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)
JULY 2, 2017
Bulletin Deadline Monday at 12:00 noon • Submit notices in writing to
[email protected].
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 2, 2017
Parish Staff Fr. Michael Guadagnoli 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
Thank you Fr. Bierschenk FOR YOUR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ST. MONICA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY!
My dear friends, I was deeply moved by the outpouring of love and gratitude that I received last weekend. Your kind words and generous gifts are much appreciated. I have been so blessed to be part of the wonderful community of St. Monica for the past nine years, and you will continue to be an inspiration and a blessing to me as I take up a new challenge in my priestly ministry. I will continue to bring you before the Lord in my prayers, and ask that you do the same for me. Fr. Stephen Bierschenk
From the Pastor My Dear Parishioners, God Bless America: July 4, 2017 will be the 241st anniversary of our country’s independence. We pause to thank God for all the benefits He has bestowed upon us. And certainly God has blessed us. How do we give thanks? We can thank God by living our faith as Roman Catholics in this great country of ours, a country where we are permitted to live our faith. We ask God to continue to send the Holy Spirit to guide our country, our president and congress, and all the citizens of the United States of America to continue to live as “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Thank you for your continued prayers for me while I am away on vacation. I continue to pray for all of you. In Christ, Fr. Guadagnoli Pastor
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 2, 2017
Stewardship 06-25-2017 Regular - $42,945 Peter’s Pence - $4,762 Total Mass Attendance 06-25-2017 3,490
News & Events The St. Monica Church Offices will be closed on Sunday, July 2 through Tuesday, July 4 in observance of July 4th. The offices will open on Wednesday, July 5th at 9 am. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
On July 4th, the only morning Mass will be celebrated at 9 am. There will NOT be a 6:45 am or 8 am Mass.
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New Volunteers - Apply for Safe Environment Badge ASAP If you want to volunteer for a ministry at St. Monica during the 2017-18 school year, you are required to attend training for a Safe Environment badge. The Family of Faith class is the only class that can be taken for new volunteers. New volunteers are also required to pass a background check and an in-person interview. Safe Environment Director Shavana Lopez is encouraging new volunteers to start the process early. To begin the volunteer application, visit our website at www.stmonicachurch.org and click on “Safe Environment” under the “About Us” tab. To schedule an inperson interview with Shavana, email her at
[email protected].
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Join SAGE on Tuesday, June 27 from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Family Center Lower Lounge for the The Conversation Project. Peggy Papert, a clinical social worker with Elder Care Consultants of Texas and a board member with the Dallas Area Gerontological Society, will introduce the The Conversation Project - an effort to raise awareness for end of life care and decision making. Visit theconversationproject.org for more free information before the meeting. If you have questions contact, Elaine at 904-305-7078 or at
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Junior-Senior Pot Luck It’s time for the 2nd annual Junior-Senior Potluck Dinner. SAGE, Senior Adults Growing and Exploring, and L1FT, St. Monica’s Youth and Young Adults, will host a pot luck dinner together on Sunday, July 9 at 6:00 pm in the Youth Room, Room 220 to share their favorite recipes and prepared dishes, followed by their weekly meeting. For more information, and to sign up to bring your best dish contact Elaine Scholly at 904-305-7078 or Monica Noyes at 214-351-6925.
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Volunteers are needed to spend an hour with Jesus in the Adoration Chapel from 12 - 1 pm on Thursday and 10 am - 11 am on Tuesday. To sign up, or for more information, contact Margie Giangiulio at
[email protected].
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Theology of the Body Course for Middle and School Youth St. Monica is offering a Theology of the Body crash course covering life and sexuality. High school boys and girls and middle school girls will meet July 17 - 21 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Middle school boys will meet from July 24 -28 from 6 - 8 pm. The course will be gender specific and will be taught by well trained instructors on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. To register, please visit our website at www.stmonicachurch.org.
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This year we will be celebrating 20 years of Eucharistic Adoration in our parish. At that time, many adorers did not have email addresses, and some have moved or have dropped from the list. In order to update our records and to be able to make contact by email, we are asking for all adorers to send their name, email address, their adoration hour and approximately how many years they have been attending adoration to Marge Giangiulio at
[email protected]. If you do not have email, call 214-769-4407.
