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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 Fax (936) 632-0627 www.StAndrewLufkin.org
Parish Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Parish Staff
Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha
Rectory: (936) 633-2303
Mobile: (936) 414-9800
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
Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño
Mobile: (936) 414-6643
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Jesus Reyes
Mobile: (936) 404-2849
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Frank Monroe
Mobile: (512) 466-0400
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Sandra Ortega
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Financial Assistant: Debra Green
Email: [email protected]
Website Administrator:
Jennifer Molina
Email: [email protected]
New Parishioners
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 today. If you are a newcomer and wish to be
contacted, please fill out a Visitor and Newcomer
card located in the entrance of the church. You may
place it in the collection basket or give it to an usher.
Sacrament Information
BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish to
have their children baptized must attend a Baptism
Director of Religious Education:
Preparation Class scheduled every second and third
Felipe Hernandez
Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in Spanish. English
Home: (936) 875-4141
classes are by appointment. All Baptisms are held
Email: [email protected] the third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Please
contact the parish office 2-3 months prior to
Music Director: Brian Buchanan
register. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth
Phone: (936) 632-5015
certificate.
Email: [email protected]
Organist: Teresa Kyle
Ethics and Integrity Coordinator:
Michael Molina
Phone: (936) 414-8205
Email: [email protected]
.
Parish Accountant – Volunteer:
Lynn Montes
Welcome Visitors!
Media Director: Allison Guse
Phone: (936) 676-3089
Email: [email protected]
Guadalupana Ministry:
Simona Vallejo
Phone: (936) 465-4432
Email: [email protected]
Carmen Barron, Ofelia Albarado
Welcome to all new families/individuals! Please register as soon as possible using
registration forms available in the church office or in the narthex. Membership is a
condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist,
Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a
sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a
registered, contributing member for at least three months before a certificate is provided.
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.
For Respect Life
Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be... Amen.
Pregnancy H.E.L.P. Center:
Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy):
Project Rachel (post-abortion healing):
St. Andrew Charity Help:
(936) 632-9292
(888) 300-5112
(713) 741-8728
(936) 632-9100
Monastery of the Infant Jesus: Daily Masses 7:20 a.m.
1501 Lotus Ln.
Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration every day until 8 p.m.
BAUTISMOS: Los padrinos y los padres 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
certificado de nacimiento de su hijo.
1st CONFESSION, 1st COMMUNION AND
CONFIRMATION: 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, Felipe Hernandez, 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 four to six 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 necessary: name of patient, name
of hospital, and room number.
RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A
process for adults to become familiar with the
teachings of the Catholic Church and discern God’s
call in becoming full members of the Church.
Please call Elaine Jackson at 936-632-5914 or the
church office for more information.
Daily Mass Schedule/Readings/Intentions
Sat/2
Sun/3
St. Athanasius
Acts 13:44-52; John 14:7-14
5 pm Will Ward – Jody Gray
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8
7:30 am
10 am The Holy Souls in Purgatory - Glenn & Suzie Rightmire
12 pm
6 pm † Dr. Bob Rhodes – Dale & Susan Leeper
Mon/4
Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26
No Mass †
Tue/5
Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31
12:15 pm † Dr. Bob Rhodes – Hugh & Linda Anderson
Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8
12:15 pm † Dr. Bob Rhodes – Jeff & Bridget Grubb
Wed/6
Thu/7
Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11
12:15 pm † Esteban & Ofelia Treviño – Gary Treviño
Fri/8
Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17
12:15 pm Intention of the Parish families
Weekly Scheduled Events
DAY
EVENT
Children’s Faith
Formation
Esuela de Dirigentes
Estudio de Biblia
Español
Come Lord Jesus
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
st
TIME
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April)
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
1
Wednesday
St. Andrew Charity
Meeting
5:45 p.m.
Wednesday
RCIA
Sacramental Prep.
Youth Grp. (7-12th gr.)
