Weekly Offerings October 7 & 8, 2017:... $7, FAITH DIRECT Offerings September 15, 2017:... $10,851.00

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1 Our Lady Queen of Peace 1 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30 am - ABIGAIL FAITH GONZALEZ (Del Castillo & Gonzalez Families) JOSEPH LUKE GONZALEZ (Del Castillo & Gonzalez Families) Intentions of LISA BRADFORD (Christy Magee) 11:00 am - Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the people) MONDAY - OCTOBER 16, :00 am - MARY PRZYBYLSKI (Joe Przybylski) JASON SCHNEIDER (Eleanor Edwards) SOULS in Purgatory (Andy Nguyen) Intentions of VICKY HO TUESDAY - OCTOBER 17, :00 am - Liturgy of the Hours WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 18, :15 pm - ALPHONSE and CAROLINE ZOTZ (Mr. & Mrs. John Luig) ED and CATHERINE LUIG (Mr. & Mrs. John Luig) RONNIE WACHSMAN (Mr. & Mrs. Jack Lavy) THURSDAY - OCTOBER 19, :00 am - LAWRENCE HOLUB (Shirley Holub) ROLAND SIGLER (Helen Sigler) SOULS in Purgatory (Vicky Ho) FRIDAY - OCTOBER 20, :00 am - Members of the NGUYEN Family (Dung Nguyen) SOULS in Purgatory (Dung Nguyen) VINCENT and JEAN HOING (Susan & Deacon Jim Bindel) SATURDAY - OCTOBER 21, :00 pm - ANA HO THI HUE (Vicky Ho) IRENEO BALTAZAR (Debbie Baltazar) ROSEMARY and LAWRENCE SCHROEDER (Margie Frazier) Intentions of COLLEEN MILLS (Mr. & Mrs. Ed Vokes) TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 22, :30 am - FRANCISCO and IRENEA BORJA (Mr. & Mrs. Davy Tolentino) HO BIEN and TRAN THI GIONG (Vicky Ho) MARGARET DISTEL (Mr. & Mrs. Mike Herrian) 11:00 am - Missa Pro Populo (Mass for the people) 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: PRAY for OUR TROOPS and LAW ENFORCEMENT Let us pray for our brothers and sisters as they go forth with courage and determination to face the forces of violence, weapons of destruction and hearts filled with hate. Welcome to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish One Family of Faith We are delighted that you have come to worship with us today! We hope you and your family received a heartfelt Welcome, there is always room for you in our growing parish family. If you come to Mass and tithe at OLQP but have not yet filled out a registration form, you are not yet a member here. If you want to become a member of our parish, please complete a registration form (available in the Narthex and online or simply call the parish office) and return it to the Parish office. If you are just visiting, please know that you are always welcome here. Again, thank you for coming today. Electronic Offertory Giving with Faith Direct! Faith Direct enables your family to make your parish contributions through either direct debit to your checking account or through your Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover credit cards. With Faith Direct, Our Lady Queen of Peace will gain predictable cash flow that will help us with planning our parish needs and programs. Of course, enrollment is voluntary. If you find this program appropriate for your family, please enroll by visiting to enroll securely on line. Our parish code is TX420. Weekly Offerings October 7 & 8, 2017:... $7, FAITH DIRECT Offerings September 15, 2017:... $10, WE ARE A CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP PARISH We sincerely thank our parishioners who give online, mail, bill pay or 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. Once again we extend our gratitude for your continued faithfulness in supporting Our Lady Queen of Peace parish life. SUNDAY - October 15 Parish Picnic - Noon to 3pm (Religious Article Store open after Mass) 8:30 am - CDA Sunday/Special Blessing at Mass 9:30 am - R.E. Elementary/ND (until 10:40am) R.E. Jr. High/YH (until 10:40am) 9:45 am - Bible and the Sacraments course/ SEASR 3:30 pm - First Reconciliation Prep/CR 4:00 pm - Diaconate Formation/SJR 5:00 pm - First Reconciliation Prep/CR MONDAY - October 16 8:30 am - NDHS Retreat/SEASR (until 12:30pm) 6:30 pm - Seasons of Hope/CR TUESDAY - October 17 7:30 am - Prayer Shawl Ministry-Yarn Trip 9:30 am - ND Liturgical Practice/church 6:300 pm - CDA#2710 General mtg./sjr WEDNESDAY - October 18 (Religious Article Store OPEN after Mass) 3:30 pm - First Reconciliation Prep/CR 4:00 pm - Adoration/HFC (until 6:00pm) 5:30 pm - First Reconciliation Prep/CR 5:30 pm - Pray the Rosary/HFC 6:45 pm - Women s CRHP Prayer Group/SEASR 7:00 pm - R.E. High School mtg/yh 7:00 pm - Bible Study /SJR THURSDAY - October 19 7:00 pm - R.C.I.A./SJR 7:00 pm - Men s Choir practice/scr FRIDAY - October 20 6:00 pm - Wedding/church SATURDAY - October 21 7:30 am - CDA Garage/Bake Sale 8:00 am - Diaconate Formation/SJR (Religious Article Store open after Mass) 2:45 pm - Reconciliation Parent Training/CR 4:00 pm - Confessions/HFC SUNDAY - October 22 (Religious Article Store open after Mass) 8:30 am - CDA Sunday/Special Blessing at Mass 9:30 am - R.E. Elementary/ND (until 10:40am) R.E. Jr. High/YH (until 10:40am) 9:45 am - Bible and the Sacraments course/ SEASR 3:30 pm - First Reconciliation Prep/CR 4:00 pm - Diaconate Formation /SJR 5:00 pm - First Reconciliation Prep/CR 6:00 pm - Heritage Group/SJR C M Y K

