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ST. JUDE CATHOLIC PARISH DECEMBER 8, 2019

THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Weekend Masses Family Rosary begins half an hour before Mass

Saturday (Anticipatory) 5:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am, Noon & 5:00 pm

Daily Masses (Chapel)

Monday 8:30 am & Noon

Tuesday 8:30 am & 6:00 pm Wednesday 8:30 am & Noon

Thursday 8:30 am & 6:00 pm

Friday 8:30 am & Noon

Saturday 8:30 am (Church)

Reconciliation (Chapel) Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 to 5:45 pm Saturday 9:00 to 10:00 am

Adoration (Chapel) Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am to 6 pm, 6:30 to 9 pm

1st Friday 9:00 am to Noon

Sunday 6:00 to 8:30 pm

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES (Grades PreK-6) Sunday 8 am, 10 am & Noon Monday, Tuesday 4:30 pm & 6:15 pm Wednesday 5:00 pm

JYM - CONFIRMATION PREP (Grades 7 & 8) Sunday: Noon to 1:15 pm 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm Monday: 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesday: 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm Wednesday: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY (Grades 9 to 12) Sunday: 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm Tuesday: 6:30 am to 7:30 am Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

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Our Mission: To build a parish community that shares God’s love through prayer, service and evangelization so that all feel welcome in making St. Jude their home.

BULLETIN DEADLINES: Due to early printing press deadlines and holiday closures, deadline for articles for the Dec 8 to Jan. 5 bulletins was Nov. 25. Please email communications@stjudeparish.com for January bulletin submissions 10 business days before the requested bulletin publication date. Articles are subject to approval and space availability.

SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

What does it mean to be worthy? There are a few different

ways to approach this question. Today’s Gospel highlights

two: the way of the Pharisees and the way of John the

Baptist. Our faith values good works and discipleship.

Perhaps, then, we “earn” our worth by adhering to the right

doctrines and following the right pious practice. The

Pharisees thought they were worthy. Due to their religious

pedigree and proper procedures, they were self-satisfied.

John the Baptist’s words to them are strong. “Do not resume to

say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’” Of course,

Jesus (and John) don’t omit the responsibility for moral

behavior. John gives the Pharisees quite a strong warning in

that regard. “Produce good fruit as evidence of your repentance …

every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into

the fire.”

It’s a question of attitude. Of disposition. It’s a matter of the

heart. If anyone would be worthy in this scenario, it’s John

the Baptist. Jesus himself will name him the greatest of

prophets and a great man. John, however, recognizes his

own lowly place in the grand scheme of things. “The one who

is coming after me is mightier than I. I am not worthy to carry his

sandals.” The Pharisees take pride in being “better” than

others. John embraces humility in Christ being “better” than

him. We don’t self-generate our own worthiness. We receive

it as a gift from God.

In a few short weeks, we’ll celebrate the birth of Christ.

Bishop Ven. Fulton Sheen wrote about the Nativity in his

“Life of Christ”: “Because [Jesus] was born in a cave, all who

wish to see Him must stoop. To stoop is the mark of

humility. The proud refuse to stoop and, therefore, they miss

divinity.” God invites us to prepare our hearts this Advent.

When you consider your own life, where are you looking for

your worth? This Christmas, are you prepared to stoop?

©LPi

GOSPEL MEDITATION

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HIGHLIGHTS

Go to www.stjudeparish.com or connect with us on Facebook

for the complete and updated schedule.

THE SOLEMNITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception while traditionally

recognized on December 8, this year

the Church recognizes the feast on

Monday, Dec. 9.

An essential part of God’s plan for the

mother of his Son was that she be

conceived free from Original Sin. “Through the centuries the

Church became ever more aware that Mary, ‘full of grace’

through God, was redeemed from the moment of her

conception” (CCC, no. 491).

In anticipation that she was to bear the Son of God, Mary was

preserved from the time of her conception from Original Sin.

