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

Orange Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm Religious Education Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm Wednesday 3-7pm during

com Deacon Hector Maldonado Deacon Tommy Ewing Deacon Keith Hebert hmm19@yahoo.com tewing@tbewingjr.com khebert58@twc.

RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Pastor to make arrangements for Infant Baptisms.

This can be done at least seven (7) months before the birth in order to make proper sacramental preparations.

Engaged couples are invited to call the Pastor for an appointment.

arrange the reception of the Sacraments.

are invited to contact Myrna Stimac (409-883-5771) to learn more about the Catechumenate Process. PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome to St.

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.

2 4th Sunday of Easter April 22, 2018 SAVED BY THE ONE WHO WAS REJECTED Some city teenagers often scorn and reject farm kids. Yet it s no exaggeration to say that humanity owes its life to farmers who care for the world s crops and livestock. This week s scriptures remind us that Jesus was as rejected as a shepherd, a farm boy, yet we owe our very lives to him. In this Sunday s reading from the Acts of the Apostles Peter tells the people that salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the one who was rejected. In John s letter we hear that we have become God s beloved children through Jesus, whom the world did not know. Lastly, in the Gospel Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11). Will you join Jesus in laying down your life for God s beloved flock? Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Most languages take the name for this fifty-day season from the Lord s Passover: Pasqua in Italian, Pâques in French, Paach in Dutch, Pascha in Greek and Russian. English has a much newer name, the name of a pagan goddess, Eoster. For centuries before Christianity took hold, in both Germany and Britain the spring equinox was dedicated to her and the concepts of fertility and rebirth. She was said to be a playful spirit, following the Sun King s chariot, and ending the reign of winter. She had a magical companion, a rabbit who hid eggs in the fields to coax plants and animals to rebirth. It was believed that Eoster once came across a bird with broken wings and saved it by turning it into a rabbit an egg-laying rabbit at that! Although they were baptized, most people didn t take to the new Latin name (Pascha Domini) too easily, and kept calling the spring equinox by the old accustomed name. For good measure, they kept a pagan name for Christmas, too: Yule. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a reflection: go to and select the day of the month and reflections in the menu on the left side of the page. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on April 10 had 36 Visitors

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure Saturday April 21 5:00 p.m. David & Kevin Wilson (D) Sunday April 22 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Elizabeth Stelfox (D) Monday April 23 No Mass Tuesday April 24 8:30 a.

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. Thursday April 26 8:30 a.m.

3 St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure Saturday April 21 5:00 p.m. David & Kevin Wilson (D) Sunday April 22 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Elizabeth Stelfox (D) Monday April 23 No Mass Tuesday April 24 8:30 a.m. Chris Boehme (L) Wednesday April 25 6:30 p.m. Communion Service April 14/15 $7, Online Giving $2, Thank you always 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. Thursday April 26 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Friday April 27 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Saturday April 28 5:00 p.m. Brian Montgomery (D) Sunday April 29 8:00 a.m. Knights and their families 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish 26th Annual Third Age Day Celebration for Diocese of Beaumont Seniors Sponsored by Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas Tuesday May 15, 2018 Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Living Rosary at 9:00 a.m. Mass at 10:00 a.m. celebrated by Bishop Curtis Guillory, SVD, DD Lunch with Entertainment & Door Prizes immediately following Mass at Immaculate Conception-St. Peter Parish 4100 Washington Groves, TX Tickets are $12 and are available in the church office here at St. Francis April 22, 2018 Altar Flowers Donated by: Darren and Dawn Abshire in memory of Richard Pillsbury and Cecilia s Anniversary Blessed Mother Flowers Donated by: Emile and Ellen Dupre in memory of Paul Victor Caillet Pray for the Deceased For the repose of the souls of our dearly departed: Clifford Monic, Dorothy Rougeau Prejean, Mary Joyce Landig, and Felix Dominguez Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord -And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. -Amen For consolation and God s healing graces upon the family and friends of the deceased. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that comes from grief. Amen.

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. 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 with Lisa Cotter, 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

Congratulations to our First Communion Candidates Jude Breaux Brystol Castino Emmanuel Escobedo Grace Hudspeth David Hughes Felix Ibarra Sophia Ibarra Fowler Mills Kyler Pancardo Zaira Resendiz

Vincent de Paul Society BINGO & Silent Auction Friday May 4, 2018 6:00-9:00 p.m.

our brothers & sisters in need who suffered loss from Harvey "The next Women's ACTS retreat will be held on August 23-26, 2018.

