St. Vincent de Paul Parish Pampa Tx

Diocese of Amarillo Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

Pastor Rev. Francisco Pérez &

Parochial Vicar Rev. Roy Kafula

810 W. 23rd Pampa Texas 79065 Phone: 665-8933

Fax: 806-665-2840 Email: stvincentpampa@gmail.com

Website: WWW.STVINCENTPAMPA.COM

Amount needed each week for expenses 5500.00

Regular Collection information not available Holy Thursday March 24th

Good Friday March 25th

“All the tithe of the land, whether in grain from the fields or in fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord,

as sacred to him.” Lv 27:30

Good Sams needs: Any kind of canned goods, blankets, sheets, towels, toothpaste, tennis shoes for: Men, Women & Children (Any size), brown papers bags & plastic bags!!! Volunteers ( It

takes a minimum of 8 to open the doors.

March Collections. Pastoral Education Center March 27th

March 19th Sat. 5:30 p.m. +Fr. Regan & +Ron Graves March 20th Palm Sunday Sun 9:30 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. +Jose & +Natalia Silva, +Alonso A. Lu-go, +Saul & Alfredo Solis, +Ramona Portillo & +Miguel A. Vil-legas March 21st Monday No Mass March 22nd Tues. 7:00 p.m. No Mass Chrism March 23rd Wed 5:30 p.m. +Belinda Weiman March 24th HOLY THURSDAY Thurs 7:30 p.m. Special Intention March 25th GOOD FRIDAY Fri. 6:00 p.m. Special Intention 8:00 p.m. Special Intention March 26th EASTER VIGIL Sat. 9:00 p.m. +Robert Diaz March 27th EASTER SUNDAY Sun 9:30 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. +Frank Sokolosky, +Mary Britten, +Felix Gomez, +Mike Gomez

Mass Intentions for the Week

March 19th & 20th, 2016

Palm Sunday of

the passion of

the lord

March 20th, 2016

Scripture Insights Who is this person with the “well-trained tongue.” de-scribed so sharply by Isaiah? He suffers grievously for pro-claiming God’s Word to a hostile people, and has much in common with a figure who appears in three other Isaiah pas-sages, often called the Suffering Servant by Scripture schol-ars. The Servant trusts resolutely in god, sacrificing every-thing to fulfill his calling. The haunting cry of the psalmist “My God, My god, why have you abandoned me” ? Is that of Jesus from the Cross—Jesus faithfully praying the very psalm. In there verses of the Psalm and in the Isaiah reading, we Christians see imag-es that remind us of Jesus and the Passion story, even through the texts were written hundreds of years earlier. Paul’s beautiful words about Christ also seem to carry ech-oes of Isaiah’s suffering Servant. Although Jesus has equali-ty with God he willingly takes “the form of a slave” and becomes to the Father, “obedient to the point of death.” In response, God exalts him above everything. Luke is a master storyteller, and his account of the Passion of Jesus is a tapestry of locations, images, conversations, and details that engage the listener in the drama of Jesus’ final hours. Luke’s account begins with the Last Supper. The words and actions of Jesus at table prefigure his death and the coming of the Kingdom of God. In some sense Jesus is presented as a willing victim, which echoes the first two readings. Throughout his Gospel account Luke presents Je-sus’ ministry as one of compassion. On his journey to the Cross Jesus stops to comfort the weeping “daughters of Jeru-salem” and on the Cross he extends the promise of eternal life to one of the thieves. The last words of the story sum-marize Jesus’ life: he willingly hands over his spirit; his whole self is offered to the Father. What part of the Passion narrative do you find most

moving this year? What do you consider to be your personal cross in life?

How can you make the Triduum a spiritually enrich-ing time?

PLEASE PRAY FOR….those who are sick or suffering in any

way, we especially remember at this time:

Lynn Bezner Velia Perez Chente Cabrales Martin Moreno Jr

Cassie Roberts Teresa Gomez Erica Raef Philipa Martinez Sandy Clark Israel Martinez Cindy Lanier B.J. Coats Laura Walker Arencio Rivera Ann Hamilton Karen Irons Mary Ann Ebenkamp Kathy Hufstedler Karla Cruz Tom Culmer Maria Luisa Guerrero Rosario Ruiz Dorothy Lummus Vincent Simon Augustin Silva Marsha Varner Myriam M. Moreno Daisy Garcia Olivia Hernandez Joanna Ruiz Lou Ann Robertson Tommie Perez Tatum Schulte Pat Wyatt Carolyn Kessel Henry Garcia Ramon Portillo Terry Gamblin Rosie Garcia & family Anna Isabel Beltran

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

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Palm Sunday March 20th, 9:30 a.m. Mass

& 12:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study

10:40 a.m. Faith Formation

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HOLY WEEK

Monday March 21st, No Mass

6:30 p.m. Prayer Group Choir -church

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Tuesday March 22nd, NO Mass

7:00 p.m. Chrism Mass St. Mary’s Cathedral

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Wednesday March 23rd 5:30 p.m. Mass Office closes at noon

5:30 p.m. Youth group begins with Mass

6-7:30 p.m. No Classes 1st Communion, RCIC,

Confirmation

7:15 p.m. RCIA—conference room

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Holy Thursday March 24th, 7:30 p.m.

