May 10, 2017

Watertown - St. Patrick’s Church will honor the 100th anniversary of the first apparition of the Blessed Mother to the children at Fatima with events the weekend of May 13.

There is a shrine located on the south side of the Church on Massey Street which was erected by their family to the memory of Leo and Mollie Stumpf and their son Philip in 1951. 

The parish will gather to recite the Rosary at 10 a.m. in front of the shrine on May 13.   A rededication of the memorial will occur at that time with Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament taking place in the Church during the two hour period of prayer.

Friday evening, May 12, at 7:00 pm, the parish will show the move Finding Fatima in the Church. This powerful and in-depth documentary combines archival footage, dramatic reenactments, original interviews with Fatima experts, and stunning visuals to tell the whole story of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.

During the 9:30 Mass on Sunday May 14, children of the parish will participate in the annual May Crowning ceremony.

The public is encouraged to attend both events at no charge.