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Volume 76, No. 14 Serving Catholics in the Texas Panhandle - Roman Catholic Diocese of Amarillo September 18, 2016 Leading Off Third Annual Women’s Conference Set For Sept. 23-24 Dumas—The annual Sts. Peter Amarillo—Catholic author, ra- icism. Corbitt served as director Lunch and refreshments will be and Paul Church Festival is set for dio host and Scripture teacher Sonja of religious education at St. John available throughout the second day Sunday, Sept. 25, from 11:00am to Corbitt will be the keynote speak- Vianney Church in Gallatin, Tenn., of the conference, with the event 8:00pm at McDade Park, off East er for the third annual Women’s and as executive director of Risen scheduled to conclude at 4:00. 14th Street. Conference, taking place Friday, Radio in Lebanon, Tenn. Cost of the workshop is $50.00 There will be a raffle in con- Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24 at Doors open at 5:00pm on Sept. per woman, which includes a CWC junction with the festival, with a St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South 23, with Opening Prayer at 5:30. 2016 t-shirt and conference mate- total of $10,000 in cash to be given Washington. Those planning to take part in the rials. There will be opportunities away. First prize is $5,000, second The theme of this year’s confer- opening evening’s activities are en- for Prayer, Worship, Adoration and prize is $3,000 and third prize is ence is Unleashed in Him. “There couraged to eat prior to attending, Confession, according to Frausto. $2,000. is no dear in love; perfect love according to Stephanie Frausto of Scholarships are available. For Tickets for the raffle are $5.00 casts out all fear.” (1 John 4:18) the diocesan Office of Family Life. additional information or to reg- each or five for $20.00 and can Corbitt is the author of Un- The evening will include a Eucha- ister, contact Frausto at 383-2243, be purchased at the parish office leashed: A Catholic Women’s Walk Sonja Corbitt ristic Healing Service with Bene- ext. 129 or via email, respect- during regular business hours or with Scripture and host of the Bi- diction and Confession. [email protected], with the sub- from any Sts. Peter and Paul pa- ble Study Evangelista radio pro- attended Mitchell College and the On Sept. 24, doors open at ject line, Women’s Conference or rishioner. gram. A Carolina native who was Southern Baptist Seminary Exten- 8:00am, with Mass at 8:30, cele- go to www.amarillodiocese.org/ For additional information raised as a Southern Baptist, she sion and then converted to Cathol- brated by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. for-women. about the Festival, call the parish office at 935-5002. October Is Safe Environment Month By Deacon Blaine Westlake, Safe Environment Office, Diocese of Amarillo Pampa—Parishioners at St. Vincent de Paul Church are mak- Amarillo—Bishop Patrick J. gave us permission to use this pro- • Lesson Plan #5: Unconditional dren and Young People” and with ing final preparations for the annu- Zurek has declared that “October gram. Right Relationship promotes Love, Forgiveness and Reconciliation. the Diocese of Amarillo Safe Envi- al celebration of the parish’s Patron is Safe Environment Month to en- safe environment principles by ronment Policy. Each parish must Saint, which is scheduled Sunday, sure that everyone, especially our teaching children and youth how to Right Relationship’s lesson offer, provide and document hav- Sept. 25 on the parish grounds at children, are safe, secure and pro- recognize and respond to relation- plans are designed to be easy to fol- ing held Safe Environment training 810 West 23rd Street. tected from harm in any and all of ships that are not “right” and not low. The curriculum is interactive classes for every child and young Activities begin with a bilingual our religious institutions.” appropriate; be it in church, school, between the catechist and student. person. There are no exceptions! Mass at 10:30am, followed by a During the month of October, home or wherever they may be. All Each year the lesson plan should potluck meal. Each family attend- all Parishes and Catholic School these materials are age appropriate, be rotated. The programs all have a There is no reason why any par- ing is asked to donate an item in will offer Safe Environment Train- morally correct, in keeping with Spanish Language component. ent or student can complain that they the name of St. Vincent de Paul for ing to every child and youth who Catholic teaching! Again, all of these materials are hearing the same lesson plan over the parish’s Good Sam’s project or attends classes in Catholic Schools, The Diocese of Amarillo Safe (handouts, instructions, dialogue, and over again. There are five lesson make a monetary donation to the Religious Education Programs Environment Office has made et. al.,), are available on the Dio- plans, each with a different emphasis ministry of the poor at St. Vincent and/or children and youth oriented available to all parishes the five cese of Amarillo website, www. and each year, another lesson should de Paul Church, according to par- activities. All appropriate Catholic safe environment lesson plans on amarillodiocese.org., under the be offered. If a parent believes that ish spokesperson Delma Sanchez. Institutions must make every rea- the diocesan website, www.amaril- Safe Environment tab. the same lesson is being used year After the meal, there will be sonable effort, and, if necessary, lodiocese.org., under the Safe En- after year, then the parent should no- games, music and food for all ages. multiple efforts to provide oppor- vironment tab. The Right Relation- Pastors, Faith Formation Di- tify the pastor so that he can request According to Sanchez, St. Vin- tunities for the children to attend ship lesson plans are as follows: rectors, Youth Directors and CCD the instructors update and change cent de Paul’s name is synony- Safe Environment classes. • Lesson Plan #1: Know The Teachers are responsible for im- their lesson plans. mous with help for the poor, partly Rules; plementation of Safe Environment It cannot be emphasized enough because of the good work done by The program used by the Di- • Lesson Plan #2: Rules and Training at the parish level. Every that the Right Relationship lesson the Society of St. Paul, founded in ocese of Amarillo is Right Rela- Boundaries; parish has access to the materials plans are age appropriate, morally 1833. tionship, which was developed by • Lesson Plan #3: Respect and and the resources necessary to sound, and in keeping with sound For additional details, please the Safe Environment and Victim Trust; ensure compliance United States Catholic Teaching! call Sanchez in the parish office at Assistance Offices of the Diocese • Lesson Plan #4: Communica- Catholic Conference of Bishops: 806-665-8933. of Salt Lake City, who generously tion; and, Charter for the Protection of Chil- Please see “Safe Environment,” p. 3 2 West Texas Catholic Faithful Citizenship September 18, 2016 Why Should Catholics Be Involved In The Political Process? Editor’s Note: This is the sec- like Christ, especially in regard to In short, a Catholic’s “obligation (Spe Salvi, 28) Scripture says that ond installment of Faithful Citi- the commandment to love God and to participate in shaping the moral “Christ died for all.” Therefore, zenship, a series of articles written neighbor. character of society is a requirement “To live for Him means allowing by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek. of our Faith.”(Faithful Citizenship, oneself to be drawn into His being The people of our country have There are many complex po- #9) It is part of the mission that we for others.” (Spe Salvi, 28) There- been involved in the political pro- litical issues facing the American have received from Jesus. “Christ, fore, as Christians, we must be cess of campaign rhetoric for many people today. Among these are the the Word made flesh, in showing concerned for others and work for months, but the serious decision of protection of the life of the unborn, us the Father’s love, also shows the Common Good of all. actually making that choice is ap- accepting new migrants, being a us what it truly means to be fully proaching very rapidly. Our Cath- powerful nation that struggles with human”(Gaudium et Spes, #22) What Faith teaches us about the olic Tradition is very clear that our terrorism yet tries to forge peace, Christ’s love for us lets us see our value of the human person can also Faith must accompany each Chris- the divisions that exist along the human dignity in its full clarity and be seen through the gift of human tian voter to the Voting Booth. As lines of race, ethnicity and eco- compels us to love our neighbors reason. At the center of these truths Pope Benedict XVI said in his Pas- nomic inequality, the struggle to as He loves us. (Pope Francis, Lo- is the very DIGNITY OF THE HU- toral visit to Brazil, Christianity is defend and support the family, ter of the pursuit of the Common cutions and Homilies, 2013-2016) MAN PERSON. It is the very center not a philosophy or just another the existence of poverty in a very Good which is part of our Catholic Pope Benedict XVI in commenting of Catholic moral and social teach- way of life, it is centered on a per- affluent country and the lack of Social Teaching. on St. Paul’s Letter to Philemon ing. Because we are people of both son, and that person is Jesus Christ, adequate and affordable health (10-16) writes of the relation- Faith and reason, it is both appropri- the Word of God become flesh. care (The Affordable Care Act not As Catholics we are part of a com- ship that exists among Christians. ate and necessary for us to bring this Our commitment as Christians is withstanding). These are also chal- munity with a rich heritage that helps “Those who, as far as civil status essential truth about human life and to “grow to full stature in Christ”, lenging moral issues. They are at us consider the challenges in public is concerned, stand in relation to dignity to the public square, that is, that is, to become more and more the heart of public life and the cen- and contribute to greater peace and one another as masters and slaves, to the center of our political debates justice for all people. Part of that (powerful and weak, educated and and to the Voting Booth. heritage comes to us from the Dec- non educated, rich and poor), inas- laration on Religious Liberty from much as they are members of the In the words of Pope Benedict Vatican II, which states that “society one Church have become brothers XVI, in his Encyclical, Deus Cari- itself may enjoy the benefits of jus- and sisters---this is how they ad- tas Est, “Charity must animate the Volume 76, Number 14 tice and peace, which results from dress one another.” (Spe Salvi, 4, entire lives of the lay faithful and Sunday, September 18, 2016 the people’s faithfulness to God and Nov. 30, 2007) What resulted from therefore their political activity, His Holy Will.” This work for justice this understanding is that “Society lived as social charity.” (Deus Car- requires that the heart and mind of changed from within. In the same itas Est, 29; Pope Francis, various Catholics be educated and formed to Encyclical, Benedict XVI adds, teachings and homilies). KNOW and PRACTICE the whole “The love of God is revealed in the of the Faith! responsibility we have for others.” See “Faithful Citizenship,” p. 3

Knights of Columbus Council #8938 Golf Tournament

Date: Saturday, Sept. 24 Place: John Pitman Golf Course, Hereford Time: 8:00am Shotgun Start Format: Two-Person Scramble Fee: $150 per team ($75 per person) Tee Box Sponsorship: $100 (includes meal after tournament) • Paying out 1st, 2nd and 3rd Places • Door Prizes & Player Goody Bags • Longest Drive / Closest To Pin For more information, please contact: Vic Holguin (806) 444-6920 or Adr�an Alejandre (806) 340-1836 Mail Registration and Check to: Vic Holguin - 110 Campbell Street, Hereford, TX 79045 Make Checks Payable to Knights of Columbus Council #8938 September 18, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 3 Letter To The Editor (Views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of The West Texas Catholic) Expressing Gratitude #1 To The Editor: ple’s lives have been changed after Please allow me to take this op- attending an ACTS retreat. Thank portunity to thank everyone who you to Bishop Patrick J. Zurek for helped us celebrate 15 years of his support for ACTS. Thank you ACTS in the Diocese of Amarillo to the original core members who on Aug. 27 at Cornerstone Ranch attended the fundraiser. Bishop’s Schedule in Bushland. Thank you to the current core It was so wonderful to see so members who work diligently and SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 many of our ACTS brothers and endless hours to make ACTS a suc- 8:30am, Mass, Women’s Con- sisters under one roof! Thank you cess in our diocese. Thank you to ference, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Am- to all those who bought tickets and all past directors, co-directors and arillo to those who made a donation. The Spiritual companions and Spiritual 6:00pm, Annual Fall Ball to Peter Hernandez with P3 Installers of Canyon cuts trim Aug. 31 purpose of the fundraiser was to directors for saying yes and all those benefit Catholic Charities of the for the beams inside the new Parish Hall and Catechetical Cen- raise money for scholarships and who have attended an ACTS retreat. Texas Panhandle, St. Thomas the ter at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Groom. (WTC Photo) to close the gap for the upcoming Please pray for ACTS missions as we Apostle Church, Amarillo Safe Environment... from page 1 ACTS retreats and we did just that! continue with this wonderful move- SATURDAY, OCT. 1 Thank you to Monsignor Har- ment in the Diocese of Amarillo. 10:30am, Mass, celebrating the Parents are encouraged to join who worked so hard and continue old Waldow for bringing ACTS Betty Aragon 70th anniversary of Monastic Pro- their child and attend these classes. to do so, year after year, to keep our to the diocese. I know many peo- ACTS Core President fession for Sister Marcella Schmalz, If they choose they can view the ap- parishes, schools and Catholic insti- St. Benedict Monastery, Canyon proved diocesan materials Right Re- tutions a safe place for everyone, and Letters are always welcome to The West Texas Catholic. Please lationship at the Diocese of Amarillo most especially for our children. keep letters to 200 words or less. Letters can be sent to P.O. Box Faithful Citizenship... website, www.amarillodiocese.org., For further information regard- 5644, Amarillo, 79117. Letters can also be faxed to 806-383-8452 under the Safe Environment tab. ing Safe Environment please visit or emailed to [email protected]. All letters must in- from page 2 Bishop Zurek wishes to offer a the Diocese of Amarillo website, clude a name, address and a daytime phone number. special thanks to all Pastors, Princi- www.amarillodiocese.org., under But in order to do this, we must pals, Christian Formation Directors/ the Safe Environment tab. learn to “pray properly,” so that we Coordinators, Youth Directors, Safe Deacon Blaine Westlake is Di- would “undergo a process of inner Environment Coordinators, Trainers, rector of Safe Environment for purification which opens us up to Teachers, Volunteers and Parents the Diocese of Amarillo. God and thus to our fellow human beings as well.” (Spe Salvi, 33) We truly are our brother’s and sister’s keeper! (Pope Francis, Video to Faithful of Argentina, Feast of St. Cajetan, 2013) (To be continued- Part III:The • Sheetrock Installation and Repair Formation of Conscience)

• Acoustic, Spray, & Hand Textures + Bishop Patrick J. Zurek • Kitchen & Bathroon Remodels Bishop of Amarillo • Interior & Exterior Painting Charitable Ministries Mass • Custom Carpentry Set For Tuesday, Oct. 18 • Fence Building & Staining Amarillo—Anyone involved • Pergolas & Decks with a ministry of charity, i.e, chap- • Tile Floors & Backsplashes laincies, bringing communion to the • Tub Surrounds & Showers homebound, visitors to hospitals and nursing facilities, prison minis- • Bonded and Experienced tries and those involved in outreach with Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle are invited to attend a special Charitable Ministries Mass. The Mass, celebrated by Bish- op Patrick J. Zurek, will take place Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7:00pm at St. 806.683.4397806.683.4397 cellcell Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 South Washington. For additional details please call the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 383-2243, ext. 103. 4 West Texas Catholic Diocesan Calendar September 18, 2016

