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Leading Off Canyon—The public is invited Sixth Annual Red Mass Tuesday, Oct. 11 to attend a reception today (Sun- Amarillo—The public is in- The 16th president of St. Greg- rishioner at St. Thomas the Apos- day), honoring Benedictine Sister vited to attend and take part in ory’s University, Scaperlanda has tle Church and shareholder in the Marcella Schmalz. The reception the sixth annual Red Mass, taking worked closely with the school law firm of Brown and Fortunato will run from 1:30pm to 4:00pm place Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30pm at since 2009 as a member of the in Amarillo. at St. Benedict Monastery, 17825 St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Board of Directors, serving as vice “The Mass was celebrated at South Western. Washington. chair of the board from 2012 to Westminster Abbey and served as Sister Marcella celebrated her Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will 2015. Scaperlanda played a key role the official opening of the judicial 70th year of Monastic Profession the principal celebrant and hom- in creating St. Gregory’s strategic year,” he said. “It received its name Oct. 1 during a Mass at the Monas- ilist, with priests of the Diocese of plan, Vision For Our Next Century. from the fact that the celebrants tery, celebrated by Bishop Patrick Amarillo concelebrating. A graduate of the University of wore red vestments, and the Lord J. Zurek. A. Scaperlanda, president of St. Texas School of Law, Scaperlanda High Justices were robed in bril- Gregory’s University in Shawnee, clerked for the Chief Justice of the liant scarlet. Amarillo—The public is invit- Okla., will be the keynote speaker Texas Supreme Court and practiced “The Red Mass was first cele- ed to attend and take part in the and will make his presentation af- law for four years in Washington, brated in the United States in 1928 Transitus of St. Francis at St. Lau- ter the closing hymn. D.C. and Austin prior to joining the and is now observed in many cities rence Church, 2300 North Spring. A reception with heavy hors Michael A. Scaperlanda faculty at the OU College of Law. throughout our country. The Red A bilingual Mass will be celebrat- d’oeuvres and cocktails will follow The history of the Red Mass Mass promotes the unity of the ju- ed Monday, Oct. 3 at 7:00pm and the Mass in the Monsignor Francis lic officials, law faculty members dates back to 13th century England diciary and the legal profession.” the Feast of St. Francis will be ob- A. Smyer Reception Room. Judg- and the community are invited to during the reign of King Edward I, served at a 6:00pm Mass on Tues- es, lawyers, law enforcement, pub- the Mass and reception. according to Brad Howard, a pa- See “Red Mass,” p. 16 day, Oct. 4.

Amarillo—Holy Cross Catho- Comprehensive Youth Ministry 101 Dates Scheduled lic Academy invites the public to a Spaghetti Dinner, followed by a Amarillo—Opportunities to learn • Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6:00pm Band and Choir Concert Monday, more about youth ministry in the to 8:00pm in the Youth Center at Oct. 17 in Bishop Zurek Parish Diocese of Amarillo are set for the St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1100 South Hall at Blessed Sacrament Church, East, Central and South Deaneries Washington; and, 2500 South Bolton. in the next several weeks. • Saturday, Oct. 22 from 2:00pm The dinner will be served from Comprehensive Youth Ministry to 4:00pm at St. Laurence Church, 5:30pm to 6:45pm, with the HCCA 101 will be offered twice in the 2300 North Spring. Band and Choir scheduled to per- East Deanery the weekend of Sat- The South Deanery will host form at 7:00. Adults eat for $8.00 urday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9, two sessions of Comprehensive each, while children eat for $4.00 according to Oscar Guzman, dioc- Youth Ministry 101: per person. esan Youth Director. The workshop • Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6:00pm Find out more about the dinner will be offered Oct. 8 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Church of the Holy and concert by calling the school at to 7:00pm at Sacred Heart of Je- Spirit, at 202 SE 5th in Tulia; and, 355-9637 or follow HCCA on their sus Church, 901 Roland in Spear- • Sunday, Nov. 6 from 6:00pm Facebook page. man and on Oct. 9 from 2:00pm to to 8:00pm at St. Anthony’s Church, 4:00pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 515 parish leaders come to fuller under- “While this gathering is for any 115 North 25 Mile Ave., in Hereford. Amarillo—The Night of Wor- South Pearl in Stratford. standing of comprehensive youth youth ministers, contacts and core Additional CYM 101 dates will ship, scheduled Saturday, Oct. 22 “Comprehensive Youth Min- ministry as outlined in Renew- team members, it is also beneficial be announced in The West Texas at St. Joseph’s Church, has been istry 101 is open to all youth ing the Vision: A Framework for to anyone involved in youth min- Catholic and on the diocesan web- cancelled, according to Disciples ministry contacts, the Core Team Catholic Youth Ministry (USCCB, istry. We invite everyone to attend site, www.amarillodiocese.org. of the Lord Jesus Christ Sister and other youth ministry leaders, 1997). The workshop explores the and to get more involved with the For additional information Lucy Lukasiewicz. whether it be junior high and senior ways that a parish can effectively youth in their parish.” about Comprehensive Youth Min- The next Night of Worship is set high DRE’s, Quinceañeara Minis- minister to young people within The Comprehensive Youth Min- istry 101, please call Guzman at for Friday, Dec. 9, once again at St. try, RCIA or other ministries,” said the context of the parish, including istry 101 workshop will be offered the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 383- Joseph’s Church. Guzman. “This workshop helps the family and wider community. twice in the Central Deanery: 2243, ext. 118. 2 West Texas Catholic Bishop’s Conversation October 2, 2016

The West Texas Catholic: concretely recognize the Ministries be the Judgement scene in Mat- scene, Jesus says, “I was a strang- home to continue their lives as if Bishop Zurek, there will be a very of Charity in our diocese. thew’s Gospel, which is probably er and you welcomed me.” There Jesus had never existed. And the special Mass on Tuesday, Oct. the best one. Jesus said that when I are a lot of strangers in our midst, “stranger” in their midst was Jesus. 18, that encompasses quite a few I was asked what I would enti- was hungry you gave me food, when and they’re not all from foreign Can you imagine the shock on their things here in the Diocese of Am- tle the Mass; I struggled with that I was thirsty you gave me to drink. countries. Some may be in our own faces, in their eyes, how they are arillo, when it concerns the “Min- myself. In preparing my homily So let’s look at who might come and neighborhoods and we have never startled, a “gotcha moment” when istries of Charity.” Can you elabo- for the Mass which will be on the who should come to celebrate that connected with them. Many may Jesus breaks bread and they recog- rate on the Mass and who needs to Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist, I they have heard the call from Christ have moved here from elsewhere; nize Him doing what he did at the be present for this Mass. came up with the idea of Disciple- and they participate in these chari- some are migrants; some may be Last Supper. We meet the stranger. Bishop Zurek: When Pope Fran- ship in the Ministries of Charity. I table ministries. They pattern their refugees. The ancestors of all of We have the opportunity to touch cis announced the Jubilee Year used Discipleship because this is life on it and as a result they help us were refugees to this country Jesus; we have the opportunity to of Mercy, he gave us a rather in- not a volunteer ministry. Christians people see Christ concretely. at some time; our ancestors were look into the eyes of Jesus. complete outline of some of the don’t volunteer; they are disciples. strangers and immigrants. How events that he would do in Rome. They have listened to Jesus through Let’s look at some of the things beautiful it is to help the stranger, Let’s look at the sick. How many As a good mentor, he didn’t tell catechesis, the scripture, through that Catholic Charities does. They to help him find a place to live, a parishioners take Holy Commu- the bishops that we had to plan liturgy and the homilies. They are provide food for those who can’t job. It is even more important to nion to the hospitals or just go visit these events. He said that these to absorb it and try to model their provide for themselves, for those recognize their personal dignity. I those who are sick and are shut-ins were the things he would do and life on it. Therefore, their living is who are too poor, or elderly, or in- can’t help but think about who we who don’t have the capacity or the that we could do them if they fit not volunteering for anything; it capacitated in some way they can- really do meet when we help them. strength to get out of their home in our schedules. It would be great is living like Jesus did. It is doing not go to work. Food is provided by Jesus Himself said at the end of the any more. Do you realize what joy to incorporate these ideas into our what Jesus did. many churches, through many local narrative, that when we do this we is brought to them when they can parishes, or we could come up with agencies. But our own Catholic peo- do it to the “the least of His broth- look at someone and smile, know- some other ideas. This Mass will The catalyst for the liturgy will ple are involved in answering when ers and sisters.” ing that they have dignity, that they say “I was hungry.” We take someone comes to visit them. Peo- up collections for food. We have a If you want a really super, con- ple say, “They come to my home, food store at Catholic Charities. “I crete account, use the Emmaus ac- to my nursing facility, to my retire- was thirsty.” You may say that wa- count. Two disciples are going back ment center.” We have people who ter is free. But there are children to their own town. They thought have no home; there is sometimes Volume 76, Number 15 who need formula, nutritious drink, that Jesus was the Messiah and all controversy here in Amarillo about Sunday, October 2, 2016 milk, fruit juices to help build good, of a sudden, He was condemned, the homeless, helping them, what strong, healthy bodies. crucified and died. Now people can or cannot be done. come up with a tale He has arisen! Further in Matthew’s judgement These two disciples are walking See “Bishop’s Conversation,” p. 3 October 2, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 3 Bishop’s Conversation... from page 2

Mercy knows no bounds. Help transformative when I am preach- people find shelter. When we do ing and celebrating Mass with the that, we find Jesus. We help Him most captive of captive audiences find shelter; we find the posada, the there. Their hearts are fixated on inn, a place for Him to be born. The Jesus Christ. homeless need shelter and need dignity. All of those who work in We also have people who need these ministries, come and let us clothing in Catholic Charities, es- celebrate with you what God has pecially our children. There are called us to. those who lack the money to buy coats and blankets during the cold Bishop’s Schedule Let’s look at the poignant min- winter months. These are all disci- istry to the city and county jails ples who should come to the Mass. TUESDAY, OCT. 11 and to the state and federal prisons Come and celebrate what God has 6:30pm, Sixth Annual Red in the diocese. It is as needed and called us to. Celebrate what the Mass, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Ama- effective as before. We have an in- Lord is effecting through us. Bring- rillo credible number of people who go ing the presence of Jesus to them, week in and week out to visit the not just in the Eucharist, not just Ordination prisoners. They have to go through through the Bible and His Word, Anniversaries all the security to get in and to get but by our very presence. We care, Nancy Koons, executive director of Catholic Charities of the out. What do they do? They bring we love them, and we want to be Priests of the Diocese of Am- Texas Panhandle, welcomes her guests Sept. 24 to the fifth the Bible to them. They break open merciful to them. Even if you are arillo noting ordination anniver- annual Fall Ball at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo. the Word for them; some people not involved in these ministries, saries in the month of October The annual fundraiser for CCTXP included dinner, music from have joined the Church through this you are welcome. Maybe in this include: Patrick Swindell and Pizzazz, a silent auction and a live auc- ministry. They go through RCIA liturgy you will be moved to help Father Phil Lindley tion, which include opportunities to bid on a Broadway Pack- with them. The most beautiful part bring the mercy of God, the love of Oct. 20, 1983 age to see the musical Hamilton and a weekend for two in is the celebration of Reconciliation God to them and the dignity of the Dallas to attend an Andrea Bocelli concert. (WTC Photo) that I have done, as well as Mass human person. in the prisons. I can see something Have you registered to vote in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election? If not, you have until atholic Schools in the Diocese of Amarillo will Tuesday, Oct. 11 to get registered. be closed Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of ColumbusC Day. Catholic Schools will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 11.

