Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Bulletin for Sacred Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Fatima & St. Anne
Most High glorious God,
enlighten the darkness of my heart.
Grant me an upright faith,
secure hope and perfect charity.
Fill me with understanding and knowledge
that I may fulfill your command. Amen.
(prayer of Saint Francis before the Crucifix of San Damiano)
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.
PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL
Synodal Listening Session: “What Are Our Gifts?”
Please join us for a community listening session as we enter the next stage of Partners In The Gospel. Synodal listening sessions are an integral part of the discernment process as we learn more about our unique parish communities and work toward implementing the One Parish Plan.
The “What Are Our Gifts?” listening sessions will be held at each parish. We ask that—if possible—you attend the session at your home parish and that you RSVP so that we can staff the sessions accordingly. In preparation for the listening session, please prayerfully consider the following:
- How have your experiences in our parish brought you closer to God?
- What has been the spiritual impact of your participation in our parish?
- If you had to describe the main gifts and charisms of our parish to a newcomer in one sentence, what would you say?
- What is your favorite part about being a parishioner?
- What stands out to you as something to be proud of?
The Listening Session at Sacred Heart will take place on Sunday, October 5, from 11:15AM to 12:45PM, in the Parish Basement. Please RSVP through this link.
The Listening Session at St. Anne will take place on Wednesday, October 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the Narthex. Please RSVP through this link.
The Listening Session at Our Lady of Fatima will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, in the Parish Center. Please RSVP through this link.
DEMOGRAPHICS and COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
In addition to the Listening Sessions, we are asking for your feedback through this online survey. The purpose is to collect information about our parish community to help us as we think about what ministries we offer, what the needs in our community are, and where there are opportunities to expand or start new ministries.
Follow this link to fill out the survey. If you do not have computer access to complete the survey, please call the parish office.
The survey will be live until September 28.
Catholic Community Services and Queen Anne Food Bank
Thank you for welcoming Catholic Community Services to Queen Anne Food Bank! We would like to introduce you to our new volunteer manager Ruth Kreins. Steve Kreins will continue his important work as the Queen Anne Food Bank Program manager.
We were blessed to have a visit from Archbishop Etienne on July 31 as part of his tour of CCS of Skagit County. We are also looking for additional volunteers from the parish to support this important effort. If you are interested in volunteering, please email queenannefoodbank@ccsww.org.
If you would like to maintain or increase your giving to this important life-saving work, please visit our website.
An Update from the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Anne’s
Our Vincentians have continued to help a Queen Anne neighbor who is blind and has been an amputee for several years. Vincentians have visited with him, taken him to medical appointments, and have assisted him with finding a more accessible living arrangement at the Heritage House at the Market.
A disabled resident at Cogir Senior Living (805 5th Ave. N) needs help with carrying her groceries from her vehicle to her apartment. The neighbor will need assistance twice a month. If you would like to help out with this request, contact the St. Anne’s parish office.
You help feed the hungry and clothe the poor. You help keep our neighbors in their homes. Thank you for your generosity.
Youth Group for Middle Schoolers!
The Youth Group at Our Lady of Fatima is off and running for the year! It is open to ALL middle school-age children in the parish family. If you would like to be added to their mailing list, please contact adevita@nwseattlecatholic.org.
Next Event is Mini-Golf at Interbay!
When: Sunday, September 21 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Cost: $8.50 (scholarships available)
Here are links to the Registration Form and the REQUIRED Permission slip.
Transportation to/from on the OLF bus is first come, first served.
Questions? Call Ericka at 206-714-3793.
Young Adult Brunch at Sacred Heart
When: Sunday, September 14, after the 10AM Mass
Who: any young adults between 21 and 35
Where: Sacred Heart Parish Basement
Join other young adults for tasty food, for a chance to get to know one another, and an opportunity to meet with Jessica Harris, Director of Evangelization. She will share upcoming opportunities for young adults to engage with each other and will also provide space for people to share thoughts and ideas for young adults within the Parish Family.
No RSVP needed—just come as you are!
Contact Jessica at
jharris@nwseattlecatholic.org with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE! Young Adult Retreat
We’re so excited to announce the St. Anne’s Young Adult Fall Retreat! This will be a beautiful opportunity to unplug, recharge, build community, and grow in our faith together. Open to all young adults across the parish family.