We call this the Immaculate Conception. No sin would touch

her, so that she would be a fitting and worthy vessel of the

Son of God. The Immaculate Conception does not refer to

the virginal conception and birth of Christ, but rather to

Mary’s being conceived without inheriting Original Sin. In the

course of time, the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception

became more precisely enunciated, as its truth— long

supported by the universal popular devotion of the faithful—

was better understood by deepening theological inquiry.

In 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed this dogma infallibly: that is,

in his role as supreme teacher of the Church, he declared that

this doctrine is divinely revealed and must be accepted with

faith by the entire Church. (Source: USSCB Catholic Current )

Please note for 2019: Per guideline from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas,

“when December 8th falls on a Sunday, the Solemnity of the Immaculate

Conception is transferred to Monday. While the day remains a solemnity,

the faithful are not obligated to attend Mass.”

(https://www.cathdal.org/holydays )

Christmas Eve:

4:00 pm Children’s Masses (Main Church & Parish Hall Masses)

6:30 pm Children’s Mass

8:30 pm and 10:00 pm Masses

Nativity of Our Lord (OBL):

Midnight Mass

10:00 am Mass (Christmas Day)

Solemnity of Mary (OBL): Dec. 31, 5:00 pm Anticipatory Mass

10:00 am and Noon (New Year’s Day 2020)

ADVENT PARISH PENANCE SERVICE December 10, 7:00 pm

Priests from around the diocese will be available along with Father Andrew, Father Abraham, and Fr. Joel to hear confessions. Join us in the church for a Liturgy of the Word with hymns. This will precede the sacrament. Join the community in its celebration of the sacrament of penance.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 7:00 - 9:00 PM | DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM |Parish Hall

FREE ADMISSION: Opportunity for a free will offering Please contact Mary Boyle at x. 2213 for information

THEVIGILPROJECT.COM

Free CDs of the Vigil Project are still available,

please see the ushers after Mass this weekend.

NEXT WEEKEND!

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Vid

Video resource for children available with free FORMED subscription:

https://watch.formed.org/brother-francis-the-days-of-advent/season:2/videos/join-brother-francis-this-advent

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Christmas Pageant The required dress rehearsal for the Christmas Pageant takes place on Saturday, December 21 . Costume fitting for the pageant will take place at the meeting, so children will need to attend.

Rehearsal schedule by last name: 9 AM: N-Z, 11 AM: A-M

For any questions about Children’s Ministry, please contact:

JULIE BUCHANAN, Children’s & Youth Faith Formation Director ext. 2225 or jbuchanan@stjudeparish.com

Voted the Best Preschool in Allen for 3 years straight - low ratios, faith based, and extras like music, Spanish, and a Steam Lab.

There are a few openings in the 4 & 5 year old classes. Call us at 214-644-2080 or visit the preschool to see the facility.

Christmas break starts Dec. 23, 2019. Classes resume Jan. 7, 2020.

Please mark your calendar, regular enrollment for the next School Year 2020-2019 begins on Feb. 2, 2020 in the Reception Area following all Mass times. Special enrollment for previously enrolled families with a child who graduated from Sunshine and Rainbows in 2017 will be on Jan. 30 in the Educ. Bldg.

S upport

Pick Sunshine and Rainbows Early Learning Center as your charity.

Link you Kroger grocery card. Our code is QB945.

Link your Tom Thumb card. Our code is 13411.

Christmas break starts Dec. 22, 2019. Classes resume - Jan 7, 2020.

High School Weekly Events

Sun: 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm Upper Room Youth Night

Tues: 6:30 am to 7:30 am Bible Study @ chick-fil-a, stacy rd.

Wed: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Legends & Legacies, men’s & women’s Groups

St. Jude Youth Ministry

St. Jude Youth Ministry (@stjudeymallen)

St. Jude Youth (@StJudeYMAllen)

For any questions about Youth Ministry, please contact: KATIE DELL, Coordinator of Youth Ministry

ext. 2228 or kdell@stjudeparish.com

YOUTH MINISTRY

Sunshine and Rainbows Early Learning Center admits children of any religion, race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to participants in the program. The preschool does not discriminate in regard to religion, race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational, admissions, and scholarship programs

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NOW OPEN!

