31˚ Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3rd, 2019 God in Nature The Amazing Octopus Everyone knows what an octopus looks like but very few know exactly how absolutely amazing these creatures truly are. There are approximately 300 recognized species of oc- topus. The octopus is in a class known as cephalopods. This class also includes mollusks such as squids. Octopus live in every ocean of the world. Their sizes range from the smallest (Octopus wolfi) which is shorter than an inch long and weighing less than one (1) gram to the largest (the giant Pacific octopus) that typically grow to sixteen (16) feet long and weigh an excess of 600 pounds! They are widely con- sidered by the scientific community to be the world’s most intelligent invertebrate...and by a wide mar- gin. They are able to use tools such as empty coconut shells as shelter, they can open jars (even while inside of the jar), and even escape from aquarium tanks in order to feed on fish in adjacent tanks. They can also manipulate their bodies to squeeze in and out of extremely small spaces that would normally not accommodate them. Octopuses (not octopi) have three (3) hearts, nine (9) brains and have blue blood cir- culating through their bodies. Octopuses has four pairs of arms; they do not have tentacles. Their arms each contain a small brain which allows them to operate independently of each other. The ninth (9 th ) brain is the largest and operates the nervous system. Octopuses do most of their traveling by crawling or walking on the sea floor, not swimming. When they walk, they shut down the two (2) hearts that provide blood to their vital organs and only operate the largest heart which circulates blood to the rest of the body in an effort to make walking less tiresome. Interestingly enough, their arms also contain light sensitive indicators which allow them to adjust to changes in light. This means that they are able change the color and texture of their entire skin to camouflage themselves in order to evade predators or hunt their prey. For all of the splendor that is the octopus, they happen to live very short lives. Most live only a few years and some species have been known to die after only six months. The octopus is also famous for its ink. They contain large ink sacs inside their bodies. Upon becoming alarmed, they discharge the ink in a powerful jet in one direction while propelling themselves in the opposite direction effectively clouding the water in an effort to confuse their prey. Our God has provided us with so much on this earth to mar- vel at. It is said that we have explored more of Space than we have our very own oceans. Who knows what other marvels God has in store in our very own aquatic basement?
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31 ̊ Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3rd, 2019
God in Nature The Amazing Octopus
Everyone knows what an octopus looks like but very few
know exactly how absolutely amazing these creatures truly
are. There are approximately 300 recognized species of oc-
topus. The octopus is in a class known as cephalopods.
This class also includes mollusks such as squids. Octopus
live in every ocean of the world. Their sizes range from the
smallest (Octopus wolfi) which is shorter than an inch long
and weighing less than one (1) gram to the largest (the giant
Pacific octopus) that typically grow to sixteen (16) feet long
and weigh an excess of 600 pounds! They are widely con-
sidered by the scientific community to be the world’s most intelligent invertebrate...and by a wide mar-
gin. They are able to use tools such as empty coconut shells as shelter, they can open jars (even while
inside of the jar), and even escape from aquarium tanks in order to feed on fish in adjacent tanks. They
can also manipulate their bodies to squeeze in and out of extremely small spaces that would normally not
accommodate them. Octopuses (not octopi) have three (3) hearts, nine (9) brains and have blue blood cir-
culating through their bodies. Octopuses has four pairs of arms; they do not have tentacles. Their arms
each contain a small brain which allows them to operate independently of each other. The ninth (9th)
brain is the largest and operates the nervous system. Octopuses do most of their traveling by crawling or
walking on the sea floor, not swimming. When they walk, they shut down the two (2) hearts that provide
blood to their vital organs and only operate the largest heart which circulates blood to the rest of the body
in an effort to make walking less tiresome. Interestingly enough, their arms also contain light sensitive
indicators which allow them to adjust to changes in light. This means that they are able change the color
and texture of their entire skin to camouflage themselves in order to evade predators or hunt their prey.
For all of the splendor that is the octopus, they happen to live very short lives. Most live only a few years
and some species have been known to die after only six months. The octopus is also famous for its ink.
They contain large ink sacs inside their bodies. Upon becoming alarmed, they discharge the ink in a
powerful jet in one direction while propelling themselves in the opposite direction effectively clouding
the water in an effort to confuse their prey. Our God has provided us with so much on this earth to mar-
vel at. It is said that we have explored more of Space than we have our very own oceans. Who knows
what other marvels God has in store in our very own aquatic basement?
31 ̊ Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3rd, 2019
Sacred Heart
Women’s
Group Next Meeting: THANKFUL AND BLESSED
FROM THE INSIDE OUT!
Fellowship and crafting activity
Refreshments served!
Próxima junta de Mujeres: AGRADECIDAS Y BENDECIDAS DE ADENTRO HACIA FUERA!
