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T h i r t i e t h S u n d a y i n O r d i n a r y T i m e

Holy Family Parish 210 St. Joseph Street

P. O. Box 100

Nazareth, TX 79063

(806) 945-2616

FAX (806) 945-2564

For Bulletin and Info Online:

New Parish

Website: hfpnaz.org

New Email:

holyfamilynaz@gmail.com

VISITORS — WELCOME! Feel right at home with us

and call for info or help at the

Parish Office: 945-2616

MEMBERSHIP: Please register, or to update phone and address changes,

just call our Office

JOINING CHURCH CONTACT:

Joel Gerber 647-7583

Liturgy Schedule

Mon. Oct. 30th, Liturgy of Word & Communion —-7:00am

Tuesday, October 31st, Mass: —-5:30 pm

Wednesday, November 1st, All Saints Day Mass: — 7:00 am

— 6:00 pm

Thursday, November 2nd, All Souls Day Mass: — 7:00 am

— Noon

Friday, November 3rd, First Friday Mass: — 7:00 am

Saturday, November 4th, First Saturday Mass: — 7:00 am

Mass —-5:30 pm

Sunday, Mass, Nov 5th --– 9:15am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, at 4:30p.m; Wednesday, Nov. 1st after

6:00 pm Mass, or by appointment by calling 945-2616

Thus says the LORD: "You shall not molest or oppress an alien, for you were once aliens yourselves

in the land of Egypt. You shall not wrong

any widow or orphan. If ever you

wrong them, I will surely

hear their cry.

TODAY’S WORD EXODUS 22:20

As we conclude October’s theme of Respect Life, we in the United States must face the issue of our treat-ment of immigrants. Ignoring the po-litical rhetoric, we turn to our faith sources to get our guidance on this matter, including the Bible (cf: Ex. 22:20), The Catholic Catechism, our Catholic Social Teachings, and our Bishops who have spoken out on this issue time and time again. The Catholic Catechism instructs the faithful that good government has two duties, both of which must be carried out and neither of which can be ignored. The first duty is to wel-come the foreigner out of charity and respect for the human person. Persons have the right to immigrate and thus government must accommodate this right to the greatest extent possible, especially financially blessed nations: "More prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to wel-come the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected

that places a guest under the protec-tion of those who receive him." Cath-olic Catechism, 2241. The second duty is to secure one’s border and enforce the law for the sake of the common good. Sover-eign nations have the right to enforce their laws and all persons must re-spect the legitimate exercise of this right: "Political authorities, for the sake of the common good for which they are responsible may make the exercise of the right to immigrate subject to various juridical conditions, especially with regard to the immi-grants' duties toward their country of adoption. Immigrants are obliged to respect the material and spiritual her-itage of the country that receives them, to obey its laws and to assist in carrying civic burdens." Catholic Cat-echism, 2241. As early as January 2003, the U.S. Catholic Bishops released a pas-toral letter on migration entitled, "Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope." They stressed that, "when persons cannot find em-ployment in their country of origin to support themselves and their families, they have a right to find work else-where in order to survive. Sovereign nations should provide ways to ac-commodate this right." No. 35. Love and care of family has no boundaries.

God urges great pro-tection by people of faith on the widow and the orphan since they were such a vul-nerable group in society. God tells us that He will stand up for them to ensure justice for them. Further-more, God calls all of us faith-filled people to care for the alien or immigrant in our midst — hospitality in-cluded food, shelter, and protection from any injus-tice. The Word of God dic-tates that one must not mis-treat nor oppress an immi-grant for their protector will be God who will hold it against us.