Amarillo—The Office of Com- 24—Natural Family Planning 30—Deacon Class of 2020 For- 4—40 Days, 40 Churches and Adoration, Divine Mercy Ce- munications for the Diocese of Central Deanery Ovulation Method mation, Bishop DeFalco Retreat Cen- Prayer and Adoration, St. Mary’s nacle Group, St. Thomas the Apostle Amarillo has released the latest Session, Blessed Sacrament Church, ter, Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 117) Church, Umbarger (499-3531) Church, Amarillo (358-2461) update of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Amarillo (SPANISH, 220-7179) 30—40 Days, 40 Churches 5—First Wednesday, Bishop 11—40 Days, 40 Church- Diocesan Calendar, listing events 24—Fourth Annual Fall Ball to Prayer and Adoration, Divine Mer- DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo es Prayer and Adoration, Divine in the diocese taking place between benefit Catholic Charities of the Tex- cy Cenacle Group, San Damiano (383-1811) Mercy Cenacle Group, St. Peter’s today (Sunday) and Saturday, Oct. as Panhandle, St. Thomas the Apos- Convent, Amarillo (534-2312) 6—Sympto-Thermal Class, Natu- Church, Booker (658-2636) 16. tle Church, Amarillo (376-4571) ral Family Planning, St. Thomas the 11—Deadline to register to vote The calendar was compiled 25—40 Days, 40 Churches October Apostle Church, Amarillo (654-2057) in the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General from listings primarily provided by Prayer and Adoration, Sacred Heart 1-31—Safe Environment Month. 6—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer Election diocesan organizations, parishes Church, Canadian (323-6608) Training for all children and teens in and Adoration, Divine Mercy Ce- 12—40 Days, 40 Churches and schools. Events listed here are 25—For Two… Shall Become diocesan/parish sponsored programs nacle Group, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Prayer and Adoration, Divine Mer- subject to change without notice. One: God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled (383-2243, ext. 117) Amarillo (376-7204) cy Cenacle Group, Holy Family Additional dates for updated Marriage, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1-31—40 Days/40 Churches 6—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer Church, Nazareth (945-2616) versions of this calendar can be Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 129) observance (383-2243, ext. 129) and Adoration, St. John the Evange- 13—40 Days, 40 Churches sent via email to westtexascatho- 25—Parish Feast Day, St. Vincent 1-31—Respect Life Month list Church, Borger (274-7064) Prayer and Adoration, St. John the [email protected]. Unless otherwise de Paul Church, Pampa (665-8933) (383-2243, ext. 129) 7—40 Days, 40 Churches Evangelist Church, Borger (274- noted, all phone numbers are 806 25—Annual Parish Festival to 1—Deacon Class of 2016 Forma- Prayer and Adoration, St. There- 7064) area code phone numbers. This benefit Sts. Peter and Paul Church, tion, Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, sa’s Church, Panhandle (537-3677) 13-16—Women’s ACTS Re- calendar can also be found on the McDade Park, Dumas (935-5002) Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 117) 7—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer treat, Bishop DeFalco Retreat Cen- diocesan website, www.amarillo- 26-30—Annual RadioThon to 1—Deacon Class of 2020 For- and Adoration, Immaculate Con- ter, Amarillo (383-1811) diocese.org benefit St. Valentine Catholic Ra- mation, Bishop DeFalco Retreat ception Church, Vega (267-0154) 14—40 Days, 40 Churches dio, KDJW-AM Studios, Amarillo Center, Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 8—Women’s Prayer’s Brunch, Prayer and Adoration, Divine Mer- September (350-1360 to make pledges or fi- 117) sponsored by Amarillo Rejoicers, Am- cy Cenacle Group, St. Benedict 18—For Two… Shall Become nancial commitments) 1—Faith Formation Course, arillo Club, Chase Towers (374-5900) Monastery, Canyon (655-9317) One: God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled 26—40 Days, 40 Churches The Liturgy/La Liturgia, St. Hya- 8—Faith Formation Course, 15—Annual Rosary Rally, St. Marriage, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Prayer and Adoration, St. Laurence cinth Church, Amarillo (383-2243, The Liturgy/La Liturgia, St. Vin- Laurence Church, Amarillo (383- Amarillo Church, Amarillo (383-2261) ext. 113/ext. 111) cent de Paul Church, Pampa (383- 2261) 18—Catechetical Sunday—The 26—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer 1—Annual Carnival, St. Joseph 2243, ext. 113/ext. 111) 15—Annual American Needs theme is Prayer: The Faith Prayed/ and Adoration, St. Mary’s Cathedral School, Amarillo (359-1604) 8—Faith Formation Course, Fatima Rosary Rally, St. Thomas La oración: la fe orada School, Amarillo (376-9112) 2—For Two… Shall Become The Liturgy/La Liturgia, Blessed the Apostle Church, Amarillo (681- 18—Annual Jamaica, Sacred 26—Columbiettes Auxiliary #1450 One: God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled Sacrament Church, Amarillo (383- 3185/679-9445) Heart of Jesus Church, Spearman Meeting, Knights of Columbus Room, Marriage, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 2243, ext. 113/ext. 111) 15—Annual Carnival, St. 18—Youth Retreat Training Ses- St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo (382- Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 129) 8—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer Mary’s Cathedral School, Amarillo ion, St. Hyacinth Church, Amarillo 7800) 3-4—Transitus of St. Francis, and Adoration, Immaculate Concep- (376-9112) 20—Fall Fireside Chat, Bishop 27—Fall Fireside Chat, Bishop St. Laurence Church, Amarillo tion Church, Perryton (435-3802) 15—Seventh annual Run for DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo (383-2261) 9—For Two… Shall Become Life 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, (383-1811) (383-1811) 3—40 Days, 40 Churches One: God’s Plan for a Joy-Filled sponsored by Knights of Columbus 20—Contemplative Prayer Group, 27—Contemplative Prayer Group, Prayer and Adoration, Sancta Ma- Marriage, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Council #12493 at Sacred Heart Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Ama- Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Ama- ria Convent, Panhandle (537-3182) Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 129) Church, North End of Canadian rillo (383-1811) rillo (383-1811) 4—Fall Fireside Chat, Bishop 10—Columbiettes Auxiliary River Walking Bridge (323-6686) 23-24—Annual Diocesan Wom- 27—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo #1450 Meeting, Knights of Colum- 15—Oblate Retreat, St. Benedict en’s Conference, St. Mary’s Cathe- and Adoration, Divine Mercy Ce- (383-1811) bus Room, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Monastery, Canyon (655-9317) dral, Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 129) nacle Group, St. Thomas the Apostle 4—Contemplative Prayer Group, Amarillo (382-7800) 16—Natural Family Planning 24—Ministering As ONE For Church, Amarillo (358-2461) Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Am- 11—Fall Fireside Chat, Bishop Central Deanery Ovulation Meth- Children and Youth Meeting, St. 28—40 Days, 40 Churches arillo (383-1811) DeFalco Retreat Center, Amarillo od Session, office of Dr. Stephen Anthony’s Church, Hereford (383- Prayer and Adoration, St. Mary’s 4—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer (383-1811) Usala, Amarillo (358-2880) 2243, ext. 118/ext. 113) Church, Wheeler (323-6608) and Adoration, Divine Mercy Ce- 11—Contemplative Prayer Group, 16—Annual Brisket Dinner, St. 24—Knights of Columbus #8938 29—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer nacle Group, St. Thomas the Apos- Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, Am- Martin de Porres Church, Amarillo Golf Tournament, John Pitman Golf and Adoration, St. John the Evange- tle Church, Amarillo (358-2461) arillo (383-1811) (376-8771) Course, Hereford (440-6920) list Church, Borger (274-7064) 11—Sixth annual Red Mass, St. 16 —Annual Oktoberfest to 24—40 Days, 40 Churches ob- 30—Deacon Class of 2016 For- DEADLINES Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo (345- benefit St. Anthony of Padua servance begins in the Diocese of mation, Bishop DeFalco Retreat Cen- 6310) School, Rita Blanca Coliseum, Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 129) ter, Amarillo (383-2243, ext. 117) Issue Date Deadline 11—40 Days, 40 Churches Prayer Dalhart (244-4811) Oct. 2 Sept. 22 Oct. 16 Oct. 6 The Diocesan Calendar Nov. 6 Oct. 27 Nov. 20 Nov. 10 Please check the diocesan calendar at: Dec. 4 Nov. 23 www.amarillodiocese.org/calendar.html Dec. 18 Dec. 8 to avoid scheduling con icts. 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Find out more about Funds raised during this year’s RadioThon will go toward operational St. Valentine Catholic Radio costs for 2017. and the annual RadioThon In just over 10 years since St. Valentine Catholic Radio began its by calling the station programming on Feb. 14, 2006, the station has produced much spiritual fruit—people are returning to the Church; others have grown in their at 806-350-1360, faith. Men in prison listen and experience conversion; the homebound or by going to the station’s are able to tune in and feel connected to the Church. website, www.kdjw.org 6 West Texas Catholic Local/Catholic Schools September 18, 2016 St. Mary’s Cathedral St. Joseph School Carnival Saturday, Oct. 1 Meet A Catholic School Teacher School Carnival Oct. 15 Name: Mona Finchum Amarillo—Rides, games, a fun- fifth prize is a Spa Day at Awak- School: St. Anthony of Padua, Dalhart Amarillo—The annual St. house, food and drinks, a silent and en Med Spa in Amarillo. Tickets Grade You Are Teaching: Sixth Grade Mary’s Cathedral School Carnival is live auction and a beef raffle—all the for the raffle are $5.00 each or five Degrees Obtained: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, West Texas set for Saturday, Oct. 15 on the Ca- ingredients for the annual St. Joseph tickets for $20.00. A&M University, Canyon thedral and School grounds at 1200 School Carnival. This year’s Carni- Proceeds from this year’s Car- Children: Natalie Finchum and Mitchell Finchum South Washington. val takes place Saturday, Oct. 1 from nival will go toward the continuing Why do you teach at a Catholic School, compared to a Pub- The carnival will run from noon 2:00pm to 8:00pm on the school updating of the St. Joseph School lic School? “I love the fact to 7:00pm and admission is free. grounds at 4118 South Bonham. building, according to Hernandez. that religion and prayer is The day will feature a number Admission to the Carnival Carnival organizers are also so present in the school. I of activities, including: is free, according to St. Joseph seeking assistance from business- also like that we do not use • Over 25 carnival games, rides School principal David Hernandez. es and supporters to sponsor this standardized testing, which and children’s activities, including Tickets are still being sold for year’s Carnival. For more informa- allows students to focus bounes houses, a photo booth, toy the annual Beef Raffle, with the tion about the annual Carnival, to solely on learning rath- walk, game truck and a rock wall; top prize a whole processed beef donate items for the silent and live er than being stressed out • A Silent Auction; and a deep freeze. Second prize is auctions, to purchase tickets for the about passing tests.” • Cake Walk; a Smoker/Grill. Third prize is an Beef Raffle or for Carnival spon- Why are Catholic • Costume Contests for children Apple iPad Mini, fourth prize is a sorship information, please call the Schools important? “Mo- and adults; and, convertible picnic table/bench and school at 359-1604. rality is a very important • Food from the Mexican Café part of teaching and training and Sweet Shop. Annual St. Martin de Porres Brisket Dinner a child, and it is something Tickets are on sale for a chance to that is sorely lacking in public schools. I think it is wonderful that win a $20,000 VISA Gift Card, which Amarillo—The annual Brisket Tickets are being sold for a raffle parents have the option of choosing a school that incorporates will be given away at the conclusion Dinner to benefit St. Martin de Por- during the dinner. Tickets are $2.00 teaching a moral ethic in addition to regular school work.” of the carnival. Cost of the ticket is a res Church will be served Sunday, each or three for $5.00. First prize What is your philosophy when it comes to the classroom? “I be- $25.00 donation to St. Mary’s Cathe- Oct. 16 from 11:00am to 3:00pm in is $400 cash, second prize is $200 lieve that all children can learn and, as educators, it is our respon- dral School. Tickets will be sold after the parish hall at the northwest corner cash and third prize is $100 cash. sibility to make sure we are meeting the needs of each individual all Masses this month at St. Mary’s of 16th and North Adams, according For additional information on child. Our children do not have one size fits all brains and we Cathedral and at neighboring parish- to parishioner Holly Solchenberger. the dinner or to purchase raffle have the obligation to provide educational experiences that speak es. Tickets can also be obtained at Tickets are $10.00 for adults and tickets, please contact Solchen- to ALL students. I also believe reading and communication are United Supermarket locations. $5.00 for children 12 and under. berger at 290-6890. the two most important aspects of education. With the technology For more information about the and information that is ubiquitous in the world today a person Carnival, visit www.stmarysamaril- who can read is able to learn anything. A teacher who can make lo.org, or call the school office at sure a child is able to access information, process it and then use 806-376-9112. a variety of means—oral, written, et al—to communicate what they know is a teacher who has set students up for future success.” Hobbies: “I love to read, sing, swim, sew and do other arts and Attention: crafts projects.” Favorite Television Shows: “M*A*S*H, ER and anything on According to Bishop Food Network.” Patrick J. Zurek no activities Favorite Books: “I like the My Name is America books… in particular The Journal of Scott Pendleton Collins. I also love are to be scheduled Where the Red Fern Grows, Rifles for Watie, Dragonriders of on the parish or Pern and my all-time favorite series is Harry Potter.” diocesan level in the If you had chosen another career path, what would it have

