December 21, 2014 - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
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December 21, 2014 - St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings Calendar of Events December 21—December 28, 2014 Sunday, December 21 KOC Pancake Breakfast-MPR Mon., December 22 Late Advent Weekday 8:30AM 1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56 Diane Bates Joe Jarzynka John Walsh 11:00am 11:30am 11:30am 3:00pm 6:00pm R.E.A.Ch-Meeting Rm NO Children’s Catechesis English Group Baptisms-Church Scout Emblem Instruction-Conference Rm NO Young Church (High School)-MPR 10:00am 4:15pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Monday Morning Prayer Group-Rm 113 Children’s Choir –Rm 112 KOC Planning Meeting-Annex Marion Novena Prayer Group– Res. Chapel Tues., December 23 St John of Kanty, Priest Mal 3:1-4,23-24; Lk 1:57-66 NO MASS Wed., December 24 Late Advent Weekday Monday, December 22 Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Mt 1:1-25 4:00PM Harry& Julia Hornbake 4:15PM Joe Jarzynka 7:00PM Nelson Hui 12:00(Midnight) Sylvia Atto Thurs., December 25 The Nativity of the Lord 9:00AM 11:00AM (Christmas) Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 For the People of Our Community Clarita Sanchez and Family Grapevine, TX Tuesday, December 23 Wednesday, December 24 No Adoration 4:00PM Mass 4:15PM Mass-Family Life Center 7:00PM Mass 12:00(Midnight) Mass Thursday, December 25 9:00AM 11:00AM Mass—English Mass-Spanish Fri., December 26 St Stephen, The First Martyr 8:30AM Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22 Deceased members of the Rodriguez & Cantu Family Sat., December 27 St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 8:30AM 1 Jn 1:1-4; Jn 20:2-8 No Mass 5:00PM Gerry Kwiatkowski Sun.,December 28 Fourth Sunday of Advent Gen 15:1-6;21:1-3; Heb 11:8,11-12,17-19; Lk 2:22-40 8:00AM Joe Jarzynka 10:00AM For the People 1:00PM Paula Loredo & Santiago Hernandez 4:30PM Diaconate Class of 1989 Friday, December 26 8:30am Mass—Church Building will close immediately following the Mass. No Adoration Saturday, December 27 No Childcare during 5pm Mass Altar Linen Ministry: Gisele Oakes—December 21 Rosie Rodriguez-December 28 Sunday, December 28 No Childcare during Masses 11:30am 6:00pm NO Children’s Catechesis NO Young Church (High School) Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 3 Pastor’s Points by Father Flynn Christmas Mass Schedule—2014 Wednesday, December 24th: 4:00PM - Children’s Mass 4:15PM—Mass in Family Life Center 7:00pm -Mass 12:00 Midnight - Mass with Carol Service beginning at 11:30pm Thursday, December 25th: 9:00AM– English 11:00AM—Spanish Parish offices will close at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 24th and re-open January 5, 2015. There will be daily Mass. No Adoration during this time. December 27th/28th begins the regular weekend Mass schedule. Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God Thursday, January 1st, 2015 10:00AM—Mass Amazing, isn’t it, how many speakers and writers will cite Wikipedia as a source of information for a definition of what they intend to tell about? In the genre of the day, Wikipedia defines “Christmas” this way: Christmas or Christmas Day (Old English: Crīstesmæsse, meaning "Christ's Mass") is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. So while “billions of people around the world” are celebrating this day either as a religious day or a cultural day, nonetheless they still call it Christmas and yet we, among the billions, are subjected to the so-called ‘politically correct’ practice of wishing one another “Happy Holidays” and not “Merry or Blessed Christmas” so as not offend the ‘sensitivity’ of those who don’t believe in Christianity. Last time I checked Christians are still a majority (76%) in the U.S. and yet individuals, businesses, communities, and large corporations cave in to the pressure of the “vocal minorities” and only display and say “Happy Holidays” with no reference to “Christmas” in the their advertising, store displays and customer greetings. There’s a YouTube video of a new Christmas song that everyone should watch and take to heart: http://www.youtube.com/embed/ln01p1M2cH0 It’s done by the ACLU choir (no, not that ACLU, rather the American Christian Life United choir). Don’t let political