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 Monday-Saturday (except Tuesday) 9:00 am Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am 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 Staff Members Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether Deacon Ron Allen School Principal: Susan Burdett PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp Music Director: Kate Leen ext. 587 Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero Administrative Assistant: 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 November 29, 2015 Month of The Holy Souls First Sunday of Advent First Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2 Gospel: Luke 21:25-28, FROM THE PASTOR S DESK MASS INTENTIONS Thank you to those who have returned your Parish Stewardship commitment 11 new pledges; card! We received: 44 of our parishioners took a step and increased their giving; 93 pledged at the same level as last year. For a total amount pledged of: $284,058 In this season of thanksgiving we give thanks for your generous support of our parish and our mission. May God s blessings shower down upon you. ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITY Have you been wanting to learn more about the Catholic Faith? Beginning this Advent Season and continuing during the Lenten Season, Our Lady of Fatima Parish will be offering sessions designed to enhance our faith. The topics during Advent include: THE JOURNEY OF FAITH: Trinity, Faith and the God Who is Love DIVINE REVELATION: God Seeking Us and the Compass for Our Lives THE BIBLE: God s Love Letter to Humanity December 2nd, 9th, & 16th. 7:00 pm in the Parish Center Mon, Nov 30 9am Tammi Shanks+ Wed, Dec 2 9am Kasuyo Furuya Thurs, Dec 3 9am Inay of San Jose, Batarigas Fri, Dec 4 9am Felisa C. Perena+ Sat, Dec 5 9am 5pm Tee Grunke+ Susie Reichart+ Sun, Dec 6 8:30am Our Parishioners The Advent Wreath Festival is This Weekend Fresh greens, bases, candles and wire will be available PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Candles only $5.00 Gold Wreath Base & Candles $10.00 Greens & Wires are free. Enjoy Cider and Cookies and Wreath Construction with your Friends and Family First Friday Holy Hour, December 4 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am until 12 noon Will you spend one hour with Me in prayer? Giving Tuesday is December 1, 2015 Support the Annual Catholic Appeal in your Giving Tuesday Plans! As a spin-off of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is a special day created a couple years ago as a National Day of Giving to inspire and encourage charitable giving. And what better reason to give than to support over 60 ministries and services throughout Western Washington? Your gift of any amount to the Annual Catholic Appeal is welcome and will make a huge difference! Thank you for participating on this National Day of Giving!

3 Page 2 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Last week s gifts $11,611. Budgeted each week $15,675. Budgeted year to date $344,850. Gifts given year to date $303,642. Christ reminds us not to let our spirits become bloated with indulgences and worldly cares giving of ourselves will avoid our spirits becoming bloated First Sunday of Advent CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION For more information please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org or (206) SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 9:30-10:20 am Dec 6, 13, 20, Jan 10, 24, 31, Feb 21, 28 Mar 6, 13, Apr 3, 24, May 15, 22 INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE & CLASSES To register please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org or (206) to all of those stewards who serve so faithfully at Mass 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 BAPTISM LITURGIES Dec. 20, 10:30am Jan 23, 5pm April 30, 5pm May 15, 10:30am June 25, 5pm BAPTISM CLASS* 6:30-8:30PM Parish Office 3307 W Dravus St Dec 14 Jan 11 April 19 May 10 June 21 *Baptism classes required for families celebrating first baptism Mass Sat. Dec 5 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Larry C. Helen G. Maria G. Kathy C. Deacon Ron Richard D. Kim D. Sun, Dec 6 8:30am Jane T. Leonora G. Harry C. Pauline C. Mary C. Elena L. George C. Sun, Dec 6 10:30am Jim S. Cathy S. Mickey V. David O. Alexandra S. Marion B. Danielle R. Sacristan Dianne D. Maria T. Sue P. Lector Kathy S. Anne S. Tom M. Altar Server Don M. Lucy M. Bradyn B. Kevin K. Hi Ilei L. Gavin B. Mary S. Alice S. James S. Info Center Regina F. Mary C. Kathy S. Coffee Hour Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be: Katie McKay Circle Katie McKay Circle It has been many years since our Altar Server Albs (robes) were purchased and they are worn thin and difficult to clean. We would like to replace all of them with a different style alb. If you would like to help us to defray the cost associated with replacing all 36 albs, any amount will help. Each alb costs $200 (total $7,200). Please note on your check New albs so we can honor your wishes.

