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Hello, Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in beautiful Highland Lakes, Sussex Co. NJ. We are a small, friendly parish family and we welcome new members. We hope you enjoy your visit and invite you to check back often, as the page is updated every week. Please feel free to email the webmaster with your comments and suggestions. Have a wonderful day and may God Bless you and give you his precious gift of peace.
Life Begins at Conception
A Message from Fr. Bob LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION 3 weeks -- Heart beating and pumping blood 6 weeks -- Brain waves can be measured 7 weeks -- Kicking and moving freely 8 weeks -- Swallows and responds to ...
BISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL – See the Face of Christ in Everyone
During these difficult economic times for many people, our Catholic Charities agencies have seen an increased number of people seeking their assistance. Your gift to the Appeal helps fund the operating expenses of our varied Catholic Charities agencies that provide care to tens of ...
January 21, Saturday CCD classes are Canceled due to Snow
Due to the expected Snow, the Saturday CCD classes will be moved to the snow date, January 28. Please be careful, and enjoy God's gift.
Adult Volunteers needed for Gather the Children
WE ARE IN NEED OF ADULT VOLUNTEERS to help out with our Gather the Children Program at the 11:00am Masses each Sunday. If you would be interested in helping, please call DeAnna Smidt at 1-845-545-0806 or email her at deannasmidt@yahoo.com.
Baptism News
BAPTISMS – Congratulations to the parents and godparents of Sara Ann Verge, Emma Grace Sherman, Jayden Pauline Slinger, Noelle Angelica Hernandez, Jake Ryan Chromcik, Erica Leigh Young, Cooper Douglas Young, Richard Peter Kievit, Cristina Moscatelli, and Madeline Claire Scheuermann, who were ...
OLF Youth Ministry Web Site
For our Youth Ministry page click on this link:
http://www.olfyouthministry.catholicweb.com/
Marriage Announcements
WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE the wedding of Elizabeth Weiss to Dean Russo on Saturday, November 5. Please pray for them and for all engaged couples.
Harvest House
HARVEST HOUSE, the soup kitchen housed in Sussex, NJ, serves free meals to persons from the Sussex area. They now have a website of their own. http://www.harvesthousenj.org/ Please visit them to see how you can help our neighbors in need.
PLEASE PRAY for the Repose of these Souls
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SOUL of Grace Seraydar, mother of a parishioner. Please also pray for her family.
Parishoners in the News
PARISHIONERS IN THE NEWS: DIANA CZERGOVITS HAS BEEN CHOSEN as this year’s Teacher Scholar in Residence at Walnut Ridge Primary School. Congratulations, Diana!
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) –Persons who want to join our Church are invited to contact a parish staff member at 973-764-4457 or olfatima@warwick.net, A get acquainted meeting is held on Thursdays, 8:00-9:00pm at the rectory.
Project Rachel
….A LOVING AND FORGIVING CHURCH – although the Catholic Church has never minimized the grave sin of abortion, it does offer the invitation for forgiveness and the opportunity to be reconciled with God and to return to full communion with all other Catholics. Project Rachel is one of the means by ...
Pilgrem Virgin Statue
THE PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE is a statue of Our Lady, which will be loaned to a family for one week. There is an opening and closing ceremony. During the week, family and friends pray the rosary in the statue’s presence. For information, call Theresa at 973-764-7686.
Loyola House of Retreats, Morristown NJ Video
For more information contact: Loyola House of Retreats 161 James Street Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 539-0740 Website: www.loyola.org
This Weeks Events
Sun 11:00am – Religious Ed Mass – Confirmation I Presentation – Gather the Children 12:00noon – Pro Life Presentation -- 9th & 10th graders – All parishioners welcome! Mon 7:00pm ...
Eucharistic Adoration Fridays 9:15-10:15 am, Peace Prayers Monday 7-8 pm
Each Monday, 7-8pm – Prayers for Peace in Afghanistan and Iraq Each Friday, 9:15-10:15am – Eucharistic Adoration
Bible Study to Begin Wed Sept 21 7:00pm
BIBLE STUDY – sponsored by Our Lady of Fatima Parish, will resume on Wednesday, September 21, 7:00-8:00pm at the rectory. We shall begin with introductory topics; for example, How to Read the Bible and The Bible is God’s Revealed Word. Afterward, we shall ...
Pro Life Presentation by Dr. Mary Mazzarella Sunday Jan 22, 12:30pm
Sunday, January 22, 2012 – 12:30pm – Mary Mazzarella, a pediatrician, will speak about medical advances for humans’ health and well being. Parishioners are invited to the Church hall for this presentation.
POPE BENEDICT’S Prayer Intentions for January
General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives. Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ ...
The prayer the Angel taught the children of Fatima
"My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I Love You! I beg pardon ...
The Angelus Prayer
The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. (Hail Mary) Behold the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done unto me according to your word. (Hail Mary) And the Word was made flesh. And dwelt among us. (Hail Mary) Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God. That ...
Prayer for a Sick Child
O St. Gerard, who like the Savior, loved children so tenderly, and by your prayers freed many from disease and even death, graciously look down upon the distressed parents who plead with thee for their child’s health if such be the will of God. Present their promise to God to bring up the child a ...
My Daily Offering
MY DAILY OFFERING: O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls, reparation for ...
About the Legion of Mary
THE LEGION OF MARY is a Catholic association of laity who are committed to Jesus through Mary. Members attend a meeting, pray the Rosary and perform at least two hours of assigned work. A meeting is scheduled for February 22nd, 7:00pm at the rectory. Another meeting will be ...
Our 2011 Parish Carnival was a Great Sucess
OUR PARISH CARNIVAL was a great success. We had 3 beautiful days and nights, only 1 night did it rain, but thanks be to God we were still able to carry on. Thanks to all people that helped and to all those that attended. We will post the final totals once all the bills have come in and ...