9933 Midway Road, Dallas, Texas 75220 214-358-1453 • Fax: 214-351-1887 www.stmonicachurch.org
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WELCOME TO ST. MONICA CHURCH!
We are pleased to have visitors join us in worship and we invite you to become active registered parishioners. Registration forms can be found in the vestibule, at the Parish Office, and online. Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm (español), 5:00 pm
Weekday Mass Times 6:45 am, 8:00 am M-F 8:00 am Saturdays First Fridays 5:30 pm Primer viernes del mes 7:00 pm
Childcare for 11:00 am Mass Ages: 12-months to 4-years No Cost Room 114 Family Center St. Monica Women’s Ministry
Reconciliation • Reconciliación Saturday/Sábado 3:30-4:30 pm • 6:30-7:00 pm
Baptism • Bautismo Third Saturday of each month at 10:00 am Parents and godparents are required to attend a preparation class offered on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00 am. Call the Faith Formation Office to register. Tercer sábado de cada mes a las 3:00 pm Padres y Padrinos deben asistir a una clase de preparación que se ofrecen los primeros sábados de mes a la 1:00 pm. Llame a la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano. Marriage • Matrimonio Contact a priest or deacon at least six months before the planned marriage date. Llame a un Sacerdote o Diacono por lo menos seis meses antes de la fecha de la boda.
Helplines • Linea de Ayuda
St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor or distressed on an emergency basis. 972-994-1121 (confidential) Volunteers contact:
[email protected] Stephen Ministry helps those experiencing grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or another life crisis. 214-914-2802 (confidential)
APRIL 30, 2017
Bulletin Deadline Monday at 12:00 noon • Submit notices in writing to
[email protected].
Third Sunday of Easter
April 30, 2017
Parish Staff Fr. Stephen W. Bierschenk Pastor - x 7107 Fr. Iñigo Lopez Parochial Vicar - x 7112 Fr. Edwin Leonard Vocation Director (in residence) Monsignor John F. Meyers Pastor Emeritus Abel Cortes Larry Lucido
Deacons
Bob Marrinan Brian Mitchell
St. Monica Church Office Main: (214) 358-1453 • Fax: (214) 351-1887 Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00 • Sunday 10:00-2:00 Parish Secretary............................. x 7453 Faby Gomez Business Manager.......................... x 7176 Debbie Diaz Database Manager.......................... x 7111 Melissa Franks Volunteer Coordinator.................... x 7173 Maria E. Juarez-Plank Safe Environment Director............ x 7144 Shavana Lopez Bookkeeper..................................... x 7102 Jared Wirths Director of Youth Ministry.............. x 7106 Jason Trujillo Coordinator of Youth Evangelization.x 7106 Maria Jones Director of Communications......... x 7142 Erin Cooper Music Ministry Director of Music............................ x 7101 Jeremy Wirths Director Youth Music...................... x 7103 Emmanuel Espiritu Organist (9:30 & 11:00 Mass) Guillermo “Will” Martinez Faith Formation Main: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887 Director of Faith Formation........... x 7132 Mariangela Byrne Administrative Assistant............... x 7549 Eldie Diaz Marriage Ministry Coordinator...... x 7164 Coordinadora de Matrimonios Martha Gonzalez Ministerio Hispano Main: (214) 357-8549 • Fax: (214) 351-1887 Director of Hispanic Ministry........ x 7131 Maria M. Gonzalez-Rocha St. Monica School Main: (214) 351-5688 • Fax: (214) 352-2608 Phil Riley, Principal www.stmonicaschool.org
From the Pastor There is a legend about a king who decided to set aside a special day to honor his greatest subject. When the big day arrived, a huge crowd gathered in the palace courtyard. Four finalists were brought forward, so the king could select the winner. The first person presented was a wealthy philanthropist. The king was told that this man was highly deserving of the honor because of his humanitarian efforts. He had given much of his wealth to the poor. The second person was a celebrated physician. The king was told that this doctor was highly deserving of the honor because he had rendered faithful and dedicated service to the sick for many years. The third person was a distinguished judge. The king was told that the judge was worthy