Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 10th and Maddox Parroquia Católica de San Pedro y San Pablo Email: [email protected]Facebook: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Dumas Website: sppdumas.org Welcome to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. It is our hope that you feel at home and among friends here. If you are a visitor for a day, we pray God’s speed on your journey. If you are looking for a parish community, we would be delighted to welcome you into our parish family. Please introduce yourselves. To register in our parish, please contact our office located to the north of our church building or call 935-5002. Bienvenido a la Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo. Es nuestra esperanza que usted se sienta como en casa y entre amigos. Si esta aquí de vista por un día oramos a Dios que bendiga su viaje. Si usted esta buscando una comunidad parroquial estaríamos encantados de darle la bienvenida a nuestra familia parroquial. Por favor preséntese. Para registrarse en nuestra parroquia, por favor póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina ubicada al norte de la iglesia o llame al 935-5002. DIOCESE OF AMARILL0 Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 10th & Maddox P. O. Box 503 Dumas, Texas 79029 Office: 806-935-5002 Fax: 806-934-3382 Parish Hall: 806-934-4882 Fr. Gabriel Garcia Pastor Office Staff: Carol Valdez Mary Swarꜩ Custodian/Janitor: Manuel Velasco Martina Sandoval Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic, loving toward one another, compassionate, humble. Tengan todo unos mismos sentimientos, sean compasivos, ámense como hermanos, sean misericordiosos y humildes. 1 Peter 3:8 And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful. Que la paz de Cristo reine en sus corazones: esa paz a la que han sido llamados, porque formamos un solo Cuerpo l Col 3:15 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017 Blessed are you who fear the LORD. -- Psalm 128:1a Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 19 de noviembre de 2017 Dichoso el que teme al Señor. -- Salmo 128 (127):1a
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Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 10th and Maddox
Parroquia Católica de San Pedro y San Pablo Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Church Dumas Website: sppdumas.org
Welcome to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church. It is our hope that you feel at home and among friends here. If you are a visitor for a day, we pray God’s speed on your journey. If you are looking for a parish community, we would be delighted to welcome you into our parish family. Please introduce yourselves. To register in our parish, please contact our office located to the north of our church building or call 935-5002. Bienvenido a la Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo. Es nuestra esperanza que usted se sienta como en casa y entre amigos. Si esta aquí de vista por un día oramos a Dios que bendiga su viaje. Si usted esta buscando una comunidad parroquial estaríamos encantados de darle la bienvenida a nuestra familia parroquial. Por favor preséntese. Para registrarse en nuestra parroquia, por favor póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina ubicada al norte de la iglesia o llame al 935-5002.
DIOCESE OF AMARILL0 Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic
Church 10th & Maddox P. O. Box 503
Dumas, Texas 79029 Office: 806-935-5002
Fax: 806-934-3382 Parish Hall: 806-934-4882
Fr. Gabriel Garcia Pastor
Office Staff:
Carol Valdez Mary Swartz
Custodian/Janitor:
Manuel Velasco Martina Sandoval
Finally, all of you, be of one mind, sympathetic,
loving toward one another, compassionate,
humble.
Tengan todo unos mismos sentimientos,
sean compasivos, ámense como hermanos, sean
misericordiosos y humildes. 1 Peter 3:8
And let the peace of Christ control your
hearts, the peace into which you were also
called in one body. And be thankful.
Que la paz de Cristo
reine en sus corazones: esa paz a la que han sido
llamados, porque formamos un solo
Cuerpo l Col 3:15
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2017
Blessed are you who fear the LORD. -- Psalm 128:1a
Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
19 de noviembre de 2017 Dichoso el que teme al Señor.
-- Salmo 128 (127):1a
Knights of Columbus Council 5061 2015-2016 Officers Grand Knight………………..……….……….……….………..Miguel Nevarez Deputy Grand Knight…….……………................................................Ron Pray Recorder………………………………….……….………………..Gilbert Salinas Financial Secretary………………….…………...….…..…..……..…...Jim Elzner Treasurer………………………………….……...……....…….....Edwin Wilhelm Chancellor……………………………..….……..…………..….Johnny Mendoza Lecturer………………………............................................................ Jose Barraza Chaplain…………………………………………………....Father Gabriel Garcia Advocate…………………………………….…….……...…………. Mark Hatley Warden…………………………………..……........................Fernando Guevara Inside Guard……………………..………….……..…...…...………..Eloy Gomez Outside Guard……………………………….….….…..…................Isaac Gomez Trustee 3……………………………..……….……..…..…...……..Coby Schacher Trustee 2……………………………..…….………..…............... Ricky DeLaRosa Trustee 1……………………………………....……..……….........David Guevara If you have any questions regarding the Knights of Columbus, please ask any Knight.
