SAINT FERDINAND

SAINT FERDINANDC A T H O L I C C H U R C H

25 MAIN STREET | BLANCO, TX 78606(830) 833.5227 | STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG

FEBRUARY 26, 2017THE EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

PARISH BULLETIN

IN THIS ISSUE: ST. POLYCARP | THE BEST LENT EVER IN 2017

Thank you for Celebrating the Mass with us. We are glad that you are here. If you have any questions about our parish or joining the Catholic faith, please contact the Church office for information concern-ing reception of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony and Anointing of the Sick. Parent interviews for Baptism need to be scheduled with the priest six weeks in advance. Mar-riage Arrangements need to be made with the priest at least six months in advance. Holy Communion can be brought to the sick on request. If you know of any-one in need please call the office.

Welcome Visitors & Guests

Saturday Evening Masses: 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. (Español)

Sunday Morning Masses: Good Shepherd (Johnson City): 9:00 a.m.St. Ferdinand: 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Masses:Tuesday, 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation / ConfessionSaturday, 4:00 p.m.

Adoration: Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Wednesday Healing Mass:6:00 p.m. with Anointing of the Sick immediately following

First Friday Devotion to the Sacred HeartAfter 8:00 a.m. Mass

Mass Schedule

Monday through Friday:10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Office Hours

Mailing Address:25 Main St.Blanco, TX 78606

Phone Numbers:Main Office: (830) 833.5227Office Fax: (830) 833-9978

General [email protected]

Bulletin [email protected]

Staff Emails

Rev. Fr. Wade Russell, [email protected]

James Longoria, PBA, Youth [email protected]

Susan Moore, Director of Religious [email protected]

Margie Vasquez, Secretary & [email protected]

Cathy Cudd, Secretary & [email protected]

For a complete list of ministries, contacts, and other resources, please visit:www.stferdinandblanco.org

Office Contact Information

“CHRIST REDEEMED US ON THE HARD ARMS OF THE CROSS, AND HIS KNIGHT WILL NOT SERVE HIM IN ANY OTHER WAY.”

-SAINT FERDINAND III OF CASTILE

ON THE HARD

NOT SERVE HIM

Office Hours

-SAINT FERDINAND III OF CASTILE

In our families we learn about caring. We learn to care for our own needs and the needs of others, and we learn to take responsibility for the needs of our household. Sometimes caring for these needs means that we are unable to do other things that we would enjoy more. At times, we can be tempted not to take responsibility for what we are given to care for. Talk about the different ways your family cares for one another and the needs of your household. Re-member times when you’ve been tempted to put your own needs ahead of others. Talk about the personal

and familial consequences of making that choice. Point out how God cares for us every day and will never forget us. Read aloud this Sunday’s Gospel, Matthew 6:24–34. Talk about how God looks after the birds in the sky and the flowers in the field. Point out how Jesus reminds his disciples that they are worth much more than these things. Take turns sharing times in which you have experienced God’s care for yourself and your family. Conclude this time together by offering one another a sign of peace.

FAMILY CONNECTION: EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

On Feb. 23, the Catholic Church remem-bers the life and martyrdom of St. Polycarp, a disciple of St. John the apostle. Polycarp is cel-ebrated on the same date by Eastern Orthodox Christians, who also honor him as a Saint.

Growing up, Polycarp received the teachings and recollections of individuals who had seen and known Jesus during his earth-ly life. This important connection – between Jesus’ first disciples and apostles and their respective students – served to protect the Catholic Church against the influence of here-

sy during its earliest days, particularly against early attempts to deny Jesus’ bodily incarna-tion and full humanity. Polycarp is known to later generations primarily through the account of his martyr-dom, rather than by a formal biography. How-ever, it can be determined from that account that he was born around the year 69 AD. From the testimony he gave to his persecutors – stating he had served Christ for 86 years – it is clear that he was one of the first saints to be raised as a Christian.

