PARISH STAFF Rev. Hector J. Madrigal, Pastor Lupita Alvarez Pastoral Assistant Leo Ramos Deacon Luz M. Casillas de Cárdenas Administrative Assistant Rocío González Receptionist/Secretary Sandy Brisley Bookkeeper Eva Guzmán Director of Faith Formation Loretta Martinez Bulletin/Web Editor ***** Phil Seidenberger - Parish Council President Sonia Higgins - Finance Council President Denice Haley - Altar Society President Adult Faith Formation Lisa Alvarez - Children’s Faith Formation Steve and Alejandra Miller—Youth Directors Lola Wooten - Saint Luke’s Ministry Music Ministry Yolanda Hernandez - 5:00 pm Saturday Mass 8:00 am Sunday Mass Pat Carathers - 11:00 am Sunday Mass Angi Seidenberger Saint Joseph School Principal Miechele Ronquillo School Board President Josie Herrera Parent Teachers Organization President Gail Saiz St. Joseph Day Care Center Director Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8:30am—3:30pm Friday 8:30 am-12:00 noon Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm Sacrament of Reconciliation ( Confession ) Saturday 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM or by appointment Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM-English Spanish Mass 1:00 PM No Mass on Monday Tuesday 6:30 PM Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15 AM October 26, 2014 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Trigésimo Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement WELCOMING ALL AND FORMING DISCIPLES We are a family united in our catholic Faith That welcomes all God’s children Forming disciples by Continuing Christ’s mission of Love, Service, and Education. Saint Joseph Catholic Church 4122 South Bonham Street Amarillo, Texas 79110-1113 806-355-5621 (Office) / 806-355-5622 (Fax) Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephamarillo.com Diocesan website: amarillodiocese.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at noon CAMPUS OFFICES Saint Joseph Elementary School 806-359-1604 Saint Joseph Day Care Center 806-353-7043 Holy Cross Catholic Academy 806-355-9637 Children’s Faith Formation (K-5) and Youth Faith Formation (6-12) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m. Saint Joseph School Classrooms I.T.” Impacting Teens Third Sunday of the month Adoration Chapel Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sacrament of Baptism First Monday of the month-English Classes First Tuesday of the month-Spanish Classes Monday 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 5:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Saturday 5:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Parish Office Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! 4122 S. Bonham St. Amarillo, TX 79110 PARISH INFORMATION He said to him, "You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first We profited $40,300.oo plus for Carnival. It is thanks to all commandment. The second is like it: the amazing parents that took the time to help make this You shall love your neighbor as possible. We are truly grateful to have you as part of our yourself." - Mt 22:37-39 family. Thank you to everyone that joined us. We have rescheduled our swim party at West Texas A&M for 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time November 7. Please join us for a night of fun with the entire "The whole law and the prophets depend family! Hope to see you there. on these two commandments." The law of love. That's what Jesus came to establish. In a religious milieu that was often marked by legalism and scrupulosity, Jesus brought a kind of freedom. He reminded us that the laws of religion are made to serve the ultimate goal of love: love for God and love for neighbor. Think about the Ten Commandments. This classical summary of God's rules for us can be divided into two types of laws. First come the laws about loving God: have no strange gods; don't take the Lord's name in vain; honor the Sabbath. Then come the laws about loving our neighbor: honor your parents; don't kill; don't commit adultery; don't steal; be honest; and don't covet your neighbor's spouse or property. When we follow the law of love that Jesus preaches today, all of this is taken care of. If we loved God with our whole heart, mind, and soul, for example, there would be no room left for false gods. There would be no bitterness or apathy leading us to disrespect God's name or to fail to worship him as he has asked. Similarly, if we loved our neighbors as ourselves by following the Golden Rule, then we would naturally respect them instead of lying, killing, coveting, or the like. Ultimately, all the