St. Anthony Catholic Church Diocese of Amarillo

Bishop: Most Rev. Patrick Zurek Pastor: Rev. John Valdez

Location: 114 Sunset Drive, Hereford, Texas 79045

PARISH OFFICE: 364-6150 FAX: 364-0969

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at 3 pm on Fridays during the summer, 4 pm all other Fridays.

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2013

REFLECTIONS ON THE REIGN OF GOD

A threefold message is developed in today’s readings. First, everyone is called to proclaim God’s glory and receive salvation. Second, salvation is not for the unprepared. Like a loving parent, God gently corrects and disciplines those who have been called. Often, suffering may be part of the formation process. We learn to accept it as Jesus once accepted his cross. Third, some people who are treated with contempt and disdain by the self-righteous, actually do have a place in God’s kingdom. We need to take these lessons to heart. Recall your initial excitement upon hearing God’s word. How has the Good News that once struck your fancy taken deeper root in your life? Look again at the crosses you have been given. How are others transformed when they see how you have accepted and grown from your sufferings? Finally, are there some people you imagine as not invited into God’s kingdom? Why do you feel this way about them? For a moment, imagine them on the inside and yourself on the outside. How can this be possible? Always try your best to enter by the narrow gate, gladly proclaiming God’s glory. - J.S. Paluch Co.

Come, follow Me . . . Make straight paths for your feet . . .

Hebrews 12:12-13

LITURGY INTENTIONS Monday 7:15 am MORNING PRAYER Tuesday 7:00 PM Vickie Valdez RIP

Wednes. 7:15 am Tony Lupton RIP

Thurs. 7:15 AM HONORING George & Leola Mollenkopp Friday 8:15 AM HONORING Adeline Loerwald SATURDAY 6 PM Toney Gerber RIP SUNDAY 9 AM Herb Vogel FOR HEALTH

11:15 AM ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH

COMMUNION MINISTER SCHEDULE August 31 - 6 PM: Dolores Gerber, Jimmy & Sherri Hund, Glynn Yosten, Steve Cortez (L)

September 1 - 9 AM: Al Simnacher SC, Charlene Sanders SC, Julie Newton SC, Pat Simnacher, Claudia Smith, Patti & Brian

Urbanczyk (L) SICK CALL ONLY: Lawrence Brorman, Gerald Marnell

September 1 — 11:15 AM: Eileen Alley, John Lozoya Sr., Judy Cloud, Irma Sauceda, Bridget Maldonado, Mary Ann Ramirez, Elaine McNutt (L)

STEWARDSHIP OF

TREASURE

August 17-18, 2013 82 Env. 35 Loose Cks.

Envelopes/Checks $11,793.00

Plates $ 648.50

Children’s $ 100.13

TOTAL $12,541.63

+ 2nd COLLECTION + SPECIAL FUNDS:

Native American Fund $735.83

Parish Activity Center Fund 77.00

Feast of Assumption 220.00 Postage Fund 35.00 Sub Total $ 332.00

TOTAL $13,609.46

WEEKLY BUDGET INTAKE NEEDS = $10,090.85

REGULAR INCOME INTAKE THIS WEEK

= $12,541.63

Monday 7:15 am MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday 7:00 pm Benjamin Newton, Alexia Hernandez

Wednesday 7:15 am Camila Casarez, Logan Paetzold

Thurs. 7:15 am Gavin Urbanczyk, Chantel Padron Friday 8:15 am Rachael Detten, Jaidyn Vigil

Madilyn George

SATURDAY 6 PM Caity & Jimmy Hund, Mireya Ramirez

SUNDAY 9 AM Richard Knight, Victoria Betzen Kyle Fetsch

11:15 AM Cesar & Madison Valdez, Marissa Vasquez

ALTAR

SERVERS

TWENTIETH SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME AUGUST 25, 2013

9 AM MASS Mixed Choir/C. Betzen 11:15 AM MASS J. Fowler/C. Kollin

+ SIGN UP AFTER MASSES for YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATION + Vocations crucifix is returned by Sylvia Castillo & Family and

received by the Johnny Dan & Argelia Alaniz Family for prayer.

