Sacred Heart
Catholic Church

503 N. Queen St Palestine, TX - 75801
Parish Office # 903-729-2463 Email: shpalestine1893@gmail.com

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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
- Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
  
  Reading I Acts 15:1-6
  Responsorial Psalm 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5
  Gospel Jn 15:1-8
- Miércoles de la V semana de Pascua
  
  Primera Lectura Hch 15, 1-6
  Salmo Responsorial Salmo 121, 1-2. 3-4a. 4b-5
  Evangelio Jn 15, 1-8
News from the Vatican
- Pope: Focus on the essential like St. Charles de Foucauld did
  
  The Catholic Church needs to strive continually to make sure it is focusing on the essentials of Christian faith -- Jesus and charity -- and not "get lost in so many secondary things," Pope Francis...
- Religious brothers can be superiors of orders with priests, pope says
  
  Pope Francis said the Vatican office that deals with religious orders can permit men's communities that are made up of both priests and brothers to choose one of the brothers to be a provincial...
- Do not be afraid to vent to God, have faith in his justice, pope says
  
  Pope Francis praised the way people have faced the trials and losses in their lives with a firmness of faith in God's promises and love.

Mass Schedule

WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE:
(in the Church)

Monday:,.................................8am-English
Tuesday:,................................8am-English
7pm-Spanish
Wednesday:,...........................6pm-English
Thursday:,...............................8am-English
   7pm-Spanish

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE:

Saturday:,……………..……5:00 pm English
6:30 pm Spanish
Sunday:,……………...........6:00 am Spanish
8:00 am English
   10:30 am English
   1:00 pm Spanish

First Saturday Mass:,……9:30 am English
(St. Joseph Cemetery)

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Wednesday 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Thursday 6:00 pm - 6:45pm
Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45pm or by appointment.
Concerns of possible criminal abuse should be reported to the local police and Child Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400 as well as to the Promoted of Justice at 1-903-266-2159 or to the parish priest at 903-729-2463.
Links
Life Teen Blog
- The Four Necessities for Reaching Middle Schoolers
  
  I worked in church ministry for a long time, positioning my involvement in proximity to middle school youth ministry. (I have the evidence documented in retreat and camp T-shirts.) I was just close...
- A Great Challenge: Reaching Young Men
  
  I thought about what a youth night or small group looks like in many parishes. I recalled conversations with youth ministers about how hard it was to recruit male core members and encourage male...
- Holistic Self-Care as a Youth Minister
  
  Not only did I fail at caring for my body nutritionally, but I'd quickly get lost in my day and forget to prioritize prayer. You guys! I had an adoration chapel steps from my office door, so what...