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

back of the church or by appointment 283-1456.

Staff Members

Pastor: Rev. Phil RaetherDeacon Ron Allen

283-1456

School Principal: Nicholas Ford

283-7031

PA for Faith Formation: Kathy Carr352-4586

PA for Administration: Phil Hasenkamp 283-1456

PA for Music: Kate Leen 283-1456 ext. 587

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

Our Lady of Fatima Parish 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle WA 98199 (206) 283-1456 www.olfatima.org

Our Mission: Love God - Love others - Make disciples Our Vision:To make church matter

Welcome!

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of

Our Lady’s Apparition at Fatima, Portugal

1917-2017

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MASS INTENTIONS

Mon, Dec 12 9am Renato Matias

Wed, Dec 14 9am David Whitfield

Thur, Dec 15 9am Frank & Evelyne

Smythson

Fri, Dec 16 9am Delfin V. Perena

Sat, Dec 17 9am

5pm

Evelyne Smythson

Michael Magnano

Sun, Dec 18 8:30am

10:30am

Our Parishioners

Michael Cruise

First Reading:

Isaiah 35:1-6a

Second Reading:

James 5:7-10

Gospel: Matthew 11:2-

11

To schedule an intention,

please visit the Welcome

desk after a weekend

liturgy or stop by the

office during the week.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FATIMA

Fatima is the most prominent approved apparition of the 20th century.

It became famous the world over, particular for its three-part "secret."

To what does the secret refer?

In a letter to John Paul II date May 12, 1982, Sr. Lucia wrote:

"The third part of the secret refers to Our Lady’s words [in the second part of the secret]: ‘If not, [Russia] will

spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be

martyred; the Holy Father will have much to suffer; various nations will be annihilated’ (13-VII-1917)" (MF,

Introduction).

In general terms, then, the third part of the secret refers to the twentieth-century conflict between the Church

and Communist Russia.

What does the angel with the flaming sword symbolize?

The angel with the flaming sword represents the judgment that would fall on the world were it not for the

intercession of Mary (and, of course, the intercession of others, though here it is Mary with whom we are

concerned since she radiates the light that stops the flaming sword).

For many years it was rumored that the third part of the secret involved the possibility of a nuclear war. If

there is anything in the text that suggests this, it is the flames of the sword, which Sr. Lucia noted "looked as

though they would set the world on fire."

In Scripture, fire can be an image of judgment or conflict in general. In his commentary on the angel’s flaming

sword, however, Cardinal Ratzinger seems to allude to nuclear war: "Today the prospect that the world might

be reduced to ashes by a sea of fire no longer seems pure fantasy: Man himself, with his inventions, has forged

the flaming sword" (MF, "Theological Commentary").

In the 1984 consecration of the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the second of Pope John Paul II’s

specific petitions was: "From incalculable self-destruction, from every kind of war, deliver us".

Watch the bulletin for more information and plan on attending the next event, This Tuesday, December

13th from 7-8:00 pm. We will learn more about the meaning of Five 1st Saturday Masses as requested

by our Lady and then pray the rosary together. Refreshments will be served.

Please pray the rosary every day. Free Rosaries are available with instructions in many locations throughout

the church and near the tabernacle. On 1st Saturdays we will pray the Rosary at 8:15 am—other days at 8:25

am.

Each week we will have fresh flowers at Mary’s shrine. If you or your parish group would like to sponsor a

week please sign up at the Welcome Desk after weekend liturgies. Or sign up here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d4cafab29a46-flowers

You can provide the flowers or make a donation. Thank you to those who have already provided flowers.

