Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 206.283.1456 www.olfatima.org Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether Vision: Mission: Vision: Grow in Christ s Love Mission: We, as stewards of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by celebrating the Eucharist, nurturing our faith, building community, and serving others. Welcome! We invite you to be engaged in your 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
Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 1 May 6, 2018 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2018 A special thank you to Kirsten Kunkel who provided a personal witness at the 5pm & 8:30am liturgies as to how your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign supports over 60 ministries and services in the Archdiocese. We are now in our third week of the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign, and we have raised $35,355 so far towards our goal. Please fill out a pledge envelope today or donate online - the web address is on the pledge envelopes located in the pew. If you have already made your gift to the Appeal, Thank you! Kirsten Kunkel 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Results Our Annual Catholic Appeal Goal: $116,000 Amount of Goal reached to date: $35,355 Amount of Rebate from last year received to date: $6,334 Number of households in our parish: 974 Number of households participating to date: 74 Percent of participation: 9.6% Donate Today: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate
Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 2 May 6, 2018 SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS Our auction last weekend was a massive success! Along with a successful fundraiser for our own school, we also raised over $20,000 for our partner school, St. Joseph School in Chehalis, WA! Thank you to all of our parents, parishioners, and supporters who raised their paddle to support the gift of a Catholic education for the young learners in these two schools. This coming Wednesday is our annual Celebration of Learning. Students will display the different ways they have grown throughout the school year. Finally, our school musical is right around the corner. On May 10, 11, and 12, our young thespians will put on James and the Giant Peach. We are certain to be treated to a magical production. OLF SCHOOL MUSICAL TICKETS Tickets are now on sale for this year's OLF school musical, James and the Giant Peach, Jr. Purchase your tickets HERE for $12 per ticket. Show times are May 17 at 4pm, and May 18 and 19 at 7pm, in the school gymnasium. OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS Parents, our next EDGE gathering is for you too! It s Bring-a-Parent night and our theme is Faith, Hope and Charity. Join in the fun and see who will be on the fastest Parent-Kid team. We re looking forward to seeing you there! WHEN: Sunday, May 6 th from 4:00 5:30pm WHERE: We re back in the Parish Center Contacts: Kimberly Abadir abadirk@hotmail.com or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun 8:30am Mass, Church PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK May 6 13 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE, School 10:30am Mass, Flores de Mayo Celebration, Church 4-5:30pm, EDGE youth group meeting, PC 9:00am Word & Communion Service, Church 11:30am, Lucia Guild Luncheon, Parish Center No 9am Mass this morning 10am First Holy Eucharist Mass, Church 5pm Vigil Mass, Church 8:30am Mass, Church 10:30am Mass, Church WOMEN S RETREAT WITH DONNA CORI GIBSON May 11-13, 2018 Having a Mary Spirit in a Martha World at the Palisades Retreat Center Donna Cori Gibson, has been sharing her songs, sung prayers, and meditations via Golden Arrow Catholic Music and Media in Catholic churches and prayer groups, and on TV for 22 years. She is a repeating guest at many conferences and events from coast to coast. She can be heard in interview and song on Catholic radio stations across the nation and worldwide on Mother Angelica's EWTN Global Catholic Network. Register at: PalisadesRetreatCenter.org Sixth Sunday of Easter MASS INTENTIONS May 7 9am Susan KT Pettit P r a y First Reading: Acts of Apostles 10:25 10:25-26,34-35,44 35,44-48 48 Second Reading: 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel: John 15:9-17 17 To schedule an intention, please visit the Welcome desk after a weekend liturgy or stop by the office during the week. May 9 9am Romy DuFiero May 11 9am Jim Huber May 12 5pm Louise & Francis Campos May 13 8:30am 10:30am Our Parishioners John N. & Jeanne Davis+
Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 3 May 6, 2018 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! April 29th gifts: $4,581 Online giving this week: $680. Budgeted each week: $16,058 Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1): $706,552 Gifts given year to date: $704,660 Jesus commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself my skills and talents, my time and resources will best demonstrate my love for God s people? 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 about 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, May 12 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Kim D. Lilia P. Joy C. Larry C. Kathy C. Sun, May 13 8:30am Jane T. Juli H. Anna O. Mary C. Anne F. Sun, May 13 10:30am Marion B. Mickey V. David O. Ellen P. Eric P. Sacristan Alan L. Maureen B. Sue P. Lector Chris C. Helen S. OLF Lectors Altar Servers Scarlett E. Evie E. Maddy C. Cosette F. Amelia F. Sydney C. Georgia L. Elin K. Frannie G. Welcome Desk John K. Ann K. Hannah P. Coffee Social Host PRESENTING THE GIFTS AT MASS The gifts of bread, wine, and money represent our lives: the works of our hands. We give these to the priest as a symbol of giving our lives totally to God as a sacrifice and ask God to transform them into the Body & Blood of Jesus. We invite our parish families to sign up to present the gifts at Mass each week: Sign Up here. 4th Grade room parents 4th Grade Room Parents CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Sunday School for Children 9:30-10:20 am Children s Liturgy of The Word at 10:30am Liturgy May 6, 20 May 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 pre-k through 6yo or who are not preparing for 1st Holy Communion. Lessons are specific to this age group. Younger children are welcome accompanied with an adult. 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 POLICY For information contact Kathy Carr KCARR@OLFATIMA.ORG or 206.503.2415 Infant baptism celebrations are limited to six children. Children must be age six or younger. Parents are required to: 1. Submit the necessary paperwork prior to requesting a date for the baptism. 2. Reserve an open spot for their child(ren). 3. Have attended the class within the last 2 years. 4. Attend the rehearsal for each occurrence. At this time there are openings for infant baptism in: May. In general, baptisms should be celebrated in your home parish. Requests from outside Our Lady of Fatima boundaries will be considered on a case by case basis. Mandatory Classes are held in the parish office: 3307 W Dravus St.
Sixth Sunday of Easter Page 4 May 6, 2018 Dear OLF Parish Ministries Volunteers: In appreciation for sharing your gifts and talents, that enrich our parish and our wider community, the parish council invites you to be our guests for the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, Thursday June 7, 2018 at 6:00 pm in the parish center. Please RSVP no later than May 28th to Kate Szymanski (szymanski2005@gmail.com) with the numbers of your family members who will be attending. We want to thank everyone who gives so generously of their time and talent to help our parish live out its mission to keep Jesus at the center of our lives by celebrating the Eucharist, nurturing our faith, building community, and serving others. SPIRITUS CHILDREN S CHOIR Spiritus final singing opportunity for the year is on Pentecost Sunday (May 20) at the 10:30 Mass, and rehearsals begin soon! We will meet from 6-6:50pm on May 3, 10 & 17. If your child is interested, please visit the sign-up Genius link for more information. Click HERE LUCIA GUILD SPRING LUNCHEON Lucia Guild Spring Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 9th, at 11:30am in the Parish Center. This year we will celebrate the end of the year with "high tea"; ladies wear your fanciest hats - guys are not obligated to wear hats - but can if they want. This event is open to all; bring a friend, family members, spouses, etc. Catered event; cost is $15.00 per person and reservations and payment need to reach Diane Masterson no later than May 6, sorry but no exceptions can be made. For more information contact the parish office (206) 283-1456. "I believe that life is a sacred gift of God and should be treated as such." Charlie Stenholm, U.S. Representative 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. ST. FRANCIS HOUSE: Sandwiches, individually wrapped and back in labeled bread bags as to what kind, plus hard boiled eggs-please deliver to the Parish Center on Wednesdays by 9:00 am! Our dedicated Volunteers deliver every week. The food from Fatima is usually the only food the St Francis clients receive each Wednesday. St Francis House also especially needs clean men s clothing such as jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts and shoes. Sign up here for hard boiled egg donations. Email questions to: service@olfatima.org TENT CITY 5: TC5 (Tent City 5) needs warm food on weekends (up to 50 people but anything helps); large plastic bins, sleeping bags (do you have any left from camping?!), blankets (cold under the Magnolia Bridge) and bags of coffee. Please put non-perishables in the TC5 bin in the social center or deliver in person to the camp- a sharp right turn heading south on 15 th right before the Magnolia Bridge BALLARD FOOD BANK: Non-perishable food items can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish center. No expired food items please.
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