Archbishop Wester has sent out a letter declaring that all parishes within the Archdiocese of Santa Fe make an Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the protection of children in the womb and an end to legalized abortion in the state of New Mexico. This Act of Consecration is to take place at all Masses on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and repeated at all Masses on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The parishes of the Diocese of Las Cruces and the Diocese of Gallup will be joining in making this Act of Consecration.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 and it is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Masses will be held at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM and 5:30 PM.
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed in the church at 7:00 PM on Fridays during Lent (February 24, 2023 through March 31, 2023). The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be offered prior to the Stations of the Cross, from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM.
All are invited to join together in prayer for a Memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on Thursday, January 5, 2023, beginning with a rosary at 5:30 PM, and Mass following at 6:00 PM at Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Join us on December 19 & 20 beginning at 6:30 PM for the 2022 Advent Mission presented by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR). There is no cost to attend however, donations to the Friary are greatly appreciated. Checks can be made payable to: Community of Franciscan Friars.
December 24th-Christmas Eve Masses will be offered at 4:00 PM (with children’s play) and 6:00 PM. December 25th-Christmas Day Masses will be offered at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM only. There will not be a 12:00 PM noon Masson Christmas Day.
Thanksgiving Day Mass, with Blessing of Bread, will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 24, 2022. The Parish Office and School will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following Thanksgiving Day.
Tuesday, November 1st is All Saint’s Day. It is a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Mass will be offered at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM (Our Lady of Fatima School Mass) and 5:30 PM. Wednesday, November 2nd, is the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Soul’s Day). It is not a Holy Day of Obligation, but it would very appropriate to attend Mass and pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Masses will be offered at 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM.
Join us for Mass at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Our Lady of Fatima Parish annually celebrates October 13th as the date of our Blessed Mother’s final public appearance to the shepherd children of Fatima and the occurrence of the “Miracle of the Sun” (October 13, 1917).
We will hold a Mass on May 13, 2022 at 5:30 PM to mark the first day in 1917 that the Blessed Mother appeared to the three shepherd children of Fatima in Portugal.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. The office will reopen on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 8:00 AM.
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 2, 2022. There will be three Masses with distribution of ashes that day, at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, and 5:30 PM. The distribution of ashes will take place after the homily. There will also be a Liturgy of the Word (no Communion) with distribution of ashes at 12:10 PM in the afternoon.
Important Notice (February 6, 2022): Because of the recent surge in the COVID-19 Pandemic, Parish Ministries, Religious Education Classes and other gatherings outside of Mass will continue to be suspended until further notice. Some ministry meetings will take place by videoconference and participants will be notified of such. Confession and Masses will continue to be held at their regular times.
Join us for the 2021 Advent Mission, December 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2021. Hosted at and by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Presented by Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR).
Our Lady of Fatima Parish invites you to join us for a Las Posadas Processional Sunday, December 12 beginning at 5:00 PM in the Church. We will then continue in procession to various doors on the parish campus as Joseph and Mary seek a place to stay. The procession will conclude with a Pinata for the children in front of Fatima-Gallagher Hall and an opportunity for families to get Posole to take to their home.