St. Michael -Garland     972-279-6581

15 September 2024
 
Faith is a gift from God.  We need to inwardly agree with the Truth of Christ, not just what we would like Him to be, but who He really is.  But if our Faith is merely words, it is dead. We are called to follow Christ- to think as He thinks, to speak as He speaks, and to do as He does.  If we do not do the works of faith, for example caring for the poor, participating in the sacraments, and living the doctrine handed down through the Apostles, then our faith will die.  If we do the works of faith, our faith will grow stronger, and will sustain us through times of crisis.
 
Father Joseph

Pre-Baptismal classes are designed to help parents and godparents understand their important roles in the baptism of their children. They will learn about the importance of the sacrament and how to guide their children through a lifelong relationship with God and the Catholic Church. We believe that through these classes, parents and godparents will be able to understand better their responsibility to the spiritual formation of their children. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the Catholic faith and to become better prepared for the baptism of their children.
 The classes are now scheduled for the second Thursday of each month. 
 "The next English and Spanish classes will be on September 12, at 7 p.m." Registration is required, please contact Diane Salazar in the Family Life office, at 972-279-6581, x107, or email DianeS@stmichaelgarland.org.  This will be the last class for the year. No classes during December.
 

There are no baptisms scheduled in December

If your child is older than 6 years old, contact Sherri Williams, extension 108, or Georgina Salinas extension 109.

The Feast of St. Michael will take place on September 29, coinciding with the Feast of the Archangels. We are privileged to have Bishop Burns lead the 12:30 pm Mass.

"Whether you have studied Sacred Scripture for many years or are opening the Word of God for the first time, trust that your efforts will be pleasing to God, and prove to be rewarding for you as well."

The Diocese of Dallas continues its preparations for the Dallas Synod this year, Bishop Burns has asked that Catholics in the diocese pray for the successor of the synod and the growth of the Catholic faith in our diocese.

The pastoral plan will conclude on December 12, 2031, with a large Mass to celebrate the 500th anniversary of our Lady of Guadalupe’s appearance in San Juan Diego and the conclusion of this decade-long journey of faith and revitalization.

Our Lady of Guadalupe… Pray for us.
To learn more about the Diocese of Dallas Synod, visit www.cathdal.org/synod.

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