We extend a very special welcome to our

friends and visitors who have come to pray

with us today Whether yoursquore just having a

look or are searching for a place to worship

wersquore happy to have you here We trust that

our worship will be encouraging to all and

hope that you find a warm welcoming

community here at St Mary Magdalene

St Mary Magdalene

Catholic Church

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday - 500 pm (Anticipated)

Sunday - 900 am

1130 am

130 pm Espantildeol

500 pm

Weekday Mass

Tuesday thru Friday - 600 pm

(Monday - Communion Service at 600 pm)

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Tuesday - 700 am to 530 pm

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday - 330 pm

CONTACT INFORMATION

18221 FM 2493 Flint Texas 75762

Office 903-894-7647

Fax 903-894-7739

wwwstmarymagdaleneflintorg

For Sacramental Emergencies call V Rev James Rowland 903-283-3340

SUNDAY READINGS

First Reading Isaiah 21-5

Isaiah describes his vision in which all nations are

gathered together by God in peace

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 1221-23-44-56-78-9

Rejoicing let us enter the house of the Lord

Second Reading Romans 1311-14

Be prepared salvation is near

Gospel Reading

Matthew 2437-44

Jesus tells his disciples that the coming of the Son of

Man will catch many people unprepared Jesus tells

his disciples that they are to always be ready for the

day of the Lord

SUNDAY DECEMBER 1ST 2019

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Weekly Calendar and Prayers

John Holmes Marilisa Safford

Becky Cool James Hickey

John Michael Peacock Carol Councilor

Hilary Wiegman Harriet Overstreet

Mary Catherine Bacica Forest Nation

Wayne Jackson Paul Droder

Mike Retchless

CW02 Jonathan Schlattner US Army AviationBlackhawk Pilot Ft Stewart

Georgia

Lieutenant Sarah McGuire US Navy Pilot Coronado Island California

Jeremy Obach Navy Officer - Pilot Pensacola FL

Cpl Joseph F Canterbury IV

Westpoint

If you have a loved one in active service for our

country please email the office with their rank

name and where they are

deployed

Pat Brown

Paxton Browning

Lou Chaump

Gary Cool

Bert Dennison

Arthur Doughty

Richard Dutke

General Howard

Fish

Mary Huber

Dolores Grant

Peter Giuliano

Alfred amp Carolyn

Hebert

Mark Hnatiuk

Cheryl Jansen

Tom Kestler

Jan King

Paul Landers

Suzanne Meyer

Peaches Owen

Jane Prokesh

Joel Rivera

Sinead Rowland

Ansley Swimelar

Thomas Torre

Carly Walker

Mary Ann Wright

Saturday Nov 30

330 pm

500 pm

Confessions

Mass - Juanita Terry RIP

Requested by Greg amp Kaylene Mongeau

Sunday Dec 01

900 am

1015 am

1030 am

1030 am

1130 am

130 pm

500 pm

Mass -SMM Dearly Departed

NO Faith Formation

SEEK

RCIA - Sacrament of Healing Penance (Reconciliation)

Mass - Betty Ledet RIP requested by Gigi Hebert

Mass - Pro Popolo (For the People)

Mass - Violet Kuziomko Birthday

Monday Dec 02

600 pm Communion Service

Tuesday Dec 03

700 am 900 am 600 pm 700 pm 700 pm 730 pm

Adoration Rosary Mass - Beverly June Davis RIP requested by the Petosa family Cursillo Baptism Preparation Class (English) Mens Prayer Group

Wednesday Dec 04

600 pm 600 pm 600 pm

Middle School Youth Group Faith Formation K-5 Mass - Laura Adauto Spec Int requested by Tim amp Loretta Knight

Thursday Dec 05

1000 am 1130 am 600 pm 630 pm

Quest SALT Mass - Msgr John Gillen RIP requested by Yen Khang Van Knights of Columbus Christmas Party

Friday Dec 06

600 pm

Mass - Sara Terho RIP requested by the Terho family

Saturday Dec 07

1000 am 300 pm 330 pm 500 pm

Healing Mass First Saturday Rosary Confessions Mass - Juanita Terry RIP requested by Ron amp Marilyn Mirabella

Sunday Dec 08

900 am 1015 am 1015 am 1030 am 1030 am 1130am 130pm

500 pm

Mass - John Springer Sr RIP requested by Eileen Springer Faith Formation Baptism - Stryker Miller SEEK RCIA - Sacrament of Healing Anointing the Sick Mass - Betty Ledet RIP requested by Gigi Hebert Mass - Pro Popolo (For the People) Mass - Joseph Granahan RIP Please contact Debbie Steves for our

prayer line at debsteves17gmailcom

Liturgical Ministers NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 1 2019

SATURDAY 500 pm Readers Mike Green Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Connie amp Betty Chandler Bob Lun-

