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.
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time September 30, 2018.NOT AGAINST US Like Moses before him, Jesus corrects his disciples misunderstanding of the gift of the Spirit. They saw people who were not of their company casting out demons and doing other works such as Jesus had done. Jesus points out that no one who does a good deed in his name can be opposed to him at the same time. He goes on to point out the importance of the little ones, : the poor, simple people, children, the meek ones who are not important in the world. It is to them that he was sent, not to the wealthy and the self-righteous. He underscores the importance of small works done in faith, as well as big works like driving out demons. Anyone who gives you a cup of water... because you belong to Christ... will surely not lose his reward (Mark 9:41). God builds the coming reign little by little in our actions, however small and unassuming, when they are done out of love of God and neighbor. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION From its earliest days, the Church has had an interest in the education of young people. In ancient Rome, teachers of boys had to resign their posts in order to become catechumens, since the education of boys was so keyed to the lore and worship of the gods. In other ages, public education has been so attuned to other values that creative solutions have arisen. In late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Ireland, government schools had a goal of Anglicizing the Irish in culture and religion. Most Irish Catholics opted out in favor of hedge schools. In these largely secret schools, meeting not just in the shadow of hedges but also in cottages and barns throughout Ireland, schoolmasters provided eager students with a classical education grounded in Greek and Latin, Irish literature, the banned Gaelic language, and the catechism of the Church. The so-called penal laws forbade Catholics from teaching young people publicly or privately, and civil disobedience ruled the day. In 1826, a British government study showed that of half a million Irish children enrolled in schools, 403,000 were in hedge schools! A woman named Nano Nagle defied the law by opening schools for the poor. Eventually her companions became the Presentation Sisters. A layman named Edmund Rice, inspired by her courage, founded the Irish Christian Brothers for the same purpose. By 1820, the situation eased, since Irish Catholics had shown that they would defy any law that diminished their love of learning and threatened their faith. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jb 1:6-22; Ps 17:1bcd-3, 6-7; Lk 9:46-50 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; Lk 9:57-62 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Lk 10:1-12 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Gn 2:18-24; Ps 128:1-6; Heb 2:9-11; Mk 10:2-16 [2-12] Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus The Holy Guardian Angels St. Francis of Assisi Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos; First Friday St. Bruno; Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher; First 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.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure Saturday September 29 5:00 p.m. Jack Oldani (D) Sunday September 30 8:00 a.m. Richard Toomey (D) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish Monday October 1 No Mass Tuesday October 2 8:30 a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Hababag (D) Wednesday October 3 6:30 p.m. Ben & Florence Thompson (D) Thursday October 4 8:30 a.m. Al Deranger (D) Friday October 5 8:30 a.m. David & Kevin Wilson (D) Saturday October 6 5:00 p.m. Nicholas Wilson s birthday (L) Sunday October 7 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Ernest Dyer Sr. (D) September 22/23 $6,206.00 Online Giving $3,215.00 Thank you always for your generosity! September 30, 2018 Altar Flowers Donated by: Irene, Delfina Pachuca & Mary McDuffie In memory of Mike Pachuca Sr. Blessed Mother Flowers Donated by: Emile and Ellen Dupre in thanksgiving for Derek Emile Dupre October 6/7 Second Collection The second collection on the weekend of October 6-7 is for the benefit of our local Catholic Charities. Thanks to dedicated staff, volunteers, and faithful supporters of our diocese, Catholic Charities helps thousands of people in need each year. All funds received by the agency stay here to serve our local community. Please give generously to this collection so they can continue providing help and creating hope for our neighbors in need. The choir is welcoming new singing voices. As in the words of St. Augustine, he who sings, prays twice. 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 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 St. Francis of Assisi 40th Anniversary Shirts We are selling shirts for the 40th Anniversary of our parish. The shirts are blackberry color with a white logo. We are taking orders and all preorders will need payment. The prices are as follows: S-XL $15 2XL $17 3XL $18 4XL & 5 $19 This is a sample of what the shirts will look like
5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. Ministry Schedule for October 6/7 Eucharistic Ministers Louise Claybar Jerry Ehrman Charlean Lindsey Marshall Stone Irene Pachuca Charles Trahan Lectors Mark Frey Cecilia Pillsbury Spanish Lectors Altar Servers Kennedy Abshire Thomas Abshire Jacob Scheiderer Lauren Corrao Jenna McCorvy In Our Parish Sunday, September 30 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten RE 10:30 a.m ACTS Return Mass & Reception Monday, October 1 No Mass 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. Kellie Barfield Mary Henson Elizabeth Smith Linda Wade Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be Tuesday October 2. Lanston Fall Peter Theunissen Audrey Bonnette John Mayeux Natalie Sulak Sign up sheets are at all the entrances of the Church. "What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of a little bread, for our salvation" "...In this world I cannot see the Most High Son of God with my own eyes, except for His Most Holy Body and Blood." - St. Francis of Assisi Tuesday, October 2 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. Adoration 7:00 p.m. RCIA Wednesday, October 3 5:30 p.m. RE 6:30 p.m. Keysis 6:30 p.m. Mass Thursday, October 4 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Anniversary Solemn Evening Prayer and Dinner Friday, October 5 8:30 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Girl Scouts Saturday, October 6 3:30-4:30 Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, October 7 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 9:15 a.m. Kindergarten RE 10:30 a.m. Mass 12:00 Octoberfest Picnic 7:00 p.m. Rosary for Religious Freedom You are invited to join Catholics nationwide in celebrating Respect Life Month this October The 2018 theme for Respect Life month is "Every Life: Cherished, Chosen, Sent"! Learn more at www.usccb.org/respectlife.
St. Mary had a visit from Kelly High School Monsignor Kelly High School students partnered with St. Mary Catholic School as part of their community service. The high schoolers assisted with morning duty, unloading students and greeting parents. Pictured are Tristan Balthazar (left) with Cameron, who had unloaded him. Help Children Understand and Participate in the Mass: The St Francis Kindergarten class talked about the importance of names, and how Jesus' name is holy. Just as we like it when people say our names with love, God also wants us to show our love for him by the way we speak God's name. The children prayed the Jesus Prayer, and practiced genuflecting as a way to show reverence to God. My Picture Missal App was developed for children with special needs and for young children. It is a is a simple, interactive app that leads the child through the Order of Mass, including the words to the following prayers: Sign of the Cross, Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed, and the Lord s Prayer. With a choice of English or Spanish, each part of the Mass is displayed as a colorful icon and a word or short phrase. When used at Mass, it's a great tool to help children follow along step-by-step and join in appropriately and reverently.
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