St. Anthony Catholic Church Diocese of Amarillo

Bishop: Most Rev. Patrick Zurek Pastor: Rev. John Valdez

Location: 114 Sunset Drive, Hereford, Texas 79045

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Parish Office is open Mon-Friday from 9-12,

1-5 except when we close at 3 pm on Fridays during

the summer, 4 pm all other Fridays.

WELCOME NEWCOMERS: Please notify the church office

of your arrival or if any changes in phone or address are made.

CONFESSION: Any time by appointment or Sat. 4:30 PM,

Tues. 6:30 PM

BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASSES: 3rd Thurs of each

month. Pre-Register in church office.

WEDDINGS: Couples must be members of the Parish. To

begin wedding preparation, please call for an

appointment with the pastor at least six months prior to

planned wedding date.

SCHOOL OFFICE: 120 W. Park Ave. Phone 364-1952.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: Call 364-6150 day or night.

OR during office hours to schedule the Sacrament of Anoint-

ing prior to surgery or if health is serious or an accident has

occurred. It is a Sacrament of Healing/Comfort and not neces-sarily of the dying.

HUMILITY

Today’s reading from Sirach celebrates what will become the

theme of today’s Gospel: humility. Pride causes us to demand

from others an exalted estimate of our status, but humility

allows us to see things more clearly. It allows us a broader

perspective. Humility promises us the favor of God and the

love of those who know us.

The second reading is a study in contrasts: the giving of the

Law on Mount Sinai and the giving of salvation on Mount Zion.

The Law’s appearance is greeted with solemnity, mystery,

even fear. But Christians are not to be afraid. Coming to God’s

mountain with Jesus, “the mediator of a new covenant,” is a happy, exuberant experience.

The parable in today’s Gospel concerns the danger of pride

and the necessity of humility. The banquet setting, often used

by Jesus, is a symbol of heaven’s abundance and of the fulfill-

ment of God’s promise. The parable is not simply good advice

on how to avoid embarrassment; it is about salvation. - J.S. Paluch Co.

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1, 2013

PARISH OFFICE: 364-6150 FAX: 364-0969

LITURGY INTENTIONS Monday 7:15 am MORNING PRAYER Tuesday 7:00 PM Jhynelda Goss RIP

Wednes. 7:15 am Joe Schumacher RIP

Thurs. 7:15 AM Billie Reinart HEALTH

Friday 8:15 AM Leo Witkowski HEALTH

SATURDAY 6 PM Marcus Hoelscher HEALTH SUNDAY 9 AM THE PEOPLE OF THE PARISH 11:15 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Reinart Family

COMMUNION MINISTER SCHEDULE SEPT. 7 - 6 PM: Janie Banner, Rita Huckert, Jens Brorman, Dolores Gerber, Steve Cortez (L)

SEPT. 8 - 9 AM: Tom Albracht SC, Annette Albracht SC, Ray Berend SC, Nancy Buchanan, Judy Cloud, Barbara

Franks, Ray Schlabs (L) SICK CALL ONLY: SUBS for Lawrence Brorman

and Gerald Marnell SEPT. 8 — 11:15 AM: Eileen Alley, Suzanne Carrasco, Kaylan Cirillo, Rosa Garza, Samantha Guerrero, Virginia & Rick Bordayo (L)

STEWARDSHIP OF

TREASURE

August 24-25 2013 94 Env. 34 Loose Cks.

Envelopes/Checks $6,001.46

Plates $ 760.34

Children’s $ 128.60

TOTAL $6,890.40

2nd COLLECTION + SPECIAL FUNDS:

Postage Fund $ 50.00 Sub Total $ 50.00

TOTAL $6,940.40

WEEKLY BUDGET INTAKE NEEDS

= $10,090.85 REGULAR INCOME INTAKE THIS WEEK

= $6,890.40

Monday 7:15 am MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday 7:00 pm Mike-Campbell-Troy Schouten

Wednesday 7:15 am Chantel Padron, Elizabeth Flood

Thurs. 7:15 am Nevaeh Nicely, Baron Buse Friday 8:15 am Logan Paetzold, Mikaela Ozuna

Katelin McCathern

SATURDAY 6 PM Lexie & Logan Chesher, Alexia Hernandez

SUNDAY 9 AM Michelle & Matthew Rieves, Trent Paetzold 11:15 AM CARILLO FAMILY Members

ALTAR

SERVERS

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

—- Second Collection for the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center — -

9 AM MASS MIXED Choir /Cheryl 11:15 AM MASS Fowler-Kollin Alaniz Family returns Vocations Crucifix; Nathan & Amy Betzen

& Family receive it for a week of prayer.

