St. Paul Catholic Church - Electra, TX

08/14/2026

Please read Bishop Olson's recent statement athttps://fwdioc.org/bishop-olson-statement-en-8-11-2026.pdf

08/03/2026

As families prepare to send their children back to school and Religious Education, it is fitting that we pray this Back-to-School novena. Let us pray!🙏🏽

✨ As we begin our novena, we remember that our God is a God of hope, mercy, and possibility. He is the source of all growth and the foundation of all we do. Today, let us place the 2026-27 school year in His loving hands.

For each day of this novena, offer a pray (Our Father, Hail Mary, or your favorite family prayer) for the suggested intention.

Today’s Prayer Intention: For all students, families, teachers, and staff preparing for the year ahead.

🙏 Joining us in prayer today? Like or comment: "Praying with you.”



🌿 This novena is adapted from Busted Halo's 9-Day Back-to-School Prayer Challenge.

07/19/2026

Couples preparing to be married in a Catholic church in the Diocese of Fort Worth will be asked to complete a Natural Family Planning class. Why Natural Family Planning? Part of the design for a married couple is that they share of each other intimately – emotionally, spiritually, and physically. That physical intimacy should take into consideration the nature and purpose of the marriage act as God intended it to be. Natural Family Planning fosters love and respect for the couple as well as openness to God’s plan for the couple.
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A brief introduction to Natural Family Planning, the types of methods, available classes, and instructors is shared on the Diocese of Fort Worth website.
https://fwdioc.org/marriage-family-life
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Worth

07/18/2026

8 Ways to Pray as a Family
1. Bless meals before eating.
2. Create a prayer box for special intentions.
3. Sing hymns at home.
4. Set a family prayer time in the morning, at night, or both.
5. Make the sign of the cross on your children’s foreheads when dropping them off at school or when leaving the house.
6. Pray a decade of the rosary
7. Listen to the daily gospel from the USCCB website
8. Read about the lives of Saints
https://ewtn.co.uk/article-new-book-reminds-the-family-that-prays-together-stays-together/
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07/17/2026

As we age or care for aging parents, we often wonder what the Church teaches about ethical medical decisions, the sanctity of life, and preparing documents, such as advance directives or a will. Receive invaluable information on the spirituality of growing older, leaving a legacy, medical ethics, elder law, and more from a Catholic perspective. Sign up today for this dynamic workshop that offers guidance on major life decisions that arise as we age. https://advancementfoundation.org/
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07/16/2026

Catholic churches and schools are living communities where faith is formed, sacraments are celebrated, and lives are transformed.
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Help sustain these sacred places for generations to come through planned giving. A simple bequest can make a profound impact in supporting everything from Catholic education to ministry outreach. If you’ve ever wondered how to give back in a lasting way, talk with someone at the Advancement Foundation for the Diocese of Fort Worth at 817-533-3170.
Advancement Foundation | Supporting the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth
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07/15/2026

We want to experience WYD in Seoul with you! Reserve your spot by September 2026!
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The Diocese of Fort Worth, in partnership with Verso Ministries, invites you to journey to Seoul, South Korea, for World Youth Day 2027.
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✨ Reserve your spot today with a $500 deposit!
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Join us as we grow in faith and experience the universal Church in Seoul, South Korea!
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07/14/2026

Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls is now TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account) eligible! Deadline is July 15th to choose CAWF. Please contact Lauren Morath, Executive Director at 940-247-0338 or by email at [email protected]
https://www.chestertonacademywf.org/
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07/14/2026

“I am not my own; I have given myself to Jesus. He must be my only love.” //St. Kateri Tekakwitha
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Feast Day: July 14
Canonized: 2021
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As we celebrate the Feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for hearts and souls to follow Saint Kateri Tekakwitha's example of finding all happiness and fulfillment in the love of Jesus. She experienced rejection in her village for her faith, and yet she devoted herself fully to Christ.
https://ewtn.co.uk/chpop-9-things-to-know-about-saint-kateri-tekakwitha-the-first-native-american-saint-2/
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07/14/2026

St. Kateri Tekakwitha put herself completely in God’s hands, often spending full days in adoration of the Eucharist. Even in her final days of suffering, she kept her eyes on God and trusted in His will. Let us follow St. Kateri’s example and put all our worries and wishes in God’s hands.🙌😇
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