SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, FEBRUARY 25, 2018

SAINT HYACINTH CATHOLIC CHURCH

Lord Jesus Christ,

Saint Hyacinth

4500 West Hills Trail

Amarillo, TX 79106

Telephone No. 806-358-1351

Fax No. 806-467-1708

Website: sthyacinthamarillo.org

Weekend Masses Saturday Mass: 5:00 pm

Sunday Masses: 8:00 am & 11:00 am Daily Masses:

Tuesday/Wednesday 5:30 pm Thursday/Friday 9:00 am

Reconciliation: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Saturday or by appointment

AROUND OUR PARISH

Welcome to St. Hyacinth Catholic Church

TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL

‘BACH’S’ SERIES

The “Bach’s” lunch series is back by popular demand! A wonderful time for Lenten reflection and good music among friends. Each program begins at 12:05 pm with 25-minue organ recital. Bring a friend, & “box” lunch, church will provide tea, coffee and a place to eat. Plan to attend the Twenty-Third Annual Bach’s Lunch Series!

Friday, March 2, 2018 St. Thomas Catholic Church

Jim Gardner, Organist

Friday, March 9, 2018 St. Hyacinth Catholic Church

Cindy Good Organist

Friday, March 16, 2018 West Texas A & M University

Mary Moody Northen Hall

Friday, March 23, 2018 St. Andrews Episcopal Church,

Michael Mitchell, Organist

REPORTS OF ABUSE IN THE AMARILLO DIOCESE

The Roman Catholic Church is concerned with the well-being of all people, but has a special concern for those who are most vul-nerable and cannot fully care for themselves. It is the policy of the Diocese of Amarillo that child abuse, including sexual abuse of minors, is contrary to Christian principles and will not be tolerat-ed. If you observe or have reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse by any employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Amarillo, please note the following:

If the victim is under the age of 18:

· Texas law requires you to immediately notify the nearest police officer, law enforcement agency or Child Protective Services (CPS)

· In Potter and Randall counties, CPS can be contacted at 1 (800) 358-6211

· For all other counties in Texas, CPS can be contacted at

· 1 (800)252-5400 Please immediately notify the Diocese of Amarillo at 1 (806)383-2243 ext. 117 The Office of Victim’s Assistance—Belinda Gonzales Taylor at 1 (806) 372-1092

· If the victim is aged 18 years or older, please notify the Dio-cese of Amarillo at (806) 383-2243 ext. 117

ST. HYACINTH SECOND COLLECTIONS

FEBRUARY 25: SCHOLARSHIP FUND

MARCH 4: LOCAL POOR

MARCH 11: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

“FORGIVEN”

The Forgiven Program by the Augustine Institute is

being offered during Lent here at St. Hyacinth. Next

session Monday, February 26th, at 7:00 pm, in the

parish hall.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

FRIDAY, 6:30 PM

+ HOLY HOUR +

ADORATION & BENEDICTION THURSDAYS AT 5:30 PM

Pray for vocations and your intentions. “Come to me all you who labour and are heavily bur-

dened. I will give you rest.”

+++ H-TUNES & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION K-12

Sundays from 9:15 –10:45

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE

The committee is collecting food to stock the food closet at Cath-olic Family Charities. Needed items are protein items. Please give donations to the Greeter at each Mass during Lent. For additional information contact Betty Tellman or Margaret Mehringer, 376-7008 or 690-4898.

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, FEBRUARY 25, 2018

BEYOND OUR PARISH

The 19th Annual Salt and Pepper Luncheon benefitting the Catholic Charities Hunger Project will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral Thursday March 22nd. Guest speaker will be State Representative Four Price. For more information, sponsorship opportunities or tickets, please go to CCTXP.org or call 376-4571

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend, April 27 – 29 , Bishop Defalco Retreat Center. Give your husband or wife the gift of a lifetime—a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Contact Tung & Nanette Nguyen at (505) 400-0617, (505) 463-0261, or applywwmeAmarillo@gmail.com, . Or apply online by March 15 at http://www.meAmarillo.org to receive a $25 dis-count off your $100 application fee .

Engaged Encounter - at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center. To register contact Molly at the Diocese of Amarillo, 806-383-2243, http://www.amarillodiocee.org/engaged-encounter. Upcoming Dates 3/19-20/2018, 6/21-22/2018, 11/17-18/2018.

