St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Diocese of Tyler. 18221 FM 2493, Flint, TX
75762. 903-894-7647. Fax: 903-894-7739 www.stmarymagdaleneflint.org.
St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church Diocese of Tyler 18221 FM 2493, Flint, TX 75762 903-894-7647 Fax: 903-894-7739 www.stmarymagdaleneflint.org Pastor: Rev Fr. Timothy Kelly Deacon: Rev. Mr. Clarence Blalock 903-245-7239
[email protected] Saturday evening - Mass at 5:00 pm Sunday morning - Masses at 9:00 am and 11:30 am Spanish Mass at 1:30 pm Monday evening - Mass at 6:00 pm Wednesday evening - Mass at 7:00 pm Friday evening - Mass at 6:00 pm
Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Wednesdays 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Healing Mass -- Third Thursday of every month 7:00 pm Sacrament of Reconciliation - Third Thursday of every month 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm or by appointment
Twenty-Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time - October 3rd 2010
October 4, 2010 Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi
Saturday, Oct. 02
5:00 pm Mass –
Sunday, Oct. 03
9:00 am Mass – James & Margaret Muriel Marsh, RIP req. by Phillip & Kathy Marsh 11:30 am Mass – Seth Porter, RIP 1:30 pm Spanish Mass - Pro Popolo (for the people)
Monday, Oct. 04
8:00 am Office Closed – 5:00 pm Sr. Konstancja teaches about the “Women of the Bible” 6:00 pm Mass – Seth Porter, RIP 7:00 pm MOMMS Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 05
9:00 am Rosary 3:00 pm Lectio Divina Prayer Group
Wednesday, Oct. 06
7:00 am Adoration 6:00 pm Faith Formation Classes 6:00 pm “What does the Church say about” classes w/Fr. Kelly 7:00 pm Mass – Seth Porter, RIP
Thursday, Oct. 07 Friday, Oct. 08
6:00 pm Mass – 10:00 am Sr. Konstancja teaches about the “Women of the Bible”
Saturday, Oct. 09
5:00 pm Mass –
Sunday, Oct. 10
9:00 am Mass – 11:30 am Mass – 1:30 pm Spanish Mass - Pro Popolo (for the people)
Pray for: Shirley Neilson Madeline Lewis Boyd Stafford
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Anniversaries of Dearly Departed : Richard Brown, October 15 Michael James Murphy, October 20 Ronald Devereaux, October 28
Baptism Announcement With great joy, the Catholic community announces that Eric Thomas McElyea, an infant, is to be baptized into full communion with the Catholic Church, by water and the Holy Spirit. The baptism will take place during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, October 3rd.
MOMS IN TOUCH MOMS IN TOUCH is an international prayer ministry that meets every Monday morning at 8:20 AM.at T. K Gorman Chapel. Come and join other moms as we lift our school and our kids up to the throne of God. Bring your Bible and a friend and be encouraged. For more information call Lori at 903-343-3567 or email at
[email protected]. YOUTH RETREAT for the Diocese of Tyler ages 13 and up to young adult will be held at the YWAM Ranch in Lindale with KerygmaTexas. Send us your kids to be renewed and discover a deeper walk with Jesus. Kids can come individually or with a group. For more information call Lori at St. Mary Magedalene 903-894-7647 or 903-343-3567 or email at
[email protected]. You can also download an application at http://tylerevangelization.com
Gospel Glimpses - Oct 3, 2010 - Lk 17:5-10 “All Done!” How we love to “get things done.” Whether we!re wearing a suit and carrying a planner, or dressed in jeans with a tattered piece of scrap paper, it!s great to check the last task off our list. We!re preprogrammed to expect a good dose of self indulgence to follow any demanding work schedule. And that expectation is supported by hundreds of self-help books and success seminars. Get all your work done and then settle back to enjoy yourself. You!ve earned it! But the work of God doesn!t come with a to-do list. Today!s gospel tells us that even if we do all that God commands us, we can!t expect to sit back and rest on our laurels. As His children we should be constantly seeking another opportunity to serve Him. Every morning newspaper carries the proof that there is still so much to be done for the world in His name. Our rest and reward will come, but not here on earth. And although we cannot say relax and say “all done” here, if we consistently strive to serve Him, He will say “well done” when we arrive in heaven. ©Copyright 2009 C L Enterprises 3
BEWARE the SMM Fall Festival is coming Sunday October 24th. We will be looking for helpers and auction/ raffle items along with candy and prizes to handout for the kids games. For information contact Robbie Noyes 903-262-5047.
