LiturgyScheduleMonday‐Saturday(exceptTuesday)9:00amTuesday:CommunionService9:00amSaturdayVigilLiturgy:5:00pmSundayLiturgies:8:30am&10:30amReconciliaƟonSaturdays4:00‐4:30pmintheReconciliaƟonChapelinthebackofthechurchorbyappointment206.283.1456Our Lady of Fatima Parish Our Lady of Fatima Parish Our Lady of Fatima Parish Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 ● 206.283.1456 206.283.1456 206.283.1456 ● www.olfatima.org www.olfatima.org www.olfatima.org Staff MembersPermanentDeacon:Rev.Mr.RonAllenChild&AdultFaithFormaƟon:KathyCarr206.503.2415SchoolPrincipal:NicholasFord206.283.7031ParishAdministrator:PhilHasenkamp206.503.2393Music:KateLeen206.503.2423Bookkeeper:JulietaRomero206.503.2399AdministraƟveAssistant:LisaSmith206.283.1456SacramentalCelebraƟonsInfantBapƟsmContactKathyCarrforthescheduleofclasses&datestheSacramentiscelebrated206.503.2415MarriageContacttheparishsixmonthsinanƟcipaƟontoprepareanddeterminereadiness206.503.2415AnoinƟngoftheSickisgiventothosepreparingforsurgery,theelderly,theill,andthedying.PleaseaskthepriestfollowingmassforananoinƟng.Intheeventofanemergencycalltheoffice206.283.1456.EucharistContacttheofficeforahomevisit.ForFirstHolyCommunioncontactKathyCarrforbothchildrenandadults206.503.2415ReconciliaƟon(Confession)iscelebratedonSaturdaysfrom4:00‐4:30pmintheReconciliaƟonChapel.Other Ɵmesavailablebyappointment206.283.1456.Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!WeinviteyoutobeWeinviteyoutobeWeinviteyoutobeengagedinyourengagedinyourengagedinyourcommunitylife.communitylife.communitylife.PleaseregistersowecanPleaseregistersowecanPleaseregistersowecanbecomeacquainted becomeacquainted becomeacquaintedVision: Vision: Vision: Grow in Christ’s Love Grow in Christ’s Love Grow in Christ’s Love Mission: Mission: Mission: We, as stewards of Our Lady of We, as stewards of Our Lady of We, as stewards of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by Fatima Parish, keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by Fatima Parish, keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by celebrating the Eucharist, nurturing our faith, celebrating the Eucharist, nurturing our faith, celebrating the Eucharist, nurturing our faith, building community, and serving others. building community, and serving others. building community, and serving others.
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Liturgy Schedule
Monday‐Saturday
(except Tuesday) 900 am
Tuesday Communion Service
900 am
Saturday Vigil Liturgy
500 pm
Sunday Liturgies
830 am amp 1030 am
Reconcilia on
Saturdays 400‐430 pm in
the Reconcilia on Chapel in
the back of the church
or by appointment
2062831456
Our Lady o f Fa t ima Pa r i shOur Lady o f Fa t ima Pa r i shOur Lady o f Fa t ima Pa r i sh Pas to r Rev Ph i l Rae the rPa s to r Rev Ph i l Rae the rPa s to r Rev Ph i l Rae the r
3218 W Ba r re t t S t Sea t t l e WA 98199 3218 W Ba r re t t S t Sea t t l e WA 98199 3218 W Ba r re t t S t Sea t t l e WA 98199 206 283 1456 206 283 1456 206 283 1456 wwwo l f a t ima o rgwwwo l f a t ima o rgwwwo l f a t ima o rg
Staff Members
Permanent Deacon
Rev Mr Ron Allen
Child amp Adult Faith Forma on
Kathy Carr 2065032415
School Principal
Nicholas Ford 2062837031
Parish Administrator
Phil Hasenkamp 2065032393
Music Kate Leen 2065032423
Bookkeeper
Julieta Romero 2065032399
Administra ve Assistant
Lisa Smith 2062831456
Sacramental Celebra ons
Infant Bap sm Contact Kathy Carr for the
schedule of classes amp dates the Sacrament is
celebrated 2065032415
Marriage Contact the parish six months in
an cipa on to prepare and determine
readiness 2065032415
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 2062831456
Eucharist Contact the office for a home visit
For First Holy Communion contact Kathy Carr
for both children and adults 2065032415
Reconcilia on (Confession) is celebrated on
Saturdays from 400‐430pm in the
Reconcilia on Chapel Other mes available
by appointment 2062831456
WelcomeWelcomeWelcome We invite you to be We invite you to be We invite you to be engaged in your engaged in your engaged in your community life community life community life
Please register so we can Please register so we can Please register so we can become acquaintedbecome acquaintedbecome acquainted
VisionVisionVision Grow in Christrsquos LoveGrow in Christrsquos LoveGrow in Christrsquos Love
MissionMissionMission We as stewards of Our Lady of We as stewards of Our Lady of We as stewards of Our Lady of Fatima Parish keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by Fatima Parish keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by Fatima Parish keep Jesus Christ at the center of our lives by
celebrating the Eucharist nurturing our faithcelebrating the Eucharist nurturing our faithcelebrating the Eucharist nurturing our faith building community and serving othersbuilding community and serving othersbuilding community and serving others
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 1 December 24 2017
P r a yP r a yP r a y MASS
INTENTIONS
Dec 27 9am Anne Searing
Dec 28 9am Ginny Suttell
Dec 29 9am Robert Bleck+
Dec 30 9am
5pm
Louise Frances Campos
Michael Magnano+
Dec 31 830am
1030am
Our Parishioners
Mimi Tella
To schedule an
intention please visit
the Welcome desk after
a weekend liturgy or
stop by the office
during the week
First ReadingFirst ReadingFirst Reading 2 Samuel 712 Samuel 712 Samuel 71---5 8b5 8b5 8b---12 14a1612 14a1612 14a16
Second ReadingSecond ReadingSecond Reading Romans 1625Romans 1625Romans 1625---272727
GospelGospelGospel Luke 126Luke 126Luke 126---383838
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ADVENTCHRISTMAS SCHEDULEADVENTCHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
(Please note there is no 830 am mass this day)
We wish all our parishioners a blessed and holy Christmas
Meligayang Pasko
4th Sunday of Advent December 2324
Saturday Vigil 500 pm
Sunday 1030 am
Christmas Vigil December 24 430 pm amp 900 pm
Christmas Day December 25 1030 am
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 December 24 2017
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK
December 24ndash31 2017
Sun Fourth Sunday of Advent No 830am Mass this morning only
1030am Mass Church
Christmas Eve
430pm Christmas Eve Mass
9pm Christmas Eve Mass
Mon The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
1030am Mass
Tues 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Communion Service Church
1-7pm Community Blood Drive Parish Center
Wed 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Thurs 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Fri 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Sat 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
