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Monday—Thursday: 9 AM—4PM
Friday: 9 AM—12 PM
8AM, 5:30PM (Anticipatory Mass)
8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 7PM (English)
2PM (Español)
8AM
6PM
8AM
6:30PM (Español)
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S E L V E S T O T H A N K F U L N E S S , A L L O W I N G T H E W O R D O F G O D I N A L L
I T S R I C H N E S S , T O D W E L L I N U S . W H A T E V E R W E D O I N W O R D O R
D E E D , W E D O I N T H E N A M E O F T H E L O R D J E S U S .
P A S T O R : R E V . J O S E P H T R I N H
D E A C O N S : R E V . M R . B O B M I L L E R
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S A C R A M E N T S ANOINTING OF THE SICK: For home or hospital visits, please con-
tact the office to arrange date and time.
BAPTISM: Baptism Classes are required for both the parents and
godparents. Parents must come in person to the office and bring
the child’s original birth Certificate. Godparents must be practicing
Catholics up to date on their sacraments. Requirements for God-
parents.
1) Letter of good standing from their parish church.
2) Baptismal Class Certificate
3) Recent Baptismal Certificate with Notations, where it shows
when you got married by the Catholic church and Confirmed.
4) Call the parish office for more information.
Next Monthly Baptism: Saturday, July 14th, 5:30 pm (English)
and Sunday, July 15h (Spanish) at 2:00 pm.
Baptism Classes: Saturday, July 14th, from 10-12pm.
Consolation Ministry: Available to parishioners who have had a
recent death in their family, they assist with funeral arrangements.
Those in need of assistance with planning for a loved one’s final
arrangements should first contact a funeral home. For questions,
please call the parish office, 972.262.0552.
MATRIMONY: Contact the parish office 9 months prior to the date
of the wedding. Two Programs are required by the Dallas Diocese.
Recently issued copies of baptismal certificates are required.
RECONCILIATION: The sacrament of reconciliation is celebrated on
Saturday at 8:30am.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: RCIA is for those who are
seeking Christ, His sacraments and entry into the Church. If you
have questions about entering into the Church or completion of
your sacraments please contact Gary Garza or the Faith Formation
office at 972.262.6590
SICK AND SHUT-INS: Please notify the pastoral office when a mem-
ber of your family is ill, homebound or hospitalized. Communion
ministers are available for visits throughout the week.
QUINCEAÑERAS: If you are planning a Quinceañera celebration
Mass, she must be enrolled in faith formation classes and must
attend a required Quinceañera class. She must be receiving or has
just received Confirmation. For more information, please call the
parish office on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm. more
information, please call Nina Sanchez at 972.264.9691.
Addictions Ministry: Alfred Mendoza,
972.375.3559
Altar Server: Miguel Nuñez,
817.307.3142 or Vicky 817.395.2814
Faith Formation: Amy Rodriguez,
972.262.6590
Hispanic Ministry: Gracie Tijerina,
214-518-3905
Lector: David Burkel
972.342.7645.
