SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH FOUNDED 1909 DIOCESE OF VICTORIA IN TEXAS 304 W. Church St., El Campo, Tx. 77437 979-543-3770 • fax: 979-578-8831 Parish School: 979-543-2901 • fax: 979-578-8835 Parish Homepage: www.stphilipapostle.org Parish Email: [email protected]School Homepage: www.stphilipschool.org Pastor: Reverend Michael Rother Parochial Vicar: Rev. Chase Goodman Deacons: Deacon Jerome Grahmann Deacon Larry Hoelscher Sunday Eucharist Schedule Saturday (Vigil of Sunday) ................................................................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday ........................................................... 7:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Holy Day and Weekday Schedule Holy Days........................................................................... (check the Bulletin) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, First Saturday......................... 8:00 a.m. Wednesday ....................................................................................... 5:30 p.m. Friday during School Season ............................................................ 8:15 a.m. Perpetual Adoration and Rosary Perpetual Adoration .......................... Monday 8:30 a.m. until Friday 5:00 p.m. Rosary............................... 30 minutes before weekday and weekend Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; by appointment and season schedule during Advent and Lent ~ Pastoral Care Information ~ Sacrament of Baptism: Please inform the Parish office at least six months before due date. Further instructions and baptismal materials will be provided at the Parish office. Sacrament of Marriage: Please register at the parish office as soon as possible, but at least six months prior to anticipated date. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Call the Parish office when a family member is sick and would like a visit or would like to receive Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. New Parishioners and Status: Welcome to St. Philip Parish! Call or come by the Parish office to register. Also notify us when moving out of the parish or when you have a change of family status and address. Community Mission Statement…We, the people of God of Saint Philip the Apostle, in the loving and evangelizing spirit of St. Philip, form a family community that challenges each of us to proclaim and live the gospel messages of Jesus Christ in the world through worship, evangelization, Christian formation and service. Administrative Secretary Leslie Farquhar Receptionist Sylvia Peter Music Director Janice Cox Youth Minister Ana Rodriguez Technology/Schedules Leslie Farquhar Parish Catechetical Leader Nancy Fenner School Principal Gwen Edwards School Secretary Amanda Stary Cemetery Supervisor Kirk Stary Parish Administrative Council Deacon Jerome Grahmann Deacon Larry Hoelscher Lisa Bubela Gary Charbula Jeanie Janak Claudia Raun Scott Strnadel Ray Viktorin Mike Watz School Advisory Council Anthony Cisneros Amanda Dorotik Stacey Ermis William Key Michael Porter Cory Radley Kyle Wallis Tyler Williams Cemetery Committee Linda Alvarado Lynn Cox Ginger Harris Dot Hermansen Mary Jane Kaiser Gracie Priesmeyer Jerry Socha Bereavement/Outreach Committee Evelyn Grahmann Irene Nohavitza School Endowment Trustees Linda Bolcik James Bouligny Deacon Larry Hoelscher Gloria Marek Kim Socha Donald Sutton David Zalman Spiritual Direction Patricia Hoelscher Safe Environment Coordinator Leslie Farquhar
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SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH FOUNDED 1909
by appointment and season schedule during Advent and Lent
~ Pastoral Care Information ~ Sacrament of Baptism: Please inform the Parish office at least six months before due
date. Further instructions and baptismal materials will be provided at the Parish office.
Sacrament of Marriage: Please register at the parish office as soon as possible, but at
least six months prior to anticipated date.
Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Call the Parish office when a family member is sick
and would like a visit or would like to receive Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Anointing
of the Sick.
New Parishioners and Status: Welcome to St. Philip Parish! Call or come by the Parish office to register. Also notify us when moving out of the parish or when you have a change of family status and address.
Community Mission Statement…We, the people of God of Saint Philip the Apostle, in the
loving and evangelizing spirit of St. Philip, form a family community that challenges each of
us to proclaim and live the gospel messages of Jesus Christ in the world through worship,
evangelization, Christian formation and service.
