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Our Countdown Begins Diocese of San Pedro Sula, Honduras Diocese of San Angelo 50th Anniversary Mass 11 a.m., Sunday, October 16, 2011 San Angelo Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Coliseum ‘Hermanamiento’ marks Volume XXXI, No. 8 AUGUST 2011 10-year anniversary The Diocese of San Angelo commemorated the 10th anniversary of its partnership with the Down economy, 50 Years: Our Countdown Begins Diocese of San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Hermanamiento began in September 2001. drought drying up Several members of the diocese returned to commemorate the jubilee in July. See Abilene’s ‘Loaves Monsignor Larry Droll’s story of the trip, Page 3. & Fishes’ Program Facebook Countdown (Editor’s Note: The following article As the Church prepares to celebrate 50 years was published in the July 15, 2011 as a diocese on October 16, 2011, we’re prepar- Abilene Reporter News. It is reprint- ing at our Facebook page. We are counting ed in its entirety with the permis- down, just so you’ll be reminded daily about how sion of the Reporter-News.) many days until the big event, and we are also fea- By Charles G. Anderson, Sr. turing a new photograph of Abilene Reporter-News each church in the diocese to help with the countdown. ABILENE -- Jesus took a few Odessa photographer Alan fish and loaves and fed thousands P. Torre, in preparing for the of people. Although Sacred Heart book, photographed every Catholic Church's Loaves & Fishes church and mission in our diocese. Those pic- program can't accomplish such a tures will be available in our commemorative book and in poster form at the diocesan jubilee miracle, the food pantry is trying to Mass, but you can see smaller versions of photos feed as many people as possible. of all of the Churches and Missions on our Kyle and Valerie Clement, who Facebook page. To get the updates, simply like oversee the program, said the John Paul II never visited W. Texas, the Diocese of San Angelo page on Facebook. pantry is facing challenges from the Help us get to 500 ‘Likes’ before our 50th. economy and the drought. but his impact is still immeasurable Valerie Clement said that so ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED SERVICE ADDRESS SAN ANGELO ANGELO SAN TX 76902-1829 DIOCESE OF SAN ANGELO SAN OF DIOCESE many people are seeking aid from Editor’s Note: From the forthcoming book “50 Years: The the pantry's limited supplies that the Story of the Diocese of San Angelo.” program has had to cut back. 1829 BOX PO "We are open only on Tuesday By Jimmy Patterson / Editor afternoon now," she said. "We used to be able to open two days a week." arol Wojtyla may have never set foot within the "We are seeing many people that geographic boundaries of the Diocese of San are here for the first time," she said. KAngelo, but that physical absence didn’t lessen "With the drought so severe, a lot the impact he had on the faithful. Pope John Paul II’s of people are out of work," she said legacy was nothing short of profound and his reach was of people who do gardening or both far and wide, felt not only by Catholics but by lawn work. "We have a lot of peo- most anyone who lived in the 20th century. ple who are unemployed." “He is one of the great historical figures of the 20th Valerie Clement said Loaves & century,” Bishop Pfeifer noted. “I have a great admira- Fishes gets most of its food through tion for him. He turned out to be one of the Church’s the Food Bank of West Central (Please See POPE/22) Texas. US POSTAGE PAID POSTAGE US NONPROFIT ORG. NONPROFIT SAN ANGELO, TX ANGELO, SAN “We are the social service food Send us your memories Anniversary Book 44 NO. PERMIT ministry representing all the For the diocese’s 50th anniversary, send your favorite mem- Reserve your copy of the com- Catholic parishes in Abilene, and ories of the Church and your parish that you have enjoyed memorative book “50 years: we get support from other church- through the years. A special priest, friends, a baptism, a con- The Story of the Diocese of San es, too,” she said. firmation or a wedding for instance. Keep your stories under Angelo,” celebrating 50 years of "I drive the truck to pick up the 500 words. Email JimmyLeePatterson@ gmail.com. See the the Church in West Texas. Find (Please See DROUGHT/20) first two stories on Page 6. out how on Page 24. Page 2 AUGUST 2011 The Angelus From the Bishop’s Desk Family Day: A day to eat dinner with your children By Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI prayers said during grace plus the likely they are to smoke, drink or use array of favorite meals served and the drugs. Around the TTaable The annual celebration of Family loads of laughs shared about the day’s Moms and