| Back to INDEX | Our Lady of Fatima 1. Names of clergy & religious serving during the decade and dates of service: Father Daniel Colibraro: June 1977 - present Sister Mary Carlo [Carol]: June 1988 - present Father Alphonsus Grannan assisted at masses until his death May 11, 1986. 2. Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners: (give dates) 1981 Carl Gallinger left to study for priesthood. 3. Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious during the decade: (give dates) May 1981 - Father Dan Colibraro celebrates his 25th anniversary of
Ordination with a special Mass and reception. 4. Construction - new or remodeling: (give dates) 1981 - Paneling, altar table, lecterns and new carpet installed in
sanctuary. 5. Land acquisitions: (give dates) 7. Pastor’s overview of the decade: The music, liturgy, and art and environment staffs have done outstanding work. Of the past three years the Caring Ministry program has made great strides in reaching out to and aiding the elderly, particularly in bringing the Eucharist to shut-ins. 8. Significant Parish events and programs: (give dates) 1981 - Children put on special liturgy, a “Snoopy” Mass, for Father Dan’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination, with a reception following. October 1981 - Father Dan performed the first Blessing of Animals, which still occurs yearly. 1982 & 1983 - Fatima Family Olympics was held in the summer sponsored by Confirmation students and adult parishioners. 1983 - Jim Zierden, Youth Minister, started many Junior and Senior High youth activities: retreats, lock-ins, Bible studies, youth group meetings and trips. The youth had many fund-raisers to support the program. He involved many adults as chaperons and sponsors. 1984 - Youth Drop-In Center, located in basement of cottage, was begun by Youth Minister Jim Zierden. 1985 - Holy Name Society began serving Mexican dinners to benefit Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for the needy. Dinners continue. 1985 - CCW Bake Sale aids Holy Name Society with their food baskets for needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Event continues. 1985 - A new religious education program, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, started. This program offers hands-on lessons and encourages spontaneous prayer. The program now covers preschool through first grade. 1987 - CCW ladies compiled a Centennial Cookbook to be sold at WCCW convention, which we hosted. July 1987 - Father Grannan’s Memorial and OLF statue were blessed, which was followed by a Fatima Festival including a Fatima History Room. September 1987 - Fellowship time, with coffee and donuts, was begun and continues. November 1987 - Father Farrell, O.P., led a Five-day Mission. December 1988 - Toys, donated by parishioners, were given to needy children at Christmas December 1988 - Children of OLF collected two large baskets full of soap, shampoo, deodorants during the Children’s Mass to give to Holy Cross brothers. December 1988 - The “60 Something Dinner” was given for parishioners 60 plus by the Senior High Youth group and is an annual event. May 1988 - OLF held Open House for new library, located in the Education Center basement. November 1989 - Thanksgiving Mass given by Father Carl Gallinger, following his Mass of Ordination. 1990 - CCW sponsored one needy Natrona County child in an insurance Caring Program sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Insurance Company. February 1990 - A Time and Talent Program initiated - an appeal to parishioners to share responsibility in Lay Ministry. September 1990 - Aging Process Seminar held. May 1990 - The Pilgrim Virgin Home Visitation program was started by purchase of the International Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima by CCW. May 1990 - “Aging Parents” video by Dr. Richard Johnson was shown. Annual Events:
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