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Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church
Andice, Texas
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
Caps of Love
PASTOR’
PASTOR’S CORNER
Dear Parishioners, Very soon the 26 acres that will bring us to a 40
acre campus will be purchased for $800,000.00. We are putting
$400,000.00 down and financing the rest with the diocese. Our current
finances can cover the monthly payment.
Hopefully, you will have time to view the master plans on the
bulletin board in the church entrance. Phase one is on the left and
consists of necessary infrastructure along with improved parking and a
200 seat expansion of our sanctuary. We will try to keep this phase
close to 2 million dollars. Phase two which most notably features a
new sanctuary, is scheduled for whenever feasible and needed.
So why start now, can't we add another mass instead? We will add
another mass eventually. As parishes grow and have more families
with high schoolers, usually a 5 pm Sunday mass is added as the 'youth'
mass. However, for our community the 'seat to registered family ratio'
is small. Much of phase one of the master plan, is for necessary
infrastructure that would be needed to protect existing structures and
improve parking. The smaller portion, to expand our sanctuary, will
provide for more adequate seating in the near future, at mass times
that people already attend.
In the coming months, our Finance and Pastoral councils will
develop a plan, with input from the diocese, on how to proceed. Many
thanks for your continued generosity that is noted in the first fiscal
quarter's financial report also in this bulletin.
In Christ, Fr. Larry
Parish Quarterly Report
Income
Special Contribution
Expenses:
Salaries & Services
Master Plan
Insurance
Supplies, Maintenance
& Utilities
Administration
Cathedraticum
Total Expenses
Net Profit
Mary White and Dot Absnaider attended the Fall Deanery Meeting
for the DCCW, (Diocesan Council of Catholic Women), Thursday in
Taylor, Texas. There were seventeen women attending, from
Georgetown, Corn Hill, Taylor and Andice. We welcomed Rev. Father
Lonnie Urban back, since his stroke earlier this year. THE DCCW
Project, "Caps of Love" will continue through the end of November,
2014.We want to thank each of you for your outstanding support and
many, many collections of caps, all sizes and color…one thing has
changed, the thin white caps for "some water" are no longer needed!
Please do continue your contributions and place in the green box. For
more information, please call Dot, at 512 515 5929. God Bless you,
Friends.
CALENDAR
Sat-Sun 11/8-9: CSA (Catholic Service Appeal)
Sat-Sun 11/8-9: 2nd Collection: SVdP
Sun 11/9: ACTS Women’s Team – Carr Hall – 8:30-10:30 AM
Sun 11/9: First Communion Parent Meeting – Church – 9:15-10:15 AM
Sun 11/9: HS Youth Group – Carr Hall – 11: 30 AM-1:30 PM
Mon 11/10: ACTS Core Group – RE Bldg – 7 PM
Tue 11/11: K of C Meeting – Carr Hall – 7 PM
Wed 11/12: First Communion Parent Meeting – RE Bldg – 6:30 PM
Thu 11/13: Finance/Pastoral Council Meeting – RE Library – 7 PM
Sat- Sun 11/15-16: Youth Group Pie Fundraiser
Sat 11/15: SRYG: Baking Pies – Carr Hall – 8 AM- 2 PM
Sun 11/16: K of C Breakfast – Carr Hall – 8:30-10 AM
Sun 11/16: Baptism Class – RE Library – 9 AM
Jul – Sept 2014
$ 180,085.32
Jul – Sept 2013
$ 147,935.56
$ 42,794.87
$ 20,778.70
$ 7,284.00
$ 35,452.29
STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK:
$
7,629.74
$ 42,244.21
$ 2,441.15
$ 15,932.00
$ 131,474.93
$ 48,610.39
$
$
$
$
$
40,189.75
985.59
10,003.00
94,260.37
53,675.19
Sat. Nov. 1: $ 5,135.00
Sun. Nov. 2: 8:00 AM: $ 4,502.00
Sun. Nov. 2: 10:30 AM: $ 4,781.90
PARISH NEWS
CSA (Catholic Service Appeal) 2014-2015
Today is our annual diocesan Catholic Services Appeal. The Catholic
Services Appeal gives us the opportunity to act together as a diocesan
family: helping those in need, promoting a culture of life, encouraging
religious vocation, and educating our youth. Every gift, regardless of
the size, is vital to the success of the Catholic Services Appeal. Our goal
this year is to have 100% participation. Please give in accordance with
your means.
