Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm • Office is closed on Saturday & SundayOffice: 972-542-4667 Fax: 972-542-4641 • 411 Paula Rd,McKinney, Texas 75069Email: freugene@stmichaelmckinney.org • frjuancarlos@stmichaelmckinney.org

deaconjohn@stmichaelmckinney.org

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

PRAYER to ST MICHAEL: St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in our day of battle, protect us against the deceit and wickedness of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God banish into hell Satan and all of the evil spirits who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

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1. Lord, whose love in humble service Bore the weight of human need, Who upon the cross, forsaken, Worked you mercy's perfect deed: We, your servants, bring the worship Not of voice alone, but heart; Consecrating to your purpose Ev'ry gift which you impart.

2. Still your children wander homeless; Still the hungry cry for bread; Still the captives long for freedom; Still in grief we mourn our dead. As you, Lord, in deep compassion Healed the sick and freed the soul, By your Spirit send your power To our world to make it whole.

3. As we worship, grant us vision, Till your love's revealing light, In its height and depth and greatness, Dawns upon our quickened sight, Making known the needs and burdens Your compassion bids us bear, Stirring us to tireless striving, Your abundant life to share.

4. Called from worship into service, Forth in your great name we go To the child, the youth, the aged, Love in living deeds to show, Hope and health, good will and comfort, Counsel, aid, and peace we give, That your children, Lord, in freedom May your mercy know and live.

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text: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984, alt., © Oxford University Press, Londdon. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

1. Keep me safe O God, I take refuge in you. I say to the Lord, “You are my God. My happiness lies in you alone; my happiness lies in you alone.”

2. I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel, who even at night directs my heart. I keep the Lord ever in my sight: since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.

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3. And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad; even in safety shall my body rest. For you will not leave my soul among the dead, nor let your beloved know decay.

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Mass Intentions October 20-27, 2018Saturday, October 20 5:00 pm John Zon Sunday, October 21 8:00 am Ed Bláser9:30 am Rocio Bañuelos (for her birthday) Josefina Benavidez Alvino Campos Agradecimiento de San Judas11:30 am Domingo Luis Russian2:00 pm Ramona Miramontes de Quezada Jesus Ceja Mendez Sara Alvarez Silvestre Aceves6:00 pm Candalaria AnayaMonday, October 22 8:00 am Angelina FloresTuesday, October 23 5:30 pm Bielski familyWednesday, October 24 8:00 am Patricia SerioThursday, October 25 5:30 pm Mr. & Mrs. Alex Preciado, SrFriday, October 26 8:00 am Lillian Elizabeth EdgeworthSaturday, October 27 5:00 pm Mary Michna

We pray for those who need the healing touch of ChristOramos por aquellos necesitan el toque de Christ

Elodia Villa, Paul Brands, Easton Carpenter, Jeff Gotes, Nelma Hyde, Ken LaForge, Ralph Flores, Chris Paul,

Mercedes Peltz, Marylin Kelly, Art Conlon, Jr. Don Radke,Len Skorcz, Dan Ramirez, Dorothy Ramirez,

Alex Cole, Orion Rodriguez, Tony Greise, Tom Niebuhr, Kathy Greise, Patrick Greise, Connie Flores,

Connie Flores, Macias family, Chris Luck,Marcie Roberts, Flora Hendrix, Cathy Hanusek,

Kerman Joseba Iriarte,Barbara Falcon, Bob Menard, Vincent Macias, Maria Weddle,

Rachel Mingura, Ofelia Sanchez, Christy Lane,Lisa Hines, Alicia Solomon, Zane Dayton, Mary Derus,

Ramón Hernandez, Susie Alvarez , Pedro Almendarez, Ryan Joseph Jose, Hank White,

Jeff Cotses, Ricky Jackson, Cheryl Pushnack. Please inform us of your loved one needing to be added to the prayer list, please call the parish office @ 972-

542-4667.Names will remain on the list for 1 month, at which time

you can re-submit their names for prayersPara agregar o quitar a alguin de la lista de oraciones, por

favor Ilama a la oficina.