because he was noted for his wisdom, his fairness, and his brilliant decisions. The fourth person presented was an elderly woman. Everyone was quite surprised to see her there, because her manner was quite humble, as was her dress. She hardly looked the part of someone who would be honored as the greatest subject in the kingdom. But, there was something about her – the look of love in her face, the understanding in her eyes, her quiet confidence. The king was intrigued and somewhat puzzled by her presence. He asked who she was and why she should be considered at all. The answer came: “You see the philanthropist, the doctor, and the judge? Well, she was their teacher!” Today’s first reading is the sermon Peter preached to the crowd of people who had been drawn to see what was happening as the events of Pentecost Sunday occurred. We know that their number was in the thousands. The story Peter recounts is so obvious to us. During his life, Jesus performed great signs and deeds in their midst. And by God’s own plan Jesus was delivered up to death on the Cross. Peter even quotes the words of their great king and poet David. And then he points out something that should be obvious, but
was not yet appreciated. David is dead in his tomb. But, Jesus is alive. The result of Peter’s simple sermon was remarkable. The Acts of the Apostles tells us that over three thousand people accepted Jesus as their Savior and were baptized that day. It did not happen because they were moved by Peter’s eloquence or the dramatic outpouring of the Spirit symbolized by tongues of flame and the roaring wind. It was the Spirit gently at work in each heart, convincing them that the most important person in their life now was Jesus Christ, living with them. During this week of Easter, perhaps we need to pause and reflect on whether Jesus is the most important person in our life. We’re very familiar with the story, but sometimes it does not impress us as it should. We easily admit that we are not perfect, but we sometimes do not recognize what it cost Jesus to offer us forgiveness. Such powerful love cannot be taken for granted as we continue to excuse our sins because we are only human – we should be different because we live with Jesus. And when we are tempted to be discouraged because things aren’t going as we expected, or suffering has entered our life, we remember that Jesus is with us and promises us that he will always be at our side in the darkness. Even when someone we love has been taken from us, we remember that Jesus assures us that he has conquered death, and that his promise is that we will live forever with him. So, our present loss is only temporary because our loved one is alive, with Jesus. Jesus is alive, and that makes all the difference. When he is the most important person in our life, we discover that whatever life brings, whoever we are with, wherever we go, we will be content, and confident, and filled with peace, because in the end, Jesus is all we need. – Fr. Stephen W Bierschenk
Third Sunday of Easter
News & Events The St Monica Pro-Life Ministry wants to thank all those that participated in the Baby Bank campaign this year. If you did not return your bank last weekend, you can still do so at the church’s office during business hours. God bless you for helping the babies and their mothers.
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Young Adults, L1FT is hosting it’s monthly YA | XLT on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 pm. Join us for a night of prayer, reflection, and fellowship in The Enclave (Family Center), our all-new worship space. Visit www. L1FTministry.org/youngadults for more information.
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Be part of the Museum of Biblical Art tour, sponsored by SAGE, on Thursday May 4 at 1:00 pm at 7500 Park Lane, Dallas. Lunch prior to the tour is an option. Check out the MBA website at www.biblicalarts.org. For complete details contact Monica Noyes at 214-317-6925 or Elaine Scholly at 904-3057078 by April 30.
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Volunteers are needed to spend an hour with Jesus in the adoration chapel from 11 pm - Midnight on Mondays and Thursdays. To sign up, or for more information, contact Margie Giangiulio at
[email protected].
