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Sunday September 2, 2018 22nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 1309 West 8th Street – PO Box 1347 – Littlefield, TX 79339
www.sacredheartlittlefi
eld.org
Humbly welcome the word that is able to save your souls.
Mass Times
Saturday: 6:30pm Vigil
Sunday: 8:00 am
10:30am (Spanish)
12:00 noon
Monday: 6:30pm (Sp.)
Wednesday: 6:30pm
Thursday: 6:30pm (Sp.)
Friday: 9:00am
Confession Times
Saturdays: 5:30pm or
by appointment
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. Parents of the child to be baptized must be registered members of the parish. Mass attendance is required.
Marriages, Anniversaries, Validation of Marriages: Please call the parish office and make arrangements for these well ahead of the date of the event. (9 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.
First Communion and Confirmation: First Communion and Confirmation are 2 year preparation
Sacraments. For 1st Communion the first year starts in 2nd grade with Reconciliation and the second year of preparation ends in 3rd grade with First Communion. Confirmation preparation begins in grade 9. If a child has not attended the first year of preparation for 1st Communion or Confirmation, they will be placed in the first year class for that specific Sacrament. It is MANDATORY for a student to complete BOTH years of preparation in order to receive these Sacraments.
Pastoral
Team Parish Priest:
Rev. Brian
Wood 806/385-6043
Deacons: Rev. Mr.
Doroteo Garcia
485-4546
Rev. Mr
. 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
Stewardship Reflections
In today’s second reading, St. James urges us to be “Doers of the
Word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). Being a “Doer of the
Word” means being a good steward of the Gospel; meditating on
the sacred scriptures and putting the teachings of Jesus Christ
into action in our day-to-day lives. Whenever we are uncertain as
to what decisions to make or actions to take as good stewards of
the Gospel, St. James reminds us: We can never go wrong if we
resist popular values that are not compatible with the Gospel
and we come to the aid of those who are burdened, distressed or
poor. Being a steward of the Gospel is not taking one single
action. It means embracing a lifestyle as a follower of Jesus
Christ. What can we do this week to be better “Doers of the
Word?”
En la segunda lectura de hoy, Santiago nos alienta a ser “hacedores
de la Palabra, y no solamente oidores” (Santiago 1:22). Ser un
hacedor de la Palabra” significa ser un buen corresponsable del
Evangelio; meditar sobre las sagradas escrituras y poner las
enseñanzas de Jesucristo en acción en nuestra vida diaria. Cada vez
que tenemos duda sobre qué decisiones hacer o qué acciones realizar
como buenos corresponsables del Evangelio, Santiago nos recuerda:
nunca podemos estar equivocados si nos resistimos a los valores
populares que no son compatibles con el Evangelio y vamos en ayuda
de aquellos que están agobiados, angustiados o afligidos por la
pobreza. Ser un corresponsable del Evangelio no es tomar una
acción individual. Significa abrazar un estilo de vida como seguidor
de Jesucristo. ¿Qué podemos hacer esta semana para ser mejores
“hacedores de la Palabra?”
Sacred Heart Stewardship Regular Collection August 25 & 26, 2018
Children’s Offerings/Loose $341.72
Envelopes $992.00
Total $1,333.72 Second Collection, September 8 & 9
for the Diocesan Military Ordinariate.
Be doers of the word and
not hearers only.
James 1:22
Over the past several weeks, you have been invited to make a stewardship
commitment to the Diocesan Catholic Appeal for our Diocese of Lubbock.
DCA commitment forms for the 2018-2019 year are in envelopes on the table
at the entrance of the church. You may bring it to the parish office or mail it
directly to the diocese. Our parish assessment this year is $24,241.00. We
have received $7,660.00 in pledges in the parish office and at the Diocese so
far. Please know that whatever amount you are able to pledge is greatly
appreciated. God Bless!
We are in need of more volunteers for rotation of cleaning the church weekly. Please
prayerfully consider helping your parish. Call the parish office to sign up.
Tenemos necesidad de más voluntarios para la rotación de limpieza semanal de la iglesia. Por
favor considere fervorosamente ayudando a su parroquia. Llame la oficina parroquial para
enscribire se.
