Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 206.283.1456 www.olfatima.org Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether We, as stewards of Our Lady of Fa ma Parish, keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by celebra ng the Eucharist, nurturing our faith, building community, and serving others. Welcome! We invite you to be engaged in our community life. Please register so we can become acquainted Liturgy Schedule Monday Saturday (except Tuesday) 9:00 am Staff Members Permanent Deacon: Rev. Mr. Ron Allen Child & Adult Faith Forma on: Kathy Carr 206.503.2415 School Principal: Nicholas Ford 206.283.7031 Parish Administrator: Phil Hasenkamp 206.503.2393 Music: Kate Leen 206.503.2423 Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero 206.503.2399 Administra ve Assistant: Lisa Smith 206.283.1456 Sacramental Celebra ons Infant Bap sm Contact Kathy Carr for the schedule of classes & dates the Sacrament is celebrated 206.503.2415 Marriage Contact the parish six months in an cipa on to prepare and determine readiness 206.503.2415 Anoin ng 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 anoin ng. In the event of an emergency call the office 206.283.1456. Eucharist Contact the office for a home visit. For First Holy Communion contact Kathy Carr for both children and adults 206.503.2415 Reconcilia on (Confession) is celebrated on Saturdays from 4:00 4:30pm in the Reconcilia on Chapel. Other mes available by appointment 206.283.1456. Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am Saturday Vigil Liturgy: 5:00 pm Sunday Liturgies: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Reconcilia on Saturdays 4:00 4:30 pm in the Reconcilia on Chapel in the back of the church or by appointment 206.283.1456
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 1 November 12, 2017 Parish Center. MAGI 2017! November 18 th marks the start of this year s MAGI project, when individual gift tags will be available in This year we are working with the following charity groups: Full Life Care, Hearing, Speech and Deafness Center, Holy Family Parish, Magnolia St. Vincent de Paul, and Sojourner Place. If you would like to volunteer to help with MAGI this year, or if you would like to sponsor a whole family, contact Candy Martin at: candy2100@comcast.net. Share the Journey by attending the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration December 2 The Mother of the Americas event begins with a rosary at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Seattle, followed by a two-mile procession to St. James Cathedral. Once there, Mass in Spanish and English will be celebrated by Archbishop Sartain (and concelebrated by Bishops Elizondo and Mueggenborg and several other priests) at 12:10 p.m. After Mass, a reception will follow with food, mariachi and folk dance groups. Bring the whole family and join our local bishops and hundreds of Catholics from parishes throughout Western Washington in this wonderful and faith-filled celebration. For more information, contact Annie Bailey at 206-274-3194 or Ana.Bailey@seattlearch.org. Share the Journey SeattleArchdiocese.org/STJ INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is a journey whereby adults and children over the age of 7 are welcomed into the Catholic Church. It consists of a series of weekly sessions devoted to preparing inquirers to be received fully into the Catholic Church. Contact: Kathy Carr, kcarr@olfatima.org or 206.503.2415 Meetings are Wednesdays at 7pm, Parish Office: 3307 W. Dravus St. If you brought vases for flowers to honor Mary during the centennial year please retrieve them from the flower sacristy. Thank You for honoring our Blessed Mother! Vitae Foundation s Pro-Life Event will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront. The featured speaker is Jay Sekulow. Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ). As lead counsel of the ACLJ, he has been a vocal advocate for the right to Life. Sekulow is also a New York Times bestselling author, radio host, and frequent visitor on Sunday morning talk shows. Tickets are $100 ($50 is taxdeductible). For reservations call 573-634-4316 or visit their website: www.vitaefoundation.org/events. THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MASS INTENTIONS Nov 11 P r a y First Reading: Wisdom 6:12-16 16 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 18 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 13 To schedule an intention, please visit the Welcome desk after a weekend liturgy or stop by the office during the week. 9am 5pm Nov 12 8:30am 10:30am Mass for the Unborn Filomena Marquez Our Parishioners John N. & Jeanne Davis+ Nov 13 9am Mother of Richard. DePardee Nov 19 8:30am Our Parishioners
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 2 November 12, 2017 SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS We are seeking nominations for our school's Dedication to Catholic Education Award, which will be presented during Catholic Schools Week in January. Candidates will have contributed volunteer efforts at OLF School and via additional efforts, resources, and activities at OLF and/or elsewhere, will have demonstrated a notable commitment to furthering the goals of Catholic education. To nominate someone, please send an email to nford@olfatima.org. Please include why you think your nominee is wellqualified for this award. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK November 12-19, 2017 8:30am Mass, Church 10:30am Mass, Church 8:00am-5:00pm, Confirmation Retreat 9am, Communion Service, Church 6:30-8pm, Baptism Class, Parish Office 11am, Memorial Mass-Lucia Guild 11:30am Lucia Guild Meeting, Parish Center PRESCHOOL, PRE-KINDERGARTEN, & KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 7:00pm in the School Library. Applications for 2018-2019 Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten are being accepted until Friday, December 15, 2017. SACRED STEPS Sacramental Celebrations at Our Lady of Fatima Congratulations and God s Blessings to the following children baptized at Our Lady of Fatima recently: Luke Gunar Damberg, Valentina Rose Joughin, and Zetta May Wilson Moe We welcome with joy our newest members. Fri Sat Sun 8:25am, Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church 5pm Vigil Mass with infant Baptism, Church Magi tags available in the Parish Center Lucia Guild Bake & Craft Sale after Mass in PC 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE, School Magi tags available in the Parish Center Lucia Guild Bake & Craft Sale after all Masses, PC 10:30am Mass with CLOW, Church 1:30-3pm, Confirmation Session, Parish Center 4-5:30pm, Edge Middle School Meeting, PC LUCIA GUILD MEMORIAL MASS & MEETING Lucia Guild meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 15th. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am with the special intention for the deceased members of the guild. Please bring a sack lunch - coffee, tea and dessert will be provided by the hostesses. All women of the parish are welcome. November is the month of commemorating and praying for All Departed Souls. You may add names of your deceased loved ones to the Book of the Dead found in the church near the west side stained glass window. LUCIA GUILD BAKE SALE & CRAFTS FAIR November 18 & 19 following all the Masses. Please stop by and pick up some Thanksgiving goodies or some early Christmas gifts.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 November 12, 2017 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will Like the sensible bridesmaids in today s parable, good stewards make sure that they, and what ever gifts are theirs to share, are ready to serve when the Master calls. 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, Nov 18 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Lilia P. Sheila M. Dianne D. Lee B. Deacon Ron Tim C. Richard D. Sun, Nov 19 8:30am Mary C. Margaret B. Colleen R. Julieta R. Deacon Ron Jane T. Cecilia P. Sun, Nov 19 10:30am Libby S. Suzan H. Esper D. Deacon Ron Cathy S. Emie R. Paul R. Sacristan Helen G. Maureen B. Sue P. Lector Rebecca M. Art S. Tom M. Altar Servers November 5th & Holy Day gifts : $11,924 Online giving gifts this week: $4,071 Budgeted each week: $16,058 Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1): $305,102 Gifts given year to date: $291,528 TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS You can give directly through Catholic Charities USA. Just visit catholicharitiesusa.org. Joe-Henry M. Kyle F. Scarlett E. Georgia L. Maddy P. Sydney P. Alice S. Mary S. James S. Welcome Desk Carol S. Mary C. Kathy P. CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Sunday Classes for Children 9:30-10:20 am November 19 December 3 January 7, 21, 28 February 11, 25 March 4, 11, 18 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 20 Schedule for Children s Liturgy of The Word 10:30am Liturgy November 12, 19 December 3 January 7, 21 February 11, 25 March 4, 11, 18 April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 20 Our Lady of Fatima provides Religious Education on designated Sundays that are listed here. Sunday School for Pre K-Jr. High takes place from 9:30-10:20 in the school. The curriculum is grade specific. All parish children are encouraged 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 206.503.2415 INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE & CLASSES to register please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org or 206.503.2415 BAPTISM LITURGIES Sat, Nov. 18, 5pm Sun, Dec. 17, 10:30am Sat, Jan. 20, 5pm Sun, Feb 11, 10:30am Sat, April 21, 5pm Sun, May 20, 10:30am Sat, June 16, 5pm BAPTISM CLASS* 6:30-8:30PM Parish Office 3307 W Dravus St November 14 December 12 January 16 February 8 April 17 May 15 June 12 *Baptism classes required for families celebrating first baptism Social Hour Lucia Guild Lucia Guild
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 November 12, 2017 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS We are already closing in on the final sessions of our current semester: Calling All Superheroes! We've been relating characteristics found in our favorite heroes to The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Last week we learned how we can use our strengths to show gentleness & kindness. Everyone departed with written ideas of random acts of kindness they could do until our next meeting. Next EDGE Night: Sunday, November 19, from 4:00 5:30pm We will enjoy a smashing good time with this theme: The Incredible Hulk! A look at Peace & Self-Control. Contacts: Kimberly Abadir abadirk@hotmail.com or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777 "Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; Deliver them from the hand of the wicked." Psalm 82:3-4 MASS FOR THE UNBORN The Saturday morning Mass, on November 11th, will be for the intention of the unborn. We will pray for the safety of all unborn babies, especially those in danger of being aborted. All are encouraged to come and pray. CAN YOU HELP? ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Use your envelope or place your check in an envelope marked St. VdeP in the Sunday collection to help local neighbors. RETREAT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH OLF School and Parish have invited NET Ministries to come lead an after-school retreat on Wednesday, December 6th. This is open to all middle school youth, taking advantage of Wednesday s early dismissals, both at public school and at Fatima. NET Ministers are young Catholic men and women aged 18-28 who travel across the U.S. to share the Gospel with youth and their families. Their retreats are exciting, energetic, and inspirational. Mark your calendar! There will be a Potluck Tuesday evening, December 5 th for middle school youth and their families, followed by the After-School Retreat on the 6 th for the kids. More info coming soon! WINTER SHELTER: Needs personal items such as small deodorants, packages of foot and hand warmers, combs, washcloths and packages of rain ponchos. L & XL underwear and t-shirts are greatly appreciated. Put in the marked basket in the Parish Center. ST. FRANCIS HOUSE: Needs include sandwiches of any kind, but especially tuna or meat, and hard boiled eggs. Please put sandwiches into individual sandwich bags, put back into the larger bread bag and mark the bag with the type of sandwich. Please put hard boiled eggs into a carton, secure with a rubber band and then into a bag. Leave on the coffee table in the parish center before 9am on Wednesday mornings. Sign up here for hard boiled egg donations. Email questions to: service@olfatima.org TENT CITY 5: Needs batteries, blankets (new & clean used ones) and sleeping bags. Put them in the bin marked TC5. Tent City 5 will move to a new location near the foot of the Magnolia Bridge so they will still be neighbors and need our support. BALLARD FOOD BANK: Non-perishable food items can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish center. No expired food items please.
The EDGE OLF YOUTH MINISTRY
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