Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA (206)

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1 Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA (206) Our Mission: Love God - Love others - Make disciples Our Vision:To make church matter me! o c l e W We welcome you to join our community. Please register so we can become acquainted Liturgy Schedule Staff Members Monday-Saturday (except Tuesday) 9:00 am Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am Music Director (Interim): Kate Leen ext. 587 Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Mass 8:30 am & 10:30 am Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm in the Reconciliation Chapel in the back of the church or by appointment School Principal: Susan Burdett PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero Administrative Asst: Lisa Smith Sacramental Celebrations Infant Baptism Contact Kathy Carr for the schedule of classes and dates the Sacrament is celebrated. Marriage Contact the parish six months in anticipation to prepare and determine readiness. Anointing of the Sick is given to those preparing for surgery, the elderly, the ill and the dying. Please ask the priest following mass for an anointing. In the event of an emergency call the office Eucharist Contact the office for a home visit. For First Holy Communion contact Kathy Carr for both children and adults. Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00-4:30pm in the Reconciliation Chapel. Other times by appointment

2 May 3, 2015 Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 Second Reading: 1 John 3:18-24 Gospel: John 15:1-8 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK MASS INTENTIONS ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015 Last week we heard from Dick Jaeger who provided a personal witness as to how your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign supports over 60 ministries and services in the Archdiocese. We recognize that through our generosity to the Appeal, 28 seminarians are provided support, over 108,000 individuals who seek help through Catholic Community Services will be cared for, as well as our 11 high schools and 63 elementary schools serving over 22,253 students. Please join me in saying YES to supporting the many faithful servants throughout our Archdiocese who continue to provide the services and ministries needed to provide a Future Full of Hope for all! Thank you if you have already made your gift to the Appeal! If not, please fill out a pledge envelope today or go online to donate: On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for holy vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life, especially for our archdiocese. Also, please consider praying for vocations or spiritually adopting a priest as part of our daily prayers. Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. Are you being called to love the Lord and His people as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? Love demands truth and action. Call the Vocation Office at (206) or bryan.dolejsi@seattlearch.org. Mon, May 4 9am Jerry Laigo Wed, May 6 9am Jane R. Kern Thurs, May 7 9am Ricardo Tomeldan, Jr. Fri, May 8 9am Reeve Torio Sat, May 9 Sun, May 10 9am 5pm 8:30am 10:30am Joan Sundberg Ted Oberle Our parishioners Michael C. Perena PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS We invite you to rejoice with us in celebrating our Golden Jubilee of Profession as Sisters of the Holy Names. Sunday, May 17, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Holy Names Academy Chapel st Avenue East Seattle Washington Followed by a Reception Sr. Teresa Shields, Sr. Lydia Nikolaisen, & Sr. Elizabeth Liebert ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL GOAL $118,000 RECEIVED $25,920. % OF GOAL 22% PLEDGES 44 RECEIVED STILL NEEDED $92,080. YOUR GIFT IS STILL NEEDED! Your support is critical to the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal and its many ministries and services! This year s total goal is $11M. our parish portion of the goal is $118,000. Gifts of any amount are welcome, although if you are not doing so already, please consider make a gift of a dollar a day ($365) or more. Your gift will make everything possible. Please fill out a pledge envelope today or go online to donate:

3 Page 2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will STEWARDSHIP OF TIME April 26th gifts $7,765. Budgeted each week $17,288. Budgeted year to date $743,407. Gifts given year to date $705,769. The Bishop s Pastoral on Stewardship repeats Pope John Paul II s call to simplicity, moderation, and discipline, as well as a spirit of sacrifice, as a part of everyday life. Our Annual Report, July 2013-June 2014, is available on our webpage OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sunday Classes for Children 9:30 10:20am Class Schedule: May 17, 31 Schedule for Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass May 17 SACRED STEPS Sacramental Celebrations at Our Lady of Fatima Congratulations and God s Blessings to the following children, who were baptized at Our Lady of Fatima this past weekend. Teodoro Simeon Calaf-Soriano, Bentley Adam Lindman, and Parker Marie Love Mass Sat. May 9 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) to all of those stewards who serve so faithfully at Mass. Altar Servers, Cantors/Choir, EMs, Lectors, Sacristans, and Ushers/Greeters If you would like more information on using your gifts in any of the parish ministries, please visit the information desk or contact the parish office at or lsmith@olfatima.org Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be: Larry C. Kathy C. Tim C. Maria G. Joan W. Ned W. Sue P. Altar Server John K. Katherine C. Will S. Sun, May 10 8:30am Trisha J. Mary C. Karen C. Cecilia P. Jean N. Anne F. Jane T. Grace J. Gabriella J. Kevin K. Sun, May 10 10:30am David O. Megan S. Rolinda B. Sonny S. Marion B. Esper D. Mickey V. Elizabeth N. Declan B. Jack S. Sacristan Dianne D. Maureen B. Kate S. Lector James M. Helen S. Bruce S. We also welcome Will Richardson & Taylor Richardson who were fully initiated in the Catholic Church. They received Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation We welcome with joy these newest members of the family of faith CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE Our Lady of Fatima Confirmation Schedule 1:30-3:30pm in the Parish Center Classes: May 3, 17 Retreat May 23 Confirmation Rehearsal May 26 Confirmation Mass May 27 Any questions please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org

