Projected Move-In Date for New Pastoral Center Announced Six Events Are on Tap Today (Sun- Day) in the Diocese of Amarillo

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Volume 76, No. 17 Serving Catholics in the Texas Panhandle - Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo November 6, 2016 Leading Off Projected Move-In Date For New Pastoral Center Announced Six events are on tap today (Sun- day) in the Diocese of Amarillo. Amarillo—Monday, Jan. 16 is the projected first day of operations In Amarillo, the Corte Guadalupa- at the new Diocesan Pastoral Center na Society at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 4512 NE 24th, according to Dea- Church will host its annual Christmas con Phil Whitson, Chief Financial in November fundraiser from 9:00am Officer for the Diocese of Amarillo. to 3:00pm in the Parish Family Cen- Ground was broken March 7, ter at 1210 SE 11th St. Mexican food, 2015 for the new, one-story, 33,000 baked goods, arts and crafts and reli- square-foot Pastoral Center. The gious items will be on sale. The parish new building will include: gift shop will also be open. • An expanded Archives Muse- um to showcase diocesan historical In Bovina, the annual St. Ann’s artifacts; Turkey Dinner will take place from • Two fire-proof vaults to pro- 11:30am to 2:00pm in the parish tect historical sacramental records; hall at 401 3rd Street. Adult plates • A divided meeting hall with are a suggested $12.00 donation and classroom-style seating for up to children under six eat for a suggest- 150 people and a catering kitchen; ed donation of $6.00 each. Take out • A chapel with sufficient seating plates will be available at no addition- to allow all employees to participate al charge. in Mass and prayer services; • Adequate parking for employ- In Cactus, the second annual ees and guests; Brisket Dinner to benefit Our Lady • A dedicated employee break of Guadalupe Church is set from Construction on the new Diocesan Pastoral Center at 4512 NE 24, Amarillo, continues, with a room and two conference rooms; 10:00am to 2:00pm in the par- projected first day of operations in the new building set for Monday, Jan. 16, according to Dea- • Handicap accessible restrooms; ish hall across the street from the con Phil Whitson, diocesan Chief Financial Officer. Pictured is a view of the courtyard at the and, church at 501 Sherri Ave. Suggest- new building, shot from north to south at dawn on Oct. 27. The area in the center of the cross • A courtyard to host events and ed donation is $10.00 per person. will contain a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. See additional photos of the new building on small receptions. the diocesan website, www.amarillodiocese.org, under the Photo Albums header. (WTC Photo) This will be the fourth chancery In Dimmitt, the St. Therese building in the 90-year history of Women’s Group at Immaculate Con- Diocesan Celebration Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Sunday, Dec. 4 the Diocese of Amarillo. Accord- ception Church will serve its 12th ing to diocesan archives, the first annual Thanksgiving Dinner from Amarillo—It’s a diocesan tra- at the north entrance of the Amaril- Pope Pius XII declared the Vir- chancery was located at Sacred 11:30am to 2:30pm in the parish hall dition that began in 1997. lo Civic Center and join the proces- gin of Guadalupe “Queen of Mex- Heart Cathedral at 817 Taylor from at 1001 West Halsell. A donation of In 2016, the annual diocesan sion from that point,” he said. ico and Empress of the Ameri- 1929 to 1937. It moved to 1110 $9.00 per plate is suggested. celebration of Our Lady of Gua- Upon the arrival of the pro- cas” in 1945 and “Patroness of the Washington St. until 1953. dalupe will take place for the 20th cession at the Civic Center North Americas” in 1946. The current Pastoral Center In Pampa, Knights of Colum- time on Sunday, Dec. 4. Exhibit Hall at approximately 3:00 Saint John XXIII invoked her building, which was built for ap- bus Council #2767 at St. Vincent The celebration will start at pm, several groups will serenade as “Mother of the Americas” in proximately $200,000, was made de Paul Church will host its third 2:00pm, with a pilgrimage begin- Our Lady and Matachines will be 1961, referring to her as Moth- possible, largely through a $125,000 annual Drive-Thru Polish Sausage ning at Our Lady of Guadalupe performing sacred dances. er and Teacher of the Faith of All gift from the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Dinner from 10:30am to 2:00pm at Church at 1210 East 11th, continu- Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will cel- American populations. Pete Bosen, pioneer members of the the Columbus Home Association, ing to the Amarillo Civic Center, ebrate Mass at 4:00 pm, with priests For more information about the Diocese of Amarillo, through their formerly the Knights of Columbus according to Father Hector J. Mad- of the Diocese of Amarillo invited diocesan celebration of Our Lady nephew, Father W.F. Bosen, who Hall at 318 North Cuyler. Tickets rigal, pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, to concelebrate with Bishop Zurek. of Guadalupe or if you would like was the executor of the estate. It are $12.00 each. Amarillo, and event coordinator. The celebration will conclude with to participate in the celebration, was blessed and dedicated on Jan. “If you are unable to make the the traditional serving of hot choco- please contact Father Madrigal at 28, 1954 by then-Bishop Laurence Please see “Leading Off,” p. 3 walk you may meet the procession late and sweet bread. St. Joseph’s Church at 355-5621. J. FitzSimon. 2 West Texas Catholic Faithful Citizenship November 6, 2016 Catholics And The Political Process: Social Teaching In The Public Square Editor’s Note: This is the fifth Catholic voters should use the my life spills over into that of oth- St. John XXIII wrote “a well-or- and final installment of Faithful framework of Catholic teaching ers.” (Spe Salvi, # 48) dered human society requires that Citizenship, a series of articles to “examine candidates’ positions The family—based on marriage people recognize and observe their written by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. on issues affecting human life and between a man and a woman—is mutual rights and duties. This right dignity as well as issues of justice the first and fundamental unit of to exercise religious freedom pub- Catholic Social Teaching is a and peace, and they should consid- society and is a sanctuary for the licly and privately by individuals distinct body of Church doctrine er candidates’ commitments, char- creation and nurturing of Chil- and institutions along with free- which is an essential part of Catho- acter, integrity, philosophy, perfor- dren. It needs to be defended and dom of conscience need to be con- lic Faith. (Sharing Catholic Social mance and ability to influence a strengthened! (Pope Francis, Amo- stantly defended! Teaching, Challenges & Direc- given issue.” (Faithful Citizenship ris Laetitia, 2016) Corresponding to these rights tions, USCCB, 1-8) Its roots are {FC}, # 37 and 41) are duties and responsibilities—to found in the Scriptures and grew Also, the way we organize so- another, to our families, and to the throughout the centuries as the Catholics are not necessarily ciety—in economics and politics, larger society as a whole. St. John Church encountered new social single-issue voters. A candidates’ date from receiving support.” (FC, in law and policy—directly affects XXIII reminded us that “it is not realities and challenges. The same position on a single issue may not # 42) The following are the central the Common Good and the capacity enough to acknowledge another Holy Spirit who inspired the Scrip- be sufficient to guarantee a voter’s and enduring themes of the Catho- of individuals to develop their full person’s rights without giving the tures is with the Church as we “read support. However, “a candidate’s lic Social Tradition. They can pro- potential. Every person and associa- other the means to get what he the signs of the times” in each new position on a single issue that in- vide a moral framework for deci- tion has a right and a duty to partici- needs.” (Pacem in Terris, # 28-32) culture and age. (Gaudiem et Spes, volves an intrinsic evil, such as sions in public live. pate actively in shaping society and #4) This teaching is included in the support of abortion or the promo- to promote the well-being of all, Option for the Poor and Vul- Catechism, which includes the sum tion of racism, may legitimately Call to Family, Community, especially the poor and vulnerable. nerable. While the Common Good total of our Catholic doctrine. lead a voter to disqualify a candi- and Participation. The human The principle of subsidiarity re- embraces all and is for everyone, person is not only sacred, but also minds us that larger institutions in the poor and vulnerable seldom, social. Full human development society should not overwhelm or if ever, have the economic and takes place in relationship with interfere with smaller or local ones. political power to control their others. Pope Benedict XVI wrote Yet, when the smaller institutions circumstances to better their lives. “our lives are involved with one cannot adequately protect human Thus, it is up to the Church and the Volume 76, Number 17 another, through innumerable in- dignity or meet human needs and people in society to ‘take up their Sunday, November 6, 2016 teractions they are linked together. advance the Common Good, the cause’ and actively work toward No one lives alone. No one sins larger institutions have an essential their benefit. Hence, those who are alone. No one is saved alone. The responsibility to play. (Pope Fran- weak, vulnerable and most in need lives of others continually spill cis, Locutions and Homilies, 2013- deserve a preferential concern. over into mine: in what I think, say, 2016) do and achieve. And conversely, Rights and Responsibilities. Story continues on page 5

Saturday, Dec. 10 November 6, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 3 Letter To The Editor Awakening #22 Nov. 18-20 (Views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those Canyon—Awakening #22, the “The Awakening is a college age of The West Texas Catholic) annual retreat for the Catholic Stu- retreat that has been a part of our dent Center at West Texas A&M campus ministry for more than 20 Rosary Rally Support Appreciated University, will begin the evening years,” he said. “The retreat host- of Friday, Nov. 18 and conclude ed by college peers for their peers To The Editor: • Teresa Hunt; the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 20. is one, if not, the most memorable Thank you so very much to • Sister Elizabeth Ann Dockery, Students from Amarillo Col- moment for many college students. those who attended the Fourth An- DLJC; lege, Frank Phillips College in This three-day retreat is not only nual America Needs Fatima Rosa- • Tim and Cathy Revell; Borger and Clarendon College are life changing, but a way for college ry Rally Oct. 15 at St. Thomas the • Nanette Nguyen; invited to take part in Awakening age students to embrace their faith Apostle Church. A special thanks • Nancy Goff; Bishop’s Schedule #22, according to Father S. Chris- and be challenged to grow.” and appreciation to those who • Darryl Dixon; topher Schwind, Chaplain/Director Find out more about Awakening helped make it an awesome Faith- • Daniel Martinez; SATURDAY, NOV. 19 of the WTAMU CSC. #22 by calling the CSC at 655-4345. filled event: • Jim Brown; 6:30pm, Harvest of Blessings • Julian and Mary Biggers; • Joe Ryberg; Gala, Cornerstone Event Center, Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Nov. 22 • Bryan Webb; • Mike Sherby; Bushland Amarillo—Brian Mosley, pres- The Community Prayer Break- • Jim Gardner; • Ryan and Heather Huseman and SUNDAY, NOV. 20 ident of RightNow Media, will be fast is an annual event designed to • The St. Thomas Choir,; family; 9:15am, Mass and Closing of the keynote speaker for the 27th an- mobilize prayer and spiritual sup- • Deacon Blaine Westlake; • Sister Miriam Grady, DLJC, from Jubilee of Mercy Door, St. Mary’s nual Community Prayer Breakfast. port in a “non-church” setting for • Father John Valdez; St. Valentine Catholic Radio; and, Cathedral, Amarillo This year’s breakfast will be governmental and community lead- • Rita Walker; • Jack and Jeanne Sorenson. served Tuesday, Nov. 22 at the ership serving this community on a • Greg and Monisa Thompson May Our Lord Bless you all. Deadline Approaching Amarillo Civic Center North Ex- local, state, and national basis and from Top of Texas Catholic Super- For Diocesan Calendar hibit Hall. Serving lines for the to acknowledge the community’s Store; Rosie Sisneros breakfast open at 6:00am, with the dependence on God for its well-be- • Our Lady’s Rosary Makers of Rally Captain Amarillo—Thursday, Nov. 17 program beginning at 6:45. ing. For additional details on the St. Thomas; America Needs Fatima is the deadline to turn in dates for Tickets are $8.00 at the door, or dinner, call Nathan Murphy at 353- • The Knights of Columbus; Rosary Rally events taking place in calendar a table for eight is $200 per table. 0880 or visit the event’s website, • Katherine Bui Bolt; Amarillo year 2017, which will be used for Event sponsorships are available, www.amaprayerbreakfast.org. the annual Diocesan Calendar. ranging between $500 to $2,000. Letters are always welcome to The West Texas Catholic. Please The latest 12-month Diocesan keep letters to 200 words or less. Letters can be sent to P.O. Box Calendar, covering the period of Sun- www.amarillodiocese.org 5644, Amarillo, 79117. Letters can also be faxed to 806-383-8452 day, Jan. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, or emailed to [email protected]. All letters must in- will be published in the Sunday, Dec. clude a name, address and a daytime phone number. 4 issue of The West Texas Catholic. “We are seeking the assistance of all our diocesan and parish organi- zations with this project,” said Chris Albracht, diocesan Director of Com- munications and Editor of The West Texas Catholic. “This will assist us in keeping an up-to-date calendar during 2017 and hopefully keep con- flicts, if any, to a minimum.” • Sheetrock Installation and Repair Calendar information can be • Acoustic, Spray, & Hand Textures sent via email to westtexascath- • Kitchen & Bathroon Remodels [email protected]; via fax at 806- 383-8452; or, via U.S. mail to P.O. • Interior & Exterior Painting Box 5644, Amarillo, 79117-5644. • Custom Carpentry For additional information, please • Fence Building & Staining contact Albracht at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 383-2243, ext. 112. • Pergolas & Decks • Tile Floors & Backsplashes Leading Off... from page 1 • Tub Surrounds & Showers In Vega, Immaculate Concep- • Bonded and Experienced tion Church will host its tenth annual Sausage Dinner from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the parish hall, behind the church at the intersection of I-40 and Highway 385. The dinner will include a Country Store with baked goods and crafts. Cost of the 806.683.4397806.683.4397 cellcell dinner is by donation and all monies raised will benefit the building fund at the parish. 4 West Texas Catholic Priest Profile November 6, 2016