The Knights of Columbus will sell Christmas Trees and other decorations for the parish families and community.

The lot is open up to Dec. 21 (or while supplies lasts): 9 AM - 9 PM on the weekends 6 PM - 9 PM Monday to Friday.

Fraser Tree Prices: 6 to 7 feet = $79 7 to 8 feet = $89 8 to 9 feet = $99 9 to 10 feet = $120

Firewood: $1 per stick

Nativity Sign Prices: Decors come with spotlight (no bulb) “Keep Christ in Christmas” = $55 Three Wise Men = $55

Animal Prices: Sheep = $10 Camel = $15 Cow = $20 Donkey = $25 Shepherd =$25 (New this year!)

Knights of Columbus’

CHRISTMAS

TREE

SALE

For Sisters Florence and de Lourdes and 30,000 other senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious - service is a way of life. Most ministered in Catholic schools, hospitals, parishes, and social service agencies, usually for little or no pay. Today, hundreds of religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious offers vital support for necessities, such as medications and nursing care.

Please be generous. Donation envelopes are available in the Business Office or at Masses on Dec. 7-8. For more information go to https://retiredreligious.org/ .

Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Florence Kruczek (right), 91, and Sister de Lourdes Okoniewski, 87, each entered religious life in the 1940s, barely out of high school. For decades, prayer and teaching filled their days. Yet a lifetime of serving others has only increased their own gratitude.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHRISTMAS POSTER CONTEST In a society where Christmas has become for many - especially children - a secular holiday, the Knights of Columbus has introduced the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest to allow young people to understand the true, spiritual meaning of Christmas and to engage their creative talents and imaginations.

C O N T E S T R U L E S :

The contestants will be separated into three age categories. Age 5-7, Age 8-10, and Age 11-14.

Poster must reflect the theme of KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.

Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual image of a single person).

Poster must be approximately 11x17 inches in size. If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used, the poster must be laminated or covered with clear plastic. Posters may be in color or black and white.

Each poster must be submitted with a Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster Contest

entry form. The name and age of the person entering the poster should be included on the back of the poster.

All entries become the property of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. Posters will not be returned.

St. Jude Knights Council will award monetary prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd of each age group.

Poster Due Date is noon of Dec 30. Drop off your posters at the St. Jude Parish Office, RE Youth Office, or JYM Office. (Note: On Christmas week the office will only be open on Dec. 23 & 27, 9 AM-1 PM.)

Contact Joe Shankle – jshankle@soccour.com or 972.333.0677 for any questions.

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FAITH IN ACTION

People Helping People Ministry requests donations of BLANKETS to help those in need this winter season.

Please call the Church office or

email cherylgriffith@tx.rr.com to donate.

The St. Jude Toolbox ministry took on a large project for

their major handicap ramp build November 23. We had

9 volunteers (our largest turn out yet) so we went for a big

one. We began by removing an old, worn out, too steep

ramp for the client, no small project in itself. Then we

built a 44 foot ramp to enable her to be more independent

and lessen the burden on her family. The client was so

grateful as seen with her family in the picture. It was very

rewarding to be able to help them and a good time was had

by all. If you would like to serve in this ministry or just to

come out and help us with a future ramp, contact Jerry

Vaughan at jevaughn@swbell.net.

The Toolbox Ministry volunteers were (from left to right): Tom Wolowicz, Bob Brown, Mike Steffens,

Ken Williams, Ray Tranka, Joe Ragusa, Jerry Vaughan, Chuck Pilch and Dave Banowetz.

TOOLBOX MINISTRY PROJECT UPDATE

by Jerry Vaughan

Please consider volunteering at the Plano Overnight Warming Station. The facility offers overnight short-term emergency housing during inclement weather days.

