SUNDAYS: #1 - 7:45am:The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass *CONFESSIONS will follow the 7:45am Mass until 9:30am. #2 - 9:30am:The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass *CONFESSIONS will follow the 9:30am Mass until 11:30am. #3 - 11:30am:The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Latin, the“Novus Ordo.” Booklets are available with translations in both English and Spanish. ***The Cafeteria will be open after the 11:30am Mass for those who wish to bring a Picnic Lunch. At this time, there are a couple of gas grills which are available for those who stay for the pot-luck. As always, everyone is invited to join us for this weekly “pot-luck dinner” at St. William. Sit and visit with your friends and fellow parishioners and meet new friends as well. Father Paul *CONFESSIONS will follow the 11:30am Mass until 2pm. Should the line for Confessions end, Confessions at that time will stop. Should people continue to come for Confession, I will hear Confessions UNTIL 2pm. Then at 2pm I will stop hearing Confessions. At 3:15pm I will begin a Holy Hour. During this time I will continue Confessions until 4:30pm. Father Paul 3:15pm – 4:30pm: 1 HOUR OF CONFESSION 3:15pm - 4:30pm: A HOLY HOUR with Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Praises. #4 - 6:00pm:The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass #5 QUINLAN INFO: 4pm : The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at Our Lady of Fatima, Quinlan, TX. CCD Starts SOON: [ PLEASE NOTE: This announcement was first published on August 23rd. ] Now is the time to begin plans for CCD classes. There is no charge. It is my privilege as Pastor, to offer the class to the children. Also, I will enlist the help of the parents and family in this important work. A parent or a family member at least 18 years old or older must attend the class with them. This method verifies that the child is always in the care of his family. This system does not permit a child to be “dropped off” and “picked up” later. For the most dedicated instruction of the child and for the best safety of the children the parent or the family member will accompany the child during the entire class. Recall that in the Rite of Baptism. There it is mentioned that “Parents are the first teachers of their children in matters of the Faith...and they are to be the best of teachers.” Each class will begin at 9am and end at 12pm/NOON. Over a period of 7 classes the children will benefit from 21 hours of class time. With the parents attending the class with the children, the children learn more in class and at home, the material can be reinforced. Should a child miss more than one class, the child will be required to begin instruction again the following year. The classes are delivered in the Church. The children learn about the Church and at the end of the 7 classes have a greater appreciation that St. William is “their” Church. The children learn the names of the statues and the furnishings of the Church. They are then more able to follow the Mass on Sundays. With their parents they will visit the place where the Sacrament of Confession takes place – the Confessional. This method is a “hands-on” approach, guided by the parents. With this knowledge, the child begins to grow in knowledge and pride for his Church and the teachings of the Church. Each Saturday, at some point in the class, we will take a 15 minute break. The parents and kids go outside. Many parents provide a snack or breakfast for the kids while they are outside on break. At the end of the 15-minute break, the kids and parents return to Church and class resumes after the class attendance is called yet a 2nd time. On the last day of class the children receive a Book of Prayers for their own use. The list of CCD classes for Grades 1, 2, 3 & 4 from 9am until 12pm: Class #1, September 19 Class #2, October 10 Class #3, October 24 Class #4, November 14 Class #5, January 23 Class #6, February 13 Class #7, March 13 The list of CCD classes for Grades 5, 6, 7 & 8 from 9am until 12pm: Class #1, September 26 Class #2, October 17 Class #3, October 31 Class #4, November 21 Class #5, January 30 Class #6, February 27 Class #7, March 20 [PLEASE NOTE: This announcement was first published on August 23rd.] UNBELIEVABLE! Should a question on Church Teaching arise, would you listen to: Pope Benedict XVI or a Priest-professor of theology at a Catholic college ? For those with internet capability, may I recommend that you go to Fr. Z’s blog: “What Does the Prayer Really Say?” The initials of that blog are WDTPRS – an acronym. Go to his blog: http://wdtprs.com/blog/ then scroll down to entries from September 8. Look for the entry which is labeled: ND’s McBrien: Eucharistic Adoration “is a