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SUNDAY - Oct. 18Religious Education Classes9:45am - 10:30am/NDES9:30am - Church History Series/SEASRPARISH PICNIC begins at Noon (until 4pm)MONDAY - Oct. 193:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC6:45pm - Seasons of Hope/CRTUESDAY - Oct. 20Intercessory Prayer Group after Liturgy of the Hours/

church9:30am - PSM/SEASR11:00am - ND Liturgical Singing/church3:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFCWEDNESDAY - Oct. 213:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC4:00pm - Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament

(until 6pm)/HFC5:30pm - Pray the Rosary/HFC

7:00pm - CRHP (women)/SEASR7:00pm - Bible Study/SJR7:00pm - Divorce Recovery/JPIITHURSDAY - Oct. 223:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFC7:00pm - PSM/SEASR7:00pm - R.C.I.A./SJRFRIDAY - Oct. 233:00pm - Chaplet of Divine Mercy/HFCSATURDAY - Oct. 244:00pm - Reconciliation/HFC (until 5:00pm)SUNDAY - Oct. 25Religious Education Classes9:45am - 10:30am/NDES9:30am - Church History Series/SEASR3:00pm - First Reconciliation Parents Mtg/SJR6:00pm - Heritage Group/SJR7:00pm - C.R.H.P./GH

SUNDAY - Oct. 188:30 am - AL and BONNIE KOCHER†

(M/M John Horn) AMANDA SNOWDEN - Special INT (Gina Snowden) KIM BAUMHARDT - Special INT (M/M John Horn) For God’s Blessing - INT (Vicki Ho)

11:00 am - Missa PRO POPULOMONDAY - Oct. 198:00 am - All SOULS in Purgatory (Vicki Ho)

ROLAND SIGLER, Sr.† (The Sigler Family) MARY VU THI GAM† (Sisters of St. Mary of Namur)

TUESDAY - Oct. 208:00 am - Liturgy of the HoursWEDNESDAY - Oct. 2110:00am - ND School Mass/church6:15pm - BERNARD†

and MARION LAUER - INT (M/M John Kapraun) SHERRY RIDGWAY - Special INT (M/M Kennith Vieth) GAYLE VIETH - Special INT (M/M Kennith Vieth) BRANDON PRUETT† (Amy Lim)

THURSDAY - Oct. 228:00am - CODY ATCHLEY†

(The Atchley Families) BONNIE KOCHER† (Caroline Studdard) GLENNA YOUNGMAN† (M/M John Horn)

FRIDAY - Oct. 238:00am - ROBBIE ROBINSON†

(M/M John Horn) BEN CONNORS† (M/M Kevin Connors) The MOSMEYER Family - Special INT (M/M Kevin Connors)

SATURDAY - Oct. 246:00 pm - ROLAND SIGLER, Sr.†

(Freddie Scarbrough) ROSE CUBA† (The Cuba Family) ALEX DREHER† (M/M John Horn) BELLAMY WHITE - INT (M/M John Horn)

SUNDAY - Oct. 258:30 am - INE PHAM† (Diep Tran)

MARIA TRAN† (Diep Tran) SHERRY RIDGWAY - Special INT (M/M Kennith Vieth) GAYLE VIETH - Special INT (M/M Kennith Vieth)

11:00 am - Missa PRO POPULO

(SJR-St. Joseph Room; HFC-Holy Family Chapel; PH-Parish Hall; NDE Cafe-Notre Dame Elementary Cafeteria; NDHS - NDHigh School; CR-Conference Room; WR-Workroom; BR-Brides Room; MR-Music Room)

WEEKEND CONTRIBUTIONSOctober 10 and 11: ............................................$8,942.50

Faith DirectOctober 4: ........................................................$21,576.83Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund: .................................$675.00Thank you for all the generous gifts that you provide for our parish. Please consider using our secure electronic giving program Faith Direct. Faith Direct 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. You can sign up online at www.faithdirect.net using our church code: TX420, or by mailing a paper enrollment form available in the parish office. www.faithdirect.net (church code: TX420)

