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St. Francis Catholic Church
1537 Rogers Avenue Lancaster, TX 75134
Phone: 972-227-4124
Fax: 972-227-2882
www.stfrancislancaster.org
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 PM
(Spanish)
7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
(Spanish)
12:15 PM
Daily Mass Schedule
Mon.
Communion Service @ 8:00 AM
Wed.
6:30 PM
Tues, Thurs, & Fri
8:00 AM
HOLY DAYS—Call office for Mass times.
Visitors: We happily welcome you to St. Francis! To register please stop by the office. Visitantes: ¡San Francisco
les da coordialmente la bienvenida! Para registrase en la parroquia, visite nuestra oficina parroquial.
Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM and Wednesday 5-6 PM or by appointment. Confesiones: Sabados de 3:30
pm a 4:30 pm, miercoles 5:00 pm a 6:00 pm o por medio de una cita.
Weddings: Must contact the Pastor six months prior to desired date. Preparation classes are required before
the marriage. Contact office for regulations and any rental information. Bodas: Llamar a la oficina seis meses antes
para fijar la fecha. Se requieren clases de preparacion. Llamar para los requisites o alquilar el Salon Parroquial.
Baptisms: First & Third Saturday in English at 11 am. Registered member six months prior to scheduling
baptismal date. Parents and Godparents must attend preparation class. Godparents if married, must be according to
the laws of the Catholic Church. Baptismal Class second Saturday of the month in January, March, May, July,
September & November @ 10:00 AM. Bautismos: Primer y tercer sábado en inglés a las 11 am; Segundo y cuarto
sabado en espanol a las 11 am. Registrado como miembro de la Parroquia seis meses antes de planificar fecha de
Bautismo. Padres y padrinos tienen que asistir a clase de preparacion. Padrinos, si con casados, tiene que ser de
acuerdo a las leyes de la Iglesia Catolica. Las clases pre-bautismales son el Segundo sabado de cada mes en enero, marzo,
mayo, julio, septiembre y noviembre a las 10:00 am.
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 26, 2015
Day
Sat
Date
07/25
Sun
07/26
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
07/27
07/28
07/29
07/30
07/31
Time
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
8:00 am
10:00 am
12:15 pm
8:00 am
8:00 am
6:30 pm
8:00 am
8:00 am
Intentions
†Mary Alice Fehmel, and Mary Anne Fehmel, offered by Paul Fehmel
25th Wedding Anniversary intentions of Jose Martin y Martha Alicia Rodriguez
†Mary Alice Fehmel, and Mary Anne Fehmel, offered by Paul Fehmel
†Mary Alice Fehmel, and Mary Anne Fehmel, offered by Paul Fehmel
†Francisca Albarran, offered by family Segura Albarran
†Syril Sparrow, offered by Debra Sparrow
For the People
Communion Service
For the dignity of all human life from Conception to natural death
For all married couples
For all those discerning a vocation to the Priesthood
For Persecuted Christians in the world
Weekly need for
Operational expenses $8400
Sunday Offering
07/19
$7259.00
Church in Africa
07/19
$1627.00
Sun
07/26
2:00 pm
Mon
07/27
7:00 pm
Tues
07/28
7:00 pm
Wed
07/29
7:00 pm
Thurs
Fri
07/30
07/31
10:30 am
10:30 am
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
Deacon Carpio reception-PH
CRHP Women-CL
Jóvenes Instrumentos-CL
Ch. Spanish choir-CH
Dela Mano con Jesus-CL
Walking in Faith-CL
Sun Span Choir-CH
Men CRHP-CL
Youth Group-PH
English Choir-CH
SVDP meeting-PH
Food Pantry-PH
Sat. Sp. Choir-CH
Renovación Parroquial
Sunday TV Mass for the homebound has
moved to KTXD channel 47 at 7:00 a.m.
Visit: www.heartofthenation.org.
