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Continuing Protocols and Training Updates
ur bishop has emphasized that Safe Environment protocols must continue, especially during these unusual times. All liturgical volunteers, volunteers who work with minors or vulnerable adults, and all parish ministry leaders must update their training annually. You can update your training by taking an online class using the following link: https://dallas.setanet.org/obligations.php. We are again offering in-person training options using the following schedule — July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10 in the St. Theresa Room from 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Those who have not completed Safe Environment protocols in the past should come to one of the in-person training options to start the process. Additional information about becoming Safe Environment cleared can be found on our website at www.allsaintsdallas.org/safe. If you have any questions or need help navigating through the process, please contact Elizabeth Horsley at 972-778-0311 or ehorsley@allsaintsdallas.org.
Fr. Jovita Okoli
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All Saints is not the first parish family Fr. Jovita has guided. He served as a pastor at a parish in his native Nigeria and later in Detroit, MI. In his new role here at All Saints, he wants to bring a celebratory feel to the liturgy as he had in Nigeria. “Life is always a celebration,” he says with joy. “And the best place to celebrate life is during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist!” Fr. Jovita will have experienced this joyful celebration during the Holy Eucharist for nearly 25 years. His jubilee celebration will be on Sept. 24. He asks the parishioners to keep him, Fr. Paul, and Fr. Garrett in their prayers. And to know that they are praying for the parish so, as Fr. Jovita says, “in everything we do, God will be glorified, and the salvation of mankind will be achieved.” 5231 MEADOWCREEK DRIVE ● DALLAS, TX 75248 ● (972) 661-9282 Mass Schedule Weekday Liturgy: Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. | Saturday, 9:00 a.m. Weekend Liturgy: Saturday, 5:00 p.m. | Sunday, 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. | Teen Mass, 5:00 p.m.