Those for Whom We Pray Parishioners, Family & Friends

Ernie Adams, Marcy Alexander, Doug Allison, Nicholas Allison, Vic and Angie Allison, Caroline Anderle, LeRoy Anderle, Dennis Anderson, Melissa Anderson, Ricky Arnold, Wanda Baltine, Elizabeth “Beth” Bater, Kim Baumhardt, Jo Bearden, Al Belgrado, Tommy & Sheryl Berend, Helen Bills, Deacon Vincent & Pat Blake, Cyndi Boone, Frank Borja, Rocky Bray, Blanie Burns, Brent Burns, Maxine Butler, Pam Butler, Sandy Cadena, Ivy Cadotte, Mike Carlton, Delbert & Noralene Catlin, Marge Conklin, Luis Roberto Contreras*, Macy Cooke, Kim Corbin, Patricia Creel, Gladys Crews, Grace Ann Crocker, Tim Crowell, Johnnie & Nellie Deal, Faye Dominy, Lilian Dove, Inis Dudenhoeffer*, Patrick Dulsky Eleanor Edwards, Carol Faustina, Jathan Fields, Johnnie Fields, Jerry Fletcher, Danny Foix, Clara Foster, Barbara Franklin, Linsye Franklin, Margie Frazier*, May Gagne’, Delilah Garza, James & Marian Geary, Thomas Genewick, Mary George, Troy Gerber*, Ray, Donnie & James Grube, Courtney Shook Gysell, Cathy Haas, Georgia Hall, Roger Harman*, Teresa Harner, Carol Harrison, Brian Hartnett, Brandie Heberts, Diana Henderson, Floyd Hilbers, Rick Holderman, Jean Hoing, Don & Jean Isbell, Nelda Jansen, Jeremy Johnson, Regina Keezer, Jonathan Kegley, Claudia Kelly, Richard Koch, Anita Kortbawi, Marion Lauer, Leroy Lay, Cecilia Susie LeBus, Fred Lentz, Ken Lewis, Brittany Lindemann, Art Litteken, Shirley Litteken, Tim Lowe, Gloria Lucio, Brian Lucore, Abel Mahesh, Cindy Majewski, Eloise Majewski, Rusty Maley, Ryan Maley, Owen and Pat Mansfield, Marilyn Marak, Marcel Marchon, Marlene Marshall, Ryanne Martinez, Clara Mathe, Mary Jo Matysek, Kristi Melsteade, Filemon and Rafaela Meza, Mike &Virginia Michonski, Colleen Mills, Carolyn Morath, Tina Morian, Kristal Mullholland, Dorothy “Dot” Myers, Daniel McBrayer, Kelly Nguyen, Caleb Nichols, Dr. Sam Nilasena, Richard O’Malley, Fr. James O’Toole, George Palma, Patti Palmer, Joe Petz, Jr., Michelle Piro, Karen Poirot, Marvin Policky, Millie Prentiss, Dale Probst, Rowdy Ramans, Aubrey Reaves, Lucia Rodriguez, Brandon Rollo, Lori Ross, Herb & Darlene Roussel*, Robyn Sanders, Nelda Schreiber, Charles Simons, Bette Skurkey, Jeff Smith, Linda Snyder, June Sphon, Annette Ste. Marie, Sr. Patricia Ste. Marie, Gary Stevens, Mariea Sweeney, Mary Lou Sweeney, Sister Devota Sweeney, Johanna Sweeney, Don Thomas, Jesse Thomas, Ida Toth, Debbie Tucker, Monica Vu, Rita Walterscheid, Dorothy Ward, Sandy Ward, Logan Wilson, Mary Wilson, Chrystal Witman, Dorothy Wolf, Jerry Wright, Sr., Diane Wright, Signe Yelland, Adam York, Dan York, & Lucy York.

* New this weekBecause of space limitations, names will be taken of the prayer list after 3 months. Please call the church office if you would like the name

returned to the list. Thank you for your understanding.

