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Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church
Andice, Texas
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Liturgical Ministry Reflection
All are welcome to attend the Annual Santa Rosa de Lima
Liturgical Workshop on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 10:00
AM – 12:00 PM in Carr Hall.
There will be speakers presenting faith building information for
everyone to utilize in their ministry service and their everyday lives.
* Eucharistic Ministers are required to attend a workshop each year. If
you are unable to attend this one, please let Elsie or Noel know so that
they can make a plan.
**If you recently signed up to any of the ministries, you are required to
attend an EIM Workshop if you have not already done so.
PARISH NEWS
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.
CSA (Catholic Service Appeal) 2014-2015
The annual diocesan Catholic Services Appeal will be conducted on
November 8-9. Each year, our bishop asks every one of us to make a
commitment to support the work of our diocesan programs and
ministries. By sharing the gifts God has granted us, we can work
together to care for the Church.
Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to
continue Christ’s work of spirituality, charity and education.
Caps of Love
The NCCW (National Council of Catholic Women) has started a new
Service Project called, Caps of Love; and asked ADCCW (Austin Diocese
Council of Catholic Women) to join them. This is a way we on the
Austin level can make a contribution and help the environment at the
same time. This project just involves collection of hard plastic caps for
recycling; the funds from the sale of these caps will be used to provide
wheelchairs and service dogs for disabled children.
All plastic caps can be used: laundry detergents, hand sanitizers,
beverage caps (water, tea, juice), toothpaste, shampoo, tennis ball can
lids, salad dressing, peanut butter, medicines, etc. The color doesn’t
matter, just wash them place them in a baggie and drop them near the
Holy Trinkets cabinet or at the next SRLG meeting. (Please remove all
of the paper inserts). Mary White and Dot Absnaider will take them to
the next DCCW meeting on October 30th at St. Mary’s in Taylor, Texas.
For more information, please contact Mary or Dot at 512.515.5929
Transportation Wanted/Needed
We would like to know of any parishioners needing transportation to
Mass on a regular basis and also of any parishioners who are willing to
provide such transportation to those wanting to attend Mass. Please
call the parish office to let us know if you need transportation or if you
are willing to provide transportation. Please call the parish office at
254.793.0273 and please provide your address so that we can
coordinate and match those needing transportation with those willing
to provide transportation.
We are currently in need of someone who is EIM compliant or willing
to become EIM compliant to pick up and accompany a “special needs”
adult, whose disability is more social/communication related. He is 66
years of age and expressing an interest in attending Mass and
reconnecting with his faith.
CALENDAR
Sat 10/25: K of C Oktoberfest Dinner – Carr Hall – 5:45 PM
Sun 10/26: High School Youth Group/RE – Carr Hall – 11:30-1:30 PM
October 26, 2014
Sun 10/26: Mini Vinnies – Carr Hall – 11:30-12:30 PM
Sun 10/26: K of C BINGO – Sun City Ballroom – 5 PM
Mon 10/27: Ladies Group Meeting – Carr Hall – 9:30 AM
STEWARDSHIP LAST WEEK:
Sat. Oct. 18: $ 3,416.00
Sun. Oct. 19: 8:00 AM: $ 2,462.00
Sun. Oct. 19: 10:30 AM: $ 3,166.00
Mailed in: $ 425.00
2nd Collection: World
Missions: $ 2,236.16
PRAYER LIST
PRAYER LIST FOR DEPLOYED MILITARY, PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Sarah Highes, Lt., USN; Sara Hughes, Lt. Com., 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:
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. Oct 25: 5:00 PM: Barbara Murray†; Roland Martinez†;
John Perkins†
Sun. Oct 26: 8:00 AM: Don Ronald†
Sun. Oct 26: 10:30 AM: Rosemary Stader†; Paul David Lang†
Tues. Oct 28: 6:00 PM: Martha Broz†
Wed. Oct 29: (Wellspring Methodist) 4:30 PM:
Wed. Oct 29: 6:00 PM:
Thu. Oct 30: 6:00 PM:
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. **
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Diocesan Called to Protect class for 6th and 9th grade will be
November 2nd from 9 AM-12 PM in Carr Hall. Lunch will be provided.
