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Pastor's Corner
Rev. Father Hector Arvizu
RECOGNIZING JESUS
The star of today’s Gospel is a panhandler. Bartimaeus is blind, yes, but he is probably also homeless and filthy, a real nuisance to respectable citizens. Even so, it is Bartimaeus who recognizes Jesus as the Messiah, places all his faith in him, throws aside everything he has (his cloak), begs him for mercy, receives new vision, and follows Jesus on the way to suffering and death in Jerusalem. How desperate will we have to get before we can do the same?
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RECONOCE A JESÚS
El actor estelar del Evangelio de hoy es un mendigo. Bartimeo es ciego, sí, pero es probable que también fuera alguien sin hogar y estuviera sucio, una verdadera molestia para los ciudadanos respetables. Aún así, Bartimeo es quien reconoce a Jesús como el Mesías, pone toda su fe en él, deja a un lado todo lo que tenía (su manto), le ruega que tenga compasión de él, recibe una nueva visión, y sigue a Jesús en el camino del sufrimiento y muerte en Jerusalén. ¿Qué desesperados tenemos que estar antes de que podamos hacer lo mismo?
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Sunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN
- Sunday: 10:00 AM English English EN 11:30 AM Spanish Español ES
Daily Mass Schedule- Tuesday: 9:00 AM Latin Latine LA
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM English English EN 6:00 PM Spanish Español ES
- Thursday: 9:00 AM English English EN 12:00 PM Latin Latine LA
- Friday: 9:00 AM English English EN
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Mass Times and Updates
Visit our sister parishes:
St. Mathews Church in Longview at website:http://stmattlgv.com for more mass times.
St. Theresa of Infant Jesus Church in Gladewater at website: http:// sttheresagladewater.org for mass times.
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Adoration Times
- Friday: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM First Friday of the Month after 9 am Mass 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM First Friday of each month Mass at 7pm-Spanish
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Confession Times *Please observe social distancing**
- Saturday 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM or by Appointment - O con cita previa
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Where to find us 2514 FM 852, Gilmer 75644
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EVENTS AND NEWS
54 Day Rosary Novena
Bishop Strickland will be offering this 54 Day Rosary Novena for the Church, our nation and the world. The novena will begin on October 7th, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and conclude on November 30th, the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle.
What is a 54 Day Rosary Novena?
The word novena comes from the Latin word novum, which means nine. A novena refers to nine days of prayer for a particular petition. Oftentimes, novenas request particular help from the saints.
A 54 Day Rosary Novena is a series of six novenas said consecutively. Traditionally, the first three novenas, or the first 27 days, are offered for a particular petition. The final three novenas are offered in thanksgiving, whether or not the petition of the first three novenas was granted.
https://www.catholiceasttexas.online/join-bishop-strickland-for-54-day-rosary-novena-starting-oct-7-2021
Friends of st Francis Festival Raffle
Congratulations to the following winners of the raffle:
1st Prize: $ 5,000.00 -Dean Sanders
2nd Prize: $2,500.00 -Andrea Ramirez
3rd Prize: XBox Series X- Orlando Vincente
4th Prize: 55" Smart TV -Jeanette Levinski
5th Prize: 4 Burner Flat Top Grill-Trong Nguyen
6th Prize: 14 K Gold/Rose Gold/Silver Cuff Bracelet -
Homero Briones
We appreciate the genorosity in reaching the total over $21,135.00.All Proceeds will be going towards the
Church Building Fund.
Do You want to be an Altar Server?
Altar servers enhance the quality of Liturgical celebrations by assisting the priest at the altar during Mass and other liturgies. This is a great way for young people to learn more about Mass and take an active role in the church family. Children in 5th grade and older (10 and up) are invited to join the Altar Serving Ministry. Parents, plan on staying for the meeting for further information on the training classes and registering your child.
Adult training volunteers are needed.
We are registering for the classes to be held in July. Please contact the office or sign up after the Saturday or Sunday Mass. Any questions call the church office at 903-797-3303. Email: stfrancisgilmer@gmail.com
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Dorthy Wooten's birthday party
One of our original parishioners is celebrating her 100th birthday!! Please see below for details.
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40 hour adoration
40 hour adoration
Bishop Strickland wants all parish churches to hold 40 hors of adorations. St Francis of Assisi will have the Adorations on the following days:
Tues.– 10/26 Noon—10:00 pm Mass at Noon and Mass at 10:00 pm, Weds-10/27 Noon—10:00 pm, Thurs.– 10/28 , Noon—10:00 pm, Fri. –10/29, Noon—10:00pm, Mass at noon and 10:00 pm Please sign up for the hourly adoration time.Adoración de 40 horas
El obispo Strickland desea que todas las parroquias celebren 40 horas de adoracion al Santisimo Sacramento. San Francisco de Asís tendrá las Adoraciones en los siguientes días:
Martes.– 10/26 12Pm—10:00 pm, Weds-10/27 12Pm—10:00 pm, Jueves.– 10/28 ,12Pm—10:00 pm, Viernes –10/29, 12Pm—10:00pm. Viernes 10/29 celebracion de la Santa Misa 10:00 pm para cerrar las 40 hrs de adoracion. Por favor, se le invita a anotarse para una hora de adoración cada dia.
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CCD/fAITH FORMATION
It is time to register your children for the CCD/Faith Formation classes for the K - 6th grade. Register by filling out a form on Sunday or contact the office 903-797-3303 to register for Faith Formation Classes.
The fee is $20 for the first child, $10 each additional child, $ 40 maximum per family.
The closing date for sign up is October 20th . Classes begin on October 6th. Please contact the office if you want to volunteer to teach classes.Class schedules:
Sacraments & RCIA
Wednesday evenings-
Mass - 6:00 pm
Class - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Faith Formation
Sunday mornings -
Class - 10:00 am - 11:00am
Es hora de inscribir a sus hijos en las clases de CCD / Formación en la fe para los grados K - 6. Regístrese llenando un formulario el domingo o comuníquese con la oficina 903-797-3303 para registrarse en las Clases de Formación en la Fe.
La tarifa es de $ 20 por el primer hijo, $ 10 por cada hijo adicional, $ 40 como máximo por familia.
La fecha límite para inscribirse es el 20 de octubre. Las clases comienzan el 6 de octubre. Comuníquese con la oficina si desea ser voluntario para impartir clases.Horarios de clases:
Sacramentos y RICA
Miércoles por la noche
Misa - 6:00 pm
Clase - 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Formación en la fe
Domingos por la mañana -
Clase - 10:00 am - 11:00 amKaren Mannis has decided not to continue in the role as our Faith Formation Director, she has served over 30 years as our CCD/Faith formation Director. We are grateful and blessed for all her hard work over the years.
Our new Director of CCD/Faith Formation is Sister Carmen and Edna Landaverde.
Karen Mannis ha decidido no continuar en el papel de nuestra directora de formación de fe, ha servido durante más de 30 años como nuestra directora de formación de fe / CCD. Estamos agradecidos y bendecidos por todo su arduo trabajo a lo largo de los años.
Nuestra nueva Directora de CCD / Formación de Fe es la Hermana Carmen y Edna Landaverde. -
sunday collections
OCTOBER/OCTUBRE 2021 Weekly Offerings Oct. 03 $ 1,116 .00 Oct 10 $ 1,469 .00 Oct. 17 $ 2,306 .00 Oct. 24 $ .00 - Second Collections Building Fund $ 215.00 World Mission Sunday Thank you for your Spiritual and Financial Support
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Prayer to St. JosephBy Pope FrancisHail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil. Amen. -
Catholic News Service
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A TEACHING DIOCESE
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