Issue 5 ~ August 2016 In this issue: Rev. Juan Carlos Marin Forming Consciences ACTS Ac vi es EMMAUS Core Nomina ons ACTS Charter Excerpts Announcements 2016 Core Members Facilitator: Judy Foglia Co Facilitator: Larry Brendel Communica ons: Pinky Reyes Financials: Be ye Denoy Music Coordinator: Don DeLorenz Retreat Supply: Pam Mauga & Alfonso Urru a Retreat Support: Jennifer Serna & John Firley Social Coordinator: John Seaman Spiritual Coordinators: Tina Marie Lazalde & Kevin Daigrepont St. Joseph Catholic Church ~ Richardson, Texas St. Joseph ACTS Community will publish the Newsletter at the beginning of each month to provide you with information on the St. Joseph ACTS Community, the ACTS Dallas Chapter and the St. Joseph Community. Please feel free to contact us for articles and suggestions/recommendations. Deadline for submission of articles is on the 27 th of each month. Email to stjosephacts@gmail.com with For Newsletter on the subject line. Reverend Juan Carlos Marín Cortés My name is Juan Carlos Marín Cortés. I was born on the Solemnity of St. Joseph on March 19, 1982, in Pereira, Colombia. My parents are Luis Ovidio Marín and Myrian Cortés. I am the oldest of three children. My younger brother is David, 32; and my younger sister is Juliana, 21. It was a great blessing to be bap zed on the memorial of St. Joseph the Worker on May 1, 1982, in the Catholic Church. Li le did I know the silent intercession and guidance of St. Joseph in my life. I grew up in a Catholic family and went to Catholic schools. I studied Industrial Engineering at the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogotá. I entered the Redemptoris Mater Seminary of the Diocese of Dallas in January 2006. I was ordained as a missionary priest of the Diocese of Dallas on the feast of the Visita on of the Blessed Virgin Mary on May 31, 2014. I am very happy to be a parochial Vicar at St. Joseph Church to serve the people of Richardson and Garland. So far I have spoken about myself, but I have to give glory to the Lord for His plan of love in my life. Thanks to one of the new reali es that the Holy Spirit has inspired in the Catholic Church, the Neocatechumenal Way, I am discovering, li le by li le, the immense richness of the gi I received on my Bap sm. In the Neocatechumenal Way, I have discovered that faith is real; and that it is possible to have a rela onship with the Risen Lord in the Church. I am not alone in my journey of faith because the Lord has given me both a community in Bogota, Colombia and in Waxahachie, Texas where I have experienced that love in the dimension on the cross and through unity, both signs of faith. Par cipa ng in retreats and different ac vi es organized by ACTS has let me witness that the Lord is ac ng in people s lives and bringing them closer to the Church. Through ACTS, I have seen how the Holy Spirit acts in different ways and rises charisms for the growth of the people of God.
Catholics Care. Catholics Vote.* August 2016 Newsletter ~ Issue 5: Page 2 "We need to par cipate for the common good. Some mes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in poli cs. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in poli cs by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern." Pope Francis, 9/16/13 The Catholic bishops of the United States are pleased to offer once again to the Catholic faithful Forming Consciences for Faithful Ci zenship, our teaching document on the poli cal responsibility of Catholics. This statement represents our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and du es as par cipants in our democracy. We urge our pastors, lay and religious faithful, and all people of good will to use this statement to help form their consciences; to teach those entrusted to their care; to contribute to civil and respec ul public dialogue; and to shape poli cal choices in the coming elec on in light of Catholic teaching. The statement li s up our dual heritage as both faithful Catholics and American ci zens with rights and du es as par cipants in the civil order. First and foremost, however, we remember that we relate to the civil order as ci zens of the heavenly Kingdom, whose reign is not yet fully realized on earth but demands our unqualified allegiance. It is as ci zens faithful to the Lord Jesus that we contribute most effec vely to the civil order. This document consists mainly of the statement adopted overwhelmingly by the bishops in 2007, plus certain limited revisions by way of update. In par cular, this version draws on the wealth of papal teaching since the 2007 version of Faithful Ci zenship, such as the later magisterium of Pope Benedict XVI and that of Pope Francis to date. From these great teachings we discern, for example, messages to the universal Church to a end in a special way: to the inextricable link between our witness to the truth and our service to those in need (Caritas in Veritate); to our role as missionary disciples, called forth from the sanctuary to bring Christ to the margins with joy (Evangelii Gaudium); and to the care for our common home and all who dwell in it, especially the poorest (Laudato Si'). The document is also updated to take account of recent developments in the U.S.in both domes c and foreign policy: The ongoing destruc on of over one million innocent human lives each year by abor on Physician assisted suicide The redefini on of marriage the vital cell of