Our Lady Queen of Peace
SUNDAY - January 25
8:30 am - ARTURO MATUS† (Yolda Binnion)
LAWRENCE HOLUB† (Shirley Holub)
ROBERT BAUMANN† (M/M John Horn)
11:00 am - PRO POPULO
MONDAY - January 26
8:00am - ROLAND SIGLER, Sr.†
(M/M John Horn)
JOSE and BRIGIDA BAUTISTA†
(M/M Virgil Frando)
CODY ATCHLEY† (The Atchley Families)
TUESDAY - January 27
8:00 am - Liturgy of the Hours
WEDNESDAY - January 28
10:00am - ND Mass/church
6:15pm - FRANKLIN TOLENTINO†
(M/M Davy Tolentino)
HEROINA FARRELL†
(Tony & Laura Fidelie)
FR. JIM MILLER† (M/M John Horn)
THURSDAY - January 29
8:00am - HOWARD WEIMAN†
(M/M John Horn)
GEORGE STUDDARD† (M/M Ed Vokes)
BONNIE KOCHER - INT
(Deacon & Mrs. Jim Bindel)
FRIDAY - January 30
8:00 am - MILAN SARCHET† (OLQP Sixers)
HOWARD and LAURA FONCK†
(M/M Robert Fonck)
SATURDAY - January 31
6:00 pm - HELEN TIBEY† (M/M John Horn)
STEVE MALCHOW† (Maryann Sokora)
CHARLES BEATTIE† (Rosemary Reid)
GERALD and AGNES STUART†
(M/M Bob Wade)
SUNDAY - February 1
8:30 am - DAO VU† (Diep Tran)
ANDY FRERICH† (The Fidelie Families)
11:00 am - PRO POPULO
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WEEKLY CONTRIBUTIONS
January 18: ................................................... $16,862.00
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Thank you for all the generous gifts that you provide for our
parish. Please consider using our secure electronic giving
program Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any
offertory or second collection donations of your choosing. It is
the most convenient way to make sure that the parish receives
your gift regularly. No more checks to write or envelopes to
worry about. You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using
our church code: TX420, or by mailing a paper enrollment form
available in the parish office.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Those for Whom We Pray
Parishioners, Family & Friends
Doug Allison, Nicholas Allison, Vic and Angie Allison, Dennis Anderson, Melissa Anderson, Ricky Arnold,
Wanda Baltine, Elizabeth “Beth” Bater, Joan Baumann, Jo Bearden, Al Belgrado, Dick Belgrado, Shirley
Bennet, Tommy & Sheryl Berend, Jeanette Bilbay, Helen Bills, Pat Blake, Anna Bogart, Cyndi Boone, Glen
Borgman, Francisco Borja, Rocky Bray, George Brosche, Ivy Cadotte, Carmen Caballo, Shirley Chancelor,
Marge Conklin, Joan Cook, Jeff Conrady, Ruth Copeland, Grace Ann Crocker, Mike Crumpton, Joe Cuba,
Thomas Daniels, Fr. Chris Davis, Johnnie & Nellie Deal, Faye Dominy, John & Lilian Dove, Mark Dreher,
Terry Farris, Carol Faustina, Jathan Fields, Johnnie Fields, Jerry Fletcher, James Geary, Mary George,
Lola Clyde Greaves, Jeff Gregg, Courtney Shook Gysell,, Adell Hanvey, Mike Herrian, Jean Hoing, Dorothy
Hughes, Don & Jean Isbell,, Nelda Jansen, Eve Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, Mike Jozwiak, Jonathan
Kegley, Travis Keith,, John Kinsella, Bonnie Kocher, John & Anita Kortbawi, Marion Lauer, Marife Lee,
Fred Lentz, Art Litteken, Shirley Litteken, Abel Mahesh, Cindy Majewski, Eloise Majewski, Rusty Maley,
Ryan Maley, Owen & Pat Mansfield, Clara Mathe, Kristi Melsteade, Mike &Virginia Michonski, Vito Millazo,
Carolyn Morath, Tina Morian, David Musil, Stephen Musil, Dorothy “Dot” Myers, Dr. Sam Nilasena, Fr.
