November 7, 2025
Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Bulletin for Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima, & St. Anne
Lord, bless Your Church
and all who gather
in its sacred spaces.
May we remain faithful
to Your teachings
and grow in unity and love
as members of Your holy family.
Amen.
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.
We hope our focus on Stewardship this past month has provided you with inspiration from our witness speakers, joy and peace from our community prayers, and a renewed enthusiasm to respond to Jesus’s call to be stewards of his church.
We’ve been reminded that giving is both a personal act and a communal one. Together, as a parish family, we are building something lasting: a vibrant, faith-filled community rooted in Christ. Consider these ways that might foster your personal growth in faith.
—Spend an hour in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on a First Friday or at the House of Prayer.
—Set aside 15 minutes a day for prayer.
—Go to confession at least once a month.
—Schedule a spiritual retreat.
—Pray the rosary once a week.
—Share a meal with family removed from distractions of TVs or phones.
—Visit someone who lives alone or is homebound.
—Spend time outside in God’s creation.
—Join a ministry in the parish.
—Practice hospitality by greeting others at Mass.
Your practice of stewardship supports not only the daily operations of our parish, but also the spiritual growth and outreach that touch lives in profound ways. If you’ve already made your commitment—thank you! If not, we invite you to join us. Let’s continue to grow together in faith and mission.
It’s easy to make your stewardship of treasure gift to our parish. Follow the links here to access the online giving page for each parish:
If you prefer to give offline, please fill in a pledge card, which may be put in the collection basket or mailed to the parish office.
A Special Blessing for Veterans
All veterans are invited to wear military attire (uniform, hat, pin, shirt, etc.) to weekend Masses on November 8 & 9. A special blessing will be said for them at the end of Mass.
At Our Lady of Fatima, after the 9AM Mass, there will be a reception for veterans, their families, and parishioners. We will have cake and punch. Also, because this is the 50th Year Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Bob Dela-Cruz is organizing and presenting the Congress-approved Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin to veterans who served anytime from 1955 to 1975. It is not required that they actually fought in Vietnam. At the reception, there will have cards which the Vietnam era veteran can fill out which we will use for the presentation: Name, Branch of Service, and if the person fought in Vietnam, how many tours. Also, family members of Vietnam Era veterans can receive the lapel pin on the behalf of the veteran if they are not available or if they are deceased. This is OPEN to ALL parishioners across the parish family.
If you have any questions, please contact Bob Dela-Cruz at rhbdc915@yahoo.com or 206-353-4122.
Our Lady of Fatima 6th Grade Wreath Sale
This weekend is the last chance to purchase a wreath from OLF 6th graders! Students will be selling them in the parish center after both Masses.
You can also purchase your wreaths and garlands online from Sherwood Forest Farms or directly with a 6th grade student. Orders are due no later than 10pm this Sunday, November 9.
Please note LOCAL delivery is for Magnolia and surrounding neighborhoods and DIRECT DELIVERY will be shipped within the USA.
All local orders will be delivered the first week of December.
For any questions, please contact Emily O’Brien or Theresa Maduzia.
Young Adults Upcoming Events!
Don’t miss out–there is a lot happening with the Young Adult group.
First Friday Adoration will be November 7 from 6 to 7 PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Shoe Boxes of Joy for Catholic Community Services
Date: Sunday, Nov. 9th after the 11am Mass at St. Anne
Location: St. Anne Assembly Room
Time: 12:30pm – 2pm
Please bring all of your old shoe boxes to the St. Anne Assembly room on Sunday, Nov. 9th after 11am Mass. We will be filling these shoe boxes with essential items and holiday gifts for individuals who are isolated adults in King County. Often, these boxes are the only gifts these people will be receiving this holiday season. Please see the attached flyer for more information on what goes in the boxes. We will also be wrapping the boxes with holiday-neutral wrapping paper, in an effort to respect the personal beliefs of the recipients. Sign-Up here.
Young Adults Friendsgiving
Date: Saturday, Nov. 15th
Location: Sacred Heart Parish basement
Time: 6pm – 9pm
The time has come for our largest event of the year: Friendsgiving! Please sign up at this link to bring a side dish and/or beverages to share for approximately 20 – 30 guests.
