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Parish News
Our Stewardship
ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN
Do you know someone in need of special prayers? The Prayer Chain is always taking requests. Please contact
Debi Banach at 358-2461, Ext. 107.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS: OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Kate Schmidt, Ben Canales, Marilyn Brzostowski, Cleta Bustos, Steve Chontos, Elizabeth Stone, Terry Moenter, Carmen Oviedo, Lynn Gerken, Glenda Fassauer, Braxton Sandoval, Cheryle Wayne, Jerry Stone, Jerry Terry, Donna VonOsinski, Esther York, Shanna O’Gorman, Mike O’Neill, Angie Van Bakel, Mark Ortega, Bill & Marie Hughes, Ray Harmon, Jeannette Kaminski, Mary Maalouf, Emile Jones, Tony Sisneros, Frank Galitski, John (Jack) Hoben, Nadine Hadley, Brian Dolan, Robert Mitchell, Madeline Arrott, Lupita Randon, Carolyn Shoberg, Allen Lamb, Betty Cutting, Judy Allen, Roy Steele, Maria Arias, Jordan Barrientez, Melinda Gloe. OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN: Cruz Rey Esparza, Sheldon Fowler, Shelby Lopez, A. J. Serafin, Lee Wingfield, Sean Callahan, Bryan Revell, John Nussbaum, Rachel Nussbaum, Matt Nussbaum, Christopher Schrock, David Oviedo Cantu, Jacob Bitonel, Jason Freeby, Brandon Owens, Jacob Tumbelson, T. J. Pevehouse, Swasey Brown, Cody Keesee, Justin Spencer.
Prayer Intentions PARISH FAMILY DANCE will be held in the gym on Sat., Jan 7, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. This is a fun dance for families. All parish-ioners are invited to bring a snack to share. The doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the “Grand March” will begin at 7:00 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #4621 BREAKFAST: Next pancake breakfast will be held on Sun., Jan. 8. They will be serving con-tinuously from 8:00 a.m., to 12:30 p.m., in the Gym. Adults $7, Children 10 and under $3. Proceeds benefit seminarians and charities. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: At this time, the hours needing to be filled are Mon., 4:00 a.m./Tues., 2:00 a.m./ Wed., 2:00 a.m., 11:00 p.m./Thurs., 1:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m./ Sat., 11:00 a.m. Substitutes are needed for early morning hours & division leaders, who will weekly call subs to fill open hours, are also needed. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile ministry, call Simon Wright, 806-570-9776. ST. THOMAS ROSARY GROUP: If you are interested in praying the rosary with a group once a week, you are welcome to join the St. Thomas Rosary Group each Thurs. morning at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel. Afterwards, they meet in the Parlor for some refreshments and fellowship. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL COLLECTION has been remitted to the Diocese, Retirement Fund for Religious, 15,406.00. Thank you for your generosity.
Budget Actual Variance Dec. 25, 2016 NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO PUBLICATION DATE Mary is the perfect role model for living a stewardship lifestyle. She listened to God and said “yes” to his invitation to be the Holy Mother of His son. She also trusted in God’s providence on a daily basis. As we start a new year, take time every day to listen to how god is calling you; trust that He has a better plan for you than you could ever imagined. “And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.” ~Luke 2:19
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Heavenly Father, you blessed the Virgin Mary with the fullness of grace.
She is my model of faith, hope, and love. I give this new year to her intercession
and ask for her holy prayers. Place my needs into the protection
of her motherly love. With her help, I want my faith to grow.
Give me an increase in the virtue of hope when troubles tempt me to despair.
Guide me in understanding Your infinite love. And join my heart, dear Lord,
to the Holy Mother’s Immaculate Heart, so that I may improve
in loving everyone unconditionally, in imitation of my Savior, Jesus,
Amen.
THE PARISH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON
MON., JAN. 2, FOR NEW YEAR’S BREAK.
VOCATIONS CRUCIFIX: The crucifix is taken home by a person or family each week and put in a safe place of honor. The prayer for vocations is then prayed each day by the person or family for the entire week. Your prayers are greatly needed so we ask that you sign up now in the Bell Tower.
Youth Schedule and Events
Happy New Year from the Youth!
Young Adults will be meeting this Tues., Jan. 3, in The Dwelling. Check the STAY board for activity information. High School STAY will not be meeting this week. Our next meeting will be on Jan. 11. MS STAY (6th – 8th Grade) Our next meeting will be on Jan. 8, at 7:00 p.m., in The Dwelling. FAST (4th and 5th grade) Our next meeting will be on Jan., 22, at 5:30 p.m., in The Dwelling. Lunch Bunch will resume on Jan. 11, 2017.
Please contact Caleb Hubbard at [email protected] or by phone
at 358-2461, Ext. 121, if you have any questions.
Holy Cross Corner
Holy Cross Catholic Academy community wishes you a Merry Christmas season and a
joyful start to 2017!
Go Mustangs!
