What's News at Our Lady of Fatima
Parish News
Scroll down for...- Pastoral Council Members Needed
- Habitat for Humanity Build
- Altar Server Training
- Dinner Club Invitation
- RCIA/FAITH AND LIFE
- Respect Life Month and 40 Days for Life
- Fatima School Notes
- In the Word
- Calendar of Events
Our Lady of Fatima’s Pastoral Council meets on the first Wednesday of the month to consult with Father Henri about questions and issues of interest to the parish.
We are currently seeking three committed parishioners to serve three year terms on the council starting in January, 2020.
Parishioners who are interested should contact Debbie McNulty in the parish office at 303-233-6236, or John Collier, Council Chair at johncollier2551@gmail.com at your earliest convenience, but no later than Friday, November 22.
OLF's Habitat for Humanity Outreach Ministry, in conjunction with the Habitat Helpers Faith Coalition, happily announces that our 9th build for Christopher and Donna and theri three children is underway. Please join our efforts!
to sign up, visit Habitat Helpers' volunteer hub or OLF's Habitat Ministry page by clicking on one of the links below:
- Pray for the build - Intercede for the safety of our partner family and volunteers.
- Refresh the builders - Provide beverages, lunch, or snacks for the volunteers.
- Donate to the build - Envelopes for donation are available in the parish entrance, or you can send donations directly to Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, 3245 Eliot St, Denver, CO 80211. Please note Our Lady of Fatima/Habitat Helpers in the memo line of your donation check.
- Work the build - Share your time and talent on the build site on an OLF designated work day:
Saturday, October 26
Friday, November 8
Saturday, November 16
Saturday, December 14
to sign up, visit Habitat Helpers' volunteer hub or OLF's Habitat Ministry page by clicking on one of the links below:
Altar Server training will be held Sunday, October 27, following the 11:00 a.m. Mass.
Welcome to the Parish Dinner Club
Sign-ups are underway! You can either be a regular member (attending most dinners) or a substitute. To sign up or to get more information, please contact Kevin Brady at Kevin@Jekada.com or 303-738-9274, or click on the links below.
Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest
Entry Deadline Date: On or before Nov. 15, 2019 — without exception
Guidelines: Contestants are to research, write, and provide an original pro-life essay on the issue of their choice. Content matter must be related to humanity. No copyrighted essays are to be used in this contest. The contestant shall use up-to-date information. No parent is to author or assist. Essays will be judged on persuasiveness, accuracy, and creativity.
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming
Fatima Fun Nights
October 24, Noon - 4:00, Jumpstreet
Colorado Mills Mall
This is a half day of school so join us for some jumping fun.
October 24, 25, 26, Lil Ricci Pizza
16950 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Have pizza before Jumpstreet or any time Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and proceeds will be donated to the school. Offer is good for carry out or dine in so please let them know you are with Fatima when you order.
In the Word
Moses's
hands, however, grew tired;
so
they put a rock in place for him to sit on.
Meanwhile
Aaron and Hur supported his hands,
one
on one side and one on the other.
Faithfulness can be exhausting. We want to serve God and God’s people, but we grow weary. Today’s passage from Exodus describes how, as long as Moses held the staff of God aloft, the Israelites, under Joshua’s leadership, were able to beat back their enemies. But Moses grew tired.
How often do we feel this weariness of body and spirit as we endeavor to do the Lord’s work for the sake of those we care about? Few of us are supporting troops in battle, but many of us are shepherding families or serving those in need, working to earn a living and volunteering for the church or our community at large. We grow tired.
Notice that the Lord did not leave Moses to complete his task alone. God provided help. Aaron and Hur become as important to the effort as Moses himself, because even the great lawgiver is beset by human limitation and frailty. As was our Lord Jesus himself. As it says in Hebrews 4:15: “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin.”
For further reflection:
Consider this week what you expect of yourself. How do you feel about asking for help when you need it? Hesitant? Eager? Uneasy? Ashamed? What does the example of Moses, Aaron, and Hur suggest to you about God’s expectations?
- Christine Sullivan, Director of Adult Formation
FAITH AND LIFE/RCIA: Jesus Christ, Wednesday, October 23, 7 p.m.
Fatima Fun Night: Jumpstreet, Thursday, October 24, Noon - 4 p.m.
Fatima Fun Night: Lil Ricci Pizza, October 24, 25, 26
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, October 26
RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, Sunday, October 27, 9 a.m. Mass
Altar Server Training, Sunday, October 27, following the 11 a.m. Mass
FAITH AND LIFE/RCIA: Mary, Wednesday, October 30, 7 p.m.
All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation), Friday, November 1, Masses at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m.; Noon; 6 p.m. (6 p.m. Thursday, October 31, anticipatory)
All Souls Day Commemorative Mass, Saturday, November 2, 8:15 a.m.
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Friday, November 8
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, November 16
Parish Council Application Deadline, Friday, November 22
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, December 14
Fatima Fun Night: Jumpstreet, Thursday, October 24, Noon - 4 p.m.
Fatima Fun Night: Lil Ricci Pizza, October 24, 25, 26
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, October 26
RCIA Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming, Sunday, October 27, 9 a.m. Mass
Altar Server Training, Sunday, October 27, following the 11 a.m. Mass
FAITH AND LIFE/RCIA: Mary, Wednesday, October 30, 7 p.m.
All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation), Friday, November 1, Masses at 6:30 and 8:15 a.m.; Noon; 6 p.m. (6 p.m. Thursday, October 31, anticipatory)
All Souls Day Commemorative Mass, Saturday, November 2, 8:15 a.m.
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Friday, November 8
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, November 16
Parish Council Application Deadline, Friday, November 22
Habitat for Humanity Build Day, Saturday, December 14
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