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 24, 2017 Fourth 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

jdjennings2@gmail.com

Music Director: Brian Buchanan

Phone: (936) 632-5015

Email: PandBBuchanan@gmail.com

Organist: Teresa Kyle

Liturgical Committee: Dortha Jackson

djackson2311@gmail.com

Media Director: Allison Guse

Phone: (936) 676-3089

Email: a.guse.412@gmail.com

Director of Religious Education:

Gloria Pittman

Phone: (936) 404-2362

Email: gloria.pittman32201@gmail.com

Youth Directors: Katie, Ben, Roselia

Guadalupana Ministry: Simona Vallejo

Phone: (936) 465-4432

Email: simonavallejo1@live.com

Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha

Rectory: (936) 633-2303

Mobile: (936) 414-9800

Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño

Mobile: (936) 414-6643

Email: garytrevino@hotmail.com

Deacon Jesus Reyes

Mobile: (936) 404-2849

Email: deaconjesus12@yahoo.com

Ethics & Integrity Coordinator:

James Donellan

Phone: 281-224-4462

Email: jsdonellan@suddenlink.net

Secretary: Sandra Ortega

Email: secretary@standrewlufkin.org

Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Parish Accountant – Volunteer:

Lynn Montes

Financial Assistant: Debra Green

Email: debra@standrewlufkin.org

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, gloria.pittman32201@gmail.com, 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/23 St. John of Kanty

Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66

5 pm †Mamie C. Donellan - James Donellan _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sun/24 Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38

7:30 am †Luciana y Jesus Falcon - Asucena Falcon

10 am Intention of the Parish families

5 pm †Purita Nacu - Doris Luker

12 am ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mon/25 Christmas

Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18

8 am

10 am __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tue/26 St. Stephen

Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22

12:15 pm Gustavo & Eddie Hernandez’s birthdays ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Wed/27 St. John

1 John 1:1-4; John 20:1-8

12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thu/28 Holy Innocents

1 John 1:5—2:2; Matthew 2:13-18

12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fri/29 St. Thomas Becket

1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35

12:15 pm

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 promoter@dioceseoftyler.org.

This Week’s Featured Advertiser

Merry Christmas! Christmas

once again gives us the assurance

of the love of God. “For God so

loved the world that He gave His

only Son, so that whoever be-

lieves in Him should not perish

but have eternal life.” John 3:16. What we need in this

world to continue our journey is the assurance of His

love. My wish and prayer for you in this Christmas is

that you be guided by this divine love and peace.

As we celebrate Christmas 2017, our hearts are full of

gratitude. The providence of God is unfailing. I thank

the Lord for your families and your passion for the

Lord. Although there are a lot of uncertainties around

us, those who have the light of Christ in their hearts

walk into the New Year with confidence. May the Lord

of peace guide you and lead you to 2018. Merry Christ-

mas and Happy New Year!

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 Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 because of the

Holidays. They will resume on January 10.

Christmas Flowers Christmas flowers have been donated by the fol-

lowing families: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penick in

memory of Fred Warhol, JoAnn Warhol, Jeff

Penick, Emma Sue Penick and Rae Bouseman; Tom Derry-

berry in memory of Carolyn Derryberry 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, Josephina, and Lucy C.

Rodriguez; Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Hawkins in memory of Dora

Baker and Marjie Hawkins; Hugh and Patricia Cox; Mr. and

Mrs. Jesus Reyes; Mrs. Pat Luna in memory of Sammy Luna,

Frank and Hanna McCarren; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Holm in

memory of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Sullivan; Mr. and Mrs.

Dale Leeper in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Isley and Mr.

and Mrs. James Leeper; Buddy and Tonia Whiddon in

memory of Wayne and Mary Jane Trahan, and Bobbie Whid-

don; Christopher Martinez in memory of Gerardo Garcia and

Irene Flores; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Anderson; Mrs Marilyn

Buenaflor; Eva Bialoski in memory of Anna Skoczen.

