St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic ChurchSt. Andrew the ...Dec 24, 2017 · Holidays. Classes will...
Transcript of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic ChurchSt. Andrew the ...Dec 24, 2017 · Holidays. Classes will...
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic ChurchSt. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 www.StAndrewLufkin.org
Parish Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. English
Rosary Group 4 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. Spanish
10 a.m. English
12 p.m. Spanish
6 p.m. English
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tues.–Fri. 12:15 p.m.
First Fri. Adoration 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Confession Wednesday 11a.m.–12 noon
Saturday 4–4:45 p.m., or any
time by appointment
Liturgy of the Hours: Wed. & Sun. 5:30 p.m.
Parish Contacts
Website Administrator: Karen Jennings
Music Director: Brian Buchanan
Phone: (936) 632-5015
Email: [email protected]
Organist: Teresa Kyle
Liturgical Committee: Dortha Jackson
Media Director: Allison Guse
Phone: (936) 676-3089
Email: [email protected]
Director of Religious Education:
Gloria Pittman
Phone: (936) 404-2362
Email: [email protected]
Youth Directors: Katie, Ben, Roselia
Guadalupana Ministry: Simona Vallejo
Phone: (936) 465-4432
Email: [email protected]
Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha
Rectory: (936) 633-2303
Mobile: (936) 414-9800
Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño
Mobile: (936) 414-6643
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Jesus Reyes
Mobile: (936) 404-2849
Email: [email protected]
Ethics & Integrity Coordinator:
James Donellan
Phone: 281-224-4462
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Sandra Ortega
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Parish Accountant – Volunteer:
Lynn Montes
Financial Assistant: Debra Green
Email: [email protected]
Monastery of the Infant Jesus 1501 Lotus Ln.
Daily Masses 7:20 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration every day until 8 p.m.
Pregnancy H.E.L.P. Center: (936) 632-9292 Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy): (888) 300-5112 Project Rachel (post-abortion healing): (713) 741-8728 St. Andrew Charity Help: (936) 632-9100
New Parishioners Welcome to all new families/individuals! Please register as soon as possible
using registration forms available in the church office, in the narthex or on our
website. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Bap-
tism, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required
before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacra-
mental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing member for at least
three months before a certificate is provided.
Welcome Visitors! The community of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic
Church extends our warmest welcome to all visitors and
sincerely prays that you enjoyed sharing Mass with us to-
day. If you are a newcomer and wish to be contacted,
please fill out a Visitor and Newcomer card located in the
narthex of the church. You may place it in the collection
basket or give it to an usher.
BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish to have
their children baptized must attend a Baptism Preparation
Class scheduled every second and third Friday of the
month at 7 p.m. in Spanish. English classes are by ap-
pointment. All Baptisms are held the third Saturday of the
month at 11 a.m. Please contact the parish office 2-3
months prior to register. Please bring a copy of the child’s
birth certificate.
BAUTISMOS: Padres y Padrinos que desean tener a sus
hijos bautizados deben atender dos clases de preparación
bautismal. Serán cada segundo y tercer viernes del mes a
las 7 pm. Todos los bautismos se llevarán a cabo el tercer
sábado del mes a las 11am. Por favor llamar a la oficina 2-
3 meses antes del bautismo. Traer una copia del certifica-
do de nacimiento de su hijo.
1st CONFESSION, 1st COMMUNION AND CONFIR-
MATION: Sacramental preparation classes for children
begin anew in October of each year at St. Andrew. Classes
are held on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Please contact the
Director of Religious Education, Gloria Pittman at 936-
404-2362, [email protected], or the church
office with any questions.
WEDDINGS: Couples planning to marry should call the
church office and schedule an appointment with Fr. Joe at
least six months (ideally 12 months) prior to the planned
wedding date.
ILLNESSES: If your loved one is sick or hospitalized
please notify the parish office or Fr. Joe. Information nec-
essary: name of patient, name of hospital, and room num-
ber.
RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A process
for adults to become familiar with the teachings of the
Catholic Church and discern God’s call in becoming full
members of the Church. Please call Lorraine Lambert at
936-225-1175 for more information.
MOVING or Changing Name?
If you are moving, changing parishes, changing your name
(marital status), phone number, email or have a new family
member, please call the parish office.
Sacrament Information
Daily Mass Schedule/Readings/Intentions
Sat/23 St. John of Kanty
Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66
5 pm †Mamie C. Donellan - James Donellan _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun/24 Fourth Sunday of Advent
2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
7:30 am †Luciana y Jesus Falcon - Asucena Falcon
10 am Intention of the Parish families
5 pm †Purita Nacu - Doris Luker
12 am ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mon/25 Christmas
Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18
8 am
10 am __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tue/26 St. Stephen
Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22
12:15 pm Gustavo & Eddie Hernandez’s birthdays ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wed/27 St. John
1 John 1:1-4; John 20:1-8
12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thu/28 Holy Innocents
1 John 1:5—2:2; Matthew 2:13-18
12:15 pm ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fri/29 St. Thomas Becket
1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35
12:15 pm
Sunday
Children’s Faith Formation (1st-9th gr.)
RCIA
Esuela de Dirigentes
Vespers
Adult Education
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April)
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept-May)
4 a 5 p.m. cada otro domingo
5:30 p.m. Chapel
6-pm Parish Hall (Sept-May)
Monday Estudio de Biblia Español
Divine Mercy Cenacle
7:00-9 p.m.
10 am Parish Hall
Tuesday Come Lord Jesus 6:30-8:00 p.m.
1st
Wednesday St. Andrew Charity Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday
Vespers
Sacramental Prep.
Youth Grp.:
Life Teen (9th-12th gr.)
Edge (6th-8th gr.)
Reunion– Groupo de Crusillo
5:30 p.m. Chapel
6:00-7:00 p.m. (Oct-May)
6:30-8:00 p.m.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday Grupo de Oración 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Weekly Scheduled Events
PREVENT ABUSE
The Diocese of Tyler is committed to providing a safe environment for our chil-
dren and for all. For any concerns regarding a violation of any Code of Ethics at
the parish, please contact Fr. Joe or the Promoter of Justice, Fr. Gavin N.
Vaverek, JCL, at 903-266-2159, or by email at [email protected].
This Week’s Featured Advertiser
Merry Christmas! Christmas
once again gives us the assurance
of the love of God. “For God so
loved the world that He gave His
only Son, so that whoever be-
lieves in Him should not perish
but have eternal life.” John 3:16. What we need in this
world to continue our journey is the assurance of His
love. My wish and prayer for you in this Christmas is
that you be guided by this divine love and peace.
As we celebrate Christmas 2017, our hearts are full of
gratitude. The providence of God is unfailing. I thank
the Lord for your families and your passion for the
Lord. Although there are a lot of uncertainties around
us, those who have the light of Christ in their hearts
walk into the New Year with confidence. May the Lord
of peace guide you and lead you to 2018. Merry Christ-
mas and Happy New Year!
New Year’s Mass Schedule New Year’s Day: 8 am Spanish Mass, 10
am English Mass
Fellowship There will be no fellowship with coffee
and refreshments after the 10 o'clock
Mass on December 31. Fellowship and
refreshments after Mass on the 1st Sunday of each month
will resume in January 2018. Hope to see you all there!
No Faith Formation Classes and RCIA
There will be no Faith Formation Classes and
RCIA on December 24 and 31 because of the
Holidays. Classes will resume on January 7.
No Sacramental Prep and Youth Group There will be no Sacramental Prep and youth
group on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 because of the
Holidays. They will resume on January 10.
