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St. Anthony Catholic Church Church 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. | Hereford, Texas 79045
Parish Office:114 Sunset Drive Phone: 364-6150
School Office: 120 W. Park Ave. Phone: 364-1952.
Parish website http://stanthonyscatholicparish.com/ In case of an emergency email: [email protected] or 806-570-5706
PARISH PASTOR — Rev. Fr. Anthony Neusch DIOCESE of AMARILLO — Bishop Patrick Zurek
Sign up for R.C.I.A and Small Groups Adult Faith Formation email: [email protected] or call 364-6150
Bulletin Editor Jasmin Enriquez email: [email protected] bulletin deadline is noon WEDNESDAY.
February 23, 2020
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time FOOLISHNESS
Sometimes the idea of repentance seems old-fashioned, naïve,
even foolish. But if you’re looking for real foolishness, you’ll find it
in today’s readings.
We begin with Leviticus and the admonition, “Take no revenge
and cherish no grudge” (Leviticus 19:18). We’ve heard that mes-
sage before, of course, so we might forget how far it is from the so-
called “practical realities of life.” Saint Paul warns us about being
practical, though. Whoever considers oneself wise had better
“become a fool,” because “the wisdom of this world is foolishness
in the eyes of God” (1 Corinthians 3:18, 19).
This “foolishness” continues in the Gospel: “Offer no resistance
to one who is evil” (Matthew 5:39). In fact, offer the other cheek
when you’ve been slapped. Hand over your coat as well as your
shirt. Be like God, who sends sunshine and rain on the bad as well
as the good. “So be perfect,” says Jesus, “just as your heavenly Fa-
ther is perfect” (5:48). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
School Announcement: School Number: (806) 364-1952
ASH Wednesday, February 26:
8:15 am Mass with the school children.
Friday, February 28:
8:15 am School Mass. All are welcome!
Auction set up begins!
Saturday, February 29:
Auction set-up
LEAP DAY!
Sunday, March 1:
Auction begins at noon! See insert for more info.
Parish Office Hours: Mon. 10am– 12pm, 1pm-5pm.
Tue .—Thur. 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm.
Fri. 9 am—12 pm
Church Announcements: Sunday, February 23:
NO RCIA
5 pm Holy Hour.
Monday, February 24:
8 pm Knights of Columbus meeting.
Tuesday, February 25:
NO Daily Mass.
6 pm 24 hr. adoration begins
ASH. Wednesday, February 26:
7:15 am Ash Wednesday Mass.
8:15 am Mass with the school children
6 pm 24 hr. adoration ends
7:15 pm Ash Wednesday Mass, F.F.C students please at-
tend Mass with your parents.
Friday, February 28:
Deadline to order cheese enchiladas, please call the office
by noon
6 pm Stations of the Cross
6:30 pm Fish Fry at the Community Center, $10 adults and
$5 children.
Sunday, March 1:
Auction begins at noon! See insert for more information 9:30 AM: Dismissal of RCIA after Homily, Rite of Sending
followed by the Rite of Recognition at the Cathedral.
LITURGY INTENTIONS Mon. 7:15 AM Julia McNaney Health Tues.5:30 PM NO MASS ASH Wed.7:15AM People of the Parish
ASH Wed.8:15AM For the Health of Nancy Paetzold
ASH Wed.7:15PM People of the Parish
Thurs7:15AM Marilyn Henderson Pierce RIP
Fri.8:15AM For the Intentions of Mark P. Kuper
Sat. 6PM In Honor of Catholic Life Insurance
Sun. 9:30AM People of the Parish
ALTAR SERVERS
STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE February 15/16, 2020
Envelopes–61 Loose Checks–30
Envelopes/Checks $7,545.00
Plates $409.50
Children $41.00
Total $7,995.50
Black Bag Collection: Black Bag $500.00
Second Collection:
Campus Ministries $323.30
FINAL Total = $8,893.50
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Schedule for Feb. 29/Mar. 1: 6PM Mass: Eileen Alley, Steve Cortez, Elvira Enriquez, Jasmin
Enriquez, and Samantha Guerrero.