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Engaged couples who are preparing for marriage are invited to a one day workshop on July 15th from 8 am - 5 pm. The workshop, TOBET for Engaged, offers practical wisdom for marriage living by addressing marriage, communication, finances, family planning and much more. To register, please visit our website under Marriage preparation.
Mass Intentions
Sunday, July 2 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, July 3 6:45 am.............For Our Priests 8:00 am...............Mary Haba U by Marjorie Haba Tuesday, July 4 9:00 am..............Dana C. Aichler U by Patty Patak Wednesday, July 5 6:45 am..............For Leahy & Jenkins Families by Terry Jenkins 8:00 am.............Shirley Theresa Sherman U by Heinz & Mercedes Reuter Thursday, July 6 6:45 am..............Rosemary Marler U by Jean Barrow 8:00 am.............Jim Byrne U by Raph Flood Family Friday, July 7 6:45 am..............William Edward Walker U by Joe & Carmen Coleman 8:00 am.............Bob Hall U by Patti & Rick Haness Saturday, July 8 8:00 am.............Joseph F. Tondre U by Carl Delles 5:00 pm.................Harris Hopkins U by Ellen & George Lyon Sanctuary Light This week the Sanctuary Light is burning for Dan Carey. 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. Luke Blank3 Ester3 Michelle Franks2 Jessica Martinez3 Michael Moreno2 Antonio Castillo3 Brandon Gillett2 Norberta Guel3 Lorenzo3 Yvonne Chaplin3 Zach3 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.
For Our Departed Dolores Ramirez
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Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 2, 2017
News & Events St. Monica is currently recruiting Faith Formation catechists for grades Kinder - 6th grade for the 2017-2018 school year. Kindergarten will meet on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm and first- sixth grade will meet from 3:15 - 4:45 pm on Sundays. Training classes will be held during June, July and August. We are also looking for catechists who want to help with our Family Religious Education program that meets only once a month. If interested in volunteering, contact Mariangela Byrne at mbyrne@ stmonicachurch.org. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parishioners have logged
19,462 hours
of service beyond the boundaries of St. Monica since we launched Faith in Action!
Are you struggling to make ends meet because of high-interest payday or auto title loan payments? The Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers a program to convert payday and auto title loans into a low-interest loan that can be paid off over 12 months. For more information, call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul assistance helpline at 469-607-0909 and about about the mini loan program.
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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!
Need a little extra spending money? Love working with kids? Part-time aide positions are now open in the St. Monica After School Program. Preschool and K-4th aide positions are 3:00 until 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please contact Lesley Jordan at
[email protected]
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Guadalupe Radio Network will host its 9th Annual Summer Speaker Series event featuring Raymond Arroyo Courageously Catholic on Thursday, July 13th at 7:00 pm at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Hors d’Oeuvres will begin at 6:00 pm. Make reservations online at www. grnonline.com.
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Birth Choice has opened a thrift store at 11255 Garland Road in Dallas. Donations of time, money and items to sell are needed. Call manager Liz Solis at 214-579-9469 for more information.
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Project Joseph Men’s Breakfast will be held on July 8 and Day of Healing, July 22: Project Joseph is a life-changing opportunity for men who struggle with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. Hope and healing awaits! For more information, the men of Project Joseph invite you to join them for a Men’s Breakfast on 8:30 a.m. at St. Monica Family Center, 9933 Midway Rd., Dallas 75220 (Rm 211). The breakfast will feature a presentation on The Role Abortion Plays in Subsequent Relationships – Is Healing Possible? Whether for yourself, your family or others you may know, all men are welcome. For confidential inquiries, contact 469-4162101 or
[email protected] or visit www.projectjosephdallas.
Family Vocation Chalice To participate call (214) 368-3640 July 8 at 5:00 pm Marilyn Hicks July 9 at 8:00 am Tommy Fears July 9 at 9:30 am Greg & Toni Graham Pat Chebino
July 9 at 11:00 am Joseph & Elida Munoz July 9 at 12:30 pm Eddie & Diana Rubio July 9 at 5:00 pm Collette Corbin & Family
Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
2 de julio 2017
Noticias y Eventos
¡Hasta hoy,
19,462 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.