5pm Vigil Mass Church
Sun The Holy Family of Jesus Mary amp Joseph
830am Mass
1030am Mass
MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY
BLOOD DRIVE
Please consider giving the gift of life at
this upcoming blood drive You may
never know whose life you will save but
know that you are saving lives
Tuesday December 26 1pm-7pm
Sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Knights of
Columbus For questions about eligibility contact
Bloodworks Northwest at
1-800-398-7888 or wwwbloodworksNWorg
SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS
School is on Christmas break until
Tuesday January 2nd Until then we
wish you all a very Merry Christmas
and will see you in the New Year
FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR
Jan 5 930 am until 12pm
Adoration of our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament
Pray silently in Jesusrsquo
Real Presence
Will you spend one hour with Me in prayer
OUR LADY OF FATIMA RIGHT TO
LIFE A new Right To Life Group is
starting at OLF This group will study
direct and facilitate RTL activities in
our Parish and may coordinate with other similar
groups in our area We have a beginning nucleus of
good people who hope that you too can find the
needed small amount of time to devote to this
important and rewarding activity Please contact
either Pauline Coveny 206-525-3045 or Judie
Scherer 425-681-6962 for further information
PLEASE NOTE There will not be daily masses on
January 10 11 12 while
Fr Phil is on retreat that week
at the Palisades Please pray
for all our priests
Thank You
to all those who helped to make our Christmas
celebrations so beautiful and prayerful this year
God Bless You
From Your Parish Community
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 3 December 24 2017
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Thank you for all your gifts
Please remember your parish in your will
In the first reading God promised King Davis
that his house and his kingdom will endure
forever It is through Maryrsquos ldquoYesrdquo - ldquoI am the
handmaid of the Lord Let it be done to me as you
sayrdquo - that the promise finds fulfillment
Using this QR code with your smart phone
will direct you to our parish stewardship
website
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Thank you to all of those stewards who
serve so faithfully at Mass
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 206283-1456 or lsmitholfatimaorg
Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be
Liturgy Sat Dec 30
5pm
Sun Dec 31
830am
Sun Dec 31
1030am
Extra-ordinary
Minister
of Holy
Communion
(EM)
Olivia L
Lois L
Dianne D
Kathy C
Larry C
Joan W
Tim C
Jane T
Pauline C
Harry C
Mary C
Anna O
Anne F
Penny C
Rolinda B
Jennie L
Bill R
David O
Emie R
Suzan H
Esper D
Sacristan Helen G Maureen B Paul R
Lector Catey H Max E Toni I
Altar
Servers
Maggie R
Meryl G
John K
Shane E
Elin K
Chloe C
Mary S
Marie-Clemence M
James S
Welcome Desk Dianne D Myrna I Janet M
December 17th gifts $15644
Online giving gifts this week $3205
Budgeted each week $16058
Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1) $401450
Gifts given year to date $383390
CHILDRENrsquoS FAITH FORMATION
Our Lady of Fatima provides Religious Education on
designated Sundays that are listed here Sunday
School for Pre K-Jr High takes place from 930-
1020 in the school The curriculum is grade specific
All parish children are encouraged to apply
Childrens Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) takes place
during 1030 mass for children aged 4-6
Lessons are specific to this age group
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
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE amp CLASSES
to register please contact Kathy Carr
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
Sunday School
for Children
930-1020 am
Schedule for 4-6 yorsquos
Liturgy of The Word
1030am Liturgy
January 7 21 28
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
January 7 21
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
BAPTISM
LITURGIES
Sat Jan 20 5pm
Sun Feb 11 1030am
Sat April 21 5pm
Sun May 20 1030am
Sat June 16 5pm
BAPTISM CLASS 630-830PMmdashParish Office
3307 W Dravus St
January 16
February 8
April 17
May 15
June 12
Baptism classes required for
families celebrating first baptism
TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL
DISASTERS You can give directly through
Catholic Charities USA Just visit
catholicharitiesusaorg
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 4 December 24 2017
Every human being has a right to
life the fundamental right that
makes all other rights possiblehellip
Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship USCCB
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
WINTER SHELTER Needs personal items small
deodorants packages of foot and hand warmers
combs washcloths and packages of rain ponchos L
amp XL underwear and t-shirts are greatly appreciated
Put in the marked basket in the Parish Center
ST FRANCIS HOUSE Needs include sandwiches of
any kind but especially tuna or meat and hard
boiled eggs Please put sandwiches into individual
sandwich bags put back into the larger bread bag
and mark the bag with the type of sandwich Please
put hard boiled eggs into a carton secure with a
rubber band and then into a bag Leave on the coffee
table in the parish center before 9am on Wednesday
mornings Sign up here for hard boiled egg
donations Email questions to serviceolfatimaorg
TENT CITY 5 Tent City 5 (TC5) now has limited
electricity thanks to the efforts and donation from a
Magnolia family Warmth remains an
overriding issue as does the need for food mostly
over the weekends
Please either deliver directly or put in the TC5 bin in
the social center floor mats C amp D size renewable
batteries and flashlights paper products plates
bowls napkins paper towels plastic garbage bags
utensils coffee sugar condiments (small packs)
cooking oil blankets amp menrsquos coats Please think of
these people when you shop-or even shop especially
for them If each of us does a little we can
accomplish muchrdquo See more on
wwwsharewheelorg amp click on TC5 Interbay
BALLARD FOOD BANK Non-perishable food items
can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish
center No expired food items please
OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Edge will resume after Christmas Break on Jan 7th
Contacts Kimberly Abadir abadirkhotmailcom
or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777
ANNUAL CATHOLIC
APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS
Thank you to those who have already
fulfilled your Annual Catholic
Appeal pledge
If you would like to help maximize our Annual
Catholic Appeal Rebate this year please check if
your employer has a Matching Gift program Once
your gift has been paid in full or as payments are
made you can apply for the match per your
employerrsquos instructions The Annual Catholic
Appeal Archdiocese of Seattle is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code Tax ID 91-0778147
Call 800-809-4921 if you have any questions
Mailing address Annual Catholic Appeal PO Box
14964 Seattle 98114
Give your children the best gift possible
the abiding love between their parents
Learn how to encourage it by
participating in a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter (WWME) weekend The next weekend at
the Sheraton Bellevue Hotel is on February 16-18
2018 Apply at wwwwwmeorg More information
at 206-772-2344
PLEASE NOTE St Francis
House will be closed Christmas
week so we wonrsquot need
sandwiches or eggs or other
donations on Wednesday
December 27
We will resume deliveries on Wednesday January 3
Sandwiches of any kind are much needed
Please bring to them the parish center on
Wednesdays by 900 am
Our Lady of Fatima Parish TAX REMINDER
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2017 MISSION UPDATE
AND FINALLYhellip
And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 317
Our annual reminder about your taxes
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will process all donations (Sacrificial Giving St Vincent de Paul etc) on December 31st Donations received by that date will be recorded on your 2017 parish giving report Please consider your parish or a Catholic charity if you plan to make a gift in 2017
Online Giving transactions after December 31st may not be recorded in 2017 due to varying processing procedures of banks
We often hear from parishioners who want to know how their donations of Time - Talent - Treasure are making a difference in the lives of others
bull Through our Operation Magi Project 150 individuals received Christmas gifts St Vincent de Paul Society received $20000 in cash gifts The Menrsquos Shelter hosted 520 men fed them dinner breakfast and lunch and provided personal toiletries St Francis House received 108 dozen hard boiled eggs and many hand made sandwiches this past year
bull We were able to provide 33 students with scholarships for Catholic education
bull 12 Faith Team volunteers were able to begin a Middle School Youth Ministry Program
bull New Hymnals were purchased including the updates of the Roman Missal bull Our parish celebrated joyfully the centennial of our Ladyrsquos apparition at
Fatima through monthly events a Parish Mission the blessing of a new Fatima statue and much more
Your giving is helping to make our parish and our community a better place
A grateful thanks to you our faithful parishioners for blessing the parish this past year as together
we continue to do the work of Christ Please keep your parish in your prayers
2017 Year-End Wrap Up
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 1 December 24 2017
P r a yP r a yP r a y MASS
INTENTIONS
Dec 27 9am Anne Searing
Dec 28 9am Ginny Suttell
Dec 29 9am Robert Bleck+
Dec 30 9am
5pm
Louise Frances Campos
Michael Magnano+
Dec 31 830am
1030am
Our Parishioners
Mimi Tella
To schedule an
intention please visit
the Welcome desk after
a weekend liturgy or
stop by the office
during the week
First ReadingFirst ReadingFirst Reading 2 Samuel 712 Samuel 712 Samuel 71---5 8b5 8b5 8b---12 14a1612 14a1612 14a16
Second ReadingSecond ReadingSecond Reading Romans 1625Romans 1625Romans 1625---272727
GospelGospelGospel Luke 126Luke 126Luke 126---383838
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTFOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
ADVENTCHRISTMAS SCHEDULEADVENTCHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
(Please note there is no 830 am mass this day)
We wish all our parishioners a blessed and holy Christmas
Meligayang Pasko
4th Sunday of Advent December 2324
Saturday Vigil 500 pm
Sunday 1030 am
Christmas Vigil December 24 430 pm amp 900 pm
Christmas Day December 25 1030 am
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 December 24 2017
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK
December 24ndash31 2017
Sun Fourth Sunday of Advent No 830am Mass this morning only
1030am Mass Church
Christmas Eve
430pm Christmas Eve Mass
9pm Christmas Eve Mass
Mon The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
1030am Mass
Tues 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Communion Service Church
1-7pm Community Blood Drive Parish Center
Wed 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Thurs 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Fri 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Sat 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
5pm Vigil Mass Church
Sun The Holy Family of Jesus Mary amp Joseph
830am Mass
1030am Mass
MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY
BLOOD DRIVE
Please consider giving the gift of life at
this upcoming blood drive You may
never know whose life you will save but
know that you are saving lives
Tuesday December 26 1pm-7pm
Sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Knights of
Columbus For questions about eligibility contact
Bloodworks Northwest at
1-800-398-7888 or wwwbloodworksNWorg
SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS
School is on Christmas break until
Tuesday January 2nd Until then we
wish you all a very Merry Christmas
and will see you in the New Year
FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR
Jan 5 930 am until 12pm
Adoration of our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament
Pray silently in Jesusrsquo
Real Presence
Will you spend one hour with Me in prayer
OUR LADY OF FATIMA RIGHT TO
LIFE A new Right To Life Group is
starting at OLF This group will study
direct and facilitate RTL activities in
our Parish and may coordinate with other similar
groups in our area We have a beginning nucleus of
good people who hope that you too can find the
needed small amount of time to devote to this
important and rewarding activity Please contact
either Pauline Coveny 206-525-3045 or Judie
Scherer 425-681-6962 for further information
PLEASE NOTE There will not be daily masses on
January 10 11 12 while
Fr Phil is on retreat that week
at the Palisades Please pray
for all our priests
Thank You
to all those who helped to make our Christmas
celebrations so beautiful and prayerful this year
God Bless You
