Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and School Fort Worth’s Only African American/Diverse Catholic Parish 1001-1007 East Terrell Avenue Fort Worth Texas 76104 817.335.1695-C’;817.923.0058-S [email protected] www.omomftworth.org CLERGY:

REV. JEROME G. LEDOUX, SVD Pastoral Administrator 817.335.1695 [email protected] MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday Vigil: 5PM Sunday: 8AM ,10AM, &1PM (Spanish Mass) School Mass: 8:30AM (September thru May) Holy Days of Obligation—(Consult the bulletin.) RECONCILIATION:

Before Mass & by appointment February 15, 2015 / 15 de febrero de 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario _____________________________________________________ PARISH MISSION STATEMENT Declaración Parroquial de Misión Our Mother of Mercy is a predominately African American Catholic Church Community whose members, guided by the Holy Spirit, strive to deepen their own faith and to share the “Good News” through their faith, gifts, and culture with others. Our Mother of Mercy es una Iglesia católica de una comunidad predominante africano americano cuyos miembros, guiados por el Espíritu Santo, intentan a profundizar su propia fe y a compartir la Buena Nueva por su fe, sus dones, y su cultura con los demás. _______________________________________________ MOTTO LEMA All for the greater Glory of God. Todo para la Gloría más grande de Dios

St. Ignatius Loyola

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Our hearts are restless Oh God and they will never find rest until they rest in you. Nuestros corazones son insatisfechos hasta que descanse en ti. St. Augustine

REFLECTIONS ON LIFE BERT LIVED AT THE LEVEL OF LEGENDS AND ICONS Entering into a yearlong engagement, Johnnie told Bert, “If you meet anyone or if anything happens to change this – even on the last day – call it off!” Evidently, Bert had heard this only too well. When Johnnie did not show up at the altar for half an hour, Bert sweated profusely, muttering, “Another 10 minutes and I’m out of here!” Finally, Johnnie A. Wilhite did make it after an unintended delay, enabling Bert to exhale. Despite that clumsy, inauspicious beginning, the lovebirds went on to celebrate 52 blessed years of wedded life. “For a 6-foot-7-inch tall, 300pound man with a deep, resonant voice, Bert never raised his voice to me,” Johnnie observed, “and he never disagreed with me. He would just say, ‘I’ll help you do it.’” Born in Riverside, California on July 9, 1933, Frank Bertrand Staton moved with his family to Fort Worth when he was a child. He soon joined Our Mother Of Mercy Church where he took roots and blossomed as an active, faithful member, also embracing the Knights of Peter Claver and all their altruistic activities, of which an annual scholarship in his honor has been in place for a number of years. Bert was a natural fit in the supernatural atmosphere of the Faith Community of Our Mother of Mercy Church. It was quite right and just having him here as part of our family, comfortable in his skin and comfortable with all his extended family. That

extraordinary relationship lasted from his youngest days until his last. Starring in basketball, Bert graduated from Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. Imagine the rapt attention of the students in Terrell, Texas where the gentle giant Bert began his teaching career, continuing for two years, coordinating the football, basketball and track athletic programs. The best thing that happened to him there was meeting his soul mate Johnnie, leading to marriage and their daughter Glenda. Bigger things awaited Bert in the Fort Worth Independent School District where he was a teacher and educational leader for 45 years. He worked closely with the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program and the Improvement of Discipline and Learning Environment (I.D.L.E) program. He was also active in developing various workshops and learning retreats for classroom teachers. After Johnnie, children occupied great swaths of his time, energy and multiple talents. The close bonds meticulously developed over the many years of his toils in the classrooms, in the arenas and on the playing fields have lasted a lifetime for those who were graced with Bert as teacher, mentor, coach, counselor and friend. Evidence of this was voiced in everyday random conversations and remarks. As Bert journeyed through his seventies, arthritis – no doubt hastened by the grind of his athlete days – began to slow him down and eventually debilitate him. All this was aggravated by a deteriorated heart condition capped by hardening arteries. First he became cane-dependent and

