SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH

1897 W Main St | Lewisville, TX | 75067 | 972.436.9581 | stphilipcc.org

WELCOME! If you’re new to our parish, stop by the Welcome Table in the Narthex.

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil, 4 PM Sunday, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 5:30 PM Monday, 12:15 PM Tuesday & Friday, 9 AM Wednesday, 6:15 PM Thursday, 6:30 AM 1st Saturday, 9 AM

CONFESSIONS Wednesdays, 4:45-6 PM Saturdays, 3-3:45 PM Private by appointment

OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM Closed for lunch 12 Noon-1:30 PM Friday, 9 AM-1 PM A Receptionist is available in the Church narthex during weekend Masses

BECOME CATHOLIC Contact Matt Gill at 972-219-1686 or [email protected] to set an appointment. Join us 7-9 PM on Tuesday nights. For more details, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time visit stphilipcc.org/becomecatholic 24th SundaySeptember in Ordinary 15, Time 2019 — September 15, 2019 1 SACRAMENTS Cover Image: “Christ on the Cross with Mary and St. John” by Rogier van der Weyden & PRAYER ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH SACRAMENTS Address Office Hours 1897 West Main Street Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-5 PM BAPTISM Lewisville, TX 75067 Closed for lunch 12 Noon-1:30 PM The Sacrament of Baptism is Friday, 9 AM-1 PM celebrated at a communal service on Phone A Receptionist is available in the Church narthex during weekend Masses the 1st Saturday of the month. Main: 972-436-9581 Contact Gwen Kramer at 972-219- Emergency Line: 972-709-2364 7448 or [email protected] Bulletin Deadlines Next Baptism Prep Seminar: Fax: 972-436-5302 Submit by 12 Noon, 9 days in advance Tuesday, September 17, at 7 PM. of publication date to Sarah Fritcher at Main Email [email protected] [email protected] 1ST EUCHARIST & PENANCE Contact Kim Carr at 972-219-1511 or [email protected]. CLERGY & PASTORAL HELP CONFIRMATION Pastor High School: Victoria Hamaty at 972- Fr. Raymond McDaniel To request a priest 219-1754 or [email protected] 972-436-9581, [email protected] in an emergency: Adults: Matt Gill at 972-219-1686 or Call 972-709-2364 [email protected] Parochial Vicar Msgr. Francis Boakye Tawiah MARRIAGE 972-436-9581, [email protected] Contact Matt Gill at least 9-12 Pastoral Associate months in advance at 972-219-1686 Dcn. Jim Rodgers……214-222-6704……[email protected] or [email protected]

Weekend Ministry ANOINTING OF THE SICK Fr. Allan Hawkins……817-277-4041……[email protected] Available at any Mass; notify the Dcn. Ramiro Rodriguez……972-436-9581……[email protected] receptionist on arrival. Outside of Dcn. Joe Standridge……972-436-9581……[email protected] Mass, call the office. Funerals Annulments Mike McArdle Jackie Jones 214-415-0427 972-219-7280, [email protected] ROSARY [email protected] Tuesdays at 3 pm in the Chapel The Rosary is also prayed 30 minutes prior to all Masses PLEASE PRAY FOR

ROSARY FOR LIFE Our brothers and sisters who are ill or distressed, especially . . . 1st Saturdays, 8:30 am Mary Garden Carl Stephens, Neal Tremethick, Juanita Acosta, Cathy McArdle, Jennifer Segreto, Jason Anderson, David Merlene, Sr., Rosanna Borsch, Martha Gutierrez, Destiny Massoth

