SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH WELCOME! If you’re new to our parish, stop by the Welcome Table in the Narthex. MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil, 4 PM Sunday, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Monday, 12:15 PM Tuesday & Friday, 9 AM Wednesday, 6:30 PM Thursday, 6:30 AM 1st Saturday, 9 AM CONFESSIONS Wednesdays, 5-6:15 PM Saturdays, 3-3:45 PM Private by appointment OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Closed for lunch 12 Noon-1:30 PM Friday, 9 AM-1 PM A Receptionist is available in the Church narthex during weekend Masses BECOME CATHOLIC Contact Matt Gill at 972-219-1686 or [email protected] to set an appointment. Join us 7-9 PM on Tuesday nights. For more details, visit stphilipcc.org/becomecatholic Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2020 1897 W Main St | Lewisville, TX | 75067 | 972.436.9581 | stphilipcc.org
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SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
WELCOME! If you’re new to our parish, stop by the Welcome Table in the Narthex.
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil, 4 PM Sunday, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Monday, 12:15 PM Tuesday & Friday, 9 AM Wednesday, 6:30 PM Thursday, 6:30 AM 1st Saturday, 9 AM
CONFESSIONS Wednesdays, 5-6:15 PM Saturdays, 3-3:45 PM Private by appointment
OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Closed for lunch 12 Noon-1:30 PM Friday, 9 AM-1 PM A Receptionist is available in the Church narthex during weekend Masses
BECOME CATHOLIC Contact Matt Gill at 972-219-1686 or [email protected] to set an appointment. Join us 7-9 PM on Tuesday nights. For more details, visit stphilipcc.org/becomecatholic
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 9, 2020
1897 W Main St | Lewisville, TX | 75067 | 972.436.9581 | stphilipcc.org
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Address 1897 West Main Street Lewisville, TX 75067 Phone Main: 972-436-9581 Emergency Line: 972-709-2364 Fax: 972-436-5302 Main Email [email protected]
Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Closed for lunch 12 Noon-1:30 PM Friday, 9 AM-1 PM A Receptionist is available in the Church narthex during weekend Masses Bulletin Deadlines Submit by 12 Noon, 9 days in advance of publication date to Sarah Fritcher at [email protected]
PLEASE PRAY FOR
ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH
SACRAMENTS & PRAYER
SACRAMENTS BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated at a communal service on the 1st Saturday of the month or, by request, during Sunday Mass. Contact Gwen Kramer at 972-219-7448 or [email protected] Next Baptism Prep Seminar: Tuesday, March 10, at 7 PM
1ST EUCHARIST & PENANCE Contact Kim Carr at 972-219-1511 or [email protected].
MARRIAGE Contact Matt Gill at least 9-12 months in advance at 972-219-1686 or [email protected]
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Available at any Mass; notify the receptionist on arrival. On First Fri-days, special Anointing service during 9 AM Mass. Contact the Office for Anointing at other times.
