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
Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord Page 1 March 25, 2018 HOLY WEEK HOLY THURSDAY March 29th. 7pm. Return Rice Bowls. GOOD FRIDAY March 30th. Stations, 3pm, school gym Divine Mercy Novena begins following Stations. Gather in the Church for prayer. Adoration of the Cross, 7pm EASTER VIGIL March 31st. 8pm EASTER SUNDAY April 1st. 8:30am & 10:30am. THE PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Through this collection you stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land as a witness of peace, supporting Catholics there in parishes and schools, maintaining Christian shrines and caring for refugees in the Holy Land. Please use the envelope in your packet or a pew envelope marked Good Friday. Please be generous. COMMUNION FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY WALKING If you are unable to process to receive holy communion at mass, please inform an usher before mass and the sacristan will bring you communion in your pew. We are unable to accommodate those who would like to also receive from the chalice as we do not have enough volunteers at this time. HOMILIES ON THE MASS If you missed one of the Lenten homilies about the Mass, you can read them on our website: olfatima.org. Click on the Homilies tab on the homepage. THANK YOU CHURCH CLEANERS! Thank you to those who helped clean the church Saturday, March 24th. Thank you to those altar angels who clean the sanctuary every two weeks. And thank you to the ladies who tidy up the pews after every mass. PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD MASS INTENTIONS P r a y First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7 Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 15:47 To schedule an intention, please visit the Welcome desk after a weekend liturgy or stop by the office during the week. Mar 26 9am Vivian Weaver Mar 28 9am Bernard Harvey Apr 1 8:30am Our Parishioners
Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord Page 2 March 25, 2018 SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS As we continue to move through our Lenten journey, this week our students learned about the work of Catholic Relief Services in Malawi. They also explored the Catholic Social Teaching related to the Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable. Next week, our 8th graders will be preparing to lead the school and parish in the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. We hope many will join us in our gymnasium at 3pm. Lastly, this week our student leadership committee has organized a fundraiser to support the Men's Shelter. The money raised through their raffle will go toward the purchase of new mats for the men our parish serves. JUNIOR HIGH MISSION TRIP: AGAPE Summer is right around the corner and so is the AGAPE Junior High Mission Trip! Our dates for this summer are July 15-20th. Current OLF students and parishioners currently in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to join this amazing 5 day program offered by the Newman Catholic Center at Western Washington University. To reserve a spot, partial payment of $125 (made out to WWU Catholic Newman Center) is due by March 28th to the school or parish office. Financial assistance is available through the parish office. Please contact Jenny Roben at mjroben@comcast.net with any questions or if you would like to sign up. OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP NEWS Edge is on break and will resume again the week after Easter. Our next gathering will be Sunday, April 8th from 4:00-5:30 in the Parish Center We ll have great games and goodies, and our theme for the night will be Triumphant! Jesus Resurrection and Ascension. Looking forward to seeing you there! Contacts: Kimberly Abadir abadirk@hotmail.com or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777 Sun Mon Tues Wed PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK March 25 April 1 PASSION/PALM SUNDAY 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass 9am Mass, Church 9am, Communion Service, Church 9am, Mass, Church Thurs HOLY THURSDAY (Return Rice Bowls) 7pm, Holy Thursday Mass, Church Fri Sat Sun GOOD FRIDAY 3pm Stations of the Cross, Church 7pm, Adoration of the Cross, Church HOLY SATURDAY 8pm Easter Vigil Mass, Church EASTER SUNDAY 8:30am Mass 10:30am Mass LETTER FROM DEACON RON ALLEN Hi Father Phil, I had one recent procedure on my back which was unsuccessful. Last week I went to another specialist for a second opinion. He wants to try the procedure again. It has two parts. It is called a radial branch block and then a radiofrequency ablation which serves to deaden the nerves in the spine to relieve the pain. I have deteriorating joint and disk disease. The lowest disk in my spine is completely herniated and the doctor does not recommend surgery for that particular issue. With all the pain, the doctor has put me on eight pain killers a day which make me feel nauseated and disoriented and also very tired and sleepy. I am not able to do very much at this point. If this other procedure works, it will relieve the pain and I can get off of these pills. I have to be careful driving at this point because I get so sleepy. I have seen four different doctors recently for all of my issues - my primary care doctor, a rheumatologist, and two pain specialists. I miss being at Our Lady of Fatima but under the circumstances I needed to do just that. Deacon Ron
Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord Page 3 March 25, 2018 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! March 18th gifts: $7,046 Online giving this week: $2,019 Budgeted each week: $16,058 Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1): $610,204 Gifts given year to date: $619,713 Good stewards strive to conform their lives to that of Christ emptying themselves of all pride and putting themselves at the service of others. Using this QR code with your smart phone will direct you to our parish stewardship website. TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTERS You can give directly through Catholic Charities USA. Just visit catholicharitiesusa.org. 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, Mar 31 8pm Extra-ordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Anna O. Larry C. Colleen R. Kathy C. Sun, Apr 1 8:30am Julieta R. Mary C. Kim D. Jane T. Pauline C. Harry C. Juli H. Sun, Apr 1 10:30am Mike W. Emie R. Melrose B. Paul R. David O. Lee B. Marion B. Sacristan Helen G. Maria T. Alan L. Lector Max E. Doug G. Catey H. Altar Servers Shane E. Caitlin W. Elin K. Cadelle K. Phil H. Bill R. Sydney C. Hi Ilei L. Chloe C. Julia B. James S. Mary S. Gavin B. Welcome Desk Ann L. Kathy P. Sunday School for Children 9:30-10:20 am CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION Children s Liturgy of The Word at 10:30am Liturgy April 15, 22, 29 April 15, 22, 29 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 REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANT BAPTISM For information contact Kathy Carr KCARR@OLFATIMA.ORG or 206.503.2415 Infant baptisms are limited to six children at a weekend liturgy. Children must be age six or younger. Parents are required to: 1. Reserve an open spot for their child(ren). 2. Submit the necessary paperwork prior to baptism. 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.
Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord Page 4 March 25, 2018 SPIRITUAL ADOPTION If you participated in the baby bottle program, you may return your filled donation bottles for the spiritual adoption to the welcome desk or the parish office during regular office hours. Thank you for participating! DISCERNING YOUR CALL RETREAT April 21-22, 2018, St. Placid Priory, Lacey. Single Catholic Women (20-40 yrs) Are Invited! Join Women Religious from various communities in the Archdiocese and explore a call to Religious Life at our 7 th annual VIVA Retreat! Sat, April 21, 9:30am to Sun, April 22, 2pm. The program includes overnight accommodations, all meals, prayer, Sisters vocation stories, Mass, quiet time, nature walks, fun activities, etc. Please register by April 13. $10 registration fee: not refundable after April 18. For more information contact Sister Lucy at 360-438-2595; email: lucywynkoop@gmail.com ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic movement of lay men and women who seek out the poor and marginalized in their community and offer charity and support. The movement is guided by Christ s call to become holy through Christ s service. Our Lady of Fatima conference is looking for new members! You are warmly invited to learn more about St. Vincent de Paul and be a part of this important ministry. We will have an information night on April 19 at 6:30 in the parish center. You can also contact Thomas Wagner at (206) 686-5272 or thomasw@svdpseattle.org to learn how to get connected to the Sacred Heart conference. You can also check out their web site at www.svdpseattle.org to learn more about St. Vincent de Paul in our local area. "Abortion kills twice. It kills the body of the baby and it kills the conscience of the mother. Abortion is profoundly anti-women. Three quarters of its victims are women: Half the babies and all the mothers." ~ Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta ~ 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: Warm food and snacks especially needed at lunchtimes and on weekends. Coffee and condiments such as ketchup, mayo, mustard, sugar packets and half & half are needed and appreciated. TC5 is located right under the Magnolia Bridge. Easiest access to TC5 is from Dravus on the right side of 15 th to virtually under 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.
Palm Sunday Of The Passion Of The Lord Page 5 March 25, 2018 Advertise at the Auction! It s a great way to advertise your business in the auction catalog and show support for Our Lady of Fatima School! The size for ad options are as follows: 1) $150.00 - Full page ad (8 long x 5 wide) 2) $75.00 - Half page ad (4 long x 5 wide) 3) $50.00 ¼ page ad (2 long x 5 wide approx business card size) The deadline to place ads is April 4, 2018. Checks can be made payable to Our Lady of Fatima School. Please email your ad to Jenn: jwathen@olfatima.org Ad size: Contact for ad: Name of business/organization: Check enclosed: Please email the ad to: jwathen@olfatima.org
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