4 May 3, 2015 Page 3 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS We are so excited to announce that thanks to a most successful school auction, we are able to finally RETIRE THE BUILDING DEBT! Thank you so very much to everyone who donated, sponsored, volunteered, participated, and bid. We also thank our Fundraising Director Jennifer Wathen who does such an outstanding job for us each year! Final numbers are still being calculated, but this is looking like one of our most successful auctions ever. We are tremendously grateful! Other news we'd like to share this week has to do with Common Core State Standards. As these have been implemented nationwide, many parents are feeling frustrated because their children are learning in ways that are unfamiliar. To address this, a group of organizations came together to create the Homework Help Desk ( where parents can find answers to their questions, practice links, and even a live text chat with teachers. The Help Desk was launched at the end of March and since then thousands of parents across the country have logged on, found their answers to their questions, and generally raved about it. Positive reaction is pouring in from Alabama to New York to Washington. One teacher from New York blogged about it and called it "A Must Have Resource for All Parents. Why is this relevant to Fatima? Because the primary author of the site is our own 4th grade teacher Mary Van Tassell. In partnership with Marie Groark, Fatima parent and Executive Director of the Get Schooled Foundation, she helped to identify common parent questions, articulated the answers to those questions, and found relevant supports. We are lucky to have the teachers we do at Fatima and it feels great to share their talents with the rest of the country! GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL There are openings at Our Lady of Fatima s Good Shepherd Preschool, for the school year. Our wonderful Montessori classroom welcomes all three to five-year-old children. There are openings in the afternoon only, with flexibility to attend 2, 3 or 4 days a week from 12:15 to 3:15. Good Shepherd Preschool is built around Catechesis of the Good Shepherd--a curriculum rooted in the Bible, the liturgy of the church, and the educational principles of Maria Montessori. We have small, peaceful classes; certified, devoted teachers and all the benefits of being part of Our Lady of Fatima School excellent support, community, and a top-notch learning environment. Please contact Elena Larkin or Karen Witkowski at (206) or preschool@olfatima.org for more information. To download an application go to school.olfatima.org/preschool.php Sun Mon Tues Wed PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK May :30am Mass, Church 10:30am Flores de Mayo Mass with reception to follow in the Parish Center 1:30-3:30pm, Confirmation Class,PO Conf 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 9:00am Communion Service, Church 10am, Bible Study, Parish Center 10am, Parish Quilting Group, Parish Center 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church Thurs 9:00 am Magnolia Moms Mass, Church 9:30am, Magnolia Moms mtg, PC 7pm, First Communion practice, Church 7pm, Bible Study, TBD Fri 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church Sat 9am, First Holy Communion Mass, Church 5:00pm Vigil Mass, Church Sun 8:30am Mass, Church 10:30am Mass, Church PARISH NEWS LUCIA GUILD SPRING LUNCHEON Reserve your place now: Lucia Guild Spring Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 13 in the Parish Center. Bring your spouse, bring your kids if you have them, bring a friend, everyone is welcome. Fes vi es begin at 11:30 a.m. Lunch of chicken cordon bleu will be catered by Lane e Reh and Kathy Cunningham. Cost is $12.00 per person; checks made payable to Lucia Guild must reach Diane Masterson by May 8, sorry but no excep ons can be made. For more informa on contact Diane Masterson or the parish office Fa ma Quilters will meet on Tuesday May 5th at 10 a.m. in the parish center. New members are always welcome. Mark your Calendars! St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday Saturday, May 30th, 4-6pm Sunday, May 31st, 8am-12noon Bring us your household items, clothing, and small furniture. For large items call for home pick-up

5 MORE NEWS Adult Volunteers needed We are looking for a few adult volunteers (ages 18+) to pressure wash all the sidewalks on the campus this summer over a couple of days. Please contact Phil Hasenkamp if you are interested or phil.hasenkamp@olfatima.org MAGNOLIA VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL It s almost time for Magnolia s Ecumenical Vacation Bible School (VBS)! This will be the 38th year of this fabulous camp unlike any other. Monday June 29th - Thursday July 2nd from 9am to 3:00 pm Early Registration is $80 for each child. Parents should plan on helping for at least two days (if you can t help during the week, we need help for set up and breakdown on the weekends). Free tuition for the first child if you volunteer for all 4 days. Teen Volunteer Opportunities! Free nursery onsite for all parent volunteers! After care is also available until 5:00 Please register at or call Jenna Bratcher COMMUNITY NEWS SUMMER CAMPS AT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOLS Bishop Blanchet High School. Challenge yourself and improve your skills this summer at Bishop Blanchet s Youth Summer Camps. BBHS offers a variety of academic and athletic camps for youth in grades 3rd through 12 th. The primary emphasis of these camps is to offer high quality instruction from the Braves coaching staff, teachers, players, and alumni sending your student home with valuable knowledge. These camps accommodate all skill levels and everyone will have fun and develop their talents. click on summer camps Summer Seattle Prep Inspiring camps for middle school students! Looking for outstanding academic, art, and athletic camps for your middle school student? Check out Seattle Prep s offerings at Do not miss out! Sign up today before spots ill. If you have questions or wish to inquire about tuition scholarship opportunities, please studentlife@seaprep.org or call (206) HOLY NAMES ACADEMY For Young Women in grades 4 th -8 th It s time to register for Holy Names Summer Camps: Summer Rowing Camp ages 12-17, Cougar Soccer Camp, grades 6-9, Cougar Volleyball Camp grades 5-9, Cougar Coding Camp Grades 6-8. Hoop Camp, grades 4-9. Please go to their website to print out registration forms Pope Francis & the World Meeting of Families: There is still time to register and join the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families, Sept The trip is filling up fast, so act quickly if you want to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia. The week-long Congress also offers inspiring keynote speakers and dozens of timely workshops. For complete information on how to register for this exciting pilgrimage, visit

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