ROSARY Tuesdays at 3 pm in the Chapel The Rosary is also prayed 30 minutes prior to all Masses
ROSARY FOR LIFE 1st Saturdays, 8:30 am Mary Garden
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesdays, 6-9 pm Chapel Wednesdays, 7-8 pm Church Thursdays, 7-11:30 am Chapel 6-9 pm Chapel
ADORATION FOR LIFELast Sunday of the Month, 12:45-5 pm in the Chapel
CLERGY & PASTORAL HELP Pastor Fr. Raymond McDaniel 972-436-9581, [email protected]
Parochial Vicar Msgr. Francis Boakye Tawiah 972-436-9581, [email protected] Pastoral Associate Dcn. Jim Rodgers……214-222-6704……[email protected]
Our brothers and sisters who are ill or distressed, especially . . . Mary Karen Galland, LaTrina McDuffy, Miranda Gomillia, Chellette Avery, Tasha Battie, Ryan McLain, Louis Potier, Daniel O’Flaherty, Glenda Rachwal, Ryker Goode, Charles Aldridge, Sarah Berry, Caleb Kelly, Michael Merlene, A’Miracle Walton, Peg Nuttall, Jennifer Segreto
Our brothers and sisters with long-term or on-going health conditions, especially . . . Bernie Austin, Jo Rudolph, Jerry Press, Marie Neely Newton, Cathy McArdle, Joe Magni, Ron Gourlie, Libby Martinez, Diana Canizales, Patricia Dunlap, Larry & Jan Ellis, Mick Palmesano, Patrick Brown, Angie El Gamrani, Donna Austin, John Kushner, Loretta Cotter, Ronald Heist, Quinn Oteo, Dan Hoffman, Jane Luman, Diana Bradley, LaShonda Battista-Eniayewu, Kate Loughborough, Joe Cavallo, Don Parks, Christopher Argodale, Jackie Merry, Pat Sikich, Kathleen Alberry, Andrea Barron (daughter of W.J. Mildfelt), John-Paul Kalapati, Kaci Epley (daughter of Chuck & Peggy), Mike Carlson (husband of Carol), Pat Friedrichs, Carole Flynt Our brothers and sisters who have been born into eternal life . . . Sylvia Michnya, Dorothy Jermyn (mother of Lawrence Jermyn), Bernadette Gadzella, Rogelio Cano-Rangel, Luz Marazo, Matthew Tremethick, Celina Rogers, Jeri Barnum Our fellow parishioners who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith . . . Susan Iacobucci, 2/8/2009; Christian Stapleton, 2/8/2018; Barbara Chrisman, 2/10/2012; Ke Thi Nguyen, 2/10/2012; Ann Murphy, 2/10/2009; Lupe Martinez, 2/10/2002; Agnes Patenaude, 2/12/2012; John B. Mills, 2/12/2002; Bernard “B.J.” Meyer, 2/14/1996; Betty Rogers, 2/14/2013; Ira Diggs, 2/15/2006; Daniel Bodrie, 2/15/2019; Francisca Saucelo, 2/15/2019; James A. Junginger, 2/16/2006; Ernie Stautner, 2/16/2006; Jean Wlazlowski, 2/16/2016; Richard Carlson, 2/17/2014
Vocations . . . Br. Elijah, Michael Marincel, all our diocesan seminarians, diaconal candidate Pat Quinn, and for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
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MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Saint Jerome Emiliani Saint Josephine Bakhita 4 pm, +Frank & +Helen Wircenski
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 7:30 am, The People of St. Philip 9:30 am, +Shane Mulkey 11:30 am, +John A. Torres 5:30 pm, +Henry John Roeder
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Saint Scholastica 12:15 pm, +Rhona Hawkins
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Our Lady of Lourdes 9 am, +Clare Murnan
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 6:30 pm, +Stephen Youngblood
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 6:30 am, +Rev. Joseph V. Gallagher CSP
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 7:30 am, +Richard Saindon 9:30 am, +Bi Le VanTran 11:30 am, +Ed & +Laura Engelbert 5:30 pm, The People of St. Philip
NURSERY SERVICES Nursery Service available for children through age 5 (not yet in school) during all weekend and Holy Day Masses. Contact Sue Tominey at 972-219-7626 or [email protected].
Growing in Grace Presentation of the Lord
Prayer for the Week: Lord, help me be your light.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” ~Psalm 27:1 Today’s Gospel calls us to be the light of Jesus, to let our light shine among all. How do we let our light shine among our family, our friends, our co-workers and our community? How do you remind your-self that you are God’s shining light? Now is the time, at the start of Ordinary Time, to do a “basket” check. To make sure that we are en-suring our light is shining bright by understanding how a simple ges-ture can mean so much. Consider the “routine” actions we do as Catholics. Doing these actions with purpose and intention reminds us we are Christ’s light to others. Here are some examples:
Genuflection - According to the General Instruction of the Roman Mis-sal, "a genuflection, made by bending the right knee to the ground, signifies adoration, and therefore it is reserved for the Most Blessed Sacrament" (No. 274). Genuflection is done by all who pass before the Blessed Sacrament in the Tabernacle. Those who cannot Genuflect be-cause of physical limitations should bow reverently. This is a deliberate action, facing the Tabernacle, making the sign of the cross. We are in the presence of the King of Kings, Lord of Lords. Sign of the Cross – The Sign of the Cross is an outward demonstra-tion of our commitment to The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit – by touching our forehead, sternum, left shoulder, then right shoulder with our right hand (fingers), ending with both hands together saying Amen. The Sign of the Cross is both a silent and verbal prayer that can be made several times a day and is easy to do that sometimes we for-get, and it becomes one fluid movement. It can remind you that Christ is always with you and your protector. We use the Sign of the Cross to invoke the Trinity when we start our prayers and when we end.
