Holy Family Catholic Church Abilene, Texas June 9, 2019

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES & INTENTIONS Sunday, June 9 Pentecost Sunday 9:00 a.m. +Butch Boeshart by Betty Boeshart (Msgr. Fred) 10:30 a.m. Intention of the Celebrant (Msgr. Fred) 12:00 Noon All the People of the Parish (Msgr. Fred) Monday, June 10 7:00 a.m. Prayer/Communion Service Sunday, June 9 Pentecost Sunday Tuesday, June 11 10:15 a.m. AMANI Study 12:00 Noon +Joe & Genevieve Norton by Betty 6:00-8:00 p.m. TNT Boeshart (Msgr. Fred) Monday, June 10 Wednesday, June 12 6:45 p.m. Celebration Choir Practice 7:00 a.m. +Rita Olinski by Chris Shadley (Msgr. Tuesday, June 11 Fred) 6:30 a.m. Men’s Spirituality Group 8:00 a.m. +Fr. Romanus Alkamike by Raul & Susan 11:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Fr. Calvo (Fr. Mamachan) Mamachan) Thursday, June 13 12:30-2:00 p.m. Ladies Share Group 7:00 a.m. +Al Nieswiadomy by Paul & Norma Wednesday, June 12 Washinsky (Msgr. Fred) 7:00 p.m. Parish Choir Practice 8:00 a.m. +Dorothy Morrow by Marshall Eaton & Thursday, June 13 Family (Fr. Mamachan) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Holy Light Prayer Group Friday, June 14 Friday, June 14 9:00 a.m. Christopher Kossbiel by Paul & Pam 8:30-9:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Msgr. Maslanka (Msgr. Fred – Main Celebrant) Fred) +Dorothy Tomscyk by Chris Shadley (Fr. Saturday, June 15 Mamachan (Concelebrant) 4:00 p.m. Crossroad Bereavement Group Saturday, June 15 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Fr. 8:00 a.m. +Lizzie Joy by Budd & Jane Hoff (Fr. Mamachan) Mamachan) 4:45-5:15 p.m. Sabbath Choir Rehearsal 4:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation (Fr. Sunday, June 16 The Most Holy Trinity Mamachan) 10:15 a.m. AMANI Bible Study 5:30 p.m. +Tom Comella by Mary Comella (Msgr. 6:00-8:00 p.m. TNT Fred)

Sunday, June 16 The Most Holy Trinity

9:00 a.m. Kurt Eichorst by Doug & Judie Eichorst GOING TO THE HOSPITAL? Please call the parish (Msgr. Fred) office and let us know when you will be in the hospital. 10:30 a.m. +Joe Reilly by Paul & Pam Maslanka (Fr. Mamachan) If you would like to receive the Sacrament of Anointing 12:00 Noon All the People of the Parish (Fr. of the Sick, you can make an appointment for the priest Mamachan) to administer this at the parish office or immediately

after one of the Sunday Masses. Be sure to ask the nurses PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: to contact the parish office as soon as possible if you, Chad Bartosh, Veronica Bartosh, Joyce Bayer, Phyllis Beyer, your family member or friend need to receive the Raymond Buck, Curtis Caffey, Darold Clark, Stacy Cowan, sacraments. Hendrick Medical Center and Abilene Kurt Eichorst, John Higuera, Olga Jimenez, Kathy Jones, Jim Regional Hospital do not notify the church office when Lessin, Rey Limon, Paula Matchen, Gerry McAuliffe, Roy our parishioners are admitted unless requested to do so. Morris, Dominga Ozuna, Claudette Perry, Fran Scanlon, Joey Schaefer, Bill Scott, Chloe Szymanski, Emil Szymanski. QUINCEANERA POLICY: Names are removed from the prayer list after four weeks We welcome you to celebrate your 15th birthday with unless the office is notified. us! The few requirements are: PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS the  Your family must be registered members of souls of Melissa Franco, daughter-in-law of Deacon Al Holy Family. Franco; Raquel Dixon, daughter of Judy Colvin. We pray that their families will be comforted by the promise  You must have been attending religious th of the resurrection, and that they, and all the faithful education for two years prior to your 15 departed may rest in peace through God’s mercy. birthday.  You must call the Parish Office at least nine LADIES SHARE GROUP meets once a month during months prior to your projected date. the summer months. The next meeting is Tuesday, June 12, in room 108. The July meeting date will be posted in “The Week Ahead” of our bulletin.