CCE classes will begin this Wednesday, September 5th
, immediately after Mass for 7-12th
grades. Classes will begin on Sunday, September 9th
@ 9:05am for Kinder-6th grades.
Fees will be $10.00 per student. Wednesday CCE registrations will be on today, Sunday,
September 2nd
in the parish hall, following each Mass. Parents please bring a copy of your
child’s Baptism and 1st Communion record if they are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
The Parish office will be closed on Monday, September 3rd, in observance of Labor Day.
INTERNATIONAL BUY A PRIEST A BEER DAY, September 9: On this festive day, faithful Catholics all over the world take their priests out for a beer and get to know them better. Neither of you have the time? You could offer a rosary or a holy hour for him and his intentions (or better yet, more than one), and let him know that you are regularly praying for him.
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Finance Committee: Ray Vargas, James Sokora,
Oscar Zapata
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 – Lola & Oscar Zapata
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
No va ver Ultreya, el lunes, 3 de septiembre.
Escuela de Dirigentes, martes, 4 de septiembre en el salón.
Retiro para Directores y Vocales, sábado, 22 de septiembre
de 8de la mañana a 5 de la tarde
en el salón de los mártires en la Diócesis de Lubbock.
Knights of Columbus
2nd Tuesday of the month
in the parish hall at
7:15pm
El Grupo de
Oración se
junta cada
jueves después
le la Santa Misa
en la iglesia.
FAITH FORMATION RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes began Tuesday, August
28th from 7-9:00pm in the large classroom of the parish hall. The class is for
adults who are interested in joining our Catholic faith, wish to learn more
about the faith to determine if they would like to become Catholic or if you
are Catholic and want to know about your faith. If you have any questions,
and/or wish to register, please stop by the parish office during normal
business hours. There is a $20 fee which will cover the expense of a
notebook, Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as other
printed materials.
Baptismal Classes: English classes on (must attend both weeks) Wednesday, September 19th and
September 26th 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: Clases en español, martes, 18 de septiembre en el salón parroquial a las 7:00
de la tarde. 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.
Guadalupanas
2nd Tuesday of the month
in the church at 7pm.
Fina
Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month.
September – Universal Young People in Africa
That young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART PARISH
Saturday, September 1 6:30pm Mass – Bishop Emeritus
Placido Rodriguez
Sunday, September 2 8:00am Mass - For our Parish Community
10:30am Mass – Refugio Lara
12:00 noon Mass - Frank Ramriez
Monday, September 3 9:00am Mass – For all Laborers
Wednesday, September 5 6:30pm Mass - Ramona Garza
7:15-8:15pm - Adoration & Confessions
Thursday, September 6 6:30pm Mass - Ralph y Roy Mendez
Friday, September 7 9:00am – Intentions of Donors to
Catholic Church Extension Society
Saturday, September 8 6:30pm Mass – Diocese of Lubbock
Priests
Sunday, September 9 8:00am Mass - For our Parish Community
10:30am Mass – Enrique Martinez
12:00 noon Mass - Francisco &
Mike Tijerina
Parish Sick List
Dolores Abeyta George Abeyta, Sr., George Abeyta, Jr. Emma G. Acevedo Mónico Aguilar Alicia Ayala Jesse Briones Carlos Cardenas Rita Castillo Elijah Cervantez Ethan Cervantez Emilia Cordova León Córdova Leo & Sylvia Coronado Daniel & Suzann Craig Lucy Cuellar Carmela DeLaFuente Rodolfo Delgado Alfredo Duran Irene Duran Manuel Duran Molly Garcia Diacono Teo García Anita Gonzales Lupe Pérez Gregg Guadalupe Gutiérrez Teófilo Gutiérrez Alejandra Hernández Christina Hernández Ernest Hernández Richard Hernández Dana King Charlie & Lillie Lara Juanita Longoria Mary Longoria Victoria Longoria Jesús y Isaura López Alex McCrary Josephine McCrary Betty Jo Martinez Stephen Martinez Martin Méndez Ralph Mendez, 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 Rodriguez Juan Rodríguez Samantha Rodríguez Tommy Savala Johnny Sierra Lucila Silvas Jimmy Solis Dolores Solíz Roy Steadham Pat Torres Rodney Trevino Rogelia Trevino Christopher Underwood Abel y Maria Vargas Sylvia Vienna Frank Curly Villarreal Dana Wiggins Eva T. Williams Jeremy Ybarra Mene Nájera y Familia Blanca Pérez y Familia