4 November 29, 2015 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS MUSIC NEWS We held our Parent-Teacher Conferences earlier this week, as well as the annual Book Fair. Thank you to everyone who supported our library! Our school will be prepared for Advent when the students return following the Thanksgiving break. We'll be sharing information about this most special season with school families. All interested parents are welcome to join us at Kindergarten Information Night on Monday, November 30th. We'll get started at 7:00 p.m. in the kindergarten classroom. Applications for kindergarten for will be available. These are due December 17th. Thank you so much to Magnolia Moms for the efforts and very generous children s, women s and men s coat donations to St Francis House, Sacred Heart Shelter, Mary s Place and other Catholic charities. The coats were delivered this week so everyone can have a warmer holiday season. Christmas Liturgies and Services Lessons and Carols Dec. 20 at 7:00pm An evening of readings and communal hymn singing with the combined choirs of Our Lady of Fatima and the Casavant Organ Christmas Eve Dec. 24 at 4:30pm Mass with the Family Choir and Ensemble Dec. 24 at 9:00pm Mass with the Adult Choir, Organ and String Quartet Carols will begin at 8:30 in the church Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Nov 29-Dec 6 8:30am Mass, Church Magi Jesse Trees are up in the Parish Center! Advent Wreath Festival after all the Masses 10:30am Mass, Church 9:00am Daily Mass, Church 7pm, Kindergarten Info Night, OLF School 9:00am Communion Service, Church 10am, Parish Quilting Group, Parish Center 7pm, RCIA, Parish Office Classroom 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church 7:00pm, Adult Faith Enrichment, Parish Center 9:00am Daily Mass, Church 7pm, Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Page 3 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church 9:30am-12 noon First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Church 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church 4pm, Family choir rehearsal, Church 5pm Vigil Mass, Church 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE Classes, School 10:30am Mass, Church LUCIA GUILD ADVENT LUNCHEON Reserve your place now. Lucia Guild Advent Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 9 in the parish center. Bring your spouse, bring a friend, bring all your friends. Everyone is welcome. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m.; lunch at noon, Catered lunch roast pork & all the trimmings; entertainment by the Fatima School children Cost is $14.00 per person. Checks made payable to Lucia Guild must reach Diane Masterson by noon, December 5 NO EXCEPTIONS. (No money will be taken on the day of the luncheon) So, if you want to have a great lunch and be entertained by our very own Fatima school children, please reserve now. Christmas Morning Dec. 25 at 10:00am Mass with Special Guest Soloists and Organ If you would like to sing at any of the Christmas liturgies, we welcome new singers. Please contact Kate at kleen@olfatima.org. FATIMA QUILTERS TUESDAY, DEC. 1 at 10am Fatima Quilters will meet at 10:00am Tuesday, December 1st in the parish center. New members always welcome

5 MAGI PROJECT 2015 Magi Tags are available in the Parish Center! Once you choose your tags, please be sure to bring the tags back with the new, unwrapped gift to the Parish Center before or after Mass on either Saturday, December12th between 4:30-6:30 or Sunday, December13th between 8:00-Noon. No late gifts can be accommodated. The agencies who benefit from your generosity include: Magnolia St. Vincent de Paul, Holy Family Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese, and Cambodian speaking population; Catholic Community Services; Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center: Full Life Care: Sojourner Place: Jewish Family Services Volunteer Opportunity with MAGI: If you would like to assist with inventory/sourcing coats please contact Regina at

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