Our first gathering will begin with Hope Explored and Romans 15:13 as we consider what Christian hope really means—and where we place our hope when the future feels uncertain. When: Saturday, September 26 | 9:00–11:00 AM Where: The Library area in the School Come for the conversation. Stay for the hope. All women are welcome!

All seniors are invited to join Bishop Earl Boyea for the Senior Appreciation Mass & Luncheon on Thursday, September 24, 2026 here at Our Lady of Fatima. Mass begins at 11 AM, followed by a luncheon . To attend, please call the Parish Office or email [email protected] by September 16th.

Catechists: As we celebrate Catechetical Sunday on September 20th, please join us with your families in Fr. Dunne Hall at 9:05 AM for a brief recognition and blessing before classes begin. We are deeply grateful for all you do.

Grow in faith with us this year! From Religious Education to OCIA, our parish offers formation for children, teens, and adults. Register online or grab forms in the narthex or Parish Office. We’re excited to walk with your family on this journey.

Join us for our annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, September 13th, from 11:30 AM - 3 PM (food served beginning at noon). Meat and drinks are provided — please bring a favorite dish to share. Enjoy an afternoon of fun for the whole family with lawn games, tug of war, a parish Ministry Fair, and the Knights of Columbus Soccer Contest. Come celebrate community, faith, and fellowship together!

The Rummage Sale is quickly approaching! We need helpers to put this sale on! If you can spare some time, please sign up on the sheets in the narthex.

The next SVDP Society meeting is Sunday, July 19th, in the conference room off the hall after the 8 AM Mass. New members are always needed and welcome

All members of the Safety & Security Committee, Emergency Response Team, and Ushers are encouraged to attend. RSVP by July 18th to the Parish Office at [email protected].

The Parish Office will be closed July 13th-July 16th. There will be no Confessions or Adoration on July 13th or July 15th.

We would like to remember and pray for the men and women serving in our military. If you have a loved one you would like added to our parish prayer list, please email their name and unit to [email protected].

The St. Vincent de Paul Society June meeting has been moved to Sunday, June 28th due to Father’s Day. We will gather in the church after the 8:00 am Mass to consecrate our group to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Our regular meeting will follow.

Graduation Sunday will be celebrated on June 14. All high school, college, and graduate school graduates will be recognized at the Masses that day. Graduates are invited to wear their cap and gown to be honored. Families are warmly invited to join us for the Knights of Columbus Breakfast at 9:00 AM in Fr. Dunne Hall.

Join us on Sunday, June 7, from 2:30–4:00 PM for the Jackson Regional Corpus Christi Procession. We will begin inside St. John Church (711 N. MLK) and process on foot down MLK toward St. Mary Star of the Sea, accompanied by a police escort. The celebration will conclude at St. Mary with Benediction.

Bethlehem Wood Carving will be here May 30–31! Stop by the table to browse beautiful olive‑wood religious items. Your purchase helps Catholic Christians in Bethlehem remain on their land and keep our holy sites places of living worship.

Mark your calendars: Our Lady of Fatima Men's and Women's prayer groups will not meet in May.

Join us after all Masses on May 16 & 17 for our parish Bake Sale. All proceeds support the charities sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima.

Our Lady of Fatima Parish Council will meet on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. All registered members of the parish are invited to attend.

St. John Catholic Cemetery cordially invites you to Memorial Day Mass at 9:00 AM on Monday, May 25th at the cemetery’s altar.  Please bring lawn chairs for seating.   In the event of inclement weather, Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Appreciation Dinner will be held on Friday, April 24, in the gym. Refreshments will be served at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.

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.