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Liturgy Schedule

Monday-Saturday (except Tuesday)

9:00 am

Tuesday: Communion Service 9:00 am

Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 pm

Sunday Mass 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturdays 4:00-4:30 pm in the Reconciliation Chapel in the

back of the church or by appointment 283-1456.

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Staff Members

Pastor: Rev. Phil Raether283-1456

Interim Music Director: Eric Bradler

283-7031 ext. 128

School Principal: Susan Burdett283-7031

Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr352-4586

Pastoral Assistant for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp

283-1456

Bookkeeper: Julieta Romero 352-4570

Administrative Assistant: 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.

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

Welcome!

Month of the Divine Infancy

DECEMBER 14, 2014 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT First Reading: Isaiah Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Gospel: John 1:6-8, 19-28

MASS INTENTIONS FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

CCS Week

Last weekend we heard Lisa Gustaveson speak about how Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services provide care for our poorest and most vulnerable neighbors on behalf of our local Church. Thank you to those of you who have already so generously made donations to CCS. Your gifts are used locally throughout Western Washington to provide essential services and programs for people desperately in need. As good stewards of your gifts, 91 cents of every dollar CCS spends goes directly to those in need. Please prayerfully consider making a donation by taking home a CCS Week pew envelope or visiting their website at www.ccsww.org, if you have not already done so. Thank you for your generosity and compassion in bringing light and hope to our neighbors in need.

Fr. Phil

Funeral Mass for Margaret Louise Garbe will be on Thursday, December 18th at 10am at Our Lady of Fatima Church,

reception to follow.

Memorial Service for Mary Donnelly will be on Saturday, December 27th at 11am at Our Lady of Fatima Church,

reception to follow

MAGI PROJECT This weekend is the conclusion of this year’s Magi Project! Our volunteer schedule for this weekend is as follows: Saturday (12/13) from 2 to 7 pm in the Parish Center and Sunday (12/14) from 8 am to 1 pm. If you would like to help box gifts for delivery, please contact Candy at (206) 755-4891. Through your generosity we are touching the lives of 55 families and individuals in need in the Seattle area. You are sending them household items, bedding, warm clothing and coats, as well as toys and books for 106 children! A heartfelt thanks to the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima who have given their time and money to make the Magi Project possible. You are the heart of the Magi Project. Thank you also to Magnolia Moms, Knights of Columbus, The Don Jones Foundation, Windermere Magnolia, The OLF Quilters Group, Paul & Karen Bekins and the staff of Our Lady of Fatima for your thoughtful contributions to the Magi Project.

Mon Dec 15 9am Serena Cariaga

Wed Dec 17 9am Delfin V. Perena

Fri Dec 19 9am Michael Magnano

Sat Dec 20 9am Jacques Villeneuve

5pm Jewel Thelen

Sun Dec 21 8:30am Our Parishioners

10:30am Margaret Garbe

Christmas Eve 4:30 pm Children’s Liturgy

9:00 pm Vigil

Christmas Day 10:00 am Liturgy

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CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

PENANCE SERVICE

STEWARDSHIP—A DISCIPLE’S RESPONSE

ONLINE GIVING

OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION SUNDAY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Thank you for all your gifts! Please remember your parish in your will.

John the Baptist was called to herald the Lord’s coming. What is God calling us to do, and are we answering that call?

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: Dec. 14,

Jan. 11, 25, 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 Dec. 14

Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, 15, 22

Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 April 26, May 17, 31

December 7th gifts $13,656.

Budgeted each week $17,288.

Budgeted year to date $414,924.

Gifts given year to date $352,631.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

All adults are invited to attend any of our Adult Religious Education

Classes

NEXT SESSION:

TUESDAY, DEC. 16, 7-9PM

Parish Office Conference Room 3307 W Dravus St.

Theme: Advent and Prayer Topics of Discussion: Jesus our teacher

Shopping online this Christmas? When you do your Christmas shopping at

AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Our Lady Of Fatima Parish.

Bookmark the link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/91-0604880

or visit our webpage and support us every time you shop.

Dear Valued Online Giving User,

We thank you for using our Online Giving program at Our Lady of Fatima.

Recently we have updated our payment options for you to be able to give to our church funds. We have added the option for Credit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/Discover/American Express). please go to our website, www.olfatima.org and scroll down the page and click on “online giving” .

If you would like to add credit cards as a payment option, simply access your Online Giving account. Select Add or Update My Payment Methods in the Home Screen. You can Add New Method by selecting Add Credit Card. Enter your credit card information as displayed and select Save. Now you may View or Update your Current Gifts and select Edit. You may now make changes to the Account you choose to withdraw your funds. Thank you.

Advent Penance Service

WEDNESDAY, December 17TH

7:00 PM

A couple of priests will be available to hear individual confessions and to help us prepare

our hearts to receive Jesus at Christmas.

