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October 2021

Saints A Stewardship Parish

Volume 18, Issue 10

Inside 3 A Letter from Our

Pastoral Administrator

4 The Society of

St. Vincent de Paul: Serving God and Helping Those in Need

5 Welcoming Little Children Safely at All Saints

6 The Principles of

Catholic Social Teaching

7 All Saints Catholic School: Open House Dates

Our Parish Newsletter: Spreading the news of Christ at work in our community.

The Hearts and Hands Bazaar is Back, Bigger, and Better than Ever Join Us for the Fun on Oct. 22 and 23

hristmastime will be here before we know it! Of course, it’s always plenty of fun to pick up the perfect gifts for those we love. So, be sure to save the dates of Oct. 22 and 23 for the 38th annual Hearts and Hands Bazaar, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and gymnasium. There is no shortage of fun to be had at this annual event, which is coordinated by the All Saints Women’s Organization (ASWO). Following a hiatus last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the bazaar is back this year, bigger and better than ever. “We are anxious to get back to whatever All parishioners are invited to get normal is going to be,” says Linda Gorman, involved in whatever way they can — who is in her seventh year of coordinating help is always needed! the bazaar. “The vendors are anxious to get back with us and we are definitely anxious to have them.” The 2021 bazaar will include more than 70 craft vendors with unique gifts and items — from Santa figurines to scarves and handmade bowls. This year’s event also brings us several new and unique vendors. And even if you’re not much of a shopper, you can still enjoy the delicious lunch, bake sale, coffee bar, and fellowship with friends! The money raised during the event all goes back to All Saints and the surrounding community. In past years, the good work of the ASWO and all the bazaar volunteers has brought in an average of more than $12,000 each year. Funds raised have supported scholarships, Vacation Bible School, a stove for the fellowship hall, the organ fund, and more. The event also supports the work of the ASWO — the women gather throughout the year to make various items like rosaries and quilts, while also sharing time for fellowship. One part of the bazaar not to be missed is the Christmas tree silent auction — trees are fully decorated by volunteers and sold to the highest bidder. continued on page 2

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The Hearts and Hands Bazaar All Bazaar profit goes to further the Women’s Organization assisting others in need. However, the Hearts and Hands Bazaar isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s an important way for people to connect. As Linda notes, people should plan to meet friends for a meal and make a fun day of it. In particular, she has enjoyed all of her years working with the other volunteers to put this on. She also enjoys seeing all the homemade, delicious treats the women prepare for the bake sale — from rum cakes to candy to Halloween treats. “I find it gratifying that this group of women can take on an event of this magnitude while enjoying each other in fun and fellowship to benefit others in need,” Linda says. Linda invites all parishioners to get involved in whatever way they can — help is always needed. In particular, volunteers are needed to set up, welcome shoppers, and serve as Trolley Dollies — taking orders and delivering meals to the vendors. “The Hearts and Hands Bazaar is great at promoting fellowship,” Linda says. “When you volunteer, you get to know others as you work together. Let’s all do our part to make this another successful bazaar!” You can also help by displaying a yard sign at home and spreading the word about the event to everyone you know! Linda said, “Every little action can produce a positive reaction for the Hearts & Hands Bazaar.”

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There is no shortage of fun to be had at this annual event, which is coordinated by the All Saints Women’s Organization (ASWO).

The Hearts and Hands Bazaar isn’t just a fundraiser — it’s an important way for people to connect.

All are invited to come volunteer during the Hearts and Hands Bazaar. If you would like to get involved, please contact Linda Gorman at lsgorm812@gmail.com or Rose Harder at roseanddaleharder@gmail.com.