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806.683.4397806.683.4397 cellcell 4 West Texas Catholic Faithful Citizenship October 2, 2016 The Formation Of Conscience Caritas Est, states the following: seek to develop a full-formed “The Church wishes to help form conscience. This is a serious and consciences in political life and lifelong obligation to form one’s to stimulate greater insight into conscience in accord with human the authentic requirements of jus- reason and the teachings of the tice as well as greater readiness Church. “Conscience is not some- to act accordingly, even when this thing that allows us to justify do- might involve conflict with situ- ing what we want, nor is it a mere ations of personal interest…The ‘feeling’ about what we should or Church cannot and must not take should not do. Rather, conscience is upon herself the political battle to the voice of God’s human heart, re- Editor’s Note: This is the third The Catechism of the Catholic with priests and deacons, assisted bring about the most just society vealing the truth to us and calling us installment in Faithful Citizenship, Church further teaches that respon- by religious and lay leaders are possible. She cannot and must not to do what is good while shunning written by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. sible citizenship is a virtue, and par- called to teach fundamental moral replace the State. Yet at the same what is evil.” (Faithful Citizenship, ticipation in political life is a moral principles that will help Catholics time she cannot and must not re- # 17, 2007) In a sense, Conscience Some question whether it is ap- obligation. “It is necessary that all form their consciences correctly main on the sidelines in the fight is the inner sanctum of an individu- propriate for the Church to play a participate, each according to his and so that all can receive guidance for justice.” (DCE, # 28) Then he al where he or she meets God and role in political life. However, the position and role, in promoting the on the moral decisions of public adds: “The direct duty to work for where God reveals the good to be Church teaches that the obligation Common Good. This obligation is decisions and the formation of lo- a just ordering of society is proper done and the evil to be avoided. to teach about moral values that inherent in the dignity of the human cal, state or national policy. to the lay faithful.”(DCE, 29) should shape our lives, including person…As far as possible citizens Pope Benedict XVI, in Deus Therefore, the Catholic must See “Faithful Citizenship,” p. 5 our public lives, is central to the should take an active part in public mission given to the Church by Je- live.”(CCC, # 1913-1915) sus Christ. Even the Constitution of the United States protects the Today, with the advance of sci- right of individual believers and ence and technology, making moral religious bodies to participate and decisions that affect the Common speak without government interfer- Good of all, requires a well-formed ence, favoritism, or discrimination. Conscience. The bishops, together

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2100 North Spring, Amarillo | 383-1811 Medals for winners in all age groups. October 2, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 5 Faithful Citizenship... from page 4 Jamaica Schedule “Conscience is a judgment of tice of the Virtue of Prudence. reason whereby the human person Parishes planning Jamaica recognizes the moral quality of a con- Prudence enables us “to discern celebrations, parish dinners, par- crete act that he is going to perform, our true good in every circumstance ish celebrations and parish fund- is in the process of performing, or has and to choose the right means of raisers are encouraged to email already completed. In all he says and achieving it.” (CCC, 1806) Prudence information about these celebra- does, the human person is obliged to shapes and informs our ability to de- tions to westtexascatholic@gmail. follow faithfully what he knows to be liberate and at times struggle over com. These dates are published as just and right.” (CCC, # 1778) available alternatives, to determine a public service. Unless otherwise what is most fitting to a specific con- noted, the celebrations will take The formation of conscience in- text, and to act decisively. Exercising place at the parish. cludes several elements. this virtue often requires the courage SATURDAY, OCT. 15 • First, there is a desire to em- to act in defense of moral principles Amarillo—Annual Carnival, St. brace goodness and truth. For a when making decision about how to Mary’s Cathedral School Catholic this begins with an open- build a society of justice and peace.” SUNDAY, OCT. 16 ness and willingness to seek the (Faithful Citizenship, 19, ’07) Amarillo—Annual Brisket Din- truth and what is right by studying ner, St. Martin de Porres Church the Sacred Scriptures and the teach- The Church’s moral tradition Canadian—Mexican Pile-On Din- ing of the Church as contained in the is also very clear that “a good ner to benefit Sacred Heart Church, at Catechism of the Catholic Church. end does not justify an immoral Canadian Elementary School • Then it is important to ex- means.” As we all seek to advance Dalhart—Annual Oktoberfest amine the facts and background the Common Good, by defending to benefit St. information about the various the inviolable sanctity of human School, at Rita Blanca Coliseum Catholic author, radio host and Scripture teacher Sonja Corbitt choices that are possible. This also life from conception to natural SUNDAY, OCT. 23 delivers opening comments Sept. 24 during the second day of involves getting correct informa- death, by defending marriage, by Clarendon—Annual Enchilada the sixth annual Women’s Conference at St. Mary’s Cathedral, tion in regard to the issue involved, feeding the hungry and housing the Dinner to benefit St. Mary’s Church, Amarillo. Corbitt, the self-proclaimed Bible Evangelista, spoke the correct understanding that sci- homeless, by welcoming the immi- Donley County Expo Building on the conference theme, Unleashed in Him. (WTC Photo) ence or technology offers, and the grant and protecting the environ- SATURDAY, NOV. 5 repercussions of each choice. ment, it is important to recognize Canyon—Annual Fallback Fes- • It necessitates a prayerful re- that not all possible courses of ac- tival, St. Ann’s Church Instruments flection in order to discern the Will tion are morally acceptable. There SUNDAY, NOV. 6 of God. This includes the partici- must always be careful discern- Bovina—Annual Thanksgiving pation in Sunday Mass as well as ment, which will always require Dinner, St. Ann’s Church personal prayer and reflection on much prayer and the inspiration Cactus—Annual Brisket Din- of Mercy the issues at stake in view of the and guidance of the Holy Spirit ner, Our Lady of Guadalupe teachings of the Church. that comes from fervent and pro- Church • The well-formed conscience found prayer. (To be continued) Dimmitt—Thanksgiving Dinner, 80th Annual will develop not only through knowl- Immaculate Conception Church edge of the moral teachings, but also +Bishop Patrick J. Zurek Pampa—Annual Drive-Thru Pol- through the development and prac- Bishop of Amarillo ish Sausage Dinner, to benefit Knights of Columbus Council #2767 at St. Fall Convention CORRECTION Vincent de Paul Church, Columbus Home Association Diocesan Council of Catholic Women In the Sept. 18 issue of The West puchin Sisters arrival in the Dio- Vega—Annual German Sau- (DCCW) Texas Catholic, two names were cese of Amarillo. sage Dinner, Immaculate Concep- accidently omitted from a Letter to Left off the letter were the tion Church Friday, Oct. 2 and Saturday, Oct. 2 the Editor, thanking supporters of names of Mary Louise Vigil and SATURDAY, NOV. 12 4U.BSZhT$BUIFESBM 4PVUI8BTIJOHUPO "NBSJMMP the Capuchin Spiritual Alliance for Jackie Urbanczyk. Hereford—Fall Harvest Gala, their support of the group’s 35th The West Texas Catholic apolo- St. Anthony School Gym anniversary celebration of the Ca- gizes for the omission. St. Francis—Annual Fall “Fun” Activities begin with Mass at Raiser Steak Dinner and Dance, St. Thanks for reading The West Texas Catholic Church 5:00pm Oct. 2, with SUNDAY, NOV. 13 Dumas—Annual Thanksgiving Bishop Patrick J. Zurek presiding. Dinner, Sts. Peter and Paul Church Activities to wrap up by 3:00pm Oct. 2 Stratford—Annual Enchilada Dinner, St. Joseph’s Church Umbarger—Annual German 5he conventiondeadline Sausage Dinner, St. Mary’s Church is Friday, Oct. . SATURDAY, NOV. 19 For additional information or to sign up, Bushland—Annual Harvest of contact #BSCBSB,MJOF at ,or via Blessings Gala to benefit the School email, CULMJOF!TCDHMPCBMOFU Sisters of St. Francis, Cornerstone Ranch Event Center 6 West Texas Catholic Catholic Schools October 2, 2016 Annual St. Mary’s 2016-17 Catholic School Enrollment: 689 Meet A Catholic School Teacher Cathedral School Carnival Name: Dana Green Amarillo—Six hundred and Batenhorst reported an enrollment School: St. Joseph School, Amarillo Amarillo—The community is in- eighty-nine students are enrolled in of 131 students, up from 123 stu- Grade and Subject You Are Teaching: Pre-Kindergarten vited to attend the annual St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in the Diocese of dents a year ago. Twenty students Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Educa- Cathedral School Carnival Saturday, Amarillo, according to figures ob- at St. Anthony of Padua School are tion, West Texas A&M University, Canyon Oct. 15 on the Cathedral and School tained by The West Texas Catholic. Montessori students. Children: Tonya Green grounds at 1200 South Washington. The enrollment numbers were St. Anthony School, Hereford, Why do you teach at a Catholic School, compared to a Pub- The carnival will run from noon as of Sept. 15, the date attendance reported an enrollment of 118 stu- lic School? “I am at St. Jo- to 7:00pm and admission is free. numbers in Texas Catholic Schools dents. According to principal Ana seph because God placed me The day will feature: are turned in to the Texas Catholic Copeland, 15 students are enrolled here. I prayed for Him to put • Over 25 carnival games, rides Conference, according to Father in Pre-Kindergarten. me where He wanted me.” and children’s activities, including Robert A. Busch, Ph.D., Super- Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Why are Catholic bounce houses, a photo booth, toy intendent of Catholic Schools in Amarillo, reported an enrollment Schools important? “It’s walk, game truck and a rock wall; the Diocese of Amarillo. Diocesan of 72 students. Of those 72 stu- important to have schools • A Silent Auction; schools are located in Amarillo, dents, 35 are enrolled in middle where students are taught • Cake Walk; Dalhart and Hereford. school and 37 in high school. about God and taught God- • Costume Contests for children Reporting the largest enrollment “Unfortunately, all but one of ly morals rather than just and adults; and, numbers was St. Mary’s Cathedral our Catholic schools had a small de- academics.” • An abundance of food from School, Amarillo. According to cline in enrollment this year,” said What is your philoso- the Mexican Café and Sweet Shop. principal Linda Aranda, enrollment Father Busch. “That appears to be phy when it comes to the Tickets are still being sold for a was reported at 206 students. Of the the case throughout the state based classroom? “Every child is chance to win a $20,000 VISA Gift 206, 61 are Montessori students. on figures reported at our recent unique, and learns best in a different way. One of my jobs as a Card, which will be given away at Enrollment at St. Joseph’s meeting of Texas Catholic School teacher is to help each student discover his or her individuality the conclusion of the carnival. Cost School, Amarillo, was reported at superintendents. My hope is that and work alongside them to maximize it. I believe in hands-on of the ticket is a $25.00 donation to 162 students, according to principal more Catholic families in our dio- experiences, learning creatively and learning though play.” St. Mary’s Cathedral School. Tick- David Hernandez. Fifty-seven stu- cese will see the inestimable value Hobbies: Camping, dancing, watching movies and playing ets will be sold after all Masses dents at St. Joseph’s School are in of a Catholic education so that the games today (Sunday) at St. Mary’s Ca- Pre-Kindergarten and Montessori. dip in enrollment numbers we are Favorite Television Shows: The Walking Dead thedral and at neighboring parish- At St. Anthony of Padua School, experiencing this year will simply Favorite Books: The Bible es. Tickets can also be obtained at Dalhart, school president Shay be a one-year phenomenon.” If you had chosen another career path, what would it have United Supermarket locations. been? “I would have been a Party Planner.” For more information, visit www. If you were Superintendent for a day, what would you do? stmarysamarillo.org, or call the “Bring back jeans on Fridays.” school office at 376-9112.

Attention: Come Join Us! According to Bishop Patrick J. Zurek St. Martin de Porres no activities

