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WEEKLY ACTIVITIESSUNDAY - January 28(Religious Article Store open after Mass)9:30 am - R.E. Elementary/ND

(until 10:40am)R.E. Jr. High/YH (until 10:40am)3:45 pm – First Communion Parent Mtg./SJR6:00 pm - Heritage Group/SJRMONDAY - January 2910:30 am - ND High School Retreat/SJR5:30 pm - CDA Board Mtg/SMR6:00 pm - Safe Environment

Group Training/SJRTUESDAY - January 309:30 am - ND Choir Practice/ChurchWEDNESDAY - January 31(Religious Article Store open after Mass)4:00 pm - Adoration of the Most Blessed

Sacrament /HFC (until 6pm)6:00 pm – Youth Night/NDHS7:00 pm - High School Group/YH (until 9pm)THURSDAY - February 17:00 pm - R.C.I.A./SJR

FRIDAY - February 28:30 am - Adoration of the Most Blessed

Sacrament/HFC (until 6pm)SATURDAY - February 3Reception for Fr. Alex after Mass/SJR(Religious Article Store open after Mass)7:30 am - Men In Christ/WR4:00 pm - Confessions/HFCSUNDAY - February 4Reception for Fr. Alex after Mass/SJR(Religious Article Store open after Mass)9:30 am - R.E. Elementary/ND

(until 10:40am)9:30 am - R.E. Jr. High/YH (until 10:40am)9:45 am - Bible & Mary (Bible Study)/SEASR4:00 pm - Baptism Class/SJR4:00 pm - Diaconate Formation/SEASR5:00 pm - First Holy Communion

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MASS INTENTIONSSUNDAY - JANUARY 28, 2018FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME8:30 am - FRANKLIN-PAUL TOLENTINO†

(Mr. & Mrs. Davy Tolentino)HERBERT and LEOLA ELLIOTT† (Donna Franklin)DALE PROBST† (Elizabeth Ward)

11:00 am - Missa Pro PopuloMONDAY – January 29, 2018

8:00 am – ARTURO MATUS† (Mr. & Mrs. Barry Binnion)Intention of Thanksgiving for MARIE BUCAG (Mr. & Mrs. Feliciano Bucag)

TUESDAY - January 30, 20188:00 am - Liturgy of the HoursWEDNESDAY - January 31, 201810:15 am - ND All School Mass

(All are invited)6:15 pm - JEAN ISBELL†(Mr. & Mrs. Ed Vokes)LUCILLE WILHELM†(Mr. & Mrs. Ed Vokes)Intentions of KEVIN and DEBBIE CHARTIER(Mr. & Mrs. Ed Vokes)

THURSDAY - February 1, 20188:00 am - LEOLA ELLIOTT†

(Mr. & Mrs. Davy Tolentino)SOULS in Purgatory† (Jimmy Ho)

FRIDAY - February 2, 20188:00 am - SOULS in Purgatory†

(Jimmy Ho)SATURDAY - February 3, 20186:00 pm - SHAUNDA TOFT† (Pat Hoeft)

Intentions of Fr. ALEXANDER AMBROSE (CDA#2710)

SUNDAY - FEBRUARY 4, 2018FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME8:30 am - MICHAEL RICHEY†

(Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Richey)CARL QUISENBERRY†(Mr. & Mrs. Davy Tolentino)Intentions of DAVY and ROSALIE TOLENTINO (Mike & Linda Herrian)

11:00 am - Missa Pro Populo

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Pope Francis for JANUARYEvangelization: Religious Minorities in Asia

That Christians, and other religious minorities in Asian countries, may be able

to practice their faith in full freedom.

Please help us update our parish roster. If your mailing address, email address, home phone number, or mobile number has changed in the last three years, please contact our parish office during office hours: 940.696.1253.

PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEKListed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily.

1/29 - Rev. Khoi Tran1/30 - Rev. Philip Binh Tran, CMC1/31 - Rev. Sushil Tudu, TOR2/2 - Rev. Alphonse M. Tri Vu, CMC

2/3 - Rev. Francis Vinh Van Vu, CMC2/4 - Rev. Jonathan Wallis, STL2/5 - Rev. Kyle R. Walterscheid

Occasionally a letter of reference, recommendation, or eligibility to become a godparent, sponsor, or enroll in school may be needed. The parish office will not be able to give you a letter if we have no record of you being a registered parishioner. If you attend Mass here regularly and support our parish (and not registered) and would like to be a registered member of our parish, please fill out a registration form (located in the Narthex), online (www.olqpwf.org) or simply call the parish office (940-696-1253).

WE ARE A CATHOLIC STEWARDSHIP PARISHWe sincerely thank our parishioners who give online, mail, bill pay or drop off their weekly donations to the parish office. Our parish expenses and obligations are met because you continue to give and support even when you cannot personally be with us at Mass here. Once again, we extend our gratitude for your continued faithfulness in supporting Our Lady Queen of Peace parish life.Tithing is an expression of our gratitude to God. He wants our heart to be in the right place. In essence, it is an act of worship and thanksgiving for all God has done for us. (If you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, contact the parish office. If you prefer to use online-giving, visit www.faithdirect.net and enroll using our parish code: TX420).

