St. Anthony Catholic Church Church 115 N. 25 Mile Ave. | Hereford, Texas 79045

Parish Office:114 Sunset Drive 364-6150

School Office: 120 W. Park Ave. Phone 364-1952.

Parish website http://stanthonyscatholicparish.com/ In case of an emergency email: frneusch@gmail.com or 806-570-5706

PARISH PASTOR — Rev. Fr. Anthony Neusch DIOCESE of AMARILLO — Bishop Patrick Zurek

Sign up for R.C.I.A and Small Groups Adult Faith Formation email: janiebanner1@wtrt.net or call 364-6150

or 364-7626

Bulletin Editor Jasmin Enriquez email: jme.stanthonys@gmail.com bulletin deadline is noon WEDNESDAY.

Church Announcements: Sunday, December 23:

NO RCIA

NO Elementary F.F.C

NO Holy Hour

Monday, December 24:

7 pm Christmas Eve Mass

Tuesday, December 25:

Midnight Mass

10 am Christmas Day Mass

NO Adoration

Wednesday, December 26:

9:15-11 am Women’s Study Group

NO Adoration

NO F.F.C for Jr. High and High school Thursday, December 27: Church office closed, open by appointment only

Friday, December 28:

Church office closed, open by appointment only

8:15 am School Mass

NO book study

Saturday, December 29:

1 pm Walk the Boundaries with Fr. Tony

Sunday, December 30:

NO Elementary F.F.C

NO RCIA

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 MEMORIES AND DREAMS

Throughout our lives, we retain the language and habits of

our native region and family of origin. Should we return to our

home after a long absence, we quickly revert to its familiar

speech and practices. Our deep memory is reflected in old sto-

ries and words and speech patterns. This familiarity runs like an

underground river and accompanies us wherever we go.

Not only do we remember, we are incorporated into and

made part of a greater memory. In remembering and recollect-

ing, we are in turn gathered up and re-collected.

Today we remember Mary, a small figure travelling the

country roads to visit Elizabeth. All the great pronouncements

and dreams of the prophets point to this time when the Lord’s

words to Mary would be gathered and fulfilled. The memories

of her people are alive in her, and memories of her nourish our

own living faith. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

Merry Christmas! School Announcement. Sch. Number: (806) 364-1952

Parish Office Hours: Mon. 10am– 12pm, 1pm-5pm.

Tue. & Thur. 9am-12:30pm, 1pm-5pm.

Wed. 9am-12pm, 1pm—5pm.

Fri. 9 am—12 pm, 1 pm—4 pm

ALTAR SERVERS Mon.7PM Nolan Brown, Caelen Guardiola,

Alexia Hernandez, Gerald Marnell and Alejandro Rojas

Tues.12AM Ronnie Fetsch, Johan Grotegut, Jacob

Smith, Steve Vredeveld and Max Vredeveld

Tues.10AM Aleeya Alaniz, Arissa Alaniz, Azalea Alaniz,

Christian Guerrero and Caleb Guerrero

Wed. 7:15AM Rosa Cota and Kinley Jesko

Thurs. 7:15AM Mia Gomez and Macyn McNutt

Fri.8:15AM Volunteers

SAT.6PM Braylon Nielsen, Sydnee Nielsen, Steve

Vredeveld and Max Vredeveld

SUN. 8:45AM Bailee Gonzalez, Jaycie Gonzalez,

Braedyn Mendoza and Ramiro Soliz

SUN. 11:30 AM Avery Detten, Jack Detten, Rachael

Detten and Sam Detten

LITURGY INTENTIONS

Mon.7PM Intention of the Parish Family Tues.12AM Intention of the Parish Family Tues.10AM Intention of the Parish Family Wed.7:15AM Elmer Reinart RIP Thurs7:15AM Marian McKnight RIP FRI.8:15AM Kerrie Batenhorst RIP SAT. 6PM Lorine Schwertner RIP SUN.8:45AM Kenneth Schlabs RIP SUN.11:30AM People of the Parish