Please visit pows.collincares.org or contact Thomas Cathey at 4topcat@tx.rr.com.

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UPCOMING / on-going

December 11 (Wednesday) 9:00 to 10:30 AM, Lecture Room The next weekly expert speaker series of Career Alliance will be presented by Debbie Mrazek, Founder, and President, The Sales Company on the topic “I Need to Get a Job NOW! ”

C a r e e r A l l i a n c e M e e t i n g

December 10 (Tuesday) 11:15 am, Parish Hall All Seniors are invited to the next Allen Ministerial Alliance (AMA) Senior Lunch. This month, the Women of St. Jude will be hosting with Suncreek Methodist Church. We are requesting for volunteers to help with decorating, serving and clean-up. Please email Ellen Staller at astaller@tx.rr.com to help.

A m a S e n i o r L u n c h

December 12 is the Feast of Our Lady of

Guadalupe. This celebration commemorates

the appearance of Mary to the peasant, Juan

Diego in 1531.

This year’s celebration begins with

traditional Mass with mariachi’s at 7:00 PM in

the church and a reception immediately

following in the Parish Hall.

If you are interested in helping either by donating food,

setting-up or cleaning-up, please sign-up at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4AA4AB2CA57

O u r L a d y o f G u a d a l u p e C e l e b r a t i o n

SENIOR LUNCH

The Knights of Columbus will be selling tamales after all the Masses on Dec. 14-15 weekend. In Texas, it wouldn't be Christmas without tamales. The corn masa and meat bundles - individually wrapped in corn husks and then steamed, are part of the traditional Mexican celebration of Las Posadas, which commemorates Mary and Joseph's search for shelter before the birth of Jesus on Christmas Eve. Tamales per dozen – Pork $12 and Beef $13.

T a m a l e s f o r S a l e

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERISTY (FPU)

Beginning January 15, Lecture Hall

Are you ready to take control of your

money? Financial Peace University is a 9-lesson

course designed to help you build a budget, dump debt, grow your

wealth, and leave money stress behind! Each lesson, taught by

Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts, is based on biblical

wisdom and common sense. In your FPU group, you’ll be

motivated and encouraged by others just like you! When you sign

up for FPU, you’ll get your member workbook and one free year of

Financial Peace Membership, with access to exclusive online tools

to help you on your journey. Information session will be on

January 8 at 7 pm in the Lecture Hall. Register online at

www.fpu.com/1103825. Contact Mary Lepine at Lepine11@att.net

for more info.

J a n u a r y C o u r s e O f f e r i n g s

Intro to The New Evangelization

Mondays, Beginning January 6, 2020

7:00 pm, Formation Room

This course will demonstrate that the church’s

New Evangelization is grounded in the celebration

of its liturgy. Pastoral ministers will seek responses to questions

that promote the renewal of the assembly, and envision

possibilities for attracting those who are not regular worshippers.

Evangelization is planting the seed, and discipleship is growing the

tree. This is part of the University of Dallas Pastoral Ministry

Certification Program. The cost for each class is $50.00. Course

details and registration is online at https://udallas.edu/ministry/

academics/continuinged/pastoralministry_certificate/.

Contact: Mary Boyle x2213

Have you been feeling a pull to find a deeper meaning or make new friends? Try a Welcome retreat – two days and one night that could help you find some answers. Whether you want to connect with others, improve your prayer life, or just take a break from chauffeuring and chores this retreat will be a fantastic experience.

