23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Bulletin for Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Anne
This week’s St. Anne worship aid.
This week’s Mass and Intentions Schedule.
To arrange for the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick
or a funeral, please call the Parish Offices, SHJ (206) 284-4680, OLF (206) 283-1456 or StA (206) 282-0223.
PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL
Synodal Listening Session: “What Are Our Gifts?”
Please join us for a community listening session as we enter the next stage of Partners In The Gospel. Synodal listening sessions are an integral part of the discernment process as we learn more about our unique parish communities and work toward implementing the One Parish Plan.
The “What Are Our Gifts?” listening sessions will be held at each parish. We ask that—if possible—you attend the session at your home parish. Dates at Our Lady of Fatima and St. Anne will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
The Listening Session at SACRED HEART will take place on October 5, from 11:15AM to 12:45PM, in the Parish Basement
Please RSVP through this link so that we can staff the session appropriately.
In preparation for the listening session, please prayerfully consider the following:
- How have your experiences in our parish brought you closer to God?
- What has been the spiritual impact of your participation in our parish?
- If you had to describe the main gifts and charisms of our parish to a newcomer in one sentence, what would you say?
- What is your favorite part about being a parishioner?
- What stands out to you as something to be proud of?
Young Adult Brunch at Sacred Heart
When: Sunday, September 14, after the 10AM Mass
Who: any young adults between 21 and 35
Where: Sacred Heart Parish Basement
Join other young adults for tasty food, for a chance to get to know one another, and an opportunity to meet with Jessica Harris, Director of Evangelization. She will share upcoming opportunities for young adults to engage with each other and will also provide space for people to share thoughts and ideas for young adults within the Parish Family.
No RSVP needed—just come as you are!
Contact Jessica at
jharris@nwseattlecatholic.org with any questions.
Blood Drive at Our Lady of Fatima
Where: OLF Parish Center
When: Monday September 15, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Appointments are required! Use this link to schedule.
If you need help booking an appointment, please call 1-800-398-7888 or e-mail schedule@bloodworksnw.org.
Remember to hydrate well and eat a meal prior to giving blood, and bring a photo ID. Please consider eating foods rich in iron leading up to blood donation day. For information about blood donation, including eligibility requirements, please visit www.BloodworksNW.org.
Sacramental Preparation
For Adults
Thinking about becoming Catholic? Do you, or someone you know, have questions about Catholicism, or want to take the steps to become Catholic? We are beginning our annual sessions that help non-Catholics find answers about Catholicism and that assist them in becoming Catholic.
Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, starting on September 18. The first session will be held at St. Anne. Join us if you have questions or would like to learn more about the process! Fill out this Becoming Catholic Interest Form and one of our staff will be in touch with you.
For Children
First Reconciliation and First Communion typically happen in second grade. Confirmation is happening for children in seventh and eighth grade. This year, Jessica Harris is coordinating the Sacramental preparation for 1st Reconciliation/1st Communion for all parishes, and Susan Burdett is coordinating Confirmation for all parishes. If your child falls in one of these age ranges, registrations will be available the weekend of August 30/September 1. There are two opportunities for parents to learn about the preparation programs, dates, and expectations, and to register in-person, if you wish.
Monday, September 8, at 7 PM,
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
OR
Wednesday, September 10, at 7 PM,
St. Anne Narthex
Parents who have a child in either Sacramental age group are highly encouraged to attend one of these sessions. For questions, contact Jessica Harris at Jharris@nwseattlecatholic.org.
Register Your 2nd Grader for First Holy Communion through the following links:
Sacred Heart of Jesus 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
Our Lady of Fatima 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
St. Anne 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
Register Your 7th or 8th Grader for Confirmation through the following links:
Sacred Heart of Jesus Confirmation Registration
Our Lady of Fatima Confirmation Registration
St. Anne Confirmation Registration
Jubilee Pilgrimage Prayer Intentions
All are invited to submit prayer intentions for Archbishop Etienne and his fellow pilgrims to take with them on their upcoming Jubilee Pilgrimage to France this September. They will pray for your intentions as they journey to the shrines of France, including Ars, Lisieux, and Lourdes. All intentions will be included in a book that will be placed near the altar at each Mass. Click here to submit prayer intentions by September 12.
Faith & Fellowship Book Club
Faith grows when shared. Join our community of readers as we explore books that inspire prayer, spark conversation, and nurture fellowship. The Faith & Fellowship Book Club is open to everyone–whether you are an avid reader or looking to expand your reading repertoire. Together, we’ll dive into a range of spiritual titles!
When: Saturday, October 18, from 10AM to Noon
Where: St. Anne Assembly Room
Book Selection: Life and Holiness by Thomas Merton
The companion discussion questions and contact info for the club can be found here.
Please Note
Parish Offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 9 for staff training.
NEW Daily Mass Schedule
Please read Fr. Freitag’s letter about important, upcoming changes for our Parish Family.
As announced, there will be a NEW daily Mass schedule, starting August 25th.
| Sacred Heart of Jesus | Tuesday and Thursday, 11 AM Confessions and 12 pm Mass |
| Our Lady of Fatima | Monday, Friday, and 1st Saturday, 9 AM Mass |
| St. Anne | Wednesday, 5 PM Confession and 5:30 PM Mass; Friday, 8:45 AM Mass |
Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter.
Sunday, September 7th
Sunday, September 14th
Sunday, September 21st
Advertising in the Print Bulletin
Due to changes in the contract with our printer, we have not renewed their services. This means that all printing of the parish bulletins will be on-site. To offset the cost of paper, toner, and machine use, we are offering you the opportunity to advertise with us in our print bulletin!
- Reach hundreds of readers across all three churches of the Northwest Seattle Catholic Parish Family.
- Sizes include business card, ¼ page, ½ page, and full page.
- Rates are calculated per quarter (3 months), with 12 issues per quarter. Early reservations could receive a discount of up to 30%!
Contact Ann DeVita (adevita@nwseattlecatholic.org) for more information.
Please note: We are not offering online advertising or mentions in the newsletter. All ads must be print-ready pdfs and are subject to the Pastor’s approval.
Job Openings at St. Anne School
After-School Care Part-Time Aide
St. Anne School is looking for part-time After-School Care Aides to work with Pre-K through 4th grade students (ages 4 -10). We have 1-3 openings; hours on M/T/Th/F from 3 – 5 & Wed 2-5 from September through June (180 day scheduled – no school holidays). Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent; previous experience working with children ages 4 –10 is preferred. Hourly rate of pay $20- $25 depending on experience; no benefits. Position available 9/3/25; maximum amount of hours is 12 hrs/week.
Please contact mkennedy@stannesea.org with any questions. To apply: send a letter of interest, resume outlining your experience, and 2-3 professional/personal references to mkennedy@stannesea.org.
We pray for
We pray for all sick and homebound parishioners, especially those on our prayer list for this month.
We offer our heartfelt prayers for those whom the Lord has called home.
The Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intention for September: For our relationship with all of creation
“Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.”
Parish Office Hours Parish Office Hours for Sacred Heart of Jesus and St. Anne
Monday – Thursday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Closed for lunch 12:00PM – 1:00PM
To visit the SHJ parish office in person, please schedule an appointment.
General Info: parishoffice@sacredheartseattle.org or info@stanneseattle.org
Phone: SHJ (206) 284-4680 or StA (206) 282-0223
Parish Office Hours Parish Office Hours for Our Lady of Fatima
Monday – Friday: 9:00AM – 12:00PM and 1:00PM – 3:00PM
General Info: parish@olfatima.org
Phone: (206) 283-1456
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