Parish Leadership

Our parish has several councils, commissions and committees to assist our pastor.

Parish Council

The Parish Pastoral Council a primary consultative body to Fr. Jack.  In forming community, council members are challenged to undertake ongoing renewal through prayer, study, listening, and dialogue. In developing priorities and directions for the parish, the council is to become the means of achieving full participation by the whole parish in its mission by giving all a voice in guiding and directing parish life. In fostering communication, the council encourages and initiates dialogue among parish leadership and organizations and brings to them the concerns of the universal Church.  Council members are appointed by Fr. Jack and serve a three-year term. We are currently in the process of forming our new council for the coming term.

Finance Council

The Finance Council advises our pastor on the stewardship of the parish financial resources.  Fr. Jack, our pastor, appoints members who are experienced in business, operations, accounting and finance. The Council assists Fr. Jack by:

• Conducting long-range financial planning with regard to funding operational and capital needs in the parish;
• Developing and overseeing a parish budget process which results in an annual parish budget. This process involves the participation of those responsible for parish programs, and addresses the parish’s priorities and goals as determined by the pastor and parish pastoral council;
• Providing financial analysis of current fiscal status reports;
• Providing fiscal analysis of proposed goals, strategies, programs and administrative aspects of parish life.

Currently serving on the Finance Council are the following: Betsy Mickel, Ginny Lee, Maryann Crissey (Chair), Frank Handler (Parish Administrator), Father Jack Walmesley (Pastor)
 

Life, Justice and Peace Commission

Based on a core belief in the dignity of the human person, the Life, Justice and Peace Commission aim to integrate Catholic social teaching into the life of the parish.  The commission seeks to offer parishioners a way to live out their call to love God and neighbor by providing opportunities for service, advocacy and education.  For more information, click here. 

Guadalupe Engaged

As Our Lady of Guadalupe moves into its next phase of growth and engagement as a faith community, the parish is well-positioned to explore new models of governance and shared leadership that draws upon the collective wisdom and insight of the community. The leadership team will support the development of a three-year plan for the parish. If you are interested in joining, please contact Sue Wilkes at Suewilkes@olgseattle.org

Liturgy Commission

Our parish’s newly formed Liturgy Commission assists our pastor in achieving the goal of full, conscious, and active participation of the people at the Eucharist, as stated in the Constitution on Sacred Liturgy (SC, 14).  The overall purpose of the Liturgy Commission is to advise and support the pastor on the spirituality and prayer life of the parish community.  In addition, the Liturgy Commission, under the direction of the pastor, has oversight of the formation of parish liturgical ministries.  Members include representatives from the Arts and Environment Committee, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Sacristans and Servers and Ushers, along with others appointed by the Pastor.

School Commission

The overall purpose of the School Commission is to advise and support the pastor and principal in the operation of Our Lady of Guadalupe School. 

Arts and Environment Committee

Our amazingly creative and hardworking Arts and Environment Committee oversee the care and preparation of our liturgical space for all our parish liturgies.  Whether it is Advent, Lent, Easter or other liturgical seasons or events, members of the committee help to plan and decorate our church in order that our parish can praise and worship our God in a way that is faithful to both our Catholic Tradition and our own parish community.   Members include people who like to be creative planners to those who like to move plants and hang banners, and everything in between.  Volunteers are always welcome.  Please contact Catherine Picha, 206-937-6694, cathpicha@gmail.com