Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 (206) 283-1456 www.olfatima.org Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady s Apparition at Fatima, Portugal 1917-2017 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 Deacon Ron Allen 283-1456 Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Sunday Mass 8:30 am & 10:30 am School Principal: Nicholas Ford 283-7031 PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr 352-4586 Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm in the PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp 283-1456 Reconciliation Chapel in the back of the church or by appointment 283-1456. PA for Music: Kate Leen 283-1456 ext. 587 Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero 352-4570 Administrative Assistant: Lisa Smith 283-1456 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 283-1456. 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
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 1 January 29, 2017 Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady s Apparition at Fatima, Portugal 1917-2017 WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FATIMA Fatima is the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th century. It became famous the world over, particular for its three-part message or "secret." Has the Vatican revealed the whole of the secret? Despite the claims of some to the contrary, yes, it has. In his theological commentary, the future Pope Benedict XVI says so twice: A careful reading of the text of the so-called third secret of Fatima, published here in its entirety long after the fact and by decision of the Holy Father, will probably prove disappointing or surprising after all the speculation it has stirred. No great mystery is revealed; nor is the future unveiled. We see the Church of the martyrs of the century which has just passed represented in a scene described in a language which is symbolic and not easy to decipher.... Thus we come finally to the third part of the secret of Fatima which for the first time is being published in its entirety [Ratzinger, MF, op. cit.]. Unless you think that the future pope--who was himself the keeper of the secret at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith--was lying then the whole secret has been revealed. *** Please pray the rosary every day. Free Rosaries are available with instructions in many locations throughout the church and near the tabernacle. On 1st Saturdays we will pray the Rosary at 8:15 am other days at 8:25 am. Join us February 4th for a Holy Hour following the 9am daily mass. Each week we will have fresh flowers at Mary s shrine. If you or your parish group would like to sponsor a week please sign up at the Welcome Desk after weekend liturgies. Or sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4cafab29a46-flowers You can provide the flowers or make a donation. Thank you to those who have already provided flowers. Also, on February 13th, at 7pm our monthly event will feature Fr. Mike Ryan speaking about Images of Mary which reflect her various roles in our lives. Father Michael G. Ryan was born in Seattle and attended St. Anne's grade school. He graduated from high school at St. Edward's Seminary in Kenmore and received a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from St. Thomas Seminary in Kenmore. He attended the North American College in Rome and on December 17, 1966, was ordained a priest at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Fr. Ryan has been serving at St. James Cathedral since 1988. Save the date and don t miss this opportunity. Fr. Phil Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a MASS INTENTIONS To schedule an intention, please visit the Welcome desk after a weekend liturgy or stop by the office during the week. Sat, Jan 28 5pm Don Harris Sun, Jan 29 8:30am 10:30am Our Parishioners Steve Stanley Mon, Jan 30 9am Sarah J. Cullen Wed, Feb 1 9am Robert D Orso Thurs, Feb 2 9am Kathleen Smith Sat, Feb 4 5pm Mike Kuczma Sun, Feb 5 8:30am 10:30am Our Parishioners Carol McLaughlin
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 January 29, 2017 SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS This weekend marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week, a nationwide celebration of the ministry of our Catholic schools. It also marks the launch of our school s strategic vision and goals for the next five years. Latiores Fines Petimus is a community s vision for how Our Lady of Fatima can continue to offer excellence in Catholic education, delivering an academically rigorous curriculum rooted in Gospel values. In the next week, please be on the lookout for a copy of the plan in your mail. During this special week, I also want to express my continued gratitude for all of the generous support from our parish and our congregation. Each year, you are generous in your giving to our school s endowment fund. The endowment fund allows us to fund tuition assistance for our students and continue to offer an affordable, accessible Catholic education. Your support of this fund is a legacy gift - it continues to deliver year after year. Thank you again for your support of this parish ministry. We invite parish members to join us on Sunday, January 29, from 11:30am to 1:00pm for an open house to find out about our school and what our students are learning this year. As a reminder, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten applications for the 2017-2018 school year are due February 1. FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR February 3rd, 9:30 am until 12pm. Adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Pray silently in Jesus Real Presence. Will you spend one hour with Me in prayer? CONFIRMATION CELEBRATION Join Archbishop Peter Sartain in the celebration of the Conferral of the Sacrament of Confirmation on the High school youth of Our Lady of Fatima on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:00 pm. PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK January 29 February 5, 2017 Sun 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30am, Children s RE, School 10:30am Mass, Church During the 10:30am Mass, CLOW Mon 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church Tues 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church 9am, Communion Service, Church Wed 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church 7pm, Youth Confirmation Liturgy, Church Thurs 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church 7pm, Choir Rehearsal, Church Fri 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church 