THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT. Our Lady Queen of Peace 1

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1 Our Lady Queen of Peace 1 MASS INTENTIONS SUNDAY MARCH 4, :30 am THERESA ZEITVOGEL by Cathy Barstad TOM ZEITVOGEL by Cathy Barstad Intentions of The CHILDREN of Diep and Ngoc Tran 11:00 am Missa Pro Populo/ Mass for the Parishioners MONDAY MARCH 5, :00 am CARL QUISENBERRY by Mr. & Mrs. Oscar De Asis GIOAN BAO TIXITA by Diep & Ngoc Tran Intentions of KATE SCHINDEL by The Fidelie Family TUESDAY MARCH 6, :00 am Liturgy of the Hours WEDNESDAY MARCH 7, :00 am DAVID CLARE JAMES by Mr. & Mrs. Michael Edghill FLOYD HUMPERT by Margie Frazier SOULS in Purgatory by Vicky Ho 10:15 am ND All School Mass (All are invited) THURSDAY MARCH 8, :00 am LARRY BALDRIDGE by Lois Baldridge SOULS in Purgatory by Jimmy Ho FRIDAY MARCH 9, :00 am JOHN FRAZIER, Sr. by Margie Frazier SOULS in Purgatory by Jimmy Ho SATURDAY MARCH 10, :00 pm SOULS in Purgatory (Jimmy Ho) Intentions of EMILIE FIDELIE by The Fidelie Family SUNDAY MARCH 11, 2018 FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30 am DALE PROBST by Elizabeth Ward SOULS in Purgatory by Jimmy Ho 11:00 am Missa Pro Populo/ Mass for the Parishioners Pope Francis Intentions for MARCH Evangelization: Formation in Spiritual Discernment That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in spiritual discernment, both on the personal and communitarian levels. SUNDAY MARCH 4 Religious Article Store OPEN after Mass 9:45 am Bible & Mary (Bible Study)/ 2:45 pm First Holy Communion Parent s Mtg/ 3:00 pm Confirmation Class/Youth Hall 4:00 pm Baptism Class/ 4:15 pm First Holy Communion Class/ Conference room 7:00 pm - R.C.I.C./Conference room MONDAY MARCH 5 8:30 am Breakfast after Mass/ 10:30 am ND High School Retreat/ 6:30 pm Altar Society General Mtg./ 7:00 pm Men s Club Mtg./ TUESDAY MARCH 6 9:30 am ND Choir Practice/Church 7:00 pm Diaconate Aspirants Mtg./ WEDNESDAY MARCH 7 Religious Article Store OPEN after Mass WEEKLY ACTIVITIES 4:00 pm Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament /Holy Family Chapel (until 6pm) 5:00 pm First Holy Communion Class/ Conference room 5:30 pm Pray the Rosary/Holy Family Chapel 7:00 pm Youth Group/Youth Hall THURSDAY MARCH 8 7:00 pm Lent Penance Service/church FRIDAY MARCH 9 5:00 pm Fish Fry & Bake Sale/Great Hall 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross/church SATURDAY MARCH 10 (Religious Article Store open after Mass) 7:30 am RISE/St. Joseph Room 7:30 am Men In Christ/Workroom 4:00 pm Confessions/Holy Family Chapel (Daylight Savings Time Ends) SUNDAY MARCH 11 Religious Article Store OPEN after Mass 9:45 am Bible & Mary (Bible Study)/ 3:00 pm Confirmation Class/Youth Hall 4:00 pm Diaconate Formation/ 3:30 pm - R.C.I.C./Conference room WE ARE A CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP PARISH We sincerely thank our parishioners who give when they come to Mass, online, by mail, through bill pay and even drop off their weekly donations to the parish office. Our parish expenses and obligations are met because you continue to give and support even when you cannot personally be with us at Mass here at OLQP. We extend our gratitude for your continued faithfulness in supporting the mission of our parish life. Tithing is an expression fo our gratitude to God. He wants our hearts to be in the right place. In essence, it is an act of worhip and thanksgiving for all God has done for us. For online giving, visit (Parish Code: TX420) WEEKLY Offerings FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2018: $7, Rice Bowl: $ Black/Indian Missions: $35.00 Central/Eastern Europe: $35.00 FAITH DIRECT Offerings FEBRUARY 4, 2018: $19, Black/Indian Missions: $ Central/Eastern Europe: $ FEBRUARY 15: $10, Black/Indian Missions: $ Central/Eastern Europe: $ PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEK Listed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily. 3/5 Rev. Eric Michael Groner, SVD 3/6 Rev. Pedro Gutierrez, OFM Cap 3/7 Rev. Msgr. E James Hart 3/8 Rev. Keith Hathaway 3/9 Rev. Stephen Hauck 3/10 Rev. Allan R.G. Hawkins 3/11 Rev. Alejandro Garcia Hernandez, CORC Occasionally you may need a letter of reference, recommendation, or eligibility to become a godparent, sponsor, or enroll in school. The parish office will not be able to give you a letter if we have no record of you being a registered member of this parish. If you attend Mass here regularly and support our parish (and not registered) and would like to be a registered member of our parish, please fill out a registration form (located in the Narthex), online ( or simply call the parish office ( ). Please help us update our parish roster. If your mailing address, address, home phone number, or mobile number has changed in the last three years, please contact our parish office during office hours: C M Y K

