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Saint Joseph Catholic Church Rev. Hector J. Madrigal, Pastor Leo Ramos José Castañeda Deacon Deacon Lupita Alvarez Pastoral Assistant Luz M. Casillas de Cárdenas Administrative Assistant Adriana Lupercio Secretary/Bulletin Editor Sandy Brisley January 21, 2018 Bookkeeper Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Deacon Leo Ramos Tercer Domingo Del Tiempo Ordinario Director of Sacramental Formation WELCOMING ALL AND FORMING DISCIPLES Sister Hilda Natalia Rodriguez Director of Religious Education We are a family united in our Catholic Faith that welcomes all God’s children forming disciples by continuing Rheagan Halsey Christ’s mission of Love, Service, and Education. Youth Minister Jisela Barrera Web Editor Saint Joseph Catholic Church David Hernandez 4122 South Bonham Street St. Joseph School Principal Amarillo, Texas 79110-1113 Gail Saiz 806-355-5621 (Office) / 806-355-5622 (Fax) St. Joseph Day Care Director Email: [email protected] Website: stjosephamarillo.com Online Giving: stjosephamarillo.com/give Diocesan website: amarillodiocese.org Bulletin Deadline: Thursday at noon OFFICE HOURS Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday 5:00PM Monday—Thursday 8:30am—3:30pm Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM-English Friday 8:30am—12:00pm Spanish Mass 1:00 PM Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm Sudanese– Trilingual Mass 6:00 PM No Mass on Monday CAMPUS OFFICES Tuesday 6:30 PM St. Joseph Elementary School 806-359-1604 Wed., Thurs. & Fri. — 8:15 AM St. Joseph Day Care Center 806-353-7043 Holy Cross Catholic Academy 806-355-9637 Sacrament of Reconciliation ( Confession ) Children’s Faith Formation (1-5) Saturday 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM or by appointment and Youth Faith Formation (6-12) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Sacrament of Baptism and Matrimony Contact the Parish Office As he passed by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Quinceañeras his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea; they Contact the Parish Office were fishermen. Jesus said to them, "Come after me, and Impacting Teens I will make you fishers of men." - Mk 1:16-17 Third Sunday of the month THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME "So they left their father Zebedee in the boat along with the hired men and followed him." What did Zebedee think about all of this? His sons and his partners, James and John, suddenly left their post and followed Jesus. So there he stood in the boat with a crew of employees, but not one of his sons. We can't help but wonder whether Zebedee was in favor of this promise that his heirs would become "fishers of men." Most likely, this event was the cause of some familial tension. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus instructs us to love and serve others for the love of God. But the Lord also makes it clear that our devotion to him is meant to trump our devotion to anything-or anyone-else. For our part, we are called to allow this divine allegiance to exist in those we love, even when it means a sacrifice for us as well. Parents for example, like Zebedee, are called to encourage their children to follow the Lord's call. A son or daughter's vocation to religious life certainly exemplifies this kind of sacrifice for a parent who might have had a different plan in mind. But in truth every son and daughter has a vocation from God and parents have the oppor- tunity to support and assist their children as they seek to hear and follow God's special plan for their lives. We don't know for sure how Zebedee responded to the vocation of his sons, but we know that James and John were counted among the Twelve Apostles and that their devotion and dedication helped to spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Regardless of what he might have thought as he stood in that boat, we can be quite sure that looking back now, Zebedee can rejoice heartily in the choice of his sons to leave their nets and follow Christ. St. Joseph Church Calendar January 20, 2018 Saturday/Sábado: 2 Sm 1:1 - 4, 11 - 12, 19, 23 - 27/Mk 3:20-21 3:40p.m. Confession (Gym) 5:00p.m. Mass (Gym) †Ray Huseman……………………….....…By Family 5:00p.m. Children’s Choir Practice with Sister Hilda (SC) January 21, 2018 Sunday/Domingo: Jon 3:1 - 5, 10/1 Cor 7:29-31/Mk 1:14-20 Second Collection Church in Latin America 8:00a.m. Mass-English (Gym) †Gene Schmucker……………...