Church invites everyone are to be scheduled on the parish or to attend the annual diocesan level in the Diocese of Amarillo Brisket Dinner on Saturday, (Brisket, pinto beans, potato salad, cole slaw, roll, a drink January 28, 2017 and homemade desserts) until after 1:00pm. This is to Sunday, Oct. 16 accommodate the annual 11:00am to 3:00pm Northwest Corner of 16th and North Adams Respect Life (in the church hall) Mass Adults $10.00 Children (12 and under) $5.00 and Walk Raffle Tickets Available $2 each or 3 for $5 which will note the Cash Prizes 44th anniversary of 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 the Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade decision Please call Holly Solchenberger that legalized at 290-6890 for tickets or information. abortion in the United States. October 2, 2016 Catholic Schools West Texas Catholic 7 35th Annual Oktoberfest In Dalhart Sunday, Oct. 16 Dalhart—The 35th annual Ok- toberfest to benefit St. Anthony of Padua School is set for Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Rita Blanca Coliseum, 1219 West FM 281. Tickets for the meal are $10.00 per person and can be purchased in advance from any St. Anthony of Padua School student or at the door the day of the meal. The first Oktoberfest took place in 1982 at St. Anthony of Padua School and the fundraiser has been used to raise money for everything from the School Sisters of St. Fran- Grandparents were honored Sept. 16 at St. Mary’s Cathedral cis Retirement Fund to purchasing School, Amarillo. Left to right, are grandmother Lilian McGo- Holy Cross Catholic Academy, Amarillo, celebrated its Feast desks and other school needs. nagle, her granddaughter Madeleine Wade and Lilian’s daugh- Day Sept. 14, the Feast of the Exhaltation of the Cross, with a Seven years ago, the St. An- ter Eibhlin McGonagle. (WTC Photo) Mass at St. Joseph’s Church, Amarillo. During the Mass, Angi thony of Padua Home and School Seidenberger, left, was formally installed as Head of School by Association added a live and silent and field turf for the playground. technology for St. Anthony of Pad- Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. Also pictured to the right is Gabriel auction to Oktoberfest. Among the The silent auction will take place ua School students. Moreno, a junior at Holy Cross Catholic Academy. (WTC Photo) items that have been auctioned the during the dinner, with the live For more information about Ok- last five years include farm and auction beginning at 1:30. Pro- toberfest or to donate items for the The latest diocesan news, the 2016-17 Diocesan ranch supplies, seed, trips, dinners, ceeds from this year’s auction will live and silent auctions, please call Calendar, photo albums and much more on the meat, jewelry, home décor and go toward science curriculum and the school at 806-244-4811. Diocese of Amarillo website, www.amarillodiocese. gift certificates. The auctions have helped to pay for a gym floor in the Catholic Schools: org. Bookmark the site and visit often to keep up new Parish Life Center, new play- with the latest in your diocese. ground equipment for the school An Investment in Country and Church 8 West Texas Catholic Local October 2, 2016 Annual Pampa Drive-Thru All Souls Day Mass Nov. 2 At Llano Cemetery Dinner Sunday, Nov. 6 Amarillo—Bishop Patrick J. always set November 2 as a special Pampa—The third annual Zurek will celebrate an All Souls day of prayer for the dead. Eventual- Drive-Thru Polish Sausage Din- Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at ly, the entire month of November be- ner, served by Knights of Colum- 9:00am in the Mausoleum at Llano came a remembrance for the Faithful bus Council #2767 at St. Vincent Cemetery, 2900 South Hayes. Departed. de Paul Church will take place The public is invited to attend “I really would like to encour- Sunday, Nov. 6 from 10:30am to and participate in the Mass. age people to attend Mass on All 2:00pm at the Columbus Home “From the earliest tradition of Souls Day. I know it is not a Holy Association, formerly the Knights the Church we find the followers of Day of Obligation; however, it is a of Columbus Hall at 318 North Christ, along with the Apostles, gath- special day in which we pray that Cuyler Street. ering around the tombs of the dead; the souls of the faithful departed be Advance tickets are $10.00 each they gather in particular to celebrate given a place in the Presence of the and $12.00 at the pick-up window the Eucharist,” said Bishop Zurek. Risen Christ. I will have a special the day of the meal. Tickets can “They pray for the entire Church, but Mass at Llano Cemetery at 9:00am be purchased from any member of especially for those who have died. on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and every- Council #2767 or at the St. Vincent From a very old Tradition we have one is invited to attend.” Members of the Knights of Columbus cooked hot dogs Sept. de Paul parish office during regular 17 in the United Supermarkets parking lot at 5807 SW 45th for business hours at 810 West 23rd. Fall Harvest Gala Nov. 12 In Hereford a fundraiser for Special Olympics. Gilbert Melendez, left, and “This meal is drive-thru only,” Hereford—St. Anthony School ent Teacher Organization (PTO) Alvin Martinez, right, prepare the first batch of hot dogs to be said Kenny Martin, Grand Knight will host its inaugural Fall Har- dads, beverages and music by Lee cooked. (WTC Photo) of Council #2767. “We will not vest Gala Saturday, Nov. 12 from Scheetz and Borderline. All tickets serve this meal in our Council Hall. 6:30pm to midnight in the school sold will be eligible for a chance to 14th Fallback Festival Scheduled We encourage folks to drive-thru gym at 120 West Park Avenue. win a $500 Southwest Airlines Gift Canyon—The 14th annual vided by Young Country, a Silent and purchase our outstanding polish Individual tickets are $75 each Card, with the winner being deter- Fallback Festival to benefit St. Auction, a Donation Bar and a sausage dinner with all the trim- and tables are also being sold, at mined in a reverse raffle. Ann’s Church is set for Saturday, chance to win $10,000 cash in a mings and enjoy their meal at home $800, $1,000 and $1,200 each, All proceeds from the evening Nov. 5 from 6:30pm to midnight in reverse drawing. with their families.” according to school principal Ana will benefit St. Anthony School. the parish hall at 605 38th St. For more details or to purchase For additional details about the Copeland. For additional information or to Tickets are on sale for a $100 tickets, please call the parish office dinner, please contact Martin at The $75 tickets includes a Prime purchase a ticket or a table, please donation, which includes a steak during regular business hours at 655- 806-282-1762 or Dr. Jack Albracht Rib Dinner, prepared by the Par- call the school office at 364-1952. dinner for two with all the trim- 3302; Martin or Becky Lopez at 676- at 806-663-1950. mings, dancing to live music pro- 0556; or, Bryan Crabtree at 236-1673. www.amarillodiocese.org

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SPACE IS LIMITED!! BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!! October 2, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 11 Annual Mailing Two Events Set For Canadian Oct. 15-16 Project Dates Set Canadian—Sacred Heart Church winners in all classes. For an entry Amarillo—The annual Mail- parishioners will offer two events the form, please contact Gullett at 806- ing Project for the Sisters of Prayer weekend of Saturday, Oct. 15 and 323-6686 or at [email protected]. Town will take place Saturday, Oct. Sunday, Oct. 16 in conjunction with On Oct. 16, Sacred Heart 29 through Wednesday, Nov. 2. the annual Fall Foliage Festival. Church will host a Mexican Pile- For the seventh straight year, the On Oct. 15, Knights of Co- On lunch, beginning at 11:00am at project will take place at the Co- lumbus Council #12394 at Sacred Canadian Elementary School, 500 lumbus Home Association, former- Heart Church will conduct its sev- Dogwood St., in conjunction with ly known as Knights of Columbus enth annual 5-K Run and one-mile the Fall Foliage Craft Show. Council #4621 headquarters at 5818 walk. Registration takes place at Cost of the lunch is $10.00 for South Western, according to Sister 9:30am, with the event beginning adults and $7.00 for children 12 and Elizabeth Ann Dockery, DLJC. at 10:30, according to spokesper- older. Children under two eat free. “We are in need of volunteers son Les Gullett. Runners will meet “We invite everyone to join us and we invite anyone who lives in at the north end of the Canadian the weekend of Oct. 15 and 16 in Amarillo or the surrounding area River Bridge on Highway 83, and Canadian,” said Gullett. “Masses who can give of some of their time the race will start on the historic are at 5:00pm Oct. 15 and 11:00am to help us,” said Sister Elizabeth Wagon Bridge and continue along and 1:00pm on Oct. 16. Our beau- Ann. “We have something for ev- a tree-lined course. tiful 1914 church sits at the corner eryone to do, such as sorting, sta- Cost of the race is $20.00, which of Eighth and Kingman. Come and pling and stuffing envelopes. All includes a t-shirt for the first 50 en- enjoy the foliage, craft show, Lake Deacon Rick Mendez of San Jose Church, Hereford, lines volunteers will be appreciated.” tries. Medals will be presented to Marvin and downtown Canadian.” up his putt Sept. 24 during the annual Knights of Columbus The project hours are 9:00am to Dumas Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 13 Council #8938 Golf Tournament at John Pittman Golf Course, 9:00pm all five days, with a light Hereford. (WTC Photo) lunch, dinner and snacks provided. Dumas—The 27th annual der. Carryouts will be available from There will be prayer breaks at noon Thanksgiving Dinner, sponsored 11:00 to 2:00. Delivery will also be “Mary appears to us today as the temple in for the Angelus and at 3:00 for the by Sts. Peter and Paul Church, will available in the Dumas area. which God has placed His salvation and as the Divine Mercy Chaplet. be served Sunday, Nov. 13 from For tickets, delivery informa- handmaid who was totally consecrated to the For additional details or to vol- 11:00am to 3:00pm in the parish tion or more information about the unteer, contact Sister Cecilia Bush- hall at 826 Bruce. dinner, call the parish office during Lord.” nell at 806-534-2312, ext. 116; or, Meal tickets are $12.00 for adults regular business hours at 935-5002 —St. John Paul II Sister Elizabeth Ann at 679-4525. and $6.00 for children eight and un- or 935-2189. 12 West Texas Catholic Local October 2, 2016 40 Days, 40 Churches Observance Continues

Amarillo—The annual 40 Oct. 20 and Thursday, Oct. 27; Days, 40 Churches observance • St. Theresa’s Church, Panhandle in the Diocese of Amarillo is un- and Immaculate Conception Church, derway and will continue through Vega, both on Friday, Oct. 7; Wednesday, Nov. 2, according to • Immaculate Conception Church, Stephanie Frausto, director of the Perryton, on Saturday, Oct. 8; diocesan Office of Family Life. • Catholic Student Center at Parishes who have announced West Texas A&M University, Can- dates for prayer and Adoration of yon, on Monday, Oct. 10; the Blessed Sacrament are: • St. Peter’s Church, Booker, on • Sancta Maria Convent, Pan- Tuesday, Oct. 11; handle, on Monday, Oct. 3; • Holy Family Church, Naza- Catholic Student Center at • St. Mary’s Church, Umbarger, reth, on Wednesday, Oct. 12; West Texas A&M University on Tuesday, Oct. 4; • St. Benedict Monastery, Can- 2610 4th Avenue • Divine Mercy Cenacle Group at yon, on Friday, Oct. 14; Canyon, 79015 St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Am- • Prayer Town Emmanuel, on 806-655-4345 arillo, on Tuesday, Oct. 4, Tuesday, Friday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 21; www.wtcsc.com Oct. 11, Tuesday, Oct. 18, Tuesday, • Bishop DeFalco Retreat Father S. Christopher Schwind, Oct. 25 and Tuesday, Nov. 1; Center, on Monday, Oct. 17 and Father S. Christopher Schwind, chaplain/executive director of Chaplain/Executive Director • School Sisters of Notre Dame, Wednesday, Oct. 19; and, the Catholic Student Center at West Texas A&M University, Betty Aragon, on Wednesday, Oct. 5; • San Damiano Convent, Ama- Canyon, welcomes the CSC Faith Community gathered Sept. Assistant Director • St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amaril- rillo, on Friday, Oct. 21; 18 for the inaugural Mass on the Grass on the West Texas lo, on Thursday, Oct. 6; For additional information or A&M University Campus. The Mass was celebrated at Terrell Mass and Activity Schedule: • Divine Mercy Cenacle Group to reserve a date for a parish or or- Lawn, between Buff Hall and the WTAMU Library. (WTC Photo) Sundays: at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo, ganization to participate, contact 5:30pm, Mass on Thursday, Oct. 6; Frausto at 383-2243, ext. 129, or 6:30pm, Dessert • St. via email, [email protected], Annual Dalhart Brawt Trot Oct. 15 Church, Borger, on Thursday, Oct. with the subject line, 40 Days, 40 Dalhart—The fifth annual Brawt next summer. Mondays: 6, Thursday, Oct. 13, Thursday, Churches. Trot, sponsored by the Youth Group Registration forms are available 9:00am-6:00pm, Adoration at St. Anthony of Padua Church is set at the parish office at St. Anthony Free lunch at noon for Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at of Padua Church, 1306 Oak Av- 9:00am. The event will begin in the enue or on the parish website at Wednesdays: south parking lot of People’s Church www.stanthony-dalhart.org., in the 4:30pm, Confession at 1929 Apache Drive. calendar portion under the News & 5:30pm, Catholic U The entry fee is $25.00 per per- Events tab. 6:30pm, Mass son, according to event spokesper- For additional information or 7:00pm, Free Home-cooked Meal son Renae Lenz. All proceeds will to request a registration form by 7:30pm, Activity benefit the Youth Group’s trip to email, please contact Lenz at 806- the Steubenville Youth Conference 333-4567. Thursdays: “Nothing makes us so God-like as our willingness to 7:00pm, Rose Garden/Thorn Bush forgive.” Society —St. John Chrysostom Amarillo—Jill Artho and Devon Broom received the Sacrament of Mat- rimony Sept. 24, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Father Scott L. Raef, rector, presiding. The bride is the daughter of Dennis and Lisa Artho of Hereford. The groom is the son of Richard and Kim Broom of Amarillo. DEADLINES Issue Date Deadline Oct. 16 Oct. 6 Nov. 6 Oct. 27 Nov. 20 Nov. 10 Dec. 4 Nov. 23 Dec. 18 Dec. 8 Jan. 15 Jan. 5 Feb. 5 Jan. 26 The deadline for photos, story ideas and advertisements is noon on deadline day. October 2, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 13 80th Annual DCCW Convention Oct. 21-22 Amarillo—Preparations con- queen-size beds per room. tinue for the 80th annual Fall Con- For additional information or to vention of the Diocesan Council of register for the convention, please Catholic Women (DCCW). contact Barbara Kline at 681-5365 The convention will take place or via email, [email protected] Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. Each parish in the Diocese of 22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 Amarillo are asked to donated South Washington. The Central three quality items to a raffle taking Deanery is hosting this year’s con- place during the convention. Par- vention. The theme of this year’s ish presidents are asked to contact convention is Instruments of Mercy. Judy Kay Tomlinson with a list of Friday, Oct. 7 is the deadline items as soon as possible. to register for the Convention. All members are encouraged to Registration fee is $40 per person, sell advertisements in the conven- which includes registration, the an- tion program. Ads can be sold to nual banquet and meals. The Youth businesses in their area, to adver- Group at St. Ann’s Church, Can- tise an upcoming parish dinner or yon, will serve the banquet meal. event or to honor a loved one. Ad Overnight accommodations have rates are $100 for a full page, $50 been confirmed at the Wyndham for a half-page and $25 for a quar- Garden Amarillo Hotel at 3100 I-40 ter-page ad. West, on the north side of I-40. Fif- Please send advertisements to teen rooms have been reserved for Judy Kay Tomlinson, 15401 Ber- DCCW members at $85/night, two trand Road, Amarillo, 79108. Parishioners at St. Mary’s Church, Umbarger, gathered Sept. 17 to prepare sauerkraut for the 65th annual German Sausage Dinner, set for Sunday, Nov. 13 at the parish hall. Joining the Cactus Brisket Dinner parishioners were a number of students from the Catholic Student Center at West Texas A&M Cactus—Parishioners at Our Suggested donation is $10.00 University, Canyon. Slicing a portion of the 3,750 lbs of cabbage, left to right, are parishioner Lady of Guadalupe Church in- per person, with all proceeds from Justin Schenk, Vanessa Davis, Julian Martinez and Regina Phillips, all of the WTAMU CSC. See vite everyone to a Brisket Dinner the dinner benefitting the building more about this year’s dinner on page 21. (WTC Photo) Sunday, Nov. 6 from 10:00am to fund for a new church, currently “Present glory is fleeting and meaningless, while it is possessed, unless in it we can 2:00pm in the parish hall, across nearing completion. Find out more the street from the church at 501 by calling the parish office at 806- glimpse something of Heaven’s eternity.” Sherri Ave. 966-5984. —St. Henry 14 West Texas Catholic America Needs Fatima Rosary Rally October 2, 2016 October 2, 2016 Red Mass West Texas Catholic 15

Bishop Pat�ick J. Zurek, STL DD Cordially Invites You and Guests to the Red Mass CELEBRATION OF THE OPENING OF THE JUDICIAL YEAR Tuesday, October 11 6:30pm ST. MARY’S CATHEDRAL 1200 SOUTH WASHINGTON AMARILLO Following Mass, Michael A. Scaperlanda, President of St. Gregory’s University, will present a keynote address. Reception to follow with heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages in the Monsignor Francis A. Smyer Reception Room.

