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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.
February 22, 2015
First Sunday of Lent
Parish Staff
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
Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha
Rectory: (936) 633-2303
Mobile: (936) 414-9800
Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño
Mobile: (936) 414-6643
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Jesus Reyes
Mobile: (936) 404-2849
Email: [email protected]
Welcome Visitors!
The community of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic
Church extends our warmest welcome to all visitors and
sincerely prays that you enjoyed sharing Mass with us
today.
Sacrament Information
BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish
to have their children baptized must attend a
Baptism Preparation Class scheduled every
second and third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in
Spanish. English classes are by appointment.
All Baptisms are held the third Saturday of the
Director of Religious Education:
month at 11 a.m. Please contact the parish office
Felipe Hernandez
Home: (936) 875-4141
2-3 months prior to register. Please bring a copy
Email: [email protected] of the child’s birth certificate.
Music Director: Brian Buchanan
Phone: (936) 632-5015
Email: [email protected]
Organist: Teresa Kyle
Ethics and Integrity Coordinator:
Secretary: Sandra Ortega
Michael Molina
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: (936) 414-8205
Email: [email protected]
Parish Accountant – Volunteer:
Media Director: Allison Guse
Lynn Montes
Phone: (936) 676-3089
Financial Assistant: Debra Green
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Guadalupana Ministry:
Website Administrator:
Simona
Vallejo
Jennifer Molina
Phone:
(936)
465-4432
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Carmen Barron, Ofelia Albarado
New Parishioners
.
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 936-6325914 or the church office for more information.
Daily Mass Schedule/Readings/Intentions
Sat/21
Sun/22
Mon/23
Tue/24
Wed/25
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be said every Friday during Lent
at 5:30 p.m. in English and at 6:00 p.m. in Spanish.
St. Peter Damian
Isaiah 58:9-14; Luke 5:27-32
5 pm † Dora Baker – Dale & Susan Leeper
First Sunday of Lent
Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:12-15
7:30 am † Federico Badillo – familia
10 am Intention of the Parish families
12 pm † Pascasio Martinez – familia Martinez
6 pm
St. Polycarp
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46
No Mass †
Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15
12:15 pm
Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32
12:15 pm
Thu/26
Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12
12:15 pm
Fri/27
Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26
12:15 pm
Las Via Crucis se dice todos los viernes durante la Cuaresma a
las 5:30 pm en Inglés y a las 6 pm en Español.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is the one occasion during the year
when you are asked to extend your charity beyond your parish
and help the diocese to reach out in your name to advance the
Lord’s saving work throughout northeast Texas. Please return
your pledge or gift as soon as you can. Every gift will bring us
closer to our goal. Thank you.
A Mass will said for a loved one or a special event in your life for a donation of at least $10. To
assure your Mass intention is said on your desired date, please request Mass intentions at least
one month in advance.
Weekly Scheduled Events
DAY
EVENT
TIME
Tuesday
Children’s Faith
Formation
Esuela de Dirigentes
Estudio de Biblia
Español
Come Lord Jesus
1st
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.
Hermanas en Cristo
Instrumento de Cristo
Guadalupana
Ministry
7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Rosary Group
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April)
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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
Audibel Hearing Center
617 S. First, Lufkin, TX 75901
Richard C. Geraci
Board Certified Audioprosthologist
[email protected]
936-634-4383
En la diócesis de Tyler, los estudiantes que asisten a nuestras
escuelas primarias y escuelas secundarias se les enseña a vivir las
enseñanzas de Jesús y la iglesia católica en su desarrollo personal
y espiritual para convertirse en miembros santos y activos de la
sociedad. Su donación a La Promesa al Obispo ayudará a avanzar
a la misión de la iglesia.
WHOLYFIT
Reminder: St. Andrew WHOLYFIT - Fitness for Body, Soul &
Spirit...classes start up this week. FREE Two Week Trial Offer Tuesday Feb. 17th thru Thursday, Feb. 26th, 11:00 - 11:45
Educational Bldg. No need to register, just show up and join us.
Exercise floor mat needed. Contact: Connie Reeves, Get fit,
936-674-7775.
Recordatorio: St. Andrew WHOLYFIT - El Fitness para el
cuerpo, alma y espíritu... las clases comienzan esta semana. Dos
semanas Gratis Oferta de prueba - Martes a Jueves 17 de Feb, 26 de Feb, 11 - 11:45 am en el Edificio Educativo. No es
necesario inscribirse, con sólo venir y unirse a nosotros. Necesita
alfombrilla para ejercicio. Contacto: Connie Reeves, Get fit,
936-674-7775.
