There are times in all of our lives when we need to seek help.  Help with spiritual issues.  Help with financial issues.  Help in finding a place where you can belong.   There are also times in our lives when we are in a position to help others, to give back, or assist those in need.  This section of our website can connect you various resources where you can find assistance.  

Have you been away from the Church?   Are you thinking about coming back? 
Do you know someone who wants to come home to the Catholic Church, but is struggling with their faith? 

If you have experienced one of these situations or thoughts you are not alone.  The Church wants you to know that you are a child of God, called by name, precious in his eyes and loved by him (Is 43:1, 4).  Here are some resouces to help you rediscover the faith and answer questions about the Church and Church teachings.   

We also invite you to contact us a 469-467-9669. 
We also invite you to visit Catholics Come Home.

• Prayer ~ We are invited into a relationship with God, one that is both personal and communal.  He speaks to us through His Son, Jesus Christ, the Word-made-flesh.  Prayer is our response to God who is already speaking or, better yet, revealing Himself to us.  Therefore, prayer is not merely an exchange of words, but it engages the whole person in a relationship with God the Father, through the Son, and in the Holy Spirit.

• Bible ~ The Church encourages Catholics to make reading the Bible part of their daily prayer lives.  Reading these inspired words, people grow deeper in their relationship with God and come to understand their place in the community God has called them to in himself.

• The Sacraments ~ The Sacraments are an important part of our everyday life as Catholics. Through the Sacraments Jesus is present to us in the unique context of His promises. Whether it is a daily Sacrament offered such as Communion, or a one-time Sacrament such as Baptism, Jesus stands ready to pour out His Holy Spirit in a special and powerful way through the Sacraments He has left to His Church.

• Church Teachings ~ What do we believe?  What is social justice?  How do I become Catholic?   Why is there so much attention paid to Mary and the Saints?  What is morality? 

At any point in time, one of us may need financial help.  The Guardian Angel Ministry at Our Lady of Angels was created to assist parishioners and non-parishioners with a variety of financial concerns including utilities, rent, and medical expenses.  Clients must reside in Collin County, preferrable within our parish boundaries (75013 & 75025 zipcodes) and not have received assistance within the past 12 months.  No walk-in clients are accepted.  All phone calls are returned on Tuesday of each week. Individuals are asked to call the Guardian Angel assistance line at 469-467-9669. 

Some agencies in the Collin County area to assist those in need are:  

• Allen Community Outreach ~ helps transform lives by providing essential human and social services in our community.
• Collin County Cares ~ provides short-term rent and utility assistance to individuals and familes in financial crisis.  Referral and information also provided.
• Catholic Charities ~ motivated by the teachings and love of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities of Dallas, serves, advocates for, and empowers people in need regardless of race, religion, age, gender, or national origin, and calls the community to action.  
• Salvation Army ~ Plano ~ the mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet the human needs in His name without discrimination.
• Samaritan Inn ~ assists the needs of individuals and families before, during and after a homeless situation, provides comprehensive homeless program that helps individuals regain their dignity and independence.
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Volunteers are needed to review assistance requests under the supervision of parish staff.  Experience in social work and/or counseling is helpful.  Meet with the suffering face of Christ in the people coming forward for assistance and be forever changed.