Sunday August 26, 2018 21st

Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year B

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 1309 West 8th Street – PO Box 1347 – Littlefield, TX 79339

www.sacredheartlittlef

ield.org

We will serve the Lord, for he is our God.

Mass Times

Saturday: 6:30pm Vigil

Sunday: 8:00 am

10:30am (Spanish)

12:00 noon

Monday: 6:30pm (Sp.)

Wednesday: 6:30pm

Thursday: 6:30pm (Sp.)

Friday: 9:00am

Confession Times

Saturdays: 5:30pm or

by appointment

Sacramental Notes Baptisms: Please call the parish office to register in the parish and before making any plans as to

day or time for the sacrament. See the bulletin for announcement on baptismal classes. Parents and Godparents are both required to attend classes. Parents of the child to be baptized must be registered members of the parish. Mass attendance is required.

Marriages, Anniversaries, Validation of Marriages: Please call the parish office and make

arrangements for these well ahead of the date of the event. (9 months or more).

Funerals: Family members need to call the parish office as quickly as possible to make

arrangements. Do not set a date or time before speaking to Fr. Brian.

Adult Sacraments: Eucharist, Confirmations, Reception into the Church, RCIA program and

participation: call the parish office for more information.

Anointing of the Sick: Do not hesitate to call Fr. Brian in case of a serious illness. Please call the

parish office to receive this sacrament.

First Communion and Confirmation: First Communion and Confirmation are 2 year preparation

Sacraments. For 1st Communion the first year starts in 2nd grade with Reconciliation and the second year of preparation ends in 3rd grade with First Communion. Confirmation preparation begins in grade 9. If a child has not attended the first year of preparation for 1st Communion or Confirmation, they will be placed in the first year class for that specific Sacrament. It is MANDATORY for a student to complete BOTH years of preparation in order to receive these Sacraments.

Pastoral

Team Parish Priest: Fr. Brian Wood

806/385-6043

Deacons: Doroteo Garcia

485-4546

Richard Flores

448-0328

PARISH OFFICE 806-385-6043

Parish Office Hours:

Monday-Friday

10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

Closed for lunch

12:00 - 1:00

Parish Secretary

Christina Gomez

Stewardship Reflections

In today’s Gospel, we hear that a number of Jesus’ followers left

him because his message was too difficult for them to accept. In

essence, they did not believe in him. He then asked the Twelve if

they wished to leave as well. Peter responds by making a profound

profession of faith in Jesus as Lord and Savior. The Twelve made a

choice and stood by their choice, remaining loyal to their

commitment to Jesus. A good question for our reflection might be

this: Are we satisfied with the stewardship we exercise over our

baptismal commitment? Are we just “along for the ride?” Are we

keeping Christ in front of us as we make decisions about our daily

activities, our relationships, our parish, issues in the workplace,

issues such as peace and justice? What is the quality of our

stewardship?

En el Evangelio de hoy, escuchamos que muchos de los seguidores

de Jesús lo abandonaron porque su mensaje fue para ellos muy

difícil de aceptar. En esencia, ellos no creyeron en él. Él, entonces,

preguntó a los Doce si ellos deseaban también abandonarle. Pedro

respondió, haciendo una profunda profesión de fe en Jesús como

Señor y Salvador. Los Doce hicieron una elección y la mantuvieron,

permaneciendo fieles a su compromiso con Jesús. Esta podría ser

una buena pregunta para nuestra reflexión: ¿estamos satisfechos

con la corresponsabilidad que ejercitamos por nuestro compromiso

bautismal? ¿Estamos solamente “dejándonos llevar”? ¿Estamos

poniendo a Cristo frente nosotros cuando tomamos decisiones

acerca de nuestras actividades diarias, nuestras relaciones, nuestra

parroquia, los asuntos en nuestro lugar de trabajo, temas como la

paz y la y la justicia? ¿Cuál es la calidad de nuestra

corresponsabilidad?

Sacred Heart Stewardship Regular Collection August 18 & 19, 2018

Children’s Offerings/Loose 408.48

Envelopes $1,264.20

Total $1,672.68

To whom shall we go?

You have the words of eternal life.

John 6:68

Over the past several weeks, you have been invited to make a

stewardship commitment to the Diocesan Catholic Appeal for our

Diocese of Lubbock. DCA commitment forms for the 2018-2019

year are in envelopes on the table at the entrance of the church.

