St. Francis de Sales 

Join us to celebrate the Feast Day of our 

Patron Saint, St. Francis de Sales

Saturday, January 25 Mass at 5:00 pm

Following the Mass will be the International Food Festival.

Acompáñenos a celebrar el día de nuestro 

Santo Patrón, San Francis de Sales

Sábado, 25 de Enero, Misa a las 5:00 pm

Después de la Misa tendremos el Festival de Comida Internacional.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD FEST

Saturday, January 25

  6:00 pm to 9:00 pm  

Enjoy fellowship, food, dance and entertainment from different countries. All are invited to come and bring a dish to represent your homeland or your ancestral country-of-origin and enjoy many foods from around the world. If you would like to host a table or to volunteer, Please contact Roy Varner of Pastoral Council  Roy.varner@ccm.com

FESTIVAL DE COMIDA INTERNACIONAL

Sábado, 25 de Enero

  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Disfrute de la compañerismo, la comida, la danza y entretenimiento de diferentes países. Todos están invitados a venir y traer un plato para representar a su patria o su país de origen ancestral y disfrutar de muchos comida de todo el mundo. Si desea organizar una mesa o ayudar de voluntario Contacte Roy Varner de Pastoral Council Roy.varner@ccm.com

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas Day)

Sunday,  February 2^nd  we celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple at Jerusalem. Ancient Jewish law required that, following the birth of a firstborn male child, the mother must come to the temple after 40 days for purification and for presentation of the child to the Lord.    The presentation of Mary's child, however, was different from most. This was the Christ Child, Jesus, the Savior, the Messiah who had been promised; and he was recognized as such by the elderly Anna and Simeon, who knew that this child was "a light for revelation to all nations.”  Thus the image of light carries an important part in the liturgy and links itself with the Christmas season and lights of the Advent wreath, the decorative tree lights, and the many candles of the Nativity celebration. To mark this particular feast, the ancient tradition calls for the blessing of candles to be used during the year.  From the earliest times this day has been known as Candlemas Day  (the Candle Mass).  The Blessing of Candles will take place at the Sunday Masses at 10 am and 12 pm. You are invited to bring candles from home.

Blessing of Throats

Monday, February 3rd  we celebrate  the feast of Saint Blase, who was bishop of  Sebaste in Armenia in the fourth century. Before being martyred, he is said to have healed a boy who was choking. Since the eighth century, Saint Blase has been venerated as the patron of those who suffer from diseases of the throat. We pray in a special way for protection from afflictions of the throat and from other illnesses. The blessing of Saint Blase is a sign of our faith in God's protection and love for us and for the sick.  The Blessing of Throats will take place on Monday, February 3 after the 8:15am Daily Morning Mass and after the 7 pm Spanish Mass.

Visit the Vatican Jubilee 2025 Website: Iubilaeum 2025
Also check out the USCCB web page for the Jubilee of Young People.

As the Universal Church looks toward the Jubilee Year 2025, the 2,025th anniversary of the Incarnation of Our Lord, the Archdiocese is preparing for what Pope Francis calls an “event of great spiritual, ecclesial and social significance in the life of the Church.”

In the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, on Sunday, Dec. 29, the Feast of the Holy Family, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo celebrated a “Jubilee of Hope” Opening Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. Also on Dec. 29, Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, celebrated a “Jubilee of Hope” Opening Mass at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica in Galveston later that day.

Pope Francis stated in his February 2022 letter announcing the Jubilee 2025: "We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire." 

The Jubilee Year offers the faithful opportunities to participate in various jubilee events at the Vatican and in the Archdiocese.

The great tradition of opening the Holy Door began when Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 24. Other holy doors were opened at the Rome basilicas of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major and St. Paul Outside the Walls.

• Learn about the Young Adult Pilgrimage to Rome for the Jubilee of Young People

Archdiocesan Pilgrim Sites

For those who cannot travel to Rome, there are two pilgrim sites for the Jubilee Year for Catholics in and visiting the Archdiocese as special places of prayer for local pilgrims, offering Holy Year opportunities for reconciliation, indulgences and other events intended to strengthen and revive faith.

St. Mary Cathedral Basilica
2011 Church St., Galveston
409-762-9646 - Website

Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston
713-659-1561 - Website

• Unlike the practice in the Year of Mercy, diocesan cathedrals are not designated with their own holy doors during the Jubilee.

Jubilee Plenary Indulgence

Pope Francis has announced an indulgence is available to the faithful during the jubilee year. The indulgence, he explained, would be “a way of discovering the unlimited nature of God’s mercy.” A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.

• The conditions necessary for a Jubilee indulgence include:
   
  • Being in a state of grace and disposed to receive the indulgence
  • Having confessed one’s sins sacramentally
  • Receiving Holy Communion
  • Offering prayers for the Holy Father and his intentions
  • If able, make a pilgrimage to a designated Jubilee pilgrim site, such as Houston’s Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart or St. Mary Cathedral Basilica in Galveston

Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation (30-40 hours/week)   

