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 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. pastorstfrancis@gt.twcbc.com Deacon Hector Maldonado Deacon Tommy Ewing Deacon Keith Hebert hmm19@yahoo.com tewing@tbewingjr.com khebert58@twc.com 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 Deacon Keith Hebert at the Church office 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 at www.stfrancisorangetx.org. 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.
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018.LISTENING AND RESPONDING There are three interwoven themes in today s readings: listening to God, faith vs. good works, and losing our life in order to find it. How are they related? The Suffering Servant of Isaiah undergoes much distress and ridicule, but is able to bear it because he has listened to the promptings of God day after day. The psalm tells us that God listens, too. God hears our prayers for help and is always ready to save us. As our faith deepens, so does our desire to do the works of justice and charity that build up the reign of God. God directs our actions in ways we often cannot see, and we don t always see the results. We are called upon in faith to trust that what we do is enough, and that willingness to listen to God s promptings will lead us in the right way. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In this country, we don t name our churches The Fourth Avenue Catholic Church, but rather seek a patron saint or mystery of faith. We inherit this tradition from an old Roman custom via medieval England. Interestingly, that has not been the practice elsewhere, and parishes abroad often do carry just the name of the neighborhood. In Ireland, the Roman (English) practices didn t take hold, and so churches are known simply by the street they are on, or by a nickname. Saint Francis of Assisi in Dublin is often called Adam and Eve after a pub in the same street. The pub sign is an interesting carving of our first parents, so they become patrons by default. Increasingly in the United States, we are seeing a familiar European pattern emerge when a few churches, each bearing the name of a patron saint or mystery, are gathered into one parish that bears a different name. Thus, we might hear of a parish of Midvalley City comprised of Saint Mary, Saint Francis, and Saint Ursula churches. Once a church has been consecrated, its name may not normally be changed. Therefore, when parishes are merged, a new name is given to the parish, which may or may not be that of a heavenly patron, but the church buildings retain their names. In the process, we have lost sight of some worthy patrons of old, but have also seen new parishes open dedicated to twentieth-century saints like Edith Stein, Katharine Drexel, and Mother Teresa. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1-5; Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-5; Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Ps 54:3-8; Jas 3:16 4:3; Mk 9:30-37 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Catechetical Sunday Monday: St. Robert Bellarmine; Yom Kippur (Jewish day of atonement) begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Januarius Thursday: Ss. Andrew Kim Taegŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions Friday: St. Matthew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary For the scriptures used at Mass every day and to hear a reflection: go to http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings and select the day of the month and reflections in the menu on the left side of the page. Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 16, 2018 The Lord G is my help, therefore I am not disgraced. Isaiah 50:7
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure Saturday September 15 5:00 p.m. Dave Oldani & Family (L) Sunday September 16 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Altar Society & their families Monday September 17 No Mass Tuesday September 18 8:30 a.m. Al Deranger (D) Wednesday September 19 6:30 p.m. Gracie Griffin (D) Thursday September 20 8:30 a.m. Yuderca Bayona (D) Friday September 21 8:30 a.m. Asuncion Vargas (D) Saturday September 22 5:00 p.m. Brian Montgomery (D) Sunday September 23 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus & Families Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament On September 4 had 34 visitors September 1/2 $9,439.00 September 8/9 $8,740.95 Online Giving $2,433.00 Thank you always for your generosity! September 16, 2018 Altar Flowers Donated by: Al Rucka in memory of Dottie Rucka Blessed Mother Flowers Donated by: Pat & Michelle Belcher in memory of Peggy Prejean The choir is welcoming new singing voices. As in the words of St. Augustine, he who sings, prays twice. Next Adoration date will be Tuesday October 2, 2018 So join us on Monday nights at 6 for practice and make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 1978-2018 40th Anniversary 2018 Catholic Women s Conference With Lisa Cotter September 21-22, 2018 Becoming a Authentic Catholic Woman 40th Anniversary Solemn Evening Prayer and Parish Banquet Honoring past pastors and plank owners Thursday October 4, 2018 Octoberfest Parish Picnic-October 7 Advent Parish Mission With Fr. Roger Keeler December 8. 2018