Welcome to Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish“One Family of Faith”

We extend a warm welcome to you. We thank you for sharing in the celebration of Joy during the liturgy of the Mass this weekend. If you are visiting, we hope that you have found nurturing and support for your faith in our parish and beyond. If you are New to our parish, we extend a special welcome to you and pray that your will find a warm home here (you may register online by visiting our website or stopping by the church office during the week). All parishioners are invited to join fully in the life of our parish. There are many ways to serve our community through the various ministries that are available here at Our Lady Queen of Peace.

Thank you for coming today…

Our Lady Queen of Peace

PRAYER for OUR TROOPSLord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Twenty-Nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Daily Readings

Monday - Rom 4:20-25 * Lk 12:13-21Tuesday - Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 *

Lk 12:35-38Wednesday - Rom 6:12-18 * Lk 12:39-48Thursday - Rom 6:19-23 * Lk 12:49-53Friday - Rom 7:18-25a * Lk 12:54-59Saturday - Rom 8:1-11 * Lk 13:1-9Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time -

Jer 31:7-9 * Heb 5:1-6 * Mk 10:46-52

Parish Activities

PRAY FOR PRIESTS THIS WEEKListed below are the Priests of our Diocese for whom we are asked to pray for daily.10/19 - Rev. Matthew Sanka, SAC 10/22 - Rev. Joseph A. Schumacher 10/24 - Very Rev. John Robert Skeldon10/20 - Rev. Msgr. Joseph S. Scantlin 10/23 - Rev. Robert Sieg, OFM 10/25 - Rev. Thomas Stabile, TOR10/21 - Very Rev. Karl SchilkenEternal Father, we lift up to You these and all the priests of the world. Sanctify them. Heal and guide them. Mold them into the likeness of Your Son, Jesus, the Eternal High Priest. May their lives be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Pray for Fort Worth Seminarians 2015-2016In your daily prayers, please include the following seminarians on your list of people to pray for.Thank you for your support and generosity. Always pray for those discerning vocations10/19 - Harrison Lewis 10/22 - Brett Metzler 10/24 - Joseph Moreno10/20 - Pedro Martinez 10/23 - Maurice Moon 10/25 - Linh Nguyen10/21 - Samuel MaulGod our Father, Thank you for calling (Name) to prepare for priesthood. Grant him the grace to grow closer to You through daily prayer. Help him form his personality as a credible witness to others. Bless him while he studies Your word and the teachings of the Church, and give him a generous heart to serve Your people.We ask this through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. Amen.

Pray for the Fort Worth Diaconate Aspirants10/19 - Ralph Lira 10/20 - Paul Mahoney 10/21 - Jorge Luis Mendoza10/22 - Julian Mendoza 10/23 - Juan Molina 10/24 - Jorge Montenegro; Guillermo Munoz10/25 - Dennis Pettit; David PooleMary, Teacher of humility, who by constantly knowing yourself to be the servant of the Lord were filled with the Holy Spirit, make these deacon aspirants docile instruments in Christ’s work of redemption by teaching them the greatness of being the least of all. Amen.

October 18, 2015

INTENTIONS OF THE HOLY FATHER (for the month of October

Universal: That human trafficking, the modern form of slavery, may be eradicated.

Evangelization: That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the

Gospel to those who are still awaiting it.

Family Life Center UpdatesUpdated as of:

09/14/15 - $2,874,398.96GOAL: $3,000,000

AMOUNT PLEDGED: $2,900,251.68 (Includes $876,000 received in Grants and Gifts

from outside of our parish)

FAMILY LIFE CENTER INCOME/EXPENSES:Contractor Expenses Only

TOTAL BUILDING COST WITH EQUIPMENT: $2,974,341.00

DESIGN PHASE/ARCHITECT: $126,000.00TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR FLC: $44,557.00

TOTAL CONTRACT SUM: $3,144,898.00All E-Giving will be done through ‘Faith Direct’ our online giving program. Online enrollment forms are available in the Narthex. Or go directly to www.faithdirect.net to enroll. For the Capital Campaign online enrollment, use Church Code: TX508. To afford the greatest tax benefits for our parish, Campaign gifts are processed through the Diocese of Ft. Worth Advancement Corporation.