Christmas Flowers Christmas flowers have been donated by the fol-
lowing families: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penick in
memory of Fred Warhol, JoAnn Warhol, Jeff
Penick, Emma Sue Penick and Rae Bouseman; Tom Derry-
berry in memory of Carolyn Derryberry and Wanda Burch;
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rightmire in memory of Pete Scroggins
and Jerry Rightmire; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Newland in
memory of Norman Brug, Jean Brug and all deceased family
members; Mr. Mike Burch in memory of Wanda Burch; Mr.
and Mrs. William Lambert in memory of Dawn Aberth; Mrs.
Sara Castillo in memory of Manuel, Josephina, and Lucy C.
Rodriguez; Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Hawkins in memory of Dora
Baker and Marjie Hawkins; Hugh and Patricia Cox; Mr. and
Mrs. Jesus Reyes; Mrs. Pat Luna in memory of Sammy Luna,
Frank and Hanna McCarren; Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Holm in
memory of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Sullivan; Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Leeper in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Isley and Mr.
and Mrs. James Leeper; Buddy and Tonia Whiddon in
memory of Wayne and Mary Jane Trahan, and Bobbie Whid-
don; Christopher Martinez in memory of Gerardo Garcia and
Irene Flores; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Anderson; Mrs Marilyn
Buenaflor; Eva Bialoski in memory of Anna Skoczen.
Please Pray For:
Joe Geraci, Tim Fasske, Toni Merrell, Maria
Ortega, Tony Ortega Jr., Marian Montes, Bill
Ward, Andrew William, Michael and Amanda
Hopson and family, JoAnn Coules, Barbra
Flournoy, Gerardo Garcia and Dana Johnson.
Please keep St. Andrew parishioners serving our country
in your daily prayers: Bianca Hernandez, Rita Martinez,
Daniel Hughes, Harvey Olivares, Kari Grass, Ernest Grass,
Tyler Oliver, John Jost, Luis Medina Jr., and Angela
Callaway.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule Weekend of December 30-31
SATURDAY 5 p.m. Lectors (2) Bobbi Robinson, Sara Castillo
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Susie Healy
Ushers (4) Buddy Hawkins, Ronnie Robinson, Hugh Anderson
Altar Servers (4) Tim, Andy, Ava, Sarah
SUNDAY 7:30 a.m. Lectores (2) Maria Alvarado, Alfonso Bautista
Extraordinary Ministers (4) Maria Alvarado, Esvelia Bautista,
Gustavo Hernández, Leandra Reyes
Ushers (7) Isaac y Sonia Cuellar, Rosa García, José García,
Guadalupe Vallejo, Antonio y Norma Acevedo
Altar Servers (6) Lesley García, David, Oscar, Armando, Vanessa,
Leslie Orta
SUNDAY 10 a.m. Lectors (2) Julie McManus, Danny Merrell
Extraordinary Ministers (4) Maria Solis, Carol Riley, Glenda
Wynne, Norma Hernandez
Ushers (4) Paul Burt, Randy Burt, Need Volunteers
Altar Servers(6) Claudia, Fabian, Cullen, Jalyn, Maggie, AJ
Barrett
SUNDAY 12 p.m. Lectores (2) Sergio Ramírez, Perfecto Nájera
Extraordinary Ministers (2) Sergio y Soledad Ramírez
Ushers (7) Esteban y Beatriz Banda, Edgar y Azucena Paulin,
Juanita Palacios, Bernardo Delgado, Roberto Ramírez
Altar Servers (3) Edgar, Diego, Maricruz
SUNDAY 6 p.m. Lectors (2) Julie Suter, Volunteer
Extraordinary Ministers Need Volunteers
Ushers Need Volunteers
Altar Servers Need Volunteers
ALTAR LINENS Doris Luker
Gifts Returned to God “For everything is from You, and we only give You what
we have received from You.” -1 Chronicles 29:14
Next weekend's 2nd Collection, December 31, is for
Disasters.