James O’Toole, Geneva Pennartz, Joe Petz, Joe Petz, Jr., Nina Peysen, Michael Pitpit, Karen Poirot, Betty
Pond, Rowdy Ramans, Aubrey Reaves, Eddie Richardson, Cathy Roberts, Lori Ross, Chuck Ryan, Janna
Scarebrough, Nelda Schreiber, Charles Simons, Bette Skurkey, Jeff Smith, Linda Snyder, Kathy Spyra,
Patricia Ste. Marie, Danny Steed, Audrey Stephens, Greg Stevens, Stacey Stowe, Mary Lou Sweeney,
Sister Devota Sweeney, Johanna Sweeney, Yvonne Talbot, Ida Toth, Don Thomas, Monica Vu, Dorothy
Ward, Renea Ward, Josie Wheeler, Kinzey Wilson, Mary Wilson, Dorothy Wolf, David Lloyd Wright, Sr.,
Diane Wright, Signe Yelland, Adam York, Dan York,, Lucy York, Helen Bills*, Betty Pond*, Eleanor Edwards*,
& Adam Segal*.
* New this week
Because of space limitations, names will be taken of the prayer list after 3 months. Please call the church office if
you would like the name returned to the list. Thank you for your understanding.
PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEK
Listed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily.
1/26 - Rev. Sergio Rizo
1/29 - Rev. Eduardo Salazar, SJ
2/1 - Very Rev. Karl Schilken
1/27 - Very Rev. Kenneth Robinson
1/30 - Rev. Matthew Sanka, SAC
1/28 - Rev. Edmundo Rodriguez, SJ
1/31 - Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Scantlin
Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold
them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’
name we pray. Amen.
Pray for Fort Worth Seminarians 2014-2015
In your daily prayers, please include the following seminarians on your list of people to pray for. Thank
you for your support and generosity.
1/26 - Rijo Philip
1/29 - Viktor Valencia
2/1 - Justin Conover
1/27 - Michael Sumcizk
1/30 - Anthony Vecchio
1/28 - Matthew Tatyrek
1/31 - Jason Allan
SUNDAY - January 25
9:45am - R.E. Classes (grades K-6)/NDE School
Discovery (Middle School)/PH
5:30pm - Confirmation Class/PH
6:00pm – Men’s CRHP/NDE Café
MONDAY - January 26
3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/church
TUESDAY - January 27
Intercessory Prayer Group after
Liturgy of the Hours/church
1:00pm - ND Liturgical Singing/church
3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/church
7:00pm - Bible Study/NDE Cafe
Altar Society Board Mtg./church office
WEDNESDAY - January 28
3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/church
4:00pm - Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
(until 6pm)/church
5:30pm - Pray the Rosary
7:00pm - Verso L’alto/PH
Women’s CRHP/NDE café
Altar Servers Training/church
THURSDAY - January 29
3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/church
7:00pm - R.C.I.A./ NDE cafe
FRIDAY - January 30
3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/church
SATURDAY - January 31
6:00pm - Altar Society Corporate
Communion/church
SUNDAY - January 25
All Mases - Altar Society Corporate
Communion/church
9:45am - R.E. Classes (grades K-6)/NDE School
Discovery (Middle School)/PH
5:30pm - Confirmation Class/PH
6:00pm - Men’s CRHP/NDE café
(SJR-St. Joseph Room; HFC-Holy Family Chapel; PH-Parish Hall; NDE Cafe-Notre Dame Elementary
Cafeteria; NDHS - NDHigh School; CR-Conference Room; WR-Workroom; BR-Brides Room; MR-Music Room)
January 25, 2015
Parish Activities
We are just a few months from completion of our Family Life Center and close to reaching our goal.
Please continue to pray for the safety and success for this wonderful project that will help to grow the
needs of our parish family. If you have not made a pledge, we ask that you prayerfully consider making a
commitment. We hope that everyone will participate in this endeavor to build a space that help to increase
the needs of our parish and community.
