December 11, 2025 – WEEK OF: Dec. 17, 2025
COMMUNITY PARTNER: Christus Health Systems
Christus Health was founded on January 28, 1999, with the merger of Houston’s Sisters of Charity Health Care System and San Antonio’s Incarnate Word Health System; however, its story extends back to 1866, with the founding of St. Mary’s Hospital in Galveston, Texas by the Sisters of Charity.
In 2016 Christus merged with Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Clinics (itself a product of a merger of two Catholic based systems) giving it a major presence in East Texas.
Facing a deadly cholera epidemic in 1866 the Catholic Bishop of Texas wrote to contacts in France for help. Three wom en of the new Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Incarnate Word sailed for Galveston and established Charity In firmary (renamed St. Mary’s Infirmary).
In 1869 Cholera ravaged San Antonio and three sisters from Galveston came to that town to establish Santa Rosa Hospi tal. In 1937, 16 sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth order of Chicago arrived in Tyler to establish Mother Frances Hos pital, opening its doors early to aid the victims of the New London tragedy that occurred on March 18 in nearby Rusk County.
In July, 2016, the Hopkins County Hospital District and Christus Health formed an alliance in which Christus became the leasing entity of the hospital building, its employees, and the medical services of the hospital.
At Christus Health helping improve the health and well being of the communities it serves with the underlying core val ues of Compassion, Excellence, Dignity, Integrity, and Stewardship. Under its umbrella are 63 hospitals in the U.S., Mex ico, Columbia and Chile, employing 45,000 associates.
Christus Mother Frances is a partner with Dinner Bell many times during the year. The relationship to feed those need ing a meal in Sulphur Springs and its vicinity dates back to 2017.
Please come join us, along with personnel from Christus Mother Frances Hospital who will be serving, to share a meal.
We plan to continue inside dining every Wednesday with the exception of the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Christ mas and New Years Day.
The Fellowship Hall at First UMC will open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 12:45 p.m. each Wednesday. Parking is available at the church parking lots.
MENU:
Stuffed Pork Loin
Mashed Potatoes
Arkansas Green Beans
Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
Hot Rolls
Gooey Pecan Surprise
Take care of YOURSELF by following safe health practices. We would encourage everyone to wear masks where required! Wash your hands often! Get inoculated and boosted
DINNER BELL CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH !!!
