St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 Fax (936) 632-0627 www.StAndrewLufkin.org Parish Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. December 11, 2016 Third Sunday of Advent Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. English Rosary Group 4 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. Spanish 10 a.m. English 12 p.m. Spanish 6 p.m. English Weekday Mass Schedule Tues.–Fri. 12:15 p.m. First Fri. Adoration 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Confession Wednesday 11a.m.–12 noon Saturday 4–4:45 p.m., or any time by appointment Liturgy of the Hours: Wed. & Sun. 5:30 p.m. Parish Contacts Website Administrator: Karen Jennings [email protected]Music Director: Brian Buchanan Phone: (936) 632-5015 Email: [email protected]Organist: Teresa Kyle Liturgical Committee: Dortha Jackson [email protected]Media Director: Allison Guse Phone: (936) 676-3089 Email: [email protected]Director of Religious Education: Felipe Hernandez Home: (936) 875-4141 Email: [email protected]Youth Directors: Zach & Samantha Allen, Katie, Ben, Roselia Guadalupana Ministry: Simona Vallejo Phone: (936) 465-4432 Email: [email protected]Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha Rectory: (936) 633-2303 Mobile: (936) 414-9800 Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño Mobile: (936) 414-6643 Email: [email protected]Deacon Jesus Reyes Mobile: (936) 404-2849 Email: [email protected]Deacon Frank Monroe Mobile: (512) 466-0400 Email: [email protected]Ethics & Integrity Coordinator: Michael Molina Phone: (936) 414-8205 Email: [email protected]Secretary: Sandra Ortega Email: [email protected]Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parish Accountant – Volunteer: Lynn Montes Financial Assistant: Debra Green Email: [email protected]Monastery of the Infant Jesus 1501 Lotus Ln Daily Masses 7:20 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration every day until 8 p.m. Pregnancy H.E.L.P. Center: (936) 632-9292 Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy): (888) 300-5112 Project Rachel (post-abortion healing): (713) 741-8728 St. Andrew Charity Help: (936) 632-9100 New Parishioners Welcome to all new families/individuals! Please register as soon as possible using registration forms available in the church office, in the narthex or on our website. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Bap- tism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing mem- ber for at least three months before a certificate is provided. Welcome Visitors! The community of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church extends our warmest welcome to all visitors and sincerely prays that you enjoyed sharing Mass with us to- day. If you are a newcomer and wish to be contacted, please fill out a Visitor and Newcomer card located in the entrance of the church. You may place it in the collection basket or give it to an usher. BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish to have their children baptized must attend a Baptism Preparation Class scheduled every second and third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in Spanish. English classes are by appointment. All Baptisms are held the third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Please contact the parish office 2-3 months prior to register. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. BAUTISMOS: Padres y Padrinos que desean tener a sus hijos bautizados deben atender dos clases de preparación bautismal. Serán cada segundo y tercer viernes del mes a las 7 pm. Todos los bautismos se llevarán a cabo el tercer sábado del mes a las 11am. Por favor llamar a la oficina 2-3 meses antes del bautismo. Traer una copia del certificado de nacimiento de su hijo. 1 st CONFESSION, 1 st COMMUNION AND CONFIR- MATION: Sacramental preparation classes for children begin anew in October of each year at St. Andrew. Classes are held on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Felipe Hernandez, or the church office with any questions. WEDDINGS: Couples planning to marry should call the church office and schedule an appointment with Fr. Joe at least four to six months prior to the planned wedding date. ILLNESSES: If your loved one is sick or hospitalized please notify the parish office or Fr. Joe. Information neces- sary: name of patient, name of hospital, and room number. RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A process for adults to become familiar with the teachings of the Cath- olic Church and discern God’s call in becoming full mem- bers of the Church. Please call Elaine Jackson at 936-632- 5914 or the church office for more information. MOVING or Changing Name? If you are moving, changing parishes, changing your name (marital status), phone number, email or have a new family member, please call the parish office. Sacrament Information
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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic ChurchSt. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 Fax (936) 632-0627 www.StAndrewLufkin.org
Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. English Rosary Group 4 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. Spanish
10 a.m. English 12 p.m. Spanish 6 p.m. English
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tues.–Fri. 12:15 p.m. First Fri. Adoration 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Confession Wednesday 11a.m.–12 noon Saturday 4–4:45 p.m., or any time by appointment Liturgy of the Hours: Wed. & Sun. 5:30 p.m.
Daily Masses 7:20 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration every day until 8 p.m.
Pregnancy H.E.L.P. Center: (936) 632-9292 Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy): (888) 300-5112 Project Rachel (post-abortion healing): (713) 741-8728 St. Andrew Charity Help: (936) 632-9100
New Parishioners Welcome to all new families/individuals! Please register as soon as possible using registration forms available in the church office, in the narthex or on our website. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Bap-tism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing mem-ber for at least three months before a certificate is provided.