Committee on Pro-Life Activities of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops

Meals on Wheels Tuesdays & Thursdays

Holy Family Inn 945-2605 Nellie Wilhelm 554-0033 Christine Acker 945-2683

Community Meal Senior Citizens Center

943-0088 Pot Luck Dinners

Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday Bring Pot Luck Plate or $7.00

Take Outs Welcome

Community Hall Call 943-5843 to book hall

Peggy Ramaekers

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Pastoral Team

Fr. Ken Keller

(cell 240-0043)

Deacon Bob Birkenfeld 627-8253(cell); 627-4222 (hm)

Deacon Joe Hochstein 627-7026 (cell); 945-2419 (hm)

Deacon Emeritus Jerome Brockman—945-2269

Parish Council President: Rodney Schulte - 945-2226

Finance Council President: Hugh Wilhelm - 292-5396

Christian Formation: Gladys Fortenberry - 945-2519

Youth Director: Allison Kleman - (325) 226-3999

Secretary: Barbara Schulte 938-2024

Mass Intention Bookings: Regina Hoelting - 945-2247

Sacramental Records: Theresa Birkenfeld - 627-4222

Holy Family Inn: Mandy Schilling - 945-5471 Karleen Hoelting - 945-2267

Church & CCD Bldg. Cleaners: Millie Birkenfeld - 945-2537 Allie Christian

Grounds Upkeep: Doyle Kleman - 945-2689

For Hospital Visits Call or text Deacon Bob: 627-8253 Deacon Joe: 627-7026

Monday, October 30th 7:00am - Liturgy of the Word & Communion

Tuesday, October 31st 5:30pm - Gene Schmucker, RIP (Parishioners)

Wednesday, November 1st - All Saints Day 7:00am –Deceased Members of Harry Kleman Family - (Dorothy Kleman)

6:00pm - Vickie Chester, RIP (Anniversary Nov 5 - Irene Wilhelm)

Thursday, November 2nd - All Souls Day 7:00am - Deceased Loved Ones of Holy Family

12:00pm—Noon Steve Albracht, RIP (Vincent & Toby Gerber) (Blessing of Cemetery following Noon Mass)

Friday, November 3rd 7:00am - Tisha Gerber (Marty & Girls)

4:00pm - Nuptial Wedding of Dustin Ramaekers & Sherri Lewis

Saturday, November 4th 7:00am - Living & Deceased Fathers & Grand-fathers of Holy Family Church

5:30pm– Parishioners

Sunday, November 5th 9:15am - Theresa Rider, RIP (Gary Rider)

Liturgical Ministers

Tues, Oct 31st @ 5:30pm: Servers: Brett & Will Young

Wednesday, November 1, at 7:00am ALL SAINTS DAY Servers: Jet & Riley Ramaekers, Bryson Brockman

Lectors: Ronnie Hoelting, Norita Hoelting

Eucharistic Ministers: Judy Lange, Mary Lou Schmucker, Catherine Huseman, Ethel Schmucker

Ushers: Parish Council

Greeters: Harold & Kay Venhaus

Gift Bearers: David Schulte, Dolly Schulte

6pm Mass Servers: Tanner & Chloe Birkenfeld, Carson Heiman

Lectors: Dana Kleman, Keith Hoelting

Eucharistic Ministers: Lenora Braddock, Dolores Heiman, Patti Kern, Leilanni Cordova, Diane Huseman, Judy Kleman

Ushers: Parish Council

Greeters: Edna Schilling, Betty Acker

Thursday, November 2nd,at 7:00am Servers: Katherine & Samantha Fulkerson

Friday, November 3rd, at 7:00am Servers: Kimberly Chavira, Boston Jones

Saturday, November 4th, at 5:30pm Servers: Allen & Jesse Acker, Anna Huseman Lectors: Garrison Kleman, Sharon Brockman

Eucharistic Ministers: Edith Huseman, Monette Schilling, Rene Leochner, Bob Fisher, J.C. Pohlmeier, Chandler Schulte

Ushers: Parish Council

Greeters: Rose Ball & Katherine Fisher

Gift Bearers: Christian Mothers

Sunday, November 5th at 9:15am Servers: Merry & Kattey Gerber, Reid Backus Lectors: Jim Hoelting, Emily Heitschmidt

Eucharistic Ministers: Blakely Gerber, Ricky Backus, Lisa Braddock, Diane Heitschmidt

Ushers: Catherine Huseman & Parish Co.

