Mission Statement

We, the people of St. Monica Catholic Church, are called through Baptism to celebrate the presence of Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament. In becoming what we receive, we are sent in peace to glorify

the Lord by sharing our gifts in service to others and by inviting all into a deeper relationship with Christ. Inspired by our patroness, St. Monica, we pray that all may become children of heaven.

Mass TimesSaturday: 5:00 pmSunday: 8:00 am,

9:30 am (Interpreted for the Deaf), 11:00 am, 12:30 pm,

2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm

Reconciliation • ReconciliaciónSaturday/Sábado

3:30 - 4:30 pmThursday/Jueves

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Weekday Mass Times6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F

8:00 am SaturdaysFirst Fridays 5:30 pm

Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm

AUGUST 4, 2019

9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220

Parish StaffFr. Michael Guadagnoli, Pastor

Fr. Wade Bass, Parochial Vicar

Monsignor John F. MeyersPastor Emeritus

Permanent Deacons

St. Monica Church OfficeMain: (214) 358-1453 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 10:00-2:009933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220www.stmonicachurch.org

Parish Secretary ......................................x 7453Faby GomezBusiness Manager ...................................x 7176Debbie DiazDatabase Manager..................................x 7111 Melissa FranksVolunteer Coordinator ..........................x 7173Maria E. Juarez-PlankDirector of Safe EnvironmentMisty Gilmore .............................................x 7115Bookkeeper ..............................................x 7102Jared WirthsDirector of Communications ...............x 7142Natalie PatoskieOffice Assistant .......................................x 7549Xitlalli Felipe

Music MinistryDirector of Music .....................................x 7101Conner McMainsAssoc. Director of Music ........................x 7103Emmanuel EspirituOrganistGuillermo “Will” Martinez

Faith Formation • Formacion en la FeMain: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Director of Faith Formation .................x 7131Maria M. Gonzalez-RochaDirector of Youth Faith Formation...x 7106Gerardo OlivaresDirector of Children’s Faith Formation...x 7132Maria JonesAdministrative Assistant ......................x 7549Eldie DiazMarriage Ministry Coordinator ...........x 7164Coordinadora de MatrimoniosMartha Gonzalez

Ministerio HispanoMain: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887Director of Hispanic Ministry ...............x 7119Patricia Vazquez

St. Monica Catholic School(214) 351-5688, stmonicaschool.orgPhil Riley, Principal

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 4, 2019

From the Pastor

Dcn. Abel CortesDcn. Larry LucidoDcn. Bob Marrinan

Dcn. Brian MitchellDcn. Peter Raad

My Dear Parishioners,

What is really important to us in life? What does it mean to be a “success” in life? Why is it that society promotes material goods, fame, and power as marks of “success?”

In today’s gospel Jesus is confronted with someone who is belly-aching about not getting his own way concerning his inheritance. He wanted to use Jesus to get his own way! But Our Lord turns the problem back on the person and confronts him with the question: “Who made me judge over you?” Here we are reminded of our responsibility to choose the good! In fact, we have to be “on guard” against falling into the trap that only sees life as a matter of our possessions and our high status in power and fame.

When it is all about “me, myself, and I” it is easy to forget about God and our neighbor in relation to the gift of self. Relatively speaking, wealth is insignificant; faith is what matters! Life is so much more! Jesus made the point in the parable of the man who died rich in material possessions but poor in the gifts of the heart. It is not what I own but who possesses my heart and with whom I share my heart that makes a difference. Ultimately we can discover that place reserved in our hearts for God and invite Him inside!

In Christ,Fr. Guadagnoli

Visits to the SickPlease let us know when a member is ill or elderly, or in the hospital or facing surgery. If possible please do not wait until it becomes an emergency, when a visit and prayer and perhaps the administration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick may be appropriate and helpful, so that we can do our best to attend to the people in need. Please call our parish office at 214-358-1453. Thank you for helping us to help others.

