St. Vincent de Paul Parish Pampa Tx

Diocese of Amarillo Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

Pastor Rev. Francisco Pérez

810 W. 23rd Pampa Texas 79065 Phone: 665-8933

Fax: 806-665-2840 Email: stvincentpampa@gmail.com

Website: WWW.STVINCENTPAMPA.COM

Amount needed each week for expenses 5500.00

Regular Collection 6407.05 Children’s Collection 105.54

Retired Religious Fund 3567.00

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your

lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.”

Luke 6:38 Good Sams needs: Any kind of canned goods, shampoo ,sheets, towels, toothpaste, tennis shoes for: Men, Women & Children

(Any size), brown papers bags & plastic bags!!! Volunteers

December Collections

December 25th PEC

December 17th Sat. 5:30 p.m. +A. J. & Madeline Carubbi December 18th Sun 9:30 a.m. +Louise Steffan 12:00 p.m. Parish Office Monday December 19th No Mass December 20th Tues. 7:00 p.m. PENANCE SERVICE December 21st Wed 5:30 p.m. +Harry & +Mary Britten December 22nd Thurs 7:00 a.m. +Lorraine Qualls 6:00 p.m. +Javier Santacruz & +Aaron &+Mary Anderwald December 23rd Fri. 8:30 a.m. +Felix Gomez December 24th Christmas Eve Sat. 5:30 p.m. +Robert & +Lenny Diaz Midnight Mass Special Intention December 25th Christmas Day Sun 9:30 a.m. Spiritual Needs for Curtis Rogers, Lorna Winget & family 12:00 p.m. Parish Family

Mass Intentions for the Week

December 17th & 18th, 2016

Scripture Insights With the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the readings take us to the threshold of the mystery of the Incar-nation. Isaiah is frustrated with King Ahaz, who will not ask for the sign of God’s faithfulness that God has invited him to request. So Isaiah announces the sign himself; “the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall name him Emmanuel.” Ahaz and the people are thus called to trust in the promise of God, a promise that will be fulfilled in the Gospel account. The psalmist’s hymn of praise addresses the Lord as Creator and Savior. Everything belongs to the Lord: the seas, the earth, and all who dwell upon it. The blessings of the Lord will be given to all “whose heart is clean.” In a lengthy and formal introduction to his Letter to the Romans, Paul makes the connection between the words of prophets of the Old Testament and their fulfillment in the New Testament. The line of David, whose descendant is Jesus Christ, links the two. Paul identifies himself as the one whose mission is to make this known to the Jews, the Gentiles, and the Christians in Rome. Just as Paul sees himself as be-ing “set apart” for this ministry, he teaches that all are called to “belong to Jesus Christ,” to be set apart as “the beloved of God.” Matthew’s concern is the Gospel is to establish the divine and human heritage of Jesus. In human terms he is of the royal house of David through Jo-seph, a “son of David.” Jesus,’ divine origin is found in the two names that he is given. The name “Jesus,” means “the Lord saves”; he will save the people from sin. His second name is “Emmanuel.” a name which means “God is with us.” Jesus will be both Savior of God’s people and God’s presence among them. How was the hope of Israel fulfilled in the birth of Jesus? What signs do you see that “God is with us? Are you ready for Christmas? In what ways have you brought hope to others?

December 18th, 2016

PLEASE PRAY FOR….those who are sick or suffering in any

way, we especially remember at this time:

Mary Hartley, Guadalupe Resendiz, Rosa Resendiz, Lisa Torres, Tina

Anguiano, Clyde Trusty, Danielle Fontenot, Hugh McLeland, Jean

Ladd, Sharon Strickland, Leonila Payan, Higinia Sanchez, Ramon

Arana, Elieso Garcia, Krista Hughes, Jesse Chavez, Maria L. Luis Martinez, Justin Sealman, Robyn Schmid, Marilyn Thomas, Jackie Dunn, Maddy Ortega, Korina Garcia, Martin Moreno Jr. Philipa Martinez, Sandy Clark, Israel Martinez, Laura Walker, Ann Hamilton, Mary Ann Ebenkamp, Marsha Varner, Olivia Hernandez, Tatum Schulte, Pat Wyatt, Leopoldo Anaya, Mikaela Miranda For all those that are incarcerated , lonely, sick or dying… . We pray to the Lord

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

4th Sunday of Advent December 18th 9:30

a.m. Mass & 12:00 noon Mass

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study-conf room

10:40 a.m. Faith Formation—PEC

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Monday December 19th NO MASS

7:00 p.m. K of C meeting—PEC

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Tuesday December 20th 7:00 p.m.

