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Sacred Heart Catholic Parish March 22, 2020 Rowlett, TX (972) 475-4405 15 de marzo de 2020
From the Desk of Father Danilo Ramos
Greetings all! Prayers, prayers, prayers indeed that help us put our trust in God. We pray for the sick, their families and those who attend to them. During the week, the church building is open from 8:30 am to 12 noon; then 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please keep safe distance and use sanitizer provided if you come to pray. Doors cannot be kept open when there is no staff present due to security reasons. We can always pray with our family in our own homes. The Bishop has halted all Masses and gatherings through March 30th. We will communicate with you in a variety of ways as news is available, including parish Flocknotes and on the parish website. Instructions to sign up for Flocknotes are included in this bulletin.
A critical moment like the one we live in now due to the Covid-19 virus brings out either the best in us or the worst in us. We can choose fear and panic over calm; doubt and despair over trust in the Lord; close in among ourselves over reaching out to help and build HOPE in others.
"Love One Another as I have loved you." (John 13:34)
"For God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
¡Saludos a todos! Oraciones, oraciones, oraciones que nos ayudan a confiar en Dios. Oramos por los enfermos, sus familias y quie-nes los atienden. Durante la semana, el edificio de la iglesia está abierto de 8:30 a. 12 mediodía; luego de 1:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. Mantenga una distancia segura y use desinfectante si viene a orar. Las puertas no pueden mantenerse abiertas cuando no hay personal presente por razones de seguridad. Siempre podemos Orar con nuestra familia en nuestros propios hogares. El obispo ha detenido todas las misas y reuniones hasta marzo 30 th. Nos comunicaremos con usted de varias maneras a medida que haya noti-cias disponibles, incluidas las parroquias de la parroquia y en el sitio web de la parroquia. Las instrucciones para suscribirse a Flock-notes se incluyen en este boletín.
Un momento crítico como el que vivimos ahora debido al virus Covid-19 trae lo mejor de nosotros o el lo peor en nosotros Pode-mos elegir el miedo y el pánico sobre la calma; duda y desesperación por confiar en el Señor; acercarse entre nosotros sobre llegar a ayudar y construir ESPERANZA en otros.
"Amaos los unos a los otros como los he amado". (Juan 13:34)
"Porque Dios no te ha dado un espíritu de miedo, sino de poder, de amor y de una mente sana". (2 Timoteo 1: 7)
Fourth Sunday in Lent This Sunday has the traditional name of Laetare Sunday, a day of joy because Lent has reached the half-way point. This is also the day for the rite of second scrutiny for catechumens preparing for Baptism on Easter. Last Sunday we focused on the theme of thirst and water, directing us to the life-giving water of the sacrament of Baptism. Today we reflect on the theme of light as the Gospel focuses on the cure of the man born blind. Paul in his second letter to the Ephesians stresses the importance of living in the light rather than in darkness. The story of Samuel’s search for God’s chosen king shows “not as man sees does God see, because man sees the appearance, but the Lord looks into the heart”. Let us ask the Lord that He may heal us of our blindness so to see others and at the world just as He sees. As baptized Christians, let us shine forth the light of Christ to illuminate our world.
Cuarto domingo en el tiempo de la Cuaresma
Este domingo esta designado como un Domingo de Regocijo porque ya vamos por la mitad del tiempo de Cuaresma. Los catecúmenos que preparan su celebración de su Bautismo en la Pascua hacen el segundo rito de los escrutinios. El domingo pasado hablamos del agua, Jesús, que satisface la sed verdadera; esto se relaciona con el agua en el sacra-mento del Bautismo. Este Domingo el evangelio narra a Jesús sanando a un ciego de nacimiento. Jesús es el Salvador cuya luz recibimos cuando fuimos bautizados. Pablo en su carta a los Efesios nos exhorta a vivir en la luz y no en la os-curidad. El profeta Samuel escogiendo a David como el próximo rey de Israel afirma que Dios “no juzga como juzga el hombre. El hombre se fija en las apariencias, pero el Señor se fija en los corazones”. Pidamos al Señor para que nos sane nuestras cegueras. Le roguemos que aprendamos a mirar como El nos mira y a nuestro mundo. Hagamos brillar la luz de Cristo que recibimos cuando fuimos bautizados en el mundo. ~ Rev. Danilo Ramos
Fourth Sunday of Lent Cuatro Domingo en el Tiempo de Cuaresma
Mass is still being celebrated! Although the faithful may not attend, priests everywhere still continue to celebrate
Mass daily with the Mass Intentions.