Compañerismo y Manualidades
¡Se servirán refrescos!
11/14/2019 @ 6:30 p.m.
At Rachel Curry's Home / En casa de Rachel Curry
2309 Miller St.
All women are welcomed to join in at any time.
Todas las mujeres son bienvenidas a cualquier junta.
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Receso de Acción de Gracias
Vamos a tener un receso para
Acción de Gracias de las plati-
cas de educación religiosa. No
vamos a tener clases miércoles,
27 de noviembre. Esperamos
verte el próximo miércoles, 4
de diciembre. Disfruten sus
vacaciones.
Monthly Meeting Schedule 2019-2020 / All Meetings at 6:00p.m.
Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 - Sacred Heart, Clovis
Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis
Monday, January 6th, 2020 - St. Helen’s, Portales
Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 - Sacred Heart, Clovis
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis
Monday, April 1st, 2020 - St. Helen’s, Portales
Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 - Sacred Heart, Clovis
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis
Monday, July 6th, 2020 - St. Helen’s, Portales
Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 - Sacred Heart, Clovis
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020 - Our Lady of Guadalupe, Clovis
Knights of the Altar
Of St. Joseph
Installation Mass for Fr. Michael
The Installation Mass for Fr. Michael will be
celebrated on Sunday, November 17th at
8:30a.m. with Archbishop Wester presiding.
This Mass is mandatory for all members of
the Parish Pastoral Council, Finance Council
and Parish Staff. We look forward to seeing all of you there
in a wonderful display of support of our new pastor.
Misa de Instilación para Pr. Michael
La Misa de Instilación para Pr. Michael será domingo, el 17
de noviembre a las 8:30a.m. con el Arzobispo Wester. Esta
Misa es obligatorio para los miembros del los consejos Pasto-
ral y Financiera y los miembros del personal. Esperamos ver-
los a todos aquí en apoyo de nuestro nuevo pastor.
Mass Time Change
for St. Catherine’s
Beginning on Sunday,
November 3rd, the
Mass time for St.
Catherine’s Mission in Melrose will change
from 5:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. until further notice.
CCD Thanksgiving Break
We will be having a Thanksgiv-
ing break from religious educa-
tion. We will not be having CCD
classes Wednesday, November
27th. We look forward seeing
everyone back in class the fol-
lowing Wednesday, December
4th. Enjoy your break!
On behalf of Sacred Heart
church, we would like to extend
our upmost appreciation for all
who have served and are present-
ly serving our beloved country in
the military. Your selfless service
does not go unnoticed or unap-
preciated. Thank you and God
bless you all.
31 ̊ Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3rd, 2019
2019 Annual Catholic Appeal
“God’s Mercy Endures Forever, Welcome the Stranger”
At this time, our parish participation is under 6%! Remember that participating is more important than the amount that you
pledge. Here is how our parish is fairing to this point:
Archdiocesan Goal: $3,000,000.00 Parish Goal: $34,000.00 Total Pledged: $27,613.00 Total Paid: $26,163.00 Estimated Shortfall: $6,387.00 Families Registered: 1,301 Families Participating: 74 We have until the end of the calendar year to fulfill or make your pledge.
Remember that if we do not meet the required goal set for our parish, the
shortfall will be removed from our church account. These funds could
be used to improve our church property! Please be generous and keep
in mind the many wonderful ministries that your generosity is supporting!
Breakfast for the Needy
The gentlemen from the Southeast
Deanery of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe
that are involved with the Diaconate
Formation are serving breakfast for our
local needy community on ALL Satur-
day mornings from 9a.m. to 10a.m.
where our Food Pantry is NOT operat-
ing at our gym. Please spread the word
to our local community!
November Office Closures
There will be a number of church
office closures in the month of
November. The dates for the office
closures are as follows:
Monday, November 11th
Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 28th
Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 29th
Free Friday
31 ̊ Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 3rd, 2019
Weekly Readings Monday, November 4th:
ROM 11:29-36 PS 69:30-31,33-34,36 LK 14:12-14
Tuesday, November 5th:
ROM 12:5-16AB PS 131:1BCDE,2,3 LK 14:15-24
Wednesday, November 6th:
ROM 13:8-10 PS 112:1B-2,4-5,9 LK 14:25-33
Thursday, November 7th:
ROM 14:7-12 PS 27:1BCDE,4,13-14 LK 15:1-10
Friday, November 8th:
ROM 15:14-21 PS 98:1,2-3AB,3CD-4 LK 16:1-8
Saturday, November 9th:
EZ 47:1-2,8-9,12 PS 46:2-3,5-6,8-9 ROM 3:9C-11,16-17 JN 2:13-22