Clases de Ambiente Seguro Todo voluntario de la Comunidad de Santa Mónica debe de pasar por el proceso de ambiente seguro. Estas clases ayudan a los servidores a sentirse seguros de su servicio que dan dentro y fuera de la parroquia. Las próximas clases para el 2017-2018 serán la última semana de Julio. Por favor llame a la Oficina Parroquial para más información, 214-357-8549. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Misa de Primer Viernes de Mes En honor al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, cada primer viernes de mes se lleva a cabo una Misa a las 7pm. en la Iglesia. Venga a recibir la gracia de la Eucaristía y contemplar Su presencia en una Noche de Adoración que inicia seguida de la Santa Misa. Jesús derrama Su amor y gracia en las almas que acuden a El con fe y devoción.
Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
2 de julio 2017
Hora Santa de Hombres Cada segundo sábado del mes a las 7am. todos los hombres están invitados a una Hora Santa y charla espiritual para desarrollar su espiritualidad y crecimiento personal. La reunión inicia en la Capilla a las 7am. seguido por una charla en el salón de arte, impartido por diferentes expositores. Anímese a tener una relación cercana con Jesús Eucaristía y aprender a vivir sus virtudes de hombre, siguiendo el ejemplo del Señor San José. Para más información puede comunicarse con Luis 214-530-7372.
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Inscripciones de Catecismo para Adultos (RICA) Si es una persona mayor de 18 años y aún no ha recibido el sacramento de Bautismo, Primera Comunión y/o Confirmación, le invitamos a participar del programa de RICA (RITO DE INICIACION PARA ADULTOS) Este programa también es para adultos que quieran aprender lo básico de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia y crecer en la fe. Las clases se llevan a cabo los domingos, iniciando el 10 de Septiembre de 12 pm a 1:45 pm. Por favor llame a la Oficina para más información, 214-357-8549.
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Conferencia para jóvenes adolescentes Durante el verano hemos programado conferencias para jóvenes adolescentes. Sabemos que es una edad de preguntas y que mejor que ayudarles a responder con una prespectiva Católica a todas esas inquietudes que atravesaran durante su juventud. El jueves 6 de julio, tenemos una charla a las 7 pm. con un invitado especial de la Ciudad de México, Evan Limoine, que les hablara de la importancia de mantener su mente, cuerpo y alma castos para gloriar el templo del Señor. El costo es $10 por persona; En la semana del 17 al 21 de Julio, habrá diferentes presentadores para jóvenes de secundaria y preparatoria de 6 pm a 8 pm. “Seamos reales”, temas referentes a la vida, sexualidad y temas que enfrentan en su diario vivir. Los padres al mismo tiempo están invitados a participar de charlas similares para que puedan llevar diálogos con sus hijos referente a esos temas. Ambos eventos los encuentra en la página de Santa Mónica, www. stmonicachurch.org o llame al 214-357-8549.
Cáliz Vocacional Familiar Para llevarse el Cáliz llame al (214) 358-1453 9 de Julio Familia León 16 de Julio Familia López
Gracias Padre Bierschenk POR SUS AÑOS DE SERVICIO A LA COMUNIDAD CATOLICA DE SANTA MONICA
Mis queridos amigos, Fui muy conmovido con el amor y gratitud que recibí el pasado fin de semana. Sus tiernas palabras y regalos generosos son muy apreciados. He sido muy bendecido en ser parte de la hermosa comunidad de Santa Mónica en los pasados nueve años. Seguirán siendo una inspiración y bendición para mí, al tomar nuevos retos en mi ministerio parroquial. Les seguiré manteniendo en mis oraciones y les pido que hagan lo mismo por mí. Padre Stephen Bierschenk
De El Pastor Estimados Parroquianos, Dios Bendiga América: El 4 de Julio del 2017 será el 241 aniversario de la Independencia de nuestro país. Pausamos para agradecer a Dios por todos los beneficios que ha derramado sobre nosotros y ciertamente nos han bendecido. ¿Cómo podemos agradecer? Podemos agradecer a Dios viviendo nuestra fe como Católicos Romanos en este gran país, en el cual se permite practicar la fe. Pedimos a Dios que continúe enviando el Espíritu Santo para seguir guiando nuestro país, el presidente y congreso, y para que todos los ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos de América continúen viviendo en “una nación, bajo Dios, indivisible, con libertad y justicia para todos.” Gracias por sus oraciones continúas por mí, mientras estoy en mis vacaciones. Yo seguiré orando por todos ustedes. En Cristo, Padre Guadagnoli
