Mass Intentions & Scripture Readings Calendar of Events

December 20— December 27, 2015

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Mon., December 21 St Peter Canisius, Priest & Doctor of the Church

Sg 2:8-14; Lk 1:39-45

8:30AM Stanley Flak

Rodriguez Family

Jazmin Olvera

Intention for the Weekly Bulletin Sponsors

Tues., December 22 Late Advent Weekday

1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56

NO MASS

Wed., December 23 St John of Kanty, Priest

Mal 3: 1-4,23-24; Lk 1:57-66

6:00PM Helen Syso

Maria Morales

In Thanksgiving for Merced

Thurs., December 24 Late Advent Weekday

Is 62:1-5; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Mt 1:1-25

4:00pm Kathyrn Parker

4:15pm Garcia, Landin and Medina Families

7:00pm Stephen Firsching

12:00pm Shoemaker and Brophy Families

Fri., December 25 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18

9:00am +Attila T. Penzes

11:00am Tonia Salinas

Sat., December 26 St Stephen, The First Martyr

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Mt 10:17-22

8:30AM NO MASS

5:00PM Bert Burger

Sun.,December 27 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS,

MARY ANDJOSEPH 1 Sm 1:20-22, 24-28; 1 Jn 3:1-2,21-24; Lk 2:41-52

8:00AM For the People

10:00AM Julia Geng de Rios & Maximillano Rios

1:00PM For the families of our parish

4:30PM Ed & Laura Engelbert

Sunday, December 20

KOC Pancake Breakfast-FLC 11:00am R.E.A.Ch.—Meeting Rm

11:30am NO Youth Catechesis Classes

1:00pm CRHP-Annex

6:00pm NO High School Young Church-FLC

6:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal-Music Rm

Monday, December 21 7:00pm Familias Catolicas-Rm 214

7:00pm Spanish Bible Study-Conference Rm

Tuesday, December 22

NO St Francis of Assisi Pre-School-FLC 6:30pm Jovenes Para Cristo-Rm 214

Wednesday, December 23 4:15 & 7pm NO Youth Catechesis Classes

7:00pm NO Middle School Young Church-FLC

7:00pm NO RCIA Adult-Parish Hall

Thursday, December 24

NO St Francis of Assisi Pre-School-FLC

No Morning Mass

Parish Offices will close at noon

Friday, December 25

Saturday, December 26

3:30-4:30 Confessions

5pm Vigil Mass

Sunday, December 27

Office Closed

Masses 8am;10am; 1pm Spanish and 4:30pm

Altar Linen Ministry: Sherry Greathouse-December 20

Gisele Oakes-December 27

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Literature as Prophecy will be taking a short break in

December. Classes will resume on January 4th & 8th. We are Roman Catholic, not Eastern Orthodox Catholic or Anglo-

Catholic, but Roman Catholic. To learn what that Rome means, join us

as we continue our work in the Literature as Prophecy class. We will

read Virgil’s Aeneid in preparation for Dante’s Divine Comedy, the cen-

ter of our work, in which Virgil is Dante’s guide for two-thirds of his

journey to God. What could a virtuous pagan possible teach us about

our faith? Come and see.

St. Francis of Assisi Grief Ministry

The St. Francis Grief Ministry provides prayer and com-

fort to those faced with the end of life of a loved one.

We offer confidential support to those in grief. Please

call the Church office to register at 817-481-2685.

NO Sunday Nursery during Masses

Saturday, December 26th

Sunday, December 27th and

Saturday, January 2nd

2015 St Francis

Christmas Angels

are available for purchase at

the parish office for 6.00 each.

St. Francis of Assisi

2016 Calendars are here! Available at all entrances

2016 Sunday Missals are

available for purchase in the

church office for $3.00

Vocation View Mary set out in haste, carrying the good

news of God’s great love. Wherever

you go today, take God with you.

(Luke 1:30-45)

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Please pray for . . .

Our brothers and sisters who are ill, especially… Sarah Jean Allen, Crystal Ball, Darla Barnes, Bella Bohn, Cathy Carroll, Robin

Chavez, Jeremy Conklin, Sophie Connor, Joe Czyz, Sophie Diamond, Andy Dominguez, Luis Elguezabal, Richard Filippi,

Brenda Ford, Afton Ford, Marion Gerome, Diane Galiano, Deborah Gray, Bill Garisson, Klaus Gutbier, Diane Hardin, Mary Jane

Harper, Betty Hale, Robert House, Dave Hoffmeister, Frank Kolbaba, Greg Kovach, Zelta Jackson, Jim Jackson, Mark Joseph,

Sandy Laverock, Gloria Lease, Brother Eric Loran, Betsy Milligan, Isabel Palandro, Jaydan Thompson, Daniel Pruit, Patrick

(Special Intention), Roscoe Fallin Mabery, Kathy Patke, Xavier Salinas, John Shinnick, Jim Stricklen, Zara Stull, Desi Styer and

family, , Mark Thornsburg, Jaydan Thompson, Charlie Tremayne, Cassie Trevino, H. L. Wyatt, Wanda Wawrzyniak, Cathy West,

Margaret Weddel, Paula Wilson, Millie Wright, Lori VanMeter, & those serving in the armed forces.

