FEBRUARY 14, 2021 – SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Ana Todd, Mike Costanza, Jeinnie Martine, Rome Milan,

Blake Vera

Bless us all, O Lord, we pray, for loved ones, here and

near, and far away. And everyone for whom we pray. Keep

us safe each night and day, the homeless who have no

place to stay. Those who are suffering in any way. The

dying, those mourning or grieving and all who need God's

mercy. Keep us safe, Heavenly Father, when we are at

home, or travelling on our way, or when we are

vulnerable, or in danger in any way. Most merciful

Father, hear us as we pray for the souls in Purgatory, or

who may be sent there some day.

PASTOR’S CORNER Thanks be to God, for his infinite compassion! Thanks be to God,

for Christ his Son, who came and dwelt amongst us! He put

heaven and a share in the life of God within our reach; he has

shown us how to attain them, giving in his church and the

sacraments, all the necessary aids. But we still need all of Christ’s

compassion if we are to get there. Because of our inclination to

sin and because of the many times we unfortunately give in to that

inclination, nothing but the mercy of God can save us from our

own folly. However, that mercy is available, if only we ask for it.

What we sinners need is the faith and confidence of the leper in

today’s gospel reading. He believed firmly in the power and the

mercy of Jesus. “If you will, you can make me clean”, was his

approach to Jesus.

This should be our approach too if we have the misfortune to fall

into serious sin. Jesus does will and does want our salvation. His

incarnation, and death on the cross, proves that. The fact he left

the power to forgive sins to his church is another proof of both his

will and desire to help us. “All power has been given to me in

heaven and on earth,” he stated. Part of that power which he left

to his church is in the sacrament of penance where the leprosy of

sin can be washed away, and the sinner restored to new and

perfect spiritual health. What folly for any Christian then, to

commit sin and isolate himself, like the unclean leper, from God?

But it is greater folly still, to remain in this unclean state when the

cure for his disease is so easily available to any sincere penitent.

Gracias a Dios por su infinita compassion.! Gracias a Dios por

Christo su Hijo, que vino y habitó entre nosotros! Puso el cielo y

una parte de la vida de Dios a nuestro alcance. Nos ha mostrado

como alcanzarlos, dando a su Iglesia en los sacramentos, todas las

ayudas necesarias. Pero todavia necesitamos la compasión de

Cristo si queremos llegar allí. Debido a nuestra inclinación, nada

más que la misericordia de Dios puede salvarnos de nuestra propia

locura. Sin embargo, esa misericordia, esta disponible, si sólo la

pedimos. Lo que necesitamos los pecadores es la fe y la confianza

del leproso en la lectura del Evangelio de hoy. Creía firmememte

en el poder y la misericordia de Jesús. “Si quieres, puedes

hacerme limpio”, fue su acercamiento a Jesús. Este debería ser

nuestro acercamiento Tambien si tenemos la desgracia de caer en

pecado grave.Jesus quiere nuestra salvación su encarnación y su

muerte en la cruz lo demuestra. El hecho de haber dejado el poder

para perdonar los pecados a su Iglesia es otra prueba de ambos su

voluntad y deseo de ayudarnos. “Todo poder me ha sido dado en

el cielo y en la tierra,” dijo. Parte de ese poder que dejó a su Iglesia

es en el sacramento de la penitencia donde la lepra del pecado

puede ser arrastrada, y el pecador restaurado a la salud spiritual

nueva y perfecta. Que locura para cualquier Cristiano entonces,

cometer pecado y aislarse, como el leproso inmundo, de Dios?

Pero es una locura mayor todavía, permanecer en este estado sucio

cuando la cura para su enfermedad está tan fácilmente disponible

para cualquier penitente sincero.

Cada niño necesita consuelo, en horas de problemas, de dolor o de temor. Un niño busca los brazos extendidos de su madre donde es refugiado, alentado sosiegado y consolado. Roy Lessin.