9:30AM Mass: Virginia Bordayo, Aracely Correa, Erin
Jesko, Krynson Jesko Elaine McNutt, Shelley Meiwes,
and Keith Meiwes SICK CALL ONLY: Fritz Backus, Nadine
Berend, Maggie Diller, Shawn Frye, Ray Schlabs, and Brenda Yosten
Lector Schedule for Feb. 29/Mar. 1: 6PM Mass: Ana Copeland and Angela Baker
9:30AM Mass: Jim Brockman and Monica Bermea
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time February 23, 2020
NO RCIA
Vocation Crucifix:
6 pm Mass: Volunteer
9:30 am Mass: Volunteer
5 pm Holy Hour
MONDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer. 7:15 am Daily Mass
TUESDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer.
7-8 am Men’s Lectionary Study Group.
NO Daily Mass.
6 pm 24h hr. Adoration begins
WEDNESDAY – 6:45 am Morning Prayer.
Second Collection for the Church in Eastern Europe.
7:15 am Ash Wednesday Mass
8:15 am Ash Wednesday Mass with the school children
9:30 am Ladies Lectionary Group.
6 pm 24 hr. Adoration Ends
7:15 pm Ash Wednesday Mass, F.F.C students please
attend Mass with your parents.
THURSDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer. 7:15 am Daily Mass
FRIDAY–6:45 am Morning Prayer.
7-8 am Friday morning book study.
8:15 am School Mass
Deadline to order cheese enchiladas, please call the office by noon
before noon to place your oder.
6 pm Stations of the Cross
6:30 pm Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, $10 adults & $5 children
SATURDAY 6PM LITURGY February 29, 2020
Vocation Crucifix Volunteer
Catholic Life Insurance Branch membership meeting after Mass
First Sunday of Lent March 1, 2020 9:30 AM: Dismissal of RCIA after Homily, Rite of Sending fol-
lowed by the Rite of Recognition at the Cathedral.
Vocation Crucifix:
9:30 am Mass: Volunteer
Noon to 5 pm, School Auction begins!
NO Holy Hour
Mon.7:15 AM Robert Gonzales and Devin Mata
Tues.5:30PM NO MASS ASH Wed.7:15AM Macy Betzen and Sam Detten
ASH Wed. 8:15AM School Children
ASH Wed. 7:15PM Avery Rodriguez, Abby
Rodriguez, and Pete Rodriguez
Thurs. 7:15AM Aleeya Alaniz and Arissa Alaniz
Fri.8:15AM School Students.
SAT.6PM Cadence Copeland, Cooper Copeland,
Caleb Guerrero, and Gabriel Guerrero
SUN. 9:30 AM Kadence Guardiola, Caelen Guar-
diola, Makaila Guardiola, and Ramiro Soliz
ALTAR FLOWERS: are in MEMORY of
Junell Schilling and Edward Schilling from William
and Marilyn Kahlich. Thank you and God Bless!
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Schedule for February, 26 Ash Wednesday: 7:15 AM: Teresa Garth
8:15 AM: School Teachers
7:15 PM: Jens Brorman, Rick Rodriguez,
and Cynthia Rodriguez
Lector Schedule for February, 26 Ash Wednesday: 7:15 AM: Robert Bribesca and Sam Urbanczyk
8:15 AM: School Children
7:15 PM: Jana Hedrick and Kathy Brorman
SICK CALL ONLY.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Schedule for February, 26 Ash Wednesday: 9AM: Shawn Frye, Jackie Casarez, Charlene Sand-
ers, Nadine Berend, Ray Schlabs, and Brenda Yos-
ten.
F.F.C students preparing for sacraments: Please be sure to sign in after Mass, in the back of the
church. Parents, if you have any questions please call
Aracely Correa, DRE, 364-6150.
FRIENDLY REMINDER.
The bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 12 pm, anything
sent after will not be published in that weekend's bulletin,
no exceptions. Thank you.