Recommended dress is judicial robes or business attire with red accents.

“Any member of the judiciary wishing to participate in the opening procession should be present by 6:20pm.” 16 West Texas Catholic Local October 2, 2016 Theology On Tap Annual Charismatic Conference Oct. 22-23

Amarillo—All young adults in Amarillo—The Mercy of God/ will conclude with Mass on Oct. 23 the Diocese of Amarillo are encour- La Misericordia de Dios is the at 4:00pm. Scheduled speakers in- aged to attend and take part in the theme of the annual Charismat- clude León Reyes, national direc- next Theology on Tap session Thurs- ic Conference, presented by the tor of the Charismatic Renewal of day, Oct. 20 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Charismatic Renewal of the Dio- Mexico and Deacon Jessie Guajar- at I Don’t Know Sports Bar and Grill cese of Amarillo. This year’s con- do of the Diocese of Lubbock. at 1301 Southwest 6th Ave. ference will take place Saturday, Cost of the conference is a sug- Theology on Tap is sponsored by Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23 at St. gested $15.00 donation. For addi- the young adult offices at St. Mary’s Joseph School and Church, at 4118 tional details on the conference, Cathedral and St. Thomas the Apos- and 4122 South Bonham. please call Father Carlos Eduardo tle Church. The monthly gatherings, Activities begin Oct. 22 at Castro at St. Joseph’s Church in now in its third year, takes place on 10:00am in the St. Joseph Gym and Stratford, at 806-366-5687. the third Thursday of each month and admission is free. Priesthood Sunday Scheduled Oct. 30 For more information, contact Caleb Hubbard at St. Thomas the Amarillo—Parishes throughout al, is a day to reflect upon and af- Apostle Church at 358-2461 or the Diocese of Amarillo are en- firm the role of the priesthood in Diocesan Youth Director Oscar Guzman offers a viewpoint Kelsey Matchen at St. Mary’s Ca- couraged to honor their priests on the life of the Catholic Church as a Sept. 24 during the final Ministering as ONE For Children and thedral at 376-7204. Priesthood Sunday, set for Oct. 30. central one, said Father Garcia. Youth meeting at St. Anthony’s Church, Hereford. The Here- “The purposes of Priesthood “Priesthood Sunday offers an ford gathering was the final meeting in a series of six meet- Red Mass... from page 1 Sunday are to honor the priesthood opportunity for priests and their pa- ings that began on Aug. 17 in Amarillo and included dates in and to get people talking about the rishioners to build a stronger work- Dalhart, Pampa, Spearman and Tulia. Also pictured is Guz- The Red Mass is celebrated need for priests,” said Father Ga- ing relationship,” he said. “A priest man’s wife, Eva Guzman. (WTC Photo) in honor of the Holy Spirit as the briel Garcia, OFM, parochial ad- that is truly appreciated by his com- source of wisdom, understanding, ministrator at Sts. Peter and Paul munity will be an inspiration for Musicians Workshop Oct. 29 counsel and fortitude. The Mass is in Dumas and Vocations Director young men to consider the possibil- Amarillo—Module 3: The Spir- Pastoral Musician, Composer and open to anyone with a concern for for the Diocese of Amarillo. “We ity to serve the Universal Church as ituality of the Liturgy, will be the Director of Hispanic Ministries at justice, according to Howard. hope to inspire more young men to a priest of the Diocese of Amarillo.” subject of a workshop Saturday, Oregon Catholic Press (OCP). For additional information consider a possible life as a priest.” Find out more about Priest- Oct. 29 for Hispanic musicians at The workshop will run from about the Red Mass, please contact Priesthood Sunday, which is hood Sunday on the USA Council St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Cost of the Howard at 345-6310. coordinated and sponsored by the of Serra International’s website, 4100 South Coulter. workshop is $5.00 per person. USA Council of Serra Internation- www.serraus.org. Leading the workshop will be For additional information or to Nancy Pineda-Madrid, Assistant register, please call St. Joseph’s Pray The Rosary... Daily... As A Family... For Our Country Professor of Theology in the School Church at 355-5621 or go online of Theology and Ministry at Bos- to http://www.ocpenespanol.org/ LES BEAUX ARTS CLUB PRESENTS THE ton College and Pedro Rubalcava, events/7150 Sculpture Painting St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo Clarendon Photography Perpetual Adoration Chapel Drawing Artisan Crafts THE arts BEST THURSDAY, OCT. 20 festival Preferred Buyers’ Reception TIME 6:00pm to 9:00pm YOU SATURDAY, OCT. 22 WILL 2016 9:00am to 5:00pm SPEND Mac & Cheese Cookoff 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ON EARTH. • JURIED ART SHOW SUNDAY, OCT. 23 • ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS 11:00am to 4:00pm Adorers needed. • JUNIOR ART EXHIBIT St. Mary’s Enchilada Lunch For more information, • GOLDEN NAIL AWARD RECIPIENT Donley County Activity Center please call Julie Jones ONE MILE NORTH OF CLARENDON ON HWY. 70 St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Life Coordinator 358-2461, ext. 123 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 806.654-2993 2 de Octubre, 2016 Ciudadanos Fieles West Texas Catholic 17 La Formación de la Conciencia Nota Editorial: Esta es la del ser humano...Los ciudadanos en acuerdo con la razón humana • Primero, hay un deseo de tercera porción de Ciudadanía deben en cuanto sea posible tomar y la doctrina de la Iglesia. La abrazar la bondad y la verdad. Para Fiel escrita por el Obispo Patrick parte activa en la vida pública.” conciencia no es algo que nos el católico esto empieza con una J. Zurek. (CIC 1913-1915). permite justificar cualquier cosa disposición a buscar y recibir lo que que queramos hacer, ni tampoco es bueno y verdadero estudiando las Algunas personas preguntan Actualmente, con los avances en es simplemente un ‘sentimiento’ Sagradas Escrituras y la enseñanza si es propio que la Iglesia tome la ciencia y tecnología, se requiere acerca de lo que deberíamos o no de la Iglesia que contiene el parte en la vida política. La una conciencia bien formada para hacer. Más bien, la conciencia es Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. Iglesia enseña que la obligación hacer decisiones morales que la voz de Dios que resuena en el • Es importante pues, examinar de infundir los valores morales afectan el Bien Común de todos. corazón humano, revelándonos la los hechos e información de fondo que deben formar nuestra vida, Con ayuda de líderes religiosos verdad y llamándonos a hacer el de la variedad de opciones posibles. inclusive nuestra vida pública, y laicos, les corresponde a los bien a la vez que a rechazar el mal”. Esto requiere adquirir información están al centro de la misión que obispos, sacerdotes y diáconos, (Ciudadanos Fieles, #17, 2007) En correcta de los asuntos a la mano, Jesucristo le dio a la Iglesia. Hasta impartir los principios morales cuando esto estuviera en contraste cierto sentido, la Conciencia es el entendimiento correcto de lo que la la Constitución de los Estados fundamentales que ayuden a los con situaciones de intereses lugar interior en donde el individuo ciencia y tecnología ofrecen y de Unidos les protege a los creyentes católicos a formar correctamente personales…La Iglesia no puede ni encuentra a Dios y en donde Dios las repercusiones de cada opción. y grupos religiosos el derecho de sus conciencias para que todos debe emprender por cuenta propia le revela el bien por hacer y el mal • Se necesita reflexionar en participar y expresarse sin que puedan recibir dirección moral la empresa política de realizar la por evitar. oración para discernir la Voluntad el gobierno interfiera ni muestre para hacer decisiones públicas y sociedad más justa posible. No de Dios. Esto incluye participación favoritismo o discriminación. para formular la política local, puede ni debe sustituir al Estado. “La conciencia moral es un en Misa semanal además de estatal o nacional. Pero tampoco puede ni debe juicio de la razón por el que la oración personal y reflexión para El Catecismo de la Iglesia quedarse al margen en la lucha por persona humana reconoce la considerar asuntos según las Católica enseña además que la El Papa Benedicto XVI, en su la justicia”. (DCE, #28) Y después cualidad moral de un acto concreto enseñanzas de la Iglesia. ciudadanía responsable es una encíclica Deus Caritas Est, dice: añade: “El deber inmediato de que piensa hacer, está haciendo o • La conciencia bien formada se virtud y la participación en la vida “La Iglesia…quiere servir a la actuar en favor de un orden justo ha hecho. En todo lo que dice y desarrollará no sólo por medio del política es una obligación moral. formación de las conciencias en la en la sociedad es más bien propio hace, el hombre está obligado a conocimiento de las enseñanzas “Es necesario que todos participen, política y contribuir a que crezca de los fieles laicos”. DCE( , #29) seguir fielmente lo que sabe que es morales, sino también a través del cada uno según el lugar que ocupa la percepción de las verdaderas justo y recto” (CIC, #1778) desarrollo y la práctica de la Virtud y el papel que desempeña, en exigencias de la justicia y, al Así pues, “los católicos tienen de la Prudencia. promover el Bien Común. Este mismo tiempo, la disponibilidad una obligación seria y para toda La formación de la conciencia deber es inherente a la dignidad para actuar conforme a ella, aun la vida de formar su conciencia incluye varios elementos. Ver “Ciudadanía Fiel” p. 19 OFICINAS JURÍDICAS DE JEFFREY T. 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El West Texas Catholic: Obispo El catalítico de la liturgia será antepasados fueron forasteros e o simplemente van a visitar a ¿Qué hacen? Les traen la Biblia. Zurek, el martes, 18 de octubre la escena del Evangelio de Mateo inmigrantes. Es algo bello ayudar los enfermos, enclaustrados que Les explican la Palabra; algunas habrá una Misa muy especial que en el Juicio Final, tal vez la mejor al forastero, ayudarlo a encontrar ya no tienen capacidad o fuerza personas se han unido a la Iglesia abarca un gran número de asuntos escena. Jesús dijo, “Tuve hambre y hogar, trabajo. Más importante es para salir de casa. ¿Sabes cuánto por este ministerio. Participan en aquí en la Diócesis de Amarillo me diste de comer, tuve sed y me reconocer su dignidad personal. gusto les da poder ver a alguien y el RICA con ellos. La parte más respecto a los “Ministerios de diste de beber”. Pensemos pues Yo siempre me pregunto a quién sonreír, saber que tienen dignidad, hermosa que he realizado en las Caridad”. Nos puede hablar acerca en quiénes podrán venir y quienes encontramos en verdad cuando que alguien viene a visitarlos? prisiones es la celebración del de la Misa y decirnos quiénes debieran venir a celebrar el hecho les ayudamos. Jesús mismo dijo al Hay gente que dice “Vienen a mi Sacramento de la Reconciliación, debieran asistir a esta Misa. que han oído el llamado de Cristo y final de la narración que cuando casa, a mi albergue a mi asilo de así como la Misa. Puedo ver algo que participan en estos ministerios hacemos esto “al más pequeño de jubilados”. Tenemos gente que no transformante cuando estoy allí Obispo Zurek: Cuando el Papa de caridad. Modelan sus vidas al sus hermanos y hermanas”. tiene hogar; algo que a veces causa predicando y celebrando Misa con Francisco anunció el Año Jubilar de respecto y por consiguiente ayudan controversia aquí en Amarillo, la más cautiva de las audiencias la Misericordia nos dio un bosquejo a la gente a ver a Cristo en forma Si en verdad quieres ver una es la ayuda a los desamparados, cautivas. Sus corazones están con pocos detalles de algunos de concreta. excelente escena concreta, mira la qué se puede y qué no se puede enfocados solamente en Jesucristo. los eventos que él iba a hacer en escena de Emaús. Dos discípulos hacer. La misericordia no tiene Roma. Como un buen mentor, Veamos algunas de las cosas regresaban a su aldea. Ellos límites. Al ayudar a la gente a También tenemos gente en no dijo a los obispos que nos que Catholic Charities realiza. creían que Jesús era el Mesías y encontrar resguardo, encontramos Catholic Charities que necesita correspondía planear estos eventos. Proveen comida para quienes no de pronto, Él fue condenado y a Jesús. Al hacer eso le ayudamos vestuario, especialmente los niños. Dijo que él haría estas cosas y que pueden conseguirla por su cuenta, crucificado y murió. Y ahora hay a encontrar la posada, un lugar Hay personas que no tienen dinero nosotros podríamos hacerlas si para quienes son muy pobres, gente que cuenta que ¡Él resucitó! en donde pudiera nacer. Los para comprar abrigos o cobijas cabían en nuestras agendas. Sería o ancianos, o incapacitados de Estos dos discípulos regresaban desamparados necesitan asilo durante los meses fríos del invierno. algo grandioso si incorporáramos modo que no pueden ir a trabajar. a casa a seguir viviendo como si y necesitan dignidad. Todas las Todos estos son discípulos que estas ideas en nuestras parroquias, Muchas iglesias proveen comida Jesús jamás hubiera existido. Y el personas que trabajan en estos debieran venir a la Misa. Vengan o nosotros podríamos tener por medio de agencias locales. “forastero” que iba con ellos era ministerios, vengan y permítanos a celebrar a lo que Dios nos ha nuestras propias ideas. Esta Misa Pero nuestra gente católica se Jesús. Imagina la sorpresa en sus celebrar con ustedes a lo que Dios llamado. Celebremos lo que Dios dará reconocimiento en concreto ocupa por responder cuando oyen rostros, en sus ojos, su sobresalto nos ha llamado. está efectuando por medio de a los “Ministerios de Caridad” en “tuve hambre”. Hacemos colectas cuando Jesús parte el pan y lo nosotros. Traerles la presencia de nuestra Diócesis. para comida. Tenemos una tienda reconocen al hacer lo que Él hizo Consideremos el conmovedor Jesús, no sólo en la Eucaristía, no de abarrotes en Catholic Charities. en la Última Cena. Encontrar al ministerio a los encarcelados del sólo en la Biblia y su Palabra, sino Alguien me preguntó que título le “Tuve sed”. Se pudiera decir que el forastero nos da la oportunidad de municipio y del condado de las con nuestra propia presencia. Los daría a la Misa y yo mismo tuve que agua es gratuita, pero hay niños que tocar a Jesús, la oportunidad de prisiones estatales y federales queremos, los amamos, deseamos pensarlo bien mientras preparaba necesitan biberón, bebida nutritiva, mirar dentro de los ojos de Jesús. en la diócesis. Es tan necesario mostrarles misericordia. Aunque mi homilía para la Misa que será leche, jugos de frutas para crecer y efectivo como lo era antes. alguien no esté involucrado en la Fiesta de San Lucas Evangelista. con cuerpos fuertes y saludables. Consideremos al enfermo. Hay Tenemos un gran número de estos ministerios, le daremos la Me dio la idea del Discipulado en tantos parroquianos que llevan la personas que van semana tras bienvenida. Tal vez esta liturgia le los Ministerios de Caridad. Decidí Después, en la escena del Juicio Sagrada Comunión a hospitales semana a visitar a los presos. toque el corazón para ayudar a llevar por el Discipulado porque este no Final según Mateo, Jesús dice “Fui Tienen que pasar por toda la la misericordia de Dios, el amor de es un ministerio de voluntarios. foráneo y ustedes me recibieron seguridad para entrar y para salir. Dios y la dignidad del ser humano. Los cristianos no son voluntarios; en su casa”. Hay muchos foráneos Atención: son discípulos. Han escuchado a entre nosotros y no todos son de El Obispo Ciudadanos Responsables: Jesús en la catequesis la escritura, otros países, Algunos quizá sean Patrick J. Zurek Asegúrense de registrarse antes del martes, 11 de octubre para poder votar en la elección general del martes, 8 de noviembre. la liturgia y las homilías. Deben nuestros vecinos y jamás nos hemos ha dispuesto que absorberlas y tratar de modelar sus conectado con ellos. Muchos tal vidas de acuerdo a ellas. Entonces, vez se han mudado aquí de otras el sábado, 28 de sus vidas no consisten simplemente partes; algunos emigran o son enero de 2017 Intenciones del en hacer actos de voluntarios, sino refugiados. Nuestros antepasados no haya actividades vivir como Jesús y hacer lo que encontraron refugio en este país Papa Francisco para 2016 Jesús hizo. en algún tiempo pasado; nuestros diocesanas o parroquiales en la Diócesis de Amarillo antes de la 1:00pm Por favor únanse a millones de personas del mundo La Oficina de la Coordinadora de Asistencia entero que cada día rezan por las intenciones mensuales para que todo católico a Víctimas en la Diócesis de Amarillo del Papa. Desde 1884 los miembros del Apostolado de pueda participar en la Oración se han ofrecido a Dios por la salvación de almas, Para expresar preocupaciones, hacer preguntas la Iglesia, las intenciones de todos los Apóstoles de o reportar abuso sexual comuníquense con: Misa y Caminata Oración y las intenciones del Papa. El Santo Padre nos da dos intenciones cada mes—una es intención general y la Belinda Taylor por el Respeto a otra es por las intenciones misioneras. la Vida Octubre: 4200 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite B-8 • Periodistas y ética. Para que los periodistas, en el Amarillo TX 79109 en el 44° aniversario ejercicio de su profesión, estén siempre motivados por de Roe v Wade, la el respeto a la verdad y un fuerte sentido ético. 806-373-5232 trágica decisión de la 806-372-1092 • Jornada Mundial de las Misiones. Para que la Jornada Suprema Corte que Mundial de las Misiones renueve en todas las Fax: 806-372-7869 legalizó el aborto en comunidades cristianas la alegría y la responsabilidad los Estados Unidos de anunciar el Evangelio. 2 De Octubre, 2016 Español West Texas Catholic 19