The candidate must possess creative energy, organizational skills, motivation and interpersonal skills to evangelize the youth of St. Francis de Sales.
The following are required responsibilities:
° Working with Middle and High School Youth (grades 6-12)
° Organize and implement weekly sessions for Middle and High School
° Should possess excellent leadership and organizational skills
° Recruit and train all youth ministry volunteers and Confirmation catechists
° Organize retreats, fundraisers, and assist with service projects
° Coordinate and implement Confirmation program for 10th grade
° Coordinate summer Vacation Bible School
° Promote and attend AYC each summer
° Proficient with Word, Excel, Publisher and other technology
° Ability to plan and effectively use/follow a budget
° Weekend work required as well as some evenings
° Patiently communicate with students, parents, and fellow staff
° Health insurance and paid vacation are included
Qualifications:
° Minimum three (3) years of previous experience
° In depth knowledge of the Catholic Faith
° Catechist certification & Certificate of Youth Ministry preferred, or willingness to work toward certificates 
° Safe Haven Training required
° Background check required
° Professionally able to communicate and write in Spanish preferred
° Candidate must be an active Catholic in good standing

Email or mail Résumé and references to:
St. Francis de Sales Church
Fr. Joseph Son Thanh Phan, Pastor
8200 Roos Rd. Houston, TX 77036
email: revphan@sfds-houston.org
No telephone calls, please
 

St. Francis de Sales Catholic Community launched a new ministry, The Ministry of Consolation. This ministry will focus on accompanying and seeking healing for those grieving loss - whether that loss is recent or occurred many years ago.  A team of lay members and clergy trained by the Archdiocese will facilitate the process respecting the reality that healing proceeds at a different rate for each individual. 
 
If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Nancy Cashiola (nancy.cashiola@gmail.com), 

Patsy Hyland (patsyhyland@sbcglobal.net), 

Pat Kerwin (pwkerwin@gmail.com),

Rebeca Figueroa (reb_figueroa@yahoo.com)                                   

or Deacon Mike Quiray (dcn.michaelq@sfds-houston.org).

Christ calls us to serve each other. Serving and sharing our gifts with others is a way of praising God. A kind gift for DSF allows us to serve with people in this parish and throughout the Archdiocese through more than 60 important Ministries

DSF is a simple way to support many ministries to the poor and the sick, and also education. Please, consider that the hands of Christ reach those in need when making your contribution. You will be blessed by your generosity.
Pray on your commitment, then complete the commitment card and return it by mail in the special envelope provided or take it to Mass. If you prefer, you can visit www.archgh.org/DSF to make your donation. Your generosity will allow our Catholic community to continue many vital programs and services. Our parish goal for 2025 is $ 132,000.00. 

Making a unique or recurring donation to the Diocesan Services Fund (DSF), is even easier this year on the new safe Archdiocese webpage. When donating, be sure to select "St. Francis de Sales" as the parish to credit with my gift. 

 DSF English Video

Donate To DSF

Clamad Con Alegria al Señor

Cristo nos llama a servirnos unos a otros. Servir y compartir nuestros dones con los demás es una forma de alabar a Dios. Su amable regalo para DSF nos permite comunicarnos con personas en esta parroquia y en toda la arquidiócesis a través de más de 60 importantes ministerios.

 El DSF es una forma simple de apoyar el alcance de muchos ministerios a los, pobres y los enfermos, tanto en la educación. Por favor, considera que las manos de Cristo lleguen a los necesitados haciendo una contribución. Serás bendecido por tu generosidad. Ore sobre su compromiso, luego complete la tarjeta de compromiso y devuélvala por correo en el sobre especial proporcionado o llévelo a Misa. Si lo prefiere, puede visitar www.archgh.org/dsf para hacer su donación. Su generosidad permitirá que nuestra comunidad católica continúe muchos programas y servicios vitales. Nuestro objetivo parroquial para este año es de $ 132,000.00.

 Hacer una donación única o recurrente al Fondo de Servicios Diocesanos (DSF), es aún más fácil este año en la nueva página de arquidiócesis segura. Al donar, asegúrese de seleccionar "St. Francis de Sales" como la "parroquia/fondo para acreditar mi donacion".  

DSF Spanish Video

Donar a DSF

DSF – Chúng ta thuộc về Chúa

Chúa Kitô mời gọi chúng ta hãy phục vụ lẫn nhau. Phục vụ và chia sẻ các khả năng của chúng ta cho người khác là một cách đểca tụng Thiên Chúa. Một món quà tặng cho quỹ DSF cho phép chúng ta phục vụ những người trong giáo xứ này và toàn thể Tổng Giáo Phận trong hơn 60 tác vụ quan trọng.

DSF là một cách đơn giản để hỗ trợ các hoạt động cho người nghèo và người bệnh, và còn để giáo dục. Hãy nghĩ rằng khi đóng góp là chúng ta tiếp tay với Chúa Kitô đến với những ai có nhu cầu. Bạn sẽ được chúc lành bởi sự độ lượng này. Hãy thành khẩn cầu nguyện khi đóng góp, sau đó điền vào tấm thẻ và nộp lại trong phong bì đặc biệt. Nếu bạn muốn, bạn có thể vào trang www.archgh.org/DSF để đóng góp. Sự độ lượng của bạn sẽ cho phép cộng đồng Công Giáo tiếp tục nhiều chương trình và dịch vụ cần thiết. Mục tiêu của giáo xứ chúng ta năm nay là $132,000.

Việc tặng cho Quỹ Phục Vụ Giáo Phận (DSF) năm nay lại dễ hơn qua trang mạng mới và an toàn của Tổng Giáo Phận. Khi tặng, nhớ chọn giáo xứ “St. Francis de Sales” là giáo xứ được tín nhiệm với quà tặng của bạn.

DSF Vietnamese Video 
Đóng Góp Cho DSF