parish news prayer intentionsjuly 17, 2016 $ 26,831.00 $ 25,776.99 ($ 1,054.01) month-to-date $...
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Parish News
Our Stewardship
ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN
Do you know someone in need of special prayers? The Prayer Chain is always taking requests. Please contact
Debi Banach at 358-2461, Ext. 107.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Kate Schmidt, Ben Canales, Marilyn Brzostowski, Cleta Bustos, Steve Chontos, Elizabeth Stone, Terry Moenter, Carmen Oviedo, Lynn Gerken, Glenda Fassauer, Braxton Sandoval, Cheryle Wayne, Jerry Stone, Jerry Terry, Donna VonOsinski, Sue Bezner, Esther York, Shanna O’Gorman, Mike O’Neill, Angie Van Bakel, Eveline Rivers-McCoy, Mark Ortega, Bill & Marie Hughes, Ray Harmon, Jeannette Kaminski, Mary Maalouf, Emile Jones, Tony Sisneros, Frank Galitski, Mike Hartman, Alice & Ollie Perry, John (Jack) Hoben, Nadine Hadley, Brian Dolan, Robert Mitchell, Charlie Hennessey, Madeline Arrott, LaRuth Haverfield, Dick Wilcox, Nathan Tatum, Avery Blais, Lupita Randon, Carolyn Shoberg, Allen Lamb, Darrell Goodin, Barbara Fowlkes. OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN: Cruz Rey Esparza, Sheldon Fowler, Shelby Lopez, A. J. Serafin, Lee Wingfield, Sean Callahan, Bryan Revell, John Nussbaum, Rachel Nussbaum, Matt Nussbaum, Christopher Schrock, David Oviedo Cantu, Jacob Bitonel, Jason Freeby, Brandon Owens, Jacob Tumbelson, T. J. Pevehouse, Swasey Brown, Cody Keesee.
Prayer Intentions NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES: The Fall NFP Series for married or engaged couples will be on Aug. 4, Sept. 8, and Oct 6, at 6:30 here at St Thomas. For information on signing up or if you have questions, call Chrissy Acker at 806-654-2057. BISHOP DEFALCO RETREAT CENTER: “Shiraz for a Cause! Join us Aug. 6, in the courtyard at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, for an evening of great Jazz, Food, Wine and Art. Reservations $50 per person. Make reservations online at www.bdrc.org/shiraz, or by calling 806-383-1811. Proceeds benefit the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center.” There will be raffle ticket sales after all Masses today. MISSION ROSARIES: Learn to Make Mission Rosaries: It's not too late to join Our Lady's Rosary Makers on Tues. afternoons from 2:00-3:30 p.m., in the Marian Room at St. Thomas. There is a $5 fee for Adults. Children are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult. We end with a light snack. For more info email [email protected] or call 681-3185. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL COLLECTION has been remitted to the Diocese, Church in Africa, $4,026. Thank you for your continued generosity. BAPTISM CLASS: If you are new parents and/or sponsors, you are required to attend a Baptism class before the reception of the sacrament. Please call the parish office, 358-2461, to register for the next scheduled class.
Budget Actual Variance July 17, 2016 $ 26,831.00 $ 25,776.99 ($ 1,054.01) Month-to-Date $ 80,493.00 $ 80,522.42 $ 29.42 “Consider this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Moreover, God is able to make every grace abundant for you, so that in all things, always having all you need, you may have an abundance for every good work.” ~2 Corinthians 9:6-8
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: At this time, the hours needing to be filled are Sun., 12:00 a.m., Mon., 11:00 p.m., and Wed., 2:00 a.m., 5:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m., Fri., 12 a.m., 1:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. Thank you to all Adorers who have signed up, but we are still in need of substitutes. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile ministry, call Simon Wright, 806-570-9776. ST. THOMAS MEN’S CLUB is asking for empty salsa jars. If you have any, please bring them to the church so they can be used for future salsa sales. Thank you in advance.
ALTAR FLOWERS
The Altar Flowers this week
were donated by Eileen Harpole
in memory of Kathryn Tuohy.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE:
Catholic Charities is moving! Beginning Aug. 1, all
offices, programs and the Hunger Project Grocery Store will be located at 2801 Duniven Circle, Amarillo. Our
mailing address and telephone number remain the same, P.O. Box 15127, Amarillo, Texas, 79105-5127,
806-376-4571.
A SUMMER PRAYER
Long warm days... The pace of life slows...
A time for picnics and rest in the shade... Lord, help me to rest awhile
in the cooling shade of your presence. Slow down my restless heart and fill me
with gentle compassion for all your people. Amen.