FEBRUARY CALENDAR FEB. 23—NO RCIA
FEB. 23—5 pm Holy Hour resumes.
FEB. 24—Knights of Columbus meeting, 8 pm.
FEB. 25—24 hr. Adoration begins after 5:30 pm Mass
FEB. 26—24 hr. Adoration ends at 6 pm
FEB. 26—7:15 am, 8:15 am, 7:15 pm Ash Wednesday Mass.
FEB. 28—6 pm Stations of the Cross
24 Hour Adoration Begins This Week. 24 hour adoration will begin at 6 pm
Tuesday, February 25. Sign up sheets are
at each entrance of the church or you can
call the church office to sign up for an hour of prayer.
Lenten Mission Speaker Theme: "Go, and repair my house which is in ruins."
Melissa Musick Nussbaum
COMING to Saint Anthony
Church MARCH 7-8-9 as
Keynote Lenten Mission
Speaker Theme: "Go, and
repair my house which is in
ruins." God's charge to St.
Francis in the 12th century
and God's charge to us in the
21st. Don't worry, it won't be
gloomy, but I will address the real questions and concerns
Catholics have about the state of the church. Blessings.
Melissa. “ Melissa Musick Nussbaum is a columnist for
National Catholic Reporter and Celebration magazine and
the author of eight books on religion and spirituality. She
studied at Grinnell College and St. Thomas Seminary,
and was a college chaplain for nine years. Nussbaum is
co-author, with her daughter Anna Keating, of “The
Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That
Make Up a Catholic Life,” published in February 2016.
Read her at My Table Is Spread or follow her and Anna
Keating at The Catholic Catalogue. Check Amazon to
order a copy, new or used, to read and bring for signing
when she comes to Hereford.
It is entitled “ The Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide
To The Daily Acts That Make Up A Catholic Life” by
Melissa Nussbaum The book is out in paperback as well
as hardback. She is a renowned author, speaker, writer.
Originally from Tulia, from the Amarillo Diocese, now
living in Colorado.
Ash Wednesday Mass Times: Wednesday, February, 26.
7:15 am Mass.
8:15 am with the school children.
7:15 pm Mass with the F.F.C students.
Mark your calendars!
Stations of the Cross will be held every
Friday at 6 pm at the church.
February 28, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 6:30
pm at the Community Center. $10 Adults, $5 Children
March 6, High School Youth, Cheese Enchilada din-
ner 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria.
March 13, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 6:30 pm at
the Community Center. $10 Adults, $5 Children
March 20, Catholic Life Insurance, 6:30 pm dinner in
the school cafeteria
March 27, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 6:30 pm at
the Community Center. $10 Adults, $5 Children.
Shadow Stations—April 3 at 3 pm & 6 pm
St. Anthony 6th graders will perform the Shadow
Stations at the church, all are welcome!
DIOCESAN CHOIR - OPEN INVITATION
All Choir members, Cantors and Instru-
mentalists are cordially invited to take part
in the DIOCESAN CHOIR. This
all-inclusive group leads the assembly in
song at our Diocesan Liturgies. Sharing
our stewardship of Time and Talent in fellowship with
members of all our parish families is a true blessing!
Please contact Dr. Greg Onofrio at St. Mary’s Cathedral
if you are interested: [email protected]
HOLY CROSS CORNER Congratulations to Holy Cross students!
Madison Mirelez (8th grade) participate in the
64th annual South Plains Regional Science and
Engineering Fair on February 7th. She received
the following awards:
Broadcom Masters Award
High Plains Underground Water Conservation Award
US Stockholm Jr. water prize of $50
3rd place trophy in 8th grade biological division
She will advance to state competition in March
Holy Cross placed 3rd at the local Math Counts competition
on February 8th.
Team members included:
Maggie Houlihan
Kelly Le
Rachel Lane
Madison Mirelez
Alternates Oliver Beckanavic and Jade Hernandez
Hooray for the Mustangs!
