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Wednesday 3-7pm during RE

St. Francis of Assisi

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY

4300 Meeks Drive, Orange TX 77632

PASTOR: Rev. Sinclair K. Oubre, J.C.L. [email protected]

Deacon Hector Maldonado [email protected] Deacon Tommy Ewing [email protected] Deacon Keith Hebert [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday: 5pm 7pm Bilingual

Sunday: 8am 10:30am

DAILY MASS Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am

Wednesday: 6:30pm

RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 3:30-4:30pm

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31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Saturday November 4 5:00 p.m. Altar Society 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 5 8:00 a.m. Rosie Molina (D) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish Monday, November 6 No Mass Tuesday, November 7 8:30 a.m. David & Kevin Wilson (D) Wednesday, November 8 6:30 p.m. Fr. Sinclair Oubre (L) Thursday, November 9 8:30 a.m. Dan Domas (D) Friday, November 10 8:30 a.m. Sharon Davis (D) Saturday November 11 5:00 p.m. Cecil Bates, Tommy Carroll, Chuck McLain (D) 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12 8:00 a.m. Nolan Guidroz (D) 10:30 a.m. People of the Parish

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 [13-14]; Mt 25:1-13

November 4/5, 2017

Altar Flowers donated by:

Mary Jo Winfrey in honor of

Molly Jean Winfrey’s 21st birthday

Blessed Mother Flowers donated by:

Shirley Reinoehl in honor of

Fr. Sinclair’s birthday

THE GREATEST AMONG US Whom do you admire? Is it the President of the United States or a movie star or a billionaire? These are people whom the world exalts as great. Like the Pharisees in today’s Gospel, they have places of honor wherever they go. Would you like to follow in their footsteps? The scriptures for today offer different examples for us to follow. Jesus tells us that the greatest among us are the servants. These are the people we are to honor and imitate. We are called to be like Paul, who worked hard to serve the needs of his communities, and Jesus, who gave his life in service to the world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION What is the name of the pope’s cathedral? If you said the Vatican, or St. Peter’s, you were off by a few miles, since the answer is the Basili-ca of St. John, the Lateran, the “Mother Church” of all the churches of the world and the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. It takes its name from the Lateran family, the Trumps of their day, who somehow ran afoul of the Emperor Nero. He seized all their property, including their vast Roman palace and estate. We don’t know how Plautius displeased Nero so badly, but eventually all the Lateran property came to Constantine, the first Christian emperor, through his wife, Fausta. Early in the fourth century, when Christianity was at last legalized, Constan-tine gave the property to the church. Soon the great meeting halls were expanded and adapted. Over the centuries, the church building has been sacked by armies, ruined by fire, torn down, and rebuilt. The oldest and most unchanged part of the Lateran is a vast, separate baptistery with steps leading down to a huge green basalt pool. Imagine what a triumphal moment the dedication of this public church building was for a community that had worshiped in secret for so long! This Thursday’s feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica is really about the tradition of consecrating space for worship, and so by extension, a feast for your parish church building and, given the beautiful second reading, for its baptistery as well. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

St. Mary Catholic School 409-883-8913

National Vocation Awareness Week

November 5-11, 2017

Anyone that travels down the main hall at St. Mary Catholic School would never be confused about the season or time of year. That is unless award-winning artwork from competitions are being displayed. This is due to the wonderful Art Program under the direction of Mrs. Cindy Claybar, Art Teacher. This week students have been working on fall-themed depictions. First grade students of Mrs. Melinda King: Pictured are bottom (left to right) Nylah Thomas, Katie Boehme, Audrey Broussard, Kaylee Lanting and Emma Davidson. Back row (left to right) Tristan Balthazar, Korbin Walker, Luke Laugh-lin, James Van Wright, Sean Nieto, Justin Khatt and Matthew Nguyen.

Imagine Sisters!

Did you hear about the Olympic speed skater who became a nun? Or the high profile British Journalist who joined a convent? Thousands of women have incredible stories about falling in love— Not with Mr. Right, but with Jesus Himself. Their lives are marked by sacrifice, prayer, hard work, and joy. Read their stories at imaginesisters.org, a movement to spread the good news about religious life. You might ask: What can I do to help more young men and women discern the priesthood or the religious life?

1. Encourage teens. Boys first consider priesthood on average at 16. 2. Invite, invite, invite! 82% of men ordained in 2017 were encouraged to consider priesthood by an

average of 4 people. 3. Promote prayer in the parish. Before entering seminary, 3/4 of new priests regularly attended Eu-

charistic Adoration and 69% regularly prayed the rosary. Do you have someone in mind who may make a good priest or nun? Mention it to them. Even if they are not called, it is a compliment to their faith-one they will never forget!

NEW Parish Council Members

Paul Mayeux I have been married to Ruby Mayeux for 31 years and we have 8 children and 2 grandchildren. We have been members of St. Francis since 2005. I have taught religious education at different churches for several years, including confirmation class. I also have served as a boy scout leader for over 20 years. Our son, Luke is in the seminary at St. Joseph’s Seminary.

