“I am the gate.
Whoever enters through me will be saved,
and will come in and go out and find pasture.”
–John 10:1-10
Announcing our new parish family website!
https://www.nwseattlecatholic.org
Check back often as we will continue to add new features and content. A profound THANK YOU to Cheale Villa of Visual Caffeine for her time and talent in designing the site.
Quick Reminders!
–Saturday Social at Our Lady of Fatima this month will be on May 9th (instead of May 2nd).
–Thursday 8:45 AM Mass at St. Anne on April 30th is cancelled.
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.
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.
–Campus Cleanup
This Saturday, April 25th at St. Anne!
From 9 am to noon. Kids are welcome. Please bring a pair of gardening gloves if you have some. Thank you!
–Flores de Mayo
Saturday, May 2nd at Our Lady of Fatima
Mass at 10 AM with a reception after
Join us for this special first Saturday Mass at Our Lady of Fatima to honor the Blessed Mother. 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 hosted by the Filipino American Society of Magnolia. 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!
–Young Adult May Events
First Friday Adoration; Friday, May 1, 6:30 PM; St. Anne Side Chapel
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
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. Deadline is May 8th!
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
Schedule: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Appointments are required. Sign up through this link.
–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].
The Annual Catholic Appeal 2026 is live! The Annual Catholic Appeal is the fundraising initiative of the Archdiocese of Seattle. This campaign provides for ministries that no one parish can manage alone. Our collective resources allow us to work Together in Faith and foster the mission of the Catholic Church. Your support brings more than 60 ministries to life across Western Washington. Your gift provides support for clergy, faith formation, and hospital and healthcare ministry. 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!
–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.
- Eucharistic Minister Training on Sunday, April 26th from 12:30-2pm
- Altar Server Training on Wednesday, May 6th 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.
–St. Martin Meal Program
The next meal drop-off dates are Tuesday April 28, May 12, and May 26 in the Our Lady of Fatima parking lot from 4:30 to 5 PM.
Have a blessed week!