High School Senior Slideshow! High School Seniors can start sending photos, a maximum
of 10, to Aracely Correa for the senior slideshow that is
presented at the senior brunch. Please email your pictures
to [email protected]. If you have any questions
please call the church office, 364-6150.
DEADLINE: April 17.
Elementary Principal Position Available: St. Anthony Catholic School is a K4-6 school located in Hereford, TX. St.
Anthony enrolls 100-110 students with a professional staff of 10 and total staff of 20, and is fully accredited by the Texas
Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission (recognized by the Texas Education Agency). Candidates for principal
must be willing to assume responsibility for the spiritual and academic leadership of the school. Excellent communica-
tion skills and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining both an excellent academic environment and a culture oriented
towards the formation of disciples of Christ are essential. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic and
hold a master’s degree in educational administration, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in educa-
tional administration, and a minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school. St. Anthony
Catholic School offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Position is available for the 2020-
2021 school year. Resumes and letters of inquiry may be sent to Fr. Anthony C. Neusch, Pastor at [email protected].
High School Seniors:
DEADLINE is fast approaching! West Texas Catholic Edition.
If you’re a high school senior and attend St. Anthony’s
church, please call or email Aracely Correa with your name
and the high school you attend. The information is for the
senior edition of the West Texas Catholic. Please be sure to
get the information to Aracely by 5 pm Wednesday,
February 26. The West Texas Catholic has a strict deadline
policy, anything sent after will not be submitted in the issue.
Wednesday WOMEN'S Group
Deepen your Lenten experience: Scripture – Prayer – Faith-Sharing Join us Wednesday morn-
ings 9:30-11 in the Antonian Room (coffee is always ready!) to
pray for one another and the needs of church, country, family &
world, and find deeper meaning in the weekend's Liturgical
Readings. This is an informal group of women, all ages. Call
Janie Banner @364-6150 mornings if you have questions.
Tuesday MEN’s Group
Deepen your Lenten experience: Scripture – Prayer – Fellowship Join us Tuesday mornings 7-8
in the Antonian Room (Same coffee pot is always ready!) We
enjoy prayer, fellowship and together try to find deeper mean-
ing in the weekend's Liturgical Readings. Call Roger Albracht
@364-2242 or 806-759-6110 if you have questions. May we
all strive to gather, as God’s People, more often than on week-
ends to celebrate and grow in our Faith!
FRIDAY Morning Book Study Group All are welcome to join in a new Study Friday mornings from 7
-8 a.m. (with the start of Lent) in the Antonian Room. We will
begin a new book study as Lent begins –“Rediscover Jesus-An
Invitation.” by Matthew Kelly. Call Janie @364-6150 morn-
ings, or 364-7626, afternoons.
MEN’S NIGHT! Beers and Brats.
Men of the parish, join us March 22nd for
a night of fellowship! The evening will
start at 5 pm with Holy Hour at the
church, after Holy Hour we will move
over to the school cafeteria for games, beer, and
sausage brats. Childcare will be provided. (NO B.Y.O.B! Persons under the age of 18 can NOT attend.)
February 23, 2020
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time
Feast of St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr
Dear Brothers and Sisters of St. Anthony Catholic Church:
This year the priests of the Diocese of Amarillo requested for the United Catholic Appeal (UCA) pledge time to be
moved up in the year. They felt that waiting until May was not the best time for preparing, promoting, and pledging
for the UCA. Presbyteral Council decided that the Weekends for United Catholic Appeal promotion and pledging
should happen during first weeks of the Season of Lent. This will mean that the dates will vary from year to year,
but will be connected to the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Here at St. Anthony’s we will have
our United Catholic Appeal pledge weekend March 7-8, 2020.
I would respectfully request that every parishioner participate as every parishioner directly benefits. Here are some
of the ways we at St. Anthony’s directly benefit from the UCA:
We have two men in formation for reception and ordination to the Permanent Diaconate, Ronnie Fetsch
and Gerald Marnell.
Our Catechists, Youth Leaders, and School Faculty have access to Continuing Education programs for
different forms of certification both on the Diocesan level and nationally recognized.