Bilingual Mass Adoration until Midnight Parish office is closed the rest of the week

7:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours

6:00 p.m. NO Spanish Bible Study—PEC

6:30 p.m. NO Cursillos– church

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Good Friday March 25th, 6:00 p.m. Service

and 8:00 p.m. Service in Spanish

7:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours

1:00 p.m. Spanish Stations of the Cross

3:00 p.m. English Stations of the Cross ________________________________________

Easter Vigil Saturday March 26th, 9:00

p.m. Bilingual Mass 7:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Hours

9:00 a.m. Decorating of the Church

12:00 p.m. Noon Rehearsals for receiving

Sacraments

4:30 p.m. NO Confessions

Alleluia Party after 9:00 p.m. Mass

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Easter Sunday March 27th, 9:30 a.m. Mass

& 12:00 p.m. Mass

EASTER EGG HUNT RIGHT

AFTER 9:30 MASS 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study-conf room 10:40 a.m. NO Faith Formation

March 19th & 20th 2016

St. Vincent’s Easter Egg Hunt right after 9:30

a.m. Mass

Women of the Parish Please consider attending the upcoming Women’s ACTS Retreat, June 9th-12th. We are so blessed to have Ginger McVay from our parish serving as the Director of this retreat. You can register online at actsa-marillo.org or you can con-tact Doretta Gerber or the church office for a registra-tion form. Through as ACTS Retreat you can fall into Christ’s open arms and see into His eyes to truly know that you have found love, peace, joy and forgiveness.

Easter flowers

Thank you to all of you that donated for the Easter Flowers in remem-brance/in honor of a loved one. The list of our loved ones will be displayed at the North Wall

Operation Rice Bowl We encourage you to bring your Rice Bowl for Catholic Relief Services on Holy Thursday or anytime during Holy Week. Thank You for your support

If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.. Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 (8)

St. Mary’s Umbarger Tx

FRUHLINGSFEST April 30th 2016

6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100.00 a couple, includes meal, music to Young County, and reverse raffle!

Prizes— 5000.00 3000.00 2000.00

Few Live Auction items!!! No One under age 21 allowed

Please call Lea Ann @ 806-499-3334

March 19th & 20th , 2016

Baptismal Classes Baptismal Instructions for parents and Godparents will be Mon-day April 2nd, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room of the parish office. Sponsors must have received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion, and if married, must be married in the Catholic church. This program is mandatory for those who have not previously attended such a program. Please call Edie and Joe Mechelay at 665-5601 to register. After the class is taken, an appointment for the Baptism should be made with the priest. Please do not

MARK YOU CALENDAR MARK YOUR CALENDARS for VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 13-17. Any and all donations are appreciated

CHOSEN News! We meet EVERY WEDNESDAY for 5:30

Mass. Followed by dinner. Program 6:30 – 8:00

Men’s Faith Formation Group Men’s Faith Formation group meets every 2nd & 4th

Monday at 7:00 p.m. 2401 Duncan St.

Graduation Sunday May 22nd, 2016 Please call Marylou Lopez

At 898-5400 for information

May 28th, 2016 Fr. Roy’s

1st Anniversary Of Ordination

To feed the hungry To give drink to the thirsty To clothe the naked To shelter the homeless To visit the sick To visit the imprisoned To bury the dead

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY To instruct the ignorant To counsel the doubtful To admonish sinners To bear wrongs patiently To forgive offences willingly To comfort the afflicted To pray for the living and the dead

SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY

CONFIRMATION MAY 14TH 2016 ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL

AMARILLO TEXAS

1st COMMUNION MAY 29TH, ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Sunday, April 24th, 2016 St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

We need your help!!! Please call Felipe Portillo (440-3311) or Kenny Gerber (662-0952)

DECORATING OUR CHURCH FOR EASTER

We will be decorating the church for Easter, on Saturday March 26th, at 9:00 a.m. All help will be greatly ap-preciated.

Five Minutes with the word Ask, Seek, Knock

When he first created the world, God’s desire was to have a loving relationship with us. Sin may have separated us from our Father, but he didn’t not abandon us. He guided people like Moses. David, and the prophets until his full plan could be re-vealed. Then, when the miracle of Ester happened, the chasm that separated us from God was remedied-once for all. Now, because Jesus has been raised from the dead we can rise with him to “live in the newness of life” (Romans 6:4) This is such good news! Each of us can be filled with God’ love and presence through the power of the Holy Spirit. Think about how the apostles were changed when the Spirit came on them at Pentecost. They were overwhelmed by God’s love, and they couldn’t keep it to themselves. Their faith was magnetic, and it drew many other people to join them. This gift is not just for the disciples, it’s also for us. So what can we do to open ourselves up to this experience of the Spirit? We can “ask...seek///and knock” (Matthew 7:7). Every day dur-ing the Easter season, fix your eyes on Jesus and tell him, “I want to be filled with the Holy Spirit so that I can know your love more fully.” The meditations in the little booklet, which are based on the daily Mass readings, can help you do just that. Set aside a few minutes each day to pray, read the meditations, and open your heart to the Holy Spirit. If you seek him you will find him! Joe Difato Publisher

EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME AND LISTEN TO …

Lee Roessler April 3rd, 2016

He will play for 9:30 a.m. Mass then will go to the gym for a small concert, from

10:45 to 11:40 a.m. Come and join us!!! .

