St. Francis Catholic Church 1537 Rogers Avenue Lancaster, TX 75134 Phone: 972-227-4124 Fax: 972-227-2882 www.stfrancislancaster.org Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday (Spanish) Sunday (Spanish) 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:15 PM Daily Mass Schedule Mon. Communion Service @ 8:00 AM Wed. 6:30 PM Tues, Thurs, & Fri 8:00 AM HOLY DAYS—Call office for Mass times. Visitors: We happily welcome you to St. Francis! To register please stop by the office. Visitantes: ¡San Francisco les da coordialmente la bienvenida! Para registrase en la parroquia, visite nuestra oficina parroquial. Reconciliation: Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM and Wednesday 5-6 PM or by appointment. Confesiones: Sabados de 3:30 pm a 4:30 pm, miercoles 5:00 pm a 6:00 pm o por medio de una cita. Weddings: Must contact the Pastor six months prior to desired date. Preparation classes are required before the marriage. Contact office for regulations and any rental information. Bodas: Llamar a la oficina seis meses antes para fijar la fecha. Se requieren clases de preparacion. Llamar para los requisites o alquilar el Salon Parroquial. Baptisms: First & Third Saturday in English at 11 am. Registered member six months prior to scheduling baptismal date. Parents and Godparents must attend preparation class. Godparents if married, must be according to the laws of the Catholic Church. Baptismal Class second Saturday of the month in January, March, May, July, September & November @ 10:00 AM. Bautismos: Primer y tercer sábado en inglés a las 11 am; Segundo y cuarto sabado en espanol a las 11 am. Registrado como miembro de la Parroquia seis meses antes de planificar fecha de Bautismo. Padres y padrinos tienen que asistir a clase de preparacion. Padrinos, si con casados, tiene que ser de acuerdo a las leyes de la Iglesia Catolica. Las clases pre-bautismales son el Segundo sabado de cada mes en enero, marzo, mayo, julio, septiembre y noviembre a las 10:00 am. April 26, 2015 Masses For the Week Day Sat Date 04/25 Time 5:00 pm Sun 04/26 7:00 pm 8:00 am Santoyo family 10:00 am 12:15 pm Mon Tues Wed 04/27 04/28 04/29 Thurs 04/30 8:00 am 8:00 am 8:00 am 7:00 pm 8:00 am Intentions B-day remembrance of †Helen Smith, offered by Olsovsky family †Frank Lacik, offered by Louise Vitale †Bob Yenco, offered by Barb Yenco †Animas del Purgatorio †J. Cruz Lopez, offered by Son & Wife, Luis & Gracie Lopez 1st yr Anniversary remembrance of †Magdalena Santoyo, offered by For the People †Maria Yolanda Gonzalez, offered by Fam. Flores †Amada Najera, & †Ignacio Berumen, offered by Rafael Berumen, Sr. Communion Service For Health and Healing of those who are ill For Peace in the Middle East Confirmation Mass For the unborn On Wednesday April 29, 2015 the mass for this day is celebrated at 8:00 am. No Confession on this day. Confirmation Mass is at 7:00 pm celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Greg Kelly. Sun 04/26 9:00 am 2:00 pm Mon 04/27 7:00 pm Tues 04/28 7:00 pm Wed 04/29 8:00 am 10:00 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Thurs 04/30 7:00 pm Fri 05/01 10:30 am 7:30 pm Sat 05/02 11:00 am 5:00 pm RE Class-CL Breakfast-Ren Par.-PH CRHP Women-CL Jóvenes Instrumentos-CL De la Mano con Jesus--PH Ch. Span. Choir-CH RICA-PH CRHP Men-CL English Bible Study-CL Sun Span Choir-CH DAILY MASS Apologetics Class No Confessions No English Choir Confirmation Mass RCIA-English-PH DLMJ Leaders-CL Food Pantry-PH Renovación Parroquial-PH Sat Span Choir-CH English Baptisms 1st Communion at Mass Breakf ast Schedule April 26, 2015—Renovacion Parroquial May 3, 2015—Knights of Columbus May 10, 2015—No Breakfast-Mother’s Day 2 | St. Francis 04/19 Weekly need for Operational expenses $8400 Sunday Offering $6830.00 Readings