December 28, 2014

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph La Sagrada Familia

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Hector J. Madrigal, Pastor

Lupita Alvarez Pastoral Assistant

Leo Ramos

Deacon

Luz M. Casillas de Cárdenas Administrative Assistant

Rocío González Receptionist/Secretary

Sandy Brisley

Bookkeeper

Eva Guzmán Director of Faith Formation

Luis Caldera Youth Ministry Support

Loretta Martinez Bulletin/Web Editor

***** Phil Seidenberger - Parish Council President

Sonia Higgins - Finance Council President Denice Haley - Altar Society President

Adult Faith Formation Lisa Alvarez - Children’s Faith Formation Steve and Alejandra Miller - Impacting Teens Lola Wooten - Saint Luke’s Ministry

Music Ministry Yolanda Hernandez - 5:00 pm Saturday Mass

8:00 am Sunday Mass Pat Carathers - 11:00 am Sunday Mass

Angi Seidenberger Saint Joseph School Principal

Miechele Ronquillo School Board President Josie Herrera Parent Teachers Organization President

Gail Saiz St. Joseph Day Care Center Director

Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8:30am—3:30pm

Friday 8:30 am-12:00 noon Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation ( Confession )

Saturday 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM or by appointment

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM-English

Spanish Mass 1:00 PM No Mass on Monday

Tuesday 6:30 PM Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 8:15 AM

Adoration Chapel

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Monday 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday 5:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 5:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement

WELCOMING ALL AND FORMING DISCIPLES We are a family united in our catholic Faith

That welcomes all God’s children

Forming disciples by Continuing

Christ’s mission of Love, Service, and Education.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

4122 South Bonham Street Amarillo, Texas 79110-1113

806-355-5621 (Office) / 806-355-5622 (Fax) Email: parish.office@stjosephamarillo.com Website: stjosephamarillo.com Diocesan website: amarillodiocese.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at noon

CAMPUS OFFICES Saint Joseph Elementary School 806-359-1604

Saint Joseph Day Care Center 806-353-7043 Holy Cross Catholic Academy 806-355-9637

Children’s Faith Formation (K-5) and Youth Faith Formation (6-12) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Saint Joseph School Classrooms

I.T.” Impacting Teens Third Sunday of the month

Sacrament of Baptism

Contact the Parish Office

Sacrament of Matrimony

Contact the Parish Office

PARISH INFORMATION

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL NEWS

Thank you to everyone that joined us for bingo and a movie. The

winners were: Jennifer Cates, George Reyes, Darrell Glenn, Kim

Huseman, Toby Vincent, Calinda Velasquez, Guy Raef, Jennifer

Gonzalez, Mandi Guffy, Vickie Halsey and our door prize winner was

Olivia Reyes. Congratulations!! The staff at St. Joseph School would

like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God

bless every single one of you.

FAITH FORMATION-IMPACTING TEENS Impacting Teens is on Christmas Break until January 7th. Have a safe and relaxing break!

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Scripture Study is every Sunday at 9:15 a.m.for all baptized, open to

all members of St. Joseph in the Our Lady of Sorrows Room. We

hope to see you there.

ALTAR SOCIETY-SMORGASBORD

St. Joseph's Altar Society is seeking turkey donations for the

upcoming Smorgasbord. If you can donate a turkey or donate and

store a turkey please call Elida Garcia at 674-4194. Thank you for

your generosity!

ADORATION CHAPEL

The Adoration Chapel will be closed Wednesday, December 24

through Thursday, January 1. It will re-open on Friday, January 2,

2015. We hope everyone has a Blessed Christmas Holiday!

ST. JOSEPH RAFFLE

St. Joseph’s is selling raffle tickets for a chance to win a 1926 Model

T. Roadster Car. The tickets are $50 and will be available in the

gathering area after all Masses. If you would like to help us sell raffle

tickets, please let us know. All proceeds will benefit St. Joseph

Church. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the parish

office. For more information, please contact the parish office. Your

help and generosity are greatly appreciated.

PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

December 30th Open from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 pm

December 31st Parish Office Closed

January 1st Parish Office Closed

Father Hector J. Madrigal and the staff of Saint

Joseph Church wish you a very Happy Christmas

Season and Prosperous New Year filled with God´s

Blessings!!

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church!

4122 S. Bonham St.

Amarillo, TX 79110

When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions

of the law of the Lord, they returned to

Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. The

child grew and became strong, filled with

wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.

- Lk 2:39-40

The Holy Family

"Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, '?

