Ministries

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

SATURDAY, September 5, 5:30 PM
Lector: Marcia Reynolds
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski
Altar Server: Help may be needed
 
SUNDAY, September 6, 8:30 AM
Lector: Steve Ecord
Extraordinary Ministers:
Charles & Sylvia Slanina
Larry & Barbara Shupak
Acolyte: Charles Slanina
Altar Server: Emily and Malley Ecord
 
DOMINGO, Septiembre 6, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Gregorio Nava & Irma Chávez
Salmista: Elena Aguilar
Ministros Extraordinario: Oliva Aguilar,
Elvira De La Fuente y María Rodríguez
Servidores: Jesús y Shanty López, Esmeralda Torres

Saturday, September 12, 5:30 PM
Lector: John Grupa
Extraordinary Ministers: John Grupa
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, September 13, 8:30 AM
Lector: Terri Graham
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron Foster & Cindy Foster, Joe Krenek and Dorothy Harris
Acolyte: Ron Foster
Altar Servers: Emily Ecord
 
Domingo, Septiembre 13, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Arturo y Yasaret Marcelo
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Ministros Extraordinario: José y Maria Cervantes, María Rodríguez
Servidores: Alexandra Andrade, Aitzia Ruiz

Saturday, September 19, 5:30 PM
Lector: Marcia Reynolds
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski
Altar Servers: Help may be needed
 
Sunday, September 20, 8:30 AM
Lector: Steve Ecord
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Sylvia Slanina, Sam & Ginger Gregg
Acolyte: Charles Slanina
Altar Servers: Emily and Malley Ecord

DOMINGO, Septiembre 20, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Manual Garcia y Juana Aguilar
Salmista: Poli Fajardo
Ministros Extraordinario: Donato y Maria Perez, Elvira De La Fuente
Servidores: Esmeralda Torres y Shanty López
 
SATURDAY, September 26, 5:30 PM
Lector: Michelle Rabb
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski
Altar Servers: help may be needed
 
SUNDAY, September 27, 8:30 AM
Lector: Joe Krenek
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron Foster & Cindy Foster, Larry & Barbara Shupak
Acolyte: Ron Foster
Altar Servers: Alexandra Andrade

DOMINGO, Septiembre 27, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Marina Cervantes y Delia Ruiz
Salmista: ‘Poli Fajardo
Ministros Extraordinario: José y Marina Cervantes, Rosalba Cruz
Servidores: Humberto Cervantes, Aitzia Ruiz, Sarah y Rocky Garcia

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

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.

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.

Fall Festival

St. Francis Annual Festival
Last Saturday of October
October 31, 2020
Look for upcoming tamale sales and annual plants sale.

Lenten Fish Fry

The fish fry is coming back October 2020!
Every Friday – all you can eat – serving Fried Fish, hushpuppies, french fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, potato salad and dessert.
Lunch – 11am-1pm
Dinner – 4:30pm-7pm
$12 adults
$6 children
free – 2 and under

Prison Ministry