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S AINT F ERDINAND & G OOD S HEPHERD PARISH BULLETIN | December 13, 2020 | The Third Sunday of Advent Pastor Rev. Fr. Brion Zarsky [email protected] Deacon Jessie Esquivel [email protected] Cathy Cudd, Parish Secretary [email protected] St. Ferdinand--DRE – Susan Moore 830-833-0444 [email protected] Office hours/Horarios de Oficina: Wednesdays/Miercoles 12:00-6:00 p.m. Good Shepherd--Margie Vasquez 830-833-5227 Coordinator of RE & Youth Minister [email protected] WEEKEND MASSES: St. Ferdinand Saturday: 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. (Español) Sunday: 11:00 a.m. Good Shepherd Sunday: 9 a.m. For a Complete weekday Mass Schedule and Mass Intentions, please see the next page SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION): St. Ferdinand Saturday: 4 p.m. Good Shepherd Sunday: 8:30 a.m. (or by appointment) OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. WEBSITES: WW W.STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG WW W.GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 25 MAIN STREET BLANCO, TEXAS 78606 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 757 BLANCO, TEXAS 78606 PHONE NUMBERS: OFFICE PHONE: (830) 833-5227 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (830) 833-0444 GENERAL INFORMATION: [email protected] BULLETIN INQUIRIES: ADMIN @STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG PARISH INFORMATION Saint Mary’s Help of Christians Cemetery C atholic C hurches

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  • SAINT FERDINAND& GOOD SHEPHERD

    PARISH BULLETIN | December 13, 2020 | The Third Sunday of Advent

    Pastor

    Rev. Fr. Brion Zarsky

    [email protected]

    Deacon Jessie Esquivel

    [email protected]

    Cathy Cudd, Parish Secretary

    [email protected]

    St. Ferdinand--DRE – Susan Moore 830-833-0444

    [email protected]

    Office hours/Horarios de Oficina:

    Wednesdays/Miercoles 12:00-6:00 p.m.

    Good Shepherd--Margie Vasquez 830-833-5227

    Coordinator of RE & Youth Minister

    [email protected]

    WEEKEND MASSES:

    St. Ferdinand

    Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

    7:00 p.m. (Español)

    Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

    Good Shepherd

    Sunday: 9 a.m.

    For a Complete weekday

    Mass Schedule and Mass Intentions,

    please see the next page

    SACRAMENT OF

    RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION):

    St. Ferdinand

    Saturday: 4 p.m.

    Good Shepherd

    Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

    (or by appointment)

    OFFICE HOURS:

    Monday through Friday

    1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

    WEBSITES:

    W W W.STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG

    W W W.GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG

    PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

    25 MAIN STREET

    BLANCO, TEXAS 78606

    MAILING ADDRESS:

    P.O. BOX 757

    BLANCO, TEXAS 78606

    PHONE NUMBERS:

    OFFICE PHONE: (830) 833-5227

    RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (830) 833-0444

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    [email protected]

    BULLETIN INQUIRIES:

    [email protected]

    P A R I S H I N F O R M A T I O N

    Saint Mary’s Help of Christians Cemetery

    Catholic Churches

    mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.stferdinandblanco.org/http://www.goodshepherdjctx.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

  • W e l c o m e V i s i t o r s & G u e s t s

    Thank you for Celebrating the Mass with us. We are glad that you are here. If you have any questions about our

    parish or joining the Catholic faith, please contact the Church office. For information concerning reception of

    Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony and Anointing of the Sick, contact the

    Church office. Parent interviews for Baptism need to be scheduled with the priest six weeks in advance. Marriage

    Arrangements need to be made with the priest at least six months in advance. Holy Communion can be brought

    to the sick on request. If you know of anyone in need, please call the office.

    Saturday, December 12th (SF) 5:00 p.m.

    Repose of the Soul of Traci Garcia by Family

    Saturday, December 12th (SF) 7:00 p.m.

    Repose of the Soul of Felipa Ramirez

    Sunday, December 13th (GS) 9:00 a.m.

    Repose of the Soul of Ricky Parker by Dorothy Lowden

    Sunday, December 13th (SF) 11:00 a.m.

    Health of Jose Serrano by Vicki Gonzalez and all the

    Souls in Purgatory by Sharon Glosson

    Tuesday, December 15th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

    Souls in Purgatory by Vicki Gonzalez

    Wednesday, December 16th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

    For Misty Lindsey by Carole George

    Thursday, December 17th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

    For Misty Lindsey by Carole George

    Thursday, December 17th (GS) 6:00 p.m.