To increase or extend your pledge, please use the blue Pledge Increase-Extension cards located in the
Narthex. Thank you to those who have given additional above their pledged amount. If you are pledging for
the first time, please use the white Pledge cards also located in the Narthex.
PLEDGE UPDATE as of: December 28, 2014
GOAL: $3,000,000
AMOUNT PLEDGED: $2,869,321.68 (Includes $825,000 received in Grants)
AMOUNT COLLECTED: $2,487,451.84
# of Families Pledged: 469 (includes additional pledges)
All E-Giving will be done through ‘Faith Direct’ our online giving program. Online enrollment forms are
available in the Narthex. Or go directly to www.faithdirect.net to enroll. For the Capital Campaign online
enrollment, use Church Code: TX508. To afford the greatest tax benefits for our parish, Campaign gifts are
processed through the Diocese of Ft. Worth Advancement Corporation.
Change of Address or Other
Information
Please email: [email protected] or call the church
office if you are moving away, changing parishes or
if any of your contact information has changed. This
will help to keep our records current.
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Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed Monday through
Friday at 3 o’clock in the church.
Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Every
Wednesday from 4pm until 6pm in the church. Also
every First Friday from 8:30am until 6pm in the
church.
Pray the Rosary every Wednesday at 5:30pm.
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
First and Third Tuesday at 9:30 am
First and Third Thursday at 7:00 pm
Call JoAnn for more information: 940-691-0460
If you or someone you know is in need of a prayer
shawl or lap robe, please call the church office.
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Men in Christ
Men of the Parish: Do you have a desire to grow
as a Christian man? Come join the MEN in CHRIST
as we pray, explore Scripture together and support
one another in our Christian walk. Meet us in the
Conference Room each Saturday (except 2nd
Saturday of the month) at 7:30am. Call Jack at
696-0741.
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Charismatic Prayer Meeting
(new time and place)
Sundays @ 2:30pm
MSU Catholic Campus Center
3410 Louis J. Rodriguez Drive
Come join us as we…
~Praise and thank the Lord in word and song
~Reflect on Scripture
~Intercede for needs
~Pray for healing
~Seek a deeper relationship with Jesus
For more info call Jack, 696-0741
or Manuel, 322-5958
OLQP Men’s Club
Next meeting: Monday - February 2, 2015
ALL Men of our Parish ages 18 and older are
members and are highly encouraged to attend
monthly meetings.
(First Monday of the month @ 7pm in the Parish
Hall). NO Membership Fees.
Call Mike Carlton, President for more info: 696-9162
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INTERFAITH MINISTRIES
Hunger and Food Insecurity is a Serious Fact.
The Need is dire and year round. Please be
generous with your donation of food.
December Food Donations: 2,550 pounds
Current Needs: Soup (10 ¾ oz. size), Crackers,
Oatmeal, Canned Vegetables (except green beans),
Dried Beans, Jelly, Peanut Butter, Pasta (dry), Rice
(small bags), Canned Spaghetti Sauce, Mac &
Cheese.
Toiletries: Body Soap, Laundry detergent,
deodorant & toothpaste.
Paper Products: Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels,
Kleenex, brown paper sacks
Eyeglasses: prescription or reading glass that
you don’t need. These items go fast. Place items in
the basket located in the Narthex. Every bit helps
families with real needs in Wichita County and
Holliday.
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Seasons of Hope
(Grief Support Group to Begin soon)
If you are in need of consolation after losing a loved
one, no matter when this occurred, our Christcentered faith sharing group is for you. It meets
for six Mondays beginning February 2nd. Prayer,
Scripture, Faith sharing, and fellowship will begin at
6:45pm. You may sign up in the Narthex after each
Mass this weekend and next weekend.
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PRAYER for OUR TROOPS
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect
them as they protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they perform for us in
our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.