not long after he was wheelchairbound. But none of these things slowed his mischievous penchant for teasing and dragging for his friends, especially the dainty ladies. At first parked in the last seat and later in his wheelchair in back, Bert waylaid anyone who entered the church on his side. After Mass, he harried all passersby as Tom Byrd rolled him to the truck. A May 2007 Sunday Mass witnessed the most enduring image of Bert Staton, flanked by the rest of the Back Seat Boys Choir, rolling up the middle aisle in his wheelchair, singing, “If we ever needed the Lord before, we sure do need him now!” Rolling all the way up to the choir section, they gave a hair-raising rendition. Even after a long stint in the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation Ridgmar Facility, it was strange to hear that Bert had gone home to God. He was like old soldiers who never die but just fade away. And Christian soldier he was to the very end, not walking but running his race without slacking or tiring. And now the crown of righteousness in 2 Timothy 4:8 is laid up for him in our Father’s kingdom. Bert’s wake was full of his former students and longtime friends who gave very serious and more hilarious testimonials of his teaching, coaching, counseling and mentoring days as well as the loyalty and endearing ways of his manifold lifetime friendships. There was a palpable feeling that we had lost someone special. If anyone lived Jesus’ John 10:10 “Life to the full,” Bert did with soul mate Johnnie there to attest to it. It is exactly how the folks whom he touched remember him, not leaving anything unexpended on

the playing field, while keeping the home fires burning with his family, his church extended family and all the community. "God is love, and all who abide in love abide in God and God in them." (1 John 4:16) Rev. Jerome G. LeDoux, SVD

COMMUNITY PRAYER

John Malachi, Giselle Robinson, Earline Robinson, Debra Hillary, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga & Larry Martinez, & all the sick and shut in.

Mildred Gardner, Don Snow, Thang Nguyen, Arnold Brown, Wilbert Youman, J. D. Brown, Pearl Gordon, Rosalind Reynolds, Eunice Wilson, Wilhelmina Harkey, Mary Jean Lily, Oscar Haswell, Renee Gordon, Jocelyn Thomas, Bernard Washington, Thelma Wentzel, Richard Menefield, Rena Brown, Michael Charles Happy Birthday To: Beverly O’Brien, Jannice Chandler, Mary Ducre’, Brooklyn Masters, Leonard Briscoe III, and to anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary between February 15 to February 21. February 15--Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time--A Vocation View: God has done great things for

you. Spread the good news. Consider a church vocation. Divine Word Missionaries and Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit 800-553-3321 15 de febrero - Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario - Vocación Vista: Dios ha hecho

grandes cosas por ti. Difundir las buenas nuevas . Considere la posibilidad de una vocación iglesia.

Misioneros del Verbo Divino y hermanas Siervas del Espíritu Santo 800-553-3321

LENT—TURN AWAY FROM SIN Sister in the Spirit of St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church Invite all Women 18 and Older to their Women’s Lenten Retreat Friday March 6 thru Sunday March 8 3006 Rosedale at Ennis, Houston, TX Hotel information at [email protected] Presenters: Frs. Kenneth Hamilton, SVD, Charles Smith, SVD, and Chester Smith, SVD of the Bowman Francis Ministry Team See bulletin board displays for more info!

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 15, 2015 [Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.— 1 Corinthians 10:31

Sexto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 15 de febrero de 2015 Todo lo que hagan ustedes, sea comer, o beber, o cualquier otra cosa, háganlo todo para gloria de Dios.— 1 Corintios 10:31 Beginning Experience Are you, or is someone you know, struggling after the loss of a marriage partner? The Beginning Experience is a peer ministry for widowed, separated, or divorced individuals. It is a weekend program to help move from the darkness of grief into the light of a new beginning of hope for the future. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, this ministry is open to men and women of all faiths. The next weekend retreat will be held February 27 - March 1, 2015 at the Catholic Conference and Formation Center in Dallas. To register please call or text our voicemail number at (682) "BE-DFWGO", that is (682) 233-3946, or e-mail the DFW Beginning Experience Team at [email protected]. Additional information can be found at www.beginningexperiencedfw.org.

