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SUNDAY - October 4Religious Education Classes9:45am - 10:30am/NDES10:35am - Rosary Balloon Release/YH parking lot8:30am - Church History Series/SEASR3:00 - Life Chain/corner Midwestern Pkwy & Kemp4:00pm - Baptism Class/SJR5:00pm - CRHP (men)/SEASRMONDAY - October 53:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC6:00pm - RRQG/NDE Cafe6:45pm - Seasons of Hope/CRTUESDAY - October 6Intercessory Prayer Group after Liturgy of the Hours/church9:30am - PSM/SEASR11:00am - ND Liturgical Singing/church3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC6:00pm - St. Jude Circle Mtg/SEASR

WEDNESDAY - October 73:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC4:00pm - Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament (until 6pm)/HFC5:30pm - Pray the Rosary/HFC7:00pm - CRHP (women)/SEASR7:00pm - Bible Study/SJR7:00pm - Divorce Recovery/JPIITHURSDAY - October 83:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC7:00pm - R.C.I.A./SJR7:00pm - Creighton Fertility Care/SMR7:00pm - PSM/SEASRFRIDAY - October 93:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFCSATURDAY - October 104:00pm - Reconciliation/HFC (until 5:00pm)SUNDAY - October 11Religious Education Classes9:45am - 10:30am/NDES8:30am - Church History Series/SEASR

SUNDAY - October 48:30 am - JACK and PEGGY JOERNS†

(The Joerns Children) SOULS in Purgatory (Jimmy Ho) LAWRENCE HOLUB† (Shirley Holub) TODD LOONEY† (Joe Przybylski)

11:00 am - Missa PRO POPULOMONDAY - October 58:00 am - BONNIE KOCHER† (Helen Sigler)

ROLAND SIGLER, Sr.† (Mary Agrima) JERRY AGRIMA† (Mary Agrima)

TUESDAY - October 68:00 am - Liturgy of the HoursWEDNESDAY - October 710:00am - ND School Mass/church6:15pm - HAILEY SNOWDEN - Special INT

(Gina Snowden) GEORGE STUDDARD† (Caroline Studdard) GILBERT CONTRERAS† (Socorro Contreras) JEFFREY RHOLING† (Amy Lim)

THURSDAY - October 88:00am - ROLAND SIGLER, Sr.† (Florence Page)

SOULS in Puragatory† (Jimmy Ho) JERRY AGRIMA† (Rita Vokes) In Honor of the BLESSED MOTHER

FRIDAY - October 98:00am - HOWARD and LAURA FONCK†

(M/M Bob Fonck) ROBERT BAUMANN† (Deacon & Mrs. Vincent Blake) In Thanksgiving - Special INT (Helen Sigler) The CLULEY Family - Special INT (Mary & Martha Bible Study Grp)

SATURDAY - October 106:00 pm - BONNIE KOCHER† (M/M John Horn)

JUAN DIEGO CALIXTO† (Karen Price) ANTONIO SANCHEZ, Jr.† (Karen Price) KATHY HOANG† (Tom, Elizabeth & Jacob Ho)

SUNDAY - October 118:30 am - LEONARD HERMES† (Marge Alexander)

SOULS in Purgatory (Jimmy Ho) ALEX DREHER† (M/M John Horn) ROSE CUBA† (The Cuba Family)

11:00 am - Missa PRO POPULO

(SJR-St. Joseph Room; HFC-Holy Family Chapel; PH-Parish Hall; NDE Cafe-Notre Dame Elementary Cafeteria; NDHS - NDHigh School; CR-Conference Room; WR-Workroom; BR-Brides Room; MR-Music Room)

WEEKEND CONTRIBUTIONSSeptember 26/27: ........................................... $9,486.00Special Collection: ............................................... $100.00Faith DirectSeptember 4: ................................................. $20,663.59September 15: ............................................... $10,625.68Catholic University: ............................................. $734.00

www.faithdirect.net (church code: TX420)Thank you for all the generous gifts that you provide for our parish. Please consider using our secure electronic giving program Faith Direct. Faith Direct will automatically process any offertory or second collection donations of your choosing. It is the most convenient way to make sure that the parish receives your gift regularly. No more checks to write or envelopes to worry about. You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: TX420, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available in the parish office.