Babypalooza!
Please help The Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin
celebrate life with a gift of love! During the month
of February PHC celebrates Babypalooza, a Texas
sized baby shower. Help
fill the bassinet in the church entry with any type of new baby
items. Items needed include bottles, wipes, pacifiers, clothing,
shampoo and larger size diapers.
Por favor, ayudar a Pregnancy Help Center en Lufkin a celebrar
la vida con un regalo de amor. Durante el mes de febrero celebra
Babypalooza, un enorme baby Shower. Ayudar a llenar la cuna
en la entrada de la iglesia con cosas de bebé. Cosas
necesarias incluyen biberones, toallitas, chupones,
ropa, shampoo y pañales talla grande.
Attention all 2015 Graduating Seniors!
The Ladies Guild is preparing for the Senior Dinner in
recognition of all 2015 graduating seniors. If you are a 2015
graduating senior and want to participate, please contact Katie
Glanton at [email protected].
Atención los Graduados de la escuela superior 2015.
Ladies Guild se está preparando para una cena en
reconocimiento de todos los graduandos. Si usted es un
graduarte del 2015 y desea participar, póngase en contacto con
Katie Glanton a [email protected].
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, and Matt Warren.
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 February 22
SATURDAY 5 p.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Glenda Hawkins, Volunteers
Lectors (2) Janet Knox, Elaine Jackson
Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Need Volunteers
SUNDAY 7:30 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (4) Esvelia Bautista, Leandra Reyes,
Reynaldo Juan, Elpidia Juan
Lectores (2) Roselia Juan, Maria Olalde
Ushers (7) Rosario Hernandes,Paz Olalde, Bernardo Delgado ,Beatriz
Banda, Esteben Banda, Juan Acevedo, Ivan Acevedo.
Altar Servers (4) Edgar Morales, David Morales, Oscar Morales,
Armando, Cesar
SUNDAY 10 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Norma Hernandez, Glenda Wynne, Vol.
Lectors (2) Matt Rowley, Danny Merrell
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
Lectores (2) Claudia Serrano, Sergio Ramirez
Ushers (7) Oralia Azamar, lisette Martinez, Freddy Orta, Claudia
manrique, Roberto Ramirez, noemi soto, Jose Luis Soto.
ALTAR LINENS
Linda Anderson
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 February 14-15, 2015
Regular Collections: Mail and other
$1,502
Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass
949
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass
659
Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass
3,922
Sunday, 12 pm
414
Sunday, 6 p.m. Mass
1,046
Total Weekend Reg. Collections
$ 8,492
Second Collections: Tuition Assistance
999
St. Andrew Charity
67
Youth Ministry
17
Total Collections
$ 9,575
Building Fund Collection
$ 800
Next weekend's 2nd Collection, March 1, is for
Building Fund.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
"He stayed in the wasteland forty days...He was with the wild beasts." —Mark 1:13
Mark's Gospel was written around 70 A.D., and is believed to have been written in Rome. At that time in Rome, it was not uncommon
for Christians to be thrown into an arena with hungry wild beasts, such as lions and tigers, to be martyred by being devoured by them.
Can you imagine how the early Christians of Rome must have been encouraged to hear that Jesus dwelt in safety among the wild
beasts? (Mk 1:13) Jesus not only survived being in the presence of the wild beasts, but apparently lived in peace with them. The
prophet Isaiah announced that in Jesus the wild beasts will likewise live in peace with all creation (see Is 11:6-8). The Lord in His
power can shut the jaws of the wild beasts to protect His holy ones (Dn 6:23). In fact, in Daniel's case, the wild beasts eventually
destroyed the human beasts (Dn 6:25).
Today we're always facing the wild beasts of the godless secular culture, economic tyranny, government attacks on religious freedom,
and so on. Satan is prowling around like a roaring lion, that is, a wild beast, looking for someone to devour (1 Pt 5:8).
When Jesus was with the wild beasts, He was not alone. The Spirit was with Him, and angels of God ministered to Him (Mk 1:12-13).
The Lord can save us from the jaws of the wild beasts, human, animal, or spiritual (see 2 Tm 4:17). Nothing, not even wild beasts, can
separate us from the love of Jesus (Rm 8:39).
†Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, August 25, 2014. Copyright © 2015 Presentation Ministries.