Our Lady Queen of Peace 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time SUN, FEB 10 8:30 am - HENRY EDWARDS † Daily Readings by Eleanor Edwards Mon - Feb. 11 - Gn 1:1-19 * Mk 6:53-56 Thu - Feb. 14 - Dt 30:15-20 * Lk 9:22-25 MARY NGUYEN † by The Nguyen Family Tue - Feb. 12 - Gn 1:20—2:4A * Mk 7:1-13 Fri - Feb. 15 - Is 58:1-9A * Mt 9:14-15 11:00 am - INTENTIONS OF THE PARISH MON, FEB 11 Wed - Feb. 13 Ash Wednesday - Jl 2:12-18 * 2 Cor Sat - Feb. 16 - Is 58:9B-14 *Lk 5:27-32 8:00 am - VIRGINIA TONGSON † 5:20—6:2 * Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Sun - Feb. 17 - Dt 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * by Feliciano & Martha Bucag Lk 4:1-13 GUY FIDELIE † by M/M John Horn TUE, FEB 12 8:00 am - COMMUNION SERVICE Prayer List Because of space limitations, names will be taken of the prayer list after 3 months. Please call the ASH WEDNESDAY, FEB 13 8:00 am - TOMMY LITTLE † by M/M John Horn church office if you would like the name returned to the list. Thank you for your understanding. GERALD † and AGNES STUART (INT) by M/M Bob Wade Nicholas Allison Jennifer Chewens Brandi Lawson Betty Pond 10:00 am - Notre Dame Catholic School Mass Lois Allison Elva Creel Marife Lee Aubrey Reaves 7:00 pm - LOURDES ESTELLA † Jenna Lebow Askew Grace Ann Crocker Art Litteken, Sr. Nancy Romanek by M/M Virgil Frando Wanda Baker Mike Crumpton Abel Mahesh Meg Routh BRIGIDA BAUTISTA † by M/M Virgil Frando Larry Baldridge Adalie Dixon Eloise Majewski Cas Salkowski THU, FEB 14 Karen Ballog Robert Eisenbach Jane Majewski Stephanie Schroeder 8:00 am - GUY FIDELIE † by RoseMarie Fidelie & Family Robert Baumann Jathan Fields Marcelle Marchon Nelda Schreiber DAVY TOLENTINO (INT) by Rosalie Tolentino Shirley Bennet Kathy Fields Clara Mathe Roland Sigler FRI, FEB 15 Tommy & Peggy Foix Kyler Maylar Charles Simmons 8:00 am - JOE PALKOWETZ † by M/M John Horn Sheryl Berend Antone Frerich Mike & Bette Skurkey THE FIELDS FAMILY † by M/M Johnny Fields Beth Bevels Lorene Goforth Virginia Michonski Jeff Smith SAT, FEB 16 Irene Bindel Lucille Gordon Jinny Millican Kathy & Helen Spyra 6:00 pm - MARY MAXON † by Donna Maxon DONORS and VOLUNTEERS of St. Vincent de Belle Biver Lynda Gould Dale Minniear Audrey Stephens Paul (INT) by Donna Maxon Betty Bohac Lola Clyde Greaves Denise Morath Sr. Josephine Stewart SUN, FEB 17 Cyndi Boone Lawrence Holub Kevin Morath Caroline Studdard 8:30 am - FRANCISCO BORJA † Ruthie Booth Helen Innes Diane Mulick Sr. Devota Sweeney by M/M Davy Tolentino Rocky Bray Don & Jean Isbell Lauren Neville Dave Teichman NICKY MARTINEZ † by M/M Jack Lavy Kelly Brock Betty Janota Ray Newsome Franklin Tolentino 11:00 am - INTENTIONS OF THE PARISH Clare Browning Nelda Jansen Patty Oechsner Jan Wiggins Jo Bybee Diane Jones Jeanette Palkowetz Ron & Mary Wilson FREE MASS TIMES APP - for when you’re away! Ivy Cadotte Joe and Sharon Kirk Joe Petz Jr. * New this week The Catholic Directory iPhone App is FREE and will quickly find Delbert Catlin Anita Kortbawi Marvin Policky the churches nearest to you, including Mass Times, Web sites, Maps, Directions, Staff, Bulletins, and other important infor- PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEK mation. Powered by TheCatholicDirectory.com. Listed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily. INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER 2/11 - Rev. Robert Thames 2/14 - Very Rev. Timothy Thompson, JCL 2/16 - Very Rev. Anh Tran, JCL 2/12 - Rev. Ouseph Thekkaumthala 2/15 - Rev. Raymond M. Nguyen Thu, CMC 2/17 - Rev. Laurence Uhlman, TOR for February 2/13 - Rev. George Thennattil, TOR, General: That migrant families, in particular mothers, may be sustained and accompanied Eternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. in their difficulties. Missionary: That peoples experiencing war and conflicts may be the protagonists in the PRAYER for OUR TROOPS building of a future of peace. Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Weekly Contributions Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Contribution for Feb. 3:...... $13,130.93 We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen. Faith Direct disbursement SUN - FEB 10 FEB 13 - ASH WEDNESDAY Enroll in automatic electronic offertory program through Faith Donut Social after Mass No Activities Direct. eGiving is simple, easy and convenient. Save time with 9:30 am - Catholicism Series/HFC THU - FEB 14 Faith Direct while helping our church reduce expenses. Visit www. 2:00 pm - Youth Band/PH 7:00 pm - R.C.I.A./NDE cafe faithdirect.net and sign up today or call 1-866-507-8757 for 4:00 pm - Baptism Class/SJR SAT - FEB 16 info: our parish code is TX420. Join fellow parishioners who are 6:00 pm - C.R.H.P. Diocesan Middle School Youth Rally making use of this convenient program. (Men/PH - Women/NDE cafe) SUN - FEB 17 MON - FEB 11 Mr. Brian Casey speaking at Mass Adoration of the 6:45 pm - Season of Hope/Conference Room 9:30 am - Discovery (Youth)/PH Most Blessed Sacrament 7:00 pm - Catholicism Series/PH Catholicism series/ HFC Every Wednesday - 4:00pm - 6:00pm 7:00 pm - Parish Council Mtg/SJR 6:00 pm - C.R.H.P. (Men/PH - Rosary at 5:30pm -Mass at 6:15pm TUE - FEB 12 Women/NDE cafe) Every First Friday - 9:00am - 9:00pm 6:00 pm - Mardi Gras Potluck Celebration/ 7:00 pm - Parish Mission- in the Holy Family Chapel PH Our Walk in His Footsteps/Church February 10, 2013 Parish Activities SAFE ENVIRONMENT SESSIONS FOR 2013 Prayer Shawl Ministry The Diocese of Fort Worth requires ALL Parish Volunteers to attend a Safe Environment session Feb 19: 9:30 - 11:30am every 3 years. Safe Environment is dedicated to ensuring a Safe and Respectful conduct for ALL Feb 21: 7 - 9pm Ministries. Contact Jim at the church office to schedule a class. in the St. Joseph Rm • • • Call JoAnn for info 940-691-0460 YARN SHOP!!! Heading to Oklahoma for some fun, lunch and yarn shopping. Tuesday, Mar. 5. Mark your calendar We will be taking the OLQP bus and our special driver, Renee, is returning for the occasion. CATHOLICISM Attention Knitter’s and Crocheter’s: If An Adult Formation Program you can crochet or knit laprobes, prayer shawls, Sessions available Sunday after the 8:30 Mass (Holy Family Chapel) baby blankets or wedding afghans at home, and Tuesdays at 7:00 pm (Parish Hall) this ministry would gladly receive them. You Father Robert Barron is the creator and host of CATHOLICISM, a groundbreaking, 10-part do not have to be at the meeting to contribute Documentary and Study Program about the Catholic Faith. Father Robert Barron is an acclaimed to this ministry. Copies of patterns and prayers author, speaker, and theologian. are available. Thank you in advance for sharing Childcare Available your time and talent with our parish and Call Deacon Jim if you need childcare for Tuesday sessions or if you have any questions concerning community. this program, please contact Deacon Jim at 696-1253. • • • Lesson 5: The Indispensable Man - Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adventure WANTED: small flower vases. Bring them to Lesson 6: A Body Both Suffering & Glorious - The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church the church office. They will be used in a Flower Lesson 7: Word Made Flesh, True Bread of Heaven - The Mystery of the Liturgy & the Eucharist Ministry. Lesson 8: A Vast Company of Witnesses - The Communion of Saints • • • Lesson 9: The Fire of His Love - Prayer and Life of the Spirit CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH #2 Lesson 10: World Without End - The Last Things FEB 23/24 for WOMEN • • • & MAR 2/3 for MEN. Help Catholics come home call the church office for information Do you know someone who was baptized Catholic but has stopped attending Mass, is questioning or to register. the faith, or hasn’t found a parish home? Why not help your friend to come home? Perhaps you can • • • act as a resource or offer to attend Mass together. If you aren’t sure how to help, ask your pastor Pilgrim Virgin Statue or priest for advice. Visitation Schedule Prayer for the Renewal of Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish Feb 09-16 Betty Harris Gracious and caring Father, FREE us to respond to Your call; 940 723-4805 we thank You for the gift of EMPOWER us to respond to Your call, 1657 Elizabeth St. (WF) Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish. so that we may trust and act upon it. Feb 16-23 READY each of us for the renewal of You continue to reveal Yourself to us Frank & Martha Pena our personal faith and in new and wonderful ways. 940 592-4320 of our parish community Keep us alert to Your Presence 1007 