Dads, here is a guide -- Day, focusing on eating together as a events, you can help continually feed the Family Day Star Pledge -- to Percent of U.S. parents with children age 17 or younger family, is celebrated every year on your child’s mind, body and soul. bring families together: who saayy their family eats dinner together the fourth Monday of September, Family Day is a national move- Spend time with your kids by hav- which this year is September 26. ment that encourages parents to fre- ing dinner together; Everyday Parents, mark this special day on quently eat dinner with their children. Talk to them about their friends, A few times Bishop your calendars and plan a wonderful The parental engagement fostered interests and the dangers of drugs a week 34% Pfeifer dinner together with your children. I during your frequent family dinners and alcohol; 50% encourage all of our parishes to cele- can also help keep your kids sub- Answer their questions and listen to occasionally 11% brate this day, as it is a unique way to stance free. More than a decade of what they say; never 3% give life to our number one diocesan research by The National Center on Recognize that YOU have the priority—Family Life and Marriage. Addiction and Substance Abuse at power to keep your kids substance- don’t know/ refused Parents, dinner time is the perfect Columbia University has consistently free! 2% time to connect with your kids on a found that the more often kids eat More information on Family daily basis. Through the reflective dinner with their families, the less Day/Pg. 14. Source: Pew Research Center for the People & the Press ©2010 CNS DIOCESAN BRIEFS Parish Festival Listings, info / Pg. 16 Correction ing license and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Reverend Patrick Akpanobong’s name has been misspelled in preferably with a specialization in Math and Science. Please earlier editions of the West Texas Angelus. Father send resume and transcripts to the School; 1703 Adams Ave. Official says Sambi was to Akpanobong was ordained in June and is now serving the Odessa, TX 79761. For more information call the Principal, churches on the Southside of Odessa. Bethany McKee-Alexander at 432-337-6052 have received Vatican post; The Angelus regrets the error. 2012 Lenten Holy Land pilgrimage Pfeifer reflects on nuncio San Angelo Concert A Lenten Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being sponsored by “On That Holy Mountain” Sacred Heart Cathedral in San Angelo. Dates for the trip are VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- At the end of the funeral for Choir Concert February 27 to March 7, 2012. Msgr. Maurice Voity, cathedral Italian Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the former nuncio to the August 14, 7:30 p.m. rector and veteran pilgrimage director, will be with the group United States, a Vatican official confirmed that Pope Cathedral of the Sacred Heart as they explore the Fifth Gospel -- the Holy Land. The current Benedict XVI had been planning to bring the archbishop Come join us after 6 p.m. Mass to praise and glorify god pricing is only $3,090 per person in double occupancy, but may fluctuate because of air taxes and fuel supplements. back to Rome to take up an important through song! This summer, the choir has been under the post at the Vatican. direction of Josh Diaz, recent graduate of the University of Pilgrims will depart San Angelo via chartered motor coach to Notre Dame. We would like to share our gifts with you as we the DFW Airport, and then will fly together to Tel Aviv. Those Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, who “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord!” on the pilgrimage will see many of the holiest sites of our faith, holds the No. 3 position at the Vatican and will also have the privilege of attending daily Mass offered Secretariat of State, said Aug. 2, "The Bishop’s Golf Tournament by Msgr. Voity at these locations. Some of the locations to be Holy Father wanted to recognize the Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer’s Annual Golf Tournament, bene- visited include Galilee and the Sea of Galilee, the Mount of the valid work carried out by his Excellency fiting Catholic Schools in Midland, Odessa and San Angelo, is Beatitudes, Cana, Nazareth, the Mount of the Transfiguration, Msgr. Sambi, especially in the last few Sunday, August 28 at Nueva Vista Golf Course in Midland. Jericho, the River Jordan, Qumram, Bethlehem and years, by calling him to an important Format for the tournament is a four-person scramble. Jerusalem, the Holy Sepulchre and Calvary. Last year's pil- grimage was a sell-out, so book your space early! position in the Roman curia.
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