Weekly Calendar/ Calendario Semanal

Weekly Calendar/ Calendario Semanal
Sunday September 4th
 Special Collection for Catholic University of
America at all masses this weekend
 Welcome Reception for Sister Rafaela Landeros
after all masses in the great hall
Saturday September 10th
 Saturday morning Bible Study 8:00 am in the
church Four Evangelists Hall
 ACTS de mujeres en español 9:00 am en el
centro parroquial salones 1,3,11, y 13
 ACTS Team Meeting Women 9:00 am in the
Monday September 5th Labor Day
 Office Closed no other events scheduled
 NO 8:30 am Mass
Tuesday September 6th
 ESL Registration 8:30 am & 5:00 pm in the great
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Sew Blessed Ministry 11:00 am in the church
Four Evangelists Hall
Talleres de Oración y Vida 7:00 pm en el centro
parroquial salón 7
Ensayo del coro de misa de las 3 pm 7:00 pm
en el templo
ACTS de Hombres en español 7:00 pm en el
centro parroquial salones 1 y 3
Wednesday September 7th
 Men’s morning prayer group 6:00 am in the
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church, doors open at 5:30 am
Prayer Group 9:30 am in the church chapel
ESL Registration 8:30 am in the great hall
Coro del Grupo de Oración 7:00 pm en el
templo salón 23
Usher’s Meeting 7:00 pm in the church Four
Evangelists Hall
Music Rehearsal 7:15 pm in the church
Thursday September 8th
 ESL Registration 8:30 am & 5:00 pm in the great
hall
 Talleres de Oración y Vida 10:00 am en el
centro parroquial salón 7
 Baptism Class in English 7:00 pm in the church
Four Evangelists Hall, call office to register
 Ensayo del coro de español 7:00 pm en el
templo
 Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 pm in the church
room 23
Friday September 9th
 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 8:30
am mass until 2:00 pm
 Grupo de Oración San Miguel Arcángel 7:00 pm
en el templo salón Cuatro Evangelistas
parish life center rooms 4,7,15 & 17
Stewardship Reflections
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Everyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions
cannot be my disciple.” Luke 14:33
When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus is
making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we
renounce all of our possessions? We need them to
live. However, what we must renounce is the belief that
they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to
God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not
only for our own use, but also so that we can help
others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are
entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many
gifts that God has given us. Then we truly are His
Disciples.
Reflexiones de la Corresponsabilidad
230 Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
"Cualquiera de ustedes que no renuncie a todos sus bienes, no
puede ser mi discípulo." Lucas 14:33
La primera vez que oímos decir esta afirmación,
pareciera que Jesús nos está pidiendo algo irreal. ¿Cómo
podemos renunciar a todas nuestras posesiones? Las necesitamos para vivir. Sin embargo, a lo que tenemos que
renunciar es a la creencia de que nos pertenecen. Todo lo
que tenemos pertenece sólo a Dios. Todos los recursos se
nos confían, no sólo para nuestro propio uso, sino también para que podamos ayudar a los demás. Una vez que
renunciamos a la idea de que poseemos o tenemos
derecho a algo, es mucho más fácil compartir los
numerosos dones que Dios nos ha dado. Es entonces que
realmente somos Sus discípulos.
Pro-Life Quote of the Week
"It is a poverty to decide that a child
must die so that you may live as you
wish." ~ Saint Mother Teresa ~
Reflections by Father Karl
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
This week the Gospel of Luke speaks of the great cost of discipleship. Using powerful images, Jesus
challenges his followers to be fully committed to the pursuit of the Kingdom of God. When Jesus says
that we must hate our mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and even our children in order to be a follower
many people would naturally walk away.
Is Jesus asking us to actually hate our families or hate our lives? Of course not! Our families,
especially children are a gift from God. God is the author and giver of life—we could never hate a gift
that comes from our creator. Jesus is actually asking us to get our priorities in right order. Our
relationship with God must come before ALL things. We cannot have a proper relationship with our
parents or children without placing God first. It is because of a proper relationship with God that we
can properly love our parents, brothers, sisters, or children.
Jesus also states that we cannot be disciples without first taking up our cross. Many people would like
to have an easy and convenient relationship with God—one that doesn’t make too many demands.
With God’s help we would like to feel good and enjoy life. Some people turn to God when they are in
miserable life situations—they want an end to their pain. Is this the right way to follow Christ? Or is
this simply turning our faith into a narcotic that numbs the emptiness of life?
