Holy Spirit Catholic Church September 18, 2016 From The Pastor`s

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
From The Pastor’s Desk
Great people always have a way of seeing things that most
others, at first, cannot see in the same way. People like Gandhi
or Martin Luther King or St. Mother Teresa saw things that
others did not, at first, see. Only gradually were their followers
able to adopt the same vision as these great people. When they
did, it made a tremendous difference in the lives of thousands of
people. There has not been a greater person than Jesus Christ
himself. He saw so many things that others were unable to see.
As his followers, we are asked to share his vision of life. Today’s
Gospel gives us an important piece of Jesus’ vision.
In the Parable of Unjust Steward, which we have for this
Sunday’s Gospel, the main message is the wise use of possessions. Biblical scholars are still putting forth conflicting ideas
concerning the steward and his behavior. It seems that the man
is commended for his worldly-wisdom, and his clever and
perhaps underhanded, scheme to provide himself with security.
The main point, however, is to affirm that, as the steward used
possessions to secure a place for himself, so should the
disciples. It is definitely not the steward’s method which is
praised but, rather, his prudence in taking stock of his situation,
using his business cleverness, and acting decisively.
The disciples are urged to pay attention to this lesson. Jesus
wants them to grasp the seriousness of the need to respond to
his call, and to deliberately set out to inherit the Kingdom. Jesus
strongly presses his point: “What I say to you is this:
Make friends for yourselves through your use of this world’s
goods, so that when they fail you, a lasting reception will be
yours”. To dispose of worldly wealth in the proper way is to gain
the friendship of God.
We should not underestimate what is being asked of us through
this Gospel today. Jesus is clearly telling us that we need to
have new eyes when it comes to looking at our possessions.
In some ways he is telling us that we should no longer use the
word “my” when it is used about things we own: my house, my
car, my sofa, my money, and so on. When we use the word,
“my” the implication is, that somehow, that particular thing
belongs to me and is mine alone. And so I’m free to do with it
whatever I want. Jesus says that this attitude of possessiveness
is only an illusion. In reality, we don’t own anything. Everything
we have is only a gift and as such, should be used in our service
and in the service of others.
The trick here is to convert our attitude towards possessions.
We have to learn how to convert this attitude from a selfish
attitude to an unselfish attitude. When I always and only, use
everything I have only for my benefit, then I am using things in a
selfish way. On the other hand, when I use what I have to help
other in some way, then I am using my possessions as a way of
reaching out to others in love. The man or woman, who uses
their car to drive cancer patients to medical appointment or to
deliver meals to those who can’t prepare their own meal, is
clearly using that particular possession in a beautiful and
unselfish way. In this case, their possession has become a way
for them to show their love for others.
May God grant us such a beautiful and freeing attitude to all that
we possess.
September 18, 2016
Weekly Readings & Activities
Sunday, Sept. 18
Monday, Sept. 19
Tuesday, Sept. 20
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Thursday, Sept. 22
Friday, Sept. 23
Saturday, Sept. 24
Sunday, Sept. 25
Sunday, Sept. 18
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:15/11:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
Am 8:4-7; 1 Tm 2: 1-8; Lk 16:1-13
Prv 3:27-34; Lk 8:16-18
Prv 21:1-6, 10-13; Lk 8:19-21
Eph 4:1-7,11-13; Mt 9:9-13
Eccl 1:2-11; Lk 9:7-9
Eccl 3:1-11; Lk 9:18-22
Eccl 11:9-12:8; Lk 9:43b-45
Am 6:1a, 4-7; 1 Tm 6:11-16; Lk 16:19-31
Holy Mass—Joan Allen
Catechist Appreciation Brunch
Children’s Faith Formation
Adult Clusters : 1 “The Mass” / 2 “The Prophets”
Holy Mass—Frank Salarza Sr.
