HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 27, 2015 BULLETIN NOTICE DEADLINE IS TUE BY 4:30 PM . Email to: [email protected] and [email protected] REFLECTION ~ Jesus teaches us that what we do matters. Discipleship is not in a name but in our actions that announce we are followers of Christ. What actions or habits do we have in our lives that fulfill the work of Christ? What do we need to remove because it is contrary to the way of Christ? THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Abbreviations: AH – Andre Hall / CH – Church / SH – Social Hall Mon, Sep 28 - Communion Service 5:30 pm AH Monday Night Study 6:30 pm SH – Choice Wine thru Nov 9 th Tue, Sep 29 – Communion Service 5:30 pm Wed, Sep 30 – Mass 5:30 pm RCIA 7 pm SH - Doctrine: Social Teachings & Inquiry: The Blessed Virgin Mary Thu, Oct 1 – Mass 5:30 pm Choir practice 7 pm Fri, Oct 2 – Mass 5:30 pm Ladies Society meeting 9 am AH NO HF Prayer Group – we will begin meeting on Tuesday nights Oct 6 th 7 pm AH Sat, Oct 3 – 8 am First Saturday Mass followed by Blessing of the Animals at 8:30 am and Vigil Mass 5:30 pm Golf Tournament at Hills of Cove Golf Course registration at 7 am Garage Sale 7 am – noon bldg D Saturday Morning Rosary 10 am AH Travelers to Italy meeting 2 pm AH Sun, Oct 4 – Mass 8 am, 10:30 am, 12:30 pm PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTIONS: In the coming weeks we will start our process to replace three members of the Pastoral Council (PC). The purpose of the PC is to aid the Pastor in setting the overall direction of the Parish community. The PC will work closely with and advise the Pastor on matters related to the overall mission of the Parish. Expectations of the PC member. To pray for and worship within the parish. To be aware of key ministries and personnel in the parish. To attend regularly scheduled meetings. To be available to assist with ministries. To be present and visible at major parish activities. We are looking for energetic parishioners that are outgoing, have input during our monthly meetings and willing to make a commitment for the next three years. If you are this person, or know someone to nominate (with their permission) please contact Fr. Patrick or the parish office to leave your name and phone number. TRAVELERS to Italy will meet on Oct 3 rd at 2 pm in Andre Hall. FRIDAY PRAYER GROUP is moving to Tuesday night beginning Oct 6 th at 7 pm in Andre Hall. ATTENTION! Rey Barron with Trinity Publications will be in our office this week Sep 28 th renewing ads for our weekly Bulletin. If anyone would like to sponsor or advertise your business, please call the church office (254) 547-3735, his cell (512) 577-9411 or email [email protected] The second collection next Sunday is for SVdP. October is Respect Life Month. Remember to donate spare pocket change to your Baby Bank. Your donation will help pro-life efforts in our parish and throughout the diocese. PRAYERS FOR THE SICK ~ Please keep the following in your prayers: Don Brossett, Connor Hedge, Belinda Juarez, Don Lee, Joe Lord, Jonathan Maurin, Aiessa Moyna, Kevin O’Dwyer, Nancy Wood, Lois Woods, and Dennis Young. May God heal them in body and spirit. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Tue, Sep 29 – †Joann Wheeles by Roger & Carole O’Dwyer Wed, Sep 30 – †Mike Nagle by Mary & Dave Rossman Thu, Oct 1 – Mark Richmond by Jerome & Joann Bollom Fri, Oct 2 – †Ann Hardin by John Hardin Sat, Oct 3 (8:00) – †Mary Ann Kocmoud by Gene Kocmoud (5:30) – †Donna Dach by Mike & Augie Kopchik Sun, Oct 4 (8:00) – †Sean French by Jim & Janie French (10:30) – For the Parish (12:30) – †Ivelisse Gonzalez by her family † † † † † † † If you would like to bring up the gifts at the Mass your Mass Intention is scheduled, please let the head usher know. † † † † † † † What does it mean to have a Mass offered for someone? You may ask to offer a Mass for many reasons: for example, in thanksgiving, for the intentions of another person (such as on a birthday or anniversary), or as is most common, for the repose of the soul of someone who has died. If you would like to have a Mass offered, please stop at the parish office.