From Your Parish Community
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 3 December 24 2017
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Thank you for all your gifts
Please remember your parish in your will
In the first reading God promised King Davis
that his house and his kingdom will endure
forever It is through Maryrsquos ldquoYesrdquo - ldquoI am the
handmaid of the Lord Let it be done to me as you
sayrdquo - that the promise finds fulfillment
Using this QR code with your smart phone
will direct you to our parish stewardship
website
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Thank you to all of those stewards who
serve so faithfully at Mass
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 206283-1456 or lsmitholfatimaorg
Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be
Liturgy Sat Dec 30
5pm
Sun Dec 31
830am
Sun Dec 31
1030am
Extra-ordinary
Minister
of Holy
Communion
(EM)
Olivia L
Lois L
Dianne D
Kathy C
Larry C
Joan W
Tim C
Jane T
Pauline C
Harry C
Mary C
Anna O
Anne F
Penny C
Rolinda B
Jennie L
Bill R
David O
Emie R
Suzan H
Esper D
Sacristan Helen G Maureen B Paul R
Lector Catey H Max E Toni I
Altar
Servers
Maggie R
Meryl G
John K
Shane E
Elin K
Chloe C
Mary S
Marie-Clemence M
James S
Welcome Desk Dianne D Myrna I Janet M
December 17th gifts $15644
Online giving gifts this week $3205
Budgeted each week $16058
Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1) $401450
Gifts given year to date $383390
CHILDRENrsquoS FAITH FORMATION
Our Lady of Fatima provides Religious Education on
designated Sundays that are listed here Sunday
School for Pre K-Jr High takes place from 930-
1020 in the school The curriculum is grade specific
All parish children are encouraged to apply
Childrens Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) takes place
during 1030 mass for children aged 4-6
Lessons are specific to this age group
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
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE amp CLASSES
to register please contact Kathy Carr
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
Sunday School
for Children
930-1020 am
Schedule for 4-6 yorsquos
Liturgy of The Word
1030am Liturgy
January 7 21 28
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
January 7 21
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
BAPTISM
LITURGIES
Sat Jan 20 5pm
Sun Feb 11 1030am
Sat April 21 5pm
Sun May 20 1030am
Sat June 16 5pm
BAPTISM CLASS 630-830PMmdashParish Office
3307 W Dravus St
January 16
February 8
April 17
May 15
June 12
Baptism classes required for
families celebrating first baptism
TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL
DISASTERS You can give directly through
Catholic Charities USA Just visit
catholicharitiesusaorg
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 4 December 24 2017
Every human being has a right to
life the fundamental right that
makes all other rights possiblehellip
Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship USCCB
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
WINTER SHELTER Needs personal items small
deodorants packages of foot and hand warmers
combs washcloths and packages of rain ponchos L
amp XL underwear and t-shirts are greatly appreciated
Put in the marked basket in the Parish Center
ST FRANCIS HOUSE Needs include sandwiches of
any kind but especially tuna or meat and hard
boiled eggs Please put sandwiches into individual
sandwich bags put back into the larger bread bag
and mark the bag with the type of sandwich Please
put hard boiled eggs into a carton secure with a
rubber band and then into a bag Leave on the coffee
table in the parish center before 9am on Wednesday
mornings Sign up here for hard boiled egg
donations Email questions to serviceolfatimaorg
TENT CITY 5 Tent City 5 (TC5) now has limited
electricity thanks to the efforts and donation from a
Magnolia family Warmth remains an
overriding issue as does the need for food mostly
over the weekends
Please either deliver directly or put in the TC5 bin in
the social center floor mats C amp D size renewable
batteries and flashlights paper products plates
bowls napkins paper towels plastic garbage bags
utensils coffee sugar condiments (small packs)
cooking oil blankets amp menrsquos coats Please think of
these people when you shop-or even shop especially
for them If each of us does a little we can
accomplish muchrdquo See more on
wwwsharewheelorg amp click on TC5 Interbay
BALLARD FOOD BANK Non-perishable food items
can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish
center No expired food items please
OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Edge will resume after Christmas Break on Jan 7th
Contacts Kimberly Abadir abadirkhotmailcom
or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777
ANNUAL CATHOLIC
APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS
Thank you to those who have already
fulfilled your Annual Catholic
Appeal pledge
If you would like to help maximize our Annual
Catholic Appeal Rebate this year please check if
your employer has a Matching Gift program Once
your gift has been paid in full or as payments are
made you can apply for the match per your
employerrsquos instructions The Annual Catholic
Appeal Archdiocese of Seattle is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code Tax ID 91-0778147
Call 800-809-4921 if you have any questions
Mailing address Annual Catholic Appeal PO Box
14964 Seattle 98114
Give your children the best gift possible
the abiding love between their parents
Learn how to encourage it by
participating in a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter (WWME) weekend The next weekend at
the Sheraton Bellevue Hotel is on February 16-18
2018 Apply at wwwwwmeorg More information
at 206-772-2344
PLEASE NOTE St Francis
House will be closed Christmas
week so we wonrsquot need
sandwiches or eggs or other
donations on Wednesday
December 27
We will resume deliveries on Wednesday January 3
Sandwiches of any kind are much needed
Please bring to them the parish center on
Wednesdays by 900 am
Our Lady of Fatima Parish TAX REMINDER
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2017 MISSION UPDATE
AND FINALLYhellip
And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 317
Our annual reminder about your taxes
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will process all donations (Sacrificial Giving St Vincent de Paul etc) on December 31st Donations received by that date will be recorded on your 2017 parish giving report Please consider your parish or a Catholic charity if you plan to make a gift in 2017