been? “I would have been a doctor.” Diocese of Amarillo If you were Superintendent for a day, what would you do? “I on Saturday, would do away with workbooks in favor of activities that incor- January 28, 2017 porate more higher order thinking skills.” until after 1:00pm. This is to Next Theology On Tap: Thursday, Oct. 20 accommodate Amarillo—The next Theology gatherings, now in its third year, the annual on Tap session for young adults takes place on the third Thursday Respect Life in the Diocese of Amarillo will of each month and admission is take place Thursday, Oct. 20 from free. All Catholic young adults Mass 7:00pm to 9:00pm at I Don’t Know throughout the diocese are invited and Walk Sports Bar and Grill at 1301 South- to attend and take part. which will note the west 6th Ave. For more information, contact 44th anniversary of Theology on Tap is sponsored Caleb Hubbard at St. Thomas the the Supreme Court’s by the young adult offices at St. Apostle Church at 358-2461 or Roe v Wade decision Mary’s Cathedral and St. Thomas Kelsey Matchen at St. Mary’s Ca- that legalized the Apostle Church. The monthly thedral at 376-7204. abortion in the United States. Thanks for reading The West Texas Catholic September 18, 2016 Holy Cross Catholic Academy West Texas Catholic 7 8 West Texas Catholic Local September 18, 2016 Public Invited To Sixth Annual Red Mass The Liturgy/La Liturgia Course To Be Offered plan, Vision For Our Next Century. A graduate of the University of Amarillo—The first of seven fered last spring. Of the seven pre- ment, will be the instructor. Texas School of Law, Scaperlanda scheduled opportunities to take the sentations offered this fall, three • Saturday, Oct. 22, in the clerked for the Chief Justice of the course on The Liturgy/La Liturgia will be in Spanish. North Deanery at Sts. Peter and Texas Supreme Court and practiced is set for Saturday, Oct. 1, accord- The schedule for The Liturgy/La Paul Church, 900 Bruce in Du- law for four years in Washington, ing to Sister María Elena Ferrer, Liturgia has changed. The updated mas. The course will be presented D.C. and Austin prior to joining the SSND, coordinator of the Dioce- schedule: in English by Monsignor Michael faculty at the OU College of Law. san Office of Faith Formation. • Saturday, Oct. 1, in English Colwell, JCL, pastor of St. Antho- The history of the Red Mass While catechists in the Diocese for the Central Deanery at St. Hy- ny of Padua Church, Dalhart, while dates back to 13th century England of Amarillo are encouraged to take acinth Church, 4500 West Hills Sister María Elena Ferrer will fa- during the reign of King Edward I, advantage of this on-going Faith Trail, Amarillo. The presenter will cilitate the course in Spanish; and, according to Brad Howard, a pa- Formation opportunity, the course is be Father Scott L. Raef, rector of rishioner at St. Thomas the Apos- open to any and all wishing to attend. St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo. • Saturday, Nov. 5, for the Michael A. Scaperlanda tle Church and shareholder in the All presentations will be taught South Deanery at St. Anthony’s law firm of Brown and Fortunato from 9:30am to 12:30pm, accord- • Saturday, Oct. 8, in the East Church, 115 North 25 Mile Ave., Amarillo—Michael A. Scaper- in Amarillo. ing to Sister María Elena. Deanery at St. Vincent de Paul Hereford. Father Ken Keller, pas- landa, president of St. Gregory’s “The Mass was celebrated at The Liturgy/La Liturgia course Church, 810 West 23rd Street, tor of Holy Family Church, Naza- University in Shawnee, Okla., will Westminster Abbey and served as is one of eight segments in a series Pampa. The course will be facil- reth, will be the presenter. be the keynote speaker for the sixth the official opening of the judicial of courses for the Faith Formation itated in English by Sister Marie For more information, please annual Red Mass, set for Tuesday, year,” he said. “It received its name Basic Certification, which began Andre Miszewski, SSND, with contact your parish DRE or Sister Oct. 11 at 6:30pm at St. Mary’s Ca- from the fact that the celebrants its second go-round in the Fall Sister María Elena Ferrer present- María Elena Ferrer, SSND, coor- thedral, 1200 South Washington. wore red vestments, and the Lord of 2013 with Introduction to the ing the course in Spanish. dinator of the Diocesan Office of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will be High Justices were robed in bril- Scriptures, followed by Prayer— • Saturday, Oct. 8, in Spanish Faith Formation at the Diocesan the principal celebrant and homilist. liant scarlet. The Four Types of Prayer; Moral- for the Central Deanery at Bless- Pastoral Center, 806-383-2243, ext. A reception with heavy hors “The Red Mass was first cele- ity; the Sacraments of Initiation; ed Sacrament Church, 2500 South 113. Additional information can d’oeuvres and cocktails will follow brated in the United States in 1928 Sacraments of Healing; and Min- Bolton, Amarillo. Father Haider also be found on the diocesan web- in the Monsignor Smyer Reception and is now observed in many cities istry of Catechesis, which was of- Quintero, pastor at Blessed Sacra- site, www.amarillodiocese.org. Room. Judges, lawyers, public of- throughout our country. The Red ficials, law faculty members and Mass promotes the unity of the ju- the community are invited to the diciary and the legal profession.” Mass and reception. The Red Mass is celebrated PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY The 16th president of St. Greg- in honor of the Holy Spirit as the 10 DAYS: MARCH 12-21, 2017 ory’s University, Scaperlanda has source of wisdom, understanding, worked closely with the school counsel and fortitude. The Mass is hosted by since 2009 as a member of the open to anyone with a concern for Board of Directors, serving as vice justice, according to Howard. FATHER TONY NEUSCH chair of the board from 2012 to For additional information and 2015. Scaperlanda played a key role about the Red Mass, please contact in creating St. Gregory’s strategic Howard at 345-6310. ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Run/Walk, Dinner Scheduled In Canadian Only $3089 per person from Dallas Canadian—Sacred Heart Church winners in all classes. For an entry (Air/land tour price is $2449 pins $640 govt. taxes/airline surcharges) parishioners will offer two events the form, please contact Gullett at 806- weekend of Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sun- 323-6686 or at [email protected]. day, Oct. 16 in conjunction with the On Oct. 16, Sacred Heart TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: annual Fall Foliage Festival weekend. Church will host a Mexican Pile- Roundtrip Air from Dallas, $640 govt. taxes/airline surcharges, First Knights of Columbus Council On lunch, beginning at 11:00am at Class/Select Hotels, Most Meals, #12394 at Sacred Heart Church are Canadian Elementary School, 500 sponsoring its seventh annual 5-K Dogwood St., in conjunction with Services of a professional Tour Director and Comprehensive Sightseeing, Run and one-mile walk Oct. 15. the Fall Foliage Craft Show. All hotel service charges, porterage and entrances fees. Registration will begin at 9:30am, Cost of the lunch is $10.00 for with the event beginning at 10:30, adults and $7.00 for children 12 and according to spokesperson Les older. Children under two eat free. Visit Rome, Assisi, Florence, Padua and Venice Gullett. Runners will meet at the “We invite everyone to join us with Vatican City and a PAPAL AUDIENCE north end of the Canadian River the weekend of Oct. 15 and 16 in Bridge on Highway 83, and the Canadian,” said Gullett. “Masses race will start on the historic Wag- are at 5:00pm Oct. 15 and 11:00am For a brochure and more information contact: on Bridge and continue along a and 1:00pm on Oct. 16. Our beau- Father Tony Neusch at (806) 570-5706 or email [email protected] tree-lined course. tiful 1914 church sits at the corner Cost of the race is $20.00, which of Eighth and Kingman. Come and includes a t-shirt for the first 50 en- enjoy the foliage, craft show, Lake tries. Medals will be presented to Marvin and downtown Canadian.” SPACE IS LIMITED!! BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!! Please pray for much needed rain! September 18, 2016 St. Joseph School West Texas Catholic 9