Calendario de Ciudadanía Fiel...viene de la página 17 Jamaicas La prudencia es la virtud que método inmoral”. El Bien Común dispone la razón práctica a discernir se promueve al defender la santidad Iglesias, Escuelas y Entidades en toda circunstancia nuestro inviolable de la vida humana desde Católicas pueden enviar email verdadero bien y a elegir los medios la concepción hasta la muerte a [email protected] rectos para realizarlo. (CIC #1806) natural, al defender el matrimonio, para anunciar jamaicas, comidas La prudencia forma e informa al dar alimento al hambriento y y eventos como servicio público. Si nuestra capacidad para deliberar refugio al desamparado, al recibir no se indica otro local, los eventos sobre las alternativas disponibles, al inmigrante y al proteger el serán en sus parroquias. identificar cuál es la más adecuada ambiente, es importante reconocer SÁBADO OCTUBRE 15 en un contexto específico y actuar que no todos los métodos posibles Amarillo—Carnaval Anual, decisivamente. El ejercitar esta son moralmente aceptables. Debe Escuela Catedral Santa María virtud requiere a menudo de la hacerse siempre un discernimiento DOMINGO OCTUBRE 16 valentía para actuar en defensa de con cordura, lo que siempre requiere Amarillo—Brisket Anual principios morales cuando se toman mucha oración y la inspiración y Iglesia San Martín de Porres decisiones sobre cómo construir guía del Espíritu Santo que proviene Canadian—Comida mexicana a una sociedad de justicia y paz. de la oración profunda y fervorosa. beneficio de la Iglesia Sacred Heart, (Ciudadanos Fieles, #17, 2007) El Padre Gabriel García, OFM, administrador parroquial de Canadian Elementary School (Continuará) la Iglesia de San Pedro y San Pablo en Dumas y el Padre Dalhart—Oktoberfest Anual a La tradición moral de la Iglesia Héctor J. Madrigal, pastor de la Iglesia San José en Amarillo, beneficio de la Escuela de San Antonio también dice muy claramente que +Obispo Patrick J. Zurek hablan a los sacerdotes diocesanos en la Iglesia Saint de Padua, Coliseo Rita Blanca “un buen resultado no justifica un Obispo de Amarillo Thomas the Apostle en Amarillo, el 16 de septiembre durante DOMINGO OCTUBRE 23 un Entrenamiento de Sacerdotes para el Proceso del Quinto Clarendon—Comida Anual de Estudio para Músicos, Octubre 29 Encuentro Nacional. (Foto del WTC) Enchiladas de la Iglesia Saint Mary, Donley County Expo Building Amarillo—El Módulo 3: La Pastoral, Compositor y Director de Convención de Damas Católicas, Octubre 21-22 SÁBADO NOVIEMBRE 5 Espiritualidad de la Liturgia, será Ministerios Hispanos de Oregon Amarillo—Va en progreso la Para más información o matrícula Canyon—Festival Anual de el tema del estudio para músicos Catholic Press (OCP), dirigirán el preparación para la 80ª Convención para la convención, llame a Jeannie Otoño, Iglesia Saint Ann hispanos el sábado, 29 de octubre estudio. del Concilio Diocesano de Damas Salazar Friddell, 679-9144; o envíe DOMINGO NOVIEMBRE 6 en la Iglesia Saint Thomas the El estudio será de 9:00am a Católicas (DCCW) el viernes 21 y email a [email protected]. Bovina—Comida del Día de Apostle, calle Coulter 4100 Sur. 4:00pm. El estudio costará $5 por sábado 22 de octubre en la Catedral Solicitan de cada parroquia en Acción de Gracias, Iglesia Saint Ann La Profesora Nancy Pineda- persona. Para pedir más información Santa María, calle Washington la Diócesis de Amarillo donar tres Cactus—Comida Anual de Madrid, Profesora Asistente de o para registrarse, llamen a la Iglesia 1200 Sur. El Decanato Central artículos de calidad para rifarlos Brisket, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Teología en la Escuela de Teología San José, 355-5621 o busquen en será anfitrión de la convención. El durante la convención. A cada Guadalupe y Ministerio de Boston College línea, http://www.ocpenespanol.org/ tema de la convención este año es presidente parroquial de DCCW Dimmitt—Comida Anual de y Pedro Rubalcava, Músico events/7150. “Instrumentos de Misericordia” y se le suplica contactar a Jeannie Acción de Gracias, Iglesia de la habrá traducción al español durante Salazar Friddell con una lista de Inmaculada Concepción de María Domingo del Sacerdocio, Octubre 30 la convención. artículos lo más pronto posible. Pampa—Salchicha Polaca del La fecha final para registrarse Piden también que las socias Consejo #2767 de Caballeros de Amarillo—Exhortamos a los Estados Unidos, es un día para para la convención será el viernes, vendan anuncios para el programa Colón de la Iglesia San Vicente de las parroquias de la Diócesis de reflexionar y afirmar el papel del 7 de octubre. El precio de $40 de la convención. Pueden vender Paúl, Columbus Home Association Amarillo a hacer algún homenaje sacerdocio en la vida de la Iglesia por persona incluye matrícula, anuncios a los negocios en su área, Vega—Salchicha Alemana a sus sacerdotes el 30 de octubre, Católica como algo escencial, dijo banquete y comidas. El Grupo para anunciar una comida o evento anual, Iglesia de la Inmaculada Domingo del Sacerdocio. el Padre García. Juvenil de la Iglesia Saint Ann en en su parroquia o para rendir Concepción “El Domingo del Sacerdocio “El Domingo del Sacerdocio da Canyon servirá el banquete. homenaje a alguien. Los anuncios SÁBADO, NOV. 12 es para honrar a los sacerdotes y una oportunidad a los sacerdotes y Habrá alojamiento en el Hotel costarán $100 por la página Hereford—Gala de Cosecha para que la gente pueda discutir a sus parroquianos para fortalecer Wyndham Garden Amarillo, I-40 entera, $50 por media página y de Otoño, Gimnasio de la Escuela de qué gran manera necesitamos su colaboración”, dijo el Padre. West #3100, al lado norte de I-40. $25 por cuarto de página. Favor Saint Anthony sacerdotes”, dijo el Padre Gabriel “Un sacerdote verdaderamente El hotel ha reservado para DCCW de enviar los anuncios a Judy Kay Saint Francis—“Fun” Raiser García, OFM, administrador apreciado por su comunidad podrá 15 habitaciones de dos camas Tomlinson, 15401 Bertrand Road, Anual de Otoño: Cena de Bistec y parroquial de la Iglesia San Pedro inspirar a los jóvenes a considerar queen-size, por $85 por noche. Amarillo, 79108. Baile, Iglesia Saint Francis of Assisi y San Pablo en Dumas y Director la posibilidad de servir a la Iglesia DOMINGO, NOV. 13 de Vocaciones para la Diócesis de Universal como sacerdotes de la Conferencia Carismática Octubre 22-23 Dumas—Comida Anual de Amarillo. “Esperamos inspirar a los Diócesis de Amarillo”. Amarillo—La Misericordia de terminarán con Misa el domingo, Acción de Gracias, Iglesia de San jóvenes a considerar la posibilidad Para mayor informaciónsobre Dios/ The Mercy of God, es el tema 23 a las 4:00pm. Habrá pláticas por Pedro y San Pablo de vivir una vida sacerdotal”. el Domingo del Sacerdocio vean de la Conferencia Carismática León Reyes, director nacional de la Stratford—Comida Anual de El Domingo del Sacerdocio, la página web del Concilio de anual que presentará la Renovación Renovación Carismática de México Enchiladas, Iglesia San José coordinado y patrocinado por el Serra International de los Estados Carismática de la Diócesis de y por el Diácono Jessie Guajardo Umbarger—Comida Anual de Concilio de Serra International de Unidos, www.serraus.org. Amarillo el sábado 22 y domingo de la Diócesis de Lubbock. Salchicha Alemana, Iglesia Saint 23 de octubre en la Escuela y la Se sugiere un donativo de $15 Mary as Escuelas Católicas en la Diócesis de Amarillo Iglesia , calle Bonham por el costo de la conferencia. SÁBADO, NOV. 19 estarán cerradas el lunes, 10 de octubre para 4118 y 4122 Sur. Pida detalles sobre la conferencia Bushland—Gala Cosecha de L Las actividades se iniciarán llamando al Padre Carlos Eduardo Bendiciones para beneficio de observar el Día de la Raza (Cristóbal Colón) el 22 de octubre a las 10:00am Castro a la Iglesia San José en las Hermanas Escolares de Saint y abrirán de nuevo el martes, 11 de octubre. en el Gimnasio de Saint Joseph y Stratford, 806-366-5687. Francis, Cornerstone Event Center 20 West Texas Catholic Local October 2, 2016 Hannah Mary Leard: 1931-2016 The Liturgy/La Liturgia Course Continues Saturday, Oct. 8 husband were founding members Amarillo—Six opportunities re- The remaining schedule for The Deanery at St. Anthony’s Church, of Blessed Sacrament Church, hav- main to take the course on The Lit- Liturgy/La Liturgia: 115 North 25 Mile Ave., Hereford. ing more than 50 years of dedicat- urgy/La Liturgia, according to Sister • Saturday, Oct. 8, in the East Father Ken Keller, pastor of Holy ed service to the parish. The couple María Elena Ferrer, SSND, coordi- Deanery at St. Vincent de Paul Family Church, Nazareth, will be called many places throughout the nator of the Diocesan Office of Faith Church, 810 West 23rd Street, the presenter. world home due to Chuck’s service Formation. Pampa. The course will be facil- “There is no charge for this to his country in the United States While catechists in the Diocese itated in English by Sister Marie course,” said Sister María Elena. Air Force. The two would continue of Amarillo are encouraged to take Andre Miszewski, SSND, with “All catechists in the Diocese of their travels throughout the world advantage of this on-going Faith Sister María Elena Ferrer present- Amarillo who need this segment after they both retired. Formation opportunity, the course ing the course in Spanish. are expected to attend. We want to According to her family, Mrs. is open to any and all wishing to particularly encourage catechists Leard loved to shop and loved attend. • Saturday, Oct. 8, in Spanish who need this one segment to com- spending time in the kitchen bak- All presentations will be taught for the Central Deanery at Bless- plete their basic certification to at- ing. Her family added that she from 9:30am to 12:30pm, accord- ed Sacrament Church, 2500 South tend. We ask that participants bring was a loving and dedicated wife, ing to Sister María Elena. Bolton, Amarillo. Father Haider a Bible, pen and pad and choose Hannah Mary Leard mother, grandmother, great-grand- The Liturgy/La Liturgia course Quintero, pastor at Blessed Sacra- a date that is convenient to them. mother sister and friend who will is one of eight segments in a series ment, will be the instructor. Make plans to attend this course Amarillo—Hannah Mary Leard, be forever missed. of courses for the Faith Formation and receive your certificate of at- one of the founding members of Mrs. Leard was preceded in Basic Certification, which began • Saturday, Oct. 22, in the North tendance.” Blessed Sacrament Church, passed death by her parents, a brother and its second go-round in the Fall Deanery at Sts. Peter and Paul For more information, please away Sept. 20. She was 84 years old. two sisters. of 2013 with Introduction to the Church, 900 Bruce in Dumas. The contact your parish DRE or Sister Mass was celebrated Sept, 23, Survivors include her husband, Scriptures, followed by Prayer— course will be presented in English María Elena Ferrer, SSND, coor- Blessed Sacrament Church, Father Charles “Chuck” Leard; two daugh- The Four Types of Prayer; Moral- by Monsignor Michael Colwell, dinator of the Diocesan Office of Haider Quintero, pastor, presiding. ters, Linda Leard McKinney and ity; the Sacraments of Initiation; JCL, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Faith Formation at the Diocesan Burial was in Memorial Park Cem- her husband David of Overton and Sacraments of Healing; and Min- Church, Dalhart, while Sister María Pastoral Center, 806-383-2243, etery East Mausoleum. Cathy Brazille and her husband istry of Catechesis, which was of- Elena Ferrer will facilitate the course ext. 113. Hannah Mary Barry was born Marshall of Amarillo; two sons, fered last spring. Of the six remain- in Spanish; and, Additional information can also Nov. 11, 1931, in Corner Brook, Mike Leard and his wife Jeannine ing presentations offered this fall, be found on the diocesan website, Newfoundland, Canada, the daughter and Charles Leard and his wife De- three will be in Spanish. • Saturday, Nov. 5, for the South www.amarillodiocese.org. of Joseph and Margaret Barry. She nise, all of Amarillo; two sisters, was raised in Canada by her mother Marie Flowers and her husband Bill and stepfather, Michael Duffy. of Stephenville, Newfoundland, Barry married the love of her Canada, and Cora Gillam and her life, Charles “Chuck” Leard, on St. husband George of Nova Scotia, Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1955 in Canada; and numerous grandchil- Corner Brook. Mrs. Leard and her dren and great-grandchildren. Annual Stratford Enchilada Dinner Stratford—The annual Enchi- will receive three to four beef or lada Dinner to benefit St. Joseph’s chicken enchiladas, while children Church will take place Sunday, will be served one to two beef or Nov. 13 from 10:00am to 2:00pm chicken enchiladas. at the Sherman County Barn, off Advanced tickets for the meal Highway 287 to the east. are on sale at this time. For addi- Red, beef and green enchiladas tional information or to purchase will be served for a suggested do- tickets, contact the church at 806- nation of $8.00 per person. Adults 366-5687.