Daily Readings
Monday - 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5 *
Mk 3:22-30
Tuesday - Heb 10:1-10 * Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday - Heb 10:11-18 * Mk 3:1-6
Thursday - Heb 10:19-25 * Mk 4:21-25
Friday - Heb 10:32-39 * Mk 4:26-34
Saturday - Heb 11:1-2, 8-19 * Mk 4:35-41
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Dt 18:15-20 *
1 Cor 7:32-35 * Mk 1:21-28
Year of Consecrated Life
Diocesan Celebration for
The Year of Consecrated Life
Friday, February 6, 2015 at 6:30pm
St. Patrick Cathedral
1206 Throckmorton St. (Fort Worth)
*for more information on vocations, contact the
Vocations Office at 817-560-3300 or visit the
diocesan web site at www.fwdioc.org
Pope Francis proclaimed 2015 a Year of
Consecrated Life, which began on the First Sunday
of Advent, and will continue until February 2, 2016,
the World Day of Consecrated life. Let us continue to
pray for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood
and Consecrated Life that more young men and
women will have the courage to follow a call from
God to serve in the Church.
Because of our vows of chastity poverty, and
obedience, consecrated religious have the freedom
to work with others in caring for those in the
margins of society, speaking on their behalf, yet at
the same time, empowering them to recognize and
utilize their God-given gifts and talents. —Sister
Rosemary Finnegan, O.P. 2014 Diocese of Orlando
interview
Let us pray for religious sisters, brothers,
priests, nuns, and others
who have chosen to consecrate their lives to
God in this special way;
Let us celebrate the faith, hope, and charity
that their lives give witness to;
Let us invite others to consider this joyful form
of discipleship. Amen.
The Sympathy and Prayers of our parish
are with the Family and Friends of
+Ambrosia Manalang
(grandmother of Calvert Campbell)
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon her. Amen.
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Announcements
INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER
(for the Month of January)
Universal: That the birth of the Redeemer
may bring peace and hope to all
people of good will.
For Evangelization: That parents may be
true evangelizers, passing on to their
children the precious gift of faith.
Thank you to everyone who took a purple bag
and have brought it back filled. Please remember
to drop off your bags to SH Pastoral Office, OLQP
church office or to the church Narthex.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Be a part of our outreach
to the community in our efforts to End Poverty in
our Diocese. Ask how you can help! Contact: Susan
Cronin (940) 716-9669
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Thank you to all our advertisers on the back of
our bulletin. We ask parishioners to please patronize
these businesses in gratitude for our weekend
bulletin. If you are interested in adding your business
to the spaces available, please contact Thom Miner,
512-452-3413 or email: [email protected].
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In January we celebrate the Holy Name of Jesus.
“…at the name of Jesus every knee should bend of
those in heaven and on earth and under the earth”
(Philippians 2:10). In fact, the English letters HIS representing the first three Greek letters in Jesus’
name - used to be written over the doors of Christian
homes.
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You are cordially invited to join us for
the 13th Annual Notre Dame Catholic
School Extravaganza
A Hard Day’s Knight
February 7, 2015
6:00 PM until 11:00 PM
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Hall
4060 York Street • Wichita Falls, Texas
Enjoy Dinner & Drinks, Games of Chance,
Bid Board, Live & Silent Auction
Entertainment by Me and My Monkey
(A Beatles Tribute Band)
$50 per ticket
Call NDCS at 940-692-6041 to purchase tickets
Christ Renews His Parish Renewal
Weekend
Women: Feb. 28 and Mar. 1
Men: Mar. 7 and 8
Christ Renews His Parish is designed to lead us
to that friendship and to afford us the opportunity
to grow in it. Through the power of the Holy Spirit
the Good News of Jesus is proclaimed and lived,
transforming individuals, communities and their
structures, liberating them from sin through word
and sacrament and by service for justice and peace,
and initiating or deepening a commitment to Jesus
and active membership in our Parish Community.
Come and Experience this awesome invitation from
your Lord!
Pick up a registration form in the Narthex or call
the church office.
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2015 North Texas Catholic Men’s
Conference
“And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
(Ephesians 6:17)
Saturday: February 7, 2015 (8am until 4pm)
Hurst Conference Center
(1601 Campus Drive - Hurst, TX)
Register now: www.ntxcmc.org
Inspiring Speakers: Bishop Michael Olson, Tom
Peterson, Michael Coren and Fr. Larry Richards
Experience: Fun, Food, Fellowship, Music, Praise &
Worship, Grow in Faith
North Texas Catholic Brothers for Christ:
Motivating Catholic men to commit to building the
Body of Christ by uniting as brothers, living the
gospel values in all areas of our lives, and facilitating
faith building programs in your faith community.
