SAINT FERDINAND& GOOD SHEPHERD

PARISH BULLETIN | October 20, 2019 | Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor

Rev. Fr. Brion Zarsky

frbrion@stferdinandblanco.org

Deacon Jessie Esquivel

dcn.jessie@stferdinandblanco.org

Cathy Cudd, Parish Secretary

cathy@stferdinandblanco.org

St. Ferdinand--DRE – Susan Moore 830-833-0444

susan@stferdinandblanco.org

Office hours/Horarios de Oficina:

Wednesdays/Miercoles 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Good Shepherd--Margie Vasquez 830-833-5227

Coordinator of RE & Youth Minister

margie@stferdinandblanco.org

WEEKEND MASSES:

St. Ferdinand

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. ; 7:00 p.m. (Español)

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

Good Shepherd

Sunday: 9 a.m.

For a Complete weekday

Mass Schedule and Mass Intentions,

please see the next page

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION):

St. Ferdinand

Saturday: 4 p.m.

Good Shepherd

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

(or by appointment)

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WEBSITES:

W W W.STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG

W W W.GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG

MAILING ADDRESS:

25 MAIN STREET

BLANCO, TEXAS 78606

PHONE NUMBERS:

OFFICE PHONE: (830) 833-5227

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (830) 833-0444

OFFICE FAX: (830) 833-9978

GENERAL INFORMATION:

ADMIN@STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG

BULLETIN INQUIRIES:

CATHY@STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG

P A R I S H I N F O R M A T I O N

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Catholic Churches

W e l c o m e V i s i t o r s & G u e s t s

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 concerning 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. Marriage 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 anyone in need, please call the office.

Saturday, October 19th (StF) 5:00 p.m.

Repose of the Soul of Joe D. Riba by Gerald & Margaret

Wilke

Saturday, October 19th (StF) 7:00 p.m.

Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd

Sunday, October 20th (GS) 9:00 a.m.

Rosary at 8:25 a.m., Thomas Moreno Family by Michael

and Patricia Huse

Sunday, October 20th (StF) 11:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Lucille G. Rodriguez by Yolanda

Davila

Tuesday, October 22nd (StF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Souls of Betty & Jim Schnell by Anna

Barker and family

Wednesday, October 23rd (StF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Fr. Oliver Johnson

Thursday, October 24th (StF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Otilie Lindemann on the

Anniversary of her Birthday by Anna Barker

Thursday, October 24th (GS) 6:00 p.m.

George Taylor by Michael and Patricia Huse

Friday, October 25th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of John Wier by Susan Moore

Saturday, October 26th (StF) 5:00 p.m.

Repose of the Soul of John Geldorf by Family

Saturday, October 26th (StF) 7:00 p.m.

Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd

Masses & IntentionsWeek of October 19 – October 26, 2019

Prayer ListPlease continue to pray for comfort and healing for the sick

in our parish community. In addition, please ask the Lord

for wisdom for their doctors and nurses, rest for their

caregivers, and peace and strength for their family and

friends.

We are proud of all those in our

parish who are serving and

protecting our country.

Thank you and God bless all of you.

If you or someone you know needs prayer in a special

way, please email: cathy@stferdinandblanco.org.

Llano Baumgartner

Joyce (Edge) Bishop

Joanne Bodine

Michelle Campbell

Richard Cole

Barbara Crowley

Lee Durci

Jesse Estrada

Pete Garcia

Dana Ninneman Gonzales

Steve and Teen Grigory

Natalie Hernandez

Earl Hunter

Mike Kleiss

Clifford Lane

Abby and Judy Lantier

Charlie Lechow

Charles McKinney

Naomi Michalsky

Olivia Miller

Ralph Moss

Ivan Nelson

Andrea Perez

Charles Reinert

Sid Reinert

Nancy Romero

Opie Romero

Martin Antonio Martinez

Joan Sauerhoff

Lucille Scharnhorst

Gay Schuler

Jacob Umanzor

Tony Vela

Polo Zamora

Mass PreparationOctober 27, 2019, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14,16-18God hears the prayer of the poor.