deen Marge Devereaux

Altar Servers Mackenzie Lee

SUNDAY 900 am Readers Joe Canterbury Tiffinie Garner

Extraordinary Ministers Kitty Springer Brian Garner John amp

Martha Walker Carmen Basinger Christy Graves

Altar Servers Kaylee Garner Sophie amp Paisley Skinner

SUNDAY 1130 am Readers Glen Gautier Darrell Sundstrom

Extraordinary Ministers Lisa Propper Kaylene Mongeau

Debbie Jones Linda Roberson Glen amp Cammie Cowart

Altar Servers Eden Emerson amp Hayes Cowart

DOMINGO 130 pm Lectores Eduardo Delgado amp Erica Ramirez

Ministros Extraordinarios Tanya amp Alejandro Quintero

Monaguillos Humberto Vences Angela Martinez Mateo y

Nicolas Moreno Anasofi amp Emma Olague

SUNDAY 500 pm Readers Glen Gautier

Extraordinary Ministers Philip amp Kathey Marsh Peter

Ministrelli

Altar Servers Brennan Ministrelli

DECEMBER 78 2019

SATURDAY 500 pm Readers Sandy Rayburn Alice Slayton

Extraordinary Ministers Shelia Hocker Charles amp Sue

Johnson Jim Rayburn

Altar Servers Vaida Hocker Joshua Fate

SUNDAY 900 am Readers Neysa Mueller Shelby Casper

Extraordinary Ministers Albert amp Laura Chabarria Fabrizio

Olague Monica Klein Caron Crain Diana Muse

Altar Servers Andy Graves Sofia amp Emma Olague Eva

Marroquin

SUNDAY 1130 am Readers Dan Noyes Rose Brown

Extraordinary Ministers Kandi Patterson Debbie Jones

Lisa Propper Ralph amp Bella Obach Kaylene Mongeau

Altar Servers Michael Lowe Brady Noyes Pierce Patterson

Nathan Moody

DOMINGO 130 pm Lectores Humberto Vences Gabriel Gonzalez

Ministros Extraordinarios Rosy y Jose Coss

Monaguillos Humberto Vences Zamira Nuntildeez Victoria

Morales Mateo y Nicolas Moreno

SUNDAY 500 pm Readers Janice Underwood Juliee Denman

Extraordinary Ministers Billy Denman Carmen Basinger

Altar Servers Sophie amp Paisley Skinner

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Saturday November 30 ndash SAINT ANDREW APOSTLE ndash died in the 1st century brother of Simon Peter and disci-ple of John the Baptist tradition holds he preached north of the Black Sea and in Greece and died bound to an X-

shaped cross at Patras Greece patron of Russia and Scotland as ldquoProtocleterdquo or ldquoFirst Calledrdquo patron of the reek

Church patron of fishing industry mentioned in the Roman Canon

Tuesday December 3 Saint Francis Xavier Priest ndash died in 1552 at age forty-six on the island of Sancion off the China coast from Navarre one of the founding Jesuits preached in India Sri Lanka Malaysia and Japan with St

Therese of the Child Jesus co-patron of the Apostleship of Prayer and of the foreign missions

Wednesday December 4 Saint John Damascene Priest Doctor of the Church ndash died in 749 born in Damascus a Muslim city c 657 raised a Christian yet served as a finance minister or ldquogrand vizierrdquo at the court of the caliph

where he was respected for his competence fairness and humility became a monk later a priest at the monastery

of St Sabas near Jerusalem first of the East to formulate a comprehensive synthesis of Christian dogma main dog-

matic work The Fount of Knowledge defended the veneration of images against iconoclasts composed hymns and

preached many homilies in honor of the VBM especially her assumption last of the Greek Fathers

Friday December 6 Saint Nicholas Bishop ndash died in the 4th century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor model pastor

noted for charity popularized as Santa Claus (anglicized from Dutch ldquoSinter Clausrdquo) patron of children bankers

pawnbrokers sailors perfumers brides unmarried women travelers fishermen dock workers brewers poets

and prisoners also of Russia Greece Sicily Lorraine and Apulia in Italy where his relics are enshrined in Bari

Next Baptismal Preparation Classes

English Tuesday December 3 at 7pm in the church

Espantildeol Martes 10 de diciembre a las 7pm en la iglesia

FORMEDORG

A program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Readings

Rosary on First Saturdays

Every First Saturday there will be a Rosary prayed in the Church starting at 3pm Everyone is invited to pray the First Saturdays Rosary and then come to Confession starting at 330pm and Holy Mass at 500pm Make it a regular family practice to honor Our Lady

Faith Formation

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature Mark 1615

2019-2020 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION REQUIREMENTS 2ND - 5TH

ChildrenYouth need to be enrolled in an ongoing Faith FormationYouth Ministry Program and attend Mass on a regular basis

Sacramental Information Request Form (green form)

Baptismal Certificate (turn in asap)

Home Packet (purple folder) complete and turn in

Parents must complete the FORGIVEN program by attending sessions or completing online and turning in Study Guide Booklet

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Where are You Session 1 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN An Encounter with Mercy Session 2 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Embraced in Mercy The Rite Explained Session 3 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Biblical Foundations Sin Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession Session 4 - Online FORMEDORG FORGIVEN ndash Answering Common Questions about Confession - Online

SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION Sundays 1015am to 1115am Classes meet after 900 am Mass donuts are served at 10am Parents take children to class and sign them in with their teacher

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FORMATION Wednesday 6pm to 730pm - Registration Closed Classes meet Wednesdays from 600-730 Meal for families is served from 530 -600 Children cannot be left until called to line up at 600 - Volunteer needed to turn on and monitor video session

FORMEDORG The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (SYMBOLON 1- Session 7) - Online FORMEDORG Sacraments Baptism and Confirmation (SYMBOLON 2 ndash Session 1) - Online FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash God is With Us - Online

JANUARY 15 PRESENCE ndash The Story of the Eucharist

JANUARY 22 PRESENCE ndash Bread for the Journey

JANUARY 29 PRESENCE ndash Biblical Foundations

FEBRUARY 5 SYMBOLON 2 (Session 3) Walk through the Mass

Parents can attend sessions offered at St Mary Magdalene or complete them online through formedorg (Access Code W93V8R)

For any of the sessions you choose to complete online you will need to complete and turn in Study Guide Booklet

CHILDRENYOUTH GRADES 2ND - 5TH that have NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism need to contact Mary Sue Jagers for more information

HOLIDAY CLASS INFORMATION K-5TH

SUNDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Classes Resume Jan 5th

WEDNESDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1

Classes Resume Jan 8th

-Regular Mass Attendance (turn in Mass journal in April)

-Active participation in an ongoing Faith Formation

-Complete Sacrament InformationRequest (green form)

-Turn in a copy of Baptismal certificate ASAP

-Complete packet (red folder) at home with child turn in for review by April 2020

-Pick a Confirmation Saint and turn in Confirmation Name Report Form

-Complete the ParentSponsor Sessions

-Choose a Confirmation Sponsor (This is someone you admire for their faith Youth parents and the sponsor work together to grow in faith and prepare for the Sacraments of ConfirmationHoly Communion

