8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Dear Faithful,

Let us come together in prayer for our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Let us trust in the wisdom of the divine plan. May our prayers bring comfort, peace, and support to him and to all who care for him. In unity and faith, we pray:

Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

Dear Parish Family,

As we approach the sacred season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 5th, I invite each of you to embark on a profound spiritual journey. Lent is a time of penance, reflection, and renewal—a period for us to prepare our hearts, minds, and souls to celebrate the joyous resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ come Easter.

The Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are deeply rooted in our faith. Through prayer, we strengthen our relationship with God as sons and daughters seeking guidance and grace.

First and foremost, let us be spiritually renewed this season by deepening our prayer life through participation in Sunday Mass, going to Confession, reading Sacred Scripture, reciting the Holy Rosary and Stations of the Cross, along with other personal devotions.

Fasting, an act of self-discipline and sacrifice, reminds us of our dependence on God and our need to turn away from worldly distractions. By giving up certain comforts or luxuries, we create space for God’s presence in our lives and grow in our ability to resist temptation. Consider how fasting can bring you closer to God and help you focus on what truly matters.

Almsgiving, the practice of charity and generosity, reflects our commitment to love and serve others as Jesus taught us. During Lent, let us be mindful of those in need and find ways to share our blessings, whether through acts of kindness, volunteering, or supporting charitable causes.

As we journey together through this holy season, may we support one another in our efforts to grow in the image likeness of Jesus Christ. Let us prepare worthily and well to celebrate once again his resurrection from the dead. May our Lenten journey be a grace-filled time of transformation, allowing God to renew our hearts and lead us closer to salvation.

In Christ,

Fr. Freitag

for the Parish Family Team

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 2nd – 10:00AM (Live)

Sunday, March 9th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, March 16th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Ash Wednesday Mass

Wednesday, March 5th

St. Anne || 8:45am || Fr. Dominic

Our Lady of Fatima || 9am || Fr. Freitag

Sacred Heart of Jesus || 12pm || Fr. Lyle

St. Anne || 5:30pm || Fr. Freitag

Our Lady of Fatima || 7pm || Fr. Dominic

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:

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.

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.

Join the Archdiocese Planned Giving Webinar!

March 6, 2025, from 6:30-7:30pm

Register here.

Discover how you can make a lasting impact on our Church’s mission through planned giving. This informative webinar will guide you through the various ways you can support our community and ensure the future of our faith.

Highlights:

Hear from representatives from Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW), the Fulcrum Foundation, and the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Understand the importance of planned giving.

Learn how to create a legacy that aligns with your values.

Take practical steps to begin your planned giving journey.

This webinar is perfect for parishioners, donors, and anyone interested in supporting the Church’s future.

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.

Vivianna Albainy, Raphael Alvarez, Seth Barton, Evan Beksinski, Heidi Blanton, Grayson Carroll, Cameron Condon, Isabella Connors, Vivienne Crandall, Jack Darrow, Sage Doherty, Luna Doherty, Amelie Dupuis, Elliott Frosch, Olivia Gulmann, Hazel Hambelton, Miles Henderson, Genevieve Hodgson, John Hopps, Rory Hopps, Emerson Horstmann, Morgan Hosking, Catherine Howard, Heather Howe, Scarlett Janzen, Vinko Kennedy, Tyler Kitsch, Jack McGinnis, Samantha Mullin, Scarlett O’Brien, Kieran O’Brien, Allison Pelletier Mia Rain, Luke Rain, Sabrina Syjuco, Brooke Wilmoth, Mia Wilson, Sasha Worner.

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'”

– C.S. Lewis

The Fatima Principal Search Committee is actively working to gather applications for the principal position at Our Lady of Fatima Parish School.

We invite our community to help spread the word about this opportunity and welcome support or input from individuals with experience in recruiting or talent sourcing. If you are interested in offering your expertise, please contact committee member Kristin Petchnick at kristingpoole@hotmail.com.

The following links include the way to apply and the minimum qualifications for the position.

Application Link

Job Description

Thank you for your support in this important process!

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School’s Annual School Auction is coming up on May 3, 2025.

If you would like to support the school auction through a donation or to sponsor the auction, please see the Auction Website or contact the school’s Development Director, Ashley Mathey-Owens (amatheyowens@olfatima.org).

Save the Date – March 22nd! Note from our auction chairs, Stephanie Wenglikowski and Katie Hillman:

“Fillies and colts, head for the starting gates….it’s time for the Saint Anne Stakes! We are in a race to the finish as we run for the grandest of stakes: funds for our beloved Saint Anne School. This year’s auction celebrates all things racing: horses & hats, juleps & jodhpurs, and some friendly competition. Join us as we jockey for the inside track on an amazing auction. Win, place or show, St. Anne is always the best bet!”

The auction team is also planning a warm-up event on Friday, March 14th – Family Bingo/Silent Auction Night.

A social evening for all – right after 5pm Stations of the Cross at St. Anne.

All the info you need at the Annual Auction webpage

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

Monday, March 3rd – 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 11th – 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 18th – 7-8:30pm

Tuesday, March 25th – 7-8:30pm