Ministers of Communion:
Peggy Cartwright, 817.863.2275
Music Ministry: (English) Lori Tassin,
214.793.6695
Music Ministry: (Spanish) Elvia Valadez
469 732 9347
Prison Ministry: Gary Garza,
817.429.1827
Quince Coordinator: Nina Sanchez,
972.264.9691
RCIA Coordinator: Deacon Pete Rodriguez,
972.262.6590
St. Vincent de Paul: Nancy Brickett,
972.237.6755
Ushers: Nick Federico, 972.955.7856
Vocations: Jill Murillo 972.207.1094
Wedding Coordinator: Karla Arriaga,
972.839.6608
P A S T O R A L M I N I S T R I E S
C O N T A C T O U R O R G A N I Z A T I O N S African Community: Tina Egbuonu
817.975.8266;
Alex Edobor 214.734.3086
Boy Scouts: Jesse Hernandez,
972.988.0002
Building Committee: Fran Means,
972.237.1767
Capital Campaign Committee: Mary Meza
214.566.2883
Christ Renews His Parish (Women):
Victoria Reynoso, 469.236.9727
Christ Renews His Parish (Men):
John Espinosa, 469.570.0152
Council of Catholic Women: Karla Arriaga,
972.839.6608
Couples for Christ: Foundation for Family
& Life (CFCFFL): Gabriel & Rebecca
Ramos, 972.375.3799 | 214.769.4901
Cub Scouts: Esmeralda Rodriguez
972.891.4678
Fall Festival: Rudy Pereyda,
972.571.6259
Finance Committee: Matt Galindo,
972.262.5759
Hijos de Maria Charismatic Prayer Group:
Deacon Pete, 972.339.0067
Legion of Mary (English): Kacki Brillhart,
972.262.4273
Legion of Mary (Spanish): Elisa Malleis,
214.684.3398
Knights of Columbus: Tony Pettit,
972.754.0113
Nursery: Claudia Villanueva,
972.602.7406
Pastoral Advisory Council:
Sandy Schexnailder, 214.505.3373
Pro-Life Committee: Tony & Elida
Camacho, 214.616.1294
Safety Committee : Ronnie Buentello,
469.315.4423.
Safety Environment Program: Belinda
Rodriguez, [email protected]
Silver Leaves: Jean Villanueva,
972.352.2882
Young Adults: Tricia Morin
469.569.6355
Youth Group: Neen Ponto,
214.403.9800
Sanctuary Candle
The light is burning the next 2 weeks for
“Parishioners of St. Michael’s”
Please pray for the recently departed souls, especially “ Ruth Doucet”
May the angels lead her into Heaven.
The Flowers this weekend are donated by
“Council of Catholic Women”
To donate flowers in memory of someone or
celebration of a special occasion, please call
the office at 972.2362.0552. Thank you.
Q U I N C E A Ñ E R A S
Alfred Hartman
Ana Dean
Angela Faires
Avelino Del Bosque Jr
Briana Dean
Christine Ortiz
Clyde Castorena
Daniel Cortez II
Edward Dooley
Elisa Alcalar
Jeff Yando
Jonathan Ocampo
Jose Manuel Salazar
Josephine Hernandez
Julie Schneider
Lawrence Raush
Louis Ovalle
Marilu Thorn
Mable Lockley
Manny Hernandez
Mary Taken
Nancy Foo
Natalie Newman
Quiän Perez
Robert Crawley
San Juanita Estrada
Stephanie Razo
Nicole Udovitsch
Kaitlyn Udovitsch
Ryan Udovitsch
Jeremy Rosson
Teresa L. Gonzales
Delila Dion Cortez
Tom Carter
Todd Arnold
Brian Cawthon
Phillip Doubleman
Cody Ayres
Greg Vial
Michelle Stiner
Philip Ferrara
Jose Cardenas
Rose Uvalle
Lorenzo Uvalle
Antonio Trevino
Zulema Aleman
Freddy Cox
Juanita Alvarez
Let us keep in prayer for healing…….
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Faith Formation registration: Registration form avail-able online at www.stmichaelgptx.org/faith-formation. Documents required at the time of regis-tration for Communion and Confirmation second year preparation. To register, please go online and pay
registration fee.
At this time, late registration fees will apply.
No refunds.
All Seniors are invited for fellowship the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month. It is held in the Mazaika Hall doors open at 10:30a. Next meeting will take place on June 25th.
Please bring a friend.
Pro-Life Committee: To support the mothers-to-be who visit our Pregnancy Resource Center for much needed assistance, We are in need of the following baby items: wipes, formula, food, bath items, bot-tles, diapers up to 12-months, clothing sizes new-born to 24 months, and unexpired baby item cou-pons. Please place donation in the bassinet in the
Narthex, Thank you.
