1st Sunday of Advent

Dear Readers, Parishioners from Sacred Heart of Jesus & St. Anne,

Whenever particularly beautiful events are approaching, we look forward to them with great anticipation and can hardly wait. This is also the case during these special weeks in winter: because from the first Sunday of Advent, the Advent season begins – the preparation time for Christmas. During Advent, we look forward to the arrival of Jesus, the Son of God, at Christmas. This is when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. That is why Advent has its name – the Latin word ‘adventus’ means arrival. During this time of joyful anticipation, we are happy to provide our parishioners with Advent prayer books and, if you don’t already have one, Advent wreaths. We encourage you to pick them up after mass.

Barbara Bumbarger for the Parish Family Team

Our Lady of Fatima 

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Holy Day of Obligation. This feast day highlights that Mary was conceived without original sin, emphasizing her purity and special role as mother of Jesus Christ.

The coffee ladies of St. Anne,

Invite you all, come if you can!

From Sacred Heart and Fatima too,

Join us for fun, we welcome you!

Date: Friday, 13th December

Time: 10 AM

Location: The Narthex at St. Anne

This cozy event is open to all parishioners aged 65 years and up, with a few staff members sneaking in as well. Please read more.

At the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Location

At the St. Anne Church Location

We are excited to be participating in #iGiveCatholic for our inaugural year. All contributions will go to support the Queen Anne Food Bank!

The QAFB at Sacred Heart provides healthy food-assistance to our neighbors. We serve everyone who comes to our door with a smile, with respect and without discrimination.

YOUR ENTIRE DONATION HELPS US FUND THE FOLLOWING:

$17: Provide 10 meals for those in need

$29: Provide 10 days’ worth of cutlery for the lunch program

$78.99: Give 1$ per individual served so far in 2024 and support the QAFB

Please consider supporting us by donating via the #IgiveCatholic website, sending in a check to the parish office, or asking your employer to match your donation through Benevity or another platform.

#IgiveCatholic website

Please note that the Altar of Remembrance will be reverently removed after Mass on Sunday, December 1st.

We kindly ask that you pick up your pictures and remembrances by the end of the first week of December from the side chapel. If you have questions or need any kind of assistance in this regard, please call Carol Ford at 206-819-5032 or the parish office. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who shared pictures and remembrances of their loved ones at our Altar of Remembrance this special month. Your contributions have truly touched our hearts and brought our community closer together.

Thank you once again for allowing us to honor your loved ones in such a meaningful way.

With warm regards,

St. Anne Parishioners

We wish a Happy Thanksgiving break and a great start into the Advent season!