SAINT OF THE WEEK: POLYCARP, BISHOP & MARTYR

A SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKSGIVING TO OUR PARISH FAMILY

Celebrant : Rev. Jim HarnanConCelebrant : Rev. Wade RussellDeacon: Dcn. Jessie EsquivelAltar Servers : thurifer Darrel Seidel

ProCessional Cross Chase Horton Reuben Manriquez

Pallbearers: Tom Reininger, Bill Cain, Larry Kuebel, Tim Nance, Ryan Sanders, Devlin Moore, David Treiber, Bryan Treiber

Honorary Pallbearers: Bill Woods, Juan Vargas, Joe D. Riba, Grady Vasquez, Darrel Wagner

rite of Christian burial funeral Mass for

Robert “Bob” BindseilMarCh 12, 1939 - January 17, 2017

st. ferdinand CatholiC ParishJANUARY 20, 2017

The family of Bob Bindseil wish to express our grati-tude and appreciation to the entire St. Ferdinand’s Family. The prayers, visits, calls, and acts of love are what helps during the difficult days. A special thank you to the choir for sharing your beautiful voices at the service and to the Altar Society for the lovely meal at the fellowship. Thank you, Father Wade, for your “on demand” house calls and the special prayers, services, and kind words of hope and peace. To the Acts Brothers: If we lived another lifetime, we still would not have enough time to express our appreciation to all of you for everything that you have all done throughout the years. You are a very special group of men and in each and every act of service that any of you did, it was filled with love and our beloved Father/Husband knew and felt this. He loved and still loves you all as his Brothers in Christ. And a very special thank you to the Knights of Colum-bus for your act of kindness and love.

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts,

The Bob Bindseil FamilyRobert “Bob” BindseilMarch 12, 1939 - January 17, 2017

PARISH MINISTRIES & INFORMATION

Week of February 25 - March 4, 2017

Saturday, February 25th 5:00 p.m.Health of Joyce Franklin offered by Helen Heffner

Saturday, February 25th 7:00 p.m.(Español) Bendiciones para la Comunidad Hispania

Sunday,February 26th 11:00 a.m.Repose of the Soul of Bob Bindseil offered by Delman Barker Family

Tuesday, February 28th 12:00 p.m.Health of Joyce Franklin offered by Helen Heffner

Wednesday, March 1st 8:00 a.m. Repose of the Soul of Bob Bindseil offered by Rhonda Klepac

Wednesday, March 1st 6:00 p.m.Repose of the Soul of George Schuler offered by his family

Thursday, March 2nd 8:00 a.m.St. Anne’s Altar Society

Friday, March 3rd 8:00 a.m.Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd

Saturday, March 4th 5:00 p.m.Repose of the Soul of Bob Bindseil offered by Rhonda Klepac

Masses & IntentionsWeek of February 19, 2017Thank you for your generosity! Regular Collection $4,162.00Building Fund $145.00

Honor the LORD with your wealth,with first fruits of all your produce

Then will your barns be filled with plenty,with new wine your vats will overflow.

- Proverbs 3:10

Collections Statement

St. Anne’s Altar Society Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in the parish hall following 8:00 mass. Light brunch served before the meeting starts.

Knights of ColumbusMeets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall

Catholic Daughters Of The AmericasMeets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall

St. Ferdinand’s Parish ChoirMeets Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m. Call 830-833-4939 for more information.

Parish Organizations &Meeting Times

Please pray for parishioners’ spiritual, mental and physical needs. Collyn Stewart Jasper Upshaw, Naomi Michalsky, Charles Rein-ert, Joyce Franklin, Pam Woods, Clara Jo Bindseil, Carolyn Gieringer, Wyatt Ledesma, Lucille Scharnhorst, and Eliza-beth Dechert Sorrel. If you or someone you know needs prayer in a special way, please email: [email protected]. Prayer inten-tions will be listed here for two weeks at a time unless exten-uating circumstances warrant further publication.

Prayer List

“We, though many, are one body in Christ and individually parts of one another.”-ROMANS 12:5

Please see Fr. Wade before or after mass for any birth-day, anniversary, or special blessings for you or your family. Fr. Wade is always happy to extend a blessing on your special occasion.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

RICH Youth MinistryHigh School Religious EducationSunday Evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. CHOSENPreparation for the Sacrament of ConfirmationWednesday Evening 6:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. Please contact [email protected] to reg-ister or for any questions concerning High School age Religious Education classes and activities.

YOUTH MUSIC REHEARSAL

St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd are in need of youth and young adults to help lead worship at one Mass per month in the upcoming year. No prior li-turgical music experience is necessary. Rehears-als for Mass Music for Youth will fall on the Wednesday before the third Sunday of each month at 6pm in the Parish Hall.