PriestsRev. Eugene Azorji

Rev. Juan Carlos MarinDeacons

George Polcer, Andrew Tanner,Juan Jorge Hernandez,

Jose Vazquez, Patrick Hayes, Sid LittleCoordinator of Ministries: Evodio Vazquez

Business Manager: Joe OlickanDirector of Music: Valerie Stagaman

Faith Formation Director 1-6: Christy ScottYouth Ministry/Confirmation: Deandria Gonzalez

Facilities Manager: Deacon John RapierFacilities: Emilio Zavala

Weekend Mass ScheduleSaturday: Vigil Mass 5:00 pm English Sunday: 8:00 am & 11:30 am EnglishSunday: 9:30 am & 2:00 pm SpanishSunday: 6:00 pm SpanishWeekday Mass ScheduleMonday, Wednesday & Friday: 8:00 am Tuesday & Thursday: 5:30 pmConfessions: Thursday: 6:00-7:00 pm Saturdays: 3:30 pm-4:30 pmAdoration: Thursday 6:00 pm-7:00 pmFirst Friday 8:30 am - 8:00 pmAfter Hours: Sick Call or Funeral Requests: 469-667-7324Funerals: Contact Valerie Stagaman 972-542-4667 ext 114.Weddings: Contact Emy Avendaño 972-542-4667 ext: 102.Six months prior to wedding date.

MINISTRY OF CARESt. Michaels has a new ministry, Ministers of Care, to assist people who are unable to attend mass. This ministry would apply to people in hospitals, nursing home, rehab centers, or homebound. Our care ministers will visit these people on a regular basis to take them Holy Communion. If you know anyone who needs our assistance, please contact Emy Avendaño at the church office at 972-542-4667 ext 102 and she will notify our group.

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1. Señor, Señor, Señor, gracias te damos por esta misa queIhemos celebrado. Tu CuerpoIy Sangre yaIhemos recibido, volvemos a la vidaIentusiasmados.

2. Señor, qué bien se vive en tu casa, en Cristo siempreIunidos comoIhermanos, Señor, que sea esteIun anticipo del cielo que ya hemos comenzado.

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1. Ya nuestros pasos detienen suIandar, ¡Jerusalén! ¡Jerusalen! Ante tus puertas con admiración... 2. Que haya paz para todos aquí, ¡Jerusalén! ¡Jerusalen!

Que seIamen todos por amor a Dios. Que haya paz, reineIel amor.

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1. Señor, toma mi vida nueva antes de que laIespera degasteIaños en mí. Estoy dispuestoIa lo que quieras, noIimporta lo que sea, Tú llámameIa server

Estribillo: Llévame donde los pueblos necesiten tus palabras, necesiten ganas de vivir; Donde falte laIesperanza, donde falte laIalegría, simplemente por no saber de ti.

2. Te doy mi corazón sincere para gritar sin miedo tu grandeza, Señor. Tendré mis manos sin cansancio, tuIhistoriaIentre mis labios y fuerzaIen laIoración

3. YIasí en marchaIiré cantando por calles predicando lo bello queIes tuIamor. Señor, tenoIalma misionera, condúcemeIa la tierra que tenga sed de Dios.

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Baptisms / BautismosRegistrations for Baptism and Baptism Class

are on Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Wednesdays: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Call the Church office for more information:

972-542-4667

Registraciones para Bautismos y Pláticas Bautismales están

Martes: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Miércoles: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Por favor llama la oficina para mas información: 972-542-4667

Collection Totals for October 14Regular Collection: $19,884,34Building Fund: $ 3521.00Attendance: 3730

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FINANCIAL REPORTSYou can view the Financial Reports for St Michael the Archangel on our website: stmichaelmckinney.orgThere are two pages of financials in a PDF format.

ALL SAINTS and ALL SOULSBook of Remembrance will be placed in the church below the picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You can sign the book for those deceased members you want to be remembered.These prayers will remain on the altar through the month of November.

Parish Calendar for the week of October 22nd , 2018.

