Stewardship Reflections

Jesus offers a hard lesson regarding wealth and possessions in today’s

Gospel. The rich man whom he encountered could not part with his

possessions as a condition to becoming a disciple of Jesus. Would our

response be the same as the rich man? Do we place our trust in our money

and possessions instead of trusting in God’s generosity? Do we seek

security in our possessions? Good stewards realize that their possessions

must not possess them, lest those possessions block their relationship with

the Lord.

Jesús ofrece una enérgica lección acerca de la riqueza y posesiones en el

Evangelio de hoy. El hombre rico a quien Él encontró, no pudo desprenderse

de sus posesiones como una condición para ser discípulo de Jesús. ¿Sería

nuestra respuesta a Jesús la misma que la de aquel hombre rico? ¿Ponemos

nuestra confianza en nuestro dinero y posesiones en lugar de confiar en la

generosidad de Dios? ¿Buscamos nosotros la seguridad en nuestras

posesiones? Los buenos corresponsables son conscientes de que sus

posesiones no deben poseerles para que no obstruyan su relación con el

Señor.

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Sacred Heart Stewardship Regular Collection

October 6-7, 2018

Children’s Offerings/Loose $674.43

Envelopes $1,247.50

Total $1,921.93

Second Collection, weekend of 10/20-21/2018 for World Mission Sunday.

The young man went away

sad because he had many

possessions. Mark 10:22

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church 1309 West 8th Street – PO Box 1347

Littlefield, TX 79339 sacredheartlittlefield.org

Sunday, October 14, 2018

28th

Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year B

The word of God discerns reflections and

thoughts of the heart.

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 Guide – Amanda 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

CLERGY

Pastor: Fr. Brian Wood

806/385-6043

Deacons: Rev. Mr. Doroteo García

485-4546

Rev. Mr. 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

Mass Times Saturday: 6:30pm (Vigil)

Sunday: 8:00am 10:30am (Spanish)

12:00 noon

Confession Times Saturdays: 5:30pm

Or by appointment

CCE meets from September thru May. Elementary CCE is held on Sundays from 9:05am – 10:15am

Middle School and High School CCE is held on Wednesdays

staring at 6:05pm the church, ending at 8:15pm.

http://sacredheartlittlefield.org/

Weekly and Monthly Schedule of Activities

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.

October – Evangelization The Mission of Religious

That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the

poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.

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 attend and complete BOTH years of preparation in order to receive these Sacraments.

FALL FEST – The first annual Fall Fest, hosted by several parish community members and all proceeds to benefit the Wednesday CCE program, will be held on Sunday, October 28th, from 4pm – 7pm on the east parish grounds. Cost is $5 per person for all you can Play or Ride. Food will be sold separately.

The weekend of October 20 & 21,

RightWay Imaging will be here to talk

about Vital Health Screenings. They will

be available after all the Masses to

answer any questions.

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.

Ultreya, el lunes, 15 de octubre, Orador - Jesúsa García

Escuela de Dirigentes, martes, 16 de octubre en el

salón.

Apostolado at St Joseph’s, 102 N Ave P, Lubbock,

today, Sunday, October 14th, from 2pm-5pm.

Women’s JORNADA – October 19-21st, (in English)

Faith Formation RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes

are held on Tuesdays 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.

Knights of Columbus

2nd Tuesday of the month in

the parish hall at 7:15 pm

Guadalupanas

2nd Tuesday of the month in

the Church at 7:00p.m

Grupo de Oración

El Grupo de Oración se junta

cada jueves después le la

Santa Misa en la iglesia.

Baptismal Classes: English classes on (must attend both weeks) Wednesday, October 24th and October 31st at 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, 23 de octubre 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.

MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK AT SACRED HE ART PARISH

Saturday, October 13 6:30pm Mass - John Luis and

Sofia Mangles

Sunday, October 14 8:00am Mass - Santos & Simona Saenz

10:30am Mass – David Duran, Sr.

