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January 23, 2012
God is good. Our parish report shows great faith, service and love. Thank you for responding to God's call to holiness.
With the Bishop's permission I will be goiung on a three month sabbatical to the North American College in Rome. If you to to www.pnac.org you can see the Institute for Continuing Theoligical Education.
Monsignor John Flynn, will be here while I am away. i know you will find him a great blessing to our parish.
i already look to returning in April to continue our ministry here at Our Lady of Sorrows.
"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.
What beautifuil celebrations. Thank you to those Confirmed and their families for being so very faithful. thank you also to the Knights of Columbus, Carinos, Choois, altar servers, Instituted Acolytes and more.
Please go to our Facebook page for photos.
Evening Prayer; join us for this beautiful prayer of the Church every Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. followed by mass.
Community Garden Project
Community Garden Project
Helping people feed themselves and others is a powerful experience. Come and help plan our annual community garden on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Food benefits the grower, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry and H.O.P.E. kitchen. Families, the elderly and people with disabilities are most welcomed.
The parish provides the land, seeds and water. You provide a growing spirit. All we ask is that you give at least 10% of what you grow to the St. Vincent de Paul or H.O.P.E. food pantries.
Our Annual Report for 2011 is in the "Newsletter" tab. Please look it over. Our parishioners have been so very faith-filled and generous. Thank you!
Natural Family Planning
Do not cave in to the culture of death. Come and learn how you can plan for a healthy family life and be faithful to Christ and the Church. Please call 903-586-4538 to schedule a session.
Pope Benedict's Prayer Intentions
February 2012 General Intention: Victims of Natural Disasters. That the victims of natural disasters may receive the spiritual and material comfort they need to rebuild their lives.
Missionary Intention: Dedication to Peace. That the dedication of Christians to peace may bear witness to the name of Christ before all men and women of good will.
