WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH EUCHARIST

WELCOME TO OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH

If you have been away from the Church for a time, we want you to know you are
still our brother or sister and we love you. Please come home. If you are not a
member of any Church, we invite you to consider the Catholic Church.

STAFFED BY THE REDEMPTORISTS EUCHARIST
Rev. Richard K. Poetzel, C.Ss.R.
Rev. Arthur Gildea, C.Ss.R. WEEKEND MASSES:
Bro. DeSales Elmer Zimpfer, C.Ss.R. 5:00 PM Saturday Evening
9:30 AM & 12 Noon on Sunday
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
Rev. Mr. Alphonse Bankard, III Sr. WEEK-DAY MASSES:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
RECTORY OFFICE .......... (410) 633-9393 8:15 AM in the Rectory Chapel
RECTORY OFFICE FAX ..(410) 633-8699 Wednesday: 8:15 AM in the Church
6420 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ...... (410) 633- HOLY DAY MASSES:
9393 As Announced — Please see bulletin for details
Sr. Rita Dorn, S.S.N.D., Director of Religious Education
Classes are held on Sundays beginning at 8:30 NOVENA:
AM. All children will attend the 9:30 AM mass Our Lady of Perpetual Help
with their class. Also, family members are Every Wednesday after the 8:15 AM Mass in the Church
encouraged to attend this mass.
MUSIC MINISTRY ......... (410) 337-3588 SACRAMENTS
Mr. Brian Whaley, Director
brianwhaleymusic.com BAPTISMS:
Will be celebrated each Sunday at 1:00 PM
New Parishioners are To make arrangements for Baptismal Preparation,
asked to call the please call the Rectory.
RECONCILIATION (Penance):
Rectory to register. Saturday - 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Confessions also available at the Rectory.
MATRIMONY:
PLEASE CALL THE RECTORY AT LEAST 6
MONTHS IN ADVANCE.
PRE-CANA CLASSES ARE REQUIRED.
SICK: Please notify the Rectory for the visits
and/or Communion calls to our sick parishioners,
shut-ins and those confined to hospitals.
Sacrament of the Sick (Anointing of the
sick) can be received at any time during
serious illness.

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Daily: 8 AM - Tues., Wed., Thu. Fri.-Sat.: 9 AM Daily 8 AM (M-F) 6736 Youngstown Ave.
Sun. 9 AM (Winter) Sat: 5:30 PM Sat. 4 PM Daily 8 AM (M-S)
& 11:15 AM (Winter & Summer) Sun. 10:00 AM Sun. 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM Sat: 4:30 PM
Holy Days: As Announced Holy Days: As Announced Holy Days: 7:30 PM (Vigil) Sun. 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM
Confessions: Confessions: Sat. 4:30-5PM 8am, 10 AM & 7:30 PM Confessions: Sat. 3:30 PM-
By Appointment 4:15
Confessions: Sat. 3-3:45 PM Holy Days: As Announced

March 6, 2016 MASS INTENTIONS
4th Sunday
Monday, Mar. 7
of Lent 8:15 AM – Bogdan Seroka +

"The Pharisees and scribes began to complain, Tuesday, Mar. 8
saying, 'This man welcomes sinners and eats with 8:15 AM – Dorothy Huber +
them.'" Jesus crossed lines that weren't supposed to be
crossed. He talked to women in public, touched the Wednesday, Mar. 9
"unclean" to heal them, and chummed it up with tax 8:15 AM – Michael Pukalski + Anniv.
collectors and sinners. This didn't make sense. It didn't
fit into the standard categories. And so the religious Thursday, Mar. 10
leaders began to complain. 8:15 AM – Anthony Altiere +

In response to this, Jesus told the parable of the Friday, Mar. 11
prodigal son. Through this story, he illustrated that God 8:15 AM – Charles Greensfelder + Anniv.
loves all of his children even when they have not
behaved perfectly. But more than this, the tale also Saturday, Mar. 12
deals with the resentment of the older son--the one who 8:15 AM – James Branham + Anniv.
always followed the law. Like the self-righteous 5:00 PM – For the Parishioners
Pharisees and scribes, the older brother complained.
"All these years I served you," the son said, "and not Sunday, Mar. 13
once did I disobey your orders; yet you never gave me 9:30 AM – Marion Karolkowski +
even a young goat to feast on with my friends." But how 12 NOON – Deceased of Wajer & Wisniewski Families
does the father respond? "My son, you are here with me
always; everything I have is yours." In other words, the PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
older brother had no reason to complain or be angry. He
already enjoyed all good gifts. The father simply THE SICK OF OUR PARISH, especially, Russell
wanted him to rejoice that his brother had returned Claridge, Joseph Perzynski, Tim Rolfes, Fred Hauck,
home. "He was lost and has been found." Edward Meals, and those listed in the book of the sick.

