Mass Intentions
Monday,
February 6, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
†Manuel & Catalina Pereda
by Annie Cruz
Tuesday,
February 7, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
†Ignacio & Pedro Lopez
by David & Paula Rodriguez
Wednesday,
February 8, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Thursday,
February 9, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
†Miguel Ibarra
by Oralia & Agapito Sentena
Friday,
February 10, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Saturday, February 11
5:30 pm Mass:
†Danny R. Martinez & Manuel Z. Garcia
by Maria G. Garcia
Sunday, February 12, 2012
8:30 a.m. Mass:
For all our Parishioners
10:00 a.m. Mass:
†Patrick & John Marquez
by Alfredo Marquez family
Mon. February
6 RCIA
7:00 pm
Spanish choir
7:00 pm
Tue. February
7 Ultreya
6:30 pm
Bi-lingual choir
7:00 pm
Wed. February
8 RE classes
6-8:30 am
Thurs. February
9 English
choir
6:00 pm
Adult Education
6:30 pm
Dancers practice
7:00 pm
Sat.
February 11 Confessions
4:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Mk 6:53-56
Tuesday:
1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Mk 7:1-13
Wednesday:
1 Kgs 10:1-10; Mk 7:14-23
Thursday:
1 Kgs 11:4-13; Mk 7:24-30
Friday:
1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Mk 7:31-37
Saturday:
1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Mk 8:1-10
Sunday:
Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32;
1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45
Please pray for our Seminarians who
are studying for the Diocese of San Angelo
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. TERRY!
February 10
Happy 53rd birthday, may God bless you on this special day.
Annual Collection for Catholic Schools
Catholic Schools seek to provide parents from all parishes
with a choice in education. The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of
San Angelo continue to provide a fervent commitment to educational
excellence and Catholic formation grounded in faith and service. The
Annual Special Collection for the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of
San Angelo will be next weekend, February 11 & 12, 2012. Please give
generously in next week’s special collection.
Prayer for the Sick
Rose Acosta
Johnny Hernandez Jr.
Pedro & Lupe Aguero
Albert Jasso
Gregoria Barron
Phyllis Limas
Xavier Biera
Fred & Allie Longoria
Victor Carreno
Gregoria Loya
Alice Carrillo
Emily Marquez
Roland Castanon
Joseph Martinez
Emilia Castillo
Richard Cantu Martinez
Virginia Castro
Steven Martinez
David Chacon Sr.
Frances Mijares
Maria Cheslock
Mario & Rosa Montelongo
Jordan Click
Julia Ortiz
Bianca Crick
Rudy Perez
Diana Delgado
Michael Priest
Diana DelaCruz
Manuela Rodela
Petra DelaCruz
Acelynn Ann Rodriguez
Jesse M. Diaz
Isabel Rodriguez
Nelly Diaz
Lucy Rodriguez
Darryl Ellis Jr.
Paul & Maria Romero
Macario Escobedo Jr.
Maria Sanchez
Gloria Espino
Rosa Sanchez
Alcadio Estrada
Agapito Sentena
Valerio Estrada
Chris Sigala
Norma Flores
Pablo & Tomasa Sigala
Gloria Garcia
Rosie Silva
Fermin Garza
Robert Torres
Gregoria Gonzales
Silvina Valdez
Manuel Guerra
Efren Villanueva
Dolores Hernandez
Angel Varela
Jesus Hernandez Jr.
Alexis Zertuche
Those family
members, who may be seriously ill, may call the office for
prayer-requests.
Rite of Sending and Election
In the San Angelo Diocese, the Rite of Election is a diocesan
celebration, with the bishop as presider. As a general rule, this
rite will be celebrated at the beginning of Lent (the Period of
Purification and Enlightenment).
Before the Rite of Election, our parish will celebrate the Rite of
Sending. This rite will include the testimony on behalf of the
catechumens, as well as the enrollment of names in the Book of the
Elect. Please pray for all RCIA participants as we near the Period
of Purification and Enlightenment. All are invited to attend the
Rite of Sending on Saturday, February 25th at 5:30PM
Mass. Only those in RCIA receiving Sacraments and their sponsors
will attend the Rite of Election in San Angelo at the Cathedral on
the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2012 at 2PM.
Thank You
On behalf of the Mendoza and DeLaCruz family we would like to thank
all those who helped serve at the funeral Mass for our mother Martha
L. Mendoza. Thanks to all our church family at St. Vincent for
lifting the family up in prayer throughout these past years. May God
bless everyone.