WOMEN’S WELCOME RETREAT

January 18-19, 2020

Sign-up online or with a team member after Mass

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MASS INTENTIONS s y m p a t h i e s

12/7 5 pm Repose of the Soul of Rindy Young

12/8 8 am Repose of the Soul of Dr. Mary Charlotte Goessler

10 am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Jude

Noon Repose of the Soul of Jean Baptiste Sipa

5 pm Repose of the Soul of Adam Wargacki

12/9 8:30 am Deceased Members of Domanski Family

Noon Repose of the Soul of Rudy Paltauf

12/10 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Paul Thai

6 pm Repose of the Soul of Rindy Young

12/11 8:30 am Thanksgiving for Health for Paul Kim

Noon Repose of the Soul of David Scherer

12/12 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Conchetta Dubret

6 pm Repose of the Souls of Terry Auer

12/13 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of LeRoy Klein

Noon Healing for the Farris Family and Chickie Zimmerman; Repose of the Souls of Jean McIntire, Ann Mikelonis, Thuy Tien Nguyen, Ann Bruno and Donald Ondich

12/14 8:30 am Repose of the Soul of Josephine Young

PRAYER INTENTIONS

Armed Forces Care Packages

If you have a loved one serving in the Armed Forces who would benefit from receiving cards, letters,

and care packages from their St. Jude family, please send their complete mailing address to

mboyle@stjudeparish.com and we will publish them here.

Aliyah R Gallegos CAOC/A6

UNIT 61224 APO, AE 09309-1224

FCA2 Nathan Lewis USS NORMANDY (CG-60)

UNIT 100263, BOX 653 FPO AE 09579

Specialist Wade Myers 117 Live Oak Dr

Raeford, NC 28376

Gregory and Chong Boren Camp Humphreys Army Post

PSC 333 Box 4785 APO AP 96251-0048

Anthony Mattia USS PIONEER MCM-9

UNIT 100151 BOX 1 FPO AP 96675-1929

James Rickman 114 76th Street North

Apt 206 Great Falls, MT 59405-7672

Specialist Lindsey Rohr 10785A Chapel Drive Fort Drum, NY 13602

CAMILA FONTES SHIELDS, Daughter of Andrew & Amanda

KATHERINE VANG TRAN, Daughter of Peter and Hue

WILLIAM SAMUEL STAPLETON, Son of Clinton and Mary Susan

JEFFREY KENNETH KRIESEL &

& STEPHANIE TAYLOR DURAN

November 22, 2019

RENNY VALAMPARAMBIL PETER &

MIRIAM THOMAS ALEXANDER

November 23, 2019

Just Married

Darlene Kula Catherine Waibel Marquel Ellis

Peggy Herman Marie Munger Noah Pham

Tod Narlock Frederick Miller Faith Leicht

Shannon Faure Sherry Mowery Elijah Garcia

Virginia Ernst Haley Fraser Pat Godsil

Kendra Abel Larry Gantt Jessica Norsch

Agnes Aburime David Greszler Charles Olasky

Mnafor Asobo Dora Guevara Marty O'Shaughnessy

John Avery Judy Hahn J.T. Penland

Barrett Baca Allie Hanson Katie Perez

Dorothy Barga Mary Heffner Maria Pierce

Kebira Begums Mark Henry Joan Ponthier Garcia

Carol Biggers Michael Hernandez Rita Quintana

Florissa Boublis Marcia Jones Ernest Reyes

Sparkie Buntley Barbara Koblitz Charles Rich

Fr. Stephan Casmus Jim Kornegay Sarah Righetti

Charletta Cifre William Kreiner Deacon Tom Roche

Lt. Aaron Connolly Nancy Kuhn Michael Romero

Marcelino Contreras Peggy LeBlanc Troy Scheffman

Sybil Cotmoir Suzanne Lovett Nicoline Simo

Ann Danheiser Joe Maestas Mary Smith

Yinka Da Silva Jayne Mangen Jillian Solecki

Aaron Eaton Jane Martinez Angela Stewman

Gary Edstrom Joe Martinez Genevieve Stubban

Tia Elidia Melissa Martinez Nick Unger

Katie Englund Marlene McVea Fr. Charlie Van Winkle

Joseph Englund Boyd Melburn Maureen Vincent

Cresencio Escamilla Marty Monnat Jennifer Wandell

Hamid Fakhrai Elisa Montez Stormie Wilburn

Gerry Finaldi Tito Montoya Steve Worth

Brandon Fought Myles Morrison Tom Yahnke

The Franzen Family Bob Mote Jay Young

Madelyn Frederick Matt Muckelbauer Chickie Zimmerman

Chris & Lynn Nartker

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COLLECTIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 2019 - JUNE 2020

