NOVEMBER 1, 2015
ALL SAINTS DAY
DÍA DE TODOS LOS SANTOS
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Hector J. Madrigal, Pastor
Leo Ramos Deacon
Lupita Alvarez Pastoral Assistant
Luz M. Casillas de Cárdenas Administrative Assistant
Rocío González Receptionist/Secretary
Sandy Brisley
Bookkeeper
Deacon Leo Ramos Director of Faith Formation
***** Arturo Perez - Parish Council President
Sonia Higgins - Finance Council President Denice Haley - Altar Society President
Adult Faith Formation Children’s Faith Formation
Ruth Carrillo Impacting Teens
Steve and Alejandra Miller - Luis and Jessica Caldera Saint Luke’s Ministry & Homebound
Jose & Erica Castañeda
Music Ministry Yolanda Hernandez - 5:00 pm Saturday Mass
8:00 am Sunday Mass Pat Carathers & Alvin Garcia– 11:00 am Sunday Mass Carlos Gomez & Modesto Mendez– 1:00 pm Sunday Mass
Angi Seidenberger Saint Joseph School Principal
Miechele Ronquillo School Board President Josie Herrera Parent Teachers Organization President
Gail Saiz St. Joseph Day Care Center Director
Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8:30am—3:30pm
Friday 8:30 am –12:00 noon Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation ( Confession ) Saturday 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM
or by appointment
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM-English
Spanish Mass 1:00 PM Sudanese Mass 6:00 PM No Mass on Monday
Tuesday 6:30 PM Wed. 8:15 AM, Thurs. & Fri. 8:15 AM
Adoration Chapel
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday 5:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 5:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement
WELCOMING ALL AND FORMING DISCIPLES We are a family united in our catholic Faith
That welcomes all God’s children
Forming disciples by Continuing
Christ’s mission of Love, Service, and Education.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
4122 South Bonham Street Amarillo, Texas 79110-1113
806-355-5621 (Office) / 806-355-5622 (Fax) Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephamarillo.com Diocesan website: amarillodiocese.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at noon
CAMPUS OFFICES Saint Joseph Elementary School 806-359-1604
Saint Joseph Day Care Center 806-353-7043 Holy Cross Catholic Academy 806-355-9637
Children’s Faith Formation (K-5) and Youth Faith Formation (6-12) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Saint Joseph School Classrooms
I.T. Impacting Teens Third Sunday of the month
Sacrament of Baptism
Contact the Parish Office
Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact the Parish Office
PARISH INFORMATION
St. Joseph school News Our Turkey Dinner will be on November 13 and we are in the need of volunteers from 10: 45 am –1:45 pm. If you think you can help us please contact the school at (806) 359-1604. Thank you for your support!!
IMPACTING TEENS
Advent Retreat for middle school will be November 21st from 8:00 am-6.00 pm. For more information please contact Luis or Jessica Caldera at (915) 873-8179.
Holy Communion Preparation We will have preparation for Holy Communion for children 12 years and older and for adults who have not received this Sacrament. Please call the parish office and ask for Lupita Alvarez.
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2am Sunday, November 1, which means you will need to turn your clocks back an hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
FOOD FOR THE POOR
To the St. Joseph Family: Food For The Poor wishes to thank you for the welcome you extended to Monsignor Waldow on his recent visit to Your parish. On behalf of our brothers and sisters throughout the Caribbean and Latin America, we thank you for your compassion and care. We are all blessed by and grateful for your generosity. In Christ, The Food For The Poor Family.
NATIONAL VOCATION AWARENESS WEEK NOVEMBNER 1-7, 2015
God calls us all to live our faith and seek our vocation to become a deacon, priest, religious sister, married or single person. National Awareness week is a time for reflection and during this week we encourage all Catholics to: Take time to pray for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Reflect on our own vocation and strengthen our personal relationship with Christ. Educate our young people about the importance of silent prayer and taking time to truly listen to God´s voice in our hearts.
Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church!