AFM Commission Meeting
Adult Cluster 3 “Estudio Biblico”
Holy Mass—John & Elizabeth Eans
Confirmation Parent Session
Holy Mass—Intentions of Belinda Puente
Youth Ministry
Safe Environment Orientation
Monday, Sept. 19 St. Januarius
8:30 a.m.
Holy Mass—Jim Fabish
9:15 a.m.
Monday Morning Scripture Study
7:00 p.m.
Monday Evening Scripture Study
7:00 p.m.
New Day Grief Group
7:00 p.m.
Young Adults
Tuesday, Sept. 20 St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang & Champions
8:30 a.m.
Holy Mass—Cornelio Mancenido Sr,
6:30 p.m.
Auction Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m.
“Divine Mercy” Class
7:30 p.m.
K of C Officer’s Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 21 St. Matthew
8:30 a.m.
Holy Mass—Palmira Murphy Delgado
9:30 a.m.
Legion of Mary
6:00 p.m.
Confessions
6:00 p.m.
Family Prayer Group
7:00 p.m.
Community Life Commission Meeting
RCIA Catechetical Session
Wednesday Evening Scripture Study / “Hearts Afire” Class
Thursday, Sept. 22
8:30 a.m.
Holy Mass—Polina Lee
7:30 p.m.
Choir Practice
Friday, Sept. 23
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
St. Pius of Pietrelcina
Holy Mass—Loraine Getlinger
Holy Hour
Fall Festival Kick-off Choir Concert
Saturday, Sept. 24
7:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Fall Festival (until 9:30 p.m.)
Holy Mass—Loraine Getlinger
Confessions
Holy Mass—Intentions of Ramuis Eugenio
Sunday, Sept. 25
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Fall Festival (until 5:00 p.m.)
Holy Mass—Paulina Lee
Holy Mass—Intentions of Sandra Guilen
Holy Mass—Rudy Jasinski
Holy Mass—Intentions of Russell & Therese Le Roy
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
September 18, 2016
Youth Ministry
Sacramental Preparation
Thank you to all of our Catechists and volunteers!
We are so blessed to have you helping our teens
Our first PARENT ONLY meeting for the Sacrament of
Confirmation takes place this Sunday, Sept. 18, 1:303:45 p.m. in the Dining Room. Youth are not required to
be in attendance, just parents. If you missed last
weekend’s sacramental preparation deadline, please
contact Devyn Buschow x16.
Join us TONIGHT for Youth Ministry! HSY will be
picking their small groups and the JHY will be “Learning to
be Basic!”
There is NO Youth Ministry NEXT Sunday, Sept. 25
because of the Fall Festival! Enjoy the activities with your
families. Don’t forget to sign up to volunteer!
Parents, if you aren’t getting the weekly youth ministry
emails contact [email protected]!
2016 FALL FESTIVAL UPDATE
Fall Festival is NEXT WEEKEND, Sept. 24-25! A great
line-up of fun, entertainment and food is happening at next
weekend’s Fall Festival (see schedule in bulletin)! Bring
your family and friends to spend time with your friends at
Holy Spirit and support our wonderful church!
NEW THIS YEAR: FAJITA DINNER! It will be next to the
Beer and Wine Garden in the Courtyard! See today’s flyer
for all the details!
HIKE FOR LIFE 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN: Register after
all Masses in the Narthex or on the day of the event. The
run takes place Saturday, Sept. 24, 7:00 a.m. You may also
register online:
LAST CALL FOR OPEN CALL FOR FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT/MUSICIANS! If you are an entertainer or in a
band and would like to be included in our Fall Festival
Entertainment Line-Up this year, please contact:
Joe Languell, email: [email protected] or cell: (214)
415-8811.
LAST CALL FOR RUMMAGE AND SILENT AUCTION
ITEMS! All donations should be delivered by Monday,
Sept. 19, 5:00 p.m. Thank you for donating!
RAFFLE TICKETS WINNER: Congratulations to this
week’s winner of the early drawing for turning in all 15
tickets: Karen Kraum. Raffle tickets may be purchased up
until 4:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25!
