Our Mother of Mercy Page 4 PRAYER LIST April 8 Collection OUR MOTHER OF MERCY Historically African-American Catholic Church—all are welcome! April 15, 2018 Walter Lee Gamble Michael Charles Charlene Winblood
Gail Davis Kevin Thornton Dominga Guzman learned that how poor his family was, she Cedric Joseph Eleanor Martinez Addie Uranga Regular: $3197.00 Albert Darensburg Sheila Taylor Beatriz, Paul Tijerina & Fam. Saint of the day: had a raffle to help them. She donated her watch as the grand prize. Martha Segura LaVette Williams Valentina Trujillo Children ’ s: $156.62 St. Teresa of the Andes Amphayan Phanmany Iris Reedom Blanca & Anthony Ayala Parish Hall: Juanita joined the convent when she was James Session Rosa Suasnovar Peter $20.00 THIRD SUNDAY 19. She took the name Sister Teresa of Jesus, David Lee Meagan & Stephen Holt Evelyn McNeill Faith Formation: $581.88 OF EASTER in honor of the saint she admired so much. Thomas Joseph Lee Sr. John Hernandez Brittany Masters Juanita came from a wealthy family in San- She spent her days joyfully learning the Josephine Smith Christopher Briseno Valerie Zamarripa tiago, Chile, where she was born in 1900. St. Anne’s Alt. Soc.: $341.00 There was a chapel on the traditions of the Carmelites. She wrote Constance Herrera Catherine Cheeks Mike Adams “Why are you troubled? family property and letters to many people dur- Erica Wright Robert Martinez Diana Benoit St. Vincent de Paul: $37.00 Juanita attended Mass eve- ing this time, advising them Margaret Johnson Jose Reyes Cathy Cabral And why do questions ry day from the time she about how to grow closer to Elizabeth Harris Douglas Paul Wonson Lizzy Wampler Rice Bowl: $114.00 arise in your hearts?” was a small child. She Jesus and promising to pray Edward Briscoe Ernest Rangel Pat Gorman for them. Easter Offering: $22.00 could hardly wait for her Betty Levine Geneen Valenzuela Leonard Smith ______First Communion so that
Antonia Shepherd Terese Sipolo Mary Ozuna she could receive Jesus. Less then a year later, in
Betty Hawes Rose Ellen Mesker Henry Mesker Bulletin printed in-house at: 1920, Sister Teresa became very ill with an infection. Rosalind Reynolds Johnny Gorman Martha Byrd Our Mother of Mercy Juanita loved to read sto- Alberee Haynes Rosalyn Woodard Lydia Salas & Family She was permitted to take Catholic Church ries of the saints. When she Arnold Brown Tony Ayala Deborah Taylor was 14, she read The Story her final vows from her bed and died a few days later. Mary Jean Lily Joe Gonzalez & all who are ill 1001 E Terrell Avenue of a Soul , the autobiography Her family was shocked at Oscar Haswell Sonja Ozuna and/or home - bound. Fort Worth, TX 76104 of a Carmelite nun, Thé- the crowds of people who Renee Gordon Ernest Quintana rèse of Lisieux, who was 817-335-1695 came to Teresa’s funeral Thelma Wentzel Alan Lynch later canonized as a saint. Mass. Her work with the poor and her Richard Menefield Polo Salas Thérèse’s life story had a powerful effect on [email protected] comforting letters had touched many lives. Rena Brown The Drake Family Jaunita. She felt that God was calling her to serve him as a Carmelite Sister at the con- vent of Carmel of the Andes. Teresa was canonized a saint in 1993. She is Pastor: Bulletin Sponsors—Thank You for Supporting our Parish Family! the first saint to come from Chile. St. Tere-
Fr. Bartlomiej sa’s example teaches us that we can follow BON VOYAGE TRAVELS As she prepared to enter the convent, Jack Pais “Bart” Jasilek, SVD Juanita taught religion to children from her Jesus by praying for and helping others. parish and worked with needy people. One Sales Consultant Mary Pichon Battle Travel Agent/Owner day she met a young boy in rags. She Mobile 817-988-6344 Parish Secretary: brought him home and cared for him, giv-
985-774-3141 [email protected] Lydia Salas ing him her brother’s clothes and making Excerpt From: Interactive Security and Video Surveillance Zenobia H Collins In Loving Memory of sure he had enough to eat. When she www.saintsresource.com Free Doorbell Camera Pianist Larry & Olga Martinez, One Day at a Time. Bookkeeper: Military Discounts [email protected] 682.365.4156 Mass Schedule: Reconciliation ACR-1751000 & FAL-8070; TX Burg#B17968; ACR-1874519 PO Box 200162, Arlington, Texas 76006 Jennifer Rattliff Wednesday, Thursday (Confession): THE CLAVER FAMILY Knights of Peter Claver—Our Mother of Mercy Council #89 & Friday—7 a.m. Musician: Saturday 4-4:50 p.m. Ladies Auxiliary—St. Veronica Count #89 Junior Daughters: Our Lady of Snow Court #89 Zenobia Collins and by Appointment Junior Knights: Our Mother of Mercy Branch #89 Saturday—5 p.m.