MONDAY 6:30 pm – Boy Scout Meeting: School grounds

TUESDAY 7 am: Men‘s Lectionary Study

WEDNESDAY 8-6 pm— Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

THURSDAY Today is NEW deadline to RSVP for SEPT. 14th Year Of

Faith Gathering at Amarillo Civic Center. Come by the church office.

FRIDAY 6:30 am – Men‘s ACTS Prayer Group: N. Sch. Bldg. 7 am -- Book Study ―The Jesuit Guide To (Almost) Everything‖

8:15 AM — School Mass—All are welcome to join in the school‘s Traditional ―Light of Christ‖ Commitment by new 6th grade students

SATURDAY 6 PM LITURGY AUGUST 31, 2013

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

9 AM MASS MIXED Choir /Cheryl 11:15 AM MASS Fowler-Kollin

Johnny Dan & Argelia Alaniz Family return the Prayer Crucifix.

Nathan & Amy Betzen & Family receive it for a week of prayer.

HOLY HUMOR

A little boy said—”Gramma, please take me to the

circus.” Said she—”I can’t, Honey. I’ve got to go to Prayer Meeting.” Said he—”Gramma, if you’d go

to the circus just once, you’d never want to go to

prayer meeting again.” ***

A man approaches a very dignified lady at a wedding. “Are you

a friend of the groom?” The lady replied—”I should say not.

I’m the Bride’s mother.”

ALTAR FLOWERS

Providing flowers for our altars this weekend are Johnny Dan and Argelia Alaniz and Family

as they REMEMBER VICKIE VALDEZ. Thank you

and May she rest in peace! Dear Lord, Thank you for teaching me to be gener-

ous, as you have been generous with me. Thank you

for showing me that all I am and have, are gifts from

you and that these gifts from you, Lord, are meant to

be shared. Show me the joys of generosity. Help me

to understand that others, perhaps unknown to me, de-

pend on me for help. Remind me that my world, my

parish, needs "Good Samaritans" to heal the wounds

of our times. Make me a gift to others in your name.

A Amen.

Prayerfully submitted by Kristin Smith

STEWARDSHIP

OF

TREASURE

Feast of The Assumption August 14-15, 2013 21 Envelopes 13 Loose Cks.

Env./Cks $485.00

Plates $494.00

Children’s $ 1.00

TOTAL $980.00

NEW DATE FOR PARENTS of high school teens: Man-

datory parent meeting will take place on WED. SEPT. 11th

at 7 in the Antonian Room. THEME of the gathering is Duck

Dynasty Hillbilly Family Reunion. If parent wears camou-

flage clothing, their child will get extra credit for future mis-

sion projects. INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW. C U then! Registration for FFC is one week prior to this meeting, on

Wed. Sept 4, 6:30-7 p.m. (NO Parent Meeting on SEPT.4!)

Calling all alumni, former teachers, administrators,

employees and all who are past or current friends of

St. Mary’s Cathedral School . . . The school will celebrate its 100th

anniversary Sept. 19-21 at St. Mary’s Cathedral School and

Church. To see what is planned for the celebration and to register,

please visit the church web site: www.stmarysamarillo.com. Click

the tab, “School 100 Years.” May register online, or print registra-

tion form and mail it to the address given on the registration form.

D.C.C.W. NEWS Diocesan Council of Catholic Women

A D.C.C.W. RETREAT FOR WOMEN will be SEPT 7

from 9 until Noon at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat

Center. Begins with Registration at 8:30 AM and FEE

is $10. Featured SPEAKER is Sister Dolerette.