💡Theme: The Virtue of Hope
🗓️ October 10th – 12th
📍Cornet Bay Retreat Center at Deception Pass
Save the date and fill out our Interest Form. We’ll contact those interested once official sign-ups are available! Official sign-ups will also be posted in the St. Anne’s Young Adults Discord and Instagram (@stanne_youngadults ). Feel free to DM our Instagram with any questions.
Blood Drive at Our Lady of Fatima
Where: OLF Parish Center
When: Monday September 15, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Appointments are required! Use this link to schedule.
If you need help booking an appointment, please call 1-800-398-7888 or e-mail schedule@bloodworksnw.org.
Remember to hydrate well and eat a meal prior to giving blood, and bring a photo ID. Please consider eating foods rich in iron leading up to blood donation day. For information about blood donation, including eligibility requirements, please visit www.BloodworksNW.org.
Sacramental Preparation
For Adults
Thinking about becoming Catholic? Do you, or someone you know, have questions about Catholicism, or want to take the steps to become Catholic? We are beginning our annual sessions that help non-Catholics find answers about Catholicism and that assist them in becoming Catholic.
Sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30, starting on September 18. The first session will be held at St. Anne. Join us if you have questions or would like to learn more about the process! Fill out this Becoming Catholic Interest Form and one of our staff will be in touch with you.
For Children
First Reconciliation and First Communion typically happen in second grade. Confirmation is happening for children in seventh and eighth grade. This year, Jessica Harris is coordinating the Sacramental preparation for 1st Reconciliation/1st Communion for all parishes, and Susan Burdett is coordinating Confirmation for all parishes. If your child falls in one of these age ranges, register them through the links below. If you have any questions or if you were not able to attend one of the parent info sessions, please contact Jessica Harris at Jharris@nwseattlecatholic.org.
Register Your 2nd Grader for First Holy Communion through the following links:
Sacred Heart of Jesus 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
Our Lady of Fatima 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
St. Anne 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
Register Your 7th or 8th Grader for Confirmation through the following links:
Sacred Heart of Jesus Confirmation Registration
Our Lady of Fatima Confirmation Registration
St. Anne Confirmation Registration
Please Note
Please extend a warm welcome to Fr. Patrick Sherrard, who will be a guest priest some weekends. He is a chaplain at Kennedy Catholic High School through the week. We are so happy to have you with us, Fr. Sherrard!
ON OFFER: A St. Anne parishioner has an electric wheelchair in excellent condition that is not being used. If you or someone you know could use this wheelchair, please contact the St. Anne parish office at 206-282-0223.
Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter.
Sunday, September 21st
Advertising in the Print Bulletin
Due to changes in the contract with our printer, we have not renewed their services. This means that all printing of the parish bulletins will be on-site. To offset the cost of paper, toner, and machine use, we are offering you the opportunity to advertise with us in our print bulletin!
- Reach hundreds of readers across all three churches of the Northwest Seattle Catholic Parish Family.
- Sizes include business card, ¼ page, ½ page, and full page.
- Rates are calculated per quarter (3 months), with 12 issues per quarter. Early reservations could receive a discount of up to 30%!
Contact Ann DeVita (adevita@nwseattlecatholic.org) for more information.
Please note: We are not offering online advertising or mentions in the newsletter. All ads must be print-ready pdfs and are subject to the Pastor’s approval.
Job Openings at St. Anne School
After-School Care Part-Time Aide
St. Anne School is looking for part-time After-School Care Aides to work with Pre-K through 4th grade students (ages 4 -10). We have 1-3 openings; hours on M/T/Th/F from 3 – 5 & Wed 2-5 from September through June (180 day scheduled – no school holidays). Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent; previous experience working with children ages 4 –10 is preferred. Hourly rate of pay $20- $25 depending on experience; no benefits. Position available 9/3/25; maximum amount of hours is 12 hrs/week.
Please contact mkennedy@stannesea.org with any questions. To apply: send a letter of interest, resume outlining your experience, and 2-3 professional/personal references to mkennedy@stannesea.org.
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, Estelita Bigornia and Della
Maricich.
The Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intention for September: For our relationship with all of creation
“Let us pray that, inspired by Saint Francis, we might experience our interdependence with all creatures who are loved by God and worthy of love and respect.”
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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