Psalm 34:2-3,17-18,19,23The Lord hear and answers the cry of the poor.

Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18Paul perseveres in faith, confident that God will rescue him.

Gospel Reading: Luke 18:9-14Jesus tells the parable of the proud Pharisee who prayed from his self-importance and the tax collector who prayed humbly.

Good Shepherd Men’s Club

Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

Knights of Columbus

Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

Catholic Daughters Of The Americas

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

ACTS Core Team

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

St. Ferdinand’s Parish Choir

Meets Wednesday nights at 5:00 p.m. Call 830-833-4939 for more information.

Good Shepherd Children’s Choir

Meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Meets Thursday nights from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand RE Building.

Women’s Bible Study

Meets every Thursday at 1 p.m. If you’re interested in joining please contact Karen Gebhardt at 210-427-3060or kgebhardt52@gmail.com.

Parish Organizations & Meeting Times

Websites: For a complete list of ministries, contacts, and

other resources, please visit our websites:

www.stferdinandblanco.org www.goodshepherdjctx.org

St. Ferdinand:

Regular Collection

Good Shepherd:

Regular Collection

Building Fund

$4,709.37

$818.00

$139.00

Week of October 13, 2019

Thank you for your generosity!

Second C o l l e c t i o n f o r T o d a y :

SF and GS: World Mission Sunday

St. Anne’s Altar Society

Meets the 1st Thursday of the month immediately following 9 a.m. Mass in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

Altar Server Training, 4th thru 8th Grades

Meets the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month at St. Ferdinand at 8:30 a.m.

Altar Server Training, High School

Meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at St. Ferdinand at 8:30 a.m.

Good Shepherd

Vocat ions Cha l i ce

If your family feels called to pray with the Chalice, please

contact Warren Davis before or after Mass or by calling

him directly at 713-569-9491.

Calendar of Events

October 17-20 – Women’s ACTS Retreat

October 20 – S.F. Altar Server Training, 4th-8th Grades

October 21 – Knights of Columbus, 6:30 p.m.

O G o d , b e m e r c i f u l t o m e a s i n n e r !

O h D i o s , s é m i s e r i c o r d i o s o c o n m i g o p e c a d o r !

He has come to the Temple for one reason. He has recently

realized how corrupt he has become. A little extortion here, a

little fuzzy math there, and he has become quite wealthy. But

at what cost? He has defrauded people who can barely make

ends meet. He has sent men to debtors’ prison with no regard

for their families. He sees it now, and he is deeply sorry. Words

fail. All he can say is, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner”

(Luke 18:13).

The Pharisee, pleased with the perfection of his prayer,

leaves just as he came in: convinced of his own righteousness

and despising everyone else (Luke 18:9). But the tax collector

leaves feeling free. With a lighter step and a brave smile on his

face, he heads home. Tomorrow he will apologize to his

neighbors and return their money.

We each have a little of the Pharisee and a little of the tax

collector in us. Let’s lean into the tax collector at Mass today

and pray,

“Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner!”

Intenta imaginar la escena. En primer lugar, está el

fariseo, un miembro respetado de la sociedad, que toma "su

posición" en el templo (Lucas 18:11). Tiene un lugar especial

donde ora, tal como lo ha hecho en la sinagoga (Mateo 23:6).

Dramática y cuidadosamente, levanta las manos en

oración. Su filacteria, una caja de cuero atada alrededor de

su cabeza que contiene pasajes de las Escrituras hebreas en

pergamino, es más ancha que la mayoría y eclipsa sus cejas.

Las canciones de su chal de oración —destinados a ser

sutiles recordatorios de la Ley de Moisés— son más largas y

más lujosas que la mayoría, tanto una declaración de moda

como un signo de devoción (Mateo 23:5). Es una figura

llamativa que parece superior a "el resto de la humanidad"

(Lucas 18:11).

Ahora imagínate al recaudador de impuestos. No tiene un

espacio especial para orar. Mantiene la cabeza inclinada para

evitar la mirada desdeñosa del fariseo. Un miembro bien

pagado de la burocracia romana, está vestido

cuidadosamente pero no pretenciosamente. Sus mejillas

están manchadas de lágrimas.