D.C.C.W. FALL CONVENTION is Friday OCT 4 from 5PM to Sat. OCT 5 9-3 PM. More details for registrations for both events may be found in

the West Texas Catholic Newspaper or on the Diocesan website (address on bulletin cover)

ATTENTION SPONSORS FOR RCIA

Those Sponsors for someone in this years‘

RCIA process (not for the Inquirers) are

asked to attend a Sponsor-Supporter Work-

shop on Wed., Sept. 4 at 6:30 in the church

office. Thank you! Ques? Call Janie 364-7626

NEW DIRECTIONS IN THE

40 DAYS of PRAYER EFFORT:

SAINT ANTHONY’s Church is signed up for the Di-

ocesan Respect Life Ministries’ 40 DAYS FOR LIFE

to pray before the Blessed Sacrament on WEDNESDAY OCTOBER

16 from 8 AM until 6 PM (this is our chosen day in solidarity with other parishes across the Diocese) Prayer will go up for an end to

abortion and other sins against all life. ANYONE interested in praying

at any time that day, please just come and do so. No need to call the

parish office. For more information you may visit www.amarillodiocese.org/life This national & diocesan effort will

unite in prayer our 39 parishes and 1 cathedral; one‘s own personal intentions may be added. Thank you.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRA-TION for students in grades K5-12th is from 5:30-7 PM on Wednesday, SEPT. 4 in the main school building. Materials fee is $20 per student. FAITH FORMATION CLASSES start Wed. Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

TWO ITEMS IN CANYON NEWS: “NEW BUFFS’ (ages 18-25)

ARE WELCOME to JOIN CATHOLIC STUDENTS ATTENDING WTAMU or

AMARILLO COLLEGE to spend time and share events with peers-in-the-

faith. Visit www.wtcsc.com or call 806-655-

4345 or go by 2610 4th Avenue, in Canyon. Fa-ther Daniel will be your Spiritual Director. Enter

a new arena for growth and fellowship with

others in the faith and see it can be fun, too!!

CALLING ST. MARY’S ALUMNI

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRANKIE O’RAND, 77, resident of Hereford, mother of parishioner

Laurie Kahlich, died August 14 in Amarillo under hospice

care for a brief illness. Her life service was celebrated

last week at Temple Baptist Church with burial in West

Park Cemetery. Prayers go up for her family.

TEODOSO “GEORGE” CERVANTEZ, 76, brother of

Francis Serna of our parish, died August 14 at Hereford Nursing and Rehab Center under hospice care for cancer. His funeral

was Saturday morning Aug. 17 at Good News Church. Burial followed in

West Park Cemetery. Prayer is offered for his beloved family/friends.

RAMONA MUNOZ, (her 68th birthday this week) died Wed. August 14

at home in Gering, Nebraska after a lengthy illness. She is mother

of Marcella Arias and grandmother of Stephanie Barrera, both

parishioners. Mrs. Munoz‘ funeral and burial were Friday morning

August 16 in Gering. Prayers for her family‘s continued peace as she

suffers from cancer no longer.

IMPORTANT: Please notify the office if * you no longer have

a land line telephone, *if we do not have your cell phone num-

bers and *if you have a new cell number or address. T.U.

JOIN 2013 ITALY PILRIMAGE: December 2-12, $3099 from

Dallas. Contact Fr. Phu Phan at St. Ann‘s in Canyon for bro-

chure. Or call 806-655-3302 or visit st.anncc@yahoo.com

SIGN UP AFTER MASSES on SAT. AUGUST 24-25 (or by AUGUST 28 in parish office) for the ... Amarillo Diocesan YEAR of FAITH Celebration—on the Feast of the Holy Cross—SEPTEMBER 14th at Amarillo Civic Center. Event begins at 9:30 AM, includes lunch and concludes with Mass at 4 PM. Enjoy music and song from many cultures as well as Speakers: Dr. Wendy Wright from Creighton University, Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez from Hon-duras, and Rev. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. Conference Fee will be covered by the parish with your required early RSVP for name tags and lunch count; call the parish office at 364-6150. NO OTHER MASSES ANY-WHERE IN THE DIOCESE THAT DAY. Regular parish liturgies resume on Sunday morning, however, at regularly scheduled times.

Janie, Thank you for asking for a testimony on our experience over World Youth Day, I've learned

that we have a great mission to make Christ known to people and to ask for his grace as aid.

