St. Anthony Catholic Church Church 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. | Hereford, Texas 79045

Parish Office:114 Sunset Drive 364-6150

School Office: 120 W. Park Ave. Phone 364-1952.

Parish website http://stanthonyscatholicparish.com/ In case of an emergency email: frneusch@gmail.com or 806-570-5706

PARISH PASTOR — Rev. Fr. Anthony Neusch DIOCESE of AMARILLO — Bishop Patrick Zurek

Sign up for R.C.I.A and Small Groups Adult Faith Formation email: janiebanner1@wtrt.net or call 364-6150

or 364-7626

Bulletin Editor Jasmin Enriquez email: jme.stanthonys@gmail.com bulletin deadline is WEDNESDAY.

GOD’S PROMISE

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2017 The lengthy passage from Samuel is a wonderful exposi-

tion of God’s promise to the house of David: that his throne

would forever be gloriously occupied by his descendants. Hid-

den in the mystery of the prophecy is the promise of the Savior,

the Messiah, Son of God and Son of David. The prophet Nathan,

speaking in God’s name, poetically turns around David’s plan to

build a house for God, and announces God’s plan to build a

“house,” that is, a dynasty for David. From this house of David

will come the Messiah, the Christ, not in kingly splendor as

David ruled, but as a humble man, destined to rule forever and

over all. When God gives a gift, it’s amazing what we are

given—so different from what we ever could have imagined. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc

Church Announcements: Sunday, Dec. 24:

8:45am Mass | 11:30am Mass

NO Elementary F.F.C / NO RCIA

7pm Christmas Eve Mass

Midnight Christmas Eve Mass

The Nativity of the Lord, Monday, Dec. 25

10AM Christmas Mass, Holy Day of Obligation.

Tuesday, Dec. 26:

Office Closed all week. (open by appointment only)

Wednesday, Dec. 27:

NO Women’s morning study

NO Adoration, will resume in February.

NO Divine Mercy or Rosary prayed

NO Jr. high/ High School F.F.C—resume January 10.

Thursday, Dec. 28:

5pm Called and Gifted workshop, A/R.

Friday, Dec. 29:

NO Women’s morning study group.

Saturday, Dec. 30:

5pm Mass

Sunday, Dec. 31:

NO RCIA

NO F.F.C

New Years Eve Mass 7:15 pm

School Announcements. (806) 364-1952 | Mon.—Fri. 8 am—3:30 pm

Monday, Jan. 8, 2018:

School resumes!

Parish Office Hours:

*Mon. 10am– 12pm, 1pm-5pm.

Tue.—Fri.. 9am-12pm, 1pm—5pm.

NOTE: Dec. 26-29 the church office will be open by ap-

pointment only . Office doors will be closed and phones will

not be answered. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24 2017

NO RCIA—Resumes January 7

NO Elementary F.F.C—Resumes January 7

Vocation Crucifix:

5pm Mass: Alice Hund

8:45am Mass: Shawn Sciumbato and Family

11:30 Mass: Larry and Elaine McNutt

7PM CHRISTMAS EVE MASS

MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE MASS

NO HOLY HOUR CHRISTMAS MONDAY—10 am CHRISTMAS MASS

6:45AM Morning prayer

TUESDAY— 6:45 AM Morning Prayer

School Office Closed, NO SCHOOL.

Church Office closed (open by appointment only)

7-8 AM Men’s Lectionary Study Group: A/R.

5:30 pm Mass

WEDNESDAY—School Office Closed, NO SCHOOL.

6:45AM Morning prayer

7:15 am Mass | NO Adoration will resume in February

NO Women’s Lectionary Study will resume Jan. 3

NO Divine Mercy prayed and NO Rosary prayed.

NO Jr. high/ High School F.F.C , will resume

THURSDAY— School Office Closed, NO SCHOOL.

6:45 AM Morning prayer

7:15 am Mass

12:35 pm School Early Release.

FRIDAY—School Office Closed, NO SCHOOL.

6:45AM Morning prayer

8:15 Mass

7-8:05 Book study, “Jesus Before the Gospel” A/R

7 am Men of the Parish study “Why We’re Catholic?” at the Bistro at

Hereford Heritage Funeral Home 9:30am Women’s book study The Domestic Church: for Mothers, A/R.

