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Huntsville Texas [email protected]2 Spaces Available $50 2 espacios disponibles $ 50 609 N. Fourth Street Crockett, Texas 75835 Telephone:(936)544-5338 Parish Hall 545-8549 Fax: 1-866-591-9583 Rev. Joby C. Thomas, Pastor (903) 472-5456, Email:[email protected]stfranciscrockett.com Church Office Hours: Mon/Lun & Tue/Mar, 9-4 Secretary: Mrs. Nani Wood [email protected]January 3, 2021 The Epiphany of the Lord 3 de Enero La Epifanía del Señor St Elizabeth Ann Seton Feast Day January 4th Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the first native born American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Born two years before the American Revolution, Elizabeth grew up in the upper class of New York society. She was a prolific reader, and read everything from the Bible to contemporary novels. In spite of her high society background, Elizabeth's early life was quiet, simple, and often lonely. As she grew a little older, the Bible was to become her continual instruction, support and comfort -and she would continue to love the Scriptures for the rest of her life. In 1794, Elizabeth married the wealthy young William Seton, with whom she was deeply in love. The first years of their marriage were happy and prosperous. Elizabeth wrote in her diary at first autumn, "My own home at twenty-the world-that and heaven too-quite impossible." This time of Elizabeth's life was to be a brief moment of earthly happiness before the many deaths and partings she was to suffer. Within four years, William's father died, leaving the young couple in charge of William's seven half brothers and sisters, as well as the family's importing business. Events moved quickly from there with devastating effect. Both William's business and health failed. He was finally forced to file a petition of bankruptcy and, in a final attempt to save William's health, the Setons sailed for Italy, where William had business friends. Unfortunately, William died of tuberculosis while in Italy. Elizabeth's one consolation was that he had recently awakened to the things of God. The many enforced separations from dear ones by death and distance served to draw Elizabeth's heart to God and eternity. The accepting and embracing of God's will - "The Will," as she called it - would be a keynote in her spiritual life. Elizabeth's deep concern for the spiritual welfare of her family and friends eventually led her into the Catholic Church. In Italy, Elizabeth captivated everyone by her kindness, patience, good sense, wit, and courtesy. During this time Elizabeth became interested in the Catholic Faith and, over a period of months, her Italian friends guided her in Catholic instruction. Elizabeth's desire for the Bread of Life was to be a strong force leading her to the Catholic Church. Having lost her mother at an early age, Elizabeth felt great comfort in the idea that the Blessed Virgin was truly her mother. She asked the Blessed Virgin to guide her to the True Faith and officially joined the Catholic Church in 1805. At the suggestion of the president of St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland, Elizabeth started a school in that city. The school had originally been secular but once news of her entrance to Catholicism spread, several girls were removed from her school. It was then Seton, and two other young women who helped her in her work, began plans for a Sisterhood. They established the first free Catholic school in America. When the young community adopted their rule, they made provisions for Elizabeth to continue raising her children. On March 25, 1809, Elizabeth Seton pronounced her vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, binding for one year. From that time she was called Mother Seton. Although Mother Seton became afflicted with tuberculosis, she continued to guide her children. The Rule of the Sisterhood was for- mally ratified in 1812. It was based upon the Rule St. Vincent de Paul had written for his Daughters of Charity in France. By 1818, in addition to their first school, the sisters had established two orphanages and another school. Today, six groups of sisters can trace their origins to Mother Seton's initial foundation. Seton's favorite prayer was the 23rd Psalm and she developed a deep devotion to the Eucharist, Sacred Scripture, and the Virgin Mary. For the last three years of her life, Elizabeth felt that God was getting ready to call her, and this gave her great joy. Mother Seton died in 1821 at the age of 46, only sixteen years after becoming a Catholic. She was beatified by Pope John XXIII on March 17, 1963 and was canonized on September 14, 1975 by Pope Paul VI. Bible Study Registration at our website! https://stfranciscrockett.com/adult-bible-study “Follow Me” Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John Begins January 10, 2021 @ 10am location TBA This is a class-room based bible study. St. Francis of the Tejas Acolyte, James Rankin, will be teaching this bible study. You will find a schedule and more information at our website. †Albert Paul Trahan † The Parish of St Francis wishes their heartfelt condolences to Perry Trahan and his family for the loss of his father. Through the mercy of God may Albert rest in peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him.-Amen †Albert Paul Trahan † La Parroquia de San Francisco les desea de todo corazón condolencias a Perry Trahan y su familia por la pérdida de su padre. Por la misericordia de Dios, que Alberto descanse en paz y que la luz perpetua brille sobre él.-Amen
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PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS
LET THEM KNOW YOU APPRECIATE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE PARISH BULLETIN
IN PRECIOUS MEMORY OF MY PARENTS RAY & BETTY
RUDDELL MY SISTER & BROTHER
JEANNE MORROW & JIM RUDDELL
by Michelle Rabb
CUTSHAW CHEVROLET INC
“Keeping it simple”
Hwy 287 South Grapeland TX
(936) 687-2014/800-CUTSHAW
Sales Service Parts
SAUCIER’S GLASS & MIRROR
Store Front ·Auto Glass ·Mirrors ·Screens ·Doors Windows
Tim Saucier 936-687-4958/Hwy 19 Grapeland
HARGROVE-NEEL,INC.