STEWARDSHIP of TREASURE Dec. 15/16 2018

Envelopes–70 Loose Checks–31

Envelopes/Checks $5,975.50

Plates $933.10

Children $80.00

Total $6,988.60

Second Collection

Retirement Fund $217.00

FINAL Total = $7,205.60 Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for December 29/30: 6PM Mass: Janie Banner, Yeslih Candia, Aracely Correa, Steve

Cortez, Judith Grotegut (L)

8:45AM Mass: Barbara Franks, Denise Marnell, Shelley Meiwes,

Keith Meiwes, Ray Schlabs, Jan Weishaar and Ana Zepeda (L) SICK CALL ONLY: Ray Berend, Lawrence Brorman, Maggie Diller, Charlene Sanders,

Brenda Yosten and Robert Zepeda

11:30 AM Mass: Eileen Alley, Rick Bordayo, Teresa Garth,

Samantha Guerrero, Harrison Parson, Mary Ann Ramirez

and Claudia Smith (L)

Lector Schedule for December 29/30: 6 PM Mass: Max Harrison and Monica Bermea

8:45AM Mass: Gerald Marnell and Carmen Flood

11:30AM Mass: Dennis Detten and Jessica Detten

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 NO RCIA | NO Elementary F.F.C

Vocation Crucifix: 6 pm Mass: Maggie Diller

8:45am Mass: Jackie Casarez

11:30 am Mass: Volunteer NO Holy Hour

Christmas Eve MONDAY– 6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7 pm Mass

Christmas Day TUESDAY– Midnight Mass

6:45 am Morning Prayer

NO Men’s Lectionary Study Group, will resume next week

10 am Mass

NO Adoration

WEDNESDAY – Church office closed

6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7:15 am Mass

NO Women’s Study Group. Will resume in January

NO Adoration

NO F.F.C for Jr. High and High school

THURSDAY– Church office closed, open by appointment only

6:45 am Morning Prayer.

7:15 am Mass

FRIDAY– Church office closed, open by appointment only

6:45 am Morning Prayer.

NO Book Study.

8:15 am Mass

SATURDAY 6 PM LITURGY December 29, 2018

Vocation Crucifix Volunteer

1 pm Walking the Boundaries with Fr. Tony

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph December 30, 2018

NO RCIA | NO Elementary F.F.C

Vocation Crucifix: 8:45am Mass: Fritz and Connie Backus

11:30 am Mass: Volunteer

NO Holy Hour

CHURCH OFFICE CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE: The Church office will be closed December 24, 25,

26 and January 1. The Church office will be open

by appointment ONLY on December 27 thru

December 31. Please note that the office doors will

be closed and the phones will not be answered

during the week. Thank you and have a very Merry

Christmas!

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Schedule for December 24/25: 7PM Christmas Eve Mass: Amy Betzen, Monica Her-

nandez, Audrey Meador, Cynthia Rodriguez, Alyssa

Rodriguez, Glynn Yosten and Brenda Yosten (L)

Midnight Christmas Mass: Janie Banner, Lisa Blakely,

Claudia Smith, Keith Meiwes, and 1 Volunteer

10 AM Mass: J.R Garman, Samantha Guerrero, Shelley

Meiwes, Keith Meiwes, Monica Valdez, Ana Zepeda

and Robert Zepeda (L)

Lector Schedule for December 24/25: 7 PM Mass: Deby Reinart and Max Harrison

12AM Mass: Monica Bermea and Judith Grotegut

10AM Mass: Sara Pesina and Janie Banner

From the desk of our pastor, Father Tony Neusch.

F.F.C students preparing for sacraments: Please be sure to sign in after Mass, in the back of the church.

Parents if you have any questions, please call Aracely Correa,

DRE, 364-6150. ext. 127

ALICE TRAINING. Sunday, January 20 at 2 pm in the church.

ALICE is the leading training solution that increases

an organization’s and individual’s odds of survival during a

violent intruder event. Parishioners must sign up to attend the

ALICE training. To sign up for the next ALICE training call

the church office, 364-6150.