You may bring it to the parish office or mail it directly to the

diocese. Our parish assessment this year is $24,241.00. We have

received $7,660.00 in pledges in the parish office and at the

Diocese so far. Please know that whatever amount you are able to

pledge is greatly appreciated. God Bless!

We are in need of more volunteers for rotation of cleaning the church weekly. Please

prayerfully consider helping your parish. Call the parish office to sign up.

Tenemos necesidad de más voluntarios para la rotación de limpieza semanal de la iglesia.

Por favor considere fervorosamente ayudando a su parroquia. Llame la oficina parroquial

para enscribire se.

CCE classes will begin on Wednesday, September 5th

for 7-12th grades.

Classes will begin on Sunday, September 9th

for Kinder-6th grades.

Fees will be $10.00 per student.

Wednesday CCE registrations will be on Sunday, September 2nd

in the parish hall,

following each Mass. Parents please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism and 1st

Communion record if they are receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Sunday CCE registrations will be taken on Sunday, August 26th

after each of the

Masses. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptism record if they are receiving the

Sacraments of Reconciliation or Communion.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Finance Committee: Ray Vargas, James Sokora,

Oscar Zapata

Liturgical Committee: Mrs. Pauline Duran and

the Guadalupanas

Linens: Mrs. Alice Castillo Grounds: Gus Lopez

Church Custodians: Parish Volunteers

Religious Education: PCL K-6th grade – Suzann Craig &

Cynthia Ortega

PCL 7-12th grade – Lola & Oscar Zapata

CIA & CYO Guides – Amanda & Evan Barrera

Music: 6:30p.m. – Mary Mangles and Elaine Ybarra

8:00a.m. – Ana Martinez

10:30a.m. – Jr. Longoria and choir

12:00noon – Paul Mendez and Kayla Sierra

Ultreya, lunes, 27 de agosto; Orador – Luis Flores

Escuela de Dirigentes, martes, 28 de agosto en el salón.

Cursillo for Women in English, August 23-26, 2018

Fiesta de Colores August 26, 2018 at the Christian Renewal Center

Everyone is invited.

Knights of Columbus

2

nd Tuesday of the month

in the parish hall at

7:15pm

El Grupo de

Oración se

junta cada

jueves después

le la Santa Misa

en la iglesia.

FAITH FORMATION RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes began Tuesday, August

28th from 7-9:00pm in the large classroom of the parish hall. The class is for

adults who are interested in joining our Catholic faith, wish to learn more

about the faith to determine if they would like to become Catholic or if you

are Catholic and want to know about your faith. If you have any questions,

and/or wish to register, please stop by the parish office during normal

business hours. There is a $20 fee which will cover the expense of a

notebook, Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as other

printed materials.

Baptismal Classes: English classes on (must attend both weeks) Wednesday, September 19th and

September 26th 7:30-9:00pm in the Church. Please go by the parish office during normal business

hours to register before the classes begin, and to provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

Parents and Godparents MUST ATTEND the classes. Godparents must be married through the

Church. No exceptions! Thank you.

Clases de Bautismo: Clases en español, martes, 18 de septiembre en el salón parroquial a las 7:00

de la tarde. Por favor pase por la oficina de la parroquia durante el horario comercial normal para

registrarse antes del comienzo de las clases. Y para proveer una copia del certificado de nacimiento

de su hijo. Padres y Padrinos es obligatorio de asistir. Los padrinos deben estar casados por la

iglesia. ¡No hay excepciones! Gracias.

Guadalupanas

2

nd Tuesday of the month

in the church at 7pm.

Fina

Each year, the Holy Father asks for our prayers for a specific intention each month. You are invited to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month.

August – Universal The Treasure of Families

That any far-reaching decisions of

economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the

treasures of humanity.