Estella & Simon
There will be a Youth gathering on Sunday, February 12th,
2:30-5:30pm in the Pan American hall.
Papal awards
Congratulations to Nelly Diaz a member of St. Vincent Pallotti
Church on her receiving the special Papal award of Dame of the Order
of St. Gregory the Great.
These Papal medals and honors will be bestowed on the priests,
deacons, women religious and lay people in ceremonies to be held at
Sacred Heart Cathedral, located at 19 S. Oakes in San Angelo, Texas
on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 7:00 pm during the celebration of
Mass. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be
presided over by Bishop Pfeifer.
Bishop Pfeifer nominated all of the recipients for the honors. In
his letter of nomination, he asked the Holy Father to bestow the
papal medal on the religious order priests, women religious, deacons
and lay people for their many years of dedicated service to the
Diocese of San Angelo.
ARISE / LEVANTATE
ARISE, the process for adult formation always welcomes new
participants. Once you’re in a group there is not a need to register
again and you may change groups. We have included the leaders’ names
and the day of the week they meet. If you wish to register or need
more information please call the Parish office. If unable to join a
group you can still help us with your prayers. In getting ready for
the new Season prayer commitments will be picked up on Sunday Feb
12. The Sunday after that is the beginning of Season Two; week of
Feb. 19, 2012.
The Group Leaders are:
Sunday
Joaquin Palacios
Lucy Rico
Monday
Toney Gutierrez
Lucy Rodriguez
Tuesday
Richard García
Wednesday
Simon / Estella Delacruz
Henry Medina / Frances Calderón
Thursday
Gloria Hernandez
Minerva García
David Gonzalez
Saturday
Norma Flores
Lent
Lent is a good time of preparation for the death of Christ on Good
Friday and His Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is a period of 40
days of repentance, with prayer, fasting and abstinence, and
Confession.
Stations of the Cross
Soup & Sermon
Soup and Sermon will begin on Wednesdays, February 29, March 7,14, &
21, 2012 in the Pan American Hall at 12 noon. The topic will be
based on Stewardship. We are asking early in advance if
you would like to provide soup please call the parish office at
672-1794. This is an opportunity to come together and take some time
to be with the Lord. Come and join us. Topics are as follows:
1. February
29 - Time, Talent & Treasure - Fr. Terry
2. March 3 - Faith, Prayer & Spirit - Lucy
Rodriguez
3. March 14 - God’s Creation, Vocations, & Thanks
- Deacon Victor
4. March 21 - Life, Family & Caring - Juan Carlos
Rodriguez
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday,
January 23, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
Special Intention
Tuesday,
January 24, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
Special Intention
Wednesday,
January 25, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Thursday,
January 26, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Friday,
January 27, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Saturday,
January 28, 2012
5:30 pm Mass:
†Richard Aguirre
by Lucia Aguirre
Sunday,
January 29, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Mass:
For all our Parishioners
10:00 a.m.
Mass: †Ramiro
Rodriguez Sr.
by Rodriguez family
Mon. January
23 RCIA
7:00 pm
Spanish choir
7:00 pm
Tue. January
24 Ultreya
6:30 pm
Bi-lingual choir
7:00 pm
Wed. January
25 RE classes
6:00-8:30 pm
Thurs. January
26 English choir
6:00 pm
Dancers practice
6:30 pm
Adult Education
7:00 pm
Sat.
January
28 Confessions
4:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Mk 3:22-30, or any readings from the Mass “For Peace
and Justice,” nos. 887-891
Tuesday:
2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mk 3:31-35
Wednesday:
Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mk 16:15-18
Thursday:
2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Mk 4:21-25
Friday:
2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mk 4:26-34
Saturday:
2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mk 4:35-41
Sunday:
Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-35;
Mk 1:21-28
Please pray for our Seminarians who
are studying for the Diocese of San Angelo
GIFT
What I am is God’s gift to me. What I become is my gift back to God.
Coffee and Donuts
Stop by the Pan American Hall after either of the Masses today,
Sunday, January 22, for coffee and donuts. It’s a nice opportunity
to renew old acquaintances and meet new parishioners. This will be
sponsored by the Pastoral Council
ATTENTION ALL LECTORS
There will be an important meeting for ALL Lectors on Tuesday,
January 24 at 7:00 pm in the Whelan Hall. Readings and assignments
for the Lenten season will be discussed. Please make plans to attend
this important meeting.