Next Rehearsal: Wednesday, 3/22

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Faith Formation Schedule

Pre-K - 5th GradeSunday Morning 9:30-10:45 a.m.

6th-8th GradeWednesday Evening 6:00-7:15 p.m.

Please note the following schedule changes:NO CLASS: Sunday, March 12th & Wednesday, March 15th (Spring Break), Wednesday, April 12th (Holy Week), & Sunday, April 16th (Easter)

If we don’t teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to.

Si no enseñamos a nuestros niños a seguir a Cristo, el mundo les enseñara a no seguirlo.

Please contact Susan in the Religious Education of-fice if you have any questions about RE.

RE Office Hours: Sundays 9:00-10:45 a.m., Wednesdays 2:00-6:30 p.m., or by appointment.

RE Office: 830-833-0444 or [email protected]

Religious Education Youth Ministry

“The parish community must continue to be the prime mover and pre-eminent place for catechesis.”

-SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II

TONIGHT AT RICH:GOOD SHEPHERD 6-8 p.m.

How does Lent impact our daily lives? What are some ways that we can tru-ly grow during this time?

Tonight we’ll be talking about the spiritual and corporal works of mercy and how these simple ac-tions can make huge waves in the world. The night will also feature some games with more prizes! Bring friends! 6 - 8 pm in the hall.

First Communion Parent/Student MeetingSunday, March 5th, 1 p.m.

There will be an important meeting for students preparing for First Holy Communion, all grade levels, and their parents on Sunday, March 5th from 1:00-3:00 pm in the Religious Education Building Conference room. Please mark your cal-endar and plan to attend.

PULSE Teen Leadership Group

PULSE MEETING: We will continue RICH Con-firmation Retreat planning tomorrow night 2/27, 5:30 pm at Good Shepherd. Please plan to attend if you are planning on staffing the Confirmation Retreat.

Friday Fish Fry!

March 3rd in the Parish Hall, 5-7 p.m.

Bring the family and friends to St. Ferdinand’s for a wonderful celebration of community as we prepare for Easter. Followed by Stations of the Cross.

Plates are $10.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASS PREPARATION: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, CYCLE AFirst Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7Eve and Adam eat from the tree that was forbidden to them by God.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17A prayer for Mercy

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19Through the obedience of Jesus, many will be made righteous.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11Jesus fasts for 40 days in the desert and is tempted by the devil.

Ethics & Integrity in Ministry Workshops

EIM Training in ENGLISH will be conducted on Saturday, March 25th, 9:00-11:00AM at St Ferdinand Parish Hall. Additionally, EIM Training in SPAN-ISH will be conducted on Saturday, March 4th from 4:30–6:30 PM at St Ferdinand Parish Hall. Please arrive promptly, as late arrivals will not be permitted entrance. Anyone new to EIM (ACTS team members, newly-appointed ministers, etc.) and any parishioners due for a 3-year update should attend this class, in order to serve in any parish ministry, including serving on teams for upcoming ACTS retreats. You can register for a class directly on the site below by visiting www.eappsdb.com, us-ing your own EIM account logon. Please do not bring children to an EIM workshop. Contact Liza or Carl Struck at [email protected] with any issues registering or if you have any questions about EIM training. Thank you for answering the call to serve!

Un taller de actualización de Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio (EIM por sus siglas en inglés) en espanol, se llevará a cabo Sabado, 4 de Marzo, 2017, 4:30-6:30 PM, St. Ferdinand Parish Hall – por favor llegue puntualmente ya que a quienes lleguen tarde no se les permitirá la entrada. Todos los miembros del clero, personal pagado y voluntarios que trabajan con jóvenes y adultos vulnerables de cualquier parroquia o área de la diócesis, están requeridos a asistir a un taller de EIM cada 3 años. Por favor entre a su cuenta de EIM (use la opción alterna -Alternate Login en inglés- para entrar en caso necesario) para pre-inscribirse a un taller de EIM. Por favor no traiga a sus niños a este taller de EIM. En caso de que tenga usted alguna inquietud relacionada con su asistencia al taller, por favor comuníquese con Emily Hurlimann al (512) 949-2447, a fin de acordar la forma en que usted pueda recibir su capacitación. Tal información se mantendrá de manera confidencial.

