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Fr. Daniel’s last day with us is January 16. Until the new priest, Fr. Chris Hallada, arrives in February we will adjust our weekday Mass schedule as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:30 AM Communion Service and 8:15 AM Mass. Wednesday: 6:30 AM & 8:15 AM Mass.

Fr. John Daniel has served as Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe for the past 3 ½ years. During that time, he has been in residence at the rectory of Our Lady of Fatima and assisted with Masses and Confessions here in our parish. Fr. John has accepted a new assignment as Pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Los Alamos effective Wednesday, January 16th. We thank Fr. John for his sacramental ministry at Our Lady of Fatima and offer our best wishes for him in his new assignment. ​​​​​​​Please join us for a farewell reception with light refreshments on Sunday, January 13 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM in Fatima-Gallagher Hall.

Saturday, December 22nd 8:30 AM. Everyone is invited to come and help.

Beginning on January 16, 2019 the Adult Faith Formation Groups will begin a study of the book “Signs of Life” by Dr. Scott Hahn. After completing this book, the Adult Faith Formation groups will begin a study of the book “Into His Likeness” by Dr. Edward Sri. The Adult Faith Formation groups meet at Fatima-Gallagher Hall. One group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. A second group meets on Thursday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. If you are not already a participant in these groups but would like to be, please contact the Parish Office.

In addition to our normal time for Confessions from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays, Confession will also be available on Tuesday, December 18th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please make time to go to Confession before Christmas!

​​​​​​​Tryouts will take place on Sunday, December 2 at 1:30 PM in Fatima-Gallagher Hall. All children are invited to join us.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish will be hosting a free Christmas Concert performed by the Madrigal Singers of Albuquerque. The concert will be at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 2nd in the church. Refreshments will be served in Fatima-Gallagher Hall after the concert. All are welcome!

The 2019 Parish Calendars will be available after all Masses on the First Sunday of Advent (December 2nd). The calendars are offered to our parishioners free of charge while they last, but we ask that you please limit yourselves to one calendar per household for the first weekend so that all families have an opportunity to have a calendar. 

Saturday, December 8th is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation. A Vigil Mass will be offered on Friday, December 7th at 6:30 PM. Masses will also be offered on Saturday, December 8th at 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nominees must be registered members of Our Lady of Fatima Parish and at least 16 years of age. If you would like to nominate a parishioner (or yourself) for election, please call the Parish Office at 265-5868 or stop in and fill out a form. Nominations must be received in the Parish Office by 4:00 PM on Monday, December 3, 2018.

No mixing, pouring, measuring or baking required; A heartfelt donation is all that’s desired. We will save you the calories and the guilt . . . honey. The Women’s Guild is just trying to raise some money! For what you would pay to make it or bake it, Instead, just send a few bucks, or a check, And we’ll take it!! You can mail your donation or drop it off in the parish office, or place it in the Sunday Collection. Your generous donation helps us support parish functions.

Mark your calendars now for the 2018 Our Lady of Fatima School Christmas Musical. 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 20 at Fatima-Gallagher Hall.

On Sunday, December 9, 2018, Deacon Bill Ennis will be celebrating the 12th anniversary of his ordination as a Deacon. Congratulations to Deacon Bill and thank you for your service to Our Lady of Fatima Parish!

Our Lady of Fatima Parish invites you to join us for a Las Posadas Processional Sunday, December 9 beginning at 5:00 PM in the Church. A reception will follow immediately in Fatima-Gallagher Hall with a posole supper, hot dogs, biscochitos, hot chocolate and entertainment.

View the 2018 Advent and Christmas Event Schedule for Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Walgreens will be offering a Flu Shot Clinic at Fatima-Gallagher Hall from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 11, 2018. The quadrivalent flu shot will be administered which provides protection against four strains of the flu. For most persons with medical insurance there is a zero co-pay for the flu shot, so it will be provided at no cost to the recipient. Persons without medical insurance will be charged $41.99 by Walgreens.

Thanksgiving Day Mass will be on Thursday, November 22nd 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 and School will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day.

Fr. Ignatius Shin, CFR, of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal of San Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque. will be preaching at the 5:30 PM Mass on Saturday, December 8, 2018, and at all three Masses on Sunday, December 9, 2018. He will lead a Parish Mission on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening (December 10, 11, and 12) starting at 7:00 PM each evening in the Church. Everyone is welcome to attend any or all of these presentations as a part of your Advent preparation for Christmas.

Raffle winners announced! Winners were drawn at Our Lady of Fatima School's 2018 Halloween Festival on October 26, 2018. Thank you to all who supported Our Lady of Fatima School by purchasing a 2018 raffle ticket!

Smith’s Earn and Learn program will contribute 1% of every purchase you make to Our Lady of Fatima School when you use your rewards card. The accumulation period is from August 2nd through July 31st, so if you are already participating you will need to re-enroll.