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Announcement from
Bishop Edward J. Burns
Requirement to return to Mass postponed in the Diocese of Dallas
In light of the recent surge in COVID cases and concern about the spread of the Delta variant, Bishop Edward Burns has postponed reinstating the requirement for Catholics to attend Mass in person in the Diocese of Dallas. The dispensation which waived this requirement had been scheduled to end on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Masses will continue to take place; however, the obligation to attend remains lifted.
Bishop Burns went on to remind those who decide to attend Mass in-person that masks are expected to be worn, especially in Dallas County, but parishes will not single out or draw attention to those who are not wearing masks at Mass.
DECREE DELAYING LIFTING OF DISPENSATION
In March of 2020, all Catholics of the Diocese of Dallas were dispensed from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligation (canon 1247) as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
On July 15, 2021, I announced that this dispensation would be lifted on August 15, 2021. Unfortunately, in light of current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, I am delaying the lifting of that dispensation and so hereby revoke the decree of July 15, 2021.
Therefore, the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and other Holy Days of Obligation (canon 1247) as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic remains in effect until it is revoked by me or my successor at a future date.
Additionally, the requirements of the Updated Phase 3 Decree, issued on April, 21 2021, remain in effect, especially the following:
As pastors have had many months working through the pandemic and are best able to determine the needs and concerns of their parishes, it is left to the judgment of the pastors to make decisions concerning the following:
Maximum capacity requirements for Mass or other gatherings in parishes. While there is no diocesan-wide capacity requirement (either minimum or maximum), nor is there any requirement to leave every other row empty during Mass, pastors should establish a space (either a separate Mass time or a separated space in the church) that provides a fully socially-distanced environment for those with concerns about gathering.
Masking and other sanitary policies, with the expectation that masks be worn out of charity for others, especially in Dallas County, but parishes are not to single out or draw attention to those who are not wearing masks at Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
The frequency, gathering and seating requirements for any other event at parishes; pastors must remain mindful of the health concerns of their parishes and of the need to avoid unnecessarily large groupings of people.
Given on August 10, 2021 in the Diocese of Dallas.
Most Reverend Edward J. Burns
Bishop of Dallas
Gregory Caridi
Chancellor
Anuncio del Obispo Edward J. Burns
El deber de regresar a Misa se pospone en la Diócesis de Dallas
En vista del reciente aumento de casos de COVID y la inquietud por la propagación de la variante Delta, el Obispo Edward Burns ha pospuesto restablecer el deber de los Católicos de asistir presencialmente a Misa en la Diócesis de Dallas. La dispensa que suspendió este deber estaba programada para terminar el domingo 15 de agosto de 2021. Las Misas seguirán celebrándose, sin embargo, el deber de asistir continúa dispensado.
De acuerdo al Obispo Burns la decisión será revisada regularmente conforme haya más información disponible. «Esta decisión no se ha tomado a la ligera ya que todos deseamos superar los efectos continuos de esta pandemia. Seguiremos monitoreando de cerca esta situación y regresaremos a la normalidad tan pronto como sea seguro hacerlo».
El Obispo Burns prosiguió recordándoles a quienes decidan asistir presencialmente a Misa que se les solicita usar las cubiertas faciales en la iglesia, especialmente en el Condado de Dallas, sin embargo, las parroquias no deberán señalar o llamar la atención hacia a las personas que no usen las cubiertas faciales en Misa y otras celebraciones litúrgicas.
DECRETO PARA POSTPONER EL RETIRO DE LA DISPENSA
En marzo de 2020, todos los Católicos de la Diócesis de Dallas fueron dispensados de la obligación de asistir a Misa los domingos y otras Fiestas de Precepto (canon 1247) como resultado de la pandemia del COVID-19.
El 15 de julio de 2021, anuncié que esta dispensa sería retirada el 15 de agosto de 2021. Desafortunadamente, en vista de las circunstancias actuales del COVID-19, estoy posponiendo el retiro de la dispensa y por medio de la presente revoco el decreto del 15 de julio de 2021.
Por lo tanto, la dispensa de la obligación de asistir a Misa los domingos y otras Fiestas de Precepto (canon 1247) como resultado de la pandemia del COVID-19 permanece en efecto hasta ser revocada por mí o por mi sucesor en una fecha futura.
Además, los requerimientos del Decreto Actualizado de la Fase 3 emitido el 21 de abril de 2021 continúan en efecto especialmente los siguientes:
Ya que los párrocos han estado trabajando durante la pandemia por muchos meses y son los más aptos para determinar las necesidades e inquietudes de sus parroquias, se deja a su criterio tomar decisiones relacionadas con lo siguiente:
Los límites de capacidad máxima para la Misa u otras reuniones en las parroquias. Si bien no existe un límite de capacidad establecido a nivel diocesano (mínimo o máximo), ni es un requisito dejar vacía cada segunda línea de bancas durante la Misa, los párrocos deben establecer un espacio (ya sea un horario de Misa determinado o un espacio separado en la iglesia) que provea un ambiente con pleno distanciamiento social para quienes les causa inquietud participar en reuniones.
