Administrative Secretary Susan Schmidt Receptionist Sylvia Peter Music Director Janice Cox Youth Minister Marilyn Goerig Technology/Scheduling Leslie Farquhar Parish Catechetical Leader Nancy Fenner School Principal Gwen Edwards School Secretary Amanda Stary Cemetery Supervisor Kirk Stary Parish Administrative Council Deacon Jarrel Nohavitza Deacon Jerome Grahmann Deacon Larry Hoelscher Lisa Bubela Bobby Jean Kainer Bob Little Tish McAlister Claudia Raun Scott Strnadel Ray Viktorin School Advisory Council Anthony Cisneros William Key Jeff Little Elizabeth Tupa Tyler Williams Cori Radley Kyle Wallis Cemetery Committee Linda Alvarado Lynn Cox Ginger Harris Dot Hermansen Mary Jane Kaiser Gracie Priesmeyer Jerry Socha Bereavement/Outreach Committee Evelyn Grahmann Irene Nohavitza School Endowment Trustees Linda Bolcik James Bouligny Deacon Larry Hoelscher Gloria Marek Kim Socha Donald Sutton David Zalman Spiritual Direction Patricia Hoelscher Safe Environment Coordinator Susan Schmidt SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH FOUNDED 1909 DIOCESE OF VICTORIA IN TEXAS 304 W. Church St., El Campo, Tx. 77437 979-543-3770 fax: 979-578-8831 PARISH SCHOOL: 979-543-2901 fax: 979-578-8835 Parish Homepage: www.stphilipapostle.org Parish Email: apostle@stphilipapostle.org School Homepage: www.stphilipschool.org Pastor: Reverend Michael Rother Parochial Vicar: Rev. Peter Oscar Kofi-Amo Deacons: Deacon Jarrel Nohavitza Deacon Jerome Grahmann Deacon Larry Hoelscher Community Mission Statement We, the people of God of Saint Philip the Apostle, in the loving and evangelizing spirit of St. Philip, form a family community that challenges each of us to proclaim and live the gospel messages of Jesus Christ in the world through worship, evangelization, Christian formation and service. Sunday Eucharist Schedule Saturday (Vigil of Sunday)...5:00 p.m. Sunday... 7:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 6:00 p.m. Holy Day and Weekday Schedule Holy Days...(check the Bulletin) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, First Saturday...8:00 a.m. Wednesday...5:30 p.m. Friday during School Season...8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Nursing home...1:30 p.m. Perpetual Adoration and Rosary Perpetual Adoration...Monday 8:30 a.m. until Friday 5:00 p.m. Rosary...30 minutes before weekday and weekend Masses Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday 4:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m.; Saturday 3:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m.; by appointment and season schedule during Advent and Lent ~ PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION ~ Sacrament of Baptism: Please inform the Parish office at least six months before due date. Further instructions and baptismal materials will be provided at the Parish office. Sacrament of Marriage: Please register at the parish office as soon as possible, but at least six months prior to anticipated date. Ministry to the Sick and Homebound: Call the Parish office when a family member is sick and would like a visit or would like to receive Holy Communion, Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick. New and Status: Welcome to St. Philip Parish! Call or come by the Parish office to register. Also notify us when moving out of the parish or when you have a change of family status and address.
2. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Prayer Intentions at Mass Dec 3 December 9 MON 8:00 a.m. TUE 8:00 a.m. WED 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. THU 8:00 a.m. FRI 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. SAT 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. SUN 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. + Dwight Holub + Norma Staff Intentions + Lane Priesmeyer + Myrtle Fucik + James Bacak + Alfred Kollaja + Anna Cada Jerrell Schonefeld/William Diaz Wedding + Doris Pfeil + Benjamin and Gladys Korenek Intentions + Dorothy Charbula LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR DEC 8 & DEC 9 SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Lectors: Carol Tomlinson, Calvin Pfeil Cantor: Altar Servers: Bridget Dorotik, Chelsea Korenek, Alexandra Martinez Hospitality: Larry and Joyce Hensley, Robert and Marie Hrncir Martha Bartos, Gwen Edwards, Dennis Edwards, Regina Jank, Carolyn Joines, Nancy N. Pfeil SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Lector: Donna Shelton Altar Servers: Claire Radley, Megan Rek, Meredith Rek Hospitality: Denise Flagg, William and Denise Rek, Jerry Socha Aaron Faas, Joe Janda, Jessica Rodriguez, Jerry Shelton SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Lectors: Madsen Raun, Ginger Harris Cantor: Altar Servers: Caroline Little, Juliann Little, Kayden Zajicek Hospital/Meridan: Mark Merta Nursing Home Ministers: Joe Janda, Tish McAlister Hospitality: Frank Jalufka, Frank Kacal, Philip Kocurek, Joe Kocurek Kimberly Couvillion, Mike Couvillion, Duane Korenek, Veronica Marek, Irene Nohavitza, Keith Strnadel CLOW: NaShay Little Vocation Prayer Cross: Janet Holub SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. Lectors: Kade Ewing Cantor: Altar Servers: Chance Anderson, Jaeden Clark, Reid Williams Hospitality: Wayne Bard, Michael Bolcik, Linda Bolcik, Lynn Cox, Lisa Dannels, Laura Williams First Sunday Of Advent December 2, 2018 A Message From Our Parochial Vicar It was very beautiful to see most of you last week Sunday afternoon at the Eucharistic Procession. The turnout was very impressive and encouraging. Thank you all for showing up in your great numbers as we prayed together and professed to our small community here in El Campo, the greatness of Christ, the King of the Universe. Thus, bringing to a close another Liturgical Year. We begin a new season...the Season of Advent from the Latin 'Adventum' which simply means to come. A time to Prepare for the coming of the Lord. Many of us would answer that it is the coming of the birth of Christ at Christmas day. But Jesus had been born already two thousand years ago in Bethlehem. This Advent is not only the coming of Jesus during Christmas day but also his coming at the last day, we call it Parousia or His second coming by which He will no longer save us but judge us. When we are expecting a very important person to come, a particular reality called waiting is very important. When we wait, we feel anxious, uneasy, impatient and unsure if that person will come. And so waiting is one of the biggest realities of life. And there are so many 'waitings' in life. There is a waiting at table for food to be served. There is waiting for the night to fall. There is waiting for the sun to rise. There is waiting for graduation, payday and publication of those who passed the exams. There is waiting for healing, for the pain to stop and many more. Before we became priests, this motto 'Be Prepared' was also unconsciously used in the Seminary. And as seminarians, we were formed rigidly to prepare for pastoral work in the future like parish administration, teaching, counseling, liturgy and many more. Because I believe in that there is no instant priest, or instant Christian. We are going to undergo a process by ourselves. There are certain things we cannot borrow at the last minute. Character for example, is something we cannot buy or borrow like a dress for a very special occasion. We have to learn this by ourselves. And so while waiting for the coming of the Lord let us prepare our hearts and minds for His coming. May you have a grace filled Advent Season. God bless. Fr. Peter Oscar Amo REMEMBER IN PRAYER Pray For The Sick Brandon Janak, Colton May, Annabelle Van Deursen, Bill Maxwell, Evie Meek, Rosie Merta, Gary Polasek, Clifton Bram, Anton Tupa, Dolores Priesmeyer, Melody Macha, Henrietta and Milton Machacek, Johnnie Mican, Jeff Zamazal, Kristen Lezak, Deacon Jarrel Nohavitza, Diane Cerny, Bubba Baker, Abby Goerig, Sammy Tupa, Dora Casarez, Henrietta Preite, Francis Stock, Lillian Hansen, Carly Walker, Mike Kacal, Madelyn Novosad, Marie Hlozek, Calvin Pfeil Sr., Marcella Sulak, Evelyn Roe, Butch Witcher, Lester Lutringer, Mary Higley, Lisa Respondek Holt, Elsie Stavinoha, Roxanne Smith, Frankie Cernoch, Helen Hicks, Jake Staff, Sherry Hoffmann, J. V. Korenek and all the homebound.
3. NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS DECEMBER 9, 2018 FIRST READING - Baruch 5:1-9 Jerusalem, take off your robe of mourning and misery; put on the splendor of glory from God forever: wrapped in the cloak of justice from God, bear on your head the mitre that displays the glory of the eternal name. For God will show all the earth your splendor: you will be named by God forever the peace of justice, the glory of God s worship. Up, Jerusalem! stand upon the heights; look to the east and see your children gathered from the east and the west at the word of the Holy One, rejoicing that they are remembered by God. Led away on foot by their enemies they left you: but God will bring them back to you borne aloft in glory as on royal thrones. For God has commanded that every lofty mountain be made low, and that the age-old depths and gorges be filled to level ground, that Israel may advance secure in the glory of God. The forests and every fragrant kind of tree have overshadowed Israel at God s command; for God is leading Israel in joy by the light of his glory, with his mercy and justice for company. SECOND READING - Philippians 1:4-6,8-11 Brothers and sisters: I pray always with joy in my every prayer for all of you, because of your partnership for the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work Key Scriptural Passage: Be alert at all times, praying that you may have the strength to escape all these things that will take place, and to stand before the Son of Man. (Luke 21:36) Questions for Discussion: Adult: What have been the strengths of your prayer life? What habit of prayer could you strengthen during this Advent season? Child: What prayers will you say each day and each week during Advent? Pro-Life Corner John the Baptist, while still in the womb of Elizabeth, recognized Jesus in the womb of Mary and leapt for joy. This Advent season may we recognize Jesus as our Savior and be open to his joy, peace, and love. in you will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. God is my witness, how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this is my prayer: that your love may increase ever more and more in knowledge and every kind of perception, to discern what is of value, so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God. GOSPEL - Luke 3:1-6 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the desert. John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, as it is written in the book of the words of the prophet Isaiah: A voice of one crying out in the desert: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The winding roads shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth, and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Readings For The Week Monday..Is 2:1-5/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday..Is 11:1-10/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday.Is 25:6-10/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday.Is 26:1-6/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday..Is 29:17-24/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday..Gn3:9-15,20/Eph 1:3-6,11-12/ Lk 1:26-38 Flowers - December 2 Advent - No Flowers December 7 & 8 - In loving memory of Joe Phillips by the Phillips and Farquhar families. Those Going Home to God George Valdez, Adeline Krenek, Eugene Gregurek Life has changed, not ended Celebrate With The Newly Married Coby and Heather Kana Sacrificial Giving: 11-25-18...$10,635.75 Maintenance...$15.00 School...$110.00 Charity...$250.00 **Bulletin Sponsor of the Week: HEAVENLY HELPERS Let us support our bulletin advertisers and encourage others to do the same Pray For Our Seminarians: James Dvorak, Dalton Ervin, Chase Goodman, Tran Dinh, Nick Aparicio, Ryan Kapavik, Aaron Padila, Luke Prihoda, Adam Shimek, Philippe Dubourdieu, Caleb Krischke, John A Le, Joseph Sablatura, and Shane Goetz Pray For Those Serving In The Military and Law Enforcement Nathan Cox, ECPD, E-5 MM2 Zachary Elledge US Navy, Lance Corp. Casey Winfield, USMC, US Army Staff Sgt. David Haugh, Robert Drapela, Coast Guard, Master Chief Sub-Lant Zachary Montello, Lance Corp. Mason Miller, USMC, Spec. Christopher Alford, U S Army, LCDR Jarrod Smith, US Navy, Chris Bird, Texas Game Warden, Wharton County, Sr. Airman Lane Kocian, Air Force, Sheriff Shannon Srubar, WCSO, Chief Deputy Clint Savino, WCSO, Captain Larry Hensley, WCSO, Captain Jason Mican, WCSO, Deputy Calvin Pfeil, WCSO, SRO Jeffery Pfeil, ECPD, Greg Pasak Travis County SO, James Scott DOJ, James Sanders, Houston PD, Private #2 Ivan Jaramillo, Arthur Debo, ECPD, Braden Mican, ECPD