Changes to Parish Baptism Procedure
Santa Rosa de Lima baptisms will be for parishioners and those that
reside within our parish boundaries. Parents and sponsors
(godparents) will be required to attend a class.
Classes are currently scheduled for the following Sundays: November
16, January 11; March 8 and April 12. They will be held in the RE
Library at 9 AM.
Any questions please call the parish office.
Picture Directories
The 2014 Santa Rosa de Lima picture directories can now be picked up in the
RE Building.
If you would like to have picture directory or never picked up your family’s
directory please stop by the RE building on Sunday’s during RE or during office
hours during the week.
The directories are FREE of charge and are first come, first serve.
November 9, 2014
Save the Date: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass:
Friday, December, 12. For more details or information contact Gabe
Hernandez at 512.825.9834
All Saints/All Souls: $ 2,053.00
Building Fund: $ 2,189.00
Mailed in: $ 735.00
PRAYER LIST
PRAYER LIST FOR DEPLOYED MILITARY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Sarah Hughes, Lt. USN Japan; Thomas Chamberas, Lt. USN, EOD, Japan;
Brandon Thaxton, USA, Afghanistan; Eric Towal, Captain, USAF Special Forces;
David Leonard, Captain, USAF, Qatar; Shane Carroll, Maj., USA, Afghanistan;
Billy Tompkins, Captain, USAF, Afghanistan; Col. Brian Hammer, USA, Iraq. Any
family member in the deployed military may be added to the prayer request
by contacting Bob Kelety, 512 864-0493 or e-mail [email protected]
FOR ALL WHO HAVE ASKED FOR OUR PRAYERS:
Charlene Cooper; Heather Smith; Joseph Russo; Cliff Foulkes-Garcia; Paul
Hamel; Darlene Davasligil; Rosemary Carlson; Lenore Rourke; Terry Moore;
Carolyn Hebert; Robert Trigg; Dennis O’Connor, Theresa Dix; Bobby Dockal;
Dale O’Connor; Richard E. Geroux; Liam; Mary Frye; Joel Rivera. Please let us
know when names can be removed from this list. Thank you.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat. Nov 8: 5:00 PM: Barbara Murray†; Roland Martinez†; John Perkins†
Sun. Nov 9: 8:00 AM: James Matthew Kimbrel†
Sun. Nov 9: 10:30 AM: Don Roland†
Tues. Nov 11: 6:00 PM: Martha Broz†
Wed. Nov 12: (Wellspring Methodist) 4:30 PM:
Wed. Nov 12: 6:00 PM:
Thu. Nov 13: 6:00 PM: Eileen Mongoven†
If you would like to have a mass offered for intention forms are available in
the entry of the Church. Mass cards are available at the Ladies Group counter
and in the office.
** All intentions are subject to change as circumstances arise. Due to
limitations of the number of mass intentions that can be done each week,
when you request a specific date for a mass, it may not be available. The
first available date will be used for your requested mass intention. If you
want a specific date please plan ahead three months for your
request. Thank you. **
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Up Coming Parent Meetings
•
•
Sunday, November 9
o
First Communion Parent Meeting (Sunday class);
9:00-10:15 AM
Wednesday, November 12
o
First Communion Parent Meeting (Wednesday class);
6:30-7:45 PM
Santa Rosa's Knights of Columbus Council 12522 meets on the
second Tuesday of each month. Knights are encouraged to attend the
6:00 PM daily mass. There is a pre-meeting meal starting at 6:30 PM.
The business meeting starts at 7:00 PM. If you are a K of C member,
please remember to bring your membership card and join us.
If you are interested in joining the Knights, please contact:
• Robbie Licandro at 512.864.3678
• Carl Zimmerman at 512.966.8599
• Jay Livaudais at 512.868.0301
Saint Vincent’s Corner
Prayer Partners
Would you like to help our Religious Education Program but can’t help during
our class times on Sundays or Wednesdays? This may be the ministry for you.
We recently organized a group that we our “prayer partners” that promise to
pray for our program ONE time per week. (That’s it! ☺)
If you would like to join our prayer partner email list please send your name
and email to [email protected]
RCIA
Topic for this Sunday, November 9 is
"One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic church"
We will be sharing our thoughts and discussing the meaning of those words.