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Our brothers and sisters with long-term or on-going health conditions, especially . . . Maria Diaz, Loretta Cotter, Ronald Heist, Julia Valentine, Quinn Oteo, Dan Hoffman, Jane Luman, Tuesdays, 6-9 pm Chapel Diana Bradley, LaShonda Battista-Eniayewu, Kate Loughborough, Joe Cavallo, Don Parks, Edmund Wednesdays, 7-8 pm Church Moy, Christopher Argodale, Kelly Skenesky, Betty Stock, Donna Austin, Janet Sutphin (mother of Sherry Gessel), Chuck Bimmerle, Amy Gamboa, Bill Marx, Marilyn Harms, Michael Garcia (son of Thursdays, 7-11:30 am Chapel Albert & Rachel Garcia), Ron Gourlie, Alexis Knightley, Debbie Ozee, Trish Davis, Jackie Merry, Pat 6-9 pm Chapel Sikich, Kathleen Alberry, Andrea Barron (daughter of W.J. Mildfelt), Joe Magni, Nathanial Birdsall, John -Paul Kalapati, Kaci Epley (daughter of Chuck & Peggy), Mike Carlson (husband of Carol), Pat Friedrichs, Carole Flynt ADORATION FOR LIFE Our brothers and sisters who have been born into eternal life . . . Last Sunday of the Month, Betty Stock, Frances Gange, Les Wells, Charlie Hawks, Adam Winter, Charles Miller, John Donovan 12:45-5 pm in the Chapel Our fellow parishioners who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith . . . Lenore Saglime, 9/15/2004; Ann Johnson, 9/17/2013; Josephine McGowen, 9/17/2016; Rudy Czichon, 9/18/2002; Vivian Zarick, 9/20/2013; Doris Bodden, 9/20/2017; Ethel Dietrich, 9/21/2006; Freddy Valdez, Jr, 9/22/2000; Rhett Sullivan, 9/22/2017;

Vocations . . . Br. Elijah, Michael Marincel, all our diocesan seminarians, diaconal candidate Pat Quinn, and for vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 in Grace The Exaltation of the Holy Cross 4 pm, +Ladislaus Mirowski SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 The Exaltation of the Cross 7:30 am, The People of St. Philip 9:30 am, +Sheryl Sherey 11:30 am, +Ed & +Laura Engelbert Prayer for the Week 5:30 pm, +Barbara Anne Abernethy Jesus, arms outstretched in love, thank you. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Saints Cornelius and Cyprian “It is impossible to be saved without the help of the Most Blessed 12:15 pm, +Poter Sparkman Virgin, because those who are not saved by the justice of God are TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 saved by the intercession of Mary.” Saint Robert Bellarmine 9 am, +Bill Siebert – Saint John Chrysostom WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 The Seven Sorrows of Mary 6:15 pm, The Stockwelk Family September 15 is the memorial of Our Lady of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Sorrows. How appropriate, that on the day after Saint Januarius 6:30 am, +Edward Skutnik the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, we recall the Seven Sorrows of our Mother Mary. The FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Seven Sorrows are seven events of great suffer- Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, ing which Our Lady endured during her earthly and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang and Companions life. Here is the traditional list: 9 am, Mark Cullen SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 1. The prophecy of Simeon (Luke 2:25-35) Saint Matthew, Apostle 2. The flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15) 4 pm, +Janet Papach 3. Loss of the Child Jesus for three days (Luke 2:41-50) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 4. Mary meets Jesus on his way to Calvary (Luke 23:27-31; John 7:30 am, +Debbie Terry 19:17) 9:30 am, +Maria Patino Lewis 5. Crucifixion and Death of Jesus (John 19:25-30) 11:30 am, +Jim Tallman 6. The body of Jesus being taken from the Cross (Psalm 130; Luke 5:30 pm, The People of St. Philip 23:50-54; John 19:31-37) 7. The burial of Jesus (Isaiah 53:8; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42; Mark 15:40-47)

Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the over- NURSERY SERVICES whelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, Nursery Service available for the crucifixion, and the death of your divine Son, look upon me with children through age 5 (not yet eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration in school) during all weekend for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins; in or- and Holy Day Masses. Contact Sue Tominey at 972-219-7626 der that, being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys or [email protected]. of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that hencefor- ward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object: Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 15, 2019 3 WEEKLY CALENDAR September 15-22, 2019

Sunday, September 15 Monday, September 16 Tuesday, September 17 Wednesday, Sept. 18

