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

Parish Office:114 Sunset Drive Phone: 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

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

March 8, 2020 Second Sunday of Lent

CHANGE Lent is all about change and change is usually not easy.

In order to change we have to leave something behind. To-

day we hear about a very old man who decides to answer

God’s call. Abram experiences a tremendous amount of

change when he leaves everything behind, risking it all for

God’s promise. Jesus changes, is transfigured, right before

the eyes of his disciples. The Lenten scriptures issue the

call for us to change, to be transfigured, so that we, too,

will soon share in the glory of God. What is it that the Lord

is asking us to leave behind? Are we willing to take the risk

for the promise made by God? These questions are at the

heart of the Lenten journey of conversion. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

School Announcement: School Number: (806) 364-1952

Friday, March 13:

8:15 am, All School Mass.

Early out!

Parish Office Hours: Mon. 10am– 12pm, 1pm-5pm.

Tue .—Thur. 9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm.

Fri. 9 am—12 pm

Church Announcements: Sunday, March 8:

3:30—5:30 pm, Mission Talk with prayer service. Key-

note speaker Melissa Nussbaum in the A/R.

NO Holy Hour.

Daylight Saving Time Begins.

Monday, March 9:

7—8:30 pm, Mission Talk with keynote speaker Melissa

Nussbaum in the A/R.

Tuesday, March 10:

6 pm 24 hr. adoration begins

Wednesday, March 11:

6 pm 24 hr. adoration ends

6 —9 pm Penance Service

6-7 pm Elementary F.F.C.

6:30-8:30 pm jr. high and high school F.F.C.

Friday, March 13:

6 pm Stations of the Cross

6:30 pm Knights of Columbus fish fry at the community

center, $10 adults & $5 children.

Sunday, March 15:

5 pm Holy Hour.

LITURGY INTENTIONS Mon. 7:15 AM James McNaney RIP Tues.5:30 PM For the Intentions of Paul E. Kuper Wed.7:15AM Virginia Jaramillo RIP

Thurs7:15AM Ashley Rojas RIP

Fri.8:15AM Mark McQuigg RIP

Sat. 6PM People of the Parish

Sun. 9:30AM Alex Jaramillo RIP

ALTAR SERVERS

STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE February 29/March 1, 2020

Envelopes– 60Loose Checks–33

Envelopes & Checks $6,412.00

Plates $632.00

Children $87.50

Total $7,130.50

Second Collection: Black Bag Collection $852.86

FINAL Total = $7,984.36

STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE February 26, 2020

Envelopes– 4 Loose Checks–1

Envelopes & Checks $541.00

Plate $408.00

Total $949.00

Second Collection:

Church in Central

and Eastern Europe $141.00

Total $1,090.00

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for Mar. 14/15: 6PM Mass: Elvira Enriquez, Jasmin Enriquez, Samantha Guerrero,

Alyssa Rodriguez, and Cynthia Rodriguez

9:30AM Mass: Rick Bordayo, Virginia Bordayo, Jens Brorman,

Aracely Correa, Daniel Jesko, Joe Lafuente, and Elaine McNutt SICK CALL ONLY: Nadine Berend, Shawn Frye, Ray Schlabs, Al

Simnacher, and Robert Zepeda

NOTE: Please, remember to sign in before Mass, the

sign in sheet is in the sacristy.

Lector Schedule for Mar. 14/15: 6PM Mass: Monica Bermea and Deby Reinart

9:30AM Mass: Janie Banner and Monica Veldez

Second Sunday of Lent March 8, 2020

Vocation Crucifix:

9:30 am Mass: Volunteer

6 pm Mass: Volunteer

3:30-5 pm Parish Mission with prayer service. Keynote speaker

Melissa Nussbaum, A/R

NO Holy Hour Daylight Saving Time Begins!

MONDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7:15 am Daily Mass

7-8:30 pm Parish Mission with Melissa Nussbaum, A/R

TUESDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7-8 am Men’s Lectionary Study Group.