Spa Day at 10 West Texas Catholic Local September 18, 2016 35th Annual Dalhart Oktoberfest Oct. 16 Fall Activities At The Bishop Annual Catholic Radio Fundraiser Sept. 26-30 DeFalco Retreat Center Dalhart—Tickets auction to Oktoberfest. Amarillo—The 11th annual Lewis, valued at $325; are on sale for the 35th Among the items that Amarillo—Two new activities RadioThon to benefit St. Valentine • Tuesday, Sept. 27, the For annual Oktoberfest to have been auctioned have begun at the Bishop DeFalco Catholic Radio, 1360AM, KDJW, Those Who Thirst, We Salute You benefit St. Anthony the last five years in- Retreat Center at 2100 North Spring. will begin a five-day run Monday, Package, a 45-quart capacity RTIC of Padua School. This clude farm and ranch Fall Fireside Chats, will be of- Sept. 26 at 8:00am. roto-molded cooler, containing year’s celebration will supplies, seed, trips, fered on Tuesday mornings from RadioThon 2016 will have live six 64-ounce Big Texan Growl- take place Sunday, Oct. dinners, meat, jew- 9:00 to noon through Nov. 22, ac- hours all five days from 8:00am to ers of Texas Brews, retail value 16 from 11:00am to elry, home décor and cording to BDRC executive direc- 9:00am and from noon to 1:00pm. of approximately $400, courtesy 2:00pm at Rita Blanca gift certificates. The tor Linda Astuto. There will also be one final half- of Knights of Columbus Council Coliseum, 1219 West auctions have helped “The Retreat Center is open ev- hour of RadioThon from 5:00 to #1450 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, FM 281. to pay for a gym floor ery Tuesday morning for people 5:30. The event will end at 5:30 on Amarillo Tickets for the meal in the new Parish Life to enjoy our Gallery at DeFalco Friday, Sept. 30. • Wednesday, Sept. 28, a $250 are $10.00 per person Center, new play- and sit by the fireplace with some Final revisions are being made gift certificate to Leal’s Restaurant and can be purchased ground equipment for beverages and enjoy our Fireside to the guest list, according to Chris 1619 South Kentucky, Amarillo; in advance from any St. the school and field turf Chats,” she said. “I hope that many Albracht, diocesan director of • Thursday, Sept. 29, two pre- Anthony of Padua School student or for the playground. The silent auc- of our various women’s groups, cir- communications who will host the mium Silver Star Season Tickets at the door the day of the meal. tion will take place during the din- cles and altar guilds will join us for annual fundraiser for a sixth con- to the 2016-17 season of Lone Star The first Oktoberfest was cele- ner, with the live auction beginning fellowship. For those who would secutive year. Ballet, including tickets to the Nut- brated in 1982 and the fundraiser has at 1:30. Proceeds from this year’s like to stay a little longer, we invite A staple of past RadioThon’s, cracker, valued at $275; and, been used to raise money for every- auction will go toward science everyone to join our contemplative the Silent Auction, will return for • Friday, Sept. 30, two tickets thing from the School Sisters of St. curriculum and technology for St. prayer group continues to meet each this year’s event and will feature to the Casting Crowns/Matt Maher Francis Retirement Fund to purchas- Anthony of Padua School students. Tuesday from noon to 1:00pm in a new prize package each day, concert on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the ing desks and other school needs. For more information about Ok- the Contemplation Chapel.” with bids being accepted between Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Seven years ago, the St. An- toberfest or to donate items for the The public is also invited to take 8:00am and 5:25pm. Those pack- Coliseum. thony of Padua Home and School live and silent auctions, please call part in the next First Wednesdays ages are: For additional information Association added a live and silent the school at 806-244-4811. gathering at the Retreat Center, set • Monday, Sept. 26, the Inspira- about St. Valentine Catholic Radio tion and Bling Package, with two or to make a contribution prior to Important Deadlines Approaching For Annual Convention for Oct. 5 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Kelly Frick will be the guest speaker, $50 gift cards from Top of Texas RadioThon 2016, please call Sis- Amarillo—Two important dead- Overnight accommodations have offering a presentation on Raising a Catholic SuperStore at 2500 South ter Miriam Grady, DLJC, between lines are approaching as the Dioc- been confirmed at the Wyndham Saint: Teaching Our Kids About the Coulter, a $250 gift certificate 8:00am and 3:00pm Monday esan Council of Catholic Women Garden Amarillo Hotel at 3100 I-40 Beauty of Our Human Sexuality. from Janus Jewelers at 3300 South through Thursday at 350-1360 or (DCCW) prepare for its 80th annual West, on the north side of I-40. Fif- A love offering will be accepted Western and an autographed copy visit the station’s website, www. Fall Convention next month. teen rooms have been reserved for during the First Wednesdays activ- of A Holy Year in Rome, by Joan kdjw.org. Instruments of Mercy is the DCCW members at $85/night, two ities. For additional information, theme of the Convention, set for queen-size beds per room. please call Astuto at the BDRC, Comprehensive Youth Ministry 101 Friday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. For additional information or to 383-1811 or visit the Retreat Cen- 22 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 register for the convention, please ter’s website, www.bdrc.org. Amarillo—An opportunity to 1997). The workshop explores the South Washington. This year’s contact Barbara Kline at 681-5365 learn more about Youth Ministry ways that a parish can effectively convention is hosted by the Central or via email, [email protected] Public Invited To Oct. will be presented throughout the minister to young people within Deanery. Each parish in the Diocese of 22 Night Of Worship Diocese of Amarillo in October. the context of the parish, including Wednesday, Sept. 21 is the Amarillo are asked to donated Comprehensive Youth Minis- the family and wider community. deadline to nominate candidates three quality items to a raffle taking Amarillo—The Office of Char- try 101 will be offered twice in the “While this gathering is for any for DCCW Woman of the Year. place during the convention. Par- ismatic Renewal and the Diocesan East Deanery the weekend of Sat- youth ministers, contacts and core Deanery and Parish presidents ish presidents are asked to contact Youth Office will offer a Night of urday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9, team members, it is also beneficial have the nomination forms. Along Judy Kay Tomlinson with a list of Worship Saturday, Oct. 22 from according to Diocesan Youth Direc- to anyone involved in youth min- with the nomination forms, a 5x7 items as soon as possible. 7:00 to 9:00 at St. Joseph’s Church, tor Oscar Guzman. The workshop istry. We invite everyone to attend photo of the nominee and a biogra- All members are encouraged to 4122 South Bonham. will be offered Oct. 8 from 5:00pm and to get more involved with the phy must be included. Please send sell advertisements in the conven- The evening is a multi-genera- to 7:00pm at Sacred Heart of Je- youth in their parish.” all nominations to Julie Neusch in tion program. Ads can be sold to tional opportunity to praise, wor- sus Church, 901 Roland in Spear- The Comprehensive Youth Min- Panhandle. businesses in their area, to advertise ship and love God, according to man and on Oct. 9 from 2:00pm to istry 101 workshop will be offered Friday, Oct. 7 is the deadline an upcoming parish dinner or event Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ 4:00pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 515 twice in the Central Deanery—on to register for the Convention. or to honor a loved one. Ad rates are Sister Lucy Lukasiewicz and Di- South Pearl in Stratford. Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 6:00pm to Registration fee is $40 per person, $100 for a full page, $50 for a half- ocesan Youth Director Oscar Guz- “Comprehensive Youth Min- 8:00pm in the Youth Center at St. which includes registration, the an- page and $25 for a quarter page ad. man. The Night of Worship will istry 101 is open to all youth Mary’s Cathedral, 1100 South Wash- nual banquet and meals. The Youth Please send advertisements to Judy include Praise, Testimony/Witness ministry contacts, the Core Team ington and on Saturday, Oct. 22 from Group at St. Ann’s Church, Can- Kay Tomlinson, 15401 Bertrand and Worship, including Adora- and other youth ministry leaders, 2:00pm to 4:00pm at St. Laurence yon, will serve the banquet meal. Road, Amarillo, 79108. tion of the Blessed Sacrament and whether it be junior high and senior Church, 2300 North Spring. Addi- Prayer Ministry. high DRE’s, Quinceañeara Minis- tional workshop dates in other dean- “Know that gratitude for God’s benefits is one of For additional information on try, RCIA or other ministries,” said eries will be announced as they are the Night of Worship, please call Guzman. “This workshop helps scheduled, according to Guzman. the riches of the soul, and that ingratitude dries up Sister Lucy at 806-534-2312, ext. parish leaders come to fuller under- For additional information the foundation of divine graces. Give your tribute 110 or Oscar Guzman at 383-2243, standing of comprehensive youth about Comprehensive Youth Min- ext. 118. The next Night of Wor- ministry as outlined in Renew- istry 101, please call Guzman at of gratitude often to the most loving Jesus.” shop is set for Friday, Dec. 9, once ing the Vision: A Framework for the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 383- —St. Frances Xavier Cabrini again at St. Joseph’s Church. Catholic Youth Ministry (USCCB, 2243, ext. 118. September 18, 2016 Local/Opinion West Texas Catholic 11 Guest Column: The Transitus Of St. Francis Join The Effort To Stop Predatory Loan Practices Compiled by Father Felipe Alvarez, OFM, St. Laurence Church, Amarillo By Jennifer Carr Allmon In our charitable ministries we Please join us in providing com- Every year, on Oct. 3, the whole Then he added: ‘Goodbye all my of many around the world. see the high cost of being broke ev- ments on these proposed regula- Franciscan Family around the sons, in the fear of the Lord! Remain In his Transitus we celebrate ery day. We hear the same stories tions before Friday, Oct. 7. world (i.e., Franciscan Friars, Poor in Him always.’” the great deeds of a humble man of debt and despair throughout the It’s easy to do. Use http://bit. Clares, the Secular Franciscan Or- “When he finished this gen- who changed the world he lived state of Texas, ly/2bxfmL7, a shortened URL that der, Third Order Regular and many tle admonition, the man most be- in; his beautiful message of peace where virtually no takes you to the correct page on other religious families) get togeth- loved of God ordered the Book of and obedience; his unshakeable pa- regulation means www.regulations.gov to register er over the commemoration of the the Gospels according to John be tience and Faith to the Church. thousands of Tex- your comments. Your comments passing to eternal life of St. Francis read to him. At last, when all of the But mainly we celebrate the man ans are trapped in must include the information “Dock- of Assisi. This celebration is also mysteries were fulfilled in him and who searched God, who found Him the never-ending et No. CFPB-2016-0025.” Please known as the Transitus. that most holy soul was released and who allowed his life to be lead payday and au- consider including these points: St. Bonaventure, one of his first from the flesh and absorbed into by Him. One of his handwritten to-title lending cycle of debt. The proposed CFPB rules are a biographers, relates us his Transitus: the abyss of divine light, the bless- prayers encompasses this journey: Payday loans are marketed as step in the right direction because “When the hour of his passing ed man fell asleep in the Lord.” “You are love, charity; You are short-term small cash advances for they will: was approaching, he had all the (Major Legend of Saint Francis, wisdom, You are humility; You are unexpected costs. Typically, it is a 1. Strengthen standards regard- brothers staying in the place called XIV, 5) patience, You are beauty, You are two-week loan term and requires ing the ability to repay (in line with to him and, comforting them about To the Franciscan Family, St. meekness, You are security, You access to a debit account as collat- other consumer lending products); his death with words of consolation, Francis’ transitus, contains the will are rest, You are gladness and joy, eral. An auto-title loan is similar, 2. Require centralized reporting he exhorted them to divine love of her Founder; the last words and You are our hope, You are justice, but your car title serves as collater- of loan history to ensure compliance; with fatherly affection. He spoke at recommendations that still echo You are moderation, You are all our al. If a borrower fails to pay off the 3. Require notices to consumers length about preserving poverty and in our Franciscan experience: fra- riches to sufficiency.”(The Praises loan in 30 days, the loan company regarding collection practices and patience and the Faith to the holy ternity, poverty, Faith to the holy of God, IV) takes the vehicle. automated payment withdrawals; Roman Church, placing the Gospel Church and adherence to Christ. The Transitus celebration is set In Texas, almost one-third of cli- 4. Improve enforcement; and ahead of other observances. It was the sunset of Oct. 3, for Monday, Oct. 3 with a bilingual ents of the Catholic Church’s charita- 5. Honor local ordinances. “As all the brothers sat around 1226, when St. Francis fell asleep Mass at 7:00pm and the Feast of St. ble ministries have outstanding payday The rules could be even more him, he stretched his hand over in the Lord; but even though al- Francis will be observed at a 6:00pm and auto title loans. They are caught effective with a defined ability to them. And he blessed all the broth- most 800 years have passed, the Mass on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The cele- in a cycle of debt that is based on the repay standard, protections for al- ers, both present and absent, in the freshness and simplicity of his life bration will take part at St. Laurence premise that they will never pay off ternative lending products, and the name and power of the Crucified. and works, still captivate the hearts Church, 2300 North Spring. these loans. Research shows that about inclusion of service providers such 80% of payday loans are re-borrowed as credit service organizations in within 14 days. Annual percentage the rule. Ability-to-repay standards rates (APR) can be as high as 500%. are undermined by exempting six The median income for Texans short-term loans in a twelve-month who use payday loans is $22,464. period from the standards. All short- Borrowers often do not understand term loans should be made with an loan terms and don’t realize that cred- ability-to-repay assessment. it unions offer affordable alternatives. Loans from credit unions and As Bishop Plácido Rodriquez of community banks are the just alter- Lubbock explains, “Borrowers us- native to predatory payday and ve- ing payday loans are not shopping hicle title loans. To guarantee that around—they are poor and desper- individuals in a crisis have access ate, and lenders capitalize on that to these loans, the rule should be desperation for huge profit at the streamlined so that credit services expense of poor families.” organizations (CSO) and lenders The bishops have worked suc- are included in the proposed pro- cessfully with 35 Texas cities for tections. The rules should exempt Local families local ordinances that regulate the credit union products which cost payday lending industry, and have less than 36% APR. supported alternative lending mod- “We must halt the unscrupulous honoring your els. In addition, the Texas Catholic lenders from targeting the poor and Conference has partnered with De- most vulnerable among us,” Fort idox Films to release a 30-minute Worth Bishop Michael Olson said in a documentary, The Ordinance, and statement recently. “In tandem, good loved ones. study guide for parishes and other local payday lending regulations and community groups. More informa- the proposed federal rules will great- tion is available at www.deidox. ly assist those in desperate financial org/theordinance/. straits from becoming hostages of un- Please join the Texas bishops scrupulous payday lenders.” in reform efforts. The Consumer You can find more information Financial Protection Bureau has at www.txcatholic-fairlending.org. drafted new regulations that are a Jennifer Carr Allmon is execu- We accept all other funeral home pre-arranged plans. good beginning. But these regu- tive director of the Texas Catholic lations have a few shortcomings. Conference. 12 West Texas Catholic Local September 18, 2016 Benedictine Sister To Celebrate 70th Anniversary some help from her fellow Bene- (then-pastor at St. Ann’s Church, the assignments. During my years dictine Sisters, answered a handful Canyon) provided housing until in Arkansas and Missouri, I served of questions: we could find a suitable house to the Monastery as house coordinator The West Texas Catholic: What rent. I soon got a job as a nurse’s on the missions, domestic service are some of the high points of aide, my first time for this kind of for the Bishop of Little Rock and your religious life and some of the work. The welcome we received food service in the various hospitals challenges you faced? from Father Gist and the St. Ann’s and institutions staffed by St. Scho- Sister Marcella Schmalz: The Faith Community was a joy to us. lastica Monastery. Some of these day I came to Fort Smith to en- WTC: You often say you count were challenging, but all were a ser- ter St. Scholastica Monastery, and your years as a religious from the vice to our Lord Jesus Christ. Once my clothing as a novice, and first day you arrived at St. Scholastica I was assigned to be local superior and final monastic profession were Monastery on Aug. 11, 1943? Why for the 20 sisters at one of the hos- times of great anticipation and joy. is that? pitals our community staffed. I felt I Our monastery at Fort Smith, began Sister Marcella: I say that because had no preparation or talent for this singing the monastic Liturgy of the in my heart I considered myself there job. But I kept the job for four years. Hours in 1950. Before that we had for life. This was a high point, and I WTC: What advice do you have used a substitute called the Little Of- never changed that commitment. for someone discerning a vocation fice of the Blessed Virgin, which had WTC: How has your prayer life in religious life? a very limited number of Psalms and changed over the years? Sister Marcella: Be convinced Readings. Praying the Liturgy of the Sister Marcella: It has become this is God’s will for you and be The Benedictine Sisters residing at St. Benedict Monastery, Hours has been a daily joy. more and more interior as well as prepared to accept any challenges Canyon. Front row, left to right, are Sister Maria Mercy Hoang, The year 1971 was a high point, based on Scripture and the Psalms. that come your way. Come seeking OSB and Sister Therese Vuong, OSB. Back row, left to right, a challenge and a joy, when we I have found much joy and peace in God, rather than self-satisfaction. are Sister Mary Hawkins, OSB, Sister Hildegard Varga, OSB started the monastery in Canyon. both communal and private prayer. Be prepared to share your life, it and Sister Marcella Schmalz, OSB. (WTC Photo) We had permission to come, but WTC: What did you find hard will no longer be just yours. Trust only one of us had a job and we had about religious life? God that you will find great joy as no place to live. Father Jack Gist Sister Marcella: It was some of well as difficulties. Canyon—Benedictine Sister the religious life did not dissipate Marcella Schmalz will celebrate and in 1943, she left California for her 70th year of Monastic Pro- Fort Smith and the beginning of fession Saturday, Oct. 1 during a her life as a Benedictine Monastic. 10:30am Mass celebrated by Bish- When Sister Marcella made her St. Benedict Monastery op Patrick J. Zurek at St. Benedict profession in 1946, she took the re- Monastery, 17825 South Western. ligious name of Benoit, but returned 17825 South Western St. The public is invited to the Mass to her baptismal name after Vatican Canyon and to a reception Sunday, Oct. 2 II when religious were given that op- from 1:30pm to 4:00pm, also at the tion. As a member of St. Scholastica Monastery. Monastery, Sister Marcella served Sister Marcella made her profes- as house coordinator in the missions sion on June 24, 1946 at St. Scholasti- and in food service in various insti- International ca Monastery in Fort Smith, Ark. She tutions operated by the Monastery. Saturday, Nov. 




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Catholic Women’s Conference 2016

Unleashed in Him

St. Mary’s Cathedral - 1200 South Washington Amarillo

Friday, Sept. 23 - Saturday, Sept. 24

Sisters let us take a look at the patterns in our lives, Unleashing the Holy Spirit into our bad habits, toxic relationships, difficult circumstances and deep desires, so that we can be UNLEASHED!

Friday Doors Open 5:00pm 5:30pm Opening Prayer *Eat before coming please

Saturday Doors Open 8:00am 8:30am - Mass Lunch and refreshments provided 4:00pm - Ends

$50 Per Woman Prayer and Worship Adoration - Confession

All women are encouraged and invited to attend, this is for you and your sisters! Sonja Corbitt – My message is simple: God adores you; let Him. I found that impossible once, myself – due to a deep, raw father wound – but I can’t To register Contact: wait to show you what the Lord taught me in the Scriptures in the times I was hurting, guilty, enraged, Phone: “His Brides” at (806) 383-2243 ext. 129 lonely, discouraged, and exhausted. Register Online: www.amarillodiocese.org/for-women How about we get started? Take my hand, and let’s find out where God wants to begin loving and lifting you through the Scriptures! For More *Scholarships available by request www.biblestudyevangelista.com

Third Annual Catholic Women’s Conference www.facebook.com/rlmama “Spread the word to women in your life!” Sponsored by Family Life Office, Diocese of Amarillo @respectlifeama September 18, 2016 St. Mary’s Cathedral School West Texas Catholic 15 16 West Texas Catholic Stewardship September 18, 2016 Steward Saints St. Januarius It is certainly true that many tron saint of Naples. Even though use our talents in the service of Bishop and Martyr Christians suffered violent deaths we don’t know the details of his the Lord and to be steadfast in our Died: 305 during the persecutions of the em- life and have no surviving written Christian witness even when we Optional Memorial: Sept. 19 peror Diocletian, and legend says documents, what we do know is find it difficult or dangerous. Very little is known about this that St. Januarius was thrown into that he did the work entrusted to Steward Saints, from the book early martyr of the Church expect an amphitheater to be torn apart by him by the Lord and was faithful Steward Saints for Every Day, that he was the Bishop of Beneven- bears. When the bears failed to at- to the end—a good steward of his written by Sharon Hueckel ©1999 to and was killed with six of his tack him, he was beheaded. vocation and the Faith. the National Catholic Steward- companions near Naples. Today he is venerated as the pa- May his example inspire us to ship Council.

