1st Sunday of Lent

Dear Parish Family,

Have you made a Lent commitment this year? Perhaps you’ve decided to fast from social media, coffee, or something else that holds a significant place in your heart – something that maybe shouldn’t have such a strong hold. Or maybe you’ve chosen to make more space in your heart and in your schedule for Him, perhaps by attending daily Mass.

For me, Lent is a time to pause and take inventory of what has a hold on me. Usually, I don’t like stops. When walking through the city and wanting to cross the street at a traffic light, we are often forced to pause for a moment before the signal to proceed appears. How do you feel about such moments? Do you feel slowed down by red lights on your way? Or are they a welcome little break before the Go-signal clears the way again?

The picture on our bulletin this week evokes two different perspectives on taking a break: On the one hand, where do I look for stops in everyday life to pause and take inventory? On the other hand, what holds me back? Who holds me back? Do I have habits that put a hold on me?

Lent can offer a starting point to consciously look for stops in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to reconnect with myself, with others, and with God. During this Lenten season, the Parish Family Bulletin will provide many suggestions to help you reconnect.

I wish you a good start to Lent!

Barbara Bumbarger

Director of Communications

Mass times may change occasionally.

Mass intentions might not be listed if the bulletin is already at the printer when you schedule. Thank you for your understanding.

Sacred Heart of Jesus offers Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter.

Sunday, March 9th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, March 16th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, March 23rd – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper

Fridays, March 7th – April 11th

Sacred Heart of Jesus || Stations 12:30pm || Soup Lunch 1pm

St. Anne || Soup Supper 6pm || Stations 7pm*

Our Lady of Fatima || Soup Supper 6pm || Stations 7pm

*There will be an exception on the 14th of March at St. Anne || Stations 5pm || Soup Supper 6pm

Please sign-up for the location you want to visit and bring a meatless soup:

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Our Lady of Fatima

St. Anne

Stations of the Cross with Music by J. S. Bach

Friday, March 28th || Soup Supper 6pm || Stations 7pm || Our Lady of Fatima

Friday, April 11th || Soup Supper 6pm || Stations 7pm || St. Anne

Join us for a Stations of the Cross experience, beautifully enhanced by musical compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach, played on the keyboard by Charlie Hiestand.

Part 1 of 5: Jesus’ Call to Repentance and Conversion

Lent is a sacred season of reflection and renewal, and at its heart is a call to repentance. From the very beginning of His public ministry, Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matthew 4:17). His mission was one of healing, mercy, and reconciliation—restoring humanity’s relationship with God.

This call to repentance is not meant to burden us with guilt but to free us from sin. Jesus does not ask us to repent because He wishes to condemn us; rather, He desires our transformation. Sin wounds our souls and distances us from God, but through repentance, we begin the journey back to Him.

During Lent, we are invited to examine our hearts and recognize where we have strayed. However, acknowledging our sins is only the first step. True repentance requires a turning away from sin and a turning toward God. Jesus does not leave us to do this alone—He offers us the grace we need through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

As we begin this Lenten journey, let us open our hearts to Jesus’ call to conversion. In the next part of this series, we will explore how the Sacrament of Reconciliation is the means by which Jesus Himself forgives and restores us, continuing His work of mercy in our lives today.

Palm Sunday Mass

Sacred Heart of Jesus: 10:00am & 5:30pm – Fr. Dominic

St. Anne: 11:00am – Fr. Freitag

Our Lady of Fatima: 9:00am – Fr. Freitag

Holy Thursday

Sacred Heart of Jesus: 7:00pm Mass

Good Friday

St. Anne: 7:00pm Veneration of the Coss with Holy Communion

Easter Vigil

Our Lady of Fatima: 8:30pm

Easter Sunday Mass

Sacred Heart: 10:00am – Fr. Dominic, 12:00pm – Fr. Lyle

Our Lady of Fatima: 9:00am – Fr. Freitag

St. Anne: 8:00am – Fr. Dominic, 11:00am – Fr. Freitag

The Knights of Columbus Council #8311 invites 8th-grade students from our Parish Family to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship. The council is offering three $1,000 scholarships to students who will be attending a Catholic high school in the fall. This scholarship is open to 8th graders from Our Lady of Fatima Parish, St. Anne Parish, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish.

The deadline to submit completed applications is Friday, March 21, 2025.

Application forms here.

The Queen Anne Food Bank will be closed from 11th to 18th of March.

