Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Community is an essential part of the Christian life. A community’s care for its members is both the foundation of and an outward sign of Christ’s mission. These ministries answer the command of Jesus given to his disciples – “as I have done for you, you should also do.” (John 13:15)

For information on any of the parish life ministries, contact one of the ministry coordinators listed below or Robin Margraf, Pastoral Associate for Discipleship and Outreach at rmargraf@olfchurch.net

This ministry is committed to developing and nurturing the parish community of mothers with young children by coming together regularly to support one another as Catholics, as parents and as parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. In addition to growing in fellowship through weekly play days (with the kids) and an occasional night out (without the kids), the ministry supports young families in the parish by providing home meal deliveries to families with a newborn and by welcoming new families to the parish. For more information, contact Brittany Doan at brittany@doanlawfirm.com

This ministry provides a safe place for parents to leave their younger children during the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass. The program also introduces our toddlers to the faith through prayer, songs, games and interaction with the staff. This ministry welcomes children 12 months (or walking) up to their 4th birthday. The child care room is

This ministry visits and comforts those who cannot take part in the Eucharistic assembly due to age or illness. As Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) individuals take Communion on behalf of the parish to the sick and homebound including those in local board and care facilities and Saddleback Memorial Hospital. These ministers receive a three-year commission from the Diocese of Orange, with complete training offered at the parish. EMHCs must be practicing Catholics. To arrange for a minister to visit you or a loved one, or to volunteer, contact Kaethe Jarvis at kathejarvis@cox.net

staffed by young adults from the parish. There is no cost to families but occasional help with snacks and supplies is welcome. Registration is required. For more information contact Brittany Doan at brittany@doanlawfirm.com

This ministry organizes and facilitates various parish-wide social activities including the weekly “coffee and doughnuts” after Sunday Mass. Do you like to help people feel valued and welcomed? Does your home also

seem filled with family and friends? Then this may be your ministry.

To share in the work of this ministry, send an email to Liz Arjun at pepper2544@aol.com You will be contacted promptly.

The Knights of Columbus is, in a word, fraternity. More specifically, the Knights of Columbus offers the Catholic man leadership training through active involvement in a local unit, or council; volunteer opportunities in the parish and community; low-cost life insurance; fraternal benefits like college scholarships and student loans for himself, his wife and children; Columbia magazine; and so much more. For information on joining the Knights of Columbus, contact Norm Dickinson at nrdickins@cox.net

A dinner circle is a group of 8-10 parishioners who gather once a month or so to enjoy a meal and get to know one another. It's purely social in its purpose. You may not know everyone in your circle to start with. That's the whole idea! A dinner circle is a way to make some new connections and expand and deepen the level of community in the parish. Check out the Dinner Circle brochure for more info.

Registration for the 2009 dinner circles is now closed but if you are still interested in being part of this parish activity in the future, send an e-mail to rmargraf@olfchurch.net