SAINT FERDINAND& GOOD SHEPHERD

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1 SAINT FERDINAND& GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH BULLETIN NOVEMBER 11, 2018 THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME IN THIS ISSUE: WHAT S IN A NAME? ST. CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA ST. FERDINAND MEN S ACTS MAILING ADDRESS: 25 MAIN STREET BLANCO, TEXAS PHONE NUMBERS: OFFICE PHONE: (830) OFFICE FAX: (830) GENERAL INFORMATION: ADMIN@STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG BULLETIN INQUIRIES: CATHY@STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG VISIT US ONLINE: W W W.GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG ST. FERDINAND, BLANCO MASS TIMES: SATURDAY, 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY (ESPAÑOL) 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY, 11:00 A.M. GOOD SHEPHERD, JOHNSON CITY MASS TIMES: SUNDAY, 9:00 A.M. FOR A COMPLETE WEEKDAY MASS SCHEDULE AND MASS INTENTIONS, PLEASE SEE THE NEXTPAGE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: SATURDAY, 4:00 P.M., ST. FERDINAND SUNDAY, 8:30 A.M., GOOD SHEPHERD OR BY APPOINTMENT

2 Ch r i s t r e d e e m e d us on t h e h a r d a r m s of t h e C r o s s, a n d h i s k n i g h t w i l l n o t s e r v e h i m in a n y o t h e r w a y. -SAINT FERDINAND III OF CASTILE W e l c o m e Visitors & 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. 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. P a r i s h M i n i s t r i e s & I n f o r m a t i o n o f f i c e H o u r s Monday through Friday: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. o f f i c e c o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n Mailing Address: 25 Main St. Blanco, TX Phone Numbers: Main Office: (830) Office Fax: (830) General Information admin@stferdinandblanco.org Bulletin Information bulletin@stferdinandblanco.org S t a f f E m a ils Rev. Fr. Brion Zarsky frbrion@stferdinandblanco.org Deacon Jessie Esquivel dcn.jessie@stferdinandblanco.org Deacon Tony Barbour dcn.tony@stferdinandblanco.org Susan Moore, Director of Religious Education susan@stferdinandblanco.org Penny Thomas, Bookkeeper penny@stferdinandblanco.org Cathy Cudd, Secretary cathy@stferdinandblanco.org m a s s es & I n t e n t i o n s Week of November 10, 2018 November 17, 2018 Saturday, November 10th (StF) 5:00 p.m. Repose of the Soul of Francis Hartmann by Mary Singleton Saturday, November 10th (StF) Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 11th (GS) Rosary at 8:25 a.m. Parishioners of Good Shepherd and St. Ferdinand Sunday, November 11th (StF) 11:00 a.m. Repose of the Soul of Al Cegielski by Joe & Vicki Guidry Tuesday, November 13th (StF) Repose of the Soul of Francis Hartmann by Genevieve Boerner Wednesday, November 14th (StF) Repose of the Soul of Horstus Horsta by Jenny Donovan Thursday, November 15th (StF) Repose of the Soul of Dorothy Smith Thursday, November 15th (GS) Parishioners of Good Shepherd and St. Ferdinand Friday, November 16th (SF) Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17th (StF) 5:00 p.m. Repose of the Soul of Francis Hartmann by Mr. & Mrs. George Vogel Saturday, November 17th (StF) Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd 7:00 p.m. All bulletin items must be submitted by end of day on Monday.