WTC: Please tell us your voca- Getting To Know...Father José Ramón Molina tion story… Father Molina: My father, Hobbies: “I like to read and I like sports. I like soccer, bas- Juan de la Cruz Molina, helped a ketball, volleyball and ping pong. I also like to watch movies. I lot at church. He was the secretary played soccer in the seminary and my favorite soccer player is for the priest in my town. My fa- LaPulga, Leonel Messi, from Argentina.” ther always taught us by example Favorite Scripture Passage? “My favorite is from Matthew, to help in the Church. I was an altar Chapter 28: “Go and make disciples of all, baptizing them in the server and participated in the youth Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Teach to group. I also helped the priest take observe all that I have taught you.” It’s my favorite verse because care of the needs of the altar. it’s Christ commandment to During a Eucharist at a church all of us who consider our- dedicated to the Sagrado Corazón selves missionaries. We have de Jesús, I felt the desire to be cel- been called by Christ to go ebrating Eucharist, the Mass. At out in mission.” that time, I was an office worker Favorite Saint? “St. John Crusader of the Holy Spirit priest Father Jose Ramón Molina in a bank. After that, I gave up my Bosco is my favorite because Mora, left, parochial administrator at San Jose Church, Hereford, job and went to San Cristóbal in I love to teach people and he accepts a check for $3,000 from Vic Holguin of Knights of Co- the State of Táchira to see Bishop helped them encounter Jesus lumbus Council #8938 at San Jose Church, which Father Mora Marco Tulio, who accepted me for Christ. He inspires me to be put toward the purchase of a vehicle. The Knights raised the the seminary because he knew me a bridge between them and money after the Masses the weekend of Oct. 22-23. (WTC Photo) and my family. Jesus. He taught the old and He permitted me to begin my the young. He saw how young people could be restless and how Editor’s Note: From time to also a civil lawyer. I taught class- studies, first in a diocesan seminary. the older people sometimes don’t pay attention to the young. He time, The West Texas Catholic will es in psychology and philosophy I wanted to become a missionary. taught the old to work with the young, to understand them. And offer a profile of our priests. In for nine years at a college and four I joined the men of the Cruzados that helped him to save the young as well.” this issue, it’s a conversation with years at a university. del Espíritu Santo (Crusaders of Tell us about your family? “My father’s name was Juan de la Crusader of the Holy Spirit priest I did not have money, so I lived the Holy Spirit). Since then I have Cruz Molina. He died when I was 12 years old, but he was a great Father José Ramón Molina, pa- with a family and paid them for liv- been a member of this group. The witness of his Faith for me. He taught us all to practice our Catho- rochial administrator at San Jose ing there and they let me use their group was created in 1966 by Fa- lic Faith. My mother did too. She taught us to pray and we always Church, Hereford. kitchen. I made a living by teach- ther Thomas Walsh in Salamanca, prayed the Rosary at home in the evening. The West Texas Catholic: Tell ing so I could buy food and clothes Spain and did not have any voca- “In my family, there are eight of us—six men and two women. us a little bit about yourself, Fa- and I taught while I worked as a tions. He went to England where One of my sisters is a Carmelite of Madre Candelaria, a Venezue- ther Mora… priest. he opened his first vocations house lan. All of the others are married and I am the youngest of eight.” Father José Ramón Molina: I WTC: A Master’s in Investiga- and had the first seminarians; there, What can you tell us about yourself? “I am a very open per- was born on Nov. 13, 1974. I was tion? Elaborate, please… the first seven priests of the Cru- son. I try to understand everyone so that I can help them. I am very ordained to the priesthood on Dec. Father Molina: My degree in zados del Espíritu Santo were or- ‘happy’; I love to be happy. 21, 2002 at San Nicolás de los Ar- Investigation means I work with dained. Then he went to Argentina “The bishop who accepted me into the seminary said that ‘Un royos, Argentina. I served there students who are about to graduate and then to Venezuela. He formed santo triste es un triste santo.’ (‘A sad saint is hardly a saint.’) for four months as a vicar. Then and are writing their thesis. I teach a bigger house there than the one With joy and love we can draw people to Christ, who is the source I served in Guárico, Venezuela in them how to do their research and in England, and we now have Tan- of love and peace.” Calabozo, which is a nickname for how to write their thesis. I am qual- cacha, where most of the other vo- the diocesan see. The town’s name ified to approve or disapprove, or cations were formed and ordained. Hector J. Madrigal. And Father lo to visit with Bishop Zurek and is Villa de Todos los Santos, but it if will, pass or fail, their thesis for Father Walsh died in 1996 when Madrigal got in touch with us last the Presbyteral Council of the di- is called the Archdiocese of Cal- graduation. there were about 20 priests in the February. Father Henry Wilson ocese. Then we began the process abozo, and I was a pastor there for WTC: For a moment there, I order. The new superior was Father Rodriguez Echavarria, who has of finding out who we are and how 13 years. thought this had to do with some- Ignacio, who moved the house of since been named superior of the we can serve this diocese and vice WTC: What is your education- thing you would find on an epi- formation to Rosario in Argentina. community, and I came to Amaril- versa. al background? sode of one of the CSI television Now we have 45 priests around “May the joy and love of the risen Jesus be Father Molina: I have a Licen- shows… the world and we work in areas tiate in Philosophy, which would Father Molina: (laughing) No, where dioceses have a great need always with you, in you and among you, so that be the equivalent to a Bachelor’s it’s nothing like that, but my Psy- for priests. we all become the true witnesses of His Father’s Degree in this country. I have a chology degree is in Criminal Psy- I studied philosophy in San Masters in Investigation and I am chology. Cristóbal, in the State of Tachia, love for the world.” Venezuela and completed my the- —St. Teresa of Kolkata ology studies in San Carlos Borro- meo in Rosario, Argentina. We now have 12 seminarians in formation and with God’s help, a seminarian whom Bishop (Patrick J.) Zurek knows, will be ordained a transitional deacon in December. WTC: How did your community find out about the Diocese of Amarillo? Father Molina: A deacon in South Carolina knows Father November 6, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 5 Faithful Citizenship... from page 2 A basic moral test for our so- retirement, opportunity for legal ciety is how we treat the most status for immigrant workers, pri- vulnerable in our midst. (Ancient vate ownership of property and Egyptian Proverb-pre 2000bc) In economic initiative. a society marred by deepening dis- Workers have responsibilities parities between rich and poor, Sa- also—to provide a fair day’s work, cred Scripture (Mt 25:31) reminds to treat employers and co-workers us in the Last Judgment Scene of with respect and to carry out their Matthew that we will be judged by work in ways that contribute to the our response to the “least among Common Good. us.” The Catechism clearly teach- All economic Life is meant to es that “Those who are oppressed be ordered first of all to the service by poverty are the object of a of persons, of the whole person and preferential love on the part of the of the entire human community. Church which, since Her origin… has not ceased to work for their Solidarity. We are one human relief, defense, and liberation family, regardless of our national, through numerous works of Char- racial, ethnic, economic or ideo- ity.” (CCC, # 2448) St. Teresa of logical differences. (Pope Francis, Kolkata chastised world leaders Homilies and Locutions) St. John for “perpetuating systemic poverty Paul said in Church in America, Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Amarillo, served a Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 17 in Bishop Zurek and doing little or nothing to allevi- that we strive to be “one America, Parish Hall at Blessed Sacrament Church, Amarillo. The evening also included a band and ate the world’s greatest sin.” (After one family and one Church!” As choir concert, featuring middle school and high school choirs and bands. Performing Bink’s receiving the Nobel Peace Prize) we have learned from Christ and Sale by One Piece Animé, left to right, are the high school chimes trio, featuring sophomore Pope Benedict XVI, in his En- have restated earlier, “we are our Tina Nguyen, junior Jacob Davila, sophomore Brianna Barraza and HCCA band director Emily cyclical on Love makes an ex- brothers’ and sisters’ keepers,” Grandmaison. (WTC Photo by Rebecca Vincent) traordinary statement. He says, wherever they may be. “Love for widows and orphans, Solidarity demands that we pro- Thanks for reading The West Texas Catholic prisoners, and the sick and needy mote peace and seek justice within of every kind, is as essential to {the our own families, cities, states, na- Church} as the ministry of the sac- tion, and among the nations of the raments and the Preaching of the world. Blessed Paul VI taught “If PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY Gospel.” (Deus Caritas Est, # 22 you want peace, work for justice.” 10 DAYS: MARCH 12-21, 2017 (World Day of Peace Message, Dignity of Work and the Rights January 1, 1972) hosted by of Workers. Another actor on the public state is the economy. What Caring for God’s Creation. FATHER TONY NEUSCH we have or do not have and our so- The drama that we are experienc- and cio-economic status in life is depen- ing today with dramatic climate dent on how our economic system changes reminds us that we need ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL is organized, whether it favors one to show respect for the Creator by group over another and how it af- our stewardship of God’s creation. fects the poor and vulnerable. 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The evening is presented by the For tickets, please call the par- Matilda Gaume Early Music Con- ish office at St. Anthony’s Church, BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!! sort at West Texas A&M University. 364-6150. 6 West Texas Catholic Catholic Schools November 6, 2016 Catholic Schools Sweepstakes Underway San Antonio—Two Catholic Catholic Life officials say it is pos- million with 100% of the proceeds Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo sible to win both the $1,000 VISA benefiting the school. A total of are taking part in the 2017 Catho- card and the grand prize. 60 schools from 11 dioceses are lic Life Insurance Catholic Schools “As the school year begins participating in the program. San Sweepstakes. many schools have immediate fi- Antonio-based Catholic Life In- The schools are: nancial needs. All monies raised surance provides all the prizes and • Holy Cross Catholic Acade- through this program go directly printing. my, Amarillo; and, and immediately to the school,” The Diocese of Amarillo will • St. Anthony School, Hereford. said Catholic Life Insurance Pres- be trying to win the Grand Prize Students from these schools are ident J. Michael Belz. “This is our for the second time in three years. selling $5.00 raffle tickets from now way of helping Catholic schools Modesta Gonzalez of Amarillo until early January to raise funds. and giving back to our Faith-based was the 2015 Grand Prize winner The grand prize winner will have community. and won a $20,000 Prepaid VISA the choice of a 2017 Ford F-150 “We are proud of what we have Credit Card. truck, a 2017 Ford Fusion Sedan been able to accomplish thus far To purchase tickets, contact or a $20,000 Prepaid VISA Credit for Catholic education.” Holy Cross Catholic Academy at Card. Each participating school is Started in 2007, the Catholic 355-9637 or St. Anthony School at guaranteed to have a winner of a Life Insurance Sweepstakes has 364-1952. $1,000 Prepaid VISA Credit Card. helped Catholic schools raise $6.1 Annual Holy Cross Alumni Game Dec. 16

Amarillo—Alumni from Price 7:30 and will include a $8.00 meal the games can call the school be- College, Alamo Catholic High dea, consisting of a barbecue bris- fore Dec. 16 at 355-9637 to have Six-and-a-half month old Roslyn Fleming, dressed as Raggedy School and Holy Cross Catholic ket sandwich, chips, dessert and their names put on the alumni all- Ann, was declared the overall winner of the Costume Contest Academy are invited to attend and drink from the concession stand. stars roster. Oct. 15 during the annual St. Mary’s Cathedral School, Amaril- take part in the annual Holy Cross Games will begin at 7:00pm, Donations will be accepted lo, Carnival. Posing with Fleming are the contest judges, left Catholic Academy Alumni Game with the varsity Lady Mustangs in lieu of gate admission. There to right, Rachel Gollhardt, morning reporter and noon anchor Friday, Dec. 16 at Alamo Gym, and Mustangs teams taking on will be a silent auction during the at KFDA-TV; Angi Seidenberger, Head of School at Holy Cross 1901 North Spring. teams made up of alumni guests games and there will be a drawing Catholic Academy, Amarillo; and, David Hernandez, principal Doors open at 5:00pm, with starting at approximately 8:00. for door prizes. at St. Joseph School, Amarillo. (WTC Photo) dinner being served from 6:00 to Alumni interested in playing in November 6, 2016 Catholic Schools/Local West Texas Catholic 7 Annual Stratford Enchilada Dinner Sunday, Nov. 13 Stratford—The annual Enchi- Red, beef and green enchiladas chicken enchiladas. lada Dinner to benefit St. Joseph’s will be served for a suggested do- Advanced tickets for the meal Church will be served Sunday, nation of $8.00 per person. Adults are still available. For additional Nov. 13 from 10:00am to 2:00pm will receive three to four beef or information or to purchase tickets, at the Sherman County Barn, off chicken enchiladas, while children contact the parish office at 806- Highway 287 to the east. will be served one to two beef or 366-5687.