Ministries Communion to the Sick and Homebound…………….....Doug Pack & Herb Wethington Comunion a Enfermos………………Esperanza Barraza, Cruz Vasquez, Adela Mendoza Jail Ministry……………………………………... Prison Ministry…………………………………. Finance Council/Consejo de Finanzas………………………..Joe Rahija……….....934-2485 Pastoral CouncilConsejo de Pastor………………….. Director of Religious Education………………………....Ofelia Garbalena…….….570-9656 Adult RCIA………………………………….….……....Lisa Hatley…………….......930-8737 Altar servers/servidores del altar………….…....Ricky DeLaRosa…………….......935-9071 Lectors/communion ministers…………...….Lisa Hatley English………………....930-8737 Martha Sandoval Espanol………………....717-3403 Caring hearts…………………………………...……....Dora Reyna………………....935-3620 Youth Group/jovenes………………….…Sue Stout/Dorothy Schwertner, Leticia Borunda Cursillistas………………………………..….…...Marcos Marquez………………....930-9635 Marriage Prep……………………………Miguel & Carol Nevarez…… Choice Wine (Marriage Enrichment),,,,,,,,,,,Miguel & Carol…… Vocations Ministry...…………………… Food Pantry…………………………………..Joyce Wethington Hospitality……………………………………..Joyce Wethington Hospital Ministry……………………….
Finance Council Members: Joe Rahija Becky Gomez Arnie Stork
Parish Council Members: Joyce Wethington Stella Tan Jim Elzner Carol Nevarez Lisa Hatley
Quinceañeras: Debe llamar por lo menos 6-8 meses antes. Los requisitos son: Asistir a misa regularmente los domingos, asistir a clases de formación religiosa y catecismo antes de la Celebración. Deben tener todos los sacramentos: Bautizo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación estar asistiendo grupo de jóvenes y asistir platicas de Quinceañera y el retiro. Call at least 6-8 months in advance. Expectations are: regular attendance at Sunday Mass, faith for-mation classes and appropriate catechesis before celebration.. The young lady should be baptized, have received Communion and been Confirmed. There are classes and a retreat that must be attended before the celebration.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN K-5: Sunday, 9:45-11:00 AM 6-8: Wednesday, 6:15-8:30 PM SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION For those children who did not prepare for or have not received sacraments as scheduled in our parish: 9-12: Sunday, 9:45-11:00 2-6: Monday, 6:00-7:15 PM 7-8: Wednesday, 6:15-8:30 PM BAPTISM Parents must come to the parish office for information MARRIAGE Couples must contact a priest at least 6 months before the proposed wedding date and couples of child bearing age must attend the Marriage Preparation and Natural Family Planning courses as offered and required by the diocese. In the event of a death, please contact the parish office or priest, as soon as possible
DOCTRINA PARA NIÑOS Grados K-5, domingo, 9:45-11:00 AM Grados 6 – 8, miércoles, 6:15-8:30 PM PREPARACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS Para los niños/niñas que no están preparados o que no han recibido los sacramentos como está programado en nuestra parroquia. Grados 9-12: domingo, 9:45-11:00 AM Grados 2-6 : lunes 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM, Grados 7-8: miércoles 6:15-8:30 PM PREPARACION PREBAUTISMAL Por favor llame a la oficina , 935-5002 MATRIMONIO Por favor llame al párroco seis meses antes de poner la fecha de la boda. Cuando un ser querido fallezca favor de llamar a la oficina parroquial
Schedule of Masses/Horario de Misas Daily Mass/Misa de la Semana: Tuesday/martes; Spanish/Español: 6:00 PM Wednesday/miércoles; English/Inglés: 6:15 PM Thursday/jueves; English/Inglés: 7:30 AM Friday/viernes; English/Inglés 7:30 AM Weekend Masses/Misa de fin de Semana: Saturday/sabado English/Inglés 5:00 PM Sunday/domingo English/Inglés 8:30 AM Sunday/domingo Spanish/Español 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM Confession/Confesión: Saturday/sabado 4:00-4:45 PM Eucharistic Adoration/Adoración Eucaristia: Thursday/ jueves 8:00 AM-6:45 PM
Tuesday Rosary: 5:10 PM English Parish Council: 6:45 PM Tuesday before Finance Council Parish Office Cursillistas: 7:00 PM Salón
Wednesday Rosarió: 7:30 PM Español Cambio de ubicación Holy Hour for Vocations: 7:00 PM One Wed. a month
Thursday Finance Council: Second Thursday 6:00 PM Office Grupo de Oración 7:00 PM Salon
In our voca ons corner this week we have a special announcement. The Voca ons Commi ee in our parish would like to send care packages to our seminarians. We are asking for dona ons of smaller items for these packages, keeping in mind that they will need to be mailed. Please avoid anything fragile or incredibly heavy. Dona ons for these packages can be turned in to the parish office. We hope to mail them to shortly a er Thanksgiving. Monetary dona ons to purchase items for the packages will be happily accepted also.