And you yourself a sword will pierce.'" This old man in

the Temple, a man filled with the Holy Spirit, uttered

these ominous, prophetic words. Right in the midst of a

religious celebration that could be considered a kind of

parallel to Christian baptism, Simeon started talking

about suffering. Although this might have put a damper

on the joy of the occasion, it was nonetheless a precious

moment. God was speaking through the mouth of the

Spirit-filled Simeon and actually doing Mary a great service. God was

helping Mary to prepare herself for what lay ahead. And the truth was,

the road in front of her family was destined to be marked by the cross.

Our families also bear this mark. Although in a different way from

Mary, we all have our crosses to deal with. Whether it be the sickness or

death of a loved one, conflicts among siblings or spouses, or unexpected

challenges like infertility or a lost job, no family is without its share of

trouble. As we navigate these difficulties, we would do well to

remember Simeon's words to Mary: suffering is going to happen,

sometimes very painful, heart-piercing suffering. But instead of being

shocked or angry at God, we can call to mind the fact that this is part of

life in a fallen world. We can also remind ourselves that although Mary

suffered when her son suffered, she also rejoiced when he rejoiced.

Ultimately, every cross she bore as his mother was trumped in the end

by the victory of the Resurrection. We share in this triumph as well.

After all, our families are in the loving care of a heavenly Father. We

are not just the children of our parents; we are also the children of God.

The Holy Family Prayer

JESUS, Son of God and Son of Mary, bless our family.

Graciously inspire in us the unity, peace, and mutual

love that you found in your own family in the little town of Nazareth. MARY, Mother of Jesus and our

Mother, nourish our family with your faith and your

love. Keep us close to your Son, Jesus, in all our sorrows and joys. JO-SEPH, Foster-father to Jesus,

guardian and spouse of Mary, keep our family safe from

harm. Help us in all time of discouragement or anxi-ety. HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, make our family

one with you. Help us to be instruments of peace. Grant

that love, strengthened by grace, may prove mightier than all the weaknesses and trials through which our families sometimes pass. May we always have God at

the center of our hearts and homes until we are all one family, happy and at

peace in our true home with you. Amen Missionaries of the Holy Family

Important Dates for St. Joseph Solemnity of Mary

December 31st, Wednesday @ 5:00 pm (English)

January 1, 2015, Thursday @ 11:00 am Bilingual

(English-Spanish)

NOTICIAS DE LA PARROQUIA

NOTICIAS DE LA ESCUELA DE SAN JOSÉ

Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron a nuestra noche de

Bingo Y Película. Los ganadores fueron: Jennifer Cates, George

Reyes, Darrell Glenn, Kim Huseman, Toby Vincent, Calinda

Velasquez, Guy Raef, Jennifer Gonzalez, Mandy Guffy, Vicky

Halsey y el ganador del premio a la puerta fue Olivia Re-

yes. Felicidades!!Nuestro personal de la Escuela de San José

les desea una Feliz Navidad y Prospero Año Nuevo. Que Dios

bendiga a cada uno de ustedes.

FORMACIÓN EN LA FE PARA ADOLESCENTES/I.T. El grupo de Impacting Teens está en su Descanso de Navidad hasta el 7 de enero. Deseamos que tengan unas seguras y apacibles vacaciones.

LA SOCIEDAD DEL ALTAR DE SAN JOSÉ La Sociedad Del Altar de San José está solicitando donaciones de pavos para el evento de Smorgasboard. Si usted desea donar un pavo, favor de llamar a la Señora Elida García al número 674-4194. Gracias por su generosidad.

RIFA DE CARRO CLÁSICO

Nuestra Iglesia de San José está vendiendo boletos para la rifa

de un carro clásico 1926, modelo T. Roadster. El precio de los

boletos es de $50.00 y estarán disponibles en el área de recep-

ción después de todas las Misas. Si usted desea ayudar a vender

los boletos comuníquese a la oficina. Todas las ganancias serán

destinadas a nuestra Parroquia de San José. Para adquirir bole-

tos o recibir más información favor de contactar a la oficina de

San José. Su ayuda y generosidad serán recompensadas.

NUESTRA CAPILLA DE ADORACIÓN

Nuestra Capilla de Adoración al Santísimo estará cerrada desde

el miércoles 24 de diciembre hasta el día 1 de enero y se volverá a

abrir el viernes 2 de enero. ¡Esperamos que todos tengan una bende-

cida Navidad!

