Parish Mission

We are blessed to welcome Fr. Dominic Briese, O.P. for our Parish Family Lenten Mission.

March 9 -11

6:30 to 8:30 PM at St. Anne

Fr. Briese will be at weekend Masses March 7 and 8. Each weeknight will begin with Mass and include a talk on the following topics.

Monday: Baptism and Confirmation — “Washed in Grace, Welcomed in Love.” What does it mean to be welcomed into Christ and into one another?

Tuesday: Reconciliation and Healing — “Reconciling with Christ, Rebuilding Community.” How do we heal past hurts and renew authentic friendship?

Wednesday: Eucharist — “The Infinite Table: One Bread, Every Era, All People.” Celebrating authentic community in the Eucharist.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Fr. Dominic Briese moved to Utah after high school and earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Utah. He was ordained a priest in 1996 at St. Dominic’s Church in San Francisco. Over the past 29 years, Fr. Dominic has served the people of God in many roles, including pastor and Newman Center director in Phoenix, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Benicia, California. He spent five years preaching retreats throughout the United States and abroad. In addition, he has taught Theology at Judge Memorial Catholic High School and both Theology and Ancient Civilization at Juan Diego Catholic High School, while assisting at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Kearns, Utah. Most recently, he served as pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Taylorsville, Utah, for five years. He now resides in Seattle as the Prior of the Dominican community at Blessed Sacrament Priory. Fr. Dominic brings with him a wealth of pastoral experience, a deep love for the Dominican charism, and a heart attentive to the needs of the community.

Lenten Resources & Activities

Soup Suppers and Stations of the Cross

Come join us for Lenten fellowship and prayer on Friday evenings. Soup is shared at 6 pm, followed by the Stations of the Cross at 7 pm. The location will rotate. We are grateful for the ministry groups or communities who will be helping to lead the evenings.

We invite parishioners to sign-up to bring soup and/or bread to share for 8-10 people. Sign-up online here or physical sign-ups will be available at each church. 

February 20 at Our Lady of Fatima, led by the Knights of Columbus

February 27 at Sacred Heart, led by the Young Adults Group

March 6 at St. Anne. A special version with accompanying music from Bach, played by Charlie Hiestand. Led by the choir members.

March 13 at Our Lady of Fatima, led by Our Lady of Fatima School

March 20 at Sacred Heart, led by the Legion of Mary

March 27 at St. Anne, led by St. Anne School

Bach Stations of the Cross

Charlie Hiestand, music director at St. Anne, describes the inspiration behind the Stations of the Cross on March 6th.

“Bach, as all Baroque composers, attempted to express a single emotion with each piece. The Well-Tempered Clavier is a collection in two books of 96 different pieces, four in each key. It was revolutionary for its time and is still revered by pianists, organists, and composers.

The idea of doing a Stations of the Cross with Bach’s music acting as the commentary came from the famous fugue in C# minor from the first book. Tradition has it that the theme is in the shape of a cross and so it is often played on Good Friday. It is also one of the most emotional pieces of music I know, while simultaneously being one of the most intellectual. It wasn’t hard to go through the books and find other pieces suitable for the other stations.

The result is more of a concert than a traditional stations, but for this pianist it is a work of devotion and prayer. Your listening is your participation in the prayer.”

Book Resources

We are pleased to offer a selection of books to use during your Lenten journey. These can be found on display at three churches. Please take one! Supplies are limited however, and a donation through the QR code next to the display is requested to help offset the cost. You might consider coordinating with another parishioner to each read a different one and then exchange and discuss.

Lenten Gospel Reflections, by Bishop Robert Barron

I Thirst: 40 Days with Mother Teresa, by Joseph Langford, M.C.

The Tears of Christ: Meditations for Lent, by St. John Henry Newman

The Magnificat Lenten Companion

Pray the Rosary at the House of Prayer

During Lent, join us at the House of Prayer (101 W. Lee Street) on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon to pray the Rosary. See the front page of the bulletin for all rosaries scheduled at the churches.

Martha’s Workers

Every Monday (except holidays), Martha’s Workers gather in the St. Anne Assembly Room at 8 AM to make 500 sandwiches! These are then donated to food pantries and shelters. NEW volunteers are welcome at any time: some volunteers come every week and some, once a month. The group also accepts monetary donations through St. Anne church or Costco gift cards. Call the St. Anne parish office with any questions.

CRS Rice Bowls

Rice bowls are a way to practice fasting and almsgiving during Lent. They will be available in the church this weekend. Each cardboard bowl contains a calendar with reflections and prayers.

Listening Session: What Opportunities and Challenges Exist for Us?

Date: Saturday, February 28

Time: 9:30am for coffee, donuts, and community;

10 to 11:30am for the session.

Location: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center

From the Parish Family Advisory Council (PFAC):  The goal of this session is to bring people of all three parishes together, therefore there is ONLY ONE listening session on this topic. We hope to have someone from each parish at every table. Adults only, please. An RSVP through this link is appreciated.

