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God gave many of us the gift of music-making. Are you one of those fortunate people? And are you willing to share your gift in making our liturgies more meaningful and joyful? We are currently looking to expand the music program and need volunteers to help. Mark Adrian, our Director of Music, is seeking to implement some changes to Our Lady of Fatima’s liturgical music. Let’s see how we can include your talent in our liturgies. Call Mark Adrian at the church office: 505-265-5868.

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.

Classes at Our Lady of Fatima School will resume on Monday, January 9th, 2023. During the week, the main parking lot will be closed after the morning Mass for the safety of our students. Thank you for your cooperation.

This New Year’s Gift will be available in the Church beginning December 31st. The book "The Wisdom of the Saints" is offered to our parishioners free of charge, however, we request that you limit yourself to one book per household so that each family has a opportunity to have a copy.

The Parish Office will be closed on: Monday, December 26th, 2022 and Monday, January 2nd, 2023

Due to the demands of the Season, Our Lady of Fatima Parish Office will close at 3:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, December 12-15th. We will resume regular office hours the following week, December 19th-22nd. The Parish Office will be closed December 23rd and 26th in observance of Christmas.

Posadas will be celebrated on Sunday, December 11, 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 there will be a piñata for the kids, posole and other refreshments.

The Beneficiary of Our Lady of Fatima’s Giving Tree this year is Birthright. Please help this ministry with diapers and baby clothes sizes 0 to 6 months. ​​​​​​​Gifts can be placed under the tree at the main entrance of the church, or turn into the parish office by December 16, 2022.

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.

View and download the 2022 Advent and Christmas Event Schedule for Our Lady of Fatima.

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 Mass
on Christmas Day.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish currently has an opening for a full-time Janitor position . Please call the Parish Office for more information.

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.

Practice will take place after the 12:00 PM Mass on Sunday, December 4, 11 and 18 in the Church All children ages 5 years and up are invited to join us. Participants will have their name placed in a hat and roles will be assigned by lottery. We can never have too many angels and shepherds, so all children who wish to participate will have an opportunity to do so. The Christmas play will be performed at the 4:00 PM Mass on Christmas Eve.

Read the letter from Fr. Stephen Schultz dated November 3, 2022.

Raffle winners announced! Thank you to all who supported Our Lady of Fatima School by purchasing a 2022 raffle ticket!

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.

The Legion of Mary ministry is seeking new members to help serve those who are unable to attend Mass due to illness or physical limitations. They take communion to the homebound and praying the rosary at nursing homes and assisted living centers. All parishioners are welcome, and your help is greatly needed. They have weekly meetings on Mondays from 3:20– 4:20 PM with our spiritual director, Fr. Edward Okpu. The First Saturday Mass each month is celebrated for the Living and Deceased Members of the Universal Legion.

On October 2nd, two members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish were presented with the Archbishop’s St. Francis of Assisi Award for outstanding service in our parish. Each year, the Pastors of the Archdiocese nominate a person or couple from their parish to receive this award, and this year, I am pleased to announce that I have selected Collin and Jacqueline Martinez for this honor. As a parish we are grateful for the service that these recipients have provided to the parish community.

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).