MADE FOR MORE, VISIONS OF THE PROMISED LAND March 22nd. With CHRISTOPHER WEST & MIKE MAN-GIONE, World renowned speaker and author Christopher West, along with musician, Mike Mangione, Bring family and friends. Brought to you by Diocese of Amarillo & The Cor- Project - March 22, 2018, 7 – 9:30pm, St. Mary’s Cathedral. For info or tickets, go to www.corproject.com/amarillo

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: School Office Manager St. Mary’s Cathedral School is currently taking applications for a FULL-TIME School Office Manager to begin IMMEDIATE-LY. Primary Function: Under the direction of the School Principal is responsible for managing the business office opera-tions of the school. Basic Qualifications: Excellent inter-personal relation skills; well-organized; multi-task; and technology proficient. Education and Experience: Bach-elors’ degree in business or public administration or equivalent experience; practicing Catholic preferred. Interested persons may pick up an application at the school and email the following documents Cover Letter, Current Resume, List of References to Principal, Linda Aranda at aranda@stmarysamarillo.com, or mail to 1200 S. Washington, Amarillo, TX 79102.

AROUND OUR PARISH

FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS

AT ST. HYACINTH CHURCH

A CHILD WHO WAS BAPTIZED Catholic and is at least 7 years of age is eligible to receive First Communion and the Sacrament of Reconciliation after satisfactory preparation. The Diocese of Amarillo requires two consecutive years of in-struction for the children in our parishes. No exceptions. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated next Spring in our parish. Please pray that God will continue to deepen our

love and knowledge of the Catholic Faith.

HOLY CROSS CORNER

Announcing the winners for the 2018 Catholic School Sweepstakes Grand prize winner: Monica Garza from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma Local $1,000 prize winner: Teresa Jurado. Thank you for all who purchased tickets to support Holy Cross Catholic Academy!

WEEKLY READINGS AND OBSERVANCES WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, 18-19 [9]/

Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10

Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Ps 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 [cf. 103:10a]/Lk 6:36-38

Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/

Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14, 15-16 [17b]/Mt 20:17-28

Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [40:5a]/Lk 16:19-31

Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21 [5a]/

Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12 [8a]/

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Next Sunday: Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [Jn 6:68c]/1

Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25

Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9 [8]/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42

or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

OBSERVANCES FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent Friday: Day of abstinence Saturday: St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Lent (1st Scrutiny)

MONTHLY POTLUCK LUNCHEON

Divine Mercy Meeting Room at Noon. Bring a dish and bring a friend.

Door prize.

MASS INTENTIONS

Monday, February 26, 2018 NO MASS

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Troy Skarke Families by Shirley Richardson 5:30 PM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 +Joseph Hoang van Mon 5:30 PM Thursday, March 1, 2018 +Jose Garcia by Doris Garcia 9:00 AM Friday, March 2, 2018 Jr. & Millie Craig by Carl & Angela Looten 9:00 AM Saturday, March 3, 2018 +Robert Wilhelm by Dcn. Henry & Lori Wilhelm 5:00 PM Sunday, March 4, 2018 For the Parish 8:00 AM Sunday, March 4, 2018 Living & Deceased Members of Clemens/ Rickwartz Family by Clemens/Rickwarts Family 11:00 AM

ST. HYACINTH OFFERING: FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sunday Offering $6,283.35 Children Offering $ 52.68 Votive Candles $ 13.64 Local Poor Capital Improvement $ 65.00 Diocesan Collection Diocesan Coll. WT Newspaper $ 25.00 Scholarship Fund $ 5.00 Campus Ministries (WTA&M & AC) $ 600.00 Youth Total $7,044.67

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY

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GOSPEL MEDITATION

February 25, 2018 2nd Sunday of Lent

How are your Lenten res-olutions? By the time week two rolls around, plenty of well-meaning people have skipped, neglected, or out-

right forgotten their Lenten resolutions at least once. It can be easy to start excusing our Lenten commitments altogether. Last week we saw Je-sus driven into the desert.

This Sunday, we see Jesus leading his dis-ciples to an equally barren place: he "led them up a high mountain apart by themselves." But what happens there? "And he was transfigured before them and his clothes became dazzling white." Today's Gospel reminds us of the goal. We don't enter into the desert for the sake of suffering, but f o r t h e s a k e o f t r a n s f o r m a t i o n . Mountain imagery is prevalent through-out Scripture. The sacrifice of Isaac, Moses re-ceiving the 10 Commandments, Elijah's revela-tion of God as a tiny whispering sound: all these occur on the mountaintop. Mountains are stren-uous to hike. To assist the traveler in the assent, trails often involve switchbacks. These lead the traveler back and forth across the mountainside, sometimes appearing as if hardly any ground is gained. Perhaps Peter, James, and John hiked a similar path as Jesus led them up the side of Mount Tabor. . A climb is difficult. A climb in a barren place leaves you thirsty, exhausted, and quite possibly frustrated or discouraged. Yet this is precisely how Jesus leads his closest disciples. Why? Because he has something to reveal to them. Practically speaking, Jesus needed to bring Peter, James and John away from the crowds for this revelation of glory to remain hidden. There are spiritual truths we will encounter only if we pass through difficulty. So let's persevere this Lent! Today's Gospel invites us to trust that, if we persevere in following Jesus, he'll lead us to something beautiful and glorious as well.

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