Chin Community Men’s SCOF Morning Prayer Confessions 1 PM Room 7/9 6:30 AM Room 1 8:30 AM Church 4:45 PM Church Elementary Formation Cancer Prayer Group Mass - 9 AM Church HS Prayer Group 1 PM CLC 9 AM Chapel Rosary - 3 PM Chapel 5 PM Youth Room Divine Face Meeting Mass Elementary Formation Mass 3 PM Room 6/8 12:15 PM Church 4:30 PM CLC 6:15 PM Church Teen Leadership Training Adult Formation Night: Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour 3:30 PM Room 7/9 The Good Life 6-9 PM Chapel 7 PM Church Men’s ACTS Meeting 6 PM CLC Evening Prayer Elementary Formation 6:30 PM Room 6/8 6:15 PM Chapel 7 PM CLC Baptism Class This Weekend 7 PM Church  TEACH Bake Sale Co-Ed SCOF 7 PM Room 6/8  40 Days for Life Info RCIA - 7 PM CLC Thursday, Sept. 19 Friday, September 20 Saturday, September 21 Sunday, September 22

Mass - 6:30 AM Church Men’s SCOF Men’s SCOF Chin Community Eucharistic Adoration 6:30 AM Room 1 7:30 AM Room 1 1 PM CLC 7-11:30 AM Chapel Mass Men’s ACTS Mini Retreat Sacrament Preparation Class Miscarriage Ministry 9 AM Church 8:30 AM–12 Noon CLC 1 PM Church 6 PM Room 7/9 Co-Ed SCOF Children’s Choir Rehearsal SPY HS Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 AM Room 7/9 10 AM Room 7/9 6:45 PM CLC 6-9 PM Chapel Rosary Makers Flower Ministry Adult Choir Rehearsal 10 AM Room 3 10 AM Room 1 7 PM Church Spice of Life Cards & Games Confessions K of C Planning Meeting 12 Noon CLC 3 PM Church 7 PM Room 1 Happy Hour—Sponsored by Young Adult Kickoff Christ Child Society 7 PM Youth Room 5 PM CLC IN THE CALENDAR THIS WEEK Welcome, Encounter, Heal Can you help others heal from miscarriage? If you have suffered a miscarriage and would like to help others to hope and healing, consider joining our new parish ministry. Please come for an informational session on Thursday, September 19, at 6 pm in Room 7/9. Contact Denise Koch to learn more at 972-353-5756 or [email protected].

Adult Formation Night (The Good Life) Begins September 16 Meets Mondays from 6-8 PM* in the CLC Jesus says, "If you love me, you will keep my command- ments" (John 14:15). The Good Life is a weekly scripture study, led by Director of Formation Matt Gill, on the com- mands of Jesus Christ as taught in the Gospels and Epis- tles. A night of food, fellowship, prayer, discussion, and talk. Contact Matt Gill for more information at 972-219-1686 [email protected] or go to stphilipcc.org/adultformation

*The Good Life DOES NOT MEET on 9/23, 10/28, 11/18, 12/16, 1/27, 2/24, 3/23, 4/27, 5/18, 6/22.

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6 St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church OVER THE PARISH NEWS WEEKEND Women’s Club September Guest Speaker, Entrepreneur Kymberly LITURGICAL VOLUNTEERS Deacon Jim Rodgers McCann, Skincare by Kym Pastoral Associate 214-222-6704, [email protected] Women of St Philip the Apostle [18 years and older], you are invited to attend the Women’s Club Meeting on Monday, September 23, at 7 PM in the CLC. This month we are excited to have Kymberly McCann MUSIC speaking on skincare concerns and care. Please join us, meet other Andrew Kenney, M.M. women parishioners as we unite, inspire, and serve others together. Director of Music and Organist 972-219-1846, [email protected]

Men’s ACTS Retreat Daniel Flores September 26 – 29, 2019 High School Choir Director [email protected] Briarwood Retreat Center, Argyle, TX Contact: Chuck Bianco, Retreat Director (214) 621-5935 [email protected] COLLECTIONS REPORT