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Mass IntentionsSaturday, August 38:00 am...............Dan Carey & Alessandra Alexandrou U by Alexandrou Family5:00 pm ..............Charles Foley U by Foley Family

Sunday, August 4 (18th Sunday in Ordinary Time)8:00 am...............Pro Populo9:30 am...............Priest’s Intention11:00 am ............Priest’s Intention12:30 pm ............Priest’s Intention2:00 pm ..............Emma Rodriguez U by Familia Andrade 5:00 pm ..............Priest’s Intention

Monday, August 56:45 am...............Manuel Castilla U by Mercedes & Heinz Reuter 8:00 am...............Tex Diaz U by Debbie Diaz & Kathy Moreno

Tuesday, August 66:45 am ............Anne Kilshimer U by Sandy & Rich Haas8:00 am...............PTO Mass

Wednesday, August 76:45 am...............Kathy & Earle Gilbride by Theresa & Richard Martter8:00 am...............Theresa & Emerson Noyes by Monica & Bob Noyes

Thursday, August 86:45 am...............Souls in Purgatory by Carol Malone 8:00 am...............Dominic Patton U by Bourdin Family

Friday, August 96:45 am ............Joseph Miller U by Sandy & Rich Haas8:00 am...............Donald Flusche Sr. U by Stephanie & Daniel Contanzo

Saturday, August 108:00 am...............Edward Mello U by Nancy & Ed Mello5:00 pm ..............Carolina Herrera U by Florence Crable

Sanctuary LightThis week the Sanctuary Light is burning for Leonard Robertson U

For Our Sick

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 4, 2019

News & Events

Nemesio Juarez2

Jose Leon2

Peggy Martin2

Theresa Blackburn3

Tommy Todd3

Karen Savage3

Cathy Malorzo3

Back to School Blessing All students that attend Mass on Saturday, August 10th (5:00pm Mass) or Sunday, August 11th will receive a special blessing at Mass. It is a great way to start the school year off whether you are heading off to college, high school or elementary school! We hope to see you there. Please visit stmonicachurch.org for Mass times._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

All Safe Environment badges expire at the end of July. Please take a mo-ment to go online and sign up for a class. We only accept training from St. Mon-ica. We also do not accept online trainings. New this year: If you had a badge this past year and you register for the 2019 Renewal class at least 7 days in advance your badge will be ready at the class! Be sure to bring your old badge to the class as this will speed up the process. Links to register can be found on the Parish website under Safe Environment._________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

RCIA Are you interested in learning more about the Roman Catholic faith or becoming a full member of the Catholic Church? If yes, RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for you. RCIA is a year-long journey of exploration toward initiation into the Catholic Church. Our first session begins August 19th at 7pm in the Family Center, room 109. Babysitting will be provided. For more information or to register visit our website www.stmonicachurch.org or call Maria Rocha, Director of Faith Formation, 214-357-8549. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The ACTS Core Team invites everyone to join us in fellowship in the Lower Lounge after the 5pm Saturday Vigil Mass on August 10 from 6:15 pm to 8pm for a potluck dinner followed by music and Fr. Wade Bass speaking on discernment. You do not have to have attended ACTS to come. There is no cost other than to bring a potluck dish, if you can. Contact Ben Richards at 817-896-8233 if you have any questions.

Stewardship07-28-2019

Regular - $35,779Second CollectionSt. Vincent de Paul

Total Mass Attendance07-28-2019 - 3,036

In Memoriam: (Please pray for repose of the soul of)Leonard Robertson U

CELEBRATE OUR PARISH PATRON

SAINT MONICA

Sunday, Aug. 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. through Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Sign up for an hour ofadoration with our Lord.