Air Conditioning/Heating
Sales & Service Calvin & Cynthia Neel
(936)544-7270
THE CROCKETT CLINIC
1122 E. Loop 304 P.O. Box 1189,Crockett, TX 75835
Christopher Haeckler, MD
Family Practice (936) 544-2157
1604 South Loop 304
Crockett, Texas
(936) 544-4596
For All with Cancer St. Peregrine
Feast day May 1
Patron Saint of Cancer Vic�ms
St. Jude
Feast day October 28
Patron Saint
of Desperate Cases
St. Rita
Feast day May 22
Patron Saint of Impossible Cases
Pray for Us
In Memory of Brenda Grupa
In
Loving Memory
Of John
Bednarski
Miguel ShopMiguel ShopMiguel ShopMiguel Shop *Brakes *Oil Change*Brakes *Oil Change*Brakes *Oil Change*Brakes *Oil Change *Suspension Work *Suspension Work *Suspension Work *Suspension Work
*Repair Windows & Doors*Repair Windows & Doors*Repair Windows & Doors*Repair Windows & Doors Arreglo puertas y ventanasArreglo puertas y ventanasArreglo puertas y ventanasArreglo puertas y ventanas
Se Habla EspañolSe Habla EspañolSe Habla EspañolSe Habla Español
On South 4th Street On South 4th Street On South 4th Street On South 4th Street Crockett, 544Crockett, 544Crockett, 544Crockett, 544----9060906090609060
We order parts used or new We order parts used or new We order parts used or new We order parts used or new and windows for cars!and windows for cars!and windows for cars!and windows for cars!
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton was the first native born American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Born two years before the American Revolution, Elizabeth grew up in the upper class of New York society. She was a prolific reader, and read everything from the Bible to contemporary novels. In spite of her high society background, Elizabeth's early life was quiet, simple, and often lonely. As she grew a little older, the Bible was to become her continual instruction, support and comfort -and she would continue to love the Scriptures for the rest of her life. In 1794, Elizabeth married the wealthy young William Seton, with whom she was deeply in love. The first years of their marriage were happy and prosperous. Elizabeth wrote in her diary at first autumn, "My own home at twenty-the world-that and heaven too-quite impossible."