doctrinal, theological, and spiritual step backward.” There you will read something which is unbelievable for many reasons and on many levels. Below are just 2 lines which summarize Fr. McBrien’s misunderstanding of Church teaching. They represent the direction of the entire article. “ The Mass itself provides all that a Catholic needs sacramentally and spiritually. Eucharistic adoration, perpetual or not, is a doctrinal, theological, and spiritual step backward, not forward. ” What Fr. McBrien published in a newspaper which includes the word “Catholic” in the title. This is piece by Fr. McBrien is NOT truly the teaching of the Church, therefore it is NOT worthy of belief by Catholics. In fact it is unbelievable that all of the Popes over the last 40 years have written in favor of adoration of Jesus’ Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Over the last 40 years, every Pope involved in any way with the Second Vatican Council has supported adoration of the Eucharist. The comprehensive list would include the following Popes: Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, Pope John Paul, Pope John Paul II, and Pope Benedict XVI. UNBELIEVABLE is the only appropriate word. The content of Fr. McBrien’s article is NOT worthy of belief by Catholics. For Catholics, it cannot be believed – UNBELIEVABLE. “Spirit of the Liturgy” was published in English in the year 2000. Today, the author of “Spirit of the Liturgy” is known to us today as Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict was present for all of the sessions of the Second Vatican Council. On page 90 of “Spirit of the Liturgy” the Pope stated beautifully: “Thus adoration [ of Jesus’ Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament] is not opposed to [ Holy ]Communion, nor is it merely added to it. No, Communion in the tabernacle does not set another view of the Eucharist alongside or against the Eucharistic celebration [which is the Mass], but simply signifies its complete fulfillment.” It must be noted that Pope Benedict sees no “either/or” stance as Fr. McBrien’s article mentioned. For Pope Benedict it is not EITHER the Holy Mass OR adoration of the Blessed Sacrament but BOTH, together. As the Pope wrote almost 10 years ago, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is NOT opposed to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Adoration of Jesus’ Real Presence ALWAYS points to the Holy Mass. Adoration ALWAYS gets us ready for the NEXT Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Now think about it. Who is worthy of belief? Do you believe Fr. McBrien or do you believe Pope Benedict XVI ? Please pray every day for the Pope Bendict XVI and read “Spirit of the Liturgy.” Father Paul RCIA CLASSES RCIA CLASSES RCIA CLASSES RCIA CLASSES “Father Paul, I would like to become a Catholic. How do I go about it ?” For those who are considering entering the Catholic Church classes begin soon. First, two classes of orientation are being offered. Choose one of those two dates and attend the meeting: #1) September 9th at 7pm in the Education Building; #2) September 16th at 7pm in the Education Building. Why go to an orientation meeting? It helps you to see if you are indeed in the right place. After attending one of the two initial meetings listed above, we will begin the RCIA classes. Again, these classes are tailored for those who are interested in entering the Catholic Church. After the RCIA classes get underway, more candidates will NOT be admitted to the classes AFTER they have already commenced. Everyone would have to begin again and perhaps again OR material which was covered in prior classes would then have to be skipped by the newcomers. Both options are not worthy and therefore will not be pursued. Father Paul The Office Hours – According to the TEMPORARY changes, effective August 17th: Tuesday: 9am - 4pm Wednesday, 9am – 5pm Thursday, 9am – 4pm Friday, 9am – 5pm PLEASE NOTE: The Church Office is closed on Monday.
Guadalupe Radio is Catholic Radio. You can locate it in the Diocese of Dallas at 910AM in English and at 850AM in Spanish. Father Paul Keep this information and these contact numbers at home and at work. You never know when suddenly you will be asked to help at such an important moment. Do what you can to show that life is the only choice and that there are good people who can help. Father Paul
#1) Free, Confidential Assistance:
Pregnant? Confused? Need Help? For free counseling call 972-222-9383 which can also be dialed as 972- BABY DUE.
#2) Free, Confidential Assistance:
For those who have had an abortion and suffer from the trauma - this is for both men and women: For the Dallas area: 214-544-2273 which is 214-544-CARE.
For Fort Worth area: 817-923-4757.
For help in Spanish: 972-679-4760.