We are called to be bearers of the Good News—Heralds of the Gospel. We are baptized in the
wholeness of Christ and are invited to fully participate in the whole of his life. At times that does
involve suffering and death—but the final reward is resurrection. So what are we looking for? A
simple way to end our pain or to feel good; or are we searching for a relationship with God that
transforms us into the image of Christ?
23° domingo del tiempo ordinario
Esta semana, el Evangelio de Lucas habla del gran costo del discipulado. Usando imágenes
poderosas, Jesús reta a sus seguidores a comprometerse plenamente en la búsqueda del Reino de
Dios. Cuando Jesús dice que debemos odiar a nuestras madres, padres, hermanos y hermanas,
incluso a nuestros hijos con el fin de ser un seguidor, muchas personas naturalmente, se retiran.
¿Nos está pidiendo Jesús odiar realmente nuestras familias? u ¿odiar nuestras vidas? ¡Por supuesto
que no! Nuestras familias, especialmente los niños son un regalo de Dios. Dios es el autor y dador de
vida, nunca podríamos odiar un don que viene de nuestro creador. Lo que Jesús nos pide en realidad
es que pongamos nuestras prioridades en el orden correcto. Nuestra relación con Dios debe venir
antes que todas las cosas. No podemos tener una relación adecuada con nuestros padres o hijos sin
poner a Dios en primer lugar. Es por tener una relación apropiada con Dios que podemos amar
adecuadamente a nuestros padres, hermanos, hermanas o hijos.
Jesús también afirma que no podemos ser discípulos sin antes tomar nuestra cruz. A muchas
personas les gustaría tener una relación fácil y conveniente con Dios y una relación que no tenga
demasiadas exigencias. Con la ayuda de Dios nos gustaría sentirnos bien y disfrutar de la vida.
Algunas personas se vuelven a Dios cuando en la vida se encuentran en situaciones miserables,
desean ponerle fin a su dolor. ¿Es esta la forma correcta de seguir a Cristo? ¿O estamos
simplemente transformando nuestra fe en un narcótico que adormece el vacío de la vida?
Estamos llamados a ser portadores de la Buena Nueva-Heraldos del Evangelio. Estamos bautizados
en la plenitud de Cristo y estamos invitados a participar plenamente en la integridad de su vida. A
veces esto implica sufrimiento y muerte, pero la recompensa final es la resurrección. Entonces, ¿Qué
estamos buscando? Una forma sencilla de poner fin a nuestro dolor o sentirnos bien; o ¿estamos
buscando una relación con Dios que nos transforme en la imagen de Cristo?
In and around our parish...
2nd Collection today/ Segunda Colecta hoy
The Catholic University of America is unique among
universities in the United States Your support will enable
Catholic University to expand its impact in preparing the
next generation of leadership for our Church and nation. We
appreciate your generosity. You can learn more at:
collection.cua.edu.
La Universidad Católica de América es única entre las
universidades de los Estados Unidos - incluso entre las
universidades católicas. Su apoyo permitirá a la Universidad
Católica ampliar la preparación de la próxima generación de
líderes en nuestra Iglesia y de la nación. Apreciamos su
generosidad. Se puede obtener más información en:
collection.cua.edu
Feast Day Dinner
Thank you to Mary Alice Ward and the Hospitality
Committee for their service at the Parish Feast
Day dinner.
Cena de día de San Bartolomé
Gracias a Mary Alice Ward y el comité de
hospitalidad por su servicio durante nuestra cena
parroquial.
RCIA - Calling All Par ishioner s – as Christians, we are
called to evangelize. Many of you know of someone who is
open to accepting growth in their faith walk - a spouse, a
relative, a friend, or an acquaintance. Please invite them to
investigate our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
program. We welcome Non-Christians, Non-Catholics,
Catholics desiring to receive the sacraments of Confirmation
and Eucharist, plus anyone desiring to learn more about
Catholic Christian beliefs. Sessions start September 11,
10:30AM - Noon, in the church Four Evangelists Hall.
Nursery is available. For information, call Paul Park at
817-980-6292. Help bring Jesus more deeply into
someone’s life!
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth will be
hosting a Discernment Weekend for women 18+ and a
Come & See day for young women 14-18 the weekend
of September 23-25. Call 682-203-9675 for info.
Bible Studies/ Estudio de Biblia
Women's Bible Study starts Wednesday, Sept 14 9:30
a.m. Book of the Prophet Isaiah. Call Ginny
Warburton 817-205-2716 for information and to order
a book (approximately $25).
Sunday Night Bible Study starts Sunday,
September 11, 7:00 PM in the Church. Letter of
James. Study led by Joe Winterling.
Martes 6 de septiembre de 7 a 8:30 comienza el
estudio bíblico dirigido por John Contreras. En el salón
Cuatro Evangelistas.