NEWS FROM THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: During December 2014, the Society was able to provide clothes and toys for 50 children, and Christmas baskets for 15 families. Thanks to you Our Mother of Mercy parishioners. NOTICIAS DE LA SOCIEDAD DE SAN . VICENTE DE PAUL : Durante diciembre de 2014, la Sociedad fue capaz de proporcionar ropa y juguetes para 50 niños , y cestas de Navidad para 15 familias . Gracias a ti Nuestra Madre de la Misericordia feligreses

DIOCESAN AND PARISH NEWS

OUR MOTHER OF MERCY CHURCH CALENDAR UPCOMING EVENT PRAYER GROUPS—EACH MONDAY AT 7PM AND SATURDAY AT 12:30PM

Saturday Night Soup and Cinema February 21 - March 28th Saturday Night Soup and Cinema in the cafeteria for the 6 Saturdays in Lent. The evening will start at 6:30pm. Each Saturday meals will consist of two different soups which will include bread or a sandwich and a drink. There will also be a movie which will kind of go along with a lenten reflection. The cost will be $7.00.

February—St. Anne’s Black History Month Speakers—10am Mass each Sunday in February February 16—Mammogram Screening—at Our Mother of Mercy—See bulletin board for appointment info Wednesday, February 18—Ash Wednesday —Masses @ 8:30am & 7pm February 22—St. Anne’s Altar Society Soul Food Dinner Sale.

FIRST COMMUNION —MAY 31, 2015 Primera comunión 31 de mayo 2015

The movies to be shown will be the following : The Miracle, The Prince of Egypt, The Robe, Ben Hur, Song of Bernadette, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Jesus of Nazareth and the Passion of Christ. We will also have popcorn to be served with a small donation as cost.

Sábado Noche Sopa y Cinema 21 febrero-28 marzo Sábado Noche Sopa y Cine en la cafetería para los 6 sábados de Cuaresma . La velada comenzará a las 6:30 pm . Cada comidas Sábado constarán de dos sopas diferentes que incluirán pan o un sándwich y una bebida. También habrá una película que tipo de ir junto con una reflexión cuaresmal . El costo será de $ 7.00. Las películas que se mostrarán serán los siguientes : El Milagro , El príncipe de Egipto , La túnica sagrada , Ben Hur , canción de Bernadette , La historia más grande jamás contada , Jesús de Nazaret y la Pasión de Cristo. Nosotros también hemos palomitas de maíz que se sirve con una pequeña donación como costo .

YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS Announcement: Join us for our second Executive Speaker Event of the year featuring Kevin Sink, VP of Total Quality, TTI Corporation who will speak about his personal and professional journey to work in witness for Christ. Good Shepherd Catholic Community Colleyville, TX—February 17, 2015 7 - 7:45 pm YCP Networking - free wine, beer & appetizers 7:45 pm Speaker: Kevin Sink Attire is business professional. All young professionals in their 20s and 30s are invited to this FREE event! For more information, visit: www.ycpfortworth.org Únase a nosotros para nuestra segunda Ejecutivo Evento Altavoz del año con Kevin Sink , vicepresidente de la Calidad Total , TTI Corporación que hablará sobre su trayectoria personal y profesional para trabajar en testigo de Cristo .Buen Pastor Comunidad Católica Colleyville, TX17 de febrero 2015 February 8, 2015 Regular Collection—————–———–——–—-$2.699.00 Spanish Mass—————–————–—–—————-——121.00 Children’s Collection—–————–—-———————-69.00 OMM School Support———–————-—————–826.00 Attendance—155

