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 Staff Members Liturgy Schedule Monday-Saturday (except Tuesday) 9:00 am Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether 283-1456 Music Director (Interim): Eric Bradler 283-1456 School Principal: Susan Burdett 283-7031 Sunday Mass 8:30 am & 10:30 am PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr 352-4586 Reconciliation Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm in the Reconciliation Chapel in the back of the church or by appointment 283-1456. PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp 283-1456 Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero 352-4570 Parish Secretary: 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.
FEBRUARY 8, 2015 Month of the Passion of our Lord FROM THE PASTOR S DESK Copies of Archbishop Sartain s booklet, A Lenten Pilgrimage: Journeying with Jesus are available free of charge. This gift from the Archbishop is meant to boost your preparations and prayer during the Lenten Season which begins on February 18th. Please find your copy of the booklet at one of the doors of the church or at the Welcome Desk in the parish center. Fr. Phil Ash Wednesday is February 18th this year. We are collecting old palms to be burned for the ashes. You may bring your old palms to church and place them in the basket in the parish center. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Job 7:1-4, 6-7 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 Mon, Feb 9 9am Fr. Antonio Festin Wed, Feb 11 9am Dan Caine Fri, Feb 13 9am John R. Davis Sat, Feb 14 5pm Mollie Pepper Sun Feb 15 8:30am 10:30am MASS INTENTIONS Our Parishioners Lourdes & Almario families PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Funeral Mass for Daniel Caine will be on Saturday, February 14th at 10:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church (There will not be a 9:00am Mass that morning) A reception will follow in the Parish Center JOB POSTING Our Lady of Fatima seeks a Parish Center Coordinator to work between 10-20 hours per week. The successful candidate will be able to work flexible hours and coordinate with the Parish Administrative Assistant in scheduling activities and events in the Parish Center and Kitchen. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintaining the Parish Center & Kitchen equipment, utensils, coordinating with those using the Parish Center & Kitchen, Set-up and Take-down of tables, chairs & moving/configuring wall panels. The complete job description can be found at our website: www.olfatima.org A resume and completed application should be sent to phil.hasenkamp@olfatima.org. LENTEN BIBLE STUDY GROUPS ARE FORMING TO STUDY THE BOOK OF ISAIAH ONE OF THE MOST QUOTED WRITINGS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT TUESDAYS 10:00AM STARTING FEB 17 THURSDAYS 7:00PM STARTING FEB 19 COST: $20 REGISTER AND PICK UP STUDY GUIDES AT THE INFO CENTER AFTER ALL MASSES
Page 2 STEWARDSHIP A DISCIPLE S RESPONSE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will. FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION February 1st gifts $28,105. Budgeted each week $17,288. Budgeted year to date $553,233. Gifts given year to date $530,718. Isaiah reminds us to share our blessings: share your bread, shelter the oppressed and homeless, clothe the naked. 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: 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 Feb. 8, 15, 22 Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 26, May 17, 31 PARISH NEWS Knights of Columbus Crab Dinner Get ready for some of the best crab you've ever had! Join the Knights of Columbus on Saturday Night, February 21st at 6:00pm in the Parish Center for the Annual Crab Dinner. This is a big fundraiser for the Knights and your support is appreciated. The crab this year are big and the Knights will prepare and cook the crab right on site, assuring you of the freshest crab possible! We're excited about this event and every year it sells out quickly, so get your tickets early! Tickets will be sold after every Mass, You can also email your reservation to cscottgrimm@msn.com. Cash, check or credit card accepted. WHEN: Saturday February 21st WHERE: Parish Center WHAT'S COOKING: Fresh Dungeness crab, Tossed Salad, Fresh French Bread, Dessert, Beer and Wine, Soft Drinks WHAT'S IT GONNA COST: $35.00 per person We'll have a raffle for all kinds of great items and a short auction for a fun-filled cocktail/dinner cruise on Lake Washington. All proceeds funnel back to the parish and Catholic charities. Come ready for a great meal and support the Knights! SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR YOUTH ADULT FAITH FORMATION All adults are invited to attend any of our Adult Religious Education Classes NEXT SESSION: TUESDAY, FEB 10, 7-9PM Parish Office Conference Room 3307 W Dravus St. Theme: Trinity Topics of Discussion: Grace and the Sacraments Sessions have just begun YOUNG ADULT FAITH FORMATION High School students who turn 16 by June 2015 are eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Kathy Carr for more information at 352-4586 or kcarr@olfatima.org