Readings for the Week of July 26, 2015
Sunday:
2 Kgs 4:42-44/Eph 4:1-6/Jn 6:1-15
Monday:
Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday:
Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday:
Ex 34:29-35/Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42
Thursday:
Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Mt 13:47-53
Friday:
Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37
Mt 13:54-58
Saturday:
Lv 25:1, 8-17/Mt 14:1-12
Next Sunday:
Ex 16:2-4, 12-15/Eph 4:17, 20-24/Jn
6:24-35
©Liturgical Publications Inc
Thanks for your response for the
Altar Society Caps of Love program. As of this
bulletin publication, we have reached our
goal and will no longer be collecting them.
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Eternal rest grant unto him,
O Lord; and let perpetual light
shine upon him.
†Bennie Kennedy,
Husband of Mary Kennedy
May he rest in peace.
Sanctuary Candle burns the week of
July 26-August 1, 2015
In Memory of
†Princesita Ocampo
Sister of Ester Gary
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May she rest in peace.
Offered by, John & Ester Gary
July 26, 2015—Building Fund
August 2, 2015—St. Vincent de Paul
August 9, 2015—Building Fund
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Altar Servers
Date
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
25-Jul
26-Jul
Aryel C, Alex V
Brian T, Jordan
1-Aug
2-Aug
Sajel P, Alexa C
Brian T, Jordan
8-Aug
9-Aug
Alex V, Alexa C
Brian T, Jordan
15-Aug
16-Aug
Alex V, Luis V
Brian T, Jordan
Commentators
Date
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
25-Jul
26-Jul
Paul F
Veronica L
1-Aug
2-Aug
Sherry G.
Salomon B
8-Aug
9-Aug
Louise V
Juanita B
15-Aug
16-Aug
Paul F
Alfonso R
Lectors
Date
5:00 PM
7:00 PM-SP
25-Jul
26-Jul
Sherry G
Ines P, Maria P
1-Aug
2-Aug
Ben R.
8-Aug
9-Aug
Joe T, Louise V
15-Aug
16-Aug
Jim G, Paul F
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:15 PM
Carlos R, Victoria F
Isabelle K, Faith C
Pablo R, Emily
Evan R, Jose R
Isabel G, Andrew T
Carolina S, Josue
Victoria U, Carlos R
Joanna & Lillian H
Adriana P, Roxanna
Victoria F, Evan R
Andrew T, Isabelle K
Josue, Pablo R
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:15 PM
Rowland U
Carol A
Antonio R
Jerry S
Teresa H
Veronica L
Sara R
Mary L
Alfonso R
Rowland U
Wendy A
Federico T
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
12:15 PM-SP
Ben R,
Rodney & Irene C
Daniela B, Catalina R
Rowland U
Carol A & Wendy A
Adolfo R, Venancia N
Jerry S
Eddie I & Cassie P
Jose T, Guadalupe L
Sara R
Jim M & Simona L
Estela A, Beatriz P
Herlinda T, Manuel F
A na C, Edelmira A
Patricia T, Veronica R
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
July 25 @ 5 pm
July 25 @ 7 pm
Mary B-c, Sherry G, Jose R, Adela B, Rafael B, Ernesto
Deacon
F
August 1 @ 5 pm
Cathy C-c, Paul F,
Deacon
August 8 @ 5 pm
August 1 @ 7 pm
July 26 @ 8 am
July 26 @ 10 am
July 26 @ 12:15 pm
Sara & Cliff R-c, Deacon
Brenda H-c, Cathy H, Jackie M, Jim M,
Ajibola O, Peter O, Cassie P, Teresa W,
Deacon
Octavio R, Josefina B, Venancia N, 3 Volunteers, Adolfo & Angela R
August 2 @ 8 am
August 2 @ 10 am
August 2 @ 12:15 pm
Adela B, Rafael B, Jose R, Candido Debra S-c, Richard B, Deacon Pauline & Alfred S-c, Wendy A, Cora C,
Irenee C, Maria E, Priscilla G, Gaye H,
S
Deacon
August 8 @ 7 pm
August 9 @ 8 am
Sherry -c, Virginia G, Jose M, Lupita M, Maxi P, Maria P Evan R-c, Zolange B, Deacon
Deacon
August 15 @ 5 pm
Robin T-c, Barb Y,
Deacon
August 15 @ 7 pm
August 16 @ 8 am
August 9 @ 10 am
Josefina B, Ana C, Doroteo C, Barbara C,
Hipolito C, Iris C, Manuel F, Lucy H.