Momm's Group Meeting The Momm's Group will be having a meeting on Monday, October 4th at 7pm in the dining hall at the Church. We will be finalizing plans for the Fall Festival. All those interested in helping out with the Festival are welcome to attend the meeting.
Children's Faith Formation Children's Faith Formation has begun. More than 150 children are enrolled and attending the Wednesday evening classes. If your child is NOT in Catholic schools, they need to attend these classes. Fr. Kelly strongly encourages parents to attend his class which is at the same time, 6:00 - 7:00 pm. We are also collecting rice and beans for the Food Pantry. Date to Remember: October 6th: Pet Blessing in the courtyard at 6:00 pm. Check the Diocese of Tyler web site for ongoing Ethics and Integrity training. There are several Basic and Re certification classes in both English & Spanish at various parishes. Those wanting to work as a volunteer MUST have this certification. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Ellis 903-283-4205
Sacred Heart Kids Club Sacred Heart Kids Club meets again on Friday October 15, 2010 for a COSTUME PARTY !! Peaches Hall 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open to kids K through 5th grade Food, fun, friends, and prizes. Please RSVP to
[email protected] with the number of children you plan to bring, if possible, so we can get an approximate number of kids attending. However, walk-ins are always welcomed. 4
Announcements Ministry classes October 5--extraordinary minister training - 7:00 pm at the church The Seniors Lunch Bunch The Seniors Lunch Bunch will meet Wednesday, October 20, for Noon Mass at St. Paul's. Afterwards, we will eat at Yamato, 2210 W. Southwest Loop 323. Senior citizens welcome. For more information, call 903-894-7240. CHARISMATIC HEALING MASS: Our diocese wide event, hosted by St. Mary Magdalene, Flint, will be held Oct. 21, (always the 3rd Thursday of the month) at 18221 FM 2493, Flint, TX. Fr. Peter Falk will be the celebrant for this special Mass. Bring anyone who needs a touch from God. Catholic and Protestant are welcome. Adoration begins at 5:00 PM with Confession available. Praise and Worship start our service at 7:00 PM. Come and see what the Holy Spirit is doing in East Texas! For more information call Tyler Catholic Charismatic Renewal at 903-343-3567 or email
[email protected]. You may call the parish office at 903-894-7647. See http://tylerevangelization.com to hear previously recorded Masses. Tuesday Morning Rosary Tuesday Morning Rosary is held at 9:00 am. RCIA We meet at 9:00 am Sunday in the media room upstairs. The second part will begin at approximately 10:15 am and it's open to everyone. Lectio Divina The Lectio Divina prayer group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm. All are welcome. For directions, please call Mary Green at 534-0312 or email:
[email protected] for a map. Home Prayer Group Healing and the Holy Spirit PRAYER MEETING at Terry & Sherry Pettit’s home, Fourth Monday of the month, at 7:00 p.m. The address is 605 Shiloh Ridge, Tyler. Phone Terry for directions (903-445-5190) or Lori Harris (903-963-7146).
Collection totals for the weekend of Sept. 25 & 26 = $11,406.22
ONE DAY LADIES RETREAT “Living a Life of Faith in an Age of Secularism” Presenter: Sandy Bunch
Thank you for your generosity! SPONSORED BY: The Belles of St. Mary Magdalene
The Belles of St. Mary Magdalene If you are interested in knowing more about the Belles of St. Mary Magdalene, a social group for all women, please contact: Genny Horaney 903-521-4114
[email protected] OR Call the church office at: 903-894-7647
OPEN TO: All women in the parish and friends of St. Mary Magdalene parishioners DATE: October 23, 2010 TIME: 8:30-3:30 PLACE: Private residence on Lake Palestine Continental breakfast and lunch to be served Sign up in Peaches Hall or in the back of the Church.