Slight Head Bowing at Jesus Name – “A bow of the head is made when the three Divine Persons are named together and at the names of Jesus, of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of the saint in whose honor Mass is being celebrated” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, #275). So, you will notice when Jesus’ name is said in such places as The Glo-ria, The Creed, The Hail Mary, we bow our heads in recognition, praise and honor of our Lord Jesus Christ. Courtesy of the Stewardship Committee
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PARISH NEWS
Sunday, February 9 Monday, February 10 Tuesday, February 11 Wednesday, February 12
Chin Community 1 PM CLC Sacrament Preparation Class 1 PM Church Family Session B 7 PM CLC Young Adults & College: Sundays in Parker Square 7 PM Enzo’s Pizza This Weekend · Blessing of Throats after All
Masses · Lady Knights Bake Sale · Catholic Radio Raffle
Tickets
Men’s SCOF 6:30 AM Room 1 Cancer Prayer Group 9 AM Chapel Mass 12:15 PM Church Adult Formation: The Good Life 6 PM CLC
Morning Prayer 8:30 AM Church Mass 9 AM Church Rosary 3 PM Chapel Eucharistic Adoration 6-9 PM Chapel Evening Prayer 6:15 PM Chapel Co-Ed SCOF 7 PM Room 7/9 RCIA 7 PM CLC Respect Life Committee 7 PM Room 5
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible 9:30 AM CLC Confessions 5 PM Church HS Prayer Group 5 PM Youth Room Mass 6:30 PM Church Holy Hour 7 PM Church SPY MS 7 PM CLC Stephen Ministry 7 PM Conference Room Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible 7 PM Room 7/9, 6/8
Thursday, February 13 Friday, February 14 Saturday, February 15 Sunday, February 16
Mass - 6:30 AM Church Eucharistic Adoration 7-11:30 AM Chapel Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible 1 PM CLC Children’s Choir Rehearsal 4 PM Room 7/9 Eucharistic Adoration 6-9 PM Chapel K of C 4th Degree 6 PM Room 7/9 Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 PM Church MOYC Monthly Meeting 7 PM Room 2 Prayer Shawl Meeting 7 PM Room 3
Men’s SCOF 6:30 AM Room 1 Mass 9 AM Church Co-Ed SCOF 9:30 AM Room 7/9 Grief Support Group 9:30 AM Conference Room MOYC Bible Study 9:45 AM Room 6/8 Spice of Life Cards & Games 12 Noon CLC
Men’s SCOF 7:30 AM Room 1 Christ Child Society 9:30 AM Room 6/8 Confessions 3 PM Church
Chin Community 1 PM Room 7/9 Elementary Formation A 1 PM CLC Divine Face Meeting 3 PM Room 7/9 SPY HS 6:45 PM CLC Young Adults & College: Sundays in Parker Square 7 PM Enzo’s Pizza This Weekend · K of C Remembrance
Dinner Ticket Sales
WEEKLY CALENDAR February 9-16, 2019
Lost and Found Please check Lost and Found promptly for any items that may have been left in the church. If items are left for more than a month, they will be donated.
Throat Blessings After Mass Weekend of February 8/9 The customary St. Blaise Blessing of Throats will be of-fered after all Masses this weekend. Please remain in the Church after Mass to receive the blessing.
