Post on 22-Apr-2021
FEBRUARY 14, 2021 – SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Ana Todd, Mike Costanza, Jeinnie Martine, Rome Milan,
Blake Vera
Bless us all, O Lord, we pray, for loved ones, here and
near, and far away. And everyone for whom we pray. Keep
us safe each night and day, the homeless who have no
place to stay. Those who are suffering in any way. The
dying, those mourning or grieving and all who need God's
mercy. Keep us safe, Heavenly Father, when we are at
home, or travelling on our way, or when we are
vulnerable, or in danger in any way. Most merciful
Father, hear us as we pray for the souls in Purgatory, or
who may be sent there some day.
PASTOR’S CORNER Thanks be to God, for his infinite compassion! Thanks be to God,
for Christ his Son, who came and dwelt amongst us! He put
heaven and a share in the life of God within our reach; he has
shown us how to attain them, giving in his church and the
sacraments, all the necessary aids. But we still need all of Christ’s
compassion if we are to get there. Because of our inclination to
sin and because of the many times we unfortunately give in to that
inclination, nothing but the mercy of God can save us from our
own folly. However, that mercy is available, if only we ask for it.
What we sinners need is the faith and confidence of the leper in
today’s gospel reading. He believed firmly in the power and the
mercy of Jesus. “If you will, you can make me clean”, was his
approach to Jesus.
This should be our approach too if we have the misfortune to fall
into serious sin. Jesus does will and does want our salvation. His
incarnation, and death on the cross, proves that. The fact he left
the power to forgive sins to his church is another proof of both his
will and desire to help us. “All power has been given to me in
heaven and on earth,” he stated. Part of that power which he left
to his church is in the sacrament of penance where the leprosy of
sin can be washed away, and the sinner restored to new and
perfect spiritual health. What folly for any Christian then, to
commit sin and isolate himself, like the unclean leper, from God?
But it is greater folly still, to remain in this unclean state when the
cure for his disease is so easily available to any sincere penitent.
Gracias a Dios por su infinita compassion.! Gracias a Dios por
Christo su Hijo, que vino y habitó entre nosotros! Puso el cielo y
una parte de la vida de Dios a nuestro alcance. Nos ha mostrado
como alcanzarlos, dando a su Iglesia en los sacramentos, todas las
ayudas necesarias. Pero todavia necesitamos la compasión de
Cristo si queremos llegar allí. Debido a nuestra inclinación, nada
más que la misericordia de Dios puede salvarnos de nuestra propia
locura. Sin embargo, esa misericordia, esta disponible, si sólo la
pedimos. Lo que necesitamos los pecadores es la fe y la confianza
del leproso en la lectura del Evangelio de hoy. Creía firmememte
en el poder y la misericordia de Jesús. “Si quieres, puedes
hacerme limpio”, fue su acercamiento a Jesús. Este debería ser
nuestro acercamiento Tambien si tenemos la desgracia de caer en
pecado grave.Jesus quiere nuestra salvación su encarnación y su
muerte en la cruz lo demuestra. El hecho de haber dejado el poder
para perdonar los pecados a su Iglesia es otra prueba de ambos su
voluntad y deseo de ayudarnos. “Todo poder me ha sido dado en
el cielo y en la tierra,” dijo. Parte de ese poder que dejó a su Iglesia
es en el sacramento de la penitencia donde la lepra del pecado
puede ser arrastrada, y el pecador restaurado a la salud spiritual
nueva y perfecta. Que locura para cualquier Cristiano entonces,
cometer pecado y aislarse, como el leproso inmundo, de Dios?
Pero es una locura mayor todavía, permanecer en este estado sucio
cuando la cura para su enfermedad está tan fácilmente disponible
para cualquier penitente sincero.
Cada niño necesita consuelo, en horas de problemas, de dolor o de temor. Un niño busca los brazos extendidos de su madre donde es refugiado, alentado sosiegado y consolado. Roy Lessin.
