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You are cordially invited to participate in a Joyful Senior Day Celebration on Wednesday, June 14. The celebration begins with Mass and the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at 11:00 AM in Fatima-Gallagher Hall followed by Lunch and then Bingo with prizes! 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.

Join us in the Church at 4:00 PM from May 4th though May 12th as we pray a Novena to Our Lady of Fatima.

We would like to invite everyone who has received sacraments at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church this Easter Season to join us for cake in Fatima-Gallagher Hall this Sunday, May 7, 2023 after the 10:00 AM Mass. 

It is with profound sadness in our hearts, tempered by the promise of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Rev. Edward Okpu on April 4, 2023. Read more..

A Children’s Easter Egg Hunt, hosted by the Holy Name Society, will take place after the 10:00 AM Mass on Easter Sunday. ​​​​​​​Children ages 15 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.

The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday, April 7, and ends on April 15. The novena will be prayed in the Church at 3:00 PM each day during this period.

Fr. Jojireddy (Joe) Konkala, has been named as Fr. Edward’s replacement as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Fr. Joe was born on April 10, 1981 in Nusikattala Village, Andhra Pradesh, India, where his mother still lives. His father passed away in January, 2021.  He has two brothers and one sister. Fr. Joe joined the seminary and studied theology before  he was ordained a priest on April 19, 2010 by the Most Reverend Anthony Poola, the Present Cardinal for the Diocese of Kurnool in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. Fr. Joe has served various roles in five parishes since his ordination, including parishes in India as well as at St. Patrick’s Church in Shamrock, Texas, in the Diocese of Amarillo. Let us welcome Fr. Joe to our parish, and we look forward to his ministry.

Join us at St. Pius X High School for a night of dinner and entertainment! Friday, March 17, 2023 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Now Accepting Sponsorships and Donations. All proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd Center, a St. John of God ministry. For more information visit www.gscnm.org, or call 505-249-6416.

View the 2023 Lent, Holy Week and Easter Schedule for Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

Join us. The Seven Last Words of Christ, Presented by Pastor Emeritus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rev. Christopher Zugger. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Mon., Tues. & Wed.). Confessions on Wednesday, March 15, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM —During presentation 

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.

Every Friday, February 24, 2023 through March 31, 2023 - 5:30 PM. Simple Soup Supper in gym of Fatima-Gallagher Hall. Soup Supper Hosts: 02/24/23—Parish Council & Finance Council, 03/03/23—Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors, 03/10/23—Our Lady of Fatima School, 03/17/23—Holy Name Society, 03/24/23—Coffee and Donuts, 03/31/23—Choir & Women's Guild.

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on February 22, 2023. There will be three Masses with distribution of Ashes that day, at 6:30 AM, 8:15 AM, and 5:30 AM. 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.

All ministry volunteers are required by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe to have a current VIRTUS certificate of training on file in the Parish Office before they begin serving in their chosen ministry. We will be hosting an in-person training session on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Fatima-Gallagher Hall for those parishioners who do not have access to a computer. The class begins at 9:45 AM and you must arrive early to fill out the information and attendance sheet. The doors will be closed promptly at the beginning of the class and you will not be allowed entrance if you are late. If you wish to attend the in-person class, please call the Parish Office to place your name on the roster by Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023. We will begin with Mass at 7:30 AM in the Church and then gather in Fatima-Gallagher Hall. $25.00 lunch, provided. Retreat Speaker: Deacon Timoteo Lujan on the topic of “The Church as Servant”, the mission of all the baptized to serve as Christ came to serve. Make checks payable to: Our Lady of Fatima Holy Name Society. Contact Joseph Tapia or Marcus Garcia Or call the Parish Office at 505-265-5868.

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