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Month of St. Joseph
March 23, 2014 THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7
Second Reading: Romans 5:1-2, 5-8 Gospel: John 4:5-42
MASS INTENTIONS FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK
MONDAY, MARCH 24
9:00am Bradley Bonwell
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26
9:00am Steve Banich
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
9:00am Bernie Guinasso
SATURDAY, MARCH 29:
9:00am Mass Intention
5:00pm Rozann Ryan
SUNDAY, MARCH 30
8:30am For our Parishioners
10:30am Michael Magnano
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
FUNERAL INFORMATION
This Lent, our parish is participating in a program called
“The Light is on for You.”
Each Friday during Lent, between 6:00-7:00pm, the
church will be open for prayer and a priest will be
available to hear confessions.
March 28, April 4, & 11.
Confession can be face to face or anonymous.
Information is available to help you with your
confession.
Please visit our website for all parish activities
www.olfatima.org
Funeral Mass for Fred Bell will be on Thursday, March 27th
at 11:00am at Our Lady of Fatima Church. ( There will be no
9am Daily Mass that morning)
FRIDAY NIGHT FAMILY FISH FRY
Fridays, April 4, 11 at 6:15pm Fridays, April 4, 11 at 6:15pm Fridays, April 4, 11 at 6:15pm Fridays, April 4, 11 at 6:15pm
in the Parish Center. (Donations welcome!)
RSVP to [email protected]
or 283-1456
last minute attendees welcome!
Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm Followed by Stations of the Cross at 7pm
in the Churchin the Churchin the Churchin the Church
This Sunday at the 10:30am Liturgy and for the
next two weeks, the Elect (those chosen for
Sacraments at Easter) will be experiencing what is
called a Scrutiny. As they reach this turning point
in their faith lives, the Church invites them to
undergo a deeper conversion of heart. In order to
do that they, and for us as well, we ask them to do
some soul-searching and repentance.
“The Scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal
all that is weak, defective, or sinful in the hearts of
the elect; to bring out, then strengthen all that is
upright, strong, and good. For the scrutinies are
celebrated in order to deliver the elect from the
power of sin and Satan, to protect them against
temptation, and to give them strength in Christ,
who is the way, the truth, and the life. (RCIA 141)
“In order to inspire in the elect a desire for
purification and redemption by Christ, three
scrutinies are celebrated. By this means, first of
all, the elect are instructed gradually about the
mystery of sin, from which the whole world and
every person longs to be delivered and thus saved
from its present and future consequences.
Second, their spirit is filled with Christ the
Redeemer, who is the living water (gospel of the
Samaritan woman in the 1st Scrutiny), the light of
the world (gospel of the man born blind in the 2nd
Scrutiny), the resurrection and the life (gospel of
Lazarus in the 3rd Scrutiny). (RCIA 143)
From the first to the final Scrutiny the elect, and
hopefully all of us, progress in our perception of
sin and our desire for salvation.
Please keep the elect in your prayers during these
coming weeks.
Peace,
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PARISH NEWS
YOUNG PEOPLE’S FAITH FORMATION STEWARDSHIP—A DISCIPLE’S RESPONSE
Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will.
If only you recognized God’s gift…” Jesus tells
the Samaritan woman. As good stewards, de we
recognize the gifts that God has given us?
Last week’s gifts $12,418.
Budgeted each week $15,885.
Budgeted year to date $603,615.
Gifts given year to date $623,501.
Sunday Classes for
Children
9:30 a.m.– 10:20 a.m.
Class Schedule:Class Schedule:Class Schedule:Class Schedule:
March 23, 3023, 3023, 3023, 30
April 27272727
May 4444, 18181818
Schedule for
Children’s Liturgy
of the Word
10:30 Mass10:30 Mass10:30 Mass10:30 Mass
March 30303030, April 27272727,
May 18181818
Sunday Religious EducationSunday Religious EducationSunday Religious EducationSunday Religious Education
When: Scheduled Sundays prior to class at 9:15.
Where : The school entrance adjacent to the church parking lot.
Upcoming training for Altar Servers:
Tuesday, March 25th and Thursday, March 27th
from 5-6pm at the Parish Center.
Training is open to all Parish members
4th grade and up.
This is a great opportunity to learn
about your faith!
Ques(on: contact Trish Jonas
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS
On May 10May 10May 10May 10 the children from Our Lady of Fatima School and
Religious Education will receive First Eucharist. They will be
joined with their families at the 10:00 mass on Saturday. A
reception will follow the mass.
This winter the Religious Education Junior High class year took
the bus to the cathedral for mass and a tour. Thank you to
Kevin Reynolds for his leadership with the Junior High. We
hope to increase the program at the Junior High level each
year.
