January 24, 2016 - St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church

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.
January 24, 2016
3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil
Rosary Group
4 p.m.
Sunday
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tues.–Fri.
First Fri. Adoration
Confession
Wednesday
Saturday
Parish Staff
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]
Youth Directors: Zack & Samantha
Allen, Katie, Ben, and Roselia
Youth Prayer Group: Lisette Felipe
Secretary: Sandra Ortega
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
New Parishioners
7:30 a.m. Spanish
10 a.m. English
12 p.m. Spanish
6 p.m. English
12:15 p.m.
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
11a.m.–12 noon
4–4:45 p.m., or any
time by appointment
Liturgy of the Hours:
Wed. & Sun.
Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha
Rectory: (936) 633-2303
Mobile: (936) 414-9800
Parish Accountant – Volunteer:
Lynn Montes
5 p.m. English
5:30 p.m.
Financial Assistant: Debra Green
Email: [email protected]
Liturgical Committee: Dortha Jackson
Director of Religious Education:
Felipe Hernandez
Home: (936) 875-4141
Email: [email protected]
Music Director: Brian Buchanan
Phone: (936) 632-5015
Email: [email protected]
Organist: Teresa Kyle
Ethics & Integrity Coordinator:
Michael Molina
Phone: (936) 414-8205
Email: [email protected]
Media Director: Allison Guse
Phone: (936) 676-3089
Email: [email protected]
Guadalupana Ministry: Simona Vallejo
Phone: (936) 465-4432
Email: [email protected]
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.
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. 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
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 month at 11 a.m. Please
contact the parish office 2-3 months prior to
register. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth
certificate.
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/23
2 Samuel 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mark 3:20-21
5 pm In Reparation for the insults offered by mankind to the Most
Sun/24
3rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist - Glenn & Suzie Rightmire
Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21
7:30 a.m. Acción de Gracias para Jesús de la Misericordia –
Maria Hernández
10 am Kaeli Kemp’s birthday – Glenn & Suzie Rightmire
12 pm † Maria de los Anglés López – Hija e netos
6 pm Will Ward’s birthday – Jody Gray
Mon/25 Conversion of St. Paul
Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mark 16:15-18
No Mass †
Tue/26 Sts. Timothy and Titus
2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5; Mark 3:31-35
12:15 pm Intention of the Parish Families
Wed/27 St. Angela Merici
2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 4:1-20
12:15 pm
Thu/28 St. Thomas Aquinas
2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29; Mark 4:21-25
12:15 pm † Patricia Quick – Joyce Pezdirtz
Fri/29
2 Samuel 11:1-10, 13-17; Mark 4:26-34
12:15 pm
Weekly Scheduled Events
DAY
EVENT
TIME
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April)
Adult Education
8:30-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April)
Esuela de Dirigentes
4:00 p.m.
Vespers
5:30 p.m. Chapel
Escuela de diligentes
4 a 5 p.m. cada orto domingo
Estudio de Biblia Español
7:00-8:30 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Come Lord Jesus
Nueva Evangelización de Mujeres 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Children’s Faith Formation (1st-9th gr.)
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
1st
Wednesday
St. Andrew Charity Meeting
5:45 p.m.
6:30-8:00 p.m. (Sept-May)
6:00-7:00 p.m. (Oct-May)
Wednesday
Youth Grp. (7-12th gr.)
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Vespers
5:30 p.m. Chapel
Thursday
Grupo de Oración
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Nueva Evangelización de Hombres 7:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Guadalupanas
Friday
Prayer Youth Group (9-12th gr.)
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Divine Mercy Cenacle
10 am New Parish Hall
Saturday
Rosary Group
4:00 p.m.
RCIA
Sacramental Prep.
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
Bunko Night
Saturday, January 30th, 6:00pm
$5.00 per person
Adults only, please
Education Building
Bring heavy appetizer and your favorite beverage; we will eat
before play begins. Fun time-no partner needed, come alone
or bring a friend
VERY simple game to learn. Contact Karen Jennings 936225-4575 (h) or 337-257-5086 (c) if questions. No
reservations needed, hope to see you there. Great opportunity
to meet others.
The Gathering2
ATTENTION, Ladies, 18+! Join us for the 1st meeting of
The Gathering2, Feb. 1st at 6:30p in the NEW parish hall.
This new ministry is a fellowship for community building
and faith sharing. As Jesus says, everyone has something to
offer as members of this one body, the Church! So ladies,
come meet more of your faith family & let’s together build
up the body of Christ! Encourage everyone to join, old &
new members! For more information contact Gail Nichols at
[email protected].
Youth Group
The St. Andrew’s Youth Group cordially invites you to the
Valentine’s Day Dinner at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
on Saturday, February 13th from 6pm – 10pm. Tickets will
be $60/person or $100/couple. All proceeds go towards the
2016 World Youth Day Pilgrimage. You and your
sweetheart will enjoy a steak dinner, dessert, live
entertainment, and a silent auction. RSVP to the St.