El Padre Hector J. Madrigal y el personal de la Parroquia de

San José les desean una Feliz Temporada Navideña y Un

Próspero Año Nuevo lleno de bendiciones.

Oración a la Sagrada Familia Sagrada Familia de Nazaret: enséñanos el recogi-

miento, la interiori-dad; danos la disposición de escu-

char las buenas inspiraciones y las palabras de los

verdaderos maestros. Enséñanos la necesidad del

trabajo de reparación, del estudio, de la vida interior

personal, de la oración, que sólo Dios ve en lo secreto;

enséñanos lo que es la familia, su comunión de amor,

su belleza simple y austera, su carácter sagrado e

inviolable. Amén.

Please Pray for our Sick Rod Green, Theresa Manno, Sylvia Gleason,

Rosina Newhouse, Charles Handley, Sue Martinez, Howard Birkenfeld, Julian

Biggers, Anthony & John Newhouse, Lydia Castillo, Carl Ault, G.G. League,

Edward Martinez, Bob Gallager, Nina Morganti, Carmen Oviedo, Grisel

Morales, Jose Ortiz , Gary Bellinghausen, Jenny C., Chase Sprigen, Christian

Morales, M.L.Vigil, Margaret Bynum, Linda King, Cecilia Gleason, Luca

Buga, Willie Faye Huseman, Calista Huber, Carmen Ramos, Sam Quintana,

Patricia Eagle, Mary Rose Edgar, Lola Wooten, Lynell Alison, Dale Hoover,

Danita Vigil, Junior Manibog, Evangelina Madrigal, Evelyn Mulá, Carol Sal-

daña , Carla Wilson, Doris Larson, Tony Peña, Louis Raef, Ezequiel

Rodriquez, Jessica Trujillo, Carolina Ortega, Steven Bellinghausen

Readings for the Week of December 28, 2014 to January 3, 2015

Lecturas para la Semana del 28 de Deciembre de 2014 al día 3 de Enero de 2015

Sunday/Domingo: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 or Col 3:12-21/Lk 2:22-40 8:00 a.m. Parish Intentions 11:00 a.m. †Joe B. Navarro by Anita & Family 1:00 p.m. Mass 6:00 p.m. Mass Monday/Lunes: 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 No Mass Tuesday/Martes: 1 Jn 2:12-17/Lk 2:36-40 No Mass Wednesday/Miércoles: 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 5:00 p.m. Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass Thursday/Jueves: Nm 6:22-27/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 11:00 a.m. Solemnity of Mary Mass Friday/Viernes: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Jn 1:19-28 8:15 a.m. Mass Saturday/Sábado: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Jn 1:29-34 5:00 p.m. †Patricia Belcher by Maureen Lammes Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Please Pray for our Soldiers Blase Musick, Jacob Tumbleson, Anthony J. Martello, John Aaron Peña, Chris Romo, Phillip Romo

ADORATION CHAPEL The Lord Needs Your Company!!! Your commitment to fill the following hours (even on a temporary basis) would be greatly appreciated, in order to relieve the few who have kept these hours covered at great sacrifice. Please call the coordinator if you can help with day or night time hours.

Adoration Needs: Monday 12:00 noon Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Wednesday 12:00 noon & 1:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 am, 10:00 a.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Saturday 2:00 p.m. He seeks your company and love.

Could you not watch one hour with Me? (Mt. 26:40)

FECHAS IMPORTANTES

Solemnidad de la Virgen María Diciembre 31--Miércoles--5:00 p.m.--Inglés Enero 1 de 2015--Jueves--11:00 a.m.--Bilingüe--

Inglés y Español

NOVEMBER MASS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE

5:00 pm-161 8:00 am-74 11:00 am-204 1:00 pm-179

(Thanksgiving: 7:00 pm-110 8:15 am-28)

OCTOBER MASS ATTENDANCE AVERAGE

5:00 pm-118 8:00 am-81 11:00 am-297 1:00 pm-217

December 28, 2014 to January 3, 2015

Del día 28 de Deciembre de 2014 al día 3 de Enero, 2015

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. Mass-English

9:15 a.m. Scripture Study (OLS) 11:00 a.m. Mass-English

1:00 p.m. Mass-Spanish 6:00 p.m. Mass-Sudanese

Monday: No Mass

6:00 p.m. Amarillo Rejoicers (HFR)