Mon. /Lun Feb.,15 – MASS 8:00 AM Gn 4:1-15, 25/Mk 8:11-13 Tran T. Khanh Tues/Mar. Feb., 16 – NO MASS Gn 6: 5-8, 7:1-5, 10 Mk 8:14-21

Wed/Mié Feb.,17 – MASS 8:00 AM

JI 2:12-18 2 Cor 5:20-6:2 Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Marion Stank Bason

Thu/Jue Feb.,18, – MASS 8:00 AM Dt 30:15-20 Lk 9:22-25 Fr. Mathew Kavipurayidam, TOR Fri./Vie Feb., 19 – MASS 8:00 AM Is 58:1-9a Mt 9:14-15 Tran T. Hue Steven Keene FEBRUARY 21, 2021

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Gn 9:8-15 1 Pt 3:18-22 Mk 1:12-15

Sat/Sab. Feb., 13 4:00PM Errol Jolly Raney & Lounette Fief Sanctuary Lamp Sponsor this week: Joe Bason. Intention: In Memory of Marion Stank Bason. 8:00AM Lounette Fief 10:00AM Rocky Brown Sp. Intention Kristi Brooks

12:00 PM Andrea Espinoza

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LENT BEGINS FEBRUARY 17, 2021

8:00am Mass (English) and distribution of Ashes

12:00 Noon Bilingual Prayer Service and Distribution of

ashes

5:45pm Prayer Service (English) and distribution of

ashes

7:00pm Mass (Spanish) and distribution of Ashes

MARCH 27-28 2021

Saturday, March 27 Vigil Mass – 4:00pm (English).

Sunday March 28

Mass (English) – 8:00am

Mass (English) – 10:00am

Mass (Spanish) – 12:00 Noon.

APRIL 1, 2021

Mass of the Lord Supper (Bilingual) – 7:00pm

FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF

THE LORD – (Good Friday)

2:15pm Divine Mercy

Chaplet followed by the

Stations of the Cross- Priest

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3:00pm Passion Service

Bilingual.

6:00pm Spanish Divine

Mercy Chaplet.

SATURDAY, APRIL 3.

Rite of Anointing, and Effeta

for Catechumens – 9:00am

9:30am General Rehearsal

for Vigil Mass.

8:30pm Easter Vigil Mass

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4.

Mass (English) – 10:00am

Mass (Spanish)–12:00 Noon

SPONSOR OF THIS WEEK’S SANCTUARY

LAMP:

Joe Bason

Sunday Feb., 14 - Saturday, Feb., 20.

Intention: in memory of Marion S. Bason

PATROCINADOR DE LA LÁMPARA DEL SANTUARIO DE ESTA SEMANA: Joe Bason

Domingo 14 de feb.,- Sáb., 20 de febrero.

Intención: en memoria de Marion S. Bason

Is Someone In Need of Spiritual Help? Are you aware of someone who is sick at a care facility or

in a home, or may just need to talk to clergy? Please let

us know so that we at Saint Thomas the Apostle Catholic

Church can help care for them and their spiritual needs.

If this is an emergency, please call the office at 817-624-

2184. Let us continue to pray for all those who are

suffering from illnesses as well as their caregivers that

our Lord’s grace may be upon them always.

¿Conoce a alguien que esté enfermo en un centro de

atención o en un hogar, o tal vez sólo necesite hablar con

el sacerdote? Háganos saber para que la Iglesia Católica

de Santo Tomás el Apóstol podamos ayudar a cuidar de

ellos y de sus necesidades espirituales. Si se trata de una

emergencia, llame a la oficina al 817-624-2184. Sigamos

orando por todos aquellos que sufren enfermedades, así

como por sus cuidadores, para que la gracia de nuestro

Señor esté siempre con ellos.

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We are looking for adults 18 and over to be Adult Altar Servers, please contact Scott Hundemer at 817-996-6720 for more information.

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent. Its oficial name is “Day of Ashes” so called because of the practrice of rubbing ahes on one’s forehead in the sign of a cross. Ash Wednesday and Lent are observed by most Catholics and some protestant denominations.

BLACK AND INDIAN MISSION COLLECTION.

FEBRUARY 20-21

he Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help

diocesan communities to build up the Church and

preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African

American, Native American, and Alaska Native People of

God.

Next week, our parish will take up the National Black and Indian

Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the

Church in African American, Native American, and Alaska

Native communities from coast to coast. Schools, parish religious

education programs, and ministries in our Diocese depend on your

generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Our

diocese also received grant funding from this collection last year

to benefit African American students attending our Catholic

schools. Please give generously to the Black and Indian Mission

Collection on February 13-14 at Mass, through our parish online

giving, or at https://bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections

Misiones

MERCEDES IS RETIRING

Please join us in extending best wishes to Mercedes Long, who is

retiring on February 25, 2021. Mercedes has been an esteemed

staff member for 21 years, and she will be greatly missed by many

of us. We have all benefited from her outstanding work and

dedication during this time and we will miss seeing her in the

waiting area of the office.