Please remember in prayer those who are deceased. May they find light & peace in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior:

James Lowell Ethridge, Dennis Flynn, Mary Donna Dolecki, Richard S. Bowers, Marjorie Probert, Angelita Ybon

Please join the St. Francis

MOMS at our regular MORN-

ING meeting Wed. Jan. 20th at 9:30 am or Thurs., Jan. 21st

at 6:30pm. Childcare provided.

Votive Candle Intention Sacred Heart of Jesus

&

Our Lady of Grace

For the People of Our Community Votive Candle for Personal Intention to Our Lady of Grace or Sacred

Heart

A six day intentions votive candle which will burn from Saturday until

Thursday may be requested on a “First come first serve” with a donation

at the receptionist desk. For more information contact Rosie at 817-481-

2685.

Parish Contributions

Weekend of December 12th and 13th

Weekly Budget $ 31,000

Actual Regular Collection $ 38,594

Year-to-Date Over(Under) Budget $(11,071)

Mass Attendance 3,048

Advent Reconciliation Services (7:00pm) Mon, Dec.21 Holy Cross The Colony

The MOMS group is collecting new and gently used baby

carriers to send to Syrian refugee families carrying their young

children miles to safety. A drop box will be located in the Nar-

thex through December 27th. For more information contact

Danielle at daniellemreinert@gmail.com

Angelus Scripture Study for Seniors

Saturday, January 16th

3:30pm—Room 113

(group meets every other week)

O U T R E A C H

M I N I S T R Y

Outreach Thrift Store and Pantry is in need of the following items:

Edible items: Tuna, chicken, mac and cheese,

cereal, pasta noodles, peanut butter, jelly, pan-

cake mix, syrup, crackers, coffee, sugar, flour,

cooking oil.

Paper goods: Dish detergent, laundry deter-

gent, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving razors,

shaving cream, shampoo/conditioner, bath

soap and Toilet Paper

Grocery or Wal-Mart Gift cards for per-

ishables.

Please place all items in the Outreach Box in

the Narthex or the Northwest Foyer. Please

check expiration dates on food as expired food

items cannot be distributed. Thank You.

The Thrift Store is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Parishioners are welcome!!!

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The store carries new and gently used men’s,

women’s and children’s clothing, toys and

household items at an affordable price. Pro-

ceeds from SFO Thrift Store are used to provide

emergency financial assistance to those in

need. Items carried in the Thrift Store are those

which are generously donated by our parish

community.

Please do not leave donations outside

of the Outreach Building after hours.

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SFA Young Church—High School and Middle School Youth Ministry, Stay in

the loop about youth ministry at St. Francis of Assisi! Checkout Middle School

Young Church (7th-8th grade) and High School Young Church (9th-12th

grade) at sfayoungchurch.com for event schedule, pictures, videos, and teen

written articles!

Sacramental Prep- If you are in high school or middle school

and need Baptism, First Communion, or Reconciliation prepa-

ration, please attend our Sacramental Prep class 5-6:30pm

the first Tuesday of every month Sept - April at the Church.

Confirmation classes have begun and registration is closed.

Don’t forget these dates for Confirmation class. On weeks

when there is Confirmation class, students are not required to

attend Young Church on Sunday night.

Confirmation class 2:30-4:15pm in the FLC

Dates: Jan. 10 , Jan. 24, Feb. 7, Feb. 21, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, Apr. 17

Parent Confirmation sessions are on these dates, at the

same time in the parish hall: Jan. 10

Parent-Child Sacrament Preparation Work-shops-At least one parent and the child who is preparing

needs to attend the following workshops for their prepara-tion: Saturdays at 3:30-4:30 OR Sundays at 11:30-12:45 1/9/16 Session IV 1/17/16 2/13/16 Session V 2/21/16 4/2/16 Session VI 4/10/16 OR you can attend the following two 3 hr workshops: 1/9/2016 from 9am-noon Sessions I-III or 3/5/2016 from

9am-noon Sessions IV-VI NOTE: You may attend any combination of sessions (ie: Sat-urdays, Sundays, or 3 hour workshops )to cover the topics in Sessions I-VI.

St. Francis of Assisi

Preschool Classes are Tuesday and Thurs-

day from 9am - 2pm. For infor-

mation contact Karen Bedore at

kbedore@sfatx.org or 817-481-

2685 ext 230

St. Francis Preschool will be having a silent auction

during Catholic Schools Week. The items will be on

display before and after the masses January 23th

through 31st for you to view and bid on. The Auc-

tion will close on February 1st. The proceeds will

benefit the preschool.