Foley Ave (IP) through Christ Renews His Parish. in our lives by the gift of Your Spirit. Feb 23-Mar 02 OPEN our hearts and God of our journey, Maria Gutierres minds to Your Holy Spirit; we offer joy-filled praise 940 322-6130 SPEAK to us Your life-giving word; for the faithfulness of Your love, 5155 Royalwood Dr (WF) SET AFLAME the love in our hearts; through Christ our Lord. Amen. • • • Next Baptism Class Celebrating the Sacraments Sunday - March 3 BAPTISM: Celebrated at the weekend Masses CONFIRMATION: Students in grades 10-12 who 4:00 pm - St. Joseph Room or at 10:00 a.m. on the last Saturday of the month. wish to be Confirmed MUST have attended one RSVP by calling the church office Parents and Godparents MUST attend a Baptism full-year of religious instruction to entering Class. Please call the church office to enroll in the Sacramental Preparation. Contact Greg at the next class and for more information. church office. FIRST RECONCILIATION-FIRST HOLY HOLY MATRIMONY: Arrangements MUST COMMUNION: One full-year of religious be made nine (9) months in advance by calling the Bulletin News: Items for the bulletin must instruction is required of children during the year church office. be submitted on the Monday (by NOON) prior to Sacramental Preparation. Children MUST VOCATIONS: Contact Fr. Isaac Orozco, (817) be 7 years old, in the second grade, and enrolled in 560-2452 ext. 105 or by email or by calling before the published weekend. Items must small home group sessions. the church office. have approval prior to publication. Our Lady Queen of Peace 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time Parish Activities Parish Announcements

Men of the Parish: Do you have a desire to grow as a Christian man? Come join the MEN in feast & celebrations: CHRIST as we pray, explore Scripture together and support one another in our Christian walk. The Year of Faith saint for February is St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. Born in Grenoble, France, she joined the Visitation nuns at age 19 but suffered when convents were closed during the French Meet us in the Colquit House each Saturday Revolution. At its end, she became a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart and came to the (except 2nd Saturday of the month) at 7:30am. Louisiana Territory as a missionary in 1818. She opened the first free school for girls west of the call Jack at 696-0741. Mississippi river, and the first Catholic school for native Americans. Parish Announcements Feb 10 - St. Scholastica (543?) The Sympathy and Prayers Twin sister to St. Benedict, St. Scholastica established a community of religious women about of our Parish Family five miles south of her brother’s monastery. are with the Family and Friends of Feb 11 - Our Lady of Lourdes (1858). A heavenly “lady” appeared to St. Bernadette Soubirous, a poor girl from a village in France. James Cavallaro Soon a spring with miraculous, healing waters emerged from a nearby cave. The “lady” revealed (brother in law of John Conklin) herself as the “Immaculate Conception,” the Blessed Virgin Mary. People still visit Lourdes today. Eternal Rest grant unto him, O Lord. Feb 12 - St. Meletius And let Perpetual Light shine upon them. Meletius was called to shepherd the Church in the fourth century. The Roman persecutions were May his soul and the souls of all the over and Constantine had recognized as a legal religion in 315. Bishop Meletius faithful departed, rest in Peace. Amen. loved the Church and was true to Jesus. He believed that Jesus is God and realized that the Church Counseling Services: Did you know that would have to speak up clearly about who Jesus is. Meletius became the bishop of Antioch in counseling services are available through 361.St. Gregory spoke of Bishop Meletius’ calmness and radiant smile, his fatherly voice and your parish? gentle touch. St. Meletius died on Feb. 12, 381. Working in partnership with Sacred Heart and Feb 13 (Ash Wednesday) - St Catherine of Ricci Our Lady Queen of Peace, Catholic Charities The first day of Lent. Ashes from the burnt palms of the previous Passion Sunday are blessed and Fort Worth provides counseling services at placed on the forehead as a sign of penance. Sacred Heart Monday through Thursday from St. Catherine de’ Ricci O.P. was an Italian Catholic