We invite you to attend a drive-thru retirement appreciation event

on Saturday, February 20 and Sunday February 21, 2021

following all Masses if you would like to drop off a gift or a card

in appreciation. If you are unable to attend, you may drop off

cards or grifts in the Narthex or in the parish office during the

week.

We hope you will be able to join us as we express our appreciation

to her.

Por favor, acompáñenos a extender los mejores deseos a

Mercedes Long, que se retira el 25 de febrero de 2021. Mercedes

ha sido una miembro del personal estimada durante 21 años, y

muchos de nosotros la extrañaremos mucho. Todos nos hemos

beneficiado de su excelente trabajo y dedicación durante este

tiempo y nos extrañaremos verla en la zona de espera de la oficina.

Le invitamos a asistir a un evento de apreciación de jubilación el

Sábado 20 de Febrero y domingo 21 de Febrero de 2021 después

de todas las Misas si desea dejar un regalo o una tarjeta en

agradecimiento. Si no puede asistir, puede dejar tarjetas en el

Narthex o en la oficina parroquial durante la semana.

Esperamos que pueda acompañarnos mientras le expresamos

nuestro agradecimiento.

WELCOME We want to extend a warm welcome to our new Parishioners

Paul & Deanna Lopez

Christopher Lambert

Juan & Azalea Ramos

Jose & Marlen Gonzalez & Renteria

Suzanna Nolan

Steven & Lauren Parker

Catherine Butschek

In Memorium † Kevin Gamble

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COLECTA PARA LAS MISIONES AFROAMERICANAS

E INDIGENAS FEBRERO 20-21 a Colecta para las Misiones Afro Americanas e Indigenas existe para ayudar a comunidades diocesanas a edificar la Iglesia y a predicar el Evangelio de Jesús entre los Afro

Americanos, Nativo Americanos y Nativos de Alaska, communidades que también forman parte del pueblo de Dios. La próxima semana, nuestra parroquia empezará la Colecta para

las Afroamericanas e Indígenas. Nuestro apoyo a esta colecta

ayuda a construir la Iglesia en las comunidades Afroamericanas,

Indígenas y de los Nativos de Alaska de costa a costa. ¡Las

escuelas, los programas parroquiales de educación religiosa y los

ministerios diocesanos dependen de su generosidad para ayudar a

proclamar el Evangelio de Jesucristo! Por favor, aporte

generosamente durante las Misas del 20 y 21 de Febrero, a través

de las donaciones en linea de nuestra parroquia o en

https://bit.ly/DioceseSpecialCollections.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FISH FRY

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting their annual fish fry

during the first five Fridays of Lent. Each combo plate is $10.

and it includes fresh fried fish, fries, and one side. Due to

COVID-19 restrictions, the fish fry is Drive-thru only. Sales

begin at 5:30 PM on the side of the church by the carport. Please

bring exact change or check.

PESCADO FRITO

Los Caballeros de Colón organizarán su comida de Pescado

Frito anual durante los primeros cinco viernes de Cuaresma.

Cada plato combinado es de $10. e incluye pescado frito fresco,

papas fritas y un acompañamiento. Debido a las restricciones

COVID-19, el pescado será para llevar solamente. Las ventas

comienzan a las 5:30 PM en el lado de la iglesia por la parte

cubierta del estacionamiento. Por favor, traiga el cambio exacto

o el cheque.

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Regular Offertory

Mass Collection Online Giving

Attendance

All Masses $10,218 $6,224

Sat., 4 PM

123

Sun., 8:00 AM

103

Sun., 10:00 AM

246

Sun., 12:00 PM

200

TOTAL $10,218 $6,224 672 Other Online

Maintenance $448 $380

Bldg. Fund $4,920 $790

Indian/Black Mission

Latin America $11 $25

Flowers

Ash Wednesday

$45

TOTAL $5,379 $1,240

Streaming Views Website FaceBook

Sat., 4 PM 24 140

Sun., 10:00 AM 75 200

Sun., 12:00 PM 6 87

TOTAL 105 427

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