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Mon. Nov. 07, 2016 Home Wildorado 5:00 P 6:00 P Tue. Nov. 08, 2016 @ Southcrest (Oakwood Baptist Church) 6:00 P 7:30 P

Fri. Nov. 11, 2016 Home Ascension 4:00 P 5:00 P 6:30 P 8:00 P

Mon. Nov. 14, 2016 Home Flames 5:00 P 6:00 P United Supermarkets presented St. Anthony of Padua School, Dalhart, with a $1,000 check Oct. 28 as part of its Shop to Sup- Tue. Nov. 15, 2016 Home Southcrest 6:00 P 7:30 P port Schools Contest. St. Anthony of Padua School was one of Mon. Nov. 07, 2016 @ Wildorado 5:00 P 6:00 P 100 schools throughout Texas and New Mexico who were pre- Fri. Nov. 18, 2016 @ Adrian 6:00 P 7:30 P sented $1,000. Pictured, left to right, are Andy Hulett, store man- Mon. Nov. 21, 2016 @ Clovis Christian (Mountain Time) 5:00 P 6:30 P ager at United Supermarkets #534 in Dalhart, Stephanie Gaines, Tue. Nov. 29, 2016 @ Ascension 4:00 P 5:00 P 6:30 P 8:00 P president of St. Anthony of Padua School and Shay Batenhorst,

Thu. Dec. 01, 2016 @ Channing Round Robin TBA TBA principal at St. Anthony of Padua School. (WTC Photo) Sat. Dec. 03, 2016 @ Channing Round Robin TBA TBA Catholic Schools Programs Scheduled Mon. Dec. 05, 2016 Home San Jacinto Christian Academy 5:00 P 6:00 P Amarillo—Catholic Schools 7:00pm in the Monsignor Francis Tue. Dec. 06, 2016 Home Clovis Christian 6:00 P 7:30 P in the Diocese of Amarillo have A. Smyer Activity Center at St. Thu-Sat Dec. 08-10, 2016 @ Adrian Round Robin TBA TBA announced their Advent/Christ- Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Fri. Dec. 16, 2016 Home HCCA/Alamo Alumni (Brisket dinner starts at 6:00) 7:00 P 8:00 P mas programs, according to Father Washington. Robert A. Busch, Superintendent • At St. Joseph School, there Tue. Jan. 03, 2017 Home Adrian 6:00 P 7:30 P of Catholic Schools in the Diocese will be two Christmas programs. Thu. Jan. 05, 2017 Home Adrian 5:00 P 6:00 P of Amarillo. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Mon- Fri. Jan. 06, 2017 Home Wichita Falls Christ Academy * 6:00 P * 7:30 P • St. Mary’s Cathedral School tessori through First Grade stu- Sat. Jan. 07, 2017 Home Wichita Falls Notre Dame * 12:00 P * 1:30 P will host its annual Light Up for dents will present a Live Nativity Sat. Jan. 09, 2016 Home St. Andrew's 5:00 P 6:00 P Christ Christmas Program on Tues- and Sing Along from 6:00pm to Tue. Jan. 10, 2017 @ Christ the King 6:00 P 7:30 P day, Dec. 6, beginning at 6:30pm 6:45pm. On Thursday, Dec. 15, with the presentation of Circle the Second through Fifth Grade stu- Fri. Jan. 13, 2017 @ El Paso Jesus Chapel (times are M.S.T. for El Paso) * 6:00 P * 7:30 P World in the Monsignor Francis dents will present a Live Nativity Sat. Jan. 14, 2017 @ El Paso Jesus Chapel (times are M.S.T. for El Paso) * 11:00 A * 12:30 P A. Smyer Activity Center at 1200 and Sing Along, also from 6:00pm Tue. Jan. 17, 2017 Home Kingdom Prep * 6:00 P * 7:30 P South Washington. to 6:45pm. Thu. Jan. 19, 2017 @ San Jacinto Christian Academy 5:00 P 6:00 P “Circle the World is an imagi- • In Dalhart at St. Anthony of native setting in which an elderly Padua School, this year’s Advent Fri. Jan. 20, 2017 Home Wichita Falls Christian * 6:00 P * 7:30 P Mary and Joseph reminisce about Program, Christmas Is Jesus, will Mon. Jan. 23, 2017 @ Flames (WT Box in Canyon) 4:00 P 5:00 P 6:30 P 8:00 P the events surrounding the birth be presented on Thursday, Dec. 15 Fri. Jan. 27, 2017 Home Christ the King 6:00 P 7:30 P of Jesus, including their betrothal, at 6:00pm in the Parish Life Center Tue. Jan. 31, 2017 @ Kingdom Prep * 6:00 P * 7:30 P the Roman call for a census, find- at 410 East 13th Street. Thu. Feb. 02, 2017 @ St. Andrew's 5:00 P 6:00 P ing lodging in a stable, the visit of “This is a traditional Christmas

Fri. Feb. 03, 2017 @ Wichita Falls Christ Academy * 6:00 P * 7:30 P the shepherds and the visit of the presentation with Christmas music Magi,” said Michelle Correa, mu- in a more contemporary, upbeat Sat. Feb. 04, 2017 @ Wichita Falls Christian * 12:00 P * 1:30 P sic instructor/director of Extend- format,” said Stephanie Gaines, Sat. Feb. 04, 2017 @ WTCAA 1st Round (SJCA & Asc.) TBA TBA ed Day at St. Mary’s Cathedral President of St. Anthony of Padua Tue. Feb. 07, 2017 Home Flames (Senior Night) * 6:00 P * 7:30 P School. “We invite everyone to School. “The program is open to Sat. Feb. 11, 2017 @ Wichita Falls Notre Dame * 12:00 P * 1:30 P journey with us to Bethlehem as the public and we’ll have cookies

Sat. Feb. 11, 2017 @ WTCAA Finals (Ascension) TBA TBA we continue to prepare our hearts and punch afterward.” during the Advent season.” • Unwrap the Joy is the title of Wed. Feb. 15, 2017 TAPPS District Certification ----- After the program, Knights of the Christmas play presented by Sat. Feb. 18, 2017 Bi-District Playoff (at Top Seed) TBA Columbus Council #1450 at St. students of St. Anthony School in Tue. Feb. 21, 2017 Area Playoff (at Neutral DFW Site) TBA Mary’s Cathedral will provide Hereford. The program will be of- Sat. Feb. 25, 2017 Regional Playoff (at Neutral DFW Site) TBA cookies and hot chocolate. fered Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:00pm Holy Cross Catholic Acade- Thu-Sat Mar. 02-04, 2017 State Championship TBA • in St. Anthony’s Church at 115 my * Denotes District Games 05/11/16 will present its annual Christ- North 25 Mile Ave. The program is mas Concert Monday, Dec. 12 at free and open to the public. 8 West Texas Catholic DCCW Fall Convention November 6, 2016 DCCW Gathers For 80th Annual Fall Convention

Marla Johnston, Province Director for the Province of San Antonio, was among the guests who attended the 80th annual Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) Convention Oct. 21-22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo. To the left is for- mer DCCW president Jeannie Friddell, who concluded her two terms as president at the convention. (WTC Photo)

Amarillo—Gloria Carlile, a pa- Church, Canyon; and, Wynell rishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe Neusch of St. Theresa’s Church, The three finalists for the 2016 Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) Woman of the Church, Amarillo, was named the Panhandle. Year pose for a photo Oct. 21 prior to the annual banquet during the 80th annual Fall Conven- 2016 Diocesan Council of Catho- During the convention, new of- tion at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo. Left to right, are Wynell Neusch of St. Theresa’s Church, lic Women (DCCW) Woman of the ficers were installed to serve two- Panhandle; Gloria Carlile of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Amarillo; and, Donna Almond of Year during the organization’s 80th year terms. Officers are: St. Ann’s Church, Canyon. (WTC Photo) annual Fall Convention Oct. 21-22 • President Julie Neusch of St. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Theresa’s Church, Panhandle; This year’s convention was • Vice President Monica Musick hosted by the Central Deanery, of St. Joseph’s Church, Amarillo; with the theme of Catholic Women • Secretary Mary Lou Schmucker Instruments of Mercy. of Holy Family Church, Nazareth; Carlile was one of three nomi- • Treasurer Barbara Kline of St. nees for the honor. Also nominated Ann’s Church, Canyon; and, were Donna Almond of St. Ann’s • Historian Debbie Batenhorst of St. Mary’s Church, Umbarger. DCCW Women Of The Year The convention featured presen- 2000-2016 tations Oct. 21 from Bishop Patrick 2000—Ormalene Artho J. Zurek, Father Hector J. Madrigal 2001—Jerri Gerber and Deacon Robert Smith. Speak- 2002—May Hochstein ers on Oct. 22 included Shelley 2003—Pat Wolf Sample and Kelly Frick. 2004—Elaine Brorman The 81st annual Fall Conven- 2005—Ventura Ramos tion will take place next fall, with 2006—Ida Morales the East Deanery scheduled to host 2007—Roberta Stanley the event at Immaculate Heart of 2008—Emily Sanchez Mary Church, Groom. 2009—Linda Doerfler Additional photos 2010—Leona Schilling from the DCCW Fall New officers for the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) were installed Oct.22 2011—Teresa Sarzynski during the organization’s 80th annual Fall Convention at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo. Left to 2012—Gwen Johns Convention can be found right, are Debbie Batenhorst of St. Mary’s Church, Umbarger, historian; Monica Musick of St. 2013—Laurie Wegman on the diocesan website, Joseph’s Church, Amarillo, vice-president; Barbara Kline of St. Ann’s Church, Canyon, trea- 2014—Barbara Kline www.amarillodiocese.org, surer; Mary Lou Schmucker of Holy Family Church, Nazareth, secretary; and, Julie Neusch, 2015—Julie Neusch under the Photo Albums president. The new slate of officers will serve two-year terms, with their terms expiring at the 2016—Gloria Carlisle header. 2018 DCCW Fall Convention. (WTC Photo) November 6, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 9 Deacon August Hesse III: 1940-2016 of August Hesse Jr. and Cheniel at St. Ann’s Church. According to Hawkins Hesse. He graduated from diocesan records, he served as a Dalhart High School in 1958. Hesse deacon at St. Ann’s until he retired graduated from Panhandle A&M in 2009. College (now Oklahoma Panhan- Hesse was a Fourth Degree dle State University) in Goodwell, member of the Knights of Colum- Okla. with a Bachelor of Science bus, a charter member of Knights degree in Animal Husbandry in of Columbus Council #7840 at St. May 1963. Ann’s Church and a past Grand Shortly after his graduation, he Knight. He was also a member of also received a Commission in the the Military Order of the Purple United States Army. Heart and a past member of the While in college, Hesse met board of directors of Catholic Fam- Barbetta Hays. The couple were ily Services (now Catholic Chari- Deacon August Hesse III united in marriage on Aug. 27, ties of the Texas Panhandle). 1962 in Guymon, Okla. He was preceded in death by his Canyon—Deacon August Hesse Hesse retired as a Lt. Colonel parents; and two sisters, Mary Lou III, a member of the third class of from the United States Army. While Hesse and Jamie Joe Hesse. Permanent Deacons for the Dio- serving his country, he was award- Survivors include his wife, cese of Amarillo, passed away Oct. ed the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Barbetta Hesse; two sons, August 28. He was 76 years old. three Oak Leaf clusters, the Purple Hesse IV and Charles Hesse, both Brad Howard of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo, and Mass was celebrated Nov. 4, St. Heart and many other honors. of Canyon; a sister, Becky Mitchell a shareholder in the law firm of Brown and Fortunato in Am- Ann’s Church, Bishop Patrick J. Zu- In December 1981, Hesse re- and her husband Jerry of Dalhart; a arillo, leads the applause for the Red Mass Committee during rek, presiding, with Father Robert A. ceived a Masters of Agriculture brother, Jason Hesse and his wife the sixth annual Red Mass Oct. 11 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Am- Busch, Ph.D., pastor, concelebrating. degree from West Texas State Uni- Melody of Canyon; three nephews, arillo. The Mass included a keynote presentation by Michael Burial was in Memorial Park Cem- versity (now West Texas A&M Jody Mitchell, Justin Hesse and Ja- Scaperlanda, president of St. Gregory’s University in Shaw- etery, Dalhart. Military honors pro- University) in Canyon. rod Hesse; two nieces, Jamie Gil- nee, Okla. Additional photos from this Mass can be found on vided by Volleys for Veterans. On July 23, 1988, Hesse was lispie and Jocelyn De Villiers; and the diocesan website, www.amarillodiocese.org, under the August Hesse III was born on ordained a Permanent Deacon by numerous great nieces and great Photo Albums header. (WTC Photo) May 4, 1940 in Dalhart, the son then-Bishop Leroy T. Matthiesen nephews. 65th

13 10 West Texas Catholic Local November 6, 2016 Kolbe Prison Retreats Scheduled Amarillo—Two Kolbe Prison tance to this ministry will be great- Retreats have been scheduled for ly appreciated,” he said. 2017, according to Deacon Jessie St. Maximilian Kolbe is the Guerrero, diocesan Prison Ministry Patron Saint of Prisoners, accord- Coordinator. ing to Deacon Guerrero. St. Max- The first is set for Thursday, imilian was a Polish Conventual Jan. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 28 Franciscan Friar who was sent to at the Clements Unit, with a second Auschwitz during World War II retreat scheduled Thursday, March in 1941. When Nazi guards se- 23 through Saturday, March 25 at lected ten people to be put into a the Neal Unit. underground bunker to be starved “The first retreat at the - Clem to death in punishment for a pris- ents Unit will be directed by the oner escaping in July 1941, Father Hill Country Kolbe Retreat Prison Kolbe volunteered to die in place Ministries from the Archdiocese of of one of the men selected, Fran- San Antonio,” said Deacon Guer- ciszek Gajowniczek. Father Kolbe rero. “These men are all members died Aug. 14, 1941 after a a lethal of the Knights of Columbus and injection of carbolic acid. He was the ACTS Community. Directing canonized as a Saint by Pope (now the first Kolbe Retreat will be Jer- Saint) John Paul II on Oct. 10, emy Itz, assisted by Larry Reeh.” 1982. Mary Biggers of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo, leads the First Mystery of the Joyful Deacon Guerrero is seeking the For additional information or Mysteries Oct. 15 during the fourth annual America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally at the parish. support of 30 men from the Knights to volunteer to be a team member The Rosary Rally was one of more than 20,000 Rosary Rallies that took place at noon, local of Columbus, the ACTS Commu- on a Kolbe Retreat, please call time, throughout the United States and came two days after the 99th anniversary of the last nity and the Cursillo Movement to Deacon Guerrero at 364-8432 or official apparition of Our Lady of the Rosary to three young children. WTC( Photo) make these retreats possible. 346-1502; Deacon Andy Gonzalez “We are asking for volunteers at 463-0262; Kent Hoelting at 679- Public Invited To Night Of Worship for these retreats and any assis- 1725; or, Tino Frausto at 220-6049. Amarillo—The Office of Char- to 9:00 at St. Joseph’s Church, call Sister Lucy Lukasiewicz, “Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of ismatic Renewal and the Diocesan 4122 South Bonham. DLJC, at 806-534-2312, ext. 110 Youth Office will offer a Night of For additional information or Oscar Guzman at 383-2243, ext. children robbed of their childhood.” Worship Friday, Dec. 9 from 7:00 about the Night of Worship, please 118. —Pope Francis Thank you to this year’s sponsors of our Fall Carnival