#3) Also, much more information can be found at the
website of the Catholic Pro-Life Committee (CPLC):
http://prolifedallas.org/
#4) Also, there is free help in Dallas, located between Downtown Dallas
and North Park Mall on Central Expressway at the White Rose Women’s Center : 214-821-6292. ...Women under pressure... Did you know that most women who have had an abortion report that they were pressured or coerced into the decision? So many surveys have borne out this sad message. Do what you can to let others know that with so much good help no woman should have to bend to the pressure today. This confidential and free information can save lives. Father Paul At all times, at St. William/Our Lady of Fatima, Children With Their Family. From this day forward, this announcement will be included in the weekly bulletin. Why? It needs to be repeated. Children are safest when they are with their parents, under their care. If you bring your children to Church in Greenville or in Quinlan, you must supervise your children. Why? Safety! Safety! Safety!...of your children. If your children are out of your line of vision, they must be accompanied by a parent or a sibling, at least 18 years of age or older. As parents you must understand that you are to supervise your own children at all times. If this is not possible, then you are to leave and return when that will be possible. Who can better care for their children than their parents?! Since January 10, 2004 this has been the stated policy of St. William/Our Lady of Fatima. We cannot afford security personnel to police the property when people are present. We don’t have that kind of funding. As parents, YOU must supervise your children so that you can personally guarantee their safety. Only those who follow this directive will be allowed to attend this parish. That is absolute! HELP ! Please pray for the following intentions and, IF POSSIBLE, receive Holy Communion (Monday – Friday) for at least one of the following intentions. Father Paul (1) the sick (2) those with a terminal illness (3) the elderly who live alone or in a facility with no family to help them (4) Mothers awaiting the birth of their children (5) fidelity in marriage (6) married couples experiencing problems (7) the safety of children (8) the poor & the hungry (9) those in prison & their families (10) the victims of violent crime & their families (11) peace in the world (12) children born with disabilities & their families (13) those in need of work (14) women of any age contemplating an abortion, that they may choose LIFE (15) men & women in US Military & their families (16) an end to wars (17) addicts of alcohol, drugs, sex, pornography, or gambling (18) parishioners, benefactors, & associates of St. William and Our Lady of Fatima (19) “Fallen-away” or lapsed Catholics (20) those who serve the poor (21) Pope Benedict: that Bishops, Priests & Deacons will support him in his work (22) Mother Angelica’s Sisters, the Clergy, Friars, Knights of the Eucharist & Staff at EWTN (23) parents, grandparents, godparents, aunts/uncles cousins, siblings, neighbors, friends, classmates who have died (24) Knights of Columbus & the Women’s Guild members, living & deceased (25) those who struggle against the sins of impurity of any kind in this Culture of Death (26) Doctors, nurses & technical aides who care for the sick (27) the repose of the Soul of +Rev. Msgr. John V. McCallum (28) the preservation of traditional marriage (29) for a generous rain (30) the Fathers of Mercy, those living & deceased (31) Poor Souls in Purgatory (32) the Missionaries of Charity & the poor served by them around the world (33) the Special Intentions of Our Lady, the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God (34) Police officers, Firemen, Paramedics, living & deceased. (35) The safety of travelers (36) In Reparation to the Sacred Heart & Immaculate Heart of Mary for sins, sacrileges and indifferences committed against them. (37) For an increase in Holy Vocations to the Priesthood in the Diocese of Dallas (38) For those who were baptized at Easter and received into the Church (39) The peaceful & serene reception of Pope Benedicts “Motu Proprio“ of July 7th (40) For Bishop Kevin Farrell (41) For the Clergy & Seminarians of the Fraternity of St. Peter in Denton, Nebraska. (42) For the continued success of the Middle East peace talks (43) For all of the Franciscans of the Immaculate. (44) For President-elect Obama and all newly-elected officials, that they will protect all citizens, from the moment of conception until natural death. 
”Prayer joined to sacrifice constitutes the most powerful force in human history.”
Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have some concrete ideas how our schedule at Church should look. Below are the names of 5 important documents from Pope John Paul II:
#1) "Novo millennio ineunte " which translated from the Latin into English means
"On the beginning of the new millennium". It was published January 6, 2001
Promotes the Liturgy of the Hours, Adoration, the Rosary & frequent Confession.
#2) "Misericordia Dei" which translated from the Latin into English means
"By the Mercy of God ." It was published on April 7, 2002.
Promotes the Sacrament Confession as the Sacrament of Divine Mercy.
#3) "Rosarium Virginis Mariae " which translated from the Latin into English means
"The Rosary of the Virgin Mary ." It was published on October 16, 2002.
Promotes praying the Most Holy Rosary while incorporating Sacred Scripture.
#4) "Redemptionis sacramentum" which translated from the Latin into English means
"the Sacrament of Redemption " It was published on March 25, 2004.
#5) "Mane Nobiscum Domine!" which translated from the Latin into English means
"Stay with us Lord! " It was published on October 7, 2004.
Promotes Adoration of Jesus- His Real Presence in Holy Communion.
The Popes want each parish to pray the Liturgy of the Hours: Office of Readings, Morning Prayer, Midday Prayer, Evening Prayer and Night Prayer. These “Hours” are also called the Divine Office. The Popes want these prayers to be shared with all of the people. Pope John Paul II announced this at the end of the Jubilee Year, 2000 – on Epiphany, January 6, 2001.
His January 6, 2001 letter is called “On the beginning of the new millennium.” Here the Pope states that each parish is to offer each Sunday the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass...as well as daily, during the week. Not only did he state that in each parish there should “be a lived-Theology of the Saints”- the people should be made aware of the Saints again and again but he also stressed that each parish should truly be a genuine “School of Prayer.”
The April 7, 2002 the Pope’s letter “Misericordia Dei “ mentioned his great concern that the Sacrament of Confession – the Sacrament of Divine Mercy – that it be offered frequently, even on Sundays – even encouraging Confessions during Mass on Sunday whenever there is an “extra” Priest around, available to hear Confessions. Note how recently this was published!
