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On behalf of the whole Parish, I would like to send lots and lots and lots of THANKS to all who helped create the Advent and then Christmas Seasons beauty we all enjoyed the past few months. Thank you kindly! The Music Ministries also should be deeply thanked for those many hours of both rehearsals and then praising and giving Glory to God during our Advent and Christmas liturgies and prayer services. We Friars well know the discipline it takes to prepare choral prayers. So when we hear and see so many praying in choral form, we are moved to deep gratitude with endless admiration. The Parish at large should continue to be aware of particular communities within the larger Community who answer “the call” from the Holy Spirit to utilize certain gifts for these Holy Seasons. Creating beauty for the senses in the Sacred Space of our blessed Church reflects keenly the sense of the Holy both in and among us. We transcend to the Divine, stepping into the Mysteries of the Inspired Word and Channels of Grace we call the Sacraments. What a beautiful Parish! Here we are filled with souls struggling to keep the Light of Christ alive in a world so challenged by the world, the flesh, and the devil. Remember all registered Parish members were CONSECRATED and DEDICATED to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 2nd, 2022. This was the fourth year we formally prayed this Marian Consecration Prayer as a worshipping Community at all of our weekend Masses. Remember to pray the Rosary daily! I want to thank the Knights of Columbus especially for their faithful witness in LEADING the Rosary prayer prior to all of our weekend Masses. The Rosary devotion is part of being a member of the K. of C. Order/Fraternity. Mother Mary calls for this efficacious prayer form as “the Weapon” against the onslaughts of “shimmering darkness” who “goes around, like a roaring lion, seeking the ruin of souls.” We’ve our work cut out for ourselves! But in the end, our Mother says, “In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” Catholic folk are fed with His Body and His Blood as food for the journey. Thank you all for your faithfulness and generous stewardship to the Parish and School and SECOND SPRING efforts to keep the Catholic Faith strong with convicted Faith and sturdy Good Works. Maranatha! COME LORD JESUS! Can I hear an AMEN!

Click here for the program for the Eucharist Procession on November 20

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Saturday, October 9, 2021 at St. Patrick Cathedral. Mass will begin at 10:00am and will be followed by a reception in Parish Hall.

Regarding Proposed Mandates and Religious Exemptions for Covid-19 Vaccinations and a Proper Formation of Conscience

Click for the links to Bishop's Decree, Pope Francis' Letter to the Bishops and the Offical Translation of Traditionis Custodes

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Presented by Mary Rice Hasson

From the Vatican Congregation For the Doctrine of the Faith

Come to a picnic! This Saturday, July 3 the men of our Knights of Columbus Council and alumni of Christ Renews His Parish invite you to a “getting back to normal” gathering in the area across from the Church and School from 10am – 1pm. Burgers and Dogs will be provided – you bring your sides and drinks.

Special thanks to the whole Community here for the gracious display of affection and honor to the Holy Eucharist on the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ (also known as Corpus Christi Sunday). Our Deacon Kevin Bagley worked very hard for weeks in preparing the Procession with the Blessed Sacrament around the front of our Church and School property. Thanks to the Fort Worth Diocesan Seminarians who came to serve as well as many young men who led us and served in so many helpful capacities. Thanks to the Knights and Dames of the Holy Sepulcher for coming in those magnificent robes displaying the Cross of the Holy Land! Thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their witness and assistance in coordinating and ready-and-willing attitudes of service and directing our attending Catholic folks from our Parish and other surrounding parishes. Thanks to the CRHP men and women of our Parish too! The members of many of our Organizations came to help, to Adore, and pray to the Father through the Eucharistic Christ on this special Feast day honoring His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity Sacred Presence among us! Thanks to all the Servers who arrived after a long hiatus due to COVID, and took up serving lovingly where we’d last left off with Altar Server Ministries. How moving to see the young members of the Boy Scout Community who helped in that hot sun directing traffic and keeping the Procession safe and mobile. I was very touched to see these young people kneeling on sidewalks and asphalt reverencing the Blessed Sacrament as we passed by their assigned stations. Public displays of respect and adoration so please the Good God! And of course, such public processions atone for any disrespect or lack of focused attentiveness to His Sacred Presence. The music was glorious, along with the Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, led by Christina Alves who always masterfully opens her treasure of musical talents regularly here, giving GLORY TO GOD! Our Singing Cantors joined in leading us in song and prayer. How BLESSED we are here at St. Andrew Catholic Church and School! To the Friars, my brothers, I am always grateful for such loving willingness to always avail themselves to the needs of our Parish and School. Their continued love of our Lord and His Church edifies us all. Thanks be to God! It is HOPED we are able to have Corpus Christi Sunday Eucharistic processions as an ANNUAL event. The weather cooperated today in that umbrellas were not needed. However, had the sun been much brighter, they would have served as protection from Brother Sun. Thanks to all who came and thanks to those who made the STREAMING possible. Happy Feast and Blessed June, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sincerely+ Fr. Jim Gigliotti, TOR Pastor

A special thanks to the Knights of Columbus Council 9868 and all who participated in our May Crowning and Dedication of our Shrine for the Unborn.

A few resources to help you prepare to vote. Early voting ends at 7 pm on Tuesday and then election day voting next Saturday from 7 am-7 pm.

On the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Good Shepherd Sunday, in the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” The Diocese of Fort Worth is blessed to have 29 seminarians in various stages of the thorough discernment and formation journey. Click here to read the Bishop's letter.

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, The Diocese of Fort Worth notified Saint Andrew that Tarrant County has reached the 75% threshold of the population who have had COVID and/or have received 1 or 2 doses of the vaccine. Masks will no longer be required at Mass but the social distancing protocols of a physical distance of 3 feet between families and/or individuals are still in place. If there is an increase of 20% in new cases, then the mask requirement will be reinstated. If you are more comfortable wearing a mask, then please continue to do so. Masks and Social Distancing are still required for any meetings in the Parish Hall, School, or Pastoral Center per Diocesan Guidelines.

The bishops of Texas through the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops (TCCB), with one exception, are calling on the faithful from throughout the state to contact their respective state senator and state representative to urge the lawmakers to support SB 1944/HB 3099 which reforms the Texas Advance Directives Act and to oppose SB 917/HB 2609 which eliminates the dispute resolution process. Click for more information.

SPECIAL thanks to all those who helped to create a beautiful environment for our Lenten and Triduum Services. The decorations were tasteful; even elegant. Thanks to the music makers and Cantors too. This time of the liturgical year brings great challenges to present the People of God with a “stepping into” the Memory of our Salvation through Jesus Christ and His Cross. Such GREAT LOVE. The Catholic Church presents us with beautiful liturgies, significant Scripture Readings, and prayer offerings. It is up to each Parish to implement the drama and songs of our Catholic liturgical Season. And St. Andrew folk do this extremely well. Thanks to everyone who honored the Lord by bringing your presence into His Sacred Presence, honoring Our Lord with great joy and heartfelt praise. We gather always to pray for the whole world. But this Spring time of year, with Lent/Easter and Easter-tide (closing Pentecost Sunday…50 days after Easter) truly identifies us as a Confessing Church that Jesus Christ is truly the Son of God and the Redeemer of the World. Thanks for your joining in with such respectful silence where needed and glad tidings at the Good News that HE HAS RISEN FROM THE DEAD! Alleluia! Blessings and Gratitude to ALL!

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