Grupo de Oración
6:30-8:00 p.m. (Sept.-May)
6:00-7:00 p.m. (Oct.-May)
7:00-8:30 p.m.
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Thursday
Friday
Movimiento esencial de la
nueva evangelización de
mujeres y hombres.
Movimiento esencial de la
nueva evangelización de
mujeres y hombres.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Guadalupanas
Saturday
Rosary Group
Confirmation Time!
Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m.
"Let the children come to me,
and do not hinder them; for to such
belongs the kingdom of heaven."
--Jesus Christ (Matthew 19:14)
Seniors Dinner
The Baccalaureate Mass will take place on Sunday,
May 31 at the 6pm Mass for all seniors graduating
from high school or college. The Senior Dinner
will follow at 7pm in the new Parish Hall. Please
contact Katie Glanton at 704-962-0097 or
[email protected] to RSVP.
Buckner Shoes
Over the next several weeks or so – May 1st to June
26th - our parish will be joining 34 other
community drop off sites to collect new shoes and
socks for the children who will be registered for
Angelina County’s annual Back To School
Bonanza that takes place in August. The shoes
collected are to be new and range in size from
youth size 1 through adult size 9. A shoe drop
box is located in the entrance of the church. Thank
you for your generosity!
El Grupo de Oración de San Andrés
Los invita a una noche de alabanza con
Elvis y Salvatore
Los esperamos el Mayo 13, 2015 a las 7 p.m.
Para más información: Simona Vallejo 465-4432
4:00 p.m.
The Diocese of Tyler is committed to providing a safe environment
for our children 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 [email protected].
This Week’s Featured Advertiser
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Stained Glass Window – In Honor of Fr. Joe
Pledge Reminder
If you’ve not yet written the check for your pledge,
please do so by next Sunday, May 10. You may
place it in the offering plate or drop it off at the
church office. If you have a question about having
paid yet, please check with Sandra at the office.
Please Pray For
Carson Fasske, Cadence Simmons, Richard and
Pat Quick, Joe Geraci, Tim Fasske, Betty Solis, Jessica Rojas,
Berwyn Walker, Melinda Betincourt, Betty White, Armando Cruz,
Matthew Fasske, Santos Del Toro, Sr., James Cryan, Stephen Davis,
James Sowell, Toni Merrell, Joe Shupak, Susan Honeywell, Esther
Ochoa, Alfonso Sosa, Lyn Elledge, Adefh Dhar, Charlotte Adams,
Ken Marcantel, Stephen Davis, Jamie Burnett and family, and Stacy
Richardson and family, the Morehead family, Matt Warren, Phillip
Godino, Rachael Mere, and Martha Calderon.
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, Daniel
Guerrero, John Jost, Luis Medina Jr., Mark Jackson, Angela
Callaway and James Carlin.
Volunteer Schedule: Weekend of May 9-10
SATURDAY 5 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Elaine Jackson, Glenda Hawkins
Lectors (2) Linda Anderson, Bobbi Robinson
Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Need Volunteers
SUNDAY 7:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (4) Pedro Pimentel, Alicia Pimentel,
Esvelia Bautista, Paulina Ruiz
Lectores (2) Pedro Pimentel, Perfecto Nagera
Ushers (7) Edgar Paulin, Azusena Paulin, Alfredo Acevedo,
Oralia Azamar, Sergio Ramirez, Rosario Hernandez, Noe Muniz
Altar Servers (4) Edgar Morales, David Morales, Oscar Morales,
Armando, Cesar
SUNDAY 10 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Aida Willis, Adam Godfrey, Vol.
Lectors (2) Matt Rowley, Steven Willis
Ushers (4) Paul Burt, Randy Burt, Need Volunteers
Altar Servers (4) Austin Cryan, Marcus Ford, Victor Solis,
Graham Godfrey, Claudia Solis, Cullen
SUNDAY 12 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (4) Juan Barron, Carmen Barron, vol
Lectores (2) Juan Barron, Carmen Barron
Ushers (7) Lisette Martinez, Juan Luna, Sergio Ramirez, Soledad
Ramirez, Noe Muniz, Claudia Manriquez, Roberto Ramirez
Sacrificial Giving is a response to the Generosity of God.