April 30, 2017 Stewardship 04-23-2017 Regular - $40,351.17 USCC - $3,747 Total Mass Attendance 04-23-2017 3,414
Mass Intentions
Sunday, April 30 8:00 am........ Priest’s Intention 9:30 am........ Priest’s Intention 11:00 am....... Priest’s Intention 12:30 pm...... Priest’s Intention 2:00 pm........ Priest’s Intention 5:00 pm........ Priest’s Intention
Monday, May 1 6:45 am.............Genevive Lodowski U by her children 8:00 am...............Josie Melle by Mary Melle Tuesday, May 2 6:45 am.............For Our Priests 8:00 am..............Marietta Crow U by Diane Crow Wednesday, May 3 6:45 am..............Carolyn Worswick U by Robert Fetsch & Lu Benke 8:00 am.............Jim Thixton U by Chetlee Thixton Thursday, May 4 6:45 am..............Steven Shaw U by the Dzminzki Family 8:00 am.............Joseph Centinaro U by Alexandrou Family Friday, May 5 6:45 am..............Holy Souls by Miguel Moon 8:00 am.............Pat Madden & Family by Mary Melle 5:00 pm.............Rachel Luna Guajardo by Mary Louise Ludt 7:00 pm.............Ma. Guadalupe Aguiñaga Saturday, May 6 8:00 am.............Greg Dahlber U by E. Prince 5:00 pm.................Carolyn Bowen U by Jean Hasselschwert Sanctuary Light This week the Sanctuary Light is burning for our churches First Holy Communicants. For Our Sick
To request a name to appear, please contact the parish office or complete a green prayer request card (found on tables at the back of church) and place the card in an offering basket. Michelle Franks1 Yvonne Chaplin1 Zach1 Lorenzo1 Jessica Martinez1
Esther1 Alfred Marek1 Luke Blanc3 Macy Bowne3 Frank Savedra3
Names will appear for 3 weeks.The numbers after the names begin at 3 and count down and are intended to help those who make requests.
Texas Star Golf Course • Euless, TX for details, or to sponsor the tournament, visit stmonicadadsclub.org/golf-tournament last year the tournament sold out - sign up today!
For Our Departed Diana Garza
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Third Sunday of Easter
April 30, 2017
News & Events
Parishioners have logged
14,700 hours
of service beyond the boundaries of St. Monica since we launched Faith in Action!
Log hours at www.stmonicachurch.org/faithinaction or use a deposity slip, located at the back of the church, and drop it in the collection basket!
Dear friends, donors and benefactors of the St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Monica Church, We wish to thank you again for your continuous support. We appreciate your generosity; it enable us to bring hope and help to 260 people in our area during the first quarter of 2017. If you wish to join us in volunteering here at St. Monica, or at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, please call the help line at 972-994-1121, leave us your name and phone number, and we will be glad to call you back. May God bless you for your kindness! Marguerite Trapp, President _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Faustina will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Lounge of the Family Center. Special Guest Speaker will be Mr. Dwayne Hermes who will share information on the work of The Missionaries of Charity in South Oak Cliff. All women 18 yrs and older are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Divine Mercy In The Second Greatest Story Ever Told is a dramatic film journey connecting the appearances of Mary at Fatima, the messages of Our Lord to St. Faustina, and the world-changing papacy of St. John Paul II to show how God’s transforming love is still at work today in the lives of individuals and nations. This film will be shown in the Family Center Room 201 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm on May 24th, 31st and on June 7th in Room 109. If you have any questions, please call the Church office at: 214.357.8549. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Women’s ACTS Retreat June 1st-4th Come join us for an opportunity to form a deeper relationship with our Lord through Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Come experience an amazing weekend of renewal, friendship and the Love of the Lord. We look forward to enjoying the weekend with you! Feel free to contact Theresa Sulak:
[email protected] for more information or sign up on the St. Monica website.
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Family Vocation Chalice To participate call (214) 368-3640 May 6 at 5:00 pm Bob & Janis Andres May 7 at 8:00 am Christine Bukowsky May 7 at 9:30 am Claude & Kathy Caylor May 7 at 11:00 am Scott & Sharon Wetzel May 7 at 12:30 pm Kevin & Theresa Byrd May 7 at 5:00 pm James & Mary Wilhelmi
Short on time, but looking for a way to give back? We need volunteers to help prepare or buy menu items for the homeless who reside in Austin Street Shelter. Contact Derek Blake at
[email protected] to learn more.
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If your group has news to share, or event coming up that you would like placed in the bulletin, send an email to
[email protected].