For the week ending Nov. 24, 2019 Dec. 1, 2019

Operating Fund Donations

Mass Collections $27,320 $27,874

Thru Business Office $0 $0

Yr-to-Date $931,809 $959,683

Bldg. Trust Fund Donations

Mass Collections $6,461 $4,017

Thru Business Office $0 $0

Yr-to-Date $151,727 $155,744

New Capital Campaign

Mass Collections $5,638 $13,643

Thru Business Office $0 $0

Yr-to-Date $239,173 $252,816

Total Weekly Donations * $39,419 $45,534

Debt Reduction (with land)

Present Mortgage Debt $2,324,409 $2,324,409

Bishop's Annual Appeal

St Jude Goal $231,000 $231,000

Pledged to date $299,995 $299,995

Collected YTD $236,217 $236,217

* Online donations are reported once a month;

MASS ATTENDANCE

Nov. 23-24 Nov. 30-Dec. 1

Saturday 5 PM 691 754

Sunday 8 AM 576 569

10 AM 1,079 1,126

Noon 987 1,304

5 PM 690 819

TOTAL 4,023 4,572

Legal Notice Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a con-cealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Gov-ernment Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly.

STAFF DIRECTORY Regular Hours: 972.727.1177

After Hours: 972.632.2382

Website: stjudeparish.com

PASTORAL

Rev. Andrew Semler, Pastor - ext. 2214

Rev. Abraham Thomas, Parochial Vicar - ext. 2233

Rev. Joel Bako, Parochial Vicar - ext. 2254

Deacon Ron Fejeran, Pastoral Care - ext. 2255

Deacon Robert Holladay, Pastoral Care - ext. 2219

Deacon Al Karcher, Pastoral Care - ext. 2255

Deacon John Boyle, Pastoral Care - ext. 2255

Jeanne Girsch, Pastoral Assistant - ext. 2215

ADMINISTRATION

Mary Boyle, Parish Administrator - ext. 2213

Sue Hawthorne, Business Manager - ext. 2211

Rose Tuck, Accounts Payable/Registration - ext. 2212

Peggy Runnels, Safe Environment Director - ext. 2210

George Pike, Facilities Manager - 214.299.3010

Menchu Tungala, Bulletin, ext. 2231

RECEPTIONISTS

Sara Walsh, Admin. Receptionist, Nursery - ext. 2255

Cecilia Rogers, Registrar, Parish Life Ctr. Receptionist - ext.

2242

FAITH FORMATION - ADULT

Mary Boyle, Director Adult Faith Formation - ext. 2213

Della Doss, Adult Faith Formation Admin - ext. 2230

Teresa Rodenbaugh, Adult Faith Formation Admin-ext.

2240

FAITH FORMATION - CHILDREN & YOUTH

Director, Julie Buchanan - ext. 2225

Katie Dell, Youth Coordinator - ext. 2228

Michael Ingram, Youth Assistant - ext. 2226

Toni Cechan, CM Admin - ext. 2224

MUSIC

Michael Howard, Music Director - ext. 2216

Katie Lacy, Organist/Choir Director - ext. 2216

SUNSHINE & RAINBOWS PRESCHOOL

Sunshine & Rainbows ELC - 214.644.2080

Director, Julie Buchanan - ext. 2225

Reporting Abuse: First, notify local law enforcement. Second notify the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services through the Texas Abuse Hotline (1-800-252-5400 or www.texasabusehotline.org) Finally, if the allegation involves a mem-ber of the clergy or an employee of a parish or the Diocese, please notify the Diocese of Dallas Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Landregan, at 214-379-2812.

STEWARDSHIP

Many thanks to all who provided bikes

and cookies for our RCIA service project. It was

a huge success because of YOU!

- Della Doss & RCIA Team