-Take and pass the confirmation assessment Wednesday 600pm May 13 2020

-Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to Bishop Strickland explaining what the Sacrament of Confirmation is and why you want to receive it This is due May 13 2020

2019-2020 CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS 3rd - 5th

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION

DISCOVER YOUR PLACE in the STORY OF SALVATION

David Scarborough - facilitator

This Journey Through Scripture is designed to help us grow in our knowledge of Scripture while deepening our understanding of the riches of our faith

Wednesday Nights 600-730 during the school year while children are attending Faith Formation

All are welcome

Faith Formation

Join us every Thursday from 1000 am to

1130 am for a Womens Bible Study This is a wonderful group of ladies that share

their faith in fellowship and prayer

Every woman is invited

We meet on the second floor in the first classroom For

more information you can call the office 903-894-7386 or

email Emily Sundstrom easundaolcom

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2ND - 5TH

MARY SUE JAGERS marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

YOUTH MINISTRY 6th - 12th

DCN BILL NECESSARY - dcnbillstmarymagdaleneflintorg

Youth Schedule 6 - 12th Grades

Weekly Middle School Youth Group ndash 6-8th grades - Wednesdays 6 00- 730pm

NO CLASS - Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1 Weekly High School Youth Group - 9th - 12th Meets every Sunday night at the St Joseph Youth House NO CLASS - Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Please contact Deacon Bill for more information on how you can help

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Who participates in RCIA

Non-Catholics who have been baptized in another faith and who want to learn more about the Catholic faith

Un-baptized who might want to join the Catholic Church

Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist through religious education

If you would like to inquire about the class know what topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any questions you may have about the Catholic faith please call Deacon Dennis King 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

The Civil Marriage Initiative provides an experience

that is personal inviting timely engaging and allows

a space for growth and formation in the Sacrament

of Marriage for couples in civil unions seeking

convalidation in the Catholic Church Please talk to

Father or contact Sonia to find our more

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of those in need of prayers

Weekly Calendar and Prayers

John Holmes Marilisa Safford

Becky Cool James Hickey

John Michael Peacock Carol Councilor

Hilary Wiegman Harriet Overstreet

Mary Catherine Bacica Forest Nation

Wayne Jackson Paul Droder

Mike Retchless

CW02 Jonathan Schlattner US Army AviationBlackhawk Pilot Ft Stewart

Georgia

Lieutenant Sarah McGuire US Navy Pilot Coronado Island California

Jeremy Obach Navy Officer - Pilot Pensacola FL

Cpl Joseph F Canterbury IV

Westpoint

If you have a loved one in active service for our

country please email the office with their rank

name and where they are

deployed

Pat Brown

Paxton Browning

Lou Chaump

Gary Cool

Bert Dennison

Arthur Doughty

Richard Dutke

General Howard

Fish

Mary Huber

Dolores Grant

Peter Giuliano

Alfred amp Carolyn

Hebert

Mark Hnatiuk

Cheryl Jansen

Tom Kestler

Jan King

Paul Landers

Suzanne Meyer

Peaches Owen

Jane Prokesh

Joel Rivera

Sinead Rowland

Ansley Swimelar

Thomas Torre

Carly Walker

Mary Ann Wright

Saturday Nov 30

330 pm

500 pm

Confessions

Mass - Juanita Terry RIP

Requested by Greg amp Kaylene Mongeau

Sunday Dec 01

900 am

1015 am

1030 am

1030 am

1130 am

130 pm

500 pm

Mass -SMM Dearly Departed

NO Faith Formation

SEEK

RCIA - Sacrament of Healing Penance (Reconciliation)

Mass - Betty Ledet RIP requested by Gigi Hebert

Mass - Pro Popolo (For the People)

Mass - Violet Kuziomko Birthday

Monday Dec 02

600 pm Communion Service

Tuesday Dec 03

700 am 900 am 600 pm 700 pm 700 pm 730 pm

Adoration Rosary Mass - Beverly June Davis RIP requested by the Petosa family Cursillo Baptism Preparation Class (English) Mens Prayer Group

Wednesday Dec 04

600 pm 600 pm 600 pm

Middle School Youth Group Faith Formation K-5 Mass - Laura Adauto Spec Int requested by Tim amp Loretta Knight

Thursday Dec 05

1000 am 1130 am 600 pm 630 pm

Quest SALT Mass - Msgr John Gillen RIP requested by Yen Khang Van Knights of Columbus Christmas Party

Friday Dec 06

600 pm

Mass - Sara Terho RIP requested by the Terho family

Saturday Dec 07

1000 am 300 pm 330 pm 500 pm

Healing Mass First Saturday Rosary Confessions Mass - Juanita Terry RIP requested by Ron amp Marilyn Mirabella

Sunday Dec 08

900 am 1015 am 1015 am 1030 am 1030 am 1130am 130pm

500 pm

Mass - John Springer Sr RIP requested by Eileen Springer Faith Formation Baptism - Stryker Miller SEEK RCIA - Sacrament of Healing Anointing the Sick Mass - Betty Ledet RIP requested by Gigi Hebert Mass - Pro Popolo (For the People) Mass - Joseph Granahan RIP Please contact Debbie Steves for our

prayer line at debsteves17gmailcom

Liturgical Ministers NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 1 2019

