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.

REV. GEORGE J. GANNON

Administrator

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Rev. Mr. Alphonse Bankard, III

MUSIC MINISTRY ......... (410) 337-3588 Mr. Brian Whaley, Director brianwhaleymusic.com

EUCHARIST WEEKEND MASSES: 5:00 PM Saturday Evening 9:30 AM & 12 Noon on Sunday

WEEK-DAY MASSES: Tuesday: 8:15 AM in the Rectory Chapel Wednesday: 8:15 AM in the Church

HOLY DAY MASSES: As Announced — Please see bulletin for details

NOVENA: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Every Wednesday after the 8:15 AM Mass in the Church

NEW PARISHIONERS are asked to call the Parish office to register.

PARISH OFFICE 6727 Duluth Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21222 MAILING ADDRESS 6736 Youngstown Avenue (21222) PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday – 9 to 5 Friday – 9 to 3

PARISH OFFICE .............. (410) 633-9393 PARISH OFFICE FAX ..... (410) 633-8699

SACRAMENTS BAPTISMS: Will be celebrated each Sunday at 1:00 PM To make arrangements for Baptismal Preparation, please call the Parish Office.

RECONCILIATION (Penance): Saturday - 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM

MATRIMONY: PLEASE CALL THE Parish Office AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IN ADVANCE. PRE-CANA CLASSES ARE REQUIRED.

SICK: Please notify the Office 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.

St. Rita’s 410-284-0388 2907 Dunleer Road Daily: Noon - Mon., Thurs. Sun. 9 AM & 11:15 AM 2PM Spanish Mass Holy Days: As Announced Confessions: Sundays 10:30 – 11:00 AM

St. Luke’s 410-477-5200 7517 North Point Rd. (Edgemere) Fri.-Sat.: 9 AM Sat: 5:30 PM Sun. 10:00 AM Holy Days: As Announced Confessions: Sat. 4:30-5PM

Our Lady of Hope 410-284-6600 1727 Lynch Rd. Daily 8 AM (M-F) Sat. 4 PM Sun. 8:30 AM, 11:30 AM Holy Days: 7:30 PM (Vigil) 8am, 10 AM & 7:30 PM Confessions: Sat. 3-3:45 PM

Sacred Heart of Mary 410-633-2828 6736 Youngstown Ave. Daily 8 AM (M-S) Sat: 4:30 PM Sun. 7:30 AM, 10:30 AM Confessions: Sat. 3:30 PM- 4:15 Holy Days: As Announced

May 28, 2017

Ascension

Of The Lord

“And behold, I am with you always, until the end

of the age.” What consoling words Jesus had for his

disciples, even as he was about to bring an end to his

earthly ministry. He had spent some time with them

after his resurrection, but now his mission was

complete and he was about to return to be with his

Father in heaven. Undoubtedly this must have been a

difficult moment for the disciples. But as if to reassure

them, Jesus gives this remarkable promise: that he will

always be with them, even when he is no longer

physically present. We know, of course, that the

presence he is referring to comes through the gift of the

Holy Spirit. And what is most wonderful about this

promise is that it also applies to us!

Jesus is with us always. His presence dwells in our

hearts through the sacrament of baptism in which we

receive the real, indwelling gift of the Holy Spirit in our

hearts. We are not alone! The sometimes difficult

journey of Christian life is not one we need to navigate

solo. Christ himself ascended into heaven so that he

could make himself present in a more universal and

timeless way through his Spirit to all people who call

upon him. Thus we rejoice on this feast of the

Ascension. It’s not so much about Jesus leaving.

Rather, it’s about him continuing his mission in a new

way, a way that includes us very directly.

So let us remember that Jesus is present with us, even

when we cannot see him next to us or hear his voice

loud and clear. Let us call upon his Holy Spirit when

we need guidance, comfort, or direction. And today, let

us give thanks to God the Father for sending his Son to

save us and for giving us his Spirit to accompany us on

our own journey of life.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions

June, 2017

General Intention: That national leaders may firmly

commit themselves to ending the arms trade, which

victimizes so many innocent people.

ARMED SERVICE

John Clark Stephanie Cyr Fred Smith Richard Smith Gregory Wilson

Dear Parishioners

This weekend is Memorial Day Weekend when we

remember all those who gave their lives in service to

our Country. This is an appropriate time to contemplate

how we all have been blessed by their sacrifice.

We should take time to pray for the repose of their souls

and to ask the Lord to bless with His peace and

comfort their loved ones who mourn their loss. We

invite all to join us for our special Memorial Day Mass

celebrated on Monday May 29th at 10:00 am at the

Sacred Heart of Mary Cemetery on German Hill Road.

This weekend is also the unofficial beginning of

Summer. I hope these upcoming months allow you to

reconnect with family and friends and have the

opportunity to take some time to "slow down" and get

some meaningful period of rest.

May God bless you and your loved ones each and every

day with an abundance of His Blessings.