Saturday, March 21
†Lee Johnson
Sunday, March 22
†Mr & Mrs. Simon Oledibe
Monday, March 23
Baptism and Marriage of all God’s Children
Tuesday, March 24
Intention of the Celebrant
Wednesday, March 25
Aira Anadu (birthday), †Judy Smith
Thursday, March 19
Ann Dumlao (birthday)
Jose Luis Ardilo & Family
Friday, March 20
Eleanor Mendonca, †Joe Galleon, †Tomas Lauron
Saturday, March 21
†Lee Johnson, †Liberty Barot
Sunday, March 22
†Mr & Mrs. Simon Oledibe
† indicates deceased, repose of souls
Gifts for God’s Work
Online Giving for February, 2020
Sunday Collections: $5406.25
Expansion: $1200.00
Maintenance: $185.00
Interested in Online Electronic Tithing?
Check out the ease of recurring giving online.
It is through the donations of every individual and family in the congregation that we are able to carry on our work
now and throughout the year.
If you need a convenient way to make recurring contribu-tions or plan to make an additional gift such as the build-
ing fund or maintenance fund, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. The pace of life can be hectic, and you may find electronic giving a most
welcome way to make contributions just like many of your fellow parishioners have found and appreciate.
To set up a recurring giving schedule, visit us online at www.sacredheartrowlett.org and locate the online giv-
ing button, or stop by or call the parish for assistance.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Please send all bulletin announcements to:
Announcements for April 4 & 5 are due by Mar. 27
Pray for the Sick & Suffering — Oremos por los enfermos
IN THE PARISH: EN LA PARROQUIA:
Shelby Buschmann, Gerald Kennedy, Brian Butts,
Paul Thiem, Gerry Kennedy, Cleo Gonzalez, Gabriel
Arradaza, Ivan Carrasco, Bob Mauldin, Bob
Rassmusen, Jack & Sondra Spruit, Claro Trevino,
Francisco Thomas, Bill Thomas, Jim Van Gilder,
Marianna Van Gilder, Wilma Bowers, Maria Lourdes
Castañeda, familia Hernandez, Yvonne Breen, Luther
(Sparky) Smith, Rosemary Smith, Fred Milliken, Mark
Conachen, John Horan, Joel Rivera, Loretta Stando,
Diane Aycock, Edward Bernal, Brandon Joseph Sil-
va, Jr., Armella Brown, Diana Woodstock, Lupe Vega,
Simplicio Hocson, Ed Foulke, Sherry Parekh, Curt
Brewer, Nancy Freeman, Fred McCorkle, Zelma
Butts, Barbara Felder
OUT OF THE PARISH: FUERA DE LA PARROQUIA:
Joseph Cruz Ibanez, Amelia Ortiz, Martin Gonzalez,
Rev. Albert Becher, Toi Gardner & family, Jorge
Lopez Guzman, Melody Milo, Wilford Mentesana,
Crystal Jackson, Mary R., Pauline Kolodzey, Jeff
Donihoo, Shannon Brang, Minnie Durand, Griffin
family, Adam Griffin, Ken Kibbler, Allen Crow,
Michelle Cappel, Joe Coroneos, Michael Christian,
Bill Dierkes, Amelia Espiritu, Jon Techman, Michelle
Campo, John Dierkes, Jody Kennedy, Terry Cunning-
ham, Hans Finger, Delores Edmonds, Travis Wood,
Deb Tranel, Matt Robles-Hernandez, Levi Murphy,
Kelly & Kathy Hall, Daniel Moll, Eugene Monroe, Cin-
dy Baker, Olivia Wallace, Ellen Stelmire, Karen
Cooperstein, Alma Cohen
Sacred Heart Catholic Parish March 22, 2020 Rowlett, TX (972) 475-4405 15 de marzo de 2020
Faith at Home/Fe en Casa
Formed.org is your best way for your whole family to “stay faith connected” and enjoy faith-filled education, prayer, and
entertainment while at home.