Following daily mass on First Saturdays of each month we will have a Holy Hour of prayer and Scripture

readings and song. Fr. Phil

Third Sunday of Advent

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Page 2 December 11, 2016

PARISH EVENTS THIS WEEK

December 11-18

Sun 8:30am Mass, Church

Magi Gifts are due to the Parish Center

9:30-10:20am, Children’s RE, OLF school

10:30am Mass, Church

Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 10:30 Mass

Mon 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church

9am Daily Mass, Church

Tues 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church

9am, Communion Service, Church

6:30pm, Baptism Prep Class, Parish Office

7pm, OLF 100th Anniversary, Parish Center

Wed 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church

9am, Daily Mass, Church

11:30am, Lucia Guild Luncheon, PC

7pm, RCIA, Parish Office

Thurs 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church

9am Daily Mass, Church

7pm, OLF School Advent Concert, Church

Fri 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church

9am, Daily Mass, Church

7pm, Penance Service, Church

Sat 8:25am Recitation of the Holy Rosary, Church

9am Daily Mass, Church

5pm, Sunday Vigil Simbang Gabi Mass, Church

reception to follow, parish center

Sun 8:30am Mass, Church

10:30am Mass with Infant Baptism, Church

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Thank you to the 266 folks who

have so far pledged to the

Stewardship Renewal Campaign!

Please renew your pledge or make

your pledge to your parish online www.olfatima.org

today. Your support is needed to continue to offer

the ministries we have at Our Lady of Fatima.

God Bless You, Fr. Phil

CHILDREN INVITED TO SING AT

4:30PM CHRISTMAS EVE

MASS

Children in grades 2-8 are invited to

come sing with the Fatima Children’s Choir at the

4:30 Mass on Christmas Eve! Rehearsals will be in

the church on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 6-7:30 and

Thursday, Dec. 22 from 6-7, and participants should

be at church by 3:30 on Christmas Eve. Children

must be available for both rehearsals in order to

participate. Younger children are welcome to

participate if accompanied by a parent or guardian to

all rehearsals and Mass.

Please visit here

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4ba4ac22a5

7-sign to sign up, or email Kate with any questions

at kleen@olfatima.org. ADVENT & CHRISTMAS LITURGY SCHEDULE

December 16th, 7pm, Friday

Penance Service

December 17th, 5pm, Saturday

Simbang Gabi

December 24th, Saturday

4:30pm & 9pm

Vigil of the Nativity of the Lord

December 25th, Sunday

8:30am & 10:30am

The Nativity of the Lord

(Christmas)

December 31st, Saturday, 5pm

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother (Vigil)

January 1st, Sunday, 8:30am & 10:30am

Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother

DINNER FOR THE HOMELESS

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

January 16th

The Winter Shelter volunteers (with financial

support from the Knights of Columbus) is hosting a

formal, sit-down dinner for people experiencing

homelessness on Monday, January 16th (MLK Day)

in the OLF parish center. We will need Greeters,

Servers, and Kitchen Help for a successful event.

Please consider sharing your time and talents to

benefit the less fortunate. Volunteer information will

be provided in the coming weeks.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE WHO

ARE ILL & DYING Especially Lydia Tihri

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STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Thank you for all your gifts!

Please remember your parish in your will

Each of us has his or her own role to play in the

coming of the kingdom of God.

John the Baptist was called to be the herald of the

Messiah, preparing the way of the Lord.

To what is the Lord calling me?

Using this QR code with your smart phone

will direct you to our parish stewardship

website.

Liturgy Sat. Dec 17

5pm

Sun, Dec 18

8:30am

Sun, Dec 18

10:30am

Extraordinary

Minister

of Holy

Communion

(EM)

Melrose B.

Lee B.

Lois L.

Helen G.

Deacon Ron

Marco M.

Sheila M.

Margaret B.

Mary C.

Anne F.

Julie H.

Deacon Ron

Jane T.

Julieta R.

Nicholas F.

Rachel F.

Marion Bl.

Cathy S.

Deacon Ron

Dianne D.

Esper D.

Sacristan Alan L. Kathy S. Sue P.

Lector Kathy S. Helen S. Bill R.

Altar

Servers

Will S.

Kyle F.

Dylan W.

Braden B.

Dylan W.

Hi’ilei L.

Bobby L.

Lucy M.

Gianna B.

Welcome Desk Kathy S. Mary C. Hannah P.