Up Coming Parent Meetings
•
Sunday, October 26; Parent Meeting in Carr Hall
o For parents of Pre K-8th at 9 AM
o For HS parents at 11:30 AM
Required for all Confirmation Candidates
RCIA
Topic for this Sunday, October 26 is "Holy Mass" and "Liturgy"
We will be sharing our thoughts and discussing the order of the
Mass, Liturgy, and taking a tour of the church to explain essential
items contained in every Catholic Church.
Our topic for next Sunday, November 2 is
"Mary, the Rosary, and Saints"
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
We will be sharing our thoughts and discussing our devotion to Mary,
How to say the Rosary, and what it takes to become a Saint.
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:
• Oct 26 – Youth Mass and Parent Meeting.
o All parents are asked to join us for a meal, a meeting,
and fellowship. The meeting is mandatory for
confirmation student's parents.
• Nov 2 – Youth Group Meeting/social with St. Helen's
o
3:30-5:00, Mass following at 5 (carpools available or
meet us there)
• 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
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
In this Sunday’s Gospel we are reminded that loving God isn’t merely
a matter of fervor in our hearts, but that it must be expressed in doing
good for the sake of others.
During this past Lenten season Pope Francis said, “imitating Christ
also includes confronting the abuses, discrimination and violations
against human dignity, which often cause the material poverty
suffered by those who lack the basic rights to food, water, work,
development and equal access to education and healthcare...
sometimes the unjust social conditions that rob people of their dignity
lead to moral destitution—a kind of impending suicide.”
If you would like to imitate Christ by seeing and serving Him in the
poor, you might consider joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Our next meeting will be in Room B of Carr Hall at 6:30PM on
Thursday, 6 November. All are welcome.
If you know of someone who is in need of assistance please ask them
to call us at 254-317-2891.
Mini Vinnies
All middle schoolers are invited to join us this Sunday in Room B of
Carr Hall for food, fun, fellowship and spirituality. We will be putting
the covers on the new Missalettes as well as starting to make the
ornaments for the Jesse Tree. If you have any questions you can email
Angie at [email protected].
Next SRLG Meeting: Monday, October 27, 2014 – Special
Preview Christmas Sale and signup for Christmas Luncheon! Bring
cash/checks – take home Advent wreaths all shapes and sizes; Advent
candles; stocking stuffers; nativity sets – all sizes; Advent calendars for
the youngsters; ornaments; new items we have never had before.
Never been to one of our meetings? This is the one to attend!
Religious Articles Cabinet
Lovely illustrated Children's Bible or have questions about the Bible "Answer Book about the Bible". Sterling silver St. Christopher
necklace. Having trouble selling your home – bury St. Joseph Home
Seller statue! Don't forget sticker books for the youngsters. What is
something everyone can use – stylus pens for iPhones, iPads, etc.
Kindness in a gift – know someone struggling with a loss or heavy heart
– the Clinging Cross says it for you. A lovely selection of crucifixes and
bibles are available.
Questions? Please call:
• Judy Drummond at 512.869.8999 or
• Marilyn Kelly at 512.868.9201
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest Dinner
Saturday, October 25th, 5:45 PM-7:15 PM in Carr Hall, for donations.
Menu includes - Bratwurst, Kielbasa, potato salad, potatoes, coleslaw,
green beans and sauerkraut. Also, cobbler and ice cream, beer,
lemonade, iced tea, water and decaf coffee. There will also be live
music. All parishioners are welcome.
Knights of Columbus Bingo
The next bingo will be on Sunday, October 26th, 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
Santa Rosa's Knights of Columbus Council 12522 meets on the
second Tuesday of each month. Knights are encouraged to attend the
The Caring Place
The following items are currently in short supply: pasta including
spaghetti and macaroni noodles; canned peaches, corn, carrots, chili,
and tuna fish as well as cereals; baking mixes (cake, cookies,
brownies, muffins, etc.) and toiletry items (bar soap; toothpaste;
toothbrushes; shampoo; conditioner; deodorant); diapers: sizes 4 ,
5 and 6; baby wipes
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.