Prayer for the Sick
Rose Acosta
Albert Jasso
Pedro & Lupe Aguero
Phyllis Limas
Gregoria Barron
Fred & Allie Longoria
Xavier Biera
Gregoria Loya
Victor Carreno
Emily Marquez
Alice Carrillo
Joseph Martinez
Roland Castanon
Richard Cantu Martinez
Emilia Castillo
Steven Martinez
Virginia Castro
Martha Mendoza
David Chacon Sr.
Frances Mijares
Maria Cheslock
Mario & Rosa Montelongo
Jordan Click
Julia Ortiz
Bianca Crick
Rudy Perez
Diana Delgado
Michael Priest
Diana DelaCruz
Manuela Rodela
Petra DelaCruz
Acelynn Ann Rodriguez
Jesse M. Diaz
Isabel Rodriguez
Nelly Diaz
Lucy Rodriguez
Darryl Ellis Jr.
Paul & Maria Romero
Gloria Espino
Maria Sanchez
Macario Escobedo Jr.
Rosa Sanchez
Alcadio Estrada
Agapito Sentena
Valerio Estrada
Chris Sigala
Norma Flores
Pablo & Tomasa Sigala
Gloria Garcia
Rosie Silva
Fermin Garza
Robert Torres
Gregoria Gonzales
Silvina Valdez
Manuel Guerra
Efren Villanueva
Dolores Hernandez
Angel Varela
Jesus Hernandez Jr.
Alexis Zertuche
Johnny Hernandez Jr.
Those family
members, who may be seriously ill, may call the office for
prayer-requests.
Today, Sunday, January 22,
at 2:30 pm Most
Rev. Michael Pfeifer, O.M.I. will join us in praying the Rosary in
front of Planned Parenthood 3449 North 10th. We encourage everyone
to join in praying for an end to abortions in Abilene and for the
protection of all human life from conception to natural death.
Pro-Life
Monday, January 23,
is a day of penance and reparation for the violence committed
against the dignity of the human person committed especially through
acts of abortion, and pray to beg our God to bring an end to this
massacre of the unborn. Which has taken the lives of some 54 million
of precious unborn since the Roe v. Wade decision.
Diocesan Conference Day 2012
The annual Diocesan Conference Day will be held February 11, 2012 at
the San Angelo Convention Center. The theme of the Conference
is “Missioned to Proclaim the Good News”. The keynote speaker
is Anne Scanlan.
This year, breakout sessions will also be part of the day.
They include:
1. Circle of Life: Small Christian Communities by
Anne Scanlan
2. Broadening the Circle-A Franciscan Perspec tive by S. Adelina
Garcia, OSF
3. Living My Spirituality to the Fullest by Brenda
Maiman
4. Re-Entry Process / Circle of Inclusion by S. Estela
Tovar, CDP
The day begins with registration at
7:45 am and concludes at 4:00 pm.
Registration (postmarked on or after Jan 20, 2012) - $25.00
For more information contact the
Office of Education and Formation at 325-651-7500.
K of C News
St. Vincent Pallotti Website
Don’t
forget to check out website,
http://www.stvincent-pallotti.org. The website will keep you
updated on all St. Vincent activities. Or contact us by e-mail at:
office@stvincent-pallotti.org.
St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Society and Thrift Store would like to share the
year of 2011 with all of our generous supporters. Your contributions
have made it possible for us to assist with rent and utilities for
255 families in the amount of 21, 048.98, to make monetary donations
to Loaves and Fishes in the amount of 1, 800.00 for food and
personal items, to provide assistance with clothing in the amount of
3,391.82
St. Vincent de Paul Society extends a special thank you to Sister
Xavier for giving less fortunate people the experience of prayer and
hope for a brighter future.
If you are going to be hospitalized, please call the Parish Office
and let us know when you will be in the hospital. If you would like
to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, you can make
an appointment for Fr. Terry to administer this at the parish office
or immediately after one of the Masses.
If you, a family member or a friend are in the hospital, please be
sure to let the parish office know the name of the hospital and room
number. Also, please be sure to tell the hospital that you want
yourself or your family member listed as a Catholic on their patient
census and a member of St. Vincent Church. Fr. Terry will visit when
you request to see him. Communion of the Sick Ministers also brings
the Eucharist.
If you have family members or know of someone who are shut-ins and
would like Fr. Terry to visit them please call the parish office.