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PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK Dec. 14-21 OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL NEWS

Sun • 8:30am, Mass, Church • 9:30-10:20am, Children’s RE, School • 10:30am Mass Church • Magi Project Weekend in Parish Center

Tues • 9:00am Communion Service, Church • 10am, Advent Spiritual Study, Church • 7pm, RCIA, Parish Office conference room

Thurs • 10:00am Funeral Mass for Margaret Garbe • 7pm, Advent Spiritual Study, PO basement • 7pm—School Advent Program, Church

Fri • 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church

Sat • 9:00 am, Daily Mass, Church • 9am-1pm, Lay Carmelities Mtg, • 5:00pm Simbang Gabi Mass, Church Reception to follow in the Parish Center

Sun • 8:30am, Mass, Church • 10:30am Mass

Wed • 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church • 7pm, Penance Service, Church

Mon • 9:00am, Daily Mass, Church • 1-7pm, Blood Drive, Parish Center

PARISH NEWS

PARISH NEWS

MAGNOLIA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

Monday, December 15

1pm-7pm in the Parish Center 3218 W Barrett St.

Sponsored by the Our Lady of Fatima Knights of Columbus

INFORMATION DESK VOLUNTEERS

Do you have 15-20 minutes after Mass to help out at the Information Table? Your commitment is as little as 1 Mass per month. The training

is minimal and the bonus is you get to meet your fellow parishioners! We are in need of people for the Saturday 5pm and Sunday 10:30am Masses. If this is something that interests you, please stop by the Table for more information or call the Parish Office 283-1456.

We had a wonderful Mass on Monday for Immaculate Conception. Thank you to Ms. McNamee's 5th grade for serving as readers, gift bearers, and choir members.

The afterschool Creative Coding Classes beginning in January are filling up for our 3rd through 5th grade students. Snow Sports, too, is getting organized for the winter, and our 7th and 8th grade Speech Team is looking strong. Many thanks to the Fatima parents who organize these extracurricular activities for us! This coming Thursday is our all-school Christmas program. All families and parish members are welcome to join us for this very popular event, beginning at 7 p.m. in the church.

SIMBANG GABI Liturgy, December 20, 5:00 pm

Simbang Gabi is a celebration that

transcends cultural boundaries. The

procession of the beautiful paroles (star-shaped lanterns) at the beginning of the Advent Mass

reminds us that Jesus is the Light of the World. The readings, prayers and the singing by our Filipino

Choir heighten the anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ.

All are invited for Simbang Gabi and the reception following the Mass where traditional Filipino food

will be served.

OLF SCHOOL COMPANION NEWSLETTER MAILING Our printing service had an unexpected mailing problem with the fall issue of The Companion newsletter. If you received a copy with an incorrect label, please feel free to read the newsletter anyway or recycle it. We hope to get correctly labeled copies out shortly. If you have any questions, please contact Monica Scott at Our Lady of Fatima School at 283-7031. Thank you.

PARISH NEWS

DECEMBER 28th DINNER FOR HOMELESS -VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Winter Shelter group (with financial support from the Knights of Columbus) is hosting a formal sit-down dinner for the homeless on Sunday afternoon, December 28th, in the OLF social center. We need Greeters, Decorators, Servers, and even Musicians to improve this event. Please share your time and talents to benefit the less fortunate this Christmas season. Also, please consider a contribution for small gifts for our guests. For more details or to sign-up, please stop by the Information Center or call Rick Davis at 282-8241.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA A Kiosk in the Parish Center is available with Inspirational Catholic books, CDs & Booklets.

Pamphlet-$1.50 Flyer— .50 CD—$3.00

Book—$4.00 Donations help to continue this program and are

used to purchase new materials. There is a Donation Slot located in the Kiosk. Contact Julie Romero at 206-283-1456 X570

with any questions.

You are invited— Grow in the love of God!

The Lay Carmelite Community at OLF will continue its spiritual formation program

Sat., Dec 20— starting with 9am Mass until 12:00 noon

Everyone is invited to the Lay Carmelite's Christmas party...refreshments, bring a spiritual gift as a Mass, pray the

rosary for the intentions of your person, make a Holy Hour etc.

Surprise presentation: DVD of 1 hour - Joyful Faith Hope

and Love in the Carmelite Saints.

Join us to be inspired by JOY in God.

Call Mary Cruise for further information. 206 285-8550. WINTER SHELTER Thank you to everyone for supporting our St Martin de Porres Winter Overflow Shel-ter on Monday and Tuesday nights. Our 10 guests would spend the night on the street if it wasn’t for the 7 “satellite” churches in the Seattle area who take the men in when the big shelter under the viaduct is full. At this time we need personal items such as disposable razors, packages of Kleenex, cough drops, small bottles of antiseptic wash and small deodorants. Any number of each is more than welcome.