September 27, 2020

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church September 26-27, 2020

Today’s Music Entrance: Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens #533 Gloria: Mass of St. Frances Cabrini #899 Today’s Readings Responsorial Psalm: Remember your mercies, O Lord. Ez 18:25-28 Gospel Acclamation: My sheep hear my voice, says Ps 25:4-5, 8-9, 10, 14 the Lord; I know them, and they follow me. Phil 2:1-11 Offertory: What Wondrous Love Is This #480 Mt 21:28-32 Eucharistic Acclamations: Mass of St. Frances Cabrini Holy #902 Memorial Acclamation: #904 Amen #906 Lamb of God #907 Communion Antiphon: Remember your word to your servant, O Lord, by which you have given me hope. This is my comfort when I am brought low. Communion: The Cry of the Poor #612 Recessional: Tell the Good News #388

Interested in joining our Music Ministry? We are always looking for cantors, choir members, and instrumentalists! Please see our September 26 Music Director, Joe Davisson after Mass, or send him a note at Vigil Mass [email protected] 5:00 PM Joan Harrigan

September 27 Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 AM Benjamin and Magdalena Manglona (†) 9:30 AM William Michael Peterson (†) September 19-20 11:30 AM Pro Populo Offertory Collection: $3,776.13 Faith Direct: $15,266.00 September 28 Deficit Reduction: $30.00 Monday of the Twenty-sixth Week in Ordinary Time Assumption: $5.00 8:00 AM Tia and Betz Seeley (†) Year to date Offertory Collected: $184,732.43

September 29 National Collections Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, Beirut Relief: $30.00 Archangels Catholic University: $120.00 September 30 Hurricane Relief: $240.00 Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM Bernie and Mary Semler (†)

October 1 Safe and Secure Online Giving Memorial of Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM Ron Heyden (†) With attendance at in-person services still restricted, St. Martin de Porres is depending on October 2 online donations to continue our ministry. Please Memorial of the Holy Guardian Angels consider enrolling in our eGiving program and 8:00 AM Timothy Miller (†) setting up your recurring donation. You can use eGiving from your computer, smartphone or The practice of requesting a Mass to be offered for loved ones tablet for recurring and one-time gifts. Sign up is a beautiful and wonderful part of our Catholic tradition. today by visiting faith.direct/TX706, or text Mass Intention forms can be found in our parish office, or online at www.saintmartindp.org/intentions-and-prayers ‘Enroll’ to 469-217-6310. Thank you!

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com September 26-27, 2020 www.saintmartindp.org

St. Martin de Porres has recently launched our own Troops of St. George (TSG), Troop #217!

The Troops of Saint George apostolate aims to use the outdoors as our canvas, and the sacraments as our path to light the way for the formation of Holy Catholic men and boys. In an effort to help defray the costs for the families who are joining, SMdP Troop #217 is seeking donations of new or gently-used camping gear (in working condition), such as tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, cooking equipment, etc., or any monetary donations to support the troop in getting up and running. If you have camping gear to donate, please send a note to [email protected]. Monetary donations made be made through Faith Direct, or can be dropped in the offertory baskets at Mass. Saint George, Pray for Us!

Our current hours of Adoration are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30AM-noon, and 7-9PM.

Please consider committing to one hour by sacrificing your time and sharing in His passion. Our Lord awaits each day, yearning to hear your joys and sorrows, He will wipe away your tears and inflame your heart with His Divine Love and Mercy. If you can commit to an hour each week, please visit: www.adorationpro.org/martintx. If you would like to sign up as a sub, or wish to learn more, please send a note to [email protected].

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com Take control of your money with Financial Peace University! This nine-lesson class uses biblical wisdom and common sense to help you tackle budgeting, pay off debt, and make your money work for you! You can sign up for this class and start your 14-day free trial of Financial Peace at www.financialpeace.com.

We know that this is a financially stressful time, and that many families are struggling. Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts will teach you how to beat debt and build wealth with the most powerful tool there is . . . your income. If you think you could benefit from this program but can't afford the fee, please send a note to [email protected] to learn about financial assistance options.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com For Office Use Only Parish ID # Entry Date ID/Envelope #

Parish Registration Form

Please return completed form to Church office or place in collection basket during Mass.