TREASURES FROM OUR
TRADITION
“Ordinary” is not always a desirable adjective. Who would not be
insulted to receive a thank-you note for your “ordinary birthday
gift,” or “the ordinary hospitality at the dinner party”? No
restaurant advertises its “ordinariness,” no car dealer seats a
customer at the steering wheel and whispers, “Look how ordinary it
is!” Yet here we are in “Ordinary Time.” The word carries a
different meaning here: it does not mean these days are dull,
boring, pedestrian, uninteresting. It means “ordinal,” or “numbered”
Sundays, a season of the year when we follow the story of Jesus’
life and ministry in an ordered way, with each Sunday assigned an
ordinal number.
You can amaze your friends with this example of Catholic arithmetic:
the “Ordinary Sundays” begin with the last Sunday of Christmas, the
Baptism of the Lord, continue until the Sunday before Ash Wednesday,
and resume after a cluster of feasts following Pentecost Sunday. The
numbers are calculated by counting backwards from the Solemnity of
Christ the King, the Thirty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Now you
know there is nothing “ordinary” about “Ordinary Time!”
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MASS INTENTIONS
Monday,
January 16, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
†Catalina Pereda
by Annie Cruz
Tuesday,
January 17, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
St. Anthony
by Annie Cruz
Wednesday,
January 18, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Thursday,
January 19, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
Special Intention
Friday,
January 20, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Saturday, January 21
5:30 pm Mass:
†Richard Aguirre
by Lucia Aguirre
Sunday, January 22, 2012
8:30 a.m. Mass:
For all our Parishioners
10:00 a.m. Mass:
†Vicente Santiago
by Santiago family
Mon. January
16 RCIA
7:00 pm
Spanish choir
7:00 pm
Tue. January
17 Ultreya
6:30 pm
Bi-lingual choir
7:00 pm
Wed. January
18 RE classes
6-8:30 am
Thurs. January
19 English choir
6:00 pm
Adult Education
6:30 pm
Dancers practice
7:00 pm
Sat.
January
21 Confessions
4:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE
WEEK
Monday:
1 Sm 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22
Tuesday:
1 Sm 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28
Wednesday:
1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Mk 3:1-6
Thursday:
1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Mk 3:7-12
Friday:
1 Sm 24:3-21; Mk 3:13-19
Saturday:
2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mk 3:20-21
Sunday:
Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:29-31;
Mk 1:14-20
Please pray for our Seminarians who
are studying for the Diocese of San Angelo
Cinco de Mayo 2012
Preparations for our celebration are underway to celebrate our 30th
Anniversary! We will have a raffle and a Dignitary dinner. There
will be a planning meeting on Thursday January 19th at
7:00 p.m. in the Whelan Hall. This is a special year so we
will need a lot of help from all parishioners, all church ministries
and organizations. Please make plans to attend this important
planning meeting.
Sacrament Preparation
There will be an important mandatory meeting on Wednesday,
January 18, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Whelan Hall for all parents whose
children who will be receiving their sacraments in May. Sponsor
forms, saints name forms must be turned in by this date no
exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact Rosita Priest
at (325) 280-9059.
Prayer for the Sick
Rose Acosta
Albert Jasso
Pedro & Lupe Aguero
Phyllis Limas
Gregoria Barron
Fred & Allie Longoria
Xavier Biera
Gregoria Loya
Victor Carreno
Emily Marquez
Alice Carrillo
Joseph Martinez
Roland Castanon
Richard Cantu Martinez
Emilia Castillo
Steven Martinez
Virginia Castro
Martha Mendoza
David Chacon Sr.
Frances Mijares
Maria Cheslock
Mario & Rosa Montelongo
Jordan Click
Julia Ortiz
Bianca Crick
Rudy Perez
Diana Delgado
Michael Priest
Diana DelaCruz
Manuela Rodela
Petra DelaCruz
Acelynn Ann Rodriguez
Jesse M. Diaz
Isabel Rodriguez
Nelly Diaz
Lucy Rodriguez
Darryl Ellis Jr.
Paul & Maria Romero
Macario Escobedo Jr.
Maria Sanchez
Alcadio Estrada
Rosa Sanchez
Valerio Estrada
Agapito Sentena
Norma Flores
Chris Sigala
Gloria Garcia
Pablo & Tomasa Sigala
Fermin Garza
Rosie Silva
Gregoria Gonzales
Robert Torres
Manuel Guerra
Silvina Valdez
Dolores Hernandez
Efren Villanueva
Jesus Hernandez Jr.