Greeters: Sandee Hoelting, Debbie King

Gift Bearers: Christian Mothers

Please Pray For . . .

All our sick and elderly: Tatum Schulte, Marilyn Birkenfeld, Carolyn Bermea & Valarie Bermea all those in Ministry, especially: Father Ken Keller; Our Parish Vocations: Fr. Nick Gerber and Fr. John Dalton (retired); Fr. Raj (Pastor in Hart and Dimmitt); Deacons Jerome Brockman, Bob Birkenfeld, and Joe Hochstein; and the Consecrated Religious Benedictines of Canyon, TX, Ft. Smith, AR, and Subiaco, AR.

This Week’s Mass Intentions

STEWARDSHIP

October 21 & 22nd

Identifiable Contributors - $4,662.00

Loose Collection – $403.15

Children’s Collection - $27.65

Total Collection- $5,092.80

THANKS FOR YOUR SHARING OF GOD’S

BLESSINGS WITH US !

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Sunday, October 29th 9:15am Mass in Holy Family Church/with Works of Mercy Par-ish Charity fund Collection

7:00pm – Sr. Citizens Games Monday, October 30th 7:00am - Liturgy of the Word & Com-munion in Holy Family Church

8:00am - 2:00 p.m.- Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: Prayers for Peace here and abroad. 1:00pm: Divine Mercy Chaplet 1:30 pm: Prayers for our Children & Grandchildren

4:00pm - 15 Decade Rosary

This Week’s Calendar

NEED PRAYER - CALL: Catherine Huseman, 945-2649

HOME COMMUNION Please call Office 945-2616

ANOINTING OF SICK: TBA

BAPTISM:

Contact Fr. Ken to plan.

Meet with a Deacon for Sacramental Preparation.

One sponsor be Confirmed Catholic (14 years or older)

MARRIAGE:

Call Fr. Ken 6 mos. before.

Complete forms.

Be free to marry or have annul-ment of past marriage.

Attend Engaged Encounter & Natural Family Planning.

Respect Life Prayers during Blessed Sacrament Adoration

8:00 a.m. Wednesday to 7:00 a.m. Thursday

The Chapel of Holy Family Inn

Tuesday, October 31st 6:00am - Men’s Prayer Group

5:30pm - Mass in Holy Family Church

Wednesday, November 1st ALL SAINTS DAY 7:00am Mass in Holy Family Church with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in Holy Family Inn

6:00pm - Mass in Holy Family Church 6:30pm - CCD K-12

Thursday, November 2nd ALL SOULS DAY 7:00am - Mass in Holy Family Church 12:00pm - Mass in Church with Blessing of Cemetery

Friday, November 3rd 7:00pm - Mass in Holy Family Church

4:00pm - Nuptial Wedding of Dustin Ramaekers & Sherri Lewis Saturday, November 4th 7:00am - Mass in Holy Family Church 5:30pm - Mass in Holy Family Church Sunday, November 5th 9:15am Mass in Holy Family Church

7:00pm – Sr. Citizens Games

Church Cleaners: Saturday, November 4th

Holly Waggoner & Karen Wanjura

THANKS!!

If you have a receipt from Labor Day that you need to be refunded for, Please bring it to the office as soon as possible.

Please keep checking… The Parish Builder has not yet been put on our new web site, but will be soon.

Christian Mother’s Meeting: Monday, November 6th at 7:00pm in the Holy Family Inn. Lisa Braddock will give program.

Veteran’s Day Mass will be Friday, November 10th, at 7:00am and the Veteran’s Steak Dinner will be after the 5:30 Mass on November 11th. All Vets and Spouses are invited to attend.