2 DAILY READINGS Second Sunday of Lent, February 25 Gn 22:1 2, 9a, 10 13, * Rom 8:31b 34 * Mk 9:2 10 Monday, February 26 (Lenten Weekday) Dn 9:4b 10 * Lk 6:36 38 Tuesday, February 27 (Lenten Weekday) Is 1:10, * Mt 23:1 12 Wednesday, February 28 (Lenten Weekday) Jer 18:18 20 * Mt 20:17 28 Thursday, March 1 (Lenten Weekday) Jer 17:5 10 * Lk 16:19 31 Friday, March 2 (Lenten Weekday) Gn 37:3 4, 12 13a, 17b 28a * Mt 21:33 43, Saturday, March 3 (Lenten Weekday) Mi 7:14 15, * Lk 15:1 3, Third Sunday of Lent, March 4 Ex 20:1 17 or Ex 20:1 3, 7 8, * 1 Cor 1:22 25 * Jn 2: March 4, 2018 ALTAR SOCIETY GENERAL MEETING (Potluck) MONDAY, MARCH 5 TH AT 6:30 PM IN THE ST. JOSEPH ROOM. All Altar Society members and ladies interested in Altar Society are invited. Altar Society serves the parish by providing bereavement meals and donut socials (First Sunday of the month), helping with parish events, and holding fundraisers. We assist the pastor in maintaining the altar, sanctuary and linens. We have three circles, each representing a different level of fellowship opportunity from evening meetings, to lunches, to /phone communication only. It is a rewarding way to serve OLQP parish and at the same time expand friendships. Call Sally Mroczkowski at to find the perfect circle for you! Join us for BREAKFAST every Monday Morning in the St. Joseph Room after Mass. Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2710 Court Queen of Peace Next meeting: Tuesday March 20, :30 pm in the St. Joseph Room LENT OBSERVANCE Pray All meetings begin and end with prayer Fast No Snacks after meetings during the Season of Lent Give We are collecting Baby Wipes for I.O.S. We always Welcome New members. Come see what we do for our parish and our community. A life of Service and Prayer always leads us to grow together in Unity and Charity Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center Dr. Sandra Vergara, parishioner (for appointment) The Sunday Bulletin is provided to us every week by the generosity of our many sponsors. Their ads defray the expense of printing the bulletin. Please contact Thomas Miner at (Bartleby Press, Austin)

3 Our Lady Queen of Peace 3 DVD SERIES on The BIBLE AND THE VIRGIN MARY The series on the Bible and the Virgin Mary is available on two websites during Lent for FREE. 1. stpaulcenter.com 2. FORMED.org (category: DVD/Parish Code: 6MWCYK) This is an excellent series. Group meets on Sundays in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room after the 8:30 am Mass. MEN! It s time to RISE! All Men (parishioners, family of parishioners, friends of parishioners)!!! You are called to gather in the at 7:30 am every Saturday during Lent. Take the challenge to RISE to New Life!!! PRAYER SHAWL MINISTY Tuesday March 6 and 20 (9:30am until 11:00am) Thursday March 15 (7pm until 9pm) In the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room For more information about this ministry, please contact JoAnn at (940) If you know someone who could use one of these prayer laprobes or prayershawls, you may request one from the parish office. MEETINGS AND EVENTS NOTRE DAME NEWS Holy Mass is celebrated in the Upper Campus Chapel at 7:00am on Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. and all are welcome. All Campus School Mass every Wednesday at 10:15am in the church. Everyone is invited. Contact Matt Ledesma, Director of Enrollment, at or matt.ledesma@ndcswf.org for a personal tour by appointment. The St. Joseph s Catholic Church (Rhineland, Texas) Annual Parish Sausage & Fried Chicken Dinner SUNDAY March 18, :00 am until 1:30 pm Adult & Take-Out ($12)/Children under 12 ($6) To order bulk sausage, call Billie ( ) or John ( ). The Country Store will be selling homemade baked goods and arts & crafts items. Parish Ministries and Contacts Acolytes and Altar servers: Bob Jones, Altar Society: Sally Mroczkowski, Bereavement (Season of Hope): Marge Alexander, Faith Refuge Outreach: Rainer Hanold, Funeral Coordinator: Donna Lindeman, CDA Court Queen of Peace 2710: Rosalie Tolentino, Chalice Program (Vocation Families): Margie Frazier, Greeters Ministry: Rita Vokes, & Diana Walker, Heritage Group (50+): Kevin and Janie Connors, Knights of Columbus 1473 Council: Mark Brown, E. M. of Holy Communion: Rainer Hanold, Ministry of Lectors: Ann Belgrado, Ministry of Ushers: Steve Borgman, Ministry to the Sick/Shut-ins: Deacon Jim Bindel, MSU Catholic Campus Center: Debbie Neely, OLQP Men s Club: Kim Peterson, Parish Council: De Juan Wallace, Prayer Shawl Ministry: JoAnn Brennan, Sacred Heart Cemetery: Eric Jones, Safe and Sacred: Tamra DuBose, St. Vincent de Paul: Bob Brady, Wedding Coordinator: Sandy Lebow, C M Y K

4 4 YOUTH MINISTRY March 4, 2018 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K thru 6

5 Our Lady Queen of Peace 5 ADULT FORMATION ADULT FORMATION R.C.I.A meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph room. Come learn more and enrichen your Catholic Faith or invite someone who is interested in what the Catholic Church teaches. Please pray for all Catechumens and Candidates as they continue on their journey towards Easter. WorldWide Marriage Encounter (Dallas-Fort Worth-East Texas) And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. Let the Holy Spirit acknowledge and increase our love for our spouses while we participate in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend on Apr , Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: For more information apply@dfwme.org or call Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a emmdfw@gmail.com o visite RACHEL S CORNER I found my way back to a loving God! I know He forgives me and I know He still loves me. - Testimony after a Rachel s Vineyard Retreat Come on a Rachel Weekend Retreat for healing after abortion and receive His healing mercy and love. Rachel Ministries Next Retreat September 28 Divorced and Re-married? If you are divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church without a Decree of Invalidity, or if you are married outside of the Catholic Church, you may not partake of the Sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Until it is shown otherwise through the ministry of the Tribunal, no person is free to enter into another marriage without the appearance or occasion of serious sin. A divorce alone would not affect, or hinder in any way, your participation in the Catholic Church. A divorced Catholic is free to receive the sacraments. However, if you are divorced and have remarried, or if you are divorced and in a new relationship, or if you are living with someone without a Decree of Invalidity (and your former spouse is still living) you may not partake of the sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Consider seeking a Decree of Invalidity which will enable you to return to a full participation in the sacramental life of the Church. For more information contact Deacon Jim Bindel at the Church office at CATHOLIC CHARITIES At Catholic Charities, we believe it is possible to end poverty. It s going to take all of us doing our part to make a change and we have unique opportunities for anyone inspired by our mission. Our volunteers are our hands and feet. They move our mission forward and make it possible to meet the needs of our community. Their work is what brings us closer to putting an end to poverty. We have several volunteer positions to fit your talents, schedule and preferences. Volunteer positions are open to anyone looking to give back. Please consider joining our team. We are currently seeking reception and client intake volunteers from all faith and cultural backgrounds. Bilingual Spanish is a plus! Please contact Heather Walker at or hwalker@ ccdofw.org for more information or to sign up to volunteer. Catholic Charities offers four support/counseling groups geared at helping people move toward healing and family restoration. C M Y K

