busy crafting questions for this event and would like input.  This is our chance to ask these candidates questions that are important to us as Catholics, as Seattleites, and as Global Citizens.  Questions such as immigration, homelessness, mental health, and climate change are just some examples.  Please submit your questions and/or issues to Jennifer at jibach@olgseattle.org by September 20.

Archbishop Paul D. Etienne has written a letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Seattle on the occasion of his succession of Archbishop J. Peter Sartain as archbishop of Seattle on September 3.

Nine Days of Prayer to Honor Creation: During this holy season beginning September 1st and ending on the Feast of St. Francis on October 4th, choose 9 days to pray this novena at various sites in the West Seattle/White Center region. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE NOVENA