dos and don'ts of the law are just specific guidelines describing what love looks like. This is very helpful for those times when love doesn't come so easily to us. When we struggle with having our heart in the right place, the Ten Commandments give us direction. But as Jesus instructs us today, the goal is to grow in the kind of love that naturally leads us to want to do what's best. ___________________________________________________ Thank you for your generous response to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith on World Mission Sunday. Our parish raised $756.06, generous help that will reach the Church in Mongolia and local churches throughout the Missions, where the poor receive practical help and the experience of God's love and mercy, His hope and peace. For more information, please visit www.IAmAMissionary.org. CHILDREN ’ S FAITH FORMATION Parents: We are in need of a 3rd Grade Assistant. If you are interested please call Eva Guzman, Director of Faith Fo r m a t i o n a t 8 0 6 -4 2 0 -5 0 7 9 o r e m a i l a t [email protected] If you have not registered your child(ren) to Faith Formation, please do so at the office or on Wednesday evenings. Thank you, God bless! IMPACTING TEENS Parents please don't forget to subscribe to us on Flock notes as we are sending the majority of our information on there or also visit the parish website and look under the IT tab. Just like our Parish is growing so is Impacting Teens and because of this we are in need of three catechists . Two for our 9th graders and one to help out with our 6th graders. If you are interested please contact Alex or Steve Miller or come by the Church office. We will be having our Trick or Treat for our Parish Children on November 1st after the 5 pm Mass. If you would like to have a booth with treats (food or drink table) or Trick ( a game table) please contact Alex by October 27th. "40 Days/40 Churches" We have been invited to join in the “40 Days, 40 Churches” campaign on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 and we will pray from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm in one-hour increments in the Adoration Chapel. “40 Days, 40 Churches” (formerly known as Prayer for Life) is an effort to unite all people, of all faiths and walks of life to love as one body. You are being asked to sign up for one hour, and then on October 29th come to the Adoration Chapel and pray. You will see, hopefully, many other adorers there and the power of combined prayer is an awesome thing. To sign-up for one or more hours, please call Pam Marsh at 806-654-4397 or email her at [email protected]. Thank you and God bless each of you. NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA DE SAN JOSÉ Nuestro Carnaval fue un éxito. El monto total de lo que se recaudó fue de $40,300.00. Les agracemos a todos los maravillosos padres que brindaron su tiempo para que esto fuera posible. Estamos agradecidos que sean parte de nuestra familia. Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron. Nuestra fiesta en la alberca de West Texas A&M ha sido cambiada para el día 7 de noviembre. Por favor acompáñenos a una noche de diversión para toda la familia! Esperamos verlos ahí. FORMACIÓN EN LA FE PARA NIÑOS Padres de familia: Si no han inscrito a sus niños en las clases de Formación en la Fe, los pueden inscribir en la oficina parroquial o los miércoles durante las clases. Necesitamos una Asistente para el 3er Grado. Si usted está interesada favor de llamar a Eva Guzmán, Directora de Formación en la Fe, al teléfono 806-420-5079 o al siguiente correo electrónico: [email protected]. Gracias y que Dios los bendiga FORMACIÓN EN LA FE PARA ADOLESCENTES/I.T. Padres de familia no olviden suscribirse con nosotros en Flock notes ya que es a través de este medio que estaremos enviando la mayoría de nuestra información. También pueden visitar la página web de nuestra parroquia y buscar en la categoría IT.Así como nuestra parroquia está creciendo también el programa de Impacting Teens y por esta razón es que estamos necesitando catequistas. Necesitamos 2 personas para el 9o grado y 1 persona para ayudar con el 6to grado. Si usted está interesado por favor comuníquese con Alex o Steve Miller o pase por la oficina. Tendremos nuestro Trick or Treat para los niños de la parroquia el 1 de noviembre después de la Misa de 5:00 pm. Si gusta poner un puesto con comida o algún juego por favor comuníquese con Alex antes del 27 de octubre 40 DÍAS, 40 IGLESIAS Nuestra parroquia ha sido invitada a participar en la campaña “40 Días, 40 Iglesias”, el miércoles 29 de octubre de2014. Este