2nd Sunday of Lent

Facing Myself

Lent –

Once a year, a good reason to look at myself!

Addiction?

No, I don’t have anything like that!!!

Or do I?

A chocolate bar now and then – with all the stress!

A cup of coffee in the afternoon to keep going – that’s normal!

A glass of red wine in the evening – you need that to unwind!

Do I really need that?

Lent –

Once a year, a good reason to take inventory!

To get to the bottom of things and myself!

To uncover what remains hidden in everyday life!

To be brave!

To look at myself unflinchingly!

To give my soul a “spring cleaning”!

Then Easter will also come in my heart!

© Martina Hack

This Lenten Season, let’s embrace a “spring cleaning” for the soul!

Our Parish Family offers a rich program to support you:

• – Stations of the Cross on Fridays at all three parishes.
• – Inspirational books at all our church entrances.
• – Lenten activities such as the Dad’s group at St. Anne.
• – Lent Mission guided by Fr. Marcin on 31st March, 1st, 2nd & 3rd April.
• – And don’t forget the Penance Service on April 5th at Our Lady of Fatima.

In Christ,

Barbara Bumbarger

for the Northwest Seattle Catholic

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 16th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, March 23rd – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, March 30th – 10:00AM (Live)

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 2 of 5: Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Having recognized our need for repentance, we now ask: How does Jesus bring us back to God? The answer lies in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, where we encounter Christ’s mercy in a deeply personal way.

During His earthly ministry, Jesus forgave sins. He healed the paralyzed man by first saying, “Your sins are forgiven” (Mark 2:5). He pardoned the woman caught in adultery, saying, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on, do not sin anymore” (John 8:11). These encounters were not merely symbolic—they were real experiences of God’s mercy.

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus entrusted this ministry of forgiveness to His apostles, saying, “Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them” (John 20:23). This authority has been passed down through the Church, so when we go to confession, we are not simply speaking to a priest—we are encountering Jesus Himself, who offers us the same mercy He gave during His time on earth.

Confession is not just about admitting faults; it is about receiving the healing grace of Christ. Through the words of absolution, Jesus forgives us, restores us to grace, and strengthens us against future temptation.

In the next part of this series, we will reflect on why Jesus not only forgives our sins but also heals our souls, and how the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a path to deeper freedom and peace.

Penance service

Our Lady of Fatima: Saturday, April 5th 10:00am – 12:00pm

Palm Sunday Vigil

St. Anne: 5:00pm – Fr. Dominic

Our Lady of Fatima: 5:00pm – Fr. Freitag

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 Cross 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

Join us for our Parish Family Lent Mission

Experience a Lent mission, a unique and enriching journey of spiritual renewal and reflection during the sacred season of Lent. These missions offer a wonderful opportunity for individuals and communities to come together, deepen their faith, and prepare their hearts for the joyous celebration of Easter. Embrace this time of growth and transformation with us, guided by Fr Marcin Szymanski.

Fr Marcin Szymanski OP

Fr Marcin Szymanski OP – was born in Poland, where he joined the Dominican Order in 2003. After ordination, he served the Polish and Irish community in Dublin, Ireland. Father Marcin came to Seattle in 2013, where he has been working in the Blessed Sacrament parish and Prince of Peace Newman Center since with a two-year break where he served in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah. He enjoys PNW: its history, nature, and diverse geography.

“In the jubilee year of 2025, Pope Francis invites us to focus on the theological virtue of hope. In our retreat, we will explore the meaning and importance of hope, and how it shapes us in our life and in our faith. We will learn how to put hope in the center of our lives together with love and faith.”

God bless!

Fr Marcin Szymanski OP

Location: Our Lady of Fatima

Date and Times: 31st March, 1st, 2nd, 3rd April

6:30pm Mass

7:05pm Mission Talk

7:45pm Exposition and Confession

8:25pm Benediction

Please Note: During this four Day period Daily Mass at Our Lady of Fatima and St. Anne are canceled.

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

Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima and St. Anne Parishioners,

Happy St. Patrick’s Day weekend! This month I am diving deep into budget development for the three parishes for the new fiscal year which starts on July 1. In addition to a few updates and some recent finances, I wanted to provide an early opportunity to donate towards the Easter flower fund. Earlier donations help us determine our flower order – thank you in advance for your support.

God bless,

Brigid

To Learn more about your parish finances go here. Summary January & February.

To make an easter flower donation follow your parishes’ link: 

Sacred Heart Flower Donation

Our Lady of Fatima Flower Donation

St. Anne Flower Donation

Eritrea Donations – Thank you

In January there was a visiting priest at Our Lady of Fatima and St. Anne’s who spoke about his home Eparchy (diocese) of Keren in Eritrea, Africa. A collection went out to send money to Eritrea – between the two parishes almost $4,000 was sent. We received a letter from the Bishop of Keren thanking us and I wanted to make sure to pass it along to you.

Your generosity was and is very much appreciated!

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 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 18th – 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 25th – 7-8:30pm