Ministries

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

Holy Thursday, April 1 , 7:00 PM
Lector: Joy Thompson and Gregorio Nava
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Sylvia Slanina, Sam & Ginger Gregg
Acolytes: Charles Slanina, James Rankin (Ron Foster)
Altar Servers: Emily & Malley Ecord

Good Friday, April 2, 5:00 PM
Lector: Joe Krenek
Speaker: Nani Wood
Salmista: Poli Fajardo
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron & Cindy Foster, Larry & Barbara Shupak
Acolytes: Ron Foster & Steve Ecord
Altar Servers: Emily & Malley Ecord

Holy Saturday, April 3, 7:30 PM
Lector: Terri Graham and Gregorio Nava
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Extraordinary Ministers: Donato y Maria Perez, Elivra De La Fuente
Acolytes: Charles Slanina, James Rankin (Steve Ecord)
Altar Servers: Esmeralda Torres y Perla Mena Perez

Easter Sunday, April 4, 8:30 AM
Lector: Michelle Rabb
Extraordinary Ministers:Ron & Cindy Foster, Larry & Babara Shupak
Acolytes: Ron Foster & Steve Ecord
Altar Servers: Emily & Malley Ecord

Domingo, Abril 4, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Humberto y Maria Monsivais
Salmista: Poli Fajardo
Ministros Extraordinario: Jose y Maria Cervantes, Maria Rodriguez
Servidores: Alexandra Andrade, Aitzia Ruiz

Saturday, April 10, 5:30 PM
Lector: John Grupa
Extraordinary Ministers: John Grupa
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, April 11, 8:30 AM
Lector: Joy Thompson
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Sylvia Slanina, Sam & Ginger Gregg
Acolytes: Charles Slanina & James Rankin
Altar Servers: Emily & Malley Ecord

Domingo, Abril 11, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Gregorio Nava y Arturo Marcelo
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Ministros Extraordinario: Donato y Maria Perez, Elvira De La Fuente
Servidores: Esmeralda Torres Y Perla Mena Perez

Saturday, April 17, 5:30 PM
Lector: Marcia Reynolds
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, April 18, 8:30 AM
Lector: Joe Krenek
Extraordinary Ministers: Ron & Cindy Foster, Joe Krenek, Dorothy Harrison
Acolytes: Ron Foster & Steve Ecord
Altar Servers: Emily Ecord & Alexandra Andrade

Domingo, April 18, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Manual Garcia y Juana Aguilar
Salmista: Belen Ramirez
Ministros Extraordinario: Jose y Maria Cervantes, Rosalba Cruz
Servidores: Sarah y Rocky Garcia

Saturday, April 24, 5:30 PM
Lector: Michelle Rabb
Extraordinary Ministers: Brenda Flasowski
Altar Servers: Help may be needed

Sunday, April 25, 8:30 AM
Lector: Terri Graham
Extraordinary Ministers: Charles & Sylvia Slanina, John & Joy Thompson
Acolyte: Charles Slanina & James Rankin
Altar Servers: Emily & Malley Ecord

Domingo, April 25, 11:30 AM
Lectores: Bonifacio Munoz y Irma Chavez
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

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.

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

Prison Ministry