You are cordially invited to celebrate our annual parish feast day celebration on Wednesday, May 13th, on the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima. The celebration will begin a Rosary and procession at 5:30 pm, followed by Mass. Dinner will follow at 7:00 pm in the Fr. Dunne Hall. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to the parish office by Wednesday, May 6th.

We joyfully celebrate our parish children who will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 3, during the 10:30 AM Mass. Please keep them and their families in your prayers as they take this beautiful step in their faith journey. May their hearts be filled with the grace and love of the True Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.

All parish youth are invited to take part in the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest on Sunday, April 12, at noon in the parish gym. Lunch will be served, and families are warmly encouraged to come cheer on the participants.

Join us for the traditional Easter Basket Blessing on Saturday, April 4 at 12:30 PM in the church. Bring the foods you plan to share for your Easter dinner.

During the Thursdays of Lent, parishioners are invited to enter more deeply into God’s Word through Lectio Divina, a prayerful, meditative way of encountering Scripture. Each week focuses on the previous Sunday readings, offering a quiet space to listen, and reflect.

The 10-15 minute survey can be accessed through an online link from February 17 - March 31, or we will have paper copies available in the narthex. The survey will ask you to reflect on your own spiritual growth and enable you to provide your perspective on Our Lady of Fatima's efforts to help you grow in our faith.

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Franciscan Jubilee Year in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, as 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of his death. This Jubilee extends from January 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry needs your help! We are asking each parishioner to bring 1-2 cans of hearty soup to donate by “Souper” Bowl Sunday, February 8th. Our goal is to collect 300 cans. Help us reach our goal so we can share God’s love with our neighbors in need one warm bowl of soup at a time.

Join us for the powerful Lenten tradition of Stations of the Cross. Stations will be prayed during the Fridays of Lent, from February 20th through March 27 in the church starting at 7:30 pm.

Our Lady of Fatima’s K of C annual Lenten Fish Frys begin Friday, February 20 and run through March 27, from 4–7 pm. Enjoy an all‑you‑can‑eat dinner featuring fried and baked fish, baked potatoes, French fries, green beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and desserts.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season, which is a sacred time of reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. As we enter these forty days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, we turn our hearts back to God and prepare for the joy of Easter. Join us for Ash Wednesday Mass as we begin this journey together as a parish family. Ash Wednesday Masses will be held at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm.

Volunteers are needed to help us take down the Christmas Decorations on Saturday, January 17th beginning at 9:00 AM.

Join us for great food, music from every decade, prizes, and fun! Doors open 5:30 PM • $25/person Tickets on sale after Mass or in the Parish Office—don’t wait

The next Men's Prayer Group Meeting will be January 24th at 9:00 AM in the St. Clare Room.

The next Women's Prayer Group Meeting will be January 31st from 9 AM - 10 AM in the library.

Confirmation Candidate Meeting All 8th grade students preparing for Fall 2026 Confirmation—whether at Lumen Christi, public school, or homeschooled—are asked to attend a meeting on Sunday, December 14 at 9:30 am in the school library. - The student and at least one parent must attend. - If your child was not baptized at Our Lady of Fatima, please bring a copy of their baptism record. For questions or concerns, contact Amy Parrish at amy@fatimaparish.net or call the parish office at (517) 764‑2088

Father Amal invites the children of the parish to participate in the annual Nativity Procession at the Christmas Eve 4:30pm Mass. If you would like your child to participate, please call the office 517-764-2088 or email amy@fatimaparish.net, so we can have to costumes available before the Mass begins. Plan to meet in the hall at 4:00pm before the mass. There will be no rehearsals, and no lines need to be memorized. Children will process in while the Gospel is being read. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Parrish.

Reminder: The St. Vincent de Paul Society Christmas Basket food drive is happening now! Please be sure to drop off your donations by Sunday, December 14th!

The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the annual Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest. Pick up form and application on the Children’s table in the Narthex. Return your poster by December 21, at 9:00am in the Fr Andrew Dunne Hall. Winners will be announced at 9:45am in the hall. The Religious Ed children will be having our annual Christmas Breakfast Party from 9-9:45 on December 21st. All children from the parish are invited.