In this Edition:
- Last Welcome Home Summer Gathering, July 31 at 6:00 pm
- Donate items for youth aging out of the Foster Care system
- We're Hiring! Childcare workers needed
- Pray for life right here in McKinney
FROM THE PASTOR
My dear parishioners,
Effective August 15, Bishop Burns is lifting the dispensation for all Catholics to attend Mass on Sundays. Since March of last year, Catholics in the diocese of Dallas have not been under the obligation to attend Sunday Mass in person. While the pandemic is not yet over, the advent of vaccines has made a big difference in people’s comfort levels in public places. Many have already returned to public worship. I invite anyone who has not yet returned to Mass in person to make plans to join us. The way we Catholics worship is by gathering together as the Body of Christ. This is how we celebrate our faith and our unity in the Lord.
If you know of someone who has not yet returned to Mass, please invite them. We have started an Invitation Challenge to all of those who are already coming to Mass. We all know someone who should be here but is not yet present. Please give them one of our invitation cards that has Mass times on it. This is a simple way to let them know we miss them and want them here with us, worshipping the Lord as a family.
God bless you all,
Fr. Don
LAST SUMMER WELCOME HOME GATHERING
Saturday, July 31 - 6:00 PM - Kelly Center
Enjoy snacks and a glass of wine with fellow parishioners as you hear a message from our pastor about the next steps at St. Gabriel.
- Wine & Cheese: Saturday, July 31 at 6:00 PM (following Mass) in the Parish Hall
HELP FOSTER CHILDREN WITH THEIR FIRST APARTMENT
Donation drive for foster youth aging out of the system
Parents of recent high school grads know what it takes to launch a child into the world. They need help with a car, a place to live, further education, etc. The list seems endless. And, while some of it is designed to make your child’s life easier, a fair amount of it is pretty much essential. Where would your child be without your help?
Foster kids who don’t get adopted enter society without this support. C3 is holding a donation drive to help these kids with items for their first apartment. We ask that these items be brand new, as these kids often already feel "less than". Please drop your donations off in the donation bin in the narthex. THANK YOU for helping some of the most vulnerable in our society.
WE'RE HIRING!
Childcare workers needed
Do you love children and have a desire to share God's love with them? St. Gabriel is looking for caring, compassionate, adult Child Care Workers who would be willing to serve at various Masses and events.
Applicants should feel comfortable working with children 6 months-6 years of age, following directions from a lead teacher, and have an eagerness to share God's love with His children. $14/hr. with flexible evening and weekend hours. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Please contact Laurie Nichols, Early Childhood Programs Coordinator at lnichols@stgabriel.org.
PRAY FOR LIFE AND AN END TO ABORTION
Right here in our community
There is a new abortion clinic that performs chemical abortions located in the Craig Ranch area. The St Gabriel Pro-Life Ministry and other churches in the area have begun peacefully praying in the public area facing the clinic.
You can join the prayer by signing up from the link on our website. There is also a trifold showing the closest 3 pregnancy centers that can help the women along with information to contact a doctor for a reversal procedure. Pray for an end to abortion and conversion of all hearts for the sanctity of life from womb to tomb.
As always we look forward to seeing you at Mass. We enjoyed seeing people back last weekend at our silver anniversary celebrations, and thank you to the Columbiettes who hosted the receptions after each Mass and did a fabulous job!
Pax Christi
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community
972-542-7170
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