August 9 @ 12:15 pm
Gaye H-c, Mary L, Pauline H, Brenda H, Venancia N, Lourdes P, Adolfo R, Angela
Cathy H, Jackie M, Jum M, Ajibola O,
R, Octavio R, Silvia Q, Silvia V, Ofelia V.
Deacon
August 16 @ 10 am
Rafael B, Jose R, Candido S, Adela Yolanda D-c, Jerry D, Deacon Peter O-C, Cassie P, Pauline & Alfred S,
Teresa W, Wendy A, Cora C, Irene C,
B.
Deacon
August 16 @ 12:15 pm
Ana C, Dototeo C, Barbara C, Hipolito C,
Iris C, Manuel F, Lucy H, Josefina B.
Please keep the sick members of our Parish family in your prayers: Guadalupe Gonzalez, Tom Annello, Doris Brancato, Mary Nell
Mazoch, Mary Neu, Adrian Zapata, William, Mayo, Ernestina Zapata, Juan Zapata, Kimberly Yenco-Hammond, Lois Love, Angelina
Nuno, Mariela Ortiz, Casey McDaniel, Angel Benson, Christian A. Garcia, Al Aldinger, Eliseo Martinez, Monica Smith, Frank Reyes,
Richard Brumley, Hattie Brown, Ester Estremos, Randy Norman, Miguel Quiñonez, Richard Salas, Mark Seidemann, Carolyn Gangluff,
Enemencio Jaso, Mary Sparkman, Simona Garza, and all those who are not listed and still are in need of our prayers. If you have a
person to add on this prayer list, please call the office at 972-227-4124. You can also write the names of your sick loved ones in the
notebook on the stand in the Narthex.
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Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™ August 21-23:
Rachel’s Vineyard™ is a life-changing opportunity for
any person who struggles with the emotional and spiritual
pain of abortion. The weekend is a unique and effective
process designed specifically to help those suffering from
abortion experience the mercy and compassion of
God. This process is extremely helpful for those who have
difficulty forgiving themselves or others. The weekend will
help the soul of the suffering find a voice and transform the
pain of the past into hope! For more information and to
register, contact [email protected] or the Abortion
AfterCare-Healing helpline 214-544-CARE (2273) in English, or [email protected] or 972-679-4760 in
Spanish. For information about a retreat for men only, visit projectjosephdallas.org or contact 469-416-2101
or [email protected].
All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
The parish of St. Francis thanks you for
remembering to make your Sunday offering in
advance while you are on vacation.
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The website www.stfrancislancaster.org. now
has the ability to accept credit and debit card
offerings on a one time and/or recurring basis.
Thank you for your donations.
The Knights of Columbus will be pre-selling tickets for their 2nd annual Knights of Columbus Music and Dance Contest at Ojeda’s restaurant on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 6:30 to 10:00 pm. A $20
ticket includes reservation, food and raffle drawing.
The Guadalupe Radio Network invites you to its 7th Annual Summer Speaker Series event on Thursday, July 30th at the Frontiers of
Flight Museum in Dallas. The keynote speaker will be popular priest and author, Father Michael Gaitley, MIC who will speak on
‘Marian Consecration and Divine Mercy.’ Father Gaitley is the author of the popular Marian Consecration book called ’33 Days to
Morning Glory’ as well as several other books. His talk will focus on the connection between Marian Consecration and Divine
Mercy as we prepare for the Church’s ‘Year of Mercy.’ Tickets are $50 each if purchased in advance and includes a catered dinner
from i Fratelli restaurant, wine and other beverages as well as a chance to win some very nice raffle prizes. To purchase your tickets or for more information please visit www.grnonline.com or call Dave Palmer at 972-757-2990.