Future ALICE training dates:

January 20, 2 pm

February 17, 2 pm

March 17, 2 pm

April 14, 2 pm

On This Day Earth Shall Ring

By: Piae Cantiones, 1582

On this day earth shall ring With the song children sing

To the Lord, Christ our King, Born on earth to save us;

God in Him forgave us. Ideo, ideo, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!

His the doom, ours the mirth; When He came down to earth,

Bethlehem saw His birth; Ox and ass beside Him

From the cold would hide Him. Ideo, ideo, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!

God’s bright star, over His head, Wise men three to Him led,

Kneel they low by His bed, Lay their gifts before Him,

Praise Him and adore Him. Ideo, ideo, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!

On this day angels sing; With their song earth shall ring.

Praising Christ, heaven’s King, Born on earth to save us;

Peace and love He gave us. Ideo, ideo, ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!

Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!

“Therefore, Glory to God in the Highest!”

This is one of the earliest known Christmas Carols. Carols were sung in homes, pubs, and the streets rather than in Churches.

RCIA Food Ministry LOTS of GRATITUDE to PAULA MILLER for

organizing Sunday morning RCIA foods. Anyone who wishes to bring breakfast foods in the new year as we

grow toward Lent & Easter, please call her @344-5316. Your choice: fruit, sweet breads, donuts, cinnamon rolls, sausage balls, breakfast casseroles, sausage biscuits, pigs-

in-a-blanket, pancakes, muffins, burritos. Thank you! We

are called to be an evangelizing, welcoming People. GOD

BLESS ALL who help in this Journey of Faith! *For those “food angels in December” --- GOD BLESS Jessica Detten, Deby Reinart, Christine Marnell, Patty Jesko, Connie Backus, Krynson Jesko, Monica Her-

nandez, Christine Miller, Lisa Blakely, and Paula Mil-

ler. *For those “teaching angels in December” --- GOD

BLESS Lisa Blakely, Sergio Correa, Martha Paetzold, Father Tony & Janie Banner. Mostly, Thanks be to

GOD!

UPDATE: Karen Martin has been released to come

home on Christmas Day. Continued prayers for her rehab

and recovery at home are greatly appreciated.

Christmas Baskets, Thank you! Thank you to those who brought goodies for our Christ-

mas Baskets this year, we appreciate it very much!

Thank you to Lisa Blakely and this years confirmation

class, catechist, and volunteers for helping assemble and

deliver the Christmas baskets. Thank you all so much.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

MEN’s GROUP IS GOING TO MEET ON

TUESDAY MORNING AS USUAL EVEN

THOUGH IT IS JANUARY 1st. They sure

are committed to their Lectionary Study!! Not

missing Any of their Readings! Thank you! NOTE: The men’s group will not meet Christmas Eve.

Updated Address. The church office is updating its parish directory, if you

have moved to a new address or changed your number

please call the office with your updated information. If

you’re a new parishioner and haven’t registered yet

please come by the office and fill out a registration card!

Pray with the Deacon Candidates.

Come join the deacon candidates each morning at

6:45 am, in morning prayer. Please enter through the

bell tower entrance.

DECEMBER CALENDAR DEC. 23—NO RCIA / NO elementary F.F.C / NO Holy Hour

DEC. 24—7 pm Christmas Eve Mass

DEC. 25—Midnight Mass / 10 am Mass

DEC. 24-26—Church office closed

DEC. 27-28—Church office closed. Open by appointment only

DEC. 31—Church office closed. Open by appointment only

JAN. 1—Church office closed.

JAN. 2—Church office open

INVITING ALL WOMEN (bring a guest!) to join In a NEW EXPERIENCE - Beginning JANUARY

9th for 4 Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11 in the

Antonian Room. We will continue our informal,

friendly fellowship of women which began at St. An-

thony’s over 48 years ago. For the first time however,

this will be referred to as a RETREAT entitled “Holy

Women, Full of Grace.” We will ‘sit with some of the

women of the Gospel,’ using pages from Sister Joan

Mitchells book by that title. As we live this experience

together, we unite ourselves in prayer to the lives of all

women and girls. (Do you have them in your family?