Those for Whom We Pray Parishioners, Family & Friends

Ernie Adams, Marcy Alexander, Doug Allison, Nicholas Allison, Vic and Angie Allison, Caroline Anderle, LeRoy Anderle, Dennis Anderson*, Melissa Anderson, Ricky Arnold, Wanda Baltine, Elizabeth “Beth” Bater, Kim Baumhardt, Jo Bearden, Al Belgrado, Tommy & Sheryl Berend, Helen Bills, Deacon Vincent & Pat Blake, Cyndi Boone, Frank Borja, Rocky Bray, Blanie Burns, Brent Burns, Maxine Butler, Pam Butler*, Sandy Cadena, Ivy Cadotte, Mike Carlton, Delbert & Noralene Catlin, Marge Conklin, Macy Cooke*, Kim Corbin, Patricia Creel, Gladys Crews, Grace Ann Crocker, Tim Crowell, Johnnie & Nellie Deal, Faye Dominy, Lilian Dove, Patrick Dulsky Eleanor Edwards, Carol Faustina, Jathan Fields, Johnnie Fields, Jerry Fletcher, Danny Foix, Clara Foster, Barbara Franklin, Linsye Franklin, May Gagne’, Delilah Garza, James & Marian Geary, Thomas Genewick, Mary George, Ray, Donnie & James Grube, Courtney Shook Gysell, Cathy Haas, Georgia Hall, Teresa Harner, Carol Harrison, Brian Hartnett, Brandie Heberts, Diana Henderson, Floyd Hilbers, Rick Holderman, Jean Hoing, Don & Jean Isbell, Nelda Jansen, Jeremy Johnson, Regina Keezer, Jonathan Kegley, Claudia Kelly, Richard Koch, Anita Kortbawi, Marion Lauer, Leroy Lay, Cecilia Susie LeBus, Fred Lentz, Ken Lewis, Brittany Lindemann, Art Litteken, Shirley Litteken, Tim Lowe, Gloria Lucio, Brian Lucore, Abel Mahesh, Cindy Majewski, Eloise Majewski, Rusty Maley, Ryan Maley, Owen and Pat Mansfield, Marilyn Marak, Marcel Marchon, Marlene Marshall, Ryanne Martinez, Clara Mathe, Mary Jo Matysek, Kristi Melsteade, Filemon and Rafaela Meza, Mike &Virginia Michonski, Colleen Mills, Carolyn Morath, Tina Morian, Kristal Mullholland, Dorothy “Dot” Myers, Daniel McBrayer, Kelly Nguyen, Caleb Nichols, Dr. Sam Nilasena, Richard O’Malley, Fr. James O’Toole, George Palma, Patti Palmer, Joe Petz, Jr., Michelle Piro, Karen Poirot, Marvin Policky, Millie Prentiss, Dale Probst, Rowdy Ramans, Aubrey Reaves, Lucia Rodriguez, Brandon Rollo, Lori Ross, Robyn Sanders, Nelda Schreiber, Charles Simons, Bette Skurkey, Jeff Smith, Linda Snyder, June Sphon, Annette Ste. Marie, Sr. Patricia Ste. Marie, Gary Stevens, Mariea Sweeney, Mary Lou Sweeney, Sister Devota Sweeney, Johanna Sweeney, Don Thomas, Jesse Thomas, Ida Toth, Debbie Tucker*, Monica Vu, Rita Walterscheid, Dorothy Ward, Sandy Ward, Logan Wilson, Mary Wilson, Chrystal Witman, Dorothy Wolf, Jerry Wright, Sr., Diane Wright, Signe Yelland, Adam York, Dan York, & Lucy York.

* New this weekBecause of space limitations, names will be taken of the prayer list after 3 months. Please call the church office if you would like the name

returned to the list. Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish“One Family of Faith”

We extend a warm welcome to you. We thank you for sharing in the celebration of Joy during the liturgy of the Mass this weekend. If you are visiting, we hope that you have found nurturing and support for your faith in our parish and beyond. If you are New to our parish, we extend a special welcome to you and pray that your will find a warm home here (you may register online by visiting our website or stopping by the church office during the week). All parishioners are invited to join fully in the life of our parish. There are many ways to serve our community through the various ministries that are available here at Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Thank you for coming today…

Our Lady Queen of Peace

PRAYER for OUR TROOPSLord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

SAVE THE DATES!!!• TRUNK or TREAT - October 30• TURKEY DINNER - November 8

Daily Readings

Monday - Jon 1:1—2:2, 11 * Lk 10:25-37Tuesday - Jon 3:1-10 * Lk 10:38-42Wednesday - Jon 4:1-11 * Lk 11:1-4Thursday - Mal 3:13-20b * Lk 11:5-13Friday - Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2 * Lk 11:15-26Saturday - Jl 4:12-21 * Lk 11:27-28Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary

Time - Wis 7:7-11 * Heb 4:12-13 * Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27

Parish Activities

PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEKListed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily.10/5 - Rev. Salvador Perez 10/8 - Rev. Philip Petta 10/10 - Rev. Karl Pikus, FSSP10/6 - Rev. John Antony Perikomalayil, HGN 10/9 - Rev. Gary Picou 10/11 - Rev. Jeff Poirot10/7 - Rev. Timothy PerkinsEternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Pray for Fort Worth Seminarians 2014-2015In your daily prayers, please include the following seminarians on your list of people to pray for.Thank you for your support and generosity. Always pray for those discerning vocations10/5 - Jeffrey Ambreit-Quepons 10/8 - Jonathan Demma 10/10 - Eric Flores10/6 - Collin Becker 10/9 - Ricky Diaz 10/11 - Benjamin Grothouse10/7 - Justin ConoverGod our Father, Thank you for calling (Name) to prepare for priesthood. Grant him the grace to grow closer to You through daily prayer. Help him form his personality as a credible witness to others. Bless him while he studies Your word and the teachings of the Church, and give him a generous heart to serve Your people.We ask this through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. Amen.

October 4, 2015

INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER (for the month of October

Universal: That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated.

Evangelization: That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the

Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.

The thoughts and prayers of our parishare with the family and friends of

† Rosemary Brooks(wife of Elmer Brooks)† Dr. James M. Shields

(brother-in-law of Betty Rossman)† Sr. Berniece Knapek, SSMN

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.And let perpetual light shine upon her.

Amen.

Family Life Center UpdatesUpdated as of:

09/14/15 - $2,874,398.96GOAL: $3,000,000

AMOUNT PLEDGED: $2,900,251.68 (Includes $876,000 received in Grants and

Gifts from outside of our parish)

FAMILY LIFE CENTER INCOME/EXPENSES:

Contractor Expenses OnlyTOTAL BUILDING COST WITH EQUIPMENT:

$2,974,341.00DESIGN PHASE/ARCHITECT: $126,000.00

TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR FLC: $44,557.00TOTAL CONTRACT SUM: $3,144,898.00

All E-Giving will be done through ‘Faith Direct’ our online giving program. Online enrollment forms are available in the Narthex. Or go directly to www.faithdirect.net to enroll. For the Capital Campaign online enrollment, use Church Code: TX508. To afford the greatest tax benefits for our parish, Campaign gifts are processed through the Diocese of Ft. Worth Advancement Corporation.

CHURCH HISTORY SERIESCome join us to study and reflect on Church history through the Reformation. The series, led by Jack Abel, will be held  on Sunday  mornings at  9:40-10:45 now through 22 November. It will be held in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton room. Please bring something to take notes.Some of the topics to be covered will be:1. The crucial developments during the Apostolic period2. The expansion of the Church in the Roman Empire in the face of persecution and other difficulties3. The early Church Fathers and the formation of the Creed4. The condition of the Church and the beginnings of reformation in the century before the Reformation

• • •Prayer Shawl MinistryFirst and Third Tuesday (9:30-11:30am)October 6 and 20 in the SEAS RmFirst and Third Thursday (7-9pm)October 8 and 22 in the SEAS RmIf you or someone you know is in need of a prayer shawl or lap robe please request one at the church office.

• • •Heritage Group (50+)

Meets every fourth Sunday at 6pmIn the Saint Joseph Room.

Next gathering: Sunday, October 25th

OLQP Men’s Club would like to thank everyone who came out to support Notre Dame Family Tuition through the Second Annual Enchilada Dinner held last weekend. Congratulations to all the Raffle Prize winners.

There is still a chance to purchase a ticket/s for the gorgeous quilt (Spools design) put together by Donna Wachsman, Cheryl Neale and Ruth Lavy: $5 for one ticket and $20 for five tickets. Drawing will be at the end of the Parish Picnic and you do not have to be present to Win.

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Parish Announcements

Our Lady Queen of Peace Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Creighton Model FertilityCare System Introductory SessionWhat is it?The CrMS is a scientifically based method of family planning. It can be used by women in all reproductive categories to achieve or avoid pregnancy with a 99.5% effectiveness rate. The method is used with the new reproductive health science of NaPro TECHNOLOGY. NaPro doctors use the woman’s Creighton charting to diagnose and treat most gynecological health issues, including infertility and repetitive miscarriage. It seeks to find and treat the root cause of the problem. Creighton and NaPro respect the dignity of women and marriage.

