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St. Francis of Assisi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange TX 77632 Office: 409-883-9153 Fax: 409-883-9154

Orange Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Religious Education Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm

com Deacon Hector Maldonado Deacon Tommy Ewing Deacon Keith Hebert hmm19@yahoo.com tewing@tbewingjr.

com MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 8am Bilingual 10:30am DAILY MASS Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am

arrangements for Infant Baptisms. Baptism class is held the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Diocesan policy requires a minimum of six (6) months of sacramental preparations for marriage.

HOLY COMMUNION OR ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Pastor if you or any family members are ill or plan to be

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS - Catechumenate Those interested in becoming a Catholic or in completing

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community!

1 St. Francis of Assisi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange TX Office: Fax: Web: Office Facebook.com/St.Francis.Church.Orange Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Religious Education Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm Wednesday 3-7pm during RE PASTOR: Rev. Sinclair K. Oubre, J.C.L. Deacon Hector Maldonado Deacon Tommy Ewing Deacon Keith Hebert MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 8am Bilingual 10:30am DAILY MASS Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am Wednesday: 6:30pm RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Pastor to make arrangements for Infant Baptisms. Baptism class is held the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. This can be done at least seven (7) months before the birth in order to make proper sacramental preparations. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Diocesan policy requires a minimum of six (6) months of sacramental preparations for marriage. Engaged couples are invited to call the Pastor for an appointment. HOLY COMMUNION OR ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please call the Pastor if you or any family members are ill or plan to be hospitalized to arrange the reception of the Sacraments. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS - Catechumenate Those interested in becoming a Catholic or in completing their initiation are invited to contact Myrna Stimac ( ) to learn more about the Catechumenate Process. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community! Please register by obtaining a census form from the Parish Office or at one of the two front entrances to the Church. Please return the census form to the Parish Office or drop in the collection basket. You may also register online and From the home page, click on the registration form. We look forward to the opportunity to know and serve you and it is our prayer that you will bless St. Francis Catholic Community with your time, talent, and treasure.

5th Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 SAVED BY GOD S LOVE Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son,

Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ.

2 5th Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 SAVED BY GOD S LOVE Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, foreseen from afar by Jeremiah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or written on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacrifice of Christ. Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our response of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kindness shown to us in forgiving our sins and cleansing our hearts of everything evil. God issues this invitation to intimacy by offering us the chance to have our sufferings transformed into the perfect love of the Savior, who first loved us. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Over the next two weeks, as we hear of the interior anguish of Jesus, we are led to the Garden of Gethsemane, the scene of a night of suffering, failure, and loss. In Hebrew, the word means olive press, and it was an olive grove, although only a few trees remain. Olives can t be eaten off the trees, they need to be cured knocked from the trees at harvest time, scooped into a stone basin, and cracked open by a heavy millstone. The crushing stone weight was itself called a gethsemane, and once it was lowered onto the olives, oil from the fruit and the inner stone would drip into a groove and flow into jars. The night before his death, Jesus experienced such anguish that scripture says his own blood perspired from him, an image no one who understands olive oil production could miss. Today, the Mount of Olives is within the city of Jerusalem and the site of the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basilica of the Agony. It was built in 1924, funded by Catholics in twelve different countries. An open-air altar on the grounds is used by Anglicans on Holy Thursday every year. Nearby is the Russian Church of Mary Magdalene, built by the czar in 1888, its magnificent golden domes a distinctive landmark. There is also another tiny Catholic Church, called Dominus Flevit, or The Cry of the Lord, built in a teardrop shape in the mid-1950s. For centuries, the Franciscan order has had the care of the shrines of the Holy Land, and our Good Friday collection helps sustain these precious sites. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Bishop Curtis J. Guillory S.V.D. invites you to attend the Chrism Mass he will concelebrate with all of the priests of the Diocese of Beaumont on Tuesday of Holy Week which is March 27, The Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, at 700 Jefferson Street in Beaumont, TX at 6:30 pm. At this prayerful and memorable experience, the Bishop will bless the Oil of the Sick, and the Oil of Catechumens and consecrate the Sacred Chrism. These oils will be sent to every parish and prison and hospital chaplain for use throughout the year. In addition, during the Chrism Mass, all the priests will with Bishop and the assembly, renew their priestly promises. The Chrism Mass manifests the diversity of the Body of Christ in the Diocese of Beaumont as seen in the many cultures participating as liturgical ministers and in the music. The Chrism Mass is a most prayerful way to journey through Holy Week.

St. Francis of Assisi Stewardship of Treasure Saturday March 17 5:00 p.m. Nancy Ehrman (D) Sunday March 18 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. William McAllister (D) Monday March 19 No Mass Tuesday March 20 8:30 a.

m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus & families March 10/11 $6,242 Online giving $2,540.00 Catholic Relief Services $1,317.00 Thank you all for your generosity!

Knights of Columbus Council #13825 Are you interested in helping those in need serving our parish, growing in faith and obtaining exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family,

Please consider joining our council. For more information Contact Lanston Fall, Council Grand Knight at lanstonfall@yahoo.com or 409-746-2585 Holy Week Schedule Tuesday March 27- Chrism Mass at St.

