The United States Council of Catholic Bishops (usccb.org) is encouraging parishioners to join Catholics across the country to pray and act for the freedom to serve faithfully and with integrity. Pope Francis shares the importance of this week long effort with the following words.... "[Religious] freedom remains one of America's most precious possessions. And, as my brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, to preserve and defend that freedom from everything that would threaten or compromise it." - Pope Francis

It's not too late to register for this year's VBS. We kick-off our program on Monday, June 18. Click the heading above for more information and to obtain the registration form.

The MBS Book Club has selected the books for 2018. Click on the MBS Book Club title above to see the list and meeting dates. All are invited to read the current work of fiction and join us in a casual atmosphere as we discuss the book. Come and meet us for a conversation of faith and experience. Please note that any date change will be announced in the latest weekly bulletin.

Volunteers are needed for the new protection team ministry at MBS. These teams will help keep the parish safe during Mass. It will include a parking lot team, a greeter team, a security team, and a medical team. Please click on the heading above for more information and to join this team.

Our Knights of Columbus Council 9299 had the opportunity to tour Holy Trinity Seminary on Friday, January 26th in Irving, TX. The mission of Holy Trinity Seminary is not simply a local enterprise for educating priests exclusively for Texas; rather Holy Trinity Seminary is called to offer excellence in human, intellectual, spiritual and pastoral formation for young men from around the United States in service to the Universal Church. Supporting Seminarians is one of several efforts the Knights of Columbus participate in every year to help our community. If you or someone you know would like more information on the Knights of Columbus,visit https://mbs.church/knights-of-columbus-council or contact Buddy Shepard at 972-660-5570 or Tony Fontanelli at 817-277-6943. Click on the News title above for more information and a picture of the group.

GIFT BY CHECK: • Offertory – place in basket on or before December 31 • Parish Office – deliver on or before December 31 (mail slot available on door) • US Postal Service – mail with postmark on or before December 31 GIFT BY CREDIT CARD: Before midnight on December 31. Click on heading above to be directed to online giving page.

Our Liturgy Committee will again help Meals On Wheels of Tarrant County and the home bound in our community with the Annual Christmas Giving Tree tradition. Meals On Wheels will be accepting gifts from collection boxes at all entrances of the church. Click on the title above for a list of suggested gift items. The gifts should be individually wrapped and tagged male or female. The deadline for all gifts will be Sunday, December 10th after the 11:30 AM Mass. Thanks to all those who are able to donate gifts!!

Our Discovery Center Children's Halloween Parade and Pizza party was held Tuesday, October 31 in the classrooms and Parish Hall.

The Knights of Columbus Council #9299 will be having it's monthly breakfast in the Parish Hall after the 8 am and 10 am Masses on Sunday, January 14. All are welcome !!

We had a new condenser unit installed to our sanctuary roof the week of September 25, 2017. Pictures are in our photo albums.