    Repose of the Souls of Agnes and Frank Morales by

    Dorothy Lowden

    Friday, December 18th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

    Health of Maria Serrano by Vicki Gonzalez

    Saturday, December 19th (SF) 5:00 p.m.

    Repose of the Souls of Traci Garcia by Family and Walter

    Heffner by Family

    Saturday, December 19th (SF) 7:00 p.m.

    Repose of the Souls of Febronio and Felipa Ramirez

    Masses for December 12 – December 19, 2020

    Please continue to pray for comfort and healing for the sick

    in our parish community. In addition, please ask the Lord

    for wisdom for their doctors and nurses, rest for their

    caregivers, and peace and strength for their family and

    friends.

    We are proud of all those in our parish

    who are serving and protecting our

    country. We are also thankful for the

    healthcare workers from our

    parish who are heroically

    battling the coronavirus, may

    God watch over them.

    Thank you and God bless

    all of you.

    If you or someone you know needs prayer in a special

    way, please email: [email protected].

    Patricia Althaus

    Maggie Atkinson

    Joyce (Edge) Bishop

    Joanne Bodine

    Michelle Campbell

    Vanessa Castillo

    Richard Cole

    Connie Cox

    Barbara Crowley

    Lee Durci

    Jesse Estrada

    Vincent Lee Fischler

    Vicki Gonzales & Mariana

    Natalie Hernandez

    Caryn Hoffman

    Mary Huser

    Anna Lee Jones

    Randall Jones

    Mike Kleiss

    Clifford Lane

    Abby and Judy Lantier

    Charlie Lechow

    Raul Martinez Jr.

    Segunda Martinez

    Charles McKinney

    Elsie Meurer

    Naomi Michalsky

    Tim Nance

    Ivan Nelson

    Marian Noonan

    Charles Reinert

    Sid Reinert

    Pancha Rodriguez

    Lupe Ruvalcaba

    Joan Sauerhoff

    Gay Schuler

    Jose Serrano

    James Slaughter

    Claudia Kay Smith

    Josh Strodtbeck

    Jacob Umanzor

    Polo Zamora

    Susie Zamora

    mailto:[email protected]

  • Good Shepherd Men’s Club

    Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

    Knights of Columbus

    Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

    St. Ferdinand’s Parish Choir

    Meets Wednesday nights at 5:00 p.m. Call 830-833-3210for more information.Practices are currently suspended due to COVID.

    Good Shepherd Youth Choir

    Practice 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Good Shepherd Church

    Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

    Meets Thursday nights from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand RE Building.

    Women’s Bible Study

    Meets every Thursday at 1 p.m. If you’re interested in joining please contact Karen Gebhardt at 210-427-3060or [email protected].

    Parish Organizations & Meeting Times

    St. Ferdinand:

    Regular Collection

    Building Fund

    Good Shepherd:

    Regular Collection

    Black Bag

    $5,728.25

    $638.00

    $1,145.01

    $25.00

    Week of December 6, 2020

    Thank you for your generosity!

    Second C o l l e c t i o n f o r T o d a y :

    SF and GS: Retirement Fund for the Religious

    Altar Server Training, St. Ferdinand

    Meets every Sunday of the month at St. Ferdinand at

    8:30 a.m. (following school schedule)

    Good Shepherd Contemplative Prayer

    Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church, Contact George and Karen Gebhardt(210-216-6771 or 210-427-3060)

    Calendar of EventsGood Shepherd

    December 24 – 5pm Mass

    December 25 – Parish Office Closed

    December 28-Jan 1 – Parish Office Closed

    December 31 – 5pm Mass, Vigil Mass for Jan. 1 Holy Day

    of Obligation

    St. Anne’s Altar Society

    Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month following the 9:00 am Mass in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

    Mass PreparationDecember 20, 2020, Fourth Sunday of Advent

    First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5,8b-12,14a,16The Lord promises David that he will raise from his descendants a kingdom that will endure forever.

    Psalm: Luke 89:2-5,27,29A prayer of praise to the Lord for his faithfulness to his covenant.

    Second Reading: Romans 16:27-27Paul praises God for making his revelation known.

    Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38The angel Gabriel visits Mary to announce the birth of Jesus.

