Ministries

“The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today.”  St. Francis Of Assisi

Saturday, Jan 1, 8:30 AM (Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God)
Lector: Michelle Rabb
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron & Cindy Foster, Larry & Barbara Shupak 
Acolytes: Ron Forster and Steve Ecord
Altar Servers: Malley Ecord

Sabado, Enero 1, 11:30 AM (Solemnidad of Santa Maria, Madre De Dios) 
Lectores: Gregorio Nava y Arturo Marcelo
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Ministros Extraordinario: Donato y Maria Perez, Elvira De la Fuente
Servidores: Esmeralda y Camila Torres, Perla Mena Perez

Saturday, Jan 1, 5:30 PM (Vigil, Epiphany of the Lord) 
Lector: Marcia Reynolds
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski 
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, Jan 2, 8:30 AM (Ephiphany of the Lord)
Lector: Kathy Haeckler
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Sylvia Slanina, Sam & Ginger Gregg
Acolytes: Charles Slanina, James Rankin
Altar Servers: Malley Ecord

Domingo, Enero 2, 11:30 AM (Epifania Del Senor)
Lectores: Bonifacio Munoz y Alisia Rosas
Salmista: Juana Aguilar
Ministros Extraordinario: Oliva Aguilar, Elvira De La Fuente y Maria Rodriguez
Servidores:  Jesus y Shanty Lopez

Saturday, Jan 8, 5:30 PM
Lector: Joe Krenek
Extraordinary Ministers: Joe Krenek 
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, Jan 9, 8:30 AM (Feast of the Baptism of the Lord)
Lector: Meredith Ecord
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron and Cindy Foster, John & Joy Thompson
Acolytes: Ron Foster, Steve Ecord
Altar Servers: Malley Ecord and Alexandra Andrade

Domingo, Enero 9, 11:30 AM (Fiesta Del Baptismo Del Senor)
Lectores: Gregorio Nava y Arturo Marcelo
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Ministros Extraordinario: Donato y Maria Perez, Elvira De la Fuente
Servidores: Esmeralda y Camila Torres, Perla Mena Perez

Saturday, Jan 15, 5:30 PM
Lector: John Grupa
Extraordinary Ministers: John Grupa 
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, Jan 16, 8:30 AM
Lector: Joy Thompson
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Sylvia Slanina, Larry & Barbara Shupak
Acolytes: Charles Slanina, James Rankin
Altar Servers: Malley Ecord 

Domingo, Enero 16, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Marina Cervantes Y Juana Aguilar
Salmista: Lucia Cervantes
Ministros Extraordinario: Jose y Marina Cervantes, Rosalva Cruz
Servidores: HumbertoCervantes, Sarah y Rocky Garcia

Saturday, Jan 22, 5:30 PM
Lector: Nani Wood
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski 
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, Jan 23, 8:30 AM
Lector: Terri Graham
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron & Cindy Foster, Sam & Ginger Greff
Acolytes: Ron Foster, Steve Ecord
Altar Servers: Malley Ecord 

Domingo, Enero 23, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Humberto y Maria Monsivais
Salmista: Poli Fajardo
Ministros Extraordinario: Jose y Maria Cervantes, Maria Rodriguez
Servidores: Aitzia Ruiz

Saturday, Jan 29, 5:30 PM
Lector: Marcia Reynolds
Extraordinary Ministers: Marcia Reynolds 
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, Jan 30, 8:30 AM
Lector: Michelle Rabb
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Syliva Slanina, John & Joy Thompson
Acolytes: Charles Slanina, James Rankin
Altar Servers: Malley Ecord 

Domingo, Enero 30, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Bonifacio Munoz y Alisia Rosas
Salmista: Juana Aguilar
Ministros Extraordinario: Oliva Aguilar, Elvira De La Fuente y Maria Rodriguez
Servidores:  Jesus y Shanty Lopez

St. Francis of the Tejas Catholic Church offers many different opportunities for returning our gifts of time and talent to God. As stewards of God-given skills and abilities, volunteering in a ministry or organization provides a way to thank God, share our faith with others, and enhance our community.

If you have the time, talent and desire to volunteer at St. Francis of the Tejas, please use the contact information associated with the individual ministries listed below to reach out and let us know you are interested.

"There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone."

1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Altar Servers

This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the church office at 936-544-5338 

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the church office at 936-544-5338.

Musicians

The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry. If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the church office at 936-544-5338

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

These lay people are sometimes referred to as Eucharistic Ministers. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion serve by bringing communion to parishioners who reside in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in their own homes and unable to get to church.  They also may assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist at Mass. If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the church office at 936-544-5338

Ushers

These ministers are sometimes referred to as Greeters.  Being a welcoming community is very important to us.  Ushers are the first face of the parish.  They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed..If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the church office at 936-544-5338

Sacristans

Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.
If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact the church office at 936-544-5338

Sanctuary Lamp

The Sanctuary Lamp is illuminated 24 hours a day near the tabernacle in our Church to indicate the presence of Jesus Christ. You my sponsor the tabernacle candle for special intentions or memorials on a weekly basis for $10.00. Please either contact the church office or drop your donation to sponsor the tabernacle candle in the offering basket during Mass. 

Mass Intentions 

When a priest celebrates Mass each day, he offers each celebration of the Eucharist for a particular person, or intention. By doing so he applies special graces from God upon that person or intention. The practice of offering Mass for particular intentions is an ancient one, dating back to the early Church. You may have a Mass said for your intention - thanksgiving, celebration, or a memorial for a loved one. Mass intention envelopes are available in the foyer of the church and can be placed in the offiering basket or dropped off in the Church office. A donation of $5.00 is requested.

Loaves and Fishes

St. Francis with the support of East Texas Food Bank and H.E.B. Crockett are able to help Houston County residents once a month with groceries. Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
For more information please contact the church office at 936-544-5338.

Prayer List

St. Francis is a united community where we care for one another. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we believe it is our duty to pray for each other's needs. For this reason, we publish a prayer list in the Sunday bulletin every week with the names of the parishioners that need our prayers. If you would like to add the name of a loved one to our prayer list, please call the church office at 936-544-5338 or email your request to stfranciscrockett@windstream.net.

Lenten Fish Fry

Each Friday during the Lenten Season, St. Francis of the Tejas volunteers come together to prepare meals for sale to parish members and the public. This is a major annual fundraising event for our church. The meals are prepared onsite from time-tested recipes that are always a hit with our customers!

Ladies Guild Retreat

Typically scheduled for the first Saturday in October, the annual Ladies Guild Retreat is an opportunity for Catholic women to come together for prayer, fellowship, and education - and an opportunity for reconciliation.