This will help. Thanks again! — Paz de Christo, Vincent Carrasco

Like many of us, I have received a calling from God, an invitation to accept his abundant graces.

5 years ago that invitation was made known to me, by the grace of God. I am being called to be

a missionary priest to serve God's people and deliver the most Holy Eucharist to those far from it

in South America. The past few weeks out of the country has had a profound impact on me just by

the great commission that we are all called to act on: To go and make disciples of all nations.

First of all, with any calling— marriage, single life, youth ministry, priesthood, or religious life — I think there's always doubt,

and hesitation. There is present some type of fear that keeps us from responding to the invitation that God sends. For me

this is what I suffer from....suffer from fear, fear from being alone along the way, fear of what I don't know ahead, and even

fear of being a part of a love that might fail.

The message throughout the week was to not be afraid, because God is always with us. Pope Francis said repeatedly that

―God. Is. With us.‖ In my reassurance, I listened to everything that Pope Francis said to not be afraid, that we as youth have

a great mission to respond to the calling that God offers to us. He tells us that Christ has already gone before us among the

world, and in his sending he dwells among us.

In my reflection I came to a better understand that I am not alone, that I shouldn't be afraid, and that Christ in his sending,

always accompanies us. I felt a heated flame inside of me grow, and yearn for the love that Christ offers.

Pope Francis sent a message that helped me see more clearly what needs to be done, no matter my youth. Go, don't be

afraid, and finally, to serve. If you would like to hear a little more over my experience at World Youth Day visit my blog at

www.catholicsoup.blogspot.com

FOR MORE ON WORLD YOUTH DAY, see our Parish September Newsletter and watch for future bulletins, as the four attending

from our parish share what it was like for them, to be in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for this amazing history-making gathering of

Catholic youth with the Holy Father, Pope Francis. His message is one for all the world. May the youth keep the fire of faith

Alive for all the Church.

CONFESSION: Any time by appointment

or Sat. 4:30 PM, Tues. 6:30 PM

B A P T I S M P R E P A R A T I O N

CLASSES: Third Thursday of each month.

Pre-Register in church office.

WEDDINGS: Couples must be members

of the Parish. To begin wedding preparation, please call for an appointment with the pas-

tor at least six months prior to planned wed-

ding date.

SCHOOL OFFICE: 120 W. Park Ave.

Phone 364-1952.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call

364-6150 day or night. OR during office hours to schedule the Sacrament of Anoint-

ing prior to surgery or if health is serious or

an accident has occurred. It is a Sacrament

of Healing/Comfort and not necessarily of

the dying.

WELCOME NEWCOMERS: Please

notify the church office of your arrival

or if any changes in phone or address are

made.

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 28—ANNUAL FALL BALL benefiting Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle @St. Thomas the Apostle Church. $80 per person, Joshua Raef, Chairman. For advanced ticket sales contact Krista @376-

4571. Thank you.

NEWLY - REGISTERED IN PARISH

Saint Anthony Community of Faith welcomes as new members this past week:

NORMA L. DeLaCRUZ — She said ―My family comes first. We try to be good to each other and other

people that need help.‖ She is a private sitter for the elderly with 20 years‘ worth of references about

her care, ―feeding-bathing (etc) those who cannot afford to pay the nursing home costs. You can

call me at 806-346-7283.‖ They lived for a time in Friona with a son and his family, but moved to

Hereford in July.

MARTIN L. VELASQUEZ Jr., — He says he likes to gather with his family and play ball with his grandkids. Being helpful

to people who need his help is important to him...He is currently a field worker looking for stable work in feedlot, meat

packing and / or factory. He moved here with wife Norma from Mercedes Tx.. They have two grown sons and six grandchil-

dren. They can be reached at 806-346-7283.