society by the courts, poli cal bodies, and increasingly by American culture itself The excessive consump on of material goods and the destruc on of natural resources, which harm both the environment and the poor The deadly a acks on fellow Chris ans and religious minori es throughout the world The narrowing redefini on of religious freedom, which threatens both individual conscience and the freedom of the Church to serve Economic policies that fail to priori ze the poor, at home or abroad; A broken immigra on system and a worldwide refugee crisis Wars, terror, and violence that threaten every aspect of human life and dignity All of these threats, and more, speak to a breakdown in what Pope Francis has called an "integral ecology" (Laudato Si', nos. 137 55). Without the proper ordering of rela onships of persons with each other, with crea on, and ul mately with God himself, sin takes hold. Pope Francis reminds us that all individuals, na ons, and members of the global community have the duty to place the needs of others ahead of selfish desires to possess and exploit the good things that come from God's hand. This document is to be read prayerfully and in its totality. It would be a serious mistake and one that occurs with regre able frequency to use only selected parts of the Church's teaching to advance par san poli cal interests or validate ideological biases. All of us are called to be servants to the whole truth in authen c love, and it is our fervent hope and prayer that this document will provide aid to all those seeking to heed this call. Finally, while this document is about the civil order, we cannot fail to call the faithful to prayer. The struggles that we face as a na on and as a global community cannot be addressed solely by choosing the "best candidate" for poli cal office. No, in addi on to forming our consciences, we must fast and pray, asking our loving and gracious God to give us the ability to effec vely proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through our daily witness to our faith and its teachings. Let us all take to heart the urgency of our voca on to live in the service to others through the grace of Christ and ask humbly in prayer for an outpouring of the grace of the Holy Spirit on the United States of America. *From the US Conference of Catholic Bishops website. To read the full document, go to: h p://usccb.org/issues and ac on/faithful ci zenship/forming consciences for faithful ci zenship introductory note.cfm
August 2016 Newsletter ~ Issue 5: Page 3 St. Joseph Men's ACTS Retreat September 15-18, 2016 Briarwood Retreat Center "For there is one God. There is also one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as ransom for all." ~ 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Director: David Lane (972-400-8328 / DavidELane@gmail.com) Co-Directors: Mark Woodyard (214-991-2312 / mwoodyard2@yahoo.com) Don DeLorenz (972-672-6633 / don.delorenz@yahoo.com) St. Joseph ACTS Men's Breakfast Every Tuesday morning at 6:30 am at La Madeleine's (Coit and Campbell Roads) All ACTS Brothers are invited. We are the only ones in the restaurant at that time, we can fit in plenty more of us. At 6 AM on July 12 th several of our ACTS Brothers, and a Sister, came together to pray the Rosary. They dedicated each of the Five Sorrowful Mysteries to the 5 Fallen Police Officers who were killed In The Line of Duty on July 7, 2016. St. Joseph ACTS Communica ons To communicate and circulate informa on to the St. Joseph ACTS Community, we are using a g mail account: stjosephacts@gmail.com To receive the communica on, you have to subscribe to the Google Groups "St. Joseph ACTS" group. To register merely email us at stjosephacts@gmail.com. Please spread the word.
EMMAUS ACTS Faith Sharing and Fellowship August 2016 Newsletter ~ Issue 5: Page 4 St. Joseph ACTS has set a goal of engaging our ACTS community and reinvigora ng their faith journey a er retreats. We propose to do so by offering an opportunity to simply come together to share the word and invoke the Holy Spirit to guide our discussion and open our hearts to the grace needed to form inten onal disciples among our community. Emmaus is the name chosen for the group as it evokes a walk with Jesus. A spiritual awakening as the disciples (we) recognize the Lord in our midst and become closer and in mate with him. He meets us where we are at, and draws us in closer through the breaking of the bread. Join us every 3rd Sunday from 7:00PM 8:00PM in Room 123PC. The Queenship of Mary August 21 st (Sunday) 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm St. Joseph Catholic Church Room 123PC For more informa on please contact Tina Marie Lazalde at 972 815 6722 or namarielazalde@gmail.com Magnificat Prayer My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for He has looked with favor on His lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is His Name. He has mercy on those who fear Him in every generation. He has shown the strength of His arm, He has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has come to the help of His servant Israel, for He has remembered His promise of mercy, the promise He made to our fathers, to Abraham and His children for ever. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