Monday, October 22nd 8:00 am - Mass - Chapel 10:00 am - Prayers & Squares - Holy Family Room 7:00 pm - CRSP Mujeres - S. Drake 7:00 pm - CRHP Women - CL 3 7:00 pm - Jóvenes para Cristo - St. Rose Hall 7:00 pm - Legión de María - North Drake 7:00 pm - CRSP Seguimiento Mujeres - S. Michael 7:00 pm - Grupo Emmanuel - Coro - CL3Tuesday, October 23rd 9:00 am - Talleres de Oración y Vida - CL 5 2:00 pm - SVDP Food Distribution - Holy Family Room 5:30 pm - Mass - Church 5:30 pm - Adult Social – St. Michael Hall 6:30 pm - Talleres de Oración y Vida - CL 5 7:00 pm - Grupo Emmanuel - Church 7:00 pm - Pastoral Ministry Class - St. Rose HallWednesday, October 24th 8:00 am - Mass - Chapel 10:00 am - Women’s Bible Study - CL 3 5:00 pm - Youth Min. - Confirmation - All Rooms 7:00 pm - 11:30 am Choir Rehearsal - Church Loft Thursday, October 25th 10:30 am - Ministers of Care – CL3 2:00 pm - SVDP Food Distribution - Holy Family Room 5:30 pm - Mass - Church 6:00 pm - Adoration and Confessions - Church 7:00 pm - CRSP Hombres - St. Rose Hall 7:00 pm - RCIA - St. Michael & RICA - N. DrakeFriday, October 26th 8:00 am - Mass - Chapel 5:00 pm - Wedding Rehearsal - Church 6:00 pm - Couples for Christ - N & S Drake 6:00 pm - Squires & Rose Squires - Monthly Meeting - St. Rose Hall 7:00 pm - Lectores - Iglesia 7:00 pm - FF Catechist Formation - St. Michael Hall 7:00 pm - Coro Ensayo - Misa 9:30 am - Holy Family 8:00 pm - Comunidades de Evangelización - CL3 Saturday, October 27th 9:00 am - FF 1st Communion Class English-Español - All Rms 9:00 am - Baptism Class - English - Church 11:00 am - Bautizos Clase - Iglesia 1:00 pm - Wedding - Church 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Confessions - Church 5:00 pm - Mass - English - Church 5:30 pm - 7pm Choir Rehearsal - Bride’s Room 7:00 pm - MFCC Práctica de Seguimiento - St. Rose HallSunday, October 28th 8:00 am - Mass - English - Church 9:30 am - Misa - Español - Iglesia 11:30 am - Mass - English - Church 12:30 pm - 2pm Choir Rehearsal - Bride’s Room 2:00 pm - Misa - Español - Iglesia 3:00 pm - Pastoral Juvenil Hispana - St. Michael Hall 5:00 pm - Youth Min Confirmation - All Rooms 6:00 pm - Misa - Español - Iglesia 7:00 pm - Grupo Emmanuel - N.Drake

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH

ALWAYS REPORT ABUSEIf you have been abused by a member of the clergy, or

church personnel at any point in your life, or know someone who has been, please report the abuse to law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org

You may also contact the Diocesan Victims’ Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Landregan, at 214-379-2812. Let us always pray that God our Heavenly Father will bring comfort and healing to all victims and their loved ones.

EspañolSi usted ha sido abusado por un miembro del clero o del

personal de la iglesia en algún momento de su vida, o conoce a alguien que ha sido abusado, le pedimos que informe dicho abuso a las autoridades policiales o al Departamento de Servicios para la Familia y de Protección de Texas al 1-800-252-5400 o www.txabusehotline.org

También puede comunicarse con el Coordinador Diocesano de Asistencia de las Víctimas, Barbara Landregan, al 214-379-2812. Oremos siempre para que Dios nuestro Padre Celestial traiga consuelo y sanación a todas las víctimas y sus seres queridos.

ON-LINE GIVINGYou can make your parish contributions

on-line. Just go to our web site “stmichaelmckinney.org”

and open the tag for giving.A great way to continue to support your parish

financial needs.