Daughters, granddaughters, aunts, mothers, girlfriends,

grandmothers?) READINGS from Scripture will guide

us and in them we hope to find refuge. Please consider

joining us . . .

JANUARY 9 we will begin with Peter’s Mother-In-

Law. Are you a mother in law? Do you or Did you have a

mother in law? Can we stop thinking wrongly of them?

JANUARY 16 we will look at the woman with the hem-

orrhage. Have you ever been ill? Taken care

of someone who was ill? How do we feel about the sick?

JANUARY 23 we will ‘meet’ Beatrice Bruteau, philos-

opher, mathematician, author, mystic and look at her

thoughts on earth’s birth pangs. The earth labors, we all

labor.

JANUARY 30 stay tuned….our God is a God of surpris-

es! We will include in our time together the usual Lec-

tionary Study for the coming weekend’s Liturgical Read-

ings on these mornings together. We feast and thrive on

The Word of God. Coffee too! Questions? Call Janie

Banner @364-7626 anytime, or mornings in the office at

364-6150.

JERRY WARREN, 75, former parishioner, graduate of

Saint Anthony’s School, and decades long resident and

businessman of Hereford – Warren Brothers Auto (son of

Velma and Walt Warren), passed on Dec. 7 in Oklahoma

after a lengthy illness. Services will be held after the first

of the year. May he rest in peace and his family be con-

soled by their faith.

Spiritual Bouquet Spiritual Bouquet are available at each entrance of the

church and at the church office. The spiritual bouquet can

be offered for anyone.

Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus are selling sausage,

$5 a pound. If you would like to buy some

please call Albert Schoenenberger at

344-2253 or 289-5341

A Christmas Prayer We pray to understand His call to love one another

as He Loved us. We earnestly pray to close the

doors of hate and open the door of love all over the

world.

May we reach out to each child with the message

of His love, mercy and grace and show them what

the true meaning of Christmas is to us all.

Let kindness come with every gift and good desires

with every greeting. May we take this time to

extend our gifts to the poor and the lonely and

bring His love to them.

We pray for all those who are not able to be with

their families in this joyous season. May we reach

those we can and extend the Love and Peace of

Lord Jesus.

Deliver us from evil by the blessings which Lord

Jesus brings, and teach us to be glad with clear

hearts in this season of peace.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be

your children, and Christmas evening bring us to

our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving one

another and feeling the true love and peace of Lord

Jesus with us. We pray in the blessed name of

Jesus, Amen!

HAVE yourself a ‘Merry little Advent’! Pick up a copy of the Advent Reflections “Watch for the

Lord” by Pope Francis, Mother (now Saint) Teresa and

Henri Nouwen. These are in the church entrances, some

in English, a few copies in Spanish. Please make sure

which one you are taking. They are provided by your par-

ish to help prepare you and your family for a holier, more

meaningful Christmas. Pray together at mealtime or eve-

nings, and grow! Advent is a time of preparation, wait-

ing, and watching for The Lord to come in glory.

HERE’S AN IDEA FOR THE NEW YEAR, help with RESOLUTIONS: “DOORS TO THE

SACRED – A Historical Introduction to Sacraments in the Catholic Church“ by Joseph Martos.

We invite parishioners to an intriguing and illuminating history of the sacraments available in one

volume, revised every 4 years for The Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ, ever alive and re-

vealed through His Grace and Knowledge.

This study will begin anew in January following the holidays, on Friday mornings from 7-8 in

the Antonian Room. It will feature: the historical development of the liturgy, doctrine and canon

law of the sacraments(what?!) biblical, patristic, medieval, modern and contemporary ideas and

practices; concise, non-technical language (easy!) the sacramental theories of the great theological

thinkers of all times; and individual treatment of each of the seven ecclesial sacraments (ecclesial…

a new word for you? Don’t be afraid!)