Our Bishop de Falco Retreat Center offers many different kinds of retreats for growth in the spiritual life
(ACTS, Cursillo, Kolbe), to promote healing and forgiveness (Retrouvaille for broken marriages, A
Touch of Mercy, for those broken by abortion), and comfort to the suffering and grieving (Beginnings,
for those who have lost a spouse, and Emmaus, for those who have lost a child). In addition days of re-
flection, spiritual direction and companionship, individual and group retreat opportunities.
Tribunal marriage assistance for those desiring to bless an existing union, to request an annulment for a
broken union, and all of the processes for those preparing for marriage.
Seminarian education and priestly formation for the health and formation of our current and future clergy.
Our parish quota is $56,418. I know that each of our financial and economic situations are different and can rapidly
change. Please spend some time in prayer asking God what He asks of you. Thank Him for your many blessings of
all kinds, and decide as a family on what our Good and Gracious God is asking as your response to His gifts of life
and love to you. I leave you with a prayer that you can use as a family as you enter into this time of discernment.
O Good and Gracious God, giver of life and source of freedom, we know that all we have received is a gift from
your hand. You call us to be good stewards of Your abundance. Help our family to always use Your gifts wisely
and teach us to share generously. Send the Holy Spirit to work through us, bringing Your message of life and love to
those we serve. May our faithful stewardship bear witness to the love of Jesus Christ in our lives. We pray with
grateful hearts, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
In Christ, I Remain,
Fr. Anthony C. Neusch
23 de Febrero, 2020
Septimo Domingo de tiempo ordinario
San Polycarpio, Obispo y Martil
Queriados Hermanos y Hermanas de La Iglesia de San Antonio:
Este año los secerdotes de la diocesis de Amarillo decidieron adelantar la Campana Catolica Unida. El consejo pres-
biteral decidio que la Campaña Catolica Unida sea durante la premer senana de cuaresma. Aqui en nuestra parroquia
La Campana Catolica Unida comienza el fin de senama de el 7-8 de Marzo, 2020.
Yo personalmente y con mucho respeto invito a todos ustedes a participar en esta tan importante campaña. A conti-
nuacion les maestro varias formas en la que nuestra parroquia se veneficia de estos fondos monetarios.
Formacion de diaconos Roni Fetsch y Gerald Marnell.
Programas de formacion religiosa para catechistas y maestros.
Diferentes retiros espirutuales por ejamplo El cursillo, ACTS y otros.
Asistencia en el proceso de anulaciones matrimoniales
Educacion para seminaristas y formacion de sacerdotes actuales y futuros.
Nuestra cuota es de $56,418. Yo entiendo que nuestra situacion economica y financiera es differente y puede cam-
biar rapidamente. Les pido que hagan oracion y mediten en que es lo que Dios quiere de ustedes. Denle gracias a El
por todas las bendiciones y decidan como familia cual es su respuesta. Tomando en cuenta su gran amor y benciones
para nosotros. Los dejo con la siguiente oracion.
Grandisimo Dios, Fuente de Vida, nosotros sabemos todo lo que recibimos de tu mano. Llamonos a ser justos con lo
que nos das en abundancia. Ayuda a nuestra familia a ser uso de tus bendiciones y a userlas adecuadamente y ense-
ñanos a compartir generosamente con los demas. Envianos tu santo espiritu con tu mensaje de vida y amor a quienes
servimos. Que nuestro manejo economico sea testigo de el amor de Jesus en nuestras vidas. En Cristo Jesus.
Amen.
En Cristo Jesus,
Fr. Anthony C. Neusch
We are in need of a few more desserts for our dessert sale.
Desserts can be dropped off Saturday afternoon, February 29 or the morning of Saturday, March 1.
Thought for Reflection: “People who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they must pass if they are to reach heaven;
or everyone has a need to be forgiven.” —George Herbert
“Who has not forgiven an enemy has not yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life.” —Johann Kaspar Lavater