saint. Born in , her birth name was 4 to 6 PM to assist individuals and families: Alessandra Lucrezia Romola de’ Ricci. At age 13, her father put her in the Monticelli convent * Through the challenges of raising a child near their home where she received an education. * Resolving marital conflict Feb 14 - St. Cyril and St. Methodius and St. Valentine * Coping with depression, anxiety, and the Because their father was an officer in a part of Greece inhabited by many Slavs, these two Greek stresses of daily life brothers ultimately became missionaries, teachers and patrons of the Slavic peoples. After a Let us help you find hope and healing. brilliant course of studies, Cyril (called Constantine until he became a monk shortly before his Please contact the Clinical Counseling program death) refused the governorship of a district such as his brother had accepted among the Slavic- with Catholic Charities at 940.642.7021, or speaking population. Cyril withdrew to a monastery where his brother Methodius had become a speak to your parish office for more details. monk after some years in a governmental post. • • • At least three different St. Valentines, all of them , are mentioned in the early under date of 14 February. One is described as a priest at , another as bishop of Interamna Need a Ride to Mass??? (modern Terni), and these two seem both to have suffered in the second half of the third century The OLQOP Men’s Group and to have been buried on the Flaminian Way, but at different distances from the city. will be providing Rides to Mass. Feb 15 - St. Faustinus and St. Jovita call Deacon Jim to make arrangements. Faustinus and Jovita were brothers, nobly born and natives of . All the incidents in their 940-696-1253. reputed “Acts” are of doubtful authority, and we can only be sure of their names and martyrdom. Change of Address/ Other Info According to the tradition of Brescia, they preached Christianity fearlessly while their bishop lay Call the church office if your mailing/email address or phone in hiding. Their zeal excited the fury of the heathens against them, then they were arrested by a numbers have changed. Or if you are moving and are no longer heathen lord called Julian. They were tortured and dragged to Milan, Rome and , and then in this parish. brought back to Brescia. As neither threats nor torments could shake their constancy, the Emperor Hadrian, who happened to be passing through Brescia, commended them to be beheaded. Pray for RAIN Feb 16 - St. Onesimus O God, in Whom we live and move, and former slave. He is mentioned in St. Paul’s Letter to Philemon as the slave of Philemon and have our being, in Colossae, Phrygia, who ran away. Paul met Onesimus while the former was in a Roman prison, grant us rain, and Paul baptized the slave and came to consider him his own son. Paul sent Onesimus back to in due abundance, that, Philemon with the epistle, asking Philemon to accept him “no longer as a slave, but more than a being sufficiently helped slave, a brother, beloved especially to me, but even more so to you, as a man in the Lord with temporal, Feb 17 (First Sunday of Lent)- Seven Founders of the Order of Servites - 13th Century we may the more confidently These seven men were the founders of the Servite Order, a community instituted for the special seek after eternal gifts. purpose of cultivating the spirit of penance and contemplating the passion of Christ and Mary’s Thank You God Seven Sorrows. Due to the spirit of humility cherished by the members of the Order, their for the rain you accomplishments are not too widely known. But in the field of home missions great things are blessed us with this past week to their credit, and certainly they have benefited millions by arousing devotion to the Mother of Through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Sorrows. February 10, 2013 LENTEN FISH FRY Lent begins this month, Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus #1473 and it is devoted to the Passion of Our Lord. every Friday beginning Feb. 15 One observance is to pray before the Stations of the Cross at 5:00 - 6:45pm in the Parish Hall. in church and meditate on Jesus’ walk to Calvary. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross will be at 7pm in the Church. every Friday during Lent 7:00pm in the Church.

