May 31, 2015 Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary THE MOST HOLY TRINITY First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17 Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 FROM THE PASTOR S DESK MASS INTENTIONS ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015 Your gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal is still needed! Thank you to all who have responded to the needs of our Church in Western Washington through the 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal. One person or parish could not possibly accomplish all that needs to be done for over 60 ministries and services of the Annual Catholic Appeal. Gifts of any amount are welcome, and your gift will make everything possible. It is not too late to return your pledge envelope if you haven t already done so! Please fill out a pledge envelope today or go online to donate: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate ACA 2015 Update GOAL $118,000 RECEIVED $91,900. % OF GOAL 78% PLEDGES 234 RECEIVED STILL NEEDED $26,100. If you would like to help maximize our Annual Catholic Appeal Rebate this year for our parish project CONVERTING FORMER RECTORY OFFICE INTO A PARISH LIBRARY/ CONFERENCE ROOM, please check if your employer has a Matching Gift program. Once your gift has been paid in full, you can apply for the match per your employer s instructions. The Annual Catholic Appeal, Archdiocese of Seattle, is a taxexempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID # 91-0778147. Call 206-382-4274 if you have any questions. Give online: www.seattlearchdiocese.org/donate Mon, June 1 9am Patty Gilroy Wed, June 3 9am Kyle Knigge Thurs, June 4 4:30pm Dr. Lester Sauvage Fri, June 5 9am Archie Naugle Sat, June 6 5pm Bob Carrs Sun, June 7 8:30am Our parishioners We suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him. PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Final two repeat sessions are: June 10th at 7pm in the parish center & June 13th at 10am in the parish center. Parishioners are invited to attend one of these sessions where we will present the Three Pastoral Priorities and record any input you might have. Three task forces will eventually be formed whose job it will be to make our priorities come to life. How are you being called to glorify the Lord in response to His love? Could God be inviting you to the priesthood or consecrated life? Call the Vocation Office at (206) 382-4880 or email: bryan.dolejsi@seattlearch.org.
Page 2 STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ no matter the cost to themselves. Our Annual Report, July 2013-June 2014, is available on our webpage www.olfatima.org. STEWARDSHIP OF TIME Mass Sat. June 6 5pm Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EM) Kim M. Shawn M. Susan B. Jessie M. Elaine L. Max E. Altar Server Sophie M. Jessica M. Jonathan G. May 24th gifts $6,938. Nepal Collection/CRS $2,726. Budgeted each week $17,288. Budgeted year to date $812,561. Gifts given year to date $766,345. 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: Sun, June 7 8:30am Jane T. Karen C. Julieta R. Leonora G. Mary C. Gavin B. Kevin K. Sun, June 7 10:30am Rolinda B. Cathy S. Mataya S. Jim S. Luisa S. Declan B. Elizabeth N. John S. Sacristan Alan L. Maria T. Sue P. Lector Mary Ann V. Mark J. Hannah P. THE MOST HOLY TRINITY CHILDREN S FAITH FORMATION OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LAST CLASS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR Sunday Class for Children : May 31, 9:30 10:20am SACRED STEPS Sacramental Celebrations at Our Lady of Fatima Congratulations and God s Blessings to the following young adults, Confirmed & Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit at Our Lady of Fatima by Archbishop Sartain on Wednesday, May 27 Romulo Almeda, Mary Gallant, JT Gallant, Frederick Graham, Ruby Guevarra, Haley Guinasso, Connor Kardokus, Isabella Oishi, Audrey Pisano, Alexandra Sheldrup, Jane Stanley, Chad Strazzara PARISH NEWS First Friday Holy Hour, June 5th Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:30 am until 12 noon Can you spend one hour with me in prayer? MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Monday, June 15-1pm-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