Administrative Secretary
Leslie Farquhar
Receptionist
Sylvia Peter
Music Director
Janice Cox
Youth Minister
Ana Rodriguez
Technology/Schedules
Leslie Farquhar
Parish Catechetical Leader
Nancy Fenner
School Principal
Gwen Edwards
School Secretary
Amanda Stary
Cemetery Supervisor
Kirk Stary
Parish Administrative Council
Deacon Jerome Grahmann
Deacon Larry Hoelscher
Lisa Bubela
Gary Charbula
Jeanie Janak
Claudia Raun
Scott Strnadel
Ray Viktorin
Mike Watz
School Advisory Council
Anthony Cisneros
Amanda Dorotik
Stacey Ermis
William Key
Michael Porter
Cory Radley
Kyle Wallis
Tyler Williams
Cemetery Committee
Linda Alvarado
Lynn Cox
Ginger Harris
Dot Hermansen
Mary Jane Kaiser
Gracie Priesmeyer
Jerry Socha
Bereavement/Outreach
Committee
Evelyn Grahmann
Irene Nohavitza
School Endowment Trustees
Linda Bolcik
James Bouligny
Deacon Larry Hoelscher
Gloria Marek
Kim Socha
Donald Sutton
David Zalman
Spiritual Direction
Patricia Hoelscher
Safe Environment Coordinator
Leslie Farquhar
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 20, 2020
Remember In Prayer Pray For The Sick…
Brandon Janak, Annabelle Van Deursen, Gary Polasek, Clif-ton Bram, Anton Tupa, Dolores Priesmeyer, Melody Macha, Milton & Henrietta Machacek, Johnnie Mican, Kristen Lezak, Abby Goerig, Sammy Tupa, Dora Casarez, Carly Walker, Lester Lutringer, Lisa Respondek Holt, Helen Hicks, Fred Prihoda, Frank Krenek, Alvin Korenek, Joshua Fowler, Mar-garet Waters, Leonard Hubenak, Dianne Appling, Jennifer Martin, Stephanie Stepan, Deacon Ed Wendel, Glenn Ka-hanek, Weston Swoboda, Charles Maerz, David Dunn, Donnie Novak, Regina Kacer, Irene Sedlock, Lonnie Roe, Michael Mangel, Rita Addicks, Garret Davis, Ed Wasek, Robert “Bob” Staff, Brandy Kubena, Eugene Graham, Cindy Junek, Bill Cul-ver, Daniel and Martha Marek, Linda Seawright, Cindy Riha, Carl Siglock, Shirley McMahon, Barbara Milder, Cindy Schmidt, Edith Farish, Kristi Baker, Tyler Simpson, Joy Rop-polo, Betty Wier, Lorrie Goodman, Angela Dornak and the homebound.
2. Saint Philip the Apostle Catholic Church
A Message From Our Pastor
Father’s Formed.org Suggestion of the Week PROGRAMS – FAITH FORMATION
Into the Breach
What is your altar? The altar, for our spiritual life, is the central focus during the celebration of the Mass. We are called to the altar of the Lord to memorialize Christ’s actions at the Last Supper from which we receive the life source and summit of the Christian life. There is no higher altar on which we can offer glory to God. After receiving life in Christ through the Eucharist, we are sent into the world to bring Christ everywhere we go and to all we meet. Paul speaks of this call for Christians in Chapter 5 of his letter to the Romans: “Through (Jesus) we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations.” Faithful living requires our full attention, and having God as our focus every moment of every day. Faith must direct our decisions else deception can sneak into our lives causing confusion and loss of focus. In the fog of deception, we wonder away from God without noticing and still believe we are with him. Sadly, the world has been greatly deceived in many ways. Following the world view down this road will bring us further from God and deeper into the fog. In the areas of our life that we have allowed the fog of decep-tion to direct our attention away from the altar of the Lord we “worship” at an alter—an “other”. Be it work, leisure, extracurricular activities, even family, or any-thing other than God, we allow these things to cloud our focus on God and we lose our way. What’s more, is that we bring our children, relatives and friends with us and thus are the cause of others’ deceptive life. A strong prayer life, trust in God, and His gift of Holy Mother Church, are important to have in our lives. Hav-ing God as the focus of everyday keeps His light on the path of Truth and dispels the fog of deception.
Prayer Intentions at Mass Sept 21 – Sept 27
MON 8:00 a.m. + Darryl Novak
TUE 8:00 a.m. + Angeline Schoenfield
WED 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
No Mass at Garden Villa + William E. and Rosie Merta
THU 8:00 a.m. Special Intention for Amy
FRI 8:15 a.m. The November Elections
SAT 5:00 p.m. + Victor and Martha Holub
SUN 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m.