TOO MUCH INFORMATION! There is a common expression: “Too much information!” We usually use it when people tell us details about their lives that we don’t want or need to know. Today, when James and John ask Jesus a simple question, making their request for places of honor in the kingdom, a simple answer might have been in order. Instead, as he often does, Jesus answers a question with a question; today it’s about drinking the cup of suffering. Then, once the others are indignant over James and John’s outrageous request, he proceeds to give them what may have been “too much information” for followers who were simply interested in the pursuit of glory. But this information, though it can sometimes seem “too much” for us, is essential for our lives as disciples. In Isaiah, in Hebrews, and in Mark today, we learn this information. It is in suffering, in weakness, in self-giving service to others, that we come to understand the kingdom. It is the information we need to find our place and come to be honored in the reign of God.

TODAY’S READINGSFirst Reading — My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11).Psalm — Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33).Second Reading — Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16).Gospel — Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]).

READINGS FOR THE WEEKMonday: Eph 2:1-10; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 12:13-21Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22; Ps 85:9ab-14; Lk 12:35-38Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 12:39-48Thursday: Eph 3:14-21; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Lk 12:49-53Friday: Eph 4:1-6; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 12:54-59Saturday: Eph 4:7-16; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 13:1-9Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCESSunday: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission SundayMonday: St. John Paul IITuesday: St. John of CapistranoWednesday: St. Anthony Mary ClaretSaturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

ALL SAINTS MASS SCHEDULEWednesday October 31: Vigil of All Saints 5:30 pm

Thursday November 1: 8:00 am, noon, 5:30 pm,Spanish 7:00 pm

ALL SOULSFriday 8:00 am and 7:00 pm Spanish.

NO Confessions on Thursday. No First Friday devotion on Friday of All Souls.

The Book of Remembrance will be placed in the church below the picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You can sign the book of those you ant to be remembered.These prayers will remain on the altar through the month of November.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCHDEMASIADA INFORMACIÓN PARA MI GUSTO Existe una expresión de uso corriente: “Demasiada información para mi gusto”. Generalmente decimos esto cuando alguien nos da detalles sobre su vida que no deseamos o no necesitamos saber. Hoy, cuando Santiago y Juan le hacen una pregunta simple a Jesús y le piden ocupar lugares de honor en el Reino, Jesús podría haberles dado una respuesta simple. Pero, como suele hacerlo, responde una pregunta con otra pregunta, en este caso se trata de beber el cáliz del sufrimiento. Luego, cuando los demás se indignan contra el atrevido pedido de Santiago y Juan, Jesús les dice algo que puede haber sido “demasiada información” para el gusto de los seguidores, quienes sólo estaban interesados en alcanzar la gloria. Pero esta información, aunque algunas veces pueda parecer “demasiada” para nuestro gusto, es vital para nuestras vidas como discípulos. Hoy en Isaías, en hebreos y en Marcos, conocemos esta información: sólo mediante el sufrimiento, la debilidad y el servicio generoso a los demás comprenderemos el Reino. Ésta es la información que necesitamos para encontrar nuestro lugar y poder ser honrados en el Reino de Dios.

LECTURAS DE HOYPrimera lectura — Ya que él ofreció su vida como sacrificio por el pecado (Isaías 53:10-11).Salmo — Que tu misericordia, Señor, venga sobre nosotros, como lo esperamos (Salmo 33 [32]).Segunda lectura — Tenemos un sumo sacerdote que ha sido probado en todo, a excepción del pecado (Hebreos 4:14-16).Evangelio —El Hijo del Hombre ha venido a servir y a dar su vida como rescate por una muchedumbre (Marcos 10:35-45 [42-45]).

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONESDomingo: Vigésimo Noveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo Mundial de las MisionesLunes: San Juan Pablo IIMartes: San Juan de CapistranoMiércoles: San Antonio María ClaretSábado: Santa María Virgen LECTURAS DE LA SEMANALunes: Ef 2:1-10; Sal 100 (99):1b-5; Lc 12:13-21 Martes: Ef 2:12-22; Sal 85 (84):91b-14; Lc 12:35-38 Miércoles: Ef 3:2-12; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lc 12:39-48 Jueves: Ef 3:14-21; Sal 33 (32):1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18- 19; Lc 12:49-53Viernes: Ef 4:1-6; Sal 24 (23):1-4ab, 5-6; Lc 12:54-59 Sábado: Ef 4:7-16; Sal 122 (121):1-5; Lc 13:1-9 Domingo: Jer 31:7-9; Sal 126 (125):1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mc 10:46-52

The St Vincent de Paul Society of St Michael the Archangel parish will be sponsoring the 2018 Maji Tree. Approximately 35 families will be selected based on need.