    Calendar of EventsSt. Ferdinand

    December 24 – Midnight Mass

    December 25 – 10am Mass

    December 25 – Parish Office Closed

    December 28-Jan 1 – Parish Office Closed

    December 29-31 – No 9am Mass

    January 1 – Holy Day of Obligation, 10am Mass

    The 2021 collection envelopes and English and Spanish calendars are available in the church at both Good Shepherd and St. Ferdinand. If you don’t find your envelopes, please call the office at 830-833-5227.

    mailto:[email protected]

  • T h i r d S u n d a y o f A d v e n t

    There is one among you whom you do not

    recognize. (John 1:26)

    Today is Gaudete Sunday, or “Pink

    Candle” Sunday, as some children call it.

    It’s a day for rejoicing, to rejoice “without

    ceasing” and “in all circumstances,” St.

    Paul tells us (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18).

    But why rejoice today? Because Jesus is near!

    In today’s Gospel, some Jewish leaders are

    interrogating John the Baptist about who he is. John

    replies that he isn’t the Christ who would come to

    save Israel. He is merely testifying to him,

    proclaiming, “Make straight the way for the Lord”

    (John 1:23). But then he turns the conversation

    toward them. “There is one among you,” John says,

    “whom you do not recognize” (1:26). He is the

    Messiah. He is so holy that John wouldn’t even untie

    his sandal. John hoped that they would rejoice that

    the Messiah was near—but these men couldn’t see

    him.

    Jesus is near to us too, but sometimes we have

    trouble recognizing him. In the flurry of our Christmas

    preparations. In our grieving over a deceased loved

    one. In our worries about the future. Our faith tells us

    that Jesus is there, but it feels hard to sense his

    presence in our midst. Even John had trouble: “I did

    not know him,” he says later, but “now I have seen

    and testified that he is the Son of God” (John 1:33,

    34).

    So who makes the difference? The Holy Spirit.

    Jesus calls him the “Spirit of truth” who guides us to

    all truth (John 16:13). The Spirit is the One who

    makes Jesus present to us and helps us understand

    who he is. John tried to show his questioners that

    they were missing something important. Similarly, the

    Spirit can open our eyes so that we don’t miss seeing

    Jesus present in our lives.

    Jesus isn’t hiding; he gave us the Spirit so that

    everyone can know him. And that’s a reason to rejoice.

    “Open my eyes, Holy Spirit.

    Help me to recognize Jesus today.

    Hay uno entre nosotros a quien no

    reconoces. (Juan 1:26)

    Hoy es domingo de Gaudete, o "Vela

    rosa" domingo, como algunos niños lo

    llaman. Es un día para regocijarse,

    para regocijarse "sin cesar" y "en todas

    las circunstancias", nos dice San Pablo

    (1 Tesalonicenses 5:17-18). Pero, ¿por qué alegrarse

    hoy? ¡Porque Jesús está cerca!

    En el Evangelio de hoy, algunos líderes judíos están

    interrogando a Juan el Bautista sobre quién es. Juan

    responde que él no es el Cristo que vendría a salvar a

    Israel. Se limita a testificarle, proclamando: "Haz el

    camino para el Señor" (Juan 1:23). Pero luego él gira la

    conversación hacia ellos. "Hay uno entre vosotros", dice

    Juan, "a quien no reconoces" (1:26). Es el Mesías. Es

    tan santo que Juan ni siquiera desataría su sandalia.

    Juan esperaba que se regocijaran de que el Mesías

    estaba cerca, pero estos hombres no podían verlo.

    Jesús también está cerca de nosotros, pero a veces

    tenemos problemas para reconocerlo. En la ráfaga de

    nuestras preparaciones navidenas. En nuestro duelo

    por un ser querido fallecido. En nuestras

    preocupaciones sobre el futuro. Nuestra fe nos dice que

    Jesús está allí, pero se siente difícil sentir su presencia

    en medio de nosotros. Incluso Juan tuvo problemas:

    "Yo no lo conocía", dice más tarde, pero "ahora he visto

    y testificado que él es el Hijo de Dios" (Juan 1:33, 34).