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store
1516 Beverly Drive (723-4971)
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is in need of
Volunteers. If you have time and have been looking
to join a ministry, please consider becoming a
volunteer there. Come see the huge selection of
items that are available.
Like us on Facebook: Wichita Falls St. Vincent De
Paul Thrift Store.
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Safe Environment Sessions for 2015
All sessions will be held in the Church office
conference room at 4040 York St.
Contact the parish office at 940-696-1253 for more
information or to sign-up.
Wednesday; Feb 4th - Refresher
Saturday; Feb 7th - Initial (church office workroom)
Save The Date!!!
Lent Fish Fry/Bake begins on Feb. 25th.
Sponsored by the
Knights of Columbus Council 1473.
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Liturgy of the Hours
(prayed every
Tuesday morning at 8am
here at OLQP)
“Since the Liturgy of the Hours is the means of
sanctifying the day, the order of prayer was revised
so the canonical hours could more easily be related
to the hours of the day in the circumstances of
modern life.” (Paul VI, Laudis Canticum [Apostolic
Constitution], November 1, 1970)
Definition
The Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office, Breviary)
is a form of public prayer in the Church to praise
God and sanctify the day. It is a means to renew and
vivify all Christian prayer and serves to nourish the
spiritual life of the People of God.
The Liturgy is composed primarily of psalms
and canticles that follow a four-week cycle, and it is
prayed at specific times (“hours”) during each day.
Since the Council of Vatican II, it has become the
practice to “call” the laity to recite Lauds (Morning
Prayer) and Vespers (Evening Prayer). Morning
prayer helps us consecrate the work of the day
to God. Evening prayer concludes our day with a
series of intercessions for the People of God and
then closes with the Our Father.
History
As with the majority of prayer forms, this one
also comes from Jewish synagogue prayer, through
prayers of private devotion, and from two related
but distinct public prayers: parish or cathedral
celebrations, and monastic prayer forms recited in
monasteries for centuries.
The two were merged in The Breviary of the
Council of Trent (1568) and became the norm for
the Liturgy of the Hours until Vatican II allowed for
adaptations that would better suit the variety of
Communities who pray the Hours today. (Adapted
from The New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality, ed.
by Michael Downey, Liturgical Press, 1993.)
***taken from The Voice of the Faithful webpage:
votf.org/page/liturgy-hours/8990
January 25, 2015
For more information
Call Greg Brown
696-1253
[email protected]
Pray! Love! Serve!
For more information Call Greg Brown 696-1253 or
[email protected]
Registration forms and calendar available online
at www.olqpwf.org (Please note that a Form A for
14/15 must be completed for this school year if not
yet completed through our summer activities since
June of 2014. Form A will be kept on file until it
expires in May of 2015 so that you only have to fill
it out once per year per child. Form B must be filled
out additionally for each event youth participate in
thought the year.)
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Discovery (Middle School Ministry) and Verso
L’alto (High School Ministry)
Verso L’alto: Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11
Discovery: Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15
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Confirmation sessions begin January 11th
5:30p-7p in the Parish Hall
*please note the change of a date from the original
scheduled, email Greg for a updated complete
schedule
Jan 25 (C) - Feb 8 (C) - Feb 22 (C) - March 1 (C/P)
(C)-Candidates attend, (P)-Parent(s) attend
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Middle School Diocesan Youth Rally (7th-8th)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
God”
Saturday February 21st 10:30-8:30 (Bus will leave
at 8:15a and return around 10:45p)
New OLQP Catholic Youth t-shirts available in
the office! Suggested Donation: $15 per t-shirt
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Join MS youth from all across our Fort Worth
Diocese for a day filled with FAITH, games, PRAYER,
music and a talk by the incrediable Catholic muscian
and speaker Steve Angrisano at Most Blessed
Sacrament in Arlington. $35 includes lunch, dinner,
a tshirt and a day you wont soon forget! Registration
and $ are due February 10th, no exceptions. See
website, office or Narthex for paperwork.