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT SACRED HEART PARISH

Saturday, August 25 6:30pm Vigil Mass - Antonio & Estela

Rodriguez

Sunday, August 26 8:00am Mass - For our Parish Community

10:30am Mass – Erlinda Duran

Ricardo Quintanilla

12:00 noon Mass - Johnny Rodriguez

Monday, August 27 6:30pm Mass - Almas Olvidadas

en el Purgatorio

Wednesday, August 29 6:30pm Mass - Ignacio &

Gregorio Zamora

Thursday, August 30 6:30pm Mass - Nick Castillo

Friday, August 31 9:00am – Diocese of Lubbock Priests

Saturday, September 1 6:30pm Mass – Intentions of Donors to

Catholic Church Extension Society

Sunday, September 2 8:00am Mass - For our Parish Community

10:30am Mass – Refugio Lara

12:00 noon Mass - Frank Ramriez

Parish Sick List

Dolores Abeyta George Abeyta, Sr., George Abeyta, Jr. Emma G. Acevedo Mónico Aguilar Alicia Ayala Jesse Briones Carlos Cardenas Rita Castillo Elijah Cervantez Ethan Cervantez Emilia Cordova León Córdova Leo & Sylvia Coronado Daniel & Suzann Craig Lucy Cuellar Carmela DeLaFuente Rodolfo Delgado Alfredo Duran Irene Duran Manuel Duran Molly Garcia Diacono Teo García Anita Gonzales Lupe Pérez Gregg Guadalupe Gutiérrez Teófilo Gutiérrez Alejandra Hernández Christina Hernández Ernest Hernández Richard Hernández Dana King Charlie & Lillie Lara Juanita Longoria Mary Longoria Victoria Longoria Jesús y Isaura López Alex McCrary Josephine McCrary Betty Jo Martinez Stephen Martinez Martin Méndez Ralph Mendez, II Virginia Méndez Harvey Miller Louisa Montoya Rey Morales, Jr. Blanca Lidia Muñiz Apolonia Orona Lupe Padilla Marie Pérez Petra Polando Nancy Quintanilla Ashley Ramírez Esperanza Rangel Connie Reedy Ricardo Reyes Manuel Reyna Ashley Rodriguez Juan Rodríguez Samantha Rodríguez Tommy Savala Johnny Sierra Lucila Silvas Jimmy Solis Dolores Solíz Roy Steadham Pat Torres Rodney Trevino Rogelia Trevino Christopher Underwood Abel y Maria Vargas Sylvia Vienna Frank Curly Villarreal Dana Wiggins Eva T. Williams Mene Nájera y Familia Blanca Pérez y Familia Roy y Sulema Córdova y Familia

Information on events coming up in our Diocese of Lubbock

Vocation Blurb – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 25/26. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Choose to follow and serve God with your whole life. (John 6:60-69). If you think God is calling you, contact the Vocations Office at 806-792-3943 ext. 226 or rperez@catholiclubbock.org ENCUENTRO DE NOVIOS (ENGAGED ENCOUNTER IN SPANISH)-Septiembre 1-2. El Encuentro de Novios es un fin de semana en que las parejas que se quieren casar por la Iglesia Católica, tienen tiempo para concentrase uno al otro y dares cuenta si realmente están listos para el compromiso del matrimonio. Lugar: DeFalco Retreat Center (en la Diócesis de Amarillo). Costo: $210 por pareja; Por favor, regístrese con 1 mes de anticipación ($60 si registren dentro de las últimas 2 semanas). Por registración: www.amarillodiocese.org/novios. SALT AND LIGHT” RETREAT- Saturday September 8, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Enlist Witnesses

for Christ: Theme for Catechetical Year- This retreat will empower you in guiding God’s people and will enlighten you in discovering how your own faith can bring souls to God. The power of God’s love, the impact of prayers, and your own gifts and talents can allow God to use you as his servant and instrument of love. With God’s grace, we learn to listen and to understand how He is leading us to make a difference in our world. Presenters: Deacon Ron & Tricia Vowels, Marsha Luke, Maria DeLeon, David Nolte. Our Lady of Angels Convent, 8202 CR 770, Wolfforth. Cost is $15/person; scholarships available. Lunch

provided. To register: call (806) 863-4904 or email rebuildchurch@gmail.com

SPIRITUAL WARFARE – September 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (English) and September 22, 10-5 (Spanish), Saint Theresa Church, 22nd & Upland,

Lubbock. Father Nahum Lopez will have workshops on spiritual warfare. The cost of $25 will include all materials, lunch, and snacks. For more information or to register, contact the parish office--806-795-2249. A VOCATIONS A’FAIR – Friday, September 14,

6:30-9:30 p.m., join us for an evening of fun—live music, live and silent auctions, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner. This delightful night will be held at Christ the King Cathedral Bishop Placido Hall, 4011 54th Street. Tickets are $60 (table of eight for $450) and must be purchased by September 5. Online: http://www.catholiclubbock.org/VocationsAFair.html. Proceeds benefit the Office for Vocations and diocesan seminarians. More information: orico@catholiclubbock.org