    Entonces, ¿quién hace la diferencia? El Espíritu

    Santo. Jesús lo llama el "Espíritu de la verdad" que nos

    guía a toda verdad (Juan 16:13). El Espíritu es Aquel

    que hace que Jesús nos presente y nos ayuda a

    entender quién es. Juan trató de mostrar a sus

    interrogadores que les faltaba algo importante. Del

    mismo modo, el Espíritu puede abrir nuestros ojos para

    que no faltemos ver a Jesús presente en nuestra vida.

    Jesús no se esconde; nos dio el Espíritu para que

    todos puedan conocerlo. Y esa es una razón para

    regocijarse.

    "Abre mis ojos, Espíritu Santo.

    Ayúdame a reconocer a Jesús hoy.”

    O Almighty God, gracious provider and giver of life, we anxiously await the celebration of your birth. Like the people of

    long ago, our ancestors in faith, we, too, are in need of light, in need of direction, in need of your Word, to show us the

    way. Our busy lives and the consumerism that surrounds us make it difficult to recognize your kingdom and to hear

    your voice. Help us Lord, to focus on you. Amen.

    I had a dream, Joseph. I don’t understand it, not really, but I think it was about a birthday celebration for

    our Son. I think that was what it was all about. The people had been preparing for it for about six weeks.

    They had decorated the house and bought new clothes. They’d gone shopping many times and bought

    elaborate gifts. It was peculiar, though, because the presents weren’t for our Son. They wrapped them in

    beautiful paper and tied them with lovely bows and stacked them under a tree. Yes, a tree, Joseph, right

    in their house. They’d decorated the tree also. The branches were full of glowing balls and sparkling

    ornaments. There was a figure on the top of the tree. It looked like an angel might look. Oh, it was

    beautiful. Everyone was laughing and happy. They were all excited about the gifts. They gave the gifts to

    each other, Joseph, not to our Son. I don’t think they even knew Him. They never mentioned His name.

    Doesn’t it seem odd for people to go to all that trouble to celebrate someone’s birthday if they don’t know

    Him. I had the strangest feeling that if our Son had gone to this celebration He would have been

    intruding. Everything was so beautiful, Joseph, and everyone so gay, but it made me want to cry. How

    sad for Jesus—not to be wanted at His own birthday party. I’m glad it was only a dream. How terrible,

    Joseph, if it had been real. Author Unknown

  • Baby Banks are coming! St. Ferdinand and Good

    Shepherd will host the Baby Bank campaign to

    foster a greater respect for the sanctity of human life.

    Your donation will help pro-life efforts in our parish

    and throughout the diocese. The Gabriel Project,

    Project Rachel, Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line

    and much more will receive funds from this

    campaign. For more information or to volunteer,

    please call the office at 830-833-5227 or email

    [email protected].

    ¡Ya vienen las alcancías del Bebé! Nuestra parroquia

    St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd participará en

    esta campaña para promover un mayor respeto por

    la santidad de la vida humana. Su donación ayudará

    a los esfuerzos pro-vida de la parroquia y a lo largo

    de la diócesis. El Proyecto Gabriel, el Proyecto

    Raquel, el Ministerio de Banqueta, la Línea de Ayuda

    Pro-Vida y muchos más recibirán fondos de esta

    campaña. Para más información o para ser un

    voluntario, por favor call the office at 830-833-5227

    or email [email protected].

    B a b y B a n k s a r e c o m i n g !

    Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12th

    Our Lady of Guadalupe is unlike any other apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. First, it is the

    only apparition where Our Lady left a miraculous image of herself unmade by human

    hands. Second, it is the only universally venerated Madonna and Child image where Our Lady

    appears pregnant instead of holding the Infant Jesus.

    The historical story surrounding this Marian apparition is truly fascinating. The Blessed Virgin

    Mary appeared to St. Juan Diego in the 16th century in present day Mexico City, Mexico. Juan

    Diego saw an apparition of the Blessed Virgin on the Hill of Tepeyac on December 9, 1531, which

    happened to be the feast day of the Immaculate Conception in that time. Our Lady requested that a church be

    built on that site, which Juan Diego dutifully relayed to the bishop.

    After a request by the bishop to prove her identity, Our Lady asked Juan Diego to gather roses that were

    growing on the hill (which were neither native to the area nor in season) and take them to the bishop. Juan

    Diego obeyed and placed the roses in his tilma (or cloak) to carry back to the bishop as evidence of Our Lady's

    appearance.

    Upon opening the tilma to reveal the miraculous roses to the bishop, there was

    something even more miraculous present in the tilma—a striking image of the

    Blessed Virgin Mary.