SAVE THE DATES!!!• TRUNK or TREAT - October 30• TURKEY DINNER - November 8

INTERFAITH MINISTRIESCritical Needs: Canned vegetables, Rice, Oatmeal, Canned meat and Soup (10 ½ oz).Eyeglasses: prescription or reading glass that you don’t need. These items go fast. Place items in the basket located in the Narthex. Every bit helps families with real needs in Wichita County and Holliday.September Donations: 677 pounds of food

• • •Heritage Group (50 yrs+)

Meets every fourth Sunday at 6pmIn the Saint Joseph Room.

Next gathering: Sunday, Oct. 25th

Thank You from….Mike and Cindy Carlton

Randy and Edith TownsendOur Family wishes to thank our parish for all your prayers, kind words, support and acts of kindness during the loss of our sister, Karen Foster. It has meant so much to us. We have an awesome church family. May God bless each of you.

• • •The Next Baptism Class:Sunday, November 1st at 4pm in the St. Joseph RoomRSVP by: Monday, Oct. 26 (call the church office)

CHURCH HISTORY SERIESCome join us to study and reflect on Church history through the Reformation. The series, led by Jack Abel, will be held  on Sunday  mornings at  9:40-10:45 now through  22 November. It will be held in the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton room. Please bring something to take notes.Some of the topics to be covered will be:1. The crucial developments during the Apostolic period2. The expansion of the Church in the Roman Empire in the face of persecution and other difficulties3. The early Church Fathers and the formation of the Creed4. The condition of the Church and the beginnings of reformation in the century before the Reformation

Parish Announcements

Parish Ministries and ContactsAcolytes and Altar servers: Wayne Richey, 691-6241Altar Society (Women): Rose Marie Fidelie, 691-1345Bereavement (Season of Hope): Marge Alexander, 692-7617Cards & Correspondence: Diane Syrus, 687-0338Faith Refuge Outreach: Rainer Hanold, 704-1838Funeral Coordinators: Donna Lindeman,733-0255Margie Baumhardt, 733-5880Catholic Daughters of America:

Susan Walton, 689-8855Chalice Program (Pray for Vocations): Margie Frazier, 781-2472Christ Renews His Parish:

Deacon Jim Bindel, 696-1253Greeters Ministry: Rita Vokes, 696-2442Diana Walker, 583-4090Heritage Group (50+): Kevin Connors, 691-1807Knights of Columbus 1473 Council:

Barry Macha, 691-7557E. M. of Holy Communion:

Rainer Hanold, 704-1838Ministry of Lectors: Ann Belgrado, 691-4794Ministry of Ushers: Steve Borgman, 704-0345Ministry to the Sick/Shut-ins:

Deacon Larry Bills, 696-1253MSU Catholic Campus Center:

Debbie Neely, 692-9778OLQP Men’s Club: Richard Lucero, 613-5647Parish Council: Rainer Hanold, 704-1838Prayer Shawl Ministry: JoAnn Brennan, 691-0460Sacred Heart Cemetery: Linda Burke, 723-5288Eric Jones, 636-7628Safe Environment Coordinator:

Gary Humpert, 696-1253St. Vincent de Paul: Bob Brady, 723-6657Wedding Coordinator: Sandy Lebow, 692-7870

Year of Consecrated LifeCelebrate the Church’s treasure

of those in consecrated life.(See www.usccb.org for details)

Let us pray for religious sisters, brothers, priests, nuns, and others

who have chosen to consecrate their lives to God in this special way;

Let us celebrate the faith, hope, and charity that their lives give witness to;Let us invite others to consider

this joyful form of discipleship. Amen.By your prayer and intercession, you are the advocates of all who seek God, who are journeying towards God. You bear witness to a hope which, against every form of hopelessness, silent or spoken, points to the fidelity and the loving concern of God. Hence you are on the side of those who are crushed by misfortune and cannot break free of their burdens. You bear witness to that Love which gives itself for humanity and thus conquered death.(Pope Benedict XVI, with priests, religious and seminarians in Austria, 2007)

Our Lady Queen of Peace Twenty-Nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Thoughts and Prayers of our parish

are with the Family and Friends of† Clara Mathe

(Clara passed away on October 9, 2015 at the age of 93 years. Funeral Service is under the direction of Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas. Clara will be buried at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Texas).