SAT. 5 PM LITURGY December 30, 2017

Vocation Crucifix taken by Chris and Judith Grotegut

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 31, 2017

NO RCIA

NO Elementary F.F.C

Vocation Crucifix:

8:45am Mass: Volunteer

11:30am Mass: Camila Casarez and Family

7:15 pm NEW YEARS EVE MASS

NO HOLY HOUR

ALTAR SERVERS

Lector Schedule for Dec. 30/31:

5PM Mass: Renee Kuper and Roy Kuper

8:45AM Mass: Sara Pesina and Melissa Sciumbato

11:30AM Mass: Logan Paetzold and Audrey Meador

Mon. 10AM Arissa Alniz and Azalea Alaniz

Tues.5:30PM Macy Betzen and Victoria Betzen

Wedn.7:15AM Kevin Garcia and Kadence Guardiola

Thurs.7:15AM Pierce Valdez and Miranda Villalovos

Fri.8:15AM 2 Volunteers

SAT.5PM Gerald Marnell, Abram Martinez,

Kakee McIntire and Logan McIntire

SUN. 8:45AM Daniel Betzen, Rachel Betzen,

Brady Bice and Richard Bice

SUN 11:30 AM Aron Diaz, Ivan Dominguez,

Mia Estrada and Ronnie Fetsch

SUN. 7:15PM 2 Volunteers.

STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE

Dec. 16/17, 2017

Envelopes– Loose Checks–41

Envelopes/Checks $9,117.00

Plates $954.00

Children $147.53

Total $10,218.53

Black Bag

Black Bag for Charity $420.00

Second Collection

Retirement Fund for Religious $1,470.00

Extra Collection

Christmas Flowers $105.00

Thanksgiving $50.00

FINAL Total = $12,263.53

LITURGY INTENTIONS

Mon.10AM People of the Parish

Tues. 8:15AM Herlinda Garza Ramymond RIP

Wed. 7:15AM Chris George RIP

Thurs.7:15AM Clarence Betzen RIP

FRI.8:15AM Ethel Stengel RIP

SAT. 5PM Therese Albracht RIP

SUN.8:45AM People of the Parish

SUN.11:30 AM People of the Parish

SUN 7:15PM Jose E. Ramirez RIP

Lector Schedule for Dec. 31: 7:15PM: Monica Hernandez and Janie Banner

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for Dec.31

7:15PM Mass: Rick Bordayo, Virginia Bordayo, Monica Valdez, Saman-

tha Guerrero and Ray Schlabs (L)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for Jan. 1

7:15AM Mass: 2 Volunteers

7:15PM Mass: 2 Volunteers

Lector Schedule for Jan.1: 7:15AM Mass: Tommy Albracht and Fritz Backus

7:15PM Mass: Charlene Sanders and Pat Simnacher

Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick Schedule for

The Nativity of the Lord, December 25:

Ronnie Fetsch, Jim Hund, Gerald Marnell, Lawrence Brorman, Roger

Albracht and Robbie Blakely.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for The Nativity of the Lord, December 25:

10AM:Judith Grotegut, Elaine McNutt, Larry McNutt, Daniel Jesko,

Krynson Jesko, Audrey Meador, Virginia Bordayo and Rick Bordayo (L)

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for Dec. 30/31 5PM Mass: Jens Brorman, Glynn Yosten, Steve Cortez, Janie Banner and

Alice Hund (L)

8:45AM Mass: 7 Volunteers please SICK CALL ONLY: Volunteers please.

11:30AM Mass: 7 Volunteer please

My family prayed _____

rosaries this week.

120 Rosaries were prayed this past week, for

vocations, thank you!

CHURCH OFFICE CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE:

The Church office will be open by appoint-

ment only on December 26 thru December

29. Please note that the office doors will be

closed and the phones will not be answered during the

week. Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas!

Christmas Midnight Mass Proclamation

St. Meinrad Abbey

Some millions of years having passed since the creation of the world when in the beginning God created heaven and

earth. Some thousands of years since the salvation of the human family, when the family of Noah survived the

Flood. About nineteen centuries after the promise was given to Abraham, the father of our faith. Many ages after

Moses brought the people from bondage in Egypt. A thousand years from the anointing of David as king over the

chosen people. In fulfillment of the times, and years, and months, and days, discerned by the visions of the prophets.

In the course of secular history, in the one hundred and ninety-third Olympiad. Seven and one-half centuries from

the founding of the city of Rome, in the twentieth year in the reign of the Emperor Octavian Augustus, while the

whole world enjoyed a span of peace. In the sixth and final age of human achievement, wishing to consecrate the

whole world and all time by his blessed presence, Jesus Christ, eternal God, and Son of the Eternal Father conceived

as man by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, after nine months of growth in the womb of his mother. Was born

of the Virgin Mary and for our salvation became a man in Bethlehem of Judah.

Now in our own times, this marks the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ after the manner of all flesh.

From the desk of our pastor, Father Tony Neusch.

WALK FOR LIFE January 27 is our Annual Walk for Life, we

hope and pray that you will make time to

join us. Make time to gather all your loved

one, your friends, your group, your circles,

your ministries and join us, becoming of one heart and

one mind! The day will start with Mass at 10am and

prayer at St. Mary’s and Penitential prayer and Walk for

Life—bring your signs of love and life, signs of unity!