El uso de cubiertas faciales y otras medidas sanitarias, con la expectativa de que las cubiertas faciales sean usadas como un acto de caridad al prójimo, especialmente en el de Dallas, sin embargo, las parroquias no deberán señalar o llamar la atención hacia a las personas que no usen las cubiertas faciales en Misa y otras celebraciones liturgicas.
Los requerimientos de frecuencia, reunión y acomodo para cualquier otro evento en las parroquias; los párrocos deben permanecer atentos a las inquietudes y consideraciones de salud de sus parroquias y a la necesidad de evitar agrupaciones de gente que sean innecesariamente grandes.
Dado el 10 de agosto de 2021 en la Diócesis de Dallas.
Excelentísimo Edward J. Burns
Obispo de Dallas
Gregory Caridi
Canciller
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We are glad you have found us here and would like to invite you to join us any Saturday evening or Sunday for Mass. However, until then we encourage you to take a look around our site and get to know us and the ministries and programs we offer. If you have any questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to contact the Parish office.
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Religious Education (RE)
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the Open Registration began April 11. Fee is $65.00 per student; families must be registered-active members of our parish (using Sunday’s offertory envelopes), and sacramental information for each student must be provided at registration time as well. NOTE; Faith Formation Continuation classes by school grade on Sundays do not count towards Confirmation. Confirmation. REQUIRES to attend 2 years of class formation on Wednesdays which are typically grades 7th & 8th. If you are NOT a current parishioner, please become a member. For information about the RE program at St. Francis, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Read the bulletin regularly to keep up with RE and all other parish events. Anabel Barajas, PCL
PCL RCIA: Any adult 18 years an older that would like to complete his/her sacraments of initiation: Baptism, and/ or Communion and/or Confirmation, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your personal information and what sacraments you are lacking. I encourage any candidate to Become Parish Members of St. Francis of Assisi.
Volunteers Needed: Have You Considered Volunteering To Help in the Religious Education Program? If interested, please send me an email to : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
During this time, the Food Pantry Hours have changed. Please call the St. Vincent de Paul helpline at: 972-218-6605 for food and/or assistance, leave your name and number, and one of our volunteers will call you back. Due to COVID-19, in these uncertain times, Thursday is the day that volunteers are handing out food. You will be asked to remain in your car and a volunteer will bring out the items you are in need of. Thanks for your patience. May God Bless each of you!
Donations for St. Vincent de Paul may be left at the Parish Hall - Mon.-Fri. 09:00am-12:00pm & 01:00pm- 04:00pm. ring bell or leave in SVDP container.
Society of SVDP mini-loan program-Get free of debt-Call to see if you qualify. 214 520 0650 x124
ROSARY & PERPETUAL NOVENA
Join us in honoring Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal every Sunday after the 10AM Mass in the Chapel by Our Lady’s Altar.
DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
Please join us in the Chapel every Sunday after the 8:00 AM Mass. Also Friday at 3:00 PM after the Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction.
REPORTING ABUSE
If you believe that you, or someone you know, is a victim of past or present abuse or sexual abuse, please notify law enforcement.
In the event the abuse involves a minor, please also contact the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services through the Texas Abuse Hotline at 1-800-252-5400 or www.txabusehotline.org).
Finally, if the abuse involves a member of the clergy, a parish employee, or diocesan employee, please also notify the Diocese of Dallas Victims Assistance Coordinator, Barbara Landregan, at 214-3792812 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St Francis Knights of Columbus needs you!
Our mission is to give back to our parish community and aid wherever we can to help those in need. Our general meeting is on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Please contact Grand Knight Christopher Johnson at 817-366-2917 or any of our fellow Knights for more info.
PERPETUAL/MEMORIAL CANDLES:
The Altar Society cost of the perpetual/memorial candles is $50 for 6 months and $100 for a year. These are available on the back row of each of the candle stands throughout the Church in the Narthex, Sanctuary, & Chapel. This is the same for either a renewal or for 1st time purchase.
If you want to renew or wish to have a new candle lit, or for more information, call 972-227-2682. Leave a message and we will call you back for the name you want on the plaque.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
IF YOU HAVE ANY LARGE ITEMS THAT WILL NOT FIT IN SVDP COLLECTION BOX AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PARKING LOT PLEASE CALL 214-373-7837 TO HAVE THE ITEM PICKED UP. DO NOT LEAVE LAYING BESIDE DROP BOX PLEASE!
VNA—Meals on Wheels needs you!
“Every day, thousands of seniors go without food in Dallas County. It’s not because we don’t have the capacity to feed them, but because we don’t have the resources. You can help us change that.” Katherine Krause, President & CEO
To volunteer email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or call 214-689-2685or to donate email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or call 214-689-2265, and to help out locally or for more information, please call Alicia Joles at 214-881-9545.
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