Grief Support Group Meets 2nd Friday of the month After 9 AM Mass in the Conference Room Wherever you are in your grieving process, join us for fellowship and support. We’re here to help! Contact Social Outreach with questions: 972-353-5756
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PARISH NEWS
OVER THE WEEKEND
LITURGICAL VOLUNTEERS Deacon Jim Rodgers Pastoral Associate 214-222-6704, [email protected]
MUSIC Andrew Kenney, M.M. Director of Music and Organist 972-219-1846, [email protected]
COLLECTIONS REPORTJanuary 19 $23,517.44 January 26 $17,954.13 Catholic Schools $1,301.37
Total Actual $256,125.00 Total Budgeted $231,147.00 Difference $24,978.00 7/1/2019—12/31/2019 Total Actual $904,775.00Total Budgeted $903,379.00 Difference $1,396.00
Credit Cards/ACH $79,068.52
For assistance with contributions: Kathy Loy Database Assistant / Parish Records 972-219-0754, [email protected]
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“PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LI-CENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LI-CENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPER-TY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN.
“PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PER-SON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERN-MENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.
Bring Us Your Palms!
Do you have blessed palms from last year (or before) at home? Bring them to St. Philip’s and we will reverently burn them for ashes for Ash Wednesday. Collection baskets for palms are available in the Narthex and Office until February 16.
Healing Retreat & Memorial Mass For parents who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss Saturday, February 22 8:30 AM—1 PM Join us for a time of encouragement and guidance on the road to healing, featuring a presentation by a counse-lor, breakout sessions for men and women, opportunities for prayer (silent or guided), and a special Mass. This retreat is offered free of charge. Breakfast and lunch are provided.
Please RSVP by February 14 to Denise at [email protected] or 972-353-5756. Childcare is available by reservation for $5 per family (please let us know number of children and their ages).
Liturgical Adaptations to Prevent the Spread of Flu Due to the spread of influenza in the North Texas area, the following preventative measures will be taken during all liturgies at St. Philip the Apostle until further notice:
-The Exchange of Peace will be omitted.
-The faithful are also encouraged not to hold hands during the Our Father.
-The Precious Blood will not be distributed to the Faithful dur-ing Communion. Holy Communion will only be given in the species of consecrated bread. Please be reminded that the communicant re-ceives the entire Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ even if only receiving under one species.
A friendly reminder that sickness is a legitimate reason to miss Mass: if you are unwell or even just getting over an illness, please re-main at home to help prevent the spread of cold and flu viruses.
Our Lady, Health of the Sick, Pray for Us!
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CONNECT WITH US VISIT US AT OUR WEBSITE www.stphilipcc.org RECEIVE PARISH EMAILS www.flocknote.com/stphilip or text spacc to 84576
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER @stphilipcc DOWNLOAD OUR APP Search for myParish on the App Store or Google Play to download our app today!
RELIGIOUS FORMATION
Matt Gill Director of Formation and Evangelization 972-219-1686, [email protected] PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY Maresa Nieswiadomy Director of Family Life Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry 214-222-6707, [email protected] Kim Carr Director of Elementary Formation 972-219-1511, [email protected]
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL Victoria Hamaty Director of Youth Ministry 972-219-1754, [email protected] Zach Barton Assistant Director of Youth Ministry 972-219-1754, [email protected]
SACRAMENTAL RECORDS Gwen Kramer Formation Database Assistant 972-219-7448, [email protected]
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE www.spychurch.org
TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM @spychurch
Young Adults and College Students Sunday in Parker Square Join us weekly at 7 PM at Enzo's in Parker Square for dinner, discus-sion, Scripture, and prayer. All Young Adults are invited, especially our Young Adults attending College locally! Questions? Contact Matt Gill at 972-219-1686 or [email protected]
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PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS RELIGIOUS
FORMATION
Contact Matt Gill to tell us your story and join us for RCIA classes on Tuesdays from 7-9 PM in the Community Life Center. Upcoming class topics:
Tuesday, February 11: Lenten Series Tuesday, February 18:Lenten Series Matt Gill Director of Formation and Evangelization 972-219-1686, [email protected]
& KINDERGARTEN Ana Paula Solia Director of Little Apostles Preschool 972-219-7260, [email protected]
LittleApostlesPreschool.org
Have more questions? For more information, visit stphilipcc.org/becomecatholic
MAGNIFICAT a ministry to Catholic Women welcomes National Catholic Speaker Sharon Lee Giganti On SAT FEB 15, 2020 from 9 am to 12 Noon at the Hilton Garden Inn, Lewisville. Formerly a regular guest on Catholic Answers Live Radio, and now with a show called “The New Age Deception”, Sharon’s eye-witness testimony reveals the dan-gerous aspects of New Age spirituality.