4122 S. Bonham St.
Amarillo, TX 79110
"Blessed are you when they insult
you and persecute you and utter
every kind of evil against you falsely
because of me. Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in
heaven." - Mt 5:11-12a
ALL SAINTS DAY
In a few weeks, we'll be sitting down to a meal and
giving thanks for all of our blessings. Some of us
may even spend the day at a shelter, preparing
dinner for the homeless, and this is a good thing. But
we would do well to remember that these shelters
are open every day of the year, and just like on a
Thursday in November, a meal must be prepared
every afternoon. There are those among us who
regularly schedule a day or two a week to serve or
prepare these meals. They don't do it for recognition
or self-fulfillment; they do it because it must be
done. They often do such things in total anonymity;
they are truly saints of today.
Today's Gospel reading from Matthew is Jesus' gift
of the beatitudes. They are gifts because the word
beatitude means happiness or blessedness. In
detailing those who would receive such a gift, Jesus
is revealing who really are saints among us: the poor
in spirit, the sad, the meek, the hungry and thirsty,
the merciful, the pure of heart, the peacemakers,
and the persecuted. Each of these saints desires joy
and happiness for all they encounter. In all needs,
we find blessedness in Jesus Christ.
We are taught in the Catechism of the Catholic
Church that the church is "a communion of saints."
This expression is defined first and foremost in the
Eucharist, by which the faithful are united in one
body. It also refers to all who have suffered in the
name of Christ to better our lives (CCC 960-961).
Today is the feast of All
Saints, in which we
recognize and give thanks
for those who have gone
before us preserving and
promoting Christianity,
some having paid the
ultimate sacrifice for their
beliefs. We are called to be
saints for today. Will we
answer?
NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA
Noticias de la Escuela de San José Nuestra comida para el Día del Pavo será el 13 de noviembre y necesitamos voluntarios que deseen ayudar de 10:45 am– 1:45 pm. Si usted tiene el deseo y tiempo para ayudar comuníquese a la escuela al número (806) 359-1604. Gracias por su apoyo!
ADOLESCENTES-IMPACTING TEENS—I.T.
El Retiro de Adviento para los niños de escuela secunda-ria será el 21 de noviembre de 8:00 am a 6:00 pm. Para más información favor de comunicarse con Luis o Jessica Caldera al número de (915) 873-8179.
Primera Comunión Habrá preparación para la Primera Comunión para niños mayores de 12 años y para adultos que aún no han reci-bido este sacramento. Para más información llamar a la oficina parroquial y preguntar por Lupita Alvarez.
ORGANIZACIÓN COMIDA PARA LOS POBRES
A la Familia Parroquial de San José: La Organización Comida para los Pobres desea agradecerles por la bienvenida calurosa que le brindaron a Monseñor Waldow en su reciente visita a la parroquia. En nombre de to-das las personas del Caribe y de Latinoamérica agradecemos su compasión y su cuidado. Fuimos bendecidos y estamos agrade-cidos por su generosidad. En Cristo, Familia de Comida para los Pobres.
TIEMPO DE ATRASAR SUS RELOJES
No se olvide de atrasar su reloj este sá-bado 31 de octubre antes de irse a dor-mir.
SEMANA NACIONAL DE LAS VOCACIONES
1-7 DE NOVIEMBRE 2015 Dios nos llama a vivir nuestra fe y a buscar nuestra vocación para llegar a ser diáconos, sa-cerdotes, hermanas religiosas, personas casadas o solteras. La Semana Nacional de la Vo-
caciones es un tiempo para la reflexión, durante esta semana animamos a todos los católicos a que tomen el tiempo para orar por la vida consagrada al sacerdocio, reflexionar acerca de nuestra propia vocación y fortale-cer nuestra relación con Cristo así como educar a nues-tros jóvenes acerca de la importancia de la oración en silencio y de tomar el tiempo para verdaderamente es-cuchar la voz de Dios en nuestros corazones.