Angel Varela
Johnny Hernandez Jr.
Alexis Zertuche
Those family
members, who may be seriously ill, may call the office for
prayer-requests.
Coffee and Donuts
Stop by the Pan American Hall after either of the Masses on Sunday,
January 22, for coffee and donuts. It’s a nice opportunity to renew
old acquaintances and meet new parishioners. This will be sponsored
by the Pastoral Council.
Tithing Statements
Anyone needing a statement for their tithing to the Church during
2011 may request one from the office. Please call the office at
672-1794.
What are the qualifications to be a sponsor?
One must be fully initiated, that is, must be baptized, confirmed
and have received first communion.
One need not be married, but if so, he/she must be married by the
Catholic Church. If single must be living a single life.
One must be an active Catholic.
You want to choose someone who will be a model for your child.
Pro-Life
January 22, 2012:
Marks the 39th anniversary of the deadly Roe v. Wade decision of our
Supreme Court which gave the right to destroy the precious unborn at
any stage of development. On that day, Most Rev. Michael Pfeifer,
O.M.I. asked that we pray for the precious unborn and to beg our God
to bring an end to abortion.
On Sunday, January 22,
at 2:30 pm Most Rev. Michael Pfeifer, O.M.I. will join us in praying
the Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood 3449 North
10th. We encourage everyone to join in praying for an end to
abortions in Abilene and for the protection of all human life from
conception to natural death.
Monday, January 23,
is a day of penance and reparation for the violence committed
against the dignity of the human person committed especially through
acts of abortion, and pray to beg our God to bring an end to this
massacre of the unborn. Which has taken the lives of some 54 million
of precious unborn since the Roe v. Wade decision.
Arise
Implementation of Arise Together in Christ / LEVÁN TATE
Unámonos en Cristo from RENEW International continues.
Preparation is now being made for Season Two. In order
to prepare for Season Two, Small Community Leader Formation Session
is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2012, 7:00-9:00PM at St.
Francis of Assisi Church. These sessions offer small community
leaders with background for each session and skills needed to
facilitate the process. Each session will be presented in English
and Spanish.
If you have any questions contact the parish office or Minnie
Garcia at 692-4963.
Diocesan Conference Day 2012
The annual Diocesan Conference Day will be held February 11, 2012 at
the San Angelo Convention Center. The theme of the Conference
is “Missioned to Proclaim the Good News”. The keynote speaker
is Anne Scanlan.
This year, breakout sessions will also be part of the day.
They include:
1. Circle of Life: Small Christian Communities by
Anne Scanlan
2. Broadening the Circle-A Franciscan Perspec tive by S. Adelina
Garcia, OSF
3. Living My Spirituality to the Fullest by Brenda
Maiman
4. Re-Entry Process / Circle of Inclusion by S. Estela
Tovar, CDP
The day begins with registration at
7:45 am and concludes at 4:00 pm.
Early registration (postmarked before Jan 20,
2012) - $20.00
Registration (postmarked on or after Jan 20, 2012) - $25.00
For more information contact the
Office of Education and Formation at 325-651-7500.
TREASURES FROM OUR
TRADITION
Every year, close to the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul on
January 25, and before the feast of the Chair of St. Peter on
February 22, the cause of Church unity is commended to Christians
everywhere. Sadly, Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics have settled
to a status quo of separation. When baptized people become Catholic,
we speak of them as being received into “full communion.” That means
we already share a communion in faith in many ways, including the
Word of God. Many Protestant denominations have received and revised
the three-year cycle of readings first arranged by Catholics in the
early 1970s. Therefore, many of your neighbors who are not Catholic
are celebrating and reflecting on the same readings we are savoring
on most Sundays of the year. This makes for a new spirit of
cooperation among preachers of the gospel, and gives hope that the
cause of reunion, desired by Christ, has great vitality at the table
of God’s Word, and will one day lead to unity at the table of the
Lord’s Body and Blood.
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Monday, January 9, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
Our Holy Family
by Annie Cruz
Tuesday,
January 10, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
†Jesus Martinez Jr.
by Jesus &Christina Martinez
Wednesday,
January 11, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Thursday,
January 12, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
Angelita Guerrero (health)
by Jesus & Christina Martinez
Friday,
January 13, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Saturday,
January 14, 2012
5:30 p.m.
Mass:
†Richard Aguirre
by Lucia Aguirre
Sunday,
January 15, 2012
8:30 a.m.