Tom Mazur, 469-964-6435 The weekly collections reports will be available in an upcoming bulletin. Many of those who have attended go on to volunteer to serve on fu- ture ACTS Retreats. Why? The answer is simple. ACTS retreats pro- vide an opportunity for men to experience the love of God in a very Total Actual $188,102.00 powerful way. Men are given tools that help them to become better Total Budgeted $174,620.00 husbands, better fathers, better friends, better men. These tools en- Difference $13,482.00 able the man to take charge of his role as the spiritual leader of his family. Come and join the over 500 people who have made an ACTS 7/1/2019—7/31/2019 Retreat and make some lifelong friends, who will not only care about Total Actual $188,102.00 you and your families, but men who will have your backs whenever Total Budgeted $174,620.00 you need them. Difference $13,482.00

SAFE ENVIRONMENT Credit Cards/ACH $77,524.17

Safe Environment Training stphilipcc.weshareonline.org Required for employees and adult volunteers at St. Philip’s. Recommended for all adults who would like information about recog- For assistance with contributions: nizing and reporting abuse. Upcoming sessions at St. Philip: Kathy Loy Other dates/times offered at other parishes in the Ft. Worth Diocese Database Assistant / Parish Records Monday, September 23, 6:30 PM 972-219-0754, [email protected]

Saturday, October 12, 9 AM Please reserve your space by registering at the VIRTUS link found on “PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.06, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY LI- the St Philip Safe Environment web page. CENSE HOLDER WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN) A PERSON LI- CENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERNMENT All new volunteers: send completed Volunteer Ministry Applications CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPER- to the attention of Carolyn Ditsworth at the parish office. TY WITH A CONCEALED HANDGUN. “PURSUANT TO SECTION 30.07, PENAL CODE (TRESPASS BY Questions? Contact Carolyn Ditsworth at 214-222-6701 or LICENSE HOLDER WITH AN OPENLY CARRIED HANDGUN), A PER- SON LICENSED UNDER SUBCHAPTER H, CHAPTER 411, GOVERN- [email protected] MENT CODE (HANDGUN LICENSING LAW), MAY NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITH A HANDGUN THAT IS CARRIED OPENLY.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 15, 2019 7 RELIGIOUS FORMATION PREK-12 FORMATION Thank you for the wonderful response to our new Family Sessions. If you missed the enrollment window, it will reopen on Monday, Matt Gill September 16. Class days and times are available on the website at Director of Formation stphilipcc.org/enrollment and Evangelization 972-219-1686, [email protected]

PRESCHOOL/ELEMENTARY Maresa Nieswiadomy Director of Family Life Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry 214-222-6707, [email protected] Looking for FAITH, SERVICE, & FUN for your Daughter?

The American Heritage Girls Program enables your daughter to grow in Kim Carr her FAITH, cultivate a heart for SERVICE, and have more FUN than she Director of Elementary Formation 972-219-1511, [email protected] can imagine! Girls develop physically, emotionally, and spiritually through the support and encouragement of other fun-loving girls and engaging AHG Mentors and Leaders. Our troop participates in badge MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL work, service projects, leadership opportunities, social, and outdoor Victoria Hamaty experiences, all with an emphasis on Christian values and family in- Director of Youth Ministry volvement. 972-219-1754, [email protected] Please join us for a parent meeting on Friday, September 27, at Zach Barton 5:30 PM Classroom 6/8 while your daughter works on earning the Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Chrysalis Theme Patch! All girls ages 6-18 (by Oct 31st) are invited to 972-219-1754, [email protected] join! Please RSVP and email any questions to [email protected]

SACRAMENTAL RECORDS Gwen Kramer Formation Database Assistant 972-219-7448, [email protected]

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8 St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church Vocations: It’s for Everyone RELIGIOUS You’ve probably heard that we need more priests. Many parishes still don’t have a pastor. But what can you do? Quite a lot, actually. FORMATION