Welcome Visitors! The community of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church extends our warmest welcome to all visitors and sincerely prays that you enjoyed sharing Mass with us to-day. If you are a newcomer and wish to be contacted, please fill out a Visitor and Newcomer card located in the entrance of the church. You may place it in the collection basket or give it to an usher.
BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish to have their children baptized must attend a Baptism Preparation Class scheduled every second and third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in Spanish. English classes are by appointment. All Baptisms are held the third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Please contact the parish office 2-3 months prior to register. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. BAUTISMOS: Padres y Padrinos que desean tener a sus hijos bautizados deben atender dos clases de preparación bautismal. Serán cada segundo y tercer viernes del mes a las 7 pm. Todos los bautismos se llevarán a cabo el tercer sábado del mes a las 11am. Por favor llamar a la oficina 2-3 meses antes del bautismo. Traer una copia del certificado de nacimiento de su hijo. 1st CONFESSION, 1st COMMUNION AND CONFIR-
MATION: Sacramental preparation classes for children begin anew in October of each year at St. Andrew. Classes are held on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Felipe Hernandez, or the church office with any questions. WEDDINGS: Couples planning to marry should call the church office and schedule an appointment with Fr. Joe at least four to six months prior to the planned wedding date. ILLNESSES: If your loved one is sick or hospitalized please notify the parish office or Fr. Joe. Information neces-sary: name of patient, name of hospital, and room number.
RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A process for adults to become familiar with the teachings of the Cath-olic Church and discern God’s call in becoming full mem-bers of the Church. Please call Elaine Jackson at 936-632-
5914 or the church office for more information.
MOVING or Changing Name?
If you are moving, changing parishes, changing your name (marital status), phone number, email or have a new family member, please call the parish office.
Sacrament Information
Daily Mass Schedule/Readings/Intentions
Sat/10 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9, 10-13 5 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun/11 Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-6, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 10 am Intention of the Parish Families 1 pm † Francisco Hernández & † Jesús y Luciana Falcón - familia 6 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mon/12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Zechariah 2:14-17; Judith 13:18-19; Luke 1:39-47 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tue/13 St. Lucy
Zephaniah 3:1-2, 9-13; Matthew 21:28-32 12:15 pm John & Nancy Shaffer - Jody Gray ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wed/14 St. John of the Cross Isaiah 45:6-8, 18, 21-25; Luke 7:18-23 12:15 pm Monique Houghton - Jody Gray ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thu/15 Isaiah 54:1-10; Luke 7:24-30 12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fri/16 Isaiah 56:1-3, 6-8; John 5:33-36 12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
A Mass will said for a loved one or a special event in your life for a donation of at least $10. To assure your Mass intention is said on your desired date, please request Mass intentions at least one month in advance.
Sunday
Children’s Faith Formation (1st-9th gr.) Esuela de Dirigentes
Vespers Escuela de diligentes
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April) 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Chapel 4 a 5 p.m. cada otro domingo
Monday Estudio de Biblia Español 7:00-9 p.m.
Tuesday Come Lord Jesus Nueva Evangelización de Mujeres
6:30-8:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
1st Wednesday St. Andrew Charity Meeting 5:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Chapel Thursday Grupo de Oración 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday Nueva Evangelización de Hombres
Guadalupanas Divine Mercy Cenacle
7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 am New Parish Hall
Weekly Scheduled Events
PREVENT ABUSE
The Diocese of Tyler is committed to providing a safe environment for our chil-dren and for all. For any concerns regarding a violation of any Code of Ethics at the parish, please contact Fr. Joe or the Promoter of Justice, Fr. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL, at 903-266-2159, or by email at [email protected].
This Week’s Featured Advertiser
Dr. Merrick G. Roche D.D.S.
General Dentistry 1502 S. John Redditt Drive
Lufkin 936-634-1811
Youth Group
St. Andrew’s Youth Group would like to invite all Middle School and High School students to our Life and Edge Nights on Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm, at the church. This week’s topics: Mid-
dle School-Social Night. High School-Las Posadas Activities. We hope to see you there!!
Rosary Pilgrimage
All are invited to a rosary holy hour for vocations on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Monastery of the Infant Jesus in Lufkin, TX. Join the Sisters in praying the rosary for vocations followed by Night Prayer (Compline). This year marks the 800th anniversary of the confirmation of the Order of Preachers (the Dominicans) by Pope Honorius III in 1216. As part of the jubilee celebrations a virtual rosary pilgrim-age is taking place in the 200 Dominican monasteries throughout the world. During the year each monastery has had two days as-signed to it where the rosary is prayed solemnly in a public cele-bration. December 18-19 the pilgrimage comes to the Monastery of the Infant Jesus so this year’s holy hour takes on special sig-nificance.