Tuesday: Parish Office closes at noon

No Mass

Wednesday: Parish Office Closed

5:00 p.m. Solemnity of Mary Vigil Mass-English

Thursday: Parish Office Closed

11:00 a.m. Solemnity of Mary-Bilingual

Friday: Parish Office Closed

8:15 a.m. Mass

Saturday: 3:40 p.m. Confessions

5:00 p.m. Mass

Diocesan News

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC ADACEMY

The speech and debate team of Holy Cross Catholic Academy placed 4th overall in the prestigious Amarillo High tournament

December 5th and 6th. The team earned 3 first places, Ben Fuller-

ton, junior, in the Lincoln Douglas debate, Jose Villafuerte, junior,

in domestic extemporaneous and the two of them teaming in a new

event, Public Forum debate. This is a two-person debate focused

on current event issues. In addition Jose placed 2nd in impromptu

speaking, was a semifinalist in both impromptu and original ora-

tory. Ben also placed 5th in impromptu speaking. Freshmen Wil-

liam Pena placed 6th in domestic extemporaneous, giving HCCA

three of the six finalists. Jacob Davila, freshman, was a semifinal-

ist in domestic extemporaneous. Senior, Sandra Salgado was a

semifinalist in poetry interpretation and dramatic interpretation.

Two of our foreign resident students, Tuan Cao and Dan Nguyen,

participated in their first speech tournament and are looking for-

ward to the next competition. Congratulations to the Mustangs!

World Meeting of Families 2015, Philadelphia “Love is Our Mission: the Family Fully Alive”. Join our diocese in going to Philly for more info please contact us asap (806) 383-2243 ext 129 www.worldmeeting2015.org www.prolifeamarillo.org Merry Christmas “The man

recognizes and finds his own humanity ‘with the help’

of the woman.” John Paul II Join the LOVE and LIFE of Faith,

BELIEVE. www.prolifeamarillo.org ~ www.facebook.com/rlmama

DIOCESAN WALK FOR LIFE “May all of them be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in

You” John 17:21

“For LIFE, Love & Liberty” on January 17, 2015, 10:00 a.m. Mass

and Prayer at St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1200 S. Washington. 11:30 am

-Penitential Prayer & Walk from St. Mary’s to 15th & Taylor. On

site prayer led by Most Reverend Patrick J. Zurek, Knights of-

Columbus and the Church of the Texas Panhandle. *Bus available

to site and chairs available upon arrival.

Volunteers needed!!! Amarillo will be hosting the Southwest Liturgical Conference, Janu-ary 21-24 at the Amarillo Civic Center. This will be a great opportu-nity to attend a religious conference, grow in your faith and offer your service at the same time. Conference fee is waived for Volun-teers. We are in need of close to 200 volunteers, so if you have any spare time and would like to volunteer AND attend a wonderful con-ference, please contact Linda Astuto at 383-1811 or Julie Jones at 358-2461.

CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY

Mark your calendars to attend the annual West Texas A&M Catholic

Student Center Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, February 7, 2015 from

6:30pm to midnight at St. Thomas the Apostle. The fundraiser includes

a dinner, dance (music provided by Young Country), live and silent

auction and a raffle. Advanced purchased tickets only at $50 per per-

son. Catholic Campus Ministries is asking ministries & lay organizations in

the Amarillo Diocese to support the auction fundraiser by donating a basket

to place in the silent auction. If you have any questions, would like to pur-

chase a ticket(s) or would like to donate a basket or make a donation for the live auction, please call Betty Aragon/Auction Coordinator at the Catholic

Student Center at (806)655-4345. Thank you for supporting our ministry to

the students at West Texas A&M University and beyond.

January 3rd & 4th, 2015 Altar Servers: 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m. Information not available at time of printing

11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Communion Ministers: 5:00 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

Lectors: Ushers:

5:00 p.m. Leo Leners

8:00 a.m. Roger Bernt

11:00 a.m. Pat Kennedy 1:00 p.m. Hector & Monica Reyes

Weekly Collection Report:

Informe Semanal de la Colecta Projected—Proyectado $7,500.00

Collection— Colecta 12/13 & 12/14 $7.833.31

Over/Under—Más/Menos $333.31 Children’s Collection—C. de los niños $307.98

Retirement for Religious $1,165,27

Information for December 20th-21st not available at time

of printing

December 31, 2014 and January 1, 2015

Altar Servers

5:00 p.m. Information not available

11:00 a.m.

Communion Ministers

5:00 p.m. Billy Thoreson, Gail Saiz

11:00 a.m. Need 1 more minister, Rogelio Martinez

Lectors Ushers

5:00 p.m. Carol Saldaña Leo Leners

11:00 a.m. Monica Musick Roger Bernt