St. Francis de Sales 

No Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions) will be offered at 6 pm on the following dates.

• Wednesday, October 4
• Wednesday, October 11

The church & office will close at 12pm on Friday, Oct 6. The water main repair still has a small leak.  The water will need to be turned off to repair it. Thank you for your patience.
 
La iglesia y la oficina cerrarán a las 12 pm el 6 de octubre para completar la reparación de la línea de agua. Gracias por su paciencia.

The Catholic Daughters Court #2647 will be sponsoring a Garage Sale September 29 & 30 in the Family Life Center. Garage sales hours are Friday, September 29- 8 am-4 pm and Saturday, September 30 8 am-12 pm.

The Blessing of Animals commemorating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi will be held on Saturday, September 30 @ 9:30 am. in front of the school on Roos Rd. Please bring your pet on a leash or in a pet carrier and a disposal bag for pet waste.
 
Celebramos la bendición de los animales conmemorando el Día de la Fiesta de San Francisco de Asís el sábado, 30 de septiembre a las 9:30 am frente a la escuela en Roos Rd. Por favor, traiga a su mascota con una correa o en un jaula de mascotas.

The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Soccer Penalty Kick Challenge for young people ages 9-14 on Sept. 30 at 10 AM at the SFdS soccer field. Enter at the small gate near the parking lot entrance. Do not go to the big main gates near construction.  Parents must register their child at the event to participate. Winners within their group will advance to district level competition and possibly to regional or state level.
Questions: please contact Randy Spivey 713-201-3273 or 
Matt Spieldenner 713-204-5517.
 
Los Caballeros de Colón organizarán un penal de fútbol Reto para jóvenes de 9 a 14 años el 30 de septiembre a las 10 am en la cancha de fútbol de SFdS. No puede entrar por la puerta principal de la cerca junto a la construcción. Use la puerta pequeña cerca del estacionamiento.  Los padres deben registrar a sus hijos en el evento para participar. Los ganadores dentro de su grupo avanzarán a la competencia a nivel de distrito y posiblemente a nivel regional o estatal. Preguntas: comuníquese con Randy Spivey al 713-201-3273 o Matt Spieldenner al
713-204-5517.

The Christus Mobile Clinic is coming to St. Francis de Sales Parish to administer flu shots on Wednesday, October 4, from 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm in the Family Life Center.  Donations are welcome. If you are not feeling well or running a fever, please remain at home for the safety and well-being of the parish community.
 
La Clínica Chistus Mobile vendrá a la Parroquia St. Francis de Sales para administrar vacunas contra la gripe el miércoles 4 de octubre de 1:30 pm-3:00 pm en centro de vida familiar.  Las donaciones son bienvenidas. Si no se siente bien o tiene fiebre, quédese en casa por la seguridad y el bienestar de la comunidad parroquial.
 
Y Viện Lưu Động Christus sẽ đến giáo xứ St. Francis de Sales để chủng ngừa cúm vào thứ Tư, 4 tháng Mười, từ 1:30g đến 3g trong trung tâm “Family Life Center” (FLC). Tùy ý tặng tiền. Nếu quý vị không khỏe hay còn nóng sốt, vui lòng ở nhà vì sự an toàn và lành mạnh của toàn thể giáo xứ. 

You are cordially invited to join us at St. Francis de Sales Parish Ministry Fair on the weekend of October 7 & 8. Visit us after all weekend Masses in the Piazza for refreshments, fellowship, and to learn more about our Parish Ministries.
 
There are over 30 ministries at St. Francis de Sales. The Parish Ministry Fair celebrates the many ways that we use our talents and gifts to reflect God’s love and to help others find a place of joyful service. We hope you will stop by and take some time before and after Mass to learn about our various parish ministries, faith formation opportunities, and organizations.

Estás cordialmente invitado a unirte a nosotros en Feria del Ministerio de la Parroquia de San Francisco de Sales el fin de semana del 7-8 de octubre. Visítenos después de todas las Misas de fin de semana en el Piazza para tener refrescos, Compañerismo, y aprender más sobre nuestros Ministerios Parroquiales.
 
Hay más de 30 ministerios en St. Francisco de Sales.  El Feria del Ministerio Parroquial es celebrar las muchas formas en que usamos nuestros talentos y dones para reflejar el amor de Dios y ayudar a otros a encontrar un lugar de servicio gozoso. Esperamos que se detenga y se tome un tiempo antes y después de la Misa para aprender sobre nuestros diversos ministerios parroquiales, oportunidades de formación en la fe y organizaciones.

St. Francis de Sales is seeking to employ a full-time (35-40 hours) Director of Youth Ministry and Confirmation. The candidate must possess creative energy, organizational skills, motivation and interpersonal skills to evangelize the youth of St. Francis de Sales Parish.
 
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
 
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
° Candidate must be an active Catholic in good standing who is able to use their energy to fulfill the requirements of the St. Francis de Sales Parish.
 

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

In 2023, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Community will launch 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), 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 this year is $ 125,000.00.

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.

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Unidos para la Gloria de Dios

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 $ 125,000.00.
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".

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DSF – Tất Cả Để Vinh Danh Thiên Chúa

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 $125,000.

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.

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