Mon. /Lun Feb.,15 – MASS 8:00 AM Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13 Tran T. Khanh Tues/Mar. Feb., 16 – NO MASS Gn 6: 5-8, 7:1-5, 10 Mk 8:14-21
Wed/Mié Feb.,17 – MASS 8:00 AM
JI 2:12-18 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Marion Stank Bason
Thu/Jue Feb.,18, – MASS 8:00 AM Dt 30:15-20 Lk 9:22-25 Fr. Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR Fri./Vie Feb., 19 – MASS 8:00 AM Is 58:1-9a Mt 9:14-15 Tran T. Hue Steven Keene FEBRUARY 21, 2021
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Gn 9:8-15 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15
Sat/Sab. Feb., 13 4:00PM Errol Jolly Raney & Lounette Fief Sanctuary Lamp Sponsor this week: Joe Bason. Intention: In Memory of Marion Stank Bason. 8:00AM Lounette Fief 10:00AM Rocky Brown Sp. Intention Kristi Brooks
12:00 PM Andrea Espinoza
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FEBRUARY 14, 2021 – SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 17, 2021
8:00am Mass (English) and distribution of Ashes
12:00 Noon Bilingual Prayer Service and Distribution of
ashes
5:45pm Prayer Service (English) and distribution of
ashes
7:00pm Mass (Spanish) and distribution of Ashes
MARCH 27-28 2021
Saturday, March 27 Vigil Mass – 4:00pm (English).
Sunday March 28
Mass (English) – 8:00am
Mass (English) – 10:00am
Mass (Spanish) – 12:00 Noon.
APRIL 1, 2021
Mass of the Lord Supper (Bilingual) – 7:00pm
FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF
THE LORD – (Good Friday)
2:15pm Divine Mercy
Chaplet followed by the
Stations of the Cross- Priest
leads
3:00pm Passion Service
Bilingual.
6:00pm Spanish Divine
Mercy Chaplet.
SATURDAY, APRIL 3.
Rite of Anointing, and Effeta
for Catechumens – 9:00am
9:30am General Rehearsal
for Vigil Mass.
8:30pm Easter Vigil Mass
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4.
Mass (English) – 10:00am
Mass (Spanish)–12:00 Noon
SPONSOR OF THIS WEEK’S SANCTUARY
LAMP:
Joe Bason
Sunday Feb., 14 - Saturday, Feb., 20.
Intention: in memory of Marion S. Bason
PATROCINADOR DE LA LÁMPARA DEL SANTUARIO DE ESTA SEMANA: Joe Bason
Domingo 14 de feb.,- Sáb., 20 de febrero.
Intención: en memoria de Marion S. Bason
Is Someone In Need of Spiritual Help? Are you aware of someone who is sick at a care facility or
in a home, or may just need to talk to clergy? Please let
us know so that we at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic
Church can help care for them and their spiritual needs.
If this is an emergency, please call the office at 817-624-
2184. Let us continue to pray for all those who are
suffering from illnesses as well as their caregivers that
our Lord’s grace may be upon them always.
¿Conoce a alguien que esté enfermo en un centro de
atención o en un hogar, o tal vez sólo necesite hablar con
el sacerdote? Háganos saber para que la Iglesia Católica
de Santo Tomás el Apóstol podamos ayudar a cuidar de
ellos y de sus necesidades espirituales. Si se trata de una
emergencia, llame a la oficina al 817-624-2184. Sigamos
orando por todos aquellos que sufren enfermedades, así
como por sus cuidadores, para que la gracia de nuestro
Señor esté siempre con ellos.
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FEBRUARY 14, 2021 – SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
We are looking for adults 18 and over to be Adult Altar Servers, please contact Scott Hundemer at 817-996-6720 for more information.
What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Its oficial name is “Day of Ashes” so called because of the practrice of rubbing ahes on one’s forehead in the sign of a cross. Ash Wednesday and Lent are observed by most Catholics and some protestant denominations.
BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION.
FEBRUARY 20-21
he Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help
diocesan communities to build up the Church and
preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African
American, Native American, and Alaska Native People of
God.
Next week, our parish will take up the National Black and Indian
Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the
Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska
Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious
education programs, and ministries in our Diocese depend on your
generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Our
diocese also received grant funding from this collection last year
to benefit African American students attending our Catholic
schools. Please give generously to the Black and Indian Mission
Collection on February 13-14 at Mass, through our parish online
giving, or at https://bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections
Misiones
MERCEDES IS RETIRING
Please join us in extending best wishes to Mercedes Long, who is
retiring on February 25, 2021. Mercedes has been an esteemed
staff member for 21 years, and she will be greatly missed by many
of us. We have all benefited from her outstanding work and
dedication during this time and we will miss seeing her in the
waiting area of the office.
