Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 (206) 283-1456 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 283-1456 Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am Music Director (Interim): Kate Leen 283-1456 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 283-1456. School Principal: Susan Burdett 283-7031 PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr 352-4586 PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp 283-1456 Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero 352-4570 Administrative Asst: 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 283-1456.
APRIL 19, 2015 Month of the Holy Eucharist THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 3:13-15, 17-19 Second Reading: 1 John 2:1-5a Gospel: Luke 24:35-48 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015 This year s Annual Catholic Appeal invites us to reflect upon a Future Full of Hope: Passion for our Faith, Promise for our Future, Care for our Community, and Love for our Family. Please Prayerfully consider giving to the needs of our Archdiocese as we conduct the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal over the next four weeks. 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: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate Thank you to those many lay staff and volunteers who helped to make our Lent/Easter celebrations beautiful and prayerful. Your dedication is most appreciated. God Bless you all. Fr. Phil & the Parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Church. April 26th is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to priesthood and religious life? Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week. Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister. Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God s call. Pledge to pray for vocations at the international web site, invisiblemonastery.com. Now by this we may be sure that we know Him, if we obey His commandments. Jesus wants to make Himself known to you through the vocation He chooses for you. Will you obey His call to the priesthood or consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at (206) 382-4880 or email: bryan.dolejsi@seattlearch.org. Mon, Apr 20 9am Grace Donohue Wed, Apr 22 9am Paige Talbot Thurs, Apr 23 9am Gilbert Minano Fri, Apr 24 10am Ralph Brems Sat, Apr 25 Sun Apr 26 9am 5pm 8:30am 10:30am MASS INTENTIONS Gilbert Minano Ted Oberle Our parishioners Shirley Hogle PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Funeral Mass for Ralph Brems will be on Friday, April 24th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church with a reception to follow in the Parish Center. (There will not be a 9:00am Mass that morning) Please pray for the repose of Ralph s soul and for his family. We received this letter from CCS: A Big Thank You from Catholic Community Services! With your generous support, our annual CCS Week Campaign has raised over $1.5 million THANK YOU! Your gifts are critical in making it possible for us to provide the programs and services that help more than 108,000 people transform their lives each year. You help individuals and families move beyond despair into lives filled with hope and a brighter future. THANK YOU doesn t even begin to express our gratefulness for your strong support and participation!! For more information, please contact us at 1-800-499-5979 ext. 5707 or development@ccsww.org.
Page 2 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will Gifts given year to date $688,301. As Christian Stewards we are reminded to come not just to know Jesus Christ, but to live out his commandments. Our Annual Report, July 2013-June 2014, is available on our webpage www.olfatima.org. STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Mass Sat. Apr 25 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) April 12th gifts $ 9,897. Holy Thursday-Rice Bowl gifts $1,924. Catholic Relief Services gifts $4,370. Good Friday -Holy Land gifts $1,352. Budgeted each week $17,288. Budgeted year to date $708,830. 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 206 283-1456 or lsmith@olfatima.org Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be: Joan W. Ned W. Kim D. Sheila M. Marco M. Tim C. Helen G. Altar Server John K. Will S. Cole S. Sun, Apr 26 8:30am Jean N. Anne F. Kristine H. Karen C. Mary C. Penny C. Leonora G. Kevin K. Isabella Y. Sun, Apr 26 10:30am Cathy S. Mataya S. Megan S. Mickey V. Elena L. Sonny S. Rolinda B. Asa M. Anais M. John S. Sacristan Alan L. Maureen B. Kate S. Lector Catey H. Anne S. Bruce S. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sunday Classes for Children 9:30 10:20am Class Schedule: April 26, May 17, 31 Schedule for Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass April 26, May 17 CONFIRMATION SCHEDULE Our Lady of Fatima Confirmation Schedule 1:30-3:30pm in the Parish Center Classes: April 19, 26, May 3, 17 Retreat May 23 Confirmation Rehearsal May 26 Confirmation Mass May 27 Any questions please contact Kathy Carr kcarr@olfatima.org 206 352-4586 Please join us for Coffee Hour after both Sunday Masses with your fellow parishioners for great conversation PLUS coffee, juice and donuts! Thank you to Kathy Swatt and the Fiorini family who are hosting coffee hour this weekend! (There will be NO coffee hour April 26 as the Parish Center will still be in use by the School Auction) The following dates still need hosts: May 10, 17, 24, 31 PARISH NEWS You can choose after the 8:30am or 10:30am Sunday Masses or both! Two families or groups of friends can host together! Please contact the parish office if you can help. 206-283-1456 or lsmith@olfatima.org
APRIL 19, 2015 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS Fifteen of our 7th and 8th grade students had a wonderfully informative trip to Washington, D.C. over Easter break, with teachers Mr. Ford and Ms. Mullin. 6th grade students spent much of this week at Outdoor Education Camp. They had hands-on learning and a lot of fun! VIVA LA FATIMA EAT, DRINK, AND BID APRIL 25, 2015 Our Lady of Fatima parish School Auction Doors open at 6pm Seated Live Auction Dancing Cocktail attire For more information or to advertise in the Auction Catalog please contact Jennifer Wathen in the OLF Auction Office 206 352-4582 or jwathen@olfatima.org If you need assistance please call the Auction Office (206.352.4582) and we will happily help you register for the event. Our on-line auction begins Wednesday April 15th and ends Thursday April 23rd. You need to be registered to bid and everyone is welcome to do so! You can also donate and also buy raffle tickets (do not need to be present to win.) GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL There are openings at Our Lady of Fatima s Good Shepherd Preschool, for the 2015-2016 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)283-7031 or preschool@olfatima.org for more information. To download an application go to http://school.olfatima.org/preschool.php Sun Mon Tues Wed PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK April 19-26 8:30am Mass, Church 10:30am Mass, Church 1:30-3:30pm, Confirmation Class, PC 9:00am Communion Service, Church 10am, Bible Study, Parish Center Thurs 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church 7pm, Bible Study, Parish Center 7-9pm, Choir practice, Church Fri Sat Sun 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church Page 3 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 1-7pm, Magnolia Community Blood Drive,PC 10:00 am Funeral Mass for Ralph Brems, Church (there will be no 9am Mass) 9am Daily Mass, Church 5:00pm Vigil Mass, Church 6pm, OLF School Auction, Gymnasium 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE, School 10:30am Mass with infant Baptism, Church Children s Liturgy of Word during 10:30 Mass 1:30-3:30pm, Confirmation Class, PC PARISH NEWS 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 206-767-9975 for home pick-up MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Monday, April 20th 1pm-7pm in the Parish Center 3218 W Barrett St. Sponsored by the Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus For questions about eligibility, please contact Bloodworks Northwest at 800-398-7888
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. www.bishopblanchet.org click on summer camps Summer Prep @ 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 www.seaprep.org/summerprep. Do not miss out! Sign up today before spots ill. If you have questions or wish to inquire about tuition scholarship opportunities, please email studentlife@seaprep.org or call (206) 577-2114. 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 www.holynames-sea.org to print out registration forms VIVA! A WEEKEND RETREAT For Single Catholic Women (ages 20-40) Exploring a Call to become a Sister Saturday, May 2 Arrive at 9:30 AM To Sunday, May 3, ending at 3:00 PM or earlier St. Placid Priory & Spirituality Center, Lacey, WA Registration Fee of $10; covers all meals and overnight accommodations Please Register by April 24, 2015 Contact Sr. Lucy at 360-438-2595; 360-438-1771 e-mail: lucywynkoop@gmail.com 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 www.magnolialutheranchurch.com/vbs or call Jenna Bratcher 206-240-0581