Ha venido al Templo por una razón. Recientemente se ha

dado cuenta de lo corrupto que se ha vuelto. Un poco de

extorsión aquí, un poco de matemáticas borrosas allí, y se ha

vuelto bastante rico. Pero, ¿a qué costo? Ha defraudado a la

gente que apenas puede llegar a fin de mes. Ha enviado

hombres a la prisión de deudores sin tener en cuenta a sus

familias. Lo ve ahora, y lo siente profundamente. Las palabras

fallan. Todo lo que puede decir es: "Oh Dios, sé misericordioso

conmigo pecador" (Lucas 18:13).

El fariseo, complacido con la perfección de su oración, se va

justo cuando entró: convencido de su propia justicia y

despreciando a todos los demás (Lucas 18:9). Pero el

recaudador de impuestos deja los sentimientos libres Con un

paso más ligero y una sonrisa valiente en su cara, se dirige a

casa. Mañana se disculpará con sus vecinos y le devolverá su

dinero.

Cada uno de nosotros tiene un poco del fariseo y un poco del

recaudador de impuestos en nosotros. Vamos aprender sobre el

recaudador de impuestos en la misa de hoy y oremos,

"Señor, ten piedad de mí, un pecador!"

Try to picture the scene. First, there is the Pharisee, a

respected member of society, taking up “his position” in the

Temple (Luke 18:11). He has a special spot where he would

pray, just as he has in his synagogue (Matthew 23:6).

Dramatically and carefully, he lifts his hands in prayer.

His phylactery—a leather box tied around his head

containing Hebrew Scripture passages on parchment—is

wider than most and eclipses his eyebrows. The tassels of

his prayer shawl—meant to be subtle reminders of the Law

of Moses—are longer and more luxurious than most, as

much a fashion statement as a sign of devotion (Matthew

23:5). He is a striking figure who looks superior to “the rest

of humanity” (Luke 18:11).

Now picture the tax collector. He has no special prayer

space. He keeps his head bowed so as to avoid the

disdainful gaze of the Pharisee. A well-paid member of the

Roman bureaucracy, he is dressed neatly but not

pretentiously. His cheeks are stained with tears.

“Open wide the doors to Christ,” urged John Paul II during the homily at the Mass where he was

installed as pope in 1978.

Born in Wadowice, Poland, Karol Jozef Wojtyla had lost his mother, father, and older brother before

his 21st birthday. Karol’s promising academic career at Krakow’s Jagiellonian University was cut

short by the outbreak of World War II. While working in a quarry and a chemical factory, he enrolled

in an “underground” seminary in Kraków. Ordained in 1946, he was immediately sent to Rome where

he earned a doctorate in theology.

Communist officials allowed Wojtyla to be appointed auxiliary bishop of Kraków in 1958, consider-

ing him a relatively harmless intellectual. They could not have been more wrong!

Bishop Wojtyla attended all four sessions of Vatican II and contributed especially to its Pastoral

Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. Appointed as archbishop of Kraków in 1964, he

was named a cardinal three years later.

Elected pope in October 1978, he took the name of his short-lived, immediate predecessor. Pope

John Paul II was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years. In time, he made pastoral visits to 124

countries, including several with small Christian populations.

The Great Jubilee of the Year 2000, a key event in John Paul’s ministry, was marked by special celebrations in Rome and

elsewhere for Catholics and other Christians. Relations with the Orthodox Churches improved considerably during his papacy.

“Christ is the center of the universe and of human history” was the opening line of John Paul II’s 1979 encyclical, Redeemer of the

Human Race. In 1995, he described himself to the United Nations General Assembly as “a witness to hope.”

One of the most well-remembered photos of John Paul II’s pontificate was his one-on-one conversation in 1983, with Mehmet Ali

Agca, who had attempted to assassinate him two years earlier.

Pope Benedict XVI beatified John Paul II in 2011, and Pope Francis canonized him in 2014.