When: Thursday, October 8 from 7-9pm in the St. Mathew room of the Family Life Center.

Cost: FREEContact: Shirelle Edghill, FCP to make a reservation

to attend. 817-845-0249 or shirelleedghill@gmail.com

World Mission Sunday is October 18, 2015.

All Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth are invited to join Bishop Michael Olson for Mass in Preparation for World Mission Sunday.

October 11, 2015 at 5:00pmSaint Patrick Cathedral (Fort Worth)

• • •Catholic Charities - Northwest DeaneryVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Ask how you can help!Purple Care Hope Bags are available in the Narthex with a suggested “grocery list”.Bring filled bags to: Northwest Campus OfficeSacred Heart Pastoral Office Annex (1506 Tenth Street)

Wednesday Evening Bible StudyFacilitated by Chris EmeryReflections on the Readings for upcoming Mass.ALL ARE WELCOME(meeting room to be announced later)Oct. 7 - Readings for October 11th

Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary TimeWisdom 7:7-11 * Hebrews 4:12-13 * Mark 10:17-30

• • •Safe Environment Sessions for 2015OLQP sessions will be held in the Church office Conference room at 4040 York St.Contact the parish office at 940-696-1253 for more information or to RSVP.Our Lady Queen of Peace churchWednesday, Oct. 7 @ 7pm - UpdateWednesday, Oct. 14 @ 7pm - Initial (note: this is a change from the original date)Sacred Heart church (940-723-5288)Thursday, Oct. 15 @ 6:30pm - InitialSaturday, Oct. 17 @ 9am - Update

• • •Year of Consecrated LifeCelebrate the Church’s treasureof those in consecrated life.(See www.usccb.org for details)Let us pray for religious sisters, brothers, priests, nuns, and otherswho have chosen to consecrate their lives to God in this special way;Let us celebrate the faith, hope, and charity that their lives give witness to;Let us invite others to consider this joyful form of discipleship. Amen.The Christian faithful have an obligation to foster vocations to the priesthood and the religious life by living faithfully the call to holiness, by holding vocations to the priesthood and the religious life in esteem, and by encouraging young men and women to consider the possibility of a call from God to the ordained or consecrated states.(Diocese of Sacramento, Statute 9)

Kid’s Corner

October 4, 2015

For more information Call Greg Brown 696-1253 greg@olqpwf.org

Young Adults

Dear Parents,This Sunday-October 4th, the

Religious Ed classes will participate in the Helium Balloon Rosary, led by the junior high students. The KG-6th grade students will each receive a glow-in-the-dark rosary to take home.

We are asking that you come join your children at 10:35 a.m. in the elementary school parking lot where the balloons will be released for the closing activity. We ask that all children leave the event with their parents after the release.

Thank you for parking on the street or in the Church parking lot so that the cars will not create congestion as the children move about to release the balloons from the Notre Dame Elementary/Youth Center parking lot.

Sincerely,Sister Ginny

• • •Twenty-seventh Sunday, 2015Sister Ginny says…Most of us like to jump into water;To catch flying leaves when strong winds blow.To walk in puddles made by the rain;And make lots of things out of falling snow.We like to touch fuzzy kittens,To feel the sand in the sand box at home.We like to mold clay with our handsAnd feel how smooth is glass or chrome.All of these things tell us:There’s a special gift called “ touch.”We love to reach out and feel different things.It’s gift that means so very much.Jesus knew about this special gift.He used it every day.He reached out to touch people.Bringing them healing in every way.Even when little children were brought to him,And disciples didn’t want them near,Jesus put his arms around them for hugs.To show that they were very dear.Remember that you are very dear to Jesus.Imagine this week that you are in his arms.

Registration forms and calendar available online at www.olqpwf.org(Please note that a Form A for 15/16 must be completed for this school year if not yet completed through our summer activities since June of 2014. Form B must be filled out additionally for each event youth participate in thought the year.)

• • •Service OpportunityTexas Ramp ProjectOctober 24th 8am - 1pmBus will leave at 8am and construct from scratch a handicap ramp for a family in need!

• • •Middle School Lock-inOctober 31st 6pm - 7am$10 plus a snack to share.