† Lucia Rodriguez (mother of Gina Reid)

Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine

upon them. Amen.

Kid’s Corner

For more information Call Greg Brown 696-1253 greg@olqpwf.org

Young Adults

Twenty-nineth Sunday, 2015Sister Ginny says…

James and John came to Jesus one day“Teacher, do what we ask of you!Make us first and second in your Kingdom!”Jesus was surprised as he looked at these two!

They said, “Please let us be like kings with you.And all people will see.They’ll think we’re very important!And oh how rich we’ll be!”

But Jesus turned to the brothers so eager.For he had to set them straight.“In My Kingdom you have to serve each otherIf you really and truly want to be great.”

Remember that Jesus came to serve us.We can imitate him and serve one anotherWith his grace and love.

For more information Call Greg Brown 696-1253 or greg@olqpwf.orgRegistration forms and calendar available online at www.olqpwf.org(Please note that a Form A for 15/16 must be completed for this school year if not yet completed through our summer activities since June of 2014. Form B must be filled out additionally for each event youth participate in thought the year.)

• • •YOUTH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to run the games for the parish picnic this Sunday Oct. 18th from Noon-3pm. Contact Greg, This is a great opportunity for service hours for NHS, NDCS and Confirmation.

• • •Service OpportunityTexas Ramp ProjectOct. 24th 8am-1pmBus will leave at 8am and construct from scratch a handicap ramp for a family in need!

• • •Middle School Lock-inOct. 31st 6pm-7am$10 plus a snack to share.

• • •Confirmation OrientationsFor those are seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Youth MUST be 15 years of age, a sophomore in High School, MUST attend Mass every week and MUST have been involved in Verso L’alto for the previous year. For more info see www.olqpwf.org/confirmationConfirmation Orientations, mandatory for parent(s) and candidateMonday - Oct. 19th 7pm-8:45pm in Youth HallMonday - Oct. 26th 7pm-8:45pm in Youth HallTuesday - Oct. 27th 7pm-8:45pm in Youth Hall

• • •Verso L’alto (9th-12th)7pm-9pm in the Youth Hallwww.olqpwf.org/versolaltoRegistration and Calendar in Narthex, online, or in the office.Anyone interested in preparing or providing a meal for Verso L’alto please contact Greg or see website for sign up.

Discovery (7th-8th)9:30am-10:45am in Youth Hallwww.olqpwf.org/discoveryRegistration and Calendar in Narthex, online, or in the office

• • •World Youth Day North Texas featuring Matt Maher will be Sunday, Oct. 25th at Levitt Pavillion in Arlington. $30, Activities by Group Dynamics. Families Welcome. Food Trucks on site. Tickets still available sign up now!

• • •OLQP Catholic Youth t-shirts available in the office! Suggested Donation: $10 per t-shirt

• • •Register NOW for MSM’s Discovery and HSM’s Verso L’alto. Registrations will be available online  www.olqpwf.org/discovery andwww.olqpwf.org/versolalto in the Narthex and available in the Narthex. 2015-2016 Form A (if not already on file) and a Form B will also be needed in addition to the registration if filled out online.

• • •** We are in need of 5 more adults to serve Verso L’alto as Faith Coaches (small group leaders). For more information please see www.olqpwf.org/how-to-help or contact Greg

• • •Keep up with what’s going on at www.olqpwf.org/youth“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.”