This time of Elizabeth's life was to be a brief moment of earthly happiness before the many deaths and partings she was to suffer. Within four years, William's father died, leaving the young couple in charge of William's seven half brothers and sisters, as well as the family's importing business. Events moved quickly from there with devastating effect. Both William's business and health failed. He was finally forced to file a petition of bankruptcy and, in a final attempt to save William's health, the Setons sailed for Italy, where William had business friends. Unfortunately, William died of tuberculosis while in Italy. Elizabeth's one consolation was that he had recently awakened to the things of God. The many enforced separations from dear ones by death and distance served to draw Elizabeth's heart to God and eternity. The accepting and embracing of God's will - "The Will," as she called it - would be a keynote in her spiritual life. Elizabeth's deep concern for the spiritual welfare of her family and friends eventually led her into the Catholic Church. In Italy, Elizabeth captivated everyone by her kindness, patience, good sense, wit, and courtesy. During this time Elizabeth became interested in the Catholic Faith and, over a period of months, her Italian friends guided her in Catholic instruction. Elizabeth's desire for the Bread of Life was to be a strong force leading her to the Catholic Church. Having lost her mother at an early age, Elizabeth felt great comfort in the idea that the Blessed Virgin was truly her mother. She asked the Blessed Virgin to guide her to the True Faith and officially joined the Catholic Church in 1805. At the suggestion of the president of St. Mary's College in Baltimore, Maryland, Elizabeth started a school in that city. The school had originally been secular but once news of her entrance to Catholicism spread, several girls were removed from her school. It was then Seton, and two other young women who helped her in her work, began plans for a Sisterhood. They established the first free Catholic school in America. When the young community adopted their rule, they made provisions for Elizabeth to continue raising her children. On March 25, 1809, Elizabeth Seton pronounced her vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, binding for one year. From that time she was called Mother Seton. Although Mother Seton became afflicted with tuberculosis, she continued to guide her children. The Rule of the Sisterhood was for-mally ratified in 1812. It was based upon the Rule St. Vincent de Paul had written for his Daughters of Charity in France. By 1818, in addition to their first school, the sisters had established two orphanages and another school. Today, six groups of sisters can trace their origins to Mother Seton's initial foundation. Seton's favorite prayer was the 23rd Psalm and she developed a deep devotion to the Eucharist, Sacred Scripture, and the Virgin Mary. For the last three years of her life, Elizabeth felt that God was getting ready to call her, and this gave her great joy. Mother Seton died in 1821 at the age of 46, only sixteen years after becoming a Catholic. She was beatified by Pope John XXIII on March 17, 1963 and was canonized on September 14, 1975 by Pope Paul VI.
Bible Study Registration at our website! https://stfranciscrockett.com/adult-bible-study
“Follow Me” Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John
Begins January 10, 2021 @ 10am location TBA
This is a class-room based bible study. St. Francis of the Tejas Acolyte, James Rankin, will be teaching this bible study. You will find a schedule and more information at our website.
†Albert Paul Trahan †
The Parish of St Francis wishes their heartfelt condolences to Perry Trahan and his family for the loss of his father. Through the mercy of God may Albert rest in peace, and may perpetual light shine upon him.-Amen
†Albert Paul Trahan †