2 2 DAILY READINGS OCTOBER 15 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 25:6-10a* Phil 4:12-14, 19-20* Mt 22:1-14 Monday, October 16 (Weekday) Rom 1:1-7 * Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday, October 17 (St. Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr) Rom 1:16-25 * Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday, October 18 (St. Luke, Evangelist) 2 Tm 4:10-17b * Lk 10:1-9 Thursday, October 19 (Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs) Rom 3:21-30 * Lk 11:47-54 Friday, October 20 (Weekday) Rom 4:1-8 * Lk 12:1-7 Saturday, October 21 (Weekday) Rom 4:13, * Lk 12:8-12 OCTOBER 22 Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 45:1, 4-6 * 1 Thes 1:1-5b * Mt 22:15-21 INTERFAITH OUTREACH SERVICES PANTRY NEEDS! CANNED CORN CANNED GREEN BEANS CANNED MEAT CEREAL Intentions of Holy Father, Pope Francis for OCTOBER Pray for Parishes. That all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEK Listed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily. 10/15 - Most Rev. Michael Olson 10/18 - Rev. James Amasi, SAC 10/21 - Rev. Mel Bessellieu 10/16 - Rev. José Gilardo Àlvarez Abonce, CORC 10/19 - Rev. John Perikomalayil Antony, HGN 10/17 - Very Rev. Alexander Ambrose, HGN 10/20 - Rev. Reehan Soosai Antony, SAC Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. BULLETIN SPONSOR OF THE WEEK! Please Support our bulletin advertisers Edward Jones (Stephen R. Morath; Financial Advisor, Parishioner) 3705 Maplewood Avenue 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 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME MEETINGS AND EVENTS PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY First and Third Tuesday (9:30 a.m.) & First and Third Thursday (p.m.) of the month in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton room. New Members always Welcome. October 17 - Yarn Trip/Granbury, TX (Leave at 7:30am and Return at 7pm) October 19 and November 2 - Regular Meeting (7pm)/SEASR November 7 and 14 - Regular Meeting (9:30am)/SEASR *No meeting on November 21* November 11 - Blessing of Prayer Shawls and Lap Robes (6pm Mass) November 16 - Wrap Prayer Shawls and Lap Robes/SEASR NO MEETING IN DECEMBER. Please Call JoAnn Brennan if you re interested in this ministry (940) FALL FESTIVAL Please join us! St. Jude Thaddeus Annual Fall Festival Sunday - October 29, :30am - 1:30pm (600 Davey Drive in Burkburnett, TX) Turkey & German Sausage Dinner with all the trimmings! Adults $12 / Children $5 / under 5 Free (940) Silent Auction, Raffle Prizes, and Baked Goods - Bring the Family!!! Next Baptism Class: Sunday, November 5 at 4pm in the St. Joseph Room. RSVP by October 30 (call ). CDA - Queen of Peace Court #2710 Fr. Alexander, Court Chaplain, will give court members a Special Blessing at the 8:30am Mass. Members please stay after Mass and gather at the altar for a group picture. NEXT MEETING: Tuesday October 17, 2017 November meeting will be on Monday, November 13 (same place/same time); Reception of New Members. New members are always Welcome. If you are interested in becoming a member of CDA Court 2710, Court Queen of Peace or have any questions regarding Catholic Daughters of the Americas, please rosalie@olqpwf.org. Court Queen of Peace does not meet in July and December. C M Y K

4 ADULT FORMATION Young Catholic Professionals YCP is an organization of about 200 local Catholic Professionals aged committed to Working in Witness for Christ, living our faith in our professional careers, and in every moment of our lives. We arrange speaker and panelist events every month where our members can network and learn from successful and faithful Catholic business leaders. Ashley Hageman, Director of Outreach - Fort Worth 4 Religious Education News Grades K thru 6th Grade 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. WorldWide Marriage Encounter (Dallas-Fort Worth-East Texas) On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, Learn how to put aside the veils and masks that prevent true intimacy with your spouse by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are Nov.3-5, 2017 and Jan.19-21, 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 Hope is the light at the end of the tunnel, beckoning you to accept the invitation, to say yes to the urge to believe in a loving God who wants you to be healed and whole again. Come on a Rachel Retreat for healing after abortion and find healing and wholeness. Rachel Ministries Next Retreat March 2, 2018 Junior High and High School Students Need Service Hours??? Enjoy volunteering your time??? Like helping others??? Contact Renee O Malley, your CoYM at the church office for more details and to sign up. NOTRE DAME NEWS Notre Dame Catholic School is seeking a part-time high school level Spanish teacher for the school year. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree. Master s degree is a plus. Teacher certification and teaching experience is preferred. For more information see Employment Opportunities on the school s web page at or call 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.

5 Our Lady Queen of Peace 5 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME GROWING IN FAITH DEAR PADRE I try my best to live as God asks, but I make a lot of mistakes and I don t always feel God s presence. How can I know that God loves me? Most people, at one time or another, find themselves asking this very question. There comes a time in any developing spirituality and awareness of God when it is necessary to ask the question and then come to a faith conviction that we are, indeed, loved. When we ask ourselves the question, Does God love me? we are also asking ourselves, Do I love me? It is very hard for the average person to answer that question, but for those who have a tendency to dwell on every mistake, even after receiving forgiveness through the sacrament of reconciliation or who hold themselves to a standard of perfection, it can be even more difficult. They may find themselves asking, How can God love me when I have all of these thoughts and these feelings? Surely my life is displeasing to God. God loved you first. God s love started everything off. Because God first loved you, he gave you life. God does love you, no matter what you have done, and he offers forgiveness and mercy through reconciliation when you are truly sorry. There is nothing you can possibly do to make God stop loving you. When God loves, he loves for keeps. He will not change. He will always be faithful in his love for you. That is why the Bible tells us: God is love. (Adapted from Understanding Scrupulosity by Fr. Thomas Santa, CSsR) God s search for us Oftentimes it feels like we are searching for God, but he is the one looking for us. God created us, redeemed us, and calls us to follow him. Today, ask God to show you where he s calling you and resolve to follow him. Thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for though has done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure (Isaiah 25:1). Good News! October 15, 2017 Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Is 25:6-10a; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 Life can make us think we are in control of our lives. We plan, think, execute, and succeed (or fail). Then along comes an illness, an accident, a job loss, or one of countless other things, and we realize we really aren t in control of much. This famous phrase sums it up: Man proposes, God disposes. We can transfer this same false assumption into our relationship with God and expect Mass, prayer, and liturgy to work for us, fill us, and entertain us. But liturgy and prayer are about giving God his glory above all else. When we pray, and especially when we enter into communal liturgy, we are reminded once again that it is all about what God is doing. Isaiah says the Lord will provide for all people. God will provide! We might prepare, serve, or participate, but the director, producer, and main actor is God. We are the supporting cast. That is why liturgy is not so much about our planning, participation, or entertainment but about entering into harmony with God s action and praising him as he asks. The same point can be found in the Gospel. The king sends out invitations for his son s wedding and prepares the feast. He adjusts to the unexpected lack of interest and invites others. The ones who arrive are the ones the master has invited. It would be foolish for one of the invited guests to vaunt their importance. Their role is to humbly enjoy and gracefully help the king and the newlyweds to shine on their night! Fr. Mark Haydu, LC What is a sacramental character? Certain Sacraments leave an indelible mark on our souls. Called the character or seal, it marks us as belonging to Christ (Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC), #1272) in