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On the Fridays of the first three weeks of Advent (December 6th, 13th, and 20th) we will be having special Advent celebrations beginning in the church with the praying of the Stations of the Crib at 6:30 PM followed by an Advent presentation at 7:00 PM. The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will also be available from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. At 7:30 PM, cookies, coffee and hot cocoa will be served in Fatima-Gallagher Hall. Come join us for prayer and fellowship.

Posadas will be celebrated on Sunday, December 8th, 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 at Fatima-Gallagher Hall where posole will be served and there will be a piñata for the kids.

Because December 8th falls on the Second Sunday of Advent this year, the observance of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary has been transferred to Monday, December 9th and is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year. Masses will be celebrated at 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM only.

The Christmas Eve Mass Children’s Play will have only ONE, that is right, only ONE Practice/Rehearsal for the Christmas Play on: Saturday, December 21, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Church. *All children are invited to join. High School students are needed to help with the younger children and to be Narrator. Everyone who wishes to participate must be at this practice.* The Christmas Play will be performed before the 4:00 PM Mass on December 24th.

We would like to welcome Father Johnpaul Oluchi Afuecheta to Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

Mass on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28th will be at 9:00 am. Parishioners who attend the Mass are invited to bring the bread/rolls/ tortillas that will be a part of their Thanksgiving meal for a blessing at the end of the Mass. The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week, November 28 & 29, 2024.

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on Thursday, August 15, 2024 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.

OLF Rosary Makers, July 13, 2024. Meeting at 11:00 AM in Fatima-Gallagher Hall, Room 1. All are welcome!

Inquiry sessions for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA; formerly known as RCIA) and for Adult Confirmation will be starting in a couple of months. There is no cost to participate. For more information, please call the Parish Office.

Spiritual Bouquet Cards for our Father’s Day Masses have been placed in the pews, and are also available in the Parish Office. Remove the inner card so you can give it to the person you are honoring. Please fill out the outer envelope and put it in the collection basket, or you may bring it to the Parish Office. Father’s Day is June 16th.

We welcome to Fr. Jacob Romero to Our Lady of Fatima Parish! Click to read more.

You are cordially invited to participate in a Joyful Senior Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 19. The celebration begins with Mass and the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at 11:00 AM in the Church followed by Lunch and then Bingo with prizes in Fatima-Gallagher Hall! All activities are free. Please call 505-265-5868 to RSVP so we can get an idea of how many to prepare for. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for fellowship and prayer.

Calling all alumni, retired teachers, and friends of Our Lady of Fatima School: Our Lady of Fatima is in the process of putting together a slideshow showcasing the history of our fabulous school. We would love for you to share your pictures of your favorite school memories. Please submit all photos by April 26th, 2024. Click to learn more

Spiritual Bouquet Cards for our Mother’s Day Masses have been placed in the pews, and are also available in the Parish Office. Remove the inner card so you can give it to the person you are honoring. Please fill out the outer envelope and put it in the collection basket, or you may bring it to the Parish Office. The funds received will be used to purchase supplies needed for Masses. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th.

The May Crowning of Mary will take place at a special Our Lady of Fatima School Mass at 8:15 AM on Friday, May 3, 2024. That day has been designated as a “Day of Legacy” for our parish school which will be closing at the end of the current school year. Alumni and former teachers of the school are invited to attend the Mass and participate in the May Crowning of Mary followed by tours of the school and a reception in Fatima-Gallagher Hall until 11:00 AM.

A Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Holy Name Society, will take place after the 10 AM Mass on Easter Sunday. Children ages 1-5 meet on the West side of the church near the water fountain in the St. Anthony Meditation Garden, and children ages 6-10 meet on the East side of the church at the grotto of Our Lady of Fatima.

All are invited for a Day of Legacy on May 3, beginning with Mass at 8:15 AM that will include the May Crowning of Mary. A reception with refreshments and a slide-show presentation will take place after Mass in Fatima-Gallagher Hall.

On Friday evenings during Lent (except Good Friday) Our Lady of Fatima Parish will be hosting a simple meatless “Soup Supper”, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. A different organization/ministry within the parish and school will prepare the Soup Supper each week, although anyone is welcome to bring soup and/or bread.  

Join us for a special Lenten Mission. Living the Eucharist — Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi, Presented by: Rev. Christopher Hallada. Monday, March 11th, Tuesday, March 12th and Wednesday, March 13th.

Friday, December 8 is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be offered on December 8 at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, & 5:30 PM.