FEBRUARY 8, 2015 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS Several of our 8th grade students are part of a north regional Catholic school choir that is singing at Friday's Celebration of Light event. This Fulcrum Foundation fundraiser celebrates the good being done by Archdiocesan Catholic schools and helps provide support for them. Two Fatima CYO teams are in the finals this Sunday at Bishop Blanchet High School. The 6th grade girls play at noon and the 7th grade boys play at 4:30 p.m. Go Falcons! PARISH NEWS The Good Shepherd Preschool is enrolling students for the 2015-2016 school year...and we're filling up fast! Ours is a small preschool, nestled within OLF, led by two wonderful, certified, Montessori teachers. We provide a Montessori based, Catholic education for young students between 3 and 5 years old. The morning session is full, but we still have room in the afternoon. The afternoon class meets from 12:15 to 3:15 and your child may attend two to four days per week as you choose. To learn more about our program, please contact Elena Larkin and Karen Witkowski at preschool@olfatima.org. Applications can be found on the school website: http://school.olfatima.org/ preschool.php The Knights of Columbus Catholic High School Scholarship Two (2) One-Thousand dollar scholarships are available to all eighth grade students in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, who will attend a Catholic high school in the fall. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of personal character, academic merit, and financial need. Applicants can pick-up a requirement form and an application at the parish office or call Jason Leong for more information at 285-1309. DEADLINE for submitting the application is February 20, 2015. Sun Mon Tues Wed PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Feb 8-15 Page 3 8:30am, Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE, School 10:30am Mass, Church Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass 1:30-3pm, Confirmation Session, PC 6-9pm, Father-Daughter Dance, gym 9:00am Communion Service, Church 7pm, RCIA Class, Parish Office Classroom 7:30pm, Knights of Columbus, Rec bsmnt Thurs 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church Fri Sat Sun 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 11:30am-2pm, Lucia Guild Meeting, PC 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church No 9am Mass this morning 10am, Funeral Mass for Dan Caine, Church 5:00pm Vigil Mass, Church 8:30am, Mass, Church 9:30-10:20am, Children s RE, School 10:30am Mass, Church Children s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass LUCIA GUILD MEETING WEDNESDAY, February 11th AT 11:30AM in the Parish center. Social hour at 11:30, lunch at noon. Bring a sack lunch; tea, coffee and dessert will be provided by the hostesses. Guest Speaker: Phil Hasenkamp All women of the parish are invited! MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY: EM: Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion EMs help the priest at mass to distribute the Precious Body & Blood of our Lord during Communion. Those interested in serving as EMs should be confirmed, practicing the faith, and in good standing with the Church. Training and support is provided. Scheduling is flexible. PARISH NEWS This could also be an opportunity to serve together as a family team. Next Training Sessions: Saturday, February 21, 9:30am and Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm in the Church Contact Dianne DuSault at dusaultd1@comcast.net or 206-283-5196 to discuss training and scheduling preferences.
PARISH NEWS MAGNOLIA MOMS EASTER BASKET PROJECT The Magnolia Moms group is looking for help to fill their Easter Baskets for women & children living in transitional housing. Many of these families get great joy from receiving our baskets filled with essential items like shampoo, soaps, toothpaste, books, and much more. We are looking for your support & generosity to help deliver as many Easter Baskets as possible. You may drop off your purchased items in the baskets in the Parish Center before or after Mass. Any of the following donations are greatly appreciated: full size shampoo & conditioner, baby wash, diaper cream, toothpaste (adult or child), tooth brushes (adult or child), crayons, coloring books, bubbles, gently used books (adult or children) If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Livingston (livingstonjhawk92@comcast.net) or Dawn Apacible (apacibles@msn.com). ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON AND FASHION SHOW The Katherine Meloy Circle of the Association for Catholic Childhood announces it s 50 th Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Proceeds from the event help fund Catholic Community Services programs for the special needs of children and families in Western Washington. When: Saturday, March 14, 2015 -starting at 11:30am Where: Washington Athletic Club, Seattle RSVP: call Anne at 206-284-5639 or Jean at 206-282-5190 PRICES: Tickets: $50. Reservation deadline: March 9, 2015 Thank you to the Our Lady of Fatima parish for your generous support of the Prepares traveling crib. We are grateful to you for your dedication to create a nurturing response of the Catholic community in Washington State to support families. Prepares is a statewide initiative of the Catholic Bishops providing pregnancy and parenting support services from conception to the child s fifth birthday. To learn more, visit the website www.prepareforlife.org or contact your Area Coordinator at 206-327-2474 or Erin@preparesforlife.org. St Placid Priory Benedictine Vocation Discernment February 28-March 1 Saturday 9:00AM Sunday 12:30PM Come join the Sisters to listen to your call from Scripture, and hear about Benedictine community from the Prologue of the Rule of Benedict. Experience being with the Sisters for reflection time, prayer, dialogue, work and leisure. If you are a Catholic single woman discerning whether you have a vocation to the Benedictine way of life, this is a wonderful opportunity to share in community life with the Sisters of St. Placid Priory. Register by prior Friday; No fee. Benedictine Sisters -Contact Sister Lucy Wynkoop at lucywynkoop@gmail.com or call 360-438-2595