Golden Jubilees Sought If you were joined together in marriage between Oct. 1, 1966 and Dec. 31, 1966, The West Texas Catholic would like to honor you. Please send us a current photo or your wedding photo, your names, the date and location of your wedding and we will honor you in our 50th Anniversary Golden Tributes page in the Sunday, Dec. 18 issue of The West Texas Catholic, free of charge. Send photos via email to [email protected] or via regular mail to: P.O. Box 5644, Amarillo, 79107. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with any mailed photos and we will return them after the issue date. Please put your name, address, phone number and email address on the back of your photo. The deadline to submit photos and information is Thursday, Dec. 8. October 2, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 21 Fifth Annual 5K Freedom Walk/Run Tickets On Sale For Brisket Dinner At St. Martin de Porres Church Amarillo—The fifth annual Knights of Columbus #4621. The Nov. 12 Fall FunRaiser Amarillo—Brisket with all the $5.00 for children 12 and under. 5K Freedom Walk/Run, sponsored first 100 paid registrants will re- trimmings will be served Sunday, Tickets are also being sold for a by Knights of Columbus Council ceive a t-shirt. Amarillo—Tickets are on Oct. 16 during the annual Brisket raffle during the dinner. Tickets are #4621, will take place Saturday, Awards will be presented to the sale for the annual Fall FunRais- Dinner to benefit St. Martin de $2.00 each or three for $5.00. First Nov. 12 at Thompson Park, Pavillion top overall male and female run- er to benefit St. Francis of Assisi Porres Church. The meal will be prize is $400 cash, second prize is 17, northwest of Wonderland Park. ners and to runners in several cat- Church, set for Saturday, Nov. 12 served from 11:00am to 3:00pm $200 cash and third prize is $100 Early registration for the event egories—under 14, 15-18, 19-29, from 6:00pm to midnight at the in the parish hall at the northwest cash. is underway through Friday, Nov. 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus. parish hall, one mile east of Tyson corner of 16th and North Adams, For additional information on 11, according to event spokesper- Timing will be supervised by Lone on Highway 60. according to parishioner Holly Sol- the dinner or to purchase raffle son Tim Gallegos. Registration is Star Runners Club. Only 300 tickets are being sold chenberger. tickets, please contact Solchen- $20.00 per person before 6:00pm Packet pickup and registra- for the annual event, at $100 each. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and berger at 290-6890. on Nov. 11, $25.00 per person on tion will take place Nov. 11 from The ticket includes a steak dinner for race day. Late registration on race 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Get Fit, 1911 two, dancing to live music and com- Annual Enchilada Dinner Set For Clarendon day will be available from 8:00am South Georgia. Packets can also be plimentary beverages and soft drinks. to 8:30am. All mailed fees must be picked up day of the event from There will also be a silent auction. Clarendon—The ninth annu- will go toward the St. Mary’s Parish received by Thursday, Nov. 10. En- 8:00am to 8:30am. The evening’s top prize is a al Enchilada Dinner to benefit St. Hall Building Fund, according to try forms can be mailed to: Registration forms can be found $5,000 VISA Gift Card, which will Mary’s Church is set for Sunday, parish spokesperson Roy Bertrand. Knights of Columbus #4621 online at www.lonestarrunnersclub. be given away in a reverse drawing. Oct. 23 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at The dinner is taking place in con- P.O. Box 7122 net. Proceeds from this year’s Free- Event organizers say no one under the Donley County Activity Cen- junction with the Clarendon Arts Amarillo, TX 79114-7122 dom Run will benefit local veteran the age of 21 will be admitted. ter, one mile north of Clarendon on Festival, which runs from Thursday, Please make checks payable to charities, according to Gallegos. For more information, to pur- Highway 70. Oct. 20 through Sunday, Oct. 23. chase tickets, or to donate items for The lunch will include beef “The festival will include arts 65th Annual Umbarger Sausage Dinner Nov. 13 the Silent Auction, please contact enchiladas, beans, rice, salad and and crafts from artists and artisans Peggy or Mike Zamora at 433-2912. homemade desserts. Adults eat from the surrounding area,” he Umbarger—The 65th annual Adult takeout plates will also be for $10.00, children six to twelve said. “We invite everyone to come German Sausage Festival to bene- available. Other activities include Veteran’s Day Mass Oct. 29 eat for $5.00 and children under out and enjoy a great meal and a fit St. Mary’s Church is scheduled a country store, a children’s train Amarillo—St. Thomas the five eat free. Takeouts will also be great festival.” Sunday, Nov. 13 from 11:00am to ride and a bazaar. Sausage and sau- Apostle Church at 4100 South available. Learn more about the dinner by 3:00pm in the parish hall east of the erkraut will also be on sale. Coulter will host a Veteran’s Day All proceeds from the dinner calling Bertrand at 806-874-2846. church at 22830 Pondaseta Road. There will also be a raffle. Tick- Mass Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10:00am The traditional lunch of German ets are $1.00 each and will be sold for all deceased, living and active Have you registered to vote in the Tuesday, Sausage with sauerkraut, bread and during the dinner. veterans. For more information, all the trimmings will be served to For more information on the please call Joe Romo at 676-0660 Nov. 8 General Election? If not, you have until adults for $12.00 and to children dinner, contact Harold Artho at or Don Allen 670-9680. Tuesday, Oct. 11 to get registered. between the ages of six and ten for 499-3446 or via email, harold@ $6.00. Children under six eat free. midplains.coop. Pilgrimage Details Join us for our Once in a Lifetime Pilgrimage to the Departing from Dallas, TX (DFW) Holy Land and Jordan A Prayer For Religious Liberty $2999 Special Discount Price 12 days: Jan 30 - Feb 10, 2017 Almighty God, Father of all nations, for freedom you have set us free in Christ Jesus Cost Includes (Gal 5:1). - Round Trip Airfare Hosted by We praise and bless you for the gift of religious liberty, - Hotel Accommodations the foundation of human rights, justice, and the - Transportation Father Gabriel Garcia common good. - Professional Guides Call (806) 935-5002 Grant to our leaders the wisdom to protect and promote - Entrance Fees for more information and registration details! our liberties; - Breakfast Dear Friends, - Dinner By your grace may we have the courage to defend 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 them, for ourselves and for all those who live in Pilgrimage Sites and teaching in Jerusalem, Capernaum, and Galilee. He worked miracles this blessed land. 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 We ask this through the intercession of Mary Mount Tabor ~ Cana ~ Galilee ~ places and much more. Our visit will give us an opportunity of walking in the Immaculate, our patroness and in the name of Mount Beatitudes ~ Sea of Galilee ~ footsteps of Jesus, our Blessed Mother and the first disciples. Caesarea ~ Nazareth ~ Jerusalem ~ your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in the We hope you will be able to join us on what promises to be a grace-filled unity of the Holy Spirit, with whom you live Bethlehem ~ Shepherd’s Fields ~ Mount journey to the land from which has come our salvation. Olives ~ Way of the Cross ~ Bethany ~ and reign, One God forever and ever. Jericho ~ Jordan River ~ Dead Sea Sincerely in Christ, Father Gabriel Garcia Amen. Holy Land Travel Center ~ Tel. (866) 339-3323 * Email: [email protected] * Website: www.holylandtc.com 22 West Texas Catholic Local October 2, 2016 Women’s Prayer Brunch Saturday, Oct. 8 Amarillo—All women in the beth Ann Dockery. ing a check for $15.00 to Norma Diocese of Amarillo are invited to For the second year, the Prayer Frausto, 3801 South Roberts, Am- attend a Women’s Prayer Brunch Brunch is a ticketed event, accord- arillo, 79118. Please make checks Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Amarillo ing to Dr. Meganne Walsh. Tickets out to M. Walsh MD; or, Club on the 30th floor of the Chase are $15.00 each and can be pur- •Online at www.facebook.com/ Towers at 600 South Tyler. chased in one of three ways: amarillo.rejoicers. The brunch, which is the first of •At Top of Texas Catholic Su- Tickets purchased through the four taking place during the 2016- perstore in the Signature at 2500 U.S. mail or online can be picked 17 school year, is sponsored by South Coulter; up the day of the brunch at a will Amarillo Rejoicers. •Through the U.S. mail by send- call table. In addition to brunch, the morn- ing will include prayer and wor- Pray for Vocations to the ship, testimony and teaching as well as individual prayer for those Priesthood and Religious Life in need, according to Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ Sister Eliza- for the Diocese of Amarillo