Mass: For all
our Parishioners
10:00 a.m.
Mass: †Patrick
& John Marquez
by Alfredo Marquez family
Mon. January
9 RCIA
7:00 pm
Spanish choir
7:00 pm
Tue. January
10 Ultreya
6:30 pm
K of C meeting
7:00 pm
Bi-lingual choir
7:00 pm
Wed. January
11
RE classes
6:00-8:30
pm
Thurs. January
12 English choir
6:00 pm
Adult Education
6:30 pm
Dance practice
6:30 pm
Sat.
January
14 Confessions
4:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11;
Acts 10:34-38
or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Mk 1:7-11
Tuesday:
1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1
Sm 1:9-20;
Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28
Wednesday:
1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29‑39
Thursday:
1 Sm 4:1-11; Mk 1:40‑45
Friday:
1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Mk 2:1‑12
Saturday:
1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Mk 2:13‑17
Sunday:
1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a,
17-20; Jn 1:35-42
Please pray for our Seminarians who
are studying for the Diocese of San Angelo
All kings shall pay him homage,
all nations shall serve him.
— Psalm 72:11
Altar Servers:
Important meeting for all altar servers on January 8, 2012.
Important issues to be discussed of which some will include the
February schedule. Meeting will be at 1:00 PM in the Whelan Hall.
Please attend this meeting. Thanks.
K of C News:
K of
C Council 8788 monthly General Membership meeting Tuesday, January
10, 2012 @ 7:00pm in the Pan Am Hall.
Prayer for the Sick
Rose Acosta
Albert Jasso
Pedro & Lupe Aguero
Phyllis Limas
Gregoria Barron
Allie Longoria
Xavier Biera
Gregoria Loya
Victor Carreno
Emily Marquez
Alice Carrillo
Joseph Martinez
Roland Castanon
Richard Cantu Martinez
Emilia Castillo
Steven Martinez
Virginia Castro
Martha Mendoza
David Chacon Sr.
Frances Mijares
Maria Cheslock
Mario & Rosa Montelongo
Jordan Click
Julia Ortiz
Bianca Crick
Rudy Perez
Diana Delgado
Michael Priest
Diana DelaCruz
Manuela Rodela
Petra DelaCruz
Acelynn Ann Rodriguez
Jesse M. Diaz
Isabel Rodriguez
Nelly Diaz
Lucy Rodriguez
Darryl Ellis Jr.
Paul & Maria Romero
Macario Escobedo Jr.
Maria Sanchez
Alcadio Estrada
Rosa Sanchez
Valerio Estrada
Agapito Sentena
Norma Flores
Chris Sigala
Gloria Garcia
Pablo & Tomasa Sigala
Fermin Garza
Rosie Silva
Gregoria Gonzales
Robert Torres
Manuel Guerra
Silvina Valdez
Dolores Hernandez
Efren Villanueva
Jesus Hernandez Jr.
Angel Varela
Johnny Hernandez Jr.
Alexis Zertuche
Those family
members, who may be seriously ill, may call the office for
prayer-requests.
Sacrament Preparation:
There will be an important mandatory meeting on Wednesday,
January 18, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. in Whelan Hall for all parents whose
children who will be receiving their sacraments in May. Sponsor
forms, saints name forms must be turned in by this date no
exceptions. If you have any questions, please contact Rosita Priest
at (325) 280-9059.
Cinco de Mayo 2012:
Preparations for our celebration are underway to celebrate our 30th
Anniversary! We will have a raffle and a Dignitary dinner. There
will be a planning meeting on Thursday January 19th
at 7:00 p.m. in the Whelan Hall. This is a special year so we
will need a lot of help from all parishioners, all church ministries
and organizations. Please make plans to attend this important
planning meeting.
January 16, 2012:
Monday marks the birthday of the great civil rights leader, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.. This is a day to capture the message of
this great civil rights leader and help make his dream come true
today in our communities, especially for the poor, the
immigrants, and those who fill that they do not have any voice in
our communities and in society. Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, O.M.I.
will have a special ecumenical prayer service at Sacred Heart
Cathedral at 12:0 noon on Monday, January 16, to remember this great
civil rights leader and to pray for justice and peace in our
society.
January 18, 2012:
We begin the annual Week of Prayer of Christian Unity which will end
on Wednesday, January 25, 2012—the Feast of the Conversion of the
Apostle, St. Paul. Most Rev. Bishop Michael Pfeifer, O.M.I. would
like to encourage everyone to pray for Christian unity—which Christ
so wants for all the members of the Body of Christ. Let us reach out
to other religious leaders and invite them to pray for us for this
unity that we all seek.