Respect Life
Prayer of Blessing for Adoptive Families
Loving God, your Son has taught us that whoever welcomes a child
in His name, welcomes Him. We give you thanks for those parents
who have adopted and welcomed those children into their families.
Bless each of these families. Confirm a lively sense of Your presence
with them and grant to these parents patience and wisdom, that their
lives may show forth the love of Christ as they bring these children up
to love all that is good. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.
(http://forums.catholic.com) (Michele Stanfield, Parish Respect ProLife
Coordinator, [email protected])
BULLETIN INFORMATION: Articles for the Sunday, November 1st
bulletin are due Tuesday, October 28th 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
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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; Jim Ralston
10:30 AM: Vic Figurelli; Ron Peck; Earnest Ramirez; Dennis Siple
Sat. Oct. 25: Ron and Nancy Conley
Sun. Oct. 26: 8:00 AM: Kathy and Greg Deibert
Sun. Oct. 26: 10:30 AM: Youth Mass
Sat. Nov. 1: Ed and Millie Pastor
Sun. Nov. 2: 8:00 AM: Angela Gimbert and Pat Oliver
Sun. Nov. 2: 10:30 AM: Bev Hoffman and Beverly Theriot
Scheduler: Pam Kelly
LECTORS
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS
Sat. Oct. 25: Fran Wolfe(L); Dot Absnaider; Louis Absnaider; Ann
Barry(L); Paul Barry(L): Nell Ficken; Bill Freitag
Sun. Oct. 26: 8:00 AM: Angela Gimbert(L); Patty Magee(L); Nancy
Osuna; Jean Plentl(L); Jan Saenz; Cindy Smith; Dom Dobias
Sun. Oct. 26: 10:30 AM: Jerry Kelly(L); Pam Kelly(L); Mona Parrish;
Joyce Pond; Deanna Ramirez; Earnest Ramirez(L); Cheryl Tatro
Sat. Nov. 1: Kathryn Hart(L); Clara Licandro(L); Robbie Licandro(L);
Noel Livaudais; Terry Mack; Mary Manis; Anne Marshall
Sun. Nov. 2: 8:00 AM: Dom Dobias(L); Mary Ann Dobias(L); Angela
Gimbert(L); Patty Magee; Nancy Osuna; Jean Plentl; Jan Saenz
Sun. Nov. 2: 10:30 AM: Tony Theriot(L); Betty Calcote(L); Byron
Calcote(L); Marnie Finan; Gloria Johnson; Mark Johnson; 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
Sat. Oct. 25: Tony Theriot; Len Zurek
Sun. Oct. 26: 8:00 AM: Carl Zimmerman; Val Zimmerman
Sun. Oct. 26: 10:30 AM: Youth Lector; Youth Lector
Sat. Nov. 1: Mary A. Zurek; Nancy Tarvin
Sun. Nov. 2: 8:00 AM: Louis Brousseau; Ann Birrell
Sun. Nov. 2: 10:30 AM: Dick Copper; Charlene Cooper
Scheduler: Bea Burrell
ALTAR SERVERS
Sat. Oct. 25: Daniel Ortiz; Tristen Brunson; John Harrison; Matthew
Harrison
Sun. Oct. 26: 8:00 AM: heather Smith; Joseph Brousseau; William
Brousseau
Sun. Oct. 26: 10:30 AM: Lauren Clawson; Daniela Sandoval; Jerry
Kurtin; Lauryn Ramirez
Sat. Nov. 1: Daniel Ortiz; John Harrison; Matthew Harrison
Sun. Nov. 2: 8:00 AM: Joseph Brousseau; William Brousseau; Dominic
Morelli
Sun. Nov. 2: 10:30 AM: Lauren Clawson; Gary Lensing; Lauryn Ramirez;
Matthew Johnson
Scheduler: David Burrell
Gospel Meditation
Santa Rosa Councils
Jesus’ answers to questions about the greatest commandment
are remarkably simple: love God and love your neighbor. This also
makes a nice summary of the Ten Commandments. Are you
following these commands of Jesus? Make an examination of
conscience to help you find the answers.