TUESDAY, AUG. 27 St. Monica's Feast Day

5:30 p.m. Mass Honoring St. Monica

6:30 p.m. The Life of St. Monica

7:00 p.m. Veneration of Relics

8:00 p.m. Closing Blessing

FOR DETAILS & TO SIGN UP FOR ADORATION VISIT STMONICACHURCH.ORG

(214)357-8549.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 4, 2019

Aug. 10 5:00 p.m. Stella Suek Isabella Martinez Aug. 11 8:00 a.m. Juan Rodriguez Merritt Johnson 9:30 a.m. Karen Tran Mary Rebone 11:00 a.m. Henry Webb Jack Webb Thomas Webb 12:30 p.m. Camila Flores James Hademenos 2:00 p.m. Kaila Ayala Monserat Otero Nadia Hernandez 5:00 p.m. Paul Wacshman Hayden Coffman

Practice/refresher class on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

St. Monica Altar Servers/Servidores de Altar

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

News & Events

Aug. 3 5:00 p.m. Anthony Gamez Austin Smith Aug. 4 8:00 a.m. Juan Diaz Juan Rodriguez 9:30 a.m. Jay Hooker William Hooker 11:00 a.m. Aidan Smith Zachary Fernandes 12:30 p.m. Andres Sustaita Alex Sustaita 2:00 p.m. Perla Mendoza Wendy Mendoza 5:00 p.m. Gabriela Gaona Karen Tran

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 • 8AM - Engagement Workshop, FC 201 • 8AM - Women’s ACTS Mini Retreat, FC 211• 10AM - English Baptism Class, FC 109• 1PM - Spanish Baptism Class, FC 109

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4(Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time)• 9:30AM - Adult Education, FC 217• 9:30AM - Catechist Training, FC 109• 11:30AM - Pastoral Juvenil, FC 220• 6PM - Men’s ACTS Team Formation, FC 109• 6PM - Women’s ACTS Team Formation, FC 201

MONDAY, AUGUST 5• 8:30AM - Legion of Mary, JCLC• 10AM - Prayer Shawl Group, FC 109• 6PM - St. Vincent de Paul, JCLC• 6:30PM - BSA Trp. 412, FC

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 • 6PM - KofC General Meeting, FC 201• 6:30PM - Spanish Grief Support Facilitator Training, FC 217• 6:30PM - Hispanic Ministry Meeting, FC 211• 7PM - Pastoral Familiar, Art Room

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7• 5PM - CDA Seminarian Meet & Greet, FC 109• 7PM - Legión de María, FC 214

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8• 6PM - Confessions, Church• 6PM - Pastoral Familiar, FC• 7PM - Ninos Proclamadores, JCLC

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9• 6:30PM - Ballet Folklorico, Cafeteria

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 • 9:30AM - Soul Core, FC 201 • 10AM -Spanish Baptisms, Church• 6PM - ACTS Gathering, FC 109

August 10 at 5:00 pm Mary and Richard Misdom

August 11 at 8:00 am Margaret Ramos

August 11 at 9:30 am Debbie and Michael Boone

August 11 at 11:00 am Michelle and Hiram Aguilar

August 11 at 12:30 pm Amanda and Eric Schlumpf

August 11 at 2:00 pm Familia Heyer Rodriguez

August 11 at 5:00 pm Josey Camarena

Family Vocation Chalice/Cáliz Vocacional Familiar

To participate call Don Wetzel at 214-368-3640 (English) or 214 358-1453 (espanol)

Volunteers Needed! Is God calling you to teach or assist with Faith Formation classes? Classes are offered on Fridays 4:30pm-6:00pm and Sundays 3:15pm-4:45pm. Training is provided in August and throughout the school year. Teaching experience is preferred for those serving as Catechists, but we also need classroom and office assistants and offer individualized training for new Catechists. Please e-mail Maria Jones mjones@stmonicachurch.org if you are interested in finding out more or call 214-357-8549. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

