Our annual Vacation Bible School is a week packed with rockin’ music, energy-packed games, crafts and much more. For kids ages 4 yrs (by Aug. 1, 2010) to entering 5th grade in Fall 2010. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Parents are asked to volunteer in various capacities and parish teens are encouraged to work at VBS (an eligible ministry to earn service hours). See the registration form for volunteer options.
- A Eucharistic Community Living the Good News Daily -
This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you.
(John 15:12)
Welcome to Our Lady of Fatima Parish—virtually! For over 61 years, this parish has been Revealing the Light of Christ to the San Clemente community. The parish reflects a rich diversity of ages, cultures, languages, occupations, and life experiences all united in our one Lord, Jesus Christ.
At Our Lady of Fatima, we believe that each person has been blessed with unique gifts from God, gifts to be offered in service to one another. This is the message of love that Jesus proclaimed through his life, death, and resurrection. Our love of God is manifested in our praise and worship of Him, and in our care for all His people. This website provides a means for us to ‘proclaim from the e-housetops’ the power of God’s love working through our sacramental life, faith formation opportunities, and outreach ministries.
Whether you are a current parishioner or a first time visitor, I invite you to take a few moments to walk through our website to experience the faith, hope, and love that the members of this community share with one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. As we travel this grace-filled journey of faith, may we continue to love one another as Jesus has loved us!
Fr. Jack Sewell
Pastor
Building Our Future - New Facilities Revealed
Fifty years ago the parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Parish envisioned facilities that would provide sacred space for worship, formation, and fellowship. The parish has benefited from their vision, their commitment, and their sacrifices. Since 1995 the parish has discerned the need for new facilities that can accommodate the wonderful growth in ministries and in population that the community is experiencing. Responding to this growth in parish life, Fr. Jack Sewell, Pastor, along with Parish Staff, Pastoral and Finance Councils, School Boards, and parish leaders decided to proceed with forming a committee to develop new facilities. The committee selected an architect, and design work began.
In December, 2007, Bishop Tod Brown and the Diocesan Construction Board approved a Development Master Plan for Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Phase I will be a new parish hall. Phase II will be a new church, meeting rooms and office building. Phase III will be the school renovation. Through a capital campaign in 2004, and the capital campaign that is underway, over $6.3 million in funds and pledges have been gifted to this effort. The campaign continues as our vision of new facilities becomes a reality.
Many thanks to the 286 parish households who contributed to the 2010 Pastoral Services Appeal. This represents a 16% increase in the number of participating households compared to the 2009 appeal! Well done, Fatima. Our contributions to the annual PSA Appeal support diocesan wide ministries and programs such as Catholic Charities, the Catholic Deaf Community, Detention Ministry, support for schools in need, clergy formation and support and lay ministry formation. Our gifts will make a difference in the lives of many throughout the diocese.
$100,450 pledged.
We have surpassed our goal of $100,000!
July 26 - 30, 2010
9am to 12 noon
A FEW openings still available. Don't delay!
Our annual Vacation Bible School is a week packed with rockin’ music, energy-packed games, crafts and much more. For kids ages 4 yrs (by Aug. 1, 2010) to entering 5th grade in Fall 2010. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Parents are asked to volunteer in various capacities and parish teens are encouraged to work at VBS (an eligible ministry to earn service hours). See the registration form for volunteer options.