PARISH MISSION EVENING SESSION TOPICS (in the MORNING SESSION TOPICS (in the “Our Walk in His Footsteps” Church (7:00 - 8:30pm) Church 9:00 - 10:30 am) Let us grow in our desire to Sunday - Feb 17 Monday - Feb 18 have the courage to experience Topic 1: Our Awareness; Topic 1: Our Humility and Obedience more completely the living out Topic 2: Our Handling of Fear And Anxiety Topic 2: Our Call to Evangelize of our Baptismal gifts and Monday - Feb 18 Tuesday - Feb 19 promises. by Brian Casey from Topic 1: Our Needs, Suffering and Prayer Topic 1: Our Peace & Joy in the Lord Good Ministries of Seattle (www.gnmos. Tuesday - Feb 19 Topic 2: Our Strength in the Cross com) Topic 1: Our Love, Mercy and Forgiveness Wednesday - Feb 20 Mark your calendars!! Wednesday - Feb 20 Topic 1: Our Serving God or the World Feb 17 - 20 (see schedule ->) Topic 1: Our Simplicity and Detachment Topic 2: Our Power in the Holy Spirit Childcare will be available Topic 3: Our Becoming Like Children

SALT - “You are the salt of the earth” are the first words in Matthew YOUTH CALENDAR...check it out online and download it after Jesus teaching of the Beatitudes. If salt loses its (www.olqpwf.org/discovery). taste it becomes pointless, and no good for anything It is also reflected on the calendar found on the webpage. but to be thrown away. We are all the salt that flavors • • • the world, come join in our new ministry to ignite our Keep up with what’s going on at lives that we can bring goodness and flavor to the world www.olqpwf.org/youth around us. • • • • • • “The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great Fired Up Faith: Youth Middle School Rally Feb. 16. Mark your things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.” calendars. See the Youth Bulletin board in the Narthex or visit the —Saint Gregory the Great webpage for more information. for more info contact Greg Brown • • • OLQP Youth t-shirts!!! $10 696-1253 • [email protected] • Come by the office and get yours today! (@OLQPyouth)

Adult Formation RCIA: “We become what we love and who we love shapes what we become. If we love Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults things, we become a thing. If we love nothing, we become nothing. Imitation is not February 2013 a literal mimicking of Christ, rather it means becoming the image of the beloved, FEB 14 - THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS an image disclosed through transformation. This means we are to become vessels IN THE DESERT of God’s compassionate love for others.” ~St. Clare of Assisi FEB 21 - THE TRANSFIGURATION FEB 28 - THE SAMARITAN WOMAN - Marriage Moments: Feb. 11: Feb. 10, World Marriage Day, PRAYER reminds us that marriage is not just a private affair, but a time for your love • • • to impact the world. Just as Jesus told Simon to “Put out into deep water... VALENTINE’S GIFT. What better gift than the for a catch.” (Lk 5:4) find a way to multiply your love through serving or gift of yourself? If you want to make your feeding others today. good marriage better, join us at our Feb. 15— 17 Marriage Encounter weekend. Note: The Parenting Pointers: Encounter is just between you two—the only Next Tuesday is Mardis Gras. Celebrate extravagantly with your family because we know that group sharing you’ll do is the food. Visit our the next day, Ash Wednesday, will start the penitential season of Lent. website at www.northtexasmarriageencounter. org or call Terry & Kathy Telger at 817-294- 2749. Our Lady Queen of Peace 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time

dear Padre When are Catholics obliged to Good News! evangelize? FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C) When I talk to people who Is 6:1–2a, 3–8 * 1 Cor 15:1–11 or 15:3–8, 11 * Lk 5:1–11 say “Oh my God,” should I My husband and I joke that the sweetest three words in the English language aren’t “I remind them they’re breaking love you,” but “You were right.” We relish hearing them, but they’re often hard to say, a commandment? When I see especially when you’re certain you were the one who had it right, however minute “it” people dressed in revealing or was. It’s tough to admit you’re wrong and that you don’t have all the answers. Simon Peter faced this dilemma in the Gospel. He had followed Jesus’ command to lower disrespectful clothing at Mass, the nets, but you can almost hear the exasperation—sarcasm, even—dripping from his should I say something? voice: “We have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command When I was young, I went to a baseball game I will lower the nets.” I can’t