NEW GROUP! KEEPING THE CATHOLIC FAITH If you’re in your 30s to 50s (single and married) who 1) want to learn more about their faith and how to put it into practice, 2) don’t have time to meet weekly and 3) want to belong to a community that supports and prays for each other, join our new group called Keeping the Catholic Faith! The topic is “How to Make a Difference Using Your God-given Gifts.” Our next meeting is Saturday, Aug. 10th from 2-4pm in Room 201 in the Family Center. Email or call Angie Eckelkamp at angkamp@gmail.com or 214-403-4772 if you have questions and to RSVP. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The After School Program here at St. Monica School needs you!! We are looking for a few energetic, responsible and dedicated staff members to help out in the K-4th grade After School Program. The position is from 2:30 until 6pm, every day school is in session. You must have your Safe Environment badge. If interested please reply to Lesley Jordan at ljordan@stmonicaschool.org or 214 351-5688 ext. 5261. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Knights of Columbus Annual Smoked Chicken Dinner - August 10th. We sell a delicious 1/2 Smoked Chicken and 2 sides for $10. All orders are TO-GO only for pickup from 5-7pm SATURDAY, 8/10. Tickets will be sold after each mass this weekend. We will definitely sell out before 8/10, so get your tickets.

Decimoctavo domingo del tiempo ordinario 4 de agosto 2019

Noticias y Eventos

Ministerio de Apoyo Familiar invita al Curso de Restauración

Familiar Aprendiendo a crecer a partir de las fortalezas de la persona, la pareja y la familia, a través de

la terapia de grupo

Contacto: Noe Vielma llamando al 469-759-0767 o en la oficina de Sta. Mónica

Presentadora:

Mónica Pimentel MS, LPC Intern

10 sesiones comenzando en Agosto:

Agosto 9, 7:30pm Introducción a la terapia de grupo

Agosto 23, 7:30pm Cuidando la

autoestima de nuestros hijos

Septiembre 13, 7:30pm El poder del

reforzamiento positivo

Septiembre 27, 7:30pm Limites sanos (Disciplina

y consistencia)

Octubre 11, 7:30pm Tiempo en familia= el

mejor regalo

Octubre 25, 7:30pm Vamos a hablar

(aunque este exhausto/a)

Noviembre 08, 7:30pm Aprende de lo que te digo, pero más bien observa lo que hago

Noviembre 22, 7:30pm Flexibilidad y

expectativas realistas

Diciembre 13, 7:30pm Te quiero y te acepto incondicionalmente

Diciembre 27, 7:30pm Cuidando de nosotros

mismos como padres/madres

Misión de la ParroquiaNosotros, la comunidad de la Iglesia Católica de Santa Mónica, estamos llamados a

través del Bautismo a celebrar la presencia de Jesucristo en la Palabra y en el Sacramento. Al convertirnos en lo que recibimos somos enviados en la paz del Señor

para glorificarlo compartiendo nuestros dones, sirviendo a los demás e invitando a todos a una relación más profunda con Cristo. Inspirados por nuestra patrona, Santa Mónica,

oramos para que todos puedan llegar a ser hijos del Cielo.

S A N T A M O N I C AC E L E B R E N U E S T R A PA T R O N A PA R R O Q U I A L

PARA DETALLES Y PARA APUNTARSE POR ADORACION FAVOR DE VISITAR STMONICACHURCH.ORG O LLAMAR AL (214)357-8549.

40 HORAS DE ADORACIÓN EN HONOR A STA. MÓNICA

25 de agosto empezando a las 6:30 p.m. al 27 de agosto a las 10:30 a.m.

Regístrese para una hora de adoración con nuestro señor.

5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.

Misa en Honor a Sta. MonicaLa Vida de Sta. MonicaVeneración de ReliquiasBendición de Clausura

MARTES, 27 DE AGOSTODía de la Fiesta de Santa Mónica

Clase de Catecismo para Adultos (RICA)Si eres una persona mayor de 18 anos y aún no has recibido el sacramento de Bautismo, Primera Comunión o Confirmación. Te invitamos a participar del programa de RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos), estructurado para personas adultas que necesiten recibir algún sacramento o quieran aprender más sobre la fe Católica. Las clases inician el mes de septiembre y reciben sus sacramentos en Pascua del 2020 (abril). Se imparten los domingos de 12 PM a 1:30 PM, seguido por la Santa Misa a las 2 PM. Para mayor información o para anotarse a las clases pase a las Oficinas Parroquiales o llame al 214-358-1453.________________________________________________________________________ ¡El Programa Después de la Escuela aquí en la Escuela Sta. Monica te necesita! Estamos buscando algunos miembros para el personal que sean enérgicos, responsables y dedicados para ayudar en el programa después de la Escuela de Kinder a 4to grado. La posición es de 2:30 a 6 pm, todos los días cuando las clases están en sesión. Debe de tener su gafet de Ambiente Seguro. Si está interesado, comuniquese con Lesley Jordan al ljordan@stmonicaschool.org o214-351-5688 ext. 5261. * Debe ser bilingüe.________________________________________________________________________