WEEKLY OfferingsJanuary 20 & 21, 2018: $7,741.00Latin America: $30.00FAITH DIRECT OfferingsJanuary 4, 2018: $ 19, 681.00Church in Latin America: $481.00January 15, 2018: $10,781.00Church in Latin America: $207.00

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DAILY READINGSFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 28Dt 18:15-20 * 1 Cor 7:32-35 * Mk 1:21-28Monday, January 29 (Weekday)2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 * Mk 5:1-20Tuesday, January 30 (Weekday)2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3 * Mk 5:21-43Wednesday, January 31 (St. John Bosco, Priest)2 Sm 7:4-17 * Mk 4:1-20

Thursday, February 1 (Weekday)1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12 * Mk 6:7-13Friday, February 2 (Presentation of the Lord)Mal 3:1-4 * Heb 2:14-18 * Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32Saturday, February 3 (Weekday)1 Kgs 3:4-13 * Mk 6:30-34Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 4Jb 7:1-4, 6-7 * 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23 * Mk 1:29-39

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Religious Education News Grades K thru 6th gradeADULT FORMATION

R.C.I.A meets every Thursday evening at 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph room. Come learn more and enrichen your Catholic Faith or invite someone who is interested in what the Catholic Church teaches.

WorldWide Marriage Encounter(Dallas-Fort Worth-East Texas)“Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties.” Let us learn to calm our anxieties about our spouses by exploring each other during a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekend is Apr. 13-15, 2018. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: http://www.dfwme.org/apply. For more information e-mail apply@dfwme.org or call 469-444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a emmdfw@gmail.com o visite http://www.emmseccion21.org/

RACHEL’S CORNERGod’s mercy is greater than your abortion. He wants to heal you… Will you let Him?Find God’s mercy at a Rachel Weekend Retreat, and let Him heal you.

Rachel Ministries817-923-4757

Next Retreat March 2

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MEETINGS AND EVENTSPARENT’S NIGHT OUT!**celebrate Valentine’s early***SATURDAY, February 10th (5:00-10:00 p.m.)Proceeds benefitting CCC Guatemala Mission TeamRSVP by Feb. 5th to 940-452-8196 or 940-692-9778

üSnack / Drinks provided!üStudents have Safe Environment Training & CPR certification

All Donations will directly go to the Mission Trip

The Annual Texas Mission Conference2018 - Bringing the Mission HomeFebruary 16-18, 2018(on the campus of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio)This year’s event features:

• Keynote Speaker—Mike Haasl, Global Solidarity Coordinator, Center for Mission, Archdiocese of St. Paul

• Mission Focused Workshops• Opportunities for interaction with fellow missioners• Time for Faith-sharing, fellowship, good food and some fun• To register: www.txmissioncouncil.org

Prayer Shawl MinistryFeb. 6 and 20 (Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am)Feb. 1 and 15 (Thursdays, 7pm-9pm)in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Room.For more information about this ministry, please contact JoAnn at (940) 691-0460.If you know someone who could use one of these laprobes or prayershawls, you may request one from the parish office.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2710Court Queen of PeaceA life of Service and Prayer always leads us to grow together in “Unity and Charity”Next meeting: Tuesday - February 19, 20186:30 pm in the St. Joseph RoomWe always Welcome New members. Come see what we do.

LOOKING AHEAD!!!Mardi Gras - Tuesday, Feb. 13

Ash Wednesday - Wednesday, Feb. 14 (Mass at 8am & 7pm)

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - Friday, Feb. 23

**No Fish Fry on Feb. 16**Parish Lenten Mission -

Mon., Tue., & Wed., Mar. 12, 13, & 14

SAFE ENVIRONMENT GROUP SESSIONMONDAY, JANUARY 29TH

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.In the St. Joseph Room

Please come by the Church Office and pick up the packet that needs to be completed for the session. If you are unsure if you need to up-date, please call the church office at 940-696-1253 and Tammy will check for you.

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Dear PadreEvery year, someone with a cold wants to shake my hand at the sign of peace, and sick people drink from the Communion cup. Can’t parishes ban the cup and the sign of peace during flu season?

Many people share your concern. As a priest, I am hugged by an entire congregation throughout flu season. If I’m sick, I warn people as they approach, but some people want a hug anyway. For many, community fellowship wins out over prudence. Of course it would be best if those who are sick don’t drink from the cup containing the precious Blood. But even if they do, receiving the precious Blood is more important to me than the slight risk of illness.

However, if it bothers you that much, there’s nothing wrong with electing not to receive the precious Blood. And instead of shaking hands and hugging at the sign of peace, try nodding and waving. If people don’t understand and push for more, simply say, “Don’t want to pass on the flu.” That should stop them.

