Stewardship Reflections

When the risen Christ encounters his disciples in the locked room he adds a new Beatitude to

the ones we’ve heard proclaimed before: “Blessed are those who have not seen and have

believed.” Stewards of the mysteries of God’s love do not need proof of the risen Christ. They

know it because their lives have been transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit who has

breathed new life into them and through the Sacrament of the Eucharist which strengthens and

sustains them. As stewards of this great gift it is appropriate to reflect on how we in turn add

new life into our parish communities.

Intercession - That we may learn to see all of our blessings as abundant gifts from God, so that

we may use them for the benefit of all God’s people.

Cuando el Señor resucitado encuentra a sus discípulos encerrados en una habitación, agrega una nueva

Bienaventuranza a las que conocemos y que él había proclamado anteriormente: “Bienaventurados sean

aquellos que sin haber visto han creído.” Los corresponsables de los misterios del amor de Dios no

necesitan una prueba de Cristo resucitado. Ellos lo saben porque sus vidas han sido transformadas por

el poder del Espíritu Santo quien ha infundido nueva vida en ellos, y a través del Sacramento de la

Eucaristía, el cual les fortalece y les sustenta. Como corresponsables de este gran don es conveniente

reflexionar sobre cómo agregar, de nuestra parte, nueva vida a nuestra parroquia y a nuestras

comunidades.

Intercesión: Para que podamos aprender a ver todas nuestras bendiciones como regalos abundantes de

Dios y que los usemos para beneficio de todo el pueblo de Dios.

Sacred Heart Stewardship Regular Collection

March 31, April 1, 2018 Children’s Offerings/Loose $ 173.00

Second Collection $ 221.10

Envelopes $ 2,059.00

Total $ 2,673.10

This year, Bishop Robert Coerver asks us to be Witnesses of God’s Love by joining all the

parishes of the diocese in making a commitment to support the work of our diocese through

the annual Diocesan Catholic Appeal (DCA). We will hand out the DCA brochure along with

the bulletin next weekend, please read it and prayerfully reflect on how you can help.

Peace be with you. John 20:19

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 1309 West 8th Street – PO Box 1347

Littlefield, TX 79339

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Sunday of Divine Mercy - Year B

Eight days later Jesus came and stood in their midst.

Sacramental Notes Baptisms: Please call the parish office to register in the parish and before

making any plans as to day or time for the sacrament. See the bulletin for announcement on baptismal classes. Parents and Godparents are both required to attend classes. Marriages, Anniversaries, Validation of Marriages: Please call the parish

office and make arrangements for these well ahead of the date of the event. (6 months or more). Funerals: Family members need to call the parish office as quickly as

possible to make arrangements. Do not set a date or time before speaking to Fr. Brian. Adult Sacraments: Eucharist, Confirmations, Reception into the Church,

RCIA program and participation: call the parish office for more information. Anointing of the Sick: Do not hesitate to call Fr. Brian in case of a serious illness. Please call the parish office to receive this sacrament.

Finance Committee: Ray Vargas, James Sokora, Mrs. Ninfa Medina Liturgical Committee: Mrs. Pauline Duran and the Guadalupanas. Linens: Mrs. Alice Castillo Grounds: Gus Lopez Church Custodians: Parish Volunteers Religious Education: PCL K-6th grade – Suzann Craig & Cynthia Ortega

PCL 7-12th grade – Joann & Elisardo Cueto CIA & CYO Guides – Amanda & Evan Barrera Music: 6:30p.m. – Mary Mangles and Elaine Ybarra

8:00a.m. – Ana Martinez 10:30a.m. – Jr. Longoria and choir 12:00noon – Paul Mendez and Kayla Sierra

CLERGY Pastor:

Fr. Brian Wood 806/385-6043

Deacons: Doroteo García

485-4546

Richard Flores

448-0328

PARISH OFFICE 806-385-6043

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Closed for lunch

12:00 - 1:00 Parish Secretary Christina Gomez

Mass Times Saturday: 6:30pm (Vigil)

Sunday: 8:00am

10:30am (Spanish)

12:00 noon

Confession Times Saturdays: 5:30pm

Or by appointment

Weekly and Monthly Schedule of Activities

Our high school CCE students are attending a DYRT (Diocesan Youth Retreat Team) this weekend. There will not be any Sunday CCE classes on Sunday, April 8th. Please keep the

retreat participants in your prayers as our youth continue to grow in their Catholic faith.