From October of 2002 until the Fall of October of 2003 the Pope declared a time of Grace in the “Year of the Rosary.” His beautiful letter, “Rosarium Virginis”, expressed his desire that the Rosary be a part of the life of the parish as well as a prayer in the home of all Catholics. He urged that Sacred Scripture accompany the recitation of the Rosary.
In the March 2004 document, "Redemptionis sacramentum " beautifully stipulates certain matters which are to be observed or to be avoided regarding the Most Holy Eucharist. There is an integrity to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass which must be protected and maintained – at all times! This document is most specific concerning what is permitted during the Holy Mass.
"Redemptionis sacramentum " then paved the way for the October 7, 2004 document, "Mane Nobiscum Domine! " There the Pope pleads with parishes to encourage Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the True Presence of Christ in all the Tabernacles of the World.
Review these 5 documents from Pope John Paul II. Today, it can be done so easily by going online to ADOREMUS Then review the schedule at St. William Parish. Our daily schedule flows from a close reading of these most recent documents of Pope John Paul II and of the Popes – all in the last 5 years...that’s why the schedule is truly modern and up-to-date. The schedule which follows is not based on mere personal whim. What we promote and emphasize through our parish schedule each week should be that which is most essential. It is so close to the heart of Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.
Rev. Paul L. Weinberger, Pastor, St. William Catholic Church, Greenville, TX May 15, 2006, the Feast of St. Isidor the Farmer
Evening Prayer (Vespers) is part of the "Divine Office” with Bible readings. The prayers are taken mainly from the Book of Psalms as well as Old and New Testament readings.
Holy Hour of silent Meditation, Adoration & Benediction and personal prayer in the Presence of the Most Blessed Sacrament, exposed in the Veiled Ciborium. (The ciborium is a Sacred Vessel, veiled in white cloth, in which Holy Communion is placed, then reserved in the Tabernacle.) The Holy Hour ends with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and the Divine Praises.
Jesus expressed an ardent desire of that His close friends were to pray with Him for at least an hour. Consider His words (Mk 14:37-38) in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night of Holy Thursday: “Could you not stay awake for even an hour? Watch and pray that you may not be put to the test. The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak ."
Night Prayer (Compline) We will pray the last prayers of the day. These prayers are part of the "Liturgy of the Hours" which is also known as the "Divine Office." The prayers are taken from the Bible, mainly from the Book of Psalms as well as Old and New Testament readings. These prayers “complete” the day of prayer, hence “Compline.”
“Novus Ordo” Mass in Latin on Sunday at 11:30am: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Latin at St. William Church, this is the “Novus Ordo Missae “This is not the Tridentine Mass, the Mass of Pope St. Pius V offered before the changes of the Second Vatican Council. The “Novus Ordo” Mass in Latin is the same Latin Mass which Pope Benedict XVI offered the morning after he was chosen Pope in April, 2005. He offered the “Novus Ordo” Mass in Latin in the Sistine Chapel in Rome, with all of the Cardinals present. The whole world saw it on television. Over the last 40+ years, Pope John Paul II & Pope Benedict offered this Mass – the “Novus Ordo Missae” in Latin countless times.
Office of Readings (Matins) and Morning Prayer (Lauds). These prayers are part of the "Liturgy of the Hours" which is also known as the "Divine Office." These prayers, centuries old, are prayed by members of the Church around the world. The prayers are taken from the Bible, mainly from the Book of Psalms as well as Old and New Testament readings along with the writings and thoughts of the Saints.
Readings for the Day from the Bible and Distribution of Holy Communion. The service will begin with the 1st Reading (usually from the Old Testament), followed by a Psalm, then the Gospel for that particular day followed by the distribution of Holy Communion. While this is not the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass more parishioners will have more frequent access to a daily hearing of the Word of God and the reception of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.
Rosary – a Scripturally-guided meditation on the main events in Christ’s Life – His Life, Passion, Death & Resurrection – the Most Holy Rosary. The Most Holy Rosary has been prayed for centuries. We will meditate on the Life, Passion, Death and Resurrection of Christ. In order to meditate on Jesus, passages from the Old and New Testament will be proclaimed before each decade of the Rosary. We will remember the special intentions of Our Lady of Fatima in 1917 and pray the Rosary for our own needs as well as to pray for peace in the world - an end to wars - as well as the conversion of poor sinners (which of course includes all of us!) Let us also recall the intentions of Our Lady of Lourdes who asked that we pray for the sick and the suffering, and those who will die today.
A Powerful Prayer – After Communion by Pope Benedict XVI This prayer is based on the words of Pope Benedict in “The Spirit of the Liturgy,” p.88-89. After receiving Holy Communion return to your place, kneel or sit down – then pray the following prayer: #1 - Jesus, my Living Lord, I know that You have just entered my Soul - my Heart. #2 - Thank You! I surrender myself to You! #3 - Please raise me up AND transform me! Amen.
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