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Amarillo St. Laurence 41,420 14,140 4,727 Amarillo Our Lady of Vietnam 8,361 1,214 1,214 Amarillo Blessed Sacrament 24,789 23,989 11,074 Catholic Student Center at Amarillo Our Lady of Guadalupe 26,394 25,813 5,768 West Texas A&M University Amarillo St. Francis of Assisi 10,046 10,760 9,210 2610 4th Avenue Amarillo St. Hyacinth's 33,219 36,550 24,445 Canyon, 79015 Amarillo St. Martin de Porres 11,342 1,212 1,162 806-655-4345 Amarillo St. Joseph's 36,842 39,496 14,455 www.wtcsc.com Amarillo St. Mary's Cathedral 149,230 175,714 76,167 Father S. Christopher Schwind, Amarillo St. Thomas the Apostle 163,202 168,726 107,266 Chaplain/Executive Director Booker St. Peter's 5,937 6,730 972 Betty Aragon, Borger St. John's 34,951 27,839 16,946 Assistant Director Bovina St. Ann's, Bovina 12,425 13,965 8,160 Cactus Our Lady of Guadalupe 5,655 11,890 2,650 Mass and Activity Schedule: Canadian Sacred Heart 18,929 14,584 7,694 Sundays: Canyon St. Ann's, Canyon 52,008 59,779 26,354 5:30pm, Mass Childress Holy Angels 6,919 6,825 4,455 6:30pm, Dessert Clarendon St. Mary's 2,970 3,050 1,760 Dalhart St. Anthony's 69,933 62,839 44,684 Mondays: Dimmitt Immaculate Conception 12,080 10,970 2,850 9:00am-6:00pm, Adoration Dumas Sts. Peter and Paul 36,328 37,470 11,095 Free lunch at noon Friona St. Theresa's 9,488 11,885 2,385 Groom Immaculate Heart 11,288 12,160 8,330 Wednesdays: Gruver Cristo Redentor 4,372 4,197 262 4:30pm, Confession Happy Holy Name 2,004 3,300 2,235 5:30pm, Catholic U Appeal 2016-2017 Hart St. John's 5,738 6,541 2,311 Hereford St. Anthony's 56,408 56,023 40,971 6:30pm, Mass Hereford San Jose 31,309 19,175 3,240 7:00pm, Free Home-cooked Meal Kress St. Paul's 4,178 2,425 85 7:30pm, Activity Memphis Sacred Heart 2,865 3,100 1,245 Nazareth Holy Family 35,289 37,411 26,771 Thursdays: Pampa St. Vincent de Paul 45,244 51,035 29,635 7:00pm, Rose Garden/Thorn Bush Panhandle St. Theresa's 11,465 9,608 7,908 Perryton Immaculate Conception 29,266 28,804 10,419 Priests Quitaque St. Juan Diego 1,809 2,450 1,140 Birthdays Shamrock St. Patrick's 8,814 9,326 8,796 Silverton Our Lady of Loreto 2,391 2,225 555 Priests of the Diocese of Spearman Sacred Heart 25,579 13,129 6,374 Amarillo noting birthdays in the Stinnett St. Ann's 2,931 4,250 3,220 month of September include: Stratford St. Joseph's 6,088 12,325 2,995 Father Roy Kafula Sunray Christ the King 4,749 3,481 2,296 Sept. 1 Texline St. Mary's 2,697 1,690 1,690 Father Hector J. Madrigal Tulia Church of the Holy Spirit 13,360 10,432 4,947 Sept. 4 Turkey St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 1,075 750 750 Father David Contreras Umbarger St. Mary's 17,082 17,806 8,613 Sept. 4 Vega Immaculate Conception 18,323 12,714 9,914 Father Juan Carlos Barragán Wellington Our Mother of Mercy 3,685 2,698 1,238 Sept. 7 Wheeler St. Mary's 6,000 2,068 1,848 Father Lupe Mayorga White Deer Sacred Heart 8,394 4,570 4,240 Sept. 13 United Catholic 1,134,871 1,099,133 577,521 Please pray for rain! 18 de Septiembre, 2016 Ciudadanos Fieles West Texas Catholic 17 ¿Porqué Debieran los Católicos Involucrarse en el Proceso Político? Nota Editorial: Esta es la desigualdad económica, la lucha Él. (Papa Francisco, Locuciones por todos. Vivir para Él significa segunda porción de Ciudadanía por defender y apoyar a la familia, y Homilías, 2013-2016). El Papa dejarse moldear en su ser-para el Fiel, una serie de artículos escritos la presencia de la pobreza en una Benedicto XVI comentó así sobre prójimo”. Así pues, como cristianos por el Obispo Patrick J. Zurek. nación tan afluente y la falta del la Carta de San Pablo a Filemón debemos cuidar al prójimo y luchar Durante muchos meses, la gente cuidado de salud adecuado y (10-16) respecto a la relación que por el Bien Común. de nuestro país se ha envuelto en costeable (no obstante la Ley de existe entre los cristianos. “Los el proceso político y la retórica de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio). hombres que, según su estado Lo que la Fe nos enseña acerca campañas electorales, pero ya se Estas son también cuestiones civil se relacionan entre sí como del valor del ser humano se puede acerca rápidamente el momento de morales que están al centro de la dueños y esclavos, (poderosos y apreciar también por medio del hacer en verdad la decisión tan seria vida pública y la lucha por el Bien débiles, educados y no-educados, don del razonamiento humano. que es la elección. Nuestra tradición Común que es parte de nuestra ricos y pobres) como miembros Al centro de estas verdades está católica dice de manera muy clara Enseñanza Social Católica. de la única Iglesia se han hecho la misma DIGNIDAD DE LA que nuestra fe debe acompañar a cada hermanos y hermanas unos de PERSONA HUMANA. Esto es votante cristiano a la casilla electoral. Los católicos somos parte de de la misión que hemos recibido de otros: así se llamaban mutuamente algo central en la enseñanza moral Como dijo el Papa Benedicto XVI una comunidad con una herencia Jesús. “Cristo, el Verbo encarnado, los cristianos” (Spe Salvi, 4, Nov. y social católica. Puesto que somos en su visita pastoral a Brasil, “el rica que nos ayuda a considerar al mostrarnos el amor del Padre, 30, 2007). Lo que resultó de este gente de Fe y de razón, nos es propio cristianismo no es una filosofía o públicamente las dificultades y a también nos muestra lo que es en entendimiento es que “la sociedad y necesario poner a la vista pública simplemente otro estilo de vida, se fomentar mejor paz y justicia para realidad ser plenamente humano” cambió desde su interior”. En esta verdad esencial acerca de la centra en una persona, y esa persona toda la gente. Parte de esa herencia (Gaudium et Spes #22). El amor la misma Encíclica, Benedicto vida humana y su dignidad, hasta el es Cristo Jesús, el Verbo Encarnado”. viene de la Declaración Sobre la de Cristo por nosotros nos permite XVI añade, “El amor de Dios se centro de las discusiones políticas y Nuestro compromiso de cristianos es Libertad de Religión del Vaticano ver con toda claridad nuestra manifiesta en la responsabilidad a la casilla electoral. “el crecimiento a la estatura total en II que dice que “la misma sociedad dignidad humana y nos hace por el otro” (Spe Salvi, 28). La Cristo”, lo que significa hacernos más goce así de los bienes de la justicia amar al prójimo como nos ama escritura dice que “Cristo murió Ver “Ciudadanía Fiel” p.18 y más como Cristo, especialmente y de la paz que dimanan de la en cuanto al mandamiento de amar a fidelidad de los hombres para con Dios y al prójimo. Dios y para con su santa voluntad”. 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Amarillo—Brisket Anual los principios de Ambiente Seguro de familia le parece que se está fechas y en los siguientes lugares: Traigan una Biblia, pluma y Iglesia San Martín de Porres enseñando a niños y jóvenes a usando la misma lección cada • Sábado, 1 de octubre en cuaderno y escojan la fecha que Canadian—Comida mexicana a reconocer y responder a relaciones año, debiera notificar al párroco inglés para el Decanato Central les sea conveniente. Hagan planes beneficio de la Iglesia Sacred Heart, que no son “correctas” ni apropiadas; para que él les pueda pedir a los en la Iglesia Saint Hyacinth, calle para asistir y recibir su certificado Canadian Elementary School ya sea en la iglesia, escuela, hogar instructores actualizarse y cambiar West Hills Trail 4500 en Amarillo, de asistencia”. Dalhart—Oktoberfest Anual a o en donde sea que estén. ¡Todos los planes de instrucción. con el Padre Scott L. Raef, rector Pueden pedir más información beneficio de la Escuela de San Antonio los materiales de enseñanza son ¡Repetimos con todo énfasis de la Catedral Santa María en a su Director(a) de Educación de Padua, Coliseo Rita Blanca apropiados, moralmente correctos y que los planes de Relaciones Amarillo. Religiosa en su parroquia o a la DOMINGO OCTUBRE 23 se apegan a la enseñanza católica! Correctas son propios para la edad, • Sábado, 8 de octubre para Hna. María Elena Ferrer, SSND, Clarendon—Comida Anual de La Oficina de Ambientes moralmente correctos y se apegan el Decanato Este en la Iglesia San coordinadora de la Oficina de Enchiladas de la Iglesia Saint Mary, Seguros de la Diócesis de Amarillo fielmente a la enseñanza católica! Vicente de Paúl, calle 23 #810 Formación en la Fe en el Centro Donley County Expo Building ha puesto en la página web los Animamos a los padres de en Pampa. La Hna. Marie Andre Pastoral Diocesano, 806-383- SÁBADO NOVIEMBRE 5 cinco planes de lecciones del familia a que acompañen a sus Miszewski, SSND facilitará el 2243, ext. 113. Vean más detalles Canyon—Festival Anual de ambiente seguro al alcance de todas hijos, a estas clases. curso en inglés y la Hna. María en la página web de la diócesis, Otoño, Iglesia Saint Ann las parroquias de la diócesis. Los El Obispo Zurek cordialmente Elena Ferrer en español. www.amarillodiocese.org. DOMINGO NOVIEMBRE 6 planes de lecciones de Relaciones agradece a cada párroco; director Bovina—Comida del Día de Correctas son: escolar o de formación cristiana Acción de Gracias, Iglesia Saint Ann • Plan #1: Normas para Relaciones y juvenil; a todo coordinador, Dimmitt—Comida Anual de Correctas; instructor y entrenador en Ambientes La Oficina de la Coordinadora de Asistencia Acción de Gracias, Iglesia de la • Plan #2: Normas y Límites; Seguros; a voluntarios y padres de a Víctimas en la Diócesis de Amarillo Inmaculada Concepción de María • Plan #3: Respeto y Confianza familia, que cada año se esmeran Pampa—Salchicha Polaca del • Plan #4: Comunicación; por mantener la seguridad de todos Para expresar preocupaciones, hacer preguntas Consejo #2767 de Caballeros de • Plan #5: Amor Incondicional; en escuelas y entidades católicas y o reportar abuso sexual comuníquense con: Colón de la Iglesia San Vicente de Perdón y Reconciliación. en especial la seguridad de los niños. Paúl, Columbus Home Association Los planes de lecciones de Para más información sobre Belinda Taylor Vega—Salchicha Alemana Relaciones Correctas se diseñaron el Ambiente Seguro, o para ver anual, Iglesia de la Inmaculada para seguirlos con facilidad. La los materiales de Relaciones 4200 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite B-8 Concepción currícula interactiva entre maestro Correctas que aprueba la Diócesis Amarillo TX 79109 SÁBADO, NOV. 12 y alumno debe usar diferente plan de Amarillo, visiten la página web Hereford—Gala de Cosecha de lección cada año. Hay versiones www.amarillodiocese.org, en la 806-373-5232 de Otoño, Gimnasio de la Escuela en español de cada programa. pestaña de Safe Environment. 806-372-1092 Saint Anthony Todos los materiales (lección, Fax: 806-372-7869 Saint Francis—“Fun” Raiser instructivo, diálogo, etc.), están El Diácono Blaine Westlake es Anual de Otoño: Cena de Bistec y disponibles en la página web de el Director de Ambientes Seguros Baile, Iglesia Saint Francis of Assisi la Diócesis de Amarillo, www. en la Diócesis de Amarillo. 20 West Texas Catholic Local September 18, 2016 2016 Natural Family Planning Schedule 40 Days, 40 Churches Observation Begins Saturday, Sept. 24 • In the North Deanery, an Ovu- Instructors will be Nickolas and Amarillo—The annual 40 on Wednesday, Sept. 28; Perryton, on Saturday, Oct. 8; lation Method session will be of- Lila Robles and the next class date Days, 40 Churches observation in • St. John the Evangelist Church, • Catholic Student Center at fered Sunday, Oct. 23 at noon at is Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10:00am. the Diocese of Amarillo will begin Borger, on Thursday, Sept. 29, West Texas A&M University, Can- Immaculate Conception Church, Learn more by calling the Robles on Saturday, Sept. 24, according to Thursday, Oct. 6, Thursday, Oct. yon, on Monday, Oct. 10; 1000 Southwest 15th in Perryton. at 220-7179. Stephanie Frausto, director of the 13, Thursday, Oct. 20 and Thursday, • St. Peter’s Church, Booker, on An Ovulation Method session in Ovulation Method sessions in diocesan Office of Family Life. Oct. 27; Tuesday, Oct. 11; English and Spanish is set for Sat- English are scheduled Sunday, Oct. Parishes who have announced • San Damiano Convent, Ama- • Holy Family Church, Naza- urday, Nov. 5 at 10:30am at Sts. Pe- 16 and Sunday, Nov. 13, both at dates for prayer and Adoration of rillo, on Friday, Sept. 30 and Fri- reth, on Wednesday, Oct. 12; ter and Paul Church, at 900 Bruce noon, at Dr. Stephen Usala’s office the Blessed Sacrament are: day, Oct. 21; • St. Benedict Monastery, Can- in Dumas. Learn more about the at 1215 Coulter, Suite 405. Find • Sacred Heart Church, Canadi- • St. John the Evangelist Church, yon, on Friday, Oct. 14; and, English sessions by calling Faye out more by calling Faye Usala at an, on Sunday, Sept. 25; Borger, on Saturday, Oct. 1; • Prayer Town Emmanuel, on Usala in Amarillo at 358-2880 or 358-2880. • St. Laurence Church, Amaril- • Sancta Maria Convent, Pan- Friday, Oct. 14 and Friday, Oct. 21. Elena Seidlitz, who has informa- The NFP Sympto-Thermal lo and St. Ann’s Church, Canyon, handle, on Monday, Oct. 3; Additional dates for the 40-day tion about the Spanish sessions at Method class will be offered on both on Monday, Sept. 26; • St. Mary’s Church, Umbarger, period, which ends Wednesday, 674-9119. Thursday, Oct. 6, at 6:30pm at St. • St. Mary’s Cathedral School, on Tuesday, Oct. 4; Nov. 2, will be announced in the • In the Central Deanery, a Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 Amarillo, on Monday, Sept. 26 and • St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amaril- October issues of The West Texas Spanish Ovulation Method session South Coulter, Amarillo. For more Tuesday, Sept. 27; lo, on Thursday, Oct. 6; Catholic. will be offered at Blessed Sacra- details, contact Chrissy Acker at • Divine Mercy Cenacle Group • Divine Mercy Cenacle Group For additional information or ment Church at 2500 South Bolton. 654-2057. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Amarillo, to reserve a date for a parish or or- Amarillo, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, on Thursday, Oct. 6; ganization to participate, contact Volunteers Needed For Annual Mailing Project Tuesday, Oct. 4, Tuesday, Oct. 11, • St. Theresa’s Church, Panhandle Frausto at 383-2243, ext. 129, or Amarillo—The Sisters of Prayer Ann. “We have something for ev- Tuesday, Oct. 18, Tuesday, Oct. 25 and Immaculate Conception Church, via email, [email protected], Town are in need of volunteers to eryone to do, such as sorting, sta- and Tuesday, Nov. 1; Vega, both on Friday, Oct. 7; with the subject line, 40 Days, 40 help process the Disciples of the pling and stuffing envelopes. All • St. Mary’s Church, Wheeler, • Immaculate Conception Church, Churches. Lord Jesus Christ annual Mailing volunteers will be appreciated.” Project, set for Saturday, Oct. 29 The project hours are 9:00am to through Wednesday, Nov. 2. 9:00pm all five days, with a light For the seventh straight year, the lunch, dinner and snacks provided. project will take place at the Co- There will be prayer breaks at noon lumbus Home Association, former- for the Angelus and at 3:00 for the ly known as Knights of Columbus Divine Mercy Chaplet. There will Council #4621 headquarters at 5818 also be a gift table, with religious South Western, according to Sister items for the taking. Elizabeth Ann Dockery, DLJC. For more details or to volunteer, Knights of Columbus Council #12394 “We invite anyone who lives in contact Sister Cecilia Bushnell at at Sacred Heart Church, Canadian, Amarillo or the surrounding area 806-534-2312, ext. 116; or, Sister present the Seventh Annual who can give of some of their time Elizabeth Ann at 679-4525. to help us,” said Sister Elizabeth Your diocesan website: www.amarillodiocese.org