Our gifts should be:
Planned. Plan ahead of time what we intend to give, and have our gift
ready at collection time. Don’t simply drop a spare dollar in the basket
or let it pass by without giving.
Proportionate. Our giving should be in proportion to how greatly God
has blessed us.
Sacrificial. We ought to give more than just what is left over after
taking care of all our needs and wants.
Thankful. Our offering should be a grateful response to the immense
love God has shown for us.
Dar con sacrificio, es una respuesta a la generosidad de Dios.
Nuestros ofrenda debe ser:
Planeada. Planear con tiempo cuanto va a ser mi ofrenda, y tenerlo listo
para el tiempo de la colecta. No solamente soltar un dólar o dejar pasar
la canasta sin dar nada.
Proporcionalmente. Nuestra ofrenda debe ser en proporción a lo
muncho que Dios nos ha bendecido.
Sacrificialmente. Nuestra ofrenda debe ser mas de lo que simplemente
nos sobra despues de haber tomado para todas nuestras necesidades y
deseos.
Agradecimiento. Nuestra ofrenda debe ser una acción de gracias a Dios,
por el inmenso amor que nos ha manifestado.
Gifts Returned to God
“For everything is from You, and we only give You what
we have received from You.” -1 Chronicles 29:14
For the Weekend of April 25-26, 2015
Regular Collections: Mail and other
$ 225
Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass
2,007
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass
780
Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass
2,660
Sunday, 12 pm
465
Sunday, 6 p.m. Mass
959
Total Weekend Reg. Collections
$ 7,096
Second Collections: Home Missions
894
Altar Flowers
10
Tuition Assistance
10
Ladies Guild
225
Youth Ministry
10
Total Collections
$ 8,245
Building Fund Collection
$
249
$ 10,000
Next weekend's 2nd Collection, May 10, is for the
Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief.
Memorial Donation for the playground-Hendry Tumini
ALTAR LINENS
Doris Luker
SHOW ME THE FRUIT
"They even refused to believe that he was a disciple." —Acts 9:26
Paul had been a notable sinner. By the grace of God, Paul became a new convert to Christianity. Many in the Jerusalem community
couldn't believe Paul's conversion was sincere. "They even refused to believe that he was a disciple" (Acts 9:26). Paul was notorious for
persecuting the Church. Understandably, the Christians didn't trust Paul. They may have thought he was pretending to be a Christian so
he could later arrest them (see Acts 26:10).
Scripture cautions against too readily taking new believers at their word. When the new generation of Israelites promised to serve the
Lord, Joshua wanted extra assurance of their willingness to commit themselves to the Lord (Jos 24:19ff). John the Baptizer didn't
believe the Sadducees and Pharisees as they came forward to be baptized. He challenged them to "give some evidence that" they meant
to reform (Mt 3:8). Similarly, Paul advises the Church not to promote a new convert too quickly, "lest he become conceited" (1 Tm 3:6).
Are you a new disciple of Jesus? If you face this situation of not being readily accepted by the community, take Jesus' advice. Humble
yourself before God and concentrate on bearing fruit (Jn 15:16). Accept your cross as a pruning from the Father, your loving
Vinegrower, Who always does what is best for you (Jn 15:1-2). Bear the fruit of "patient endurance, kindness, generosity, faith,
mildness, and chastity" (Gal 5:22-23) and "good deeds" (Eph 2:10). "Give...evidence" of your belief in Jesus (Mt 3:8). Glorify God by
bearing much fruit and being His faithful disciple (Jn 15:8). "That should be the proof they need" (Mt 8:4).
†Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, October 21, 2014. Copyright © 2015 Presentation Ministries.