SATURDAY 500 pm Readers Mike Green Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Connie amp Betty Chandler Bob Lun-

deen Marge Devereaux

Altar Servers Mackenzie Lee

SUNDAY 900 am Readers Joe Canterbury Tiffinie Garner

Extraordinary Ministers Kitty Springer Brian Garner John amp

Martha Walker Carmen Basinger Christy Graves

Altar Servers Kaylee Garner Sophie amp Paisley Skinner

SUNDAY 1130 am Readers Glen Gautier Darrell Sundstrom

Extraordinary Ministers Lisa Propper Kaylene Mongeau

Debbie Jones Linda Roberson Glen amp Cammie Cowart

Altar Servers Eden Emerson amp Hayes Cowart

DOMINGO 130 pm Lectores Eduardo Delgado amp Erica Ramirez

Ministros Extraordinarios Tanya amp Alejandro Quintero

Monaguillos Humberto Vences Angela Martinez Mateo y

Nicolas Moreno Anasofi amp Emma Olague

SUNDAY 500 pm Readers Glen Gautier

Extraordinary Ministers Philip amp Kathey Marsh Peter

Ministrelli

Altar Servers Brennan Ministrelli

DECEMBER 78 2019

SATURDAY 500 pm Readers Sandy Rayburn Alice Slayton

Extraordinary Ministers Shelia Hocker Charles amp Sue

Johnson Jim Rayburn

Altar Servers Vaida Hocker Joshua Fate

SUNDAY 900 am Readers Neysa Mueller Shelby Casper

Extraordinary Ministers Albert amp Laura Chabarria Fabrizio

Olague Monica Klein Caron Crain Diana Muse

Altar Servers Andy Graves Sofia amp Emma Olague Eva

Marroquin

SUNDAY 1130 am Readers Dan Noyes Rose Brown

Extraordinary Ministers Kandi Patterson Debbie Jones

Lisa Propper Ralph amp Bella Obach Kaylene Mongeau

Altar Servers Michael Lowe Brady Noyes Pierce Patterson

Nathan Moody

DOMINGO 130 pm Lectores Humberto Vences Gabriel Gonzalez

Ministros Extraordinarios Rosy y Jose Coss

Monaguillos Humberto Vences Zamira Nuntildeez Victoria

Morales Mateo y Nicolas Moreno

SUNDAY 500 pm Readers Janice Underwood Juliee Denman

Extraordinary Ministers Billy Denman Carmen Basinger

Altar Servers Sophie amp Paisley Skinner

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Saturday November 30 ndash SAINT ANDREW APOSTLE ndash died in the 1st century brother of Simon Peter and disci-ple of John the Baptist tradition holds he preached north of the Black Sea and in Greece and died bound to an X-

shaped cross at Patras Greece patron of Russia and Scotland as ldquoProtocleterdquo or ldquoFirst Calledrdquo patron of the reek

Church patron of fishing industry mentioned in the Roman Canon

Tuesday December 3 Saint Francis Xavier Priest ndash died in 1552 at age forty-six on the island of Sancion off the China coast from Navarre one of the founding Jesuits preached in India Sri Lanka Malaysia and Japan with St

Therese of the Child Jesus co-patron of the Apostleship of Prayer and of the foreign missions

Wednesday December 4 Saint John Damascene Priest Doctor of the Church ndash died in 749 born in Damascus a Muslim city c 657 raised a Christian yet served as a finance minister or ldquogrand vizierrdquo at the court of the caliph

where he was respected for his competence fairness and humility became a monk later a priest at the monastery

of St Sabas near Jerusalem first of the East to formulate a comprehensive synthesis of Christian dogma main dog-

matic work The Fount of Knowledge defended the veneration of images against iconoclasts composed hymns and

preached many homilies in honor of the VBM especially her assumption last of the Greek Fathers

Friday December 6 Saint Nicholas Bishop ndash died in the 4th century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor model pastor

noted for charity popularized as Santa Claus (anglicized from Dutch ldquoSinter Clausrdquo) patron of children bankers

pawnbrokers sailors perfumers brides unmarried women travelers fishermen dock workers brewers poets

and prisoners also of Russia Greece Sicily Lorraine and Apulia in Italy where his relics are enshrined in Bari

Next Baptismal Preparation Classes

English Tuesday December 3 at 7pm in the church

Espantildeol Martes 10 de diciembre a las 7pm en la iglesia

FORMEDORG

A program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Readings

Rosary on First Saturdays

Every First Saturday there will be a Rosary prayed in the Church starting at 3pm Everyone is invited to pray the First Saturdays Rosary and then come to Confession starting at 330pm and Holy Mass at 500pm Make it a regular family practice to honor Our Lady

Faith Formation

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature Mark 1615

2019-2020 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION REQUIREMENTS 2ND - 5TH

ChildrenYouth need to be enrolled in an ongoing Faith FormationYouth Ministry Program and attend Mass on a regular basis

Sacramental Information Request Form (green form)

Baptismal Certificate (turn in asap)

Home Packet (purple folder) complete and turn in

Parents must complete the FORGIVEN program by attending sessions or completing online and turning in Study Guide Booklet

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Where are You Session 1 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN An Encounter with Mercy Session 2 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Embraced in Mercy The Rite Explained Session 3 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Biblical Foundations Sin Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession Session 4 - Online FORMEDORG FORGIVEN ndash Answering Common Questions about Confession - Online

SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION Sundays 1015am to 1115am Classes meet after 900 am Mass donuts are served at 10am Parents take children to class and sign them in with their teacher

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FORMATION Wednesday 6pm to 730pm - Registration Closed Classes meet Wednesdays from 600-730 Meal for families is served from 530 -600 Children cannot be left until called to line up at 600 - Volunteer needed to turn on and monitor video session

FORMEDORG The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (SYMBOLON 1- Session 7) - Online FORMEDORG Sacraments Baptism and Confirmation (SYMBOLON 2 ndash Session 1) - Online FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash God is With Us - Online

JANUARY 15 PRESENCE ndash The Story of the Eucharist

JANUARY 22 PRESENCE ndash Bread for the Journey

JANUARY 29 PRESENCE ndash Biblical Foundations

FEBRUARY 5 SYMBOLON 2 (Session 3) Walk through the Mass

Parents can attend sessions offered at St Mary Magdalene or complete them online through formedorg (Access Code W93V8R)

For any of the sessions you choose to complete online you will need to complete and turn in Study Guide Booklet