5:30 pm daily Mass.

6 pm 24h hr. Adoration begins

WEDNESDAY – 6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7:15 am daily Mass

9:30 am Ladies Lectionary Group.

6 pm 24 hr. Adoration Ends

6-7 pm Elementary F.F.C.

6-9 pm Penance Service in the church

6:30-8:30 pm jr. high and high school F.F.C.

THURSDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7:15 am Daily Mass

FRIDAY–6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7-8 am Friday morning book study.

8:15 am School Mass, all are welcome!

School Early Out!

6 pm Stations of the Cross at the church.

6:30 pm Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, $10 adults and $5

children, at the community center.

SATURDAY 6PM LITURGY March 14, 2020

Vocation Crucifix Volunteer

Second Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 9:30 AM: Dismissal of RCIA after Homily, followed by topic—A/R.

Vocation Crucifix:

9:30 am Mass: Volunteer

5 pm Holy Hour

Mon.7:15 AM Daniel Betzen and Jaelyn Garza

Tues.5:30PM Robert Gonzales and Alejandro Rojas Wed.7:15AM Kevin Garcia and Devin Mata

Thurs. 7:15AM Kinley Jesko and Pierce Valdez

Fri.8:15AM School Students.

SAT.6PM Azalea Alaniz, Aleeya Alaniz,

Arissa Alaniz, and Abel Tamez

SUN. 9:30 AM Ronnie Fetsch, Kadence Guardiola,

Cristian Jaime, and Gerald Marnell

Parish Lenten Mission KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Melissa Nussbaum

MARCH 7-8-9:

At weekend Masses (Sat. 6 pm) and Sunday

(9:30 Mass) Introduction-Invitation by Speaker

Afternoon Talk #1 from 3:30-5:30 pm (includes

Evening Prayer Service by Father Tony) in

Antonian Room

Monday morning 8-8:20 at School Morning

Prayer (in gym)

Monday morning 8:45 am KNNK Radio Live

Interview with Melissa

Monday evening Talk #2 from 7-8 PM in Anto-

nian Room

HOLY CROSS CORNER Congratulations to the Varsity Boys Basketball team

at Holy Cross Catholic Academy! The varsity boys had

a great season and finished strong as Bi-District Cham-

pions! Thanks to everyone who came out to support the

team. A special thank you to Coaches Matthew Rosas and

Greg Palacio. Way to go Mustangs! Holy Cross

*Catholic Academy is seeking applications for the

following coaching positions in the 1920-21 school year:

Middle School Volleyball Coach

Varsity Volleyball Coach

Middle School Football Coach

Email resume to Tim Gallegos, Athletic Director at

tgallegos@holycrossama.org

Registration for the 2020-2021

school year has begun! Please

contact the school for ques-

tions. Holy Cross Catholic Acade-

my4110 S. Bonham Amarillo,

Texas 79110806-355-9637

Lenten Mission Speaker Theme: "Go, and repair my house

which is in ruins." Melissa Musick Nussbaum COMING to Saint

Anthony Church MARCH 7-8-9 as Keynote

Lenten Mission Speaker Theme: "Go, and re-

pair my house which is in ruins." God's

charge to St. Francis in the 12th century and

God's charge to us in the 21st. Don't worry, it won't be gloomy,

but I will address the real questions and concerns Catholics have

about the state of the church. Blessings. Melissa. “ Melissa Mu-

sick Nussbaum is a columnist for National Catholic Reporter and

Celebration magazine and the author of eight books on religion

and spirituality. She studied at Grinnell College and St. Thomas

Seminary, and was a college chaplain for nine years. Nussbaum is

co-author, with her daughter Anna Keating, of “The Catholic

Catalogue: A Field Guide to the Daily Acts That Make Up a

Catholic Life,” published in February 2016. Read her at My Table

Is Spread or follow her and Anna Keating at The Catholic Cata-

logue. Check Amazon to order a copy, new or used, to read and

bring for signing when she comes to Hereford. It is entitled “ The

Catholic Catalogue: A Field Guide To The Daily Acts That

Make Up A Catholic Life” by Melissa Nussbaum

Mark your calendars!