Diocese of AustinO�ce of Ethics &

Integrity in Ministry

“WITH THE LORD THERE IS MERCY AND FULLNESS OF REDEMPTION.”- PSALM 130

What emotions come to mind when you think of Lent? What do you feel when you hear of Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the desert? What about His Passion and Death? Certainly we can all agree to having felt the melancholy gloom of these 40 days before Easter. The Church rightly wants us to remember the weight of the cross and the great depth of Christ’s suf-fering. But if Lent is really only about suffering, isn’t the process more than a little bit excessive? Surely there has to be more to it! As Catholics, we’re called to follow in Je-sus’ footsteps in order to better unite our life to His. We’re called to fill the world with His mes-sage of hope, mercy, and love. This missionary call does not change during Lent. In order to fully experience the grace that God offers us during this time, we must remember that Lent

is not a time of shame and suffering for the sake of pleasing an angry God. Jesus fasted in the desert in order to strengthen Himself for His ministry and sacrifice. He sought a deeper in-timacy with His loving Father. When we die to ourselves, Lent strengthens us to rise up in the glory of the risen Christ, and enables us to grow in love with our Father, who provides for our every need.

In the next few pages, you’ll find some opportunities to unite your Lenten journey with that of your fellow parishioners. Perhaps you’ll find some fresh perspective on the process and purpose of Lent. It is my prayer that our parish family grows closer to God in this glorious time.

Walking with you in the peace of Christ,

Fr. Wade

LENTEN RESOURCESQ&A on the Basics of Lent from the United States Conference of Catholic BishopsQ. Ash Wednesday? Why do we put ashes on our fore head?

A. Having ashes on your forehead isn’t just some weird Catholic thing: it’s a tradition that finds its roots in the Old Testament. “I turned to the Lord God...in prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes” (Dan-iel 9:3). When the ashes are placed on our foreheads it is a reminder of several things. First, it is a call to repentance: a physical sign that we are sinners in need of forgiveness, which is how the prophets used it in the Old Testament. Second, it is to remind us that God cre-ated us from the earth and when we die, we will return to it. But here’s the best part: As Pope Benedict XVI has said, “Man is dust and to dust he shall return, but dust is precious in God’s eyes because God created man, destining him to immortality.” God so loves us that, even when our bodies return to the dust, our souls are meant to live forever with him. The ashes symbolize all of this.

Q. Why do we say that there are forty days of Lent? When you count all the days from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, there are 46.

A. It might be more accurate to say that there is the “forty day fast within Lent.” Historically, Lent has varied from a week to three weeks to the present con-figuration of 46 days. The forty day fast, however, has been more stable. The Sundays of Lent are certainly part of the Time of Lent, but they are not prescribed days of fast and abstinence.

Q. So does that mean that we should break our fast on Sundays?

A. Apart from the prescribed days of fast and absti-nence on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and the days of abstinence every Friday of Lent, Catholics have traditionally chosen additional penitential prac-tices for the whole Time of Lent. These practices are disciplinary in nature and often more effective if they are continuous, i.e., kept on Sundays as well. That being said, such practices are not regulated by the Church, but by individual conscience.

Q. What is classified as “meat” in the context of Lent?

A. Abstinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep or pigs --- all of which live on land. Birds are also considered

meat. Abstinence does not include meat juices and liquid foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as chicken broth, consomme, soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces, as well as season-ings or condiments made from animal fat are tech-nically not forbidden. Fish are a different category of animal. Salt and freshwater species of fish, and shell-fish are permitted.

Q. So, is it ok if I splurge on expensive seafood or gorge on the seafood buffet in the name of fasting?

A. While fish, lobster and other shellfish are not con-sidered meat and can be consumed on days of absti-nence, indulging in the lavish buffet at your favorite seafood place sort of misses the point. Abstaining from meat and other indulgences during Lent is a penitential practice. On the Fridays of Lent, we re-member the sacrifice of Christ on Good Friday and unite ourselves with that sacrifice through abstinence and prayer.

Q. I understand that Catholics ages 14 to 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, but what exactly are the rules for these fasts?

A. Fasting on these days means we can have only one full, meatless meal. Some food can be taken at the other regular meal times if necessary, but combined they should be less than a full meal. Liquids are al-lowed at any time, but no solid food should be con-sumed between meals.