Our topic for next Sunday, November 16 is
"The Sacrament of Baptism"
Anyone wishing to join the discussion is welcome. We meet in Room
6, at 9 AM in the Religious Education building. For more information,
call Terry Walters at 512-863-8563 or e-mail him at
[email protected]
MINISTRIES
Youth Group
Youth Group is baking pies.
Available at Masses the weekend of Nov. 15th.
Requested donation:
$10/pie (pumpkin, apple, oreo, chocolate, and cheesecake)
$15/pecan pie.
Come and join us for food, faith, fellowship, and fun! We are looking forward
to the following upcoming events:
• Nov 9 – Youth Group Meeting 11:30-1:30 Carr Hall
• November 15- Bake Pies 8-2 Carr Hall (sell pies after all Masses this
weekend)
• Nov 16 – Youth Mass 10:30
Santa Rosa Ladies
Ladies Group
What is coming November 22 and 23? The Ladies Group Christmas
Sale. Before and after each of the Masses. Bring cash/checks – take
home Advent wreaths all shapes and sizes; Advent candles; stocking
stuffers; nativity sets – all sizes; Advent calendars for the youngsters;
gifts for Mom and Dad; ornaments; new items we have never had
before. In the meantime, visit the cabinet!
Religious Articles Cabinet
Check out the new arrivals!
Questions? Please call:
• Judy Drummond at 512.869.8999 or
• Marilyn Kelly at 512.868.9201
Next SRLG Meeting: Monday, November 24, 2014
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Sunday, November 16th, 8:30am-10:00 am in Carr Hall, for donations. Menu
includes - Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits & gravy, fruit, coffee,
orange juice and water. All parishioners are welcome.
Knights of Columbus Bingo
th
The next bingo will be on Sunday, November 30 , doors open 5:00 pm;
games start at 6:00 pm in the Sun City Ballroom. Cash prizes, snacks and drinks
available for purchase, or bring your own. Please, no children under 7 years
old. All parishioners and friends are welcome. For information contact: Robbie
Licandro at 512-864-3678
In today’s Gospel Jesus challenges us to “stay awake” by taking time to
seriously look at ourselves, the priorities of our lives, and how we are growing
spiritually. Ask yourself “What would Jesus do?” The generosity of our
parishioners allows us to assist many people in the Florence-Andice area. Our
priority is to help those less fortunate than ourselves with food and utility
assistance.
The society is beginning to plan for our Thanksgiving and Christmas special
projects. The Angel Tree will be set up 21 November and tags will be available
for those who would like to buy gifts for children in our community. If you are
interested in volunteering to deliver food, wrap gifts, or any of the other tasks
that are involved in this holiday season please call the St. Vincent phone
number.
Our next conference meeting is Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 in Carr Hall.
Volunteer opportunities are coming up on November 18 packing food for FISD,
November 19 food pantry and December 16 packing food for FISD.
If you know of someone in need of assistance with food or utilities please ask
them to call us at 254-317-2891.
The Caring Place
The following items are currently in short supply: Canned Pinto
Beans; Canned Black Beans; Pork'n Beans; Canned Corn & Green
Beans, Pasta, Canned Fruit and Toiletry items.
~Brenda Tyrrell, Santa Rosa's Member Representative; The Caring Place
Advisory Council
Interested in volunteering during the holiday season?
The Caring Place is preparing for our annual Coats for Kids and Holiday Meal
Assistance. We are looking for volunteers who would like to donate their time
from November 3rd to November 26th and help us spread the holiday spirit.
Volunteer shifts will be from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Instead of letting a child go
through the winter without a coat, Coats for Kids allows for children to choose
a new coat that matches their own personal style. Along with Walmart gift
cards for a coat, families receive a gift card to HEB to help them with holiday
meal costs. Please contact Nella Buffmire at 512-943-0726, or by email at,
[email protected] for further information.
Want to help keep a child warm this winter?
Last year The Caring Place gave new coats to 1416 children in need.
We are expecting our numbers to be higher this year. We need your help. A
donation of $20 will purchase a new coat for a child.
You can make a donation online at www.caringplacetx.org or send checks to:
The Caring Place, PO Box 1215, Georgetown, Texas 78626.
