In this Edition:
- Seminarian Miguel's last weekend, May 8-9
- SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
- SVdP Donation Drive, May 8-9
- drop off behind the community center
- Little Angel Preschool Openings
- End-of-Life Seminar, May 8 (St Mary, Sherman)
- Pray for all the kids making First Communion this weekend
- WE LOVE OUR MOMS!!!
We Need Your Input!
While the pandemic has impacted us all, we are hoping for a return to parish life that is better than ever. Therefore, we are creating a BOLD Welcome Back Plan that encourages all to return to campus: for Mass, for ministry, and for fellowship. To build the best possible plan, we need your input on the impact of the pandemic on your family and your current views about coming to Mass and being on campus. We will email you a survey next week and would be grateful for your participation. Please check your email on Monday and complete the survey as an individual or as a family. Thank you and we can’t wait to see you again!
MIGUEL'S LAST WEEKEND AT ST. GABRIEL
This weekend - May 8-9
This weekend will be the last weekend you will see our seminarian, Miguel Sotelo, serving on the altar at weekend Mass. He will also be giving a reflection. It has been a blessing to our community having Miguel serve at our parish this past year. He will be assigned as a chaplain at Parkland Hospital this summer, and then return to the seminary in New Orleans for two more years before becoming a priest, God-willing. Please keep Miguel in your prayers as you pray for vocations. We need great priests, and we are confident that Miguel will be a great one!
SUMMER CAMPS ARE BACK! IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP
VBS is for pre-school to 5th Grade, Camp Fusion is for Middle School youth (High School staff).
VBS is a week of summer fun and faith! The young church is filled with joy and laughter as kids get to encounter Jesus and their faith.
Camp Dates:
- June 7-11th, 9:00AM-12:15PM
- Training date for YOUTH volunteers: June 1st OR 2nd 9:00-12:00 NOON
CAMPERS AND VOLUNTEERS CAN REGISTER NOW
CAMP FUSION REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Open to Middle School and High School Youth
Best Week of the Summer. Mark your Calendar!
- Middle School Campers: Wednesday, July 14th - Friday, July 16th
- Youth currently in 5th- 7th grade (2020-2021 School Year)
- High School Camp Staff: Monday, July 11th - Friday, July 16th
- Young Adults currently in 8th- 12th grade (2020-2021 School Year)
Where: St. Gabriel the Archangel Campus, Pin Stack (HS Staff only), Hawaiian Falls, and Group Dynamix
Camp Fee: $150 (Financial Assistance available upon request)
Learn more & register now @ belongbelievebecome.net/camp-fusion
SVdP DONATION DRIVE
May 8, 2PM - 6PM & May 9, 8 AM - 6 PM
LITTLE ANGELS PRESCHOOL OPENINGS
The perfect beginning for your little angel!
We still have a few openings left in our Tuesday/ Thursday Pre- K program (4-year-old) for the fall 2021 – 2022 school years. We use an engaging academic curriculum in addition to teaching about our Catholic faith.
We are also looking for energetic, fun-loving, and patient teachers to join our preschool family. Previous preschool experience required and a teaching degree for Lead Teacher position.
Visit the preschool website at www.littleangelspres.org for more information. There you will find an online Request for Registration form, class times, and tuition rates. Space is limited so don’t delay!
To speak to someone in the office or to schedule a tour please contact Debbie or JoAnn at 469- 408- 1936 or dsantowski@littleangelspres.org.
END OF LIFE SEMINAR - MAY 15, 10 am - 2 pm
St Mary's in Sherman, Click the picture below to learn more
This week our young church celebrates the Sacrament of First Communion. Please pray for them as they receive Jesus in the Eucharist for the very first time! The Masses are not open to the public but you can view them online here.
Also, as we continue reopening fully, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has been extended to its regular time of 9 am-9 pm on Thursday and Friday starting NEXT week (May 13 and 14th). Come spend some time with our Lord in the chapel. As a reminder, there is a Holy Hour of Reparation on Thursdays at 7:30 pm and various devotions on Fridays at 7 pm. These are times of spoken prayer; meaning it's not silent in the chapel.
We celebrate the Sixth Sunday of Easter this weekend as well as MOTHER'S DAY! And May is the month of Mary! How wonderful to praise our heavenly Mother and our earthly mothers. We keep all of our mothers in our prayers and thank God for you!
Pax Christi
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community
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DID YOU SEE THIS?
Fr. Don celebrated the Diocesan Mass that was played on TV last weekend. If you would like to pray along with him, it is below. The homily begins at 26:10.