Andrew’s Church office by February 9th. Please support
our youth making the pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland this
summer!
Youth Retreat
The weekend of Feb. 20-21, the office of youth
evangelization is hosting a middle school retreat at the
Pines Catholic Camp. This retreat is for the young people
6-8th grades. If you are interested, please contact the office
or Katie Glanton at 704-962-0097.
St. Patrick Catholic School
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Friday, January 29th, 2016
A GREAT WAY TO KICKOFF “CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
WEEK”
4:30-5:30 Pick-Up Time for Reserved To-Go plates
(only those orders placed up until Noon on Friday……NO
LATER so we can have them ready!)
5:00 Book Fair Opens
5:30 Musical Program performed by our students
6:00 Dinner Begins
Cost of each plate is $8.00
For more information contact the office (936) 634-6719.
Verification of 2015 Contributions
If you require a written verification of your 2015
contributions to St. Andrew Catholic Church, it will be
available after January 31st. Please contact the parish office
and your statement will be prepared and mailed to you.
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, Alfonso Sosa, Lyn Elledge,
Stephen Davis, Jamie Burnett and family, and Stacy Richardson and
family, the Morehead family, Matt Warren, Phillip Godino, Rachael
Mere, Martha Calderon, Barbara Corbett, and Monique Houghton.
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., Angela Callaway and James
Carlin.
Volunteer Schedule: Weekend of January 30-31
SATURDAY 5 p.m.
Lectors (2) Susie Healy, Janet Knox
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Glenda Hawkins, Susie Rightmire
Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Need Volunteers
SUNDAY 7:30 a.m.
Lectores (2) Perfecto Nagera, Gustavo Hernández
Extraordinary Ministers (4) Juan Barron, Carmen Barron, Gustavo
Hernández, Esvelia Bautista
Ushers (7) Modesta Escamilla, Aurelia Chávez, José Chávez, Reynaldo
Juan, Bernardo Delgado, Paz Olalde, Soledad Ramírez
Altar Servers (4) Ricardo Bautista, Cassanda Saucedo, Alberto Saucedo,
Jonathan DeLeon, Cesar, Andrez Rendon
SUNDAY 10 a.m.
Lectors (2) Charles Macko, Matt Rowley
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Andy Dupre', Taylor McKewen, Teresa
McKewen, Carol Riley
Ushers (4) Paul Burt, Randy Burt, Need Volunteers
Altar Servers (4) Sawyer Nichols, Holt Nichols, Tai Nguyen, Jacob
Donellon, Brian Pauls, Ariel Pauls
SUNDAY 12 p.m.
Lectores (2) María Alvarado, Roselia Juan
Extraordinary Ministers (2) María Alvarado, Roselia Juan
Ushers (7) Juan Luna, Juan Ramírez, Rosa calderón, Antonia Aguilar,
Noemí Soto, José Luís Soto, Otaviano Mendosa
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 January 16-17, 2016
Regular Collections: Mail and other
$ 950
Sunday, 5 p.m. Mass
1,371
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass
904
Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass
2,882
Sunday, 12 a.m. Mass
651
Sunday, 6 p.m. Mass
1,275
Total Weekend Reg. Collections
$8,033
Holy Day: Disaster Relif
900
Church in Latin America
10
Altar Flowers
25
Ladies Guild
300
Youth Ministry
5
Total Collections
$ 9,273
Building Fund collections, including memorials
$ 1,080
Next weekend's 2nd Collection, January 31, is for
Tuition Assistance.
THE BIBLE CHALLENGE
"He came to Nazareth where He had been reared, and entering the synagogue on the sabbath as He was in the habit
of doing, He stood up to do the reading." —Luke 4:16
Jesus began His public ministry reading and proclaiming God's Word. Ezra began a renewal of the Israelite nation by
reading and teaching God's Word from daybreak to midday (Neh 8:3, 8). We too can begin this year with an extensive time
in God's Word. Consider committing yourself to read and pray the Bible for an hour a day till the beginning of Lent. If this
seems too much, commit yourself to fifteen to thirty minutes of daily Bible reading for the next two weeks.
When we deeply expose ourselves to God's Word, we are purified of evil (Eph 5:26) and trimmed of that which limits our
growth in the Lord (Jn 15:2-3). By receiving God's Word, we hear the Lord better and grow in faith (Rm 10:17). God's
Word will help us know ourselves better by judging the thoughts and reflections of our hearts (Heb 4:12). By God's Word,
we are fed spiritually (Mt 4:4), made joyful, and strengthened (Neh 8:10). God's Word will make us "fully competent and
equipped for every good work" (2 Tm 3:17).
These are only a few effects of God's Word. His Word is so living, effective (Heb 4:12), powerful, and rich that this may
well be the best year of our lives if we begin it with a deep experience of the Word.
†Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, June 26, 2015. Copyright © 2016 Presentation Ministries.