M I N I S T R Y A N N O U N C E M E N T S
HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION Every Thursday 8PM - 9PM
HOLY DAY OF ADORATION
1st & 3rd Thursdays 7AM—8PM
Saturday, June 23, 2018
8:00a Thanksgiving by Cruz Family
5:30p +Juan Alonzo by Arnold Ojeda and Family
Sunday, June 24, 2018
8:00a +Joe and Rose Brennan by Joe Brennan
10:00a Gilbert Santini-Intentions by Mary Dominguez
12:00p + Marjorie Mack by Barbara Brown & Family
2:00p People of the Parish
7:00p + David Valadez II by Margaret Valadez
Monday, June 25, 2018
8:00a + Chong Him Chan by Ophelia Chan
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
6:00p Parishioner
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
8:00a + Chong Him Chan by Ophelia Chan
Thursday, June 28, 2018
7:00p + Juan M. Martinez by Martinez Family
Friday, June 29, 2018
8:00a +Julian Villegas, Sr by Aguilar Family
Saturday, June 30, 2018
8:00a Go Build God's House Project and Donors
5:30p +George Sanchez by Irene Sanchez
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June 30 & Aug. 4
Renewals: Spanish Rm 103 9-10am English Rm 104 9-10am
New Volunteers:
Spanish Rm 103 10-12pm English Rm 104 10-12pm
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People of faith are committed to serving others in
God’s love in healthcare, child welfare, migration
and refugee resettlement, education, and more. Re-
ligious freedom protects the space in which we can
continue to serve. Religious Freedom Week begins
June 22, the Feast of Sts. Thomas More & John
Fisher. Join Catholics across the country to pray and
act for the freedom to serve faithfully and with in-
tegrity. Learn more at www.usccb.org/
Lord Teach Me To Pray
Deepen Your Prayer Life; Help Others Do The Same!
Work for the New Evangelization!
Are you a woman or man of prayer?
Are you comfortable working with small groups?
On July 21st at the Catholic Conference & Formation Cen-
ter in Dallas TX there will be a Facilitator Training-Retreat
for the “Lord Teach Me To Pray” (LTMTP) Ignatian prayer
series. The only charge is for lunch; there is no charge for
the retreat itself or the materials. Come & discern if God
is calling you to become a facilitator! Or, if you are simply
interested in finding out more about Ignatian Prayer and
the “Lord, Teach Me To Pray” prayer series, you are also
invited! For info and registration please go to lordteach-
metopray.com, click on Facilitator Training-Retreats and
scroll down to Dallas for registration form, or call 504-439-
5933. We also have registration forms in the office.
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Father Joseph would like to give a BIG thank you to
the Faith Formation Office, CRHP Sisters, Young and
Adult Volunteers and all the parishioners who do-
nated items for VBS. May God repay you in abun-
dance.
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Pope Francis’Apostolic Exhortation Laudete et Exsultate on the Call to Holiness
“Let the grace of your baptism bear fruit in a path of holi-ness. Let everything be open to God; turn to him in every situation. Do not be dismayed, for the power of the Holy Spirit enables you to do this, and holiness, in the end, is the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your life. When you feel the tempta-tion to dwell on your own weakness, raise your eyes to Christ crucified and say: “Lord, I am a poor sinner, but you can work the miracle of making me a little bit better”. In the Church, holy yet made up of sinners, you will find everything you need to grow towards holiness. The Lord has bestowed on the Church the gifts of scripture, the sacraments, holy places, living communities, the witness of the saints and a multifaceted beauty that proceeds from God’s love, “like a bride bedecked with jewels” (Is 61:10)”. (n.15)
Readings for this Week:
Liturgy Corner
The Nativity of John the Baptist
