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 17 December 23 MON 8:00 a.m. + Willie Kaspar TUE 8:00 a.m. + Bernard Mach WED 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. THU 8:00 a.m. + Dorothy Baros + Suzy Taylor + Victor Knebel, Diane Fregia + J. C. David FRI 8:00 a.m. + Frankie Mican Sr., Frankie Mican Jr., Tommy Mican, Gary Mican SAT 5:00 p.m. Eva Farley (Special Intention) SUN 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Intentions + Lucian and Evelyn Kainer, and Patty Duncan + William and Mary Pratka The parish office will be closed Monday, December 24 through Tuesday, January 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year holiday. LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR DEC 22 & DEC 23 SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Lectors: Dot Hermansen, Natalie Irby Cantor: Richard Raun Altar Servers: Kylie Irby, Paul Juranek, Ally Sohrt Hospitality: Larry and Joyce Hensley, Robert and Marie Hrncir Shebra Adler, Martha Bartos, Bill Goerig, Regina Jank, Rian Juranek, Nancy Pasak Vocation Prayer Cross: Cecilia Krenek SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Lector: Nelda Schmidt Altar Servers: Emily Glaze, Madelyn Glaze, Zoe Pavlas Hospitality: Buddy and Cathy Dornak, Roy and Janice Smaistrla Aaron Faas, Sandra Kachmar, Kevin Pavlas, Susie Priesmeyer SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Lectors: Ceci Triska, Glenn Frels Cantor: Kathy Bodungen Altar Servers: Grace Amestoy, Braden Amestoy, Aribel Zarate Hospital/Meridan: Mike Couvillion Nursing Home Ministers: Kim Melanson, Janet Holub Hospitality: A. J. Kresta, Stanley Sellers, Jimmie Triska, Raymond Viktorin Mike Couvillion, Kimberly Couvillion, Madysen Korenek, Duane Korenek, Jeff Socha, Keith Strnadel SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. Lectors: Marc Martinez Cantor: Kynleigh Korenek Altar Servers: Joseph Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Christopher Stewart Hospitality: Anthony Cisneros, Lynn Cox, Lisa Dannels, Betty Reck, Jessica Rodriguez, Theresa Staff Third Sunday Of Advent December 16, 2018 A Message From Our Parochial Vicar I cannot believe that already we are in the third week of Advent. Gradually, we are getting there, the unconquerable gift of joy. Happiness is an emotion that can disappear as quickly as it rises to the surface. Joy however, is a choice. We have a choice as God gives us a joy that is unconquerable. We can choose to live in an attitude of resentment, anger and fear or we can choose to pursue the joy of Christ. Joy is trusting when you and I want to doubt. We need to always trust in the Lord because God is an everlasting Rock. As followers of Christ, we are not pressured to do it at all for everyone. We trust in God to do the heavy lifting. All we need is to have Mary's response to the coming of Christ,...'' I am the Lord's handmaid, She said, May it be done unto me according to your word.''(luke 1;38) ''Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise'' as said today from the Gospel. Can you imagine how the innkeeper would have felt if he said to Mary and Joseph,.Of course you can't stay in that stable! That is for paying customers. Who do you take me for? Thus, we find joy in making room for people in need. We put smiles, happiness and joy on the faces of many people in need. Do not neglect to show hospitality for by doing this some have welcomed angels as guests without knowing it. The message is very clear. God is not looking for ways to scare us into faith. He rather draws closer to us to relieve the worries we have about crossing over to divide between heaven and earth. The joy and happiness in the Lord that we celebrate today is symbolized by lighting a rose candle on the advent wreath today instead of a purple one and also symbolized by wearing rose vestments today instead of purple ones. The first step to become happy in the Lord is to give up sin so that we can live a life of grace with the Lord... As in the Gospel, three times people asked John the Baptist What hey should do. Each time he told them to give up something, or not to be greedy. Our journey of conversion is a journey from wanting and being greedy and possessive to becoming unselfish. That was the journey John asked his followers and hearers to make and the journey we are challenged and called to make this advent so that we will have true joy and happiness to celebrate at Christmas rather than just Santa Claus coming to town. May God continue to bless you and your family this season of Advent. 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, Helen Hicks, Jake Staff, Sherry Hoffmann, J. V. Korenek, Sharon Grochett, Delores Prihoda and the homebound.
3. NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS DECEMBER 23, 2018 FIRST READING - Micah 5:1-4 Thus says the LORD: You, Bethlehem-Ephrathah too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel; whose origin is from of old, from ancient times. Therefore the Lord will give them up, until the time when she who is to give birth has borne, and the rest of his kindred shall return to the children of Israel. He shall stand firm and shepherd his flock by the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD, his God; and they shall remain, for now his greatness shall reach to the ends of the earth; he shall be peace. SECOND READING - Hebrews 10:5-10 Brothers and sisters: When Christ came into the world, he said:"sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; in holocausts and sin offerings you took no delight. Then I said, 'As is written of me in the scroll, behold, I come to do your will, O God.'" First he says, "Sacrifices and offerings, holocausts and Key Scriptural Passage: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. (Phil 4:4-5) Questions for Discussion: Adult: To whom have your past acts of kindness brought joy? What act of kindness could you do this week? Child: What kind thing have you done for someone lately? Whom could you make happy by your kindness this week? Readings For The Week Monday..Gn 49:2,8-10/Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday..Jer 23:5-8/Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday.Jgs 13:2-7,24-25/Lk 1:5-25 Thursday.Is 7:10-14/Lk 1:26-38 Friday..Sg 2:8-14/Lk 1:39-45 Saturday..1 Sm 1:24-28/Lk 1:46-56 Knights of Columbus Council 2490 will sponsor a Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the Columbus Club Hall from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is the last blood drive for 2018. It is a great Christmas gift to give. One pint of blood will save 3 people s lives. For more information, call Richard Raun at 541-3775. **Bulletin Sponsor of the Week: WITCHER ADVERTISING 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 sin offerings, you neither desired nor delighted in." These are offered according to the law. Then he says, :Behold, I come to do your will." He takes away the first to establish the second. By this "will," we have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. GOSPEL - Luke 1:39-45 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? For at the moment the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the infant in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled." Incarnate Word Convent Chapel - Solemn Vespers on Dec 16 and 23 (5:00-5:45 p.m.) Solemn Vespers is the Liturgical evening prayer of the church. This prayer focuses on praying the psalms, giving thanks for day and offering praise to God. Pro-Life Corner We have a choice. We can throw in the towel or we can use it to wipe the sweat off our face and work hard to end abortion and euthanasia. 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. REMEMBER IN PRAYER Welcome the Recently Baptized Kason Lewis Celebrate with the Newly Married... William and Jerrell Diaz Sacrificial Giving: 12-9-18...$9,068.56 Immaculate Conception...$1,472.25 Second Collection...$592.07 Maintenance...$251.00 School...$185.00 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
The following parishioners have NOT picked up their 2019 church support envelopes. Please come to the parish office and pick them up as soon as possible. Raessa Alvarado, Tim Anderson, Mark Appling, Richard Arnett, Daniel Arrambide, Ardis Bacak, Bart Bacak, Josephine Bacak, Terry Bartlett, Tim Bohuslar, Renee Boutelle, Brett Bullard, Carl Carlson, Leona Coad, Emmett Coufal Jr., Dorothy Dettling, Gayla Dluhos, Evelyn Dybala, Anthony Gerla, George Genzer, Mary Ann Gerla, Kevin Gordon, John Hancock Jr., Lillian Hansen, Alice Hathaway Also Randal Hildebrand, Donald Hoffer, Joyce Hoffer, Philip Huvar, Jim Janik, Joyce Jasinski, William Jenkins, Ronald Kaluza, Regina Kaspar, Dale Kight, Randy Lutringer, Henry Lillie, Robert Lormand, Elizabeth Luco, Dennis McDonald, John Mahoney, Rosalinda Marek, Jackson Motal, Jerry Naiser, John Nilson, Daniel Pasak, Robert Prochaska, Robert Reck Also Patrick Reckaway, Refugio Reyna, Clyde Reynolds, Victor Rocha, Janie Roehl, David Sablatura, Robert Shafer, Bruce Shelley, Robert Shelley, Darryl Socha, Elsie