JOSEPH’S CORNER Healing for Men after abortion - “I have hope now. I had not felt that

before. I got rid of a 30-year weight and I have been able to go to Communion and have that weight removed. I didn’t even believe there was forgiveness for what I had done. Now I know differently.” -Testimonial from retreat. Has it been a long time that you have been remembering past abortion decisions or are you just now realizing that is the case? Have you wondered how all of that has affected you? Join the men on September 10, 2018 (in Spanish) for a Project Joseph

© day of

healing and find out what it is like to lay that burden down. Healing after Abortion Ministry –

Project Joseph, 469-416-2101 healing@projectjosephdallas.org or www.projectjosephdallas.org

THE CHALLENGE OF A HOLY LIFE

WE ARE ALL CALLED TO BE SAINTS. BUT

WHAT IS A SAINT AND HOW CAN WE WALK

THAT PATH?

Many popular devotional practices involve veneration of the saints. The saints have a special place in the Body of Christ, which includes both the living and the dead. Through Christ we on earth remain in communion both with the saints in heaven and with the dead who are still in Purgatory. We can pray for those in Purgatory and ask the saints to pray for us. Through their prayers of intercession, the saints in heaven play an integral role in the life of the Church on earth. "For after they have been received into their heavenly home and are present to the Lord, through Him and with Him and in Him they do not cease to intercede with the Father for us, showing forth the merits which they won on earth through the one Mediator between God and man." The saints, the members of the Church who have arrived at perfect union with Christ, join their wills to the will of God in praying for those in the Church who are still on their pilgrimage of faith. Besides what the saints can do for us by their prayers, the very practice of venerating the saints does great good for those who are devoted to the saints. By practicing love of the saints we strengthen the unity of the entire Body of Christ in the Spirit. This in turn brings us all closer to Christ. "For just as Christian communion among wayfarers brings us closer to Christ, so our companionship with the saints joins us to Christ, from Whom as from its Fountain and Head issues every grace and the very life of the people of God." Love of the saints necessarily includes and leads to love of Christ and to love of the Holy Trinity. "For every genuine testimony of love shown by us to those in heaven, by its very nature tends toward and terminates in Christ who is the 'crown of all saints,' and through Him, in God Who is wonderful in his saints and is magnified in them." —From Popular Devotional Practices

EL DESAFÍO DE UNA VIDA SANTA

TODOS ESTAMOS LLAMADOS A SER

SANTOS. PERO, ¿QUÉ ES UN SANTO Y CÓMO

PODEMOS CAMINAR POR ESE CAMINO?

Muchas de las prácticas devocionales populares involucran la veneración de los Santos. Los Santos tienen un lugar especial en el cuerpo de Cristo, que incluye tanto a los vivos como a los muertos. A través de Cristo nosotros en la tierra permanecemos en comunión con los Santos en el cielo y con los muertos que todavía están en el Purgatorio. Podemos orar por los que están en el Purgatorio y pedirle a los Santos que recen por nosotros. A través de sus oraciones de intercesión, los Santos en el cielo juegan un papel integral en la vida de la iglesia en la tierra.

"porque después de haber sido recibidos en su hogar celestial y están presentes al Señor, a través de él y con él y en él no cesan de interceder con el padre por nosotros, mostrando los méritos que ganaron en la tierra a través del único mediador entre Dios y el hombre. "los Santos, los miembros de la iglesia que han llegado a la unión perfecta con Cristo, se unen a sus voluntades a la voluntad de Dios en orar por aquellos en la iglesia que todavía están en su peregrinación de fe. Además de lo que los Santos pueden hacer por nosotros por sus oraciones, la práctica misma de venerar a los Santos hace un gran bien para aquellos que están dedicados a los Santos. Al practicar el amor de los Santos fortalecemos la unidad de todo el cuerpo de Cristo en el espíritu. Esto a su vez nos acerca a todos a Cristo. "porque así como la comunión cristiana entre los caminantes nos acerca a Cristo, así que nuestra compañía con los Santos nos une a Cristo, de quien desde su fuente y cabeza emite cada gracia y la misma vida del pueblo de Dios. " El amor de los Santos necesariamente incluye y conduce al amor de Cristo y al amor de la Santísima Trinidad. "por cada testimonio genuino de amor mostrado por nosotros a los que están en el cielo, por su propia naturaleza tiende hacia y termina en Cristo que es la ' corona de todos los Santos, ' y a través de él, en Dios que es maravilloso en sus santos y se magnifica en ellos. " — de la Popular Devocional Prácticas