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Pope Francis
In the arms of the Father 1936-2025
It is with great sorrow that I learned early this morning of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. I have been impressed and inspired by Pope Francis’ work, mission and ministry in the Church, particularly for his attention to the dignity of immigrants and of those on the margins. By his words and deeds, Pope Francis proclaimed God’s mercy to the world and called us to be a Church of compassion and encounter. I am also grateful to him for the appointment to serve as your bishop here in the Diocese of Tyler.
Having just celebrated the solemnity of the Lord’s Resurrection on Easter, we commend the Holy Father into the arms of the Risen Lord whom he served so faithfully during his life and during his papal ministry. Even though there is grief at his passing, this is also a time to express our trust in the Lord and his promise of eternal life and the resurrection of the body for those who love him. I ask that you join me in praying for the repose of his soul and for the Church in this time.
I invite you to join me for the celebration of a memorial Mass for Pope Francis at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler.
+Gregory Kelly
Bishop of Tyler
Father's weekly message
April 20, 2025, Easter Sunday
This beautiful hymn written by St. Ambrose could serve as a prayer during Easter Week. The 7 days of Easter Week are celebrated with the same solemnity as Easter Sunday. Please consider attending Mass during the first week of Easter, participate in the Divine Mercy Novena, and pray for peace in our broken world. - Fr. Jesu
The Easter Hymn of St. Ambrose
1 At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from His pierced side; praise we Him whose love divine gives His sacred blood for wine, gives His body for the feast, Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest.
2 Where the paschal blood is poured, death's dark angel sheathes his sword; Israel's hosts triumphant go through the wave that drowns the foe. Praise we Christ, whose blood was shed, Paschal Victim, Paschal Bread; with sincerity and love eat we manna from above.
3 Mighty Victim from the sky, pow'rs of hell beneath Thee lie; death is conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light; hymns of glory and of praise, risen Lord, to Thee we raise; Holy Father, praise to Thee, with the Spirit, ever be.
Announcements for April 20th, 2025
Our Parish Festival is only a couple of weeks away on Saturday, April 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We need your help! Please sign up in the Narthex to volunteer if only for a few hours. If unable to volunteer, we have several sponsorships available. We are also in need of canned soft drink donations that can be dropped off at the church office.
Nuestro Festival Parroquial comienza en un par de semanas, el sábado 26 de abril, de 10:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. ¡Necesitamos tu ayuda! Inscríbete en el Nártex para ser voluntario, aunque solo sea por unas horas. Si no puedes ser voluntario, tenemos varios patrocinios disponibles. También necesitamos donaciones de refrescos enlatados que puedes entregar en la oficina de la iglesia.
Raffle tickets are on sale now to win one of three prizes: $1,000, $2,000 & $3,000 to be drawn at the festival. Tickets are available in the church office and through committee members. You do not need to be present to win.
Los boletos para la rifa ya están a la venta para ganar uno de los tres premios: $1,000, $2,000 y $3,000 que se sortearán en el festival. Los boletos están disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia y a través de los miembros del comité. No es necesario estar presente para ganar.
All graduating high school seniors please complete a Scholarship form located in the Narthex. If you plan to attend a college or trade school, and would like to receive a $250.00 Scholarship, please note that on the form. Please turn your form into the church office no later than May 15th.
Todos los estudiantes de último año de preparatoria que se gradúen, por favor, completen el formulario de beca que se encuentra en el Nártex. Si planean asistir a una universidad o escuela vocacional y desean recibir una beca de $250.00, indíquenlo en el formulario. Entreguen el formulario en la oficina de la iglesia a más tardar el 15 de mayo.
The Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday and runs until Divine Mercy Sunday on April 27th; handouts are available in the Narthex.
La Novena a la Divina Misericordia comienza el Viernes Santo y dura hasta el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia, el 27 de abril; Los folletos están disponibles en el Nartex.