- Author unknown
Youth Schedule and Events ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL: Know any retired teachers/ educators or anyone who loves teaching? St. Mary’s Cathedral School is looking for a few volunteers for the 2016- 2017 school year to aid our teachers and staff with a gifted & talented and/or tutoring program. The number of hours and days are very flexible. This is a great way to continue sharing your gifts but without all the headaches. Anyone interested please email our Principal, Linda Aranda at [email protected] or call 806-376-9112. RESPECT LIFE: August 3, Marriage on FIRE event – authors of “Marriage 911” Greg and Julie Alexander, founded the Alexan-der house as a response to God in appreciation for having brought them from Crisis to Christ and restoring their troubled relationship. The Alexander’s believe that their goal is to support all couples in developing; thriving and joy-filled relationships. It is only through a change of heart brought about by personal conver-sion that our society will begin to change and be reshaped. One Night Only Wednesday 7 – 9pm Call (806) 383-2243 Ext 129 ACTS AMARILLO invites YOU to join them for a faith-filled week-end this summer that will give you a generous dose of God's grace. Times are as follows: Men's Retreat Aug. 11-14. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience! Register today at www.actsamarillo.org. SACRED HEART CHURCH, CANADIAN will be hosting their annual Jamaica to benefit the church on Sat., Aug. 13 at Jones Pavilion, 1101 North 6th Street, Canadian. The Jamaica will run from 11:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., with a dance scheduled from 8:00 p.m., to 1:00 a.m. There will be kids games, a soccer tournament, food booths and bouncy houses. There will also be a raffle which includes a first prize of a $750 prepaid debit card. Tickets for the raffle are $5.00 each. For additional information or to purchase raffle tickets, please call the Sacred Heart Church parish office at 806-323-6608 or email [email protected]. RETROUVAILLE: Is your marriage or that of a relative or friend struggling or even heading for divorce? Do you know how to save that marriage? Or do you feel helpless? Retrouvaille is designed to help troubles marriages regain their health. It helps spouses uncover or re-awaken the love, trust, and commitment that origi-nally brought them together. The program is highly successful in saving hurting marriages, even bringing reconciliation to couples who have already separated or divorced. For confidential information about or to register for the next program beginning with a weekend on Aug. 19-21, call Paul or Patty Miguel at 806-420-1520, or e-mail us at [email protected] or visit www.HelpOurMarriage.com. ACTS AMARILLO: Come help us Celebrate 15 years of ACTS in AMARILLO & thank Msgr. Waldow for bringing this amazing retreat to our area! Tickets are $150 for an evening of dinner & dancing for 2, on Aug. 27, at the Cornerstone Ranch in Bushland, Texas. To purchase tickets, call Betty Aragon, 655-4345, or visit www.actsamarillo.org/2016-celebrate-fundraiser. CHRISTIAN HOMES NEEDED: SHARE! your heart and home with an international exchange student! Host families, with or without children, are needed for the 16/17 academic year. You provide a bed, meals, and a caring environment for the boy or girl of your choice. Students attend local high schools. For more information, call Arleen Morley at 806-236-1134 or go to www.sharesouthwest.org. Share is a global, non-profit educational foundation.
High school STAY will be meeting this week on Wed., July 27, at 7:00 p.m., in The Dwelling. All incoming high school freshman
are invited to come. This will be a great chance to earn an hour or two of community service. We’ll see you there!
The S.T.A.Y. in College summer ministry will be meeting
tomorrow, Jul. 15, to continue our book study over Mere Christianity. All college students are invited to join us! Please
have read through book II and be ready to discuss. See you next Monday!
Please contact Greg Nagel at [email protected]
for more information about any of our summer program and activities.
Around the Diocese
Holy Cross Corner The Holy Cross Catholic Academy English Department has posted a listed of required summer reading for each grade level.
Sixth grade: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Seventh grade: Locomotion by Jacquelyn Woodson
Eighth grade: Mountain Dog by Margarita Engle
Freshmen: The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Sophomores: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
Juniors: They will focus on SAT/ACT preparation
Seniors: The AC Common Reader, Jamie Ford’s Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Senior Capstone: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Schlott
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: St. Mary’s Cathedral School is currently taking applications for a Part-Time (potentially Full-Time) Physical Education Teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. Mini-mum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree and must hold a valid teaching certificate with an EC-6 Physical Education endorse-ment. Interested persons may pick up an application at the school and/or email the following documents Cover Letter, Current Re-sume, and List of References to Principal, Linda Aranda at [email protected], or mail to 1200 S. Washington, Amarillo, TX 79102. BISHOP DEFALCO RETREAT CENTER has an immediate opening for a Hospitality Minister. This part-time position requires evening and weekend work. The Hospitality Minister welcomes guests to the Retreat Center, and makes them feel at home during their stay. To apply, please send resume to [email protected]; or to Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center, 2100 N. Spring St., Amarillo, TX 79107. For more information, call Linda at 806-383-1811.