RCIA 2015-2016. Adults 18 and older that are
lacking sacraments and would to participate in the
RCIA formation program, please call the parish
office to schedule an appointment for an interview
and start the registration process. Classes will
start in September.
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RICA 2015-2016. Adultos mayores de 18 años
que les falten sacramentos y les gustaría participar
del programa de formación RICA, por favor de
llamar a la oficina Parroquial para hacer una cita
para una entrevista e iniciar el proceso de inscripción. Las clases empezarán en Septiembre.
Farewell and Thank you
Deacon Victor Carpio!
On Sunday, July 26, 2015, after the 12:15 pm Mass, the parish
of St. Francis and members of Renovación Parroquial will host
a farewell lunch for Deacon Victor Carpio, as he moves forward for his new assignment. We thank you Deacon Victor for
the many ways your involvement has enriched this parish and
wish you only the best in the future. We will miss you!
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El domingo 26 de julio, 2015, después de la Misa de 12:15
pm, la Comunidad de San Francisco de Asís y los miembros de Renovación Parroquial ofrecerán una comida de
despedida para el Diacono Victor Carpio, ya que ha sido
asignado a una nueva parroquia. Le damos las gracias
Diácono Victor por su entrega incondicional al servicio y
enriquecimiento de esta parroquia, bendiciones y nuestros
mejores deseos para usted y su familia y nunca olvide que
está siempre será su casa. ¡Dios lo bendiga!
Are you a Certified Electrician, or a Certified Plumber?
If you are either a certified Electrician or Plumber and reside within the Parish boundaries,
please call the parish office at 972-227-4124
so we can retain your information on file, and then, when
the need arises for a repair in your field either in the
Church, Parish Center or Rectory, we preferably have a Parishioner fix the problem, as opposed to a non parishioner.
¿Es usted un Electricista o Plomero Certificado?
Si usted es un electricista o plomero certificado y vive dentro de los límites parroquiales o está registrado en nuestra
parroquia, por favor de comunicarse a la oficina al (972)
227-4124.
Estamos creando una base de datos con los nombres de proveedores de estos servicios y en caso de que hubiera la necesidad de hacer alguna reparación en la Iglesia, Centro
Parroquial o en la Rectoría poderlos contactar y darles el
trabajo de reparación a ustedes en vez de a alguien que no
es un feligrés de esta parroquia.
The Dallas Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Annual Assembly will host its Annual Assembly on Satur day,
November 14, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at St. Paul
the Apostle Catholic Church, Parish Center. For information, please contact Mary Hintz: 972-255-6540 / [email protected] or Marcy Reese: 903-268-3356/
[email protected]. Registration fee: $25, non-refundable,
includes continental breakfast and catered lunch.
** No registrations at the door
(after Nov. 5 call above numbers please.) **
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A Note from Fr. Manny
Dear St. Francis Family,
We reflect this weekend the miracle of
the multiplication of the five loaves and two
fish by Jesus to feed a crowd of more than five
thousand men. (Jn 6:1-15)
I do believe that this miracle was not just
a one time event. It did not end with the feeding of five
thousand people who followed Jesus with various needs.
In this imperfect world we live, we cannot deny the fact
that each of us has its own needs and concerns to attend to, and
if we cannot find solutions to them by ourselves, we usually
bring them up to God for help. This is the kind of need the
people had for Jesus and He did not give the solution alone.
He knew He could do it alone but He challenged His disciples
to become part and parcel of the solution “Give them something to eat.” (Mk 6:37), (Lk. 9:13), (Mt. 14:16)
The same challenging words, Jesus is giving us who
claim to be Christians. The world has so many needs that
we have to be sensitive in giving our time, talents, and resources to become part of God’s ministry of presence to His
people who are searching for Him.
May we become active instruments of God in bringing
His love, concern, and care for His needy people. Mahatma
Gandhi said: “The world has enough for everyone’s need
but not enough for everyone’s greed.”