THE PEACE OF CHRISTMAS
"I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance." —2 Samuel 7:10
The Lord promised David rest from his enemies (2 Sm 7:11). This promise of peace was surprising since violence was
David's "claim to fame" (see 1 Sm 18:7). From cutting off Goliath's head to setting up Uriah's murder, David lived an ex-
tremely violent life. People must have laughed when they heard David was promised peace. Nevertheless, the promise at
first seemed fulfilled because David's son Solomon (Solomon means "peace") had a peaceful reign. Yet David's grandson
Rehoboam started a civil war. One war led to more wars. Israel had no peace. It seemed as if God's promise of peace to
David's house was not kept.
After almost a thousand years, the archangel Gabriel announced to Mary: "You shall conceive and bear a Son and give
Him the name Jesus. Great will be His dignity and He will be called Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him
the throne of David His father" (Lk 1:31-32). When this Child was born on the first Christmas, the angels sang: "Glory to
God in high heaven, peace on earth" (Lk 2:14). It seemed as if God's ancient promise of peace was finally fulfilled, for
Jesus talked about loving enemies, turning the other cheek, making peace (Mt 5:9, 39, 44) and giving peace (Jn 14:27).
However, we eventually killed Jesus, our Peace (Eph 2:14), and continue warring to the present day.
God's promise of peace to David's house has been fulfilled in Jesus. All who live totally for Jesus have peace beyond un-
derstanding (Phil 4:7). This peace is not something imposed on us, but Someone proposing to us. Accept Jesus our Peace.
†Most Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, March 3, 2017. Copyright © 2017 Presentation Ministries.
For the Weekend of Dec. 16-17, 2017
Regular Collections: Mail and other 900
Saturday, 5 p.m. Mass 2,559
Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Mass 676
Sunday, 10 a.m. Mass 2,151
Sunday, 12 p.m. Mass 537
Sunday, 6 p.m. Mass 907
Total Weekend Reg. Collections $7,728
Second Collection: Altar Flowers-Christmas 171
Tuition Assistance 30
St. Andrew Charity 1,322
Youth Ministry 45
Ladies Guild 30
Total Collections $9,326
Building Fund Collections/memorials 11,615
Building Fund - Food Sales 450
Knights of Columbus Deacon Larry Bate, FA, FIC, FICFDeacon Larry Bate, FA, FIC, FICFDeacon Larry Bate, FA, FIC, FICFDeacon Larry Bate, FA, FIC, FICF
(903)754-2224 The Premier Association
[email protected] of Financial Professionals
Member
WILLIAMGEORGECOMPANYINC.
LUFKIN-PALESTINE–TEXARKANA
PRICEMATTERS..SERVICECOUNTS
936-634-7738
www.williamgeorgeinc.com
“It’s Not a Meal Without Potatoes”
Lori A. Lamb, CPA 634-6621
Roy J. Guse, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon Board Certified
Joint Reconstruction Specialist
208 Gaslight Blvd.
Dr. Merrick G. Roche D.D.S.
General Dentistry
1502 S. John Redditt Drive
Lufkin
936-634-1811
2704 S. John Redditt Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904
Phone: 936-634-2255 • Fax: 936-634-2275
www.carrowayfuneralhome.com
905 N. Timberland Dr. Lufkin TX 1212 N.W. Stallings Drive
Nacogdoches, TX 75964 936-462-8909
Blas Tovar 936-675-3710
Cory Montes 936-366-6820
BUY HERE, PAY HERE NO CREDIT CHECK.
Doug RussellDoug RussellDoug RussellDoug Russell
Cell: (936) 635-1091 1208 South Chestnut Office: (936) 634-6790 Lufkin, Texas 75901
For Church Members,
10% of our Commission will
be donated to the Building
Fund.
Michael&SandyBryan1306 N. Medford ~ Lufkin, TX 75901
Business number 936-632-2121
Michael’s Cell 936-631-2168
Sandy’s Cell 936-631-1642
Professional Nail Care for Ladies &
Gentleman
Business Hours:
Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm
Closed Sunday
Call For Appointment
(936) 634-1052
Walk-Ins Welcome
Gift Certificates Available 2002 S First St., Ste 300 Lufkin, TX 75901
Casa Morales RestauranteCasa Morales RestauranteCasa Morales RestauranteCasa Morales Restaurante Juanita & Ambrosio Aguilar
Owners
634-6811 632-8566 1001 S. First St. Lufkin Hwy. 59 North, Redland
American Filter Service, LLC
P.O. Box 151555 Lufkin, TX 75915
John Haney 936-639-5962
Want to belong to the largest
fraternity in the world?