for the Week of April 26, 2015 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24--13:5a/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Jn 14:1-6, Joseph the Worker: Gn 1:26--2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24/Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 Liturgical Publications Inc April 26, 2015—Catholic Home Missions Appeal May 3, 2015—St. Vincent de Paul May 10, 2015—Building Fund Confirmation!!! Sanctuary Candle burns the week of April 26-May 2, 2015 In Memory of †J. Cruz Lopez Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Offered by, Son & Wife, Luis & Gracie Lopez Altar Servers Date 5:00 PM 7:00 PM 25-Apr 26-Apr Luis V. Alex V. Pablo R 2-May 3-May Aryel C, Alexa C Brian T, Jordan 9-May 10-May Sajel P, Aryel C Brian T, Jordan 16-May 17-May Alex V, Luis V Brian T, Jordan Commentators Date 5:00 PM 10:00 AM 12:15 PM Victoria U, Victoria F Faith C, Isabel G Carolina S. Emily Victoria F, Evan R Isabelle K, Faith C Carolina S, Josue Jose R, Victoria U Isabel G, Andrew T Pablo R, Emily Carlos R, Victoria F Joanna & Lillian H Adriana P, Roxanna 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:15 PM Jerry S Carol A Daniela B Sara R Wendy A Lucy H Jerry S Mary L Josefina B Rowland U Teresa H Alfonso R 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 12:15 PM-SP Rowland U Alicia & Tony J Sergio M, Ariano O Jerry S Rodney & Irene C Beatriz P, Iris C Rowland U Pauline H & Carol A Federico T, Adolfo R Sara R Mary L & Pauline H Estela A, Silvia V 7:00 PM 25-Apr 26-Apr Volunteer Silvia Q 2-May 3-May Paul F Veronica L 9-May 10-May Volunteer Alfonso R 16-May 17-May Volunteer Juanita B Lectors Date 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:00 PM-SP 25-Apr 26-Apr Paul F, Jim G Manuel F, Edelmira A 2-May 3-May Sherry G, Hayley L 9-May 10-May Joe T, Louise V 16-May 17-May Hayley L & Sherry G A Castorena, Silvia Q Salomon B, Patricia T Veronica R, Maria P Extraordinary Ministers of Communion April 25 @ 5:00 pm April 25 @ 7 pm April 26 @ 8:00 am April 26 @ 10:00 am April 26 @ 12:15 pm Sherry -c, Virginia G, Deacon Lupita M, Maxi P, Maria P, Jose M Yolanda D-c & Evan R, Deacon Pauline & Alfred S-c, Teresa W, Wendy A, Tom A, Cora C, Cassie P, Irene C Doroteo C, Barbara C, Hipolito & Iris C, Lucy H, Silvia V, Ofelia V, Ana C May 2 @ 5:00pm May 2 @ 7 pm May 3 @ 8:00 am May 3 @ 10:00 am May 3 @ 12:15 pm Pat A-c, Mary B, Deacon Rafael B, Ernesto F, Jose R, Adela B Arnolfo E-c, Andy M, Deacon May 9 @ 5 pm May 9 @ 7 pm May 10 @ 8 am May 10 @ 10 am May 10 @ 12:15 pm Sara & Cliff R-c, Deacon Jim M-c, Auibola O, Cassie P, Pauline & Alfred S, Teresa W, Wendy A, Tom A, Deacon Barbara C, Hipolito & Iris C, Lucy H, Silvia V, Ofelia V, Ana C, Doroteo C Cathy C, Paul F, Deacon Maxi P, Maria P, Jose & Lupita M Maria E-c, Priscilla G, Gaye H, Pauline H, Venancia N, Lupe R, Moises & Rocio R, AdolMary L, Cathy H, Brenda H, Jackie M fo & Angela R, Octavio R, Josefina B May 16 @ 5 pm May 16 @ 7 pm May 17 @ 8 am May 17 @ 10 am May 17 @ 12:15 pm Sherry G, Virginia G, Deacon Ernesto F, Jose R, Adela B, Rafael B Zolange B-c, Richard B, Deacon Cora C-c, Irene C, Maria E, Pricilla G, Gaye H, Pauline H, Mary L, Brenda H, Deacon Lupe R, Moises R, Rocio R, Adolfo R. Angela R, Octavio R, Josefina B, Venancia N Please keep the sick members of our Parish family in your prayers: Mariela Ortiz, Irma Avila, Casey McDaniel, Bill Chalko, Bill Mayo, Angel Benson, Christian A. Garcia, Al Aldinger, Eliseo Martinez, Monica Smith, Maria T. Garza, Esther Ramirez, Frank Reyes, Tom & Marge Hardy, Richard Brumley, Josefina Aguero, Hattie Brown, Ester Estremos, Mary Bradley, Barbara Clark, Miguel Quiñonez, Richard Salas, Mark Seidemann, Bennie Kennedy, Carolyn Gangluff, Enemencio Jaso, Mary Sparkman, Simona Garza, and