Information and paperwork regarding infant Baptism (ages 6
and under) may be directed to Lisa Estrada x12. Our next
baptismal preparation class for parents and godparents is
Saturday, Nov. 5, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. All completed
paperwork should be completed and on file two weeks prior
to the class date.
Safe Environment Orientation for NEW volunteers will
be held TODAY Sunday, Sept. 18, 6:45 p.m. in the
Community Center Conference Room. To reserve a spot or
for questions, please contact Sharon Bush, x19 or by email
[email protected].
The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in Grand
Prairie will be hosting a Discernment Weekend NEXT
Friday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Sept. 25 for women 18+ and a
“Come & See Day” for young women ages 14-18 NEXT
Saturday, Sept. 24. For more information or to register:
nazarethretreats.org/vocation-events or (682) 203-9675.
BRING YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS AND
JOIN US FOR FALL FESTIVAL
NEXT WEEKEND!
FRIDAY, Sept 23 7:00—9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, Sept. 7:00 a.m.—9:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, Sept. 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Finances
Sept. 3/4
Contributions
$19,494.90
Average Weekly Expenses ($24,785.00)
Deficit
($ 588.52)
Sept 10/11
Contributions
$23,373.10
Average Weekly Expenses ($24,785.00)
Deficit
($ 1,411.90)
Altar Flowers are given in memory of Palmira Delgado
Murphy requested by Doreen Delgado.
The Sanctuary Lamp will burn in memory of Palmira
Delgado Murphy requested by Doreen Delgado.
Balance in the Future Fund:
$35,286.00
Thank you for your continued generous support of the
parish, our diocese and the global Catholic Church.
May God bless you!
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
PRAYER: THE FAITH PRAYED”
This Sunday, Sept. 18, the Church will celebrate
National Catechetical Sunday and will focus on
the theme "Prayer: The Faith Prayed." On this day,
the many men and women who serve in the Church’s
catechetical ministries are recognized and affirmed
for sharing their gift of faith with others. Catechetical
Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the
role that each person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in
handing on the faith and being a witness to the
Gospel. Catechetical Sunday is an opportunity for all
to rededicate themselves to this mission as a
community of faith. So take a moment on the 18th to
say “THANK YOU” to your child’s catechist for taking
on such a commitment.
Catechists, Youth Mentors & RCIA Team members,
you and your immediate family are cordially invited to
an Appreciation Brunch, in your honor, 8:30-11:15
a.m. in the Dining Room prepared by our own Knights
of Columbus.
Today, Sunday, Sept. 18, is our last day for Faith
Formation registrations for the 2016-2017 year!
After Sunday, Faith Formation registration will be
officially closed except for PK3, PK4, Kindergarten
and children who are already sacramented (pending
class availability; many classes are now at capacity
and FULL). Paperwork may be obtained Sunday
morning during normal Faith Formation hours (8:30
a.m.-12:30 p.m.) at the Community Center FRONT
DESK.
Also, registration for the 20162017 sacramental preparation
year is officially closed. If you
missed the this year’s deadline,
please contact Lisa Estrada, x12,
for First Communion or Devyn
Buschow, x16 for Confirmation.
September 18, 2016
There will be NO Children’s Faith Formation
classes NEXT Sunday, Sept. 25, as we celebrate
our annual Parish Fall Festival! Come and enjoy all
the fun, food, fellowship and festivities. Don’t forget to
donate your baked goods for the Bake Sale.
The grade level donating the most baked goods will
receive a special treat upon our return to Faith
Formation classes on Sunday, Oct. 2! Flyers go out
this Sunday with your child but just in case, extra pink
slips will be available at the front desk. Also, make
sure your baked goods are on/in disposal,
non-returnable plates/platters.
Mornings with Mom & Dad begin on Sunday,
Oct. 2 with the 6th Grade. Mom & Dad, plan on
joining your child for some one-on-one time and
experience what they are learning in their Faith
Formation class. To ensure minimal disruption, our
nursery
is
available
for
younger
siblings.