Respect Life
Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for dedicated and
loyal service to their country. November 11th of each year is the day that we
ensure veterans know that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made
in the lives to keep our country free. Let us remember and pray for those that
have served in the U. S. Military.
You gave for peace with courage, that families may be free. So
children could grow strong and safe they'd ever be. You may have
suffered loss, your body may still show its wounds, from taking up the
cause. May remembrance of your time away, your sacrifice for peace,
spur us on to strive more strongly for freedom, that there'll be release.
From causes that sent some away to fight that we may freely live, with
gratefulness we thank you, Veterans...for all you gave and give!
http://ourcatholicprayers.blogspot.com/search/label/Veterans%20Day%20Prayer
(Michele Stanfield, Parish Respect ProLife Coordinator,
[email protected])
BULLETIN INFORMATION: Articles for the Sunday, November 16th
bulletin are due Tuesday, November 11th by 12:00 PM; noon. Please limit
your articles to no more than 200 words. Articles for the bulletin should be
sent to: [email protected]
USHERS
Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
GREETERS
Saturday
5:00 PM: Bill Hagen; Paul Mack; Sherry Martinez; Joe Mullen;
Paul Pratt
Sunday
8:00 AM: Eddie Girvan; Joey Girvan George Nabb;
Dennis Pribbernow
10:30 AM: Vic Figurelli; Ron Peck; Dennis Siple
Sat. Nov. 8: Frank and Karen Pettey
Sun. Nov. 9: 8:00 AM: Diane and Jay Baker
Sun. Nov. 9: 10:30 AM: Janet Tompkins and Lisa Monroe
Sat. Nov. 15: Jim and Jan Garceau
Sun. Nov. 16: 8:00 AM: Virginia Bane and Donna Ramirez
Sun. Nov. 16: 10:30 AM: Youth Mass
Scheduler: Pam Kelly
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
LECTORS
Sat. Nov. 8: Julie Roberts(L); Ann Sang(L); Kay Sandgren(L); Fran
Wolfe; Dot Absnaider; Louis Absnaider; Nell Ficken
Sun. Nov. 9: 8:00 AM: Cindy Smith(L); Jean Plentl(L); Dom Dobias;
Mary Ann Dobias; Angela Gimbert(L); Patty Magee; Nancy Osuna
Sun. Nov. 9: 10:30 AM: Jerry Kelly; Pam Kelly; Elsie Parrish; Joyce
Pond; Deanna Ramirez(L); Earnest Ramirez(L); Cheryl Tatro(L)
Sat. Nov. 15: Ann Barry(L); Paul Barry(L); Bill Freitag(L); Kathryn Hart;
Clara Licandro; Robbie Licandro; Noel Livaudais
Sun. Nov. 16: 8:00 AM: Jean Plentl(L); Jan Saenz; Cindy Smith; Nancy
Osuna; Dom Dobias(L); Mary Ann Dobias(L); Angela Gimbert
Sun. Nov. 16: 10:30 AM: Tony Theriot(L); Betty Calcote; Byron Calcote;
Marnie Finan(L); Gloria Johnson; Mark Johnson(L); Elsie Parrish
Scheduler: Elsie Parrish
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION SERVICE
Dolores Ascona, 512.863.3108;
Mary Manis, 512.864.7246;
Sharon McEntee, 512.868.9575;
Substitutes: Martin Ramirez: 512.508.0467;
Terry Walters: 512.863.8563
Gospel Meditation
In today’s Gospel, Jesus fashioned a whip and “cleaned
house.” He drove out the animals, the sellers and the money
changers from the Temple. What do you need to clean out from
your heart? Pray for the strength to do it.
En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús tomó un látigo y "limpió la casa".
Él sacó a los animales, los vendedores y el dinero de los
cambistas del Templo ¿Qué necesita usted limpiar de su
corazón? Ore por la fuerza para hacerlo.
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
This Sunday we celebrate the Dedication of the Basilica of St.
John Lateran in Rome. In celebrating this feast we are not
honoring a building, but ourselves as “living stones” that make
the Church; the Body of Christ; the temple of God laid on the
foundation of Jesus Christ. Our call is to reflect the holiness of
God to the world, not the worldliness that invaded the Temple
in Jerusalem at the time of Jesus – which he drove out. Are we
living like Jesus, reaching out to the forgotten and unloved? Are
we loving like Jesus showing compassion, forgiveness and
mercy? What can we do to reflect the holiness of God more fully
this week?