SHARING OUR GIFTS Autumn is the season for harves ng and sharing the fruits of our labors. This week's scriptures use images of the harvest, family life, pregnancy, and investment to describe the abundant harvest in the reign of God. We discover that sharing the gi s we have been given brings eternal rewards for everyone. In the Gospel parable a master entrusts his possessions to three servants before going on a journey. Each is given some talents. What they do with those talents determines what the master will do with them when he returns. How about us? What are we doing with our talents? How will our Master treat us when he returns? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
COMPARTIENDO NUESTROS DONES El otoño es la estación de la cosecha y de compar r los frutos de nuestra labor. Las lecturas bíblicas de esta semana emplean imágenes de la cosecha, la vida familiar, el embarazo y la inversión para describir la abundante cosecha en el Reino de Dios. Descubrimos que compar r los dones que hemos recibido trae recompensa eterna para todos. En la parábola del Evangelio un hombre le encarga sus bienes a tres servidores antes de par r de viaje. A cada uno le da dinero. Lo que hacen con ese dinero determina lo que el amo hará con ellos cuando regrese. ¿Y qué de nosotros? ¿Qué estamos haciendo con nuestros talentos? ¿Cómo nos tratará nuestro Maestro cuando vuelva? Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc
If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, it is $100 for two candles rings and $75 for the arrangements by the Blessed Mother. The flowers can be in memory of a loved one if you
would like. We would be happy to help you in the office with the ordering.
We do need to know a couple weeks in advance so that we can no fy Flowers Etc. of what flowers we would like to have in the arrangements.
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 1 Mac 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Sal 119 (118):53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lc 18:35-43 Martes: 2 Mac 6:18-31; Sal 3:2-7; Lc 19:1-10 Miércoles: 2 Mac 7:1, 20-31; Sal 17 (16):1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lc 19:11-28 Jueves: 1 Mac 2:15-29; Sal 50 (49):1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lc 19:41-44 Día de Acción de Gracias (sugerencia):Sir 50:22-24; Sal 145 (144):2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lc 17:11-19 Viernes: 1 Mac 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Cr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lc 19:45-48 Sábado: 1 Mac 6:1-13; Sal 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lc 20:27-40 Domingo: Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; Sal 23 (22):1-3, 5-6; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Presenta on of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday: St. Cecilia Thursday: St. Clement I, St. Columban; Blessed Miguel Agus n Pro; Thanksgiving Day Friday: St. Andrew Dung-Luc and Companions Saturday: St. Catherine of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary
LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Trigésimo Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Martes: La Presentación de la San sima Virgen María Miércoles: Santa Cecilia Jueves: San Clemente I; San Columbano; Beato Miguel Agus n Pro; Día de Acción de Gracias Viernes: San Andrés Dung-Lac y compañeros Sábado: Santa Catalina de Alexandría; Santa María Virgen
Ministers for next weekend
Lectors Communion Ministers
Saturday 5:00 pm Lisa Hatley Gibert Salinas Mark Hatley Lisa Hatley Lou Pena
Sunday 8:30 am Ricky DeLaRosa Kelly Gerber Ricky DeLaRosa Rosemary DeLaRosa Chris Gerber Kelly Gerber Mary Pena
Ministros para el próximo fin de
semana
Lectores Ministros de la Comunión
Sunday 11:00 AM Daisy Villa Syma Mendoza Adela Mendoza Hugo Morales Esperanza Barraza Cuca Espino Voluntario
Sunday 1:00 PM Manuel Garbalena Irene Reyes Guadalupe Garcia Inocencia Mendoza Rosa M. Garcia Voluntario Voluntario
Birthdays/Cumpleaños Nov. 20th: Jorge DeLaRosa, Jose Arturo Machuca, Ruby Or z Nov. 21st: Consuelo Chacon, Ximena Chavez, Juan Carlos Rivera Jr., Josue Rivero Nov 22nd: Carlos Arreguin, Jose Gael Gonzalez Araceli Guillen, Deana Hernandez, Carolina Ramirez, Jahir Talamantes Nov 23rd: Audelina Borunda, Elijah Giron, Johanna Gonzalez, Jazmine Hernandez, Zulema Hernandez, Sonya Madrigal, Javier Solis, Monica Terrazas Nov 24th: Fabian Acosta, Cecilia Arreguin, Aaron Bonilla, Cruz Eduardo Chavez, Celes no Garcia, Juan Garcia, Lernora Guerrero, Nicole Felina Montoya, Arnulfo Sosa, Ramon Urbina, Celes no Zamarripa Nov 25th: Esmeralda Chacon, Maria Gomez, Veronica Lopez, Emilie Melendez, Adriel Ramirez, Rodolfo Ramirez, Mario Ronquillo, Rafael Ruiz Nov 26th: Gabriel Borjas, Joseph A. Cas llo, Lizbeth Herrera, Isidro Landeros, Emmanuel Loya, Jose Mendoza, Paola Pichardo, Minerva Sanchez, Chad Stork, Alonso Terrazas, Kynlee Valenciano, Rosalinda Villanueva.
Weekend Collec on: $6,691.76 Building Fund: $1,022.00
Total Building Fund: $661,061.28
Mass Inten ons
21 de nov 6:00 PM Mar na Calderon, Jose de la Luz y Gabino Cas llo
martes Req. Familia Virginia Rodriguez
Nov 22 6:00 PM Jose Pena
Wednesday Req. Luis Pena
Nov 23 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Mass for Our Parish
Thursday
Nov 24 7:30 AM NO MASS
Friday
Nov 25 5:00 PM Irma Mar nez
Saturday Req. Caring Hearts
Nov 26 8:30 AM Moises Archibeque
Sunday Req. Charles & Helen Archibeque
26 de nov 11:00 AM Maria Elena Nuñez
domingo Req. Familia Lopez
26 de nov 1:00 PM Lupito Alvarez
domingo Req. Familia Alvarez
Pope Francis’ prayer inten ons for November: Chris ans in Asia That Chris ans in Asia, bearing witness to the Gospel in word and deed, may promote dialogue, peace, and mutual understanding, especially with those of other religions.
This weekend our second collec on is for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Last weekends bulle n had a flyer on where these monies go. Please be generous as we build up the Body of Christ around the world.
Father in Heaven, Creator of all and source of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our hear elt gra tude in this me of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings. You have bestowed upon us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage. Our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and friends. Dear Father, in Your infinite generosity, please grant us con nued graces and blessing throughout the coming year. This we ask in the Name of Jesus, Your Son and our Brother. Amen
Faith Forma on Dates to remember: November 22nd and 26th: No Faith Forma on Classes (No Mass A endance Cards will be used Thanksgiving weekend) December 2nd: Confessions 5th Grade 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Mary Did You Know? 2017 Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center
Annual Christmas Luncheon and Bake Sale Thursday, December 7thTickets are $30.00 per person 10:00 AM Bake Sale and Silent Auc on 11:45 AM Lunch
12:45 PM Music Program
Students who are using the Mass A endance cards: It is very important that you place your card in the correct basket at offertory. If your card is placed in the regular collec on basket it does not end up with all of the others and your Mass a endance could be missed. Father will be holding the basket for the Mass A endance cards. Please come forward at the offertory and place your card in the basket provided for them. The following students cards were not placed in the proper basket: Mariana Isabel Gonzalez Josue Hernandez Giselle Fernandez Alfredo Beltran
A los estudiantes que entregan tarjetas durante la Misa: Es muy importante que deposite su tarjeta en la canasta correcta durante el ofertorio durante la misa. Si su tarjeta se deposita en la canastas de la colecta no termina en el lugar correcto y su asistencia a misa puede perderse y no ser captura en el registro. El Padre sos ene una canasta para depositar estas tarjetas. Por favor de ahora en adelante deposite la tarjeta en la canasta que el Padre sos ene durante la misa. Las tarjetas de los siguientes estudiantes NO fueron despistadas en la canasta correcta: Mariana Isabel Gonzalez Josue Hernandez Giselle Fernandez Alfredo Beltran
“TE CONFIARÉ COSAS DE MUCHO VALOR” Dios ha confiado en nosotros. Él puso al cuidado de cada uno diferentes dones. Él quiere que los trabajemos dia con dia para que al final de nuestra vida le demos los buenos frutos que él espera. • A algunas personas Dios les ha dado una gran fuerza sica. Es necesario que la pongan al servicio de los más débiles. • Hay quienes enen facilidad para relacionarse con los semejantes; ellos pueden servir de puente con aquellos a quienes se les
dificulta hacerlo de la misma manera. • Otros se sienten llamados a aminorar el sufrimiento del prójimo, son capaces de mirar sin miedo la sangre, y por eso estudian
medicina, enfermería, odontología o alguna carrera a n. • Quienes se han visto favorecidos por Dios con una situación económica mejor que la de la mayoría, son personas especialmente
llamadas a socorrer a los hermanos que enen menos. • A otros, el Señor los ha dotado de una gran inteligencia. Esta capacidad la han de u lizar para el bien común y nunca para hacer el
mal. Los bau zados formamos el Cuerpo Mís co de Cristo, y los dones que hemos recibido los hemos de poner humildemente al servicio de Dios y de los demás.
Dios con a es nosotros, y quiere confiarnos cosas todavía mayores. No lo defraudemos.
"I WILL TRUST YOU WITH THINGS OF GREAT VALUE" God has entrusted each of us with different gi s. He wants us to work with them every day so that at the end of our lives we will give him the good fruits that they bring to life. To some people God has given great physical strength. It is necessary that they use it to serve the weakest. There are those who have the ability to relate to others; they can serve as a bridge with others who find it difficult. Others feel called to lessen the suffering of others and are able to look fearlessly at blood, and therefore study medicine, nursing, den s-try or a related medical career. Those who have been favored by God with a be er economic situa on than the majority of people are especially called to help their brothers who have less. To others, the Lord has given great intelligence. This ability must be used for the common good and never to do evil. The bap zed form the Mys cal Body of Christ, and the gi s that we have received we must humbly place at the service of God and of others.
God trusts us, and wants to entrust us with even greater things. Do not let him down.
If we use God's talents, we shall find that they become mul -plied in the use. We thought we had two; we find we have five. --Richard Meux Benson
PRAYER LINE/LINEA DE ORACIÓN Gaspar Arriaga, Bruno Schwertner, Esther Lerma, Kayla Harkrider, Dorothy Harkrider, Esperanza Rueda Solis, Tony and Efinita Garcia, Linda Paetzold, Jude & Jake Hannemann, Jessie Frausto, Roger Dunn, Inocente Leyva, Keith Good, Joel Huerta, Jose Huerta, Adan Reyes, Lee Sheppard, Joe Beauchamp, Hilario Loya, Adelina Catano, Irma Madrid, Maria Rivera, Amalia Velasco, Jayden Nevarez, Leon Ramirez, Bo Bohannon, David Fetsch, Imelda Quintana, Gabriel Ramirez, Beatrize Ramos, Ty and Nicole Williams, Steve Gauna, Diana Marquez, Gustavo Pena, Socorro Pena, Shasta Espinoza, Sister Dolorene Lopez, Arthur Bohannon, Adelaida Sanchez, Irene Huseman, Mark Humphrey, Willie Weick, George e Perez, Mar na Marquez, Familia DelaLuz-Hernandez, Bernice Schwertner, Chris na Miguel, Efren Lopez, Elizabeth Ragon, Michael Hester, Victor Gonzalez, Larry Garcia, Carlos Herrera, Joe Rahija Sr. We know everyone needs prayers and there are many, many people suffering from illnesses. We will keep your family member/friends on the prayer list for 3 months. If a er 3 months your family member is s ll in need of healing prayers, please call for an addi onal 3 months. You can either call Mary at 935-5002 or email [email protected] Thanks! On January 1st we will start over on this list, if there is someone who needs to remain on here, please contact us before then.
Guardians of the Blessed Sacrament commit to spending a quiet hour of prayer in the Real Presence of Christ, once a week. Adora on is on Thursdays, from 8:00 AM-6:45 PM in our parish. If you would like to serve as a Guardian of the Eucharist, please call the office. Hay varias horas disponibles para los Guardianes del San simo Sacramento. Si usted está interesado en servir como Guardián por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina tan pronto como sea posible. Los guardianes del San simo Sacramento se comprometen a pasar una hora en oración silenciosa en la presencia real de Cristo, una vez a la semana.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Earlier this autumn, we looked at how our Eucharis c Prayers have been enriched by the approval of several new prayers to augment the old Roman Canon. For us, there are the four standard prayers, three for Masses with Children, and the most recent addi on, the former Swiss Eucharis c Prayer with four alterna ve forms (now known as the Eucharis c Prayer for Masses for Various Needs and Occasions). We also have two Eucharis c Prayers for Masses of Reconcilia on. The source for these two prayers is the request by many bishops for a special prayer for the "Holy Year" of 1975. Originally, the commi ee in charge was commissioned to write a single prayer, but the theme proved so rich that it gave rise to two. The first is based on and develops biblical texts on reconcilia on. The second starts with the experience of living in today's fractured world, and how the Spirit calls us to reconcilia on and peace. Not everyone was happy with all this crea vity, saying that if too many were published, it would be difficult for the Va can to control further requests. Everyone thought the pope would put strict limits on the prayers, but in the end he said he was willing to open doors that had long been closed. Although he approved them for a period of only three years, they were never formally removed from the Sacramentary and have been incorporated into the new Roman Missal. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El 23 de noviembre de 1927, un pelotón de soldados conducía al jesuita mexicano Miguel Agus n Pro Juárez al paredón de fusila-miento. Uno de ellos le susurraba "perdóneme". Miguel le respondió que no sólo lo perdonaba, sino que le daba las gracias por dar-le la oportunidad de dar tes monio de su fe derramando su sangre por Cristo. Días antes había sido arrestado y acusado de intento de asesinato contra el presidente mexicano Álvaro Obregón. En realidad su delito era el de bau zar niños, bendecir matrimonios, llevar la comunión a los enfermos y escuchar la confesión de los arrepen dos. Miguelito nació en 1891 y entró al noviciado jesuita en 1914, al mismo empo que el gobierno mexicano comenzaba una persecu-ción en contra de la Iglesia. Debido a esta situación, Miguel tuvo que hacer su formación religiosa fuera de México. Apenas pudo, regresó a su nación como sacerdote e hizo su pastoral a escondidas, sabiendo muy bien que podía ser mar rizado. Miguel decía a sus amigos que al morir iría al cielo y si se encontraba con santos resecos, bailaría un jarabe tapa o hasta hacerles sonreír para Cristo Rey. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
I wonder what that third servant in the Gospel was doing all that me, a er he buried the talent he was given. Probably nothing. What strikes me is that the word for money in this reading is "talent," which in our language is an ability or skill. Maybe this parable can remind us to use our abili es and not let them go to waste. A person might be strong and fast, but if she exercises and prac ces, she could be a great athlete. The same with spiritual gi s. Just having one doesn't make you a saint. So how do you know what gi s you have? First, ask God in your prayers to show you what gi s you have been given. Read the scriptures, especially the Acts of the Apostles or the Le ers of Paul (e.g., 1 Corinthians 12:1-11). Listen humbly to friends or loved ones who can tell you what strengths they see in you. Second, look for ways to use your gi s. Check the parish bulle n or website or your diocesan newspaper for ac vi es and organiza ons that you could take part in. Hospitals, schools, shelters, and nursing homes frequently offer opportuni es for volunteers. Or you may see a need for some service that you can get started in the parish or community. Just remember that you are called to service by your bap sm and confirma on. Don't bury that calling by procras na ng or being afraid to try. Remember the "useless servant" with the one talent who was fearful and lazy (Ma hew 25:25-26). At least he can remind us to use it or lose it. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
To all who helped in anyway with our Thanksgiving Dinner, we appreciate your work and effort. Preliminary numbers are looking good and we will publish as soon as all bills and payments are in. If you have cket money, please turn it into the office as soon as possible. There are a few Silent Auc on items le in the office, if they are yours, please stop by and pay for them and pick them up.
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Christmas Schedule Saturday, December 23rd: 5:00 PM Mass (English) Fourth Sunday of Advent Domingo 24 de diciembre: 11:00 AM Misa (español) Cuarto Domingo de Adviento Sunday, December 24th: 6:00 PM Mass (English) Vigil Mass for Christmas Domingo 24 de diciembre: 8:00 PM (español) Vigilia de Navidad Monday, December 25th: 11:00 AM Mass/Misa (Bilingual) Christmas Day Mass/Misa de Navidad New Year Schedule Saturday, December 30th: Mass 5:00 PM (English) Feast of the Holy Family Domingo, 31 de diciembre: 11:00 AM Misa (español) Fiesta de la Sagrada Familia Sunday, December 31st: Mass 6:00 PM Solemnity of the Blessed Mother Domingo, 31 de diciembre: 8:00 PM Misa (español) Solemnidad de Santa Maria, Madre de Dios Monday January 1st: 11:00 AM Mass/Misa (Bilingual) Solemnity of the Blessed Mother
Thanksgiving Day Mass will be at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 23rd. The Mass will be bilingual.
Parish Advent Reconcilia on Service: Thursday, December 14th at 6:00 PM
Rosary for the Immaculate Concep on and Our Lady of Guadalupe: Monday, December 4th at 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 5th at 7:00 PM a er the Mass Wednesday, December 6th at 6:00 PM no Mass Thursday, December 7th at 7:00 PM a er reposi on Friday, December 8th at 6:00 PM followed by Mass Saturday, December 9th at 6:00 PM a er the Mass Sunday, December 10th at 6:00 PM Monday, December 11th at 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 12th at 6:00 PM followed by Mass We will be using our bilingual rosary booklets from last year. It allows us to all pray together in our own language and not have to “set out” for part of it. We alternate beginning the prayer in English and finish in Spanish/beginning the prayer in Spanish and finishing in English. We may not be quite “polished” at it yet but with prac ce we will improve!!!
We have received the designs and prices from the carpenter for the furnishings for our new daily Mass and Adora on chapel. These items are all hand cra ed by a local ar san. They are made from oak. Deacon Joe Schwertner’s memorial fund will purchase the altar as planned and in addi on to that it will also purchase the Presider’s Chair, the Deacon’s Chair and the Presider’s Table. All of these things will be in memory of Deacon Joe. In addi on to these items there are a few other items to pay for: The Credence Table: $875.00 The Ambo:$1,850.00 The Sta ons of the Cross: $80.00 each (14 of these) If you would like more informa on or to look at the designs, please stop by the parish office. If you want an example of the ar san’s work, he did the wood base for our new bap smal font.
EL EMPLEADO A los empleados de la parábola se les confió la riqueza del patrón. Los talentos no eran suyos, aun así, se les pidió que hicieran fruc ficarlos en la ausencia de su patrón. Se esperaba que trataran los talentos como si fueran de ellos. Nuestros dones: vida, talentos, recursos financieros y materiales, le pertenecen a Dios. Se nos han confiado estos dones y se espera que se les dé un buen uso, para que así sea conocida la presencia de Dios en el mundo. Como la mujer en el pasaje de hoy del libro de los Proverbios, "debemos trabajar con manos hábiles" para dar una mano a los necesitados y socorrer a los pobres (Proverbios 31:20) por la forma en como usamos el empo, recursos, talentos y dones que Dios no ha confiado. Pon atención que el tercer trabajador en la parábola del Evangelio, miedoso y perezoso, no malgastó su talento, simplemente lo enterró. ¿Qué talento, don o recurso estás usando bien? ¿Qué don has enterrado? Es empo de desenterrarlo, desempolvarlo y empezar a usarlo como "hijos de la luz y el día" (1 Tesalonicenses 5:6).
There will be no Faith Forma on Classes on November 22nd or 26th. Also there will be no Mass A endance cards used on the Thanksgiving Weekend.
Padres: Si usted no ha pagado la cuota de inscripción de la formación de fe de su hijo, por favor hágalo tan pronto como sea posible. Estaremos enviando avisos sobre esto pronto. Por favor, nos ahorramos los problemas y gastos se lo enviamos por correo. Parents: If you have not paid your child’s Faith Forma on registra on fee, please do so as soon as possible. We will be sending out no ces on this soon. Please save us the trouble and expense by ge ng this paid.
The Parish Office will be closed November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Please note there will be Daily Mass on Friday, November 24th
Taller: Maria Sabado 2 dic, 9 AM– 4 PM. Traer algo de comida pora compar r