Arise:
Implementation of Arise Together in Christ / LEVÁN TATE
Unámonos en Cristo from RENEW International continues.
Preparation is now being made for Season Two. In order
to prepare for Season Two, Small Community Leader Formation Session
is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2012, 7:00-9:00PM at St.
Francis
These sessions offer small community
leaders with background for each session and skills needed to
facilitate the process. Each session will be presented in
English and Spanish.
If you have any questions contact the parish office or Minnie Garcia at 692-4963.
What are the qualifications to be a
sponsor?
One must be fully initiated, that is,
must be baptized, confirmed and have received first communion.
One
need not be married, but if so, he/she must be married by the
Catholic Church. If single must be living a single life.
One must be an active Catholic.
You want to choose someone who will
be a model for your child.
Mark your calendars:
The week of January 9-14 parish communities across the U.S. will
celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week. It begins with
the feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday. You are invited to
renew your baptismal commitment and to pray for a strengthening of
all Vocations.
Thank you for Your Donations:
We want to thank all parishioners who
donated money and items for Nativity Lane. We also want to thank
HEB, SAMS, WALMART, and McKay’s Bakery for their donations. Without
all the support and donations it would not have been a success. I
also want to thank all the volunteers and youth who helped run and
decorate the hall. All the comments for the Nativity Lane were great
and your suggestions will be taken into account for next year. WE
ARE VERY LUCK TO HAVE THE SUPPORT OF OUR PARISHIONERS.
SPECIAL THANK YOU:
We also want to give a special thank you to Father Terry's Dad
for Dressing up as Santa and bringing his sleigh for the Nativity
Lane. He was a hit with the children.
MONEY DUE:
All
money for the Chocolate Bar Fundraiser is now due. All money needs
to be turned into the office. Since there has been more than enough
time to sale chocolate bars money need to be turned in.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass:
†Manuel, Juan, Maria & Francisco Cruz
by Annie Cruz
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
6:30 a.m. Mass:
La Divine Providencia
by Felicita Ramirez
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Thursday, January 5, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Mass: Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Annie Cruz
Friday, January 6, 2012
6:30 a.m.
Communion Service
Saturday, January 7, 2012
5:30 pm Mass:
†Richard Aguirre
by Lucia Aguirre
Sunday, January 8, 2012
8:30 a.m. Mass:
†Pete Sentena
by Agapito & Oralia Sentena
10:00 a.m. Mass:
For all our Parishioners
Mon. January
2 No RCIA
Spanish choir
7:00 pm
Tue. January
3 Ultreya
6:30 pm
Bi-lingual choir
7:00 pm
Wed. January
4
RE classes
6:00-8:30 pm
Thurs. January
5 English
choir
6:00 pm
Adult Education
6:30 pm
Dance practice
6:30 pm
Sat. January
7 Confessions
4:00 pm
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28
Tuesday:
1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Jn 1:29-34
Wednesday:
1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42
Thursday:
1 Jn 3:11-21; Jn 1:43-51
Friday:
1 Jn 5:5-13; Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38
[23, 31-34, 36, 38]
Saturday:
1 Jn 5:14-21; Jn 2:1-11
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72; Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Please pray for our Seminarians who
are studying for the Diocese of San Angelo
Happy New Year to you and your
family. May 2012 bring us closer to God!
Pro-Life Rosary:
Monday, January 2, 2012, come join us in front of Planned
Parenthood, 3449 North 10th, at 1:00PM to Pray the Rosary. We
encourage everyone to join in praying for an end to abortions.
Altar Servers:
Important meeting for all altar servers on January 8, 2012.
Important issues to be discussed of which some will include the
February schedule. Meeting will be at 1:00 PM in the Whelan Hall.
Please attend this meeting. Thanks.
Prayer for the Sick
Rose Acosta
Albert Jasso
Pedro & Lupe Aguero
Phyllis Limas
Gregoria Barron
Allie Longoria
Xavier Biera
Gregoria Loya
Victor Carreno
Emily Marquez
Alice Carrillo
Joseph Martinez
Roland Castanon
Richard Cantu Martinez
Emilia Castillo
Steven Martinez
Virginia Castro
Martha Mendoza
David Chacon Sr.