12:00 noon Mass – For our Parish

Community

Monday, October 15 6:30pm Mass – Intentions of Donors to

Catholic Church Extension Society

Wednesday, October 17 6:30pm Mass (Teens) – Esther Aguilar

Thursday, October 18 6:30pm Mass – DOL Priests & Deacons

Friday, October 19 9:00am Mass – Intentions of Donors to

Catholic Church Extension Society

Saturday, October 20 6:30pm Mass - Ralph Duran

Sunday, October 21 8:00am Mass - Raymond Castillo

10:30am Mass – Pauline Estorga

12:00 noon Mass – For our Parish

Community

Parish Sick List

Dolores Abeyta George Abeyta, Sr., George Abeyta, Jr. Emma G. Acevedo Mónico Aguilar Alicia Ayala Jesse Briones Carlos Cárdenas Rita Castillo Elijah Cervantez Ethan Cervantez Emilia Córdova León Córdova Sylvia Coronado Daniel & Suzann Craig Lucy Cuellar Carmela DeLaFuente Rodolfo Delgado Alfredo Duran Irene Duran Manuel Duran Molly García 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 Méndez, II 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 Rodríguez Juan Rodríguez Samantha Rodríguez Tommy Savala Johnny Sierra Lucila Silvas Jimmy Solís Dolores Solíz Roy Steadham Pat Torres Rodney Trevino Rogelia Trevino Abel y María Vargas Sylvia Vienna Frank Curly Villarreal Eva T. Williams Christopher Underwood Jeremy Ybarra Blanca Pérez y Familia

Information on events coming up in our Diocese of Lubbock

Vocation Blurb – Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – October 13/14. The rich young man desires to live a virtuous life. It requires letting go of what gets in the way of following Jesus wholeheartedly. Are you able to say “yes?” If you think God is calling you, contact the Vocations Office at 806-792-3943 ext. 226 or rperez@catholiclubbock.org.

DiocesanPriest serves ordinary men who are responding to their call to holiness and offers guidance for the question: Is Jesus Christ calling me to be a Catholic priest? Visit www.diocesanpriest.com

SPIRITUAL WARFARE RETREAT – October 20, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., (in English) by Father Nahum Lopez. Donation is $25. Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 770, Wolfforth. Lunch provided. To register: email janevenhausosf@gmail.com. Sister Jane – 806-787-1392.

“SALT AND LIGHT” RETREAT- Saturday October 27, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. (Discipleship retreat)- Presenters: Marsha Luke, Sister Jane Venhaus and team. With God’s grace, we learn to listen and to understand how God is leading us to make a difference in our world. Our Lady of Angels Convent, 8202 CR 770, Wolfforth. Donation -$15. To register: email janevenhausosf@gmail.com, Sister Jane – 806-787-1392.

The Plainview Deanery Council of Catholic Women invites all Women of the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock to the LUBBOCK DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Annual Convention on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Michael’s Ralls. “HOW BLESSED ARE WE IN CONSERVING GOD’S GIFTS”. The pre-

registration fee is $12.00 (which includes lunch) and pre-registration ends October 26th. Questions, call Angie at 806/445-5774; or you may stop by our parish office.

Quinceañera Retreats

If you are planning a Quinceañera in 2018 or

2019, one of these retreats is for you! Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 5 pm.

CPC Cost: $15 teen / $5 Adult, RSVP to Vince @

806 792 3943 x229

Saturday, November 3, 2018 9 am - 3 pm, place

TBA (Lubbock) Must call to register; Cost: $15,

Parents are encouraged to attend. RSVP Ellie

Contreras @ (806) 773 9803

Saturday, December 4, 2018 9:30 am - 4:30 pm,

place St. John Neumann Church 5801 22nd Street

(Lubbock). Must call to register; Cost: $15,

Parents are encouraged to attend. RSVP Ellie

Contreras @ (806) 773 9803

REPORTING ABUSE OR NEGLECT: Our clergy (bishop, priests, and deacons), seminarians, men and women in Consecrated Life, lay staff, and volunteers are trained to recognize and to report any disclosure or suspicion of physical abuse, sexual abuse, sexual assault, or neglect to the appropriate authorities. It is the policy of the Diocese of Lubbock to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to law enforcement. Once local law enforcement, or the child abuse/vulnerable adult hotline has been called, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to Victim Assistance Coordinator Oscar Reyes at (806)

543-9178 or to diocesan officials.

Pray the Rosary! ¡Reza el Rosario!