It is through the power of prayer that those seeking the priesthood and the consecrated life are sustained and nurtured. It is through the grace of daily prayer that you will partake in the work of building the Contact Matt Gill to tell us your culture of vocations. You will be a important participant in the priest’s story and join us for RCIA classes ordination. on Tuesdays from 7-9 PM in the Community Life Center. Even the smallest prayers offered each day will make a great differ- ence. In Mother Teresa’s words, “like Jesus we belong to the world Upcoming class topics: living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Tuesday, September 17: Divine Revelation A Prayer for Vocations by Pope Saint Paul VI Tuesday, September 24: O Jesus, Divine Shepherd of Souls, who called the Apostles to become Creation fishers of men, now call the ardent and generous hearts of our youth to make them Your followers and ministers. Matt Gill Director of Formation and Evangelization The Eucharist in Scripture 972-219-1686, [email protected] Begins October 9: This six-lesson study is built around some of Dr. Scott Hahn’s foundational talks: “The Lamb’s Supper,” “The Fourth Cup,” and Have more questions? “Consuming the Word.” The Eucharist in Scrip- For more information, visit ture examines the biblical foundations of the Eucha- stphilipcc.org/becomecatholic rist and explores the Church’s liturgy as the original context for the books of the Bible. Choose from two available class times:

 Wednesdays from 9:30-11 AM  Wednesdays from 7-9 PM &

Contact Matt Gill for more information at [email protected] or 972- KINDERGARTEN 219-1686 or go to stphilipcc.org/adultformation. Register and pur- Ana Paula Solia chase course materials online at stphilipcc.weshareonline.org Director of Little Apostles Preschool 972-219-7260, [email protected]

LittleApostlesPreschool.org

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time — September 15, 2019 9 SOCIAL HELP OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED Please continue to help others in our area. OUTREACH This coming week, please bring the following when you come to Mass: ·CCA — cereal, toilet paper OUTREACH MINISTRIES ·The Salvation Army— shampoo, toothpaste, diapers Contact Outreach Staff to request one of these services provided by our parish: OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES

MINISTERS OF CARE Thank You From Fr. Gerard Mary of the Ministers of Care bring Holy Communion, prayer, Scripture, Divine Face Organization and compassion to the sick and THANK YOU MY BELOVED SISTERS AND BROTHERS homebound in nursing facilities, IN ST PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH! hospitals, and private homes. Beloved sisters and brothers,

FRIENDLY VISITORS I once again herewith attempt to express my deepest A program to provide social gratitude and appreciation for your genuine love and interaction and fellowship to the support for the humble Mission of the Divine Face Or- lonely and isolated of our parish. ganization, all these years.

STEPHEN MINISTRY You, my dear brother Fr. Ray McDaniel, your Assistants - Fr. A. Haw- One-on-one care to those in crisis kins, Msgr. Francis, Deacons, and the entire faithful of this Parish, situations such as divorce, illness, have truly manifested that it is from your heart that you welcomed our long-term hospitalization, anxiety, homeless Organization and gave her a home in St. Philip the Apostle depression, loneliness, etc. Church five years ago. This manifestation was exceptionally evidenced in the celebration on August 17, 2019, of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the Organization here in the USA. Everyone who took part in that celebration continues to praise God for you. Every- thing was magnificently prepared, arranged and carried out, thanks to Sandi Rockne your wonderful disposition. Your presence: the Knights of Columbus, Social Outreach Coordinator 972-353-5756, [email protected] the Women's Guild, all other groups and parishioners, was more than heart warming. Denise Koch I am sure that Christ our Saviour, the Divine Face Himself, our Mother Social Outreach Coordinator of Special Graces, the Angels and Saints in Heaven are also very hap- 972-353-5756, [email protected] py with you. I have also reported the event to our members and ben- eficiaries in Nigeria. They are overflowing with hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God on your behalf, and prayers of God's choicest SAFE ENVIRONMENT blessings on all of you, the Parish Community and also the staff and Employees and volunteers are required to children of the Parish school. have current certification in the Diocese of Fort Worth Safe Environment program Remain ever blessed! before beginning service. For assistance, Fr. Gerard Mary Anyanwu please contact:

Carolyn Ditsworth Learn more about the mission of the Divine Face Organization to the Volunteer & Safe Environment Coordinator poor of Nigeria at divineface.wixsite.com 214-222-6701, [email protected]

To create your profile and register for an Awareness Session, go to the St. Philip Safe Environment page: stphilipcc.org/safe-environment

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