7˚ Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time February 23rd, 2020 Saint of the Month The Story of St. Blaise by Catholic Online Saint Blaise was the bishop of Sebastea and a doctor. The first known record of the saint's life comes from the medical writings of Aëtius Amidenus, where he is recorded as helping with patients suffering from objects stuck in their throat. Many of the miraculous aspects of St. Blaise's life are written of 400 years after his martyr- dom in the "Acts of St. Blaise." Saint Blaise is believed to begin as a healer then, eventually, be- came a "physician of souls." He then retired to a cave, where he remained in prayer. People often turned to Saint Blaise for healing miracles. In 316, the governor of Cappadocia and of Lesser Armenia, Agricola, arrested then-bishop Blaise for being a Christian. On their way to the jail, a woman set her only son, who was choking to death on a fish bone, at his feet. Blaise cured the child, and though Agricola was amazed, he could not get Blaise to renounce his faith. Therefore, Agricola beat Blaise with a stick and tore at his flesh with iron combs before beheading him. In another tale, Blaise was being led to the prison in Sebastea, and on the way came across a poor old woman whose pig had been stolen by a wolf. Blaise commanded the wolf return the pig, which it did -alive and uninjured - to the amazement of all. When he reached Sebastea, the woman came to him and brought two fine wax candles in an attempt to dispel the gloom of his darkened cell. In the Middle Ages, Blaise became quite popular and his legend as a beast tamer spread. He was then referred to as the "saint of the wild beast." Many German churches are dedicated to Saint Blaise, sometimes called Saint Blasius. In Great Britain, the village of St. Blazey got its name from Saint Blaise, and a church dedicated to the saint can be found in Decon hamlet of Haccombe, near Newton Abbot. There is a Saint Blaise's Well in Kent, and the water is believed to have medicinal properties. A Blessing of the Throats ceremony is held every February 3 at Saint Etheldreda's Church in Londan and Balve, Germany. A Catholic middle school was named after Saint Blaise in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The name was decided upon when the link between Bradford and the woolen industry was connected to the way St. Blaise was martyred: with woolcomb. Saint Blaise is often depicted holding two crossed candles in his hand, or in a cave with wild ani- mals. He is also often shown with steel combs. The similarity of the steel combs and the wool combs made a large contribution to Saint Blaise's leadership as the patron saint of wool combers and the wool trade.
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7 ̊ Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time February 23rd, 2020
Saint of the Month The Story of St. Blaise
by Catholic Online
Saint Blaise was the bishop of Sebastea and a doctor. The first
known record of the saint's life comes from the medical writings of
Aëtius Amidenus, where he is recorded as helping with patients
suffering from objects stuck in their throat. Many of the miraculous
aspects of St. Blaise's life are written of 400 years after his martyr-
dom in the "Acts of St. Blaise."
Saint Blaise is believed to begin as a healer then, eventually, be-
came a "physician of souls." He then retired to a cave, where he
remained in prayer. People often turned to Saint Blaise for healing
miracles.
In 316, the governor of Cappadocia and of Lesser Armenia,
Agricola, arrested then-bishop Blaise for being a Christian. On
their way to the jail, a woman set her only son, who was choking to
death on a fish bone, at his feet.
Blaise cured the child, and though Agricola was amazed, he
could not get Blaise to renounce his faith. Therefore, Agricola beat
Blaise with a stick and tore at his flesh with iron combs before beheading him. In another tale,
Blaise was being led to the prison in Sebastea, and on the way came across a poor old woman
whose pig had been stolen by a wolf. Blaise commanded the wolf return the pig, which it did -alive
and uninjured - to the amazement of all. When he reached Sebastea, the woman came to him and
brought two fine wax candles in an attempt to dispel the gloom of his darkened cell.
In the Middle Ages, Blaise became quite popular and his legend as a beast tamer spread. He was
then referred to as the "saint of the wild beast."
Many German churches are dedicated to Saint Blaise, sometimes called Saint Blasius.
In Great Britain, the village of St. Blazey got its name from Saint Blaise, and a church dedicated to
the saint can be found in Decon hamlet of Haccombe, near Newton Abbot.
There is a Saint Blaise's Well in Kent, and the water is believed to have medicinal properties. A
Blessing of the Throats ceremony is held every February 3 at Saint Etheldreda's Church in Londan
and Balve, Germany.
A Catholic middle school was named after Saint Blaise in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The name
was decided upon when the link between Bradford and the woolen industry was connected to the
way St. Blaise was martyred: with woolcomb.
Saint Blaise is often depicted holding two crossed candles in his hand, or in a cave with wild ani-
mals. He is also often shown with steel combs. The similarity of the steel combs and the wool
combs made a large contribution to Saint Blaise's leadership as the patron saint of wool combers
and the wool trade.
7 ̊ Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time February 23rd, 2020
Please keep our Catechumens and Candidates in your prayers as they will be attending the Rite of Election on Saturday, February 29th here at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Clovis. This is one of the final remaining steps in our brothers and sisters respective journeys in joining us in full communion with our beloved Church.
