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Smile & Click Photos from Odessa, Eola, Rowena and Sweetwater / 7, 16, 24 Follow Bishop Michael Sis’ Lenten Twitter Devotional at “SABishopMike” or by friending West Texas the “Diocese of San Angelo” Facebook page. Seminarian Report Timothy Hayter, left, is the Seminarian of the Month, while Fr. Serving the Diocese of San Angelo, Texas Francis Onyekozuru writes of a favorite Seminary Memory / Pg. 3 Bishop Michael Sis Volume XXXIV, No. 3 MARCH 2014 Season of Lent again upon us The Angelus are a number of notable dates March 16 — 2nd Sunday of Lent that will enable you to maxi- March 23 — 3rd Sunday of Lent Lent, the season of prayer March 25 — The Annunciation mize your participation in the March 30 — 4th Sunday of Lent and penance before Easter Lenten season (a complete April 6 — 5th Sunday of Lent meant to better prepare list of Lenten penance servic- HOLY WEEK Catholics for the feast of the es can be found on Page 2). April 13 — Palm Sunday Resurrection, begins March 5. April 17 — Holy Thursday Easter Sunday is April 20. LENTEN CALENDAR April 18 — Good Friday Mark your calendars, there March 5 — Ash Wednesday April 19 — Holy Saturday March 9 — 1st Sunday of Lent April 20 — Easter Sunday Keys to the INSIDE The bishop’s Sister Linda Bolinski, SSCM, told a room full Cathedral of religious educators and parish volunteers at Coat of Arms: the McNease Convention Center, February 8, that it takes zeal to properly convey the Good The meaning in News-affirming message of Jesus Christ. Story / Page 5 Bishop takes ADDRESS ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED its design ANGELO TX 76902-1829 SAN DIOCESE DIOCESE ANGELO OF SAN possession of The Angelus Cathedral as first PO BOX 1829 The coat of arms of the Most official act as Rev. Michael J. Sis, sixth shepherd of San Bishop of San Angelo, features a basket containing five loaves Angelo diocese. of bread, with two fish, one above and one below the bas- ket. Rooted in ancient Christian Most Rev. Michael J. Sis, sixth Bishop of San Angelo, with Fr. Steven Hicks, left, prepares to iconography, it recalls the mira- celebrate his first Mass as Bishop of San Angelo, February 1, 2014. cle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes, the only mir- By Jimmy Patterson acle story recorded in all four Editor / West Texas Angelus “We should be like lit candles,” Bishop says in first homily / Pg. 7 Gospels. Just as he did on the shore of SAN ANGELO — The Most Rev the Lord and Candlemas, a day commemo- the Sea of Galilee, Jesus contin- Michael Sis took possession of the PAID US POSTAGE NONPROFIT ORG. NONPROFIT rating the purification of the Blessed ues to take our seemingly insuf- TX ANGELO, SAN Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Sunday, NO. 44 PERMIT Virgin, 40 days after Christ’s birth. The ficient resources, miraculously February 1, in a simple yet holy ceremony occasion is also used to bless candles in the multiplies them through the as a crowded church welcomed him as church and is often preceded by a proces- power of his grace, and utilizes sixth Bishop of San Angelo. sion with candles commemorating Christ them to meet the spiritual and The bishop’s celebration of the first as the light of the world. Sunday Eucharist as shepherd of the dio- “Lord, let my life, like this candle, be (Please See COAT/23) cese fell on the Feast of the Presentation of (Please See BISHOP/22) Page 2 MARCH 2014 The Angelus From The Bishop’s Desk An open heart, a little planning can bring your best Lent ever By Most Rev. Michael J. Sis in the Book of the Prophet Joel, “Return to Bishop of San Angelo me with your whole heart… return to the Lord, your God.” Preparando para la cuaresma As you think of what you will do this Lent 2014 has the potential to be the best Desde el mero principio de la tempo- Lent, try to see how your observances con- Lent you’ve ever had. With a little bit of Por el Obispo Michael J. Sis rada de Cuaresma, la Iglesia proclama nect with your relationships with God and planning and a willing que la Cuaresma se trata de relaciones. with others. All the special practices of heart, you can open La Cuaresma 2014 tiene la posibili- En la primera lectura de la Santa Misa Lent (sacrifices, self-denial, and prayer) yourself to receive dad de ser la mejor Cuaresma que para el Miércoles de Ceniza, el Señor should bring us into a closer relationship graces like never before. hemos tenido. Con un poco de planifi- dice en el Libro del Profeta Joel, with Jesus Christ. The point is that