Healing after Abortion

mailto:rperez@catholiclubbock.orgmailto:janevenhausosf@gmail.commailto:janevenhausosf@gmail.com

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

AND VULNERABLE ADULTS Dear Parishioners, Based on the recent events that have been brought to light throughout the world concerning the care and protection, dignity and respect for each individual against any misconduct or inappropriate relationship between minors, men, and women, the USCCB (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) have changed the program for training and certification for greater protection and awareness of all individuals. As a result, they are now asking all individuals who have a ministry or volunteer in a parish of ANY kind to do the VIRTUS TRAINING program on-line at https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus. This includes all those who had previously been certified and are still current in their training within the last 5 years. You will need to be re-certified in order to continue to serve within the parish and/or the diocese. Please do take the training which takes about an hour to complete, print out your certificate, and bring a copy to the parish office. If you don't have Internet or need assistance with the training or printing out your certificate, please contact us or stop by the office and we will be happy to help you. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call or stop by the parish office. Thanks for your continued care and service to God and the parish; and your continued awareness and protection for the individuals within our parish. God Bless!

Fr. Brian Wood ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

From Most Rev. Robert Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock:

The care of members of the Catholic Church on the South Plains is the top priority for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock and for me, the Bishop of Lubbock. Today’s announcement is a message of action that will help the Church continue to work to nurture an environment of transparency and accountability which is necessary especially to rebuild the trust of those who have experienced abuse. As we continue this work, we must move forward in a spirit of justice and reparation, while also preserving principles of mercy and compassion. The Catholic Church in the United States has worked to provide safe environments, especially over the last 15 years. We will remain vigilant to provide an even safer environment for every child in our care. We pray for victims and survivors of abuse of any kind, and we pray especially for those families whose trust in the Church has been broken. We also pray for the Holy Spirit to renew the Church as we work to heal these wounds to the Body of Christ.

PROTEGIENDO A LOS HIJOS DE DIOS

Y ADULTOS VULNERABLES

Queridos Feligreses, Basándose en los acontecimientos recientes que han sido sacados a la luz en todo el mundo sobre la atención y la protección, la dignidad y el respeto de cada individuo contra cualquier mala conducta o relación inapropiada entre menores, hombres y mujeres, el USCCB (Conferencia de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos) han cambiado el programa de capacitación y certificación para una mayor protección y conciencia de todos los individuos. Como resultado, ahora están pidiendo a todas las personas que tienen un Ministerio o voluntario en una parroquia de cualquier tipo para hacer el programa de entrenamiento de VIRTUS on-line en https://www.virtusonline.org/Virtus. Esto incluye a

todos aquellos que habían sido previamente certificados y todavía están actualizados en su formación en los últimos 5 años. Usted tendrá que ser re-certificado para continuar sirviendo dentro de la parroquia y/o la diócesis. Por favor, tome el entrenamiento que toma alrededor de una hora para completar, imprimir su certificado, y llevar una copia a la oficina de la parroquia. Si usted no tiene Internet o necesita ayuda con el entrenamiento o la impresión de su certificado, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros o pasar por la oficina y estaremos encantados de ayudarle. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este asunto, por favor llame o visite la oficina parroquial. Gracias por su continuo cuidado y servicio a Dios y a la parroquia; y su continua conciencia y protección para los individuos dentro de nuestra parroquia. ¡Dios los bendiga!

Padre Brian Wood ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

From Most Rev. Robert Coerver, Bishop of Lubbock:

The care of members of the Catholic Church on the South Plains is the top priority for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock and for me, the Bishop of Lubbock. Today’s announcement is a message of action that will help the Church continue to work to nurture an environment of transparency and accountability which is necessary especially to rebuild the trust of those who have experienced abuse. As we continue this work, we must move forward in a spirit of justice and reparation, while also preserving principles of mercy and compassion. The Catholic Church in the United States has worked to provide safe environments, especially over the last 15 years. We will remain vigilant to provide an even safer environment for every child in our care. We pray for victims and survivors of abuse of any kind, and we pray especially for those families whose trust in the Church has been broken. We also pray for the Holy Spirit to renew the Church as we work to heal these wounds to the Body of Christ.