The Diocese of Fort Worth is hosting Online Safe Environment Sessions at the following times the week of March 30, 2020: Mon., March 30 @10 AM Tues., March 31 @ 1 PM Wed., April 1 @ 1 PM Thurs., April 2 @ 1 PM Fri., April 3 @10 AM. Those who wish to join an online session must log into VIRTUS and register for one of the Protecting God’s Children for Adults sessions scheduled that has the location set as z_Other of the time and date that is convenient for you. The Notes for these sessions will read: Program will be provided online through Zoom. Provide a contact email address to receive an invitation for the session you choose, then open the link sent to you in the email invitation for the ZOOM session to join in the online. Please test your equipment (sound and video) prior to starting the class. More information on these sessions are on the Safe Environment page of the Sacred Heart Website. https://sacredheartwf.org/safe-environment
The next Safe Environment Awareness Class, Protecting God's Children, will be Sat., April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Hall Great Hall (upstiars). Only 3 spots left for this live class as of March 26, 2020. You must preregister online to attend any class at https://www.virtusonline. org/ If you have any questions, call Safe Environment Coordinator Lisa Pilch at the Sacred Heart office at 940-723-5288.
Notre Dame Catholic School in Wichita Falls, TX is currently seeking a Principal for the 2020-2021 school year. The Principal fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by working with the President in the overall management of the school, faculty, staff, and students, with a major emphasis on curriculum and instruction. A familiarity with classical education is preferred. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a commitment to ongoing formation. The candidate should understand how a Catholic worldview permeates both curriculum and instruction and must be an intentional disciple of Christ committed to providing a Gospel witness. Priority will be placed on applicants who uphold the importance of personal values, moral standards, and integrity by being a role model in the school community. Along with a love for learning and an appreciation for the humanities and the liberal arts, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, have teaching experience, and be in the process of pursuing a master’s degree in educational administration (or enter a program as a condition for employment). All interested applicants should take the brief survey (https://www.cindexinc.com/c/21773D), and email the following documents to Katie Rangel, at krangel@fwdioc.org. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. •Employment Application •Cover letter •Resume •Statement of Educational Philosophy (500 words or less) •Three letters of recommendation
Catholic Charities needs a Reception volunteer Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at our client services office located at 907 Holliday Street. Duties include welcoming clients, answering phone, making appointments, and light clerical. If you are interested in one of the shifts, please contact Brent Smith at 940-228-4652 or bsmith@ccdofw.org .
The St. Vincent De Paul Store, , 1516 Beverly Drive, is in immediate need of a volunteer cashier on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on one or both days, OR, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for one shift, and then someone else could do 12:30 - 3 p.m. Please contact Denise Gough at 940-613-5268. Thank you for considering it. We need you!
The Spring 2020 Come & See Weekend will take place at St. Joseph Seminary College in Covington, LA. This vocations weekend retreat is scheduled for April 3-5, 2020 for young men 16 years and older who are in high school and college in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Please invite young men to experience what life is like at St. Joseph’s Seminary with others who are discerning a call to the priesthood. Reserve your spot today by March 20, 2020. For more information contact: Father Maurice Moon or by calling 817-945-9321.
The Office of Diaconate Formation will be holding a Deacon Vocation Information Session at St. Michael Catholic Church, Rooms 13 & 15 in Bedford, TX on Sunday, November 10, 2019 from 3-5 PM. Men, ages 25 – 57, and their spouses, are invited to come learn about what the Diaconate is about and how the formation program works. For questions, please email Deacon Scott France at scottfrance@holyredeemeraledo.org.
Please read my pastoral letter encouraging support for the Annual Diocesan Appeal. If you have not yet contributed, please use the links provided for "Online Giving" on our homepage, or you may pick up an envelope and more information in the parish at Sunday Mass. Thank you for your support of this important ministry.