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“If you hope for mercy, show mercy, If you look for kindness, show kindness” (St. Peter Chrysologus)What Value of ForgivenessTodays readings focus on forgiveness. In the First reading (Sir 27:30 -28:7), it says, “The vengeful will suffer the LORD's vengeance, for he remembers their sins in detail. Forgive your neighbor's injustice; then when you pray, your own sins will be forgiven.” This theme of forgiveness is addressed by Christ in today’s Gospel (Mt 18:21-35).
Peter approaches Jesus to ask, "Lord, if my brother sins against me, how often must I forgive? As many as seven times?" (Mt 18:21-35). Jesus answers Peter by giving the parable of the unforgiving servant. In this story a servant who was forgiven a huge debt by his master, deliberately refused to forgive a fellow servant who “owed him a much smaller amount” (Mt 18:28). The wicked servant refused to heed the pleas of his fellow servant who begged him to ‘be patient’ until he can pay his debt. When the merciful master heard about the incident, he reversed his mercy on the wicked servant and punished him intensely. Jesus concludes the story by saying, “ So will my heavenly Father do to you, unless each of you forgives his brother from his heart” (Mt 18:35).
True forgiveness is founded on Divine Mercy. It entails a continual struggle and commitment. It does not require forgetting the injury and this could make it very burdensome. True forgiveness must be sincere. It cannot be selective (based on individual persons or circumstance). How often do you make excuses for your sins and those of the ones you love or care about, but turn around to condemn others for the same or even worse faults? Forgiveness does not absorb the culprit of responsibility for their actions. Although forgiveness should be unconditional, it requires accountability and restitution. “Forgiveness is a personal choice, a decision of the heart to go against the natural instinct to pay back evil with evil” (St. John Paul II, Pope).-Fr Augustine -
Baby Banks...
Don’t forget to pick up your Baby Bank after Mass this weekend! Remember those families that need help during or after an unplanned pregnancy. Your donation will help pro-life efforts in our parish and throughout the diocese. Walking with Moms in Need initiative, the Gabriel Project, Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line, and more will receive funds from this campaign. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Martha Thomas at 254-547-8140 or mann@hot.rr.com.
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Eucharistic Revival
As we continue this year of Eucharistic Revival, we would like to invite you to our parish’s Jesus and the Eucharist Study. This study was specifically designed for the Year of Parish Revival of the National Eucharistic Revival under the pillar of Robust Formation, and it provides a great opportunity to dive more deeply into the richness of our Eucharistic faith.
Each session is full of rich theological content, powerful testimonies, and unique and timely messages from individual bishops across the country. This study will be a special time to grow in community within our parish as we walk this sacred year together, and we really desire you to join us.
Our first session, Wednesday October 11th, will be from 6:15 to 7:30 pm in the Social Hall.
For more information, please contact Liz Hayden at 254-394-2276 or by email: lizhayden14@gmail.com
Make a personal invitation to your friends and family for them to join us as well. Hospitality will be provided, and we hope to see you there!
Rev. Augustine Ariwaodo
For those interested in an alternative Sunday morning session during the Religious Education class time please contact Bonnie Fitzpatrick at bjfitz777@msn.com -
Pilgrimage to Ireland Jun 23-30, 2024
Let’s make a Pilgrimage to Ireland - June 23-30, 2024
Holy Family has a unique opportunity to make a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Knock Shrine in Ireland, along with abbeys, friaries, and holy wells. We will stay at a Four-Star hotel with daily breakfast buffet and three dinners included. For eight days and seven nights we will enjoy escorted day trip bus excursions and ancient medieval sites. There will be opportunities to attend Mass and pray at holy, historic places. More info to come. If you have an interest, call the office and leave your name, phone number and email address.
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Please email bulletin notices to: bulletin@hf-cc.org
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Pray for Hawaii
Together with the Holy Father, we pray for our brothers and sisters in Hawaii in the aftermath of the recent catastrophic wildfires. Their tragic loss of life and destruction of property will no doubt sadly impact families and communities for years to come. The Diocese of Honolulu has set up a dedicated webpage for donation to support the parish, school, and communities through the Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation.
You can make a tax-deductible contribution by visiting the following link:
MAUI CATHOLIC
Every donation, no matter the amount, will play a crucial role in helping to rebuild lives and restore hope.
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Today's Readings
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Mass Times & ConfessionCommunion Service - Monday 5:30 pm
Daily Mass - Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am
Weekend Mass - Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm and Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:30 pm
Reconciliation(in the Altar Servers room) - Saturday 4:00 pm-5:00 pm and Tuesday & Friday 4:45 pm-5:15 pm(or by appointment) -
Office & Gift Shop Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00 am-4:00 pm Closed on Federal Holidays.