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We are ble�ed to have your su�ort! St. Joseph School, Amarillo November 6, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 11 Umbarger Sausage Dinner Nov. 13 Umbarger—The 65th annual Adult takeout plates will also be German Sausage Festival to ben- available. Other activities include efit St. Mary’s Church is set for a country store, a children’s train Sunday, Nov. 13 from 11:00am to ride and a bazaar. Sausage and sau- 3:00pm. The meal will take place erkraut will also be on sale. in the parish hall east of the church There will also be a raffle. Tick- at 22830 Pondaseta Road. ets are $1.00 each and will be sold The traditional lunch of German during the dinner. Sausage with sauerkraut, bread and For more information on the all the trimmings will be served to dinner, contact Harold Artho at adults for $12.00 and to children 499-3446 or via email, harold@ between the ages of six and ten for midplains.coop. $6.00. Children under six eat free. Nazareth Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 20 Nazareth—The annual Thanks- as well as homemade desserts. giving Dinner and Holiday Arts In conjunction with the dinner, and Craft Bazaar is set for Sunday, a Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar, Nov. 20 in Nazareth. sponsored by the Nazareth Art The dinner, sponsored by the Club, will take place from 9:30am Christian Mothers Society, will be to 3:00pm in the Nazareth School served from 11:00am to 2:00pm in cafeteria at 101 First Street, south the Community Hall at 104 First of the Community Hall. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, center, accepts the Offertory Gifts from Holy Cross Catholic Acade- Street. Adult plates are $10.00 each The bazaar will include numer- my, Amarillo, sixth grade student Audee Seidenberger, bottom left, and HCCA seventh grade and plates for children ten and young- ous ideas for Christmas shopping, student Nasayha Estrada Oct. 18 during a Charitable Ministries Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral, er are $5.00 each. Takeout plates will plus jewelry, yard decorations and Amarillo. Pictured to the far left is altar server and Holy Cross senior Nicholas Aranda and to also be available, at $10.00 each. much more. the left of Bishop Zurek is Deacon John Peters of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Additional photos from The menu will include turkey Find out more by contacting this Mass can be found on the diocesan website, www.amarillodiocese.org, under the Photo and dressing with all the trimmings Elaine Kern at 945-2258. Albums header. (WTC Photo) 12 West Texas Catholic Hereford Celebration November 6, 2016 Hereford Parish Celebrates 65th Anniversary Of Church Building

St. Anthony’s Church, Hereford, parishioner Jim Brockman recognizes the recipients of the Sacraments of Baptism and Four couples celebrating their 65th wedding anniversaries this year were recognized Oct. 23 First Communion Oct. 23 during a Mass celebrating the 65th during a Mass celebrating the 65th anniversary of the church building at St. Anthony’s Church, anniversary of the St. Anthony’s church building. (WTC Photo) Hereford. Front row, left to right, are Anthony and Katherine Brorman, Walter and Teresa Paetzold, Leander and Clara Mary Reinart and Charles and Geraldine Schlabs. Standing behind the couples are Father Tony Neusch, pastor at St. Anthony’s and Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. (WTC Photo)

Bishop Patrick J. Zurek blesses St. Anthony’s Church, Here- ford, parishioner Adeline Loerwald Oct. 23 after a Mass celebrating the 65th anniversary of the church building. Looking on is Loerwald’s daughter Pat Simnacher. At the age of 99, Loerwald is one of the oldest parishioners at St. Anthony’s Church. (WTC Photo)

Hereford—Parishioners at St. ing, four couples married 65 years Anthony’s Church celebrated the were recognized and blessed by 65th anniversary of their church Bishop Zurek. building Oct. 23 with a Mass, cele- The current church build- brated by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, ing is the second in the nearly followed by a meal in the St. An- 95-year-history of the parish. The thony School gym. dedication ceremonies for the Prior to the Mass, those who re- $175,000 church took place on ceived the Sacraments of Baptism Oct. 30, 1951, with Bishop Law- and First Communion were recog- rence J. FitzSimon, third Bishop of nized and prior to the final bless- Amarillo, presiding. Additional photos from this Mass can be found on the diocesan website, www.amarillodiocese.org, under the Photo Albums header. November 6, 2016 Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center West Texas Catholic 13

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Reserve your seat by calling the Retreat Center at 383.1811 14 West Texas Catholic New Cardinals November 6, 2016 Pope Announces 17 New Cardinals, Including Three From U.S. Vatican City (CNS)—Pope Pope Francis will exceed by one Francis will conclude the Year of the 120 cardinal-elector limit set Mercy by creating 17 new cardi- by Blessed Paul VI. The number nals, including three from the Unit- of potential electors will return to ed States: Archbishop Blase J. Cu- 120 Nov. 28 when Cardinal Theo- pich of Chicago; Bishop Kevin J. dore-Adrien Sarr of Dakar, Sene- Farrell, prefect of the new Vatican gal, celebrates his 80th birthday. office for Laity, Family and Life; The youngest of the new car- and Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin dinals—who will be the youngest of Indianapolis. member of the College of Cardi- Announcing the names of the nals—is 49-year-old Archbishop new cardinals Oct. 9, Pope Fran- Dieudonne Nzapalainga of Bangui, cis said, “Their coming from 11 Central African Republic. nations expresses the universality Cardinal-Elect Blase Cupich Cardinal-Elect Kevin J. Farrell Cardinal-Elect Joseph W. Tobin Seven of the 11 nations repre- of the Church that proclaims and sented by the new cardinals did not witnesses the good news of God’s Shortly after the pope’s an- He had moved Pope Francis to months in solitary confinement, have a cardinal at the time of the mercy in every corner of the earth.” nouncement, Archbishop Tobin tears in 2014 when he spoke about and then tortured because he re- pope’s announcement: Central Af- The new cardinals—13 of tweeted: “I am shocked beyond his 30 years in prison or forced la- fused to denounce the Church. rican Republic, Bangladesh, Mau- whom are under the age of 80 and words by the decision of the Holy bor under Albania’s militant athe- He was eventually freed, but lat- ritius and Papua New Guinea will therefore eligible to vote in a con- Father. Please pray for me.” istic regime. er arrested again and sent to a prison now have cardinal-electors. clave to elect a new pope and four The first of the new cardinals Ordained in 1956, he was ar- camp, where he was forced to work Malayasia, Lesotho and Albania over 80 being honored for their announced by the pope was Arch- rested on Christmas Eve 1963 in a mine for 18 years and then 10 will be represented in the College “clear Christian witness’—will be bishop Mario Zenari, who, the while celebrating Mass and was more years in sewage canals. of Cardinals, although their car- inducted into the College of Cardi- pope explained, “will remain ap- sentenced to death by firing squad. In creating 13 cardinal-elec- dinals will be too old to vote in a nals Nov. 19, the eve of the close of ostolic nuncio to the beloved and He was beaten, placed for three tors—those under the age of 80— conclave. the Year of Mercy. martyred Syria.” The next day, Nov. 20, they The last of the cardinals he will join Pope Francis and other named was Albanian Father Ernest cardinals in celebrating the feast Simoni, an priest of the Archdio- of Christ the King and closing the cese of Shkoder, who turned 88 on Year of Mercy, the pope said. Oct. 18. St. Hyacinth Church 12th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner %JOOFSQNUPQN%BODFQNUPNJEOJHIU Sunday, Nov. 20 Serving from 11:00am - 2:00pm 4500 West Hills Trail Amarillo $10.00 for Adults $5.00 for children (ages 6-11) Children 5 and under eat FREE! /FYUPG,JO Tickets available at the St. Hyacinth Parish office during regular business $PNQMJNFOUBSZCFWFSBHFTBOETPGUESJOLT hours or at the door. Please join us for our meal and please visit Ye Old Christmas Shoppe. Call 358-1351 for more information.

1FHHZBOE.JLF;BNPSBBU November 6, 2016 A New Saint West Texas Catholic 15 Official: Young Martyr A Symbol Of Hope For Mexico’s Priests Rome (CNS)—The heroism of In his hands, the 14-year-old Mexico’s newest saint, St. Jose San- St. Jose holds a rosary and a palm chez del Rio, should embolden the branch, symbols of his unshake- nation’s priests to continue their min- able Faith and martyrdom. A trail of istry with trust in God, said the vice blood is seen at his feet along with a postulator of the young saint’s cause. single bullet, symbolic of the torture For priests in Mexico, especial- and the manner of death he endured ly those who denounce the activity at the hands of his captors. of drug traffickers and find - them The martyrdom of St. Jose San- selves targeted for attacks, the life chez del Rio, who died in 1928 of St. Jose is a call to place their during a government crackdown “full trust in God,” Antonio Beru- on Catholics, takes on a new mean- men, the vice postulator, told Cath- ing today amid violence in Mexico. olic News Service Oct. 14. The murder of three priests in “There comes a time in which, September was the latest in a disturb- evidently, we must live through ing trend of attacks against priests difficult times, but in the end Jose’s throughout the country. According to message is ‘I trust in you,’” he said. the Catholic Multimedia Center, 15 “It is complete trust in God and hav- priests have been murdered in Mexi- ing the assurance that there is some- co in the last four years. one who acts and continues to act in Although most people believe the lives of men and women.” the murders were committed by As Pope Francis declared seven drug traffickers who wanted to new saints Oct. 16, one of the ban- send out a message to those who ners hanging on the facade of St. oppose them, government officials Peter’s Basilica showed a young are facing criticism not only for A man holds an image of St. Jose Sanchez del Rio, who was martyred at the age of 14 in 1928, boy dressed in blue jeans and a downplaying the seriousness and before the canonization Mass for seven new saints celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s white shirt. frequency of the attacks but also Square at the Vatican Oct. 16. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) for their attempts to blame the vic- with five gunshot wounds to the Janamuato rushed to the late priest’s tims for their own deaths. stomach, brought attention to the defense and said he devoted his The recent death of Father Jose ferocity of drug traffickers willing priestly life to helping youths in the Alfredo Lopez Guillen, a well- to murder members of the clergy town overcome drug and alcohol liked priest in Michoacan who was who spoke out against them. addiction, an action that most likely abducted and found a week later Father Lopez’s parishioners in angered local drug traffickers.

Pilgrimage Details Join us for our Once in a Lifetime Pilgrimage to the Departing from Dallas, TX (DFW) $2999 Special Discount Price Holy Land and Jordan 12 days: Jan 30 - Feb 10, 2017

Cost Includes - Round Trip Airfare Hosted by - Hotel Accommodations - Transportation Father Gabriel Garcia - Professional Guides Call (806) 935-5002 - Entrance Fees for more information and registration details! - Breakfast Dear Friends, - Dinner It is a joy to invite you to join us on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Jordan. Since our youth we have been hearing the gospel stories about Jesus walking Pilgrimage Sites and teaching in Jerusalem, Capernaum, and Galilee. He worked miracles around the Sea of Tiberius, Jericho and Cana. He was born in Bethlehem, Petra ~ Mount Nebo ~ Capernaum ~ grew up in Nazareth and was crucified at Golgotha. We will be seeing those Mount Tabor ~ Cana ~ Galilee ~ places and much more. Our visit will give us an opportunity of walking in the Mount Beatitudes ~ Sea of Galilee ~ footsteps of Jesus, our Blessed Mother and the first disciples. Caesarea ~ Nazareth ~ Jerusalem ~ We hope you will be able to join us on what promises to be a grace-filled Bethlehem ~ Shepherd’s Fields ~ Mount journey to the land from which has come our salvation. Olives ~ Way of the Cross ~ Bethany ~ Jericho ~ Jordan River ~ Dead Sea Sincerely in Christ, Father Gabriel Garcia