    In the image Our Lady wears the traditional garments of an Aztec princess. A

    black sash around her waist was a cultural tradition among the Aztec women that

    indicated pregnancy. All the elements of the image point to Our Lady as being

    above the gods the Aztecs worshiped, while at the same time showing that she

    herself was submissive to the true Creator God while being pregnant with the

    Divine God-man that grew in her womb.

    Later, a church was built at Our Lady's request on the Hill of Tepeyac to mark the apparition site, and today

    it is the most visited Catholic pilgrimage shrine in the world. Venerated in this cathedral is the original tilma of

    St. Juan Diego, which still displays the miraculous Our Lady of Guadalupe image.

    Special Collection today for Retired Clergy and Religious

    Aging religious need your help. Thousands of senior sisters, brothers, and religious order

    priests spent years working in Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies — often for little

    pay. Their sacrifices leave their religious communities without adequate savings for retire-

    ment and eldercare. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious collection helps provide

    prescription medications, nursing care, and more. Please give to those who have given a

    lifetime.

    Hermanas, hermanos y sacerdotes católicos de órdenes religiosas mayores pasaron su vida en escuelas católicas, hospitales y

    agencias de servicio social, muchas veces con bajos sueldos. Como consecuencia de aquellos sacrificios, sus comunidades

    religiosas se hallan ahora sin ahorros suficientes para costear la jubilación y cuidados geriátricos de los miembros. Su

    donativo al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda con las recetas médicas, cuidados de enfermería y más. Done a

    aquellos que dieron toda una vida.

  • Good Shepherd

    Religious Education Classes:

    PreK – 5th Grade: Classes on Nov. 4th and Dec. 2nd

    6th Grade – 7th Grade: Classes on Nov. 11th and Dec. 9th

    8th Grade (Pre-Confirmation): Classes on Nov. 14th and

    Dec. 12th

    Registration for Faith Formation/RE is now open: Please

    contact Margie Vasquez at [email protected] for

    more information – or call the parish office during and leave

    contact information.

    Registration Fees: PreK – 8th grade: $30

    First Communion: $45 ● Confirmation: $45

    Maximum per family in one year: $100

    Catechist Discount: $25 total for entire family

    Due to Covid-19, we will follow local school district guidelines:

    all students will wash hands before entering classroom, hand

    sanitizers in all classrooms, students will have their own

    supply boxes in classroom, students 2nd grade – 8th grade will

    wear mask in classroom. Social distancing will be practiced in

    all classroom. As always, we are committed to the health and

    well-being of all the students and catechist. We will be

    monitoring and adhering to local and state health officials’

    guidelines.

    Pre-K thru 5th grades: Classes will be held on the 1st

    Wednesday of each month, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.

    Students will have home schooling assignments as well as a

    monthly parent/family project each month.

    6th thru 7th grades: Classes will be held on the 2nd

    Wednesday of each month, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.

    Students will have home schooling assignments as well as a

    monthly parent/family project each month.

    Middle School EDGE Youth Ministry: Calendar Schedule

    Pending

    High School RICH Youth Ministry: Classes are held every

    other weekend on Sunday’s at the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

    Please See RICH Youth Ministry Information for dates and

    times.

    RCIA Classes: Classes are held twice a month (2nd and 4th

    Wednesday) from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. This is for students

    from 3rd grade – 7th grade. Students will one week of formal

    RE/RCIA assignments, and one week of Bible Study. There

    will also be a monthly parent/family project each month.

    Pre-Confirmation Classes: Classes are held once a month

    on Saturday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Good Shepherd

    RE Building. This class is for 8th grade – 12th grade. If you

    need information about Pre-Confirmation requirements,

    please contact Margie Vasquez.

    Confirmation: Registration for 2021 Confirmation Class will

    start on Nov. 1st. Classes will start in Jan 2021. Please

    contact Margie Vasquez for Confirmation requirements and

    guidelines. Students must be registered for RICH high school

    youth ministry/RE.

    Volunteers/Catechist: If anyone is interested in helping in

    our RE program or would like to make donations of supplies

    for the classroom – Please contact Margie Vasquez or call the

    parish office during regular business hours. Remember to

    volunteer you must be EIM compliant. Pease refer to the

    bulletin or the Diocese Website for upcoming EIM workshops

    in our area.