Prisci Jennings

My name is Prisci Jennings. I am 38 years old and a confirmed Catholic. I am married to Justin Jennings. I have been a member here since 2003. I am active in the ACTS

community. We have 3 children. I currently am serving on the board of Little Cypress

Intermediate PTO as secretary for my 2nd term.

Andy Sonnier My name is Andy Sonnier. My wife, Elisa and I were married here in

2015. We have 2 children. Previously, I was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Vinton, LA since being baptized there in 1966. Even though I am currently a member here at St. Francis, I continue my membership

with the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph’s in Vinton. I have been very involved with ACTS, serving on 6 Men’s ACTS teams

and 2 St. Kolbe prison retreats. Currently, the co-director for the upcoming Men’s ACTS retreat. My wife and I are both on the RCIA

team and also awaiting our training to be Eucharistic Ministers.

Shirley Reinoehl

My name is Shirley Reinoehl. I have been a member here since 2009. I currently am a member of our Prayer Line Ministry, St. Francis Altar Society, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. I enjoy volunteering for the church and helping people.

Online Giving is an excellent way to fulfill your obligation to support St. Francis parish. Go to: stfrancisorangetx.org and click the Online giving link.

In Our Parish Sunday, November 5 8:00 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m Mass 7:00 p.m. Rosary for Religious Freedom Monday, November 6 No Mass Tuesday, November 7 5:45 a.m. Men’s Faith Sharing 6:15 a.m. Women’s Faith Sharing 8:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Adoration 7:00 p.m. RCIA Wednesday, November 8 10:00 a.m. Dementia Caregiver Mtg. 5:30 p.m. Religious Education 6:30 p.m. All Saints Mass Thursday, November 9 8:30 a.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Parish Gumbo/Dessert Auction 6:30 p.m. Theology on Tap 6:30 p.m. Dementia Caregiver Mtg. Friday, November 10 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday, November 11 3:30-4:30 p.m. Reconciliation 5:00 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Mass

ACTS Core Team

has 2 open positions for women For more information or to put your name

on the list, please contact Sherry Hommel at

409-779-9129

A Catholic Charismatic Renewal Will be held Friday November 17, 2017 at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church Hall 3390 Sarah St. Beaumont TX. The event will be from 7-9 p.m. Fr. Noel Effiong, M.S.P., pastor of Our Mother of Mercy Church, will be speaking on "all things work out for those who believe." Romans 8 :28 Ted Nelson will provide music for Praise and Worship. Refreshments, fellowship and individual prayer will follow. All are invited.

Monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday November 7 beginning after 8:30 mass.

Sign-ups are at all the entrances

Parish Gumbo & Keysis Dessert Auction Thursday November 9, 2017

6:00 p.m. Please sign up at the entrances of the church

Hot dogs will be provided also *No Charge but Donations are Accepted

Come support our Keysis kids to go to

Diocesan Youth Convention this upcoming summer

By bidding on Pies, Cakes, Cookies, etc

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Please call the Pastor to make arrangements for Infant Baptisms. Baptism class is held the third Thursday of each month at 6:00pm. This can be done at least seven (7) months before the birth in order to make proper sacramental preparations.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE

Diocesan policy requires a minimum of six (6) months of sacramental preparations for marriage. Engaged couples are invited to call the Pastor for an appointment.

HOLY COMMUNION OR ANOINTING OF THE SICK

Please call the Pastor if you or any family members are ill or plan to be hospitalized to arrange for the reception of the Sacraments.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS - Catechumenate Those interested in becoming a Catholic or in completing their initiation are invited to contact Myrna Stimac (409-883-5771) to learn more about the Catechumenate Process.

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Welcome to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Community! Please register by obtaining a census form from the Parish Office or at one of the two front entrances to the Church. Please return the census form to the Parish Office or drop in the collection basket. You may also register online and www.stfrancisorangetx.org. From the home page,

click on the registration form. We look forward to the opportunity to know and serve you and it is our prayer that you will bless St. Francis Catholic Community with your time, talent, and treasure.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This week, I received the October Bishop's Faith Appeal report. It revealed that we have now surpassed our BFA goal of $76,146.00 by $1,835.00. This is such wonderful news since we still have the income from the pledges for November and December to come in. I wish to thank all of you who have made pledges to the BFA, and in spite of the challenges that our community has faced with Tropical Storm Harvey, you have stood by your commitment to your parish and your diocese. The funds that are received above our goal will be returned back to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and will be used for our special programs next year as we celebrate our 40th anniversary as a Catholic community. In hearty thanksgiving, Fr. Sinclair Oubre, J.C.L. Pastor

St. Francis of Assisi Stewardship of Treasure

October 28/29

$6,359.00

Online Giving $2,086.00

Thank you all for your generosity!

This is an

invitation for prospective

parents.

The Adult Choir is Looking for

New Voices! We practice every Monday night

At 6:00 p.m. And Sing every weekend

Come make a joyful noise unto the Lord with us!

Young at Heart Will have their monthly meeting following

8:30 mass on Tuesday November 14th. Come join us in the San Damiano Center for

games, fellowship and fun. Meeting will follow!

Bring your favorite salad for the luncheon following the meeting