2018 Magi Tree applications, which will be available on the holiday mailbox in the narthex,

must be submitted for any family to be considered for the Magi Tree program. Families can be recommended either by an application submission by someone else or directly by the family. Presents will be purchased for children only.

Applications must be returned to the locked mailbox located in the narthex (NOT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE). All applications must be returned to the locked mailbox no later than Sunday, October 28, 2018.

The interview process will begin following receipt of all applications. All families selected to participate in the Magi Tree program will be contacted by a member of the St Vincent de Paul Society.

DO NOT CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WITH QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES ABOUT THE MAGI TREE PROGRAM, CALL THE HELPLINE 214-314-5698

La Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl de San Miguel Arcángel está patrocinando el árbol de Maji 2018. Donde aproximadamente 35 familias serán seleccionadas según la necesidad.

Las solicitudes, están disponibles en el pequeño buzón de colores rojo y verde localizado en el vestíbulo, las personas interesadas en recomendar a alguna familia no necesariamente tienen que estar ligadas o ser parte de la familia.

Las solicitudes NO DEBEN DEVOLVERSE EN LA OFICINA, sino deben depositarse directamente en el pequeño buzón de colores ubicado en el vestíbulo a más tardar el domingo 28 de octubre de 2018.

El proceso de entrevista comenzará a partir de la recepción de todas las solicitudes. Las familias seleccionadas para participar en el programa Maji Tree serán contactadas por un miembro de la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paúl.

PARA PREGUNTAS O CONSULTAS SOBRE EL PROGRAMA EL ÁRBOL DE MAJI, LLAME DIRECTAMENTE A LA LÍNEA DE AYUDA 214-314-5698 Y NO A LA OFICINA DE LA IGLESIA.

WEDDING BANNSGuadalupe Ramirez Federico y

Esmeralda Cruz Medina. La información dice que el (la)Novio (a) es (fue) su feligrés - Fueron sus feligreses. Por lo cuai ruego a Ud. Tenga la bondad de publicar esta Pretensión Matrimonial en la Jurisdicción de su digno cargo y certificar al caice el resultado obtenido.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCHPODER Y PRIVILEGIO Las lecturas de hoy enfatizan que el poder y el privilegio son muy diferentes en el Reino de Dios de lo que son en el mundo. Isaías nos recuerda del sufrimiento, la aflicción, la impotencia del Siervo Sufriente que dio su vida por nuestros pecados. El salmo y la carta a los hebreos describen la soledad y el temor de esperar la venida del Reino de Dios en un mundo que valora el poder por encima del servicio y sacrificio. Las lecturas nos recuerdan confiar en Dios en un mundo que se burla del sacrificio de los débiles e indigentes. Marcos describe la ambición de los apóstoles, Santiago y Juan, quienes tuvieron la arrogancia de pedir posiciones de poder y privilegio. Los otros diez apóstoles se indignaron cuando escucharon esto debido a sus propias ambiciones de tener posiciones de poder, autoridad y gloria. La respuesta de Jesús contrasta en cómo el poder y la autoridad son usados en el mundo

TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FEAdemás de ser el Mes del Rosario, octubre es el Mes

de las misiones porque fue durante este mes en 1492 que el terciario franciscano Cristóbal Colón trajo los primeros cristianos al continente americano. También lo es porque varios santos misioneros como Francisco de Asís, Pablo de la Cruz, y santas relacionadas con las misiones, como Teresita del Niño Jesús, son conmemorados durante este mes.

