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 8, 2015 / 8 de febrero de 2015 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Quinto 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 A PRAYER MEETING TO REMEMBER With prayer meeting scheduled for 7:00 o’clock Sunday evening, my battery was perhaps only 70 percent recharged from the drain of three Masses and chatter. Three good snoozes only invited a fourth. Furthermore, the acclaimed Schindler’s List was due to show on the All Heroes Channel, and I had not yet seen it. Encountering me at the wake of Isabell Mesker’s mother, Martin Daley invited me to attend the Sunday evening prayer meeting at the St. Peter Church chapel. “Come if you can!” he pleaded. “Mostly women attend the Thursday meeting, but we men will be at the Sunday evening meeting. We would love to have you.” He called a couple of days later, then he called again Sunday afternoon to remind me. This tug of war continued long enough to make me a bit late for the meeting. Upon entering, I laid eyes on a 160-seat chapel brimming with a SRO crowd of eager, attentive folks keying in on Dan Bradley, a guitar player who sounded for all the world like a somewhat muted James Taylor. Finger work complemented his voice that led a devotional rendering of Alleluia and a medley of sacred compositions. All was quiet, meditative singing, and, off and on, many hands were raised in thanksgiving and praise, while voices from all around reverently accompanied most of the songs. After a half dozen or so songs, a young lady named Cassie was invited up to sing and then to share a guitar piece. With her strum, strum, strum and at times a thrumpa, thrumpa thrump, she was less polished then Dan, but still good. Very politely, a handful of folks invited me to move from my standing spot in the rear to a seat somewhere in the nave. I declined until finally I was taken almost by force to the very front right. When Cassie was done, a teen-aged lad

next to me was called up to play the guitar and sing. Having accomplished both very well, he returned to his seat and introduced himself as Jim McDonald, grandson of Dan. Obviously, he came by his musical talents honestly through his grandfather, although his grandfather later told me that he had stopped playing for 20 years until he resumed playing in order to play and sing for his grandchildren. What a loving and pleasant testimony to his grandchildren! Frankly, he sounded professional. From his up-and-down movement and orchestration of the goings-on, Pat Gorman seemed to be master of ceremonies of the whole prayer meeting. And there I was musing, “I came for a prayer meeting, and here we have a religious concert as an added attraction. As Peter, James and John said on the mountain at the time of the Transfiguration, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here!’” A mature lady sang “How Great Thou Art” and Pat Gorman sang a couple of songs, one of which he himself had composed. Ted Daley, who had sung delightfully at the wake of Isabell Mesker’s mother, edified us with a baritone selection. Throughout, there were random testimonies and prayers from the congregation about the illness or other problems of relatives or friends of the Irish Travelers. Though it is understood that all ethnic groups have problems peculiar to their group, the Irish Travelers are people of powerful, expressive faith, of loyalty to their families and friends, and of considerable generosity. It is amazing that I have yet to encounter one person who called or came to beg or borrow. Hitting my bowl of roasted peanuts is the one exception to which everyone – Irish or not – is partial. Smiling as I say this, I assure you that I have never been enriched by so many calls for confessions, sessions of counseling and impromptu visits as from the Irish Travelers of all ages from teenagers to mature keenagers. It has been an honor to

receive visits from a handful to as many as 20 teenagers at a time. Called to speak toward the end, I noted the close bond between Irish and black music. “’Oh Danny Boy’ is the most famous example,” I told them. Backed by Dan in C, I sang “Danny Boy” a la Jackie Wilson. Then I sang Dottie Rambo’s 1967 soul lyrics to that same Londonderry melody, “Amazing Grace, shall always be my song of praise,” known also as “He Looked Beyond My Fault And Saw My Need.” All prayer meetings are edifying and inspirational, but, by its sheer size and intensity, this one turned out to be the mother of all the prayer meetings I have attended. Holding hands in conclusion, we formed a power circle that had to be doubled in spots because of the great number. “Lead us in your Our Father!” they asked me expectantly. So, to a sea of smiling faces , we sang the popular “Echo Our Father” that keeps repeating

“Hallowed Be Thy Name” after each verse. "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

Giselle Robinson, Earline Robinson, Mildred Gardner, Richard Lee, Sr., Olga & Larry Martinez, Martha Byrd, & all the sick and shut in.

Joi Bernard, 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, Kevin Thornton, Debra Hillary, Bernard Washington, Thelma Wentzel, Richard Menefield, Rena Brown, Michael Charles Happy Birthday To: Fernando Flores. Leonard Briscoe, Jr., Annette Dedmon, Rey Jara, Veronica Evans, Rosemary Harden, Howard Rattliff III, and to anyone celebrating a birthday or anniversary between February 8 to February 14.

Feb. 7-8, 2015 - This Sunday is World Marriage Day which honors husband and wife as the foundation of the family. Commit to making your marriage a priority in your lives and let your marriage relationship give glory to God. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on 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/

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 [The LORD] tells the number of the stars and calls them by name.— Psalm 147:4 Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 8 de febrero de 2015 El Señor puede contar el número de estrellas y llama a cada una por su nombre.— Salmo 147

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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. February 1, 2015 Regular Collection—————–———–——–—-$2,662.00 Spanish Mass—————–————–—–—————-——-76.00 Children’s Collection—–—————-———————-32.00 OMM Bldg. & Maintenance————————–574.00

Attendance—128

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 Sunday, February 15—Casino Trip— KPC Ladies Auxiliary 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.

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 .

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

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 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:113 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:2430 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Gn 1:1-19; Sal 104 (103):1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mc 6:53-56 Martes: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Sal 8:4-9; Mc 7:1-13 Miércoles: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Sal 104 (103):1 -2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mc 7:14-23 Jueves: Gn 2:18-25; Sal 128 (127):1-5; Mc 7:24-30 Viernes: Gn 3:1-8; Sal 32 (31):1-2, 5-7; Mc 7:31-37 Sábado: Gn 3:9-24; Sal 90 (89):2-6, 12-13; Mc 8:1-10 NEIGHBORHOOD UNIVERSITY WINTER SESSION

It’s that time of the year to learn something new! Please register for the Neighborhood University Winter Session, Saturday, February 21, 8:30 am- Noon. Neighborhood University is a half-day of mini -classes and exhibits that will help strengthen and grow your community. It’s held at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Avenue., where parking is free. Register online now and choose your class schedule. A $6 registration fee covers a continental breakfast and workshop materials. You may pay by credit card, or click “show other payment options” to pay by check or in person. Please forward this info to others within your community. It’s a great opportunity to recruit and train new leaders and make new friends. For any questions, feel free to contact me by phone or email. I hope to see you there! Madelyn Gibbs Neighborhood Education Coordinator City Manager’s Office818 Missouri 817-392-8890 [email protected]

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