15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

• Summer, that usually means to slow down in many parishes and to find some peace and quiet. The summer months are slower, but we are still productive.

• Partners in the Gospel*: Our new pastor, Fr. Freitag, and our new vicar, Fr. Dominic, have arrived and are settling in. There are many names to learn, key volunteers to meet, and a new staff configuration with different responsibilities to figure out. Mike Borte, our Director of Faith Formation, has also retired. The first staff meetings in the new configuration are taking place, new routines are being established, and everyone is adjusting to the changed schedules for Mass, confession, and the rosary.

• Name Tag Sunday and Saturday are happening this weekend, on July 13th & 14th. This tradition is well-known to most St. Anne parishioners. It not only provides our priests with an opportunity to learn names but also allows the congregation to grow together.

• The parish picnic is coming up. Both priests, Fr. Freitag and Fr. Dominic, have been invited. Save the date: Sunday, July 28th, after the 11:00 AM Mass.

• We will celebrate Mike Borte’s retirement & 66th birthday. Save the date: Saturday, August 3rd.

• And last but not least: Even the staff needs a break! They’re like rechargeable batteries – except instead of plugging into a wall, they plug into a beach chair.

We hope you all are getting some well-deserved rest and taking extra care, especially during the heat wave.

God bless,

your St. Anne Team

*To learn more about Partners in the Gospel visit: https://archseattle.org/partners/

We’re thrilled to report that the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign is well underway, and our progress has been remarkable! As of July 8, 2024, we’ve achieved 97.5% of our financial goal of $85,617. Additionally, our parish participation stands at 36.5%. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already contributed!

Now, let’s delve into the significance of this specific ACA campaign for the St. Anne’s Community:

Safeguarding Reserves: Our operating budget doesn’t allow for large-scale projects and last year, we couldn’t allocate any funds to savings. When it comes to significant facility projects—like those proposed for this rebate fund—we’ve had to tap into our reserves. The ACA rebate provides an opportunity to protect these reserves.

Your Crucial Role: St. Anne’s relies on generous donations from our community. We don’t have income-generating sources or leased property to cover expenses. Without your support, there would be no St. Anne’s as we know it. By participating in the ACA, you have a say in prioritizing projects.

Matching Gift Opportunity: We’re excited to announce a matching gift of up to $50,000! Once we achieve our ACA goal, every dollar will be doubled and returned to us, thanks to this year’s additional match.

For more information and to track our progress, please visit our website at https://www.stanneseattle.org/events/giveaca2024/

Thank you for being part of our community and contributing to the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal Campaign!
Your St. Anne Parish Team

Donating to St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County is easy and convenient, right here at Our Lady of Fatima Church!

Location: 3218 W Barrett St. Seattle, WA 98199 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Your donations will be collected and sold at one of our SVdP Thrift Stores, providing financial support for our various programs dedicated to helping neighbors gain stability and self-sufficiency!

To view a list of items that we accept and DO NOT accept: https://svdpseattle.org/donatetous/homegoods/

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle | King County thanks you for your generous financial support!