— Saint Gregory the Greatfacebook.com/OLQPyoungchurch

twitte: OLQPyouthInstagram: OLQPyouth

Please contact Greg Brown at 940 247 1721

Saint Mary’s Fish Fry(105 S. Barrett St. - Henrietta)

Sunday, Oct. 25th

11:00am until 1:00pm$10 per Adult - $5 Children 8 and under

Fish and Fries, Beans, Coleslaw, Tea and DessertTake out & Drive-Thru available

• • •Catholic Charities - Northwest DeaneryVOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Ask how you can help!Purple Care Hope Bags are available in the Narthex with a suggested “grocery list”.Bring filled bags to: Northwest Campus OfficeSacred Heart Pastoral Office Annex (1506 Tenth Street)

• • •50th Annual Fall Festival

Saint Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church(600 Davey Drive - Burkburnett)

Sunday, Oct. 25th

10:30am until 1:30pm(Parish Hall)

Turkey and German Sausage Dinner$12 per Adult - $5 per Child (5-12) under 5 eat

FREECarry Out and Drive Thru

Silent Auction, Raffle and Baked Goods• • •

Wednesday Evening Bible StudyFacilitated by Chris EmeryReflections on the Readings for upcoming Mass.ALL ARE WELCOME(meeting room to be announced later)

Oct. 21 - Readings for Oct. 25thThirtieth Sunday in Ordinary TimeJeremiah:31:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

• • •Prayer Shawl MinistryFirst and Third Tuesday (9:30-11:30am)Oct. 20 in the SEAS RmFirst and Third Thursday (7-9pm)Oct. 22 in the SEAS RmIf you or someone you know is in need of a prayer shawl or lap robe please request one at the church office.

• • •\Safe Environment Sessions for 2015OLQP sessions will be held in the Church office Conference room at 4040 York St.Contact the parish office at 940-696-1253 for more information or to RSVP.Our Lady Queen of Peace churchWednesday, November 4@ 7pm - InitialSaturday, November 7@ 9am - UpdateSacred Heart church (940-723-5288)Thursday, November 12 @ 6:30pm - UpdateSaturday, November 14 @ 9am - Initial

October 18, 2015

Dear PAdreAdult Formation

FEAST and CELEBRATIONS

R.C.I.A.Thursday Evenings

7-9pmSaint Joseph Room

October Sessions22 - How God reveals Himself - Scripture (The Bible)29 - How God reveals Himself - Tradition and the Teaching of the Magisterium

• • •Divorced and Re-married?If you are divorced and remarried outside of the Catholic Church without a Decree of Invalidity, or if you are married outside of the Catholic Church, you may not partake of the Sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion. Until it is shown otherwise through the ministry of the Tribunal, no person is free to enter into another marriage without the appearance or occasion of serious sin. A divorce alone would not affect, or hinder in any way, your participation in the Catholic Church. A divorced Catholic is free to receive the sacraments. However, if you are divorced and have remarried, or if you are divorced and in a new relationship, or if you are living with someone without a Decree of Invalidity (and your former spouse is still living) you may not partake of the sacraments, including the reception of Holy Communion).

Consider seeking a Decree of Invalidity which will enable you to return to a full participation in the sacramental life of the Church. For more information contact Deacon Larry Bills at the Church office at 696-1253.

• • •A Charismatic Prayer MeetingSunday afternoons at 4:00Youth Ministry chapel at Sacred Heart Church(upstairs in the Pastoral Annex)Call Jack at 696-0741.

Are priests and religious the same?The pastor of my parish recently asked us to

pray for “priests and religious.” Aren’t they the same thing?

Some priests are religious, but not all religious are priests. As used here, the term “religious” refers to a member of a religious order—a man or woman who has professed vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience and who follows an approved rule of their religious congregation. Redemptorists, Sisters of Mercy, Franciscans, Jesuits, and Benedictines would all be examples. Members of a religious order can be sisters or brothers, but some religious men are priests as well. We call these religious men “Father.” A priest who is not a religious is attached to a diocese and promises obedience to his bishop. He would be celibate but would not have a vow of poverty, so he would receive a salary and could own his own house or car.