+ Wreatha Edwards Leo and Bernice Popp (65th Wedding Anniversary) Parishioners Intentions
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR SEPT 26 & SEPT 27
Lector: Ruthie Buzek Cantor: Jeanette Hunter Altar Servers: Hospitality: Steven and Wendy Korenek Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Nancy Pasak
Lector: Nelda Schmidt Altar Servers: Hospitality: Gary and Jeanette Schoenfield Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Mike Smaistrla
Lector: Irene Nohavitza Cantor: Lea Hynes Altar Servers: Hospital/Meridian: Nursing Home Ministers: Hospitality: Gerry Mikeska Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Claudia Raun
Lector: Jim Van Antwerp Cantor: Jerrid Berglund Altar Servers: Hospitality: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion: Kevin Pavlas
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Turn to the Lord for mercy; to our God who is generous in forgiving. -Isaiah 55:7b
Key Scriptural Passage: The landowner said “Take what belong to you and go; I choose to give this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?” (Matthew 20:14-15)
Questions for Discussion:
Adult: Which has deepened your faith more-being treated justly or being treated with love and care? Who needs you to treat them with care this week? Child: Think of a time when you were very fair , then think of a time when you were very generous. Which felt better?
Bishop Brendan Cahill invites everyone in the Diocese of Victoria to join him and others across the nation for a National Day of Prayer and Fasting on Thursday, Sept. 24. According to Bishop Robert E. Barron, chairman of the Com-mittee for Evangelization and Catechesis for the USCCB, the initiative was inspired by the need for societal healing and springs partly from the fact that Abraham Lincoln, on three occasions called the nation to pray and fast for God's mercy on our land. For more information, go to: https://www.actsxxix.org/national-day-prayer-fasting
NEXT SUNDAY READINGS SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 3.
Knights of Columbus Council 2490
2nd & 4th Tuesdays Columbus Club Hall El Campo
Hall Rental: 979-543-4359
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Pray For Those Serving In The Military and Law Enforcement
Nathan Cox, ECPD, E-5 MM2 Zachary Elledge US Navy, Lance Corp. Casey Winfield, USMC, US Army Staff Sgt. Da-vid Haugh, Robert Drapela, Coast Guard, Master Chief Sub-Lant Zachary Montello, Lance Corp. Mason Miller, USMC, Spec. Christopher Alford, U S Army, LCDR Jarrod Smith, US Navy, Chris Bird, Texas Game Warden, Wharton County, Sr. Airman Lane Kocian, Air Force, Sheriff Shannon Srubar, WCSO, Chief Deputy Clint Savino, WCSO, Captain Larry Hensley, WCSO, Captain Jason Mican, WCSO, Deputy Calvin Pfeil, WCSO, SRO Jeffery Pfeil, ECPD, Greg Pasak Travis County SO, James Scott DOJ, James Sanders, Houston PD, Private #2 Ivan Jaramillo, Arthur Debo, ECPD, Braden Mican, ECPD, SR Reece Mazel, Navy
FIRST READING - Ezekiel 18:25-28 Thus says the LORD: You say, "The LORD's way is not fair!"
Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? When someone virtuous turns away
from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the in-iquity he committed that he must die. But if he turns from the wickedness he has committed, he does what is right and just,
he shall preserve his life; since he has turned away from all the sins that he has committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
SECOND READING - Philippians 2:1-11 Brothers and sisters: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any solace in love, any participation in the Spirit, any compas-sion and mercy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, with the same love, united in heart, thinking one thing. Do noth-ing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others. Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus, Who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the
form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above eve-ry name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
GOSPEL - Matthew 2:28-32 Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: "What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not, ' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir, ‘but did not go. Which of the two did his fa-ther's will?" They answered, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Amen, I say to you, tax collectors and prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God before you. When John came to you in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not later change your minds and believe him."
Pray For Our Permanent Diaconate Candidates:
Frank Aguilar, Adrian Canales, Richard Evans, John Glueck, Nazario Hernandez, Kevin Knox, Jerome Kotzur, Tim Kozelsky, Dusty Leopold, Eugene Menchaca, Michael Morkovsky, Andrew Nunmaker, Kevin Petrash, Terry Robin-son, Matthew Schaefer, Rusty Theut, Frank Tilley, and Bruce Turner
Pray For Our Seminarians:
Tran Dinh, Ryan Kapavik, Aaron Padila, Luke Prihoda, Philippe Dubourdieu, Caleb Krischke, Shane Goertz, Joseph Blackburn, and Richard Barfield
We would like to sell cakes or any type of pastry and homemade can goods in the drive-thru line the day of the picnic meal. If you would like to make ONE pastry and or home-made canned goods, please take to the KC Hall on Saturday Sept. 26, from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. or Sunday Sept. 27 by 10:00 am to Leslie. We are also needing volunteers to help with the cakes and canned goods at the hall on Sunday. Any questions call Leslie at 979-543-3770.