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
Las respuestas de Jesús a las preguntas sobre el mandamiento más
grande son muy simples: ama a Dios y ama a tu prójimo. Esto también
resume bien los Diez Mandamientos ¿Está usted siguiendo estos
mandamientos de Jesús? Haga un examen de consciencia que le ayude
a encontrar las respuestas.
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
This Sunday we hear the equation that love of God equals love of
neighbor. Pope Benedict XVI says this in his encyclical God is Love:
“Anyone who needs me and whom I can help is my neighbor. The
concept of ‘neighbor’ is now universalized, yet it remains concrete.
Despite being extended to all mankind, it is not reduced to a
generic, abstract and undemanding expression of love, but calls for
my own practical commitment here and now … Love of God and
love of neighbor have become one: in the least of the brethren we
find Jesus himself, and in Jesus we find God.” (#15) Who is the
neighbor we are called to love right now? How will we show
concrete love for them?
Este domingo escuchamos la ecuación en la que el amor a Dios es
igual al amor a tu prójimo. El Papa Benedicto XVI dice lo siguiente en su
encíclica Dios es amor: “Cualquiera que me necesite y a quien pueda
ayudar, es mi prójimo. El concepto de ‘prójimo’ está ahora
universalizado, y aún así permanece concreto. A pesar de extenderse a
toda la humanidad, no está reducido a una expresión de amor genérica,
abstracta, sin demandas, sino que pide mi propio y práctico
compromiso aquí y ahora…el Amor por Dios y por el prójimo se ha
convertido en uno: en el más pequeño de los hermanos encontramos a
Jesús mismo, y en Jesús encontramos a Dios”. (#15) ¿Quién es el
prójimo que estamos llamados a amar en este momento? ¿Cómo
mostraremos amor concreto por el prójimo?
Pope Francis on Growing in Love of God and
Neighbor
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pope Francis on Growing in Love of God and Neighbor
Christians have "far to go" if they seek to be known primarily for
their love of God and neighbor, Pope Francis said. The first law
governing the church as the "People of God" is love, which means
"recognizing God as the only Lord of life and, at the same time,
welcoming others as true brothers and sisters, overcoming divisions,
rivalries, misunderstandings and selfishness." The pope lamented that
brotherly love does not reign in the world, and often not even in
Catholics' communities, neighborhoods, workplaces or even their
homes, "because of jealousy and envy." We must ask the Lord to help
us understand his law of love," he said. "How good, how beautiful it
would be if we loved one another as real brothers and sisters."
"We all have those we like and those we don't like so much. Perhaps
many of us are angry with someone. Let's say to the Lord, 'I am angry
with this person and that one. I pray for him and for her. Let's pray for
those with whom we are angry. It's a good step forward in this law of
love," he said. "Let's do it. Let's do it today."
Pope Francis said that when the Second Vatican Council defined the
church as "the People of God," it recognized that the church belongs
to God and the Christian community was formed by him. It means that
God does not belong to any one people, the pope said, and his
invitation is addressed "to all, without distinction, because God's
mercy wants the salvation of all people. Jesus didn't tell the apostles or
us to form an exclusive group, a group of the elite," but said to go out
to the whole world making disciples of all peoples. "I want to say to
those who feel far from God and from the church, to those who are
afraid or indifferent, to those who think they cannot change: The Lord
calls you, too, to be part of his people and he does so with great
respect and love. He invites you to be part of this people, the people of
God."
Pope Francis told those at his audience that it is the obligation of every
Christian to be a sign of hope and love in the world and to share with
others the joy of being forgiven and saved by God.
"It's enough to open a newspaper to know that evil exists, that the
devil acts," he said. "But I want to say loudly that God is stronger.
When things are "dark, marked by evil, they can change if we bring the
light of the Gospel, especially with our lives," he said. The world needs
the Gospel and the witness of Christian love, he said. And it's up to
Catholics to make sure that the church is a place "where each person
feels welcomed, loved, forgiven and encouraged to live according to
the Gospel."
For that to happen, he said, "the church must have its doors open, so
that anyone can come in, and so that we go out and proclaim the
Gospel."