Call Tim Allen at 632-2322
102 Christie
634-6110
Jeff D. Grubb, DDS
Gabriel R. Guijarro, R.Ph.
903 West Frank Ave.
Lufkin, Texas 75904
634-3006 www.medicineshoppelufkin.com
Wright Buick GMC 1703 S. First St.
Lufkin, TX 75901
936-637-2500
4601 S Medford Dr.
Lufkin, TX 75901
Michael L. Arnold, M.D. FACOG 401 Gaslight Blvd.
Lufkin, TX 75904
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility
Jackie Wesley Office
Office Manager 936-639-4463
DERMATOLOGY DERMATOLOGY DERMATOLOGY DERMATOLOGY
OF EAST TEXASOF EAST TEXASOF EAST TEXASOF EAST TEXAS
Matthew J. Rowley, M.D., P.A. Board Certified Dermatologist
107 Christie St. 634-9648
Modern Dry Cleaner Special Every Day
421 Atkinson Dr. 634-9132
Gaslight plaza 637-2505
1022 E Denman 634-3220
Taylor McKewen, D.D.S. General Dentistry
405 W. Frank, Suite A
Lufkin, TX 75904
Phone: 936-634-3156 Fax: 935-634-3246
Geraci Hearing Centers 617 S. First, Lufkin, TX 75901
Richard C. Geraci Board Certified Audioprosthologist
Starkey [email protected]
936-634-4383
Lufkin Adult Medicine Clinic, P.A.
Josefa Santiago, M.D.
632-9277
201 S. Bynum Lufkin, Texas 75904
Board Cer�fied in Internal Medicine
TIRE & SERVICE CENTER, INC.
705 E Denman 1800 SW Stallings 3624 North St
Lufkin Nacogdoches Nacogdoches
936-639-2401 936-560-4862 936-569-7100
• Seal Coating • Paving
• Striping • Driveways
• Parking Lots • Streets
FREE ESTIMATES-
Limestone
& Glauconite
Road Base
936-639-5452
fbtet.com
Great Texas Foods
8568 U.S. 59 Nacogdoches, TX 75964
936-564-5757 café del rio //// Ralph & Kacoo’sRalph & Kacoo’sRalph & Kacoo’sRalph & Kacoo’s
“More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of.”
Cloistered Dominican Nuns
1501 Lotus Lane
Lufkin, Texas 75904
936-634-4233
Pickett HEART CLINIC
Brian R. Pickett, M.D. 1111 W. Frank, Suite 203
Lufkin, Texas 75904 936-634-9844
Beauty Salon 936.639.9210
Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 9am-3pm
Veronica Solis 911 S. Chestnut
Owner & Stylist Lufkin, TX 75901
GAS GRILLS GAS LOGS
STAFFORD'S LIQUIGAS Monty & Cindy Stafford
1404 N. Raguet
Lufkin, TX 75901 936-634-2268
American Enerpower Helping you chose
The BEST Electricity
Rates for home or business
Call Tim Allen
Vice President
(936)637-2995 Office
(936)414-2699 Cell [email protected]
eronica’seronica’seronica’seronica’s
HEALY’S FRAMEWORKS
“PICTURE PERFECT EVERY TIME”
103 AUTUMN LN TIM HEALY
LUFKIN, TEXAS 75904 936-465-5401
Since 1953
1910 E. Denman Ave. Lufkin, TX 75901
Cathy Marberry Interior Designer/Manager
205 E. Frank
Lufkin, TX 75901
936-899-7060 Cell 936-671-3249
www.shopjohnson.com
Design Shutters
MDRT