Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 (206) 283-1456 me! o c l e W Our Mission: Love God - Love others - Make disciples Our Vision:To make church matter 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 (Confession) Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm in the Reconciliation Chapel in the back of the church or by appointment 283-1456. Like us on Facebook Staff Members Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether 283-1456 Interim Music Director: Eric Bradler 283-7031 ext. 128 School Principal: Susan Burdett 283-7031 Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr 352-4586 Pastoral Assistant for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp 283-1456 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 283-1456.
DECEMBER 14, 2014 Month of the Divine Infancy FROM THE PASTOR S DESK THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Isaiah Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28 MASS INTENTIONS CCS Week Last weekend we heard Lisa Gustaveson speak about how Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services provide care for our poorest and most vulnerable neighbors on behalf of our local Church. Thank you to those of you who have already so generously made donations to CCS. Your gifts are used locally throughout Western Washington to provide essential services and programs for people desperately in need. As good stewards of your gifts, 91 cents of every dollar CCS spends goes directly to those in need. Please prayerfully consider making a donation by taking home a CCS Week pew envelope or visiting their website at www.ccsww.org, if you have not already done so. Thank you for your generosity and compassion in bringing light and hope to our neighbors in need. Fr. Phil Mon Dec 15 9am Serena Cariaga Wed Dec 17 9am Delfin V. Perena Fri Dec 19 9am Michael Magnano Sat Dec 20 9am Jacques Villeneuve 5pm Jewel Thelen Sun Dec 21 8:30am Our Parishioners 10:30am Margaret Garbe PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS MAGI PROJECT This weekend is the conclusion of this year s Magi Project! Our volunteer schedule for this weekend is as follows: Saturday (12/13) from 2 to 7 pm in the Parish Center and Sunday (12/14) from 8 am to 1 pm. If you would like to help box gifts for delivery, please contact Candy at (206) 755-4891. Through your generosity we are touching the lives of 55 families and individuals in need in the Seattle area. You are sending them household items, bedding, warm clothing and coats, as well as toys and books for 106 children! A heartfelt thanks to the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima who have given their time and money to make the Magi Project possible. You are the heart of the Magi Project. Thank you also to Magnolia Moms, Knights of Columbus, The Don Jones Foundation, Windermere Magnolia, The OLF Quilters Group, Paul & Karen Bekins and the staff of Our Lady of Fatima for your thoughtful contributions to the Magi Project. Christmas Eve 4:30 pm Children s Liturgy 9:00 pm Vigil Christmas Day 10:00 am Liturgy Funeral Mass for Margaret Louise Garbe will be on Thursday, December 18th at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, reception to follow. Memorial Service for Mary Donnelly will be on Saturday, December 27th at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima Church, reception to follow
Page 2 STEWARDSHIP A DISCIPLE S RESPONSE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will. THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION December 7th gifts $13,656. Budgeted each week $17,288. Budgeted year to date $414,924. Gifts given year to date $352,631. John the Baptist was called to herald the Lord s coming. What is God calling us to do, and are we answering that call? Our Annual Report, July 2013-June 2014, is available on our webpage (www.olfatima.org) or at the information desk. Sunday Classes for Children 9:30 10:20am Class Schedule: Dec. 14, Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, April 26, May 17, 31 Schedule for Children s Liturgy of the Word 10:30 Mass Dec. 14 Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 26, May 17, 31 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Shopping online this Christmas? When you do your Christmas shopping at AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Our Lady Of Fatima Parish. Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-0604880 or visit our webpage and support us every time you shop. ONLINE GIVING Dear Valued Online Giving User, We thank you for using our Online Giving program at Our Lady of Fatima. Recently we have updated our payment options for you to be able to give to our church funds. We have added the option for Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express). please go to our website, www.olfatima.org and scroll down the page and click on online giving. If you would like to add credit cards as a payment option, simply access your Online Giving account. Select Add or Update My Payment Methods in the Home Screen. You can Add New Method by selecting Add Credit Card. Enter your credit card information as displayed and select Save. Now you may View or Update your Current Gifts and select Edit. You may now make changes to the Account you choose to withdraw your funds. Thank you. All adults are invited to attend any of our Adult Religious Education Classes NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 7-9PM Parish Office Conference Room 3307 W Dravus St. Theme: Advent and Prayer Topics of Discussion: Jesus our teacher PENANCE SERVICE Advent Penance Service WEDNESDAY, December 17TH 7:00 PM A couple of priests will be available to hear individual confessions and to help us prepare our hearts to receive Jesus at Christmas.
