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Join us for Our Lady of Fatima Parish Miracle of the Sun Festivities! A Novena for Our Lady of Fatima will be prayed daily beginning on Friday, October 4 at 4:00 PM in the church. The Novena will end on Saturday, October 12. On October 12 there will be Mass at 5:30 PM followed by a potluck dinner & dance. We look forward to seeing you here!

Today’s Gospel passage (Luke 15:1-32) contains three related parables. They are the parable of the shepherd going after the lost sheep, a woman searching diligently for a lost coin, and the familiar parable of the prodigal son which is unique to the Gospel of Luke. The common thread running through each of them is obvious. All three stories are about being lost and getting found.

The coming days are rich with feast days of the Church. On Monday, September 9 th we observe the feast day of St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest from Spain who provided ministry for the Black slaves who had been brought from Africa to Colombia in the 16th century. He attended to their physical and spiritual needs which were many, considering the harsh conditions in which they found themselves. On Thursday the 12th is the Feast of The Most Holy Name of the Blessed Virgin Mary. “Mary” was a popular name among the Hebrew people, in memory of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. Some scholars think that this name is perhaps related to an Egyptian word meaning “beloved,” which certainly fits Mary of Nazareth. She was so beloved by God that God chose her to be the Mother of Jesus, and for this purpose God preserved her from the stain of sin from the first moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, St. Ann (Doctrine of the Immaculate Conception). No sin would distort or destroy her relationship with God. We honor Mary’s name and the holiness that it represents, and we call upon her intercession in our times of need.

Archbishop John C. Wester has issued the following letter declaring a time of hope and healing throughout the Archdiocese of Santa Fe.

In the Christian tradition, light is a symbol of faith, truth, wisdom, virtue, grace, the divine life, charity, the ardor of prayer and the sacred presence which flow from Christ Himself. With this background, we can appreciate the usage of votive candles. At Our Lady of Fatima Church, we have votive candles located on the two side altars, one which honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the other which honors the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

As we continually strive toward healing in the Church, the Parishes of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will offer a “Healing From Abuse” Mass for all who have been affected by all types of physical and mental abuse. The Church is the Body of Christ, therefore, the wounds of one are the wounds of all. Together, we may begin and continue the healing. These Masses will be scheduled in Parishes for September 14th or 15th. At Our Lady of Fatima Parish, our “Healing From Abuse” Mass will be at 5:30 PM on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

It is said that when you think you have the virtue of humility it is a sure sign that you do not have it. Today’s readings center around this virtue, which is essential to the life of a Christian if we are to reach our goal of Heaven.

In today’s Gospel (Luke 13:22-30), Jesus is asked if many people will be saved. He warns that a place in the Kingdom of God is not a birthright reserved to the Jewish people, nor is it a given exclusively to those who hear him preach. Jesus tells the people, “strive to enter through the narrow gate,” adding that many will not be strong enough. He then adds insult to injury by telling them that outsiders from other nations will enter the Kingdom of God before them.

A new Pre-K student at Our Lady of Fatima School eagerly looks forward to the start of a new school day. The school still has openings at all grade levels. To learn more about Our Lady of Fatima School or to schedule a visit, please contact the Principal, Melinda Mader, at the school office - (505) 255-6391.

RCIA classes begin on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 and will run through May 13, 2020. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM in the library of Fatima-Gallagher Hall. 

The Parish Office and Our Lady of Fatima School will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday. ​​Daily Mass will be offered at the regular times of 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM. There will not be Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction this day.

Is the Lord calling you to serve in a ministry? The parish will be having a “Ministry Fair” in Fatima-Gallagher Hall after all Masses on the weekend of September 7th and 8th after all Masses. All parishioners are invited to come and explore volunteer opportunities in the various ministries of our parish.

Join us for the 4th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School on Saturday, September 21st. 7 AM registration, 8 AM shotgun start. $100/golfer - includes breakfast burrito, lunch and cart. Awards and prizes!!

Today’s First Reading (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10) is another version of the familiar scenario in which a prophet is ignored, derided and miss-treated. In this case, it is Jeremiah who prophesied in Jerusalem during the reign of King Zedekiah. For many years he had warned the people of Judah about an oncoming disaster. Often referred to as “the weeping prophet,” Jeremiah scolded the Jewish leadership of the day for its failure to worship the one true God alone, and for its reliance on military alliances with other nations instead of trusting in the Lord.

All proceeds benefit the school. 1st Prize: $1,000, 2nd Prize: $500, 3rd Prize: $350. Raffle to be held at the Halloween Carnival on October 25, 2019. Winners need not be present to win. Tickets $2.00 per entry. Tickets are available in the Parish Office.

On Thursday, August 15th, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning that Mass attendance is obligatory. Here at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Masses will be offered at 6:30 am, 8:15 am (OLF School Mass), and 5:30 pm. Please note that the evening Mass on Holy Days of Obligation will now be at 5:30 pm rather than 6:30 pm.

Our Scripture Readings for Mass today remind us of the old saying: “You don’t see U-Hauls behind hearses in the funeral procession,” or simply, “You can’t take it with you.” It’s food for thought.

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary takes place on Thursday, August 15th and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM (School Mass), and 5:30 PM.

Classes start September 8, 2019 and are held September through May on Sundays: 10:00 AM Mass followed by Class Instruction from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM twice a month, no absences are allowed. Contact the Parish Office for registration information.

Our Lady of Fatima parish will be implementing an exciting approach for the catechesis of children from Kindergarten through the 7th grade. Materials and support for the ongoing catechesis will be provided for parents in our CCD program through texts and monthly formation meetings. An initial parent meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 6:30 PM in Fatima-Gallagher Hall. Contact the Parish Office for registration.