In the beginning of his Gospel, Luke told us how the angel of the Lord appeared to a priest named Zachariah and informed him that his barren wife, Elizabeth, would bear him a son, even though both of them were advanced in years, and he would name him John. In the sixth month after the announcement of John’s birth, the angel Gabriel was sent to Galilee to a virgin named Mary, a relative of Elizabeth, and advised her that the Holy Spirit would come upon her, the power of the Most High would overshadow her, she would bear a son and be named Jesus, who would be called holy, the Son of God… Approximately six months before we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus, today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist. Accord-ing to the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) paragraphs 523, 719, and 720: John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate pre-cursor or forerunner, sent to prepare His way. Prophet of the Most High, John surpasses all the prophets of whom he is the last…Going before Jesus in the spirit and power of Elijah, John bears witness to Christ in his preach-ing, by his Baptism of conversion, and through his martyrdom. In John, the Holy Spirit concludes His speaking through the prophets. John com-pletes the cycle of prophets begun by Elijah. He proclaims the imminence of the consolation of Israel; he is the voice of the Consoler who is com-ing…John came to bear witness to the light. With John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit begins the resto-ration to man of the divine likeness, prefiguring what he would achieve with and in Christ. John was the last great prophet heralded the coming of the Messiah into our broken world. He bridged the Old Testament and the New Testa-ment. He pointed out to his two disciples (one of them was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother) that Jesus was the Lamb of God, so his two disciples followed Jesus to see where He stayed (John 1:35-42). We, through Baptism, like John the Baptist, accept God’s call to be heralds of Christ, and be prophets of God’s word of justice, compassion, and peace. We are called to live a life of faith, which consists in a burning desire to be with the Lord and, hence, in a continuous search for the place where He lives, as Andrew did. Pope Francis reminds us that the Sacraments, prayer, and meditation on the Word of God are the keys to living well that life of faith. May Our Lady who prepared for the arrival of Christ with the totality of her existence, help us and guide us in our steps to meet the Lord in His second coming. Amen.
Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18 Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17 Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Acts 12:1-11 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19 Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; /Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43
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MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR ENTENDI-MIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA (Gospel Meditation) La natividad de San Juan Bautista Pero el ángel le dijo: "No temas, Zacarías". (Lc. 1:13). Por aquello del miedo de encontrar a Dios en la vida y que revele cosas que no se comprenden de inmediato. El Evangelio nos dice que Zacarías se turbó al verlo, y el temor se apoderó de él.
¿Qué hubieras hecho tú en lugar de Zacarías? ¿Cuál hubiera sido tu re-spuesta? Para iluminar la respuesta, tenemos la luz de las palabras del Papa Francisco, que nos dan pe-queñas pautas a seguir en la Solem-nidad de hoy. Dijo él: "Los días más largos del año; los días que tienen más luz, porque en las tinieblas de aquel tiempo Juan era el hombre de la luz: no de una luz propia, sino de una luz reflejada. Como una luna. Y cuando Jesús comenzó a predicar, la luz de Juan empezó a disiparse, a disminuir, a desvanecerse. Él mismo lo dice con claridad al hablar de su propia misión. Es necesario que Él crezca y yo mengüe" (Lunes 24 de junio de 2013). Juan Bautista fue el gran profeta y el heraldo de Jesús el Mesías. Preparó
el camino del Señor revelando a Jesús a otros como el Mesías y como el Cordero de Dios. San Juan ejemplifica la vida del cris-tiano que proclama el mensaje de salvación y arrepentimiento. Se enfoca en la dirección correcta, vuelve la mirada hacia el Cordero de Dios y se une sin reservas a él. El destino de San Juan estaba escrito, y lo llevó a cabo con dignidad desde el comienzo hasta el final. Ahora es el turno de los seguidores de Jesús de anunciarlo al mundo que sufre y que busca la justicia. ¡San Juan Bautista ruega por nosotros! Para que seamos fieles anunciadores del Reino de Dios. ¿Lo haremos?