Rosary Prayed Sunday Morning, 8:45 Mass The Rosary prayed after the 8:45 am Mass

will now be prayed before Mass, starting at

8:30 am in the vestry, back of the church. If

you have any questions please call the church

office, 364-6150

Do you know someone interested in

the Catholic faith but don't know

how to invite them inside?

Then, Let's Talk. Your pastor, Father Tony Neusch, or RCIA

Directors Janie Banner & Lisa Blakely will help you to

help your friends learn about the Catholic faith. Now is

the time for you to open that door to a fuller life for

someone you know. Inquiry Sessions

(R.C.I.A. = The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)

is that Process into the Catholic Church. Don't

delay. Write down your name and number and place in

the collection basket, or next week, or give this form to

Father Tony or an usher after Mass.

___Yes! I need help inviting someone to

Consider the Catholic Faith.

Contact me:

Name______________________________________

Phone Number______________________________

E-mail______________________________________

Address ____________________________________

Christmas Baskets, Thank you! Thank you to those who brought goodies

for our Christmas Baskets this year, we

appreciate it very much! Thank you to

Nathan and Amy Betzen and family, An-

nette Albracht, Justin and Sara Blakely, Jessica Runyon,

Kathryn Lozoya and Mary Ann Ramirez for helping with

assembling the Christmas baskets and delivery!

Thank you all so much and Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year!

DECEMBER and JANUARYCALENDAR DEC. 24— Christmas Eve Mass 7pm and Midnight

DEC. 25—Christmas Day Mass 10 am

DEC. 26-29—Church office closed, open by appointment only .

DEC. 27—NO Wednesday women’s class.

DEC. 27—NO Wednesday F.F.C, Christmas Holiday

DEC. 31—NO R.C.I.A, Christmas Holiday

DEC. 31—NO Elementary F.F.C, Christmas Holiday

DEC. 31—New Years Eve Mass Regular time, 8:45am/11:30am

DEC. 31—New Years Eve Mass, 7:15 pm

JAN. 1—New Years Day Mass, 7:15am

JAN.1—New Years Day Mass, 7:15pm

JAN. 1—Holy Day of Obligation, Church office closed.

JAN. 8—School Resumes, welcome back!

JAN. 8—Stewardship Meeting, A/R, 6:30 pm

JAN. 15—NO School, Martin L. King day.

RCIA's List of "Food Angels" Continues These November-December makers and bringers-of-food-for-RCIA-breakfasts are heralded and

blessed as some of God's wonderful, generous Angels among us:

Cindy and Eloy Marquez Jeri & Frankie Bezner, Loretta Urbanczyk, Cheryl & Tom Betzen, Joyce

& Tom Schlabs, Lisa & Robbie Blakely, Paula & Burl Miller, Margaret & Albert

Schoenenberger, Robert & Ana Zepeda, Karen & Keith Hacker, Celeste & Dennis, Schilling,

Brandi & Zachary Vasek, Ralph & Shelly Diller, Marietta Flood, Patty & Dwight Jesko, and Nadine & Ray

Berend and Father Tony (special candies). Know that you

are not just 'bread and butter', but are faith inspiring people of God in our community!

- Janie and Lisa and the RCIA Group for 2017-18

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THANK YOU to these R.C.I.A. CATECHISTS God bless and reward those who pass on the great and holy gift of faith through knowledge and teaching in various

ways and settings. RCIA members enjoyed learning of the Catholic faith from the following

prepared and generous Catechists during November and December:

Lisa Blakely, Laurie Paetzold, Elaine McNutt, Bryant McNutt, Monica Bermea and Julie

Newton, Michelle Brisendine & Janie Banner

ALTAR SERVERS, JAN. 1 We are in need of altar servers for Monday, January 1.

2 altar server for 7:15 am Mass and 2 altar servers for the

7:15 pm Mass. If you are would like to serve at either one

of the Masses please call the church, 364-6150.

Father Tony,

I would like to begin by thanking you for coming and exalting me of my sins, I give thanks and praise to God for

you and also for the deacon who comes every Wednesday to spread the word of God with us here in Deaf Smith

County Jail.

I would also like to thank St. Anthony’s Catholic church for the delicious ham dinner we received today. It came as a

total surprise and I assure you St. Anthony’s Catholic Church put a lot of smiles in here in this time of trouble in

which most of us brought on ourselves. I would like to give back although in my current situation I only have

stamped envelopes, and prayers, and we prayed for all who prepared and provided the food so now I hope you

spread the word that on behalf of all the inmates and staff here in Deaf Smith County Jail, thank you for all you have

done and all you will do. Please pray for us…Happy Holidays Father Tony and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

God Bless.