☐ YES ☐ NO Do you need offertory envelopes (annual boxed set) OR ☐ YES ☐ NO Do you wish to receive information about contributing electronically? (Faith Direct)

Family Contact Information Family Name Primary Phone Number Street Address City ______Zip ______Email Address County______Previous Parish ______City State ______

☐ Do NOT list my family in the Parish Directory Head of Household Salutation: ☐Mr. ☐Mrs. ☐Mr. & Mrs. ☐Ms. ☐Miss ☐Dr. ☐Other Last Name First Name MI Nickname

Date of Birth Ethnicity Email Preferred Language Phone ☐cell ☐work Religion Occupation Employer

Sacraments Received: ☐ Baptism ☐ First Communion ☐ Reconciliation ☐ Confirmation Current Marital Status: ☐ Single ☐ Married (Date: /_ /_ ) ☐ Divorced ☐ Separated ☐ Widowed Married in the Catholic Church? ☐ Yes ☐ No Parish Name City, State

Spouse Last Name First Name MI Nickname

Date of Birth Ethnicity Email Preferred Language Phone ☐cell ☐work Religion Occupation Employer

Sacraments Received: ☐ Baptism ☐ First Communion ☐ Reconciliation ☐ Confirmation View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

Children (under 18) living in your household

Full Name M/F Date of Birth School Grade Sacraments Received: ☐ Baptism ☐ First Communion ☐ Reconciliation ☐ Confirmation

Full Name M/F Date of Birth _ School Grade Sacraments Received: ☐ Baptism ☐ First Communion ☐ Reconciliation ☐ Confirmation

Full Name M/F Date of Birth School Grade Sacraments Received: ☐ Baptism ☐ First Communion ☐ Reconciliation ☐ Confirmation

3990 W. University Drive Prosper, TX 75078 469-287-7624

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com

The 2020 Fall Festival has been cancelled due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions. Instead, the committee is planning for a Spring Festival with a Texas Independence Day theme! Make plans to join us on our new festival dates, February 27th and 28th! We will still be celebrating the Feast of St. Martin de Porres with special Masses on November 7th and 8th.

Facts about Saint Martin de Porres Patron Saint of Social Justice, Mixed Race, Barbers, Public Health Workers

Feast Day: November 3 Death: 1639 Beatified: 1837 by Pope Gregory XVI

Canonized: 1962 by Pope John XXIII

The Life of Saint Martin de Porres St. Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru, on December 9, 1579 to Don Juan de Porres, a Spanish nobleman and adventurer, and Ana Velasquez, a freed daughter of slaves from Panama. His father abandoned the family when Martin and his sister, Juana, were very young. Ana Velasquez supported her children by taking in laundry. Martin’s childhood poverty did not embitter him, but made him sensitive to the plight of the poor, and especially the orphans to whom he would devote much of his time and resources. Even as a child, Martin would give the family’s scarce resources to the beggars whom he saw as less fortunate than himself.

Martin joined the Dominican Order of Preachers as a lay-brother. He continued to practice his old trades of barbering and healing and performed many, many miraculous cures. He also took on kitchen work, laundry, and cleaning. His relationship with his brothers was tinged by their curiosity and occasional pranks. For example, just before the meal was to be served, they would hide the potholders and Martin would have to lift the scalding pots with his bare hands. Yet never once did his fingers get burned!

Martin’s spiritual practices were legendary. He would often fast for extensive periods of time on bread and water. He loved all-night vigils, frequently praying by lying down as if crucified, sometimes kneeling but, miraculously, a foot or more off the floor. Equally legendary was his love of animals. He would feed and heal all animals that came into his vicinity and they understood and obeyed him. St. Martin is often portrayed with mice because, according to one story, the monastery was tired of their rodent problems and decided to set traps. Martin was so distressed that he spoke to the mice and cut a deal with them that if they would leave the monastery, he would feed them at the back door of the kitchen. From that day forward, no mouse was seen in the monastery.

However, it is St. Martin’s charity that made him the patron saint of social justice. Martin fed, sheltered and doctored hundreds of families. He also provided the requisite dowry of 4,000 pesos to enable at least 27 poor young women to marry. Last, but not least, he established the Orphanage and School of the Holy Cross, which took in boys and girls of all classes and taught them trades or homemaking skills. Over much criticism, he insisted that the school staff be well-paid so that they would give their best service. St. Martin died on November 3rd, 1639. He died surrounded by his brothers and reciting the Credo, his life ending with the words “et homo factus est”. His funeral was attended by thousands of Peruvians from all walks of life who vied to get a piece of St. Martin’s habit as a relic. These pieces of the saint’s habit have been associated with innumerable miraculous cures.

St Martin de Porres is buried in the Convento Santo Domingo in Lima, Peru.

View this bulletin online at www.DiscoverMass.com For Advertising Information CALL 1-800-633-1122 Online at Diocesan.com/Business 5501 s ed

otection OFF this Ad! vices Include: $25 with Ser Recessed Lighting | LED’ Alarms | Surge Pr GFCI/Switch Replacements e Smok EV Charging | Licensed & Insur .com #31624 TECL 469-815-1945 BenchmarkElectricalDFW

Automotive Car R

$50 . | CBAC.com/Little Elm Nice Difference ed, People-First and Complete discount up to 10% Christ-Center Discover what we mean by Bring this bulletin in and receive a on any Service or Repair Catholic Owned and Operated View Our Parish Supporters at www.DiscoverMass.com Supporters Parish Our View 940.440.1065 | 26746 E. University Dr A ® OR T

REAL ce .com