Online Giving transactions after December 31st may not be recorded in 2017 due to varying processing procedures of banks
We often hear from parishioners who want to know how their donations of Time - Talent - Treasure are making a difference in the lives of others
bull Through our Operation Magi Project 150 individuals received Christmas gifts St Vincent de Paul Society received $20000 in cash gifts The Menrsquos Shelter hosted 520 men fed them dinner breakfast and lunch and provided personal toiletries St Francis House received 108 dozen hard boiled eggs and many hand made sandwiches this past year
bull We were able to provide 33 students with scholarships for Catholic education
bull 12 Faith Team volunteers were able to begin a Middle School Youth Ministry Program
bull New Hymnals were purchased including the updates of the Roman Missal bull Our parish celebrated joyfully the centennial of our Ladyrsquos apparition at
Fatima through monthly events a Parish Mission the blessing of a new Fatima statue and much more
Your giving is helping to make our parish and our community a better place
A grateful thanks to you our faithful parishioners for blessing the parish this past year as together
we continue to do the work of Christ Please keep your parish in your prayers
2017 Year-End Wrap Up
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 December 24 2017
PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK
December 24ndash31 2017
Sun Fourth Sunday of Advent No 830am Mass this morning only
1030am Mass Church
Christmas Eve
430pm Christmas Eve Mass
9pm Christmas Eve Mass
Mon The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
1030am Mass
Tues 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Communion Service Church
1-7pm Community Blood Drive Parish Center
Wed 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Thurs 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Fri 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
Sat 825am Recitation of the Holy Rosary Church
9am Daily Mass Church
5pm Vigil Mass Church
Sun The Holy Family of Jesus Mary amp Joseph
830am Mass
1030am Mass
MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY
BLOOD DRIVE
Please consider giving the gift of life at
this upcoming blood drive You may
never know whose life you will save but
know that you are saving lives
Tuesday December 26 1pm-7pm
Sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Knights of
Columbus For questions about eligibility contact
Bloodworks Northwest at
1-800-398-7888 or wwwbloodworksNWorg
SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS
School is on Christmas break until
Tuesday January 2nd Until then we
wish you all a very Merry Christmas
and will see you in the New Year
FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR
Jan 5 930 am until 12pm
Adoration of our Lord in the
Blessed Sacrament
Pray silently in Jesusrsquo
Real Presence
Will you spend one hour with Me in prayer
OUR LADY OF FATIMA RIGHT TO
LIFE A new Right To Life Group is
starting at OLF This group will study
direct and facilitate RTL activities in
our Parish and may coordinate with other similar
groups in our area We have a beginning nucleus of
good people who hope that you too can find the
needed small amount of time to devote to this
important and rewarding activity Please contact
either Pauline Coveny 206-525-3045 or Judie
Scherer 425-681-6962 for further information
PLEASE NOTE There will not be daily masses on
January 10 11 12 while
Fr Phil is on retreat that week
at the Palisades Please pray
for all our priests
Thank You
to all those who helped to make our Christmas
celebrations so beautiful and prayerful this year
God Bless You
From Your Parish Community
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 3 December 24 2017
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Thank you for all your gifts
Please remember your parish in your will
In the first reading God promised King Davis
that his house and his kingdom will endure
forever It is through Maryrsquos ldquoYesrdquo - ldquoI am the
handmaid of the Lord Let it be done to me as you
sayrdquo - that the promise finds fulfillment
Using this QR code with your smart phone
will direct you to our parish stewardship
website
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Thank you to all of those stewards who
serve so faithfully at Mass
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 206283-1456 or lsmitholfatimaorg
Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be
Liturgy Sat Dec 30
5pm
Sun Dec 31
830am
Sun Dec 31
1030am
Extra-ordinary
Minister
of Holy
Communion
(EM)
Olivia L
Lois L
Dianne D
Kathy C
Larry C
Joan W
Tim C
Jane T
Pauline C
Harry C
Mary C
Anna O
Anne F
Penny C
Rolinda B
Jennie L
Bill R
David O
Emie R
Suzan H
Esper D
Sacristan Helen G Maureen B Paul R
Lector Catey H Max E Toni I
Altar
Servers
Maggie R
Meryl G
John K
Shane E
Elin K
Chloe C
Mary S
Marie-Clemence M
James S
Welcome Desk Dianne D Myrna I Janet M
December 17th gifts $15644
Online giving gifts this week $3205
Budgeted each week $16058
Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1) $401450
Gifts given year to date $383390
CHILDRENrsquoS FAITH FORMATION
Our Lady of Fatima provides Religious Education on
designated Sundays that are listed here Sunday
School for Pre K-Jr High takes place from 930-
1020 in the school The curriculum is grade specific
All parish children are encouraged to apply
Childrens Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) takes place
during 1030 mass for children aged 4-6
Lessons are specific to this age group
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
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE amp CLASSES
to register please contact Kathy Carr
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
Sunday School
for Children
930-1020 am
Schedule for 4-6 yorsquos
Liturgy of The Word
1030am Liturgy
January 7 21 28
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
January 7 21
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
BAPTISM
LITURGIES
Sat Jan 20 5pm
Sun Feb 11 1030am
Sat April 21 5pm
Sun May 20 1030am
Sat June 16 5pm
BAPTISM CLASS 630-830PMmdashParish Office
3307 W Dravus St
January 16
February 8
April 17
May 15
June 12
Baptism classes required for
families celebrating first baptism
TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL
DISASTERS You can give directly through
Catholic Charities USA Just visit
catholicharitiesusaorg
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 4 December 24 2017
Every human being has a right to
life the fundamental right that