día oraremos en nuestra Capilla de Adoración al Santísimo desde las 5:00 am- 10:00 pm en intervalos de una hora. 40 Días, 40 Iglesias (formalmente conocido como Oración por la vida) es una esfuerzo para unificar a todas las personas de cualquier fe o estilo de vida para amar como si fuéramos uno solo. Los invitamos a registrarse por una hora de adoración al Santísimo y así cubrir todo el día 29 de octubre. Esperamos verlos ahí y compartir con otros adoradores el poder de nuestras oraciones. Para registrarse para una o más horas, favor de llamar a Pam Marsh 806 654-4397 o por correo electrónico [email protected] Gracias y que Dios bendiga a cada uno de ustedes. Readings for the Week of October 26, 2014 Lecturas para la Semana del 26 de Octubre de 2014 Sunday/Domingo: Ex 22:20-26/1 Thes 1:5c-10/Mt 22:34-40 8:00 a.m. Christy Acker “Happy Birthday” 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Mass Parish Intentions Mass Monday/Lunes: Eph 4:32--5:8/Lk 13:10-17 No Mass Tuesday/Martes: Eph 2:19-22/Lk 6:12-16 6:30 p.m. St. Jude Special Mass—Bilingual Ramona Gordo Wednesday/Miércoles: 8:15 a.m. by Willie F. Huseman Eph 6:1-9/Lk 13:22-30 Anna Lee & Family by Willie F. Huseman Thursday/Jueves: Eph 6:10-20/Lk 13:31-35 Friday/Viernes: 8:15 a.m. Phil 1:1-11/Lk 14:1-6 Mass Saturday/Sábado: 5:00 p.m. Rv 7:2-4, 9-14/1 Jn 3:1-3/Mt 5:1-12a All Saints Day 8:15 a.m. For Peace in Our Troubled World by Louis Raef Next Sunday: Wis 3:1-9/Rom 5:5-11 or Rom 6:3-9/Jn 6:37-40 November 2nd ADORATION CHAPEL The Lord Needs Your Company!!! Your commitment to fill the following hours (even on a temporary basis) would be greatly appreciated, in order to relieve the few who have kept these hours covered at great sacrifice. Please call the coordinator if you can help with day or night time hours. Adoration Needs: Monday 12:00 noon Wednesday Thursday Saturday He seeks your company and love. 12:00 noon 8:00 am, 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. 2:00 pm Could you not watch one hour with Me? (Mt. 26:40) If you cannot make your hour of Adoration please call: Pam Marsh-Coordinator at 654-4397 Please Pray for our Soldiers Blase Musick, Jacob Tumbleson, Anthony J. Martello, John Aaron Peña Please Pray for our Sick Rod Green, Theresa Manno, Sylvia Gleason, Rosina Newhouse, Charles Handley, Sue Martinez, Howard Birkenfeld, Julian Biggers, Anthony & John Newhouse, Lydia Castillo, Carl Ault, G.G. League, Edward Martinez, Bob Gallager, Nina Morganti, Carmen Oviedo, Grisel Morales, Jose Ortiz , Gary Bellinghausen, Jenny C., Chase Sprigen, Christian Morales, M.L.Vigil, Margaret Bynum, Linda King, Cecilia Gleason, Luca Buga, Willie Faye Huseman, Calista Huber, Carmen Ramos, Sam Quintana, Patricia Eagle, Mary Rose Edgar, Lola Wooten, Lynell Alison, Dale Hoover, Danita Vigil, Junior Manibog, Evangelina Madrigal, Evelyn Mulá, Carol Saldaña , Carla Wilson, Doris Larson, Tony Peña, Louis Raef, Ezequiel Rodriquez, Jessica Trujillo Diocesan News HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ADACEMY The Holy Cross Catholic Academy speech and debate team continued the tradition of the previous three years winning ways on Friday and Saturday, October 17th and 18th when they earned 1st place sweepstakes in the debate portion of the Borger/Pampa swing tournament and received 3rd place sweepstakes for both days of the tournament. Juniors Jose Villafuerte and Ben Fullerton closed out finals in Lincoln Douglas debate, sharing 1st place (Father Busch did not allow them to debate each other.) On Saturday, Ben placed 2nd in domestic extemporaneous, 3rd in poetry interpretation and 4th in original oratory and Jose placed 2nd in humorous interpretation and 3rd in foreign extemporaneous. Jacob Webb, another junior, placed 4th in original oratory and 3rd in impromptu speaking (a consolation event). Freshman William Pena placed 1st in impromptu speaking. Way to go Mustangs! MESSAGE FROM BISHOP PATRICK ZUREK Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I would like to invite those interested in the Extraordinary Forma of the Mass (1962 Missal-old Latin Mass) to a meeting and discussion on the possibilities in the Diocese of Amarillo. The meeting will be October 28, 2014, 7pm at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center. BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH CASINO NIGHT In Amarillo, Texas. On November 1, 2014 at St Mary´s Cathedral Parish Gym. From:6:00 pm- 11:00 pm. (Serve Dinner 6-7 p.m.) Dinner BBQ tickets $50 Silent Auction; 1 st. Price-$500 Visa, 2nd.Price-$100 Visa, 3rd. Price-$50 Visa. Contact Information: (806) 374-1132 October 