Uno de estos santos, Antonio María Claret, fue obispo de Cuba de 1850 a 1857. También fue fundador de los Hijos Misioneros del Corazón Inmaculado de María (Claretianos). El fundó su orden basando su afán por la misión de Cristo en los santos evangelios. Recomendaba que los cristianos debemos leer el Evangelio cada día para disponernos al servicio del Señor.

Un misionero no necesariamente es la persona que deja su nación para predicar el Evangelio a otros pueblos. El verdadero misionero es aquella persona que une su vida a la misión de Jesús, viviendo el Evangelio ya sea en su hogar, su trabajo, su parroquia o, si Dios así lo pide, en otras tierras.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION As election campaigns move into high gear, sometimes the

phrase “the Catholic vote” is heard. It’s an interesting concept, since Catholics started out in this country as a very fragile group: fewer than forty thousand of us at the time of the first census in 1790, and only about 2 percent of the population by 1830. It was a priestless church for all intents and purposes, lay-led clusters of Catholics waiting patiently for the occasional visit of a priest, sustained by gathering when they could on Sunday for devotional prayer like litanies and the rosary. They tried to hold on to their ancestral faith as best they could. Archbishop Jean-Louis Cheverus told one family in Maine to “every day say your prayers on your knees with affection, and every Sunday gather to hear the Gospel, to pray in common, and to quiz the children on the catechism.”

Inevitably, some became Protestant, but many more stayed Catholic from generation to generation, with very little encouragement or sacramental ministry from the clergy. Archbishop John Carroll, the first American bishop, tried to make Church law flexible: shortening the length of the fast before Communion, easing the Lenten fast, and even relaxing the rule of Sabbath rest at harvest time. Catholicism in England had been quietly sustained in this way for two centuries, and the first American Catholics carried on as had their ancestors, providing a fertile soil for the unprecedented success and phenomenal growth of the Church in our country.

Join Cardinal Raymond Burke, Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla (daughter of Saint Gianna),and a host of thought leading and engaging speakerswho will open our hearts and minds and equip each

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Entrada Gratis Juegos para Niños Comida Deliciosa Mùsica en Vivo Botanas Potrillos y Zoo Rifa ($2000 gran premio) Los Matachines Nuevos Juegos Cake Walk

DOMINGO 21 OCT. 9AM a 5PM

Campo Deportivo Parroquia San Miguel

Mayores Informes contactar a Tim Hogan: cthogan8@hotmail.com o a Tom Whalen: ThomasPatrickWhalen@gmail.com

FESTIVAL PARROQUIAL 2018

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

Free Entry Kids’ Games Great Food Live Music Snacks Ponies & Zoo Raffle ($2000 1st Prize) The Matachines Dancers New Amusements Cake Walk

SUNDAY OCT. 21st 9AM to 5PM

St. Michael’s Field 411 Paula Rd.

McKinney TX 75069

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LIFE AS PARTICIPATIONAfter conversion, you don’t look out at reality; you look

out from reality. In other words, God is not “out there”: you are in God and God is in you. You are in the middle of Reality! You’re a part of it. It’s a mystery of participation. After his conversion experience, Paul is obsessed with the idea that “I’m participating in something that’s bigger than me.” In fact, he uses the phrase “in Christ” 164 times to describe this organic unity and participation in Christ. “I live no longer, not I; but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). “In Christ” is his code phrase for this new participatory life.

This is a completely different experience of life. I don’t have to fully write my private story. It’s being written with me and in me. I am already a character on the stage. I am being used, I am being chosen, I am being led. After conversion, you will know that your life is not about you; you are about life. You are about God. You’re an instance of both the agony and the ecstasy of God that is happening inside of you, and all you can do is say yes to it. After transformation, it’s not about doing it right; it’s about being in right relationship. It’s not about being correct; it’s about being connected.

After conversion, you don’t experience self-consciousness so much as what the mystics call pure consciousness. Self-consciousness implies a dualistic split, with me over here thinking about that over there. The mind remains dualistic until you have a mystical experience. Then the subject/object split is overcome. You can’t maintain it forever, but you’ll know it once in a while, and you’ll never be satisfied with anything less. In unitive experience, you’re freed from the burden of self-consciousness; you are living in, through, and with another. That’s the same as the experience of truly being in love. Falling and being in love, like unitive experience, cannot be sustained at the ecstatic level, but it can be touched upon and then integrated within the rest of your life.