makes all other rights possiblehellip
Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship USCCB
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
WINTER SHELTER Needs personal items small
deodorants packages of foot and hand warmers
combs washcloths and packages of rain ponchos L
amp XL underwear and t-shirts are greatly appreciated
Put in the marked basket in the Parish Center
ST FRANCIS HOUSE Needs include sandwiches of
any kind but especially tuna or meat and hard
boiled eggs Please put sandwiches into individual
sandwich bags put back into the larger bread bag
and mark the bag with the type of sandwich Please
put hard boiled eggs into a carton secure with a
rubber band and then into a bag Leave on the coffee
table in the parish center before 9am on Wednesday
mornings Sign up here for hard boiled egg
donations Email questions to serviceolfatimaorg
TENT CITY 5 Tent City 5 (TC5) now has limited
electricity thanks to the efforts and donation from a
Magnolia family Warmth remains an
overriding issue as does the need for food mostly
over the weekends
Please either deliver directly or put in the TC5 bin in
the social center floor mats C amp D size renewable
batteries and flashlights paper products plates
bowls napkins paper towels plastic garbage bags
utensils coffee sugar condiments (small packs)
cooking oil blankets amp menrsquos coats Please think of
these people when you shop-or even shop especially
for them If each of us does a little we can
accomplish muchrdquo See more on
wwwsharewheelorg amp click on TC5 Interbay
BALLARD FOOD BANK Non-perishable food items
can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish
center No expired food items please
OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Edge will resume after Christmas Break on Jan 7th
Contacts Kimberly Abadir abadirkhotmailcom
or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777
ANNUAL CATHOLIC
APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS
Thank you to those who have already
fulfilled your Annual Catholic
Appeal pledge
If you would like to help maximize our Annual
Catholic Appeal Rebate this year please check if
your employer has a Matching Gift program Once
your gift has been paid in full or as payments are
made you can apply for the match per your
employerrsquos instructions The Annual Catholic
Appeal Archdiocese of Seattle is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code Tax ID 91-0778147
Call 800-809-4921 if you have any questions
Mailing address Annual Catholic Appeal PO Box
14964 Seattle 98114
Give your children the best gift possible
the abiding love between their parents
Learn how to encourage it by
participating in a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter (WWME) weekend The next weekend at
the Sheraton Bellevue Hotel is on February 16-18
2018 Apply at wwwwwmeorg More information
at 206-772-2344
PLEASE NOTE St Francis
House will be closed Christmas
week so we wonrsquot need
sandwiches or eggs or other
donations on Wednesday
December 27
We will resume deliveries on Wednesday January 3
Sandwiches of any kind are much needed
Please bring to them the parish center on
Wednesdays by 900 am
Our Lady of Fatima Parish TAX REMINDER
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2017 MISSION UPDATE
AND FINALLYhellip
And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 317
Our annual reminder about your taxes
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will process all donations (Sacrificial Giving St Vincent de Paul etc) on December 31st Donations received by that date will be recorded on your 2017 parish giving report Please consider your parish or a Catholic charity if you plan to make a gift in 2017
Online Giving transactions after December 31st may not be recorded in 2017 due to varying processing procedures of banks
We often hear from parishioners who want to know how their donations of Time - Talent - Treasure are making a difference in the lives of others
bull Through our Operation Magi Project 150 individuals received Christmas gifts St Vincent de Paul Society received $20000 in cash gifts The Menrsquos Shelter hosted 520 men fed them dinner breakfast and lunch and provided personal toiletries St Francis House received 108 dozen hard boiled eggs and many hand made sandwiches this past year
bull We were able to provide 33 students with scholarships for Catholic education
bull 12 Faith Team volunteers were able to begin a Middle School Youth Ministry Program
bull New Hymnals were purchased including the updates of the Roman Missal bull Our parish celebrated joyfully the centennial of our Ladyrsquos apparition at
Fatima through monthly events a Parish Mission the blessing of a new Fatima statue and much more
Your giving is helping to make our parish and our community a better place
A grateful thanks to you our faithful parishioners for blessing the parish this past year as together
we continue to do the work of Christ Please keep your parish in your prayers
2017 Year-End Wrap Up
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 3 December 24 2017
STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Thank you for all your gifts
Please remember your parish in your will
In the first reading God promised King Davis
that his house and his kingdom will endure
forever It is through Maryrsquos ldquoYesrdquo - ldquoI am the
handmaid of the Lord Let it be done to me as you
sayrdquo - that the promise finds fulfillment
Using this QR code with your smart phone
will direct you to our parish stewardship
website
STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Thank you to all of those stewards who
serve so faithfully at Mass
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 206283-1456 or lsmitholfatimaorg
Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be
Liturgy Sat Dec 30
5pm
Sun Dec 31
830am
Sun Dec 31
1030am
Extra-ordinary
Minister
of Holy
Communion
(EM)
Olivia L
Lois L
Dianne D
Kathy C
Larry C
Joan W
Tim C
Jane T
Pauline C
Harry C
Mary C
Anna O
Anne F
Penny C
Rolinda B
Jennie L
Bill R
David O
Emie R
Suzan H
Esper D
Sacristan Helen G Maureen B Paul R
Lector Catey H Max E Toni I
Altar
Servers
Maggie R
Meryl G
John K
Shane E
Elin K
Chloe C
Mary S
Marie-Clemence M
James S
Welcome Desk Dianne D Myrna I Janet M
December 17th gifts $15644
Online giving gifts this week $3205
Budgeted each week $16058
Budgeted year to date (beginning Jul 1) $401450
Gifts given year to date $383390
CHILDRENrsquoS FAITH FORMATION
Our Lady of Fatima provides Religious Education on
designated Sundays that are listed here Sunday
School for Pre K-Jr High takes place from 930-