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, Gerardo Garcia and Dana Johnson.

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 30-31

SATURDAY 5 p.m. Lectors (2) Bobbi Robinson, Sara Castillo

Extraordinary Ministers (2) Susie Healy

Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Hugh Anderson

Altar Servers (4) Tim, Andy, Ava, Sarah

SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Lectores (2) Maria Alvarado, Alfonso Bautista

Extraordinary Ministers (4) Maria Alvarado, Esvelia Bautista,

Gustavo Hernández, Leandra Reyes

Ushers (7) Isaac y Sonia Cuellar, Rosa García, José García,

Guadalupe Vallejo, Antonio y Norma Acevedo

Altar Servers (6) Lesley García, David, Oscar, Armando, Vanessa,

Leslie Orta

SUNDAY 10 a.m. Lectors (2) Julie McManus, Danny Merrell

Extraordinary Ministers (4) Maria Solis, Carol Riley, Glenda

Wynne, Norma Hernandez

Ushers (4) Paul Burt, Randy Burt, Need Volunteers

Altar Servers(6) Claudia, Fabian, Cullen, Jalyn, Maggie, AJ

Barrett

SUNDAY 12 p.m. Lectores (2) Sergio Ramírez, Perfecto Nájera

Extraordinary Ministers (2) Sergio y Soledad Ramírez

Ushers (7) Esteban y Beatriz Banda, Edgar y Azucena Paulin,

Juanita Palacios, Bernardo Delgado, Roberto Ramírez

Altar Servers (3) Edgar, Diego, Maricruz

SUNDAY 6 p.m. Lectors (2) Julie Suter, Volunteer

Extraordinary Ministers Need Volunteers

Ushers Need Volunteers

Altar Servers Need Volunteers

ALTAR LINENS Doris Luker

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 31, is for

Disasters.

THE PEACE OF CHRISTMAS

"I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance." —2 Samuel 7:10

The Lord promised David rest from his enemies (2 Sm 7:11). This promise of peace was surprising since violence was

David's "claim to fame" (see 1 Sm 18:7). From cutting off Goliath's head to setting up Uriah's murder, David lived an ex-

tremely violent life. People must have laughed when they heard David was promised peace. Nevertheless, the promise at

first seemed fulfilled because David's son Solomon (Solomon means "peace") had a peaceful reign. Yet David's grandson

Rehoboam started a civil war. One war led to more wars. Israel had no peace. It seemed as if God's promise of peace to

David's house was not kept.

After almost a thousand years, the archangel Gabriel announced to Mary: "You shall conceive and bear a Son and give

Him the name Jesus. Great will be His dignity and He will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him

the throne of David His father" (Lk 1:31-32). When this Child was born on the first Christmas, the angels sang: "Glory to

God in high heaven, peace on earth" (Lk 2:14). It seemed as if God's ancient promise of peace was finally fulfilled, for

Jesus talked about loving enemies, turning the other cheek, making peace (Mt 5:9, 39, 44) and giving peace (Jn 14:27).

However, we eventually killed Jesus, our Peace (Eph 2:14), and continue warring to the present day.

God's promise of peace to David's house has been fulfilled in Jesus. All who live totally for Jesus have peace beyond un-

derstanding (Phil 4:7). This peace is not something imposed on us, but Someone proposing to us. Accept Jesus our Peace.

†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. 16-17, 2017

Regular Collections: Mail and other 900

Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass 2,559

Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass 676

Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass 2,151

Sunday, 12 p.m. Mass 537

Sunday, 6 p.m. Mass 907

Total Weekend Reg. Collections $7,728

Second Collection: Altar Flowers-Christmas 171

Tuition Assistance 30

St. Andrew Charity 1,322

Youth Ministry 45

Ladies Guild 30

Total Collections $9,326

Building Fund Collections/memorials 11,615

Building Fund - Food Sales 450

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