Behind your question is an important point. All priests are called to be “religious,” holy men (in the spiritual sense) who bring us closer to Jesus by the celebration of sacraments, leadership, preaching, and the lives they live. In fact, all of the baptized are called to be holy; religious profession and priestly ordination are just two ways that Catholics live out their baptismal calling. The most common vocation is marriage, a sacrament alongside holy orders.

FR. PATRICK KEYES, CSsRsundaybulletin@liguori.org

GOOD NEWS!TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)Is 53:10-11 / Heb 4:14-16 / Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

We might forgive James and John for their ambition. They had, after all, been with Jesus since the beginning. They had seen him heal the ill, cast out demons, and preach about repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Surely Jesus had a power that no one else had. And surely he would give it away to those who asked for it. James and John make a mistake. They thought power and greatness have to do with position.

We are so like them. We often think that people are great if they have abundant wealth or prestigious titles. We consider them powerful if they have higher or several degrees or if the world judges them to be attractive. And the world tells us this is so. But Jesus has a different message. Greatness has nothing to do with wealth or education. Sitting at the right and left hand of Jesus does not depend on appearance, position, or accomplishments. Rather, greatness comes from being willing to empty yourself for the sake of others. Our power lies in being the least among our neighbors.

Jesus challenges us in this reading. He dares us to let go of our ideas of greatness and to become servants of all. He invites us to “do the lesser things” with no strings attached or expectation of reward. (The word “ministry” comes from the Latin minus/minor and Greek meion, meaning “less, smaller.”) We must serve in love out of love for him. This week, look for little things you can do for others, giving thanks to God for this invitation.

Mary Katharine Deeleysundaybulletin@liguori.org

Men in ChristMen of the Parish: Do you have a desire to grow as a Christian man? Come join the MEN in CHRIST as we pray, explore Scripture together and support one another in our Christian walk. Meet us in the Conference Room each Saturday (except 2nd Saturday of the month) at 7:30am. Call Jack at 696-0741.

• • •

Worldwide Marriage EncounterJesus Christ, the son of God, came to serve and give his life for us and we are called to be followers of Him. Do we live our lives to serve others or wanting others to serve us? How does this attitude show itself in our lives and marriage relationship? Do our words and actions reflect the fact that we are followers of our Lord Jesus Christ? Allow God to strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage sacrament so that it can flourish and reflect his love. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is November 6-7, 2015. Dates fill fast. To apply, visit our website at: http://www.dfwme.org/apply. For more information e-mail apply@dfwme.org or call 469-444-0904. Para mas informacion de Encuentro Matrimonial en Espanol, escriba a emmdfw@gmail.com o visite http://www.seccion15.org/

• • •Rachel’s CornerHope is the light at the end of the tunnel, beckoning you to accept the invitation, to say “yes” to the urge to believe in a loving God who wants you to be healed and whole again. Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for healing after abortion and find healing and wholeness.

Rachel Ministries • 817-923-4757Next retreat November 13

OCTOBER 19 - Sts. John de Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Martyrs

Our Lady Queen of Peace Twenty-Nineth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Choose to live a free lifeGod gave us free will so we can make our own choices and be free. Popular

culture tells us freedom means doing whatever we choose even if that includes sin. Yet, true freedom is being open to God’s love and closed to sin. “Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil” 91 Peter 2:16). We are at our freest when we choose for good.Don’t give away your freedom.

Sin can overtake us without our noticing. For example, sharing one juicy secret may make us feel popular but over time, gossip can become a habit we can’t control. A nightly examination of the day can help identify sinful actions before they become habits. Monthly visits to the Sacrament of Reconciliation will also sharpen that sense of sin.Freely choose love.

God won’t force us to love him; he hopes we will choose it. Often, we don’t approach him because we feel unworthy, guilty, or distant. Instead, choose to believe that God’s love is stronger than our sin or guilt. When we have faith that he loves us, we are free to love him back.Choose for good.

Consistently making good and moral choices in today’s society is hard but it leads to great reward. The more we choose good, the freer we become.

October 18, 2015