Holy Land Travel Center ~ Tel. (866) 339-3323 * Email: [email protected] * Website: www.holylandtc.com 16 West Texas Catholic Ciudadanos Fieles 6 de Noviembre, 2016 Los Católicos y el Proceso Político: Enseñanza Social en la Vida Cotidiana Nota Editorial: Esta es la así como cuestiones de justicia un santuario para crear y cultivar Derechos y Deberes. San Juan quinta y última porción de y paz, y deberían considerar la a los hijos. ¡Se debe defender y XXIII escribió que una sociedad Ciudadanía Fiel, una serie de integridad, filosofía y desempeño reforzar! (Papa Francisco, Amoris humana bien formada requiere artículos escritos por el Obispo de los candidatos y la habilidad Laetitia, 2016) que la gente reconozca y respete Patrick J. Zurek. que tienen de influir en un asunto sus derechos y deberes mutuos. específico”. (Ciudadanos Fieles Además, la manera en que ¡El derecho de los individuos y las La doctrina social de la {FC}, #37 y 41) organizamos a la sociedad—en la instituciones de ejercer en público Iglesia es una parte esencial de economía y la política—en la ley y en privado su libertad religiosa la fe católica (Compartiendo “Como católicos, no votamos y las reglas—afecta directamente con libertad de conciencia debe la Enseñanza Social Católica: basándonos en una sola cuestión. el Bien Común y la capacidad de defenderse constantemente! Desafíos y Llegar, USCCB, 1-8). La posición de un candidato los individuos para desarrollar al Sus raíces se encuentran en las respecto a una sola cuestión no máximo su potencial. Toda persona A estos derechos corresponden Escrituras y se desarrollaron a es suficiente para garantizar el y asociación tiene el derecho y el deberes y responsabilidades—al lo largo de los siglos conforme apoyo del votante. Sin embargo, la ocurre en relación al prójimo. deber de participar activamente para prójimo, a nuestras familias y a la la Iglesia hacía frente a nuevas posición de un candidato respecto El Papa Benedicto XVI escribió dar forma a la sociedad y promover sociedad entera. San Juan XXIII realidades y desafíos sociales. El a una sola cuestión relacionada que “Nuestras existencias están el bienestar de todos, especialmente nos recuerda que “no es suficiente mismo Espíritu Santo que inspiró con un mal intrínseco, como en profunda comunión entre sí, al pobre y vulnerable. reconocer los derechos de alguien las Escrituras está con la Iglesia al es el apoyo al aborto legal o la entrelazadas unas con otras a sin darle los medios de obtener lo “escrutar los signos de la época” en promoción del racismo, puede través de múltiples interacciones. El principio de subsidiaridad que necesita”. (Pacem in Terris, cada cultura y cada era. (Gaudium llevar legítimamente al votante a Nadie vive solo. Ninguno peca nos recuerda que las instituciones #28-32) et Spes, #4) Esta enseñanza se descalificar a un candidato y no solo. Nadie se salva solo. En mi mayores en la sociedad no deben incluye en el Catecismo que recibir su apoyo”. (FC, #42) Los vida entra continuamente la de los interferir ni agobiar a las pequeñas La Opción por el Pobre y incluye el total de nuestra doctrina siguientes son temas duraderos otros: en lo que pienso, digo, me o locales. Pero si las instituciones Vulnerable. Aunque el Bien católica. de la Tradición Social Católica y ocupo o hago. Y viceversa, mi vida pequeñas no pueden proteger la Común abarca a todos y es para pueden proveer una guía moral entra en la vida de los demás”. (Spe dignidad humana ni abastecer las todos; pocas veces y quizá jamás “Los votantes católicos para discusiones en público. Salvi, #48) necesidades humanas de manera los pobres y vulnerables cuentan deberían usar como una guía la adecuada y avanzar el Bien con los medios económicos o doctrina católica para examinar El llamado a la Familia, La familia—basada en el Común, las instituciones mayores políticos para estar en control de las posiciones de los candidatos Comunicación y Participación. El matrimonio entre un hombre tienen la responsabilidad esencial sus circunstancias para mejorar sus respecto a cuestiones que afecten ser humano es sagrado y también y una mujer—es la primera y de participar (Papa Francisco, a la vida y dignidad humanas, social. El desarrollo humano total fundamental unidad social y es Locuciones y Homilías, 2013-2016) Ver Ciudadanía Fiel, página 17 6 de Noviembre, 2016 Español West Texas Catholic 17

Ciudadanía Fiel...viene de la página 16 Calendario de vidas. Entonces le corresponde a la trabajador—trabajo productivo, Jamaicas Iglesia y a la sociedad ‘luchar por su salarios decentes y justos, causa’ y laborar activamente para beneficios adecuados y seguridad Las Iglesias, Escuelas y Entidades su beneficio. Por eso, los débiles, en la jubilación, oportunidad para Católicas pueden enviar email vulnerables y los más necesitados el estado legal de trabajadores a [email protected] merecen preferencia. inmigrantes, la propiedad privada y para anunciar jamaicas, comidas la iniciativa económica. y eventos como servicio público. Si Una prueba moral básica de no se indica otro local, los eventos la sociedad es la manera en que El trabajador también tiene su tendrán lugar en sus parroquias. tratamos a los más vulnerables responsabilidad—cumplir con los ESTE DOMINGO, NOV. 6 entre nosotros. (Antiguo Proverbio deberes del trabajo, respetar a los Amarillo—Venta Navidad en Egipcio -pre 20 0 0bc) En una sociedad patrones y colaboradores y hacer el Noviembre, Nuestra Señora de herida por diferencias profundas trabajo de modo que contribuya al Guadalupe entre ricos y pobres, la Sagrada Bien Común. Bovina—Comida de Acción de Escritura (Mat. 25:31) nos dice en la Gracias, Iglesia Saint Ann escena del Juicio Final que seremos Toda la vida económica debe Cactus—Brisket Anual, Iglesia juzgados por nuestra respuesta a “los ordenarse primero al servicio de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Niños y Jóvenes de la Iglesia San Lorenzo en Amarillo más pequeños entre nosotros”. El las personas, de la persona entera y Dimmitt—Comida de Acción participaron en la Reunión del Rosario en la parroquia el 15 Catecismo enseña claramente que de toda la comunidad humana. de Gracias, Iglesia Inmaculada de octubre (Foto del WTC) “Los oprimidos por la miseria son Concepción objeto de un amor de preferencia Solidaridad. Somos una familia Pampa—Salchicha Polaca Anual Celebración Diocesana de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe por parte de la Iglesia, que, desde humana, no obstante nuestras Hasta su Auto por los Caballeros de los orígenes…no ha cesado de diferencias nacionales, raciales, Colón, Consejo #2767 de la Iglesia Amarillo—La 20ª celebración “Si no puede ir en la caminata, trabajar para aliviarlos, defenderlos étnicas, económicas o ideológicas. San Vicente de Paúl, Columbus diocesana anual de Nuestra Señora usted puede unirse a la procesión y liberarlos mediante innumerables (Papa Francisco, Homilías y Home Association de Guadalupe tendrá lugar el en la entrada norte del Centro obras de Caridad”. (CIC, #2448). Locuciones). San Juan Pablo dijo en Vega—Salchicha Alemana, domingo, 4 de diciembre. Cívico de Amarillo y seguir desde Santa Teresa de Calcuta regañó a La Iglesia en América, que luchamos Iglesia Immaculate Conception La celebración dará principio a allí”, dijo el Padre Madrigal. los líderes del mundo por “perpetuar por ser “¡una América, una familia SÁBADO, NOVIEMBRE 12 las 2:00pm con peregrinación que Cuando la procesión llegue la pobreza sistemática y hacer poco y una Iglesia!” Como lo aprendimos Hereford—Gala de Cosecha empezará en la Iglesia de Nuestra al North Exhibit Hall del Centro o nada por aliviar el pecado más de Cristo y hemos dicho, “estamos de Otoño, Gimnasio de la Escuela Señora de Guadalupe, calle 11 Cívico, cerca de las 3:00pm, varios grande del mundo”. (después de para cuidar a nuestros hermanos y Saint Anthony #1210 Este y avanzará al Centro grupos darán serenata a Nuestra recibir el Premio Nobel de la Paz) hermanas, sean quienes sean”. Saint Francis—“Fun” Raiser Cívico de Amarillo, informó el Señora y matachines ofrecerán sus Anual de Otoño: Cena de Bistec y Padre Héctor J. Madrigal, pastor danzas sagradas. El Obispo Patrick El Papa Benedicto XVI, en su La solidaridad nos exige Baile, Iglesia Saint Francis of Assisi de la Iglesia San José en Amarillo J. Zurek celebrará Misa a las 4:00 Encíclica sobre el Amor hace una fomentar la paz y buscar justicia en DOMINGO, NOVIEMBRE 13 y coordinador del evento. y concelebrarán sacerdotes de la declaración extraordinaria: “El amor nuestras propias familias, ciudades, Dumas—Comida Anual de El Papa Pío XII declaró a la Diócesis de Amarillo. La celebración hacia las viudas y los huérfanos, los estados, nación y entre las naciones Acción de Gracias, Iglesia de San Virgen de Guadalupe “Reina acabará con el tradicional pan dulce presos, los enfermos y los necesitados del mundo. El Papa Pablo VI enseñó Pedro y San Pablo de México y Emperadora de las y chocolate caliente. de todo tipo, pertenece a su esencia que “Si deseas la paz, lucha por la Stratford—Comida Anual de Américas” en 1945 y “Patrona de Para más información sobre la {de la Iglesia} como el servicio de justicia”. (Mensaje del Día Mundial Enchiladas, Iglesia San José las Américas” en 1946. San Juan celebración diocesana de Nuestra los Sacramentos y el anuncio del de la Paz, 1 de enero, 1972) Umbarger—Comida Anual de XXIII la invocó como “Madre de Señora de Guadalupe, o si desea Evangelio”. (Deus Caritas Est, #22) Salchicha Alemana, Iglesia Saint las Américas” en 1961 y se refirió participar en la celebración, favor Cuidar la Creación Divina. El Mary a ella como Madre y Maestra de la de llamar al Padre Madrigal a la La Dignidad del Trabajo y los drama que experimentamos hoy SÁBADO, NOVIEMBRE 19 Fe de los pueblos americanos. Iglesia San José, 355-5621. Derechos del Trabajador. Otro con cambios dramáticos del clima Bushland—Gala “Cosecha de aspecto del estado público es la nos recuerda que debemos mostrar Bendiciones” para beneficio de Vote para preservar la Libertad Religiosa y de Conciencia economía. Lo que tenemos o no respeto al Creador en nuestra las Hermanas Escolares de Saint tenemos y nuestro estado socio- corresponsabilidad por la creación Francis, Cornerstone Event Center económico en la vida depende de Dios. El cuidado de la tierra es DOMINGO, NOVIEMBRE 20 de cómo está organizado nuestro un deber de nuestra Fe y muestra Amarillo—Comida Anual del La Oficina de la Coordinadora de Asistencia sistema económico, si favorece a un nuestro cuidado por toda la gente. Día de Acción de Gracias, Iglesia a Víctimas en la Diócesis de Amarillo grupo más que a otro y cómo afecta Debemos luchar por vivir de modo Saint Hyacinth al pobre y vulnerable. tal que cumpla las necesidades Nazareth—Comida Anual Para expresar preocupaciones, hacer preguntas del presente sin comprometer del Día de Acción de Gracias a o reportar abuso sexual comuníquense con: La economía debe servir a la la habilidad de las generaciones beneficio de la Iglesia Holy Family, gente y no al revés. El trabajo es más futuras para cumplir sus propias Community Hall Belinda Taylor que un modo de ganarse la vida. Es necesidades. (Papa Francisco, DOMINGO, DICIEMBRE 4 como una persona se expresa. Es un Laudato Sí) Amarillo—20ª celebración 4200 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite B-8 modo de continuar la participación anual diocesana de Nuestra Señora Amarillo TX 79109 en la Creación de Dios. Que Dios bendiga a cada uno de Guadalupe, North Exhibit Hall, de ustedes y los acompañe en su Centro Cívico de Amarillo 806-373-5232 Los patrones contribuyen al discernimiento. SÁBADO, DICIEMBRE 31 806-372-1092 Bien Común al proveer servicios Vega—Celebración anual de Fax: 806-372-7869 o productos y crear empleo que +Obispo Patrick J. Zurek Fin de Año, Salón Parroquial de la respete la dignidad y derechos del Obispo de Amarillo Iglesia Immaculate Conception 18 West Texas Catholic Local November 6, 2016 Theology On Tap Dates Harvest Of Blessings Gala Nov. 19 Amarillo—All young adults in Bushland—The eighth annual commodations or a $10,000 Shop- the Diocese of Amarillo are invited Harvest of Blessings Gala to bene- ping Spree at Sound by Design at to attend the next Theology on Tap fit the School Sisters of St. Francis 5215 S Coulter St #300, Amarillo session on Thursday, Nov. 17 from will take place Saturday, Nov. 19 or a $7,500 VISA Gift Card. More 7:00pm to 9:00pm at I Don’t Know from 6:00pm to 11:00pm at Cor- information on the grand prize op- Sports Bar and Grill at 1301 South- nerstone Ranch Event Center at tions can be found online at www. west 6th Ave. 1901 Cement Road. panhandlefranciscans.org/gala. The December Theology on Tap Tickets for the evening are For the first time at the Harvest gathering is set for Thursday, Dec. $100 each, which includes a Shin- of Blessings Gala, Mobile Bidding 15, also from 7:00 to 9:00. er Bock Mesquite Grilled Ribeye will be available. Additional de- Theology on Tap is sponsored by Steak or Chicken Breast Dinner for tails can be found on the Panhandle the young adult offices at St. Mary’s two, catered by Leal’s Restaurant, Franciscans link listed above. Cathedral and St. Thomas the Apos- plus homemade desserts, live and Sponsorships are also avail- tle Church. The monthly gatherings, silent auctions, Calcutta boards able, ranging between $1,000 and now in its third year, takes place on and handmade crafts. Providing $5,000. For tickets, to inquire Father Juan Carlos Barragán, center, who ministers to Span- the third Thursday of each month music for dancing will be Ander- about sponsorships or for addition- ish-speaking people in the Diocese of Amarillo, center, pro- and admission is free. son, Flesher and Key. The dinner al information, please contact Sis- claims the Collect Prayer Oct. 23 during a Mass concluding For more information, contact will be served from 7:00 to 8:00. ter Mary Michael Huseman, OSF, the annual diocesan Charismatic Conference at St. Joseph’s Caleb Hubbard at St. Thomas the Each ticket also includes a in Panhandle at 537-3182, ext. 21. Church, Amarillo. Pictured to the left is Deacon Jessie Gua- Apostle Church at 358-2461 or chance to win the Grand Prize: ei- Cornerstone Ranch Event Center is jardo of the Diocese of San Angelo and to the right is Victor Kelsey Matchen at St. Mary’s Ca- ther a trip for two to Vienna, which west of Amarillo on I-40 and one Hugo of St. John the Evangelist Church, Borger. Additional thedral at 376-7204. includes airfare and overnight ac- mile west of Bushland. photos from this Mass can be found on the diocesan website, www.amarillodiocese.org, under the Photo Albums header. Please Pray For Vocations To The Priesthood (WTC Photo) Encounter With God’s Call Conception, Mo.—All young priesthood to join us and come adults and teens in the Diocese of encounter Christ and His call to Amarillo considering the priest- priestly ministry,” said Father Ga- hood as a vocation are invited to briel Garcia, OFM, Vocations Di- attend a Fall Seminar, Encounter rector for the Diocese of Amarillo. with God’s Call, at Conception For additional information, Abbey Saturday, Nov. 12 through please call Father Garcia at Sts. Monday, Nov. 14. Peter and Paul Church in Dumas at “We invite those young adults 935-5002 or contact him via email, and teens who are considering the [email protected].