5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Ministry Schedule for September 22/23 Eucharistic Ministers Louise Claybar Gary Derouen Mary Derouen Marshall Stone Bobby Granger Shelby Granger Joel Ardoin Charlean Lindsey Mary McDuffie Charles Trahan Lectors Pat Belcher Kent Crow Spanish Lectors Deborah Marciniak Ken Marciniak Altar Servers John Mayeux Jenna McCorvy Maggie Granger Caleb Granger Audrey Bonnette Lauren Corrao Natalie Sulak Religious Education News Today we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. It is a day to acknowledge the importance of the Church s teaching ministry and to honor those who serve the Christian community as catechists. A catechist is one who teaches in the name of the Church. Parents are truly the primary catechists of their children. They prepare the soil and plant the first seeds of faith. On Catechetical Sunday, we not only highlight the work of catechists in parishes and schools, but we also commend parents and guardians and encourage them to take seriously their role of making their Catholic households a place where faith is passed on to the next generation. Catechetical Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and being witness to the Gospel. It is a day for us all to rededicate ourselves to this mission as a community of faith. In Our Parish Sunday, September 16 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten RE 10:30 a.m Mass Monday, September 17 No Mass 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice 6:30 p.m. Men s ACTS Meeting 6:00 p.m. Protecting God s Children Tuesday, September 18 5:45 a.m. Men s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women s Faith Sharing 8:30 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. RCIA Wednesday, September 19 5:30 p.m. RE 6:30 p.m. Keysis 6:30 p.m. Mass Thursday, September 20 8:30 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Book Club Friday, September 21 8:30 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:00 p.m. Women s Conference Saturday, September 22 8:30 a.m. Women s Conference 3:30-4:30 Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, September 23 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass Protecting God s Children Class Protecting God s Children (PGC) class is being offered here at St. Francis on Monday September 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Library. This class is REQUIRED for any volunteer that works with the children/youth. Please contact Cathi Sulak to sign up or for more information.
Don t forget to register for the Women s Conference at www.eventbright.com and search Becoming an Authentic Catholic Woman Prayer for Safety in Hurricane Season O God, Master of this passing world, hear the humble voices of your children. The Sea of Galilee obeyed your order and returned to its former quietude. You are still the Master of land and sea. We live in the shadow of a danger over which we have no control. The Gulf, like a provoked and angry giant, can awake from its seeming lethargy, overstep its conventional boundaries, invade our land, and spread chaos and disaster. During this hurricane season we turn to You. O Loving Father, spare us from past tragedies whose memories are still so vivid and whose wounds seem to refuse to heal with passing of time. O Virgin, Star of the Sea, Our Beloved Mother, we ask you to please with your Son in our behalf, so that spared from the calamities common to this area and animated with a true spirit of gratitude, we will walk in the footsteps of your Divine Son to reach the heavenly Jerusalem where a stormless eternity awaits us. Amen
St. Mary Catholic School 409-883-8913 The benefits of a Catholic education for your child or grandchild are invaluable. St. Mary School has been an academic beacon for 94 years and continues to deliver a quality, faith-based education from PreK3 through 8th grade. While the tuition is affordable, there are scholarship opportunities available. Call the School Office at 409-883-8913 for more details! Bishop Curtis Guillory is being honored throughout the Diocese of Beaumont. Guillory has announced his Retirement and recently celebrated his 75 th Birthday. Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church in Beaumont held a Mass and Reception for him. Dr. Cynthia Jackson is a member of that Parish. She is also Principal at St. Mary Catholic School. During the reception at her Church, she presented the Bishop with cards created by her students. The children made and decorated cards congratulating him on his retirement and wishing him a happy birthday. Pictured are Bishop Guillory being presented the cards from Dr. Cynthia Jackson. Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School welcomes any future parents, students, volunteers, and friends to explore our campus and the many great things about Kelly High School. Call Kelly High School at 409-866-2351 Financial Assistance is available and tuition is based on a sliding scale. Daily morning Transportation by bus is available from St. Mary School to Kelly. TAKE A PERSONAL TOUR EXPERIENCE MKCHS FOR YOURSELF We offer you the chance to have a personal tour of the school that fits into your schedule. The walking tour of the school typically lasts for half an hour depending on your needs and questions. To schedule a tour, please contact our Director of Admissions, Kierstan Lamb admissions@mkchs.com (409) 866-2351 x139
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