Please Pray for our Sick Rod Green, Theresa Manno, Sylvia Gleason, Rosina Newhouse, Charles Handley,
Sue Martinez, Howard Birkenfeld, Julian Biggers, Anthony & John Newhouse,
Lydia Castillo, Carl Ault, G.G. League, Edward Martinez, Bob Gallager, Nina Morganti, Carmen Oviedo, Grisel Morales, Jose Ortiz , Gary Bellinghausen, Jenny
C., Chase Sprigen, Christian Morales, M.L.Vigil, Margaret Bynumó, Linda King,
Cecilia Gleason, Luca Buga, Willie Faye Huseman, Calista Huber, Carmen Ramos, Patricia Eagle, Lola Wooten, Lynell Alison, Dale Hoover, Danita Vigil, Junior
Manibog, Evangelina Madrigal, Evelyn Mulá, Carol Saldaña, Carla Wilson, Doris
Larson, Tony Peña, Ezequiel Rodriquez, Carolina Ortega, Steven Bellinghausen, April and Colt Jenkins, Gigi Eagle, Leo Leners, Jackie Parker, Hildegard M. Turks,
Conchita Mercado, Jerrico and Adrian Fjetland, Cole and Stefanie Fjetland, For the Whole Community, Kema Mitchener, Teresa Peña, Raul Rey, Evangelina Lucero,
Lidia Lichtiem Yolanda Hernandez, Robert Sisneros, Danny Martinez, Amelia
Bellar, Deacon Leo Ramos, Diana Delgado
Readings for October 31 to November 6, 2015
Saturday/Sábado: Rom 11:1-2a/11-12, 25-29 Lk 14:1,7-11 5:00 p.m. Mass
Sunday/Domingo: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14 /1Jn 3:1-3 /Mt 5:1-12a 8:00 a.m. All Souls 11:00 a.m. All Souls
1:00 p.m. All Souls
6:00 p.m. All Souls
Monday/Lunes: Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11/Jn 6:37-40
No Mass
Tuesday/Martes: Rom 12:5-16b /Lk 14:15-24 6:30 p.m. All Souls
Wednesday/Miércoles: Rom 13:8-10 /Lk 14:25-33 8:15 a.m. All Souls
Thursday/Jueves: Rom 14:7-12 /Lk 15:1-10 8:15 a.m. All Souls
Friday/Viernes: Rom 15:14-21 /Lk 16:1-8 8:15 a.m. All Souls
Next Sunday:
1Kgs 17:10-16/Heb 9:24-28/Mk 12:38-44
Please Pray for our Soldiers Blase Musick, Jacob Tumbleson, Anthony J. Martello, John Aaron Peña, Chris Romo, Phillip Romo, Robert Gavino Cavazos Marc Begay, Raymond Johnson III
ADORATION CHAPEL The Lord Needs Your Company!!! Your commitment to fill the following hours (even on a temporary basis) would be greatly appreciated, in order to relieve the few who have kept these hours covered at great sacrifice. Please call the coordinator if you can help with day or night time hours.
Adoration Needs: Monday 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Wednesday 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon Friday 11:00 a.m. Saturday 12:00 noon He seeks your company and love.
Could you not watch one hour with Me? (Mt. 26:40) If you cannot make your hour of Adoration please call:
October 31 to November 6, 2015 Del 31 de Octubre al 6 de Noviembre de 2015
2nd. Collection—Building Maintenance Fund
Saturday: 8:30 OCP Music Workshop at St. Thomas Church
9:00 am Proclaimer of the Word Training
(Church & HFR)
3:40 p.m. Confessions
5:00 p.m. Mass-English
5:00 p.m. First Communion Class for Teens
and Adults in Spanish. (HFR)
6:00 p.m. I.T. Trick or Treat (Gym)
Sunday: National Vocations Awareness Week ALL SAINTS DAY 8:00 a.m. Mass-English 9:15 a.m. Scripture Study (OLS)
11:00 a.m. Mass-English
1:00 p.m. Mass-Spanish
2:30 p.m. Families Reunion (HFR)
4:00 pm Charismatic Reunion (OLG)
6:00 p.m. Mass-Sudanese
Monday: No Mass 5:30 pm Confirmation Class (OLS)
6:00 p.m. Amarillo Rejoicers (HFR)
8:00 p.m. Spanish Choir Meeting (HFR)
Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:30 p.m. Mass 6: 30 p.m. PTO Board Meeting
Wednesday: 8:15 a.m. Mass-Anointing of the Sick 9:00 a.m. Golden Faith Seekers (HFR)
5:30 pm Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. Children & Teens
Faith Formation (School & OLS)
Thursday: 8:15 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass Rehearsal
Friday: 8:15 a.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Confirmation Mass
Diocesan News
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Congratulations to the Holy Cross Catholic Academy Middle
Scholl football team. At the end– of -the-season´s WTCAA( West
Texas Christian Athletic Association) tournament on Saturday,
October 17th the boys beat Kingdom Prep of Lubbock, 39-38 with
last minute 75 yards run back by 7th grader Ezekiel Aranda. The
Mustang defense was able to hold the line on Kingdom Prep to win
and place 3rd in the district. Way to go Mustangs!!