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The Golf Tournament is canceled!!!
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Annual Garage Sale, Saturday, Oct 28 from 8 am-noon in Bldg D.
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Religious Education2023/2024 Registration
You may also register your child/children through the parish office Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. We also need more VOLUNTEERS to teach Religious Education on both Wednesdays and Sundays beginning September 6 & 10. If you are interested, please contact Virginia Rodgers (DRE) or staff at the church office @ 254-547-3735.
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Austin Diocese EIMIf you had an EIM account in the past, your data has been transferred to VIRTUS and you'll receive a welcome email with your VIRTUS login information.
If you are new to the EIM process, please go to: www.austindiocese.org/eim-virtus-intro to learn how to create an account, fill out a volunteer application/background check and sign-up for a workshop. If you have any questions, please reach out to the EIM Office at eim@austindioce.org or (512) 949-2447.
The Diocese of Austin requires all clergy, religious, seminarians, employees and all volunteers serving in ministry to minors or the vulnerable, must attend a workshop when their current workshop expires. All persons must be EIM compliant to volunteer or work within the Diocese. Additionally, anyone new to the parish, wishing to serve in a ministry here, must fill out and submit an online volunteer application/background check form and attend a workshop in order to be compliant with diocesan EIM policies.
How to report an incident of concern: The Diocese of Austin is committed to preventing harm from happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. If you are aware of sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect of a child or vulnerable adult, state requires you to report that information to local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at (800) 252-5400 or www.dfps.state.tx.us. Addtionally, if the suspected abuse is by clergy or an employee or volunteer of any diocesan parish, school or agency, a Confidential Notice of Concern should be submitted to the diocesan Ethics and Integrity in Ministry Office at (512) 949-2400. The Confidential Notice of Concern can be found at www.austindiocese.org (click on the link HOW TO REPORT ABUSE). Reports may be made anonymously.
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In Reverence for our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament:
- Arrive before Mass begins.
- Place your heart and mind in the presence of the Lord.
- Participate at the Mass by saying the Mass prayers and singing the Hymns.
- Please do not bring food or drinks into the church, it is costly to have the pews cleaned.
- Please turn your cell phones off or to silent and do not play games during Mass.
- Remember not to leave until our celebrant has given the final blessing and has left the church.
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eGiving ~ Online Donations
Consider using our secure electronic giving program. eGiving 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. Please click on the picture or call the office (254-547-3735) if you need assistance to establish eGiving.
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Parish Registration
New parishioners: All Catholics living within the parish boundaries (Copperas Cove and Kempner) and regularly participate in the liturgy are invited to register online. Keep in mind, church attendance alone does not make you and your family registered members. Your Privacy is Our Priority - This information is confidential and will only be used for the purpose of registering you and/or your family with Holy Family Catholic Church. We do not and will not share your information with any other individuals or businesses. This is our pledge to you!
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Flower Arrangements
If you are interested in sponsoring the flowers in the church in memory of a loved one or a special celebration, please stop by the parish office.
• Cost: $80+
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Hallow video
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Hospital Visits
If you are a parishioner at Holy Family and one of your loved ones is admitted to the hospital and would like a visit from Fr. Augustine please, please call the office at 254-547-3735 and let us know. We are told frequently that a parishioner was hospitalized and wasn’t seen by Fr. Augustine. Father is more than willing to make hospital visits. We also have Father Vincent who is the official hospital chaplain for our area available at any time for hospital visits. If you call after office hours, please listen to the message, there is an emergency number that is given.
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Holy Communion
Parishioners who are unable to walk in the communion line to receive the Eucharist during weekend Masses are asked to inform an usher before Mass begins each week. This will ensure that the head usher directs the Extraordinary Minister to your seat and that you do not miss the opportunity to receive Our Lord.
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Anointing of the Sick
If you or a family member are ill or facing surgery, and would like to be anointed, please contact the office to let Fr. Augustine know at least 2 days in advance of your scheduled procedure. When it is not an emergency, please call before going to the hospital. Our number is 254-547-3735.
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Events
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Saturday, September 30, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMOn the first Saturday of each month the rosary will begin after 8 am mass.Read More
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Sunday, October 1, 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Holy Family Adult Bible study will begin meeting on the 17th of September at 9:15 AM in the Faith Formation Center meeting room. We are studying the Acts of the Apostles and using the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Study Guide. We are using: Acts of The Apostles The Revised Standard version second Catholic edition. It is available on Amazon for $12.95. ISBN: 10-1586174620. We have done the first three chapters and will begin with a small review of chapters 1-3 and move immediately to Chapter 4.Read More -
Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Vocations
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Word on Fire
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For more info, please click on the photo.
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