THE COMMUNITY OF FAITH WHO ARE HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NAZARETH TEXAS INVITES

all to their annual LABOR DAY WEEKEND PICNIC on SUNDAY SEPT. 1 beginning at 10 am with a prize

-winning PARADE. Theme of the day is ―Work of the People.‖ ROAST BEEF DINNER will be

served from 11-2—Adults $10, 10 & younger $5. Included in the day‘s activities are a BAKE

SHOPPE, CRAFTS BOOTH, COW PATTY BINGO, ADULT RAFFLE, ADULT BINGO FOR BUCKS, YOUTH

CONCESSIOSN. AND— KIDS CAN ENJOY GAMES and WATER EVENTS along with a Kid‘s RAFFLE,

CHILDREN‘S BINGO and HAY RIDES. Full day PASS armband prices: 8 & up $10, 7 & under is $5.

A SPECIAL EXHIBIT will be offered from 12 noon to 5 pm in the Nazareth Church‘s History. Bring

a lawn chair for relaxing during the AUCTION starting at 1 pm featuring donated items and livestock. HAMBURGERS will be

served from 5-8 pm for $3 each or $5 for a double meat. Also the TEXAS HOLD ‗EM TOURNAMENT will be in the Community

Hall. ALL TO BENEFIT the Church and its‘ Mission. Father Ken Keller invites all to come join in the fun for everyone!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!

NEW FUNDRAISER “CHRISTMAS in NOVEMBER” to Bene-

fit St. Anthony School TUITION Assistance. Please call

Martha Paetzold @258-7701 to donate Christmas items and

crafts (new and gently used) for SALE NOV. 2 & 3. Better

than QVC! Let‘s have some fun!!

THE SEPT 7th HOTDOG & HOMEMADE ICE CREAM-COOKIE Event hopes to reach

more people with an invitation to and new FOCUS on the “Ministry of FLOWER BEDS

and CHURCH YARD CARE” leading to a BIG Fall Clean Up DAY on OCT 19th. At weekend liturgies and at the social, we will have a sign-up sheet for those willing to

commit 1 day to help. With each rotating event for hospitality and fellowship, we will

look to build on existing and get new service help for needed areas in our parish.

The LABORERS are FEW, but MANY ARE CALLED; are you CHOSEN ??

“The fruit of the tree will identify the tree!" Are you good fruit?

"We are not here to see through each other; we are here to see each other through!"

Concerning the Baptized! If you are a parish leader or working with RCIA in

your parish, this study time will help you under-

stand more about how to meet the needs of those

who are looking for God in their lives. Do not miss

the opportunity to join others for this Study Time!

Title: Preparing Baptized Adults for

Confirmation and Eucharist Description: This seminar will follow Part II of the

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and present the

specific details needed to accompany Baptized

adults in the completion of their Initiation. As de-

scribed in the Rite, this included those baptized and

uncatechized Roman Catholics or members of other

Christian Churches whose Baptism is deemed valid

by the Roman Catholic Church. Liturgical and cate-

chetical elements will be included in these presenta-

tions. Questions for discussion:

How do we deal with baptized adults in RCIA.

What is the process?

What are some of the resources?

How important is Mystagogy to the process of

RCIA?

How to keep the RCIA team engaged in the minis-

try?

How important is on-going training for RCIA

leaders?

Presenter: Sister Lois Paha, O.P., Director of Formation and Pastoral Services for the Diocese of Tucson. Sister

Lois is an experienced presenter on the topic of liturgy and sacraments having served as the Worship Office direc-

tor for the Diocese of Austin for sixteen years. She has hosted numerous Institutes, workshops and study days for

RCIA directors and team members. She has more than four decades of ministry and holds an MA in liturgical Stud-

ies from the University of Notre Dame and a Doctor of Minister degree from the Oblate School of Theology, San

Antonio. A native of Chicago, Sister is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.

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Please Send in Registration by OCTOBER 11, 2013. Make Check out to Diocese of Amarillo.

Name___________________________________________Parish____________________________________

Address______________________________________________Zip_______________State_______________

Cell Phone_______________________________ Home Phone ______________________________________

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Cost: Overnight, double occupancy, meals, materials, program $70.00 per person. Overnight, single room,

meals, materials, program $100.00 per person. Commuters: meals, materials, program $ 40.00 per person.

Please mail registration & check to: Sister Janet M. Abbacchi, 1800 N. Spring, Amarillo, Texas 79107