May 31, 2015 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS Our 8th graders have been busy with their R.O.P.E. (Rite of Passage Experience) presentations this week. We are always so happy to have parish members join us as the students review their time at Fatima and highlight what has meant the most for them. We look forward to seeing many members of our community at our "ending the debt" celebration on Saturday, June 6th, following the 5pm Mass in the Fatima School Gymnasium BBQ Dinner will be provided/families welcome Please be sure to RSVP by June 1st if you plan to join us (and we hope you do!). Please contact Jenn Wathen at jwathen@olfatima.org for more information. Looking ahead to 2015-2016, we do have some openings in selected classes. If you or anyone you know is interested in visiting the school and learning more, please feel free to contact Principal Susan Burdett at sburdett@olfatima.org or at 206-283- 7031. This coming July, an information meeting will be held for anyone interested in learning about the formation of a Pro-Life group at Our Lady of Fatima. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss what goals we hope to achieve and how, as well as share the teaching of the Catholic Church about abortion, euthanasia, and other life issues. If you are interested contact Harry or Pauline Coveny, OLF parishioners, at (206) 525-3045. And watch the bulletin for the date and time of the meeting. Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Sun Page 3 PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK May 31 June 7 8am-12, St Vincent de Paul truck in Parking lot 8:30am Mass, Church 9:30am-10:20am, Children s RE Classes 10:30am Mass with infant baptism, Church 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church 9:00am Communion Service, Church 10am, Parish Quilting Group, Parish Center 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church No 9:00am Mass today 4:30pm OLF Graduation Mass, Church 7pm, Choir practice, Church 9:00 am Daily Mass, Church 9:30am-12noon, First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Church No 9:00am Mass today 10:30am Funeral Mass for Eileen Lapinski, Church 5:00pm Vigil Mass, Church 6pm, Ending School Debt celebration, Gym 8:30am Mass, Church 10:30am Mass, Church PARISH NEWS St. Vincent de Paul-Conference at Fatima We have a lot of bills to pay water, light, rent, food, gas & prescriptions. Our financial resources are very low. Please help with the needs of your neighbors on Magnolia. Donate to St. Vincent de Paul in an envelope in the Collection this weekend or mail to 3307 W. Dravus St. Thank you! Fa ma Quilters will meet on Tuesday June 2nd at 10 a.m. in the parish center. New members are always welcome. Archbishop Peter Sartain invites you to join the Archdiocesan pilgrimage to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, Sept. 22-27. This is a historic opportunity to see Pope Francis on his first visit to the U.S. The week-long congress also offers inspiring keynote speakers and dozens of timely workshops. For complete information on how to register for this exciting pilgrimage, visit www.seattlearchdiocese.org/wmf
PARISH NEWS Attention all Catholic young men ages 13-18! Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend Quo Vadis Days camp to spend time with other young men your age looking at the Lord s call in your life while having a great time. QVD is led by priests and seminarians of the Archdiocese. Archbishop Sartain will join us on Monday to celebrate Mass with the participants. QVD will be held from June 28th-July 1st at Camp Don Bosco near Carnation, WA. The cost of the camp will be covered by the Serra Club. Please check us out at www.qvdays.org if you are interested. All registration is online! Adult Volunteers needed We are looking for a few adult volunteers (ages 18+) to pressure wash all the sidewalks on the campus this summer over a couple of days. Please contact Phil Hasenkamp if you can help. 206 352-4574 or phil.hasenkamp@olfatima.org All are invited for Fellowship following both Sunday Masses with your fellow parishioners for great conversation PLUS coffee, juice, and donuts! THANK YOU to the parishioners who are hosting this weekend The following dates still need hosts: June 14, 21, 28 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 Cabrini Ministry Training is looking for individuals who are committed to growing in their faith, willing to share the Gospel of compassion with others, and ready to be transformed by the Holy Spirit! We offer an extensive training program that meets weekly from October to March. This training will forever change the way you communicate with those you love, the way you understand spirituality, and the way you reach out to others in need. Our training is based on Catholic theology, but is open to Christians of all denominations. Our primary training class will meet on Monday evenings at St. James Cathedral in Seattle. If there is enough interest, a second class will be held on Tuesday mornings at Holy Family Parish in Kirkland. For more information, contact carla@cabriniministry.org.