In preparation for the meeting, please review the demographics portion of the Annual Report and reflect on these questions:

1. What challenges do you see that exist in the wider community? An example could be having a large homeless or undocumented immigrant population with specific needs.
2. What challenges do you see that exist in the parish family? An example could be having a large number of families with teenagers but not being able to hire a youth minister.
3. Having heard information from the community demographics report, what opportunities do you see (in our parish family and in the wider community) to more effectively serve and accompany others? Is there anybody that we can do a better job of reaching?

Elected Chair and Vice-Chair of the PFAC

Congratulations to Susie Fritzy and Javier Taylor who have been elected to serve as the Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively, of the PFAC. These are three-year terms with an option to renew for an additional three years. Congratulations and profound thanks to Susie and Javier for accepting these roles. We appreciate your time and dedication to serving the parish family!

Susie Fritzky grew up on Whidbey Island and has been a member of St. Anne since 2021. “I’m honored to contribute to Northwest Seattle Catholic’s vibrant, welcoming community and look forward to helping shape the future of our parish family.”

Originally from Ypsilanti, Michigan, Javier Taylor moved to Seattle in 2018. He has been a member of St. Anne since 2019. “I have loved getting to know the parish family and seeing God at work in our community!”

Upcoming Events and Activities

Family Night

Open to all members of the parish family!  Join us for dinner and a faith-based activity.

When: Wednesday, February 25

Time: 6 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: Banchero Hall at St. Anne

Faith & Fellowship Book Club

The next selection is Story of a Soul – The Autobiography of St. Therese of Lisieux

When: February 21st (Manuscript/Section A) and March 14th (Manuscript/Section B & C)

Time: 10 to 11:30 AM

Where: St. Anne Assembly Room

Open to all parishioners! The discussion questions are linked here. Please join us!

ACC Katie McKay Circle Trivia Night

News & Announcements

St. Martin Meal Program

Reminder!! Meal drop-off for the St. Martin meal program is this Tuesday, February 24th from 4:30 to 5:00 PM in the Our Lady of Fatima parking lot.

Grief Support Ministry

St. Anne Parish is entering its third year of providing grief support services to the families of our parish. The members of the ministry provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families experiencing the loss of a loved one.

We are a group of ten volunteers who have received training on how to provide comfort and resources to our parishioners who are navigating their individual healing journey. We meet on a monthly basis to share resources and to encourage and support one another in our ministry. Our model includes assigning a volunteer to work with the bereaved parishioner, offering support for a period of one year. Often these relationships develop into lasting friendships.

If you are a St. Anne parishioner and are interested in joining our group or you are a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima or Sacred Heart and are interested in establishing a Grief Support Ministry, please contact either Marty Hillary at (919)606-6999 or Jane Fleming at (206)930-0460. We will be happy to provide you with training and assistance to get started.

Coffee and Donuts

Anyone can help with Coffee and Donuts! Sign up as a group or with another family. Kids can help alongside their parents. The sign-up genius for Our Lady of Fatima is here. If you would like to help with coffee and donuts at St. Anne or Sacred Heart, please reach out to the parish office. Thank you!

CYO Gym Monitor Needed

Our Lady of Fatima Parish School is seeking a Gym Monitor for CYO sports to help open and manage the gym during game days, assist coaches, maintain a safe and orderly facility and ensure proper setup and cleanup throughout the day. The position pays minimum wage ($21.30/hour), and additional details about responsibilities and requirements can be found here. This is a part-time opportunity. Interested applicants should contact Brigid McMahan at bmcmahan@nwseattlecatholic.org with a resume and cover letter.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship for High School

Four (4) one-thousand-dollar scholarships are available to all eighth-grade students in Our Lady of Fatima Parish, St. Anne Parish, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, who will attend a Catholic high school in the fall of 2026. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of personal character, academic merit, and financial need. Families can request an application from Jason Leong at jason.leong@live.com or call (206)713-4053 for more information. The DEADLINE for submitting the application is Monday, March 9, 2026.

Archdiocesan Special Collection

The collection for the Northwest Catholic/Catholic Communications Campaign will be out next weekend, February 28- March 1. A percentage of this collection goes to the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign.

Bloodworks’ Blood Drive

Donate blood in February and March to Win a 3-Night Trip for Two to Maui. You can easily go from sleeves up to surf’s up, from donation chair to beach chair, from veins to vacay simply by entering to win Bloodworks’ Hawaii giveaway! Donate blood from February 1 to March 31 and enter to win a tropical 3-night trip for 2 to Maui! The trip includes roundtrip airfare from either Seattle or Portland and an ocean view room at Wailea Beach Resort Marriott. You’re only a pint away from paradise!

Monday March 2

Where: Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center

Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Appointment link to sign up:  https://www.bloodworksnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/redirectgroup.html?s=1085