26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

When the leaves of the trees begin to change color, the summer heat gives way to cooler temperatures, and our lives move more indoors, some of our favorite saints come into focus in the annual cycle. For example, Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, whose feast day we celebrate on October 1st.

“When I die, I will send down a shower of roses from the heavens,

I will spend my heaven by doing good on earth.”

― St.Thérèse of Lisieux

Dear God,

With St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s promise to shower us with roses from heaven, we ask for Your grace and blessings. Let her spirit inspire us to do good in the world. Amen.

Barbara Bumbarger for the Parish Family Team

We are thrilled to invite all our amazing volunteers to a special gathering in your honor! Let’s come together to celebrate and appreciate the incredible work you do for our community.

Event Details:

• When: October 2nd, right after the 5:30 PM Mass
• Where: St. Francis Garden (In case of rain: Narthex)
• Who: All volunteers of St. Anne parish and our ministries

See you there!

Our Lady of Fatima 

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Join us for the Knights of Columbus Council 8311 Annual Crab Dinner! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal featuring fresh-caught and cooked Dungeness crab, along with salad, bread, dessert, wine, and beer.

Ticket Prices: Adults: $50 per person; Kids under 10: $8; Ages 10-12: $10

Date: Saturday, October 12th

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center

To reserve your table or for more information, please contact Grand Knight John Campion at jcc9986@comcast.net or call 206-928-3418. Don’t forget your shell-cracking devices!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you seeking a fulfilling way to serve your community while deepening your spiritual life? The SVdP group invites you to join our mission! We are a Catholic lay organization dedicated to leading women and men to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those in need and suffering.

When: The third Thursday of each month Time: 10:00 AM Where: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Office

As a volunteer, you’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of others, while also enriching your own faith and sense of purpose. To volunteer, please contact us at jcc9986@comcast.net or 206-928-3418. Become part of a compassionate and supportive community.

The SvdP group will give a 2-minute talk before Mass on October 6th at St. Anne. Members of our group will be available for questions after Mass in the Narthex.

If you would like to support this mission financially, please consider making a donation here.

Blessings,

The Saint Vincent de Paul Group

St. Anne isn’t just a parish; it’s a vibrant and welcoming community where we dedicate ourselves to serving both our parishioners and the broader community. We’re on the lookout for a passionate and organized Administrative Assistant to become a vital part of our team and help keep our daily operations running smoothly.

If you’re ready to make an impact and be part of something special, check out the job description and application details on the Archdiocese of Seattle website.

We can’t wait to meet you!

As many of you may already know, the St. Anne Parish Campus is getting a fresh look with new parking lot stripes! Next week, it’s the Church parking lot’s turn for a makeover. Please note that parking will be unavailable from

Sunday, September 29th at 11 PM until Tuesday, October 1st at 6 AM.

Since the makeover needs to be done in one big swoop, we’ll have a tow truck on call to assist if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation!

Have you considered becoming Catholic, or do you know someone who may want to? Do you have questions about Catholicism and what it teaches and believes? Are you looking to grow in your relationship with God? Check out our Exploring Catholicism Class (formerly called RCIA). Classes will be on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm starting on September 26 at St. Anne, and anyone is welcome to join! For questions or more details, please email Jessica Harris at jharris@stanneseattle.org or jharris@olfatima.org. 

Please register here.