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YOUNG ADULTS
Attention all young adults (21-35 single and
married)
Join us Janurary 30th for a board game night, and
bring a dish to share! Please contact Greg Brown
at 940 247 1721 or Becca Mullen at 940 733
9046for directions. The fellowship begins at 7pm.
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** We are in need of 5 more adults to serve Verso
L’alto as Faith Coaches (small group leaders).
For more information please see www.olqpwf.org/
how-to-help or contact Greg
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Keep up with what’s going on at www.olqpwf.
org/youth
“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists,
it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it
ceases to exist.” — Saint Gregory the Great
Kid’s Corner
Sister Ginny says….
Sometimes you’re busy
And sometimes you’re not.
Sometimes you have homework.
Sometimes you have a lot.
Then some days are full
With school and sports and play
And then at home you get all busy
With things that last all day.
But imagine you spent your days fishing
And you did it all day long.
Imagine your whole life changed one day
When Jesus came along.
In the gospel today, Jesus called the fishermen
To come away from the shore
and be his faithful followers
and be named his apostles now and forevermore.
If you heard the voice of Jesus
Calling you by name
Would you leave your TV program
And stop your video game?
When you answer and follow Jesus,
he becomes your peace, joy and light.
He stays with you and guides you
And his love will always hold you tight.
So take time to listen to him......
Adult Formation
The Rite of Christian Initiation
R.C.I.A Inquirer Classes meet on Thursdays at 7pm
in the NDES Cafeteria
All are Welcome (even if you are already Catholic)
to the Inquiry Sessions to learn more about the
Catholic Faith. Call Deacon Jim at 696-1253 if you
are interested.
Jan. 29th - The Sacraments of PENANCE
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
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Natural Family Planning Classes
Did you know that… when used properly, Natural
Family Planning is 99% effective at postponing
pregnancy?
The Couple to Couple League is offering NFP
classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita
Falls, Texas. This is a 3-part class, and the next
class series will take place on Sundays from
1:30- 4:30pm in the Berend Room. If you would
like to sign up for this class or any other upcoming
classes, please go to www.ccli.org and fill out the
online registration form. If you have any questions,
you may contact Lauren Morath at (940) 544-2515
[email protected].
Divorced and Re-married?
If you are divorced and remarried outside of the
Catholic Church without a Decree of Invalidity, or
if you are married outside of the Catholic Church,
you may not partake of the Sacraments, including
the reception of Holy Communion. Until it is shown
otherwise through the ministry of the Tribunal,
no person is free to enter into another marriage
without the appearance or occasion of serious sin. A
divorce alone would not affect, or hinder in any way,
your participation in the Catholic Church. A divorced
Catholic is free to receive the sacraments. However,
if you are divorced and have remarried, or if you
are divorced and in a new relationship, or if you are
living with someone without a Decree of Invalidity
(and your former spouse is still living) you may not
partake of the sacraments, including the reception
of Holy Communion).
Consider seeking a Decree of Invalidity which
will enable you to return to a full participation in the
sacramental life of the Church. For more information
contact Deacon Larry Bills at the Church office at
696-1253.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
The Responsorial Psalm today says, “Teach
me your ways, O Lord!” Do we allow the Lord
to teach us His ways so that we can love and
honor our spouse more each day? Let the Lord
strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage
sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend on Apr. 10-12, 2015. Dates
fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: http://
www.dfwme.org/apply. For more information
e-mail [email protected] or call 469-444-0904.
Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial
en Espanol, escriba a [email protected] o
visite http://www.seccion15.org/
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Rachel Ministries
Through healing from post-abortion trauma, despair
gives way to hope, isolation gives way to connectedness, and hatred of others and self gives way
to the capacity and desire for authentic, self-giving
love. - Forbidden Grief, by Theresa Burke, Ph.D.
There is hope! We can help.
