As God’s people, we are called to celebrate, promote, and when necessary to defend the life and dignity of every person. We must treat everyone with respect, and do what we can to protect others from harm.
Suspected misconduct with minors by lay church personnel should be reported to the pastor of the parish, the principal of the school, or the head of the Catholic institution involved. Suspected misconduct with minors by a priest, deacon, or religious should be reported directly to the Bishop or Vicar General (P. O. Box 2279, Brownsville, TX 78522-2279; 956-542-2501). A form for a Confidential Notice of Concern, may be used, and obtained on request from the local pastor, school principal, institution head, or Diocese, or it may be downloaded from the Brownsville Diocese website (www.cdob.org)
Please be aware that it is a state law that anyone who suspects abuse or neglect of a minor must report it to local law enforcement officials or to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services at 1-800-252-5400.
Our faith assures us that we will not be overcome by evil but will overcome evil with good (cf. Rm 12:21).
PROTEGIENDO AL PUEBLO DE DIOS
Como el pueblo de Dios, cada uno de nosotros está llamado a celebrar, promover, y, si es necesario, defender la vida y la dignidad de todas personas. Tenemos que tratar a cada persona con respecto, y hacer lo posible para asegurar que nunca se dañe a los demás.
Una sospecha de mala conducta con los menores de edad, cometida por el personal laico de la iglesia, deberá reportarse al párroco de la iglesia, al director de la escuela, o al encargado de la institución católica en cuestión. Una sospecha de mala conducta con los menores de edad cometida por un sacerdote, diácono, o religioso deberá reportarse directamente al Señor Obispo o al Vicario General al (P.O. Box 2279, Brownsville, TX 78522-2279; 956-542-2501). Una forma para un Aviso Confidencial de Inquietud (Confidential Notice of Concern) puede obtenerse a través del párroco local, del director de la escuela, del encargado de la institución, de la Diócesis, o puede bajarse de la página oficial de Internet de la Diócesis de Brownsville (www.cdob.org).
Por favor recuerde que hay una ley estatal que cualquier persona que sospeche el abuso o la negligencia hacia un menor de edad debe reportarlo a las autoridades oficiales locales o al Departamento de Servicios Familiares y Protectores de Texas (Texas Department of Family and Protective Services) al 1-800-252-5400.
Nuestra fe nos asegura que el mal no nos vencerá, pero que venceremos al mal con el bien (cf. Rm 12:21).
GENERAL:
Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2023
First Communion Retreat, Saturday, March 4, 2023 @ 9:00 (Confessions for First Communion Candidates)
Holy Week, April 3-7, 2023
May 13, 2023 Make-Up Session for students preparing for a Sacrament, 2nd/3rd and 9 th/10th who have more than 4 absences from 9:00am-12:00pm
Confessions for First Communion Students Tuesday, May 16, 2023,
after Mass in Sebastian Thursday, May 18, 2023,
after Mass in Lyford
First Communion in Santa Monica, Saturday, May 20, 2023
First Communion in Lyford & Sebastian, Sunday, May 21, 2023
MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL & CONFIRMATION:
Parents Meetings:
Saturday, September 10, 2022 @ 11:00 ALL Middle School and High School Parents AND for Godparents of Confirmation Students
(*Beginning of the year information meeting)
Saturday, December 3, 2022 @ 9:00 ALL Middle School and High School Parents AND for Godparents of Confirmation Students AND Advent Retreat
Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 9:00 ALL Middle School and High School Parents AND for Godparents of Confirmation Students AND Lenten Retreat
Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 11:00 ALL Middle School and High School Parents AND for Godparents of Confirmation Students
Catechists Meetings:
Saturday, August 27, 2022 @ 9:00-1:00 – Training/Formation/Protecting God’s Children
Christmas Appreciation Meal either on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in the pm OR on Thursday, December
8, 2022 @ 7:00pm
*In lieu of monthly meetings, Father will ask the Catechists to view “FORMED” videos and answer questions
ELEMENTARY
Parents Meetings:
Saturday, September 10, 2022 @ 9:00 ALL Elementary Grades Parents
(*Beginning of the year information meeting)
Saturday, December 3, 2022 @ 9:00 ALL Elementary Grades Parents AND Advent Retreat
Saturday, February 18, 2023 @ 9:00 ALL Elementary Grades Parents AND Lenten Retreat
Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 9:00 ALL Elementary Grades Parents
Catechists Meetings:
Saturday, August 27, 2022 @ 9:00-1:00 – Training/Formation/Protecting God’s Children
Christmas Appreciation Meal either on Sunday, December 4, 2022 in the pm OR on Thursday, December
8, 2022 @ 7:00pm
*In lieu of monthly meetings, Father will ask the Catechists to view “FORMED” videos and answer questions
All dates are subject to change