October is Rosary Month October is traditionally known as the Month of the Rosary. We will pray every Tuesday in October at 6:30 PM. Please come and join us, we will have worship aids for anyone that is learning and rosaries for you to use. - Rosary Guide
Military Troop Update Our next big event will be October 18 in Mazaika Hall. We’ll be making and sending Christmas and other occasion cards, phone cards and fresh baked cookies to the troops. Stay tuned for more details.
The Troops Ministry will begin meeting on a regular basis so if you are interested in joining this wonderful cause, please sign up at the Military board or contact Jenifer Lange for more information.
We are also organizing another meet & greet of the troops at DFW and the dates will be announced soon (after the Festival).
Coming…. Time and Talent Weekend Time and Talent sign-up will be on Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th. There will be brochures and sign-up sheets at tables introducing our various ministries and organizations. We invite everyone to participate in this information sharing event. See you all there…
“You see, in life, lots of people know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Knowing is not enough! You must take action!” —Anthony Robbins
Pray for Vocations Family Life can build values integral to a strong vocation - whether to priesthood, religious life or marriage. Teaching your children to value commitment, service and prayer will help them make strong vocation decisions as adults and live out those vocations with success and fulfillment.
Vocation Holy Hour The monthly Vocational Holy Hour is held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Prayer booklets will be available by the holy water font for use during holy hour. Some time will be provided for meditation at which time you may say the rosary, read or say special prayers. You may simply talk to God or listen to God seeking guidance for your soul. Whether you can spend the entire hour or just a few minutes you are most welcome to share whatever time you have. You will be blessed for your efforts.
Bible verse of the day
Catholic Radio
Tune into DFW Catholic Radio.
• English Language on KXEB 910 AM
• Spanish Language on KJON 850 AM
Great Programs about our Faith!
2008 Fall Festival The Fall Festival Committee would like to thank Marquez Bakery, Metro Webb, City Glass and Mirror, Inc., Wal-mart/Sam’s and Homestead Funeral Home for their donation and sponsorship of the 2008 Fall Festival. As for the volunteers!!!!
THANK GOD FOR VOLUNTEERS! There is so much to say and such little space. A big personal “Thank You!” to each and every volunteer that helped make our Fall Festival a success. Words cannot express how exciting it is to see our vibrant parish coming together working, laughing, ok, sweating for the common good of St. Michael’s Church. We, the volunteer chairmen of the Festival want to express our heartfelt appreciation for every game card you punched, eggroll you rolled (or ate), every Bingo game you called, every piece of trash you picked up, and every car you parked....I could go on and on. It was a fantastic response to our every need and again we THANK YOU!
World Youth Day at Six Flags We are gearing up for World Youth Day at Six Flags, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. Cost will be $20.50 per person and the meal deal is an additional $6.75. This will be an all day event ending with a Mass celebrated by the bishops of the Dallas Dioceses and the Fort Worth Dioceses. St. Michael’s will lead the entrance procession again this year. We need all monies and confirmation in by Sunday, October 5th. We will need the full information sheets completed on each youth. By filling this out one time a year we will only need the short permission forms filled out each time we have an event. Please see one of the youth ministers for the full form. Any questions please call Matt Betz @ 972-262-2824 or [e-mail].
All Hollows Eve Celebration Its time to begin planning for our Halloween “All-Hollows Eve” Carnival on Friday, Oct. 31st, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. We are collecting individually wrapped candy. There are bins in the Narthex by the courtyard doors. There will be games, activities and food. If you are interested in volunteering with this year’s carnival, please contact Matt & Debbie Betz call (972) 262-2824 or [e-mail]. We need people to bake cupcakes. If you have the time to help us it would be greatly appreciated.
Saint Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help Our Community is growing in the number of people who are in need of assistance either with food or help paying monthly bills. Our Organization is in need of people wanting to serve the community in a loving and giving way. It does require some of your time in order to help others. If you find that you have a few hours a day to help please come by the St. Vincent de Paul table in the Narthex after Mass and see one of our members. They will be happy to answer any questions you might have and hand out the information you need.
St. Michael's Mission Statement
We the Catholic Community of Saint Michael the Archangel, through the enlightenment of the Holy Spirit, endeavor to continue Christ's mission, to welcome everyone and to bring God's love to all people. We dedicate ourselves to thankfulness, allowing the Word of God in all its richness, to dwell in us. Whatever we do in word or deed, we do in the name of the Lord Jesus.
A Renewal Weekend for the St. Michael’s Community
What is “Christ Renews His Parish?”
Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) is a process designed to bring members of a parish together in Christ. All of our commitments, including our commitment to Christ, need continued renewal if we are to be faithful. CRHP is an effective spiritual process, which calls together the members of the parish – priests, religious and laity – in order to experience personal conversion and Christian community in the environment of our own parish.
Let us be concerned for one another, to help one another to show love and to do good. Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer. Hebrews 10:25
What CRHP is Not:
It is not a silent retreat
It is not a parish organization
It is not a public confession
It is not an emotional cult
It is not a pre-selected group
It is not a parish clique
Who Facilitates the Weekend?
The renewal weekend, to which you are invited, is given for PARISHIONERS, by PARISHIONERS. A team that has previously attended a CRHP weekend, with a Spiritual Director, work together in prayer and love to provide you with this two-day, one overnight, live-in experience in our parish facilities.
What Happens on a Weekend?
Come prepared to have fun and renew your heart. The process is centered around reflections by team members with emphasis on small group discussions and activities. Topics covered include the Father’s loving care for us, Scripture, Eucharist and what Christian life is all about.
You will be free to share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. You and your needs will always be respected. The sharing dialogue is stimulated in a very liturgical, scriptural and prayerful
atmosphere.
Sacraments are part of the weekend. Mass is celebrated both Saturday and Sunday in the Church. On Saturday evening, Reconciliation is offered with our parish priest or visiting priests.
We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will, with the wisdom and understanding that His Spirit gives. Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what pleases Him. Colossians 1:9-10
When and Where are the Weekends Held?
The weekends will be held in our parish facilities from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon. There will be one men’s weekend and one women’s weekend held each spring and fall.
Sleeping accommodations will be provided and meals will be prepared by parish volunteers. The entire weekend is informal. Casual and comfortable clothing is the “uniform of the day”. Every effort will be made to accommodate special needs.
Who May Attend?
This weekend is open to all parishioners in the St. Michael’s parish who are at least nineteen years of age and have not attended a previous weekend.
CRHP is for anyone who seeks spiritual renewal, desires to build up the Body of Christ, or gain a deeper sense of purpose within the parish community. Praying for guidance is important. If you feel that Christ, through the Holy Spirit is calling you – COME!
Do not conform yourself to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God – His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
What about the Cost?
There is no cost to the participants. Volunteer help is welcome. Donations are welcomed and accepted and are always private and anonymous.