Fr. George

MASS INTENTIONS

Tuesday, May 30

8:15 AM – Janet Betz +.

Wednesday, May 31

8:15 AM – Gerard Wisniewski + Anniv.

Saturday, June 3

5:00 PM – Jeanni Ponton +

Sunday, June 4 9:30 AM – Antoinette Scandora +

12 NOON – Angela Jaworski +

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH, especially, Karen

Cruz, Brenden Debelius, Chris Dawson, Jeremias Luna,

Terry Cadd, and Barbara Romanowski.

THE RECENTLY DECEASED, especially, Patricia

Hejl, Most Reverend William C. Newman, Auxiliary

Bishop Emeritus and Dorothy Szczublewski.

RECTORY OFFICE

Our Lady of Fatima Rectory Office has moved to 6727

Duluth Avenue but the phone number will remain the

same 410-633-9393. Look forward to seeing you there!

The MAILING ADDRESS is 6736 Youngstown

Avenue, Baltimore, Md. 21222

PARISH OFFICE

The Parish Office will be closed tomorrow, Monday,

May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

WEEKLY COLLECTIONS

May 20 – 21, 2017 Attendance: 233 Poor Box: $55.84

Envelopes Loose Total

$2,653.00 $711.15 $3,375.15

ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL

Our Goal………………………………….$26,700.00

Received to Date………………………….$13,330.00

Needed to Meet Goal…………………….$13,370.00

SACRED HEART OF MARY

Sacred Heart of Mary will have a Memorial Day

Mass at the Parish Cemetery, 7501 German Hill

Road, Baltimore, MD, 21222 on Memorial Day, May

29th at 10AM. The Mass will remember all those who

are buried in our cemetery. All those who have loved

ones or friends buried at the cemetery are invited to

attend. For information please call 410-633-2828. In

case of rain, the Mass will be held in church.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

All children grades Pre-K 4 through 8th grade are

welcome to join us at Sacred Heart of Mary for our

36th Annual Vacation Bible School, July 10-14th! This

year’s theme is Jesus & His Miracles. Join us for Bible

Stories, Arts & Crafts, Music, a Picnic, & much more!

The closing Mass will be July 14th at 11 AM in Sacred

Heart of Mary Church. Bible School will take place in

Sacred Heart of Mary’s Lower Church Hall. Please

consider joining us for a week of fun & Learning! Please

call the Parish Office at 410-633-2828 to register.

ARCHBISHOP APPOINTMENT

Effective May 1, 2017 the Archbishop appointed Fr.

George Vicar Forane for the Metro East Region of the

Urban Vicariate. The Vicar Forane is the Bishop’s

representative to the parishes, schools and agencies

within the region. The Parishes in the Metro East

Region are: Sacred Heart of Mary, Our Lady of Fatima,

St. Rita, Blessed Sacrament, St. Matthew, St. Dominic,

St. Frances of Assisi, Shrine of the Little Flower, St.

Anthony of Padua & Most Precious Blood. We wish

God’s Blessings upon Fr. George on his new

Appointment.

CHOIR CONCERT

Presented by the Choirs of Sacred Heart of Mary & St.

Rita’s on Sun., June 11 at 7 PM in St. Rita’s Church.

Pete Steps, Director & Thad Paulhamus,, Organists.

DIVINE MERCY

Divine Mercy is today, Sunday, May 28 in rectory

chapel at 3 PM. All are invited!

MASS BOOK

The MASS BOOK will open on Wednesday, May 31

for the months of JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER.

Since the office has moved, you will need to come to

6727 Duluth Ave. The office opens at 9 AM.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Sr. Rita Dorn, SSND. for her many years

of service to Our Lady of Fatima School and Parish.

She arrived in 2001 to teach 7th grade math. From 2004-

2007 she was principal of the school. Since 2009 she

has been in charge of the CCD program. Sister Rita

will not be returning next year. She is retiring from the

CCD program. We wish Sister well!

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Josemaria Burog Maximiano and

Kira VanCamp who were confirmed last Sunday at

Sacred Heart of Mary Church.

KNIGHTS

Thank you to the Knights of Fatima for paying for the

beautiful Our Lady of Fatima vestment that was worn

at the Centennial Celebration 5 PM Mass on Oct. 13 and

was blessed by Bishop Denis Madden before the Mass.

Also thank you for the refreshments that were served in

the hall after the Mass.

KNIGHTS OF FATIMA

The Knights of Fatima will be holding their last

Business Meeting of this 2016-2017 fraternal year on

Wednesday, June 7 in Brother DeSales Hall beginning

at 7:30 PM. Topic of discussion will be closing

nominations and election of officers for 2017-2018.

SAVE THE DATE

Little Sisters of the Poor will be having their “NunRun”

on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 8:00 AM. Race

location: Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N.

Charles St. Race Day Registration begins at 6:30 AM.

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