Se Necesitan Adoradores para estar con Jesús en el Santísimo Sacramento en la Capilla de la Iglesia 3 a 4 p.m. los lunes, martes, miércoles, jueves o viernes. Para mayor información o para anotarse llame a Mercedes Daley al 214-739-4192. _______________________________________________________________________

Grupo de Luto y Duelo de Santa MónicaAhora, estamos inscribiendo para participar en el Grupo de Luto y Duelo que se iniciara el martes, 17 de septiembre 2019, 7pm-9pm en el Centro Familiar de Sta. Mónica. El programa se lleva a cabo en 10 sesiones de grupo, junto a otras personas que están pasando lo mismo. Es dirigido por facilitadores laicos capacitados. No hay costo por las sesiones solamente debe comprar el libro de $11.00. La sesión también se ofrece en Ingles. Para más información o para inscribirse por favor comuníquese con Marta Carias al 602-518-6352 o al 469-427-4898. ________________________________________________________________________

¡Necesitamos Voluntarios! ¿Te está llamando Dios a ensenar o ayudar con las clases de Formación en la Fe? Las clases se ofrecen los domingos de 3:15 p.m. a 4:45 p.m. La capacitación se impartirá en agosto y durante todo el ano escolar. Experiencia es preferida para aquellos que sirven como catequistas, pero también necesitamos asistentes de salon y oficina. Ofrecemos capacitación in salondividual para los nuevos catequistas. Envíe un correo electrónico a María Jones mjones@stmonicachurch.org si está interesado en obtener más información llame a María al 214-357-8549.

Decimoctavo domingo del tiempo ordinario 4 de agosto 2019

Del PastorMis queridos feligreses,

¿Qué es realmente importante para nosotros en la vida? ¿Qué significa ser un “éxito” en la vida? ¿Por qué la sociedad promueve bienes materiales, fama y poder como marcas de “éxito”? En el evangelio de hoy, Jesús se enfrenta a alguien a quien le duele mucho no conseguir su propio camino con respecto a su herencia. ¡Quería usar a Jesús para salirse con la suya! Pero Nuestro Senor le devuelve el problema a la persona y lo confronta con la pregunta: “¿Quién me hizo juzgar por ti?” ¡Aquí se nos recuerda nuestra responsabilidad de elegir lo bueno! De hecho, tenemos que estar “en guardia” para no caer en la trampa que solo ve la vida como una cuestión de nuestras posesiones y nuestro alto estatus en el poder y la fama. Cuando se trata de “yo, yo y yo”, es fácil olvidarse de Dios y de nuestro prójimo en relación con el don de uno mismo. Relativamente hablando, la riqueza es insignificante; ¡la fe es lo que importa! ¡La vida es mucho más! Jesús destacó la parábola del hombre que murió rico en posesiones materiales pero pobre en los dones del corazón. Lo que marca la diferencia no es lo que poseo, sino quién posee mi corazón y con quién comparto mi corazón. ¡Finalmente podemos descubrir ese lugar reservado en nuestros corazones para Dios e invitarlo a entrar!

En Cristo,P. Guadagnoli, Pastor

Visita a los enfermosPor favor avísenos cuando un miembro de su familia está enfermo o anciano, en el hospital o enfrentando una cirugía. Si es posible, no espere hasta que sea una emergencia. Cuando una visita y oración o tal vez la administración del Sacramento de la Unción de los Enfermos pueda ser apropiada y útil, para que hagamos todo lo posible para atender a las personas necesitadas. Por favor llame a nuestra Oficina Parroquial al 214-358-1453. Gracias por ayudarnos a ayudar a otros.