We will have a mega drawing sim-ilar to years previous with a few changes. Please consider donating to help offset the expenses of the raffle. There are 40 great raffle prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are as follows: Each $500.00 sponsor will receive two free $100.00 raffle tickets; each $1,000.00 sponsor will receive four free raffle tickets; each $2,000.00 sponsor will receive eight free raffle tickets. For more information on the mega drawing, please contact Anthony Collins at 578-3375.
Mega tickets and sponsorships can also be purchased online. www.auctria.com/auction/2020spcpicnic
$100.00 drawing tickets will be sold every weekend after all the Masses in the front of the church. ******************************
Sponsorships for the Mega Drawing:
Lynn & Bernice Wagner, Leon & Jeannette Macha, Dorothy Faas, San-dra Cranek, Lorraine Cranek, Deacon Larry & Pat Hoelscher, Gary & Jean-ette Schoenfield, Lawrence & Kathryn Korenek, Richard & Claudia Raun, Leonard & Marilyn Goerig, John & Cathy Hrncir, Ralph & Carol Novosad, Irene Nohavitza, John McAlister, Anthony & Nancy Col-lins, Clay & Polly Wilkins, Terry & Cynthia Priesmeyer, Edmund Jr. & Mary Jane Weinheimer, Billy & Car-rie Drapela ***************************** Thank you to the following fam-ilies and individuals who have do-nated toward the mega drawing. The total thus far is $2,950.00. Joseph Liska, Lorraine Cranek Thank you to the following fami-lies and individuals who have do-nated toward the cost of meat for the picnic meal. The total thus far is $17,630.00. Stephen & Patricia Korenek, Shirley O’Briant, Clinton & Veronica Kirk, Thomas & Carol Turner, Law-rence & Kathryn Korenek, A. J. & Molly Kresta, John Jr.& Riita Han-cock, Josh & Laura Glaze, Annette Balcar, Leo & Bernice Popp, Andrew & Margie Swoboda, Dennis & Mary Skow, Jason & Tisha Zalman, Rick & Mitzi Schmidt, Larry & Theresa Staff, Donald & Fredia Sutton
PLATES TO GO - Chairperson: Leon Macha (979-320-4434)
Shebra Adler, Diane & Wayne Bard, Brick & Mary Berberich, Mark Cochrum, Buddy & Cathy Dornak, Gwen Edwards, Matt Edwards, Rose Ann Fuechec, Melis-sa Green, Randy Hill, Janiece Holub, Dana Jung, Carol Labay, Sandra Koenig, Ste-phen & Pat Korenek, Melinda Kubala, Leon & Jeanette Macha, Anna & William Mason, Tish McAlister, Irene Nohavitza, Ron & Nancy Pasak, Gerald & Nita Rip-ple, Andrew Sablatura, Sharon and Robert Shafer, Bill & Nelda Schmidt, Stanley & Kathryn Sellers, Theresa Staff, Jeanette Stock, Jim VanAntwerp & Sons, and Jerry & Janice Winter
More workers are needed to help with the to go line. Please call Leon at 979-320-4434.
Calendar of Events… Monday, September 21 - Men’s bible study at 6:00 a.m. - Meeting House. - Bible study group session at 9:00 a.m. in Mikeska Hall. - CDA rosary at 6:00 p.m.; meeting at 6:30 p.m. - RCIA Inquiry at 7:00 p.m. in Sacred Heart Room. Tuesday, September 22 - Upper room prayer group meeting at 6:00 p.m. - Ladies bible study at 6:00 p.m. in Mikeska Hall. Wednesday, September 23 - Holy Hour at 8:15 p.m. - Knights of Columbus blood drive from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbus Club Hall. Thursday, September 24 - A Journey Into Our Catholic Faith class - 7:00 p.m. -
Mikeska Fellowship Center - Reconciliation from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26 - Reconciliation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 27 - St. Philip drive thru meal at the Columbus Club Hall at
11:00 a.m. Baked and canned goods will also be available. St. Philip Catholic School Super Pr ize Drawing Winner for September 11 is Mike Ryan.
