our lady of perpetual help catholic church
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Phone: (956) 682-4238 Fax: (956) 682-0289
2209 Kendlewood McAllen, Texas 78501
February 2, 2014
MASS SCHEDULE
HORARIO de MISAS
Saturday Vigil . . . . 5:30 pm English
Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 am Spanish 9:15 am English 11:00 am English 1:00 pm Spanish (Mariachi/Radio 1530 AM) 3:00 pm Spanish (Mariachi) 5:30 pm English
Monday . . . . . . . . .7:00 am Bilingual
Tuesday . . . . . . . . . 7:00 am Liturgy of the Word
Wednesday-Thursday- Friday
7:00 am Bilingual
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CONFESSIONS
5:00pm -- SATURDAY and
BEFORE ALL MASSES
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00 noon
OFFICE CLOSED ON
SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS
PARISH STAFF
BUSINESS MANAGER
Eli Espiritu
SECRETARY
Hilda Neira Luna
MAINTENANCE
Joselito Falcasantos
Victor Basilio
PASTOR Msgr. Juan Nicolau,
Ph.D., STL
In-Residence
Fr. Francois Tsanga
DEACON Rudy Sepulveda
PARISH REGISTRATION
If you live within our parish
boundaries and have not yet
registered, please contact the
parish office.
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Pura Reyna 682-3663
Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 6:00pm
YOUTH MINISTER COORDINATOR Cynthia Gonzalez
FEAST OF THE
PRESENTATION
OF THE LORD
Botello, Mary Boyzo, Alan Cardoza, Ivan Coppola, Kathleen Cordova, Maria Petra Garcia, Cesar Garcia, Manny Godinez, Beatriz Gonzalez, Larry Hernandez, Jose Joel
Martinez, Maria Fela Martinez, Ma. Perla Martinez, Raquel Martinez, Ruben Olivarez, Amador Ramirez, Anita Ramirez, Darlene Ramirez, Maria Saenz, Zeferino Saldana, Diolanda
San Roman, Sgt. Francisco M. (Army) Santiago, Esther Villarreal, David Villarreal, Lupita Villarreal, Rudy Yado, Nancy
**Names are removed after one year, recovery, or death.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THEIR HEALTH and SAFETY
MASS INTENTIONS
FEBRUARY 3 - 9
Monday 3 7:00am †Celerina Galvan
Wednesday 5 7:00am †Cesario Rodriguez
Thursday 6 7:00am †Arturo & Lupe Costales
Friday 7 7:00am †Juanita Ruelas
Saturday 8 5:30pm †Adan Maldonado
Sunday 9 7:30am †Estela Alonzo
9:15am †Ricardo Salinas
11:00am †Juan Solis
1:00pm Misa Pro Populo
3:00pm Souls in Purgatory
5:30pm For the Suffering
AD OF THE MONTH
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Feast of the Presentation of the Lord February 2, 2014
From the Pastor’s Desk Notas del Párroco
A CHRISTMAS REPRISE The Church’s celebration three weeks ago of the Baptism of
the Lord signaled the “official” end of the Christmas season. To-
day’s feast of the Presentation of the Lord seems to extend the
Incarnation celebration a bit longer. In fact, some have called this
feast a “second Epiphany.”
The first reading recalls the anticipation of Advent, as Mala-
chi writes, “Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way
before me.” The reading from Hebrews reminds us of the Incarna-
tion, proclaiming that Jesus had a “share” in our own “blood and
flesh.” The Gospel finds the infant Jesus on his first visit to Jeru-
salem and his human parents once again surprised and in awe over
the events surround his birth.
In the simplicity of the manger, in the grandeur of the temple,
in the domesticity of Nazareth, Jesus comes. May we come to
know him and so be filled with “wisdom” and the “favor of God.”
RETORNO A LA NAVIDAD
La celebración de hace tres semanas del Bautismo del Señor
señaló el fin “oficial” del tiempo de Navidad para la Iglesia. La
fiesta de hoy de la Presentación del Señor parece extender la cele-
bración un poco más allá. En realidad, algunos han nombrado esta
fiesta una “Segunda Epifanía”.
La primera lectura nos recuerda la anticipación del Adviento,
como escribe Malaquías: “Envío a mi mensajero para que prepare
el camino ante mí”. La lectura de los Hebreos nos recuerda la En-
carnación, proclamando que Jesús tuvo una “parte” de la misma
“carne y sangre”. El Evangelio encuentra al niño Jesús en su pri-
mera visita a Jerusalén, y a sus padres una vez más sorprendidos y
asombrados por los acontecimientos de su nacimiento.
En la sencillez del pesebre, en la grandeza del templo, en la
domesticidad de Nazaret, Jesús viene. ¡Que lleguemos a conocerlo
y por ello nos encontremos llenos de “sabiduría” y de la “gracia de
Dios!”
TOTAL GROSS INCOME FOR THE WEEKEND OF
JANUARY 26, 2014
$ 25,881.36
Important Dates For Our Next Baptisms (in English) are as follows:
Baptism Class Baptism Saturday, February 22, 2014 Saturday, March 1, 2014 8:30am - 12:30pm in the Annex at 9:00am in the Church
REGISTRATION FOR BAPTISMS BEGIN FEBRUARY 10TH THROUGH FEBRUARY 19TH
IN THE PARISH OFFICE
NO PRIVATE BAPTISMS
MEMORIAL OF ST. BLAISE BLESSING OF THE THROATS
Monday, February 3 -- 7:00am Mass
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS (1st Tues) Tuesday, February 4 -- 7:00pm - Annex
BIBLE STUDY Every Thursday 7:00pm - 8:30pm -- CCD Room 11 FOOD HANDLERS CLASS Saturday, February 8 -- 12noon to 2pm - Annex $10.00 (Cash Only) -- Be On Time ! ACTS CORE (2nd Tues) Tuesday, February 11 -- 6:30pm - Rm. 2 / CCD
SECRETARIADOS CURSILLOS (2nd Fri) Friday, February 14 -- 7:00pm - Annex
CARITAS of OLPH (3rd Sat) Saturday, February 15 -- 8:30am - Annex
ACTS MEETING (3rd Mon) Monday, February 17 -- 7:00pm - Church
IN OUR PARISHIN OUR PARISH
CCD NEWS
MY JOURNEY RETREAT
for CONFIRMATION 1 STUDENTS
Saturday, February 8
1:00pm - 5:00pm -- Parish Hall
There are still several booths available for the
Spring Kermess. Anyone interested in sponsoring a
booth please contact Bertha Estrada
@ (956)451-2965 for more information.
2014 SPRING FEVER
FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 1, 2014 4:00pm to 10:00pm on the CCD Grounds
RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW !
After Masses on Weekends or come by the Parish Office.
Donation $50.00
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED ON
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the
faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Viviano Lopez, Jr.
Man gets and forgets; God gives and forgives.
PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP IN ENGLISH
Come and meet Him! Learn step-by-step how to start a per-
sonal relationship with God-a God who is full of Life, Love and
Peace...and who wants to free you from your Sadness and An-
guish, Heal your wounds from life and give you back the Joy of
life. This workshop is not Theology, Catechism, or a Bible class.
God is a person and you know a person by sharing in a relation-
ship. We will offer two nights starting Tuesday, February 4
from 7-9 pm and also Wednesday, February 5 from 7-9 pm in
Room #11.
Contact: Pura Reyna (956) 682-3663;
Guillermo Chapa 455-6463; or Esperanza Chapa 821-9801.
TALLERES DE ORACIÓN Y VIDA EN INGLES
¡Ven y Conócelo! Aprende a entrar paso-a-paso en la rela-
ción personal con el Señor. Un Señor lleno de Vida, de Amor y
de Paz...y que busca librarte de Tristezas y Angustias, Sanarte
las heridas de la vida, recuperar la estabilidad emocional y la
Alegría de vivir. El Taller no es Adoctrinamiento, no es Cate-
quesis, no es una clase de Biblia. Dios es una persona y a una
persona se le conoce tratándola. Se ofrecen dos noches e inicia-
mos el Martes, 4 de Febrero de 7 a 9 pm y también el Miércoles,
5 de Febrero de 7 a 9 pm en Salón #11.
Llama: Pura Reyna (956) 682-3663;
Guillermo Chapa 455-6463; o Esperanza Chapa 821-9801
DIOCESAN NEWS
MARK YOUR CALENDARS !
*Saturday, February 8, 2014 -- World Marriage Day Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle Nat’l Shrine - 2:00pm
Most Reverend Daniel E. Flores will celebrate the Mass of thanks-giving for couples celebrating their wedding anniversary of 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 or more than 60 years in the year 2014. These couples, who bear wit-ness to God’s love through their love and commitment to each other, will receive a certificate signed by the Bishop in the mail on the week following the Mass.
The Family Life Office sponsors this wonderful event yearly honoring married couples for their commitment to love and faithfulness in the Sacrament of Matrimony.
To register for this event, call the Family Life Office at 784-5012 or 542-2501, ext. 412 as soon as possible.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2014