ATTENTION: All Senior

High School Parents there

will be a Senior Parent

meeting, on Tuesday, April

10th at 6:00pm in the

parish hall to discuss

preparations for a Class of

2018 Senior Luncheon. All

graduating Senior Parents

are asked to attend this

meeting.

MARGARET MAHER SCHOLARSHIP

The Margaret Maher Scholarship Foundation will award a scholarship to a deserving individual who will be attending a Catholic University in the fall. The criteria for selection will include the academic achievement and financial need of the student. Applications are due by April 15th, 2018. Contact Margaret Beauchamp at 795-9415 or margaretmaherscholarship.org for more information.

The Knights of Columbus are accepting college scholarship applications. The applications are available for all graduating High School Seniors and are located at the entrance of the church. If you have any questions, please ask a Knights of Columbus member. The applications are due no later than April 17, 2018.

YOUTH RALLY 2018 April 20 - 21: Youth Rally @ Christ the King Cathedral School. $25 by April 6,

2018 guaranteed shirt; $30 by April 13, 2018; $35 at the door. Friday: April 20 Registration (5:30 pm) to 10:30 pm; Saturday: April 21 9:30 am to 10:00 pm .

Escuela de Dirigentes este lunes, 9 de abril; después de la Misa, en el saln parroquial.

Apostolado, domingo, 15 de abril, aquí en nuestra Iglesia de Sagrado Corazón en Littlefield, empezando 2

de la tarde. Todos están invitados. _____________________________________________________________

El Grupo de Oración se junta cada jueves después de la Misa.

Faith Formation CCE – K-6th grades - Sunday’s - 9:10am

RCIA Classes – Tuesday’s - 7-9pm

RCIT (teens) Classes - Wednesday’s at 5:15pm in the parish

class hall.

CCE – 7th-12th grades - 6:00pm- begins in the Church.

Knights of Columbus

2nd Tuesday of the

month in the parish hall at 7:15 pm

Guadalupanas

2nd Tuesday of the

month in the Church at 7:00p.m.

Baptismal Classes: English classes on (must attend both weeks) Wednesday, April 18th and April 25th 7:30-9:00pm in the Church. Please go by the parish office during normal business hours to register before the classes begin, and to provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate. Parents and Godparents MUST ATTEND the classes. Godparents must be married through the Church. No exceptions! Thank you.

Clases de Bautismo: español Martes, 17 de abril en el salón parroquia a las 7:00p.m. Por favor pase por la oficina de la parroquia durante el horario comercial normal para registrarse antes del comienzo de las clases, y para proveer una copia del certificado de nacimiento de su hijo. Padres y Padrinos es obligatorio de asistir. Los padrinos deben estar casados por la Iglesia. ¡No hay excepciones! ¡Gracias!

Everyone is invited

to the celebration of

50 years of

marriage between

Guadalupe and

Louisa Montoya, on

Friday, April 27th,

2018 with a Mass at

4:00pm, followed by

dinner and

celebration in the

parish hall.