3 St. Francis of Assisi Stewardship of Treasure Saturday March 17 5:00 p.m. Nancy Ehrman (D) Sunday March 18 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. William McAllister (D) Monday March 19 No Mass Tuesday March 20 8:30 a.m. Fr. Jim McClintock (L) Wednesday March 21 6:30 p.m. Lorraine Derouen (D) Thursday March 22 8:30 a.m. Nolan Guidroz Sr. (D) Friday March 23 8:30 a.m. Saturday March 24 5:00 p.m. Brian Montgomery (D) Sunday March 25 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus & families March 10/11 $6,242 Online giving $2, Catholic Relief Services $1, Thank you all for your generosity! Online Giving is an excellent way to fulfill your obligation to support St. Francis parish. Go to: stfrancisorangetx.org and click the Online giving link. Knights of Columbus Council #13825 Are you interested in helping those in need serving our parish, growing in faith and obtaining exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you! The St. Francis of Assisi Knights of Columbus Council #13825 will conduct a membership drive after each Mass on March 17/18th. Please consider joining our council. For more information Contact Lanston Fall, Council Grand Knight at lanstonfall@yahoo.com or Holy Week Schedule Tuesday March 27- Chrism Mass at St. Anthony s Basilica at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday March 28- Presentation of the Oils at Mass in the Church at 6:30 p.m. Thursday March 29 Holy Thursday-The Last Supper Mass will begin at 6:30 p.m. with adoration following in the Francis/Clare room. Friday March 30 Good Friday Stations of the Cross will begin outside (weather permitting) at 3:00 p.m.; after stations, we will go back in the church for reading of the Passion with a communion service. Saturday March 31 Holy Saturday-Easter Vigil will begin at 8:00 p.m. Sunday April 1 Easter Sunday - Mass will be regular schedule 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 1978-2018 40th Anniversary Catholic Caribbean Cruise With Fr.

4 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church th Anniversary Catholic Caribbean Cruise With Fr. Sinclair Oubre September 23-30, 2018 Ports of Call: Galveston, TX, Roatan, Belize City, Cozumel Daily Mass will be offered as well as praying the novena for Our Lady Star of the Sea. Hurry! Space is limited For further info or to register, contact Doug or Eileen at June 1, 1978 May 31, 1980 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church was established Groundbreaking for the church building April 19, 1981 Dedication of our new church building The goal is to remember the great Catholic spirit that built St. Francis parish and renew that Catholic identity among today s Catholic faithful so that St. Francis will continue to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ for another 40 years. Throughout 2018, we are scheduling events that will highlight our history, honor our founders, and deepen our Catholic faith and identity. Events: 1. Men s Conference with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, July Fr. Joe Chinnici s presentation on St. Francis & St. Clare, September Women s Conference, September Royal Caribbean Catholic Cruise, September Solemn Evening prayer with parish banquet honoring our founding parish members, October 4 5. Anniversary Mass and Parish Picnic, October 7 6. Advent Parish Mission, Fr. Roger Keeler, December 8

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps

Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn

8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday:

Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn

Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39] The Easter Egg Egg

The Easter Egg hunt will be for age groups: toddler-3 years

5 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39] The Easter Egg Egg stravaganza Is open to the community. The Easter Egg hunt will be for age groups: toddler-3 years 4-6, and Hot dogs Popcorn Lemonade Chips will be provided. Just bring the kids and have a good time.

6 Schedule for March 24/25, 2018 In Our Parish Eucharistic Minister 5:00 p.m. Mary Gravett Paula Perkins 8:00 a.m. Billie Ewing Linda Wade 10:30 a.m. Cindy Maldonado Elizabeth Smith Lector Deborah & Ken Marciniak Kent Crow Peter Theunissen Altar Servers Audrey Bonnette John Mayeux Lauren Corrao Cole Puckett Ashton Couvillion Natalie Sulak Sunday, March 18 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m Mass Monday, March 19 No Mass Tuesday, March 20 5:45 a.m. Men s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women s Faith Sharing 8:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday, March 21 5:30 p.m. R/E 6:30 p.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Keysis 6:30 p.m. La Nueva Evangelizacion Altar Flower Dates still Available June 2/3 July 21/22 Blessed Mother Flower dates still available April 7/8 July 28/29 September 1/2 * Please call the church office at or Rose Tarver at to reserve a weekend. Thursday, March 22 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:45 a.m. Bible Study Friday, March 23 8:30 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. KC Fish Fry 7:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 24 3:30-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, March 25 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Pledge to pray for vocations at the international website invisiblemonastery.com. It was inspired by a call from the Vatican urging Catholics to organize an invisible monastery in which many persons, day and night, are committed to continuous prayer for priestly vocations.

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St. Francis of Assisi

St. Francis of Assisi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange TX 77632 Office: 409-883-9153 Fax: 409-883-9154 Web: www.stfrancisorangetx.org Office Email:churchsec@gt.twcbc.com Facebook.com/St.Francis.Church.Orange