3 In the first part of today s Gospel, we hear Jesus warn the crowds not to follow the example of the scribes in seeking honor and attention from others. It is important to recall that Mark indicates that Jesus taught these things while in the vicinity of the Temple in Jerusalem. Mark is setting the stage for Jesus passion. Jesus then observes how Jewish pilgrims are making their contributions to the temple treasury. The Temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish worship in the time of Jesus. It was expected that observant Jews would make pilgrimages to the Temple to offer prayer and sacrifices. Pilgrims were also expected to make a financial contribution to the temple treasury. As we would expect to be the case, Jesus observes that those who were rich contributed large sums to the treasury. Those with less means made smaller contributions. A similar situation A n A c t o f G e n e r o s i t y exists in most of our parishes as well. Jesus calls attention, however, to a poor widow who makes the smallest of contributions two coins of little value. Jesus upholds the poor widow s offering for his disciples consideration, commending her because her small offering was an act of profound generosity, giving from her livelihood rather than her surplus. To give from our livelihood is not only an act of generosity, it is also an act of trust in God. We can only give from our need if we trust that God will provide for us. Jesus himself demonstrates the ultimate act of generosity and trust in God as he gives his life for us on the cross. U n A c t o d e G e n e r o s i d a d En la primera parte del Evangelio de hoy escuchamos a Jesús advertir a las multitudes el no seguir el ejemplo de los escribas en la búsqueda de honor y atención de los demás. Es importante recordar que Jesús enseñó estas cosas mientras que en las cercanías del templo en Jerusalén. Marcos está preparando el escenario para la pasión de Jesús. Jesús entonces observa cómo los judíos peregrinos están haciendo sus contribuciones en la tesorería del templo. El templo de Jerusalén era el centro del culto judío en la época de Jesús. Se esperaba que los judíos ofrecieran peregrinaciones al templo al ofrecer oración y sacrificios. De los peregrinos se esperaba también una contribución financiera a la tesorería del templo. Como se esperaba, Jesús observaba que aquellos que eran ricos aportaran grandes sumas al fisco. Ellos hicieron contribuciones más pequeñas. Una situación similar existe en la mayoría de nuestras parroquias así. Jesús llama la atención, sin embargo, a una pobre viuda que hace el más pequeño de las contribuciones, dos monedas de poco valor. Jesús confirma la ofrenda de la viuda pobre para la consideración de sus discípulos, elogiaba su pequeña ofrenda era un acto de profunda generosidad, dando todo lo que tenia para sobrevivir. Para dar de nuestros medios de vida no es sólo un acto de generosidad, es también un acto de confianza en Dios. Sólo podemos dar de nuestra necesidad si confiamos en que Dios proveerá para nosotros. Jesús demuestra el acto supremo de generosidad y confianza en Dios ya que él da su vida por nosotros en la Cruz. St. Gertrude the Great, or St. Gertrude of Helfta, was born on January 6, 1256 in Germany. She eventually chose to follow the Lord by pursuing a vocation as a Benedictine Nun. Her deep relationship with the Lord in prayer led to her being hailed as a mystic. She was also regarded as a great theologian. Gertrude, a Benedictine nun in Helfta, Saxony, was one of the great mystics of the 13th century. Together with her friend and teacher Saint Mechtild, she practiced a spirituality called nuptial mysticism, that is, she came to see herself as the bride of Christ. Her spiritual life was a deeply personal union with Jesus and his Sacred Heart, leading her into the very life of the Trinity. But this was no individualistic piety. Gertrude lived the rhythm of the liturgy, where she found Christ. In the liturgy and in Scripture she found the themes and images to enrich and express her piety. There was no clash between her personal prayer life and the liturgy. In 1281, 25-year-old Gertrude experienced her first series of visions that would continue until the day she passed away. Her visions altered her life and she saw this moment as her new birth. Her priorities turned away from secular teachings and focuses more on studying Scripture and theology. Her life became full with this awakening and she was an enthusiastic student, writing for the spiritual benefit of others. S t. G e r t r u d e t h e G r e a t Gertrude once had a vision on the feast of John the Evangelist, described in Gertrude's writings. As she rested her head near Jesus' wound on his side, she could hear the beating of his heart. She asked St. John if he, too, felt the beating of Jesus' Divine Heart on the night of the Last Supper. He told her he was saving this revelation for a time when the world needed it to rekindle its love. Saint Gertrude s life is another reminder that the heart of the Christian life is prayer: private and liturgical, ordinary or mystical, but always personal.