Catholic Life Insurance will be having a Financial Seminar after Mass, Sunday November 14, in the CCD Building. Refreshments will be served. Please Come !

Masses remembering deceased loved ones will be offered during the month of November. All Souls Day Envelopes are in your box of weekly envelopes , or in the back of church. The names of loved ones will be placed on the altar through the month of November and the Masses will be offered for the names listed on the enve-lopes.

People of Holy Family, Only you could have done something so special.

Your card touched me so much and lifted my spirits. Naz is still my home. Love to all of you!

May Hochstein

Dear Holy Family Church; “Greetings in Jesus and Mary”

Please receive our Gratitude and Prayers for your charity. We commend all your needs and

intentions. “United in the love of God and Our Mother Mary.”

Your kindness, generosity, friendship, and love are over-whelming. May God bless you abundantly!

We have you in our prayers before the Blessed Sacrament, and we will remember You in all our

Eucharistic Adorations. Mother Maria de la Luz Solrio

Capuchin Poor Clares Monastery

THANK YOU NOTES

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CASTRO COUNTY

CATHOLIC

COMMUNITY

Immaculate Conception of Mary

Church, Dimmitt 647-4219

Blessed Sacrament Adoration on Friday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mass Schedule

Tuesday, October 31 7:00pm (English) Wednesday, November 1 8:30am (English) 10:00am - (Nursing Home) Christian Formation Teachers & their Ministry Thursday, November 2 8:30am (English) Friday, November 3 8:30am (English) Saturday, November 4 7:15pm. (Bilingual) Sunday, November 5 8:00am (English)

12:30pm (Spanish)

St. John Nepomucene Church in Hart

938-2373

Mass Schedule

Saturday, November 4 5:30 p.m. (Bilingual or Spanish) Sunday, November 5 10:00 a.m. (Bilingual)

Confessions before Sunday Mass

EWTN Local Radio

Nazareth — 105.5 FM (English)

Hart — 102.3 FM (Spanish)

2017 LABOR DAY WEEKEND PICNIC & FUND RAISER

FINANCIAL REPORT

EVENT Donations Dinner Supper Trailer Auction Cattle Auction Miscellaneous

INCOME

1,725.21 5,206.57 3,319.55 34,550.00 35,083.50 (15.00) $84,427.23

EXPENSE

2,513.38

158.99 2,672.37

NET PROFIT

1,725.21 2,693.19 3,319.55

34,550.00 35,083.50

(173.99) $84,427.23

As of October 24, 2017

The Future of Nazareth Foundation

Will host a Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, November 5th

at the School Cafeteria.

Meal starts 8:00am until….

Come enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice and support our Foundation.

PRIEST APPRECIATION SUNDAY

Today, October 29th

We would like to THANK Father Ken

for all he has done for us and his continuous prayers and

service to our parish.

Holy Lord, we ask that you shine your loving light on your faithful priest. Guide, support, and strengthen Your servant in fulfilling your will and in car-rying our this service of love to

your people. Amen

St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Umbarger

is having their 66th Annual Sausage Festival, Sunday, November 12, 2017.

Time: 11:00am—3:00pm.

They will be serving German

Sausage with all the fixings.

Adult tickets $12 ~ Children 6-10 will be $6 ~ Children under 6 free.

There will also be a Raffle, Country

Store and Children’s Train Ride.

St. Ann’s Catholic Church Bovina Texas

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Sunday, November 5th Time: 11:30am– 2:00pm

St, Ann’s Parish Hall 409+ 3rd Street

Turkey & Dressing & all the trimmings

Donations: Adults - $12.00 Children Under 6 - $6.00

COMING SOON…

Harvest of Blessings Gala Saturday, November 18

Cornerstone Ranch Events Center Bushland, Texas

Tickets: $100 Donation Dinner & Dancing for 2

Make checks to School Sisters Gala PO Box 906 - Panhandle, Tx 79068