S a i n t o f t h e W e e k : P o p e J o h n P a u l I I

October is Respect Life Month! Keep filling

those Baby Banks and show your children

how important it is to be involved in efforts to

help unborn babies, women and families in

need by sparing their extra change. Each

time you add to your bank, your contribution

helps the Gabriel Project, Project Rachel,

Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line and

much more! For information or to volunteer,

please call the office at 830-833-5227 or

email admin@stferdinandblanco.org.

K e e p F i l l i n g y o u r

B a b y B a n k s !

Octubre es el Mes del Respeto a la Vida. Recuerde continuar

llenando esas alcancías de bebe mientras ensena a sus hijos lo

importante que es estar involucrado en los esfuerzos por ayudar

a los bebes que no han nacido, a las mamas y familias

necesitadas a través de la donación de dinero suelto o cambio en

su Alcancía del Bebé. Su donación ayudará a el Proyecto

Gabriel, el Proyecto Raquel, el Ministerio de Banqueta, la Línea

de Ayuda Pro-Vida, entre otros. Para mayor información o para

ser un voluntario, porfavor call the office at 830-833-5227 or

email admin@stferdinandblanco.org.

Our Second Collection for today is for

World Mission Sunday

World Mission Sunday is celebrated in every parish throughout the world

during October. This worldwide liturgical celebration is the only annual

appeal of its kind. Approximately 1,150 mission dioceses receive annual

subsidies from the Propagation of the Faith’s General Fund for their ordinary

operations. These funds form the “lifeblood” of mission dioceses, as they are

the monies used to finance the needs of the mission Church throughout the

world.

As described by Pope John Paul II, World Mission Sunday is “an

important day in the life of the Church because it teaches how to give: as an

offering made to God, in the Eucharistic celebration and for all the missions

of the world” (see Redemptoris Missio 81).

Thank you for your ongoing support and generosity to this annual

collection.

Encountering Christ Pledge Total: $85,000,000

Cash Collected to Date: $80,600,000

Percent of Cash Collected to Date: 95%

St. FerdinandOur Parish Goal: $300,000

Our Parish Pledge Total to Date: $210,140

Parish Percent Completed to Date: 70%

Parish Share to Date: $63,042

Parish Share Received to Date: $1,818

Parish Projects Funded: Debt Repayment

St. Ferdinand

Class Times:

PreK-6th: Sundays 9:30-10:40 a.m.

7th-8th: Wednesdays 6:30-7:45 p.m.

If we don’t teach our children to follow Christ, the world

will teach them not to.

Clases disponibles:

PreK-6th: Domingos 9:30-10:40 a.m. empezando

7th-8th: Miercoles 6:30-7:45 p.m. empezando

Si no enseñamos a nuestros niños a seguir a Cristo, el

mundo les enseñara a no seguirlo.

Suggested donation for materials:

Early Bird through October 15th:

PreK-8th grade $30 First Communion $45

Maximum per family in one year: $100

After October 15th:

PreK-8th grade $40, First Communion $55

Catechist Discount: $25 total for entire family

Called to Protect for Youth/Middle School

Called to Protect for Youth is a sexual abuse education

and prevention program that helps middle and high

school students to understand a fundamental teaching of

our faith: that every human being is created in the image

and likeness of God and that this sacredness should be

treated with respect.

All 6th grade students, and any new middle school

students, will participate in a Called to Protect for Youth

(CTPY) workshop provided by the Diocese of Austin Ethics

and Integrity in Ministry office from 9:30-10:40 a.m. on

Sunday, October 27th, and Sunday, November 3rd, during

regularly scheduled class time.

The CTPY workshop will be offered to middle school

students in two parts, All middle school students are

welcome and encouraged to participate annually in this

important class. Our certified instructor will be Veronica

Hernandez. Veronica is happy to help parents with any

questions you may have.

CTPY is developmentally appropriate for middle school

grades. Please go to the diocesan website at

https://www.austindiocese.org/parent to learn more

about the CTPY program, or stop by the RE Office to view

information for parents. Families also received a letter

regarding the program at registration. If you prefer your

child not participate in the program, please stop by the

RE Office to sign a waiver.