Wade Reeb of Reeb Construction, Amarillo, and a parishioner at St. Hyacinth Church, Amarillo, moves shelves into Swt. Hy- acinth bookkeeper Grace Stringer’s office Sept. 24. According to St. Hyacinth pastor Father Jim Schmitmeyer, Reeb and a number of volunteers have been renovating the parish offices for the past few weeks and it marks the first time the parish offices have been renovated in nearly 20 years. (WTC Photo) 10th ANNUAL SAUSAGE DINNER Pray The Rosary...daily! SUNDAY, NOV. 6

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Guest Column: Why Choose A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? Because You DESERVE It!!! By Bryan and Karen Berland We would like to share with first married. After our weekend, you what a blessing our Worldwide we gained back the excitement of Marriage Encounter Weekend has being together again and our love been to us. is like a beautiful rose that contin- First of all, a Worldwide Mar- ues to blossom everyday. We con- riage Encounter (WWME) week- tinue to use the tools we learned on end is not a retreat. It is a special that weekend daily. time for you and your spouse to be Not only has our relationship away from the distractions of life blossomed and grown, our relation- and just focus on each other and ship with our kids has flourished and your relationship. On the week- benefited as well. Our time together end, you will be given tools to help is more relaxed and we can talk in a reconnect, refresh and revitalize more open and loving way. Because Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, second from left, listens to the table discussion Sept. 16 during a your communication with each we as a couple are more in tune with Priests’ Training for the Fifth National Encuentro Process at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, other. The weekend is for couples each other, we can also be present to Amarillo. Clockwise from Bishop Zurek are Father Francisco Perez, JCL, pastor of St. Vincent de that have a good marriage and de- our kids in the same manner. Paul Church, Pampa; Monsignor Michael Colwell, JCL, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church, sires to have a GREAT ONE! Ev- The next Worldwide Marriage Dalhart and St. Mary’s Church, Texline; Father Jim Schmitmeyer, pastor of St. Hyacinth Church, ery couple DESERVES to reap the Encounter Weekend is Friday, Oct. Amarillo; and, Father César Gómez, parochial vicar, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo. (WTC Photo) benefits of a WWME Weekend!! 21 through Sunday, Oct. 23 at the You can find additional diocesan news, national and international news from Catholic News Service, Couples of all faiths are wel- Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center the 2016 Diocesan Calendar and much more on our diocesan website. Bookmark this address: come to attend a weekend. Both in Amarillo. The weekend begins www.amarillodiocese.org and visit often to keep up with the latest news in the Diocese of Amarillo. spouses do not have to share the on Friday evening and concludes same faith either. Couples that have with Mass on Sunday afternoon. been married two years up to 60+ The application fee is $100. The years have experienced a rekindled rest of your weekend is paid for, love and devotion toward one an- including your meals on Saturday other after their weekend. (World- and Sunday, by other couples who wide Marriage Encounter is faithful got so much out of their weekend, to the Roman Catholic Church’s they voluntarily gave so other cou- teaching that marriage is a covenant ples could attend. You will have that exists between one man and that same opportunity. However,       one woman. Any reference to mar- no couple is turned away due to riage or couple made by WWME is lack of funds. Please contact Rick in this context.) The weekend is a and Bev Feller at 405-323-9119 or private experience between the two [email protected] or apply on- of you. There are no group sharings. line at www.wwmeamarillo.org. On our weekend in January Please apply by Sunday, Oct. 9 so 2011, our love for each other be- food and lodging can be arranged. came deeper and more intimate. We A WWME Weekend can change thought we had a good marriage. not only your lives but also your So why go on a weekend? We had whole families. May God Bless let the distractions of life—kids You All. and their activities, work, church Bryan and Karen Berland are activities, etc.—erode away at the the Oklahoma/Amarillo Ecclesial closeness we had when we were Team Couple. “Seek God in all things and we shall find God by our side.” —St. Peter Claver The Diocesan Calendar

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are encouraged to call Veronica • Sunday from 7:00am to 7:00pm. information, please call the parish Almanza, Columbiettes president, Please enter through the main doors office at 383-2261. at 382-7800; vice president Pat of the Cathedral or the west parking Slaughter at 640-4205; or, see any lot doors. Dimmitt Rosary Rally current auxiliary member for an Dimmitt—Immaculate Concep- application. Upcoming ACTS Retreats tion Church will host its annual All Catholic women 17 years Amarillo—An ACTS (Ad- Nationwide Rosary Rally Saturday, old and older are eligible to join the oration, Community, Theology Oct. 15, beginning at noon, at the Columbiettes. and Service) Retreat for women Townsquare Gazebo, at the corner of is scheduled Thursday, Oct. 13 Highway 86 and Highway 385. For Open Hours For Holy Door through Sunday, Oct. 16 at the additional information, please con- Amarillo—St. Mary’s Cathe- Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, tact Esther Rodriguez at 346-0186. dral has announced special open 2100 North Spring. hours for the Holy Door for the Ju- Registration forms are avail- Cabinet Makers Sought bilee of Mercy. able at parish offices or through the Amarillo—The Catholic His- The open hours are: ACTS Community website, www. torical Society is in need of expe- • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday actsamarillo.org. rienced, reasonable cabinet makers Santos Garcia, left, his wife Amanda Newman, center and and Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. An ACTS Retreat for teens to build display shelving and cabi- their three-year-old daughter Deandra Garcia visit the Cath- Please enter through the Cathedral will be offered Thursday, Dec. 29 nets for the new Diocesan Museum. olic Booth Sept. 20 at the 93rd annual Tri-State Fair at the Tri- Office at 1200 South Washington; through Sunday, Jan. 1. The cabinets will be museum-type, State Fairgrounds. The booth was one of two representing the • Wednesday, 8:30am to 7:00pm. using a good percentage of glass. Catholic Faith at the annual Fair—a booth for Amarillo Right to Please enter through the Cathedral St. Laurence Rosary Rally For additional details, please con- Life was located nearby. (WTC Photo) Office until 5:30 and the main doors Amarillo—The annual St. Lau- tact Susan Garner, diocesan Archi- of the Cathedral from 5:30 to 7:00; rence Church Rosary Rally will vist, at the Diocesan Pastoral Cen- Meatballs And Sauce Sale calling Linda Astuto at the BDRC, • Saturday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. take place Saturday, Oct. 15, be- ter, 383-2243, ext. 120. Borger—Knights of Colum- 383-1811 or go online to www. Please enter through the main ginning at 9:00am at the church, bus Council #3558 at St. John the bdrc.org. doors of the Cathedral; and 2300 North Spring. For additional Story continues on p. 25 Evangelist Church will be selling Meatballs and Sauce today (Sun- Divine Mercy Cenacle day) from 11:00am to 6:00pm in Amarillo—A Thursday Divine the Knights of Columbus Hall at Mercy Cenacle Group meets on the 201 St. John’s Road, west of the first and third Thursday evenings church at the bottom of the hill. of each month at 6:00 in the St. Meatballs and a gallon of sauce are Joseph Room at St. Mary’s Cathe- on sale at $23.00 a gallon. dral, 1200 South Washington. Find out more by calling St. Mary’s Ca- Retreat Center Activities thedral at 376-7204. Amarillo—The public is invit-  ed to join the weekly Contempla- Columbiettes Auxiliary %JOOFSQNUPQN%BODFQNUPNJEOJHIU tive Prayer Group every Tuesday Amarillo—Columbiettes Aux- afternoon from noon to 1:00 at the iliary #1450 meets on the second Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, and fourth Mondays of each month 2100 North Spring. The Retreat at 7:00pm in the Knights of Co- Center also continues to host Fall lumbus Room at St. Mary’s Ca- Fireside Chats on Tuesday morn- thedral, 1200 South Washington. ings at 9:00 and the next First The next meeting will take place Wednesdays is set for Oct. 5 from Monday, Oct. 10. Any women in- 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Learn more by terested in joining the auxiliary