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Our Mother of Mercy Page 2 Our Mother of Mercy Page 3 FATHER BART’S CORNER WEEKLY SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENTS Divine Mercy Sunday a Success Fullness of Truth Conference Monday, April 16 Friday, April 20 a canned food item (optional) RSVP with Diana Dear Sisters and Brothers Thank you for all those who helped for Divine Mer- Lisak by Friday, April Fullness of Truth invites you to the "Why Be Catho-
cy last Sunday, for feeding the homeless a success. 20 at [email protected]. lic, When You Could Be Anything Else?" conference in Christ: Mass for Special Confession: 6:30-6:50 a.m. Whether you helped with providing the food, spirit- at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in the Austin uality or bringing articles to give out we all came area, at 1101 West New Hope Drive in Cedar Park, Intentions: 7 p.m. I want to take this opportunity Mass: 7 a.m. together as a community, a family of Our Mother of April 20 & 21. Speakers include: Dr. Michael Bar- Mercy. Thank-YOU, again!! OMM Outreach Ministry ber (Theology Profession/Augustine Institute &
to thank all of you for the prepa- For shut-in homebound please contact Beverly Adoration: 7 a.m-7 p.m. author); Steve Wood (Former Protestant Pastor/ rations you helped make and Carter at 817-551-1449 or [email protected]. Catholic Convert, author & Founder of St. Joseph's Covenant Keepers); and Jim Burnham (Founder St. services you provided Holy Hour: 6-7 p.m. Weekday Mass Schedule Juan Catholic Seminars & veteran Catholic apolo- We will not be having mass at 7 a.m. during our celebrations of Lent, gist). Drawing on Scripture and Tradition, present- Wednesday, April 18 next Wednesday, April 25 and Thursday, April 26. Black Catholic Women’s Conference ers will clearly "spell out" Catholic teaching, and
Easter, and Divine Mercy Mass will resume Friday, April 27 at 7 a.m., with Grace-Filled Black Catholic Women: Standing on explain the sound rationale behind frequently mis-
adoration until 7 p.m. the Promise. 4th National Black Catholic Women's Sunday. Confession: 6:30-6:50 a.m. understood doctrines and practices, providing Saturday, April 21 gathering, Friday, July 27 -Sunday. July 29 in New practicing Catholics a much-needed dose of confi- Orleans. Contact: NBSC Office at 202-529-9250 or at dence and clarity to affirm their faith amidst an The church is, by definition, a Mass: 7 a.m. Prayer Group: 12 noon [email protected]. increasingly skeptical culture. For more details vis- Next Youth Group Meeting it FullnessOfTruth.org or call 877-218-7884. community—and as such, our Youth meeting for all ages this Saturday, April 21, Bible Study: 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. Mass: 5 p.m. parish cannot successfully share at 1 p.m. in the convent. Annual Diocesan Appeal its love of Christ with our neigh- Clothing Drive for All Ages bors without each of you, and Did you know that the largest portion of the ex- St. Veronica Court #89 is having a clothes drive to Special Intentions Mass penses for deacon formation and continuing educa- help those in need. Please bring new or slightly
the generous contributions of Sunday, April 22 Special Intentions Mass tomorrow, Monday, April tion is paid with funds from the Annual Diocesan used clothes for all ages. There is a bin at the back of 16 at 7 p.m. the church. Thank-you for your donations! time, talent, and treasure you Thursday, April 19 Appeal? To date, 76 percent of our $7,700 parish Confession: 9:30-9:50 a.m. goal has been committed by 112 of the 185 regis- make to our parish. Confession: 6:30-6:50 a.m. tered families. We're just short $1,855.05. Imagine Girls Spring Volleyball Clinic Mass: 10 a.m. Good Shepherd Sunday/World Vocations the parishes, schools and ministries that could re- Nolan Catholic And the Diocese are sponsoring a Next Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday and World “I give thanks to my God Mass: 7 a.m. ceive support if every family from Our Mother of Girls Spring Volleyball Skills Clinic at 4501 Bridge Day of Vocations. We will take up a special collec- Mercy supported the Appeal at some level? If you Street in Fort Worth for beginners and advanced. tion for the Seminarian Education Fund (SEF). at every remembrance of have not already done so, please prayerfully consid- Cost is $20 a session, and two sessions remain April There are currently 26 seminarians studying in sem- 21 & May 5. Beginner class is from 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. inaries throughout the United States. The Diocese of er a gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. You may you, praying always with This class is for novice players who have very little Fort Worth provides nine years of education and pick up an envelope on the back table of the to no experience playing volleyball. The advanced formation for each seminarian at an annual average joy in my every prayer for church, text ADA to 91999 or visit bit.ly/ class is from 10:30 a.m.