Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday: Follows the regular weekend Mass schedule for times and locations.

Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7 PM at Our Lady of Fatima

Good Friday, Veneration of the Cross: 7 PM at Sacred Heart of Jesus

Holy Saturday, Easter Vigil: 8 PM at St. Anne

Easter Sunday: 9 AM at Our Lady of Fatima; 10 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus; 11 AM at St. Anne

There will not be daily Masses, Confession, or Rosaries during the Triduum. Also, there will not be a 5 PM Mass at Sacred Heart on Easter Sunday. Mass on Monday, April 6 (9AM at Our Lady of Fatima) and on Tuesday, April 7 (noon at Sacred Heart) has been cancelled.

Rice Bowl Collection

Please bring your Rice Bowl donations to church this weekend, March 28 and 29. There will be designated baskets near the entrances for collection.

Good Friday Stations at the Schools

Our Lady of Fatima School and St. Anne School invite parishioners to their traditional Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, led by the eighth graders, and at St. Anne fifth grade as well.

Our Lady of Fatima’s will be at 11:15 am in the gym.

St. Anne’s will be at 2:15 pm in the church, followed by a silent dismissal.

Children’s Easter Choir

Calling singers in 4th grade and up! Join music director Sung Lee and the Fatima Choir for Mass on Easter Sunday!

Space is limited. Sign up online here. Contact Sung Lee at slee@olfatima.org with any questions.

Easter Egg Hunt

St. Anne will host their annual children’s egg hunt after the 11 AM Mass on Easter Sunday. Open to all across the parish family. Please join us!

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

As we continue our journey in Partners in the Gospel, I write to you today to reiterate what that means. Some may have a general understanding of it as an initiative from the Archdiocese, but I sense there might be more wondering about what it means specifically for our parish and our future.

In the coming weeks, the bulletin and newsletter will include a series of articles that will walk us step-by-step through what Partners in the Gospel is all about: what it is, why we are undertaking it, how it will unfold, who is involved, and what it means for us as a parish family.

At its heart, Partners in the Gospel is not simply about combining parishes or reorganizing structures. It is about something much deeper. It is about renewal. The Church in Western Washington, like many places, is facing real challenges: fewer priests, changing demographics, and fewer people actively practicing the faith. But rather than simply managing decline, Archbishop Etienne is inviting us to respond with faith, courage, and hope.

This effort asks an essential question: How can we become a more vibrant, mission-driven Church that helps people truly encounter Jesus Christ? That is the heart of this initiative. Our parish family has been entrusted with this important work of discernment. Over the next few years, we will be walking a path together—listening, praying, reflecting, and planning—so that we can more fully live the mission Christ has given us.

I want to be very clear: This is not something being done to us. It is something we are being invited to do together. There will continue to be opportunities for you to learn more, to ask questions, to share your perspective, and to participate in shaping the future of our parish family. Your voice matters, and your participation is essential.

Most importantly, I ask you to pray. Pray for our parish family. Pray for wisdom, unity, and openness to the Holy Spirit. The Lord is not abandoning His Church. He is calling us forward. Let us respond with trust.

In Christ,

Fr. Freitag

Pastor

Young Adults Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 28: Vigil Mass and Wine Tasting Social

Come to the 5 PM Vigil Mass at St. Anne and after Mass join us in the Narthex for a fun wine social. To participate, please bring one bottle of wine priced under $40 to share with the group. We’ll provide the charcuterie boards and light refreshments to pair with the pours. Please RSVP at this link so we can prepare enough food.

Saturday, April 4: Resurrection Party

Celebrate the Resurrection with the parish community! We’ll gather in Banchero Hall for light snacks and refreshments after the 8 pm Vigil Mass. RSVP and sign up to help with setup/teardown here.

Sunday, April 12: Coffee and Donuts

Stick around after 11 AM Mass at St. Anne to connect with the community! If you’re available to help with setup or cleanup, contact Katie Pasquinelli.

Wednesday, April 22: Faith Formation Talk

6:30 PM gathering, 7:00 PM Talk in St. Anne Narthex.

Join us for our monthly faith formation night. Fr. Kitema will give a talk at 7pm, followed by time for discussion. Arrive early to grab some refreshments and socialize.

Open Gym

Join other young adults for some gym time in Banchero. Fridays at 7:30 pm. March 27, April 10 and 17.