Stavinoha, Scott Strnadel, Gary Supak, Joseph Svoboda, Dustin Tarver, John Tumlinson, Phillip Urbanovsky, Connie Vargas, Lillian Vrana, and Rickie Wiesner. School Christmas Programs: (Grades 1-5) as they present a Christmas program, Dec.17 at 2:00 p.m. in the gym. (Pre-K Kinder) as they present a Christmas program, Dec. 18 at 9:30 a.m. in the gym. The El Campo Deanery Men s ACTS Retreat, January 24-27, 2019 to be held at the Baptist Encampment in Palacios. For applications, please contact Binky Macek at 979-533-2835, Billy Macek at 979-332-1870, or Ricky Thornton at 281-924-9903. Prayer for Advent...Lord Jesus in these four busy weeks of Advent, help us to pause to remember the depth of your love for us. Beyond anything we deserved or could have imagined, love led you to a stable in Bethlehem and all the way to Calvary. Open our hearts to welcome you anew so that we have something to share with a needy world each day. Grant us the joy of your friendship and bring us the strength, courage, and determination to serve our brothers and sisters in your name. Amen. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4. Mass Schedule for the Feast of The Nativity of the Lord December 24th...5:00 p.m. December 25th...12:00 a.m. (Midnight), 7:00 a.m., and 10:00 a.m. Mass Schedule for the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holy Day of Obligation) December 31st...5:00 p.m. January 1... 9:00 a.m. 2018 Gift To Christ We would like to thank the following families and individuals who have contributed to the appeal of GIFT TO CHRIST: The total thus far is $6,795.00. Rose Marie Janak, Mildred Naiser, M/M Wayne Bard, Deacon Jerome & Evelyn Grahmann, M/M Leonard Hubenak, Shebra Adler, Patricia Miller, Clayton Brandes, Charles Maerz, Pat Coffman, M/M Joe Freeman, M/M Greg Leopold, Frances Livanec, Joseph Liska, M/M Andrew Swoboda, Barbara Junek, M/M James Van Antwerp III, Sandra Foytik, Daisy Zella, M/M Bruce Korenek, Katherine Kainer, M/M Robert Reck, M/M Raymond Viktorin, M/M Gene Kana M/M Russell Leopold, Julie Strnadel, M/M Collin Fitzgerald, Frank Jalufka, Jr., Romona Stepan, M/M John Hrncir, Dorothy Faas, M/M Elmer Rod, M/M Francis Stock, Bettie Konvicka, Marie Hlozek, M/M Johnnie Mican, M/M Randy Mitchell, M/M Michael Mach, M/M Duane Korenek, M/M Preston Dornak, Mrs. Alphonse Dluhos, M/M Ron Price, M/M Lawrence Knebel, M/M August Malik, M/M Rick Schmidt, M/M Mike Holub M/M Randy Hildebrand, Denise Flagg, M/M George Genzer Jr., M/M Gary Schoenfield, M/M Mike Kennedy, M/M Ronny Collins, M/M Leonard Cernoch, M/M Clifton Bram, M/M Edmund Weinheimer Jr., M/M Larry Hensley, M/M Leon Macha, M/M Thomas Turner, M/M Jimmie Triska, Kim Melanson, M/M Charles Schmidt, Kathy Charbula, Mary Ann Kruppa, Pat Dybala, M/M Hubert Kaiser, M/M Garland Barr, M/M Pat Cunningham, M/M Walter Stepan, Lillie Cervenka, M/M Leonard Goerig, M/M Barney Douglas, and Lillian Vrana. Financial Peace University will be held at St. Philip's beginning Jan. 9, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Philip Meeting House. This is a 9 week course and will cost $119. You can visit the website at http://www.fpu.com/1080100 to register and order your material for the class. A partial scholarship will be considered for those in need. For more information, contact Amanda Leopold at 979-578-3200 or Dawn Bartek at 281-773-3625. Prepare The Way Of The Lord Celebration: The Third Sunday of Advent On this Sunday we celebrate and rejoice in the eternal power of God. The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; He has sent me to bring good news to the afflicted, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, release to the prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord and a day of vindication by our God. (Isaiah 61:1-2) Advent Wreath Prayer: Light the third, rose-colored candle and say: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light! (Isaiah 9:1-2) God of blessings, we celebrate your good gifts and rejoice at the gift of your son, Jesus. Amen. Family Advent Activity... Bless the Tree As you put up the family Christmas tree, give thanks to God for the gift of evergreens in the winter, lights to remind us of Jesus coming into the world, and special ornaments that remind us of family, friends, and holidays past. Reflect: What does the evergreen teach about God s love for us? (Hint: it is everlasting!)
