St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church St. 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., Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. English Rosary Group 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. Spanish 11:00 a.m. English 12:30 p.m. Spanish Weekday Mass Schedule Tues.–Fri. 12:15 p.m. First Fri. Adoration 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Confession Wednesday 11:30 a.m.–12 noon Saturday 4:00–4:45 p.m., or any time by appointment Liturgy of the Hours: Wed. & Sun. 5:30 p.m. in Chapel Parish Contacts Office Administrator: Debra Green Email: [email protected]Website Administrator: Volunteer Needed Music Director: Brian Buchanan Phone: (936) 414-1214 Email: [email protected]Organist: Teresa Kyle Liturgical Committee: Dortha Jackson Email: [email protected]Media Director: Allison Guse Phone: (936) 676-3089 Email: [email protected]Director of Religious Education: Felipe Hernandez Phone: (936) 875-4141 Email: [email protected]Youth Director: Roselia Juan Phone: (936) 676-6658 Email: [email protected]Guadalupano Ministry: Simona Vallejo Phone: (936) 465-4432 Email: [email protected]Pastor: Fr. Guillermo Gabriel-Maisonet Office: 936-632-9100 Temporary Emergency: 903-213-4414 Email: [email protected]Parochial Vicar: Fr. Raymundo Garcia Office: 936-634-6833 Sacramental Emergency: (936) 404-8182 Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño Mobile: (936) 229-2354 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 Phone: (936) 632-9100 Email: [email protected]Parish Accountant – Volunteer: Lynn Montes 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 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 and baptisms are by appointment. Spanish 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. 1 st CONFESSION, CONFIRMATION AND 1st COM- MUNION : Sacramental preparation classes for children are held ONCE a month for 90 minutes. The classes are every first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Felipe Hernandez at 936-875-4141, [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. Guillermo or Fr. Raymundo at least nine 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. Guillermo. Infor- mation necessary: 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 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
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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 www.StAndrewLufkin.org
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 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 and baptisms are by appointment. Spanish 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, CONFIRMATION AND 1st COM-
MUNION : Sacramental preparation classes for children are held ONCE a month for 90 minutes. The classes are every first Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Felipe Hernandez at 936-875-4141, [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. Guillermo or Fr. Raymundo at least nine 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. Guillermo. Infor-mation necessary: 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 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/1 Revelation 22:1-7; Luke 21:34-36 5 pm † David Thomasee - family __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun/2 First Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 3:12-–4:2; Luke 21:25-28, 34-36
8:30 am † Guadalupe y Francisco Flores - familia 11:00 am 12:30 pm __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mon/3 St. Francis Xavier Isaiah 2:1-5; Matthew 8:5-11 12:15 pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tue/4 St. John of Damascus Isaiah 11:1-10; Luke 10:21-24 12:15 pm † Fr. Joseph Massard Hoa - Yen Khang Van __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wed/5 Isaiah 25:6-10; Matthew 15:29-37 12:15 pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thu/6 St. Nicholas Isaiah 26:1-6; Matthew 7:21, 24-27 12:15 pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fri/7 St. Ambrose Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31 12:15 pm
Sunday
Esuela de Dirigentes Reunión– Grupo de Cursillo
Vespers Adult Education
4 a 5 pm cada otro domingo Ed. 4-5:30 pm Ed Bldg Bi-wkly 5:30 pm Chapel Look for future dates
Monday RCIA
Clases de Ingles 6:15-8pm Par. Hall (Sept-May) 6:30-8 pm Ed. Bldg.
Tuesday Come Lord Jesus RICA Español
6:30-8 pm Ed. Bldg. 7-8:30 pm Par. Hall (Sept-May)
1st Wednesday St. Andrew Charity Meeting 5:45 p.m. Ed. Bldg.
Wednesday
Vespers Faith Formation (1st-10th gr.) Youth Group: Life Teen (9th-
12th gr.) Edge (6th-8th gr.)
5:30 p.m. Chapel 6-7 pm Ed Bldg(Sept-April) 6:30-8 pm Par. Hall
Friday Divine Mercy Cenacle 11 am Ed Bldg (Sept-May)
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. Hank or the Promoter of Justice, Very Rev. John
We will have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on December 7th from 8 to 5. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Please come and spend an hour with the Lord.
Tendremos Adoración del Santísimo Sacramento el 7 de diciembre de 8 a 5 pm. Hay una hoja de inscripción en la entrada de la Iglesias. Por favor ven y pasa una hora con el Señor.