, Orange. We will have the Commissioning Mass on Saturday, May 19th, at St. Mary Church at the 4:30pm Mass.

5 Congratulations to our First Communion Candidates Jude Breaux Brystol Castino Emmanuel Escobedo Grace Hudspeth David Hughes Felix Ibarra Sophia Ibarra Fowler Mills Kyler Pancardo Zaira Resendiz Olivia Scheiderer Angel Vela Summer Zimmerman Yareli Ayala Ann Borel Antoino Davila Salvador Davila Antelmo Perez St. Francis of Assisi s St. Vincent de Paul Society BINGO & Silent Auction Friday May 4, :00-9:00 p.m. San Damiano Ctr $40 each includes 10 Bingo Games + Taco Bar + 2 Adult beverages Child Care provided *Tickets are in the Church office as well as each SVDP member **All proceeds will directly benefit our brothers & sisters in need who suffered loss from Harvey "The next Women's ACTS retreat will be held on August 23-26, We are now looking for former ACTS retreatants who would like to serve on the retreat team. Team meetings will be on Sunday evenings from 5:00pm-8:30pm at St. Mary Parish Hall, 912 Cherry Ave., Orange. We will have the Commissioning Mass on Saturday, May 19th, at St. Mary Church at the 4:30pm Mass. We will have a short meeting, immediately after Mass, in the parish hall, to discuss the upcoming meetings. Our first formation meeting will be Sunday, May 20th. As a team member, you will be expected to pay the registration fee and purchase 3 team shirts to match the rest of the team members, to wear the weekend of the retreat. (Shirt information will be provided later.) Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and if you are interested and can make the commitment to attend commissioning Mass, all meetings and the retreat, please send the following information to the director or one of the co-directors: Name, Address, Phone numbers, address, Parish where registered, Parish where you made your retreat and the number of times on an ACTS team. Director Susan Bayliss, (home), (cell), wbayliss@gt.rr.com, Co director Mary Rollins, (home) or (cell), - msrollins@gt.rr.com or Co director Angie Smith, (cell), - asmith@stmaryschooltx.org "

6 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Eucharistic Ministers Schedule for April 28/29 Mary Gravett James Meaux Debbie Meaux Marshall Stone Gary Derouen Mary Derouen Charlean Lindsey Irene Pachuca Abby Leger Chris Leger Mary Montgomery Elizabeth Smith Lectors Kent Crow Jennifer Marcantel Altar Servers Lauren Corrao Jenna McCorvy Spanish Lectors Ashton Couvillion Natalie Sulak Beth Manuel Hazel Webb Kiera Howington Aven Lathrop In Our Parish Sunday, April 22 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m Mass Monday, April 23 No Mass Tuesday, April 24 5:45 a.m. Men s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women s Faith Sharing 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. KC Dinner Wednesday, April 25 6:30 p.m. Communion Service 6:30 p.m. Keysis (Last Day) 6:30 p.m. La Nueva Evangelizacion The Altar Society would like to thank the parish for their generosity during our recent bake sale. The money collected is used to service the Altar with Altar bread, wine, candles, oil, vessels, and vestments. We appreciate your kindness. Thursday, April 26 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Friday, April 27 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Saturday, April 28 3:30-4:30 Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, April 29 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Today the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life? Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life, both living and dead. Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week. Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister. Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to respond to God s call.

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7 St. Mary School 85th Annual Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th Festival Schedule Saturday 10:00am - Opening Prayer and Dedication 11:00am - St. Mary Class of 1963 luncheon in Cafeteria 1:00pm - Orange Blossom Dancers 2:00pm - St. Mary Student Talent Show 4:00pm - Scott McGill and Band 6:30pm - St. Mary Mass with Fr. Daleo Sunday 11:00am - Gospel Singing With Brit Godwin 1:00pm - Class Talent Performances 2:00pm - Live Auction with Auctioneer, Chad Jenkins 3:00pm - Graduating Class of 2018 and St Mary Eighth Grade class of 2014 Honored 4:30pm - Take-a-Chance Drawings and Winner Announcements Activities Washers Dime Toss GAMES And More Cornhole Duck Pond

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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