Collect
O God, who raised up Saint John the Baptist to make ready a nation fit for Christ the Lord,
give your people, we pray, the grace of spiritual joys
and direct the hearts of all the faithful into the way of salvation and peace.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Domingo: 2:00p Misa Jueves: 6:30p Rosario & Misa Viernes: 7:00p "Hijos de María" Oración Jueves: 6:30p Unción de los enfermos. 19 de julio, 2018 Coro Hispano: Elvia Valadez, 469.732.9347 Ministerio Hispano: Gracie Tijerina 214-518-3905
GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UN-DERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be? Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually at-tract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born. On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character forma-tion, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices ? every parental effort is sub-jected to the decisions of the child themself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's cir-cumstances. Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who pre-pared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents -- that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ.
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SPECIAL COLLECTIONS-2018
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT: If you wish to set up automatic payments, please pick up a form at the parish office, or you may download the form from our website at
www.stmichaelgptx.org.
Pay Pal Online Donation: Don’t carry cash? Away on vacation? We understand and have made
it easy with online giving. Please visit,
www.stmichaelgptx.org and click the
“PayPal Online Donation” button to make your
donation. Be sure to designate which fund you
wish to donate to.
Example: Sunday Collection | Building Fund
ONLINE GIVING
*Please make individual checks for each fund.
Weekend Collection 6-17 $12,723.50
Online Donation $ 250.00
Building Fund $ 2,502.00
Mass Attendance 2,042
SVDP $ 4,150.00
Thank you for your Sponsorships on the bulletin! Without our parish involvement we would not have a bulletin every week. Tina Watson with LPi , has been at our parish talking with businesses in the area. The par-ish and Father our working along with Tina, to increas-ing sponsorships on the back of our bulletin. If you have a business or just want to sponsor “Pray for our Parish” or an “In Loving Memory” Tina can be reached at 512-431-9413 [email protected]. Deep discounts for our parish businesses, especially for “In Loving Memory” ads. There are billing options. Blessings to All
BREAKFASTS June 24, KOC July 1, KOC July 8, Youth Group July 15, CRHP July 22, Capital Campaign
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Journey to The Way: Please note JTW will have no
meetings in the month of June and July. Thank you.
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The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) here at St. Mi-chael the Archangel is having a service/event in Ma-zaika Hall On June 30, 2018 from 9am-2pm. We will have 2 lawyers available Alvino Guajardo and Eduardo Carranza to offer their services to help complete your last will and testament. We will also have a funeral home come to discuss their services, Fernando Her-nandez to discuss bequeathing, along with our own fu-neral coordinators here at St. Michael the Archangel to discuss your liturgy. All proceeds will go to go build God’s house. The cost for this service is $200.00 for a single or $300.00 a cou-ple. The in take form needs to be back in the office by June 27 or sooner. Please
call Karla Arriaga for the forms or if you have any questions 972-839-6608.
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CATHOLIC QUOTES - WORDS TO INSPIRE THE FAITH-FUL The best prayer is the one in which there is the most love.-Charles de Foucauld WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC TRADITIONS EX-PLAINED Question: June 24 celebrates the feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. How was that date chosen and why? Answer: The date set for John the Baptist's birth only came into existence once the date to celebrate Jesus' birth was set. Evidence shows that by the middle of the fourth century Christians were celebrating the birth of Jesus around December 25. No one at that time knew when Jesus was born, but the date seemed to be selected to counter the Roman festival to the sun god. Once December 25 had been selected for the birth of Jesus, a number of other dates could be set, using the biblical evidence at hand. When the angel appeared to Mary and she conceived, her cousin, Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, was in her sixth month. If Jesus was born on December 25, then he had to be conceived nine months before, on March 25. If Eliza-beth was then in her sixth month, then John the Bap-tist was due three months later on June 25. Then why June 24? A rather convincing reason stems from John's witness in John's Gospel. There John the Baptist says that Jesus must increase and he, John, must decrease. The other Gospels also have John point to Jesus and not himself as the chosen one of God. In making John's birth a day less than Jesus' full nine months, the Christian community communicated this Gospel reality in its liturgical calendar. Thus the Christian community continued to highlight John's mis-sion and ministry. Maybe we could strive toward that
same mission in our own lives.
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