26th to November 1st, 2014 Del dia 26 de Octubre al dia 1 de Noviembre de 2014 Sunday: Priest Appreciation 8:00 9:15 11:00 1:00 2:00 6:00 6:30 Monday: RESPECT LIFE Inaugural Diocesan Day of “Prayerful Remembrance & Intercession” ~ November 1, 2014 Join us for a day of reflection, prayer and healing. Healing and mercy for women, men, families and health care providers who have been affected by a loss of an infant before, after or at birth. -Intercessory Prayer-Personal Testimony-Eucharistic Adoration-the Holy Rosary-Reconciliation-& Holy Mass, @St. Mary’s Cathedral, 8:30AM for more information contact us at (806) 640-HOPE/4673 INTERNATIONAL BAZAAR SALE COMING SOON St. Benedict Monastery will host its annual International Bazaar Sale, Saturday, November 8, 2014, 10am to 4pm, at the Monastery 17825 S. Western St., Canyon (5 miles NE of downtown Canyon). Enjoy refreshments and support the Benedictine Sisters as you find the perfect Christmas gift for all the special persons on your list. Again this year-bookmarks, greeting cards, rosaries, angels, and shoulder bags-handmade by the Benedictine Sisters. 63RD ANNUAL GERMAN SAUSAGE FESTIVAL Sunday, November 9th at St. Mary´s Parish Hall, Umbarger, Texas. Dinner only-11:00 am to 3:00 pm, German Sausage, Sauerkraut, bread, and all the trimmings. **Sausage and Sauerkraut Sales**Raffle*Country Store*Children’s Train Ride...New this year, Drive up take out stand! Purchase options: Individual Adult Plates, Family Pack (serves 6), Uncooked Sausage and Sauerkraut. For more information contact Harold Artho at 499 -3446. ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC CHURCH FALL FUN RAISER St. Francis Church Hall, Saturday, November 15th, dinner 6-8 pm, dance 8midnight. Reverse Raffle $100 ticket includes: steak dinner for two, dancing, complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks, and silent auction. Win a $5,000 Visa gift card, only 300 tickets will be sold. Must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets or additional information contact: Joyce Skarke at 6744337 or Troy Skarke at 674-4336. Weekly Collection Report: Informe Semanal de la Colecta Projected—Proyectado Collection— Colecta 10/18 & 10/19 Over/Under—Más/Menos Children’s Collection—C. de los niños World Mission Sunday $7,500.00 $6,789.90 $710.10 $89.71 $756.06 Mass-English Scripture Study (OLS) Mass-English Mass-Spanish Baptism Sudanese Mass Baptism Classes—Spanish No Mass 6:00 p.m. Amarillo Rejoicers (HFR ) Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Mass-St. Jude Special Mass-Bilingual 7:30 p.m. Campaign Committee Meeting (HFR) Wednesday: 40 days/40 Churches at St. Joseph’s 8:15 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Golden Faith Seekers (HFR) 7:00 p.m. Faith Formation Classes for Children & Youth (School & OLS) 7:00 p.m. Adult Faith Formation-Spanish (SNR) 12TH ANNUAL FALLBACK FESTIVAL Saturday, November 1st, 6:30 pm to 12:00 midnight, St. Ann’s Parish Hall, Canyon, Texas. Your $100 donation includes: Reverse drawingchance to win $10,000 cash; Steak dinner for two with all the trimmings (serving from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm); dancing with live music by Young Country, Silent Auction, and Donation bar. For information call Manuel & Debbie Vega 690-4748, Bryan Crabtree 236-1673 or the parish office at 6553302. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Thursday 8:15 a.m. Mass 5:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (Church) 7:00 p.m. The Joy of the Gospel Group (SNR) Friday: 8:15 a.m. Mass (HFR) 7:00 p.m. Spanish for Two (OLS) 8:00 p.m. JESED (HFR) Saturday: All Saints Day 3:40 p.m. Confessions for Confirmation Candidates 5:00 p.m. Mass –English SEPTEMBER MASS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE 5:00 pm–128 8:00 am–79 11:00 am– 255 1:00pm– 193 AUGUST MASS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE 5:00 pm-133 8:00 am– 72 11:00 am- 220 1:00 pm– 207 November 1st & 2nd, 2014 Altar Servers: 5:00 p.m. St. Joseph School 8:00 a.m. Ashley Warren, Hunter Warren, Emma Piña 11:00 a.m. Luke Hutchins, Marissa Medrano, Alessa Medrano 1:00 p.m. Gabriel Gonzalez, Isaac Gonzalez, Yamilex Ramirez Communion Ministers: 5:00 p.m. Gail Saiz, Connie Balderaz, Jeanette Herring, Thomas & Jacque Portillo 8:00 a.m. David Oberbrockling 11:00 a.m. Michael Rosales, Efrain & Edna Medrano, Oscar & Eva Gúzman 1:00 p.m. Eduardo & Catalina Zapata, Miguel & Veronica Lora Rufino Chinchilla Lectors: Ushers: 5:00 p.m. St. Joseph School Leo Leners 8:00 a.m. Joe Garcia Roger Bernt 11:00 a.m. Dick Groninger Pat Kennedy 1:00 p.m. José Bazaldúa