-noon for players who have 2 cost of $52,092. The Good Shepherd Sunday Special AnnualDiocesanAppeal to donate securely now. or more years experience playing. Forms are on the Collection assists with funding this annual cost. all of you, because your Thank you for returning a portion of your many back table; send completed forms to Bob Molyet Weekly Readings Please give generously next weekend, or donate blessings Contributing for the Common Good . [email protected]. partnership for the Gospel Vocation View online at bit.ly/Seminarians or text SEF to 91999. from the first day until 4/16—ACTS 6:8-15; JN 6:22-29 Inaugural St. Peter Claver Pilgrimage now. I am confident of Jesus opened the minds 2018 N Texas Catholic Men’s Conference September 7-14 in Spain and Rome. See the Vatican KPC Ladies’ Florida Scholarship for H.S. Seniors Fishers of Men: Take Up Your Cross and Follow To qualify, the student must meet the following 4/17—ACTS 7:51-8:1A; JN 6:30-35 Museum, La Sagrada Familia, St. Peter’s Basilica, this, that the one who be- of his followers to under- Jesus. Conference will be Saturday, April 21 from 8 and more. Explore the capital of the Catholic criteria. (1)Exemplify good moral character. (2) a.m.-5 p.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Community Church with Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver on Devote time to church and community service. (3) standing of scripture. He Exemplify exceptional leadership skills. (4)Be gan a good work in you 4/18—ACTS 8:1B-8; JN 6:35-40 in Colleyville. Experience fellowship, food, grow in a customized trip, to celebrate the birthday St. Peter pronounced them as his faith, praise and worship. See holy Relics. Enjoy the Claver. The cost is $3,170 per person, double occu- a resident of the Diocese of Fort Worth, Texas (5) will continue to complete 4/19—ACTS 8:26-40; JN 6:44-51 "Vigil Project," a community of Catholic artists, pancy, premium accommodations! Visit our website Meet the academic standards of 2.5 GPA or above witnesses. Be the hands musicians, and filmmakers who produce multime- at stpeterclaverpilgrimages.com to view the itiner- and a minimum ACT score of 18 and/or SAT score it until the day of Christ 4/20—ACTS 9:1-20; JN 6:52-59 dia resources for authentic encounters with God ary and what's included. Part of the proceeds will of 800. (6) Submit an essay on how the scholarship and feet of Jesus today. and growth in prayer. Register at be donated to the Claver Foundation. Register with will benefit them and the community (300 words or Jesus.” Phil 1:3-6 www.NTXCMC.ORG or 866-826-3640 for infor- a $550 deposit. Financing available up to 24th less). (7) Submit two letters of recommendation 4/21—ACTS 9:31-42; JN 6:60-69 mation. Poster located on the back-bulletin board. months. Fully escorted and SAFE. Spaces are lim- from community members: teach- ited. Registration ends 5/1/2018. Contact Mary er, counselor, employer, community representative, With prayers and love, 4/22—ACTS 4:8-12; 1 JN 3:1-2; Battle at Bon Voyage Travels at 985-774-3141/ priest, etc. No letters will be accepted from the Divine Word Vocation Office parent/guardian or from another student. (8)Submit [email protected] or contact Knights of Peter JN 10:11-18 Purposeful Living—Retreat for Renewal Claver member Howard Rattliff, Jr at 682-365-6369 / equested items and application to the Organization 1-800-553-3321 Join us for the Annual Diocesan Stewardship Day of [email protected] for more information. in a timely matter. Applications are available on the Fr. Bart, SVD www.svdvocations.org Renewal next Saturday, April 28. Mass at 8 table at the entrance to the church, or contact Car- a.m., retreat until 2 p.m. at St. Maria Goretti school olyn Yusuf at817-726-6726.. Deadline for applica- gym, 1200 S Davis Dr in Arlington. Cost is $10 plus tions is MAY 1, 2018 for the following Fall Semester.