4 P a r i s h M i n i s t r i e s & In f o r m a t i o n, C o n t d P r a y e r L i s t Pleasepray forparishioners spiritual, mentalandphysicalneeds. Clara Jo Bindseil, Joanne Bodine, Barbara Crowley, Peggy Duran, Lee Durci, Roselle Wagner Fischler, John Geldorf, Dylan Gonzales, Ruben Gonzales, Teresa Harris, Clifford Lane, Wyatt Ledesma, Charles McKinney, Naomi Michalsky, Ralph Moss, Bill and Marian Noonan, Andrea Perez, Charles Reinert, Joe D. Riba, Sr., Freddy Salazar, Lucille Scharnhorst, Gay Schuler, Lydia Segura, Jacob Umanzor, Nellie Upshaw, Tony Vela, and Polo Zamora. If you or someone you know needs prayer in a special way, please cathy@stferdinandblanco.org. G ood Shepherd V o c a t i o n s Cha l i c e If your family feels called topray with the Chalice, please contact Warren Davis before or after Mass or by calling him directly at c o l l e c t i o n s s t a t e m e n t All Saints Day, November 1, 2018 St. Ferdinand $ Good Shepherd $ Week of November 4, 2018 Thank you for your generosity! St. Ferdinand: Regular Collection Building Fund Good Shepherd Regular Collection Black Bag Honor the LORD with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce. Then will your barns be filled with plenty, with new wine your vats will overflow. - Proverbs 3:10 N o v e m b e r s e c o n d c o l l e c t i o n s $5, $ $1, $ Parish O r g a n i z a t i o n s & Meeting T i m e s St. Anne s Altar Society Meets the 1st Thursday of the month immediately following 9 a.m. Mass in the parish hall. 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 Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand parish hall. Catholic Daughters Of The Americas Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand parish hall. ACTS Core Team: Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p. m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall. St. Ferdinand s Parish Choir Meets Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Call for more information. Good Shepherd Children s Choir: Meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. 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 orkgebhardt52@gmail.com. W e b s i t e s : For a complete list of ministries, contacts, and other resources, please visit our websites: With Heartfelt Sympathy Our condolences go out to the family of Charlotte Ellis who passed away October 26. StF: Building Fund GS: Black Bag Know that the LORD is God, he made us, we belong to him, we are his people, the flock he shepherds. -PSALM 100:3

5 s p e c i a l E v e n t s a n d A n n o u n c e m e n t s It s Time for a New Parish Directory and we need your help! Lifetouch will be at Good Shepherd, November 30 and December 1 and at St. Ferdinand, December 4, 5, 6, and 7. Schedule your photography session now by calling the parish office at We need volunteers from both parishes to help with the check-in on the picture days. Please call the office at if you are available to help. Thank you from Catholic Services Appeal A blessed thank you to everyone who gave a gift this past weekend to the Catholic Services Appeal. Our parish goal is 100% participation. Each and every person s gift is important. For those who have not made a pledge, please join us in supporting the vital programs and services throughout the Diocese of Austin from which you and this parish benefit. Simply fill out a pledge card, place it in the envelope, and place the envelope in the offertory basket or drop it in the mail. Thank you for your support. Bendecidas gracias a todos los que hicieron una donación el domingo pasado al Llamado para los Servicios Católicos. Nuestra meta parroquial es una participación del 100%. La donación de cada persona es importante. Para aquellos que no han hecho un compromiso, por favor únanse a nosotros apoyando los programas vitales y los servicios alrededor de la Diócesis de Austin de los cuales tanto esta parroquia como usted se benefician. Simplemente llene una tarjeta de compromiso, coloque dentro del sobre, y deposítelo en la canasta del ofertorio o póngalo en el correo. Gracias por su apoyo. The Blanco Good Samaritan Center is in need of volunteers. The Center assists individuals and families in need across Blanco County as a witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Property, assets, and income of the Center are used to promote this purpose. The Center is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas. If you are interested in volunteering at the Center, please call Kathi Ulbig at Baby Banks It s not too late to return the Baby Banks. Just bring them to any of the Masses or drop them by the office. All donations are appreciated! P r a y e r & F a i t h R e s o u r c es Mass Preparation: November 18, 2018, The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, CycleB First Reading: Daniel 12:1-3 Daniel prophesies about the judgment of the last days. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 16:5,8,9-10,11 God protects us and shows us the path of life. Second Reading: Hebrews 10:11-14,18 Jesus offering for sin has made all to be consecrated perfect forever. Gospel Reading: Mark 13:24-32 Jesus teaches about the signs of the coming of the Son of Man.