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Food Pantry News Our food pantry has been very busy......we served over 200 families for the month of August. Thank you to all our weekly and new volunteers. This ministry could not exist without your dedication and support. Everyone is always welcome to come volunteer, especially on Tuesdays when we load and unload. There are many ways you can help at home too: save plastic bags to recycle with us, bring used magazines for guests to look at while waiting, donate adult books, children's books and stuffed animals for the children who visit the pantry. Along with receiving food to take home, we at St. Mary Magdalene also serve pantry families a meal while they wait. If you would like to bring a baked item for us to serve, just place it in the kitchen with a note stating food pantry use and who it's from any time before Wednesday morning. If you have any questions, please call Sandra Thompson at 903-894-5633. ~Blessings from SMM Food Pantry Volunteers
CHARISMATIC PRAYER GROUP: The Charismatic Prayer Group meets at St. Paul's Chapel, behind the Chancery office on Monday night, 7:00 PM Oct. 11. St. Paul's Chapel is located at 1015 ESE Loop 323, Tyler, Texas 75701-9663. For more information call Tyler Catholic Charismatic Renewal at 903-343-3567 or email
[email protected]. See http://tylerevangelization.com for more information. All are welcome!
Wednesday Adoration
“The act of adoration outside Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the liturgical celebration itself.” - Pope Benedict XVI - Sacramentum Caritatis If you can dedicate an hour each week or if you would like to be on the Adoration email list, please contact Joseph Guzzetta at 903.705.3305 or
[email protected]
Flower donations: Weekend of October 2nd and 3rd: Donated by: Anne Brannan In memory of: Dave Brannan Interested in donating flowers at the weekend masses? Please pick up a flower envelope in the back of the church or call the office, 903-894-7647 for information. Donations: Tabernacle Altar $40.00 Main Altar $55.00
Prayer Line
If anyone knows of someone who needs prayers, or you want to pray for someone who needs prayers, please call the prayer line ministry for St. Mary Magdalene at 903 894-3875.
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Sunday's readings: The first reading is taken from the the Prophecy of Habakkuk, 1:2-3, 2:2-4. The second reading is from the second letter of Paul to Timothy, 1:6-8, 13-14. The Gospel is from St. Luke, 17:5-10.
Saints for the Week: Saturday, October 2, Guardian Angels -- observed since the 16th century in Spain, Pope Clement X in 1670 assigned this memorial to the first free day following Michaelmas day. Monday, October 4, Franciss of Assisi, religious -- died in 1226; noted for his charismatic personality, deep compassion for all, and love for God's creation; renounced wealth to follow "Lady Poverty"; deacon; founded the Franciscan Family which is made up today of the Friars Minor (Capuchins numbering about 11,175 religious), Conventuals, 4,525 religious, and those of the Leonine Union 15,250 religious), Poor Clares, Third Order Religious, and the Secular Franciscan order; wrote "Canticle of the Sun"; received the stigmata 14 Sept. 1224; canonized only two years after his death; patron of ecologists and of Italy. Wednesday, October 6, Bruno, priest -- died in 1101 in Calabria; celebrated teacher at Reims and close advisor to his former pupil, Pope Urban II (1088-1099); founded near Greonoble, la Grande Chartreuse (or Charterhouse), the mother house of the Carthusians, who today number about 325 religious; sought "to seek God assiduously, to find God promptly, and to possess God fully"; their motto: "While the world changes, the cross stands firm." Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher, virgin -- died in 1849 at age thirty-eight; born in St. Antoine, Quebec; began the first Canadian parish sodality for young women; founded the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary for Christian education. Thursday, October 7, Our Lady of the Rosary -- this memorial, established by Pope St. Pius V in thanksgiving for the victory at Lepanto, 7 Oct. 1571, recalls the rosary and its meditation on the mysteries of Christ and our salvation.
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