CHILDRENYOUTH GRADES 2ND - 5TH that have NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism need to contact Mary Sue Jagers for more information

HOLIDAY CLASS INFORMATION K-5TH

SUNDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Classes Resume Jan 5th

WEDNESDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1

Classes Resume Jan 8th

-Regular Mass Attendance (turn in Mass journal in April)

-Active participation in an ongoing Faith Formation

-Complete Sacrament InformationRequest (green form)

-Turn in a copy of Baptismal certificate ASAP

-Complete packet (red folder) at home with child turn in for review by April 2020

-Pick a Confirmation Saint and turn in Confirmation Name Report Form

-Complete the ParentSponsor Sessions

-Choose a Confirmation Sponsor (This is someone you admire for their faith Youth parents and the sponsor work together to grow in faith and prepare for the Sacraments of ConfirmationHoly Communion

-Take and pass the confirmation assessment Wednesday 600pm May 13 2020

-Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to Bishop Strickland explaining what the Sacrament of Confirmation is and why you want to receive it This is due May 13 2020

2019-2020 CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS 3rd - 5th

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION

DISCOVER YOUR PLACE in the STORY OF SALVATION

David Scarborough - facilitator

This Journey Through Scripture is designed to help us grow in our knowledge of Scripture while deepening our understanding of the riches of our faith

Wednesday Nights 600-730 during the school year while children are attending Faith Formation

All are welcome

Faith Formation

Join us every Thursday from 1000 am to

1130 am for a Womens Bible Study This is a wonderful group of ladies that share

their faith in fellowship and prayer

Every woman is invited

We meet on the second floor in the first classroom For

more information you can call the office 903-894-7386 or

email Emily Sundstrom easundaolcom

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2ND - 5TH

MARY SUE JAGERS marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

YOUTH MINISTRY 6th - 12th

DCN BILL NECESSARY - dcnbillstmarymagdaleneflintorg

Youth Schedule 6 - 12th Grades

Weekly Middle School Youth Group ndash 6-8th grades - Wednesdays 6 00- 730pm

NO CLASS - Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1 Weekly High School Youth Group - 9th - 12th Meets every Sunday night at the St Joseph Youth House NO CLASS - Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Please contact Deacon Bill for more information on how you can help

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Who participates in RCIA

Non-Catholics who have been baptized in another faith and who want to learn more about the Catholic faith

Un-baptized who might want to join the Catholic Church

Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist through religious education

If you would like to inquire about the class know what topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any questions you may have about the Catholic faith please call Deacon Dennis King 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

The Civil Marriage Initiative provides an experience

that is personal inviting timely engaging and allows

a space for growth and formation in the Sacrament

of Marriage for couples in civil unions seeking

convalidation in the Catholic Church Please talk to

Father or contact Sonia to find our more

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of those in need of prayers

Liturgical Ministers NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 1 2019

SATURDAY 500 pm Readers Mike Green Nora Lundeen

Extraordinary Ministers Connie amp Betty Chandler Bob Lun-

deen Marge Devereaux

Altar Servers Mackenzie Lee

SUNDAY 900 am Readers Joe Canterbury Tiffinie Garner

Extraordinary Ministers Kitty Springer Brian Garner John amp

Martha Walker Carmen Basinger Christy Graves

Altar Servers Kaylee Garner Sophie amp Paisley Skinner

SUNDAY 1130 am Readers Glen Gautier Darrell Sundstrom

Extraordinary Ministers Lisa Propper Kaylene Mongeau

Debbie Jones Linda Roberson Glen amp Cammie Cowart

Altar Servers Eden Emerson amp Hayes Cowart

DOMINGO 130 pm Lectores Eduardo Delgado amp Erica Ramirez

Ministros Extraordinarios Tanya amp Alejandro Quintero

Monaguillos Humberto Vences Angela Martinez Mateo y

Nicolas Moreno Anasofi amp Emma Olague

SUNDAY 500 pm Readers Glen Gautier

Extraordinary Ministers Philip amp Kathey Marsh Peter

Ministrelli

Altar Servers Brennan Ministrelli

DECEMBER 78 2019

SATURDAY 500 pm Readers Sandy Rayburn Alice Slayton

Extraordinary Ministers Shelia Hocker Charles amp Sue

Johnson Jim Rayburn

Altar Servers Vaida Hocker Joshua Fate

SUNDAY 900 am Readers Neysa Mueller Shelby Casper

Extraordinary Ministers Albert amp Laura Chabarria Fabrizio

Olague Monica Klein Caron Crain Diana Muse

Altar Servers Andy Graves Sofia amp Emma Olague Eva

Marroquin

SUNDAY 1130 am Readers Dan Noyes Rose Brown

Extraordinary Ministers Kandi Patterson Debbie Jones

Lisa Propper Ralph amp Bella Obach Kaylene Mongeau

Altar Servers Michael Lowe Brady Noyes Pierce Patterson

Nathan Moody

DOMINGO 130 pm Lectores Humberto Vences Gabriel Gonzalez

Ministros Extraordinarios Rosy y Jose Coss

Monaguillos Humberto Vences Zamira Nuntildeez Victoria

Morales Mateo y Nicolas Moreno

SUNDAY 500 pm Readers Janice Underwood Juliee Denman

Extraordinary Ministers Billy Denman Carmen Basinger

Altar Servers Sophie amp Paisley Skinner

SAINTS OF THE WEEK

Saturday November 30 ndash SAINT ANDREW APOSTLE ndash died in the 1st century brother of Simon Peter and disci-ple of John the Baptist tradition holds he preached north of the Black Sea and in Greece and died bound to an X-

shaped cross at Patras Greece patron of Russia and Scotland as ldquoProtocleterdquo or ldquoFirst Calledrdquo patron of the reek

Church patron of fishing industry mentioned in the Roman Canon

Tuesday December 3 Saint Francis Xavier Priest ndash died in 1552 at age forty-six on the island of Sancion off the China coast from Navarre one of the founding Jesuits preached in India Sri Lanka Malaysia and Japan with St