Love offering will be taken up

Lee knows music flows through him and is the way the Lord has gifted him to reach hearts. Lee and his music will be starring in a new faith based television series ‘Divine Will’ (see ‘Divine Will Teaser’ on youtube or facebook page - Divine Will) Some highlights of Lee’s ministry: This past summer Lee led daily worship for Catholic Heart Work Camps in FL, SC, NC, MD and KY; led worship at Spring Hill, MI; played Fandana Festival. Lee opened NCCYM in Orlando in No-vember leading worship before the opening Mass on. He will be a speaker at the Youth Rally in Amarillo . For more detailed info, we invite you to visit Lee at www.leeroesslermusic.com

Preparación Para Bautismo en Español Las instrucciones para papas y padrinos serán el 7 de Mayo a las 7:00 p.m. en la oficina de la parroquia. Los padrinos ya

deben haber recibido los sacramentos de Confirmación y Primera Comunión, y si son casados deben serlo en el Sacramento de la Iglesia Católica. Este programa es

obligatorio para quienes no lo hayan tomado antes. Seria muy bueno tomarlo durante el embarazo. Para reservaciones

llamar a la oficina 665-8933. Los niños no son admitidos a la clase porque distraen la se-

sion, por favor no los traiga.

Primeros Viernes Iniciando en Noviembre cada Primer Viernes del mes tendremos la misa de 8:30 a.m. y le seguirá la Adoración hasta las 6:30 p.m. con una solemne Bendición del Santísimo Sacramento y Misa pro-vida. (La Misa pro-vida de

los primeros sábados esta suprimida). Esta nueva Misa dará a los fieles dos oportunidades para recibir la comunión y poder así observar esta devoción. Los demás viernes del mes la adoración al Santísimo sacramento

se extenderá hasta las 7:00 p.m.

E. Ministers Lectors Ushers Altar Servers _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ March 24th, Holy Thursday Bilingual 7:30 p.m. Jack Albracht Brad Hadley Forest Plunk Uriel Soto Mary Martinez Mayra Rodriguez Luis Silva Malachi Williams Dee Gill Juan Arreola Jaquelin Ruiz Charlene Martinez Chris Johnson Alexis Salazar Ed Ringering March 25th, Passion of Our Lord Good Friday 6:00 p.m. English Mark McVay Jim Lummus Ailene Cabrales NO Communion Sherrie Nicolet Javier Sanchez Eric Cabrales Ministers Kristopher Boyd March 25th, Viernes Santo 8:00 p.m. Spanish Isabel Ortega Benjamin Machado Rodrigo Tarango No Communion Violeta Moreno Thomas Short Joseline Madrid Ministers Jesus Santacruz Katya Madrid Juan Silva Myriam Moreno March 26th, Holy Saturday 9:00 p.m. Pam Zemanek Mark McVay Noel Hernandez Uriel Soto Javier Gonzalez Armando Tarango Osmar Madrid Julia Soto Aloise Martin Chris Johnson Ailyn Rodriguez Ernestina Tarango Forest Plunk Martin Rodriguez Ginger McVay March 27th, 9:30 a.m. Easter Sunday Mass Norma Miranda Jim Lummus Jack Albracht Rory Rojas Veronica Arreola both readings Rudy Munoz Veronica Davis Jack Hilton Roscio Garcia Rita Robinson Mary Martinez March 27th, Sunday 12:00 p.m. Sp. Easter Mass Jorge Brito Rosario Martinez Benjamin Machado Melanie Ruiz Maria Brito Perfecto Martinz Ricardo Grajeda Lesslie Ruiz Cecilia Losoya Jaime Mejia Kimberly Velo Lupita Machado Maria Rivera Stacy Velo Martina Miranda

GUADREMOS NUESTRAS PALMAS

Esa palmas que hoy nos ha bendecido el sacerdote y con las que hoy hemos que hoy hemos aclamado a Cristo. Pongamosias dentro de nuestra casa, en la puerta. Pero no para que no entren en ella los ladrones (no sirven para eso), sino para que todo el ano nos recuerden que la victoria de Cristo y la victoria del cristiano solo se obtienen a través del sufrimiento y de la cruz. Para que no se nos olvide que, después de haber acamado hoy a Cristo, seria muy feo salir mañana, o cualquier otro día del ano, a crucificarlo y a escupirlo...en los demás. Guardémoselas, no como un objeto mágico, sino como un recordatorio.