DECEMBER 14, 2014 Page 3 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS PARISH NEWS We had a wonderful Mass on Monday for Immaculate Conception. Thank you to Ms. McNamee's 5th grade for serving as readers, gift bearers, and choir members. The afterschool Creative Coding Classes beginning in January are filling up for our 3rd through 5th grade students. Snow Sports, too, is getting organized for the winter, and our 7th and 8th grade Speech Team is looking strong. Many thanks to the Fatima parents who organize these extracurricular activities for us! This coming Thursday is our all-school Christmas program. All families and parish members are welcome to join us for this very popular event, beginning at 7 p.m. in the church. OLF SCHOOL COMPANION NEWSLETTER MAILING Our printing service had an unexpected mailing problem with the fall issue of The Companion newsletter. If you received a copy with an incorrect label, please feel free to read the newsletter anyway or recycle it. We hope to get correctly labeled copies out shortly. If you have any questions, please contact Monica Scott at Our Lady of Fatima School at 283-7031. Thank you. SIMBANG GABI Liturgy, December 20, 5:00 pm Simbang Gabi is a celebration that transcends cultural boundaries. The procession of the beautiful paroles (star-shaped lanterns) at the beginning of the Advent Mass reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World. The readings, prayers and the singing by our Filipino Choir heighten the anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ. All are invited for Simbang Gabi and the reception following the Mass where traditional Filipino food will be served. Sun Mon Tues Wed PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Dec. 14-21 8:30am, Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE, School 10:30am Mass Church Magi Project Weekend in Parish Center 9:00am Communion Service, Church 10am, Advent Spiritual Study, Church 7pm, RCIA, Parish Office conference room Thurs 10:00am Funeral Mass for Margaret Garbe 7pm, Advent Spiritual Study, PO basement 7pm School Advent Program, Church Fri Sat Sun 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 1-7pm, Blood Drive, Parish Center 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 7pm, Penance Service, Church 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 9:00 am, Daily Mass, Church 9am-1pm, Lay Carmelities Mtg, 5:00pm Simbang Gabi Mass, Church Reception to follow in the Parish Center 8:30am, Mass, Church 10:30am Mass PARISH NEWS INFORMATION DESK VOLUNTEERS Do you have 15-20 minutes after Mass to help out at the Information Table? Your commitment is as little as 1 Mass per month. The training is minimal and the bonus is you get to meet your fellow parishioners! We are in need of people for the Saturday 5pm and Sunday 10:30am Masses. If this is something that interests you, please stop by the Table for more information or call the Parish Office 283-1456. MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Monday, December 15 1pm-7pm in the Parish Center 3218 W Barrett St. Sponsored by the Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus
PARISH NEWS You are invited Grow in the love of God! The Lay Carmelite Community at OLF will continue its spiritual formation program Sat., Dec 20 starting with 9am Mass until 12:00 noon Everyone is invited to the Lay Carmelite's Christmas party...refreshments, bring a spiritual gift as a Mass, pray the rosary for the intentions of your person, make a Holy Hour etc. Surprise presentation: DVD of 1 hour - Joyful Faith Hope and Love in the Carmelite Saints. Join us to be inspired by JOY in God. Call Mary Cruise for further information. 206 285-8550. LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA A Kiosk in the Parish Center is available with Inspirational Catholic books, CDs & Booklets. Pamphlet-$1.50 Flyer.50 CD $3.00 Book $4.00 Donations help to continue this program and are used to purchase new materials. There is a Donation Slot located in the Kiosk. Contact Julie Romero at 206-283-1456 X570 with any questions. DECEMBER 28th DINNER FOR HOMELESS -VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Winter Shelter group (with financial support from the Knights of Columbus) is hosting a formal sit-down dinner for the homeless on Sunday afternoon, December 28th, in the OLF social center. We need Greeters, Decorators, Servers, and even Musicians to improve this event. Please share your time and talents to benefit the less fortunate this Christmas season. Also, please consider a contribution for small gifts for our guests. For more details or to sign-up, please stop by the Information Center or call Rick Davis at 282-8241. WINTER SHELTER Thank you to everyone for supporting our St Martin de Porres Winter Overflow Shelter on Monday and Tuesday nights. Our 10 guests would spend the night on the street if it wasn t for the 7 satellite churches in the Seattle area who take the men in when the big shelter under the viaduct is full. At this time we need personal items such as disposable razors, packages of Kleenex, cough drops, small bottles of antiseptic wash and small deodorants. Any number of each is more than welcome.