Therese of the Child Jesus co-patron of the Apostleship of Prayer and of the foreign missions

Wednesday December 4 Saint John Damascene Priest Doctor of the Church ndash died in 749 born in Damascus a Muslim city c 657 raised a Christian yet served as a finance minister or ldquogrand vizierrdquo at the court of the caliph

where he was respected for his competence fairness and humility became a monk later a priest at the monastery

of St Sabas near Jerusalem first of the East to formulate a comprehensive synthesis of Christian dogma main dog-

matic work The Fount of Knowledge defended the veneration of images against iconoclasts composed hymns and

preached many homilies in honor of the VBM especially her assumption last of the Greek Fathers

Friday December 6 Saint Nicholas Bishop ndash died in the 4th century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor model pastor

noted for charity popularized as Santa Claus (anglicized from Dutch ldquoSinter Clausrdquo) patron of children bankers

pawnbrokers sailors perfumers brides unmarried women travelers fishermen dock workers brewers poets

and prisoners also of Russia Greece Sicily Lorraine and Apulia in Italy where his relics are enshrined in Bari

Next Baptismal Preparation Classes

English Tuesday December 3 at 7pm in the church

Espantildeol Martes 10 de diciembre a las 7pm en la iglesia

FORMEDORG

A program offering prayer and insights for the Sunday Readings

Rosary on First Saturdays

Every First Saturday there will be a Rosary prayed in the Church starting at 3pm Everyone is invited to pray the First Saturdays Rosary and then come to Confession starting at 330pm and Holy Mass at 500pm Make it a regular family practice to honor Our Lady

Faith Formation

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature Mark 1615

2019-2020 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION REQUIREMENTS 2ND - 5TH

ChildrenYouth need to be enrolled in an ongoing Faith FormationYouth Ministry Program and attend Mass on a regular basis

Sacramental Information Request Form (green form)

Baptismal Certificate (turn in asap)

Home Packet (purple folder) complete and turn in

Parents must complete the FORGIVEN program by attending sessions or completing online and turning in Study Guide Booklet

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Where are You Session 1 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN An Encounter with Mercy Session 2 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Embraced in Mercy The Rite Explained Session 3 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Biblical Foundations Sin Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession Session 4 - Online FORMEDORG FORGIVEN ndash Answering Common Questions about Confession - Online

SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION Sundays 1015am to 1115am Classes meet after 900 am Mass donuts are served at 10am Parents take children to class and sign them in with their teacher

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FORMATION Wednesday 6pm to 730pm - Registration Closed Classes meet Wednesdays from 600-730 Meal for families is served from 530 -600 Children cannot be left until called to line up at 600 - Volunteer needed to turn on and monitor video session

FORMEDORG The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (SYMBOLON 1- Session 7) - Online FORMEDORG Sacraments Baptism and Confirmation (SYMBOLON 2 ndash Session 1) - Online FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash God is With Us - Online

JANUARY 15 PRESENCE ndash The Story of the Eucharist

JANUARY 22 PRESENCE ndash Bread for the Journey

JANUARY 29 PRESENCE ndash Biblical Foundations

FEBRUARY 5 SYMBOLON 2 (Session 3) Walk through the Mass

Parents can attend sessions offered at St Mary Magdalene or complete them online through formedorg (Access Code W93V8R)

For any of the sessions you choose to complete online you will need to complete and turn in Study Guide Booklet

CHILDRENYOUTH GRADES 2ND - 5TH that have NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism need to contact Mary Sue Jagers for more information

HOLIDAY CLASS INFORMATION K-5TH

SUNDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Classes Resume Jan 5th

WEDNESDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1

Classes Resume Jan 8th

-Regular Mass Attendance (turn in Mass journal in April)

-Active participation in an ongoing Faith Formation

-Complete Sacrament InformationRequest (green form)

-Turn in a copy of Baptismal certificate ASAP

-Complete packet (red folder) at home with child turn in for review by April 2020

-Pick a Confirmation Saint and turn in Confirmation Name Report Form

-Complete the ParentSponsor Sessions

-Choose a Confirmation Sponsor (This is someone you admire for their faith Youth parents and the sponsor work together to grow in faith and prepare for the Sacraments of ConfirmationHoly Communion

-Take and pass the confirmation assessment Wednesday 600pm May 13 2020

-Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to Bishop Strickland explaining what the Sacrament of Confirmation is and why you want to receive it This is due May 13 2020

2019-2020 CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS 3rd - 5th

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION

DISCOVER YOUR PLACE in the STORY OF SALVATION

David Scarborough - facilitator

This Journey Through Scripture is designed to help us grow in our knowledge of Scripture while deepening our understanding of the riches of our faith

Wednesday Nights 600-730 during the school year while children are attending Faith Formation

All are welcome

Faith Formation

Join us every Thursday from 1000 am to

1130 am for a Womens Bible Study This is a wonderful group of ladies that share

their faith in fellowship and prayer

Every woman is invited

We meet on the second floor in the first classroom For

more information you can call the office 903-894-7386 or

email Emily Sundstrom easundaolcom

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2ND - 5TH

MARY SUE JAGERS marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

YOUTH MINISTRY 6th - 12th

DCN BILL NECESSARY - dcnbillstmarymagdaleneflintorg

Youth Schedule 6 - 12th Grades

Weekly Middle School Youth Group ndash 6-8th grades - Wednesdays 6 00- 730pm

NO CLASS - Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1 Weekly High School Youth Group - 9th - 12th Meets every Sunday night at the St Joseph Youth House NO CLASS - Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Please contact Deacon Bill for more information on how you can help

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Who participates in RCIA

Non-Catholics who have been baptized in another faith and who want to learn more about the Catholic faith

Un-baptized who might want to join the Catholic Church

Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist through religious education

