Blog – Page 34 – The Annunciation-Fatima Parish

November 30, 2021

Advent Mission – beginning Nov. 29

November 30, 2021

Lessons in Carols Concert – Dec. 5

November 24, 2021

Letter From the Pastor – November 28, 2021

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. As we know so well, the word simply means “coming” or “arrived.” We use it in this context to refer to the coming of Jesus into the world. Most of us have celebrated Advent many times and are quite familiar with its meaning. But what many sometimes fail to recognize is that the coming of Jesus is a three-dimensional concept. Our usual habit of thought is to limit it to only one meaning or two at the most. Characteristically, we think of Advent in terms of the Christmas story. This is when we […]

November 21, 2021

Congratulations to our Parish Raffle winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 Parish Raffle! Congratulations to all of our winners: First Prize: Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sohr (#75) Second Prize: Mr. & Mrs. Frank Geysen (#108) Third Prize: Mr. & Mrs. Ambrose Geissler (#333) Fourth Prize: Mrs. Ann O’Connor (#129) (Winners were called after the 5 PM Mass on November 20th.)

November 19, 2021

Letter From the Pastor – November 21, 2021

There is an old movie based on the beginnings of the Chinese communist revolution. A Chinese mob breaks into orphanage run by a Catholic priest. The communist officer, a big bully type, tries to assault a pretty, young orphan girl. The priest, at the risk of his own life, tries to defend her. While two or three soldiers were holding the priest, the man slaps him saying: “Your Christ recommends turning the other cheek”. The priest complies. The officer slaps him on the other cheek too. The priest then in great anger […]