What's News at Our Lady of Fatima
Parish News
Scroll down for...- Ladies' Spring Luncheon This Weekend
- REBOOT! Your Faith
- Parish Picnic: Help Wanted!
- Knights News
- In the Word
- School Notes
- Vocation and Discernment Talk for Parents
- Calendar of Events
REBOOT TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AFTER OUR WEEKEND MASSES, MAY 4-5
Let internationally renowned speaker and author Chris Stefanick help you REDISCOVER God, and REDISCOVER the life you were made for.
REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up), of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more!
It’s time to start living the Life you were made for.
LIVE at St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
7:00 - 9:00 PM
303-233-1523
SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, June 1, following the 5:00 pm Mass
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Brats,
and Drinks will be provided.
Pot Luck by the Parish Congregation
Salads (A - M) Deserts (N - Z)
WE NEED YOU!
Can you spare some time between 4:00 and 5:30 on June 1, the day of the picnic, to help set up tables and chairs?
If so, please contact John Collier
at johncollier2551@gmail.com
or 303-968-0086 (voice or text).
THANK YOU!
The OLF Knights Council are sponsoring a pancake breakfast and some other exciting opportunities for our community!
Consecration of the Family Mass and More
Tuesday, May 21
6:00 Mass
Consecration Blessing
30-Minute Presentation by Jared Staudt of the Archdiocese of Denver
Topic: Family Catechesis
Refreshments will be served.
Questions? Contact Chris Mancinelli at 303-986-0154
Cheers for Life
Fundraising Extravaganza!
Help us raise funds for an ultrasound machine and other pro-life efforts.
Sunday, June 9th
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Blind Faith Brewing Company
2842 W Bowles Ave, Littleton
Tickets will be limited to 100 at $50 each and will be on sale after weekend Masses beginning May 19.
Come for beer pairings with food and the opportunity to bid on great and unique items to raise money for this important cause.
Have something to donate for the auction? Contact Chris Mancinelli at 303-986-0154.
In the Word
“Do
you love me?” and he said to him,
“Lord,
you know everything; you know that I love you.”
Jesus
said to him, "Feed my sheep.”
Our love of God can only be a response: God always takes the initiative, loving us first, “while we were still sinners” (Romans 5:8). We don’t merit God’s love. A parishioner reminded me yesterday of this essential truth, asking, “When will God love you more than He loves you right now?” The answer, of course, is never. No matter how deficient, unworthy, sinful, or defeated I feel, God is not waiting for me to reform myself before He loves me. God loves me entire, right now, as much as he ever could. Redemption comes through Christ alone. Nothing I can do diminishes the absolute power of what Jesus Chris accomplished on the cross. For me.
The last time Peter was standing before a charcoal fire he denied Jesus three times. Before this new charcoal fire on the beach, Jesus invites Peter three times to embrace redemption. We stood before a fire two weeks ago at the opening of the Easter Vigil. In the wake of our denials of him, our participation in asking for his crucifixion, as we do on Passion Sunday and Good Friday in remembrance of our own sins, Christ returns to feed us.
This is what it looks like to encounter the Risen Christ: We are fed, and we are called, again and again, to accept his forgiving, transforming love and to participate in the vocation of our Good Shepherd.
For further reflection: Peter’s vocation is fulfilled as he and his heirs in the priesthood feed the flock of God with the Eucharist, but you and I, disciples of the Risen One, are also called to “participation in the one priesthood of Christ” (Lumen Genium II, 10). How do I exercise this vocation in response to God’s love for me in Christ? Who are the lambs I am called to tend for his sake?
The last time Peter was standing before a charcoal fire he denied Jesus three times. Before this new charcoal fire on the beach, Jesus invites Peter three times to embrace redemption. We stood before a fire two weeks ago at the opening of the Easter Vigil. In the wake of our denials of him, our participation in asking for his crucifixion, as we do on Passion Sunday and Good Friday in remembrance of our own sins, Christ returns to feed us.
This is what it looks like to encounter the Risen Christ: We are fed, and we are called, again and again, to accept his forgiving, transforming love and to participate in the vocation of our Good Shepherd.
For further reflection: Peter’s vocation is fulfilled as he and his heirs in the priesthood feed the flock of God with the Eucharist, but you and I, disciples of the Risen One, are also called to “participation in the one priesthood of Christ” (Lumen Genium II, 10). How do I exercise this vocation in response to God’s love for me in Christ? Who are the lambs I am called to tend for his sake?
- Christine Sullivan, Director of Adult Formation
Archdiocese of Denver
Catholic Schools Night with the Rockies
Friday, May 10th at 6:40pm
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres
Fatima Fun Night Fundraiser
Wednesday, May 15
Smashburger, Applewood (for dinner)
Ladies' Spring Luncheon, Sunday, May 5, 12 noon - 3:00 p.m.
Denver Marian Conference, Friday May 10 - Saturday, May 11 (follow this link for DenverMarianConference.com)
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, May 19, following the 7 and 9 a.m. Masses
Consecration of the Family Mass and More, Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 Mass
REBOOT! Wednesday, May 22, St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Parish Picnic, Saturday, June 1, 6:00 p.m.
Cheers for Life, Sunday, June 9th, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Blind Faith Brewing Company,
2842 W Bowles Ave, Littleton
Vacation Bible School, June 17-21
Totus Tuus, July 7-11
Denver Marian Conference, Friday May 10 - Saturday, May 11 (follow this link for DenverMarianConference.com)
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, May 19, following the 7 and 9 a.m. Masses
Consecration of the Family Mass and More, Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 Mass
REBOOT! Wednesday, May 22, St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Parish Picnic, Saturday, June 1, 6:00 p.m.
Cheers for Life, Sunday, June 9th, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Blind Faith Brewing Company,
2842 W Bowles Ave, Littleton
Vacation Bible School, June 17-21
Totus Tuus, July 7-11
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Glad you asked. We'd love to have a volunteer who's a little comfortable with technology and a lot creative take over this job. Let's talk. Call or email Chris in the Religious Education Office: 303-233-1283; csullivan@fatimalakewood.com
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