If you would like to inquire about the class know what topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any questions you may have about the Catholic faith please call Deacon Dennis King 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

The Civil Marriage Initiative provides an experience

that is personal inviting timely engaging and allows

a space for growth and formation in the Sacrament

of Marriage for couples in civil unions seeking

convalidation in the Catholic Church Please talk to

Father or contact Sonia to find our more

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of those in need of prayers

Faith Formation

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Go into the world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature Mark 1615

2019-2020 SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION REQUIREMENTS 2ND - 5TH

ChildrenYouth need to be enrolled in an ongoing Faith FormationYouth Ministry Program and attend Mass on a regular basis

Sacramental Information Request Form (green form)

Baptismal Certificate (turn in asap)

Home Packet (purple folder) complete and turn in

Parents must complete the FORGIVEN program by attending sessions or completing online and turning in Study Guide Booklet

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Where are You Session 1 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN An Encounter with Mercy Session 2 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Embraced in Mercy The Rite Explained Session 3 - Online

FORMEDORG FORGIVEN Biblical Foundations Sin Mercy and the Sacrament of Confession Session 4 - Online FORMEDORG FORGIVEN ndash Answering Common Questions about Confession - Online

SUNDAY FAITH FORMATION Sundays 1015am to 1115am Classes meet after 900 am Mass donuts are served at 10am Parents take children to class and sign them in with their teacher

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FAITH FORMATION Wednesday 6pm to 730pm - Registration Closed Classes meet Wednesdays from 600-730 Meal for families is served from 530 -600 Children cannot be left until called to line up at 600 - Volunteer needed to turn on and monitor video session

FORMEDORG The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace (SYMBOLON 1- Session 7) - Online FORMEDORG Sacraments Baptism and Confirmation (SYMBOLON 2 ndash Session 1) - Online FORMEDORG PRESENCE ndash God is With Us - Online

JANUARY 15 PRESENCE ndash The Story of the Eucharist

JANUARY 22 PRESENCE ndash Bread for the Journey

JANUARY 29 PRESENCE ndash Biblical Foundations

FEBRUARY 5 SYMBOLON 2 (Session 3) Walk through the Mass

Parents can attend sessions offered at St Mary Magdalene or complete them online through formedorg (Access Code W93V8R)

For any of the sessions you choose to complete online you will need to complete and turn in Study Guide Booklet

CHILDRENYOUTH GRADES 2ND - 5TH that have NOT received the Sacrament of Baptism need to contact Mary Sue Jagers for more information

HOLIDAY CLASS INFORMATION K-5TH

SUNDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 24 Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Classes Resume Jan 5th

WEDNESDAY

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE

NO CLASS

Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1

Classes Resume Jan 8th

-Regular Mass Attendance (turn in Mass journal in April)

-Active participation in an ongoing Faith Formation

-Complete Sacrament InformationRequest (green form)

-Turn in a copy of Baptismal certificate ASAP

-Complete packet (red folder) at home with child turn in for review by April 2020

-Pick a Confirmation Saint and turn in Confirmation Name Report Form

-Complete the ParentSponsor Sessions

-Choose a Confirmation Sponsor (This is someone you admire for their faith Youth parents and the sponsor work together to grow in faith and prepare for the Sacraments of ConfirmationHoly Communion

-Take and pass the confirmation assessment Wednesday 600pm May 13 2020

-Write a 2-3 paragraph letter to Bishop Strickland explaining what the Sacrament of Confirmation is and why you want to receive it This is due May 13 2020

2019-2020 CONFIRMATIONHOLY COMMUNION REQUIREMENTS 3rd - 5th

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION

DISCOVER YOUR PLACE in the STORY OF SALVATION

David Scarborough - facilitator

This Journey Through Scripture is designed to help us grow in our knowledge of Scripture while deepening our understanding of the riches of our faith

Wednesday Nights 600-730 during the school year while children are attending Faith Formation

All are welcome

Faith Formation

Join us every Thursday from 1000 am to

1130 am for a Womens Bible Study This is a wonderful group of ladies that share

their faith in fellowship and prayer

Every woman is invited

We meet on the second floor in the first classroom For

more information you can call the office 903-894-7386 or

email Emily Sundstrom easundaolcom

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2ND - 5TH

MARY SUE JAGERS marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

YOUTH MINISTRY 6th - 12th

DCN BILL NECESSARY - dcnbillstmarymagdaleneflintorg

Youth Schedule 6 - 12th Grades

Weekly Middle School Youth Group ndash 6-8th grades - Wednesdays 6 00- 730pm

NO CLASS - Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1 Weekly High School Youth Group - 9th - 12th Meets every Sunday night at the St Joseph Youth House NO CLASS - Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Please contact Deacon Bill for more information on how you can help

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Who participates in RCIA

Non-Catholics who have been baptized in another faith and who want to learn more about the Catholic faith

Un-baptized who might want to join the Catholic Church

Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist through religious education

If you would like to inquire about the class know what topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any questions you may have about the Catholic faith please call Deacon Dennis King 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

The Civil Marriage Initiative provides an experience

that is personal inviting timely engaging and allows

a space for growth and formation in the Sacrament

of Marriage for couples in civil unions seeking

convalidation in the Catholic Church Please talk to

Father or contact Sonia to find our more

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of those in need of prayers

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION

DISCOVER YOUR PLACE in the STORY OF SALVATION

David Scarborough - facilitator

This Journey Through Scripture is designed to help us grow in our knowledge of Scripture while deepening our understanding of the riches of our faith

Wednesday Nights 600-730 during the school year while children are attending Faith Formation

All are welcome

Faith Formation

Join us every Thursday from 1000 am to

1130 am for a Womens Bible Study This is a wonderful group of ladies that share

their faith in fellowship and prayer

Every woman is invited

We meet on the second floor in the first classroom For

more information you can call the office 903-894-7386 or

email Emily Sundstrom easundaolcom

FAITH FORMATION amp SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION 2ND - 5TH