6 Religious Education St. F e r d i n a n d DRE Susan Moore susan@stferdinandblanco.org Office hours/horarios de Oficina: Wednesdays/Miercoles 12:00-6:00 p.m. Class schedule: Sunday mornings 9:30-10:40 a.m. - PreK-6 th Grade Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:15 p.m. - 7 th -8 th Grade: No class on Sunday, Nov 25th Thanksgiving holidays Registration for Religious Education classes is available in the Religious Education Building during RE classes, or on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 6:00 p.m. Blanco Tots Need Toys Angel Tree Religious Education classes will be participating in the Blanco Tots Need Toys Christmas gift program along with several area churches during the month of November. A tree with gift request ornaments will be available the 10th and 11th of November. All parishioners are invited to select an angel ornament with an age and a wish list to choose from for an individual boy or girl. Gifts will be collected before Mass on November 17th and 18th, or gifts may be delivered to the church office by Tuesday, November 27th. If you missed the deadline for Tots Need Toys applications at Blanco Elementary, please contact Susan in the RE Office at A Domestic Pentecost Each new day in the life of our families, and each new generation, brings the promise of a new Pentecost, a domestic Pentecost, a fresh outpouring of the Spirit, the Paraclete, whom Jesus sends as our Advocate, our Consoler and indeed our Encourager. Pope Francis World Meeting of Families August 26, 2018 Join your facilitator in the Parish Hall 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. during RE classes to find out more about these topics: December 2 nd The Lesser Known Holy Days of the Christmas Season Scott & Olivia Nunn Un Pentecostés Doméstico Cada nuevo día en la vida de nuestras familias, y cada generación nueva, trae la promesa de un Pentecostés nuevo, un Pentecostés domestico, una nueva efusión del Espíritu Santo, el Paráclito, a quien Jesús envía como nuestro Abogado, nuestro Consolador y, de hecho, es el quien nos anima. Papa Francisco Reunión Mundial de Familias 26 de agosto 2018 Reúne con Cecilia Avila en el Hall de 9:30 a 10:30 durante las clases de educación religiosa para aprender más acerca de estos tópicos: 2 de diciembre Los días sagrados menos conocidos durante la temporada de Navidad Good Shepherd Margie Vasquez, Coordinator of RE margie@stferdinandblanco.org VOLUNTEERS / TEACHERS NEEDED If you are interested in helping with classes, retreats, meals or chaperoning, please contact Margie Vasquez for details about upcoming events. Religious Education Classes: Cost: Registration $40 First Communion, $55 (2 books) 5% Discount for 2 or more children Max per family per year, $100 Catechist Discount: $25 for entire family Pre-K thru 5th Grade: Wednesday's 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Middle School - 6 th thru 8 th Grade (Edge Program): Please see updates and information on the Youth Ministry section. Calendar of events available in the RE building. High School 9 th thru 12 th Grade (Lifeteen Program): Sunday's 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please see updates and information on the Youth Ministry section. Pre-Confirmation Classes 8 th thru 12 th Grade (for both St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd): Classes will meet once a month on the second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Next Class scheduled for November 10 th ). Please see Margie Vasquez for information and to register (or contact the parish office at ). Estudio Bíblico El Evangelio de Juan, Loyola Press Acoge humildemente la palabra que ha sido plantado en ti y puede salvar tus almas. - Santiago 1:21b Domingos 9:30-10:30 con Rosa Vargas en las siguientes fechas. Para información llame a de noviembre 18 de noviembre 9 de diciembre 16 de diciembre

