THIS WEEKEND...
- Ministry Interest Weekend, May 14-15
- Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast, May 15, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
- Pro-life Rosary & Meeting, May 15 following 11:00 AM Mass
- Snack and Juice Drive for Samaritan Inn, May 11-24
- St Vincent de Paul Donation Drive this weekend
- Catholic Charities Dallas Special Collection
Next week...
FROM THE PASTOR
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
May 15, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Knights of Columbus are serving a Pancake Breakfast this Sunday, May 15 in the cafeteria from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM.
And great news—the Knights are adding in eggs for those who are gluten-free or don’t like pancakes.
Are you new to the parish? We will have tables reserved for you at 10:00 AM to have the opportunity to meet our pastor, Fr. Don. Hope to see everyone there!
PRO-LIFE ROSARY & MEETING
May 15, 12:00 PM
All are welcome to join in praying the rosary with the Pro-Life Ministry immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass in the Pro-Life Garden (where the Mary and Elizabeth statues are located in front of the church). Then stay for the meeting in the Annunciation room and learn about the activities of this important ministry.
SNACK AND JUICE DRIVE TO BENEFIT THE SAMARITAN INN
Wednesday, May 11th to Tuesday, May 24th in the Narthex Bin
The Samaritan Inn is Collin County’s largest homeless program. This summer, the children living at the Samaritan Inn will be attending various day camps with field trips.
St. Gabriel’s Food Shuttle is sponsoring this drive to help the Samaritan Inn send campers off each day with individually packaged snacks and 100% fruit juice boxes. With your donations, they can make sure that each camper is taken care of and has a memorable summer during their stay at the Inn.
Please put your donations inside the narthex bin, and thank you for your support!
SVdP DONATION DRIVE THIS WEEKEND!
May 14 & 15 behind the Community Center
SPECIAL COLLECTION: Catholic Charities Dallas
May 14-15
Every day, Catholic Charities Dallas helps our community’s most vulnerable by helping all those in crisis move toward a better life. Last year, CCD programs and services helped over 300,000 individuals and families. Please give generously today to support the holy work of serving all those in need. Now more than ever, our neighbors need help.
“For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me...”
Or text @CCD to 52014
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS SCHRAEDER
Permanent Diaconate Ordination & Mass of Thanksgiving
Congratulations to Chris Schraeder as he is ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Please join us for the Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Gabriel on Saturday, May 21 at 5:00 PM and a reception following Mass at the Bishop Kelly Center, across the parking lot from the church. The Mass will be live-streamed to our website here or you can watch on the St. Gabriel Facebook page
St Gabriel is hosting the Permanent Diaconate Ordination, so there will NOT be Confessions available on May 21.
BACCALAUREATE MASS
High School and College Graduates Welcome!
Graduates are invited to wear their gowns and any awards received, but we ask that they not wear their caps. Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
DO YOU SPEAK ANOTHER LANGUAGE?
As you may know, we have a tradition here at St Gabriel of proclaiming Sacred Scripture in several languages in celebration of the Feast of Pentecost (June 4/5 2022). Are you fluent in a language other than English? Would you be interested in reading in that language? We are especially interested in those who speak Spanish, Tagalog, German, French, or in an African language. We only need eight people. Contact Audrey Hair (audreyhair@stgabriel.org) if you are interested in serving at a Pentecost Mass.
Thank you Ken Hodes!
Ken has managed our facilities for the past six and a half years and did an excellent job. We are going to miss him, but wish him well in his new endeavors. We’re also thrilled he will still be a part of our parish community.
Welcome Mark Adauto!
Mark comes to us after retiring from a career in oil and gas. He has been a part of St Gabriel for many years and is active as a sacristan, lector, and other ministries including Gabriel’s Guardians. We are excited to have him as part of the staff.
Mark comes to us after retiring from a career in oil and gas. He has been a part of St Gabriel for many years and is active as a sacristan, lector, and other ministries including Gabriel’s Guardians. We are excited to have him as part of the staff.
This weekend you will more about ways you can share hope by serving others at St. Gabriel. We can't wait to share the exciting things we have planned. We want everyone to feel connected and loved here. We look forward to seeing you and your family at Mass.
Pax Christi
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community
972-542-7170