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Did you know? St. Monica has an online subscription to Catholic content all in one place that you’re entitled to access for free as one of our parishioners! FORMED can be accessed on your computer, tablet, or smart phone. FORMED includes informative and inspiring teaching from renowned speakers such as Scott Hahn, Edward Sri, Fr. Robert Barron and more. Programs address Adult Faith Formation, Marriage Preparation & Enrichment, Scripture Study, RCIA, Sacrament Preparation, movies on the lives of the Saints and more! To get started visit formed.org and register using our parish code: JT85TX.
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John Paul II High School (JPIIHS) - Info Night Interested in learning the benefits of a JPIIHS education? Join current students, parents, and staff for a parent-to-parent information night on campus at 900 Coit Rd in Plano, on May 17 at 6:30pm. Tour the school, ask questions, and discover all that a JPIIHS education has to offer. For more information, please visit www.johnpauliihs.org, or call 469-2295195.
Tercer Domingo de Pascua
30 de abril 2017
Noticias y Eventos
¡Hasta hoy,
14,700 horas
de servicio se han reportado para el programa Más Allá de los Limites!
Anote sus horas en www.stmonicachurch.org/faithinaction o use una forma de depósito que ese encuentra en las mesas por las entradas principales de la Iglesia y póngala en la canasta de colecta.
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Cáliz Vocacional Familiar Para llevarse el Cáliz llame al (214) 358-1453 7 de Mayo
Familia Maya ¿Conoce a alguien que esté pensando en la separación o el divorcio? ¿Le gustaría ayudar a ese matrimonio y a sus hijos? El programa Retrouvaille (pronunciado “Rétru-vai”, palabra del francés, significa re-descubrir) ayuda a los matrimonios que están atravesando una etapa difícil en su relación a re-descubrirse y ver las cualidades que los atrajo durante su etapa de romance. El programa ofrece las herramientas para conocerse a usted mismo, su conjugue y la relación amorosa en su matrimonio. Se inicia el programa asistiendo a un Fin de Semana (retiro). Próximo Fin de Semana en español: 26 al 28 de Mayo de 2017. Para aprender más sobre el programa o registrarse: Teléfonos: Español (800) 966-7981; Ingles (817) 462-8953; Correo Electrónico:
[email protected]; Sitio web:www. ayudanuestromatrimonio.org.
14 de Mayo
Monserrat Chávez
21 de Mayo
Familia Contreras
28 de Mayo
Familia Hernandez
Tercer Domingo de Pascua Mayo Mes de María El mes de Mayo es el mes de las flores y mes de María. Todos los domingos les invitamos a traer a sus niños a honrar a nuestra Madre María con una flor, para ser ofrecida después de la Comunión. Esta tradición nos invita a respetarla y venerarla como nuestra madre Espiritual, quien siempre nos cuida, protege e intercede por nosotros. Semanalmente, tendremos una explicación sobre los cuatro dogmas Marianos.
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Servidores del Altar Si su hijo está en quinto grado o un grado más alto y le gustaría servir como Servidor del Altar durante la Misa dominical de español a las 2 pm., El próximo entrenamiento para nuevos servidores se llevara a cabo el mes de Mayo. Por favor llame a Norma y Julio Peña 940-799-1766, 469-971-0372.
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Visitas al Santísimo El Santísimo está expuesto de lunes a viernes de 9am. a medianoche. Le invitamos a comprometerse por una hora para acompañar al Señor. Hay horarios que pueden hacer Adoración en grupo y otros donde puede estar en silencio. Para reservar una hora, por favor comuníquese con Marge Giangulio al 214-769-4407.
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Procesión de Corpus Cristi La Oficina de Vocaciones de la Diócesis de Dallas llevara a cabo una procesión Eucarística por las calles de Dallas el sábado, 17 de Junio, seguido por una Misa. Invitamos a todos a participar de esta solemne Procesión que llevara a Jesús a las calles de Dallas. Aparte la fecha y vea la página de la Oficina de Vocaciones para más detalles, www.DallasVocations.org.
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Misa en Honor al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Este viernes 5 de Mayo es primer viernes de Mes y tenemos la Santa Misa en honor al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús a las 7 pm. Venga a honrar el corazón amoroso de Jesús en la Santa Eucaristía. Seguido de la Santa Misa, tenemos la bendición de seguir contemplando al Rey de Reyes en una Hora Santa, una Noche de Adoración para expresarle nuestro amor, nuestras penas, nuestros gozos, todo aquello que guarda nuestro corazón. No desprecies estos momentos que traen luz a tu alma.
