HISTORY

The official decree to erect Our Lady of Fatima Parish was issued on November 15, 1956 by Bishop
Hubert Dignan, second bishop of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie. The parish was given the name
of Our Lady of Fatima because of Father Raymond Farrell's (first pastor) special devotion to
Mary, and also because of the connection between Mary's promise of peace and the town being a
uranium mining community.

The original church was built in July, 1957. The church hall was added in July, 1959. It stood
from 1957 to 1970 on the former parking lot of the present property. The church, bell tower and
hall were built through the donations of the mining companies and by the very generous time and
labour given by the men of the parish. The total cost to build the church was $30,000 plus
$5,600 for the land.

The new and present church was opened and blessed in June, 1970 under the direction of Fr. H.
Jackman. The church was renovated in November, 1994 under the direction of Fr. C. Waszczylo,
and again in 2005 while Fr. K. Gauthier was pastor. The stained glass windows were designed by
Lillian Albert, a parishioner, and made by Jacquie Grummet, a local artist. The original bell
was returned to the parish by Ed Blahey, and a new bell tower was erected to house the bell.
The bell was rung at the 2005 Christmas mass by Fr. Les Silaj.




OUR PARISH TODAY

Our current pastor is Fr. Paul Conway. Rev. Mr. Joseph O'Neill serves as our Deacon. We also
have a secretary on staff, and a youth minister who works as a liasion between the parish and
the two Catholic elementary schools in Elliot Lake. Along with many active ministries, our
parish is also served by a Pastoral Council, Finance and Liturgy Committees, the Catholic
Women's League and the Knights of Columbus.

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:
Monday @ 9:15 a.m.
Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday @ 9:15 a.m.
Thursday @ 9:15 a.m.
Friday @ 9:15 a.m.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE:
Saturday @ 5:00 p.m.
Sunday @ 10:00 a.m.

Join us to celebrate God's love for us in the Eucharist! All are welcome!
Children's Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the Saturday evening mass (5pm) starting on
November 30th. To inquire about preparation for baptism, first communion, reconciliation or
confirmation, or to find out more about youth ministry, please call the church.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Our Lady of Fatima Church
45 Spruce Avenue
Elliot Lake, Ontario
P5A 2B7
Phone: (705)848-3350
Fax: (705)848-7906
Email: fatimachurch@bellnet.ca