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT SACRED HE ART PARISH

Saturday, April 7 6:30pm Vigil Mass – Sam Duran

Marka Benham

Sunday, April 8 8:00am Mass – Divine Mercy

10:30am Mass - Manuela Castillo

12:00 noon Mass - For our Parish

Community

Monday, April 9 6:30pm Mass - Juanita Trevino

Wednesday, April 11 6:30pm Mass - Cipriano Ruiz

Thursday, April 12 6:30pm Mass - Mauro y Carolina

Gonzales

Friday, April 13 9:00am Mass - Mary Helen Torres

Saturday, April 14 6:30pm Vigil Mass – E.G. Coronado

Sunday, April 15 8:00am Mass – For our Parish

Community

10:30am Mass - Deacon Richard

Thompson

12:00 noon Mass - John Medina

Parish Sick List

Dolores Abeyta George Abeyta, Sr., George Abeyta, Jr. Emma G. Acevedo Mónico Aguilar Alicia Ayala Jesse Briones Rita Castillo Elijah Cervantez Ethan Cervantez Emilia Córdova León Córdova Sylvia Coronado Daniel & Suzann Craig Lucy Cuellar Carmela DeLaFuente Rodolfo Delgado Alfredo Duran Irene Duran Manuel Duran Britney García Molly García Diacono Teo García Lupe Pérez Gregg Guadalupe Gutiérrez Teófilo Gutiérrez Alejandra Hernández Elvira Hernández Ernest Hernández Richard Hernández Dana King Lillie Lara Juanita Longoria Jr. y Mary Longoria Victoria Longoria Andrés López Jesús y Isaura López Alex McCrary Josephine McCrary Betty Jo Martinez Stephen Martinez Martin Méndez Ralph Méndez, II Virginia Méndez Harvey Miller Louisa Montoya Rey Morales, Jr. Blanca Lidia Muñiz Apolonia Orona Lupe Padilla Marie Pérez Petra Polando Nancy Quintanilla Ashley Ramírez Esperanza Rangel Connie Reedy Ricardo Reyes Manuel Reyna Ashley Rodríguez Juan Rodríguez Samantha Rodríguez Tommy Savala Johnny Sierra Lucila Silvas Jimmy Solís Dolores Solíz Roy Steadham Pat Torres Rodney Trevino Rogelia Trevino Christopher Underwood Abel y Maria Vargas Frank Curly Villarreal Dana Wiggins Eva T. Williams Mene Nájera y Familia Blanca Pérez y Familia Roy y Sulema Córdova y Familia Anselma Gutiérrez y Familia

Information on events coming up in our Diocese of Lubbock

Vocation Blurb – Vocation Blurb – Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8- Thomas believed because he saw Jesus. We are blest when we have not seen and believe. What does it take for you to believe in Jesus’ call to you? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, contact Father John Ohlig at the Vocations Office at 806-792-3943 ext. 226 or johlig@catholiclubbock.org. 4th ANNUAL DIVINE MERCY IN ACTION SUNDAY – April 8, 2-5 p.m. in Mackenzie Park in Lubbock (enter at the park’s east entrance on Broadway Ave. & look for signs). This special event puts into action the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy to offer food, drink, clothing, visits, prayer and shelter to those who suffer physical and spiritual poverty (Mt 25:35-40). Sponsored by Restoring Hope, the stations--run by various churches, youth groups, and community organizations--will include distribution of needed items and more to anyone who can use them! Free lunch will be served and there will also be prayer stations, confessions, hair cutting, help signing up for housing, information on many charitable and governmental resources, and numerous other useful activities. Can you serve? Set up, clean up? Pray? Donate items? The afternoon is FREE and open to the public. For more information, please contact Jenna Chang at 832.659.1049 or jchang@catholiclubbock.org or Beth Pressley - medmep@sbcglobal.net.

SALT AND LIGHT RETREAT: April 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world”– presented by Deacon Ron & Tricia Vowels, Deacon Max Perea, Maria DeLeon, David Nolte and Larry Sava. In a difficult world, we are called to touch the hearts of others through love. With God’s graces, we learn how God is leading us to make a difference in our world. Learn how God can use your gifts and talents as his servant and instrument of love. Fee of $15 includes simple lunch. To register: call 806-863-4904, or email rebuildchurch@gmail.com Location-Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth.