We invite you to attend a drive-thru retirement appreciation event
on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday February 21, 2021
following all Masses if you would like to drop off a gift or a card
in appreciation. If you are unable to attend, you may drop off
cards or grifts in the Narthex or in the parish office during the
week.
We hope you will be able to join us as we express our appreciation
to her.
Por favor, acompáñenos a extender los mejores deseos a
Mercedes Long, que se retira el 25 de febrero de 2021. Mercedes
ha sido una miembro del personal estimada durante 21 años, y
muchos de nosotros la extrañaremos mucho. Todos nos hemos
beneficiado de su excelente trabajo y dedicación durante este
tiempo y nos extrañaremos verla en la zona de espera de la oficina.
Le invitamos a asistir a un evento de apreciación de jubilación el
Sábado 20 de Febrero y domingo 21 de Febrero de 2021 después
de todas las Misas si desea dejar un regalo o una tarjeta en
agradecimiento. Si no puede asistir, puede dejar tarjetas en el
Narthex o en la oficina parroquial durante la semana.
Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos mientras le expresamos
nuestro agradecimiento.
WELCOME We want to extend a warm welcome to our new Parishioners
Paul & Deanna Lopez
Christopher Lambert
Juan & Azalea Ramos
Jose & Marlen Gonzalez & Renteria
Suzanna Nolan
Steven & Lauren Parker
Catherine Butschek
In Memorium † Kevin Gamble
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COLECTA PARA LAS MISIONES AFROAMERICANAS
E INDIGENAS FEBRERO 20-21 a Colecta para las Misiones Afro Americanas e Indigenas existe para ayudar a comunidades diocesanas a edificar la Iglesia y a predicar el Evangelio de Jesús entre los Afro
Americanos, Nativo Americanos y Nativos de Alaska, communidades que también forman parte del pueblo de Dios. La próxima semana, nuestra parroquia empezará la Colecta para
las Afroamericanas e Indígenas. Nuestro apoyo a esta colecta
ayuda a construir la Iglesia en las comunidades Afroamericanas,
Indígenas y de los Nativos de Alaska de costa a costa. ¡Las
escuelas, los programas parroquiales de educación religiosa y los
ministerios diocesanos dependen de su generosidad para ayudar a
proclamar el Evangelio de Jesucristo! Por favor, aporte
generosamente durante las Misas del 20 y 21 de Febrero, a través
de las donaciones en linea de nuestra parroquia o en
https://bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual fish fry
during the first five Fridays of Lent. Each combo plate is $10.
and it includes fresh fried fish, fries, and one side. Due to
COVID-19 restrictions, the fish fry is Drive-thru only. Sales
begin at 5:30 PM on the side of the church by the carport. Please
bring exact change or check.
PESCADO FRITO
Los Caballeros de Colón organizarán su comida de Pescado
Frito anual durante los primeros cinco viernes de Cuaresma.
Cada plato combinado es de $10. e incluye pescado frito fresco,
papas fritas y un acompañamiento. Debido a las restricciones
COVID-19, el pescado será para llevar solamente. Las ventas
comienzan a las 5:30 PM en el lado de la iglesia por la parte
cubierta del estacionamiento. Por favor, traiga el cambio exacto
o el cheque.
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Regular Offertory
Mass Collection Online Giving
Attendance
All Masses $10,218 $6,224
Sat., 4 PM
123
Sun., 8:00 AM
103
Sun., 10:00 AM
246
Sun., 12:00 PM
200
TOTAL $10,218 $6,224 672 Other Online
Maintenance $448 $380
Bldg. Fund $4,920 $790
Indian/Black Mission
Latin America $11 $25
Flowers
Ash Wednesday
$45
TOTAL $5,379 $1,240
Streaming Views Website FaceBook
Sat., 4 PM 24 140
Sun., 10:00 AM 75 200
Sun., 12:00 PM 6 87
TOTAL 105 427
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