• • •Confirmation Orientations (MANDATORY for Parent and Candidate), will be in October for youth who will be seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Youth need to be 15, a sophomore in High School, attending Mass every week and have been involved in Verso L’alto for the previous year. For more info see www.olqpwf.org/confirmation

• • •Verso L’alto (9th-12th)7pm-9pm in the Youth Hall www.olqpwf.org/versolaltoRegistration and Calendar in Narthex, online, or in the office. Anyone interested in preparing or providing a meal for Verso L’alto please contact Greg or see website for sign up.

• • •Discovery (7th-8th)9:30am-10:45am  in Youth Hall www.olqpwf.org/discoveryRegistration and Calendar in Narthex, online, or in the officeMIddle School Lock-inMay 31st5pm - 7am

OLQP Catholic Youth t-shirts available in the office! Suggested Donation: $10 per t-shirt

• • •SALT “You are the salt of the earth” Matthew 5:13Join us for open youth room fellowship, a look into the life of a Saint from one of our youth leaders and a time to praytogether as the Body of Christ to be sent on a mission to be salt of the earth!All middle school and high school youth are invited!The next SALT is October 11 from 4-6pm in the Youth Hall! For more dates see www.olqpwf.org/other

• • •World Youth Day North Texas featuring Matt Maher will be Sunday, October 25th at Levitt Pavillion in Arlington. $30, Activities by Group Dynamics. Families Welcome. Food Trucks on site. Tickets still available sign up now!

• • •Register NOW for MSM’s Discovery and HSM’s Verso L’alto. Registrations will be available online  www.olqpwf.org/discovery andwww.olqpwf.org/versolalto in the Narthex and available in the Narthex. 2015-2016 Form A (if not already on file) and a Form B will also be needed in addition to the registration if filled out online.

• • •** We are in need of 5 more adults to serve Verso L’alto as Faith Coaches (small group leaders). For more information please see www.olqpwf.org/how-to-help or contact Greg

• • •Keep up with what’s going on at

www.olqpwf.org/youth“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.” — Saint Gregory the Great

facebook.com/OLQPyoungchurchtwitte: OLQPyouth

Instagram: OLQPyouth

Please contact Greg Brown at 940 247 1721 Devotions for each of usThe graces we get from the Mass are essential, but sometimes we feel called to do more to

keep God always in our thoughts throughout the day. That’s when we can draw on devotions - external religious practices not part of the official liturgy of the Catholic Church. There are so many from which to choose and can be as unique as we are.Something for everyone.

The more devotions we know, the more we can use. Popular choices include the Rosary, novenas, adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, and celebrations in honor of Jesus and the saints. There are seasonal devotions, such as lighting an Advent wreath or praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent.Grow in love.

Devotions are designed to help us experience God in everyday life. Their regular use help us to see God anew and fall in love with him more each day. Find one - or more - that works for you.

Note: for ideas, try A Prayer Book of Catholic Devotions (Loyola Press, 800-621-1008, loyolapress.com).

Ever wonder why we have certain customs at Mass and why we have beliefs that can perplex our fellow Christians? All college students and adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited to come and join us to learn more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Growing in Faith

Our Lady Queen of Peace Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Adult Formation

FEAST and CELEBRATIONS

R.C.I.A.Thursday Evenings

7-9pmSaint Joseph Room

October Sessions8 - The Trinity - God the Holy Spirit15 - No Class (Parish-wide Mission: Tim Francis)22 - How God reveals Himself - Scripture (The Bible)29 - How God reveals Himself - Tradition and the Teaching of the Magisterium

• • •Divorced and Re-married?If you are divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church without a Decree of Invalidity, or if you are married outside of the Catholic Church, you may not partake of the Sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Until it is shown otherwise through the ministry of the Tribunal, no person is free to enter into another marriage without the appearance or occasion of serious sin. A divorce alone would not affect, or hinder in any way, your participation in the Catholic Church. A divorced Catholic is free to receive the sacraments. However, if you are divorced and have remarried, or if you are divorced and in a new relationship, or if you are living with someone without a Decree of Invalidity (and your former spouse is still living) you may not partake of the sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion).Consider seeking a Decree of Invalidity which will enable you to return to a full participation in the sacramental life of the Church. For more information contact Deacon Larry Bills at the Church office at 696-1253.

• • •A Charismatic Prayer MeetingSunday afternoons at 4:00Youth Ministry chapel at Sacred Heart Church(upstairs in the Pastoral Annex)Call Jack at 696-0741.