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Adorers needed. For more information, please call Julie Jones St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Life Coordinator 358-2461, ext. 123 November 6, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 19 Fall Harvest Gala Nov. 12 In Hereford Covenant Teen Offers Chance To Win Dallas Hereford—St. Anthony School ent Teacher Organization (PTO) Cowboy Tickets will host its inaugural Fall Har- dads, beverages and music by Lee vest Gala Saturday, Nov. 12 from Scheetz and Borderline. All tickets Amarillo—Covenant Teen is 6:30pm to midnight in the school sold will be eligible for a chance to offering the opportunity to win a gym at 120 West Park Avenue. win a $500 Southwest Airlines Gift pair of tickets to the Monday, Dec. Individual tickets are still avail- Card, with the winner being deter- 26 football game between the De- able at $75 each and tables are also mined in a reverse raffle. troit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys being sold, at $800, $1,000 and All proceeds from the evening at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. $1,200 each, according to principal will benefit St. Anthony School. Tickets for the chance to win the Ana Copeland. For additional information or to tickets in the Hands and Feet Raffle The $75 ticket includes a Prime purchase a ticket or a table, please are $5.00 each. The winning ticket Rib Dinner, prepared by the Par- call the school at 364-1952. will be drawn on Saturday, Dec. 17, on Pope Francis’ birthday. In Annual Retreat Center Christmas Luncheon addition to the tickets, the winner Amarillo—Tickets are on sale Lunch will be served at 11:45, will receive a $100 hotel gift card for the annual Bishop DeFalco Re- with the meal prepared by Joni and a $50 restaurant gift card. treat Center Christmas Luncheon. Prater, the new Executive Chef at For additional details or to pur- Deborah Bowman, a parishioner at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ama- This year’s luncheon will take the BDRC. Lunch will be followed chase a ticket, go online to www. rillo, paints a room Oct. 24 during an Open House for Gratitude place Friday, Dec. 9 at the Retreat by a special program presented by covenantteen/hands-and-feet.com. House, an apartment complex that is part of the Downtown Center, 2100 North Spring. Mykel Byersmith, Music Director Proceeds from the fundraiser will Women’s Center’s Transitional housing at 1101 South Jack- Doors will open at 10:00am at St. Ann’s Church, Canyon, in the assist Covenant Teen in its ministry son. Baptist Community Services gifted the 40-unit apartment for shopping in the Bake Sale and Holy Family Chapel at 12:45. in the Diocese of Amarillo. building to the Downtown Women’s Center earlier this year. placing bids in the Silent Auction. Donations of baked goods are Seventeen of the units are complete at this time, with seven Those not attending the luncheon needed for the bake sale. Please call Thanks for more expected to be ready soon, including childcare, exer- are welcome to purchase items Linda Astuto or Linda Durante at reading cise and computer lab apartments. St. Mary’s parishioners are available at the Bake Sale. 383-1811 for additional information. taking part in a renovation project of one unit of the complex. The West Texas For further information about the project or how you can help, Next Women’s Prayer Brunch: Dec. 10 Catholic please call Tammie Gray at 433-4814. (WTC Photo) Amarillo—All women through- ing to Dr. Meganne Walsh. Tickets out the Diocese of Amarillo are in- are $15.00 each and can be pur- vited to attend the next Women’s chased in one of three ways: Prayer Brunch, set for Saturday, • At Top of Texas Catholic Su- Dec. 10. perstore in the Signature at 2500 The brunch, sponsored by Ama- South Coulter; rillo Rejoicers, will be served from • Through the U.S. mail by 9:45am to 11:30am at the Amarillo sending a check for $15.00 to Nor- Club on the 30th floor of the Chase ma Frausto, 3801 South Roberts, Towers at 600 South Tyler. Amarillo, 79118. Please make In addition to brunch, the morn- checks out to M. Walsh MD; or, ing will include prayer and wor- • Online at www.facebook.com/ ship, testimony and teaching as amarillo.rejoicers. well as individual prayer for those Tickets purchased through the in need, according to Disciple of U.S. mail or online can be picked up the Lord Jesus Christ Sister Eliza- the day of the brunch at a will call beth Ann Dockery. table. The deadline to purchase ad- Once again this year, the Prayer vance tickets is Wednesday, Dec. 7. Brunch is a ticketed event, accord- Tickets will not be sold at the door. Ultreya Training Workshop Conducted

Amarillo—The first training Spirit, Tulia and St. Paul the Apos- workshop for Ultreya Coordinators tle Church, Kress, who serves as of the Cursillo Movement in the Diocesan Spiritual Director of the Diocese of Amarillo was offered Cursillo Movement. Assisting Fa- Oct. 16 in Bishop Zurek Parish ther Contreras were Tania Garcia, Hall at Blessed Sacrament Church. Lay Director and Luis Garcia, Co- Nine parishes were represented Lay Director. at the workshop, which was con- The workshop was conducted ducted by Father David Contre- with the support of the members of ras, pastor of Church of the Holy the Diocesan Secretariat. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Please exercise your right to vote. 20 West Texas Catholic Local/International November 6, 2016 Jamaica Final Resting Place: Vatican Releases Instruction On Burial, Cremation Schedule Vatican City (CNS)—Profess- to new life.” Parishes planning Jamaica ing belief in the resurrection of the However, the Catholic Church celebrations, parish dinners, par- dead and affirming that the human wholeheartedly recommends con- ish celebrations and parish fund- body is an essential part of a per- tinuing the “pious practice of bury- raisers are encouraged to email son’s identity, the Catholic Church ing the dead,” Cardinal Muller information about these celebra- insists that the bodies of the de- said. It is considered one of the tions to westtexascatholic@gmail. ceased be treated with respect and corporal works of mercy and, mir- com. These dates are published as laid to rest in a consecrated place. roring the burial of Christ, it more a public service. Unless otherwise While the Catholic Church clearly expresses hope in the resur- noted, the celebrations will take continues to prefer burial in the rection when the person’s body and place at the parish. ground, it accepts cremation as an soul will be reunited. TODAY (SUNDAY) option, but forbids the scattering of In addition, he said, when a per- Amarillo—Christmas in Novem- ashes and the growing practice of son is buried in the ground—and, at ber, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church keeping cremated remains at home, least to some extent—when the urn Stella Alaniz, left, of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo, visits with Bovina—Annual Thanksgiving said Cardinal Gerhard Muller, pre- of the person’s ashes is placed in a Synthia Christensen of St. Hyacinth Church, Amarillo, Oct. 8 Dinner, St. Ann’s Church fect of the Congregation for the columbarium or tomb, the final rest- prior to the first Women’s Prayer Brunch of the 2016-17 school Cactus—Annual Brisket Din- Doctrine of the Faith. ing place is marked with the person’s year in the Amarillo Club at the Chase Towers. The next prayer ner, Our Lady of Guadalupe “Caring for the bodies of the de- name, the same name with which the brunch, sponsored by Amarillo Rejoicers, is scheduled Satur- Church ceased, the church confirms its Faith person was baptized and by which day, Dec. 10, beginning at 9:45am, once again at the Amarillo Dimmitt—Thanksgiving Dinner, in the resurrection and separates it- the person is called by God. Club. Please see advertisement on page 2. (WTC Photo) Immaculate Conception Church self from attitudes and rites that see “Belief in the resurrection of the Pampa—Annual Drive-Thru Pol- in death the definitive obliteration of flesh is fundamental,” he said. “A Fifth Annual 5K Freedom Walk/Run ish Sausage Dinner, to benefit Knights the person, a stage in the process of human cadaver is not trash” and Amarillo—Early registration Knights of Columbus #4621. The of Columbus Council #2767 at St. reincarnation or the fusion of one’s an anonymous burial or scattering continues through Friday, Nov. 11 first 100 paid registrants will re- Vincent de Paul Church, Columbus soul with the universe,” the cardinal of ashes “is not compatible with for the fifth annual 5K Freedom ceive a t-shirt. Home Association told reporters Oct. 25. the Christian Faith. The name, the Walk/Run, sponsored by Knights Awards will be presented to the Vega—German Sausage Dinner, In 1963, the congregation is- person, the concrete identity of the of Columbus Council #4621. top overall male and female run- Immaculate Conception Church sued an instruction permitting cre- person” is important because God This year’s event is set for Sat- ners and to runners in several cat- SATURDAY, NOV. 12 mation as long as it was not done as created each individual and calls urday, Nov. 12 at Thompson Park, egories—under 14, 15-18, 19-29, Hereford—Fall Harvest Gala, a sign of denial of the basic Chris- each individual to Himself. Pavillion 17, northwest of Wonder- 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus. St. Anthony School Gym tian belief in the resurrection of the In fact, when asked if there was land Park. Timing will be supervised by Lone St. Francis—Annual Fall “Fun” dead. The permission was incorpo- any way to rectify the situation when Registration is $20.00 per per- Star Runners Club. Raiser Steak Dinner and Dance, St. rated into the Code of Canon Law a person’s ashes already had been son before 6:00pm on Nov. 11, Packet pickup and registra- Francis of Assisi Church in 1983 and the Code of Canons of scattered, Cardinal Muller suggested $25.00 per person on race day, action will take place Nov. 11 from SUNDAY, NOV. 13 the Eastern Churches in 1990. making a memorial in a church or cording to event spokesperson Tim 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Get Fit, 1911 Dumas—Annual Thanksgiving However, Cardinal Muller said, other appropriate place and includ- Gallegos. Late registration on race South Georgia. Packets can also be Dinner, Sts. Peter and Paul Church Church law had not specified ex- ing the name of the deceased. day will be available from 8:00am picked up day of the event from Stratford—Annual Enchilada actly what should be done with What is more, he said, labeling to 8:30am. All mailed fees must be 8:00am to 8:30am. Dinner, St. Joseph’s Church “cremains,” and several bishops’ an urn or tomb in a public place received by Thursday, Nov. 10. En- Registration forms can be Umbarger—Annual German conferences asked the congrega- is an expression of belief in the try forms can be mailed to: found online at www.lonestarrun- Sausage Dinner, St. Mary’s Church tion to provide guidance. “communion of saints,” the unend- Knights of Columbus #4621 nersclub.net. Proceeds from this SATURDAY, NOV. 19 The result, approved by Pope ing unity in Christ of all the bap- P.O. Box 7122 year’s Freedom Run will benefit Bushland—Annual Harvest of Francis after consultation with oth- tized, living and dead. Amarillo, TX 79114-7122 local veteran charities, according Blessings Gala to benefit the School er Vatican offices and with bish- “Other believers have a right to Please make checks payable to to Gallegos. Sisters of St. Francis, Cornerstone ops’ conferences and the Eastern pray at the tomb” and to remember Ranch Event Center churches’ synods of bishops, is Ad deceased members of the Catholic resurgendum cum Christo (To Rise Church on the feast of All Saints Golden Jubilees Sought with Christ), an instruction “re- and All Souls. If you were joined together in marriage between Oct. 1, 1966 DEADLINES garding the burial of the deceased Keeping ashes at home on the and Dec. 31, 1966, The West Texas Catholic would like to honor and the conservation of the ashes mantel, he said, is a sign not only you. Please send us a current photo or your wedding photo, Issue Date Deadline in the case of cremation.” of love and grief, but also of not Presenting the instruction, understanding how the loved one your names, the date and location of your wedding and we will Nov. 20 Nov. 10 honor you in our 50th Anniversary Golden Tributes page in the Cardinal Muller said, “shortly, in belonged to the entire community Sunday, Dec. 18 issue of The West Texas Catholic, Dec. 4 Nov. 23 many countries, cremation will be of Faith and not just to his or her free of charge. Dec. 18 Dec. 8 considered the ordinary way” to closest relatives. Send photos via email to [email protected] or via Jan. 15 Jan. 5 deal with the dead, including for “Only in grave and exceptional Catholics. cases,” the instruction says, local regular mail to: P.O. Box 5644, Amarillo, 79107. Feb. 5 Jan. 26 Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with any mailed Cremation, in and of itself, bishops may give permission for photos and we will return them after the issue date. Feb. 19 Feb. 9 does not constitute a denial of be- ashes to be kept in a private home. Please put your name, address, phone number and email March 5 Feb. 23 lief in the immortality of the soul Cardinal Muller said it was not up and the resurrection of the body, to him, but to local and national address on the back of your photo. The deadline for photos, story the instruction says. Nor does it bishops’ conferences to determine The deadline to submit photos and information is ideas and advertisements is “prevent God, in his omnipotence, what those “grave and exception- Thursday, Dec. 8. noon on deadline day. from raising up the deceased body al” circumstances might be. November 6, 2016 Around The Diocese West Texas Catholic 21