1020 in the school The curriculum is grade specific
All parish children are encouraged to apply
Childrens Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) takes place
during 1030 mass for children aged 4-6
Lessons are specific to this age group
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
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE amp CLASSES
to register please contact Kathy Carr
kcarrolfatimaorg or 2065032415
Sunday School
for Children
930-1020 am
Schedule for 4-6 yorsquos
Liturgy of The Word
1030am Liturgy
January 7 21 28
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
January 7 21
February 11 25
March 4 11 18
April 15 22 29
May 6 20
BAPTISM
LITURGIES
Sat Jan 20 5pm
Sun Feb 11 1030am
Sat April 21 5pm
Sun May 20 1030am
Sat June 16 5pm
BAPTISM CLASS 630-830PMmdashParish Office
3307 W Dravus St
January 16
February 8
April 17
May 15
June 12
Baptism classes required for
families celebrating first baptism
TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL
DISASTERS You can give directly through
Catholic Charities USA Just visit
catholicharitiesusaorg
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 4 December 24 2017
Every human being has a right to
life the fundamental right that
makes all other rights possiblehellip
Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship USCCB
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
WINTER SHELTER Needs personal items small
deodorants packages of foot and hand warmers
combs washcloths and packages of rain ponchos L
amp XL underwear and t-shirts are greatly appreciated
Put in the marked basket in the Parish Center
ST FRANCIS HOUSE Needs include sandwiches of
any kind but especially tuna or meat and hard
boiled eggs Please put sandwiches into individual
sandwich bags put back into the larger bread bag
and mark the bag with the type of sandwich Please
put hard boiled eggs into a carton secure with a
rubber band and then into a bag Leave on the coffee
table in the parish center before 9am on Wednesday
mornings Sign up here for hard boiled egg
donations Email questions to serviceolfatimaorg
TENT CITY 5 Tent City 5 (TC5) now has limited
electricity thanks to the efforts and donation from a
Magnolia family Warmth remains an
overriding issue as does the need for food mostly
over the weekends
Please either deliver directly or put in the TC5 bin in
the social center floor mats C amp D size renewable
batteries and flashlights paper products plates
bowls napkins paper towels plastic garbage bags
utensils coffee sugar condiments (small packs)
cooking oil blankets amp menrsquos coats Please think of
these people when you shop-or even shop especially
for them If each of us does a little we can
accomplish muchrdquo See more on
wwwsharewheelorg amp click on TC5 Interbay
BALLARD FOOD BANK Non-perishable food items
can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish
center No expired food items please
OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Edge will resume after Christmas Break on Jan 7th
Contacts Kimberly Abadir abadirkhotmailcom
or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777
ANNUAL CATHOLIC
APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS
Thank you to those who have already
fulfilled your Annual Catholic
Appeal pledge
If you would like to help maximize our Annual
Catholic Appeal Rebate this year please check if
your employer has a Matching Gift program Once
your gift has been paid in full or as payments are
made you can apply for the match per your
employerrsquos instructions The Annual Catholic
Appeal Archdiocese of Seattle is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code Tax ID 91-0778147
Call 800-809-4921 if you have any questions
Mailing address Annual Catholic Appeal PO Box
14964 Seattle 98114
Give your children the best gift possible
the abiding love between their parents
Learn how to encourage it by
participating in a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter (WWME) weekend The next weekend at
the Sheraton Bellevue Hotel is on February 16-18
2018 Apply at wwwwwmeorg More information
at 206-772-2344
PLEASE NOTE St Francis
House will be closed Christmas
week so we wonrsquot need
sandwiches or eggs or other
donations on Wednesday
December 27
We will resume deliveries on Wednesday January 3
Sandwiches of any kind are much needed
Please bring to them the parish center on
Wednesdays by 900 am
Our Lady of Fatima Parish TAX REMINDER
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2017 MISSION UPDATE
AND FINALLYhellip
And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 317
Our annual reminder about your taxes
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will process all donations (Sacrificial Giving St Vincent de Paul etc) on December 31st Donations received by that date will be recorded on your 2017 parish giving report Please consider your parish or a Catholic charity if you plan to make a gift in 2017
Online Giving transactions after December 31st may not be recorded in 2017 due to varying processing procedures of banks
We often hear from parishioners who want to know how their donations of Time - Talent - Treasure are making a difference in the lives of others
bull Through our Operation Magi Project 150 individuals received Christmas gifts St Vincent de Paul Society received $20000 in cash gifts The Menrsquos Shelter hosted 520 men fed them dinner breakfast and lunch and provided personal toiletries St Francis House received 108 dozen hard boiled eggs and many hand made sandwiches this past year
bull We were able to provide 33 students with scholarships for Catholic education
bull 12 Faith Team volunteers were able to begin a Middle School Youth Ministry Program
bull New Hymnals were purchased including the updates of the Roman Missal bull Our parish celebrated joyfully the centennial of our Ladyrsquos apparition at
Fatima through monthly events a Parish Mission the blessing of a new Fatima statue and much more
Your giving is helping to make our parish and our community a better place
A grateful thanks to you our faithful parishioners for blessing the parish this past year as together
we continue to do the work of Christ Please keep your parish in your prayers
2017 Year-End Wrap Up
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 4 December 24 2017
Every human being has a right to
life the fundamental right that
makes all other rights possiblehellip
Forming Consciences for Faithful
Citizenship USCCB
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
WINTER SHELTER Needs personal items small
deodorants packages of foot and hand warmers