August 2016 Newsletter ~ Issue 5: Page 5 As expressed in the Mission Statement of ACTS Missions, the ACTS Ministry spreads the Gospel of Jesus Christ among Catholic communi es by promo ng, consul ng in, facilita ng and coordina ng ACTS Retreats. To follow the Vision of ACTS Missions: Through the retreats, ACTS provides a spark that ignites Catholics world wide with the eternal flame of the Holy Spirit. As an instrument of God, ACTS is a light that will help bring about the New Evangeliza on by fostering love and the true discipleship, leading others to a commitment and obedience to Our Lord, Jesus Christ, by our every word, ac on and thought. In addi on to suppor ng the retreat process, the ACTS parish chapter s second purpose is to focus on spiritual development, service orienta on and on going community building among those who have a ended ACTS retreats. Among other things, this mission is con nued and enhanced by scheduled gatherings of the ACTS community. SJCC ACTS Core Seeks Nomina ons for 2017 Core Team St. Joseph Catholic Church (SJCC) ACTS Core team is seeking nomina ons from our ACTS community for Core member replacements for Calendar Year 2017. Two men and two women will be selected from the ACTS community to begin serving a 3 year term beginning January 1, 2017. Eligibility criteria for serving on the SJCC ACTS Core: Must be a prac cing Catholic, in good standing with the Catholic Church, and registered parishioner of the parish; Commi ed to the building of the ACTS community within the parish and to the ACTS Core as a ministry; Must have been a retreatant on an adult ACTS retreat, served on an adult ACTS team, and displayed leadership abili es with a servant s heart; and Any new member may not be a spouse or an immediate family member of a present Core member. Please submit names of nominees to Larry Brendel at ldbrendel@verizon.net or call 214/316 2498. You may nominate yourself or you may nominate a brother/sister ACTS member who you believe would be a worthy candidate. Nomina ons will be accepted now through the month of October. If you have ques ons contact: Judy Foglia, SJCC ACTS Facilitator or Larry Brendel, SJCC ACTS Co facilitator (214) 405 5307 / judyfo@verizon.net (214) 316 2498 / ldbrendel@verizon.net
August 2016 Newsletter ~ Issue 5: Page 6 ST. JOSEPH ACTS Core Charter *These excerpts are intended to inform all of the Charter that governs the St. Joseph ACTS Core Group and the Community RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CORE The Core is responsible for the decisions governing the ACTS Ministry within the parish in keeping with the direc ves, guidelines and provisions of this Charter and of ACTS Missions. Their main responsibili es are: Assume responsibility for staffing each of the Core administra ve roles. Facilitate the selec on of the Director of each retreat sponsored by the parish. Serve as a source for advice, counsel and procedures for retreat directors. Uphold the integrity of ACTS by ensuring the ACTS retreats are held consistent with the descrip on and direc ves set forth in the ACTS Missions Director s Manual and the Spiritually Essen al elements document included within. It is recommended to have Core keep an open line of communica on with the Director and the retreat team, and each retreat Director must sign the Yes agreement and a end the Leadership Workshop. Ensure the success of ACTS by providing and promo ng opportuni es for faith sharing groups, evangeliza on, community service, and other faith enriching events. New and/or Accomplished Musicians and Singers to join the St. Joseph ACTS Music Team! We are currently growing our music team so we can continue to Praise the Lord in song! For more information contact Don DeLorenz: don.delorenz@yahoo.com (972) 672-6633 St. Joseph ACTS Community Webpage: www.stjosephactsministry.com www.facebook.com/stjosephactscommunity/ Dallas ACTS Chapter www.facebook.com/groups/1715130835391312/ ACTS Missions Webpage: h p://www.actsmissions.org/ www.facebook.com/actsmissions/ Parish Fes val ~ October 15 22, 2016 Our Parish will be celebra ng a week long fes val focusing on the St. Joseph Catholic Church Community! Each night of the week will have a different ac vity. We will have something for everyone. The celebra on will start with the St. Joseph Annual Family Fun Run on Saturday, October 15. This will be a 5K run that will take place at Breckinridge Park in Richardson. Friday, October 21, is the All You Can eat Spaghe dinner with dessert and bingo night. We will end the celebra on with our parish carnival in the parking lot on Saturday, October 22. Watch for future announcements on mes, ac vi es and events. Don t forget to save the dates!
August 2016 Newsletter ~ Issue 5: Page 7 Come party with us on New Year s Eve! St. Joseph Catholic Church A er hours line for serious medical emergencies: 972 809 0762 FALL BIBLICAL SERIES Gene Giuliano, University of Dallas School of Ministry Professor Presents: Biblical Foundations of Spirituality Sundays, Sept 11 Nov 20, 2016 10:15 AM 11:30 AM in Room 123PC Register online: www.stjosephccchurch.net/apps/ news/ar cle/593932 Society of St. Vincent de Paul Help and referrals for needy: 972 692 4588 MASS TIMES Saturday 9:00 am (The daily Mass) 5:00 pm (An cipatory Mass) Sunday 7:30 am (no music) 8:45 am 10:30 am 12:15 pm (Youth Choir) 6:00 pm Monday through Friday 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Sacrament of Reconcilia on (Confession) Monday 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am or by appointment.