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International Bazaar Nov. 5 to the Monastery, please call the in the parish hall, located behind Encounter weekend for 2016, set are $17.50 each, with $3.00 for Canyon—St. Benedict Mon- Benedictine Sisters at 655-9317. the church at the intersection of for Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, shipping. The cookbook is a com- astery will host its annual Inter- I-40 and Highway 385. The dinner Nov. 13 at the Bishop DeFalco Re- pilation of recipes from Bishop national Bazaar Saturday, Nov. Christmas In November will include a Country Store with treat Center, 2100 North Spring. Patrick J. Zurek and the priests and 5 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the Amarillo—The Corte Gua- baked goods and crafts. Cost of the For more details about Engaged religious of the Diocese of Amaril- Monastery, 17825 South Western, dalupana Society at Our Lady of dinner is by donation and all mon- Encounter or to sign up, contact lo. Cookbook orders can be sent to: or five miles northeast of down- Guadalupe Church will host its an- ies raised will benefit the building Molly Villegas at the Diocesan The CHS Cookbook Project town Canyon. nual Christmas in November fund- fund at the parish. Find out more Pastoral Center, 383-2243, ext. P.O. Box 5644 The sale will showcase items raiser Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Parish by calling the church at 267-0154 116. Amarillo, 79117-5644 from SERRV International, a Family Center at 1210 SE 11th St. or Danny Frerich at 344-2910. Please make checks payable to non-profit organization assisting Mexican food, baked goods, arts Pancake Breakfast The Catholic Historical Society artisans and farmers in developing and crafts and religious items will Holiday Gifts And Goodies Amarillo—Knights of Colum- Cookbook Project or CHS Cook- countries. Catholic Relief Services be on sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Canyon—The Ladies of St. bus Council #1450 at St. Mary’s book Project. through its Work of Human Hands The parish gift shop will also be Ann’s Church will present its annu- Cathedral will serve a Pancake For additional information, program partners with SERRV In- open during the fundraiser. For al Holiday Gifts and Goodies event Breakfast Sunday, Nov. 20 from please call Susan Garner at the Di- ternational to provide high quality, additional information, call the Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10:00am to 8:00am to 11:00am in the Mon- ocesan Pastoral Center, 383-2243, fairly traded handcrafts and gour- church at 372-1128 or Jessie Men- 4:00pm in the Paul Blake Building signor Francis A. Smyer Activity ext. 120. met food items. dez at 374-6343. at 1501 4th Ave. For more details or Center, 1200 South Washington. Featured items include nativi- to rent a booth for $30, please con- Cost of the breakfast is a love of- Prison Ministry ties from several countries, olive Dimmitt Thanksgiving Dinner tact Donna Almond at 570-2309 or fering, which will benefit the nu- Hereford—The prison ministry oil from the Holy Land, fair trade Dimmitt—The St. Therese Jennifer Leheska at 729-1459. merous charities, missions and team in the Diocese of Amarillo is coffee and chocolate, necklaces, Women’s Group at Immaculate projects of Council #1450. recruiting ordained deacons or lay scarves and home décor pieces. Conception Church will serve its Engaged Encounter volunteers for this special ministry. Once again, the bazaar will also 12th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Amarillo—Couples in the Di- Historical Society Cookbook Prison ministry is also one of the include bookmarks, greeting cards, Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11:30am to ocese of Amarillo planning to get Amarillo—Copies of A Little Corporal Works of Mercy. rosaries, angels and shoulder purs- 2:30pm in the parish hall at 1001 married within the next three to Slice of Heaven, a cookbook com- Those interested in this ministry es handmade by the Benedictine West Halsell. A donation of $9.00 six months are encouraged to at- piled by the Catholic Historical So- are asked to contact Deacon Jessie Sisters. per plate is suggested. The menu tend the fourth and final Engaged ciety, remain on sale. Cookbooks Guerrero at 364-8432. “Give more than a gift this includes turkey and dressing with year—give hope and justice,” said green beans, cranberry sauce, a Benedictine Sister Hildegard Var- roll, dessert and tea. For more in- ga. “Support the Benedictine Sis- formation, call the parish at 647- St. Benedict Monastery ters as you find the perfect Christ- 4219 or Gila Barrios at 240-4594. mas gift for all the special persons 17825 South Western St. on your list.” Vega Sausage Dinner In case of inclement weather, Vega—Immaculate Concep- Canyon the International Bazaar will take tion Church will host its tenth place on Saturday, Nov. 19. For ad- annual Sausage Dinner Sunday, ditional information or directions Nov. 6 from 11:00am to 2:00pm Saturday,International Nov. 10amUP4pm Prayer Intentions of *ODBTFPGJODMFNFOUXFBUIFS UIF#B[BBSXJMMUBLFQMBDFPO4BUVSEBZ /PW Pope Francis +PJOVTGPSPVSBOOVBMTBMFPGVOJRVFJUFNTGSPNEJTBEWBOUBHFEQSPEVDFST XIPNBSLFUUIFJSXPSLUISPVHI$BUIPMJD3FMJFG4FSWJDFT 8PSLPG)VNBO 2016 )BOET JOQBSUOFSTIJQXJUI4&337*OUFSOBUJPOBM 4VQQPSUZPVSMPDBM#FOFEJDUJOF4JTUFST Please join the millions worldwide who pray each day for the monthly prayer intentions of Pope Francis. 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Amarillo—Betty Alvarado Aragon, husband Dan of San Antonio; a broth- ebrated Sept. 19, Sts. Peter and Paul no and her husband Juan and Rosa Cemetery. Survivors include her hus- 42, passed away Sept. 4. Mass was cel- er-in-law, Joe Page Moore and his wife Church, Father Gabriel Garcia, OFM, Jimenez, all of El Paso and Maria Rito band, Julian A. Tijerina Jr.; two daugh- ebrated Sept. 10, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Cay of Burleson; and numerous nieces, parochial administrator, presiding. In- and her husband Jose of Leoti, Kan.; a ters, Kema Tijerina Mitchener and Kan- Father César Gómez, parochial vicar, nephews and a host of friends. terment was in Dumas Cemetery. Sur- brother, Juan Jimenez of El Paso; and dra Tijerina, both of Amarillo; a son, presiding. Survivors include her hus- vivors include her husband, Guadalupe six grandchildren. Ronnie Estrada of Amarillo; six grand- band, Robert Aragon; four children, Hart—Mark Anthony Trevizo, 20, Chacon Jr.; five children, Rosemary children; and four great-grandchildren. Elizabeth, Emily Ann, Esabell Rafaela passed away Sept. 9. Mass was cele- Castillo and her husband Paz of Corpus Amarillo—Eubence R. “Lan” So- Aragon and Jacob Ethan Holt; seven brated Sept. 13, St. John Nepomucene Christi, Paul Chacon, Diana Chacon lis Jr., 91, passed away Sept. 16. Mass Amarillo—Emma Holguin, infant, siblings, Jimmie Alvarado and his wife Church, Father Arokiaraj “Raj” Mala- and Felix Chachon, all of Dumas and was celebrated Sept. 20, Our Lady of passed away Sept. 20. Memorial ser- Harriet, Becky Urias, Joe Alvarado pady, parochial administrator, presid- Francisco ‘’Frank’’ Chacon of Lamesa; Guadalupe Church, Father Jose Gó- vices were conducted Sept. 23, La- and his wife Kari, Vicky Encinias and ing, with Deacons Paul Herrera and six siblings, Gloria Cordova of Crook- mez, pastor, presiding. Burial was in Grone-Blackburn Shaw Martin Road her husband Donald, Ricardo Alvara- John Niño, assisting. Survivors include ston, Minn., Angie Plasencio of For- Llano Cemetery. Survivors include Chapel, Father Antonio Galindo, do, Linda Guerrero and her husband his spouse, Alexandra Gonzales; two ney, Thomas Rodriguez of Lubbock, two daughters, Marie Pallares and OFM, of St. Laurence Church, pre- Robert and Rosie Gonzalez and her sons, Jayden Juziano and Noah Trevi- Lupe Rodriguez of Del Rio, Marcial her husband Leonel and Gloria Zam- siding. Burial was in Llano Cemetery husband Raul; three nephews, Donald zo; his mother, Candi Espinosa of Hart; Rodriguez of Fort Stockton and Benito brano; three sisters, Eluteria Ortiz, East. Survivors include her parents, Encinias III and Zachary and Xavier his father, Alonzo Trevizo of Lubbock; Rodriguez of Amarillo; 13 grandchil- Anselma Bitela and Petra Malacara; Angie Ramos and Anthony Holguin; Encinias; and a host of nieces, other a brother, Isiah Trevizo of Hart; and a dren, Ashley Gonzales, Jasmine Gon- seven grandchildren, Leroy Alcala Jr., three brothers, Matthew Holguin, An- nephews, cousins and friends. sister, Eden Trevizo of Hart. zales, Efrain Gonzales, Regina Gon- Amanda Pallares, Aissa Pallares, Adri- thony Holguin Jr. and Ethan Holguin; zales, Nia Castillo, Samantha Castillo, an Munoz, Brian Zambrano, Stephanie two sisters, Krysta McGuire and Alex- Perryton—Blanca Esckelson, 57, Dumas—Wendy Paola Beltran, 19, Leslie Acosta, Austin Chacon, Eze- Zambrano and Eric Zambrano; and 10 is Ramos; and her grandparents, Maria passed away Sept. 5. Mass was cele- passed away Sept. 10. Mass was cel- kiel Chacon, Madison Chacon, Zayda great-grandchildren, Alex, Tirza, Dom- and Joe Holguin and Anna Ramos. brated Sept. 7, Immaculate Conception ebrated Sept. 13, Sts. Peter and Paul Chacon, Raini Chacon, and Sabrina M; inic, Xavier, Yvette, Jackie, Rosalia, Church, Father Lupe Mayorga, pastor, Church, Father Gabriel Garcia, OFM, eight great grandchildren; and numer- Marissa, Brianna and Antonio. Burnet—Irene Rickwartz Kleman, presiding. Burial was in Ochiltree Cem- parochial administrator, presiding. ous other extended family members. 87, formerly of Nazareth, passed away etery. Survivors include five sisters, Burial was in Dumas Cemetery. Survi- Amarillo—Marcellina Florencia Ti- Sept. 21. Mass was celebrated Sept. 24, Guadalupe Valdez of Mexico, Norma vors include her parents, Alfredo and Amarillo—Tomas Jimenez Ter- jerina, 71, passed away Sept. 17. Mass Our Mother of Sorrows Church Inter- Llamas of Perryton, Maribel Estrada of Norma Beltran; a brother, Alfredo Bel- rones, 59, passed away Sept. 15. Mass was celebrated Sept. 22, St. Anthony’s ment was in Lakeland Hills Memorial Kansas and Rosa Estrada and Anna Es- tran Jr.; her boyfriend, Alan Ortega of was celebrated Sept. 17, St. Laurence Church, Father Tony Neusch, pastor, Park. Survivors include two grand- trada, both of San Antonio; five broth- Dumas; and her grandparents, Alfredo Church, Father Felipe Alvarez, OFM, presiding Burial was in St. Anthony’s sons; a daughter-in-law; and a brother. ers, Victor Manuel Estrada and Gerardo Beltran Sr., Maria Rodriguez and Ga- presiding. Survivors include a daugh- Estrada, both of Mexico and Alvaro Es- bina Franco, all of Chihuahua. ter, Anais Jimenez of Amarillo; two Your diocesan website: trada, Roberto Estrada and Victor Estra- sons, Jesus Jimenez of Amarillo and da, all of San Antonio. Houston—Antonio Ramirez “Tony” Ivan Jimenez and his wife Gracie of Gonzales, 81, passed away Sept. 14 Denver; three sisters, Estella Arella- www.amarillodiocese.org Amarillo—Jack Jolley London, 68, Mass was celebrated Sept. 20, Our passed away Sept. 6. Mass was cele- Lady of Walsingham Church, Father brated Sept. 9, St. Thomas the Apostle Charles Hough, III, presiding. A Me- Church, Father John Valdez, pastor, pre- morial Mass will be celebrated at a lat- siding. Survivors include his wife, Mary er date in Amarillo. Survivors include Virginia “Muff” London; a daughter, his wife, Isabel Gonzales; two sons, Jackie London Brenda and her husband Roman Gabriel Gonzales and his wife Kevin of Tempe; four sons Jay Clayton Guadalupe Mata-Gonzales and Sergio London and his wife Holly of Green- Xavier Gonzales, all of Houston; five ville, D.W. Taylor and his wife Sarah grandchildren, Isabel, Gabrielle, Nich- and Joe Kelly Taylor, all of Durango olas, Callie Kalinec and Chris Wilkin- and William Carson Taylor and his wife son; three great grandchildren, Kelsie Hilary of Telluride; eight grandchildren, Kalinec, Cylus and Payten Wilkinson; Chloe Taylor, Lauren Davidson, Isabel- two sisters, Esperanza Lopez of River- la and Tatum London, Jake and Jeremy side, Calif. and Socorro Lara of Long Brenda and Vaughn and Hugh Taylor; Beach, Calif; and numerous family a brother, William G. (Billy) London, members and friends. III of Del Rio; two sisters, Georga Lou Bradford and her husband Zeke of Del Dumas—Soila M. Chacon, 71, Rio and Jana Marie Sprick and her passed away Sept. 14. Mass was cel- Local families Please remember in prayer the clergy of the Diocese of Amarillo who died during the month of October: honoring your Deacon Jerry Grossman, Oct. 5, 2015 Father Gabriel Diamante, S.A., Oct. 7, 1948 Father Nicholas Schneiders, C.P., Oct. 7, 1980 loved ones. Father F.M. Higgins, Oct. 12, 1954 Deacon Zeferino Villarreal, Oct. 15, 1999 Father Wilford Bosen, Oct. 17, 1974 Monsignor Archibald Bottoms, Oct.21, 2008 Deacon Mauro Hernandez, Oct. 25, 2011 Monsignor Burnell Erpen, Oct. 28, 2006 We accept all other funeral home pre-arranged plans. Father Angelus Delahunt, S.A., Oct. 29, 1981 October 2, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 27 St. Mary’s Academy, Price College Reunion Oct. 7-8 Information Needed For Diocesan Calendar Amarillo—The class of 1966 Activities begin the following on Oct. 8, or $45.00 per person Amarillo—The latest 12-month Editor of The West Texas Catho- at St. Mary’s Academy and Price day at 1:00pm, with a tour of the for both evenings. Donations and Diocesan Calendar, covering the lic. “This will help us in keeping College will gather Friday, Oct. Catholic Museum and Archives at sponsors are welcomed and needed period of Sunday, Jan. 1 to Sunday, an up-to-date calendar during 2017 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 for a 50th 2200 North Spring, followed by a to help with planning expenses, ac- Dec. 31, 2017, will be published and hopefully keep conflicts, if High School Reunion, according to tour of St. Mary’s Cathedral School cording to Tomlinson. in the Sunday, Dec. 4 issue of The any, to a minimum.” reunion committee member Judy and the 5:30pm Mass at St. Mary’s Registrations can be mailed to West Texas Catholic. Calendar information can be Kay Tomlinson. Cathedral. Following the Mass, the Connie Windows, 928 S. Lamar, All diocesan, parish and school sent via email to westtexascath- Events begin Oct. 7 at 6:30pm group will convene at the Coors Amarillo, 79102. organizations are asked to turn in [email protected]; via fax at 806- with a Meet and Greet at the Coors Cowboy Club for a meal, catered “We invite all graduates of St. dates for events taking place in cal- 383-8452; or, via U.S. mail to P.O. Cowboy Club at the Tri-State Fair- by Desperado’s, followed by an Mary’s Academy and Price Col- endar year 2017, which will be used Box 5644, Amarillo, 79117-5644. grounds off 10th and South Grand. informal program and door prizes. lege to join us,” said Tomlinson. for the annual Diocesan Calendar. The deadline to send information The evening will include food, Registration is $20.00 per per- For additional information “We are requesting the assis- for the 2017 calendar is Thursday, beverages and a mobile DJ playing son for the activities on Oct. 7, about the reunion, please contact tance of all our diocesan and parish Nov. 17. music from the era. $25.00 per person for the activities Tomlinson at 806-670-5687. organizations with this project,” For additional information, con- said Chris Albracht, diocesan Di- tact Albracht at the Diocesan Pas- rector of Communications and toral Center, 383-2243, ext. 112.

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