MARY SUE JAGERS marysuestmarymagdaleneflintorg

YOUTH MINISTRY 6th - 12th

DCN BILL NECESSARY - dcnbillstmarymagdaleneflintorg

Youth Schedule 6 - 12th Grades

Weekly Middle School Youth Group ndash 6-8th grades - Wednesdays 6 00- 730pm

NO CLASS - Nov 27 Dec 11 Dec 18 Dec 25 Jan 1 Weekly High School Youth Group - 9th - 12th Meets every Sunday night at the St Joseph Youth House NO CLASS - Dec 1 Dec 22 Dec 29

Please contact Deacon Bill for more information on how you can help

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Who participates in RCIA

Non-Catholics who have been baptized in another faith and who want to learn more about the Catholic faith

Un-baptized who might want to join the Catholic Church

Those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the sacraments of Confirmation or First Eucharist through religious education

If you would like to inquire about the class know what topics will be discussed in the classes and answer any questions you may have about the Catholic faith please call Deacon Dennis King 903-969-0864

We are looking forward to meeting you

The Civil Marriage Initiative provides an experience

that is personal inviting timely engaging and allows

a space for growth and formation in the Sacrament

of Marriage for couples in civil unions seeking

convalidation in the Catholic Church Please talk to

Father or contact Sonia to find our more

MENrsquoS ACTS Faith Sharing Group Every man that has been on an ACTS Retreat is welcome to join us every Thursday morning at 700 am at Panera Bread for prayer and faith sharing

Mens Prayer Group Grow as a disciple of our Lord and Savior with other men from the St Mary Magdalene community Every Tuesday at 730 pm meet in Peaches Hall for prayer for the intentions of the parish and the group Contact Steve Graves at sjgravesgmailcom with subject line Mens prayer group for more details or to share the names of those in need of prayers

Parish and Diocesan News

WE GIVE THANKS - With Thanksgiving upon us once

again we give thanks for the gift of our students their

families our faculty and staff and the generosity of the

wider community that we are so blessed to be a part of

May God bless you and your families and the friends you

cherish as you gather around your table this Thanksgiv-

ing

ADOPT EZRA- The Bishop Gorman student body is

adopting Ezra the three-year-old son of Tiffany Sar-

miento (Class of 2002) who was diagnosed with leuke-

mia in April Ezrarsquos mother travels with him to Cook

Childrens Hospital in Fort Worth regularly for his chem-

otherapy and blood transfusions Student fundraising

efforts will help the family with expenses this holiday

season

COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL - Come visit with Mr Al-

len on Friday December 6th at 810AM in the Bishop

Gorman library for our next Coffee with the Principal an

ongoing opportunity to hear about the exciting things

going on at our school

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AIM HIGHER -Bishop Gorman is

not just another school It is a community grounded in

the Catholic faith with exceptional faculty whose goal is

to help students reach their highest potential spiritually

and academically -- not just for high school and not just

for college but for life Please contact Jill Coan Admis-

sions Director at 903-561-2424 to set up a tour or visit

our website at bishopgormannet for more information

-PREVENT ABUSE-

ldquoThe Diocese of Tyler is committed to provide help to anyone

who may have been abused by a priest deacon religious or

anyone working in the name of the Church Concerns about the

conduct of Church personnel can be directed to the pastor or to

the Promoter of Justice at

1-877-415-6423 or promoterdioceseoftylerorg

The St Philip Institute is

hosting several events for

the Diocese of Tyler

Faith and Life Webinar Series for Catechists 5

December 5th (1200 Noon)

The Way of Christ RCIA Training Webinar 4

December 6th (1200 Noon)

Come and Rest Awhile Womens Advent event

December 7th here at SMM ( 900a- 300p)

Special Needs Family Retreat will be

December 13-15 at the Pines

visit wwwstphilipinstituteorgevents

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be an ALMS Committee

Meeting Sunday December 1 between

the morning Masses

The Baptism Preparation Class in

English will be Tuesday December 3 in

English La clase en Espantildeol seraacute el

martes 10 de diciembre both classes

begin at 700 pm

Wednesday Faith Formation and Middle

school youth ministry resume Wednesday

December 4th at 600 pm with a meal at

530 pm

Sunday Faith Formation resumes Sunday

December 8th after the 900 am Mass

Our next Healing Mass is Saturday

December 7th at 1000 am

Our 1st Saturday Rosary is Saturday

December 7 at 300 pm

Did you know you can tithe from your phone Scan the QR Code or Visit our website wwwstmarymagdaleneflintorg click on the link and set up a one time weekly or monthly gift to our Parish

Weekend Collection Collection totals for the weekend of November 23 amp 24 = $870682

Thank you for your generosity

Candles The 7-Day Candle for the week of November 30 through December 6 is donated by

Marge Betty Paula amp Irmgard in memory of Terry Bricker may he rest in peace

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Parish and Diocesan News amp Weekly Gifts

A Home for all Godrsquos people We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to our Capital

Campaign efforts to build our church Every gift is important and needed

We would also like to extend an invitation to all parishioners who have not had the opportunity to

make a pledge to please consider doing so You may contact us at the church office 903-894-7647 or by emailing

Sonia at soniaescobedostmarymagdaleneflintorg

New pledges are for 4 years to end of 2023

Along with your monetary donations we also ask you to keep praying for the strength of our faith and the labor of

our parish

Cash on hand as of 100219 - $2896198

FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE

wwwstmarymagdaleneflintorgnew-church-project

Please join us Monday December 9 starting at 9am for a full day of CHRISTMAS DECORATING

Wersquoll have breakfast pastries coffee hot cocoa and Christmas music

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PERSONAL TRAINING AND SENIOR FITNESS

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING - REHAB DIETWEIGHT

CONTROL ANTI AGINGDEMENTIA PROGRAM

IN HOME SERVICE

MIKE HAMSCHIN CSCS

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(412) 897-1900

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(903) 939-2265

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