IMPORTANT: In an effort to have a wide variety of side dishes, we are asking that only 3 – 4 of the same kind of dish are brought. If the dish you intend to bring is maxed out, please kindly consider bringing another dish. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Please also indicate whether or not you can commit to volunteering to set-up/clean-up. This is our largest event of the year, with an attendance of typically around 30 guests and so we need all hands on deck.
The full list of events for November can be found here. A reminder that these activities are open to all young adults, aged 21-35, throughout the Parish Family.
NWSC Family Night
Join other families in our parish family community of Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Fatima, and St. Anne for an evening of dinner, activities, and prayer. This is open to the whole family!
When: Wednesday, November 19, from 6 to 7:30 pm
Where: St. Anne’s Banchero Hall
Our Lady of Fatima Parish School Information Night
For those of you with younger children or with friends and neighbors who are interested in joining Our Lady of Fatima Parish School community: the 2026-2027 Admissions Information Night will be held on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30pm in the Fatima Parish Center. While the Info Night is primarily focused on Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten, prospective parents interested in transferring their older students are welcome. Principal Earnest will present at 6:30pm in the parish center, and school tours will be offered. Adults only, please. Interested families may register via the link on our Admissions page.
Admissions for the 2026-2027 school year are now open. Applications for all grades (PS-8) are due by no later than December 15, 2025. Please see our Admissions page for details.
Our Lady of Fatima Book Sale in the School Library
Friday, November 21, 2:00pm to 5:30pm
Sunday, November 23, 9:45 am to noon
Monday, November 24, 8:30 am to 7:30 pm
Come to the school library through the back doors during these hours. There will be a great selection of children’s titles; adult titles are available online. A portion of all sales, whether in-person or online, go to the school library. Order online at www.secretgardenbooks.com and put “OLF Book Fair” in the comment field at check-out.
St. Martin Meal Program Accepting Cold Weather Supplies
We are in full swing for the fall/winter program, and cold and rain are the hardest for those who spend a lot of time in the elements. We will gladly accept donations of scarves, mittens, and gloves over the next months. If you knit or crochet, please bring your creative offerings. Rain ponchos and hand and foot warmers are also very welcome! Drop off at the Fatima parking lot at 4:30 pm on any of the shelter meal collection dates listed here.
November 18
December 2 & 16
January 6 & 20
February 10 & 24
March 10 & 24
Fatima Quilters Make 17 Quilts for Donation This Year
Every month, the quilters select a new pattern, make the quilt blocks, and then assemble the pattern. Twice a year, the finished top layers are brought together for the tying and assembling with batting. A multi-step process, done by many hands! These quilts will be donated to Mary’s Place for the benefit of families who were experiencing homelessness and are now moving to permanent housing. Anyone across the Parish Family is welcome to join in making quilts. Please call the Fatima parish office to be put in touch with the coordinator Pat Slusser.
Advent Night of Music
Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 4! We hope the entire Parish Family will join us for a special concert featuring all three of our parish choirs and a youth string orchestra (about 25 players) from the Northwest Collaborative Center. The evening will include beloved hymns such as “The King Shall Come” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” along with sacred works by Mozart, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and others—beautifully arranged for choir and strings.
The concert will take place at Our Lady of Fatima and begin at 7 pm. Reception to follow the performance. RSVP and free will contribution links to come.
Faith & Fellowship Book Club--NEXT PICK!
The Faith & Fellowship Book Club will be reading Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe for their next meeting.
When: Saturday, January 10, from 10 to 11:30 AM
Where: St. Anne Assembly Room
Interior Freedom by Jacques Philippe is a short but profound spiritual book about finding true freedom within ourselves, regardless of external circumstances. Philippe teaches that real freedom does not depend on what happens to us, but on how we respond—on our ability to choose love, trust, and peace in every situation. More information, reflection questions, and contact information is linked here. Open to ALL members of the Parish Family!
St. Anne Fall Campus Clean-up–THANK YOU!
A heartfelt thank you to all who braved the weather to help last Saturday. We made great progress, but due to the sheer volume of leaves, we are going to hold a second clean-up.
When: Saturday, December 6
Time: 9:00 am to noon
Please sign-up here. Let us know if you can come for all or part of the time. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter.
Sunday, November 9th – (Zoom)
Sunday, November 16th – (Zoom)
Sunday, November 23rd – (Zoom)
Sunday, November 30th – (Live)
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 November: For the prevention of suicide
“Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care, and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.”
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 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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