La Parroquia de San Francisco les desea de todo corazón condolencias a Perry Trahan y su familia por la pérdida de su padre. Por la misericordia de Dios, que Alberto descanse en paz y que la luz perpetua brille sobre él.-Amen
Mass readings for the week: Sun/ Dom 03 Is 60:1-6, Eph 3:2-6 & Mt 2:1-12
Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Solemnidad de la Epifanía del Señor Mon/Lun 04 1 Jn 3:22-4:6, Mt 4:12-25
St Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Tue/Mar 05 1 Jn 4:7-10, Mk 6:34-44
St John Neumann, Bishop Wed/Mié 06 1 Jn 4:11-18, Mk 6:45-52
St André Bessette, Religious Thu/Jue 07 1 Jn 4:19-5:4, Lk 4:14-22
St Raymond of Peñafort, Priest Fri/Vie 08 1 Jn 5:5-13, Lk 5:12-16 Sat/Sáb 09 1 Jn 5:14-21, Jn 3:22-30 Sun/ Dom 10 Is 55:1-11, 1 Jn 5:1-9 & Mk 1:7-11
Baptism of the Lord
Bautismo del Señor
Mass Schedule and Intentions
Misa Horario y Intenciones
Sat/Sáb 02
2:00pm Wedding
5:30 pm Parish of St. Francis
Sun/Dom 03 8:30am Parish of St. Francis 11:30am Parroquia de San Francisco
Tue/Mar 05
8:30am People of St Francis
Wed/Mié 06 8:30am People of St. Francis
Fri/Vie 08
8:30am People of St. Francis
Sat/Sáb 09
5:30 pm Pete Medina †
Req Dorothy Harris
Sun/Dom 10 8:30am Helen Breazeale†
Req Deborah Rankin 11:30am Parroquia de San Francisco
Deposits for Sunday December 27, 2020 Christmas Masses $2068.00 DOT Retired Priests $294.00 Regular December 27th $1052.00 Christmas Flowers $10.00 Loaves & Fishes $300.00 Building Maintenance/Brick $100.00
December/Diciembre Total Regular Collections $9113.75
DATE SAT 5:30PM SUN 8:30AM SUN 11:30AM TOTAL
6 Dec/Dic $1577.00 $1181.00 $377.00 $3135.00
13 Dec/Dic $122.00 $1018.00 $327.00 $1467.00
20 Dec/Dic $237.00 $894.00 $260.00 $1391.75
24&25 Dec/Dic $2068.00
27 Dec/Dic $65.00 $593.00 $394.00 $1052.00
Birthday Blessings Bendiciones para Cumpleaños
Jan/Ene 07 Milt Brown, Antonio Cruz Sr., Elian Cruz, Reyes Estrada, & Clara Maldonado Jan/Ene 09 Jim Ferguson, Gisela Gonzalez, Kenia Mancilla, Oscar Martínez, Jan/Ene 10 Héctor Perez, Gonzalo Rodriguez, & John Schell
CLEANING TEAM SCHEDULE CLEANING TEAM SCHEDULE CLEANING TEAM SCHEDULE CLEANING TEAM SCHEDULE
WEEK OF:WEEK OF:WEEK OF:WEEK OF:
JAN 4JAN 4JAN 4JAN 4 YELLOW TEAM 4:30PM, TUESDAY
JAN 11JAN 11JAN 11JAN 11 ORANGE TEAM 6:00PM, MONDAY
JAN 18JAN 18JAN 18JAN 18 RED TEAM 4:30PM, TUESDAY
JAN 25JAN 25JAN 25JAN 25 BLUE TEAM 4:30PM, THURSDAY
JAN 31 JAN 31 JAN 31 JAN 31 YELLOW TEAM 4:30PM, TUESDAY
HORARIO DEL EQUIPO DE LIMPIEZA HORARIO DEL EQUIPO DE LIMPIEZA HORARIO DEL EQUIPO DE LIMPIEZA HORARIO DEL EQUIPO DE LIMPIEZA
SEMANA DE: SEMANA DE: SEMANA DE: SEMANA DE:
4 DE ENE4 DE ENE4 DE ENE4 DE ENE EQUIPO AMARILLO 4:30PM MARTES
11 DE ENE11 DE ENE11 DE ENE11 DE ENE EQUIPO NARANJA 6:00PM LUNES
18 DE ENE 18 DE ENE 18 DE ENE 18 DE ENE EQUIPO ROJO 4:30PM MARTES
25 DE ENE25 DE ENE25 DE ENE25 DE ENE EQUIPO AZUL 4:30PM JUEVES
31 DE ENE31 DE ENE31 DE ENE31 DE ENE EQUIPO AMARILLO 4:30PM MARTES
Panes y Peces Despensa de Alimentos
Primeros 4 Miércoles del mes 10am a 12 del medio día
Disponible para los residentes del Condado de Houston a través de esta parroquia
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
First 4 Wednesdays of the month 10am-12noon
Available to Houston County residents through this parish and Catholic Charities.
Please email the office if you need a tax letter for 2020. These letters can be attached to an email
back to you. You can pick up your tax letter between 9:00am & 5:30am Mondays & Tuesdays. Or call the office to let us know you need a letter and how you wish to receive it. They will not be
automatically mailed this year. Thank you—Nani
Lord, you make all things new. You bring hope alive in our hearts. Help us to face this New Year with added zeal to accomplish your will for us in every day. Jesus we trust in you.
Señor, haces nuevas todas las cosas. Traes esperanza viva en nuestros corazones. Ayúdanos a afrontar este Año Nuevo con más celo para cumplir tu voluntad para nosotros en cada día. Jesús, en ti confiamos.