exactly blame him. He was exhausted, and he was an with my parents. While we were in line, a man experienced fisherman—now someone trained as a carpenter is telling him how to do his cursed using Jesus’ name. My mother said, “Oh, job? I imagine he expected to pull up an empty net and shake his head knowingly at Jesus. I don’t think Jesus is playing today.” She made But he ends up having to admit that Jesus was right as the nets practically tear open from her point, but I doubt she changed his future the weight of the fish. His self-confidence melts, and Simon sees himself as nothing but a behavior. sinful man. He joins the ranks of Isaiah (in the first reading) and Saint Paul (in the second) I don’t think we’re obligated to point out that in claiming he is unworthy to draw near to and serve the Lord. But in this case again, someone is using God’s name in vain. Many times Jesus turns out to be right. He specifically chooses sinful, broken people as his followers. in public I hear someone cursing. Depending on It’s baffling, but it’s true. Simon was unworthy and we are unworthy, but as Saint Paul the situation, I might say something simple like, reminds us, “His grace to me has not been ineffective.” God’s grace fills us with what is “You know, there are children here.” Sometimes lacking, and we are then capable of believing, following, and serving the Lord. people apologize and stop; other times they tell Janel Esker [email protected] me to mind my own business using even more © 2012 LIGUORI PUBLICATIONS, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. choice words, at which point I walk away. But we’re under no obligation to do this, and always from Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Transfiguration of the Lord be very careful about confronting strangers about The Transfiguration of the Lord is one of the most spectacular events in Scripture. Jesus took anything. Peter, John and James up a mountain to pray. As far as dress for Mass, this is a problem in many While there, Jesus was transformed and became dazzling. Elijah and Moses appeared parishes. I wouldn’t say anything to the person and the three discussed Jesus’ travel to Jerusalem and what awaited him there: his death and wearing the disrespectful clothing. Instead, ask resurrection. A cloud came over them and the Apostles heard a heavenly voice say, “This is your pastor whether your parish or diocese has a my chosen Son, listen to him.” dress code. If they do, ask him why it’s not being This Gospel shows that Jesus was a man of prayer. In fact, one interpretation is that this enforced. If there is no dress code, ask him if you was a glimpse into Jesus’ prayer. He was girding himself for the final trip to Jerusalem and can form a committee to establish one. what awaited him and drew prayerful comfort from the great prophets. Often we turn to Fr. Patrick Keyes, CSsR prayer only in times of trouble or danger but, by example, Jesus showed us that prayer is [email protected] something for us to learn and to do regularly. When we do so, our prayer reaches a higher © 2012 LIGUORI PUBLICATIONS, Liguori, MO 63057-9999. level and a greater meaning. By listening, we learn to hear God’s voice in us. NEW HABITS FOR LENT: Junk food, video games, toys, and favorite television programs can make us happy for a while but the feeling doesn’t last. During Lent, we are reminded to stop going after temporary happiness and choose lasting happiness that comes from God. A good way to teach children this idea is to use colors one for each day of the week to represent a Lenten habit. Write the habit on the assigned colored paper and post it in a prominent spot in your home. Monday Pink for an increase in love in our hearts. We start the week by showing extra kindness to anyone we meet that day. Tuesday Green for God’s gift of creation. To honor all that God has given us we do chores without being asked. Wednesday Yellow to share God’s light. We spend time reading the Bible, a book on saints, or other spiritual reading. Thursday Purple for sorrow. Help children perform an examination of conscience. Friday Red for sacrifice. In addition to abstaining from meat, give up a favorite activity, food, toy or game. Our sacrifice honors Jesus’ great sacrifice on the Cross. Saturday White for the joy of forgiveness. We celebrate God’s unending forgiveness by forgiving anyone who has hurt us and asking for forgiveness from anyone we may have hurt. Attend Confession as a family. • • • What to give up? Help children make age-appropriate choices of what to give up for Lent so that they