Information on events coming up in our Diocese of Lubbock
Vocation Blurb – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – September 1/2. You are called to be a person of integrity. Live in a way that shows that God is your center. If you think God is calling you, contact the Vocations Office at 806-792-3943 ext. 226 or [email protected] DiocesanPriest serves ordinary men who are responding to their call to holiness and offers guidance for the question: Is Jesus Christ calling me to be a Catholic priest? Visit www.diocesanpriest.com SALT AND LIGHT” RETREAT- Saturday September 8, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Enlist Witnesses
for Christ: Theme for Catechetical Year- This retreat will empower you in guiding God’s people and will enlighten you in discovering how your own faith can bring souls to God. The power of God’s love, the impact of prayers, and your own gifts and talents can allow God to use you as his servant and instrument of love. With God’s grace, we learn to listen and to understand how He is leading us to make a difference in our world. Presenters: Deacon Ron & Tricia Vowels, Marsha Luke, Maria DeLeon, David Nolte. Our Lady of Angels Convent, 8202 CR 770, Wolfforth. Cost is $15/person; scholarships available. Lunch provided. To register: call (806) 863-4904 or email [email protected]
SPIRITUAL WARFARE – September 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (English) and September 22, 10-5 (Spanish), Saint Theresa Church, 22nd & Upland,
Lubbock. Father Nahum Lopez will have workshops on spiritual warfare. The cost of $25 will include all materials, lunch, and snacks. For
more information or to register, contact the parish office--806-795-2249. FATIMA, DIVINE MERCY, AND CATHOLIC END TIMES – September 8, 9-Noon. Dr. David Marzak will present the topic of Fatima, Divine Mercy, and Catholic End Times Theology (eschatology) in Kasteel Hall of the Family Activities Center at Christ the King Cathedral. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Doors will open at 8:40 am. The topic will be presented by David in three mini-talks, each followed by a discussion and a short break. THEME: We are on the verge of a great triumph of the Immaculate Heart of Mary foreseen by many saints, revealed at Fatima and contained in Sacred Scripture. Introduction - Fatima and Divine Mercy; Part 1 – Fatima and the Consecration of Russia Part 2 – Fatima in the broader context of End Times Theology through the eyes of Marian Saints Part 3 - There’s still a lot of work to be done! Conclusion - Summary/What can we do?
A VOCATIONS A’FAIR – Friday, September 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m., join us for an evening of fun—live music, live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner. This delightful night will be held at Christ the King Cathedral Bishop Placido Hall, 4011 54th Street. Tickets are $60 (table of eight for $450) and must be purchased by September 5. Online: http://www.catholiclubbock.org/VocationsAFair.html. Proceeds benefit the Office for Vocations and diocesan seminarians. More information: [email protected]
Region VIII Pillars of “National Cursillo” Bilingual Workshop, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock Pastoral Center, 4620 Toledo, 8am-5pm, Mass at 5pm, & cost is $10 per person. Please RSVP to Leon Mojica at 806/283-1913 or Rosa Garcia at 806/445-7951 no later than September 20th. All Cursillistas are invited!