combs washcloths and packages of rain ponchos L
amp XL underwear and t-shirts are greatly appreciated
Put in the marked basket in the Parish Center
ST FRANCIS HOUSE Needs include sandwiches of
any kind but especially tuna or meat and hard
boiled eggs Please put sandwiches into individual
sandwich bags put back into the larger bread bag
and mark the bag with the type of sandwich Please
put hard boiled eggs into a carton secure with a
rubber band and then into a bag Leave on the coffee
table in the parish center before 9am on Wednesday
mornings Sign up here for hard boiled egg
donations Email questions to serviceolfatimaorg
TENT CITY 5 Tent City 5 (TC5) now has limited
electricity thanks to the efforts and donation from a
Magnolia family Warmth remains an
overriding issue as does the need for food mostly
over the weekends
Please either deliver directly or put in the TC5 bin in
the social center floor mats C amp D size renewable
batteries and flashlights paper products plates
bowls napkins paper towels plastic garbage bags
utensils coffee sugar condiments (small packs)
cooking oil blankets amp menrsquos coats Please think of
these people when you shop-or even shop especially
for them If each of us does a little we can
accomplish muchrdquo See more on
wwwsharewheelorg amp click on TC5 Interbay
BALLARD FOOD BANK Non-perishable food items
can be placed in the large wooden box in the parish
center No expired food items please
OLF MIDDLE SCHOOL
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
Edge will resume after Christmas Break on Jan 7th
Contacts Kimberly Abadir abadirkhotmailcom
or Aimee Moore 425-773-0777
ANNUAL CATHOLIC
APPEAL MATCHING GIFTS
Thank you to those who have already
fulfilled your Annual Catholic
Appeal pledge
If you would like to help maximize our Annual
Catholic Appeal Rebate this year please check if
your employer has a Matching Gift program Once
your gift has been paid in full or as payments are
made you can apply for the match per your
employerrsquos instructions The Annual Catholic
Appeal Archdiocese of Seattle is a tax-exempt
organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code Tax ID 91-0778147
Call 800-809-4921 if you have any questions
Mailing address Annual Catholic Appeal PO Box
14964 Seattle 98114
Give your children the best gift possible
the abiding love between their parents
Learn how to encourage it by
participating in a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter (WWME) weekend The next weekend at
the Sheraton Bellevue Hotel is on February 16-18
2018 Apply at wwwwwmeorg More information
at 206-772-2344
PLEASE NOTE St Francis
House will be closed Christmas
week so we wonrsquot need
sandwiches or eggs or other
donations on Wednesday
December 27
We will resume deliveries on Wednesday January 3
Sandwiches of any kind are much needed
Please bring to them the parish center on
Wednesdays by 900 am
Our Lady of Fatima Parish TAX REMINDER
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2017 MISSION UPDATE
AND FINALLYhellip
And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 317
Our annual reminder about your taxes
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will process all donations (Sacrificial Giving St Vincent de Paul etc) on December 31st Donations received by that date will be recorded on your 2017 parish giving report Please consider your parish or a Catholic charity if you plan to make a gift in 2017
Online Giving transactions after December 31st may not be recorded in 2017 due to varying processing procedures of banks
We often hear from parishioners who want to know how their donations of Time - Talent - Treasure are making a difference in the lives of others
bull Through our Operation Magi Project 150 individuals received Christmas gifts St Vincent de Paul Society received $20000 in cash gifts The Menrsquos Shelter hosted 520 men fed them dinner breakfast and lunch and provided personal toiletries St Francis House received 108 dozen hard boiled eggs and many hand made sandwiches this past year
bull We were able to provide 33 students with scholarships for Catholic education
bull 12 Faith Team volunteers were able to begin a Middle School Youth Ministry Program
bull New Hymnals were purchased including the updates of the Roman Missal bull Our parish celebrated joyfully the centennial of our Ladyrsquos apparition at
Fatima through monthly events a Parish Mission the blessing of a new Fatima statue and much more
Your giving is helping to make our parish and our community a better place
A grateful thanks to you our faithful parishioners for blessing the parish this past year as together
we continue to do the work of Christ Please keep your parish in your prayers
2017 Year-End Wrap Up
Our Lady of Fatima Parish TAX REMINDER
Our Lady of Fatima Parish 2017 MISSION UPDATE
AND FINALLYhellip
And whatever you do in word or deed do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus giving thanks to God the Father through him Colossians 317
Our annual reminder about your taxes
Our Lady of Fatima Parish will process all donations (Sacrificial Giving St Vincent de Paul etc) on December 31st Donations received by that date will be recorded on your 2017 parish giving report Please consider your parish or a Catholic charity if you plan to make a gift in 2017
Online Giving transactions after December 31st may not be recorded in 2017 due to varying processing procedures of banks
We often hear from parishioners who want to know how their donations of Time - Talent - Treasure are making a difference in the lives of others
bull Through our Operation Magi Project 150 individuals received Christmas gifts St Vincent de Paul Society received $20000 in cash gifts The Menrsquos Shelter hosted 520 men fed them dinner breakfast and lunch and provided personal toiletries St Francis House received 108 dozen hard boiled eggs and many hand made sandwiches this past year
bull We were able to provide 33 students with scholarships for Catholic education
bull 12 Faith Team volunteers were able to begin a Middle School Youth Ministry Program
bull New Hymnals were purchased including the updates of the Roman Missal bull Our parish celebrated joyfully the centennial of our Ladyrsquos apparition at
Fatima through monthly events a Parish Mission the blessing of a new Fatima statue and much more
Your giving is helping to make our parish and our community a better place
A grateful thanks to you our faithful parishioners for blessing the parish this past year as together
we continue to do the work of Christ Please keep your parish in your prayers