Pancake Breakfast The Holy Door for the Jubilee through Sunday, Jan. 1 at the Bish- Amarillo—Knights of Colum- of Mercy will be closed Sunday, op DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 bus Council #1450 at St. Mary’s Nov. 20 during the 9:15am Mass. North Spring. Registration forms Cathedral will serve a Pancake are available at parish offices or Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 20 from Retreat Center Activities through the ACTS Community 8:00am to 11:00am in the Mon- Amarillo—The public is invited website, www.actsamarillo.org. signor Francis A. Smyer Activity to join the weekly Contemplative Center, 1200 South Washington. Prayer Group every Tuesday after- Historical Society Cookbook Cost of the breakfast is a love of- noon from noon to 1:00 at the Bish- Amarillo—Copies of A Little fering, which will benefit the nu- op DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 Slice of Heaven, a cookbook com- merous charities, missions and North Spring. The Retreat Center piled by the Catholic Historical So- projects of Council #1450. also continues to host Fall Fireside ciety, remain on sale. Cookbooks Chats on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 are $17.50 each, with $3.00 for Open Hours For Holy Door and the next First Wednesdays is set shipping. The cookbook is a com- Amarillo—St. Mary’s Cathe- for Dec. 7 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. pilation of recipes from Bishop dral has announced special open Learn more by calling Linda Astuto Patrick J. Zurek and the priests and hours for the Holy Door for the Ju- at the BDRC, 383-1811 or go online religious of the Diocese of Amaril- bilee of Mercy. to www.bdrc.org. lo. Cookbook orders can be sent to: Martin Soria of Ochoa Masonry, Amarillo, adds another brick The open hours are: The CHS Cookbook Project to the west entrance of the new Parish Hall and Catechetical • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Divine Mercy Cenacle P.O. Box 5644 Center Oct. 19 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Groom. and Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Amarillo—A Thursday Divine Amarillo, 79117-5644 Additional photos of the new building can be found on the Please enter through the Cathedral Mercy Cenacle Group meets on the Please make checks payable to diocesan website, www.amarillodiocese.org, under the Photo Office at 1200 South Washington; first and third Thursday evenings The Catholic Historical Society Albums header. (WTC Photo) • Wednesday, 8:30am to 7:00pm. of each month at 6:00 in the St. Cookbook Project or CHS Cook- Please enter through the Cathedral Joseph Room at St. Mary’s Cathe- book Project. For additional infor- Holiday Gifts And Goodies Encounter or to sign up, contact Office until 5:30 and the main doors dral, 1200 South Washington. Find mation, please call Susan Garner at Canyon—The Ladies of St. Molly Villegas at the Diocesan of the Cathedral from 5:30 to 7:00; out more by calling St. Mary’s Ca- the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 383- Ann’s Church will present its annu- Pastoral Center, 383-2243, ext. • Saturday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. thedral at 376-7204. 2243, ext. 120. al Holiday Gifts and Goodies event 116. Please enter through the main Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10:00am to doors of the Cathedral; and Upcoming ACTS Retreats The holidays are approach- 4:00pm in the Paul Blake Building Columbiettes Auxiliary • Sunday from 7:00am to 7:00pm. Amarillo—An ACTS (Ad- ing. Please be sure to send us at 1501 4th Ave. Amarillo—Columbiettes Aux- Please enter through the main doors oration, Community, Theology the news about your upcoming For more details or to rent a iliary #1450 meets on the second of the Cathedral or the west parking and Service) Retreat for teens events. Email address is: booth for $30, please contact Don- and fourth Mondays of each month lot doors. is scheduled Thursday, Dec. 29 [email protected] na Almond at 570-2309 or Jennifer at 7:00pm in the Knights of Co- Leheska at 729-1459. lumbus Room at St. Mary’s Ca- thedral, 1200 South Washington. Engaged Encounter The next meeting will take place Amarillo—Couples in the Di- Monday, Nov. 14. Any women ocese of Amarillo planning to get interested in joining the auxiliary married within the next three to are encouraged to call Veronica six months are encouraged to at- Almanza, Columbiettes president, tend the fourth and final Engaged at 382-7800; vice president Pat Encounter weekend for 2016, set Slaughter at 640-4205; or, see any for Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, current auxiliary member for an Nov. 13 at the Bishop DeFalco Re- application. All Catholic women treat Center, 2100 North Spring. 17 years old and older are eligible For more details about Engaged to join the Columbiettes.

The Office of the Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Amarillo

Direct concerns, questions, or to report sexual abuse contact:

Belinda Taylor

4200 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite B-8 Amarillo, TX 79109

806-373-5232 806-372-1092 Fax: 806-372-7869 22 West Texas Catholic May They Rest In Peace November 6, 2016

Wildorado—Ida Mae Schumacher, cob Glenn, Gilbert Glenn, Noah Glenn Buford, Ga. and Ida Vazquez of Frio- both of Canyon; four brothers, Wayne daughter, Yesica Chavira and her hus- 86, passed away Oct. 8. Mass was cel- and Geoffrey Glenn; three great grand- na, a son, Gilde Flores Jr. of Hereford; Backus and his wife Susan of Lubbock, band Manuel of Cactus; five brothers, ebrated Oct. 11, St. Anthony’s Church, children, Everett Biggs, Brooklyn Sul- four brothers, Joe Mendoza of Friona, Ricky Backus and his wife Crystal of Luis Granados, Alvaro Granados, Jose Hereford, Father Tony Neusch, pastor, livan and Virginia Wright; and a host of Julian Mendoza of Leoti, Kan., Neme- Nazareth, Marlon Backus of Dimmitt Granados, Jesus Manuel Granados and presiding. Burial was in Rest Lawn nieces and nephews. cio Mendoza of Plainview and Abel and Ron Backus and his wife Jeanine of Adan Granados; four sisters, Emma Cemetery, Hereford. Survivors include Mendoza of Amarillo; nine sisters, Lubbock; six nephews, Justin and his wife Lucia Granados, Elida Atocha Grana- five sons, John W. Schumacher and Olton—Ramiro “R.A.” Alaniz, 76, Maria Alacron of Odessa, Lupe Pesina Brittany, Zac, Jeremy, Reid, Kellen and dos, Cruz Granados, Yolanda Grana- his wife Janie of Hereford, Wayne A. passed away Oct. 9. Mass was cel- of Hereford, Faustina Carrillo, Alicia Ethen; and two nieces, Laci and Lauren. dos; and two grandchildren, Carla Da- Schumacher of McKinney, Gary L. ebrated Oct. 13, St. Peter’s Church. Gonzales, Mary Prieto, Molly Casa- leysa Chavira and Aidan Chavira. Schumacher and his wife Debra of No- Burial was in Olton Cemetery. Sur- rez and Santos Rosales, all of Friona, Amarillo—Tammie Lynn Arnold man, Okla., David M. Schumacher and vivors include a son, Lucas Alaniz of Victoria Saucedo of Guadalajara, Mex- Proffitt, 58, passed away Oct. 14. Canyon—Fermin Fidel Montano, his wife Angie of Skidmore and Chris- Amarillo; two daughters, Sophia Al- ico and Janie Cooklin of Otis, Ind.; 11 Graveside Services were conducted 88, passed away Oct. 16. Mass was topher C. Schumacher and his wife aniz of Plainview and Patricia Saenz grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchil- Oct. 17, Llano Cemetery, Deacon Bill celebrated Oct. 21, St. Anthony of Debbie of Mt. Pleasant; three daugh- of Olton; a brother, Benito Alaniz of dren. Allein, of St. Mary’s Cathedral, pre- Padua Church, Dalhart, Monsignor ters, Rita Ann Schumacher of Lubbock, Beeville; three sisters, Francisca A. siding. Survivors include a son, Dustin Michael Colwell, JCL, pastor, pre- Katherine M. Artho and her husband Gonzalez and Beatrice A. Rios, both Borger—Mickey Savage, 35, passed Lake of Amarillo; her mother, Patsy siding. Burial was in Memorial Park Dale of Wildorado and Amie T. Schum- of Concepcion and Cleotilde A. Valdez away Oct. 13. Memorial Services were Mitchell; a sister, Helena Hero and her Cemetery, Dalhart. Survivors include acher of St. Cloud, Minn.; two brothers, of California; eight grandchildren; and conducted Oct. 17, St. John the Evange- husband Cal; two nieces, Justina Moore three sons, James Montano and Kend- Joe Lindeman of Wichita Falls and Ben- four great-grandchildren. list Church. Survivors include his par- and Deana Hero; a nephew, Mitchell all Montano, both of Amarillo and Max ny Lindeman of Windthorst; a sister, ents, Bonnie and Michael Savage; and a Hero; three grandnieces, Paige Moore, Montano and his wife Kimber of Can- Gertrude DeButts of Ore.; 12 grandchil- Hereford—Fortunato P. Tijerina, brother, Sam Savage of Lubbock. Hannah Moore and Parker Moore, all yon; two daughters, Loretta Moreno dren; and five great-grandchildren. 86, passed away Oct. 11. Mass was cel- of Schertz; an aunt, Cozy; an uncle, and her husband Joe and Sandy Niavez ebrated Oct. 14, St. Anthony’s Church, Nazareth—Lester H. Backus, 54, Randy; a friend for many years, Jea- and her husband Steve, all of Amaril- Amarillo—Donald “Don” Ray Father Tony Neusch, pastor, presiding. passed away Oct. 13. Mass was celebrat- nette; and many cousins and friends. lo; a sister, Flora Baca of Albuquer- Glenn, 82, passed away Oct. 8. Mass Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. ed Oct. 17, Holy Family Church, Father que; 18 grandchildren, Ethan, Evan, was celebrated Oct. 13, St. Mary’s Ca- Survivors include his wife, Corina Ti- Ken Keller, pastor, presiding, with Fa- Cactus—Carlos Granados, 52, Steve Jr., Samuel, Stanley, Stephanie, thedral, Father Scott L. Raef, rector, jerina; a son, Johnny Tijerina of Can- ther Jonanthan Phillips, parochial vicar, passed away Oct. 14. Mass was cele- Selena, Sara, Michael, Thomas, Da- presiding. Burial was in Llano Ceme- yon; two daughters, Esmeralda Gonza- Church of the Holy Spirit, Lubbock, brated Oct. 25, Our Lady of Guadalupe vid, Charlene, Marsha, Daniel, Mea- tery. Survivors include his wife, Billie les and Alice Gonzales, both of Canyon; concelebrating, and Deacon Bob Birken- Church, Father César Gómez, parochi- gan, Tiffany, Jason and Tracy; and 12 Jean Glenn; four sons, Darrell Edward a brother, Joe Angel Tijerina of Level- feld, assisting. Burial was in Holy Family al administrator, presiding. Interment great-grandchildren, Esteban, Alexcia, Glenn and his wife Kimberly of Ama- land; a sister, Maria Salazar of Char- Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, was in Dumas Cemetery, Dumas. Sur- Victoria, Andrew, Jacob, Alyssa, Sky- rillo, Michael DeWayne Glenn and his lotte; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grand- Hubert and Joan Backus of Nazareth; two vivors include his wife, Ana Granados; ler, Rayson, Weston, Mariah, Matthew wife Dr. Lisa (Biry) of Austin, Timo- children; and a great-great-grandchild. sons, Brandon Backus and Blake Backus, a son, Carlos Granados of Cactus; a and Zachery. thy Joseph Glenn and his wife Donna of Flower Mound and Gary Don Glenn Hereford—Ramona Mendoza, 87, and his wife Yingai of San Angelo; two passed away Oct. 13. Mass was cel- brothers, Earl Glenn and his wife Roy- ebrated Oct. 17, St. Teresa of Jesus da of Amarillo and Clinton Glenn and Church, Friona, Father Tony Neusch, his wife Jimmie of Canyon; a sister, pastor, St. Anthony’s Church, presid- Sandi Becker of Abilene; 13 grandchil- ing. Burial was in Friona Cemetery, dren, Therese Biggs, Shivonne Benn, Friona. Survivors include her husband, Sarah Wright, Maura Michinock, Gilde Flores; five daughters, Silvia Monica Sullivan, Seth Glenn, Daniel Flores, Janie Rendon and Mely Ga- Glenn, Rachel Glenn, Caleb Glenn, Ja- mez, all of Hereford, Elva Padilla of

Please remember in prayer the clergy of the Diocese of Amarillo who died during the month of November: Deacon Belvin Dollins, Nov. 4, 2012 Father John Hickey, Nov. 8, 2014 Father Aram Berard, S.J., Nov. 9, 2008 Local families Father John H. Krukkert, Nov. 11, 1947 Father Joseph Gregor, C.M., Nov. 15, 1980 Monsignor Richard Vaughan, Nov. 15, 2000 honoring your Father Hubert J. Halfmann, Nov. 17, 1976 Father Leonard E. Curtis, O.P., Nov. 17, 1995 loved ones. Father Norbert Wagner, Nov. 19, 1979 Father Gerald Lynch, Nov. 25, 1979 Father Ed Graff, Nov. 25, 2002 Father Francis Kaminsky, Nov. 26, 1957 Father Joseph Declan Gilligan, S.A., Nov. 26, 1987 Monsignor Peter DiBenedetto, Nov. 28, 1995 Father Anthony Catalina, Nov. 30, 1968 We accept all other funeral home pre-arranged plans. Father Jerome A. Hancox, Nov. 30, 1974 November 6, 2016 May They Rest In Peace West Texas Catholic 23