Ministers—Wednesday, February 26th, 2020—6:45a.m.
Sacristans Mary Shockley
Altar Servers Elijah Rodriguez, Christopher Bouchard, Jazleyn Quintana
Lectors Jesse Alvarez, John Schonberger
Extraordinary Minsters of Holy Communion R-Mary Shockley L-Agustin Henderson
Ministers—Wednesday, February 26th, 2020—12:10p.m.
Sacristans Cliff Kuchta, Fidel Madrid
Altar Servers Agustin Henderson
Lectors Cliff Kuchta, Katie Haynes-Burns
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion R-Lee Smith L-Agustin Henderson
R-Fidel Madrid L-Jim Hicks
Ministers—Wednesday, February 26th, 2020—5:30p.m.
Sacristan Francisco Rodriguez, Terry Curry
Altar Servers Cisco Rodriguez (I), Jacob Rodriguez, Catherine Rodriguez,
Edgar Reyna
Lectors Sean Little, Lora Rodriguez
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion R-Agustin Henderson L-Francisco Rodriguez
R-Tammy Little L-Juan Reyna
Ministers—Wednesday, February 26th, 2020—7:00p.m. (Español)
GN 2:7-9; 3:1-7 PS 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17 ROM 5:12-19 MT 4:1-11
The food pantry operates each 2nd and 4th Saturday of the
month at 9:00a.m. in an effort to help the less fortunate of
God’s children in our community. Thanks be to God, our Food
Pantry is now the largest in Eastern New Mexico! Anyone in-
terested in volunteering, please come at 8:30AM or call Rosie
Buchan at 575-309-5040 for further information.
We are in need of volunteer drivers for food box
deliveries as well as help Friday mornings.
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
Crackers, pasta noodles, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit and
jelly/jam.
Many thanks to all those who donate their time and goods to
this wonderful ministry!!!
January 1st - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
May 21st - Ascension of our Lord
August 15th - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 1st - All Saints Day
December 8th - Immaculate Conception
December 25th - Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
Holy
Days of
Obligation
2020
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me” Matthew 25:35
Religious Education Information Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Kindergarten through 7th Grade, RCIC, Youth Group
Wednesday 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
Confirmation I and II, Apologetics, & Sacramental Prep.
Monday 6:00p.m. English RCIA
Educación Religiosa Miércoles 6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. Kínder hasta 7 ̊grado, Iniciacion para Niños, Grupo de Juveniles
Miércoles 7:15p.m. - 8:30p.m. Confirmación I y II, Apologética, Preparación Sacramental
Jueves 6:00p.m. Iniciación Cristiano para Adultos en español
Sacred Heart
Prayer Warriors!
If you or someone you
know is in need of
prayer, please contact
Mary Shockley (575)
799-6402. She will place that individ-
ual that is in need of prayer into a cir-
cle of prayer. Parishioners of Sacred
Heart Church will then pray for those
individuals to Almighty God. This is
a wonderful ministry and privilege for
us to be able to pray for you.
7 ̊ Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time February 23rd, 2020
Ministers—Saturday, February 29th, 2020 (Spanish)
Sacristans 6:00PM Lupe Sosa
Altar Servers 6:00PM Christian Barraza Isabella Barraza Leonardo Martinez Lectors 6:00PM Carmen Sosa Myrna Barraza
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 6:00PM L-Rafael Gonzalez R-Agustin Henderson
Ministers—Sunday, March 1st, 2020 Sacristans 8:30AM Mary Shockley Eric Nelson
10:30AM Francisco Rodriguez Altar Servers 8:30AM Joseph Vickers Gregory Bryant Kye Conley
10:30AM Christopher Bouchard Catherine Rodriguez Julia Spears
Lectors 8:30AM Jesse Alvarez Barbara Anaya
10:30AM Melissa Reyna Dora Rivero
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 8:30AM L-Mary Shockley R-Agustin Henderson L-Lee Smith R-John Schonberger
10:30AM L-Melissa Reyna R-Agustin Henderson L-Vanessa Reyna R-Jim Hicks
Tithes and Offerings - February 16th, 2020
Envelopes $3,204.00
Loose $7,325.29
Needy $90.00
Church Cleaning Ministry - Thursday, February 27th, 2020
Jo Denise Burns, Debbie Alexander, Abby Salguero, Crystal Maes, Joseph Espino
Altar Linens Ministry - February Lucille Conley
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Homebound & Nursing Homes
Sunday, March 1st, 2020 Retirement Ranch Tina Majkrzak Clovis Health Care Stephanie Darmstedter St. Anthony’s Julia Robertson Group Home No Visitations
Monday February 24th, 2020
No Mass Tuesday February 25th, 2020
5:30PM †Jacqueline Higgins Wednesday February 26th, 2020
12:10PM †Billy Dampier Thursday February 27th, 2020
5:30PM Domingo Lucio (Recovery), †Dolores Flores Friday February 28th, 2020
5:30PM †Victoria Hernandez Saturday February 29th, 2020
6:00PM †Dr. Richard Hendershot Sunday March 1st, 2020