For tickets, send a self-addressed stamped envelope with check for $20 made out to Magnificat-Grapevine Chapter. Mail to: Chris Delmolino, 4209 Brookhollow Drive, Colleyville, TX 76034 For questions call Chris at 817-925-4542. Cut off date for tickets is FEB 13, 2020.
A Letter to St. Philip’s From Seminarian Michael Marincel
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
As I begin this new semester of formation at St. Joseph Semi-nary College in Covington, Louisiana, I find great encouragement in knowing that many of you are keeping me regularly in your prayers. Know that I also continue to pray for you all. Life in seminary can be challenging at times, but more than anything, it is a tremendous bless-ing. It is inspiring to live and work with so many young men who have such love and zeal for God and for the Church, which Christ founded for the salvation of souls. Seminary life has provided me with a plethora of opportunities for growing closer to God through prayer and studies as well as through activities and outreach within the seminary and local communities. As well as studying Philosophy and the Liberal Arts and learning to main-tain a healthy and consistent prayer life, I have also had the opportuni-ty to play on the seminary football and soccer teams, sing in the Eng-lish and Spanish Scholas, get to know and work with the poor of our area, and help with our annual celebration of Tet (Vietnamese New Year). St. Joseph Seminary College has an incredibly vibrant commu-nity life, and I thank God for the many blessings I have received through being a part of it.
I thank the Lord also for all the graces and blessings I have received through the parish community of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church. I am grateful for all your prayers and support as I continue striving to follow God’s will for my life. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Your brother in Christ,
Michael Marincel 3rd Philosophy Diocese of Fort Worth
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LOOKING TOWARD LENT As every runner knows, getting ready for the big race requires prepara-tion. The weeks leading up to Ash Wednesday are a time when we begin to motivate and prepare ourselves for the “spiritual workout” of Lent. Once a separate liturgical season, these three weeks are still a valuable opportunity to “get ready to run” with these beautiful reflec-tions from Fr. Allan Hawkins:
T he short series of Sundays between the Feast of the Epiphany and the beginning of Lent are now counted as Sundays “in Ordi-nary Time”. But in the past, as the oldest among us may re-member, there were three transitional Sundays before Ash
Wednesday: Septuagesima, Sexagesima & Quinquagesima. These are, of course, Latin words and they give us a kind of countdown to Easter – that is, 70, 60 & 50 days respectively; and, as such, they were intended to provide a preparatory cycle for Lent. Thus, today (Feb 9), which we now call the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, was then known as Septua-gesima. Quinquagesima is exactly fifty days before Easter but Sexagesi-ma (60) and Septuagesima (70) are only approximations.
Seventy is one of those great evocative Biblical numbers. God had chas-tised Israel for its sin by an exile of seventy years (or rather almost sev-enty years). In Babylon, they learned the full measure of God’s law and then turned to him in prayer and fasting, mourning for their sins. There were no songs of praise there: “On the willows there we hung up our lyres” (Psalm 137:2).
So the Church wore the violet of mourning from Septuagesima. The Alleluia, the Gloria in Excelsis, the Te Deum — those songs of our heavenly homeland — would all be silenced. In prayer and fasting, mindful of God’s just demands, pleading for his abundant mercy, we too would wait until the messenger might arrive with “good tidings ... who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” (Isa. 52:7) The poet John Betjeman wrote this by way of explanation:
Septuagesima – seventy days To Easter’s primrose tide of praise; The Gesimas – Septua, Sexa, Quinc Mean Lent is near, which makes you think. Septuagesima – when we’re told To “run the race”, to “keep our hold”, Ignore injustice, not give in, and practice stern self-discipline.
With their summons to “run the race,” to “keep our hold,” the three “Gesima” Sundays established a context for Lent’s summons to repent-ance and Easter’s announcement of the joy of forgiveness.