Sincerely Marcos.

Called and Gifted.

For those who have attended the Called and

Gifted workshop, the December 2 and

December 9 classes have both been reschedule for

Thursday, December 28 at 5 pm in the Antonian Room.

Christmas Flower, 2017. NOTE: I apologies if any names are misspelled.

-Bulletin Editor

Teresa Paetzold IN MEMORY of Edward (Bud) Paetzold

Thomas and Cheryl Betzen IN MEMORY of Therese Albracht

Carl and Joan IN MEMORY of Knabe and Strafuss families

Joe and Debra Arroyos IN MEMORY of Abigail Arroyos

Francis and Connie Backus IN MEMORY of the deceased Backus and Gerber family member

John and Teresa Garth IN MEMORY of Alice Caras, Felicita Garza, Andrew Garza, Mary & Roy Correa

and DT & Jeannie Garth

Thomas & Annette Albracht IN MEMORY of CJ & Cecilia Berend, CJ & Mary Albracht and Therese

Albracht

Larry and Martha Paetzold IN MEMORY of Joe Paetzold

Herbert and Elizabeth Vogel IN MEMORY of John & Theresa Adam, Carl & Bernice Vogel, Charles

Vogel and Hubert Vogel

Freddy and Marisa Barrera Jr. IN MEMORY of Vickey Barrera, Cathy Paiz, Sammy Gonzales and Emilio

Fuentes

Yvonne Elliott IN MEMORY of Irene Kunzman, Albert Kunzman, Paul Kunzman and Mike Elliott

Shawn Frye IN MEMORY of Francie Morissey

Mario and Mary Rodriguez IN MEMORY of Celestino Jaramillo Sr., Celestino Jaramillo Jr., Alex

Jaramillo and Juan D. Rodriguez Jr.

Lydia Claudio IN MEMORY of Refugio Claudio, Manuela Claudio, Rick Orta, Josefina Claudio, Martha

Claudio and Thomas Encarnacion

Roy and Renee Kuper IN MEMORY of Hanna Malouf, Marie Malouf Swayden, Walter Kuper and

Genevieve Kuper

Ciro & Jacqueline Casarez III IN MEMORY of Jay Chavez, Sonny EVers, Chito Mariscal and Lupe

Casarez

Alice Hund In MEMORY of James Hund

Bernard and Wanda Huseman IN MEMORY of Arnold Huseman, Bruce Grham and Juanita Schacher

Christine Marnell IN MEMORY of Jim Marnell, Skypala & Wieck, Marnell & Fangman deceased family

members

Frankie and Jerilyn Bezner Jr. IN HONOR of Graylen Garman, Franklyn & Elliot Laughlin, Cole & Rhett

Bezner

Ken and Regina Walterscheid IN HONOR of Walterscheid Family and Franz Family

Daniel and Krynson Jesko IN HONOR of Jesko Family, Wooten Family and Parish Leaders

Ramon and Carmen Nunez IN HONOR of Castaneda Family and Nunez

Stanley and Becky Fry Jr. IN HONOR of Our Families

Leonard and Opal Walterscheid IN HONOR of All members of Walterscheid and Raef families

Linda Castaneda IN MEMORY/HONOR of Jesse Castaneda, Connie G. Castaneda, Mary H. Castaneda

and Connie L. Castaneda

Gwen Hacker IN HONOR Our children and grandchildren IN MEMORY Morris Hacker

Dorothy Brownlow IN HONOR Father John Valdez, Orville Blum, Gail Melendrez and Family

IN MEMORY of Neal Lueb, Sam & Vickie Valdez and Mary Jane Burrus

Steven and Margo Cortez IN HONOR Margo Cortez, Our 36th Anniversary, Mothers, Children

IN MEMORY of Roy Salazar and Chris Lortez

Ronald and Deborah Fetsch IN HONOR of Deacon Candidates and all Priests of St. Anthony’s and

Claudene Cooper IN MEMORY of Bill Cooper, Robert Mankins, Marcie Fetsch and Felix & Wilhemine

Fetsch, Marcie Fetsch

Gerald and Denise Marnell IN HONOR of Fr. Tony IN MEMORY of Charlie Stengels

Raul and Sara Pesina IN HONOR of all my family IN MEMORY of Juan & Andrea Pesina, Maria Elena

Griego, Mario Gamez

DONATIONS: Edward and Barbara Yavornik, Robert and Marisa De La Cruz, Rebecca Garcia, J.R. and

Rachel Garman, John and Kathy Harrison, Dwight and Patricia Jesko, Kevin and Emily Knight

Life

Thought for Reflection: “ Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.” - Pope Francis

Merry Christmas!