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United Way, YMCA, King County and FareStart are partnering to provide meals for more than 4,800 children in low-income housing complexes and they need our help. You can be part of the effort by signing up to pick up, drive, and deliver meals to families' homes (deliver to the doorstep, no-contact). The closest location is the Greenbridge complex in White Center. Click above for more details.

The Welcome Table serves lunch to neighbors in need in the White Center area every Saturday at noon. In addition, snacks, toiletries, and clothing are handed out. Support the meal by donating non-perishable food, household supplies,, men’s clothing, and Bibles. Drop off donations between 11-11:30am in the back parking lot before guests arrive. Volunteers will unload it for you! Click above for more details.

Calling all Young Adults (18-39) in the parish…OLG is starting a new ministry and we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out a short survey by December 20 to let us know who you are and what you want in a Young Adult ministry. Click above to access the survey and to learn more.

A coalition of faith-based organization, including Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is asking Congress to take immediate action to fund efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic overseas. CRS is urging an authorization of $10-15 billion, which equates to about 0.005% of the $3 trillion Congress has authorized so far for domestic pandemic relief. Click above to learn more and to take action.

The Columbia-Snake River Basin was once one of the most productive salmon habitats in the world, feeding Southern Resident Orcas. Now, all four salmon and steelhead species in the Snake River are at risk of extinction. Join Earth Ministry in asking our US Senators to help bring people together and guide a comprehensive river and salmon investment package through Congress. Click above to learn more and sign onto the faith community letter.

Our Safe Parking lot has guests again! We have had two people staying with us over the past month and one just got into their own Tiny Home! Both have recently experienced some challenges and are grateful for a safe space to be, especially in this cold weather.

Both the City of Seattle and Washington State have recently created relief funds for those without documents who did not qualify for the previous stimulus aid and who cannot collect unemployment. To access application information, click above. To help reduce technology and language barriers with the application , the WA Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) is recruiting volunteers for their hotline. If you are interested in helping people over the phone to fill out their applications, click above. Spanish-speakers are especially needed!

NPH USA transforms the lives of vulnerable children in Latin America and the Caribbean by supporting the homes, health services and educational programs of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (Spanish for “Our Little Brothers and Sisters”). They usually host what's called a “Pequeño Tour”, where a group of young people who live in one of NPH's homes come to Seattle to offer stories and folkloric song and dance. Sadly, the young people cannot travel to Seattle right now. However, they can still beautifully share their stories and talent virtually! Click above to see the 2020 Virtual Pequeño Tour.

The Columbia-Snake River Basin was once one of the most productive salmon habitats in the world, feeding Southern Resident Orcas.  Now, all four salmon and steelhead species in the Snake River are at risk of extinction.  Native nations, the People of the Salmon and sovereign co-manages of the fishery, have likewise suffered significant loss of livelihoods and culture.  Join Earth Ministry in asking our US Senators to help bring people together and guide a comprehensive river and salmon investment package through Congress. Click above for more information.

Are you registered to vote? Is your registration current?  You can register to vote or update your information online by October 26 or in-person through Election Day on November 3. Click above for a registration link.  

Seattle U invites all to this Zoom presentation with Rev. Daniel G. Groody, CSC on Thursday, October 22 at 4pm.  This talk explores the connection between what happens inside and outside churches, especially in relationship to the Eucharist and the challenges of global migration.  When more than 80 million people are forcibly displaced, how do we move to a vision of “oneness” that leads us from alienation to genuine communion? Click above for registration information.

Jesuit alumni and friends are invited to a Zoom panel discussion on Wednesday, October 21 from 7-8:30pm.  Discernment, as a fundamental aspect of Ignatian Leadership, is a value we can look to in this uncertain time to help us as leaders navigate unchartered territory- to empower us to follow our truest calling, as well as inspire others, build new opportunities, and act for the Common Good. Click above for panelist details and registration information.

With another election cycle in full swing, we are invited to consider what it means to love our neighbors in the midst of a divisive climate.  We are called to bring the best of ourselves and our faith to the public square.  The U.S. Catholic Bishops invite Catholics to pledge to civility, clarity, and compassion in the public square and to call on others to do the same. Click above to take the pledge and to learn more.

We are happy to be expanding our youth and young adult ministry in the parish. To get the latest updates or to get more involved in the ministries, click above.

All are invited to join Hate-Free Delridge on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays at the intersection of 16th and Holden from 4-6pm to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Signs are available to borrow or bring your own.

It is hard to believe we are almost six months into our Safe Parking “Road to Housing” program!  Our last two guests have recently moved on, one to another town and the other into their very own “Tiny Home”.  Thank you for your support of this program.  Having a safe place to be each night (as well as access to a toilet, microwave, fridge, food, and heat) provides some relief for our parkers and gives them a little more bandwidth to focus on their next steps.  We are happy to play a small role in their journey to safe, stable housing.  Thank you for making it possible!

The Welcome Table serves lunch to neighbors in need in the White Center area every Saturday at noon.  In addition, snacks, toiletries, and clothing are handed out. Support the meal by dropping off donations between 11-11:30am in the back parking lot before guests arrive. Volunteers will unload it for you!  Click above for a list of needed items.

As unhealthy smoke clouds our skies, we are aware that many are suffering the direct impact of the fires through loss of homes, businesses, and lives. In other parts of our country, people are rebuilding after devastating hurricanes have knocked out power, communications, water provision and more. We encourage those who are able to contribute to a special emergency disaster fund to provide relief and support to those suffering these natural disasters. Click above for more information.

The Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center’s recent journal, A Matter of Spirit (AMOS), focuses on the 2020 Elections.  AMOS is a quarterly justice journal with analysis, theological reflection, and action on justice issues.  Take a look at the recent edition to help you reflect before the November election. Click above to access.

We are happy to be expanding our youth and young adult ministry in the parish.  If you would like to be part of these ministries (participant or leader), be sure to connect with us to get the latest news. Click above for more details.