PARISH COMMUNITY AND MINISTRIES Bulletin Editor —Delores Newton 817.946.6296 LITURGICAL—Joyce B. Thomas 817.483.9838 Altar Servers—John Malachi 817. 293.8897 Choir — Zenobia Collins 682.365.4156 Eucharistic Ministers—John Malachi 817.293.8897 Lectors—Malinda Walker 817.534.4772 Ushers — Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 EDUCATION & FORMATION Baptism (Children) Joyce B. Thomas 817.437.8394 RCIA/Baptism Adults—Carolyn Yusuf 817.726.6762 RCIA Children, 1st Communion, CCE Arlene Manning — 817.483.9324 PARISH MINISTERIES Hospitality —Kay Norvel, Cynthia Sanford 817.229.4750 Bereavement —Betty Harris 817.429.9492 Sick Ministry — Rev. Jerome LeDoux 817.335.7695 Bldg. & Facilities — Frank Norvel Ray Egana 817.253.0806 Youth Ministry — VACANT St. Anne’s Altar Society –Joyce B. Thomas 817.483.9838 Knights of St. Peter Claver — Tom Byrd 817.240.1224 KPC Ladies Auxiliary — Carolyn Yusuf 817.726.6762 St. Vincent De Paul —Ruby Robinson 817.939.8747 St. Vincent De Paul Emergency Line 817.768.1950 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 817.923.0058 Colonel (Ret.) Michael Barks—President Amy Malinowski—Principal School Board Advisory Council: Linda Campbell, Bob Hazen, Frank Norvel, Ruby Robinson Ron Russell, Art Sanford, Jodi Newton Pastoral Council Representative Leadership: Tom Byrd Keeping Children Safe — Janae T. Page 817.825.0879 RETROUVAILLE PROGRAM Laura & John Elkins OMM MINISTERS OF MARRIAGE Lana & Reginald Alexander, Sr. FINANCE COMMITTEE Kay Norvel, Carolyn Smith, Lorenzo Wilborn OMM School Alumni Ass. —Marie Barks 817.846.0332 If you would like to become more active with your church family, the names listed above are ministry leaders who are available to assist you. Please feel free to contact them to inquire about the group. Si quieren hacerse más involucrado con su familia de la iglesia, los nombres en la lista de arriba son los de los líderes de los ministerios que pueden ayudarles. Favor de llamarles en cualquier momento para más información acerca del grupo BULLETIN DEADLINE. The bulletin deadline is Sunday by 6pm.Announcements are to be received by the editor by 6pm the Sunday before your announcement is to appear in the bulletin. Please email your announcements to [email protected] or mail to the rectory 1005 East Terrell Avenue. The secretary/ bulletin editor is in the office from 10am to 2pm on Fridays. El Vencimiento del Boletín. El vencimiento del boletín es el domingo antes de las 6 pm. La editora del boletín necesita recibir su anuncio antes de las 6pm el domingo antes de que su anuncio aparecerá en el boletín. Favor de mandar los anuncios por email a [email protected] o mandarlos por correo a la rectoría 1005 East Terrell Avenue. La secretaria/editora del boletín está en la oficina de las 10am hasta las 2pm los viernes

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:2225 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Sal 50 (49):1, 8, 16bc -17, 20-21; Mc 8:11-13 Martes: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Sal 29 (28):1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mc 8:14-21 Miércoles: Jl 2:12-18; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 1214, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Jueves: Dt 30:15-20; Sal 1:1-4, 6; Lc 9:22-25 Viernes:I s 58:1-9a; Sal 51 (50):3-6ab, 1819; Mt 9:14-15 Sábado: Is 58:9b-14; Sal 86 (85):1-6; Lc 5:27-32 Ironically, though women seek out abortion as a solution to stressful circumstances, abortion itself can become a contributor to long-lasting stress of a different kind. Many women suffer from flashbacks, depression, anger and self-punishing behaviors. We can help you heal after abortion. Rachel Ministries 817-923-4757 Next Retreat April 10

Irónicamente, aunque las mujeres busquen el aborto como solución para circunstancias presionables, el aborto a sí mismo puede ser un contribuidor perdurable de una clase de fatiga distinta. Muchas mujeres sufren de escenas retrospectivas, depresión, ira y comportamientos de maltratarse a sí mismo. Nosotros podemos ayudarle.

Ministerios de Raquel 817-886-4760 Próximo Retiro 24 de Abril

Feb. 14-15, 2015 - The second reading Paul says “do everything for the glory of God”. Does your marriage witness the glory of God? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is Apr. 10-12, 2015. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: http:// www.dfwme.org/apply . For more information e-mail [email protected] or call 469-444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol,

escriba a [email protected] o visite http:// www.seccion15.org/

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