MONDAY LABOR DAY HOLIDAY / No School

Church office closed

6:30 pm – Boy Scout Meeting

TUESDAY 7 am: Men‘s Lectionary Study

WEDNESDAY 8-6 pm— Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

5:30-7 pm — F.F.C. REGISTRATION (K5-12 Grades): School 6:30 pm — R.C.I.A. SPONSOR Workshop in Parish Office

THURSDAY 6:30 pm — PTO Meeting in the school Gym

FRIDAY 6:30 am – Men‘s ACTS Prayer Group: N. Sch. Bldg.

7 am -- Book Study ―The Jesuit Guide To (Almost) Everything‖ 8:15 AM — Children’s School Mass—All are welcome! SATURDAY 6 PM LITURGY SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

9-Noon — D.C.C.W. Women‘s Retreat in Amarillo. fee $10

7 pm — Hot Dogs / Homemade Ice Cream & Cookies w/Fellowship: AR

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

9 AM MASS Ann Lueb/Carolyn Evers 11:15 AM MASS Fowler/Kollin

8:45 AM — RCIA ORIENTATION in Antonian Room

Vocations crucifix is returned by Nathan & Amy Betzen & Family and

received by Amy Tijerina and Family for a week of prayer.

ALTAR FLOWERS: An anonymous donor provided

flowers on the main altar this weekend TO

HONOR ANN & NEAL LUEB. Roy and Deby

Reinart HONOR ELMER & IRENE REINART

& VIRGINIA ANSTEY with flowers on Mary’s altar. Thanks for the kindness; Blessings on all !!

I received an e-mail recently that read: Be KIND-because everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Just think about this for a minute. We all come in con-tact with someone everyday, be it friend or foe, relative or stranger, but just by giving a friendly hello or a pat on the hand may help them realize their worth in God’s eyes and that they can accomplish anything because of His love. So be KIND and acknowledge everyone you meet. What doors could you open just by being kind ?

Submitted by Claudia Smith

A Mother asked her eight year old son—‖What did you learn in

Vacation Bible School today?‖ He replied, ―About when God sent

Moses behind the enemy lines to rescue the Israelites from the

Egyptians. The teacher said that when the Israelites came to the

Red Sea, Moses called for the engineers to build a Pontoon

bridge and they all barely got across it in time, because the Egyptians were

right behind them, coming in tanks and Moses radioed headquarters on the

walkie-talkie to send bombers to blow up the bridge and they did and all the

Egyptians were stuck and that‘s how Moses saved the Israelites. His mother said ―Oliver, is that really the way the teacher told the story?‖ He answered

―Well, not exactly, but if I told it her way, you‘d never believe it.‖

THOROUGHLY MODERN MOSES

FIRST - TIME PARENTS

ANNOUNCE BIRTH OF

BABY GIRL TERESA & JOHNNIE

SIMS announce the birth of

AVERY ELLIOTT, born

Thursday morning AUG 8

at BSA Hospital in Ama-

rillo. She weighed 6 lbs. 13 ozs. and was 19.75 inches

long. Congratulations!

May she grow to know the

love of The Lord and their

parenting help her on her

journey of faith.

NEW DATE for PAR-

ENTS of high school

teens: Mandatory parent

meeting is WED. SEPT.

11th at 7 in the Antonian Room. THEME of the gathering

is Duck Dynasty Hillbilly Family Reunion. If parent wears camouflage gear, their child gets extra credit for future

mission projects. INVITATIONS coming! Registration for

FFC is one week prior to this meeting, on Wed. Sept 4, 6:30-7 p.m. (NO Parent Meeting on SEPT.4!)

D.C.C.W. NEWS Diocesan Council of Catholic Women S

A D.C.C.W. RETREAT FOR WOMEN will be SEPT 7, 9-12

Noon at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center. Begins with

Registration at 8:30 AM and FEE is $10.

D.C.C.W. FALL CONVENTION is Friday OCT 4 from 5PM to Sat. OCT 5

9-3 PM. More details for registrations for both events may be found in

the West Texas Catholic Newspaper or on the Diocesan website

(address on bulletin cover)

ATTENTION SPONSORS FOR RCIA

Sponsors for those in RCIA this year (and spouses or friends supporting them) are asked to attend a Sponsor-Supporter

Workshop Wed. SEPT 4 at 6:30 in the church office. Thank you! Ques? Call Janie 364-7626.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRA-TION for students in grades K5-12th is from 5:30-7 PM on Wednesday, SEPT. 4 in the main school building. Materi-als fee is $20 per student. F. F. C. starts Wed. Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

BILL COOPER, 71, father of DEBBIE FETSCH, died Monday Aug. 19 in his home in Texhoma, Okla. after a long illness. Services were con-

ducted on Thursday afternoon AUG. 22 at First Baptist Church in Tex-homa. Prayers go up for Debbie and family.

