“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”
–John 14:6
Join us tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 2nd, at 10 am at Our Lady of Fatima for Flores de Mayo!
Before Mass, we will have a procession followed by the crowning of Mary with flowers. After Mass, there will be a reception in the Parish Center. Filipino foods will be provided, including homemade desserts. If you would like, please bring a dessert to share. A special event for the whole parish family! Thank you to the Filipino American Society for hosting!
Quick Reminder!
–Saturday Social at Our Lady of Fatima this month will be on May 9th (instead of May 2nd) after the 5pm Mass.
The following resources and information are on the website posting of this newsletter.
Mass Schedule and Intentions
St. Anne’s Worship Aid
Prayers of the Faithful
**Sunday Mass at 10 AM at Sacred Heart is supported by an ASL Interpreter.
Congratulations to all those in our parish family who will receive their First Holy Communion at Mass this weekend and next weekend. May you continue to grow closer to Jesus and feel his loving presence in your lives.
Last weekend, we kicked off the Annual Catholic Appeal 2026! Thank you to all who have already sent in their gift. This campaign provides for ministries that no one parish can manage alone for more than 60 ministries across Western Washington. Every dollar pledged above the goal amount will be returned to us as a rebate. Go here to learn more about the proposed rebate projects at each parish and how you can vote! We will post our progress in the bulletin and this newsletter.
The Archdiocese of Seattle is well into the second year of parish families, and our Parish Family Advisory Council (PFAC) meets monthly to focus on studying, learning, and forming shared understanding in order to develop a strong foundation for our collaborative work. Our Parish Family will soon enter Phase 3–“Who do we want to become?” –of the One Parish Plan. Please read the Quarterly Report from the PFAC. It includes the syntheses from the first Listening Sessions held in October 2025.
The Auction events have been so much fun and are a tribute to the wonderful support in our community. Thank you to the schools’ development staff and all the parent volunteers who work so hard to make these events a success. There was no shortage of 80s hair at the Our Lady of Fatima’s live dinner auction on Saturday, April 25th where the theme was Flashback 80s Formal. At St. Anne, the theme was Silver & Gold Disco–families brought the glitter and enjoyed pizza and games at the Family Fun Night on Friday, April 24th. The live dinner auction for St. Anne’s School will be on Saturday, May 2nd.
If you weren’t able to attend a live event but would still like to contribute, the special Fund drives are still open.
Donate to St. Anne’s Fund-It for School Security & Comfort
Donate to Our Lady of Fatima’s Fund-a-Need for a New Science Curriculum
–Young Adult May Events
Faith Formation Talk on the Rosary; Wednesday, May 6; 6:30 PM Gathering, 7:00 PM Talk; St. Anne Narthex
Open Gym; Friday, May 8 & May 22, 7:00 PM; Banchero Hall at St. Anne
Coffee & Donuts; Sunday, May 10 after 11:00 AM Mass; St. Anne Narthex
May Ferry Day; Saturday, May 30, 11:00 AM; Pier 52. Meet at Pier 52 to catch the ferry, and we’ll walk to a local brewery together once we arrive.
–Vacation Bible School– REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 8TH
Join us for Rainbow Falls! Camp is open to children entering Pre‑K through Grade 4 (26-27 school year).
June 15 – 19 | 9am – 12pm daily at Our Lady of Fatima
Register for camp here.
Volunteers Needed — Great News for Older Students & Families!
We are excited to invite adult volunteers and rising Grades 5–12 students to help make Vacation Bible School a success! Parents: Please consider signing up yourself or a rising 5th–12th grade student to volunteer today! Questions? Please email Jessica Harris at [email protected].
–Bloodworks NW Blood Drive
Imagine the warm Hawaiian sand between your toes as a thank you for saving lives here in the PNW! In gratitude for your blood donation in April and May, you and a guest could win roundtrip airfare and a 3-night stay in a lush ocean-view room at Oahu’s beautiful Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort. Do something good, go somewhere incredible! More information here!
Monday, May 4
Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center
UPDATED TIME: 8 am to 2 pm
Appointments are required. Sign up through this link.
–Liturgical Ministry Training
The St. Anne Liturgy Committee invites you to serve through a ministry role. Trainings will be held at the following times in the church. RSVP through this link.
- NEW DATE: Altar Server Training on Wednesday, May 20th from 2:15-4:15pm
- Lector Training on Sunday, May 17th from 12:30-2pm
- Sacristan Training – a mutually agreed upon date/time
–St. Vincent de Paul Donation Truck
The St. Vincent de Paul donation truck will be accepting your gently used donations on Sunday, May 31st from 9 am to 12 pm at Our Lady of Fatima. Refer to this site to see what is or is not accepted.
–ASCEND
Join Catholics from across the Pacific Northwest for the ASCEND Eucharistic Revival, a one-day Catholic conference and Eucharistic Event at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, Washington on May 16, 2026.
Experience a powerful day of encounter with Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Procession, inspiring talks, relics veneration, and praise and worship. Let us refresh and renew our hearts in hope and ignite a deeper love for the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Register now, seating is limited. Cost to attend is $25 for single attendee. Families with 3+ in same household is $60. If you would like to join others from the parish family who are going, reach out to Jessica Harris at [email protected].
–Catholic Dating in 2026
Preparing Our Hearth and Minds for Love in the Modern World
All Young Adults ages 18-39 are invited to a free Catholic Dating Workshop led by Nicole Brown, LMFT. There is no cost to attend but registration through this link is required.
Saturday, May 9
9 am to noon
Isaac Orr Conference Room, 910 Marion Street
–Eucharistic Procession for Migrant Dignity
Join us on Memorial Day as Catholics and people of goodwill across Western Washington gather at St. Leo’s Church in Tacoma for Mass and a Eucharistic procession to the Northwest Detention Center, led by Archbishop Etienne and inspired by Pope Leo XIV. Part of the Season of Faithful Witness. Learn more here.
Monday, May 25th
10 am – 1pm
St. Leo Church to the NW Detention Center
–USCCB to Consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart
An Announcement from Archbishop Etienne
In June, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. We will be sharing more information about how we as Catholics can begin (or rediscover) a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The livestreams of the USCCB Consecration of the US to the Sacred Heart will be on June 11. There will be local Masses honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12. During this turbulent time in our world, it is important that we join with Catholics across the country to observe this national moment of consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Have a blessed week!