Please Note: Mornings with Mom & Dad ARE
NOT associated with our sacramental
preparation program.
A huge thank you to all the men and women
who volunteered to serve in our Children’s
Ministry, these past couple of weeks,
especially as Hall Monitors or as Parking Lot
attendants! With so much going on at our
parish, this was a safety necessity. We are,
however, in need of a couple of older TEENS
(9th Grade or up) to serve as Teen Aides at
the 11:15 a.m. session. Contact Deborah for
more information!
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Adult & Family Ministry
For information about any of our Adult & Family Ministry programs, please Email:
Richard Johnson: [email protected]
Veronica Houston: [email protected]
Holy Spirit Catholic
Church
Women’s ACTS Retreat
Oct. 20-23
The purpose of an ACTS weekend is to
develop a deeper relationship with the
Lord and fellow parishioners. Participants
experience God’s love and joy throughout the weekend and
return with a deeper love for each other and a desire to
share that love in their parish.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Elsa Yzaguirre (214) 718-6102
Mary Lindsey (972) 824-3677
Jennifer Garza (214) 668-9570
Estudio Bíblico:
Evangelio según San Marcos
Estudiaremos el Evangelio de San Lucas
cada domingo a las 11:15 de la mañana.
Todos son bienvenidos!
Facilitadores:
Hector Peña y Rolando Sobalvarro.
Por favor
contacte a Mary Gruhlke en la oficina para más
información: (972) 298-4971.
September 18, 2016
Community Life Ministry
Sunday Morning Food and Fellowship
Today: Catechist Appreciation Brunch
We will be having a special brunch to show our
thanks to all our Catechist and their families for
volunteering to teach this year. Remember to
thank you children’s teachers and aides!
Next Sunday, Sept. 25: Fall Festival
Come and enjoy all the Food & Fun!
Autumn Family Social
(formerly...a Welcome Dinner) Mark your
calendars for Saturday, Oct. 15 and plan to
join us as we welcome our new parishioners. A Chili Dinner,
Kids Fun Zone & Ministry Fair. More info to come next
week!
Outreach Ministry
ESL Class Registration: We still have room for a few
more students. If you would like to learn English or have
already taken our ESL class and want to learn more and
practice please call or come by the office to sign up.
40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of
40 consecutive days of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil,
and community outreach. Each day people will pray 6:00
a.m.–6:00 p.m. outside of the Planned Parenthood
abortion facility (7989 West Virginia Dr., Dallas). Holy Spirit
has adopted Sunday, Oct. 23 as our day to cover this facility
in prayer. If you would like to be a part of this day of
peaceful and prayerful witness please sign up in the Narthex after masses this weekend. For questions contact:
Mike Moloughney (214) 717-1480.
Is your family or someone you know possibly in need of
help from “St. Nick’s helpers?” Please submit names
by Sunday, Oct. 16 to Donna Greenlee x20 to see if you
qualify.
“Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may
never suspect or judge from appearances, but look for what is
beautiful in my neighbors’ souls and come to their rescue.”
- St. Faustina (Diary 163)
Live Theatrical Drama Coming to Holy Spirit!
Monday, Oct. 24 – 7:00 p.m.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church – Duncanville, TX
More info: (972) 298-4971 or DivineMercyDrama.com
Rachel’s Corner: “It is our part to seek,
His to grant what we ask; ours to make a
beginning, His to bring it to completion;
ours to offer what we can, His to finish
what we cannot.” (St. Jerome, Feast
Day: Sept. 30). Do you seek His healing
mercy after having had an abortion?
Make your beginning step a Rachel’s
Vineyard™ Retreat and allow Him to
bring your healing to completion.
Please contact Abortion AfterCareHealing /The Rachel Ministries at
[email protected]
or
call
214.544.CARE (2273). All inquiries are kept strictly
confidential.