…………By Family 8:30a.m. Bible Study (HFR) 9:00a.m. RCIA Classes by Lupita (OLS) 11:00a.m. Mass-English (Gym) Evelyn Mula’s Intentions…..By Nancy Pacheco 1:00p.m. Mass- Spanish (Gym) 3:00p.m. Altar Society Meeting (HFR) 6:00p.m. Mass- Sudanese (Gym) Parish Intentions January 22, 2018 Monday/Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10/Mk 3:22-30 6:30p.m. Cub Scout Meeting (OLS) January 23, 2018 Tuesday /Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19/Mk 3:31-35 8:00a.m. Spanish Rosary Ladys (HFR) 2:00p.m. The Marian Movement of Priest (HFR) 6:30p.m. Mass (Gym) January 24, 2018 Wed./Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17/Mk 4:1-20 8:15a.m. Mass (Gym) Jenifer Henderson………..…..By Georgina Wright 9:00a.m. Golden Faith Seekers (HFR) “Happy Birthday” 7:00p.m. Faith Formation Class (st. Joseph School) 7:00p.m. RCIA (HFR) January 25, 2018 Thursday/Jueves: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18 8:15a.m. Mass (Gym) Jose Piña……………………….…….By Toni Hamula 7:00p.m. Adult Confirmation Class w/ Lupita (HFR) “Happy Birthday” January 26, 2018 Friday/Viernes: 2 Tm 1:1 - 8 or Ti 1:1 - 5/Mk 4:26-34 8:15a.m. Mass (Gym) January 28, 2018 Next Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Mk 1:21-282 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 16- 17 [12a]/Mk 4:35-41 Central Deanery Adoration Chapel St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 4100 S. Coulter PARISH NEWS- NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA St. Joseph School Escuela de San José Estamos actualizando nuestra lista de Maestros sustitutos de la es- We are in the process of updating our school substitute cuela. Cada vez que un profesor no puede estar presente, usamos esta list. Anytime a teacher cannot be present, we use this lista para llamar a un sustituto. En ocasiones, podemos necesitar list to call for a substitute. At times, we may need sustitutos para un de medio día, otras veces puede ser por un día com- substitutes for a half day, other times it may be for a pleto (7:45-3:45). Pagamos $65 por día. Si usted conoce a alguien que full day (7:45am-3:45pm). We pay $65 per day. If you le gustaría ser considerado para la posición de maestro sustituto y está know someone who would like to be considered for disponible, por favor envíenos un e-mail con su información de contac- future substitute positions and is available, please send to a [email protected] o al tel. 359-1604. us at e-mail with your contact information [email protected] or call 359-1604. Diocesan News Holy Cross Catholic Academy is having an open house! st Thursday, February 1 from 6-8pm · Guided tours of all classrooms · Meet teachers, students, parents WTA&M Catholic Student Center Auction · View student’s work Fundraiser will be Saturday Feb. 3, 2018 · Refreshments 6:00p.m. to Midnight at St. Thomas The Apostle Tickets are $50 per person and that will include a dinner, During classroom tours, we will be integrating technology dance, live & silent auction and a raffle. by using electronic devices. To experience the presenta- You can purchase tickets at www.wtcsc.com or call the tions throughout the school, please download the Auras- Catholic Student Campus Ministries. For more info please call ma and QR Reader applications to your personal device. Betty Aragon 806-655-4345. Thank you for supporting our minis- iPads will be available for those who do not have a device. try to the students at West Texas A&M University. Come out and take a look at the Mustangs! Internationally-Known Author Speaker-Humorist Brother Loughlan Sofield, S.T. LENT MISSION on WALK FOR LIFE-RESPECT LIFE MINISTRY Facing Forgiveness, Finding Healing Saturday January 27th, 2018 St. Anthony’s Church, 115 N. 24 Mile Ave, Hereford Mass will begin at 10:00 AM with Bishop Patrick J. Zurek Talks are Sunday and Monday evenings presiding. The walk will follow at 11:30A AM and the Feb. 25 and 26, 7-8:30 and event will end with prayer at Sanborn Park on the corner Tuesday Feb. 27, following 5:30pm Mass of 15th and Taylor. Save the Date MADE FOR MORE with Christo- There will be a bus available to transport to and from site, pher West & Mike Mangione. World renowned speaker and as well as chairs available upon arrival. author Christopher West, along with musician, Mike Man- gione, are coming to Amarillo with an all new event called According to Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, no other Masses or MADE FOR MORE: VISIONS OF THE PROMISED activities are to be scheduled until after 1:00pm on the LAND. Bring family and friends. No one should miss this awesome and inspiring event! This event will sell out, so get parish or diocesan level. your tickets early! Brought to you by Diocese of Amarillo & The Cor Project March 22, 2018 7-9:30 pm St. Mary’s Cathedral Go to www.corproject.com/amarillo for tickets and more information about the event.
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