Also, join with other Catholics from all over the United States and beyond in live prayer, offered daily.
Formed.org has
Youth Programming
Documentaries
Movies
Reflections
Devotionals and Rosaries
Bible Studies
Great Kid’s Content for all ages
Such as Carlos the Caterpillar videos
Current Topics
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Fourth Sunday of Lent Cuatro Domingo en el Tiempo de Cuaresma
St. Vincent de Paul Society
COVID-19 is causing some trying times for us all, but the hardest hit will be our Rowlett neighbors who already struggle and live paycheck to paycheck. Layoffs will hit families hard.
SVDP anticipates a huge spike in assistance re-quests in the near future. The teams have sus-pended home visits for now, but will assist via phone calls. Because there are no Masses being held, SVDP will not receive the normal 5th Sunday collection on March 30th. If you are able, please send your 5th Sunday envelope or other contribu-tion to the Parish Office so that funds will be avail-able to assist those who will be in great need.
Please continue to pray for the most vulnerable in our communities.
Your donations make this ministry possible.
Please contribute in the church-shaped SVDP box in the foyer or mail a donation to:
St. Vincent de Paul
PO Box 2231, Rowlett, TX 75088
or payable to St. Vincent de Paul
c/o Sacred Heart Church
3905 Hickox Rd.
Rowlett, TX 75089
Flocknote is software used by Sacred Heart
Catholic Parish as a tool to communicate
important messages to
Sacred Heart Parishioners.
If you don’t already receive emails from
Sacred Heart Parish, and would like to know
the latest updates and receive regular messages
from Father Danny, please email:
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Provide your contact information and email
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Online Resources for Faith at Home
https://mass-online.org - daily Mass, perpetual adoration and the holy Rosary
http://www.usccb.org - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, daily readings, podcasts
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com CNA - Catholic News Agency - podcasts; videos; etc.
https://www.nationalshrine.org - Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
(Watch Mass Online - 12:00 Noon Eastern Time)
https://campusministry.nd.edu/mass-worship/basilica-of-the-sacred-heart/watch-mass/ - Basilica of the
Sacred Heart (University of Notre Dame)
Ewtn (Spectrum Channel 18) Live Mass and Stations of the Cross
Check out our own website!
www.Sacredheartrowlett.org—our parish website has links to daily Mass and other information
Sacred Heart Catholic Parish March 22, 2020 Rowlett, TX (972) 475-4405 15 de marzo de 2020
Fourth Sunday of Lent Cuatro Domingo en el Tiempo de Cuaresma
Stewardship in Action
A Big Thank You! Many parishioners at Sacred Heart care for our faith community in many, many ways!
This week, a special shout out goes to:
Patricia Robinson
Volunteering in the office.
We appreciate you!
Please thank her when you see her at Mass.
Laws of Fast & Abstinence
The National Conference of Catholic Bishops has determined that the following practice shall prevail in the U.S. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday by all those who have celebrated their 18th birthday and have not yet celebrated their 60th birthday.
Abstinence from meat is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent by all who have celebrated their 14th birthday.
This week, please continue to pray
for:
An end to the pandemic
COVID-19 sufferers & caregivers
Repose of the soul of Kathy Milliken
No Faith Formation Classes Until further notice
No hay clases de formación de fe hasta
nuevo aviso
The following may be cancelled as necessary:
9th Annual North Catholic Texas Men’s Conference
April 25, 8 am—4 pm, www.ntxcmc.org
Diocese of Dallas—Seniors retreat
May 20, 9 am—1 pm at Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Register at wwwathdal.org/Seniorsretreat
North Texas Giving Day
September 17
Matthew Kelly 2020 Tour / Amazing Possibilities
November 15, 2 pm. St. Jude in Allen, TX
St. Jude Catholic Church [email protected]