Esta domingo celebramos la Dedicación de la Basílica de San
Juan de Letrán en Roma. Al celebrar esta fiesta no estamos
honrando a un edificio, sino a nosotros mismos como “piedras
vivientes” que forman la iglesia; el Cuerpo de Cristo; El templo de
Dios trazado usando como cimiento a Jesucristo. Nuestro
llamado es a reflejar la santidad de Dios hacia el mundo, no lo
mundano que invadió el Templo en Jerusalén en el tiempo de
Jesús –lo cual Él sacó. ¿Estamos viviendo como Jesús,
acercándonos a los olvidados y a los que están sin amor?
¿Estamos amando como Jesús, mostrando compasión, perdón y
misericordia? ¿Qué podemos hacer para ser reflejo de la
santidad de Dios de una manera más completa esta semana?
Sat. Nov. 8: Ann Sang; Noel Livaudais
Sun. Nov. 9: 8:00 AM: Robert Craigo; Ana Ramirez
Sun. Nov. 9: 10:30 AM: Terry Walters; Henry Boecker
Sat. Nov. 15: Matt Manis; Frank Chalaire
Sun. Nov. 16: 8:00 AM: Patty Magee; Betty Baylis
Sun. Nov. 16: 10:30 AM: Youth Mass
Scheduler: Bea Burrell
ALTAR SERVERS
Sat. Nov. 8: Daniel Ortiz; Tristen Brunson; John Harrison; Matthew
Harrison
Sun. Nov. 9: 8:00 AM: Heather Smith; Joseph Brousseau; William
Brousseau
Sun. Nov. 9: 10:30 AM: Lauren Clawson; Daniela Sandoval; Gary
Lensing; Jerry Kurtin
Sat. Nov. 15: Daniel Ortiz; John Harrison; Matthew Harrison
Sun. Nov. 16: 8:00 AM: Joseph Brousseau; William Brousseau; Dominic
Morelli
Sun. Nov. 16: 10:30 AM: Lauren Clawson; Jerry Kurtin; Ella Barto
Scheduler: David Burrell
Santa Rosa Councils
Finance: David Burrell; George Frederick; Matt Manis(chair); Tom
Meyers; Jean Plentl; Marjorie Strickland; Cheryl Tatro
Pastoral: Louis Brousseau; Bea Burrell; Byron Calcote; John Day;
Kathryn Hart; Terry Mack; Ed Pastor (chair); Deanna Ramirez; Sergio
Ramirez; Betty Jean Steinke; Sophia Torres; Carl Zimmerman
UN hosting exhibition of St. Francis of Assisi manuscripts
The United Nations Headquarters in New York City will host an
exhibition on St. Francis of Assisi later this month. The Holy See is
among those promoting the exhibition, which will be the first one of
its kind at the UN. Entitled “Francis, icons, words, images,” the
exhibition will showcase key manuscripts dating from the 13th and
14th century lent by the library at the Sacred Convent in Assisi. All of
them have been recently restored as their condition had deteriorated
badly over the past decades.
The highlight of the exhibition is the 13th century Codex 338
containing the writings of Francis, including his famous Canticle of the
Creatures that is widely viewed as a poetic and spiritual masterpiece.
Other highly-prized exhibits include the papal Bulls of Honorius III and
Gregory IX. The U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Kenneth Hackett
was among the speakers at a press conference in Rome that was held
to provide more details about the forthcoming exhibition.
Ambassador Hackett said the exhibition will help bring to a wider
audience more information about the spirituality and legacy of Saint
Francis of Assisi, a saint who is much loved by the American people.
“I think the U.S. public will resonate very well and has always
resonated very well with the ideas of St Francis and what he
represents, in terms of peace, ecology, saving the environment, his
simplicity and his humility and particularly now with Pope Francis.”
As the first ever pope to take the name of the founder of the
Franciscans, Ambassador Hackett predicted the figure of Pope Francis
will also increase interest in this exhibition as “he amplifies the virtues
and the whole character of St. Francis in so many ways” through his
reaching out to the poor and marginalized, his emphasis on peace and
non-violence and care for the earth.
~Vatican Radio, 11/7/14