Pentecost Sunday WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! We are happy that you are here and look forward to your participation in the many aspects of our faith community. If you have Dear Padre not already done so, please pick up a Welcome Packet that can be found at our Welcome Table in the foyer. June 9, 2019 You may drop your parish registration form into the box What’s the significance of the Holy Spirit? Why on the Welcome Table, place it in the offering basket at wasn’t the Spirit more present to during his any weekend Mass, mail it, or stop by the office during life? Confused? You’re not alone. To many, the Holy the week. Spirit is the least-understood member of the Trinity, but THE CROSSROADS PRO-LIFE WALKERS will be there are insights to be gleaned from Scriptures. The in Abilene the weekend of June 21-23, 2019. A table will Spirit is prominent in the Old Testament, with many be set-up in the church foyer for all weekend Masses, and references. The “Spirit of God” is alternately seen as a the Walkers will be available to share their experiences divine force in the world, or as God himself acting upon and discuss their organization and its pro-life the earth or individual lives. In Genesis, this force is mission. The Abilene Deanery Pro-Life Committee is active at the creation. History, too, is affected by the hosting their stay in Abilene. If you would like to help Spirit, or “presence” of the Lord (Exodus 33:14–17). The the Committee with overnight lodging and other Spirit is imparted to patriarchs, prophets, kings, and expenses, please contact Dr. Jim Sulliman: 325-692- individuals who will shape history for the covenant 4976; Marian Boecking: 325-793-2789; Nora people: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Gideon, David, Ruth. Holzhauer: 325-513-2170; or Aida Pantoja: 325-721- The Spirit is also evident in the . 1568. The Spirit “overshadows” the Virgin Mary (:35) and LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR will be held in the inspires the prophecy of (John 1:26). at Holy Family in the parish center on Saturday, June The Spirit is an integral part of Jesus’ mission, beginning 22. This special one day seminar is an introduction to a with his baptism in the Jordan (Matthew 3:13–17; Mark life lived in the power and joy of the Holy Spirit. It is 1:9–11; :21–22). By the Spirit’s power, Jesus designed to deepen our prayer life and bring us into a expels demons and heals the sick (Matthew 12:28; Luke closer relationship with Jesus and God the 11:20). The Spirit is resurrected Jesus’ gift to the Father. Registration and Praise & Worship begin at 8:30 apostles (John 20:22). Jesus’ mission is complete when am. Beginning talk is at 9 am with the seminar ending at he sends the Spirit to the church at Pentecost (Acts 1:8; 5 pm. Registration fee is $5 per person which includes 2:1–4). lunch. All Are Invited! For more information contact This brief review doesn’t mean the mystery of Mike and Buffy Awtry at 325-665-8959. the Spirit can be easily solved. God can’t be fully explained, even by Scripture. Mystery invites trust, not VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “Win the World for comprehension! It’s only when we give ourselves Jesus” will be held July 15-19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This entirely to the Spirit’s power in our lives that we begin to is different from previous years. It will be a Family VBS understand the significance of the Holy Spirit. for parents and kids, so bring the whole family. Each night will start with a simple meal and program, followed —Fr. Samuel Maranto, CSsR © 2003 Liguori Publications by time for families to enjoy different stations involving games, music, and crafts. This will be a wonderful VOCATION CROSS FOR THE HOME: Please opportunity to meet new friends, get involved, and learn volunteer to take home the vocation cross that is located more about our mission to share our faith. Registration on the table in the church foyer. The parish is invited to information will be coming out soon. For more join your family in praying for vocations to the information contact Dr. Bob Moore, Director of priesthood and religious life. Religious Education at [email protected]. June 9 – Linda Ybarras & Family CROSSROADS BEREAVEMENT GROUP meets June 16 – Steve & Kimberly Knight every 3rd Saturday of the month from 4:00-5:15 p.m. in Please include Humburto Diaz and all of our room 118 (the last room in the south hall of the church). seminarians in your prayers for vocations this month. These meetings offer a time of fellowship for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, an opportunity to make lifelong friendships with others who share a SPONSOR OF THE WEEK similar experience and to share the memory of your loved one's life. Refreshments are provided. For more CLAYTON TARPLEY information contact Gwen Marentes at 325-864-6949.