Stations of the Cross will be held every

Friday at 6 pm in the church.

March 13, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 6:30

pm at the Community Center. $10 Adults, $5

Children

March 20, Catholic Life Insurance, 6:30 pm

dinner in the school cafeteria

March 27, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry, 6:30

pm at the Community Center. $10 Adults, $5

Children.

Shadow Stations—April 3 at 3 pm & 6 pm

St. Anthony 6th graders will perform the Shadow

Stations at the church, all are welcome!

MARCH CALENDAR MAR. 8—Daylight Saving Time begins!

MAR. 8—3:30-5 pm Parish Mission keynote speaker, Melissa Nussbaum, A/R

MAR. 9—7-8:?? Parish Mission keynote speaker, Melissa Nussbaum, A/R

MAR. 11—6 to 9 pm Penance Service.

MAR. 13—6 pm Stations of the Cross

MAR. 13—6:30 pm, Knights of Columbus Fish Fry at the Community Center

MAR. 16—6 pm, Men’s bible/book study at the KC Hall. (18 and over )

MAR.16-20—Spring Break, NO school!

MAR. 17/18—NO Adoration

Penance Service. Penance services will be held every

Wednesday from 6 till 9. (No penance

service March 18.)

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT: Twin great-grandsons, Daniel and

Jason Macha, sons of Michelle

Hochstein Macha (grand-daughter) and

Nick Macha of Dalhart, TX. Jason

and Daniel were born on February 17, 2020. Daniel

weighed 5lbs 10oz and Jason weighed 5lbs 12 oz. Daniel

and Jason are the great-grandsons of parishioner Alice

Hund. Congratulations to the happy family on your new

bundles of joy!

DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Evelyn

Blankenship, 88, passed away Thursday, February 27.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Blankenship of Hereford are

Pending at Parkside Chapel Funeral Home. Mrs.

Blankenship was a longtime parishioner of St. Anthony’s

Catholic Church. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the

Blankenship family during this difficult time.

My family prayed _____

rosaries this week.

FRIENDLY REMINDER. The bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 12 pm, anything

sent after will not be published in that weekend's bulletin,

no exceptions. Thank you.

Elementary Principal Position Available: St. Anthony Catholic School is a K4-6 school located in Hereford, TX. St.

Anthony enrolls 100-110 students with a professional staff of 10 and total staff of 20, and is fully accredited by the Texas

Catholic Conference Accreditation Commission (recognized by the Texas Education Agency). Candidates for principal

must be willing to assume responsibility for the spiritual and academic leadership of the school. Excellent communica-

tion skills and enthusiasm for developing and maintaining both an excellent academic environment and a culture oriented

towards the formation of disciples of Christ are essential. The successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic and

hold a master’s degree in educational administration, or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in educa-

tional administration, and a minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably in a Catholic school. St. Anthony

Catholic School offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Position is available for the 2020-

2021 school year. Resumes and letters of inquiry may be sent to Fr. Anthony C. Neusch, Pastor at aneusch@dioama.org.

IMPORTANT F.F.C DATES: March 28, 2020: 8th grade Pre-Confirmation Re-

treat, 11am to 6 pm in the Antonian Room.

April 4, 2020: First Holy Communion Retreat, 9am

to 12 pm in the Antonian Room.

May 9, 2020:First Holy Communion Pictures, 10 am

First Holy Communion Mass, 11 am

May 9, 2020: Confirmation Mass, 6 pm.

24 Hour Adoration Has Begun! 24-hour adoration begins Tuesday at 6 pm and ends Wednes-

day at 6 pm. It's not too late to sign-up for an hour of adora-

tion, just call the church office at, 364-6150.