all those who are not listed and still are in need of our prayers. If you have a person to add on this prayer list, please call the office at 972-227-4124. You can also write the names of your sick loved ones in the notebook on the stand in the Narthex. These and all names above are being prayed for, and the bulletin is updated weekly. Lancaster, TX Page 3 El saldo actual del préstamo de construcción hasta el día 29 de marzo de 2015 es de $170,886.51. Con el pago mensual de $6,675.85 tenemos aproximadamente 25 pagos más para saldar esta deuda. Cada colecta para el fondo del Construcción no acerca más a liquidar este préstamo. Mediante la bendición de Dios, unámonos como parroquia y trabajemos juntos para saldar este préstamo antes de 2 años y así poder comenzar nuestro próximo proyecto, el estacionamiento del lado norte. $ 6022.00—Colecta marzo 22 $ 3629.00—Colecta marzo 29 $ 9651.00—Total de marzo Knights of Columbus Scholarship/Grant Applications To Request Application: Mail request to: K of C Council #12484, 936 Canyon Ridge Drive DeSoto, TX 75115, Ph: 972-223-0714, or email at: [email protected]. Who May Apply: The applicant must be a member of the Knights of Columbus, a spouse, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, niece, or nephew of a Knights of Columbus member. Member must be in good standing in Council 12484, Lancaster, TX. (Dependents of Deceased Members, in good standing at the time of their death, may also apply). Scholarship/Grant: $500.00 award based on scholastic performance and established need of the Applicant. Applications must be fully completed and received by the close of business on 19, May, 2015. The Winner will be announced on 26 May 2015. Bishop Dunn HS Grant: The K of C Council #12484 will also be awarding a $250.00 Tuition Grant for a daughter, son, grandson, niece or nephew of a Knights of Columbus member in good standing in Council #12484, Lancaster, TX. (Dependents of Deceased members in good standing at the time of their Death may also apply). Youth Ministry is alive once again at St. Francis. Thanks to:   Our Youth who have stepped forward to rebuild our Youth Group. Our Volunteers for giving their time to support our Youth in various activities. Our Parishioners for providing continuous donations and prayer support. Upcoming Events:  VBS: June 22nd – 26th • Only have space for 45 kids • Registration Dates: 4/18/15 – 5/3/15 • Students completing grades K – 6 as of June 2015 • Registration Fee is $10  DCYC (Youth Conference) -Arise : July 31st – Aug 2nd • Registration during weekly Youth Group Meetings • Students entering grades 9-12 for the 2015/2016 school year are eligible to attend. • Identifying fund raisers to assist with the cost for this 3 day event. Youth Group Meetings:  Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM in Parish Hall  High School Youth Grades 9th – 12th Youth Ministry cannot succeed without the help of the entire Parish. As Baptized Catholics in Christ, we are called to be Priest, Prophet and King. Our Youth needs all of us to help guide them in the teachings of our faith. Our Youth are the future of our Parish, who better to guide them into adulthood based upon our faith than us. 4 | St. Francis A Message From Fr. Manny Dear St. Francis family, The Fourth Sunday of Easter is usually celebrated as “The Good Shepherd Sunday.” The Gospel this weekend (Jn 10:11-18), Jesus compares himself to a “good shepherd” who knows his sheep, calls them by name, protects them from ferocious wolves or thieves and ready to lay down his life to them. God really did this for us His people as a good and responsible shepherd “God so loved the world that He gave He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life”, (Jn 3:16). “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” (Lk 