INSPIRATIONAL NEW YEAR QUOTES
“Perfection is not attainable, but I we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” ~Vince Lombardi “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” ~Jimmy Dean “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” ~Confucius “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~C. S. Lewis “No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means.” ~Maimonides
RETROUVAILLE: Thinking about Separation or Divorce? Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend struggling or even heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubled marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust, and commitment that originally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already sepa-rated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the January program beginning with a weekend on Jan. 6-8, call Paul or Patty Miguel, 806-420-1520, or email us at [email protected] or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP): Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International, www.nfpandmore.org. Includes Ecological Breastfeeding (it really can space babies), a double-check system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching that’s easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by email. Completion certificate. Only $70. We are listed at the U.S Bishops' website under NFP long distance learning: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/nfp-distance-learning.cfm.
Around the Diocese
NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ST. THOMAS?
Visit our website at: www.stthomasamarillo.org.
Do you know someone who is homebound, sick & can’t make it to Mass? GO to the website and check out Mass every weekend streamed LIVE at 11:15 a.m., on Sunday mornings! Broadcast begins at 11:00 a.m.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH STAFF Pastor ………………………………………………………..Rev. John Valdez Deacon ……………………………………………………….Blaine Westlake Deacon ……………………………………………………....... Phillip Whitson Retired Deacon ……………………………………………...….... Jim Brown Retired Deacon …………………………………………….Terry Pevehouse Music Dir./Organist/Choir Master………………………….... Jim Gardner Assistant Music Dir. ……………………………...................Nicole Koetting Youth Director ………………………………………… …….Caleb Hubbard Religious Ed & Adult Faith Formation Director………………Kerry Acker Parish Secretary …………………………………………………..Rita Walker Facility Administrator …………………………………………...Bryan Webb Parish Bookkeeper ………………………………………..Virginia Christian Religious Ed Secretary ………………………………………...Debi Banach Parish Life Coordinator ……………………………………….....Julie Jones Ministry Assistant …………………………………...…Dayamin Winchester Music Secretary ………………………………………………...Judith Tucker Music Assistant …………………………………………Stephanie Gallegos Facility Assistant …………………………………………….....Glen Starcher Facility Assistant ……………………………………………….....Tony Derda Liturgical Environmentalist ……………………………………...Julie Pierce
Sunday, January 1: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Monday, January 2: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 Tuesday, January 3: 1 Jn 2:29—3:6/Jn 1:29-34 Wednesday, January 4: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Jn 1:35-42 Thursday, January 5: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Jn 1:43-51 Friday, January 6: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Mk 1:7-11 Saturday, January 7: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Jn 2:1-11 Sunday, January 8: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12
Daily Scripture Readings
Liturgy Schedule and Special Mass Intentions:
Monday 1/2 NO MASS
Tuesday 1/3
7:00 AM
Spec. Int. of Jeff & Michaelann Vankirk
Robert & Rondelle Parker
Wednesday 1/4
7:00 AM
Spec. Int. of Shirley Mager Dcn. Blaine & Louise Westlake
Thursday 1/5 7:00 AM +Thomas & Mary O’Brien Luigi & Mary Haddad
Friday 1/6 7:00 AM +Jerry Lange Susan Lange
Saturday 1/7 5:00 PM +Jifon Josepha Tatah Family
Sunday 1/8
7:30 AM MEMBERS OF PARISH FAMILY
9:00 AM Spec. Int. of Steve & Rosalie
Chontos Jerry & Jan Lis
11:15 AM +Dick Wilcox Don & Alby Peters
Week at a Glance
from the RE Department!!
Not Catholic but interested in learning more? Next week, Jan. 8, begins our new Inquiry class held in the library,
10:05-11:05 a.m. All non-Catholics are welcome!
Adult Faith Formation
Religious Education News
MONDAY, JANUARY 2
NEW YEAR’S BREAK - PARISH OFFICES CLOSED
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 3:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 4:00 p.m. - Cantor’s Rehearsal - Music Wing 6:30 p.m. - Parish Dance - Gym
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3 2:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Cenacle 7:00 p.m. - Young Adults - The Dwelling 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Gym
WEDNESDAY, JANAURY 4 7:30 a.m. - ACTS Small Group - Library 9:00 a.m. - Community Scripture Study - Parlor 10:00 a.m. - Marianist Group - Marian Room 5:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl - Parlor 6:30 p.m. - Open House - Marian Room
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 10:00 a.m. - Rosary Group - Chapel
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 8:00 a.m. - KC Breakfast - Gym 9:30 a.m. - Breaking Open the Word - Library 10:05 a.m. - RE Classes - Education & Pre-K Wing 4:30 p.m. - Young in Spirit - Msgr. Tash Hall 7:00 p.m. - Middle School STAY - The Dwelling/Gym
ADULT FORMATION STUDIES - January 2017
SUNDAY CLASSES THE PROPHETS Messengers of God’s Mercy Who were the prophets, what was their message, and what do they have to do with us? Starting on Sunday, January 22, at 10:05 a.m. Cost of workbook $18.00 FOLLOW ME Experience the Joy of Following Christ Following Christ takes more than simply believing in him or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer, He wants you to be his disciple and friend. Starting on Sunday, January 22, at 10:05 a.m. Cost of workbook $12.00
WEDNESDAY CLASS A BIBLICAL WALK THROUGH THE MASS.This five-part program takes participants on an exciting tour of the Liturgy as it explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their pro-found significance. Starting on Wednesday, Sunday, January 18, at 6:30 p.m. Cost of workbook $15.00
To sign up contact Dayamin Winchester at