Canadian Saturday, Oct. 15 (Fall Foliage Weekend) 5k Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk North End of Canadian River Walking Bridge

9:30-10:30am: Packet Pick-up $20 Registration Fee and Race Day Registration For any questions, contact 10:30 am: Events Begin Les Gullet (race director) T-Shirts for First 50 Entries at (806)323-6686 or [email protected] Medals for winners in all age groups. September 18, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 21 Letter To The Editor Dalhart Brawt Trot Oct. 15 (Views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those Dalhart—The Youth Group of The West Texas Catholic) at St. Anthony of Padua Church presents the fifth annual Brawt Expressing Gratitude #2 Trot Saturday, Oct. 15, beginning at 9:00am. The event will begin in To The Editor: Bobbie Burkett the south parking lot of People’s The Capuchin Spiritual Alliance Jack Sorenson Church at 1929 Apache Drive. wishes to express gratitude to the Josh Sorenson Friday, Sept. 30 is the early reg- following for their contribution to United Supermarket istration deadline for the 5K run a beautiful Mass and successful Pepsi and One Mile Walk/Fun Run. The dinner for the celebration of the Sadie’s Jewelry entry fee is $20.00 per person, ac- Capuchin Poor Clares’ 35th Anni- Serra Club of Amarillo and cording to event spokesperson Re- versary in the Diocese of Amarillo Josh Raef of Chick Fil-A on nae Lenz. The registration fee after on Aug. 27: Georgia. Sept. 30 will be $25.00 per person. Bishop Patrick J. Zurek We are grateful to everyone All proceeds will benefit the Cris Parra who attended Mass at St. Lucien’s Youth Group’s trip to the Steuben- Madeline Ryberg Chapel and the dinner afterward. ville Youth Conference in 2017. Ramón Saldaña We look forward to seeing all of Registration forms are available at Sharon Escoto you again for the 36th anniversary the parish office at St. Anthony of Al Martinez celebration in 2017. Padua Church, 1306 Oak Avenue Nellie Pena or on the parish website at www. Toni Hamula Capuchin Spiritual Alliance stanthony-dalhart.org., in the cal- Mary Ann Engler Amarillo endar portion under the News & Shane Wieck, right, a seminarian for the Diocese of Amaril- Events tab. lo, was called to Candidacy for Holy Orders Sept. 4 during Letters are always welcome to The West Texas Catholic. Please For additional information or a Mass at St. Mary’s Seminary, Houston, presided by Daniel keep letters to 200 words or less. Letters can be sent to P.O. Box to request a registration form by Cardinal DiNardo of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. 5644, Amarillo, 79117. Letters can also be faxed to 806-383-8452 email, please contact Lenz at 806- Also pictured in front of Wieck, left to right, are Oscar Ortega or emailed to [email protected]. All letters must in- 333-4567. Mancha of the Diocese of Brownsville and Matthew Súñiga of clude a name, address and a daytime phone number. the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Wieck concluded his 2017 Extension Society Pastoral Year at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Dalhart and St. “My God, Blessed Trinity! Draw from my poor Calendar Orders Sought Mary’s Church, Texline, earlier this summer and is a third-year being what most contributes to your glory, and do Theology student at St. Mary’s Seminary. During the Mass, with me what you wish both now and in eternity.” Amarillo—The Stewardship Wieck publicly and ritually declared before Cardinal DiNardo —Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity and Development Office of the Di- his intention and desire to be ordained, which Cardinal DiNar- ocese of Amarillo is encouraging do accepted on behalf of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek and in the all diocesan entities and Catholic name of the Church. (WTC photo by Bernie Wieck) St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Amarillo businesses to purchase religious calendars from the Catholic Church DCCW To Sponsor Spiritual Morning Oct. 1 Perpetual Adoration Chapel Extension Society for 2017. “Every year, supporters of the Amarillo—A Spiritual Morn- The morning will include the re- Catholic Church Extension Society ing, sponsored by the Dioce- cital of the Rosary, followed by fel- Parish Calendar provide funds to san Council of Catholic Women lowship with sweet bread and coffee. mission dioceses in under-resourced (DCCW) will be offered Saturday, The Spiritual Morning is free and isolated communities all across Oct. 1. Weather permitting, the and open to all women. For more America,” said Extension president event will take place at 9:30am in details, please call DCCW presi- Father Jack Wall. “Catholic Exten- the grotto of St. Mary’s Cathedral, dent Jeannie Friddell at 372-6722 sion provided more than $14 million 1200 South Washington. or Gloria Carlisle at 374-6265. got Jesus? to America’s Catholic missions last year alone and calendar sales played a big role in this success story.” Golden Jubilees Sought “A portion of those calendar If you were joined together in marriage between Oct. 1, 1966 proceeds help us here in the Dio- and Dec. 31, 1966, The West Texas Catholic would like to honor cese of Amarillo,” said Kim Rich- you. Please send us a current photo or your wedding photo, ard, Diocesan Director of Steward- your names, the date and location of your wedding and we will Available 24/7. No reservations required. ship and Development. “Extension honor you in our 50th Anniversary Golden Tributes page in the generously provides the Diocese of Sunday, Dec. 18 issue of The West Texas Catholic, Amarillo with $300,000 a year in free of charge. Adorers needed. grants, which we are very grateful. Send photos via email to [email protected] or via regular mail to: P.O. Box 5644, Amarillo, 79107. For more information, “The sales of calendars assist Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with any mailed so many parishes and ministries in please call Julie Jones photos and we will return them after the issue date. our diocese. We ask that you please St. Thomas the Apostle Parish Life Coordinator Please put your name, address, phone number and email contact Extension today at 800- address on the back of your photo. 358-2461, ext. 123 282-5055 and find out more about The deadline to submit photos and information is Extension calendars and order your Thursday, Dec. 8. 2017 calendars.” 22 West Texas Catholic Local September 18, 2016 All Souls Day Mass Nov. 2 At Llano Cemetery Veteran’s Day Mass Oct. 29 Tickets On Sale For Rosary Rally Fundraiser Amarillo—The public is invit- tion we have always set November Amarillo—St. Thomas the Amarillo—Tickets remain on ing to Rosary Rally spokesperson ed to attend a special Mass cele- 2 as a special day of prayer for the Apostle Church at 4100 South sale for an opportunity to win a Rosie Sisneros. Tickets can also be brated by Bishop Patrick J. Zurek dead. Eventually, the entire month Coulter will host a Veteran’s Day framed original facial sketch by purchased after all weekend Mass- in observance of All Souls Day, set of November became a remem- Mass Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10:00am Jack Sorenson as part of a fund- es the weekend of Saturday, Oct. 1 for Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9:00am brance for the Faithful Departed. for all deceased, living and ac- raiser for the fourth annual Amer- and Sunday, Oct. 2. in the Mausoleum at Llano Ceme- “I really would like to encour- tive veterans, according to United ica Needs Fatima Rosary Rally at The raffle will help defray the tery, 2900 South Hayes. age people to attend Mass on All States Air Force Veteran Joe Romo. St. Thomas the Apostle Church. cost of supplies and of mailing “From the earliest tradition of Souls Day. I know it is not a Holy “I invite everyone to join us at The sketch of Our Lady of the Mission Rosaries in our country the Church we find the followers Day of Obligation; however, it is a St. Thomas the Apostle Church as Holy Eucharist/Queen of the Llano and overseas, according to Sisner- of Christ, along with the Apostles, special day in which we pray that we pay tribute to our veterans,” he Estacado, donated by Sorenson and os. The rosaries are put together by gathering around the tombs of the the souls of the faithful departed be said. “Let’s not forget our fallen his wife Jeanne, was painted in re- Our Lady’s Rosary Makers of St. dead; they gather in particular to given a place in the Presence of the heroes and all of our active mil- membrance of the Eucharistic Con- Thomas the Apostle Church. The celebrate the Eucharist,” said Bish- Risen Christ. I will have a special itary members. We all have some ference in the Diocese of Amarillo group also puts together red, white op Zurek. “They pray for the entire Mass at Llano Cemetery at 9:00am affiliation with a military member, at the close of its 75th anniversary and blue Mission Rosaries, which church, but especially for those who on Wednesday, Nov. 2 and every- whether it be your father, your in August 2002. The drawing for will be handed out to every person have died. From a very old Tradi- one is invited to attend.” mother, brother, sister, nephew or the sketch will take place at the con- attending the Rosary Rally. niece.” clusion of the Rosary Rally, set to For additional information Annual Enchilada Dinner Set For Clarendon For additional information, con- begin at noon on Saturday, Oct. 15. about the fourth annual America tact Romo at 676-0660 or Don Al- Tickets for the fundraiser are Needs Fatima Rosary Rally or the Clarendon—St. Mary’s Church Hall Building Fund, according to len 670-9680. $5.00 each or five for $20.00 and Rosary Rally fundraiser, please will host its ninth annual Enchila- parish spokesperson Roy Bertrand. can be purchased at Top of Texas contact Sisneros at 681-3185. The da Dinner Sunday, Oct. 23 from The dinner is taking place in Pampa Drive-Thru Catholic Superstore, in the signa- winner of the facial sketch will be 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Donley conjunction with the Clarendon Dinner Sunday, Nov. 6 ture at 2500 South Coulter. Only notified by telephone. County Activity Center, one mile Arts Festival, which runs from 500 tickets are being sold, accord- north of Clarendon on Highway 70. Thursday, Oct. 20 through Sunday, Pampa—Knights of Columbus The lunch will include beef Oct. 23. Council #2767 at St. Vincent de Paul St. Mary’s Academy, Price College Reunion Oct. 7-8 enchiladas, beans, rice, salad and “The festival will include arts Church will host its third annual homemade desserts. Adults eat and crafts from artists and artisans Drive-Thru Polish Sausage Dinner Amarillo—The class of 1966 High School Reunion. for $10.00, children six to twelve from the surrounding area,” he Sunday, Nov. 6 from 10:30am to at St. Mary’s Academy and Price For additional information about eat for $5.00 and children under said. “We invite everyone to come 2:00pm at the Columbus Home As- College will gather Friday, Oct. the reunion, please contact Judy five eat free. Takeouts will also be out and enjoy a great meal and a sociation, formerly the Knights of 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 for a 50th Kay Tomlinson at 806-670-5687. available. great festival.” Columbus Hall at 318 North Cuyler. All proceeds from the dinner Learn more about the dinner by Advance tickets are $10.00 each will go toward the St. Mary’s Parish calling Bertrand at 806-874-2846. and $12.00 at the pick-up window the day of the meal. Tickets can Come Join Us! For Two… Shall Become One be purchased from any member of Amarillo—The latest For the gift of self within marriage, ac- Council #2767 or at the St. Vincent Two… Shall Become One series is cording to Stephanie Frausto of the de Paul parish office during regular St. Martin de Porres underway at St. Mary’s Cathedral, diocesan Office of Family Life. business hours at 810 West 23rd. 1200 South Washington. Cost of the six-week session is “This meal is drive thru or take Church invites everyone The six-week course, which $30.00 per couple, which covers out only,” said Kenny Martin, is offered on Sunday nights from the cost of a workbook. Grand Knight of Council #2767. to attend the annual 6:30 to 8:30 through Oct. 16, is For more information, contact “We will not serve this meal in our entitled Joy Filled Marriage and Frausto at 383-2243, ext. 129 or go on- Council Hall. We encourage folks Brisket Dinner is based on the truth and beauty of line to www.amarillodiocese.org/life. to drive-thru and purchase our out- standing polish sausage dinner with (Brisket, pinto beans, potato salad, cole slaw, roll, a drink all the trimmings and enjoy the and homemade desserts) meal at home with their families.” For additional details about the dinner, contact Martin at 806-282- Sunday, Oct. 16 1762 or Dr. Jack Albracht at 806- 663-1950. 11:00am to 3:00pm th Thanks for reading Northwest Corner of 16 and North Adams The West Texas (in the church hall) Catholic Adults $10.00 Children (12 and under) $5.00 Ordination Raffle Tickets Available $2 each or 3 for $5 Anniversary Cash Prizes 1st $400, 2nd $200, 3rd $100 Priests of the Diocese of Amarillo observing ordination anniversaries in the month of Please call Holly Solchenberger September include: at 290-6890 for tickets or information. Monsignor Ray Crosier Sept. 8, 1975 September 18, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 23 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Scheduled Annual Hereford Golf Oct. 21-23 At Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center Tournament Sept. 24 Amarillo—A Worldwide Mar- a marriage enrichment program, Hereford—Knights of Columbus riage Encounter weekend is sched- is designed to deepen and enrich Council #8938 at San Jose Church uled Friday, Oct. 21 through Sun- the joys a couple share together, will conduct its annual Golf Tourna- day, Oct. 23 at the Bishop DeFalco whether they have been married ment Saturday, Sept. 24 at John Pit- Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. for only a short time, or for many tman Golf Course, 400 South Main. For over four decades, World- years. Priests and other religious The format for the tournament wide Marriage Encounter has been are also welcome and encouraged is a two-person scramble, accord- a leading movement in offering to attend! ing to Council spokesperson Vic married couples the gift of a Week- Holguin. Entry fee is $150 per end experience to enrich their re- Does the Weekend respect the team, and includes a meal after the lationship. The Weekend is now privacy of each couple? tournament. offered in more than 90 countries. YES! Absolutely! There will be a longest drive Here are five frequently asked The weekend is oriented strictly hole and a closest-to-the-pin hole, questions about Worldwide Mar- to each individual couple. You con- as well as door prizes and player riage Encounter: centrate on your spouse to such an goody bags. extent that you are hardly aware of For additional information or to Why is it called Worldwide the other couples present. The pre- sign up a team, please contact Hol- Marriage Encounter? sentations are given to the group as guin at 806-444-6920 or Adrian The movement began as a way a whole. After each presentation, Alejandre at 806-340-1836. Reg- Cindy Saultz, left, from Amarillo and Brianna Villalva, right, of improving communication be- the husband and wife have time in istration and payment for the tour- from Midland, play a Getting to Know You icebreaker game tween husbands and wives. But as the privacy of their room for their nament can be mailed to Holguin Sept. 2 during the annual Fish Fry at the West Texas A&M insights grew, it became apparent own personal discussion. There is at 110 Campbell Street, Hereford, University Catholic Student Center in Canyon. The evening that the techniques used in the ses- no group sharing on the weekend. 79045. Please make checks pay- served as a welcome event for new and transfer students. sions could benefit anyone whose able to Knights of Columbus Coun- (WTC Photo) vocation involves close, caring How does a Worldwide Mar- cil #8938. Teebox sponsorships are communication with others. It is riage Encounter Weekend en- still available, at $100 each. This original facial sketch by Jack Sorenson of Our considered the first marriage en- hance a marriage? Lady of the Holy Eucharist/Queen of the Llano Estacado has richment program and has been up- The encounter weekend, a mar- been graciously donated by Jack and Jeanne Sorenson dated on a continual basis to reflect riage enrichment program, teaches to be raffled off to support the fourth annual America the current marriage environment. a communication technique which Needs Fatima Rosary Rally, which will take place at permits each couple to explore im- noon on Saturday, Oct. 15 at St. Thomas the Apostle Is there a specific religious fo- portant areas of their relationship in Church, 4100 South Coulter, Amarillo. cus to the Weekend? a spirit of love and understanding. The raffle will also help defray the cost of supplies Marriage Encounter does pres- By continuing the newly acquired and of mailing Mission Rosaries in our country and ent God as a focus for successful technique begun on the weekend, overseas. The rosaries are put together by Our Lady's Marriage. There are many Faith husband and wives continually Rosary Makers of St. expressions of Marriage Encounter grow closer together to live more Thomas the Apostle Weekends—Catholic, as well as joyful and purposeful lives. Church. The group also several Protestant denominations. Cost of the weekend is $100 puts together red, white While the Weekend may be pre- per couple. Apply online at www. and blue Mission Rosaries, sented in a given Faith expression, wwme-section10.org/Amarillo by which will be handed out each is open to married couples Wednesday, Sept. 21 and receive a to each person attending with other religious beliefs. The $25.00 discount off your $100 ap- the fourth annual America opportunities of the Weekend go plication fee. Needs Fatima Rosary beyond the boundaries of any one For additional information, Rally. expression. please contact Rick and Bev Feller The monetary value at 405-323-9119 or via email at rb- of the sketch is $750. It was Who is Worldwide Marriage [email protected]. framed at Against the Wall Encounter for? Interested couples can also con- Framing in Amarillo and is Any married couple who de- tact Harry or Arlene Haiduk at 674- 21¼” x 26”. sires a richer, fuller life together. 7710 or 674-7112. The Haiduk’s Jack Sorenson was asked to paint an image of Our Blessed A marriage can never be too good. can also be contacted via email at Mother in remembrance of the Eucharistic Congress in the Worldwide Marriage Encounter, [email protected]. Diocese of Amarillo at the close of its 75th anniversary August 23-24, 2002. 14th Annual Canyon Fallback Festival Scheduled Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or five tickets for Canyon—The 14th annual dancing to live music provided by $20.00. Tickets are on sale at Top of Texas Fallback Festival to benefit St. Young Country, a Silent Auction, a Catholic SuperStore at 2500 South Coulter Ann’s Church is set for Saturday, Donation Bar and a chance to win during regular business hours. Tickets will Nov. 5 from 6:30pm to midnight in $10,000 cash in a reverse drawing. also be sold after all Masses at St. Thomas the the parish hall at 605 38th St. For more details or to purchase Tickets are on sale for a $100 do- tickets, please call the parish office Apostle Church the weekend of Saturday, Oct. nation, which includes a steak din- during regular business hours at 1 and Sunday, Oct. 2. ner for two with all the trimmings, 655-3302. 24 West Texas Catholic Local/Opinion September 18, 2016 50th Anniversary Golden Tributes Jamaica Twenty Something Schedule By Christina Capecchi Parishes planning Jamaica Dreaming Of The Caribbean: celebrations, parish dinners, par- ish celebrations and parish fund- Bold Adventures, Surprise Homecomings raisers are encouraged to email information about these celebra- The phone call came when I was My early 20s brought me across tions to westtexascatholic@gmail. boiling sweet corn – suppertime on the globe with friends, with family com. These dates are published as a hum-drum Sunday whose excite- and for journalism—from Kilken- Mr. and Mrs. Enrique Aguirre Mr. and Mrs Alonzo Aguilar re- a public service. Unless otherwise ment peaked with a trip to the gro- ny, Ireland, to Ketchikan, Alaska. received the Sacrament of Mat- ceived the Sacrament of Mat- noted, the celebrations will take cery store. Praying in the Garden of Gethse- rimony on July 9, 1966 at Ca- rimony on Aug. 25, 1966 at Sa- place at the parish. It had been months since I’d spo- mane. Strolling through Venice on thedral de Chihuaha. The cou- cred Heart Church, Edinburg. TODAY (SUNDAY) ken with my college friend Wendy, a wet, ethereal night. Embracing ple resides in Amarillo and are The couple resides in Dimmitt Spearman—Annual Jamaica, Sa- but she skipped right over the small the pope in St. Peter’s Basilica. parishioners at St. Laurence and are parishioners at Im- cred Heart of Jesus Church talk: She’s moving to St. Croix. But part of young adulthood is Church. maculate Conception Church. SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 When I heard St. Croix, I letting the slow tilt of maturity carry Amarillo—Annual Fall Ball to thought Wisconsin and the river your feet to the ground, like a teeter benefit Catholic Charities of the I’ve fished with my brother. But totter nearing the grass. It’s figuring Deacon Jessie and Maggie Texas Panhandle, St. Thomas the Wendy had been thinking much out where to put roots. Holding onto Guerrero received the Sacra- Apostle Church bigger, she clarified: the U.S. Vir- your adventurer’s heart while mak- ment of Matrimony on Sept. SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 gin Islands. ing room for responsibility. 11, 1966 at San Jose Mission, Dumas—Annual Parish Festi- The life she had planned for her- I’ve been thinking about new Hereford. The couple resides val to benefit Sts. Peter and Paul self—a comfortable one in a quiet beginnings, which you can al- in Hereford and are parishio- Church, McDade Park Iowa suburb lined with sidewalks, most smell in September, with all ners at San Jose Church. Pampa—Annual Parish Feast strollers and swing sets—no longer the back-to-school possibilities— Day Celebration, St. Vincent de fit. Motherhood, she had come to sharp-tipped crayons, blank note- Paul Church discern, is not her vocation. This books and mighty resolutions. SATURDAY, OCT. 1 was a startling realization, one she New beginnings can come in Amarillo—Annual Carnival, St. had arrived at with frequent prayer surprising forms—and sometimes Joseph’s School and utter honesty. they lead you back home, allow- SATURDAY, OCT. 15 A series of events that seemed ing you to recognize the beauty Amarillo—Annual Carnival, St. divinely orchestrated led to her that was always in your midst. The Mary’s Cathedral School this juncture, beginning Memori- late Eleanor Boyer, a New Jersey SUNDAY, OCT. 16 al Weekend when she was laid up Catholic who never married, was Amarillo—Annual Brisket Din- with a broken arm. Restlessness given a new shot in 1997, when, ner, St. Martin de Porres Church made her heart throb and her fin- at 72, she won the lottery. Imme- Canadian—Mexican Pile-On Din- gers tingle, sending them to the diately she knew how to spend her ner to benefit Sacred Heart Church, at keyboard and a Google search for $11.8 million winnings: She gave Canadian Elementary School job openings in—of all places—St. it away—half to her parish, half to Dalhart—Annual Oktoberfest Croix, some 2,500 miles from her her hometown. to benefit St. Anthony of Padua current residence. “No new car, no vacation,” Elea- School, at Rita Blanca Coliseum I Googled it too to brush up on nor told The New York Times. “My SUNDAY, OCT. 23 my geography. The map showed life is no different. I’ve given it up to Clarendon—Annual Enchilada a tiny island surrounded by blue. God. I live in His presence and do His Dinner to benefit St. Mary’s Church, Puerto Rico. Images of scuba div- Will, and I did that from the start.” Donley County Expo Building ing, horseback riding and white My commitments mean I won’t SATURDAY, NOV. 5 beaches. An hour’s flight from Ca- be adding a stamp to the passport Canyon—Annual Fallback Fes- racas, Venezuela. this year, so I’m contemplating Teaching our Kids about the Beauty tival, St. Ann’s Church It was time to take a leap of adventure in the broadest sens- of our Human Sexuality SUNDAY, NOV. 6 Faith, Wendy told me. Time for an es—from the life of the mind to the Bovina—Annual Thanksgiving adventure. spiritual life, exploring new cor- Dinner, St. Ann’s Church Sunday night rolled around— ners of my God-given talents and Dimmitt—Thanksgiving Dinner, dishwasher loading, Netflix, embracing glimpses of grace. Immaculate Conception Church Etsy—and I couldn’t stop thinking I’m pushing myself to find com- Pampa—Annual Drive-Thru of St. Croix. I felt a jolt of inspi- pelling ways to tell other people’s Polish Sausage Dinner, to bene- ration, and somewhere folded in stories, all while writing my own fit Knights of Columbus Council Wendy’s news, should I acknowl- story. One day I will appreciate #2767 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, edge it, a challenge. how God brought each chapter to- Columbus Home Association Couldn’t we all use the push to gether, marked by a generosity that Vega—Annual German Sau- finally do the thing we’ve always knows no bounds. sage Dinner, Immaculate Concep- wanted to do? Couldn’t we all use tion Church the audacity—that place in the Christina Capecchi is a free- SATURDAY, NOV. 12 heart where blood pumps in equal lance writer from Inver Grove 2100 North Spring, Amarillo | 383-1811 Hereford—Fall Harvest Gala, measures of courage and impa- Heights, Minn., and the editor of St. Anthony School Gym tience—to go ahead and do it? SisterStory.org. September 18, 2016 Around The Diocese West Texas Catholic 25