DIOCESAN CHOIR - OPEN INVITATION

All Choir members, Cantors and Instrumentalists are cordially

invited to take part in the DIOCESAN CHOIR. This all-

inclusive group leads the assembly in song at our Diocesan Lit-

urgies. Sharing our stewardship of Time and Talent in fellow-

ship with members of all our parish families is a true blessing!

Please contact Dr. Greg Onofrio at St. Mary’s Cathedral if you

are interested: onofrio@stmarysamarillo.com

A total of 67 rosaries were prayed,

for vocations this past week.

“All the communities of the earth shall find blessing in you.” How are we a blessing to the communities of

the earth? We know that members of St. Anthony’s volunteer and bless the community that we live in by helping at

the Senior Citizens Center, and the Black House, and the Museum. We have volunteers that help children in crisis,

accompany them as big brothers and big sisters, and protect them as court appointed advocates. Our businesses and

farms donate to many different charitable organizations. It is easy to point out the many different ways we become

blessing to the community of Hereford, TX, USA.

How do the communities of the earth find blessing in us? Definitely through the gifts of our finances and

expertise to the many different organizations that we support. Some are very close to home like the Downtown

Women’s Center, to very far way, the second collection for the Church in Africa. Maybe we support the school for

the deaf begun by a catholic student from WTAMU. Our support may be expressed in letters to international pen

pals. Maybe our words of connection, friendship, and support written and sent around the world building up the

other a word at a time. Our blessing of the communities of the earth is carried out in the work of our prayer. Every

time we come together as Children called and chosen by the most high God, our savior worship, makes right little

bits of wrong. We speak forgiveness into the world and so it happens. We speak grace and healing and they are cast

into the world as tongues of flame changing everything they touch for the better. We become blessing primarily be-

cause we have become Christians. Who we are is ever much more important that what we can do. Today and every

day we should speak blessing, we should become blessing, we should bless the world around us by our good pres-

ence.

From the desk of our pastor, Father Tony Neusch.

Monday Evening Men’s Book/Bible Study The Knights of Columbus Council 2778 is sponsoring a

Book/Bible study for all Men 18 and over. Starting on

Monday, March 16th at 6:30 pm at the Knights Hall. We

will be studying –“Journey to Heaven – A Road Map for

Catholic Men” by Randy Hain & Forwarded by Patrick

Madrid. Books are being provided by the Knights of

Columbus. Call/Text Joe Lafuente @ 806-265-7729 or

email him t chiefjoe58@yahoo.com for more information.

Baptismal Class Baptism classes will be the last Wednesday of every month in the teachers lounge, please register online the Friday

before. The church website is,http://stanthonyscatholicparish.com/ Hover your mouse over the ‘Sacraments’ tab

and scroll down to ‘Baptismal Class Registration’ if you have any questions, please call Aracely Correa at 364-6150

NOTE: When you register for the baptismal class, you are registering to take the class NOT scheduling a date for

the baptism. The class is good for 2 years. Once you have taken the class you can call Aracely at the church office

to schedule a meeting with Fr. Tony. 364-6150.

Men’s Night! Beers and Brats.

Men of the parish, join us March 22nd for

a night of fellowship! The evening will start at 5 pm

with Holy Hour at the church, after Holy Hour we will

move over to the school cafeteria for games, beer, and

sausage brats. Childcare will be provided.

(NO B.Y.O.B! Persons under the age of 18 can NOT attend.)

Women’s Night! Wine and Wisdom

Women of the parish, join us March 29th for

a fun evening of fellowship! We will begin

with Holy Hour at 5 pm and move to

the Antonian Room for, Wine and Wisdom. We will be

building charcuterie boards, Hawaiian ham sandwiches,

wine, and mocktails. Childcare will be provided.

(NO B.Y.O.B! Persons under the age of 18 can NOT attend.)

Thought for Reflection:

“You are expanding and growing beyond what you thought was possible.”

“Life with God is not immunity from difficulties, but peace in difficulties” - C.S. Lewis