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A Letter from Our Pastoral Administrator

OCTOBER: A Month to Turn to Our Lady of the Rosary Dear Saints,

ay by day, our heavenly Father provides spiritual food and graces to His beloved children, nourishing us on our earthly pilgrimage. October brings us the grace of the Holy Rosary, a prayer buried deeply in the heart of the Church, as one of its most precious treasures. The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, which takes place Oct. 7, is a commemorative feast established by St. Pius V on the anniversary of the naval victory won by the Christian fleet at Lepanto. The victory was attributed to the help of the Mother of God, whose aid was invoked by praying the Rosary. This victory revealed the power of the Holy Rosary more than ever. Catholics who were open to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit took with deep resolve the Rosary as their link to God. Pope St. John Paul II, in his 2002 Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae, writes: “The Church has always attributed particular efficacy to this prayer, entrusting to the Rosary... the most difficult problems. At times when Christianity itself seemed under threat, its deliverance was attributed to the power of this prayer, and Our Lady of the Rosary was acclaimed as the one whose intercession brought salvation” (39). Thus, not merely through the Rosary, but more significantly, through the woman behind the Rosary — the glorious Mother of our Savior, Christ the Lord — a wellspring of God’s love has been discovered. Indeed, the Rosary is truly a way to discover Christ’s infinite love through the tender heart of His Mother. “With the Rosary, the Christian people sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love. Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer” (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 1).

A great number of saints, such as Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who had a special concern for the preservation of the Christian family, sensed that its salvation would be through the Holy Rosary. And as Pope St. John Paul II wrote, “Today I willingly entrust to the power of this prayer... the cause of peace in the world and the cause of the family” (Rosarium Virginis Mariae, 39). Our Lady of Fatima, who pleaded with families to pray the daily Rosary, would agree with him! Let us entrust everything to the Rosary along with the saints. As our hearts burn with hope, let us give to the Mother of God every concern that we bear, each cross we carry, piece by piece, worry by worry. She will be there to offer everything to our Heavenly Father, Whose care for each one of His children reaches beyond anything we could ever imagine. Remain Ever Blessed,

Fr. Jovita Okoli Pastoral Administrator

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the society of

St. Vincent de Paul:

Serving God and Helping Those in Need

t can happen quickly — a downturn in the economy, a surprise company payroll reduction, an unexpected injury on the job. Sometimes, just one glitch can set a family far enough behind that catching up feels impossible. This is when the All Saints conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul steps up to help. “We are a faith-based group that helps both parishioners and non-parishioners,” says David Adamson, member of the All Saints St. Vincent de Paul conference. “We lead people to resources that can help them get back on their feet and gain employment, particularly people in temporary, emergency situations. We look to put them into permanently better circumstances.” The hallmark method of connecting with those in need for the St. Vincent de Paul Society is the home visit. Vincentian members work in pairs, travel to the homes of those requesting assistance, connect with clients through faceto-face interactions, and gather all necessary information. The pair then returns to the collective conference, deliberates the particulars, and identifies a plan of action. Often this plan includes material assistance with rent, utilities, food or clothing, as well as friendship, understanding, and prayer. This is done in a spirit of great respect for client dignity and privacy. Clients are frequently referred to other target organizations, such as those that assist with childcare

St. Vincent de Paul members fill the truck for Help Your Neighbor Sunday.

or medications. People in need of assistance over and above what the Vincentians can provide are directed to the mini-loan program, which allows access to zero-cost financing. This provides tremendous debt relief to those with title loans or payday loans that carry extremely high interest rates. “These people are incredibly thankful for the assistance they receive,” David says. “Most of them continued on page 5

God told us our primary role is to know Him, love Him, and follow Him by serving others. When this is our ‘front and center’ every day, it is a great thing. The people involved are wonderful and it has been an absolute blessing and a great gift from God to be a part of it. david adamson

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul are working hard to improve their situations and it is such a blessing to witness them do that. “In serving others, we get more out of it than they do,” he adds. “God told us our primary role is to know Him, love Him, and follow Him by serving others. When this is our ‘front and center’ every day, it is a great thing. The people involved are wonderful and it has been an absolute blessing and a great gift from God to be a part of it.” As the St. Vincent de Paul Society is funded exclusively through parishioner donations, we would like to thank you so much for your incredible generosity in supporting this important ministry!