7 High School: (9 th 12 th grades) Blanco and Johnson City High School Teens meet each Sunday night at RICH (Resting in Christ s Hands). Classes are held at the St. Ferdinand Parish hall from 5:30 pm 7:30 pm. Confirmation students for 2019 must sign up for RICH. Come Join us this SUNDAY NIGHT for RICH NIGHTS!! This Sunday we will be having fun and fellowship while playing - TURKEY OLYMPICS!!! Come experience some fun learning and community building all are welcome!! Reminder: High School There Religious will not be Education: classes on Summer Nov Middle School: (6 th 8 th grades) EDGE - Come join us for some fun, games and some Christian Fellowship. Blanco and Johnson City Middle School Students can join EDGE Youth Ministry, to learn about all the events, activities and retreats planned for this school year please contact margie@stferdinanblanco.org. We have activities planned once a month for students to experience adoration, community service, praise and worship as well as attending retreats as a group. We are currently working on a fundraiser for upcoming events, please sign up for the November Fundraiser. Students will also be working on a December Christmas project. Students can register at the parish office or margie@stferdinandblanco.org for registration forms and calendar. Upcoming Events: Fundraiser: WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in need of drinks (Can Sodas of any kind). We will have a booth on Nov. 23 rd 24 th at Light Spectacular in Johnson City to help our youth raise funds for DCYC 2018, and other high school and middle school events. Our booth will have drinks (Soda and Water), Coffee, Hot Homemade Cider, and Popcorn. We are requesting donations of Sodas (Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprint, Diet Coke, etc.). We will also take cash donations to purchase the misc. items (popcorn, bags, cups, etc.). We appreciate any items you can donate. Items can be delivered to the parish office or bring to the church on Sundays or Sunday nights at our RICH Nights. Please visit our booth that night and help support our parish youth. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rios at mrios2917@gmail.com Volunteer Opportunities: If you are interested in volunteering, you must be EIM compliant. Please refer to bulletin for upcoming workshops in our area. For all Youth Ministry inquiries, contact Margie at margie@stferdinandblanco.org Confirmation Classes for St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd All Teens seeking Confirmation in 2019 must sign up for RICH Youth Ministry classes on Sunday nights. We will be having our first Parent / Student meeting on Sunday Dec. 9 th. If you have any questions as to registration, requirements for Confirmation or class times please contact Margie Vasquez. If you would prefer to register online, please visit stferdinandblanco.org/richyouth to register.

8 P l e a s e s u pport O ur s p o n s o r s oscarsegura@txwinet.com Open Everyday Dine in, Catering & Dance Hall for Private Events 318 4th Street BBQ (1227) Rock Work All Types of Fence Work Chain Link Privacy No Climb Barbwire IN LOVING MEMORY OF Casey WayneRussell - Uncle Wade (AKA Fr. Wade) Member FDIC (your ad here) BLANCO BANKING CENTER Your Parish. Your Message. Contact the Parish Office today for Business Advertising, Event Advertising, and Memorial Space availability and rates. STORMY PRUITT Regional President stormyp@myhnb.com NMLS # Main P.O. Box 1329 Blanco, TX MELISSA SEYMOUR Operations Officer melissas@myhnb.com (830) Cell: (830) Fax: (830) (830) cathy@stferdinandblanco.org St. Anne, Pray forus! St. Anne s Altar Society Join us the first Thursday of each month after 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall for fellowship & prayer as we work in support of our church family!