Yours in the ministry,
Fr. Manny
Querida familia de San Francisco:
Este fin de semana reflexionamos el milagro de Jesús de
la multiplicación de los cinco panes y dos pescados para alimentar la multitud de más de cinco mil hombres. (Jn 6:1-5)
Creo que este milagro no fue sólo un evento único. No
terminó con la alimentación a las cinco mil personas que
seguían a Jesús con diversas necesidades.
En este mundo imperfecto en que vivimos, no podemos
negar el hecho de que cada uno de nosotros tiene sus propias
necesidades y preocupaciones que atender, y si no podemos
encontrar soluciones a ello por nosotros mismos, usualmente le
pedimos ayuda a Dios. Este es el tipo de necesidad que la gente
tenía de Jesús y Él no les dio solo la solución. Jesús sabía que
podía hacer su trabajo solo, pero desafío a sus discípulos para
que fueran parte integral de la solución, “Denles algo de comer.” (Mc 6:37), (Lc 9:13), (Mt 14:16)
Jesús nos habla con las mismas palabras desafiantes a
nosotros que decimos ser cristianos. El mundo tiene tantas necesidades que tenemos que ser sensibles al dar nuestro tiempo,
talentos y recursos para formar parte en el ministerio para que
los que están buscando a Dios puedan sentir su presencia.
Que nos convirtamos en instrumentos activos de Dios
para llevar su amor, preocupación y cuidado de su pueblo
necesitado. Mahatma Gandhi dijo: "El mundo tiene lo suficiente para satisfacer las necesidades de todos, pero no lo
suficiente como para satisfacer la avaricia de algunos."
Suyo en el ministerio,
Padre Manny
Inaugural Remembrance Mass for Children: Inaugural Remembrance Mass for children lost near the dawn of life will be held on
August 15th, at 10:00 a.m., at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of
Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave, Dallas 75201. The bilingual mass for
the diocese will be celebrated by Fr. Rudy Garcia with concelebrants Msgr. Greg Kelly and Fr. Wilmer Daza, with music by the
Cathedral Children’s Choir. A special blessing will be offered for
parents of children lost before birth by miscarriage, stillbirth or
abortion, as well as parents of children lost for any other reason
after birth. Parents will also be invited to participate in a white rose
procession and to add their child (children) to a Book of Remembrance to be held in prayer by the Sisters of Life.
(Participation in any aspect of the event is voluntary.) For more
information, contact Susan Platt, 214-392-7545 or
[email protected].
Save the Date! The second annual diocesan Silver and Gold
Mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 29th, at 2:00 p.m. at the
Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Bishop Farrell
will celebrate this Mass and couples who have been married 25
(1990), 50 (1965) and 50+ years should plan to attend. A festive reception will follow the mass. Registration is important
and detailed registration information will be forthcoming. Please call Delia Garcia at the diocese 214-379-2878 to
place names on the pre-registration list. Pre-registration couples will be contacted as registration time approaches.
Religious Education Classes are on break for the summer.
Classes will resume the week after Labor Day. The first Sunday class will be Sunday, September 13th. The first Wednesday class will be Wednesday, September 16th. All students
must be registered for classes before attending. Registration is
now closed as all currently available space has been filled.
Openings may become available three weeks after classes resume in September. If registered students do not attend, then
space will become available. Only families already registered
with the parish for at least six months will be considered. Fees
for the upcoming year are due by September 30, 2015. Fees
may be paid with cash or check made payable to St. Francis. A
new option to pay with credit card will be coming on the website. Keep in touch with the latest RE news by reading the Sunday bulletin and by logging on to our website:
www.stfrancislancaster.org.
Online Learning—The Diocese of Dallas has a partnership
with the University of Dayton’s Virtual Learning Community
for Faith Formation (VLCFF). VLCFF offers courses in English and Spanish. The online classes are designed for adult
learners. Dallas adults pay the reduced rate of $40 for 5 week
classes and $30 for 3 week seminars. Dallas catechetical formation credit is awarded if the course corresponds to a Continuing Catechetical Formation (CCF) courses. See the Learning
Community for Faith Formation for English and Spanish online
offerings at vlcff.udayton.edu. There is also a direct link on the
diocesan website, www.cathdal.org.
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