Around the Diocese
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH STAFF Pastor ………………………………………………………..Rev. John Valdez Deacon ……………………………………………………….Blaine Westlake Deacon ……………………………………………………....... Phillip Whitson Retired Deacon ……………………………………………...….... Jim Brown Retired Deacon …………………………………………….Terry Pevehouse Music Dir./Organist/Choir Master………………………….... Jim Gardner Assistant Music Dir. ……………………………...................Nicole Koetting Youth Director …………………………………………………….Greg Nagel Religious Ed & Adult Faith Formation Director………………Kerry Acker Parish Secretary …………………………………………………..Rita Walker Facility Administrator …………………………………………...Bryan Webb Parish Bookkeeper ………………………………………..Virginia Christian Religious Ed Secretary ………………………………………...Debi Banach Parish Life Coordinator ……………………………………….....Julie Jones Ministry Assistant …………………………………...…Dayamin Winchester Music Secretary ………………………………………………...Judith Tucker Music Assistant …………………………………………Stephanie Gallegos Facility Assistant …………………………………………….....Glen Starcher Facility Assistant ……………………………………………….....Tony Derda Liturgical Environmentalist ……………………………………...Julie Pierce
Liturgy Schedule and Special Mass Intentions:
Monday 7/25 NO MASS
Tuesday 7/26 7:00 AM +Dennis Sweeney Mary Sweeney
Wednesday 7/27
7:00 AM
Spec. Int. of Carol Buse Pat Stich
Thursday 7/28 7:00 AM +Joe Vaughn Raymond & Sammie Wood
Friday 7/29 7:00 AM +Mary Frances Wittebort M/M Robert Parker
Saturday 7/30 5:00 PM +Ed & Sue Shoemaker Terri Kitts
Sunday 7/31
7:30 AM +Sullivan & Thole Families Joe Sullivan Family
9:00 AM MEMBERS OF PARISH FAMILY
11:15 AM +Vincent Carrizo Carrizo Family
Sunday, July 24: Gn 18:20-32/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13 Monday, July 25: 2 Cor 4:7-15/Mt 20:20-28 Tuesday, July 26: Jer 14:17-22/Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday, July 27: Jer 15:10, 16-21/Mt 13:44-46 Thursday, July 28: Jer 18:1-6/Mt 13:47-53 Friday, July 29: Jer26:1-9/Jn 11:19-27 Saturday, July 30: Jer 26:11-16, 24/Mt 14:1-12 Sunday, July 31: Eccl 1:2, 2:21-23/Col 3:1-5, 9-11/Lk 12:13-21
Daily Scripture Readings
Week at a Glance
Attention Catechists: If you plan to continue teaching in the RE program this coming fall or if you are interested in becoming a catechist, please confirm your intentions by the end of July with the new DRE, Kerry Acker, either through email at [email protected] or via phone at 358-2461 ext. 106. You may also contact Debi Banach at 358-2461, ext. 107. RCIA leaders, catechists, adult formation leaders, and youth leaders: Please consider attending the Annual Faith Formation Conference to be held Aug. 6, at St. Mary’s Cathedral from 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Cost is $15, which will be covered by the RE office. Lunch is also provided. This conference is strongly encouraged for all who work in church education ministries.
Adult Faith Formation
AT THE SERVICE OF OTHERS As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. 1 Peter 4:10 Through Baptism we are each incorporated into the life of Christ. In Confirmation we are called to recognize and celebrate the gifts that God has given us through the grace of the Holy Spirit. Those gifts, given by God, allow us to participate more fully in the life of Christ. With God’s grace and a generous heart, there’s no telling what good might come from God’s gifts used wisely. © Loyola Press
What are the gifts you’ve receive through God’s grace? What are some ways that you use them in service of others?
Religious Education News
MONDAY, JULY 25 12:00 a.m. - Contemplative Power Hour - Chapel 7:00 p.m. - S.T.A.Y. in College - The Dwelling Msgr. Tash Hall closed for repairs
SATURDAY, JULY 30 3:30 p.m. - Confessions - Chapel 4:00 p.m. - Cantor’s Rehearsal - Music Wing
FRIDAY, JULY 29 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS
TUESDAY, JULY 26 2:00 p.m. - Mission Rosary Makers - Marian Room 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Gym Msgr. Tash Hall closed for repairs
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 7:30 a.m. - ACTS Small Group - Library 9:00 a.m. - Community Scripture Study - Parlor 5:30 p.m. - NO CONFESSIONS 6:30 p.m. - Adult Handbells - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - HS S.T.A.Y. for the Summer - The Dwelling Msgr. Tash Hall closed for repairs
THURSDAY, JULY 28 10:00 a.m. - Rosary Group - Chapel 6:30 p.m. - Deacon Prayer Group - Parlor Msgr. Tash Hall closed for repairs
SUNDAY, JULY 31 NO SCHEDULED EVENTS
ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES: CLASS FACILITATOR CLASS SUBSTITUTE
For more information, contact
Dayamin Winchester [email protected]
806-358-2461, ext. 123