stick with their fast for the entire season. February 10, 2013 Community News Adult Formation Divorced and Re-married? Divorced and Re-married?: If you are divorced and remarried outside of the without a Decree of Invalidity, or if you are married outside of the Catholic Church, you may not partake of the Sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Until it is shown otherwise through the ministry of the Tribunal, no person is free to enter into another marriage without the appearance or occasion of serious sin. A divorce alone would not affect, or hinder in any way, your participation in the Catholic Church. A divorced Catholic is free to receive the sacraments. However, if you are divorced and have remarried, or if you are divorced and in a new relationship, or if you are living with someone without a Decree of Invalidity (and your former spouse is still living) you may not partake of the sacraments, including the Natural Family Planning Classes reception of Holy Communion. Did you know that when used properly, Consider seeking a Decree of Invalidity which Natural Family Planning is 99% effective at postponing pregnancy? will enable you to return to a full participation The Couple to Couple League is offering NFP classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita Falls, in the sacramental life of the Church. For more Texas. This is a 3-part class. If you would like to sign up for this class or any other upcoming classes, information contact Deacon Larry Bills at the please go to www.ccli.org and fill out the online registration form. If you have any questions, you may Church office at 696-1253. contact Lauren Morath at (940) 544-2515 or [email protected]. • • • • • • Rachel’s Corner The St. Joseph Health Care Trust assists individuals who are medically uninsured/ Rachel’s Corner is a way to underinsured and who meet eligibility criterion. This includes assistance with prescriptions, dental reach out to those who may be services, physician visits, and other services. For more information please call Stella at (940) 552- hurting after abortion and need 0347. (This program is administered through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth.) encouragement to come forward • • • to seek healing. Interfaith Ministries, Inc. Call on Me in the day of trouble. I will deliver Is GOD calling you to join the IMI Volunteer family? you, and you shall glorify Me.-Psalm 50:15 Interfaith Ministries is an excellent place that you can give of your time and talents Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for serving God by reaching out to persons in our community who are in need. Our family healing after abortion and give your troubles of Volunteers meets the pain and despair of poverty with kindness and hope, touching to Our Lord. He will restore you and you will hearts and lives in ways only God will really know. Being a part of this faithful ministry glorify Him forever. is a rich and rewarding way to serve the Lord. Rachel Ministries • 817-923-4757 Volunteer Opportunities: Receptionist, Intake (Interviewing clients), Prescription Next Retreat April 12 Project, Pantry, CITA Interpreter (translating) Putting your faith in action by serving Wichita County & Holliday residents in need is a life changing experience! Call 322-1365 and Volunteer today. El Rincon de Raquel • • • “Invócame en el día de la angustia: Yo te Bowl A Perfect Game and Support llibraré y podrás glorificarme.” - Salmo 50:15 The ND Knights Baseball Team Venga a un Retiro del Viñedo e Raquel y Sunday - Feb 10 (5-9pm; check in at 4:30pm) entregue sus penas a Nuestro Señor. Village Bowl (on Kemp Street) Él la restaurara y usted glorificara al Señor para $125 Team (4/5 people) and $5 per mulligan siempre. Contact Jason for info (940) 447-5969 Ministerios de Raquel • 817-886-4760 [email protected] Próximo Retiro 3 de Mayo *money raised will go towards field upgrades

22nd Annual Fr. Donlon’s COME PRAY WITH US. Memorial Dinner for Vocations A charismatic prayer meeting Sunday afternoons at 4:00 Saturday, Feb 16 @ 6pm Youth Ministry chapel at Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Council 1473 Hall (on Turtle Creek Rd) Church (upstairs in the Pastoral Annex) Enjoy a Social evening with Silent Auction, Fr. Donlon’s Golden Treasure Chest, Live Auction, Las Vegas Trip Drawing, Dinner and a Special Guest Speaker from the Diocese. There is NO COST call Jack at 696-0741 or Manuel at 322-5958 (DONATIONS will be accepted and used towards the Diocesan Vocations Program. Sponsor a reserved table for 6 by calling Mike Brown at 692-5166