Our Religious Education Roster this year includes 126 students. Religious Education meets on 20 Sundays throughout the school year. Thank you to all of our catechists, Joy Casey, Lisa Johnson, Alice Shepard, Melrose Benefiel, Joy Casey, Lisa Johnson, Alice Shepard, Melrose Benefiel, Joy Casey, Lisa Johnson, Alice Shepard, Melrose Benefiel, Joy Casey, Lisa Johnson, Alice Shepard, Melrose Benefiel, Mataya Scraba, Robin Martin, Alex Martin, Phoebe Domingo, Mataya Scraba, Robin Martin, Alex Martin, Phoebe Domingo, Mataya Scraba, Robin Martin, Alex Martin, Phoebe Domingo, Mataya Scraba, Robin Martin, Alex Martin, Phoebe Domingo, Angela Bever, Riley Peterson, and Kevin Reynolds. Joan Angela Bever, Riley Peterson, and Kevin Reynolds. Joan Angela Bever, Riley Peterson, and Kevin Reynolds. Joan Angela Bever, Riley Peterson, and Kevin Reynolds. Joan Rosenberger and Jenny RobenRosenberger and Jenny RobenRosenberger and Jenny RobenRosenberger and Jenny Roben oversee Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 mass. If you have an interest in serving in these ministries of Faith Formation or wish to enroll your child in Religious Education, please contact Dr. Kathy Carr, [email protected]. or contact one of the catechists mentioned above with your questions. Please do not hesitate to come forward if you are interested in this ministry. Training is available and materials are provided for instructors and children.
Our LadyOur LadyOur LadyOur Lady of Lourdes petitions will be available in of Lourdes petitions will be available in of Lourdes petitions will be available in of Lourdes petitions will be available in
the Parish center through April 6th. the Parish center through April 6th. the Parish center through April 6th. the Parish center through April 6th.
Please take one and mail your intentions and prayers to the address on the front of the petition or place it in the basket provided. They will be hand delivered on May 2 to the Grotto in Lourdes, France by the Seattle area Order of Malta Knights and Dames whose mission is to serve the sick and poor. After our return from the Pilgrimage in early May we will offer small bottles of the healing waters
from the spring at the Grotto.
Celebrating 20 plus years of service to the parishCelebrating 20 plus years of service to the parishCelebrating 20 plus years of service to the parishCelebrating 20 plus years of service to the parish
Fr. Phil and the Parish Staff cordially invite you to
attend a retirement reception in honor of
Jean Niehaus
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
11:30AM - 1:00PM
Please join us to wish Jean best wishes on her
Retirement!
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PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK MARCH 23-30 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS
Sun •8:30am, Mass, Church
•9:30-10:20am, Children’s RE Classes, School
•10:30am, Mass ,Church
•10:30am, Children’s Liturgy of the Word
•1:30-3:30pm, Confirmation Session, PC
Mon •9:00am Mass, Church
Tues •9:00am Communion Service, Church
•10:00am, Lenten Scripture Study, Parish Center
•5-6pm, Altar Server Training, Parish Center
Wed •9:00am Mass, Church
•2:15-3:10pm, Children’s Choir rehearsal, Church
Thurs •No 9:00am Mass today
•11:00am Funeral Mass for Fred Bell
•1-2:30pm,Consort/Women’s Choir, Church
•5-6pm Altar Server Training, Parish Center
•7:00pm, Lenten Scripture Study, Parish Center
Fri •9:00am Mass, Church
•6-7pm, Confessions, Church
•7pm, Stations of the Cross, Church
Sat •9:00am Mass, Church
•4:00pm-4:30pm, Confessions, Church
•3:45pm-5pm, Music Rehearsal, Parish Center
•5:00pm, Mass, Church
•6:00pm– 60th Jubilee Event, School Gym
Sun •8:30am, Mass, Church
•9:30-10:20am, Children’s RE Classes, School
•10:30am, Mass ,Church
•10:30am, Children’s Liturgy of the Word
•1:30-3:30pm, Confirmation Session, PC
The season of Lent is very visible in our hallways these days. As Spring arrives, we are beginning the third trimester of this school year. We have a short school week this week, as Friday is a staff inservice day during which our faculty will focus on our
accreditation efforts.
Fatima students will be participating in the North Deanery Science Fair at Bishop Blanchet High School on Thursday, March
27th.
For our Lenten service project this week, we are collecting
toothpaste for the guests at Sacred Heart Shelter.
Our 60th Diamond Anniversary Jubilee and Fundraiser is just about a week away! We are looking forward to seeing many fellow parishioners, past and present school parents, and our wonderful alumni at this very special event. Please visit our school website for information and to participate in the online auction that gets underway early next week
(http://school.olfatima.org).
We are currently accepting Tuition Contracts for the 2014-2015 school year. Please call the school office (206-283-7031) for
more information.