Calendar of Events Monday, December 17 - Men s bible study group at 6:00 a.m. - Meeting House. - Reconciliation from 10:00 a.m. to noon. - Knights of Columbus/Catholic Daughter Christmas party at 6:00 p.m. at the Mikeska Hall. Tuesday, December 18 - Reconciliation from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Mens s prayer group-7:00 p.m.-fellowship Center. Wednesday, December 19 - Reconciliation from 10:00 a.m. to noon. - KC blood drive from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Columbus Club Hall. - Advent Service at 6:30 p.m. in the church. - CCE - Grades K-12 at 6:30 p.m. - No Holy Hour. Thursday, December 20 - Reconciliation from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Advent study at 12:00 Noon in the Meeting House. Friday, December 21 - Reconciliation from 10:00 a.m. to noon. St. Philip Catholic School Super Prize Drawing Winner for December 7 is Madeline Rother. \ Annually, St. Philip Catholic School recognizes a distinguished graduate whose accomplishments reflect the values and character of St. Philip alumni. We ask for nominations for one such graduate using the following simple criteria: The Distinguished Graduate Award Nominee: Must be a graduate of St. Philip Catholic School Should have graduated from St. Philip at least 10 years ago. Should have made some significant contribution to American, Texas or local society and /or the Catholic Church which reflects favorably on the education the nominee received at St. Philip Catholic School. If you know of someone who meets the abovementioned qualifications, please complete a nomination form. Past nominees will be considered. They can be picked up at the school office during normal business hours. Deadline for nominations will be January 7. The 2019 Distinguished Graduate will be announced during Catholic Schools Week. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5. Advent Schedule for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.In order to assist you in preparing spiritually for the celebration of Christmas, extended hours for the Sacrament of Reconciliation are being offered. Take the opportunity to receive God s forgiveness. Dec. 17-10:00 a.m. to Noon Dec. 18-10:00 a.m. to Noon; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dec. 19-10:00 a.m. to Noon Dec. 20-10:00 a.m. to Noon; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dec. 21-10:00 a.m. to Noon St. Philip High School CCE students are currently selling dinner and raffle tickets for their annual fried chicken dinner fundraiser on January 13, 2019. They are asked to sell their tickets as soon as possible and turn in the money to the rectory. Call Marilyn Goerig at 543-9664 or 541-9264 for more information. CDA #1374 / KC Council #2490 Christmas Party Monday, Dec 17th 6:00 pm. Mikeska Fellowship Hall All CDA/KC members and spouses invited KC members will provide the meat; CDA members please bring a side dish or dessert. Social hour, meal, games, bucket raffle See you there! ADVENT SERVICE Go to Joseph Advent Evening of Prayer, Reflection, Scripture, and Song. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 6:30 p.m.- St. Philip Church Rev. Kristopher Fuchs from Our Lady of Victory Cathedral in Victoria. 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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