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De El Pastor Hay una leyenda sobre un rey que decidió dejar un día especial para honrar su mejor súbdito. Cuando llegó el gran día, una gran multitud se reunió en el patio del palacio. Cuatro finalistas fueron presentados, para que el rey pudiera seleccionar al ganador. La primera persona presentada era un filántropo rico. Le dijeron al rey que este hombre era altamente merecedor del honor debido a sus esfuerzos humanitarios. Había dado gran parte de su riqueza a los pobres. La segunda persona era un médico famoso. Le dijeron al rey que este médico era altamente merecedor del honor porque había prestado un servicio fiel y dedicado a los enfermos por muchos años. La tercera persona era un juez distinguido. Le dijeron al rey que el juez era digno porque era conocido por su sabiduría, su imparcialidad y sus decisiones brillantes. La cuarta persona presentada era una mujer de edad avanzada. Todo el mundo estaba bastante sorprendido de verla allí, porque su manera era bastante humilde, al igual que su vestido. Muy apenas se veía como alguien que podía ser honrado como el mejor súbdito del reino. Pero, había algo en ella: la mirada de amor en su rostro, la comprensión en sus ojos, su confianza tranquila. El rey estaba intrigado y algo desconcertado por su presencia. Preguntó quién era y por qué debía ser considerada. La respuesta surgió: “¿Ves al filántropo, al médico y al juez? ¡Bueno, ella era su maestra! “ La primera lectura de hoy es el sermón que predicó Pedro a la multitud de personas que habían sido atraídas a ver lo que estaba ocurrieron en el evento del domingo de Pentecostés. Sabemos que su número era de miles. La historia que Pedro cuenta es tan obvia para nosotros. Durante su vida, Jesús realizó grandes señales y hechos en medio de ellos y por el propio plan de Dios Jesús fue entregado hasta la muerte en Cruz. Pedro incluso cita las palabras de su gran rey y poeta David. Luego señala algo que debió de ser obvio, pero aún no era apreciado. David está muerto en su tumba. Pero, Jesús está vivo. El resultado de sermón de Pedro fue notable. Los Hechos de los Apóstoles
nos dicen que más de tres mil personas aceptaron a Jesús como su Salvador y fueron bautizados ese día. Esto no ocurrió por la elocuencia de Pedro o el dramático derramamiento del Espíritu Santo simbolizado en lenguas de fuego y el rugido del viento. El Espíritu trabajo suavemente en cada corazón, convenciéndoles de que la persona más importante en su vida ahora era Jesucristo, viviendo con ellos. Durante esta semana de Pascua, quizás necesitamos hacer una pausa y reflexionar sobre si Jesús es la persona más importante en nuestra vida. Estamos muy familiarizados con la historia, pero a veces no nos impresiona como debería. Fácilmente admitimos que no somos perfectos, pero a veces no reconocemos lo mucho que le costó a Jesús darnos el perdón. Un amor tan poderoso no puede darse por hecho, mientras seguimos excusando nuestros pecados porque somos humanos, debemos ser diferentes porque vivimos con Jesús. Y cuando somos tentados a desanimarnos porque las cosas no van como esperamos o el sufrimiento ha entrado en nuestra vida, recordamos que Jesús está con nosotros y nos promete que estará siempre a nuestro lado en la oscuridad. Aun cuando alguien que amamos se ha ido de nuestra vida, recordamos que Jesús nos asegura que ha conquistado la muerte y que su promesa es que viviremos por siempre con El. Entonces, nuestra perdida solo es temporal porque nuestros seres queridos están vivos, con Jesús. Jesús está vivo, y eso es la diferencia. Cuando Él es lo más importante en nuestra vida, descubrimos que todo lo que la vida nos traiga, con quien quiera que estemos, a donde quiera que vayamos, estaremos bien, confiados y llenos de paz, porque al final, Jesús es todo lo que necesitamos. – Fr. Stephen W Bierschenk