Coffee Hour Katie McKay

Circle

Katie McKay

Circle

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

(206) 283-1456 or lsmith@olfatima.org

Next Weekend our Volunteers at Mass will be:

December 4th gifts & EFT $ 28,271.

CCS gifts $ 1,058.

Budgeted each week $ 15,675.

Budgeted year to date $ 360,525.

Gifts given year to date $ 350,180.

CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION

Please contact Kathy Carr for more information

kcarr@olfatima.org or 352-4586

INFANT BAPTISM SCHEDULE & CLASSES

To register please contact Kathy Carr

kcarr@olfatima.org or (206) 352-4586

BAPTISM

LITURGIES

Dec. 18, 10:30am

Jan. 21, 5pm

Feb. 26, 5pm

April 29, 5pm

May 14, 10:30am

June 24, 5pm

BAPTISM CLASS*

6:30-8:30PM—Parish Office

3307 W Dravus St

December 13

January 17

February 21

April 25

May 9

June 20

*Baptism classes required for

families celebrating first baptism

Sunday Classes

for Children

9:30-10:20 am Entrance at school door by the

church parking lot

Schedule for Children’s

Liturgy of The Word

During the 10:30am

Liturgy

Dec. 11 Jan 8, 22, 29

Jan. 8, 22, 29 Feb. 12, 26. Feb 12, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Apr. 2, 30 Apr 2, 9, 30 May 14, 21

May 7, 19

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP

CLEAN THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS

December 17th from 10-11am. Cleaning

supplies provided. Many hands make light work!

2017 CALENDARS are available at the

Welcome Desk or back of the Church.

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"Abortion is not a sign that

women are free,

but a sign that

they are desperate."

Frederica Mathewes-Green

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

Assistance with rent, moving

expenses, and storage have all been

requested. Your continued support

will help to keep folk right here in your

neighborhood from living on the streets. By using

your Sunday St. Vincent de Paul envelope, you are

helping your neighbors right here in Magnolia.

DONATIONS NEEDED

Tent City (TC5) desperately

needs heavy duty tarps this

winter (8x8 or 10x10).

Residents also need sleeping bags. Please bring them

directly to TC5 (in Interbay), or to the Parish Center

donation area marked "TC5".

Thank you for your corporal works of mercy.

SCHOOL MINISTRY NEWS

This week our 3rd grade students

were stewards of the liturgy on

Wednesday morning. We all

gathered again for Mass on Thursday

to celebrate the Immaculate Conception. Our

students have been connecting to Mary throughout

this Advent season and learning from her model of

"Yes!" Students are busy in preparations for our

Advent program next Thursday evening. The halls

are filled with sounds of carols, bells, and recorders

as students capture the spirit of the season in song

and verse under the guidance of Mr. Bradler. We

hope you can join us next Thursday.

THIS IS MAGI WEEKEND!

Please RETURN the tags with the new,

unwrapped gifts to the Parish Center

before or after Mass on either Saturday,

December10th between 4:30pm-6:30pm or Sunday,

December11th between 8:00am-Noon.

No late gifts can be accommodated. Thank you!

ARE YOU BEING CALLED TO SERVE THE CHURCH

AS A LAY PERSON?

The Archdiocese of Seattle is looking for leaders called to

serve God’s people as competent, effective, and certified

ministers for Youth & Young Adults, Faith Formation,

RCIA, Chaplaincy, Outreach, Administration, Detention

Ministry, Sacramental Preparation, Liturgy, and other

ministries. The Christifideles program offers graduate

formation in Theology Ministry, partnered with

formation & Archdiocesan certification for Lay Ecclesial

Ministers. Recruitment is now taking place for the 2017-

2018 academic year. Please contact the Office of Catholic

Faith Formation, 206-382-4096; ocff@seattlearch.org.

you can also find more information at www.

Seattlearchdiocese.Org/cf

WINTER SHELTER

We are currently in need of socks at

the shelter. With all this rain recently

it is important for the men to have dry

feet.

Please put donations in the basket in the social

center and thanks for your support.

Return Magi

Gifts Today!