Q. Are there exemptions other than for age from the re-quirement to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday?

A. Those that are excused from fast and abstinence outside the age limits include the physically or men-tally ill including individuals suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Also excluded are pregnant or nursing women. In all cases, common sense should prevail, and ill persons should not further jeopardize their health by fasting.

“Our sins are nothing but a grain of sand along the great mountain

of the mercy of God.”

-ST. JOHN VIANNEY

DON’T GIVE UP chocolate

FOR

LENT

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PRACTICAL TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL LENT

In a particular way during Lent, we are asked to devote ourselves to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy that “remind us that faith finds expression in concrete everyday actions meant to help our

neighbors in body and spirit.” We’ll focus on the corporal works of mercy in next week’s bulletin.

The Seven Spiritual Works of MercyCounseling the Doubtful Everyone has moments of doubt in their faith journey. Nevertheless, we should always remember that Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life and turn to him along our way.

Instructing the Ignorant Learn about our faith and be open to talking with others about our beliefs. There is always something more to discover about our faith.

Admonishing the Sinner Do not judge, but be supportive in helping others find their way and correct their mistakes. Together we can learn to walk more closely with Christ.

Comforting the Sorrowful Be open to listening and comforting those who are dealing with grief. Even if we aren’t sure of the right words

to say, our presence can make a big difference.

Forgiving InjuriesForgiving others is difficult at times because we do

not have God’s limitless mercy and compassion. But Jesus teaches us that we should forgive as God forgives, relying on him to help us show others the mercy of God.

Bearing Wrongs PatientlyDo not be bitter about wrongs done against you.

Place your hope in God so that you can endure the troubles of this world and face them with a compassionate spirit.

Praying for the Living and the DeadPrayer is one of the most powerful ways we can

support others. Joining together in prayer for the living and the dead entrusts us all into God’s care.

ST. FERDINAND & GOOD SHEPHERD LENTEN CALENDAR

MARCH Stations of the Cross will be observed every friday during Lent. St. Ferdinand:7 p.m.

1 - Ash Wednesday Mass St. Ferdinand: 8:00 a.m., 6 p.m. Good Shepherd: 7:30 p.m.

3 - Knights of Columbus Fish Fry St. Ferdinand Parish Hall5 - 7 p.m. $10/plate



APRIL

4 - Lenten Penance ServiceGood Shepherd 7 p.m.

5 - Lenten Penance ServiceSt. Ferdinand 7 p.m.


9 - Palm Sunday

11 - TenebraeSt. Ferdinand 8 p.m.

13 - Holy Thursday (Triduum Begins)Mass of the Lord’s SupperSt. Ferdinand & Good Shepherd: 7 p.m.

14 - Good FridayPassion of the CrossSt. Ferdinand: 3 p.m.Good Shepherd: 6 p.m.

14 - Holy SaturdayEaster Vigil Mass (Bilingual) St. Ferdinand & Good Shepherd: 8:15 p.m.

16 - Easter MassGood Shepherd: 8 a.m.St. Ferdinand: 9:30 a.m.

“Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from

our lethargy.”

-POPE FRANCIS

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Casey Wayne Russell- Uncle Wade

(AKA Fr. Wade)

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St. Anne’s Altar Society

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Join us the first Thursday of each month after8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall for fellowship & prayer as we work in support of our church family!

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Open EverydayDine in, Catering & Dance Hall

for Private Events318 4th Street

1-830-833-1BBQ (1227)

Coffee House & BakeryIn the Blanco Square (830) 833-3129

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!Mon-Fri 7am - 5pmSat 8am - 5pmSun 8am - 1pm

Lowe’s MarketLowe’s Farm & Feed • Nutrena

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Friday Fish Fry!

March 3rd in the Parish Hall, 5-7 p.m.

Bring the family and friends to St. Ferdinand’s for a wonderful celebration of community as we prepare for Easter. Followed by Stations of the Cross.

Plates are $10.

SPECIAL EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MASS PREPARATION: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT, CYCLE AFirst Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7Eve and Adam eat from the tree that was forbidden to them by God.

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 51:3-4,5-6,12-13,17A prayer for Mercy

Second Reading: Romans 5:12-19Through the obedience of Jesus, many will be made righteous.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 4:1-11Jesus fasts for 40 days in the desert and is tempted by the devil.