Suggestions for Celebrating the Season of Advent: Attend daily Mass. Attend Eucharistic Adoration. Read the Bible, both personally and as a family. Pray the rosary, perhaps before bedtime or in the car on the way to school, work, or shopping. Pray the rosary as a family. Take time to assist someone in need. Fast. Turn off the television at least once a week, even for just a few hours. Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Season of Advent: Rest Stops for a Rushed People Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while, Jesus counseled his disciples when they returned from their first mission trip. (Mk 6:31). The disciples were full of excitement, reporting all the wonderful things they had done. Jesus advice: Calm down, get away from the crowds, rest, be quiet for a while. In these weeks before Christmas, Jesus advice is especially fitting. Life is hectic. We are overloaded, frantic to get everything done before Christmas. Advent is the Lord s call to us to come away by yourself and rest a while. Advent is a time for waiting, a time for quiet contemplation, a time to sing O Come, O Come Emmanuel instead of Christmas carols. We wait, not for presents on Christmas day or even family get-togethers, but for Jesus. We remember Israel s wait for Jesus birth into the world. We wait as individuals for Jesus coming into our hearts. We wait for his coming at the end of time. We wait. Prayer for Advent Lord Jesus, stir up my heart this Advent with a lively desire for your coming. Though I am tempted to settle for the illusions of happiness, strengthen me to seek the real thing in you. Amid the sometimesfrantic pace of preparation for Christmas, give me a joyful sense of your presence. When I am faced with the darkness of suffering, remind me that you were born because we desperately needed a Savior and that we have your promise of eternal life. Come and See! Single Catholic women 18 to 40 years of age are invited to come meet nuns (Sisters) and examine their call to make Jesus, the Incarnate Word, known and loved. Explore your own call to follow Jesus through marriage, single state, or religious life on December 8-9, 2018 and/or January 19-20, 2019 at Incarnate Word Convent in Victoria, Texas Call (361) 575-7111 for more information or email iwbsvoc@ yahoo.com. See www.iwbsvictoria.org for more information. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4. Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, Dec 7 at 7:00 p.m. Lectors: Jim Van Antwerp, Janet Holub Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion: Margaret Anderson, Sandra Kachmar, Mark Merta, Jeff Socha, Ceci Triska, Jimmie Triska Altar Servers: Matthew Van Antwerp, Andrew Van Antwerp, Tyler Van Antwerp, Christian Cox (Thurifier) Hospitality: Gerry Graham, Sandra Knesek, Stanley Sellers, Raymond Viktorin Saturday, Dec 8 at 8:00 a.m. Lectors: Glenn Frels, Nelda Schmidt Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion: Mary Kay Price, Ron Price, Susie Priesmeyer, Neta Ripple Altar Servers: Brianna Jensen, Joseph Stewart, Christopher Stewart, Matthew Stewart (Thurifier) Hospitality: Buddy and Cathy Dornak, Zachary Edwards, James Holik First Sunday of Advent. Watching and Waiting The Greek word kairos, translated into English as time, refers to uncommon time, within which uncommon events occur. Kairos is God s time. Because there was no way of knowing, in the un-chronicled time of God, when the Lord will return, Christians are admonished to watch! In the Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Advent, the command watch is repeated three times. Believers, who are watching for God, are like the servants in the parable who remain behind when the owner of the house leaves to travel abroad. The servants are not to wait idly for the owner s return, nor are Christians to wait idly until the Lord returns. They are to perform their regular duties and be watchful. Interestingly, the four periods of time that are listed in the parable as possibilities for the Lord s return evening, midnight, cockcrow, and dawn are the four night watches of the Roman military. Like soldiers, Christians are exhorted to stand the watch and not be caught asleep. The day of the Lord is not simply something that will happen at the end of time. Rather, we need to be watchful to see how every day of our faith lives is the day of the Lord. We all wait. Whether it be in traffic, in the checkout line at the supermarket, or on the telephone, waiting is simply part of life. Advent is a season for believers to patiently watch and wait for the God of surprises. God is always simultaneously present and elusive, but watching and waiting for God is always worth it. Family Focus...Shine a Light for Christ.. Traditionally, Advent begins on the first of the four Sundays before Christmas, with the lightning of a purple candle set in a wreath, accompanied by prayers, and sometimes, song. On the Second Sunday of Advent, two purple candles are lighted. On the Third Sunday of Advent, two purple and a pink candle are lighted. And on the fourth Sunday, all four candles burn. Make time each day during Advent to light the candle (s) for that week. Pause to meditate on and pray about the day ahead or behind you. As you watch the flame leap and dance, consider whether you live as a light in the world, shining Jesus bright and steady love through the clutter and consumerism.
Calendar of Events Monday, December 3 - Men s bible study group at 6:00 a.m. - Meeting House. - Bible study group session at 10:00 a.m. - Prayer Cenacle will meet 4:30 p.m. - Sacred Heart Rm. Tuesday, December 4 - Bible study group session at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Men s prayer group - 7:00 p.m. - Fellowship Center. - Upper room prayer group meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5 - CCE Grades K-12 at 6:30 p.m. - Holy Hour at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, December 6 - Advent study at 12:00 Noon in the Meeting House. Friday, December 7 - Patriotic rosary at 5:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Vigil Mass Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Mass Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, December 9 - Please return your filled food bags for the Blessing Cup Storehouse. Also towels, sheets, blankets and hygiene items may be brought. - 2019 religious calendars distributed after all the Masses. - 2nd collection is for the Retirement Fund for Religious. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #1374 will sponsor an Over Sixty Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Mikeska Fellowship Center. Knights of Columbus Council #2490 Sportsman Raffle and Stew Supper will be Tuesday, December 11 at the Columbus Club Hall. Raffle tickets are $20.00 each or 6 for $100.00 and may be purchased at the church office. St. Philip Catholic School Super Prize Drawing Winner for November 23 is Ty Grahmann. Wanting To Do Direct Debit For Your Church Offering? We will be starting direct debit January 2019, please see the church website for the form or call the office at 543-3770. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5. From the Art and Environment Committee If you would like to help decorate for the Christmas season, please contact the rectory at 543-3770 and leave your name and phone number and you will be contacted by the Art and Environment committee with dates to help decorate. Thank you for your time. The Giving Tree Program The directors of the board of The Blessing Cup have asked that churches participating in the project once again assist them in their need for towels, blankets, sheets (any size) hygiene products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and laundry detergent. These items will be distributed to those in need throughout the year. Please do not wrap these items. The donations may be brought to the church and placed in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary altar and St. Joseph altar the weekend of Dec 8-9. Parish Food Drive...The parish is sponsoring a food drive for the Blessing Cup Storehouse as part of our Advent preparation. Paper bags will be available this weekend Dec 1 and 2 and should be brought back and placed in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary altar and St. Joseph altar the weekend of Dec 8-9. The Men s Bible Study Group will have an Adoration Hour on Tuesdays from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. All men are invited to join us. December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is a holy day of obligation. Masses are at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec 7 and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec 8. Memorial Donations for Christmas Flowers Those wishing to remember their loved ones may do so by placing their donation in the envelopes that will be provided this weekend. You may bring them to the rectory or drop the envelope in the collection basket. CORRECTION ON ADVENT/CHRISTMASCALENDAR January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God is a holy day of obligation. Please Note: The Vigil Mass on Monday, December 31 will at 5:00 p.m., not 7:00 p.m. as previously stated. The Mass on Tuesday, January 1 will be at 9:00 a.m. Deadline to submit information for the Church Bulletin: Tuesdays at Noon Dr. Ross Wyatt Anderson DDS, FAGD, FICOI Fellow-Implant Dentist 979-543-4291 Board Certified in both Intravenous Sedation and General Dentistry Anderson Dental & Implant Center of Wharton County Please call Sylvia at the parish office: 979-543-3770 or email: sylviap@stphilipapostle.org 979-541-9261 979-543-3853 Tommy & Rena Dluhos, WP HK Dr. Carolyn Bubela, Chiropractor - Parishioner - 979-532-4476 docc@crescentchiroandacu.com PHILIP J. HUNDL ATTORNEY AT LAW PARISHONER (979) 543-5335 wphk-law.com (800) 929-1725
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