Youth Ministry News
Registration
If anyone missed the open registration dates for all youth ministry
programs for the 2016-17 school year of religious education
classes, you can register on the first day of classes. This is for new
and returning students wishing to register for Discovery (7 th-8th),
YSN (9th-12th) and Youth RCIA & 1st Communion. *Special Note for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Those wishing to prepare for
this Sacrament must be in 11th grade and are expected to be in
religious education for one year before registering for Confirmation.
Registration packets were given out for this Sacrament class to
those who were eligible this past April. If there are any questions,
please contact Eric Hernandez (Youth Minister) or Eben
Fernandez (Assistant Youth Minister) at (817) 292-7703.
YSN
High school 9th-12th grade religious education program begins
Sunday September 11 from 7pm to 9pm.
Discovery
Junior high 7th-8th grade religious education program begins
Wednesday September 14th from 6:45p to 8:30p.
Volunteers
We are in need of Adult volunteers for Discovery (junior high
7th-8th religious education program). Please contact Eric
Hernandez or Eben Fernandez (817-292-7703) if you would like
to help.
Youth Ministry could use snack donations for the YSN high
school religious ed program. For more info or if you would like to
donate, contact Eric Hernandez (817-292-7703)
Reminder
The Daniel Jones Retreat-Assistance Memorial Fund is open for
donations. The money in this fund will be used to help pay for
youth who cannot afford to pay for retreats and/or various other
youth events. Donations are taken throughout the year. Anyone
may donate to this fund.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR YOUTH AND THEIR
TEACHERS AS THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS
CCD Information
Elementary CCD grades K-4th will begin on
September 11th for both the 10:30 and 11:45
a.m. Sunday sessions.
5th and 6th grades will begin on Wednesday,
September 14th at 7:00 p.m.
Información sobre el Catecismo
Catecismo para niños de kínder al 4o grado
empieza el domingo 11 de septiembre con las
dos sesiones 10:30 am y 11:45 am.
Grados 5o y 6o empieza el miércoles, 14 de
septiembre a las 7:00 pm
NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY---Thursday, September 22
North Texas Giving Day is an online giving event for
people across North Texas to support all of their favorite
nonprofit organizations on one day. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Fort Worth District Council (of which St.
Bart’s is a member) is again participating in this year’s
event. Funds raised will directly support the Society of St.
Vincent de Paul Fort Worth District Council with their Mini
Loan Conversion Program, a poverty intervention
initiative launched this year to combat predatory loan
practices.
To donate - on Thursday, September 22 between 6 AM
Central and 12 Midnight go to
www.NorthTexasGivingDay.org and select Society of St.
Vincent de Paul Fort Worth Council. Every gift of $25 or
more allows us to tap the bonus funds that Communities
Foundation gives for each unique donor. Your
consideration and help is greatly appreciated.
LOOKING FOR WALKERS FOR 9th
ANNUAL ST. VINCENT de PAUL
FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK/RUN
Time is running out. Plan to lace up your
favorite walking shoes and bring the
family Saturday, September 17 to
Wimbledon Park in Arlington. Registration check-in and
mass is at nearby St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Just 13
more days to register as a walker at http://www.svdpusa.net/
walk/1515 or support your favorite walker. Click on Show
Walkers, and select a walker to donate. Alternately, personally contact your favorite walker. Remember that all donations are tax deductible and remain in our parish to help us
in our mission to serve the poor and needy living in our
community. For information call Linda Niedbalski
@817.253.5115 or Tilie Kitowski @817.292.7544.
Dr. Bernard Nathanson on Why He Stopped
Doing Abortions
”I ran the largest abortion clinic in the world for 2 years. I had
no conflicts whatsoever at the time I was doing the abortions. I
changed my mind because the new scientific data which we
were getting from advanced technology persuaded me that we
could not indiscriminately continue to slaughter what was demonstrably a human being.”
Interview with Bernard Nathanson, M.D., 1986 (the most famous
abortionist in history)
“In its seventh week [the unborn baby] bears the familiar external features and all the internal organs of the adult….The
brain in configuration is already like the adult brain and sends
out impulses that coordinate the functions of other organs….The heart beats sturdily. The stomach produces digestive juices. The liver manufactures blood cells and the kidneys
begin to function by extracting uric acid from the child’s
blood….The muscles of the arms and body can already be set
in motion. After the eighth week….everything is already present that will be found in the full-term baby.”
Porqué el Dr. Bernard Nathanson dejó de Hacer Abortos
”Yo dirigí la mayor clínica de abortos del mundo por 2 años.
