4th Sunday of Lent

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

As we journey through Lent, we reflect on our human nature and our weaknesses. Yet, we are filled with hope – hope that our loving Father will show us mercy, heal us, and redeem us through His Son. HOPE is such a powerful word, growing ever more significant as the world around us seems to become increasingly chaotic. This Lent, we will focus on the theological virtue of HOPE, placing it at the heart of our mission.

Fr. Marcin will lead our 4-day Lent mission and invites us to “delve into the meaning and importance of hope, and how it shapes our lives and faith. Together, we will learn how to place hope at the center of our lives, alongside love and faith.” Whether you can join us for one evening or all four, you are very welcome to these evenings of reflection!

Read more about our Lent mission in this bulletin.

Lent Mission guided by Fr. Marcin on 31st March, 1st, 2nd & 3rd April.

During this four Day period Daily Mass at Our Lady of Fatima and St. Anne is canceled.

In Christ,

Barbara Bumbarger

for the Northwest Seattle Catholic

Click here for Mass Time Schedule & Mass Intentions

We invite you to join us for the funeral services to honor and celebrate the life of

Marlene Young A funeral service will be held at St. Anne’s Church at 10AM on Tuesday, April 1st.

Colleen Shanahan A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima at 10AM on Tuesday, April 1st.

Roger Hubbard A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima at 11AM on Wednesday, April 2nd.

Joe Burdett A funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima at 10AM on Monday, April 7th.

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

Sunday, March 30th – 10:00AM (Live)

Sunday, April 6th – 10:00AM (Live)

Sunday, April 13th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, April 20th – 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

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 4 of 5: Growing in Holiness Through Confession

Confession is not just about removing sin—it is about growing in holiness. Each time we sincerely repent, Jesus strengthens us to become more like Him.

Lent is a season of spiritual growth, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the greatest tools for transformation. Every time we confess, we receive actual grace, which helps us resist sin and develop virtue. If we struggle with pride, confession helps us grow in humility. If we struggle with impatience, it helps us develop patience. The more frequently we go, the more we allow Jesus to shape us.

This sacrament also teaches us humility. Admitting our sins before God reminds us that we cannot save ourselves—we need His mercy. This humility makes our hearts more open to grace and more compassionate toward others.

Moreover, confession strengthens our relationship with Jesus. Just as a good friendship requires honesty and reconciliation, our relationship with Christ deepens when we regularly seek His mercy. Jesus is always ready to forgive, and the more we turn to Him, the more we learn to trust in His love.

As we approach the final part of this series, we will reflect on how regular confession prepares us to fully experience the joy of Easter and the resurrection of Christ.

We warmly invite you to our Penance service at Our Lady of Fatima.

Saturday, April 5th, 10:00am – 12:00pm

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

Dear St. Anne Parishioners,

I am writing to share important news about a transition in leadership at St. Anne Parish School. After 30 years of dedicated service to Catholic education—three as our beloved principal—Mrs. Heidi Austin will be retiring at the end of this school year. She has prayerfully discerned that the time has come to step back from her ministerial role to spend more time with her family.

We are deeply grateful for Heidi’s tireless commitment to our students, families, and faculty. Her leadership has strengthened our school’s Catholic identity, academic excellence, and sense of community. Her influence in the lives of so many children and families will remain a lasting legacy, and we wish her every blessing in this next chapter of her life.

After consultation with the Archdiocesan Schools Office, I am pleased to announce that, Mr. Sean Haffey, our current Vice Principal, has agreed to serve as our Interim Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Sean has been an integral part of our school leadership for the past three years, and I have great confidence in his ability to continue guiding St. Anne with faith, wisdom, and dedication as we prepare for this transition.

In the months ahead, we will have opportunities to celebrate Heidi’s ministry and express our gratitude for her many years of faithful service. Please join me in praying for her as she embarks on this new journey and for Sean as he prepares to take on this important role.

Thank you for your continued commitment to St. Anne Parish School and our mission of forming young disciples of Jesus Christ.

Faithfully yours,

Fr. Patrick Freitag

Pastor

NW Seattle Catholic

Sacred Heart | Our Lady of Fatima | St. Anne

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.

You can donate for our Lent Mission.

The money is collected by Our Lady of Fatima Parish for the Dominican Priory at Blessed Sacrament.

Go to https://pushpay.com/g/olfatima

Please consider donating to help us decorate our parishes for the celebration of Easter. The funds, like all our finances, will be kept separate. Thank you!

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

Sacred Heart Flower Donation

Our Lady of Fatima Flower Donation

St. Anne Flower Donation

Donate your gently used items on Sunday, April 6th from 9am to 12pm at Our Lady of Fatima. Please see this list (svdpseattle.org/thriftstore) for items that cannot be accepted. Thrift store sales help fund programs operated by the Seattle/King County Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The truck waits to be stuffed right outside of the Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center.

In anticipation of World Earth Day, celebrated at the end of April, our St. Anne parish will host a Campus Clean-up event. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and care for God’s creation. On Saturday, April 12th, we will gather at the church entrance at 9:00 AM and work together until 12:00 PM. Let us honor the beauty of the Earth that God has entrusted to us and show our gratitude through our efforts. This is the second time we have this annual event, and it has a big impact on the way our grounds look! We look forward to seeing you there.

Make it easy for us to plan and let us know that you will come at https://tinyurl.com/2rfpf8tr

But you can always show up spontaneous!

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

During the Triduum our Parish Family will be blessed with the full power of three choirs performing at our shared church locations!

Combined Choir Rehearsals:

Tuesday, April 8th; for Good Friday at StA, 6:30 – 8:00pm

Thursday, April 10th; for Easter Vigil at OLF, 6:30 – 8:00pm

Tuesday, April 15th: for a review of everything at StA, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Combined Choir Meet before Mass:

• Holy Thursday, April 17th – 6:15pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Good Friday, April 18th – 6:00pm at St. Anne
• Easter Vigil, April 19th – 6:30pm at Our Lady of Fatima

Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Health Care Workers

April 5 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | St. James Cathedral

Join Bishop Frank Schuster for the Jubilee Mass of the Sick and Health Care Workers.

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