Ethics & Integrity in Ministry Workshops

EIM Training in ENGLISH will be conducted on Saturday, March 25th, 9:00-11:00AM at St Ferdinand Parish Hall. Additionally, EIM Training in SPAN-ISH will be conducted on Saturday, March 4th from 4:30–6:30 PM at St Ferdinand Parish Hall. Please arrive promptly, as late arrivals will not be permitted entrance. Anyone new to EIM (ACTS team members, newly-appointed ministers, etc.) and any parishioners due for a 3-year update should attend this class, in order to serve in any parish ministry, including serving on teams for upcoming ACTS retreats. You can register for a class directly on the site below by visiting www.eappsdb.com, us-ing your own EIM account logon. Please do not bring children to an EIM workshop. Contact Liza or Carl Struck at [email protected] with any issues registering or if you have any questions about EIM training. Thank you for answering the call to serve!

Un taller de actualización de Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio (EIM por sus siglas en inglés) en espanol, se llevará a cabo Sabado, 4 de Marzo, 2017, 4:30-6:30 PM, St. Ferdinand Parish Hall – por favor llegue puntualmente ya que a quienes lleguen tarde no se les permitirá la entrada. Todos los miembros del clero, personal pagado y voluntarios que trabajan con jóvenes y adultos vulnerables de cualquier parroquia o área de la diócesis, están requeridos a asistir a un taller de EIM cada 3 años. Por favor entre a su cuenta de EIM (use la opción alterna -Alternate Login en inglés- para entrar en caso necesario) para pre-inscribirse a un taller de EIM. Por favor no traiga a sus niños a este taller de EIM. En caso de que tenga usted alguna inquietud relacionada con su asistencia al taller, por favor comuníquese con Emily Hurlimann al (512) 949-2447, a fin de acordar la forma en que usted pueda recibir su capacitación. Tal información se mantendrá de manera confidencial.

Diocese of AustinO�ce of Ethics &

Integrity in Ministry

FAITH FORMATION & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious EducationRICH Youth MinistryHigh School Religious EducationSunday Evening 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Blanco)

PULSE Teen Leadership GroupAre you looking for ways to grow in your faith? Do you want to put all of those graces you received in Confirmation to work for you and your communi-ty? PULSE is hoping to develop effective, holistically Catholic, peer-led ministry leaders among teenag-ers from ages 14-19 in our community. We need you! Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in joining.

Youth Ministry

“To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith,

no explanation is possible.”

-SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS

Take a moment and consider this ques-tion, “What is your goal in life?” Perhaps we need to make a list. Our true goal or priority may be identified by where we commit time, money and resources. Today, Jesus challenges us to orient ev-erything we do toward enhancing our relationship with God. Jesus tells us that we cannot serve God and material goods. Just as a servant cannot serve their master and their master’s enemy. God does not ask us to be irresponsible but to use our tal-ents and time wisely in order to glorify God.

Tómese un momento y considere esta pregunta, “¿Cuál es su meta en la vida?” Tal vez necesitemos hacer una lista. Nuestra verdadera meta o prioridad puede ser identificada al obser-var dónde comprometemos nuestro tiempo, din-ero y recursos. Hoy, Jesús nos reta a orientarlo todo hacia el mejoramiento de nuestra relación con Dios. Jesús nos dice que no podemos servir a Dios y a los bienes materiales. Tal como los sier-vos no pueden servir a su maestro y al enemigo de su maestro. Dios no nos pide ser irrespons-ables sino usar nuestros talentos y tiempo de manera sabia para glorificar a Dios.

GOSPEL MEDITATION FOR THE EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

Faith Formation ScheduleSpring Semester Classes begin January 11

Pre-K - 8th GradeWednesday Evening 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

CHOSENPreparation for the Sacrament of ConfirmationSunday Morning 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study“If you feel torn between the competing demands of this world and our faith”, plan on attending our Women’s Bible Study. Jeff Cavins will lead our video instruction on James. “Pearls for Wise Living”. We meet every Thursday at 1:00 pm in the RE Building. If you plan to attend this study please contact Karen Gebhardt, (210) 414-7301 or [email protected].