MAGNOLIA MOMS EASTER BASKET PROJECTMAGNOLIA MOMS EASTER BASKET PROJECTMAGNOLIA MOMS EASTER BASKET PROJECTMAGNOLIA MOMS EASTER BASKET PROJECT The Magnolia Moms group is gearing up for our annual Easter Basket project that benefits approximately 200 women & children in shelters that we service. We are in need of the following donated items to help fill our Easter Baskets. These Easter baskets bring so much joy to the recipients! Any donated items can be dropped off at the Parish Center in the basket labeled "Magnolia Moms". We will gladly accept your donations until Thursday, April 3rd.
• Gently used stuffed animals
• Children's books (all ages) & Women's books
• Coloring books & Crayons
• Travel (or full size) toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, lotions, deodorant, razors)
• Toothpaste (travel or full size)
• Wrapped candy Thank you! Jennifer Livingston & Dawn Apacible Easter Basket Chairs
PARISH NEWS
Please RSVP for Please RSVP for Please RSVP for Please RSVP for The 60th OLF Anniversary & Jubilee The 60th OLF Anniversary & Jubilee The 60th OLF Anniversary & Jubilee The 60th OLF Anniversary & Jubilee
you do not want to miss this great event!you do not want to miss this great event!you do not want to miss this great event!you do not want to miss this great event!
60th ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE & 60th ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE & 60th ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE & 60th ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE &
FUNDRAISERFUNDRAISERFUNDRAISERFUNDRAISER Saturday, March 29, 2014Saturday, March 29, 2014Saturday, March 29, 2014Saturday, March 29, 2014
doors open at 6pm Silent Auction, Gaming Tables, Fabulous Food,
Limited Live Auction & Live Music. If you did not receive an invitation
Please contact: Jennifer Wathen 206 352-4582 or
The 60th Anniversary and Jubilee on March 29th needs The 60th Anniversary and Jubilee on March 29th needs The 60th Anniversary and Jubilee on March 29th needs The 60th Anniversary and Jubilee on March 29th needs High School students High School students High School students High School students
who are interested in volunteering. who are interested in volunteering. who are interested in volunteering. who are interested in volunteering. Please contact Jennifer Wathen if you are interested:
PARISH NEWS
Next Week, our parish will take up the Catholic Relief
Services Collection. This collection supports six Catholic
agencies that touch more than 100 million lives around
the world. The funds from this Collection provide food to
the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and show
Christ’s love and respect to
all people. Next week, please
give generously to the
Catholic Relief Services
Collection and
help Jesus in disguise.
COMMUNITY NEWS Summer Prep 2014 @ Seattle Prep – Inspiring Camps
for Middle School Students
We are now registering middle school students for a variety
of athletic, co-curricular, and academic enrichment
camps. Check us out at www.seaprep.org/
summerprep. Feel free to pass on the link to friends and
family that are looking for awesome summer experiences for
their middle school student. If you have questions or wish to
inquire about tuition scholarship opportunities, please email
[email protected] or call (206) 324-0400.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT
Our Lady of Fatima’s Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
needs your help! The needs of the poor in our neighborhood
is higher than we can afford. Please Place donations in the
collection in an envelope marked St. Vincent de Paul.
CYO SUMMER CAMPS
Make Noise!
Kids love to make noise and we will be shou(ng about how
great it is to have God in our lives. Our theme this summer
will help campers see how much God loves them and how
they can go out into the world making noise about their
faith.
Kids Come First
We work hard to make sure that every child gets individual
a2en(on and has an amazing experience at camp. We
follow strict health and safety guidelines set by the
American Camp Associa(on. All CYO Camp staff are
screened and trained to ensure that they are caring role
models for your child.
Financial Aid
We are commi2ed to making it possible for every young
person to a2end camp. All families are encouraged to
apply to our substan(al scholarship program. Visit our
website
at www.sea2learchdiocese.org/camping
for more informa(on.
www.sea�learchdiocese.org/camping
206 382-4591 [email protected]
CYO Summer Camps is a ministry of the
Archdiocese of Sea2le.
VIVA! A WEEKEND RETREAT For Single Catholic Women (ages 20-40)
Exploring a Call to become a Sister
Saturday, July 19, 9:30 AM
To Sunday, July 20, ending at 3:00 PM
St. Placid Priory & Spirituality Center
Lacey, WA
Registration Fee of $10; covers all meals and overnight accommodations
Please Register by July 11, 2014
Contact Sr. Lucy at 360-438-2595360-438-2595; 360-438-1771360-
438-1771
e-mail: [email protected]
ALTAR
SERVER TRAINING WHEN:
TUESDAY, MARCH 25TH AND THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH 5-6PM
MEET IN THE PARISH CENTER
Questions: Contact Trish Jonas
ALL STUDENTS AND PARISH MEMBERS 4TH GRADE AND UP
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT OUR PARISH!