In need of prayer/En necesidad de oración
Boonie Hanson, Robert & Wanda Grupa, Liz Gaylord, Michael & Joy Philips, Dean Thompson, Annie & McKenzie Hill & family, F. Jane Pousson, Susan Abshire, Michelle & Lawrence Rabb, Mary Caviness, Erin Ford, Jodi Leppard, Callie & Gunner Gibson, Dave Luther, Molly Johnson, Thelma Poole, Walter Stewart, Dennis Larkin, Genevieve Broeder, Rosalie Lobpries, Jerry Muzny, Gary Oliver, Ralph & Bobbie Reeves, Cameron Schneider, Virginia Kinart, Lola Calvert, Kala Coclazo, Andrea Nguyen, Karen Jackson, Leo Poirer, Nayeli Popoca, Sharon Anderson, John Kulp, Joe Cummings, Sherrie Abbott, Phylis Shupak, Milt Brown, Kylie Cullinan, Orval Mize, Bill Hammer, Will Fremont, Jesús Ponce, Travis Bitner, Marilyn Harding, Joyce Gouldie, TJ & Julie Webb, Steve Sanford, Jonathan Foster, Judy Harwick, Jeanne Gatz, Roy Smith, Alfredo Vásquez, Sam & Margaret Burnett, Norma Powell, Sarah Swar, Bertha Cambell, Kenneth Brown, Juan Bernardo Arvizu and all active military.
10 de Enero Domingo 11:30am
Diacono Martin Garcia Lectores: Humberto & Maria Monsivais
Salmista: Poli Fajardo
Ministros Extraordinario: José y Maria Cervantes, & Maria Rodriguez Servidores: Alexandra Andrade & Aitzia Ruiz
Herod is a guy we know, a coward who appears secure in his status and power but is desperately afraid of losing it. We know what’s coming, the slaughter of the infants in Bethlehem, the beheading of John the Baptist. And all because a man fears los-ing his position and facing social shame. The magi can read a man better than most, and their discern-ment, their recognizing that something is not right with Herod despite his words of encouragement, saves the life of the infant Jesus. As they avoid returning to Herod and find “another way,” the magi move God’s salvation story along. Epiphanies are not easy on us. It can hurt to recognize the lie behind another’s words. When I suffered an accident that severely limited my mobility, a person I considered a friend ignored me completely. Just four words-“How are you doing?”-
would have helped. But nothing for weeks, and then a text after I had recovered: “You can always count on me.” Those words stung because he had just demonstrated that they were not true. I could no longer trust him, and I needed to pray over it and move on. This betrayal reminded me that our world is one of darkness and pain, and that we need the light of Christ to guide us. He shows us what is pos-sible when we let go of fear, neuroses, and all the idols we cling to for false security. When we need it most, Christ will provide another way. Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris is an oblate of St. Benedict and the author of many books, including The Cloister Walk and Acedia and Me.
Encontrar Otro Camino
Herodes es un chico que conocemos, un cobarde que aparece seguro de su estatus y poder, pero tiene un miedo desesperado de perderlo. Sabemos lo que vendrá, la matanza de los niños en Belén, la decapitación de Juan el Bautista. Y todo porque un hombre teme perder su puesto y enfrentarse a la vergüenza social. Los magos pueden leer a un hombre mejor que la mayoría, y su discernimiento, su reconocimiento de que algo no está bien con Herodes a pesar de sus palabras de aliento, salva la vida del niño Jesús. Como evitan al regresar a Herodes y encontrar "otro camino", los magos llevan adelante la historia de salvación de Dios. Las epifanías no son fáciles para nosotros. Puede doler a reconocer la mentira detrás de las palabras de otra persona. Cuando sufrí un accidente que limitó severamente mi movilidad, una persona a la que consideraba un amigo me ignoraba por completo. Solo cuatro palabras, “¿Cómo estás?”, Hubieran ayudado. Pero nada durante semanas, y luego un mensaje de texto después de que me recuperé: "Siempre puedes contar conmigo". Esas palabras le dolieron porque acababa de demostrar que no eran ciertas. Ya no podía confiar en él, y necesitaba rezar y seguir adelante. Esta traición me recordó que nuestro mundo es de tinieblas y dolor, y que necesitamos la luz de Cristo para guiarnos. Nos muestra lo que es posible cuando dejamos ir el miedo, las neurosis y todos los ídolos a los que nos aferramos por una falsa seguridad. Cuando más lo necesitemos, Cristo proporcionará otra forma. Kathleen Norris
Kathleen Norris es oblata de St. Benedict y autora de muchos libros, incluidos The Cloister Walk y Acedia and Me.