Rachel Ministries • 817-923-4757
Next Retreat April 10
Our Lady Queen of Peace
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Growing in Faith
Dear Padre!
GOOD NEWS!
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Jon 3:1-5, 10 / 1 Cor 7:29-31 / Mk 1:14-20
Whether he knew it or not, Jonah was one of the most powerful prophets in
Israel. He had scarcely started on his journey through Ninevah when the entire
city under the direction of the king expressed sorrow for their sins and turned
God’s judgment to mercy. I think we all hope we might be that effective in our
jobs.
If we to continue to read the book of Jonah, though, we find that he wasn’t
so happy about this turn of events—he felt it made him look weak. Did he not
predict the destruction of Ninevah if they failed to repent?
But for now, we see a people so moved by the Word of God that they
immediately change their behavior. In Mark’s Gospel, Christ’s invitation is just
as compelling for the four fishermen who abandon their nets and their father by
the sea and immediately change their direction and their lives.
I have a hard time imagining the words that would make me drop everything
to follow a completely different path. Certainly I’ve taken the advice of friends
and family or have responded to circumstances that demanded a new direction,
but only after reflection and prayer—but it took considerably longer than a
single moment.
The power of the Good News, however, is unlike any other to those who
are opened to it. When we really hear God’s voice, our hearts yearn to be in his
presence and, though not always easily, our souls and minds bend to his will.
How is God’s Word calling you to change today?
Mary Katharine Deeley
[email protected]
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Why do we say, “God is love?”
Love is an exchange between persons. In scripture - God inspired word God’s love for us is compared to the love between family members: a father for
his son, a mother for her children, a husband for his wife. We say “God is love”
(1 John 4:8), because he himself is an eternal exchange of love (CCC 221).
Throughout the Old Testament, God continually showed his people, Israel,
proofs of this love. He never stopped saving them, forgiving them, and providing
for them. God does the same for us today.
For God so love the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who
believes in him might not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Jesus showed
us the Father’s love in words and deeds. He taught us to call God, “Our Father,”
forgave people’s sins, healed their sickness, and fed them. Christ expressed
this love perfectly on the Cross. “No one has greater love than this, to lay down
one’s life for one’s friends” (John 14:13).
Do votive candles make a difference?
At my church, some people take the votive candles out of the holders
and place them next to the statues and icons.
Does this make the saint or God pay more attention to the petition? And
isn’t it a fire hazard?
Vigil lights, commonly known as votive candles, are usually lit when a
person seeks some favor from the Lord or a saint’s intercession. Lighting a
candle is a way of extending one’s prayer and showing solidarity with the
person on whose behalf the prayer is offered.
In the lighting of candles we remember and truly live the words of
our Lord, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). We burn candles to
symbolize our prayers’ rising to heaven day and night; prayers for the
saints’ intercession are also common because of their friendship with God
in heaven. Saints are powerful intercessors.
God hears all prayers uttered in sincerity. Burning a candle as we pray
doesn’t make that prayer more important than prayers offered without a
candle; neither does moving the candle to the front of the line.
If your church has made sure that the placing of the votive candles
complies with local fire regulations, you have no worries about setting a
fire with vigil lights.
FR. PAUL BOROWSKI, CSsR
[email protected]
Family Prayer: The Family that Prays
together Stays together
Prayer-Conditioning
In today’s world, it isn’t easy to bring up a family within a Christian
framework. The values of a consumer society are so often opposed to the
values of Jesus. The hectic pace of our lives cries out for time to be together,
to pray together. Families need to be “prayer-conditioned”.
Prayer is not a thing we “take out” of our hearts on schedule, then tuck
away for another day. Real prayer is an ongoing dialogue with our loving God.
But this sort of spontaneous conversation does not come naturally to most.
We all sometimes need coaching in the art of just “being with God,” praying
without words and listening for God with quiet minds. To practice this, include
a moment of silent prayer in every family prayer plan.
As we “prayer-condition” our family, we need to help our children “connect”
with God. This really isn’t difficult. When we share a spontaneous prayer, such
as “Thank you, God, for giving us such a nice day for our picnic,” we make a
quick connection with God for our children to both witness and imitate.
