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.
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2018 OBSTACLES The prophet Ezekiel, Saint Paul, and the Lord Jesus share something in common in today s scripture readings. They all experience obstacles to their ministry. Ezekiel is summoned to prophesy to the Israelites, who are hard of face and obstinate of heart (Ezekiel 2:4). Saint Paul recounts how he has been given a thorn in the flesh (2 Corinthians 12:7). The Lord Jesus is unable to perform many signs in his native place. The Gospel tells us that [he] was amazed at their lack of faith (Mark 6:6). We too sometimes encounter obstacles as we travel along the journey of faith. So often we experience weakness on this journey. Let the words of the Lord to Saint Paul encourage us today: My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Last week s Treasure mentioned the Nuns of the Battlefield, religious sisters from several communities who served as nurses in the Civil War. Florence Nightingale had only instituted female nurses a decade before in the Crimean War, so the idea of women tending to wounded soldiers was extraordinary. The medical and sanitary conditions on the battlefields were appalling, and the sisters were nearly all teachers. Few had any medical training beyond what they had learned as youngsters in the family. Anti-Catholic prejudice was so deeply entrenched in America that sisters could not wear their habits in public. These sisters were the first, and people on both the Union and Confederate sides soon began to marvel at their bravery, efficiency, and respect for Protestant soldiers. More than six hundred sisters from twenty-one communities went to war, serving in wretched conditions. They were tough and single-minded, efficient and fearless. After the war, sisters could appear in public everywhere in the reunited nation, and often received the praise and gratitude of grateful soldiers and family members on behalf of their sister nurses. An outdoor monument to the Nuns of the Battlefield stands in Washington at M Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The inscription reads: They comforted the dying, nursed the wounded, carried hope to the imprisoned, gave in His name a drink of water to the thirsty. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Am 7:12-15; Ps 85:9-14; Eph 1:3-14 [3-10]; Mk 6:7-13 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions Wednesday: St. Benedict Friday: St. Henry Saturday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha 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.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure June 30/July 1 Saturday July 7 5:00 p.m. Kathleen Bruce (D) Sunday July 8 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Deacon Tommy Ewing (L) Monday July 9 No Mass Tuesday July 10 8:30 a.m. Young at Heart Members Wednesday July 11 6:30 p.m. Jack Oldani (D) Thursday July 12 8:30 a.m. Stan Allemond (D) Friday July 13 8:30 a.m. Kellie Derouen (L) Saturday July 14 5:00 p.m. Jack (D) & Marilyn (L) Oldani s Anniversary Sunday July 15 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. David & Mary Jo Winfrey s Anniversary A.C.T.S. The next Women s ACTS Retreat Registration is now underway. The retreat will be held August 23-26, 2018 and the fee is $170.00. To register, complete a registration form and turn in to the church office along with your $50.00 deposit. Registration forms also can be found on the church website at www.strancisorangetx.org under the ministries tab and click on ACTS. Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending the retreat. If you have any questions, please call: Susan Bayliss 988-3167, Angie Smith 313-4663 or Mary Rollins 883-2691. **Bulletin had to be sent in early because of the July 4th Holiday so the collection will be reported next week. Online Giving 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. July 8, 2018 Altar Flowers Donated by: Ellen & Emile Dupre in thanksgiving for James Christian Dupre Blessed Mother Flowers Donated by: Manny & Nene Hababag in honor of Grace Dementia Care Givers Support Group If you are presently giving care to someone with dementia, have a loved one with dementia, have previously been a dementia caregiver, or just curious about dementia care, please join us. We meet the second Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Brother Sun Room and the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. So the next meetings will be: Wednesday July 11th and Thursday June 12th
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 1978-2018 40th Anniversary It s Almost Here! Are you getting excited?? It s not too late to register for the Men s Conference July 20-21st With Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers Free Event To register go to Eventbrite.com and search Finding our Catholic Identity Presentation of St. Francis and St. Clare By Fr. Joe Chinnici, OFM September 14, 2018 2018 Catholic Women s Conference With Lisa Cotter September 21-22, 2018 Real Womanhood Advent Parish Mission With Fr. Roger Keeler December 8. 2018
SEA SUNDAY 2018 July 8, 2018 Pastoral Council Elections We are having parish council elections at the end of July and we are looking for interested parishioners. The purpose of the parish council is to assist the pastor in his leadership role of planning, organizing and initiating, promoting, coordinating, and reviewing the evangelization, worship, religious education, and service objectives within the parish. The objectives are to assess the needs of the whole parish and its members, and to develop and implement a pastoral plan which will promote the common good of the parish. Also to foster unity and a sense of community in the parish and to coordinate all parish activities in a manner that will best serve the interests of the parish. Interested? Or want to nominate someone-call the church office at 883-9153 to submit your name or the name of someone
5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Ministry Schedule for July 14/15 Eucharistic Ministers Louise Claybar Andy Sonnier Elisa Sonnier Charles Trahan Mary McDuffie Irene Pachuca Mary Henson Mary Montgomery Elizabeth Smith Linda Wade Lectors Kent Crow Mark Frey Spanish Lectors Norma Franklin Marsha Marshall Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Altar Servers Zoe Henning Kiera Howington Cameron Bilbo Logan Russell Audrey Bonnette Lauren Corrao Jacob Scheiderer Because of the complexities introduced by my homily on the weekend of June 24, 2018, I want to follow it up with the specific references that I used so that you can continue your reflection. My first reference was to the 1952 Apostolic Constitution Exul Familia, and I quoted the very first paragraph in the introduction. My second reference is found later in Exul Familia, when Pope Pius XII recalls a visit from US Senators. My third reference was to the Pastoral Constitution in the Modern World, paragraph #27. My fourth reference was to Blessed Pope Paul VI s encyclical Populorum Progressio paragraphs #67 & #69. My fifth reference was from St. Pope John Paul II s The Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraph #2241. Finally, my last reference was to the homily of Pope Francis at the Arena Sport Camp in the Salina Quarter, in Lampedusa on July 8, 2013. It is in the 6th paragraph. In addition to the above references, one can also reflect on the visitation of Abram and Sarah in the Book of Genesis, and also Jesus judgment in Matthew 25. As Bishop Guillory has asked, let us intently pray for our civil leaders so that immigration reform that conforms to our Catholic Social Justice Teachings will come to pass. Blessings, Fr. Sinclair Oubre, J.C.L. Pastor In Our Parish Sunday, July 8 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m Mass (Sea Sunday) Monday, July 9 No Mass 6:30 p.m. Men s ACTS Meeting Tuesday, July 10 5:45 a.m. Men s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women s Faith Sharing 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Young at Heart 6:30 p.m. KC Meeting Wednesday, July 11 10:00 a.m. Dementia Support Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Mass Thursday, July 12 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. Dementia Support Mtg. 6:30 p.m. Kolbe Prison Meeting 6:30 p.m. ACTS Core Meeting Friday, July 13 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, July 14 3:30-4:30 Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, July 15 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass St. Mary School Class of 1968 50th Year Class Reunion On July 21, 2018 Mass will be celebrated together at St. Mary Catholic at 4:30 Mass Reunion will continue at the home of Michele Mazzola-Smith For more information, contact Michele at (409) 718-6558
St. Mary Catholic School 409-883-8913 Registration is now underway for the 2018-2019 School Year! 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! WAYS TO HELP ST. MARY SCHOOL **Remember to save Box Tops for Education **Proof of Purchase squares on the Community coffee bags You may drop them off at the church office or St. Mary School. **Register your Kroger card to St. Mary Church but at the school address of 2600 Bob Hall Rd. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our Catholic School. 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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