IMPORTANT: Please notify the office if * you no longer have a land

line telephone, *if we do not have your cell phone numbers and *if you

have a new cell number or address. T.U.

SCHOOL IS IN FULL SWING FOR 2013-14

FROM THE OFFICE AND HEART OF LINDA

ARANDA, St. Anthony School PRNCIPAL:

We are so appreciative of our faculty and

staff which include Pre-school teacher Dorothy Brownlow;

Kindergarten teacher Imelda Enriquez; First grade teacher

Julie Newton; Second grade teacher Chelsea Hart-

man; Third grade teacher Lesley Woodard; Fourth grade

teacher Farron Urbanczyk; Fifth grade teacher Ctaci Slova-

cek, Sixth grade teacher Molly Meeks; Library Manager

Susan Hicks; Computer Lab Manager & Marketing/

Development Director Elaine McNutt; Physical Education

teacher Karen Hacker; Music teacher Susan Shaw; Para-

professional Yvette Alaniz; Extended Day caregiver Ofilia

Salazar; Secretary Gail Melendrez; Cafeteria Manager Ja-

mie Davis; Cafeteria Reyna Nanez; Maintenance Robert

Zepeda; myself Linda Aranda, Principal; and Pastor Fr. John

Valdez. Our support staff is Bookkeeper Blandina

Dominguez; Church Bulletin & Parish Newsletter Editor

Janie Banner; Parish Secretary Aida Lemus; and Pastoral

Assistant Charlotte Paetzold. Please keep all in prayer.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHING POSITIONS

are now being taken at St. Anthony

Catholic School for the 2013-14 school

year. Please contact the school secre-

tary @806-364-1952 or visit our campus @120 West Park

Avenue to pick up an application. Thank you!

RECENTLY REGISTERED IN PARISH

ERNESTO FLOREZ, Jr. recently registered in the parish office as he returns on his journey to complete his Sacraments of Initiation. He comes with wife Mary Jo

(Ozuna) and daughters MIA (8) ZAYBREE (6) and FAITH (5). He also has

a son ERNESTO III from Minnesota who came to visit this summer. Also known as Ernest, Florez is manager of the northwest location for Hereford Grain Corporation. Welcome him into our faith community

and pray for him and his family in their hopes and dreams and rela-

tionship with God.

RICKY RUIZ, 44, brother of SYLVIA MENIUS and

CARLOTA CARRILLO, both of our parish, suddenly

passed away of a serious illness in Colorado City,

Colo. on Sat. AUG 24. His service was Thursday after-noon at San Jose Catholic Church, where he was a

former member. We pray for his family in this difficult time.

* REMINDER TO ALL PARISHIONERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO USUALLY AT-TEND SATURDAY EVENING LITURGY:

THIS YEAR’S Amarillo Diocesan YEAR of FAITH Celebration SEPT 14 — will be at Amarillo Civic Center. Event begins at 9:30 AM, includes lunch for those who have RSVP-ed, and concludes with Mass at 4 PM, to which all are welcome!! Enjoy music and song from many

cultures. * NO OTHER MASS THAT DAY in the Dio-cese. Regular parish liturgies resume on Sunday morning, however, at regularly scheduled times.

HELLO. Many people have asked me to sum up my experience for WYD Brazil and the only word that comes closest to de- scribing every thing is humbling. When you literally have your home on your back and Christ carrying you, what more could you ask for.?

