St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic ChurchSt. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 www.StAndrewLufkin.org
Parish Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
December 17, 2017 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
Media Director: Allison Guse
Phone: (936) 676-3089 Email: [email protected]
Director of Religious Education:
Gloria Pittman
Phone: (936) 404-2362 Email: [email protected]
Youth Directors: 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]
Ethics & Integrity Coordinator:
James Donellan Phone: 281-224-4462 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, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacra-mental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing member 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 narthex 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 ap-pointment. 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 certifica-do 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, Gloria Pittman at 936-
404-2362, [email protected], 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 six months (ideally 12 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 nec-essary: name of patient, name of hospital, and room num-ber.
RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A process for adults to become familiar with the teachings of the Catholic Church and discern God’s call in becoming full members of the Church. Please call Lorraine Lambert at 936-225-1175 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/16 Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9-13 5 pm In Thanksgiving to Dale & Susan Leeper - Jody Gray _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun/17 Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 61:1-2, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 7:30 am †Agustina Piña - sus hijos 10 am †Dawn Aberth - Lorraine Lambert 12 pm †Porfirio y Rosa Flores - Christina Flores 6 pm Intention of the Parish families ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mon/18 Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tue/19 Judges 13:2-7, 24-25; Luke 1:5-25 12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wed/20 Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 12:15 pm John Haney’s Birthday - Jody Gray ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thu/21 St. Peter Canisius Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18; Luke 1:39-45 12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fri/22 1 Samuel 1:24-28 1; Luke 1:46-56
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.) RCIA
Esuela de Dirigentes Vespers
Adult Education
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April) 8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept-May) 4 a 5 p.m. cada otro domingo 5:30 p.m. Chapel 6-pm Parish Hall (Sept-May)
Monday Estudio de Biblia Español Divine Mercy Cenacle
7:00-9 p.m. 10 am Parish Hall
Tuesday Come Lord Jesus 6:30-8:00 p.m.
1st Wednesday
St. Andrew Charity Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday
Vespers Sacramental Prep.
Youth Grp.: Life Teen (9th-12th gr.)
Edge (6th-8th gr.) Reunion– Groupo de Crusillo
5:30 p.m. Chapel 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Oct-May) 6:30-8:00 p.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday Grupo de Oración 7:30-9:30 p.m.
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].
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CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Children's Christmas Play will begin at 4:30 pm on Christmas Eve, before The Chil-dren's Mass at 5 pm. We will have practice on Thursday December 21st in the church from 6 pm - 7 pm. All children in 1st through 5th grade are invited and encouraged to partici-pate!
Envelope Flowers
If you would like to make a donation for Christmas flowers, please get a red envelope from the entrance of the church. You may make your offering in honor of or in memory of a loved one.
Christmas Flowers
Christmas flowers have been donated by the following fami-lies: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penick in memory of Fred Warhol, JoAnn Warhol, Jeff Penick, Emma Sue Penick and Rae Bouseman; Tom Derryberry in memory of Carolyn Derryber-ry and Wanda Burch; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rightmire in memory of Pete Scroggins and Jerry Rightmire; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Newland in memory of Norman Brug, Jean Brug and all deceased family members; Mr. Mike Burch in memory of Wanda Burch; Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert in memory of Dawn Aberth; Mrs. Sara Castillo in memory of Manuel, Jo-sephina, and Lucy C. Rodriguez; Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Haw-kins in memory of Dora Baker and Marjie Hawkins; Hugh and Patricia Cox; Mr. and Mrs. Jesus Reyes.
Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve: 4:30 pm Children’s Play, 5 pm Vigil Mass English, 11:15 pm Christmas Mu-sic, Midnight Mass English. Christmas Day: 8 am Spanish Mass, 10 am English Mass.
New Year’s Mass Schedule
New Year’s Day: 8 am Spanish Mass, 10 am English Mass.
Fellowship
There will be no fellowship with coffee and refreshments after the 10 o'clock Mass on December 31. Fellowship and refreshments after Mass on the 1st Sunday of each month will resume in January 2018. Hope to see you all there!