Pancake Breakfast The next meeting will take place Upcoming ACTS Retreats ries. Their relics and Certificates of Au- the Holy Land, fair trade coffee and Amarillo—Knights of Colum- Monday, Sept. 26. Any women Amarillo—An ACTS (Adora- thenticity will be on exhibit, according chocolate, necklaces, scarves and bus Council #1450 at St. Mary’s Ca- interested in joining the auxiliary tion, Community, Theology and Ser- to CHS president Susan Garner. home décor pieces. Once again, the thedral will serve a Pancake Break- are encouraged to call Veronica vice) Retreat for women is scheduled The Diocesan Museum and Ar- bazaar will also include bookmarks, fast today (Sunday) from 8:00am to Almanza, Columbiettes president, Thursday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, chives currently has the relics of 33 greeting cards, rosaries, angels and 11:00am in the Monsignor Francis A. at 382-7800; vice president Pat Oct. 16 at the Bishop DeFalco Re- Saints in its collection. shoulder purses handmade by the Smyer Activity Center, 1200 South Slaughter at 640-4205; or, see any treat Center, 2100 North Spring. There is no cost to attend the Benedictine Sisters. Washington. Cost of the breakfast current auxiliary member for an Registration forms are available at program. Learn more by calling “Give more than a gift this year— is a love offering, which will benefit application. All Catholic women parish offices or through the ACTS Garner at the Diocesan Pastoral give hope and justice,” said Benedic- the numerous charities, missions and 17 years old and older are eligible Community website, www.actsa- Center, 383-2243, ext. 120. The tine Sister Hildegard Varga. “Sup- projects of Council #1450. to join the Columbiettes. marillo.org. An ACTS Retreat for Diocesan Museum and Archives port the Benedictine Sisters as you teens will be offered Thursday, Dec. are open Friday mornings from find the perfect Christmas gift for all Hereford Mass Times Meatballs And Sauce Sale 29 through Sunday, Jan. 1. 8:30 to 11:30 and by appointment the special persons on your list.” Hereford—Sunday Mass times Borger—Knights of Colum- for any school or church group. In case of inclement weather, at St. Anthony’s Church have been bus Council #3558 at St. John the Dimmitt Rosary Rally the International Bazaar will take adjusted, according to Father Tony Evangelist Church will be selling Dimmitt—Immaculate Concep- International Bazaar Nov. 5 place on Saturday, Nov. 19. For ad- Neusch, pastor. The 9:00am Mass Meatballs and Sauce Sunday, Oct. tion Church will host its annual Na- Canyon—St. Benedict Mon- ditional information or directions is now celebrated at 8:45, while the 2 from 11:00am to 6:00pm in the tionwide Rosary Rally Saturday, astery will host its annual Inter- to the Monastery, please call the 11:15 Mass is now being celebrat- Knights of Columbus Hall at 201 Oct. 15, beginning at noon, at the national Bazaar Saturday, Nov. Benedictine Sisters at 655-9317. ed at 11:30. St. John’s Road, west of the church Townsquare Gazebo, at the corner 5 from 10:00am to 4:00pm at the at the bottom of the hill. Meatballs of Highway 86 and Highway 385. Monastery, 17825 South Western, Christmas In November Contemplative Prayer Group and a gallon of sauce will be sold For more details, please contact or five miles northeast of down- Amarillo—The Corte Gua- Amarillo—The public is invit- at $23.00 a gallon. For additional Esther Rodriguez at 346-0186. town Canyon. dalupana Society at Our Lady of ed to join the weekly Contempla- information, please contact Steve The sale will showcase items from Guadalupe Church will host its an- tive Prayer Group every Tuesday McCarthy at 806-886-8769 or Jim Meet The Saints SERRV International, a non-profit or- nual Christmas in November fund- afternoon from noon to 1:00 at the Stark at 806-898-5126. Amarillo—The second Meet ganization assisting artisans and farm- raiser Sunday, Nov. 6 in the Parish Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, the Saints program, sponsored by ers in developing countries. Catholic Family Center at 1210 SE 11th St. 2100 North Spring. Learn more by Open Hours For Holy Door the Catholic Historical Society, Relief Services through its Work of Mexican food, baked goods, arts calling Linda Astuto at the BDRC, Amarillo—St. Mary’s Cathe- will be presented Sunday, Oct. 30 Human Hands program partners with and crafts and religious items will 383-1811. dral has announced special open from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at St. Luc- SERRV International to provide high be on sale from 9:00am to 3:00pm. hours for the Holy Door for the Ju- ien’s Chapel, east of the Diocesan quality, fairly traded handcrafts and The parish gift shop will also be Divine Mercy Cenacle bilee of Mercy. Pastoral Center on NE 18th Street. gourmet food items. open during the fundraiser. For Amarillo—A Thursday Divine The open hours are: The CHS will feature six Saints/ Featured items include nativities additional information, call Jessie Mercy Cenacle Group meets on the • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Martyrs, who will present their life sto- from several countries, olive oil from Mendez at 374-6343. first and third Thursday evenings and Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. of each month at 6:00 in the St. Please enter through the Cathedral Joseph Room at St. Mary’s Cathe- Office at 1200 South Washington; dral, 1200 South Washington. Find • Wednesday, 8:30am to 7:00pm. out more by calling St. Mary’s Ca- Please enter through the Cathedral thedral at 376-7204. Office until 5:30 and the main doors of the Cathedral from 5:30 to 7:00; Columbiettes Auxiliary • Saturday, 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Amarillo—Columbiettes Aux- Please enter through the main iliary #1450 meets on the second doors of the Cathedral; and and fourth Mondays of each month • Sunday from 7:00am to 7:00pm. at 7:00pm in the Knights of Co- Please enter through the main doors lumbus Room at St. Mary’s Ca- of the Cathedral or the west parking thedral, 1200 South Washington. lot doors.