a special and permanent way. The Sacramental character is first received in Baptism and is also imprinted in the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Orders. Like Baptism, these Sacraments are only received once. Each mark patterns us after Christ in a different way. In Baptism, we become children of God and sharers in Jesus mission. In Confirmation, we receive a second character, which strengthens us to proclaim Christ publically (CCC, #1304). In Holy Orders, a man is consecrated to the service of Christ and the Church. The Father set his seal on Christ (John 6:27) and we are sealed in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:22). It is a sign that the one baptized, confirmed, and ordained bears a special and unique relationship to Christ. This indelible seal remains even in a person not in the state of grace or who has lost faith. Church Feasts and Memorials October 16 - Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin October 17 - Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop, Martyr October 18 - Saint Luke, Evangelist October 19 - Saints John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests and Companions, Martyrs (USA) October 20 - Saint Paul of the Cross, Priest C M Y K

6 6 SAVE THE DATE!! November 1 - All Saints Day (Mass Times: 8am & 7pm) November 2 - All Souls Day November 5 - Altar Society Turkey Dinner/GH November 12 - ND Band Parents Pancake Breakfast SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM NEXT GROUP SESSION: NOV.7,2017 at 6:30pm in the ST. JOSEPH ROOM. RSVP: Tammy DuBose-Coordinator of Volunteers, Creating a safe environment for children, youth, and vulnerable adults is a priority in the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth. In the words of Bishop Olson, We share a great responsibility to understand the nature of abuse and the steps we must take to establish and maintain safe, holy, and faithaffirming environments. The requirement for in-depth renewal is designed to safe guard children and young people and to protect all members of the diocesan community in parishes, schools, and ministries. Our Safe Environment Program mandates that all clergy, religious men and women, lay employees, and adult volunteers, prior to beginning their service in the Diocese, meet three requirements: 1. Satisfactorily pass a criminal background check at the beginning of their service and every three years thereafter; and, 2. Satisfactorily complete training regarding the safe environment policy, procedures and practices at the beginning of their service and every three years thereafter; and, 3. Provide consent stating you will abide by the Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards for All Clergy, Religious and Lay Ministers for as long as they remain in service to the Diocese. Each Safe Environment Training is good for 3 years. While many of you are still under the 3 year umbrella, some of you do need to re-take the course. I would like to thank all who have recently completed the Safe and Sacred Session on-line training. I appreciate your commitment in helping to protect our children and vulnerable adults. Please contact me if you think your training has elapsed and/or I will be contacting you after checking with the various ministries. 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. Catholic Charities Fort Worth offers people weekly counseling-support groups, known as Common Ground Recovery Ministries. A God-centered approach with evidence-based curriculum. Professionally trained counselors and group leaders guide participants to healthier ways of coping and maintaining quality of life. Groups include Parenting Classes, Women CARES, Anger Management, and Addictive Behaviors. Groups meet Tuesdays at 6:00pm at First Christian Church, 3701 Taft Blvd. For details, call VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Ask how you can help! For more information call Law Office of Joe B. Steimel PC 900 Eighth Street, Suite Parishioner Archangel s Safer Chimneys Inc. Superior Chimney Solutions Since 1992 Kevin Connors, Parishioner TEXAS DRIVING SCHOOL of WF Teen and Adult Education DDC BJ Amos parishioner Memorial Great websites start at $ websitesbybartleby.com In Memory of Ben Connors Development & Support Research Physicist Actor Writer Swimmer Mentor Musician Wilderness Guide Rose s Boutique Women s Fashion Open Mon.-Sat. 11am -6pm 2006 Brook Ave rosemartinez161@icloud.com Rose Martinez, Broker/Owner Marty Martinez, Broker, GRI You are important to us! Martinez Realtors-2006 Brook Ave ROSM1740@hotmail.com Willen Electric Co. 200 Galveston Danny Shine President