THE FEAST OF THE NATIVITY OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
The earliest document commemorating this feast comes from the sixth century. The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary announced joy and the near approach of salvation to the lost world; therefore this festival is celebrated by the church with praise and thanksgiving. It was a mystery of sanctity, and distinguished by singular privileges. Mary was brought forth into the world, not like other children of Adam, infected with original sin, but was born pure, holy, beautiful, and glorious, adorned with all the most precious graces which became her who was chosen to be the Mother of God. She appeared indeed in the weak state of our mortality; but in the eyes of heaven she already transcended into the highest realm in purity, brightness, and the richest ornaments of grace. Nazareth was the native place of the Blessed Virgin. The holy parents of Mary were Saints Joachim and Anna. “Christ is our Lord; Mary, our Lady, as she is always called. She has borne Christ, the King of heaven and earth: who can hesitate to call her Queen of heaven and earth, especially as she is raised in heaven above all the Saints?” The whole Church addresses her in the following language: “Thou glorious and blessed Virgin! Our Lady, our Intercessor, our Mediator!” She is our Lady; she is also a light, or “the enlightened,” and more so than all the Saints, because she possessed a much clearer perception of God and of divine mysteries than all the other Saints: for, she was more closely united with the Light that illumines all mankind. She is a light, because, according to the teachings of Saint Anselm and many others, she revealed to the Apostles and Evangelists, many things which she knew of the life and actions of our Saviour, and thus instructed them, and gave them light in matters of faith. She is a light, because she obtained, for so many who sought it by her intercession, wisdom and knowledge in spiritual matters, and does the same still to this hour. She is a star of the sea, because she guides us, by her intercession and her virtuous example, safely through the dangers of this world into the haven of eternal bliss. We pray Thee, O Lord, grant to Thy servants the gift of heavenly grace: as the child-bearing of the blessed Virgin was the beginning of our salvation, so may the devout celebration of her Nativity accord us an increase of peace. Amen.
LA FIESTA DE LA NATIVIDAD DE LA
SANTÍSIMA VIRGEN MARÍA
El primer documento conmemorativo de esta fiesta viene del siglo VI. El nacimiento de la Santísima Virgen María anunció la alegría y el acercamiento cercano de la salvación al mundo perdido; por lo tanto este festival es celebrado por la iglesia con alabanza y acción de gracias. Era un misterio de santidad, y distinguido por privilegios singulares. María fue traída al mundo, no como los otros hijos de Adán, infectados con el pecado original, sino que nació puro, Santo, hermoso y glorioso, adornado con todas las gracias más preciadas que se convirtió en la que fue escogida para ser la madre de Dios. Ella apareció en efecto en el estado débil de nuestra mortalidad; pero a los ojos del cielo ella ya trascendió al reino más alto en pureza, brillo y los ornamentos más ricos de la gracia. Nazaret era el lugar nativo de la Santísima Virgen. Los padres santos
de María eran Santos Joachim y Ana. "Cristo es nuestro Señor; María, nuestra señora, como ella siempre se llama. Ella ha dado a Cristo, el rey del cielo y de la tierra: ¿quién puede vacilar en llamar a su reina del cielo y de la tierra, especialmente como ella es criada en el cielo sobre todos los Santos? La iglesia entera se dirige a ella en el siguiente idioma: "¡tú gloriosa y bendita Virgen! ¡Nuestra Señora, nuestro intercesor, nuestro Mediador! Ella es nuestra Señora; ella es también una luz, o "la iluminada", y más que todos los Santos, porque poseía una percepción mucho más clara de Dios y de los misterios divinos que todos los otros santos: porque, ella estaba más estrechamente unida a la luz que ilumina a toda la humanidad. Ella es una luz, porque, según las enseñanzas de San Anselmo y muchos otros, ella reveló a los apóstoles y evangelistas, muchas cosas que ella conocía de la vida y las acciones de nuestro Salvador, y así les instruyó, y les dio luz en asuntos de fe. Ella es una luz, porque ella obtuvo, para tantos que la buscaron por su intercesión, sabiduría y conocimiento en asuntos espirituales, y hace lo mismo aún a esta hora. Ella es una estrella del mar, porque nos guía, por su intercesión y su ejemplo virtuoso, con seguridad a través de los peligros de este mundo en el refugio de la bienaventuranza eterna.
Te rogamos, oh Señor, otorga a tus siervos el don de la gracia celestial: como el niño de la Santísima Virgen fue el comienzo de nuestra salvación, así que la celebración devota de su Natividad nos conceda un aumento de la paz. Amén.