ALTAR SERVERS’ APPRECIATION MASS – Sunday, April 22, 4:00 p.m., Saint Joseph Church, 102 N. Avenue P, Lubbock. RSVP by April 13 to Sister Olivia Rico at 806-792-3943 ext. 227 or orico@catholiclubbock.org. An appreciation meal will be held in the parish hall following the Mass. All are invited.

CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKEND – Friday, April 20 (7:45 p.m.) through Sunday, April 22, (2 p.m.) “The wedding is for a day but the marriage is for a LIFETIME.” Engaged couples planning to get married in the Catholic Church are invited to spend a weekend together at Mercy Retreat Center, 605 19th, Slaton, to focus on preparing for married life. Cost is $245 per couple if registered two weeks prior; thereafter, the cost is $305. Registration form and details available at http://www.catholiclubbock.org/EE18.pdf or stop by the diocese 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Additional Engaged Encounter weekends for 2018: June 1-3; October 5-7.

CALLING ALL MARRIED COUPLES! Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend in Amarillo- Friday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. through Sunday, April 29, 5 p.m. - You have a good marriage? Terrific! But... Do you sometimes wonder, "Is this all there is?" Marriage Encounter offers a weekend experience that gives couples the opportunity to examine their life together. The emphasis is on communication between husband and wife, away from the distractions of everyday life. Application fee is $100 per couple, though limited partial & full scholarships are available for couples who reside in the Diocese of Lubbock, and who contact the Office of Marriage & Family Life by April 16. For more information, contact the diocesan Marriage & Family Life director, Jenna Chang 806-792-3943 or jchang@catholiclubbock.org. Apply online at http://www.meAmarillo.org

IN CHRIST'S WORDS HIS

REVELATIONS AS RECORDED IN

THE DIARY OF ST. FAUSTINA. EN LAS PALABRAS DE CRISTO SUS

REVELACIONES REGISTRADAS EN EL

DIARIO DE ST. FAUSTINA.

The Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska records 14 different occasions when Jesus revealed to her His desires concerning the Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday). The most comprehensive revelation is in entry 699. Here are the other numbers of the entries of these revelations, as they appear in the Diary: (49, 88, 280, 299, 300, 341, 420, 570, 742, 965, 998, 1109 & 1517).

El Diario de santa Faustina Kowalska 14 registros diferentes ocasiones cuando Jesús le reveló sus deseos acerca de la Fiesta de la Misericordia Divina Misericordia (Domingo). La revelación es más amplia en la entrada 699. Aquí están los otros números de las entradas de estas revelaciones, tal como aparecen en el Diario: (49, 88, 280, 299, 300, 341, 420, 570, 742, 965, 998, 1109 y 1517).

699: On one occasion, I heard these words: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I

pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.

699: En una ocasión, oí estas palabras: "Hija mía, habla a todo el mundo de mi inmensa Misericordia. Deseo que la

fiesta de la Misericordia sea un refugio y amparo para todas las almas y, especialmente, para los pobres pecadores. Ese día, las profundidades de mi tierna misericordia están abiertas. Derramaré todo un mar de gracias sobre las almas que se acerquen a la fuente de mi Misericordia. El alma que se confiese y reciba la santa Comunión obtendrá el perdón total de los pecados y el castigo. En ese día todas las compuertas divinas a través de las cuales se abren de flujo gracias. Que ningún alma tema acercarse a mí, aunque sus pecados sean como escarlata. Mi misericordia es tan grande que ninguna mente, ya sea de hombre o de ángel, serán capaces de discernir que por toda la eternidad. Todo lo que existe ha salido de las profundidades de mi más tierna misericordia. Cada alma en su relación a mí contemplará mi amor y misericordia por toda la eternidad. La Fiesta de la misericordia surgió de mis entrañas de ternura. Es mi deseo que se celebró solemnemente el primer domingo después de Pascua. La humanidad no tendrá paz hasta que se vuelva a la fuente de mi Misericordia.