In today’s society, far too many things keep us physically apart. I refuse to casually surrender anything that brings us together in love and fellowship except in dire circumstances, and for me, a normal flu season doesn’t qualify.Fr. Rick Potts, CSsRSundaybulletin@Liguori.org

NOTRE DAME NEWS

During the week of January 28 through February 3, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Catholic Schools Week. This week allows us to celebrate and proclaim the great work that Catholic schools do in the United States and, especially, in our local parishes. It is well documented that Catholic schools produce students more likely to succeed in college and students more likely to retain the faith into their adult life. We at Notre Dame Catholic School like to say it is because we are Teaching what Matters.

We invite you all to get to know your parish school a little better by visiting our website or finding us on Facebook in order to see what makes a Catholic school education an incredible investment for parishioners and parents alike. We also invite you to attend our Preview Day on Wednesday, January 31 between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm. Finally, I ask you all to support the second collection on Sunday, January 28  in support of Catholic education throughout the Diocese of Fort Worth. If you miss the collection, you can still donate by texting ‘schools’ to 91999. And if you would like to make a contribution to Notre Dame specifically, please visit our website and click on ‘Make a Donation Now’.The Church considers Catholic schools a ‘vital’ part of its evangelizing mission. At Notre Dame, it is a privilege to serve our parishes and our greater community in helping parents to form their children with both wisdom and virtue. Please take advantage of Catholic Schools Week to consider how you can join us in this mission.

Michael W Edghill, MAPrincipalNotre Dame Catholic SchoolWichita Falls, TX940-692-6041www.notredamecatholic.org

As a center of evangelization, Notre Dame Catholic School forms disciples of Jesus Christ

by preparing students in spirituality, academics, stewardship, and service.

“Faith and reason are like two wings on which the human spirit rises to the contemplation of truth; and God has placed in the human heart a desire to know the truth—in a word, to know himself.”— Fides et Ratio

Holy Mass is celebrated in the Upper Campus Chapel at 7:00am on Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. and all are welcome.

All Campus School Mass - every Wednesday at 10:15am in the church. Everyone is invited.

Contact Matt Ledesma, Director of Enrollment, at 940-692-6041 or matt.ledesma@ndcswf.org for a personal tour by appointment.

GROWING IN FAITH

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GROWING IN FAITHGood News!Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)Dt 18:15-20, 1 Cor 7:32-35, Mk 1:21-28Jesus’ miracles and preaching were part of what convinced people that he was the Son of God. He spoke like no other and then backed up his words with amazing and wonderful actions. For example, he confronted evil spirits and cast them out. The people were amazed and saw this as evidence of his divinity, because no one had absolute power over evil—except God himself. This is a power the Church continues to practice today through the ministry of healing and exorcism.

Jesus did not want to see people suffer under the power of Satan but rather wanted them to live full and happy lives. “I came that they might have life and have it abundantly,” Jesus said in John 10:10. This strong desire of Jesus to heal and save drove him to tirelessly preach and do good. And because of this combination of goodness and power in his person, his fame spread. Yet the message he preached was challenging and demanding. Eventually many preferred to silence that good, powerful, but demanding voice.

Today, like Jesus, the Church still longs for nothing less than humanity’s complete health and happiness. Yet, at times, the path to that human progress is not the easiest. Like temperamental children are chided by loving parents to eat healthy food rather than just what they like, so the good and powerful voice and actions of the Church are challenged.

We find our full flourishing as human beings and as Catholics by embracing Jesus’ words and desires for us.—Fr. Mark Haydu, LC

CATHLIC CHARITIESAt Catholic Charities, we believe it is possible to end poverty. It’s going to take all of us doing our part to make a change and we have unique opportunities for anyone inspired by our mission. Our volunteers are our hands and feet. They move our mission forward and make it possible to meet the needs of our community. Their work is what brings us closer to putting an end to poverty. We have several volunteer positions to fit your talents, schedule and preferences. Volunteer positions are open to anyone looking to give back.

Please consider joining our team. We are currently seeking reception and client intake volunteers from all faith and cultural backgrounds. Bilingual Spanish is a plus!

Please contact Heather Walker at 940.228.4652 or hwalker@ccdofw.org for more information or to sign up to volunteer.

Catholic Charities offers four support/counseling groups geared at helping people move toward healing and family restoration.

Catholic Charities Fort Worth offers people weekly counseling-support groups, known as Common Ground Recovery Ministries. A God-centered approach with evidence-based curriculum. Professionally trained counselors and group leaders guide participants to healthier ways of coping and maintaining quality of life. Groups include Parenting Classes, Women CARES, Anger Management, and Addictive Behaviors. Groups meet Tuesdays at 6:00pm at First Christian Church, 3701 Taft Blvd. For details, call 940-642-7021.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Ask how you can help! For more information call 940-716-9669

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Steve R. Morath (Financial Advisor & Parishioner)

3705 Maplewood Avenue940-692-2942

The Sunday Bulletin is provided to us every week by the generosity of our many sponsors. Their ads defray the expense of printing the bulletin. Please contact Thomas Miner at 512-452-3413 (Bartleby Press, Austin).