When we arrived in Sao Paulo we stayed with host families. They completely went out of the way to get me medicine for my cough, congestion, runny nose, ear infection, fever and pink eye! The second week when we arrived at Rio it was a whole new experience in itself. The boys and girls stayed in different locations what they consider a block over is more like a mile and a half going uphill and down hill. The girls’ facility had no warm/hot water, no heaters, and to top it off my sister Mayra and I forgot our blankets and sleeping bags. Which again wouldn’t be bad at all except it was winter and everyone packed shorts. We rarely slept, ate, showered, cleaned up, or even used the bathroom. Physically, emotionally and spiritually it was the hardest thing I've ever done. God worked miracles within us and among us. I was part of a traveling band and in no way do I consider myself a singer but I didn’t do it because I sing good I did it because I feel God takes control of my voice and tunes me up. What better way to honor Christ than in music. I went to WYD hoping God would give me a sign on what to do with life and during adoration I just felt great joy and stillness; all that came to mind was Be still and know I am God. I may not know where my life is heading still but I do know Christ will always be the main picture. Brazil may not have been all fun and games but it definitely was so much better, it was humbling, amazing and a little slice of heaven with less walking I hope. Thank you to everyone who prayed every night, or just when we came to mind - they were heard and felt by every single pilgrim. Love, Eren Ochoa (Eren is a college student and former –most-faithful- Life Teen)

FOR MORE ON WORLD YOUTH DAY, see our Parish September Messenger and former and future bulletins, as the four

attending from our parish share what it was like for them, to be in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil for this amazing history-making

gathering of Catholic youth with the Holy Father, Pope Francis. His message is one for all the world. May the youth keep the

fire of faith Alive for all the Church. Amen.

Forty years and again, we need vol-unteers for the pro-life booth at the Tri

State Fair, September 13- 21. We provide FREE fair passes. Volun-teers are asked to take a two-hour shift sometime between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Have fun & educate on the sanc-

tity of life. Call Mary Jo Monroe (806) 672-9718 to schedule a shift.

Calling all alumni, former teach-

ers, administrators, employees and all who are past or current

friends of St. Mary’s Cathedral School . . . The school will celebrate its 100th anniversary Sept. 19-21 at St. Mary’s Cathedral School and Church. To see what is planned for the celebration and to register, please visit the church web site: www.stmarysamarillo.com. Click the tab, “School 100 Years.” May register online, or print registration form and mail it to the address given on the registration form.

SAVE the DATE: SEPTEMBER 28—ANNUAL FALL BALL benefiting Catholic Charities of the Texas Panhandle @St. Thomas the Apostle Church. $80 per person, Joshua Raef, Chairman. For advanced ticket sales contact Krista @376-4571. Thank you.

Also — The CATHOLIC TOUR, a 33-year-

old Catholic Travel Apostolate, has only 100

air seats & hotel beds for the upcoming Can-

onization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul

II (departing Newark, JFK, Boston and Miami) Pil-

grimage price will be under $3,000 dollars (for

transatlantic airfare, hotel, most meals, tour

escort, deluxe motor coach, and all airline fees

and taxes) To see our new Holy Father Pope Francis

on your historic visit to the Seat of our Church in

Rome, Italy contact Martha Crowley or call or visit The

Catholic Tour toll free at 1-877-627-4268 or email

mcrowley@thecatholictour.com for further info. Sep-

tember is the month expected for the Consistory of Car-

dinals to bring forth this announcement.

FR. KEN KELLER INVITES ALL to the HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nazareth, LABOR DAY WEEKEND PICNIC TO BENEFIT the Church and its‘ Mission on SUNDAY SEPT. 1

beginning at 10 am with a PARADE. Theme of the day is ―Work of the People.‖ ROAST BEEF DINNER will be served from 11-2—Adults $10,

10 & younger $5. Included in the day‘s activi-ties are a BAKE SHOPPE, CRAFTS BOOTH, COW

PATTY BINGO, ADULT RAFFLE, BINGO FOR BUCKS, YOUTH CONCESSIOSN. AND LOTS OF FUN FOR THE KIDS. Full day PASS armband ages 8 & up $10, 7 & under for $5. A SPECIAL EXHIBIT will

be offered from 12 noon to 5 pm in the Nazareth Church‘s History. Bring a lawn chair for relaxing during the AUCTION starting at 1 pm featuring donated items and livestock. HAMBURGERS will be served from 5-8 pm

for $3 each or $5 for a double meat. Also the TEXAS HOLD ‗EM TOURNA-MENT will be in the Community Hall.

“NEW BUFFS’ (ages 18-25) ARE WELCOME to JOIN

CATHOLIC STUDENTS ATTENDING WTAMU or AMARILLO

COLLEGE to spend time and share events with peers-in-

the-faith. Visit www.wtcsc.com or call 806-655-4345 or

go by 2610 4th Avenue, in Canyon.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!

AND WE CAN TAKE IT TO A NEW LEVEL OF GIFT-GIVING !!