Catechesis Classes No Sunday classes on 12/20 and 12/27

Sunday classes resume on 1/3/16.

No Wednesday classes on 12/23 and 12/30

Wednesday classes resume on 1/6/16

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La Natividad del Señor Misa-viernes, 25 de diciembre

a las 11am en español

No Habrá clases de religión el

domingo 20 de diciembre,

miércoles 23 de diciembre

domingo 27 de diciembre

miércoles 30 de diciembre El Sacramento de Reconciliación Se realiza los sábados de 3:30 a 4:30p.m.

Les invitamos para que nos acompañen cada domingo a la 12:30pm en la iglesia para participar en el ROSARIO.

Platicas de Bautismo Martes, 5 de Enero a las 7pm.

Se ofrecerán pláticas para los padres y padrinos. Ne-

cesita traer una copia del acta de nacimiento del

niño a la plática. Los padrinos seleccionados por los

padres tienen que ser católicos practicantes, es decir,

que han sido bautizados, confirmados, reciben comu-

nión, son casados por la iglesia, y asisten a Misa cada

Domingo, no hay excepciones. Para registrarse por

favor llame a la oficina con Rosie al 817-481-2685. Los Bautizos en Español solo se llevarán acabo el cuarto

sábado del mes a las 10am en la Iglesia. Ya no ten-

dremos bautizos durante la Misa en Español de la

1:00pm

ENTORNO SEGURO

Con todas las actividades escolares y de la Iglesia

dando inicio de nuevo, ahora es un buen tiempo para

recordarles a todos los padres y guardianes: ¡AYUDE

A PROTEGER A SUS NIÑOS MIENTRAS SU FAMILIA ADO-

RA CON LA COMUNIDAD DE SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS!

Las áreas publicas del edificio de San Francisco (como

el Nartex y los baños de la Iglesia, el Salón Parroquial, y

el gimnasio-uso) son solo eso – están abiertos al publi-

co. ¡Sus niños no deben de ser permitidos de salir del

santuario de la iglesia o la capilla solos!

¡Acompáñelos!

Momentos Matrimoniales

El solsticio de invierno trae la noche mas larga

del ano. Alúmbrala con luz de velas. Para al-

gunas parejas, sin embargo, las noches largas y

oscuras pueden causar depresión. Si tu matri-

monio esta pasando por un tiempo difícil, acu-

de al poder de la oración. Pautas Para Padres

25 de diciembre: Es el día de la Navidad. Go-

cen de la alegría de dar y de recibir regalos.

Cuando se apaga el alboroto, que toda la fa-

milia tome una pausa no solo para agradecer

los unos a los otros, sino también para dar las

gracias por tener recursos. Susan Vogt www.SusanVogt.net

La Celebración del Sacramento de Reconciliación

1. Examen de Conciencia

¿Qué he hecho mal? 2. El Saludo

Me persigno con la señal de la cruz. 3. La Confesión de mis Pecados

Le digo al Padre mis pecados. 4. Aceptación de la Penitencia

El sacerdote me da el consejo y la penitencia. 5. Acto de Contrición

Rezo un acto de contrición en voz alto 6. Absolución

El Señor me perdona mis pecados por

medio de oraciones y acciones del sacerdote. 7. Despedida

El sacerdote se despide de mí, diciéndome,

“Vaya en Paz.” 8. Se hace la Penitencia

Cumplo la penitencia que me ha dado el

sacerdote.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 7099 and ASSEMBLY 3476

Grand Knight: Eric McKuzes, 817-908-2227 Faithful Navigator: Dennis M. Stark, 817-485-2851

Knight of the Month – John Lella

Family of the Month – George and Margaret Patterson

Rookie of the Month – Scott Imell

12/20 9AM-Noon Pancake Breakfast

For more information on upcoming events visit: www.kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=7099 or http://kofcknights.org/Assembly.asp?A=3476

St Nicholas Feast Day OUR LADY OF ADVENT-A GOOD FAMILY ACTIVITY

FOR ADVENT Knights of Columbus Sponsored Family Rosary

Please join us on the Blessed Mother’s side of the Church:

Saturday at 4:30 PM;

Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM

Wednesday 8:30am Planned Parenthood & 5:00pm St Francis Chapel

KOC Pancake Breakfast Sunday December 20th In The Family

Life Center—Come join your fellow parishioners and enjoy a Pancake

Breakfast after the 8:00 and 10:00 AM Masses. The menu includes all-

you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, coffee,

milk and orange juice. Cost: $5 adult, $2 age 5-12, $20 max family.

Friends Are Welcome! Proceeds go to local charities and church minis-

tries. The Knights will be selling "Keep Christ in Christmas" mag-

nets at the Pancake Breakfast. Buy one for your car, refrigerator, or filing

cabinet. The magnets are $5.00

For membership information contact “membership7099@gmail.com”