Bishop Annual Appeal Pledge Weekend will take place in February in support of the 2010 Bishop’s Annual Appeal. We can assure the continued existence of many important programs that reach more than 1,000,000 Catholics in our Diocese each year – Education of our children and seminary students, and care of the sick and needy are among them. Please respond generously when you are asked to make your pledge.
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 immeditely following Mass at 6:30PM. 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!
Valentine Dinner Dance Tickets on Sale Now!
Saturday Feb. 13th 6:45 – 10:00pm, Cost: $10.00 per person
Sponsored by the Youth Group and Fall Festival Committee.
Babysitting available in the nursery 0-5y and Youth Room 6-12.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Suggested min. donation $10.00 per child for the evening.
For reservations please email Neen Ponto or cell # 214-734-2623
An Invitation to Non-Practicing Catholics If you are a Catholic who has been away from the Church for a while, this invitation is for you. Our faith community misses you and is incomplete without you. No matter how long you have been away, and for whatever reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church.
Please join us for informal listening sessions and update of the Catholic faith. Our “Catholics Can Come Home” 4-week series will begin Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. in the Church Library. For more information, please call Pat Arnold at 972-264-0772 or BeBe Cantu at 972-262-6590.
Bishop Kevin Farrell is Blogging Our own Bishop Kevin Farrell has entered the world of Social Media. Follow Bishop Farrell’s Blog and learn more about the Church's stance on the issues and events of the day. You can find the bishop's blog on the diocesan website at www.cathdal.org.
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.