The Collect for Septuagesima anticipates two chief ideas of Lent – the confession of our sin and its just punishment, and the prayer for for-giveness from God’s mercy in Jesus Christ. Thus in these three weeks the faithful begin to turn their minds to Lent, its solemnity and how they will keep it, in joining with their Lord in his fasting, meditating, praying and resisting temptation in the wilderness.
SAVE THE DATES: Lenten Mission March 16, 17 & 18 Fr. John Anthony Boughton, CFR (Franciscan Friar of the Renewal)
In the Church from 6:30-8:30 PM Doors will open at 6 pm and Confessions will end at 9 PM
Each night will feature: - Mass - Mission Talk - Confessions - Eucharistic Adoration
Mission Topics: Monday – “The Real Presence” Tuesday – “Confession” Wednesday – “The Rosary”
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PARISH LIFE Welcome Committee St. Philip’s Welcome Committee helps to create an envi-ronment of hospitality by greeting visitors before and af-ter weekend Masses and providing them with information about our parish and its ministries. If you are interested in joining the Welcome Com-mittee, stop by the Welcome Table in the Narthex after any Mass this weekend.
Get Your Tickets Next Weekend Purchase tickets after Masses the weekend of February 15/16 or contact Ary Putera at 469-688-5678 or Jim Schranz 903-575-7345
Dinner Tickets are $20 each Raffle Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50
1st Prize - Get Away Weekend and Tour of Texas’ Famous “Painted Churches” · Guided tour of four Painted Churches of Texas · Two nights lodging in the historic Olle Hotel (breakfast
included) · $100 Visa Gift Card (for misc. expenses)
2nd Prize - Ring Video Doorbell
3rd Prize - $100 Gift Card
Drawing will be held February 29, 2020, at the “ A Knight to Celebrate Life” Pro-life Dinner.
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL OUTREACH
OUTREACH MINISTRIES Contact Outreach Staff to request one of these services provided by our parish:
MINISTERS OF CARE Ministers of Care bring Holy Communion, prayer, Scripture, and compassion to the sick and homebound in nursing facilities, hospitals, and private homes. FRIENDLY VISITORS A program to provide social interaction and fellowship to the lonely and isolated of our parish. STEPHEN MINISTRY One-on-one care to those in crisis situations such as divorce, illness, long-term hospitalization, anxiety, depression, loneliness, etc.
Sandi Rockne Social Outreach Coordinator 972-353-5756, [email protected] Denise Koch Social Outreach Coordinator 972-353-5756, [email protected] SAFE ENVIRONMENT Employees and volunteers are required to have current certification in the Diocese of Fort Worth Safe Environment program before beginning service. For assistance, please contact:
Carolyn Ditsworth Volunteer & Safe Environment Coordinator 214-222-6701, [email protected] To create your profile and register for an Awareness Session, go to the St. Philip Safe Environment page: stphilipcc.org/safe-environment
HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED Please continue to help others in our area. This coming week, please bring the following when you come to Mass:
CCA: toilet paper, peanut butter & jelly The Salvation Army: pop-top canned fruits, vegetables, chicken, tuna Loreto House (the “block” box): diapers, baby wipes
Hands on Opportunity to Help the Christ Child Society Have you ever wondered what the Christ Child Soci-ety does when they aren't serving up delicious Sun-day morning treats? Come find out on Saturday, February 15, at 10 AM in classroom 6/8! We will be assembling hygiene packs for the families we serve (thanks to the generosity of our parish from our December bake sale!). This will also be an open house and a chance to meet some of our members. Membership in the Christ Child Society is a very manageable time commitment and is a perfect way to do service for both the parish and greater community while establishing friendships. For more information, please contact Patricia Gonzalez at [email protected] or send an email to [email protected].
Serve Those in Prison When You Donate to the Annual Diocesan Appeal Thank you to all the parishioners of St. Philip’s who have responded generously to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Together, we have raised $129,247.89! For those families who have not yet made a donation, please help us reach 100 percent participation by using the forms available in the Parish Office or text ADA to 91999. The Eucharist Makes Us the Church, and your grateful response will make a differ-ence to those who are incarcerated in jails and prisons in 28 counties
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