RED MASS
The fifth annual Red Mass will be held on Tuesday evening,
November 3 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Red
Mass is celebrated in honor of the opening of the judicial
year and asks the blessings of the Holy Spirit on our judges
and our judicial system. The pubic is invited. Bishop Zurek
will be the principal celebrant and homilist and Former
Chief Justice of the Fourth Court of Appeals in San Antonio
will be the keynote speaker. A reception with heavy hors d’
oeuvres, beer and wine will follow.
ST. LUCIEN´S CHAPEL The Catholic Historical Society presents “Meet the Saints” Sunday,
November 1, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Lucien’s Chapel featur-
ing relics from the Diocesan Museum Collection.
2015 HARVEST BLESSINGS GALA
The School Sisters of St. Francis cordially Invite You to the 7th
Annual 2015 Harvest Blessings Gala. Saturday, November 21
from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. (serving meal 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.) Cor-
nerstone Ranch Events Center, 1901 Cement Rd., Bushland,
TX. Tickets: $100 Donation. Dinner and Dancing for 2, in-
cludes one raffle entry. Smoked Sirloin Dinner, catered by
Hoffbrau, fabulous homemade desserts, quality live and silent
auctions, Calcutta Boards, dancing to AFK, and lots of fun!
Reverse Raffle Grand Prize Choices: Rockwood Furniture
Shopping Spree (Retail Value $10,000) or Maui Wailea Resort
Vacation for 2 (Retail Value: $11,613) or $7,500 Visa Card.
For more information on Trips or to Buy Tickets, go to
www.panhandlefranciscans.org/gala
12th Annual Holiday Gifts and Goodies
Saturday, November 7th. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1501 4th Av-
enue, Canyon (Paul Blake Building Northwest corner of
Square) Photos with Santa from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by The Ladies of St. Ann’s—St. Ann’s Catholic
Church November 7 & 8, 2015
Altar Servers: 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. Not available at time of printing
11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Communion Ministers: 5:00 p.m. Fidel Santos, Elaine Clarke, Jacque Portillo, Thomas Portillo
8:00 a.m. Priscilla Austria, Mary Portillo
11:00 a.m. Diana Garcia, Isabelo Irlas, Brandon Perez, Clint Page, Amanda Perez
1:00 p.m. David Saucedo, Silvia Saucedo, Ernestina Navarrete, Ericka
Castañeda
Lectors: Ushers: 5:00 p.m. John Anderson Leo Leners
8:00 a.m. Denice Haley Roger Bernt
11:00 a.m. Annabel Hromas Pat Kennedy
1:00 p.m. Cande Tarango Lupe Santos Hector Reyes
Weekly Collection Report:
Informe Semanal de la Colecta Projected—Proyectado $7,500.00
Collection— Colecta 10/24& 10/25 $8,292.68
Over/Under—Más/Menos $792.68 Children’s Collection—C. de los niños $141.94
AUGUST MASS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE
5:00 PM-89 8:00 AM-73 11:00-244 1:00 PM-234
SEPTEMBER MASS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE 5:00 PM-95 8:00 AM-69 11:00 AM-273 1:00 PM-242