    Religious Education

    St. Ferdinand

    Calendar:

    PreK-2nd: Sundays 9:30-10:30

    3rd-7th: Sundays 9:30-10:40

    8th: Wednesdays 6:30-7:45

    Wednesday, Jan 13th – Catechist Development Day

    Wednesday, Jan 13th – Catechist Development Day

    Christmas Holidays:

    Sunday, Dec 20- Sunday, Jan 3; classes resume Sunday,

    Jan 10th

    Wednesday, Dec 23 – Wednesday Jan 13th; classes resume

    Wednesday, Jan 20th

    Parents are welcome to stop by the Religious Education

    building on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:30-6:00 to

    register, or call 830-833-0444.

    Needed: An area rug for children to gather

    on during their Religious Education class. If

    you can donate an area rug, please contact

    the DRE at 833-0444.

    Needed: Adults certified in Ethics and Integrity who can

    serve as a chaperone when RE classes are held via Zoom.

    No need to present any information, just sign on through a

    link and be present during the class for EIM purposes.

    You don’t even need to leave home! EIM guidelines call for

    two certified adults to be present for each class presented

    via Zoom. Classes usually have an aide who serves as the

    second adult, but in some cases our aides cannot attend

    and an additional adult is needed. Please contact the DRE

    at 833-0444 if you can serve in this capacity. The

    generous donation of your time would be greatly

    appreciated.

    Cross Catholic Homes for Christmas in Haiti

    Through the generous enthusiasm of our parishioners, we

    have met and surpassed our parish goal of a Gift of Hope

    for Cross Catholic’s Homes for Christmas in the Kobonal

    Haiti Mission. A Gift of Hope toward building a new home

    is $1,430. We have been able to raise $1,755!

    A special note of gratitude to each parishioner and

    family who have helped to ensure that Haitian

    families have a safe space to call home.

    mailto:[email protected]

  • High School Religious Education: Summer 2018

    Registration for Youth Ministry is now open: Registration will be available right before each class. Please contact Margie

    Vasquez at [email protected] for more information – or call the parish office during regular business hours and

    leave contact information.

    Registration Fees: 7th – 12th grade: $30 ● Confirmation: $45

    Due to Covid-19, we will follow local school district guidelines: All students will wash hands before classes start, Hand Sanitizer

    will be available on each table. Students will wear mask in classrooms. Social distancing will be practiced. As always, we are

    committed to the health and well-being of all the students and catechist. We will be monitoring and adhering to local and state

    health officials’ guidelines.

    Middle School EDGE Youth Ministry: Calendar Schedule Pending

    Blanco and Johnson City middle school students can join EDGE Youth Ministry, EDGE is part of the LIFE TEEN Middle

    School youth ministry. We focus on Leadership, Prayer, Service and Unity. Students meet once a month at St. Ferdinand and

    at Good Shepherd.

    High School RICH Youth Ministry: Classes have Started!!!

    Classes are on Oct. 18th, Nov. 1st, Nov. 15th, Dec. 6th, and Dec. 20th. Classes will be held every other

    weekend in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Blanco and Johnson City middle

    school students can join RICH Youth Ministry, RICH (Resting in Christ Hands) utilizes the Life Teen

    Program. Life Teen is an environment in which high school youth can come into a deeper relationship with

    God through spiritual, educational, emotional and social experiences. Our Youth Ministry follows the United

    States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) guidelines for comprehensive youth ministry programs. We do start the

    evening with a light meal and move into the lesson and discussion for the evening. Come join the Fun, the Learning, and the

    Fellowship!

    Confirmation: Registration for 2021 Confirmation Class will start on Nov. 1st. You can register for Confirmation

    during the RICH Sunday night classes. Classes will start in Jan 2021. Please contact Margie Vasquez for

    Confirmation requirements and guidelines. Students registering for Confirmation must also be registered and

    attending RICH Youth Ministry.

    Youth Ministry Volunteers/Catechist: If anyone is interested in helping in our program or would like to make donations of

    supplies for the classroom – Please contact Margie Vasquez or call the parish office. Remember to volunteer you must

    be EIM compliant. Pease refer to the bulletin or the Diocese Website for upcoming EIM workshops in our area.

    For all Youth Ministry inquires, guidelines or requirement or to learn more about all the events, activities and

    retreats planned for this year or to register for any of our program – Please contact the parish office during regular business

    hours or email [email protected].

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