9:30-12 noon, First Friday Holy Hour, Church Sat 8:15am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church 9:45am, First Saturday Holy Hour, Church 5pm Vigil Mass, Church Sun 8:30am Mass, Church 10:30am Mass, Church Thank you to Cathy Skraba, Lenora Green, Ned Walton, Karen Witkowski, Marion Bradley, & Sonny Sine who all served faithfully and helped me and previous pastors to distribute Holy Communion during Mass. As they step down I need the assistance of others. I will be holding a training on February 11th at 10:00am following daily Mass. EMs are fully initiated and in good standing with the Church. If you have any questions please contact me at 283-1456. Thank you for sharing your time & talent. Fr. Phil K OF C SPAGHETTI DINNER Saturday, Feb 18-6:30 pm, Parish Hall, Following Saturday Mass. Tickets on sale after all Masses or contact Larry Cunningham (206) 618-2023; Scott Grimm (206) 478-1175; or Rob Bartlett rbartlett@cookandbartlett.com Ticket Prices: $15/ person; $40/family
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 January 29, 2017 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will Blessed are they who are what they are and do what they do for the sake of the kingdom! The Gospel today assures good stewards that their suffering and their service on behalf of the kingdom will be rewarded! Using this QR code with your smart phone will direct you to our parish stewardship website. STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Thank you 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 (206) 283-1456 or lsmith@olfatima.org Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be: Liturgy Sat, Feb 4 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Marco M. Kim D. Lee B. Sheila M. Deacon Ron Lilia P. Richard D. Sun, Feb 5 8:30am Anne F. George C. Margaret B. Jane T. Julieta R. Penny C. Anna O. Sun, Feb 5 10:30am Alexandra S. Nicholas F. Rolinda B. Trisha J. Jim S. Luisa S. Rachel F. Sacristan Helen G. Maria T. Sue P. Lector Chris C. Anne S. Bruce S. Altar Servers January 22nd gifts $ 6,836. Budgeted each week $ 15,675. Budgeted year to date $ 470,250. Gifts given year to date $ 469,292. Cora M. Maria M. Maddy C. Amelia F. Cosette F. Shane E. Gabriella J. Grace J. Sam L. Welcome Desk Lilia P. Ann K. Janet M. Social Hour Fil-Am Society Fil-Am Society CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Sunday Classes for Children 9:30-10:20 am Entrance at school door by the church parking lot Jan. 29 Feb. 12, 26. Jan 29 Our Lady of Fatima provides Religious Education on designated Sundays that are listed in the bulletin. Sunday School for PreK-Jr. High takes place from 9:30-10:20 in the school. The curriculum is grade specific. All parish children are welcome to apply. Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) takes place during 10:30 mass for children aged 4-6. Lessons are specific to this age group. Children preparing for First Eucharist and older accompany their parents and participate in the sacrifice of the Mass in church. Please contact Kathy Carr for more information kcarr@olfatima.org or 352-4586 INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE & CLASSES To register please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org or (206) 352-4586 BAPTISM LITURGIES Feb. 26, 5pm April 29, 5pm May 14, 10:30am June 24, 5pm Schedule for Children s Liturgy of The Word During the 10:30am Liturgy Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr. 2, 30 Feb 12, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 May 7, 19 Apr 2, 9, 30 May 14, 21 BAPTISM CLASS* 6:30-8:30PM Parish Office 3307 W Dravus St February 21 April 25 May 9 June 20 *Baptism classes required for families celebrating first baptism
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 January 29, 2017 8 x 10 PHOTOS ARE HERE! If you had your photo taken for the Parish Directory your complimentary 8 x 10 photo is available to pick-up at the welcome desk after Mass this weekend. If you purchased photos, all your photos should have been mailed to you directly including your complimentary 8x10. Thank you for participating this year! NORTHWEST CATHOLIC K OF C CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Two (2) One-Thousand dollar scholarships are available to all eighth grade students in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, who will attend a Catholic high school in the fall. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of personal character, academic merit, and financial need. Applicants can pick-up a requirement form and an application at the parish office or call Jason Leong for more information at 285-1309. The NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Seattle, with the mission of proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and to teach, inspire and form disciples who know the Lord and live their faith to the full. It is a powerful tool for evangelization and it s for this reason that the magazine is sent, without direct cost, to every registered Catholic household in Western Washington. This is possible only through your generous donation. PLEASE VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE TO DONATE. (www.olfatima.org and click on online giving ) Or donate through the Archdiocese of Seattle www.seattlearchdiocese.org/nwcc SAVE THE DATE FOR MARCH 25! Announcing the Youth Mass / St. Francis House Kickoff with pizza and beverages provided following the 5:00pm mass "Cardinal O Connor preached most powerfully by his example the necessity of seeing in every human being, from the first moment of conception to the last moment of natural death and every moment in between... the image of a God to be loved and served. What a great legacy he has left us in his constant reminder that the Church must be always unambiguously Pro- Life." Cardinal Bernard Law, in his homily delivered at the funeral of New York s Cardinal John O'Connor Join hundreds going to Catholic Advocacy Day, Thursday, March 16, in Olympia. To register, go to: www.jpjc.org and be a neighbor and advocate for all. The day will include briefings on legislative issues, Mass, and appointments with legislators. Saturday, February 11th 6:30pm 9pm OLF Parish Center This is a fun tradition for many Fatima parish dads and daughters you won t want to miss! There will be music, dancing, photos, and sweet treats. Come and have a good time while creating memories with your friends and other fathers. Tickets are $50 per family no matter how many daughters! Both Parish and School families welcome!! Please RSVP to sthenderson52@hotmail.com by February 3 rd.