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: 6:00pm 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: 6:00pm
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.
Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Martha Tuesday: St. Peter Chrysologus Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Thursday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Friday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday
Sunday, July 28 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m Mass
Monday, July 29 No Mass Tuesday, July 30**See Below 5:45 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women’s Faith Sharing Wednesday, July 31 6:00 p.m. Communion Service 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Meeting Thursday, August 1 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 6:00 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul meeting Friday, August 2 8:30 a.m. Communion Service 6:30-9:30 Men’s Conference Saturday, August 3 8:00-12:00 Men’s Conference 3:30-4:30 Confessions 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, August 4 8:00 a.m. Bilingual Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass
Saturday July 27 5:00 p.m. Sunny & Rosey Molina (D) Sunday July 28 8:00 a.m. Knights of Columbus & families 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish Monday July 29 No Mass Tuesday July 30 No Mass Wednesday July 31 6:00 p.m. Communion Service Thursday August 1 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Friday August 2 8:30 a.m. Communion Service Saturday August 3 5:00 p.m. Cecil Bates, Tommy Carroll, and Chuck McLain (D) Sunday August 4 8:00 a.m. Valerie Sedwick (D) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Stewardship of Treasure
July 20/21 $6,975.70
Online Giving
$3,485.00
Orange Christian Services $2,000.00
Thank you always for your generosity!
**For Tuesday July 30th
St. Mary Catholic Church 6:00 p.m. St. Therese Catholic Church 8:00 a.m. with vespers
Eucharistic Ministers
Lectors Altar Servers
5:00 p.m. Joel Ardoin Shelby Granger Bobby Granger Marshall Stone
Kent Crow Mark Frey
Caleb Granger Maggie Granger
8:00 a.m. Irene Pachuca Charlean Lindsey
Cathy Martinez Sonya Lopez
Anna Beadle Catty Martinez
10:30 a.m.
Cindy Maldonado Judy Epperly Robert Vigil Cherry Vigil
Troy Johnson Judy Williams
Laney Vigil Michael Vu Maddie Bryant
Ministry Schedule for August 3/4
July 27/28
Altar Flowers Donated by:
Kaylard LeBouef in memory of Dorothy Hagy
Blessed Mother Flowers Donated by:
Mike and Christi Anderson in honor of
Jacob’s 16th birthday
Join the St. Francis Altar Society today! ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI ALTAR SOCIETY… JOIN US IN SERVICE! There is much to do and we are seeking new members to join us (and previous members to rejoin us) in our good works! We know with everyone’s busy schedules you can’t always be active, but we can definitely use your support. The Altar Society is a worthwhile ministry. Funds generated through membership dues and fund-raisers are used for altar needs: the supplying of altar bread and wine, candles, vessels and vestments for priest, deacons, and altar servers. We purchase the palms distributed on Palm Sunday and some of the banners displayed in the church. Our meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Annual membership dues are $20.00. Please join us as we look forward to a year of working together in fun and fellowship! Simply fill out the provided form and we will see that you are put on our membership roster for 2019-2020. You can drop it by the church office, drop it in the collection basket, or mail your form to: Mary Rollins, 2886 Ben Mac Rd, Orange, TX 77632. Name ________________________________ (H) Phone ________________ (C) Phone ________________ Mailing address ___________________________________________________________________________ Email ____________________________________________ Birthdate _______________________________
Catholic Charismatic Renewal August 23, 2019
St. Charles Catholic Church Parish Hall 211 Hardy Avenue
Nederland, TX 77627
Deacon Chris Penning will present teachings and guidance on “Evangelizing Others” as referenced in the Gospel of John 20: 1-21. Prayer teams will be available for Healing Prayer and individual intentions following his talk. Ted Nelson will provide music for praise and worship. Refreshments and fellowship will follow. All are invited, so please bring your family and friends.
Answer Key to Pope-Pourri
1.) Cletus was the third pope. 2.) There were 4 popes canonized from the 20th century. 3.) Paul VI was the first pope to travel to the United States while in office. 4.) Celestine V was the pope that resigned from the papal office. 5.) St. John Paul II was the pope that canonized the most saints.
**Well how did you do??
“I Worship, I Pray, I Sing...as faithful ones we enrich the Church…” 2019 Diocesan Liturgical Conference
August 9th & 10th This is open to all who love our Catholic Faith and want to know more about the worship and prayer and song of our Catholic Church. There is no charge for the conference or for the meals because of the generosity of a grant. Brochures and registration forms are now available at the Office of Worship in the Catholic Pastoral Center and on the Diocese of Beaumont website. Call 409-924-4321 for more information.
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Twelve Plus
1.) This saint was chosen as the apostle to replace Judas. A. Silas B. Timothy C. Paul D. Matthias 2.) He is often referred to in theology as an apostle, although he was not one of the Twelve. A. Zaccheus B. Barnabas C. Paul D. Simeon
3.) This month has the most apostles’ feast days. A. January B. May C. August D. November 4.) This apostle was spared from dying a martyr’s death. A. Jude B. Peter C. John D. Andrew 5.) This saint is regarded to have spread Christianity to India. A. James the Less B. Thomas C. Philip D. Bartholomew
**Look for the answers in next weekend’s bulletin.
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