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Help Your Neighbor Sunday was a great opportunity to serve.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society is always open to welcoming new members. The group meets every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Interested parishioners may call the hotline and leave a message at 972-480-5362, or contact David Adamson at david.adamson@nm.com.

Welcoming Little Children Safely at At All Saints, we welcome children and their families to worship with us. We want to do all that we can to make sure our community is safe and welcoming for all.

1. Families should feel safe on campus but must

remember that our building is open to anyone. Children should always be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian when at the church.

2. Some places on campus are off-limits for children for good reason. Inside janitor’s closets or in trees with

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weak branches are some examples of places where it is not safe to play. We strive to keep those kinds of places out of reach. Please follow the direction of staff and volunteers.

3. All our volunteers are Safe Environment-cleared and

should be wearing an official All Saints Badge when volunteering. If you are not already, please consider becoming a Safe Environment- cleared Adult so you too can help keep our community safe. You can learn more here: www.allsaintsdallas.org/about-us/safe-environment/

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The Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

hat makes being Catholic, well, “Catholic”? Things like the Mass, the Rosary and the Seven Sacraments come to mind. But there is also an element of Church teaching that’s often overlooked and sometimes misunderstood — Catholic Social Teaching. Catholic Social Teaching guides Catholics on how to apply the faith to all aspects of life, and lays the framework for the Church’s teachings on the dignity and sacredness of human life. Catholic Social Teaching can be explained with 10 key points. These 10 principles demonstrate the depth of the Church’s teaching on social justice, and they call Catholics to take an active role in shaping the world in which we live. Catholic Social Teaching, when taken to heart, can become the catalyst that causes positive change in a world that desperately needs it. Consider these principles and strive to apply them in your own life.

Human Dignity Human dignity is the fundamental principle within the Church’s teaching on social justice. A firm understanding of this principle is required so that the rest of Catholic Social Teaching can be viewed from the appropriate perspective. God created us in His image and likeness, so we all are worthy of respect. Respect for Human Life Whether unborn or seconds away from death, no life deserves to be prematurely ended. The Church sees this principle as crucial to the health of any society. Association Association holds that social relationships must be developed so that all people may reach their fullest potential. The Church teaches that the family is the basic unit upon which all other elements of society rest. We must uphold the sacredness of the family, and foster the growth of other societal organizations that preserve the well-being of all people. Participation All people deserve the right to work and to participate in God’s creation. The joy of accomplishing a task and performing honest labor should be made available to all people. Protection for the Poor and Vulnerable Society exists in a balance between those with power, and those without it. The vulnerable — those with disabilities — and the poor must be protected from those with power who choose to wield it in an unjust manner. Solidarity “Love your neighbor as yourself” — this commandment extends beyond the boundaries of any town, state or country. The principle of solidarity encourages all people to reach out to their brothers and sisters in need and to help them, even if they live halfway around the world. Stewardship Everything we have — even our own lives — is a gift from God. Our talents, our time and our financial resources are not our own, but God’s. The same goes for the natural resources we so often take for granted. Responsibilities and Limits of Government Governments, while created for the common good, sometimes overstep their boundaries. The Church teaches that all governments should seek to operate at the lowest level of organization possible — striving to solve problems at the source, with those who understand them best, and not through oppressive force. Human Equality God made all humans equal, including those of different ethnicity and race, and in different stages of life. No one person is of more value than another. Common Good It is especially important in our society to promote the common good — the social well-being and development of the “human group.” If we consider the entire human race as one family, the common good urges us to support our brothers and sisters so that they may reach their full potential.

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OPEN HOUSE DATES November 17th, 2021 | December 8th, 2021 8:30-10:30 a.m.

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DON’T FORGET TO RETURN YOUR COMMITMENT CARD! Please remember to turn in your commitment cards to the parish as soon as possible. We appreciate your willingness to participate in this year’s Stewardship Renewal. The more we grow to embrace and understand the stewardship way of life, the more our parish will flourish and grow!

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