No Faith Formation Classes and RCIA
There will be no Faith Formation Classes and RCIA on December 24 and 31 because of the Holidays. Classes will resume on January 7.
No Sacramental Prep and Youth Group
There will be no Sacramental Prep and youth group on December 27 and January 3 because of the Holidays. They will resume on January 10.
Holy Father's Prayer Intention
December 2017
The Elderly That the elderly, sustained by families and Christian communities, may apply their wisdom and experience to spreading the faith and forming the new generations.
Our Father. Hail Mary.
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Please Pray For:
Joe Geraci, Tim Fasske, Toni Merrell, Maria
Ortega, Tony Ortega Jr., Marian Montes, Bill
Ward, Andrew William, Michael and Amanda
Hopson and family, JoAnn Coules, Barbra
Flournoy, and Gerardo Garcia.
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 Medina Jr., and Angela Callaway.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule Weekend of December 23/24
SATURDAY 5 p.m.
Lectors (2) Susie Healy, Janet Knox Extraordinary Ministers (2) Glenda Hawkins, Susie Rightmire Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Hugh Anderson, Altar Servers (4) Tim, Andy, Ava, Sarah
SUNDAY 7:30 a.m.
Lectores (2) Oralia Azamar, Sergio Ramírez Extraordinary Ministers (4) Alicia Pimentel, Oralia Azamar, Sergio Ramírez, Paulina Ruiz Ushers (7) Noemí Soto, José Luis Soto, Jesús Alvarado Jr., Juan Ramírez, Octaviano, Mendoza, Modesta Escamilla, Soledad Ramírez Altar Servers (6) Ricardo, Jonathan, Brian M, Octavio, Erick, Maria Moreno
SUNDAY 10 a.m.
Lectors (2) Zach Allen, Steven Willis Extraordinary Ministers (4) Norma Hernandez, Adam Godfrey, Aida Willis, Volunteer Ushers (4) Paul Burt, Randy Burt, Need Volunteers Altar Servers(6) Jacob, Tai, Jayden, Gabrielle, Graham
SUNDAY 5 p.m.
Lectors (2) Matt Rowley, Matt Rowley Extraordinary Ministers Need Volunteers Ushers Need Volunteers Altar Servers Need Volunteers
ALTAR LINENS Brenda Penick
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 24, is for Seminarian.
I'VE BEEN HAD
"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me." —Isaiah 61:1
To meet Christ this Christmas, we need the Holy Spirit to guide us (see Jn 16:13). Most of us have the Holy Spirit because we have been baptized and confirmed. However, the central question is: "Does the Holy Spirit have us?"
• Do we relate to the Holy Spirit as a Person? (see Catechism, 686) • Does the Holy Spirit possess our lives to direct us as He wills? • With Mary, have we said to the Holy Spirit: "Let it be done to me according to Your word"? (see Lk 1:38) • Are we quenching the Spirit (1 Thes 5:19) — or are we baptized in, that is, immersed in the Holy Spirit?
(Mk 1:8) • Are we preoccupied with the Holy Spirit? • Do we walk, talk, work, pray, eat, buy, love, think, and sleep in the Holy Spirit? (see Gal 5:25) • Have we offered our bodies to be the temples of the Spirit? (1 Cor 6:19) • Do we have the life in the Spirit or merely occasional moments in the Spirit?
The only true Christmas Spirit is the Holy Spirit. Are you in the Christmas Spirit? "Come, Holy Spirit!"
†Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 3, 2017. Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries.
For the Weekend of Dec. 9-10, 2017
Regular Collections: Mail and other 2,500 Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass 2,345 Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass 1,060 Sunday, 12 p.m. Mass 1,916 Sunday, 6 p.m. Mass 527
Total Weekend Reg. Collections $8,348
Second Collection: Immaculate Conception 727 Christmas Flowers 160 St. Andrew Charity 2 Youth Ministry 40 Retirement for Religious 1,198 Total Collections $10,475
Building Fund Collections/memorials 390
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