En esa época yo no tenía ningún conflicto haciendo los abortos. Cambié de opinión pues los nuevos datos científicos que
recibíamos de las tecnologías avanzadas me persuadieron de
que no podíamos continuar indiscriminadamente la carnicería
de lo que demostrablemente eran seres humanos ”
Entrevista con el Dr. Bernard Nathanson, M.D., 1986 (el más famoso abortista de la historia)
“En la séptima semana el feto muestra las características externas familiares y todos los órganos internos de un adulto….La configuración del cerebro ya es como la del adulto y
envía impulsos que coordinan las funciones de los otros órganos….El corazón late tenazmente. El estómago produce los
jugos gástricos. El hígado genera células de sangre y los riñones comienzan a funcionar extrayendo el ácido úrico de la
sangre de la criatura….Los músculos de los brazos y el cuerpo pueden ya ser puestos en movimiento, Después de la octava semana….está presente ya todo lo que se va a encontrar
en un bebé en término normal.”
Sacrament Information
Sacrament of Baptism (newborns - age 6): Come by the office to sign up for the class and obtain a list of
requirements. The next class will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 8th in the church Four Evangelists Hall. All
requirements must be met at least 30 days prior to date of baptism. Once everything has been reviewed will receive a
confirmation from the office.
Sacramento del Bautismo (Recién nacidos hasta 6 años): Pase a la oficina parroquial para obtener la información y
formas necesarias. La próxima clase de bautismo será en el salón 4 evangelistas, el jueves 15 de septiembre a las 7 p.m.
Todos los requisitos deben ser entregados a la oficina 30 días antes de apartar la fecha del bautismo.
Sacrament of Confirmation: For students, contact Eric Hernandez for more information. Students wishing to
prepare for this Sacrament must be in 11th grade and are required to be in religious education (i.e. YSN, bible study or
religion class at school) for one year before registering for Confirmation. For adults, contact the parish office for more
information. Para jóvenes comuníquese con Eric Hernandez, los estudiantes deben asistir a la educación religiosa por un
año antes de inscribirse para el programa de confirmación. Para adultos llame a la oficina parroquial.
Sacrament of Matrimony: Please call Julissa Chubbs at the office, 817-292-7703 at least 9-12 months before you wish
to marry.
Sacramento de Matrimonio: Favor de comunicarse con Julissa Chubbs en la oficina al 817-292-7703 de 9 a 12 meses
antes de la fecha que desea casarse. O por coreo electrónico [email protected]
Readings for the Week of September 4, 2016
Sunday Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14, 17;
Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33
Monday 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12; Lk 6:6-11
Tuesday 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a, & 9b;
Lk 6:12-19
Wednesday 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-15,
16-17; Lk 6:20-26
Thursday The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6ab, 6c;
Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 or 1:18-23
Friday Saint Peter Claver, Priest
1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3, 4, 5-6, 12;
Lk 6:39-42
Saturday 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18;
Lk 6:43-49
Sunday Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19;
1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 or 15:1-10
Staff
Fr. Karl Schilken, JCL, Pastor
Reyes Tello Jr, Deacon
Sister Rafaela Landeros, MCSH
Parish Office: 817-292-7703
FAX Number: 817-292-2568
Office Staff:
Olivia DeLeon, Business Manager
Lenora Thompson, Administrative Assistant
Bertha Olmos, Secretary (Bilingual)
Angela Carrillo, Receptionist (Bilingual)
Delisa Rosborough, Safe Environment Coordinator
Liturgical Coordinator & Bulletin Editor
Julissa Chubbs 817-292-7703
Email: [email protected]
Director of Religious Education
Charlie Gappa: 817-966-2378
CCD Office: 817-288-4005
CCD E-mail: [email protected]
Maintenance Management &
Facilities Coordinator
Dan Patterson: 817-292-7703
[email protected]
Newcomers
Guadalupe Higadera
Ramiro & Petra Alfaro
José Luis & Iveth Ochoa
Minister of Music
Michael Sawey: 817-292-7703
e-mail: [email protected]
Nursery Director
Teri Kolodechik: 817-292-8748
Youth Minister
Eric Hernandez: 817-480-5471
e-mail: [email protected]
Other Ministries
Annulments
Prison Ministry
Julissa Chubbs
Ed Brady
817-292-7703
817-309-3302
[email protected]
Ministerio Hispano Sacramental
Abel & Bertha Olmos
817-201-6336
Bulletin deadline for September 18th is Friday
September 9th at 2:00 pm
St. Augustine Men’s Purity Group
www.catholicmenspurity.com