THIS WEEK
- First Apartment Drive for kids aging out of Foster Care
- Service Saturday - Project Calcutta
UPCOMING
- Intro to Adoration (date change), March 30
- Easter Triduum Schedule, April 6-9
- Easter Egg Hunt, April 9, 12:00 PM (donations and volunteers needed)
DIOCESE
- Synod Listening Session: Catholic Education, Mar. 25
- Bishop Pro-life Dinner, Mar. 25
FROM THE PASTOR
My dear parishioners,
Bishop Burns has approved the formation of a new permanent deacon class, to be ordained in the Spring of 2029. The initial, or “Inquiry,” stage for this new class will begin in September of 2023. Men who are interested in applying should plan to attend an information session on either the evening of Monday, April 17 or the morning of Saturday, May 6. Applications for the Inquiry stage of formation will be distributed at the information sessions.
To help in determining potential readiness, we have included below a list of qualities each man will be expected to demonstrate in order to be admitted to the second phase of formation, called “Aspirancy.” You can also find that list on the diocesan website: Permanent Diaconate (cathdal.org)
The formation process is six years in length. During that time the candidate is prepared intellectually, spiritually, and pastorally to receive ordination and undertake diaconal ministry. It is also a period of discernment, both for the candidate and his family and for the Church, to decide if the Diaconate is right for him.
If you are interested in applying to join the new class, please email Diaconate@cathdal.org or call 214-379-2861.
God bless you all,
Fr. Don
HELP KIDS AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE
LENT AT ST GABRIEL
Lenten Fridays, Service Saturdays, and more
LENTEN FRIDAYS
Fish Fry & Stations of the Cross
Community Center from 5:00 - 7:30 PM. Take-out is available until 7:00 PM.
MENU
Fried Tilapia, Blackened Tilapia, Baked Cod, Fish Tacos, Macaroni & Cheese, Fries, Cole Slaw, Biscuit, Dessert, and Drinks
PRICE
Adults $12, Children $7, Family: no more than $45
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross are located in the main sanctuary around the side walls. Each Friday in Lent, a deacon or other leader, will lead everyone through praying the stations. Booklets are available that include all the prayers. The entire family can participate!
Next Friday, Mar. 24 we will have a special family station of the cross.
SERVICE SATURDAYS
Only TWO left!
How does it work? RSVP for a date below then meet up at St. Gabriel at 9:00 AM. The team from Project Calcutta will give an overview of the ministry and plan for the morning. They will split everyone into groups to go to various service projects such as feeding the homeless, visiting a nursing home, helping at a food pantry, and more. Children and families are welcome and encouraged to serve together. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
EVENING PRAYER & ADORATION
March 22
After the 6:00 PM evening Mass, join Allen-Michael in the chapel for evening prayer, a short reflection, and adoration until 9:00 PM. This will be the LAST one due to Diocesan Wide Reconciliation on the last two Wednesdays in Lent.
DIOCESAN WIDE RECONCILIATION
March 29 & April 5
Catholic churches around the diocese will have reconciliation on the last two Wednesdays in Lent. We will have a special reconciliation service on March 29. It will begin at 6:00 PM and take the place of the regularly scheduled daily Mass. Individual confessions will follow after the service, and four priests will be available. Please note that there will NOT be confessions at 5:00 PM on March 29.
INTRO TO ADORATION
Date Change - March 30
TRIDUUM AND EASTER SCHEDULE
Holy Thursday, April 6
Mass of the Lord's Supper - 7:00 PM
Good Friday, April 7
Seven Last Words - 2:30 PM
Stations of the Cross - 3:00 PM
The Passion of our Lord - 7:00 PM
Holy Saturday, April 8
Blessing of Easter Baskets - 11:00 AM
Easter Vigil - 7:00 PM
Easter Sunday, April 9
8:30 AM & 8:40 AM (parish hall),
11:00 AM & 11:10 AM (parish hall)
EASTER EGG HUNT
Easter Sunday, April 9
DIOCESAN EVENTS
BISHOP PRO-LIFE DINNER
Join Bishop Edward J. Burns at the 30th Annual Bishop's Pro-Life Dinner benefiting the Catholic Pro-Life Community at the Renaissance Addison Hotel. The evening will feature a live and silent auction, raffle, live music, and so much more... all in celebration of LIFE!
DIOCESAN SYNOD LISTENING SESSIONS
- CATHOLIC EDUCATION SESSION
Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the University of Dallas, Irving TX - SACRAMENTS AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Holy Family in Irving
FEAST DAYS!
We celebrate some big feast days over the next few days. St Patrick's day is tomorrow, March 17. That day is actually about a real man and not just about wearing green. Learn more about him here. Our bishop has even given a dispensation tomorrow so you can eat corn beef on a Friday if you'd like, but you should consider making a different sacrifice if you do so.
March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph but since it falls on a Sunday, the Church has moved his day to Monday, March 20. St. Joseph is the patron saint of husbands, fathers, workers, and the universal church. He's a pretty big deal!
St. Joseph most likely died with Jesus and Mary close to him -- the way we all would like to. For that reason, he is also the patron saint of a happy death. So let's pray for everyone who is nearing death. Let's pray for those who are suffering and in agony -- that they may have a peaceful and happy death. Finally, let's pray that when we face death, we may also be close to Jesus and Mary.
Next weekend, March 25 and 26th, we will have Prayer Teams available after all the Masses in the Chapel for anyone desiring prayer. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating the Eucharist together this weekend.
Pax Christi
St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Community
972-542-7170
www.stgabriel.org
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