FACTS we will learn more about:

Every religion in the world has sacraments (oh yeah!) Sacraments were called effective signs be-

cause they really had an effect on people. (how so?) Infant baptism became a standard practice in

the fifth century. The traditional theology of Confirmation was based largely on some 9th century

forgeries (what?!) Some early celebrations of the Eucharist did not contain the words of consecra-

tion. Until the 13thcentury people sometimes confessed their sins to each other, rather than to a

priest. (let’s look at that story!) During the first centuries of Christianity holy oil was taken internal-

ly as well as applied to the body. (drink up!?) There was no Catholic wedding ritual before the

11thcentury (Who pronounced ‘man and wife?’) Women were ordained deacons in the Church until

the 4th century (really?) and most priests did not have any seminary training before the 16th century

(oh my!)

SO MUCH MORE TO LEARN ABOUT OUR CHURCH’s HISTORY.

Please join us. Call Janie to RSVP a book, for pay and order. Cost is $18-$20.

AUTHOR: Joseph Martos holds an S.T.B. from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, is Professor of Theol-

ogy and Philosophy at Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa. He has had extensive practical experience in reli-

gious education and interfaith dialogue. This book treats the history and theology of the 7 sacraments of the Catholic

Church without making assumptions about readers’ beliefs. Teachers, students, catholic and non-Catholic alike will

find this popular study invaluable in understanding the historical and cultural evolution of these rituals which lie at

the heart of Catholic theological doctrine. Parishioners in other churches in the Amarillo Diocese have completed a

study and discussion period with this book and recommend it to us at St. Anthony’s.

Give the gift of time! Volunteer to be a friend to a child, in our Bigs in

Schools, a 1-to-1 friendship program. We have

children waiting for a Big Brother/Big Sister. Time

required is less than one hour per week, during child’s

lunch/recess time. No experience necessary. Just a

caring heart and a little time. In return, you will receive a new friend, who will be anxiously

waiting to see you every week with a

smile on their face. Your Little will

be inspired by your friendship, to do

better in school, and it has been

proven to boost their self-

confidence, decrease depression , and bullying. Call Sara Pesina-Director -for more information 364-6171.

ACTS Small Church Community Group. ACTS small group will not meet until January 14. The

group is open to those who have attended an ACTS

retreat.

2018 Christmas Flowers Joe and Debra Arroyos IN MEMORY of Abigail Arroyos

Rebecca Garcia IN MEMORY of Jose D. Gallegos, Maria Gallegos, Jesus Gallegos, and Maria

Luisa Tijerina

Ramon and Carmen Nunez IN MEMORY of Castaneda Family and Nunez Family

Chris and Libby Matthews IN MEMORY of Kathleen Brockman and Ron Matthews

Jerry and Mariellen Homfeld IN MEMORY of Leo Britten Family and C.F Homfeld Family

Larry and Martha Paetzold IN MEMORY of Joe Paetzold

Herbert and Elizabeth Vogel IN MEMORY John Adam, Theresa Adam, Hubert Vogel, Charles

Vogel, Bernice Vogel, and Charles Vogel

Gilbert and Marian Yosten IN MEMORY of Garry Yosten

Mario and Mary Rodriguez IN MEMORY of Celestino Jaramillo Sr., Celestino Jaramillo Jr., Alex

Jaramillo, and Juan D. Rodriguez Jr.