A Journey Into Our Catholic Faith Seventh class on The Holy Spirit and Life in Grace, Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mikeska Fellow-ship Hall. If you have ever wanted to know why we do things a certain way or what we believe in the Catholic Church, then this class is for you! Come see how the power of God, the Father, Jesus, the Son and the Holy Spirit has been working within the beauty of our Catholic Faith. Mask and social dis-tancing required.
Ladies Bible Study A new Ladies Bible Study will begin Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mikeska Fellowship Center. We will explore the roots and gestures we experience at Mass and learn more about their profound significance and obtain a better understanding of the meaning behind parts of the Mass. In his video-based study, A Biblical Walk Through The Mass, Dr. Edward Sri will help us understand the Mass as never before, leading us to a richer, more fruitful worship experience. Cost is $20.00 (Includes the book: A Biblical Walk Through The Mass and a workbook). For questions contact Linda Bolcik at 541-3172 or Angie So-cha at 541-6385. Knights of Columbus Council #2490 will hold a Commu-nity Blood Drive Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbus Club Hall. Pre-register at www.giveblood.com, drive number 5911 or call Richard Raun at 541-3775.
Looking For A Special Way To Rekindle The Spark in Your Marriage? Choosing to L.O.V.E. is a retreat for couples seeking to enrich their marital commitment, by focusing on what brought their covenant into existence—their marriage vows. It is not a weekend for couples experiencing serious problems in their relationship, but for couples seeking to be faithful to their marriage vows and in need of strengthening the core of who they are as husband and wife. The retreat will be held at the Spiritual Renewal Center in Victoria, TX on October 2-4, 2020. The cost for the retreat is $275.00 per couple, which includes lodging, food, and mate-rials. Financial assistance is available for those in need. Ap-plications can be downloaded from the church website at www.victoriadiocese.org/choosingtolove News from the Cemetery Committee of Holy Cross Me-morial Park Cemetery… Please remember that only one flower arrangement and only one perpetual or religious light is permitted per grave space. We ask that you please pick up your flowers off the graves beginning Sept 21. All graves will be cleaned and anything in violation will not be saved. Please do not add any new flowers until after October 15, in order that we may prepare the cemetery for All Souls Day. Thank you for your cooperation in assisting with the upkeep of the cemetery. Let us work together with Kirk to maintain the beauty of our cemetery.
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Sacrificial Giving: 9-13-20 ..................................................... .$7,605.00 Second Collection ....................................... .$270.00 School ........................................................... .$50.00 Maintenance ................................................ .$100.00
Flowers - September 20
Main Altar and Ambo: In loving memory of Lucian and Evelyn Kainer, and Patti Duncan given by Dot & Ellwood Hermansen & family, Jimmy and Bobby Jean Kainer & family. Blessed Virgin Mary Altar: In loving memory of Jason and Jeffery Kachmar given by mom.
1513 N. Mechanic El Campo, TX 77437
979-578-8400 Toll free: 877-578-0100 Lisa Bubela, owner TMF (Parishioner)
WRECKER, TIRE & TRUCK REPAIR, LLC
Mark & Kristine Cochrum
Parishioners
2507 W. Loop
979-543-7374
Crop Care by Air
TRADEWIND
AG, INC. County Road 408
979-543-5712 Paul and Patricia Bruton
Parishioners
Clay and Polly Wilkins Parishioners
119 N. Mechanic at Jackson Street • El Campo
HEAVENLY HELPERS 979-543-2850 - 1603 N. Mechanic, El Campo
CHRISTIAN GIFTS & JEWELRY, BOOKS, MUSIC
ROSARIES, STATUES, MEDALS & MORE
M-F 9:30-5:30 • SAT. 9:30-3:00 JEANIE AND ALLAN JANAK
Susan Radley
Realtors 714 N. Mechanic
979-543-6666 Parishioner
Oil Field Supply, Ltd. 3505 W. Bus. 59 S Hwy., El Campo, Tx
979-543-8698 Mike & Pat Holub, Parishioners
Lawn Spraying - Weed Control - Vegetation Management Brush Control - Tree Spraying - Deep Root Fertilizing
Pool Maintenance and Supplies 979-543-7811 2601 N. Mechanic 979-543-0277