TONIGHT AT RICH:

GOOD SHEPHERD 6-8 p.m.

How does Lent impact our daily lives? What are some ways that we can tru-ly grow during this time?

Tonight we’ll be talking about the spiritual and corporal works of mercy and how these simple ac-tions can make huge waves in the world. The night will also feature some games with more prizes! Bring friends! 6 - 8 pm in the hall.

“MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE; I KNOW THEM, AND THEY FOLLOW ME.”-JOHN 10:27

PARISH MINISTRIES & INFORMATION

Week of February 26 - March 5, 2017

Sunday, February 26th Repose of the Souls of Bill Shafford & Deacon Jack Murrell

Thursday, March 2nd Healing of Tomas DeGrommas

Sunday, March 5th Parishioners of Good Shepherd and St. Ferdinand

Masses & IntentionsWeek of February 19, 2017Thank you for your generosity!

Regular Collection $1,025.00Building Fund $189.00

Honor the LORD with your wealth,with first fruits of all your produce

Then will your barns be filled with plenty,with new wine your vats will overflow.

- Proverbs 3:10

Collections Statement

Please pray for parishioners’ spiritual, mental and physical needs. Cynthia Ford, Patty Marx, Desmond Hancock

Prayer List

Men’s Club Meets the 3rd Sunday of the month after 9:00 a.m. mass.

Knights of ColumbusMeets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the parish hall (Blanco)

Catholic Daughters Of The AmericasMeets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall (Blanco)

Children’s Choir:Meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m.

Women’s Bible Study:Meets every Thursday at 1:00 pm (RE Building)

Parish Organizations &Meeting Times

Good Shepherd is happy to continue its tradition of a prayer chalice for vocations. It is given to the re-ceiving family after Mass in a private ceremony with Fr. Wade. If your family feels called to pray with the Chalice, please contact Warren Davis before or after Mass or by contacting him directly at 713-569-9491.

Vocations Chalice

Know that the LORD is God, he made us, we belong to him,we are his people, the flock he shepherds.

-PSALM 100:3

Good Shepherd will again join other area church-es in the annual Disaster Relief Clothes Drive which provides emergency clothing for victims of natural disasters. Just two years ago our local communities benefitted from this program in the aftermath of the Memorial Day floods. The drive begins Ash Wednes-day, March 1st, and continues throughout lent. Bring your bagged or boxed clothing to the parish hall where they will be picked up after Easter.

Lenten Clothes Drive

PARISH BULLETINC A T H O L I C C H U R C H

285 US 281 LOOP ROAD | JOHNSON CITY, TEXAS 78636(830) 833.5227 | GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG

GOOD SHEPHERD

FEBRUARY 26, 2017THE EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

IN THIS ISSUE: MAMA MARY | CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

Saturday Evening Masses (Blanco): 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. (Español)

Sunday Morning Masses: Good Shepherd: 9:00 a.m.St. Ferdinand (Blanco): 11:00 a.m.

Weekday Mass:Thursday, 6:00 p.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation / ConfessionThursday, 5:00 p.m

Adoration: Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

First Thursday Healing Mass:6:00 p.m. with Anointing of the Sick immediately following mass

Mass Schedule

Thursday3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Office Hours

Mailing Address:PO Box 1608, Johnson City, Texas 78636

Phone Numbers:Main Office: (830) 868-0370


For a complete list of ministries, contacts, and other resources, please visit:www.goodshepherdjctx.org


Staff Emails

Rev. Fr. Wade Russell, [email protected]

Deacon George Lillard [email protected]

Deacon Jessie Esquivel [email protected]

Deacon Tony Barbour [email protected]

Margie Vasquez, Parish [email protected]

James Longoria, PBA, Youth [email protected]

PARISH BULLETINC A T H O L I C C H U R C H

285 US 281 LOOP ROAD | JOHNSON CITY, TEXAS 78636(830) 833.5227 | GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG

GOOD SHEPHERD

FEBRUARY 26, 2017THE EIGHTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

IN THIS ISSUE: MAMA MARY | CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS

Mass Schedule

Thursday3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Office Hours

Mailing Address:PO Box 1608, Johnson City, Texas 78636

Phone Numbers:Main Office: (830) 868-0370


For a complete list of ministries, contacts, and other resources, please visit:www.goodshepherdjctx.org


Documents

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