Frances Mijares
Maria Cheslock
Mario & Rosa Montelongo
Jordan Click
Julia Ortiz
Bianca Crick
Rudy Perez
Diana Delgado
Michael Priest
Diana DelaCruz
Manuela Rodela
Petra DelaCruz
Acelynn Ann Rodriguez
Jesse M. Diaz
Isabel Rodriguez
Nelly Diaz
Lucy Rodriguez
Darryl Ellis Jr.
Paul & Maria Romero
Macario Escobedo Jr.
Maria Sanchez
Alcadio Estrada
Rosa Sanchez
Valerio Estrada
Agapito Sentena
Norma Flores
Chris Sigala
Gloria Garcia
Pablo & Tomasa Sigala
Fermin Garza
Rosie Silva
Gregoria Gonzales
Robert Torres
Manuel Guerra
Silvina Valdez
Dolores Hernandez
Efren Villanueva
Jesus Hernandez Jr.
Angel Varela
Johnny Hernandez Jr.
Alexis Zertuche
Those family
members, who may be seriously ill, may call the office for
prayer-requests.
Calendars 2012:
We
will have the parish wall calendars the weekend of December 31, &
January 1, 2012, after all the Masses. We are asking that you take
only one per family until every family has one.
Tithing Statements:
Anyone needing a statement for their tithing to the Church during
2011 may request one from the office. Please call the office at
672-1794.
RE & RCIA:
Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 for RE and Monday,
January 9, for RCIA.
THANK YOU!!
Heartfelt thanks to all who hosted a Posada, without your work, we
would not have been able to celebrate the Novena.
Special thanks to all who helped
before and after Christmas with decorations inside an outside our
church. It was very beautiful. When so many people help, it is so
much easier for all.
Religious give thanks:
A Benedictine nun writes: “We ask God to bless the faithful who made
contributions in order to help us in our retirement.” Senior
Catholic sister, brothers, and religious order priests offer their
heartfelt thanks and prayers for your donations to the Retirement
Fund for Religious.
Collection brought in $905.11. Thanks
again for your generosity.
January 16, 2012:
Monday marks the birthday of the great civil rights leader, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr.. This is a day to capture the message of
this great civil rights leader and help make his dream come true
today in our communities, especially for the poor, the
immigrants, and those who fill that they do not have any voice in
our communities and in society. Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, O.M.I.
will have a special ecumenical prayer service at Sacred Heart
Cathedral at 12:0 noon on Monday, January 16, to remember this great
civil rights leader and to pray for justice and peace in our
society.
K of C News:
K of
C Council 8788 monthly General Membership meeting Tuesday, January
10, 2012 @ 7:00pm in the Pan Am Hall.
Mass Service:
K of
C will serve on Saturday, January 21, 2012 @ 5:30 pm Mass.
Mark your calendars:
The week of January 9-14 parish communities across the U.S. will
celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week. It begins with
the feast of the Baptism of the Lord on Sunday. You are invited to
renew your baptismal commitment and to pray for a strengthening of
all Vocations.
Thank You:
We wish to thank you for your many cards and greetings and gifts for
Christmas. We appreciate you very much. Let us work and pray
together that God’s Kingdom may become more and more a reality in
our parish.
Cinco de Mayo 2012:
Preparations for our celebration are underway to celebrate our 30th
Anniversary! We will have a raffle and a Dignitary dinner. There
will be a planning meeting on Thursday January 19th
at 7:00 p.m. in the Whelan Hall. This is a special year so we
will need a lot of help from all parishioners, all church ministries
and organizations. Please make plans to attend this important
planning meeting.
Week of Prayer:
The annual Week of Prayer for Christina Unity which will end on
Wednesday, January 25, 2012—the Feast of the Conversion of the great
Apostle, St. Paul. During this week at all Masses, and in other
prayer services that you may organize, please encourage our people
to pray for Christian unity—which Christ so wants for all the
members of the Body of Christ. Let us reach out to other religious
leaders and invite them to pray for us for this unity that we seek.
THE BLESSING WE RECEIVE
The blessing we experience in Christ
Jesus is proclaimed in Numbers as the special blessing for the
people of Israel. They and we are to be blessed by the invocation of
God’s loving kindness, the shining glory of God’s face turned toward
us in love, not away from us in anger. We are blessed by God’s own
peace!
Our wish and our hope are fulfilled in this blessing, which is made
visible in the coming of Jesus. In Jesus, the image of the invisible
God, God’s face is shown to us and God’s presence is made known to
us in faithful and loving kindness.
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