St. Michael -Garland     972-279-6581

29 January 2023
That which is valuable in the eyes of God is not usually seen as a blessing by human beings.  Poverty, hunger, sorrow, weakness, loss of human esteem, and persecution are not prizes that most of us hope to attain.  Yet, Jesus regards these areas of emptiness or want as beatitude.  It is not that the Lord delights in our suffering.  Rather,  God wants to fill us with true blessings, gifts that will last forever.  That is, the Lord wants to fill us with His Spirit and make us fit to glory forever in the home of God our Father.  If we long for the things that are transitory and corruptible, our hearts’ desires will never be filled.  But if we seek the Lord with all our strength and His rule in our hearts, then we will be satisfied.  But sometimes we need to lose the false wealth to turn to the Lord.
Father Joseph

The pre-baptismal classes are now scheduled on the second Thursday of each month.  Note:  The next English and Spanish pre-baptismal class will be Thursday, February 9th, at 7 PM.  The English class will be in room 220; the Spanish class will be in room 210.  Registration is required.  To register please contact Diane Salazar in the Family Life office, at (972) 279-6581, x107, or email DianeS@stmichaelgarland.org.  If you wish to baptize a child age 7 and up, contact Sherri Williams, ext. 108, or Georgina Salinas, ext. 109.

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The Diocese of Dallas continues its preparations for the Dallas Synod that will take place in 2024 by holding 10 public listening sessions in 2022 and 2023. These conversations are an integral part of the synodal process. The discussions at these sessions will follow a different format than our previously concluded Catechetical Sessions.

Each of these events will include the following elements:

• Opening prayer with Bishop Burns and Bishop Kelly
• Over 2 hours of table discussion on the topic chosen for each session
• Q&A with Bishop Edward J. Burns, Synod Preparatory Commission Chair Lacy de la Garza, and other guests
• Closing prayer and dismissal

Each event's discussion questions will be sent out in advance to those who register for each particular session.

Dates, times, and locations are posted as confirmed.

To register for one of the upcoming listening sessions or to learn more about the Diocese of Dallas Synod, visit www.cathdal.org/synod.

Please click on the following attachment for more information: Listening Session Graphic - English 

Please click on the following attachment for more information: Listening Session Graphic - Spanish