19:10) Let us thank God for His tremendous love for us and whose mercy endures forever. He doesn’t give up on us even though how unworthy and unfaithful we are to Him. May we all respond generously to the Lord, our Good Shepherd by the way we care and shepherd our family. May God give all parents the dedication and determination to look always for the welfare and future of their children. May our Good Shepherd guides and leads us always. Amen. Fr. Manny S. Querida familia de San Francisco, El cuarto domingo de Pascua es conocido generalmente como “El Domingo del Buen Pastor.” En el Evangelio de este fin de semana, (Jn 10:1118), Jesús se compara a sí mismo con un “buen pastor”, que conoce a sus ovejas, las llama por su nombre, protege de los lobos feroces y de los ladrones y está dispuesto a dar su vida por ellas. Dios hizo esto por nosotros Su pueblo como un pastor bueno y responsable, “¡Así amo Dios al mundo! Le dio al Hijo Único, para que quien cree en él no se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna.” (Jn 3:16). “El hijo del Hombre ha venido a buscar y a salvar lo que estaba perdido.” (Lc 19:10) Demos gracias a Dios por su gran amor a nosotros y cuya misericordia permanece para siempre. Él no se rinde a pesar de lo indignos e infieles que le somos. Que le respondamos generosamente al Señor, nuestro Buen Pastor en la forma en que cuidamos y pastoreamos a nuestra familia. Que Dios les dé a todos los padres la dedicación y determinación para siempre buscar el bienestar y el futuro de sus hijos. Que nuestro Buen Pastor nos guie y siempre nos dirija. Amén. Padre Manuel S. Very Busy Time for Religious Education Students at St. Francis of Assisi: See the two articles below. Confirmation On Wednesday, April 29th, at a 7:00 p.m. mass, sixty-two will be confirmed. The Rev. Msgr. Gregory Kelly, Vicar for Clergy, of the Diocese of Dallas will be the presider. All are invited to attend. Most of those to be confirmed are students who have been attending the RE program for at least two years. A few adults still needing Confirmation from the RCIA program will be joining them. Many of those to be confirmed will be having family members, some travelling from far away, with them at this momentous occasion in their spiritual life. Please pray for these young people to be confirmed and their family members whose support has made it possible. St. Francis welcomes all! First Holy Communion There will be ninety-three RE students who will be receiving Holy Communion for the first time in the next two weeks at St. Francis. The first Holy Communion will be on May 2nd at the 5:00 p.m. mass. There will also be First Communions at the May 2nd 7:00 p.m. mass. More will celebrate their 1st Holy Communion at the May 3rd 10:00 a.m. mass. Finally, there will be a Spanish mass on Saturday, May 9th at 2:00 p.m. for fifty-two students. Please keep these students and their family members in your prayers as they prepare to receive our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament for the first time. RE 2015-2016: All RE classes for next year are full at this time. If you wanted to enroll a son or daughter and you have not been able to, you may call the RE Office beginning October 1st to see if there is room in the grade you need. Sometimes registered students do not show up. If a registered student does not show up for three weeks, then that student is dropped and additional students may be added. Additional classes may be formed if new volunteers are available to teach beginning in September. Please remember, it is required that families wishing to enroll children in the RE Program must be registered members of St. Francis of Assisi parish. Keep reading the bulletin for updates. Lancaster, TX |5