Tulia—Pearl L. Simon, 93, passed include a daughter, Norma Trevino of sons, Leonzo Fraire of Virginia, Juan and her husband Marcos of Laredo, Celia and Megan Detwiler; a sister, Cather- away Oct. 16. Mass was celebrated Amarillo; three sons, Jesse Guillen and Fraire of Hereford and Ciro Fraire of Vazquez and her husband Joel and Jimmy ine Fischbacher of Canyon; and several Oct. 20, Church of the Holy Spirit, his wife Veronica of Amarillo and Jose Mexico; four daughters, Aurelia Ro- Martinez and his wife Amy, all of Ama- nieces and nephews. Father David Contreras, pastor, pre- Ramiro Guillen and Mark Anthony Guil- driguez of Hereford, Maria del Rosario rillo, Larry Martinez and his wife Isabell siding. Burial was in Rose Hill Cem- len, both of Hereford; a sister, Agapita Espino of Dallas and Maricela Fraire and Julian Martinez, Jr. of Karnes City; a Panhandle—Archie ‘A.J.’ Looten, 92, etery. Survivors include two children, Pena of Weslaco; a brother, Jack Gal- and Martha Fraire, both of Mexico; brother, Pedro Martinez, Jr. and his wife the father of Diocesan Pastoral Center em- Bob Doolin and his wife LaVelta of legos of Amarillo; 22 grandchildren; and two brothers, Caín Fraire of Michi- Janie of Lubbock; a sister, Amelia Trevi- ployee Carl Looten, passed away Oct. 20. San Angelo and Neoma Ozment and several great-grandchildren. gan and Rubén Fraire of Mexico; two no of Amarillo; 17 grandchildren; and 12 Mass was celebrated Oct. 24, St. There- her husband Doyle of Tulia; five step- sisters, Esperanza Fraire and Fidelina great-grandchildren. sa’s Church, Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, pre- children, Pat Leach and Milton Simon, Hartley—Marvin Louis Batenhorst, Fraire, both of Mexico; and numerous siding, with Father Tony Neusch, pastor, both of Lubbock, Linda Gales and 70, passed away Oct. 17. Mass was cel- grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Perryton—Alfredo Morales, 61, St. Anthony’s Church, Hereford, concel- Mike Simon, both of Tulia and Annette ebrated Oct. 20, St. Anthony of Padua passed away Oct. 19. Mass was cele- ebrating. Burial was in Panhandle Cem- Sprawls of Round Rock; and numerous Church, Dalhart, Monsignor Michael Pampa—Carlos B. Regalado, 70, brated Oct. 21, Immaculate Concep- etery. Survivors include his wife, Gladys grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and Colwell, JCL, pastor, presiding. Burial passed away Oct. 18. Mass was cel- tion Church, Father Lupe Mayorga, Looten; four daughters, Kathy Krile and great-great-grandchildren. was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Dal- ebrated Oct. 20, St. Vincent de Paul pastor, presiding. Burial was in Ochil- her husband Tom of Lubbock, Clara Live- hart. Survivors include his wife, Mary Church, Father Francisco Perez, JCL, tree Cemetery. Survivors include his ly of San Antonio, Teresa Sarzynski and Dalhart—Avis Joan Sonnicksen, 73, Batenhorst; two sons, Kris Batenhorst pastor, presiding. Survivors include his wife, Irma Morales; two daughters, her husband Mike of Amarillo and JoAnn passed away Oct. 16. Mass was cele- and his wife Stacy and Greg Batenhorst wife, Elfida Regalado; two daughters, Julia Morales of Perryton and Yesenia Cox and her husband Jeff of Dewey, brated Oct. 24, St. Anthony of Padua and his wife Shay, all of Dalhart; two Alma Murga of Dumas and Raquel Ro- Morales of Amarillo; a son, Ivan Terce- Okla.; three sons, James Looten and his Church, Monsignor Michael Colwell, daughters, Karen Martin and her hus- driguez of Borger; a son, Carlos Regal- ro of Perryton; a brother, Jesus Morales wife Priscilla of Austin, Carl Looten and JCL, pastor, presiding. Burial was in band Matt Martin of Edmond, Okla. and ado of Pampa; a brother, Jesus Regal- of Spearman; five sisters, Martha, Jo- his wife Angela of Amarillo and Dan Loo- Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors in- Gayle VanBeek and her husband Jon of ado of Mexico; seven grandchildren; sefina and Irene Morales, all of Gomez, ten and his wife Patricia of Panhandle; clude four children, Martin Sonnicksen Dalhart; three brothers, Leon Batenhorst and two great-grandchildren. Palacio, Durango, Mexico, Bertha Mo- three sisters, Rosella Goranson of Broken of Amarillo, Rachel Gerald of Onalaska, and his wife Bobbie of Clarendon, Ralph rales of Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and Arrow, Okla., Virginia Stephens of Hous- David Sonnicksen and his wife Carol Batenhorst and his wife Marla of Stinnett Helena—Julian Perez Martinez, 71, Elvira Morales of Atotonilco, Zacate- ton and Dorothy Garmon and her husband of Shidler, Okla. and Natalie Winkler and Paul Batenhorst and his wife Beth of passed away Oct. 18. Mass was cele- cas, Mexico; and seven grandchildren. Mike of Yellville, Ark; 17 grandchildren; and her husband Tracy of Duncombe, Canyon; two sisters, Irene Unger and brated Oct. 21, Immaculate Conception and seven great-grandchildren. Iowa; three brothers, Dale Faiferlick her husband Lewis of Amarillo and Jane Church, Panna Maria. Burial was in Hele- Amarillo—Helen Schulte, 84, passed of Dayton, Iowa, Mark Faiferlick, Lyle Coffelt and her husband Carl of Canyon; na Latin Cemetery, Helena. Survivors in- away Oct. 19. Mass was celebrated Oct. Amarillo—Raquel Carnero de Vare- Faiferlick and his wife Nancy, all of Ft. seven grandchildren, Kyle, Leslie, and clude his wife, Eurelia Guzman Martinez; 22, Blessed Sacrament Church, Father la, 61, passed away Oct. 21. Mass was Dodge, Iowa; a sister, Fern Clabaugh Joe Batenhorst and Zack, Zeek, Zane, six children, Christina Ann Rodriguez and Haider Quintero, pastor and Monsignor celebrated Oct. 25, Blessed Sacrament of Jewel, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; two and Zeb VanBeek, all of Dalhart; and nu- her husband Cesar of Helena, Irma Lopez Harold Waldow, concelebrating. Burial Church, Father Jose Gómez, pastor, Our great-grandchildren; and numerous niec- merous nieces and nephews. was in Memorial Park Cemetery East Lady of Guadalupe Church, presiding. es and nephews. Mausoleum. Survivors include her chil- Survivors include her husband, Hum- Hereford—Ramon Fraire, 69, dren, James and Janet Schulte and David berto Varela; three children, Ruth Varela, Amarillo—Gavina “Minnie” Guil- passed away Oct. 17. Mass was cele- Schulte, all of Amarillo, Greg and Donna Noemy Varela and Carlos Varela, all of len, 79, passed away Oct. 16. Mass was brated Oct. 21, San Jose Church, Fa- Schulte of Rowlett and Pam and Bill De- Amarillo; seven grandchildren, Bren- celebrated Oct. 22, San Jose Church, ther José Ramón Molina, CHS, paro- twiler of San Angelo; six grandchildren, da Marquez, Marco Marquez, Jonathan Hereford, Monsignor Joe Bixenman, chial administrator, presiding. Burial Christopher Schulte, Nicholas Schulte, Marquez, Desmond Wallace, Alyssandra presiding. Inurnment was in St. An- was in West Park Cemetery. Survivors Katie Schulte, Sarah Schulte Mills and Wallace, Carlos Varela Jr. and Alexander thony’s Cemetery, Hereford. Survivors include his wife, Celia Fraire; three her husband Jimi Mills, Shelby Schulte Sepulveda.

Prayer Intentions of A Prayer For Religious Liberty

Pope Francis Almighty God, Father of all nations, 2016 for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus (Gal 5:1). We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the foundation of human rights, justice, and the the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Francis. Since common good. themselves to God for the salvation of souls, the Church, the Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote intentions of all Apostles of Prayer and the intentions of the our liberties; Pope. The Holy Father gives us two prayer intentions each By your grace may we have the courage to defend month—one, a general intention and the other an intention them, for ourselves and for all those who live in for world missions. this blessed land. November: We ask this through the intercession of Mary • Countries Receiving Refugees. That the countries Immaculate, our patroness and in the name of which take in a great number of displaced persons and refugees may nd support for their eorts which show your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the solidarity. unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live • Collaboration of Priests and Laity. That within parishes, and reign, One God forever and ever. priests and lay people may collaborate in service to the community without giving in to the temptation of discouragement. Amen.

24 West Texas Catholic The Back Page November 6, 2016 Annual Fall FunRaiser Nov. 12 Comprehensive Youth Ministry 101 Amarillo—The annual Fall beverages and soft drinks. There Amarillo—Two opportunities leaders come to fuller understand- FunRaiser to benefit St. Francis of will also be a silent auction. remain to attend a Comprehensive ing of comprehensive youth min- Assisi Church is scheduled Satur- The evening’s top prize is a Youth Ministry 101 workshop. istry as outlined in Renewing the day, Nov. 12 from 6:00pm to mid- $5,000 VISA Gift Card, which will The workshop will be offered Vision: A Framework for Catholic night at the parish hall, one mile be given away in a reverse drawing. tonight (Sunday) from 6:00 to 8:00 Youth Ministry (USCCB, 1997). east of Tyson on Highway 60. Event organizers say no one under in the South Deanery at St. Antho- The workshop explores the ways Tickets remain on sale at $100 the age of 21 will be admitted. ny’s Church, 115 North 25 Mile that a parish can effectively min- each and only 300 tickets will be For more information, to pur- Avenue. The East Deanery will ister to young people within the sold. The ticket includes a steak din- chase tickets, or to donate items for host CYM 101 on Sunday, Nov, context of the parish, including the ner for two, dancing to live music the Silent Auction, please contact 13 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at St. family and wider community. by Next of Kin and complimentary Peggy or Mike Zamora at 433-2912. Patrick’s Church, 500 South Main “While this gathering is for any in Shamrock. youth ministers, contacts and core St. Hyacinth Thanksgiving Dinner Catholic Student Center at “Comprehensive Youth Minis- team members, it is also beneficial West Texas A&M University try 101 is open to all youth ministry to anyone involved in youth min- Amarillo—The 12th annu- under eat free. Tickets are available 2610 4th Avenue contacts, the Core Team and other istry. We invite everyone to attend al Thanksgiving Dinner to benefit at the parish office during regular Canyon, 79015 youth ministry leaders, whether and to get more involved with the St. Hyacinth Church takes place business hours and will also be 806-655-4345 it be junior high and senior high youth in their parish.” Sunday, Nov. 20 from 11:00am to sold at the door. www.wtcsc.com DRE’s, Quinceañeara Ministry, For additional information 2:00pm in Monsignor DiBenedetto “Before or after eating, we in- Father S. Christopher Schwind, RCIA or other ministries,” said Di- about Comprehensive Youth Min- Parish Hall, at 4500 West Hills Trail. vite everyone to check out our Ye Chaplain/Executive Director ocesan Youth Director Oscar Guz- istry 101, please call Guzman at The homemade meal, cooked Olde Christmas Shoppe, which Betty Aragon, man. “This workshop helps parish 383-2243, ext. 118. by members of the parish, will will be full of gift ideas for family, Assistant Director Annual Thanksgiving Dinner include all the traditional sides friends and kids,” said Good. Mass and Activity Schedule: Priests and desserts, according to parish The meal will also feature a Sundays: Dumas—The 27th annual spokesperson Cindy Good. bake shop, showcasing numerous 5:30pm, Mass Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by Birthdays Adults will be served for $10.00 home baked goods. For more infor- 6:30pm, Dessert Sts. Peter and Paul Church will and children six to eleven will be mation, call the parish office at St. Mondays: take place Sunday, Nov. 13 from Priests in the Diocese of Am- served for $5.00. Children five and Hyacinth Church, 358-1351. 9:00am-6:00pm, Adoration 11:00am to 3:00pm in the parish arillo celebrating birthdays in Free lunch at noon hall at 826 Bruce. November include: Sorenson Painting Top Prize In Fundraiser Wednesdays: Meal tickets are $12.00 for Monsignor Harold Waldow 4:30pm, Confession adults and $6.00 for children eight Nov. 7 Amarillo—The Padre’s Flow- valued at $3,500, will take place 5:30pm, Catholic U and under. Carryouts will be sold Father José Ramón Molina ers, a painting by Jack Sorenson, Sunday, Nov. 20 after the 11:15am 6:30pm, Mass from 11:00 to 2:00. Delivery will Nov. 13 is the top prize in the annual St. Mass. Tickets for the raffle are 7:00pm, Free Home-cooked Meal also be available in the Dumas area. Monsignor Cal Stalter Thomas the Apostle Church, Am- $5.00. To purchase tickets or for 7:30pm, Activity For further information about Nov. 16 arillo, Altar Guild raffle. additional information, please call Thursdays: the dinner, call the parish office at The drawing for the painting, Carolyn Ringo at 352-0772. 7:00pm, Rose Garden/Thorn Bush 935-5002 or 935-2189. Please pray the Rosary