PENANCE SERVICE

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Wednesday December 21st, 5:30 p.m. Mass

5:30—8:00 p.m. Youth Night–PEC

7:30 p.m. Adult Choir—church

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Thursday December 22nd, 7:00 a.m. Mass

Time change this Thursday only for Cursillos

Mass 6:00 p.m. instead of 6:30 p.m.

2:00 p.m. Bulletin folders—conference rm

6:00 p.m NO Santacruz prayer group

7:00 p.m. Ulteya—cafeteria

7:30 p.m. Solis choir practice—church

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Friday December 23rd, 8:30 a.m. Mass 9a.m.—7:00p.m. Adoration 6:30 p.m. Servicio Coro Divina Miscricordia– cafeteria

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Christmas Eve Saturday

December 24th, 5:30

p.m. Mass & Midnight

Mass

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Christmas Day December 25th 9:30 a.m.

Mass & 12:00 p.m. Sp.

Mass

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible

Study—conf room

10:40 a.m. NO Faith

Formation—PEC

6:30 p.m. Rafael choir

practice—church

December 17th & 18th, 2016

Let the Lord enter; he is king of glory

WOMEN’S COUNCIL Epiphany Party

Several women have asked about our Women's Council Christmas Tea that we usually have the first Sunday in Decem-ber. This year we will not have a Tea, but we will have an Epiphany Party on Janu-ary 8th at 1:00PM at the home of Doretta Gerber. All women are invited and are asked to bring a finger food to share.

December Celebrations Penance Service Tuesday December 20th 7:00 p.m. Christmas—Navidad December 24th Vigil Mass 5:30 p.m. & Midnight Mass December 25th Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass & 12:00 noon Spanish Mass

Mary Mother of God Saturday December 31st 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday January 1st 9:30 a.m. Mass & 12:00 p.m. (Sp)

December 17th & 18th, 2016

Good Samaritan Box: Did you know that we have a food box at every entrance of the

church? These boxes are to help Good Sam’s with giving out food to the poor. Bring your can goods, flour, sugar etc and place in the box. Lets help feed the hungry

in our community. If you would like to give a monetary donation, our Poor Box is located at the front entrance of

the church. Thank You for your help.

CHILD ADVOCACY CASA of the High Plains, Inc. (Court Appointed Special

Advocates) is seeking potential volunteers. We recruit & train volunteers to go to court on behalf of abused and neglected children in our commu-nities. We successfully advocated for 193 children in 2013. Unfortunate-ly, there are more children that need an advocate to speak up for them to ensure that they receive a safe, and permanent home.

CASA volunteer advocates are ordinary citizens who come from all walks of life and all ethnic and racial backgrounds. After they are trained, A CASA Advocate meets with the child and gathers information to report to the court. CASA Advocates represent and speak up for the child’s Best Interest. Apply to Become a CASA Volunteer by calling 806-669-7638.

Faith Formation There will be NO FAITH FOR-MATION CLASSES December 25th and January 1st.

Elizabeth Ministry is a ministry that helps affirm, support, encourage, and assist women during pregnancy and the child bearing years. Our ministry is designed to involve mothers in networking to support one another through personal visits, pray-er, telephone calls and family support ser-vices. Please call: Maria Davila 662-7516 or Andrea Wyatt 669-9884.

Chosen youth group meets every

Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pastoral Educa-

tion Center!!

Please join us!!

Christmas Flower Donations

Thank You so much for your donations toward the Christmas Flower

Fund. We will have three frames on display on the North Wall with names of our loved ones living and

deceased.

St. Vincent de Paul Annual Parish Fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 Mark your calendars now for an evening of fun and fellowship! There will be silent and live auctions, a delicious meal, and dancing for everyone to enjoy. There are many things that we can do before hand as a parish family to prepare for the fundraiser! If you would, could you please consider the following between now and February 11th……

Watch the holiday sales and purchase an item or 2 for the silent auction Combine your talents and resources with others for a live auction item or items (be creative….Pinterest is a wonderful thing!!) Purchase coke products or water when you catch them on sale! Invite your friends and relatives to join us! Sell Tickets!! 1st Prize 5,000.00 2nd Prize 3,000.00 3rd Prize 2,000.00

Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE in the Parish Office! Call Michael or Pam Zemanek if you have questions, 664-3568 or 898-7145.