This Lent, consider participating in the Catholic Rice Bowl program by Catholic Relief Services (CRS). It’s an opportunity for families and communities to come together in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Please find the small cardboard rice bowls at our church entrances.

The Archdiocese of Seattle invites you to the upcoming Middle School Encounter on Saturday, March 15th! You can join a group of students and chaperones from our Parish Family (Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima and St. Anne). Transportation is provided. We will depart from the OLF parking lot at 9:15am and return around 5:30pm.

For our middle school students who recently received the Rite of Confirmation, this encounter is an excellent way to lean-in to the gifts received, further develop the Fruits of the Holy Spirit, and encounter Christ.

For more information and to sign-up please visit this link.

The Our Lady of Fatima Ministry for the St Martin’s Shelter Meal Program is working on the new spring/summer schedule! This will be their 18th year of serving the men who are housed in the old Coast Guard Building in the Sodo district.

Each volunteer/family provides 10 individual “hearty protein sandwiches” with extras (breakfast bars, small cans of pop, chips, instant cereal packets, instant soups) to be brought to the Fatima parking lot between 4:30-5:00 on scheduled Tuesdays and our drivers deliver the meals in the Parish bus. Most volunteers provide meals once a month, however the schedule is flexible.

The scheduled dates for these Tuesdays are:

April 8 & 29 | May 6 & 20 | June 10 & 24 | July 8 & 22 | August 12 & 26 | September 9 & 23

If you have vacation or other known “can’t do” dates, please let us know soon so our first draft is as close as possible. The new schedule will be sent via email the week of March 25.

If you would like more information or to join the team please contact:

Sue@srpatneaude@comcast.net OR Teresa@Teresafiorini@comcast.net.

If you would like to drive, please contact Jim@pikeplaceflowers.com

St. Anne Altar Servers from grades 5-8 at St. Anne School had a blast last week! They enjoyed a pizza lunch with Fr. Freitag. A big thank you from our parish for their service, and a special thanks to Susie Fritzky for organizing this event and helping host it!

We are excited to announce an upcoming training session for both new and returning St. Anne altar servers! This session will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the duties and responsibilities involved in serving at Mass, helping you grow in your role, and deepen both your faith and connection to the liturgy.

Who: Open to all youth in grade 4 or above, who have received First Communion

When: Sunday, March 30th from 1:30 – 3:30pm

Where: St Anne Church

Why: Altar serving is a beautiful way to grow closer to God, develop leadership skills, and be an example of faith and service in the Church!

What You’ll Learn:

• Proper altar serving duties (processionals, preparing the altar, etc.).
• How to support the priest and assist with sacraments.
• The history and significance of being an altar server.

St. Anne Altar Servers Sign-up here!

Want to be an Altar Server at your parish? Please reach out!

Sacred Heart of Jesus: parishoffice@sacredheartseattle.org

Our Lady of Fatima: officemanager@olfseattle.org

Join Us for the St. Patrick’s Day Social!

Date: Saturday, March 15th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (after the 5:00 PM Mass)

Location: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center

Get ready for an evening filled with food, beverages, spirited Irish music and dancing!

Note: We need your help to make this event a success! If you can assist with setup or service, please reach out to Jill Kesinger at kesja11@gmail.com.

We wanted to follow up on Monday’s blood drive, March 3.

Thank you so much for donating!

The Blood Drive was able to have all but one appointment slot filled! (40 scheduled)

37 donors were registered,

6 of these were first time donors.

This is a very strong turn-out.

The Blood Drive is looking forward to return on Monday May 5.

We are having a Parish Family Night on March 19 from 6pm to 7:30pm at St. Anne Campus in Banchero Hall, across the church. This event is open to all families with kids of all ages. Come join us for a free, simple dinner followed by a family friendly faith formation activity. We encourage families to RSVP.

Looking for a way to reflect and connect with other dads this Lent? Join us on Wednesdays at 7:30PM in the St. Anne Assembly Room (Southeast corner of the church) as we read and discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel using Lectio Divina—a simple, conversational way to engage with Scripture.

No experience needed, no pressure—just good conversation and a chance to grow in faith together.

Questions? Contact Mike Thacker at mikethacker@ymail.com, or just show up!

At the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Location

At the Our Lady of Fatima Church Location

At the St. Anne Church Location

For information about any of our ministries, please contact the regarding parish office.

If you need to correct any information or want to add a ministry of your parish, please email bbumbarger@stanneseattle.org

Tuesday, March 11th – 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 18th – 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 25th – 7-8:30pm