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May 1, 2012
God is good! While on my three month sabbatical to Rome, Msgr. Flynn, Fr. Lopez and everyone here were wonderful in caring for our parish. I am deeply grateful.
Now we begin again. The summer seems full of great opportunitiesto bring Christ to all. Our Community Garden is thriving and will provide free food to many; our summer lunch program and backpack program will feed many children throughout the summer, and our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry continues to provide free food for many every Thursfay 10 a.m. - 1 p.m..
There is much going on here for the love of Christ. Come and be a part of our living out the Gospel in or community of Jacksonville.
With confidence in Christ,
"The Bishop has entrusted the pastoral care of the faithful of this parish to me. My dream is that we reflect Christ to all we meet."
Our parish motto is "Bringing Christ to all. Bringing All to Christ!"
These are the words of the Venerable Antonio Margil de Jesus, O.F.M., a Franciscan missionary who first brought Christ to this part of the new world.
In 1719 he and other Franciscans, established missions in what is now the town of Alto, Texas.
Spring and the drought show our grounds need some attention. Help us cut trees, weed, trim bushes and more on Saturday, May 5th 9 a.m. - @ 12 noon. Tools will be here, but you may bring tools from home.
"Garage Sale 75766" on May 19
Help us participate in a City-wide Garage Sale. This event is announced throughout Texas an should attract many garage-sale eager visitors. Bring your used, but useable and clean items to parish office. The sale will be here at OLOS and we needed helpers. Call Fr. Mark
Parish Planning meeting
Summer is the time to replenish ourselves and others. Help plan our time at our next planning meeting, Monday, May 7th at 7 p.m. in Parish Hall
Blessed Mother Teresa Opportunity
Come a meet a CNN Photojournalist who spent months with Blessed Mother Teresa.
Friday, May 10
Tickets $25
Call Karen Kendrck at: 903-258-9492
Our Parish Van will be departing OLOS at 5:45 p.m. for those needing a ride.
Autographed photo-journals by the author available. Please see posters in the narthex.
2nd Saturday Games & Covered Dish Night
Long time and new parishioners are all welcomed on Saturday, May 12 for fun board games, bingo, Poker, Texas Hold’em and prizes. Bring a favorite dish to share. Special tables for children. Fun begins after the 5:30 p.m. mass.
“Step Up to Scale Down”
A free program to help with developing a healthy lifestyle. Meets Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall. All are welcome.
Church History for Adults
Our faith is longer than our personal recollections. The great class is open to all. Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Upcoming meetings on May 14
Finance Council meets at 5:15 p.m. and Parish Council at 7 p.m. Each meet in the Parish Hall.
Congratulations to Our Graduates
To celebrate the achievement of graduates from High School, colle/university or techinal schools, we invite you to our Annual Graduation Masses on Sunday, May 20. Masses will be at 9:00 a.m. in English and 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. Please wear, your cap & gown if possible.
Please call the Parish Office before May 16 at 903-586-4538. Graduation gifts will be given to all those graduating from our parish.
