The Eucharistic ministry is a service to ensure Our Lord is properly distributed to the Our Lady of Fatima faithful during the Mass.  Candidates will have to take a background check and safety training in order to support this ministry, but once approved Lady of Fatima clergy will help with the training so that you’re confident in assisting the Priest and Deacon at the Table of Our Lord in administering the body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus to the phantom of faithful.

In addition, there are some parishioners like to bring our Lord; in Communion, to the sick and homebound. This also requires training and background clearance and once approved; the successful candidates will be trained in how to bring our Lord to the sick in the homebound. It’s a ministry of service to Our Lord.

Readers

A reader at Our Lady of Fatima will proclaim the word of God at daily mass or on Saturday / Sunday masses.  A reader will have to pass background checks and safety training and once cleared will be taught some of the basic tenants of reading the word of God.  Perhaps you have been called to help with the “Liturgy of the Word” in proclaiming the Word of God at mass.  Think of helping OLOF parishioner in Praying and listening to God’s word in calling us to the Table of Our Lord.

Sacristans in our parish are Liturgical Ministers responsible for the preparations of the Altar for the Celebration of the Mass.  We are called to assist the parishioners in prayer and worship by preparing the Sacred Vessels, unconsecrated hosts and wine used for this celebration. This involves all necessary items for the service and setting these items in place for the liturgy.  Sacristans are called upon for other liturgies like funerals and weddings.  If interested in this ministry of Sacristan, please contact any Sacristan after Mass.

The Focolare Movement is a movement of Spiritual and social renewal founded by Chiara Lubich. It is present in 182 nations and more that 2 million people share closely in its life and work. The Focolare Movement aims at spreading the message of unity worldwide. Its goal is to promote brotherhood and to achieve a more united world in which people respect and value diversity. 

Meetings are held on the first Sunday of the month with a potluck and sharing of scripture called the Word of Life.

Contact focolare@ourladyoffatima.org for more information.

Altar Serving is one of the first ministries, a young person can do in service of the church.  Candidates for Altar Servers are usually young adults who have made their first holy communion; however, Our Lady of Fatima has numerous young adults, teenagers and senior Altar Servers who serve during masses on weekends and weekdays.

As an Altar Server, you will assist the Priest and Deacon in the duties and responsibilities of carrying out the Sacred Traditions of the mass from the opening blessing, to helping the church in prayer, to setting the table for the Eucharist, and cleaning the table after the Eucharist, closing prayers, and leading the clergy in Solemn procession

The Cursillo (short course) in Christianity is a spirit-filled three day weekend experience, with talks and sharings that deepen our relationship with Christ. The weekend is followed by weekly gatherings of like-minded Christians to help guide us on our walk with the Lord. You are invited to join our local Cursillo community. Come to our monthly ultreya, the fourth Thursday of each month at 6 PM in the Socal Hall.

Contact Cursillo@ourladyoffatima.org for more informaion. 

Eucharistic Exposition

What a gift it is to spend time with our Lord, physically present outside of mass.  Catholics can always spend time in Adoration with Jesus in repose in the Tabernacle.  At Our Lady of Fatima, the Eucharist Exposition Team provides opportunities to spend time with Jesus, visibly present on select days of the week.

Eucharistic Exposition begins with the Rite of Exposition and concludes with Benediction at the end of the day.  There must be two present with the Blessed Sacrament at all times during the hours of Exposition.    We are always in need of new scheduled adorers, substitutes and those who want to just come by for some quiet time with the Lord.

Current schedules for Exposition are posted on the parish events calendar.  When you join the Exposition team on Realm, you are also kept informed of schedule changes, needs for substitutes and special event scheduling.

Join the Realm group to become a scheduled adorer or substitute, be kept informed of happenings or if you would be interested in coordinating another day or time for Eucharistic Exposition.  You can email the Exposition Team leader at Eucharistic_Exposition@ourladyoffatima.org.

The Healing Ministry offers prayer for those seeking physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Healing prayer is available every 3rd weekend of the month. Individual healing prayer in Spanish is offered immediately following the 7:00 PM Spanish Mass in the church, and individual prayer in English is offered immediately following the Sunday 11:00 AM Mass in the Adoration Chapel.

Contact:

healing_ministry@ourladyoffatima.org

This ministry provides an opportunity for a Christ-centered interaction between the minister and the one being visited. Allowing for the expression of the works of mercy of visiting the sick and comforting the afflicted among other works of mercy, this is a great way to allow for Christ's love to become manifest to those who don't have an opportunity to regularly attend Mass nor engage in Church activities.

Our ensembles at Fatima are comprised of volunteers who faithfully share their time and talents with our parish. They are a diverse group of individuals who come together each week to make music to glorify God. New members are welcome throughout the year, so don’t hesitate to join!

Contemporary Choir: Rehearses every Thursday at 7pm. Sings every Sunday at the 8:30am Mass and the second Saturday of the month at the 5pm Mass.

Fatima Choir: Rehearses every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Sings every Sunday at the 11am Mass.

Instrumentalists

Instrumentalists of high school age and up are invited to participate at Mass whenever they can. Many of our instrumentalists have played for Holy Days, concerts, and other special occasions, but instrumentalists are welcome to play anytime they can be prepared. Rehearsals will be arranged on an individual basis.

For more information on any of our ensembles, stop by the organ after mass or contact Christy.

Christy Lee | CLee@ourladyoffatima.org

The men’s night of recollection is a monthly meeting, consisting of adoration of the blessed sacrament, a preached meditation, and an examination of conscience, with opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation. We receive benediction to finish the time we spend with our Lord.

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is an international organization whose mission "is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ". 

This Apostolate has women praying one hour a day  each day of the week for Fr. Iorio and Fr. Austin. Please join us in prayer.  

Arts & Environment ministry plays a vital role in creating a sacred and beautiful space that draws the faithful into deeper prayer and worship. You work closely with the Liturgy Committee to ensure that all liturgical celebrations—especially Easter, Christmas, and other major feasts—are marked by reverence, dignity, and artistic beauty that reflect the mystery being celebrated. 

Also entrusted with the care and maintenance of indoor plants and greenery, ensuring they remain healthy and contribute to a peaceful, prayerful atmosphere throughout the year.