Jesus is Lent is a season of con- cación y un corazón dispuesto, “¡Vuélvanse a mí de todo corazón… so important to us that we are willing to version. Conversion is a podemos abrirnos para recibir gracias vuélvanse ustedes al Señor su Dios!” sacrifice for the sake of this relationship. turning away from illu- como nunca antes. Al pensar qué harán esta Cuaresma, Our Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, sory, dried-up wells that La Cuaresma es una temporada de traten de ver como sus observaciones and almsgiving are not intended to prove do not give life and a conversión. La conversión es un ale- se conectan a la relación con Dios y our own holiness or to win God’s love for turning to God, our true jamiento de las norias ilusorias y secas con otros. Todas las prácticas especiales us. God is already loving us and saving us. Bishop Sis fountain of love and las cuales no dan vida y volver a Dios, de la Cuaresma (sacrificios, abnegación He loves us first. Then, in response to his abundant life. Lent origi- nuestra fuente verdadera de amor y y oración) han de traernos a una unconditional love, we joyfully enter into nally developed as a 40-day retreat, prepar- vida abundante. Originalmente la relación más cercana con Jesucristo. El activities of prayer, fasting and almsgiving ing converts to be baptized at the Easter Cuaresma se desarrolló como un retiro punto es que Jesús es tan importante in order to thank God and to open our- Vigil ceremony, but it is an opportunity for de 40 días, preparando a convertidos para nosotros que estamos dispuestos a selves more fully to God’s gift of grace. all members of the Church to grow. para ser bautizados en la ceremonia de sacrificar en el nombre de esta relación. PRAYER From the very beginning of the Lenten la Vigilia de Pascua, pero es una opor- Nuestras prácticas durante la Any relationship needs quality time for season, the Church proclaims that Lent is tunidad de crecer para todos los miem- Cuaresma de oración, ayuno y caridad good communication. Our relationship about relationships. In the first reading of bros de la Iglesia. (Mira OBISPO/19) the Mass on Ash Wednesday, the Lord says (Please See BISHOP/20) LENTEN PENANCE DIOCESAN BRIEFS SERVICE SCHEDULE Ordination Videos ship and refreshments. Children’s Poster Contest to commemo- SAN ANGELO DEANERY DVDs of Bishop Michael J. Sis’ rate the 237th anniversary of the March 24 Wall St. Ambrose, 7:30 p.m. January 27 ordination in San Angelo are Mision: Santa Maria Reina de la Paz American Flag. This contest is open to March 26 Brady, St. Patrick, 6:30 p.m. being reproduced and will be available BROWNWOOD — La comunidad de all children enrolled in K-5th Grade. We March 26 Sonora, St. Ann, 6:30 pm. soon. Watch future editions of the Santa María Reina de la Paz, will be awarding cash prizes to 18 win- March 31 Eden,St. Charles, 6:30 p.m. Angelus and our web site, www.sanan- Brownwood les invita a una Misión ners. The theme for this year’s poster April 2 San Angelo, St. Margaret, 7 p.m. gelodiocese.org for more information. Cuaresmal en Inglés y Español, comen- contest is: “Our Flag Stands for April 7 Rowena, St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m,. zando el 17 de marzo y terminando el Freedom.” In America, you are free to April 8 Big Lake, St. Margaret, 6:30 p.m. Come Fish With Me 20 de marzo. Todas las sesiones grow up to be whatever you want to be: April 9 Ozona, O.L. Perp. Help, 6:30 p.m. ODESSA — Join us at St. Elizabeth comenzarán a las 6:30 pm y durarán a doctor, teacher, police officer, etc. April 10 San Angelo, St. .Joseph, 6:30 p.m. April 14 Ballinger, St. Mary Ann Seton Church on Saturday, March aproximadamente una hora y quince What would you like to be when you minutes. Comenzaremos la Misión con grow up? All posters must include an April 15 San Angelo, Sacred Heart Cath., 15, 2014 for a day of fun, games, talks, 7 p.m. and prayer. Bring a sack lunch and a Misa de los enfermos (Misa de image of the American Flag. Visit drink. Sunday Vigil Mass will be held at Sanación). El padre Alfredo y el padre cliu.com for entry forms and complete ABILENE DEANERY 4 p.m. with Bishop Michael Sis. Cost: Bob, sacerdotes pasionistas de San information. March 19 Brownwood, St. Mary, 7:00 p.m, $10. Please register with your parish. Antonio, desarrollarán el tema: Ven a March 26 Coleman, Sacred Heart, 6:30 p.m. See your coordinator of youth ministry Jesús, la Plenitud de la Misericordia, la David Kauffman reschedules for March 27 Abilene, St.
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