Fatima

Schedule of Events

Sunday, April 28
4:45–6:30pm   Fatima Program for Families:
4:45pm   Procession of the Fatima Statue into the church with the Knights of Columbus
5:00pm   Sung Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, led by local pastoral musician Aaron Thompson
5:45pm   Introduction to Our Lady of Fatima by Statue Custodian Thomas Ross, followed by hymns to Our Blessed Mother led by OLL Music Ministry
6:20pm   Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Regina Caeli
6:30pm   Personal prayer
7:00pm   Musical Rosary led by the Sisters of the Society of Mary
8:00pm   Presentation on Our Lady of Fatima, presented by Statue Custodian Thomas Ross
9:00–10:00pm   Devotional Prayers to Our Blessed Mother:
9:00pm   Rosary
9:20pm   Miraculous Medal Novena
9:35pm   Litany of Loreto
9:50pm   Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Regina Caeli

Events to Prepare for the Statue Visitation

Fatima Movie Night

Saturday, April 20
Fatima Movie Night at OLL

Miracle of the Sun documentary (63 min., suitable for all ages)

6:15pm in the Parish Hall (after the 5pm Mass)

Light snacks will be offered.

After the movie, the Novena prayers for the Novena to Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto (see below section) will be prayed to kick off our 9-day novena to conclude on the day of the statue visitation.

Link to Miracle of the Sun movie description

Link to The Day the Sun Danced movie description

This movie will not be shown on movie night, but parents are encouraged to share it with their children at home.

Link to The Day the Sun Danced for kids on YouTube

Novena to Saints Francisco and Jacinta Marto

Suggested prayer dates: April 20 - 28

Novena to Sts. Francisco and Jacinta Marto

On April 20 after the movie showing (see above), we will pray the first day of the nine-day Novena. Prayer sheets will be available for people to take home. Additionally, they are downloadable by clicking the link above.

People are encouraged to pray the Novena prayers every day from April 20 through April 28. It is customary to have a special intention in mind when praying a nine-day novena, or you may also pray for the intentions of Our Blessed Mother.

On April 28 (the final day of the novena) the final Novena prayers will be prayed in the presence of the IPVS (International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima).

The International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima (IPVS) was sculpted in 1947 according to visionary Lucia’s instructions, was blessed by the Bishop of Fatima and sent out to bring the graces of Fatima and Our Lady’s message to the world. The statue depicts Our Lady’s appearance when she revealed herself as the Immaculate Heart to the three children of Fatima in 1917. In 1952, Pope Pius XII blessed the statue and the work of the Fatima pilgrim tours. The statue has visited more than 100 countries, bringing the message of salvation and hope to millions of people. The mission of this world-famous statue is under the auspice of the World Apostolate of Fatima USA—Our Lady’s Blue Army—which continues her journey throughout the world.