The Diocese of Dallas is looking for faithful, committed Catholic men to answer the call to the diaconate. Good deacons can be a great asset to the local Church. Classes begin in September for a 6-year period of formation. Those interested in applying should attend an informational session. Please visit cathdal.org/deacons or email diaconate@cathdal.org to find out who can apply, and how to attend an information session.

Are you seeking answers about being a priest, brother, sister or consecrated lay woman? Get answers to your questions on June 11-13 at the University of Dallas' Vocation Discernment Weekend. If you are looking (or know someone who is looking) for ways to spend your life providing service to others; if you are single, Catholic, 18 to 40 years of age and have an interest in learning about the ministry, join a group of other men and women seeking similar answers to their questions. The weekend consists of talks, panel discussions, consultations and prayer conducted by professional religious staff. The weekend is held at the University of Dallas, Irving, (a Catholic University) and pre-registration is required. For more info please contact the Dallas Diocese Vocations Office at 214-379-2860 or contact Fr. Leonard at eleonard@cathdal.org or visit the website at www.vapinfo.org.

Starting this coming Saturday, May 8 for the 5:00 pm and Sunday, May 9 for the 11:00 am Masses, you no longer have to register for Mass seats. We will have two sections as open seating and two sections with social distancing enforced. We hope to be able to accommodate more parishioners and visitors to our parish Masses. Please read the full article by clicking on the headline.

Register Now for VBS 2021. Kickoff: July 10. VBS Dates: July 15-18. Register early so that we have time to order supplies and finish our final plans for this Hybrid Family Program. Register at: https://ola.breezechms.com/form/onlineVBS2021 or contact Jennifer Hardee at jhardee@ourladyofangels.com

The staff, Pastoral Council and parishioners of Our Lady of Angels would like to thank Dr. Susan K. Parker for her years of dedication and service to all of us at OLA. She has lovingly served our parish in many roles. Guided by the Holy Spirit, Sue has touched so many individuals and families bring compassion, care, and empathy to many during times of pain and joy. If you would like to send Sue a personal note, please send it care of OLA. We wish Sue well on the next journey of her life.

OLA wants to thank Rick Vera, members of the OLA Finance Council and Boy Scouts from Troop 1914 for their help with the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Truck on Saturday, April 10. OLA sponsors the SVDP Truck every other month on our parking lot. The volunteers help unload your car of the donations of items you give, load them in the truck and give out receipts for your donations. We are always looking for volunteers to help with our Bundle Saturdays. If you would like more information about helping or when the next truck is scheduled, please contact Rosemary Crocker at rcrocker@ourladyofangels.com.

Please welcome Heidi Simpson, Kathryn Dugan, Yvonne Bailes, Jennifer Evans, and Jamie Dugan as our new Stephen Ministers. These new ministers were commissioned on March 21. Their training has provided them with the knowledge and skills to offer quality, distinctively Christian, one-to-one care to people suffering from many kinds of life difficulties. We ask God's blessing on these Stephen Ministers and all our Stephen Ministers, and on their ministry in the weeks, months, and years ahead. We thank God for their gifts, and we ask God to work through them to bring help, hope, and healing to those in need. If you or someone you know would like more information about speaking with a Stephen Minister, please call our confidential hotline at (469) 467-9669 ext. 150, or see the Stephen Ministry page on this website.