Men in ChristMen of the Parish: Do you have a desire to growas a Christian man? Come join the MEN in CHRISTas we pray, explore Scripture together and supportone another in our Christian walk. Meet us in theConference Room each Saturday (except 2nd Saturdayof the month) at 7:30am. Call Jack at 696-0741.

• • •Worldwide Marriage EncounterJesus reminds us that when God joins together man and woman in holy matrimony “the two become one flesh”. Husbands and wives do you work at this oneness and love one another as Jesus commanded or do you harden your hearts? Gain the tools to truly love your spouse and receive all the joy that oneness can bring; sign up today to attend the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 6-7, 2015. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: http://www.dfwme.org/apply. For more information e-mail apply@dfwme.org or call 469-444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a emmdfw@gmail.com o visite http://www.seccion15.org/

• • •Rachel Ministries

Grieving your abortion losses is one of the most important tasks you will do in your lifetime. It starts as you stop denying your pain, and it continues until you reach a point of reconciliation. - A Season to Heal by Luci Freed & Penny Yvonne Salazar

Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat and begin the process of healing and hope.

817-923-4757Next Retreat February 26

Dear PadreHow should we deliver the

Sign of Peace?What is the etiquette for the Sign of Peace?

I attend Mass alone and feel awkward as family members hug and kiss as though they haven’t seen each other in years but ignore me even though I’m standing right next to them.

The Sign of Peace is a time to acknowledge Christ’s presence in the congregation. It comes immediately before Communion. It is not time for shaking hands with someone you haven’t seen for a while or for running around the church greeting everyone. It is time for wishing peace to one another before we receive the Eucharist as one body.

Remember Christ’s words: “If you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you,…go first and be reconciled…” (Matthew 5:23-24). The Church’s guidelines state, “in a sober manner, offer the sign of peace only to those who are nearest” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 82). They also say that local conferences of bishops should establish norms according to the customs of the people.

It is appropriate for a husband and wife to kiss each other, or for parents to kiss their children; in some places an embrace is also appropriate. The important thing is to remember that Christ is present in our midst and to acknowledge that presence in one another. If you feel excluded, I would suggest you let them know after Mass. You can simply say, “I felt left out.”

FR. PATRICK KEYES, CSsRsundaybulletin@liguori.org

GOOD NEWS!TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)Gn 2:18-24 / Heb 2:9-11 / Mk 10:2-16 or 10:2-12

My mother was convinced that none of her children would get married. We were older when we were called to that vocation but, one by one, we did marry. I am happy to say that my husband and I continue to share this vocation three decades later, and we give our thanks to God. My sister was not as fortunate. After years of abuse, she divorced her husband. She did not make that decision lightly. She went into counseling, prayed, and talked. She considered her children, her husband, and herself. And she read and reread today’s Gospel from Mark. In the end, her safety and the safety of her children was a major concern.

Jesus railed against the ease of divorce. A man had simply to hand his wife a piece of paper, and he could do so for any reason, including infertility and a failure to please him. But Jesus advances the woman’s cause, refusing to allow her to be treated like a piece of property or disposed of at whim. He saw marriage as a sign of God’s covenantal love and lifelong fidelity and exalts it as a sacrament. When both spouses commit themselves to each other and to their vocation, this grace is made manifest, and their bond is strengthened. But sin and human brokenness can interfere with God’s plan, leaving separation or even divorce as the only option.

In the longer form of this reading, the people brought their children to Jesus, and he blessed them. Maybe we can do the same for those affected by abuse or divorce, so they too, at long last, can be healed.

Mary Katharine Deeleysundaybulletin@liguori.org

October 4, 2015

AROUND THE DIOCESECounseling ServicesWorking in partnership with Sacred Heart and Our Lady Queen of Peace, Catholic Charities Fort Worth provides counseling services at Sacred Heart Monday through Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to assist individuals and families:

-Through the challenges of raising a child-Resolving marital conflict-Coping with depression, anxiety, and the stresses of daily life

Let us help you find hope and healing.Contact the Clinical Counseling program with Catholic Charities at 940-716-9669 or 940-642-7021 and leave a message.

Immigration Consultations in Wichita FallsThis opportunity allows you to have an immigration consultation with an immigration attorney or a Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representative without traveling outside of Wichita Falls. Our professionals will serve you via video from our main office in Fort Worth. You will be speaking privately and confidentially with an authorized person qualified to evaluate your situation and give immigration legal advice.Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1504 Tenth Street, Wichita Falls)Open by appointment: Thursdays and SaturdaysSchedule an appointment: 817.289.2801Cost of the consultation: $30