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Project CHRISTMAS ANGEL Reminder: Project CHRISTMAS ANGEL Reminder: Project CHRISTMAS ANGEL Reminder: Project CHRISTMAS ANGEL Reminder: Remember to bring your wrapped Angel Tree Gift to the church office by December 11th!
¡Recuerde traer su regalo envuelto del Arbol de Angel a la oficina de la iglesia antes del 11 de diciembre!
Holy Day of Obligation
Immaculate Conception
This year the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception falls on Satur-day, December 8. The following day, Sunday, December 9, is the Second Sunday of Advent. This means that Catholics need to attend two Masses for two separate obligations. You can fulfill your obliga-tion to attend the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on the Vigil Mass on Friday. You cannot fulfill this obligation attending Saturday evening mass. Attending Saturday evening mass will only fulfill your Second Sunday of Advent obligation. Schedule for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Friday, December 7 at 6:30 PM Saturday, December 8 at 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Spanish
FIESTA DE PRECEPTO (OBLIGACION)
Este año la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción es el sábado 8 de diciembre. El siguiente día, domingo 9 de diciembre, es el Segun-do Domingo de Adviento. Esto significa que los católicos necesitan asistir a dos misas para cumplir con dos obligaciones diferentes. Ust-ed puede cumplir con su obligación de asistir a la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción asistiendo a la Misa de Vigilia el viernes. Usted no puede cumplir esta obligación asistiendo a la misa del sábado en la tarde. Si usted asiste a la misa el sábado en la tarde sola-mente estaría cumpliendo con su obligación del Segundo Domingo de Adviento. Itinerario para la Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción: Viernes 7 de diciembre 6:30 PM inglés Sábado 8 de diciembre 9:00 AM inglés 10:30 PM español
Weekend of December 8/9
SATURDAY 5 p.m. Lectors (2) Linda Anderson , Amy Haney Extraordinary Ministers (4) Dortha Jackson, Maria Burt, Taylor McKewen, Theresa McKewen Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Hugh Anderson, volunteer Altar Servers (2) need vol.
SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Lectores (2) Juan Barrón, Carmen Barrón Extraordinary Ministers (4) Juan y Carmen Barrón, Paulina Ruiz, Maria López Ushers (7) Estaban y Beatriz Banda, Bryan y Kimberly Banda, José y Aurelia Chávez, Juan Ramírez Altar Servers (6) Ricardo, Jonathan, Brian M, Octavio, Erick, Maria Moreno
SUNDAY 11 a.m. Lectors (2) Curtis Bell, Danny Merrill Extraordinary Ministers (4) Adam Godfrey, Bruce Suter, Andy Dupre, Robert Hileman Ushers (4) Randy Burt, Need Volunteers Altar Servers(4) Jacob, Daniel, Gabrielle, Graham
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 9, is for the
Retirement Fund for Religious.
For the Weekend of November 24-25, 2018 Regular Collections $5,948 Building Fund Collection 1,265
Second Collection: Youth Ministry 320 Tuition Assistance 20 St. Andrew Charity 55 Ladies Guild 1,558
Total Collections $9,166
THE NECESSITY OF ADVENT
"May He strengthen your hearts, making them blameless and holy before our God and Father at the coming of our
Lord Jesus." —1 Thessalonians 3:13
Happy New Year! This is the first day of the Church's year and the beginning of the Advent season. "This holy season teaches us that Christ's coming was not only for the benefit of His contemporaries; His power has still to be communicated to us all" (from a pastoral letter by St. Charles Borromeo, read at the Office of Readings for Monday of the first week of Advent). The purpose of Advent is to prepare us for a deep, personal, life-changing, world-shaking encounter with Christ this Christmas season.
For thousands of years, people have been preparing for Christ's coming and for almost seventeen hundred years have been cele-brating Advent. The Holy Spirit has taught the Church that to prepare for Christ, we must:
• Pray the Mass with so much love that Mass becomes the center of our lives. Thus, we have the word, "Christ-Mass." • Be immersed in repentance and express this by Advent Confession(s) (see Lk 3:3ff). • Abide in God's Word (Jn 8:31) and share His Word. This is the origin of Christmas cards. • Do penance, especially fasting. This is the connotation of the Advent color, purple. • Do good deeds, especially almsgiving. This is the origin of Christmas gift-giving.