The Office of the Victim’s Assistance Coordinator for the Diocese of Amarillo

Direct concerns, questions, or to report sexual abuse contact:

Belinda Taylor

4200 Ridgecrest Drive, Suite B-8 Amarillo, TX 79109

806-373-5232 806-372-1092 Fax: 806-372-7869 26 West Texas Catholic May They Rest In Peace September 18, 2016

Amarillo—Julian “JuJu” Gonzales, Courts and his wife Patsy of Amarillo brated Sept. 6, St. Hyacinth Church, of Dallas, Daniel Kuehler and his wife Franco and his wife Monica of Dumas, 16, passed away Aug. 24. Mass was cel- and Joe Courts and his wife Lori of Father Jim Schmitmeyer, pastor, pre- Kim of Sand Springs and Mary Kuehler James Franco and his wife Lindsey, ebrated Sept. 5, St. Laurence Church, Raleigh; two daughters, Peggy Garrett siding. Burial was in Llano Cemetery. of Tulsa; and five great-grandchildren, Jeremy Franco and his wife Anisha and Father Felipe Alvarez, OFM, presiding. of Naples, Fla. and Sally Besaw and Survivors include his wife, Lala Mire- Josiah, Gideon, and Abigail Drumm and Monica Salazar and her husband Artu- Survivors include his parents, Jesse Gon- her husband Joe of Rochester, NY; 11 les Gunzelman; a sister, Sister Verena Abraham and Eliza Sasson. ro, all of Amarillo; his mother, Ame- zales and Haydee Hernandez of Amaril- grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; Gunzelman, ASC; a daughter, Carol lia Franco of Brownfield; 11 siblings, lo; two sisters, Sandra Hernandez and three stepchildren; four stepgrandchil- Lueders; five sons, Stephen and his wife Hereford—Linda Gonzales, 52, Ruben Franco of San Antonio, Rosa her husband Jose Sanchez and Alexis dren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Shari, Paul and his wife Shauna, Jeffrey passed away Sept. 2. Mass was cele- Corral of Denver City, Rita Mesquias, Gonzales; his grandparents, Maria Elena and his wife Beth, David and Brian and brated Sept. 6, St. Anthony’s Church, Rachel Guerra and Ramona Franco, all Hernandez and her husband Leonel and Dalhart—James Watt Heater, 66, his wife Joan; 11 grandchildren; five Father Tony Neusch, pastor, presiding. of Lubbock, Martha Broome of Plains, Annette Gonzales, all of Amarillo; two passed away Aug. 30. Mass was cel- great-grandchildren; and numerous Burial was in St. Anthony’s Cemetery. Rene Franco, Juan Franco and Javier nieces; a nephew; and several cousins. ebrated Sept. 6, St. Anthony of Padua nieces, nephews and extended family. Survivors include her mother, Elvira Franco, all of Brownfield, Elvia Franco Church, Monsignor Michael Colwell. Gonzalez of Hereford; three brothers, of Midland and Jesus Franco of Arizo- Perryton—Patricia Brand, 81, JCL, pastor, presiding. Survivors in- Panhandle—Pete Francis Kuehler, Sammy Gonzales Jr., David Gonzales na; 10 grandchildren; two great-grand- passed away Aug. 27. Mass was cele- clude the Faith Community at St. An- 90, passed away Sept. 2. Mass was cele- and Anthony Gonzales, all of Hereford; children; and a host of nieces, neph- brated Sept. 1, Immaculate Conception thony of Padua Church. brated Sept. 6. St. Theresa’s Church, Fa- and two sisters, Norma Stallings of Cor- ews, cousins and friends. Church, Father Lupe Mayorga, pastor, ther Lurdumarianna Yekkerala, parochial sicana and Selma Devin of Hereford. presiding. Survivors include a sister- Amarillo—Daniel Rivera, 5, passed administrator, presiding. Burial was in Stratford—Maria Dolores Zavala, in-law, Patricia Arellano; and several away Aug. 30. Mass was celebrated Panhandle Cemetery. Survivors include Pampa—Rosendo Franco, 64, 60, passed away Sept. 4. Mass was nieces, nephews and close friends. Sept. 3, Blessed Sacrament Church, two sisters, Madeline Labus of Amarillo passed away Sept. 3. Mass was cele- celebrated Sept. 8, Sts. Peter and Paul Father Haider Quintero, pastor, pre- and Genevieve Kuehler of Claude; two brated Sept. 7, St. Anthony’s Church, Church, Father Gabriel Garcia, OFM, Amarillo—Richard Anthony “Dick” siding. Burial was in Llano Cemetery sons, Douglas of Panhandle and Steve and Brownfield, Father Eduardo Teo, pre- parochial administrator, presiding. Wilcox, 88, passed away Aug. 28. Mass East. Survivors include his parents, his wife Margaret of Sand Springs, Okla.; siding. Burial was in Brownfield Cem- Survivors include her husband, Vicen- was celebrated Sept. 3, St. Thomas the Leticia Ibanez and Filadelfo Lima; and a daughter, Joyce Kuehler Pinkham and etery, Brownfield. Survivors include te Zavala; a daughter, Lisa Jurado of Apostle Church, Father John Valdez, two sisters, Diana Rivera and Leslie her husband John of Amarillo; four grand- his wife, Mary Franco; six children, Stratford; two sons, Vicente Zavala III pastor, and Father Roy Kafula, paro- Isabel Rivera. children, Christy Pinkham Drumm and Jeanie Villarreal and her husband Mi- of Stratford and Steven Zavala of Du- chial vicar, St. Vincent de Paul Church, her husband Matthew of Cedar Hill, Amy chael of Brownfield, Jerry Franco and mas; a sister, Ramona Perez of Dumas; Pampa, concelebrating. Burial was in Amarillo—Juan Alvarado, 64, Pinkham Sasson and her husband Noah his wife Lori of Lubbock, Rosendo and 11 grandchildren. Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery, passed away Sept. 1. Mass was cele- Dallas. Survivors include his wife, brated Sept. 6, St. Mary’s Cathedral, Patricia Wilcox; four children, Beth Father Scott L. Raef, rector, presiding. Schmidt, Mary Miller, Stephen Wilcox Burial was in Llano Cemetery East and Candy Koharchik; five grandchil- with Military Honors by Volleys for dren; and a host of friends. Veterans. Survivors include a daughter, Jennie van Wagner and her husband Amarillo—Alice Ann Courts Perry, Greg; his mother, Magdalena Trevino; 84, passed away Aug. 29. Memorial three brothers; four sisters; five grand- Services were conducted Sept. 2, Cox children and numerous nieces, neph-   
 
  Funeral Home Benton Chapel, Deacon ews and other family members. Leo Ramos of St. Joseph’s Church, presiding. Survivors include her hus- Amarillo—Rene E. Gunzelman, 93, band, Ollie Perry; two sons, Steve passed away Sept. 1. Mass was cele-

Please remember in prayer the clergy of the Diocese of Amarillo who passed away during the month of September: Deacon Al Maurer, Sept. 2, 2004 Deacon William Thiele, Sept. 4, 2001 Father Vincent Daugintis, Sept. 5, 1990 Father Andrew Lewis, S.A., Sept. 9, 1976 Father Fern Couture, sP, Sept. 9, 2003 Father Ed Kieran, Sept. 10, 2008 Father Paul A. Link, Sept. 15, 1991 Father Coleman Gallagher, S.A., Sept. 20, 1983 Father Robert O’Leary, Sept. 21, 1984 Father John A. LaHive, Sept. 22, 1943 Bishop Lawrence M. DeFalco, Sept. 22, 1979 Monsignor Monroe Matthiesen, Sept. 24, 2008 Deacon Chuck Kimball, Sept. 25, 1986 Father Boniface Riedmann, S.A., Sept. 25, 2013 Father John F. Borkowski, Sept. 26, 1947 Father James F. Dwan, S.A.C., Sept. 28, 1972

Father Ronald McGovern, S.A., Sept. 28, 1987 
 

 



  




 
 
  

  September 18, 2016 Local West Texas Catholic 27 Around The Diocese... from page 25 Patricia Ann “Pat” Chandler: 1936-2016 Dimmitt Thanksgiving Dinner will benefit the building fund at the Engaged Encounter dler. The couple moved to Amarillo Dimmitt—The St. Therese parish. Find out more by calling Amarillo—Couples in the Di- in 1981, when Chandler purchased Women’s Group at Immaculate the church at 267-0154 or Danny ocese of Amarillo planning to get a Ford dealership, renaming it John Conception Church will serve its Frerich at 344-2910. married within the next three to six Chandler Ford. 12th annual Thanksgiving Dinner months are encouraged to attend the According to her family, Mrs. Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11:30am to Holiday Gifts And Goodies final Engaged Encounter weekend for Chandler was an art and music lov- 2:30pm in the parish hall at 1001 Canyon—The Ladies of St. 2016, set for Saturday, Nov. 12 and er who passionately believed in and West Halsell. A donation of $9.00 Ann’s Church will present its annu- Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Bishop DeFal- supported the city’s causes and or- per plate is suggested. The menu al Holiday Gifts and Goodies event co Retreat Center, 2100 North Spring. ganizations, including the Amarillo includes turkey and dressing with Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10:00am to For more details or to sign up, contact Art Center, the Amarillo Botanical green beans, cranberry sauce, a 4:00pm in the Paul Blake Building Molly Villegas at the Diocesan Pasto- Gardens and the Amarillo Sym- roll, dessert and tea. For more in- at 1501 4th Ave. For more details or ral Center, 383-2243, ext. 116. phony. She was an active member formation, call the parish office at to rent a booth for $30, please con- at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 647-4219 or Gila Barrios at 240- tact Donna Almond at 570-2309 or Prison Ministry Patricia Ann “Pat” Chandler where she served on the Parish 4594. Jennifer Leheska at 729-1459. Hereford—The prison ministry Council and was a member of the team in the Diocese of Amarillo is Amarillo—Patricia Ann “Pat” Altar Guild, which included serv- Vega Sausage Dinner Sponsorship Sought recruiting ordained deacons or lay Chandler, a longtime member of ing as chairwoman of the funeral Vega—Immaculate Conception Amarillo—Sponsors are being volunteers for this special ministry. St. Thomas the Apostle Church, meal committee until her passing. Church will host its tenth annu- sought for the fifth annual Knights Those interested are asked to contact philanthropist, arts patron and Mrs. Chandler also did volunteer al Sausage Dinner Sunday, Nov. 6 of Columbus 5K Run/Walk, set for Deacon Jessie Guerrero at 364-8432 community volunteer, passed away work at both Bonham Junior High from 11:00am to 2:00pm in the par- Saturday, Nov. 12 at Thompson or Deacon Blaine Westlake at 383- Sept. 5. She was 80 years old. and Palo Duro High School. ish hall, located behind the church Park. Those interested in sponsor- 2243, ext. 117. Mass was celebrated Sept. 8, St. Mrs. Chandler was preceded in at the intersection of I-40 and High- ing this event, which honors our Thomas the Apostle Church, Bish- death by her husband; her parents; way 385. The dinner will include military veterans, are asked to call Jorge Luis “Pichi” Ferrer: op Patrick J. Zurek, presiding, with a sister, Mary Harpole; two broth- a Country Store with baked goods Brian Frick at 282-4573; Stan Ha- 1951-2016 Father John Valdez, pastor, concel- ers, Tom Golden and Bill Golden; a and crafts. Cost of the dinner is ley at 674-0602; or, Tim Gallegos ebrating. Burial was in Memory nephew, Jerry Harpole and a niece, by donation and all monies raised at 683-3272. New Orleans—Jorge Luis Gardens Cemetery. Therese Thomas. “Pichi” Ferrer, 64, the brother of Patricia Ann Golden was born Survivors include her daughter School Sister of Notre Dame Sister in Denver on April 24, 1936, the and son-in-law, Missy and Robert Instruments María Elena Ferrer, passed away fourth of five children born to Lerma of Houston; a sister, Nancy Sept. 1. He was 64 years old. Thomas and Mary Golden. She Golden of Denver; three sisters-in- Graveside Services were con- graduated from Cathedral High law, Edie Golden of Denver, Mau- ducted Sept. 6, Lakelawn Ceme- School in 1954. After morning to reen Golden of Minneapolis and of Mercy tery, Metarie, La. Albuquerque, where she attended Delores McKinney of Los Ange- Ferrer, the son of the late Alber- the University of New Mexico, les; numerous nieces and nephews to Luis Ferrer Jr. and Olga Lopez Golden worked for EG&G in Hu- including Eileen Harpole and Me- Ferrer, was a native of Havana man Resources. gan and Joe Lockwood, all of Am- 80th Annual and a resident of New Orleans for On Nov. 27, 1963, Patricia Ann arillo and Maureen (Mo) Harpole 55 years. In 1961, he came to the Golden became Patricia Ann Chan- of Dallas; and two great-great niec- United States with his family after dler where she married John Chan- es, Kiera and Payton Lockwood. Fall Convention the oppressive communist govern- ment of Fidel Castro and his revo- Special Collection For Louisiana Flooding Sept. 24-25 Diocesan Council of Catholic Women lutionaries took over Cuba. (DCCW) In 1971 Ferrer met his great Washington, DC (USCCB)— Catholic Church, as they and their love, Sue, whom he wed in 1974. 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