True union does not absorb distinctions, but actually intensifies them. The more one gives one’s self in creative union with another, the more one becomes one’s self. This is mirrored in the Trinity: perfect giving and perfect receiving between three who are all still completely themselves. The more one becomes one’s True Self, the more capable one is of not overprotecting the boundaries of one’s false self. You have nothing to protect after transformation, and that’s the great freedom and the great happiness we see in converted people. There’s no “little richard” here that I need to protect because it’s precisely that little richard that got in the way and has now passed away—with no noticeable losses. Or as Paul puts it, “Because of Christ, I now consider my former advantages as disadvantages . . . all of it is mere rubbish if only I can have a place in him” (Philippians 3:7-8).

Fr Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation

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ADULT POT-LUCK DINNERTuesday evening 6:30-8:00 pm

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IGLESIA CATÓLICA SAN MIGUEL ARCÁNGEL

D I O C E S E O F D A L L A S

Office of the Bishop

October 4, 2018

Dear Newlyweds,

The Diocese of Dallas has established a wonderful tradition of honoring couples who have been married twenty-five and fifty years with the celebration of the Silver and Gold Masses. These long-lasting unions are a living witness to the commitment of Christian marriage and life.

I would like now to add to the tradition with a Mass honoring couples who are newly married. I will celebrate a Mass for Newlyweds on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 5:00p.m. at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe for all couples married in the Church since November 1, 2017.

A reception will immediately follow the Mass in the Grand Salon. Along withfellowship, the diocesan ministry offices will provide resources to help support your marriage and keep your love rooted in faith.

I sincerely hope that you will be able to join us. In order that we may adequately plan for this event, please RSVP at www.cathdal.org/newlyweds by October 26. If you have any questions, please contact Erika Martinez at emartinez@cathdal.org or 214-379-2878.

Be assured of my prayers as you live out your vocation of marriage. I look forward to being with the two of you at the Mass for Newlyweds and reception on November 3.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Edward J. Burns Bishop of Dallas

3725 Blackburn Street • Post Office Box 190507 • Dallas, Texas 75219 • (214) 379-2816 • Fax (214) 379-3216 • www.cathdal.org

D I O C E S E O F D A L L A S

Office of the Bishop

4 de octubre 2018

Estimada Pareja de Recién Casados,

La Diócesis de Dallas ha establecido una maravillosa tradición de honrar a las parejas que han estado casadas a lo largo de veinticinco y cincuenta años con la celebración de las Misas de Oro y Plata. Estas uniones duraderas son un testimonio vivo de su compromiso al matrimonio y a la vida Cristiana.

Ahora, me gustaría añadir a esta tradición una Misa en honor de las parejas de recién casados. Celebraré una Misa para los Recién Casados el sábado, 3 de noviembre de 2018 a las 5:00 p.m. en la Catedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe para todas las parejas unidas en matrimonio en la Iglesia desde el 1ero. de noviembre de 2017.

Inmediatamente después de la Misa, se llevará a cabo una recepción en el Gran Salón. Durante la convivencia, las oficinas diocesanas ministeriales proveerán recursos en apoyo a su matrimonio y para mantener su amor enraizado en la fe.

Sinceramente espero que pueda acompañarnos. Para que podamos planear debidamente este evento, le pedimos que confirme su asistencia en www.cathdal.org/newlyweds a más tardar el 26 de octubre de 2018. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Erika Martínez a emartinez@cathdal.org o al 214-379-2878.

Tengan la certeza que los tengo presentes en mis oraciones mientras viven su vocación al matrimonio. Espero contar con su presencia en la Misa para Recién Casados y en la recepción del 3 de noviembre.

Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,

Excelentísimo Edward J. BurnsObispo de Dallas

3725 Blackburn Street • Post Office Box 190507 • Dallas, Texas 75219 • (214) 379-2816 • Fax (214) 379-3216 • www.cathdal.org