It's important for those of us who attend Mass THE RECENTLY DECEASED, especially,
regularly, participate in the sacraments, and serve in our Geraldine Meals, Helen Sudine, Lawrence Redding,
parishes not to fall into the trap of being like the bitter Dolores Wilson, John Fryza
older brother or the complaining Pharisees. We must
welcome everyone in our midst with joy, not LUNCHEON & BINGO
resentment or judgment. It can be easy to think that
others don't deserve as much as we do, and to forget to Fatima Jolly Club will have a Luncheon & Bingo on
be grateful for all that we have. But we are ALL called Wednesday, March 16. Doors open at 10 AM, Lunch
to "celebrate and rejoice" when the lost return home. served at 11:15 AM and Bingo starts at 12:15 PM.
Tickets are $20 and none will be sold at the door. Price
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions includes paper package deal, special games, door prizes
March, 2016 and raffles. Catered hot meal and dessert. For tickets
call Pat Caporossi at 410-391-5627. Children under 18
General Intention: That families in need may receive years of age are not allowed.
the necessary support and that children may grow up in
healthy and peaceful environments. STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Mission Intention: That those Christians who, on There are Stations of the Cross in the Rectory Chapel
account of their faith, are discriminated against or are every Friday evening during Lent at 7 PM.
being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the
Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church. DIVINE MERCY

ARMED SERVICES OVERSEAS Divine Mercy devotions will be held in the Rectory
Chapel on Sunday, March 20 at 3 PM. All are invited
John Clark Stephanie Cyr Fred Smith to attend.

Richard Smith Gregory Wilson

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS HOLY FAMILY ICON

February 20 & 21, 2016 This Sunday, March 6, after the 12 noon Mass in
church, the Knights of Fatima will be sponsoring and
Attendance: 297 Poor Box: $164.00 hosting the Holy Family Icon Hour of Prayer Service.
All are welcome!
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SEDER SUPPER
$4,212.00 $531.50 $4,743.50
SEDER SUPPER on Holy Thursday, Mar. 24 in
February 27 & 28, 2016 Brother DeSales Hall from 5 to 7 PM. Admission by
TICKET ONLY. See enclosed flyer.
Attendance: 328 Poor Box: $201.00
LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER
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A Lenten Day of Prayer will be held on Saturday,
$4,790.00 $284.00 $5,074.00 March 12, 2016 at the Mission Helper Center at 1001
W. Joppa Rd (entrance on Chestnut) in Towson, Md.
HOLY NAME Sign-in at 9:30, lunch provided, free will offering.
Presenter is Sr. Barbara Jean LaRochester, OCD. A.M.
Holy Name Society will be selling $5 Lottery Tickets Topic is Growing in Christ: Prayer that moves us into
for the month of April after the Masses on Sat., Mar. 5 the Heart of God & the P.M. Topic is Bringing our hurts
& Sun., Mar. 6 and Sat., Mar. 12 & Sun., Mar. 13. and pains to prayer. The day closes with Liturgy at 3:00
PM. To register call Sr. Jane at 410-823-8585, ext. 321
DINNER-DANCE or e-mail [email protected].

Sacred Heart of Mary will host a St. Patrick’s Dinner LENTEN FOLDERS
Dance on Sat., March 12th, 7-11 PM. Music by: DJ
Elvis John. Menu: Corned Beef & Cabbage, Boiled Lenten coin folders are available at the entrances of the
Potatoes, Ham, Green Beans, Rolls, Dessert, Beer & church.
Soda. Games of Chance. Tickets $25.00. For Tickets
call Parish Office at 410-633-2828 or Mike @ 443-837- SLAVIC FOOD FESTIVAL
5077.
The Patronage of the Mother of God Byzantine
SPAGHETTI DINNER Catholic Church in Arbutus is having a Slavic Food
Festival on Saturday, March 19 from 10 AM-3 PM.
Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School is having their The specialty of the day is homemade Piroghi, Stuffed
Annual All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner on Sat., Mar cabbage, Haluski (noodles) and potato pancakes. There
19 from 4-8 PM and on Sun., Mar. 20 from 12:30-5 PM. will be Nut, Poppy Seed, Apricot, Raspberry and Prune
Dinner includes: all-you-can-eat spaghetti with rolls. The church is located at the corner of Linden
homemade sauce, 2 hand-rolled meatballs, salad, Ave. & Highview Rd. near Leeds Ave. in Arbutus.
bread/butter, homemade dessert, soft drink and coffee. Advanced orders taken by phone (410-247-4936) or
Price: Adults-$8.50, Children (5-12)-$4.50, Children from the website: www.patronagechurch.com.
under 5-$2.00 and Senior Citizens-$7.50. Carry-out
available for an additional 50 cents. K OF C FISH FRY

BULL ROAST & SHRIMP FEAST All Fridays during Lent through Good Friday-Mar. 25
meals will be served from 12 noon-6PM at Dundalk
St. Anthony of Padua & Most Precious Blood parishes Knights of Columbus Hall, 2111 Eilers Ave. (next to
are sponsoring a Bull Roast & Shrimp Feast on Sun., the Fire Station & across from the Moose Lodge.)
Mar. 20 from 2-6 PM at Columbus Gardens (4301 Menu: Alaskan Pollock, Fries, Cole Slaw, Roll,
Klosterman Ave., Fullerton). $500 Raffle, Game Dessert & Beverage. Carry Outs available. $12 eat-in
Wheels, Silent Auction and more! Tickets are $38 per or $13 take-out. For more information call: Joe
person. For tickets or more information, call Sharon @410-409-8173.
(410-488-0400 or Ken (443-255-1745). Enjoy
delicious food, wheels, games and family fun!

MEETINGS FOR MARCH

Leisure Club – Mar. 7, 14, 28
Jolly Club – Mar. 10, 17, 31
Knights – Mar. 16
Holy Name – Mar. 29

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