6 6 March 4, 2018 Dear Padre Much time is given to purify the vessels after Communion. At another parish, two people bring the cloth and unfold it on the altar before the gifts are presented. Shouldn t the preparation and cleanup of the table be less significant than the Eucharist itself? Our liturgy is a beautiful expression of our faith, and we value its simplicity and grace. When we celebrate a liturgy, we keep in mind the nature of a particular part and its relationship to the whole celebration. We want the Eucharist to be the clear, central part of the liturgy. The preparation of the gifts is a practical rite that gets us set for the eucharistic prayer; it is done with simplicity and few additional gestures. The Roman Missal says an acolyte or another lay minister arranges the corporal on the altar (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 139) and places the chalice and other vessels. It seems appropriate for laypeople to help dress the altar, especially if they assist the entire Mass. Their actions should be inconspicuous and not extend the rite. These ministers can be lay faithful because they are encouraged to present the bread and wine, emphasizing the inclusive nature of the Eucharist (GIRM 140, 141). The purifcation of vessels is tricky because a priest, a deacon, or an instituted acolyte must do it. Since churches use several vessels, this action can take time and be overemphasized. However, its placement in the Mass is flexible, taking place after Communion, or after Mass (GIRM 279) and should be done briefly and inconspicuously (Introduction to the Order of Mass, 138). These pastoral suggestions enable us to leave the purifcation of the vessels until after Mass so we maintain a proper focus on the Eucharist and the meditation that follows. Fr. John K. Schmidt, CSsR ONE MINUTE MEDITATIONS St. Margaret Clitherow was born in York, England in She was raised Protestant but became a Catholic soon after she married. When Queen Elizabeth I outlawed Catholicism, St. Margaret continued to practice her faith, even hiding Catholic priests in her house so they could say Mass in secret. In 1586, Margaret was arrested. Instead of being afraid, she was serenely joyful during her time in prison. She refused to renounce her faith and died a martyr. GROWING IN FAITH Good News! Wisdom, Strength A ceiling painting by Laureti is found in the Constantine Room of the papal apartments. It is a symbolic celebration of the triumph of Christianity over paganism, set in a classical architectural space. The remains of a crushed Hermes lies broken in pieces on the floor, while a crucifx of Jesus Christ sits upon the pedestal. It is fitting that the painting crowns the papal hall honoring Constantine, the first Roman emperor to leave paganism and be baptized a Christian. Constantine had four basilicas built in Rome including St. Peter s and gave Christians freedom of religion in the Roman Empire. The message is clear. The Romans worshiped statues of gods who were mere human creations and projections. In the statue s place is not just another statue but a crucifix that reminds us of a reality, a historical event. God himself became human in Jesus Christ and showed his divine strength by emptying himself and being crushed by our sins in order to forgive and win back a rebellious humanity. This show of godly power through weakness is foolishness to the Gentiles and inconceivable to the Jews. Yet this humility and love is the wisdom that confounds and the strength that saves. Religion isn t a business or human invention for personal enthronement. Jesus overturns this idea like he overturns the moneychangers tables. Worship of God is all about accepting his initiative and humbly responding in the obedience of faith and the purifying joy of love. Fr. Mark Haydu, LC Why do Catholics have crucixes in church? The crucifix a cross with Jesus body on it reminds us of the price of our salvation and God s infinite love for us; God so loved the world that he gave his only Son to death on a cross (John 3:16). A crucifix helps us to remember that the sacrifice of Christ and the sacrifice of the Eucharist are one single sacrifice (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1545). During Mass, Jesus, through the priest, offers himself to the Father for us.