correctness erode your own appreciation of the Christmas Season that begins with the Incarnation of Our Lord Jesus, taking on human nature while retaining Divine nature in order to redeem humankind from the ravages of sin. “And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn” (Lk 2:7) The “inn” is the archetype of today’s world. There’s no ‘place’ for Christ in our daily life…it’s reserved to its ‘proper time and place’, namely, an hour a week in a church! Don’t allow the Anti-Christian culture proponents to invade your life and family. Take time with your family on Christmas Eve or Day to spend a few minutes reading aloud Luke 2: 1-14 even though you may have already heard it at Mass. Read it slowly and think about the incredible impact that this event has had on the world for over 2000 years. Christmas as a liturgical celebration happens only once a year, but the coming of Jesus, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity happens every day in the celebration of the Eucharist. Make an early New’ Year’s Resolution to try to celebrate the coming of Christ in Mass one more time per week than you are doing now, or add an hour of Adoration once a week on Wednesday or Friday when we have it here at St. Francis. Christmas is an incredible story of the first step in the greatest act of love ever done or experienced on this earth. In our efforts to transform our Catholic family at St. Francis into “The most inspiring and active Church where Catholics live the FAITH” (our Vision) these small steps will have a very big impact. May God bless you and your family with the abundance of graces and peace at this holy time of Christmas! 4 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís Grapevine, TX St. Francis Moms O U T R E A C H M I N I S T R Y Outreach Thrift Store and Pantry is in need of the following items: Edible items: Tuna, chicken, mac and cheese, cereal, pasta noodles, peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, crackers, coffee, sugar, flour, cooking oil. Paper goods: Dish detergent, laundry detergent, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving razors, shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, bath soap and Toilet Paper Please join other St. Francis Moms for our monthly meeting in the Parish Hall Wed., January 21st at 9:30a.m. Childcare provided. For more information about this group, please contact Melissa Collins at [email protected] St. Francis Mom’s Book Study Group: The group meets from 9:30-11am every other Friday, next meeting January 16th. Vocation View Mary received and responded to the Lord’s will through the invitation of an angel. Who are God’s messengers in your life? Listen to God speaking to you through them. (Luke 1:26-38) Grocery or Wal-Mart Gift cards for perishables. 2015 Sunday Missals are available for purchase in the church office for $3.00 Please place all items in the Outreach Box in the Narthex or the Northwest Foyer. Please check expiration dates on food as expired food items cannot be distributed. Thank You. Votive Candle Intention Sacred Heart of Jesus In Memory of Carole A. Kopicki The Thrift Store is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Parishioners are welcome!!! _____________________________ The store carries new and gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, toys and household items at an affordable price. Proceeds from SFO Thrift Store are used to provide emergency financial assistance to those in need. Items carried in the Thrift Store are those which are generously donated by our parish community. Our Lady of Grace Votive Candle for Personal Intention to Our Lady of Grace or Sacred Heart A six day intentions votive candle which will burn from Saturday until Thursday may be requested on a “First come first serve” with a donation at the receptionist desk. For more information contact Rosie at 817-481-2685. Report of Parish Contributions Weekend of December 13TH and 14th Needed Actual Regular Collection Year-to-Date Over(Under) Budget Mass Attendance $ 28,000.00 $ 25,865.55 $ 20,638.14 2,794 Please pray for . . . Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially… Sarah Jean Allen, Clinton Beer, Dan Campbell, Robin Chavez, Claire Coen, Sophie Diamond, Mozelle Duckett, Randal Flamik, Roger Gilley, Diane Hardin, Betty Hale, Mark Joseph, Sandy Laverock, Mary Liz Loar, Melanie Morales, Steve Prescott, Demetrio Perez, Lexi Rhoads, Jaydan Thompson, Daniel Pruit, Roscoe Fallin Mabery, Estefana Salinas, Tonia, Salinas, Don Schutt, Desi Styer and family, Betty Tate, Charlie Tremayne, Cathy West, Margaret Weddel, & those serving in the armed forces. Please remember in prayer those who are deceased. May they find light & peace in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior: Terry Frank Wood, Freelan Mabery, Gretchen Baker Fourth Sunday of Advent Listed below are the of names and addresses of all the seminarians studying for priesthood in the Fort Worth Diocese. These young men need the support of all Catholics in the diocese. They are the priests who will serve our parishes in years to come. You can help with your prayers and by sending them a Christmas greeting reminding them that you are with them throughout their years of preparation. Pick out a few names at random from the list. Write a brief but personal message. Mail your greetings to them so as to reach them a week or two before Christmas. For those in Mexico, add another week earlier. For Rome, add two weeks. Regular postage inside the USA is 49 cents; Mexico and Rome, $1.15; all prices based on one ounce which should cover all Christmas cards of normal size. –The Parish Vocation Committee Assumption Seminary, 2600 Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, Tx 78228-5196 William James Ashford Hayes Randolph Edward Hopkins Thomas Jay Jones Pedro Javier Martinez Ronaldo Tugade Mercado Joseph George Moreno Holy Trinity Seminary, 3131 Vince Hagan Dr, Irving, Tx 75062 Jason William Allan Tyler David Dubek Austin Travis Hoodenpyle David Pickens LaPointe Anthony Samuel Vecchio Sacred Heart, 1504 Tenth St, Wichita Falls, Tx 76301 John William Martin St. Joseph Seminary College, St. Benedict, LA Ricardo Diaz PO Box 449 St Benedict,LA70457 Brett Joseph Metzler 75376 River Rd St Benedict,LA70459 Michael John Sumcizk PO Box 501 St Benedict, LA 70457 Viktor Javier Valencia 75376 River Rd St Benedict,LA70459 Linh Hai Nguyen PO Box 455 St Benedict, LA70457 Brandon Thomas Hall PO Box 420 St Benedict, LA70457 St. Joseph Parish, 1927 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington Tx 75062 Eugene John Flynn St. Thomas Aquinas, 400 St. Thomas Aquinas Ave. , Pilot Point, Tx 76258 Stephen Francis Hauck Theological College, The Catholic University of American, 401 Michigan Ave., N.E Washington, D.C. 20017 Jonathan Michael Demma Michael Carl Greco Keith William Hathaway Kevin Robert Hathaway Samuel Joseph Maul Maurice Lawrence Moon Rijo Thomas Philip St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Drive, Houston, Tx77024 Nghia Tran-Trung Nguyen Pontifical North America College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe Justin Allen Conover Joseph Paul Keating Matthew Robert Tatyrek December 21, 2014 5 Keeping Children and Youth Safe Workshop for Adults Date: Saturday, January 24, 2015 Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm This class is for adults over 18 years of age who have never taken the course. Participants must RSVP by 6:00pm on Wed., Jan. 21st. Childcare will be available by reservation only to ensure proper care. Please contact the office or email Donna at [email protected] to RSVP for childcare by Tuesday, Jan. 20th Teen Leader Keeping Children Safe Class Tuesday, February 10, 2015 7:00pm-8:30pm Please RSVP Donna at [email protected] or 817-481-2685 Ext 237 St. Francis of Assisi Preschool is looking for you! For more information on this Catholic choice for your preschooler contact Karen Deal at ext. 230 or at [email protected]. Confirmation Session Dates: For Students & Parents Jan. 11, Feb. 8 & **Date Change to March 22 2:30pm-4:15pm April 12 Session for Students only Register your child for Confirmation online at sfatx.org For information about requirements and the schedule for our Youth Ministry, go to sfayoungchurch.com Spirit Retreat—February 20—22, 2015 Confirmation Saturday, April 25, 2015 10:00am ARISE Adults Rooted in Scripture and Eucharist Young Adults Ministry Come join us for our weekly Scripture Study on Thursday nights at St. Francis! For more information, see our calendar at sfatx.org 6 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church / Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís Grapevine, TX La Natividad del Señor Misa-Jueves, 25 de diciembre a las 11am en español No Habrá clases de religión el domingo 21 de diciembre, miércoles 24 de diciembre y domingo 28 de diciembre Clases de Confirmación Platicas de Bautismo Martes, 6 de Enero a las 7pm. Se ofrecerán pláticas para los padres y padrinos. Necesita traer una copia del acta de nacimiento del niño a la plática. Los padrinos seleccionados por los padres tienen que ser católicos practicantes, es decir, que han sido bautizados, confirmados, reciben comunión, son casados por la iglesia, y asisten a Misa cada Domingo, no hay excepciones. Para registrarse por favor llame a la oficina con Rosie al 817-4812685. Los Bautizos en Español solo se llevarán acabo el cuarto sábado del mes a las 10am en la Iglesia. Ya no tendremos bautizos durante la Misa en Español de la 1:00pm Momentos Matrimoniales Ya casi esta aquí. ¿Qué es? ¡La Navidad, por supuesto! Es fácil sentirse agobiado y atareado en esta temporada del año. Queremos encontrarles un bonito regalo al cónyuge, a los hijos, a quien sea; queremos adornar la casa, etc. Tomate algunos momentos hoy día. No tienen que ser muchos-una breve pausa no mas. Mírense el uno al otro y estén agradecidos. Pautas Para Padres En el Evangelio de la Vigilia de Navidad se enumera los antepasados de Jesús (Mateo 1:1-25) ¿Pueden tus hijos trazar el árbol genealógico de la familia algunas generaciones atrás? Cuéntales de sus parientes tanto difuntos como vivos, y también de sus raíces étnicas. Tal sea puedas buscar un mapa y ayudarles a visualizar como llegaron al lugar que ahora es su hogar. Susan Vogt www.SusanVogt.net para padres y estudiantes que recibirán confirmación este año Domingo: 11 de enero 8 de febrero 22 de marzo 12 de abril A las 2:30-4:15pm Retiro Espiritual —20-22 de febrero de 2015 Confirmación —sábado, 25 de abril de a las 10am El Sacramento de Reconciliación Se realiza los sábados de 3:30 a 4:30p.m. Les invitamos para que nos acompañen cada domingo a la 12:30pm en la iglesia para participar en el ROSARIO. ENTORNO SEGURO Con todas las actividades escolares y de la Iglesia dando inicio de nuevo, ahora es un buen tiempo para recordarles a todos los padres y guardianes: ¡AYUDE A PROTEGER A SUS NIÑOS MIENTRAS SU FAMILIA ADORA CON LA COMUNIDAD DE SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS! Las áreas publicas del edificio de San Francisco (como el Nartex y los baños de la Iglesia, el Salón Parroquial, y el gimnasio-uso) son solo eso – están abiertos al publico. ¡Sus niños no deben de ser permitidos de salir del santuario de la iglesia o la capilla solos! ¡Acompáñelos! Fourth Sunday of Advent KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7099 and ASSEMBLY 3476 Grand Knight: Eric McKuzes, 817-908-2227 Faithful Navigator: Ruben Cisneros, 214-202-8352 Knight of the Month – Dennis Gaynor Family of the Month – Larry and Karen Deal Rookie of the Month – Nick Nixon 12/21 9:00 AM – Noon Pancake Breakfast 12/22 7:00 PM Council 7099 Planning Meeting 1/12 6:30 PM Council 7099 Rosary, Dinner, and Monthly General Meeting 1/15 7:00 PM Assembly 3476 Rosary and Monthly Meeting 1/26 7:00 PM Council 7099 Planning Meeting For more information on upcoming events visit “www.kofcknights.org/ CouncilSite/?CNO=7099” or http://kofcknights.org/Assembly.asp?A=3476 Please join us on the Blessed Mother’s side of the Church. Advent would be a wonderful time to gather your family for your family rosary. OUR LADY OF ADVENT A GOOD FAMILY ACTIVITY FOR ADVENT Knights of Columbus Sponsored Family Rosary Please join us on the Blessed Mother’s side of the Church: Saturday at 4:30 PM; Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM Pancake Breakfast Sunday December 21st In The Family Life Center Come join your fellow parishioners and enjoy a Pancake Breakfast after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses to benefit of Kano’j Mayan Youth Ministry; a ministry run by our Brother Knight David Deegan. For membership information contact: [email protected] December 21, 2014 7 A Perfect Fit Built for You _________________ Open House January 27 6:30 – 8:00pm Now Accepting Applications for 2015-16 Private tours available by appointment New Family Enrollment Opens Jan. 28 817-421-8000 x121or [email protected] Pre K -8th grade
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