Save the Date – Diocesan Mass & Walk for Life,

January 28th 2017. For Life Love & Liberty! – “The

Lord has…sent me to bring glad tidings to the

lowly, to heal the brokenhearted, and to pro-

claim liberty to the captives.” – IS 61:1 www.amarillodiocese.org/life

Decorating the Church for Christmas - We will finish decorating our church on

this Sunday after noon Mass. Please come and help prepare the

Church for Christmas.

2017 Calendars Our 2017 Calendars are at the entrances of the church, please take one. A BIG THANK YOU to Carmichael Whatley for your help in sponsoring our calendars. If you see Brad Pingle please say Thank You

God has truly blessed us in some many ways. As stewards, we are asked to give back, tithe, to the Lord in thanksgiving for all he has given us. We, your parish family, ask that you keep us in mind as you prepare your year-end charitable giving for 2016. Your accountant or financial advisor can provide you with more information specific to your needs. YOUR YEAR-END

GIVING Makes a Difference

Preparación Para Bautismo en Español Las instrucciones para papas y padrinos serán el 7 de Enero a las 7:00 p.m. en la oficina de la parroquia. Los padrinos ya deben haber recibido los sacramentos de Confirmación y Primera Comunión, y si son casados deben serlo en el Sacramento de la Iglesia Católica. Este programa es

obligatorio para quienes no lo hayan tomado antes. Seria muy bueno tomarlo durante el embarazo. Para reservaciones llamar a la oficina 665-8933.

Los niños no son admitidos a la clase porque distraen la sesion, por favor no los traiga.

Teléfonos celulares Pedimos que por favor apaguen o cambien la señal de sus teléfonos celulares durante la Misa para no interrumpir los ritos durante la misa.

E. Ministers Lectors Ushers Altar Servers ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Christmas Eve Saturday December 24th , 5:30 p.m. Mass Daphne Ebenkamp Sarah Stockman Javier Sanchez Misael Baldarrama Delma Sanchez both readings Caleb Ebenkamp Jacob Ebenkamp

Christmas Eve Saturday December 24th, Midnight Bilingual Mass Julia Soto Marco Rizo Michael Zemanek Jaquelin Ruiz Gerardo Davila Dan Morrison Martha Ontiveros Lesslie Ruiz Charlene Martinez Luis Silva Melanie Ruiz David Munoz Juan Silva Alexis Salazar Noelia Munoz

_______________________________________________________________________________________ Christmas Day December 25th , Sunday 9:30 a.m. Rita Robinson Dan Morrison Will Weiman Uriel Soto Jack Hilton both readings Roscio Garcia Veronica Arreola Norma Miranda Christmas Day December 25th, Sunday 12:00 p.m. Bertha Arreola Rosario Martinez Martin Rodriguez Uriel Soto Martina Miranda Perfecto Martinez Jesus Santacruz Rodrigo Tarango Lupita Machado Arcadio Rivera Kimberly Velo Javier Gonzalez Thomas Short Stacy Velo Graciela Germany

Mes Dec.

Ministros de Comunión-Misa de los Martes

Lectores - Misa de los Martes

6th Lupita Machado-Tina Gonzalez Bertha Arreola—Mireya Pacheco

13th Jorge Brito—Javier Gonzalez Rosa Soto—Sonia Solis

20th Cecilia Losoya—Socorro Granillo

Marco Rizo- Benjamin Machado

27th No Misa No Misa

Posadas 2016 Dec. 16th Tomas y Erika Machado 720 E. Francis Ave. Dec. 17th Javier y Maria Valentin 1020 Prairie Dr. Dec. 18th Felipe y Ana Balderrama 728 E. Francis Ave. Dec. 19th Horacio y Raquel Madrid Flores 821 Murphy Dec. 20th Benjamin y Lupita Machado 2004 Williston Dec. 21st Leo y Patti Madrid 409 N. Wells Dec. 22nd Manuel y Rosa Soto 501 N. Wells Dec. 23rd To be announced