THROUGH HER LOVE FOR SAINT ANTHONY SCHOOL and the desire to have funds avail-

able for those who struggle with tuition costs, Martha Paetzold wishes to sponsor,

coordinate, and invite other friends of the school to participate in a NEW FUNDRAISER

— “CHRISTMAS in NOVEMBER” . Monies will benefit St. Anthony School TUITION Assis-

tance FUND. Please call Martha Paetzold @258-7701 to donate Christmas items and crafts

(new and gently used) for SALE NOV. 2 & 3. “Better than QVC! Let‘s have some fun!!‖

JOIN 2013 PILRIMAGE TO

ITALY : December 2-12, $3099

from Dallas. Contact Fr. Phu Phan at St. Ann‘s in Canyon for

brochure. Or call 806-655-3302

or visit st.anncc@yahoo.com

THE SEPT 7th HOTDOG & HOMEMADE ICE CREAM-COOKIE Event

hopes to reach more people with an invitation to join in the “Ministry

of flower beds and church yard care” leading to a BIG Fall Clean Up

DAY on OCTOBER 19th. At weekend liturgies and at the social, we will

have a sign-up sheet for those who will commit 1 day to help. With each rotating event for hospitality and fellowship, we will try to build on ex-isting and get new service help for needed areas in our parish. The

LABORERS are FEW, but MANY ARE CALLED; are

you CHOSEN ??

HEALING AFTER AN ABORTION

Because of the tender mercy of our God, the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path

of peace. Luke 1:78-79. Come to Jesus for healing at our next Rachel‘s Vineyard Retreat NOV. 15-17 in Lubbock. Retreats are strictly confidential and open to men & women of all faiths. Call 1-806-577-5912 or visit

kathy.krile@gmail.com

CALLING ST. MARY’S ALUMNI

“One of our purposes in this life is to help others, and if you can’t help them, then, at least don’t hurt them.”

Concerning the Baptized! If you are a parish leader or working with RCIA in

your parish, this study time will help you under-

stand more about how to meet the needs of those

who are looking for God in their lives. Do not miss

the opportunity to join others for this Study Time!

Title: Preparing Baptized Adults for

Confirmation and Eucharist Description: This seminar will follow Part II of the

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and present the

specific details needed to accompany Baptized

adults in the completion of their Initiation. As de-

scribed in the Rite, this included those baptized and

uncatechized Roman Catholics or members of other

Christian Churches whose Baptism is deemed valid

by the Roman Catholic Church. Liturgical and cate-

chetical elements will be included in these presenta-

tions. Questions for discussion:

How do we deal with baptized adults in RCIA.

What is the process?

What are some of the resources?

How important is Mystagogy to the process of

RCIA?

How to keep the RCIA team engaged in the minis-

try?

How important is on-going training for RCIA

leaders?

Presenter: Sister Lois Paha, O.P., Director of Formation and Pastoral Services for the Diocese of Tucson. Sister

Lois is an experienced presenter on the topic of liturgy and sacraments having served as the Worship Office direc-

tor for the Diocese of Austin for sixteen years. She has hosted numerous Institutes, workshops and study days for

RCIA directors and team members. She has more than four decades of ministry and holds an MA in liturgical Stud-

ies from the University of Notre Dame and a Doctor of Minister degree from the Oblate School of Theology, San

Antonio. A native of Chicago, Sister is a member of the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.

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Please Send in Registration by OCTOBER 11, 2013. Make Check out to Diocese of Amarillo.

Name___________________________________________Parish____________________________________

Address______________________________________________Zip_______________State_______________

Cell Phone_______________________________ Home Phone ______________________________________

Email____________________________________________________________________________________

Cost: Overnight, double occupancy, meals, materials, program $70.00 per person. Overnight, single room,

meals, materials, program $100.00 per person. Commuters: meals, materials, program $ 40.00 per person.

Please mail registration & check to: Sister Janet M. Abbacchi, 1800 N. Spring, Amarillo, Texas 79107

Prophetic Women of Faith Day of Reflection

When: Saturday, September 7, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. 12 Noon Where: Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 N Spring Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00 Please Mail your Registrations to: Gloria Carlile 3122 S. Bivins

Amarillo, TX 79103 Name: Telephone Parish Number of Persons Amount Total (Please attach names of persons attending)

Coffee, Water and Sweet Bread, Fruit will be provided.

For the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. . . . Revelation 19:10

Deadline: Saturday, August 31, 2013

For the Testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. . . . Revelation 19:10 Deadline: Saturday, August 31, 2013

Prophetic Women of Faith Day of Reflection Saturday, September 7, 2013

Parish Name:

Names of Persons Attending: