St. Anthony Catholic Church Church 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. | Hereford, Texas 79045

Parish Office:114 Sunset Drive 364-6150

School Office: 120 W. Park Ave. Phone 364-1952.

Parish website http://stanthonyscatholicparish.com/ In case of an emergency email: frneusch@gmail.com or 806-570-5706

PARISH PASTOR — Rev. Fr. Anthony Neusch DIOCESE of AMARILLO — Bishop Patrick Zurek

Sign up for R.C.I.A and Small Groups Adult Faith Formation email: janiebanner1@wtrt.net or call 364-6150

or 364-7626

Bulletin Editor Jasmin Enriquez email: jme.stanthonys@gmail.com bulletin deadline is WEDNESDAY.

Church Announcements:

Sunday, Feb. 4:

8:45 am and11:30 am Mass with Bishop Zurek

10 am Elementary F.F.C

10-12 RCIA A/R

NO Holy Hour

Monday, Feb. 5:

NO Mass

Tuesday, Feb. 6:

NO Mass

6:15 pm Book Study, “Why We’re Catholic?” A/R

Wednesday, Feb. 7:

NO Mass

9:30-11 AM Women’s Lectionary Study “You’re Amazing” A/R

NO Adoration

NO Divine Mercy or Rosary prayed, resume in Feb.

6:45—8:15 pm Jr. high/ High School F.F.C

Thursday, Feb. 8:

NO Mass

Friday, Feb. 9:

NO school Mass

Saturday, Feb. 10:

5 pm Mass with Msgr. Bixenman

Sunday, Feb. 11:

8:45 am and 11:30 am Mass with Bishop Zurek

NO Holy Hour

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 TIRELESS DISCIPLESHIP

The stories we’ve been hearing these weeks come from the

very first chapter of Mark, and they show us the public ministry

of Jesus in its infancy. Today’s account shows some of the strain

or adjustment of his new life of preaching the reign of God, heal-

ing the sick, and casting out demons. Notice that after sunset,

when darkness ended the workday, people brought the sick and

possessed to Jesus. The following day he rose before dawn to get

away by himself to pray, but to no avail. Simon Peter and the

others don’t just look for him, they pursue him, filled with the

fervor that his ministry has incited. With the self-sacrificing ex-

ample he gave until the end of his earthly life, he tells his follow-

ers that this is his whole purpose. Through Mark, he is also tell-

ing the early church, and he is telling us, that this is our purpose,

our vocation: to be tireless in our pursuit of proclaiming the

Good News, and in bringing the healing, reconciling touch of

Christ to the world. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

School Announcements. (806) 364-1952 | Mon.—Fri. 8 am—3:30 pm

Friday, Feb. 9: NO school Mass.

Parish Office Hours: *Mon. 10am– 12pm, 1pm-5pm.

Tue. & Thur. 9am-12pm, 1pm-5:30m.

Wed. & Fri.. 9am-12pm, 1pm—5pm.

Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 4, 2018 Second Collection Black Bag for Charity.

8:45 Mass RCIA Dismissal after Homily—10-12 RCIA A/R

10 am Elementary F.F.C

Vocation Crucifix

5pm Mass: Alice Hund

8:45am Mass: Jo Ann Jesko

11:30 Mass: Victor & Nora Diaz

NO HOLY HOUR MONDAY—6:45AM Morning prayer

NO Mass

TUESDAY— 6:45 AM Morning Prayer

7-8 AM Men’s Lectionary Study Group: A/R.

NO Mass

6:15 pm book study “Why We’re Catholic” A/R

WEDNESDAY—6:45AM Morning prayer

NO Mass | NO Adoration

9:30-11 AM Women’s Lectionary Study “You’re Amazing” A/R

NO Divine Mercy prayed and NO Rosary prayed.

6:45-8:15 pm Jr. High/ High School F.F.C

THURSDAY—6:45 AM Morning prayer

NO Mass

FRIDAY—6:45AM Morning prayer

NO School Mass

7-8:05 Book study, “Jesus Before the Gospel” A/R

9:30am Women’s book study The Domestic Church: for Mothers, A/R.

SAT. 5 PM LITURGY February 10, 2018 Please welcome Msgr. Bixenman

Vocation Crucifix taken by Catherine Cortez

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time February 11, 2018 Please Welcome Bishop Zurek

8:45 Mass RCIA Dismissal after Homily—10-12 RCIA A/R

10 am Elementary F.F.C

Vocation Crucifix

8:45am Mass: Tony and Loretta Urbanczyk

11:30am Mass: Julie Newton

NO HOLY HOUR

ALTAR SERVERS

Lector Schedule for Feb.10/11 5PM Mass: Angela Baker and Monica Bermea

8:45AM Mass: Gerald Marnell and Lisa Blakely

11:30AM Mass: Paul Betzen and Jack Detten

Mon.7:15AM NO Mass

Tues.5:30PM NO Mass

Wedn.7:15AM NO Mass

Thurs.7:15AM NO Mass

Fri.8:15AM NO Mass

SAT.5PM Brady Bice, Richard Bice,

J.R. Garman and Saraie Perales

SUN. 8:45AM Ronnie Fetsch, Gavin Urbanczyk,

Greg Urbanczyk and Colton Urbanczyk

SUN 11:30 AM Alexia Hernandez, Ringo Hernandez,

Larry McNutt and Macyn McNutt

STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE

Jan. 27/28, 2017

Envelopes–70 Loose Checks–35

Envelopes/Checks $8,685.00

Plates $1,096.52

Children $92.50

Total $9,874.02

Extra Collection Envelope

Church in Latin America $10.00

FINAL Total = $9,884.02

LITURGY INTENTIONS

Mon.10AM NO Mass

Tues. 5:30PM NO Mass

Wed. 7:15AM NO Mass

Thurs.7:15AM NO Mass

FRI.8:15AM NO Mass

SAT. 5PM John Kriegshauser Health

SUN.8:45AM Steve Albracht RIP

SUN.11:30 AM People of the Parish

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for Feb. 10/11:

5PM Mass: Judith Grotegut, Steve Cortez, Monica Hernandez, Tama

Lassiter and Barbara Yavornik (L)

8:45AM Mass: Tom Albracht (SC) Shelly Diller (SC) Jan Weishaar

(SC) Robert Zepeda (SC) Rick Bordayo, Virginia Bordayo and J.R.

Garman (L) SICK CALL ONLY: Raul Casarez and Shawn Frye

11:30AM Mass: Chantel Perales, Eileen Alley, Teresa Garth, Aida

Lemus, Mayra Parsons, Suzanne Carrasco and Audrey Meador (L)

NOTE: Please don’t forget to sign in before Mass. Also, please find

a substitute if you cannot keep your assignment. Thank you!

All Altar Flowers: are given in HONOR and

MEMORY of all past and current clergy who

have served St. Anthony’s Parish. May God

Bless each one, from Ron & Jan Weishaar.

ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

MASS TIMES: 7:15 AM

8:15 AM with the school children.

7: 15 PM

Eucharistic Ministers are needed for the 7:15

AM and 7:15 PM Mass, we are in need of 5 for the

morning Mass and 5 for the evening Mass, if you

would like to be a Eucharistic Minister

for either Mass please call the church

office by Wednesday, February 7.

My family prayed _____

rosaries this week.

The Engaged Encounter Couples planning on getting married in the

Catholic Church should attend “The Engaged

Encounter” 6 Months before the Wedding. You

must register 1 Month before the weekend. $210

per couple (this includes rooms and meals)

8:15am Sat. – Noon Sun. Upcoming dates:

February 17-18 / May 19-20 / July 21-

22 / November 17-18.

To register contact: Molly at the Diocese of Amarillo (806) 383-2243

February, 2018

Dear Friends-In-Faith-at Saint Anthony's:

LENT is coming: Ash Wednesday is February 14. Have you prayed about leading a home Lenten book

study during Lent? Books are $10 apiece and will companion the 3-day Lenten Mission talks by

Brother Loughlan Sofield. He is a renowned humorist-speaker-author who comes to our parish Feb. 24-

26. (see bio and photo) Mark your calendars, because you will not want to miss him! Back by popular

demand, we welcome him to our Parish and invite all across the Diocese! So, even if you do not take

on a small group, do yourself this favor: Purchase a book, come hear him speak/teach, and enjoy a new

celebration of our faith, with laughter!

In Jesus' Joy, Janie 364-6150 or 364-7626 or mornings in the office;

Parish Adult Faith Formation Coordinator (at your service)

West Texas A&M Catholic

Student Center Auction Fundraiser Mark your calendars to attend the

annual West Texas A&M Catholic

Student Center Auction Fundraiser on

Saturday, February 3, from 6 pm to

midnight at St. Thomas The Apostle. The

fundraiser includes a dinner, dance live and

silent auction and a raffle. Tickets are $50 per person, and

can be purchased by going to ww.wtcsc.com, or call the

Catholic Student Center or pick up at 2610 4th Ave.

Canyon, TX.

WEST TEXAS CATHOLIC. Do you want to receive the West Texas

Catholic or do you no longer receive the

WTC, but would like to? If so, please call the

church office, 364-6150. The deadline to call

is Friday, February 23.

TAX RETURN. The AARP Foundation along with the support of the IRS

will have trained and certified volunteers to help prepare

tax returns for Senior Citizens and low to moderate

incomes for the 2017 income tax year. They will offer

free tax preparation and e-filing beginning

on February 1. We will be doing taxes,

weather permitting. Every Wednesday

from 9 am to 2 pm and on Thursday’s from

9 am to 2 pm. This will be at the Senior

Citizens Center located at 426 Ranger. Please call Wanda

for an Appointment at 364-5681. This is a free service.

Walk-ins are accepted.

HELEN BATENHORST, 92, sister of

parishioner Leander Reinart Sr., passed away

early Sunday morning January 28 at the Hudson

House in Canyon following a lengthy illness. Her funeral

Mass was celebrated in Umbarger at St. Mary's, her home

parish, Thursday morning, February 1st . She was a long-

time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Umbarger

before her move to Canyon. Sincere prayers for consola-

tion are offered for the family in this time of multiple

losses for the Reinart family.

ROBERT "BOB" BEVILLE, JR., 62, of Hereford,

brother of Priscilla Lacey of our parish, passed away

January 23 after a lengthy illness. His funeral was

January 26 at First Baptist Church with burial at West

Park Cemetery. Prayers offered for the family in this

difficult time.

Confession Times:

Wednesday: 6:30am-7am & 6pm-6:45pm

Thursday: 6:30am—7am

Friday: 7am-8am

Saturday: 4pm-5:30pm

Sunday: 7:45am-8:45am

Sunday: After the 8:45am Mass until 11am.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Trey and Jessica

Bezner welcomed their new son Dane Paul born

January 30. Dane has two brothers Cole 5 and

Rhett 3. Danes thrilled grandparents are Frank

and Jeri Bezner and John and Jean Noggler

Confirmation of Adults who

have received First Communion. All adults who have received the Eucharist

and are preparing for the sacrament of Confirma-

tion in their parishes will gather on Saturday, March

24, 2018, at St. Mary’s Cathedral for a retreat. The re-

treat will be in English and Spanish with registration

beginning at 9:15 am. All participants must gather in

the Cathedral by 10:00 am as the day will begin with

the celebration of Mass with Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

presiding. For more information please contact DRE,

Aracely Correa, 364-6150.

FEBRUARY CALENDAR FEB. 2—NO School Mass

FEB. 3—Saturday Mass with Msgr. Bixenman

FEB. 4—Sunday Mass with Bishop Zurek

FEB. 4—Second Collection Black Bag for Charity

FEB. 9—NO School Mass

FEB. 10—Saturday Mass with Msgr. Bixenman

FEB. 11—Sunday Mass with Bishop Zurek

FEB. 14—Ash Wednesday Mass. 7:15 am, 8:15 am, 7:15 pm.

FEB. 14—Second Collection for The Church in Eastern Europe.

FEB. 16—KC Fish Fry in the school cafeteria, 6 pm.

FEB. 17/18—Second Collection for Campus Ministries.

FEB. 18—NO Elementary F.F.C.

A NEW BOOK STUDY FOR LENT!

Brothers and Sisters, Couples and Singles; Lent is fast ap-

proaching, would you like to be a part in the study of, Why

We’re Catholic, on Tuesday evening at 6:15 pm in the An-

tonian Room. This could be a soup and study or whatever

is the best format for those interested. The first meeting

will be January 30th at 6:15 pm RSVP to 364-6150 or 360-

4186, to be sure we have sufficient books.

Faith Formation Basic Course, Fall 2018. The course will be taught on “Prayer-Types of Prayer” there

is no charge for this course, the course will be taught from

9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The course will be taught here at

St. Anthony’s Church on Feb. 24 with Sister Maria Elena

Ferrer. Registrations forms can be picked up at the church

office, at each entrance of the church or filled out online at

stanthonyscatholicparish.com

F.F.C students preparing for sacraments: F.F.C students who are preparing for sacraments are required

to attend Mass and sign in after Mass, in the back of the

church. Parents, if you have any questions please call

Aracely Correa, DRE, at364-6150.

BEST LENT EVER What is ‘BEST LENT EVER’? It’s a free email

program that will guide you and your parish on an

incredible 40-day journey to become the-best-

version-of-yourselves, making this a truly life-changing

Lent. How does it work? You sign up at BestLentEver.com/

ParishSignUp starting Ash Wednesday, participants re-

ceive daily emails with short inspirational videos, practical

tips to incorporate into their everyday lives, and encourag-

ing stories. Throughout Lent, participants will discover

how to open their hearts to God and do more than just give

up chocolate for Lent...leading to their best Lent ever.

Very Important Thank you Notes! "I was hungry, and you gave me food to eat...."

RCIA love and gratitude sent out to the following breakfast-bringers for January:

Paula & Burl Miller - Christine & Jacob Miller—Max & Janie Griego - Margo & Steve Cortez - Argelia

Alaniz - Jessica & Dennis Detten - Carmen Flood - Denise Marnell—Judith Grotegut - Tama, Coby &

Berkley Lassiter - Jiselle & Danny Hand—and Lisa & Robbie Blakely. You are truly servants of The Lord, without whom we could not do our ministry of faith so deliciously. Thank you! -

Janie / RCIA Team

RCIA love and gratitude goes out to the following Catechists for January:

Argelia & Johnny Dan Alaniz, Gregg & Farron Urbanczyk, Father Tony Neusch, Lisa Blakely, Michelle

Brisendine Mary Ann Ramirez & Sergio Correa. "Go forth and share The Good News...." God bless you for your time, talent and faith-filled treasure,

shared from the heart!

Pray with the Deacon Candidates. Come pray with the deacon candidates each morning at 6:45 am,

in praying the morning liturgy hours, everyday before morning

Mass. Please enter through the bell tower entrance.

Life

Thought for Reflection: “Leaders are like eagles. They don’t flock. You find them . . . one at a time.” —Anonymous

“Come, let us bow down in worship; let us kneel before the LORD who made us.” — Psalm 95:6