Palm Sunday

Dear Parishioners and Friends,

Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Catholic liturgical year. It commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed Him with palm branches, shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” (Matthew 21:9). This joyful moment, however, is paired with the reading of the Passion narrative, reminding us that Jesus’ journey leads to the Cross.

The blessing and distribution of palms symbolize our participation in this event, as we honor Christ as our King and Savior. Yet, the liturgy quickly shifts to the somber recounting of His suffering and death. This duality reflects the Christian journey: we celebrate Christ’s kingship while embracing the sacrifices required to follow Him.

This feast day invites us to reflect on the depth of God’s love. Jesus entered Jerusalem not as a conquering warrior but as a humble servant, willing to lay down His life for our salvation. The Passion narrative challenges us to examine our own lives—how do we respond to Christ’s sacrifice? Do we welcome Him with joy but falter in times of trial?

As we enter Holy Week, let us accompany Jesus once again through his suffering, death, and resurrection. May the palms we receive remind us to live with faith and courage, embracing both the joys and crosses of discipleship. And let us deepen our commitment to Christ as we make final preparations for the glory of Easter.

In Christ,

Fr. Freitag

Pastor for the Northwest Seattle Catholic

Click here for Mass Time Schedule & Mass Intentions

Please note that there will be NO Daily Mass or Confessions during the Triduum on April 17th, 18th, and 19th.

Additionally, the parish offices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Sacred Heart of Jesus offers Sunday Mass with an ASL interpreter.

Sunday, April 13th – 10:00AM (Zoom)

Sunday, April 20th – 10:00AM (Live)

Sunday, April 27th – 10:00AM (Live)

Palm Sunday Vigil

St. Anne: 5:00pm – Fr. Dominic

Our Lady of Fatima: 5:00pm – Fr. Freitag

Palm Sunday Mass

Sacred Heart of Jesus: 10:00am & 5:30pm – Fr. Dominic

St. Anne: 11:00am – Fr. Freitag

Our Lady of Fatima: 9:00am – Fr. Freitag

Holy Thursday

Sacred Heart of Jesus: 7:00pm Mass

Good Friday

St. Anne: 7:00pm Veneration of the Cross with Holy Communion

Easter Vigil

Our Lady of Fatima: 8:30pm

Easter Sunday Mass

Sacred Heart: 10:00am – Fr. Dominic, 12:00pm – Fr. Lyle

Our Lady of Fatima: 9:00am – Fr. Freitag

St. Anne: 8:00am – Fr. Dominic, 11:00am – Fr. Freitag

Our Lady of Fatima: Mass will be held on Saturday, May 10^th, at 10 AM.

St. Anne: Mass will be held on Sunday, May 4th, at 11AM.

St. Anne Parish is entering the third year of providing grief support services to the families of our parish. The members of the ministry provide spiritual and emotional support to individuals and families experiencing the loss of a loved one. We are a group of ten volunteers who have received training to provide comfort and resources to our parishioners in navigating through their individual healing journey. We meet on a monthly basis to share resources and to encourage and support one another in our ministry. Our model includes assigning a volunteer to work with the bereaved parishioner offering support for a period of one year. Often these relationships develop into lasting friendships.

If you are a St. Anne parishioner and are interested in joining our group or you are a parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima or Sacred Heart of Jesus and are interested in establishing a Grief Ministry in your parish, please contact either Marty Hillary (919-606-6999) or Jane Fleming (206-930-0460). We will be happy to provide you with training and assistance in getting started.

Thank You for Stuffing the Truck at Our Lady of Fatima!

Over 45 donors contributed their gently used items to make last Sunday’s event a big success. The truck returned to the St. Vincent de Paul warehouse filled with great merchandise to restock the thrift stores shelves. Sales help fund programs operated by the Seattle-King County Council of St. Vincent de Paul.

Help in a Time of Loss: A retired neighbor and her adult daughter recently relocated to Seattle for specialized medical treatments for her husband, who has since passed away. When her daughter’s hours were reduced at work, she requested rental assistance to pay off her balance before moving to a more affordable apartment. Your generous donations allowed us to help financially and spend time with a widow grieving in an unfamiliar city.

Your continued prayers and financial support are much appreciated. If you’d like to make a monetary donation, please drop off a check/envelope labeled for “SVdP” at the parish office of Our Lady of Fatima or St. Anne, use the designated 2nd collection envelope, or make a one-time or recurring donation online:

Our Lady of Fatima choose St.V.d.P. Fund.

St.Anne St.V.d.Pchoose St.V.d.P. Fund.

Easter Egg Hunt at St. Anne after the 11AM Easter Sunday Mass. All children are warmly invited to join in the fun and excitement!

A big thank you to Sharon Cercone and the 8th graders of St. Anne school for making this event possible. Your efforts bring so much joy to our community!

In anticipation of World Earth Day, celebrated at the end of April, our St. Anne parish will host a Campus Clean-up event. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and care for God’s creation. On Saturday, April 12th, we will gather at the church entrance at 9:00 AM and work together until 12:00 PM. Let us honor the beauty of the Earth that God has entrusted to us and show our gratitude through our efforts. This is the second time we have this annual event, and it has a big impact on the way our grounds look! We look forward to seeing you there.

Make it easy for us to plan and let us know that you will come at https://tinyurl.com/2rfpf8tr

But you can always show up spontaneous!

During the Triduum our Parish Family will be blessed with the full power of three choirs performing at our shared church locations!

Combined Choir Rehearsals:

Tuesday, April 15th: for a review of everything at StA, 6:30 – 8:30pm

Combined Choir Meet before Mass:

• Holy Thursday, April 17th – 6:15pm at Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Good Friday, April 18th – 6:00pm at St. Anne
• Easter Vigil, April 19th – 6:30pm at Our Lady of Fatima

If you are participating in the Catholic Rice Bowl program by Catholic Relief Services (CRS), it’s time to bring your bowls back to church! We will collect them at all our church locations during Mass on the 12th and 13th of April. Please place them in the usual collection basket or drop them off at the parish offices.

At the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Location

At the Our Lady of Fatima Church Location

At the St. Anne Church Location

For information about any of our ministries, please contact the regarding parish office.

If you need to correct any information or want to add a ministry of your parish, please email bbumbarger@stanneseattle.org