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West Texas Those Who Take Part in Marian Devotions Thank God Popular Devotion Many U.S. Catholics say they frequently for Kids engage in devotions centered on Mary. West Texas Those who take part in Marian devotions... A young girl and her sister attend the Respect Life few times daily Mass at The Prayer Garden a year 25% in Midland, Aug. 10. The 22% Mass was attended by never 19% weekly almost 400 people, includ- 16% ing a bus load of 60 from monthly ANGELUSServing the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas 16% the Diocese of Amarillo. Volume XXVIII, No. 9 SEPTEMBER 2007 Source: LeMoyne/Zogby Survey of Catholic Adults, Spring 2007 Story, photos Page 5 ©2007 CNS September 2007 S M T W T F S Big Spring begins countdown to single parish 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ! Mass marking 125 years of Church in 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 area sets stage for 6 month countdown 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 to Big Spring, Coahoma Catholics com- ing together in one parish. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 By Jimmy Patterson Editor THIS MONTH BIG SPRING -- By February 2008, the face of the Catholic Church in Big Spring in the Diocese and Coahoma will have taken on a new 8 -- SAN ANGELO, Sacred look. Gone will be Fr. James Plagens and Heart Cathedral – Rite of Fr. Richard Regan, replaced by Fr. Bernard Candidacy for Deacon Gully and an as yet unnamed bilingual Candidates, 1 p.m. parochial vicar, who will help lead this 9 -- MIDLAND, St. Ann – city’s and Coahoma’s Catholics into one Organ Dedication Concert, 7:30 p.m. unified parish. The move will mark a return 16 -- Catechetical Sunday to the way the Church began upon its for- 23 -- JUNCTION, St. Theresa mation here 125 years ago. – Mass to Dedicate the New The quasquicentennial of the Catholic Church, 11:15 a.m. Church in the Big Spring area was attended 24 -- Family Day by almost 900 faithful during a Mass at a 27 -- SAN ANGELO, Christ packed Big Spring High School Auditorium King Retreat Center – Social August 26. The observance marked the pre- Justice Workshop, 7-9 p.m. cise date in historical records when a baby Oct. 7 -- Respect Life Sunday named Bridget Monahans was baptized DIOCESAN DATES/Pg. 4 Catholics from Big Spring and Coahoma came together Aug. 26 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the FESTIVAL CALENDAR/Pg. 5 Church in the area. More photos from the Big Spring celebration, Pages 8-9. PHOTO BY KAREN PATTERSON. (Please See BIG SPRING/9) ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE ADDRESS SAN ANGELO ANGELO SAN TX 76902-1829 INSIDE THIS MONTH’S ANGELUS... ANGELO SAN OF DIOCESE From the Bishop’s Desk Deacons prepare From the Editor 1829 BOX PO The annual Respect Almost two years ago, men and No, it’s not your imagi- Life Program for the women from all over the San nation: The copy of entire U.S. Catholic Angelo Diocese gathered at Christ The West Texas Church begins on the King Retreat Center in San Angelus you’re hold- Sunday, October 7, Angelo to begin the process of dis- ing in your hands is cerning a vocation. The men 2007. As in the past, smaller. If you live in began an intensive examination of San Angelo and read all parishes will be a possible call to the diaconate. the Standard-Times, receiving much infor- The wives of the men were also or in Abilene and read mation and material Criticism good examining the realities of possibly the Reporter-News, or if you’re a designed to help all of us become being married to clergymen in the Midland reader of the Reporter- better educated and involved in the Catholic Church. Together they Telegram, you’ve already experi- Msgr. George Ratzinger, PAID POSTAGE US NONPROFIT ORG. studied, prayed, celebrated liturgies TX ANGELO, SAN critical pro-life issues that face us left, says criticism of his enced the shrinking of the American PERMIT44 NO. today. brother’s pontificate is a and completed a huge variety of newspaper, and that’s a good thing if sign of success. classes, homework assignments, only because the shrinkage is helping Page 2 Page 12 supervised ministry and spiritual prolong the survival of the print medi- direction experiences. / Page 3 um. / Page 3 Web Site: www.san-angelo-diocese.org Daily Blog: www.theangelusonline.wordpress.com Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2007 The Angelus From the Bishop’s Desk Respect Life Sunday: The Infant in My Womb Leaped for Joy (Respect Life Sunday is October 7, 2007) paid to her relative who was expecting a precious baby, power of the Holy Spirit, the unborn child Jesus John the Baptist. Only a few days before, Mary had announces his presence to John, his unborn cousin. John By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI received the unbelievable news that she had been chosen leaps for joy, proclaiming to his mother, in effect: by God the Father to be the Mother of the God-man, “Behold! The Lamb of God!” Elizabeth, too, is then The annual Respect Life Program for the entire U.S. Jesus Christ. filled with the Holy Spirit, and recognizes Mary as the Catholic Church begins on Sunday, October 7. As in the We know the story. The Archangel Gabriel had blessed tabernacle of our Lord and Savior. Through the past, all parishes will be receiving much information and announced to the Virgin Mary God’s invitation to evangelical witness and sacrificial love of Mary, Jesus, material designed to help all of us become better educat- become the mother of the Messiah. As further evidence and John, the work of our salvation has begun. ed and involved in the critical pro-life issues that face us that nothing is impossible for God, Mary’s elderly To be sure, most parents love their children generous- today. cousin, Elizabeth, thought to be barren, was also expect- ly and even unconditionally. But today the inherent, Bishop The theme for this year’s Respect Life Program is ing a child, John the Baptist. priceless value of every child—as a unique individual Michael D. “The Infant in My Womb Leaped for Joy.” These words Both Elizabeth’s pregnancy and Mary’s –despite their Pfeifer, OMI of Elizabeth were spoken to Mary during the visit Mary unusual circumstances—are cause for rejoicing. By the (Please See BISHOP/14) DIOCESAN BRIEFS Catholic Charismatic Renewal due at the time of registration. For more brother knights and their families. (Must have until after the first of the year to publish this information, please call Muriel Emerson at a good job history.) Position includes group year’s directory since the annual Official ABILENE -- Aggie Neck will be the fea- 325-651-4633 or 325-450-6971, or Joan life, medical insurance, disability insurance, Directory released by the Pastoral Center tured presenter for the 40th Anniversary Braeutigan at 325-944-3344 or 325-374- award trips, plus a pension plan and 401K. comes out to coincide with the church year. Diocesan Conference of Charismatic 6404. We are looking for businesses or indi- Contact: James Seideman. We hope to publish the next edition of the Renewal to be held at Abilene Holy Family viduals who would be able to support those Phone: 877.797.5632 Diocesan Directory sometime shortly after on Sept. 21-22. A leader in individuals who would like to attend an ACTS e-mail: [email protected] the beginning of 2008. Catholic Charismatic retreat but are unable to afford it. --- Renewal since 1972, Aggie Due to the growth of the Knights of Marriage Encounter Weekend serves as Chair of the Midland man honored Columbus in Texas we have openings in var- Married Couples: Marriage Encounter National Service Jesse Sandoval, Deputy for District 177 of ious places in the San Angelo Diocese. This offers a weekend experience designed to Committee for Catholic the Knights of Columbus received the Lone is a unique opportunity to run your own busi- give couples the opportunity to learn a tech- Charismatic Renewal and Star Award for 2006-07. ness as a Knights of Columbus Field Agent nique of loving communication that they can is Co-Director at Servant His district had 100 per- Perfect for an outgoing self-starter, selling use for the rest of their lives. The next House, a Catholic cent membership and 100 Fraternal Benefits to our members. If quali- Marriage Encounter weekend will be in Neck Charismatic House of percent insurance cover- fied you’ll earn better than average income. Midland on Oct. 26-28. For more information Prayer in Marksville, La. age for KC members. Excellent benefits and training. You need to or to register for the weekend, call Valentin Aggie is an exciting and dynamic speaker Besides his responsibili- have some sales experience, a good work and Maria Gomez 325.835.7044 who operates strongly in the prophetic gifts. ties as District Deputy for record, ambition to succeed and good peo- [email protected]. Her talks will be centered on the conference's the Knights, he still finds ple skills. theme "Thy Will Be Done,” She will also time to coordinate and For more information or an interview, Lake Ivie levels Increase speak on the insights of Pope Benedict XVI in lead the Search program Sandoval please contact James Seideman, General Bishop Pfeifer reports that Lake O.H. Ivie his latest book "Jesus of Nazareth" and share for the diocese, co-direct Agent, toll free, at 877.797.5632. is at 69 percent capacity now. The night of her reflections of the Renewal Yesterday, the Peer Ministry and Senior Youth Group for the Bishop’s Mass of Thanksgiving in mid- Today and Tomorrow.
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