Children's Christmas Recital & Play
The Children's Christmas Music Recital and the Children's Christmas play will be on Christmas Eve, before the children's Mass at 5 p.m. The music recital will begin at 3:45 pm and the Christmas play will begin at 4:30 pm. All children in 1st through 5th grade are invited to participate. We will have practice on Monday, December 12th and Thursday December 22nd in the church. Practice times for the music recital are from 5:15 pm - 6 pm and practice for the Christmas play will be from 6 pm - 7 pm. Please bring your children and instruments!
Gala Profit - $72,00
Thanks to Kandee Allen and her committee for their work in pre-senting another successful Gala. The winners of the raffle were: Artic Cat Prowler 4x4 Mr. and Mrs. Tim Allen Ruger American Rifle –Dr. and Mrs. R. Guse $500 Gift Card- Xavier Briggs Thanks to the parish for their support in selling tickets, being a sponsor and donating many auction items.
No Faith Formation Classes
There will be no Faith Formation Classes on December 18, 25, and January 1st because of Christmas and New Year Holidays. Classes will resume on January 8.
RCIA, Youth Group, and Sacramental Prep
There will be no RCIA, youth group, and Sacramental Prep on December 21 and 28 because of the Holidays. They will resume on January 4.
Sacramental Penance Service
A Penance service is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13 at 6 pm. Several priests will be available to hear confessions.
Servicio de Penitencia
Habra servicio de Penitencia el Martes, 13 de Diciembre a las 6 de la tarde. Varios sacerdotes estarán disponibles oír confesiones.
Advent Lessons and Carols
On Thursday evening, December 15th at 6:00 pm, St. Andrews will host Advent Lessons and Carols in the church. Lessons and Carols is a quiet meditative evening of music and scripture read-ings. Take a break from your Christmas Preparations to listen, sing some of your favorite music and reflect on the Season of Advent. There will be ONE rehearsal on Monday, December 12th at 7:00 pm in the Church.
Please Pray For:
Joe Geraci, Tim Fasske, Matthew Fasske,
Toni Merrell, Rachael Mere, Maria Ortega,
Rosemary Geraci, Marian Montes and Andrew William.
Please keep St. Andrew parishioners
serving our country in your daily prayers: Bianca
Hernandez, Rita Martinez, Daniel Hughes, Harvey Olivares,
Kari Grass, Ernest Grass, Tyler Oliver, John Jost, Luis
Lectores (2) Héctor Montoya, Maria Alvarado Extraordinary Ministers (4) Maria Alvarado, Pedro y Alicia Pimentel, Leandra Reyes Ushers (7) Jesús Ángel Alvarado, Beatriz Banda, Kimberly Banda, Bryan Banda, Esteban Banda, Noemí Soto, José L. Soto Altar Servers (5) Jesús, Marbella, Julio, Andrés Solís, Carmen, Rosa
SUNDAY 10 a.m.
Lectors (2) Sam Allen, Zack Allen Extraordinary Ministers (4) Maria Solis, Norma Hernandez, Taylor McKewen, Maria Solis Ushers (4) Knight of Columbus Altar Servers (5) Cullen, Victor, Christian C., Natalie, Karisma, Julissa
Lectors (2) Charles Mackko, Volunteer Extraordinary Ministers Need Volunteers Ushers Need Volunteers Altar Servers (2) Steve
ALTAR LINENS Bridget Grubb
Gifts Returned to God “For everything is from You, and we only give You what
we have received from You.” -1 Chronicles 29:14
Next weekend's 2nd Collection, December 18, is for St. Andrew Charity.
RECEIVE JESUS' JOY
"He comes to save you." —Isaiah 35:4
Today, the Third Sunday of Advent, is called "Gaudete Sunday," meaning "Rejoice Sunday." There is great reason to rejoice; we have a Savior! Moreover, this Savior is One Who loves us, delights in us, and wants the very best for us. Yes, He is a Judge (Jas 5:9), but He did not come to condemn us (Rm 8:1; Jn 8:11), but rather to save and redeem us (Is 35:9).
He has not only saved us; He has called us to be His disciples. Jesus offers us a share in His saving ministry. In addition, He pours out the Holy Spirit on us and gives us powerful gifts of the Spirit so that we might help spread His Word. In Jesus, we are greater than even John the Baptizer (Mt 11:11).
This is great reason to rejoice. Jesus has saved us from sin, Satan, hell, and damnation, and has saved us for heaven, holiness, ministry, discipleship, freedom, love, and so much more. "Behold our God, to Whom we looked to save us! This is the Lord for Whom we looked; let us rejoice and be glad that He has saved us!" (Is 25:9).
Are you rejoicing in getting your "holiday" shopping done? Or do you find your joy in the One Who is coming at Christmas to save us? "Rejoice in the Lord" (Phil 4:4). Receive His abundant Advent joy (Jn 15:11).