Opportunities to make our children more aware of God’s presence can
happen quite naturally. Before a big test, for example, we can invite God to
study with them. As they leave the house for school, we can send them off
with a blessing. At bedtime, we can ease their fears with assurances of God’s
constant care. Using such common everyday feelings and events, we make
God present; we actually create occasions for growth of relationship with God,
not only for our children, but also for ourselves.
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January 25, 2015
Community News
Counseling Services: Working in partnership
with Sacred Heart and Our Lady Queen of
Peace, Catholic Charities Fort Worth provides
counseling services at Sacred Heart Monday
through Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to
assist individuals and families:
-Through the challenges of raising a child
-Resolving marital conflict
-Coping with depression, anxiety, and the
stresses of daily life
Let us help you find hope and healing.
Contact the Clinical Counseling program with
Catholic Charities at 940-716-9669 or speak to
your parish office for more details.
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The St. Joseph Health Care Trust assists
individuals who are medically uninsured/
underinsured and who meet eligibility criterion.
This includes assistance with prescriptions,
dental services, physician visits, and other
services. For more information please call
Stella at (940) 552-0347. (This program is
administered through Catholic Charities,
Diocese of Fort Worth.)
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Immigration Consultations in Wichita
Falls: This opportunity allows you to have an
immigration consultation with an immigration
attorney or a Board of Immigration Appeals
accredited representative without traveling
outside of Wichita Falls. Our professionals
will serve you via video from our main office
in Fort Worth. You will be speaking privately
and confidentially with an authorized person
qualified to evaluate your situation and give
immigration legal advice.
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1504
Tenth Street, Wichita Falls)
Open by appointment: Thursdays and Saturdays
Schedule an appointment: 817.289.2801
Cost of the consultation: $30
FEAST and CELEBRATIONS
January 26
Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops (Patron Saint of Stomach disorders)
In Titus we get another glimpse of life in the early Church: great zeal in the apostolate, great communion in
Christ, great friendship. Yet always there is the problem of human nature and the unglamorous details of daily
life: the need for charity and patience in “quarrels with others, fears within myself,” as Paul says. Through it all,
the love of Christ sustained them. At the end of the Letter to Titus, Paul says that when the temporary substitute
comes, “hurry to me.”
“But when the kindness and generous love of God our Savior appeared, not because of any righteous deeds
we had done but because of his mercy, he saved us through the bath of rebirth and renewal by the holy Spirit,
whom he richly poured out on us through Jesus Christ our savior, so that we might be justified by his grace and
become heirs in hope of eternal life. This saying is trustworthy” (Titus 3:4-8).
January 28
St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church (Patron Saint of Catholic schools, Colleges, Schools
and Students)
We can look to Thomas Aquinas as a towering example of Catholicism in the sense of broadness, universality
and inclusiveness. We should be determined anew to exercise the divine gift of reason in us, our power to know,
learn and understand. At the same time we should thank God for the gift of his revelation, especially in Jesus
Christ.
“Hence we must say that for the knowledge of any truth whatsoever man needs divine help, that the intellect
may be moved by God to its act. But he does not need a new light added to his natural light, in order to know
the truth in all things, but only in some that surpasses his natural knowledge” (Summa Theologiae, I-II, 109, 1).
January 31
St. John Bosco, Priest (Patron Saint of Boys, Editors and Youth)
John Bosco educated the whole person—body and soul united. He believed that Christ’s love and our faith in
that love should pervade everything we do—work, study, play. For John Bosco, being a Christian was a full-time
effort, not a once-a-week, Mass-on-Sunday experience. It is searching and finding God and Jesus in everything
we do, letting their love lead us. Yet, because John realized the importance of job-training and the self-worth
and pride that come with talent and ability, he trained his students in the trade crafts, too.
“Every education teaches a philosophy; if not by dogma then by suggestion, by implication, by atmosphere.
Every part of that education has a connection with every other part. If it does not all combine to convey some
general view of life, it is not education at all” (G.K. Chesterton, The Common Man).