St. Francis of Assisi CATHOLIC COMMUNITY 4300 Meeks Drive, Orange TX 77632 Office: 409-883-9153 Fax: 409-883-9154 Web: www.stfrancisorangetx.orgOffice Email:[email protected]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. [email protected]Deacon Hector Maldonado [email protected]Deacon Tommy Ewing [email protected]Deacon Keith Hebert [email protected]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. Facebook.com/St.Francis.Church.Orange
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.
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Presidents’ Day Thursday: St. Peter Damian Friday: Chair of St. Peter the Apostle; Washington’s Birthday Saturday: St. Polycarp
Sunday, February 17 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m Mass (Boy Scouts) Monday, February 18 No Mass Tuesday, February 19 5:45 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women’s Faith Sharing 8:30 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. RCIA Wednesday, February 20 5:30 p.m. Religious Education 6:30 p.m. Keysis 6:30 p.m. Mass Thursday, February 21 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:30 p.m. First Communion parent Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Book Club-Library Friday, February 22 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, February 23 3:30-4:30 Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, February 24 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass
Saturday February 16 5:00 p.m. Nancy Ehrman (D) Sunday February 17 8:00 a.m. People of the Parish 10:30 a.m. Sunny & Rosey Molina (D) Monday February 18 No Mass Tuesday February 19 8:30 a.m. For those suffering addiction Wednesday February 20 6:30 p.m. Julius Polonyi (D) Thursday February 21 8:30 a.m. Eddie Knaus (D) Friday February 22 8:30 a.m. Mary & Walter Kushik (D) Saturday February 23 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus & families Sunday February 24 8:00 a.m. Maria Vazquez (D) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure
February 9/10 $9,165.70
Online Giving
$3,290.00
Thank you always for your generosity!
Since Harvey, we feel like we do not have a good idea of the number of families at
St. Francis.
If you are new to the parish or have not filled out a census form, we encourage you to do so.
You can find the form on our website, the Church office or the foyer doors (narthex).
VOTIVE CANDLES
Light a 7 day candle in front of St. Francis or St. Clair for a special favor in honor or memory of a loved one, or for special occasions, etc. To purchase a candle, check with the ushers on weekend masses or call Paula Perkins at 883-7393. The candles are $7.00 each.
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors Altar Servers
5:00 p.m.
Louise Claybar Charles Trahan Marshall Stone Paula Perkins
Cecilia Pillsbury Lanston Fall
Thomas Abshire Lauren Corrao
8:00 a.m.
Irene Pachuca Mary McDuffie
Spanish Lectors Kiera Howington Matthew Brown
10:30 a.m.
Cindy Maldonado Joel Ardoin Charlean Lindsey Mary Henson
Ruth Erb Norma Franklin
Matthew Erb John Mayeux Vincent Seppi
Ministry Schedule for February 23/24
February 16/17, 2019
Altar Flowers Donated by:
Pat & Michelle Belcher in memory of
Peggy Prejean
Blessed Mother Flowers Donated by:
Emile & Ellen Dupre in thanksgiving of
Maria Christiana Dupre Courson
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
on February 5th had 30 visitors.
Next Adoration date is
Tuesday March 5th
Ash Wednesday is March 6th so what a great way to kick off
Lent with an hour in adoration with our Lord.
Bishop’s Faith Appeal 2019
Next weekend, we will be asked to make a commitment to support our diocesan ministries and Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas through our prayers and our financial gifts. We do this each year through our Bishop’s Faith Appeal.
This year’s theme is “Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly” taken from Micah 6:8. To do justice refers to human behavior in relationship to others. To love goodness refers to the kind of love and concern which is at the heart of the covenant; it is persistently faithful. To walk humbly with your God means to listen carefully to the revealed will of God doing what is required of us. Imagine a community where none go hungry, where all feel welcomed, where those who mourn are comforted and where those who are lost learn of the healing love of Jesus. This kind of community is established when we act with love and justice. Know that our diocesan ministries are already doing much to bring about such a community through their work. And if you and I join them through our support they can do much more.
Please take the time this week to learn about their work by reading the Appeal materials that are being provided to you today and by reading the latest edition of our East Texas Catholic. If our parish exceeds its goal, the overage is returned to the parish. Many parishes use their overage to accomplish special projects that they deem to be a goal of their own.
St. Mary Catholic School
Mrs. Melissa McCorvy, Library Manager challenged 4th through 8th graders to read at least five books that are nominees for the Texas Bluebonnet Award over a five month period.
Nine students participated and not only qualified to vote for their favorite book but were invited to attend a special breakfast for voters, a Bluebonnet Breakfast. The students voted for eight different books, with “Sergeant Reckless” as the winner. They excitedly discussed the books while enjoying the delicious breakfast. Ms. Julie Mulkey, Permabound sales representative, hosted the event that was much appreciated by the group of students.
Students from Mrs. (Melanie) Claybar's fifth grade class, Mrs. (Cindy) Claybar's sixth grade class, and Mrs. Mayeux's fifth grade class entered the Catholic Daughters' National Education Contest with their themed artwork:
"Here I am, Lord, I come to do your will."
This event is for
Grades 6th, 7th and 8th grade
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GREAT COVERAGE - 97% of all households attending church take atleast one church bulletin home every Sunday. GREAT VALUE - 70% of all households are aware of and look at theadvertising in the church bulletin and 68% of households surveyed whenmaking a choice between businesses are inclined to choose the one whoadvertised in the church bulletin.
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