Thank you for your help in providing this important

information to your children.

Good Shepherd

Religious Education Classes:

Classes began Wednesday Sept 18th.

Cost:

Early Bird Price through October 15th, $30

First Communion, $45 (2 books)

5% Discount for 2 or more children, Max per family

per year $100

After October 15th, $40, First Communion $55

Catechist Discount: $25 for entire family

Pre-K thru 5th Grade: Wednesday's 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

(See registration information above.)

Middle School EDGE Youth Ministry: Once a month on 4th

Sunday of the month, from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Classes to

start Oct. 27th at St. Ferdinand Parish Hall. Registration cost

$35.

High School RICH Youth Ministry: Every Sunday, from

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The next class will meet Oct. 20th in the

St. Ferdinand Parish Hall. Registration cost $35.

Pre-Confirmation Classes: Next classes will be on Nov.

9th from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Classes will be held once a

month, this class is for 8th - 12th graders. If you have a

student that wants to register for Pre-Confirmation or

Confirmation classes - please contact Margie Vasquez.

Volunteers/Teachers needed: If you are interested in help-

ing out this year in RE or want more information as to

donations, contact Margie Vasquez. If you are interested in

volunteering - you must be EIM compliant. Please refer to

bulletin for upcoming EIM workshops in our area.

Religious Education

Preparation for ConfirmationIn a recent letter to priests regarding the Sacrament of

Confirmation, Bishop Vasquez states: Baptized adolescents

(eighth grade or beyond) who have celebrated First

Communion are prepared over a 2-yr period.

Eighth grade is considered to be the first of two years of

preparation prior to the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Attendance at mass and at faith formation classes is

especially important during this time. Students who have

attended faith formation classes regularly in 8th and 9th grade

will usually receive confirmation early in the 10th grade.

Eighth grade classes currently meet from 6:30 to 7:45

p.m. on Wednesday evenings. If your child is not yet

registered, or has difficulty attending at that time, please call

the Director of Religious Education at 833-0444.

Ninth Grade is a part of the Youth Ministry program for St

Ferdinand and Good Shepherd. Margie Vasquez is our Youth

Minister. If your high school aged child has not yet registered

for Faith Formation, please contact Margie at 512-924-8558.

The date for the next Rite of Confirmation at

St Ferdinand is Sunday, October 11th, 2020.

High School Religious Education: Summer 2018

High School: (9th – 12thgrades)

Blanco and Johnson City High School Teens can join RICH (Resting in Christ’s Hands) Life Teen Youth

Ministry. Life Teen is an environment in which high school youth can come into a relationship with God

through spiritual, educational, emotional and social experiences. Our Youth Ministry follows the United

States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) guidelines for comprehensive youth ministry programs.

Our next class will be on Oct. 20th. We will start the night at 5:30 p.m. with a light meal and move into the lesson and

discussion for the evening. So come join us for the fun as we explore deeper into our Catholic faith.

Middle School: (6th – 8th grades)

Blanco and Johnson City Middle School Students can join EDGE Youth Ministry. Edge is a part of the Life Teen middle

school youth ministry designed to meet the educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of the middle school

adolescents. Next class will be Oct. 27th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall. We will meet once a

month on the 4th Sunday of each month. Registration cost will be $35.00

PULSE: (Prayer, Unity, Leadership, Service, Evangelization)

Any youth (high school or middle school) wanting to participate can be a part of the PULSE TEAM. We meet to discuss and

plan - lessons, retreats, lock-in’s, service talks, service projects, and learning how to promote spiritual growth in self and

others! Please contact Margie Vasquez if you would like to start attending PULSE TEAM meeting.

Youth Ministry Volunteers:

If you are interested in volunteering you must be EIM compliant, please refer to bulletin for upcoming workshops

in our area.

For all Youth Ministry inquiries or to learn more about all the events, activities and retreats planned for this year or to

register, please contact the parish office during regular business hours or email: margie@stferdinandblanco.org.

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