Raul and Sara Pesina IN MEMORY of Andrea and Juan Pesina, Maria Elena Griego and Mario

Gamez

Mary Schlabs IN MEMORY of Raymond Schlabs, Geo and Thekla Hund, Kenneth Schlabs, and

A.G. and Teresa Schlabs

Ascension and Lupe Rangel IN MEMORY Jose M. Silva, Alicia Silva, Guadalupe Rangel

(Mother) and Rey Rangel

Frankie and Jerilyn Bezner Jr. IN MEMORY of Jerry and Evelyn Monroe &Frank and Pat Bezner

Jose and Leslie Freitas IN MEMORY of Frank G. Silva, Arnado de Sousa Freitas, and Isaltina

Silva

Lydia Claudio IN MEMORY of Refugio Claudio, Manuela Claudio, Martha Claudio, Ricky Orta,

Josefina Claudio, Thomas Encarnacion, Orelio and Juana Rodrgiuez and Roy Hollastein

Carl and Joan Strafuss IN MEMORY of Frank and Thel Knabe, Lawrence and Kathryn Strafun,

and Hilda Strafun

Ciro and Jackie Casarez IN MEMORY of Jay Chavez, Savannah Zepeda, Chito Mariscal, and

Linda Raymond

Augustine and Lupe Castillo Jr. IN MEMORY of Maria Castillo, Augustine Castillo Sr., Irene

Gonzales and Severo Gonzales

Raymond and Ezperanza Martinez IN MEMORY of Pedro and Tomasa Ortiz, Kents and

Itortencia Martinez and Zackary Martinez

Francis and Connie Backus IN HONOR of Our Children and Grandchildren, Fr. Tony and Fr.

Nick

2018 Christmas Flowers Ronald and Deborah Fetsch IN HONOR of Fr. Tony, Karen McPherson, Deadon Candidates Class

of 2020, and St. Anthony’s Parish

Daniel and Krynson Jesko IN HONOR of Jesko Family

Thomas and Annette Albracht IN HONOR of Thomas Albracht Family

Gerald and Denise Marnell IN HONOR of RCIA Teachers

Roy Reinart IN HONOR of Irene Reinart, Virginia Anstey, Trevor Mize, Chloe Camila, and

Caleb Casarez and Taylor Janssen

Alice Lueb IN HONOR of Noel and Mary Ann Esqueda, Mildred Betzen, Mark and Janie Banner,

Virginia Anstey, Helen Noyes, and Claudia Smith

Christine Marnell IN HONOR of My Children and Grandchildren

Leonard and Opal Walterscheid IN HONOR/MEMORY of Raef and Walterscheid families

Ken and Regina Walterscheid IN HONOR/MEMORY of F. Walterscheid Family & Franz Family

Linda Castaneda IN HONOR/MEMORY of Jesse and Sonsuelo, Mary and Connie Castaneda

Joe and Susie Ruiz IN MEMORY of Our Love Ones Deceased IN HONOR of Our Children

Dorothy Brownlow IN HONOR of Fr. John Valdez and Msgr. Orville Blum IN MEMORY of

Kathleen Brockman, Priscilla Florez, and Sam & Vickie Valdez

Ezequiel and Angie Constancio IN HONOR of Elvira Sanchez, Rebecca Constancio and Fred &

Paula Constancio IN MEMORY of Cosme Constancio and Santiago Y. Sanchez

Steven and Margo IN HONOR of All Choirs, Catherine Cortez, Children & Grandchildren IN MEMORY

of Roy Salazar, Naomi Salazar, and Chris Cortez

Gwen Hacker IN MEMORY of Morris Hacker IN HONOR of Our Children and Grandchildren

Dwight and Patricia Jesko IN MEMORY of Elroy & Roberta Artho, Johnny Jesko IN HONOR of JoAnn

Jesko

Catherine Cortez IN MEMORY of Chris Cortez and Deceased Drerap Family IN HONOR of Fr. Tony

and all St. Anthony parishioners

Johnny Dan and Argelia Alaniz IN MEMORY of Sam & Vickie Valdez IN HONOR of Our Children

(Jonathon & Andreya) and Fr. John Valdez

Alice Hund IN MEMORY of James Hund IN HONOR of Our 8 Children

DONATIONS: Shawn Frye, Rosa Garza, Kevin and Emily Knight, Jonathan and Keagan Klemme, and

Mario and Kailey Newton Reyna,

Thought for Reflection:

“Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” — Luke 1:42

Merry Christmas!