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Administrative Secretary Susan Schmidt Receptionist Sylvia Peter Music Director Janice Cox Youth Minister Marilyn Goerig 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 Jeff Little Rhea Prasek Cori Radley Elizabeth Tupa Kyle Wallis Tyler Williams Jason Zalman 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 February 26 March 4 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. SAT 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. SUN 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Holy Souls in Purgatory + Margaret Schaeffer Parishioner Intentions + Doris Pfeil + Frank and Lillie Kotlar + Ludvig Bartek deceased family members Priest Intention + Jaro Netardus, Bruce Netardus + Werner Pavlik + Francesco Cavallo Intentions LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR MARCH 4 & MARCH 5 SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Lectors: Leona Cunningham, Debbie Mahoney Cantor: Carol Smolik Altar Servers: Faith Korenek, Chelsea Korenek, Kiara Romo Hospitality:Larry and Joyce Hensley, Gary and Claudette Tupa Shebra Adler, Martha Bartos, Dennis Edwards, Gwen Edwards, Carolyn Joines, Sylvia Little SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Lector: Nelda Schmidt Altar Servers: Carter Hlavinka, Paul Juranek, Dayton Zabodyn Hospitality: Roy and Janice Smaistrla, Alan Faas, Jerry Socha Margaret Anderson, Linda Conner, Aaron Faas, Sandra Kachmar SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Lectors: Romona Stepan, Janet Holub Cantor: Lea Hynes Altar Servers: Emily Glaze, Madelyn Glaze, Ty Skow Hospital/Meridan: Jeff Socha Nursing Home Ministers: Martha Bartos, Kim Melanson Hospitality: Ray Viktorin, Dennis Korenek, Stanley Sellers, James Holik Kimberly Couvillion, Mike Couvillion, Veronica Marek, Jeff Socha, Jimmie Triska, Ceci Triska CLOW: Stacey Charbula SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. Lector: Rhys Kennedy Cantor: Anna Rod Altar Servers: Matthew Van Antwerp, Tyler Van Antwerp, Andrew Van Antwerp Hospitality: Lynn Cox, Duane Korenek, Kim Melanson, Betty Reck, Jamie Rubio, Sherrie Witcher Vocation Prayer Cross: Jamie Rubio family Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 A Message From Our Pastor Father s Formed.org Suggestion of the Week WATCH Youth CAT. CHAT section As Lent has as its focus penitence, a common practice is receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The Lord, Jesus Christ, gave us a wonderful gift in his divine mercy. Upon meeting the apostles after the resurrection, Jesus offers them peace and then grants them authority to forgive sins in his name. Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them (John 20:19-23). It is in the Sacrament of Reconciliation where we bring our sins and meet the Lord who eagerly awaits our coming and willingly forgives our contrite heart. From him we also receive what we truly desire, the grace to live a renewed life in him by his Spirit. We pray for this very renewal with Psalm 51: A clean heart create for me, God; renew within me a steadfast spirit. Do not drive me from before your face, nor take from me your holy spirit. Restore to me the gladness of your salvation; uphold me with a willing spirit (Verses 12-14). Finding strength with a renewed heart, freed from sin and its bonds, we step out in lively faith, earnest hope, and sacrificial love to receive the Sacrament that brings us life the Eucharist. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation we grow more in union with the body of Christ, the Church, and closer to our head, Christ Jesus. This deeper union aids us to break former patterns of sin and grow strong in the virtuous life through the working of the Holy Spirit. This reality further heightens the joy of the Sacrament, because we are not only forgiven of our past sins and then left to our own devices to go and try to avoid sin in the future. We have the power of the Holy Spirit and the support of our brothers and sisters in the body. We can overcome the temptations and sins that seem to plague our life. I often remind people about the essential truth of the Sacrament. From the moment we allow temptation to become sin in our life, God desires we seek forgiveness and come to him for reconciliation. There is nothing the Lord will not forgive if we but approach him with a contrite heart. May this Lent help you to grow in contrition of your sins, seek forgiveness and reconciliation, and strengthen you in virtue. REMEMBER IN PRAYER Pray For The Sick Leslie Meek, Brandon Janak, Colton May, Anton Dybala Jr., Bruce Cornelson, Annabelle Van Deursen, Bill Maxwell, Evie Meek, Rosie Merta, Everett Clark, Gary Polasek, Clifton Bram, Anton Tupa, Dolores Priesmeyer, Melody Macha, Henrietta and Milton Machacek, Josephine Dusek, Johnnie Mican

3. NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS MARCH 4, 2018 FIRST READING - Exodus 20:1-17 SECOND READING - 1 Corinthians 1:22-25 In those days, God delivered all these commandments: "I, the LORD, Brothers and sisters: Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are called, Jews and Greeks alike, slavery. You shall not have other gods besides me. You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything in the sky above or on the Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of earth below or in the waters beneath the earth; you shall not bow down God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger before them or worship them. For I, the LORD, your God, am a jealous than human strength. God, inflicting punishment for their fathers' wickedness on the children of those who hate me, down to the third and fourth generation; Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. GOSPEL - John 2:13-25 but bestowing mercy down to the thousandth generation on the children He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, of those who love me and keep my commandments. "You shall not as well as the money changers seated there. He made a whip out of take the name of the LORD, your God, in vain. For the LORD will not cords and drove them all out of the temple area, with the sheep and leave unpunished the one who takes his name in vain. oxen, and spilled the coins of the money changers and overturned their "Remember to keep holy the sabbath day. Six days you may labor and tables, and to those who sold doves he said, "Take these out of here, do all your work, but the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD, your and stop making my Father's house a marketplace." His disciples recalled the words of Scripture, Zeal for your house will consume me. God. No work may be done then either by you, or your son or daughter, or your male or female slave, or your beast, or by the alien who At this the Jews answered and said to him, "What sign can you show us lives with you. In six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, for doing this?" Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple the sea and all that is in them; but on the seventh day he rested. and in three days I will raise it up." The Jews said, "This temple has That is why the LORD has blessed the sabbath day and made it holy. been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in "Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in three days?" But he was speaking about the temple of his body. Therefore, when he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that the land which the LORD, your God, is giving you. You shall not kill. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear he had said this, and they came to believe the Scripture and the word false witness against your neighbor. Jesus had spoken. While he was in Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall many began to believe in his name when they saw the signs he was not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male or female slave, nor his ox or ass, nor anything else all, and did not need anyone to testify about human nature. He himself doing. But Jesus would not trust himself to them because he knew them that belongs to him." understood it well. Key Scriptural Passage: Then Peter said to Jesus, Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. (Mark 9:5) Questions for Discussion: Adult: How deeply do you believe that since God is for you, no one can destroy you? Child: What would you like to ask God to do for you and your family? Readings For The Week Monday..Dn 9:4-10/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday.. Is 1:10,16-20/Mt 23: 1-12 Wednesday Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday.Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31 Friday.. Gn 37:3-4,12-13,17-28/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday.Mi 7:14-15,18-20/Lk 15:1-3,11-32 Pray For Our Seminarians: James Dvorak, Dalton Ervin, Chase Goodman, Tran Dinh, Nick Aparicio, Ryan Kapavik, Aaron Padila, Luke Prihoda, Adam Shimek, Scott Dornak, Philippe Dubourdieu and Caleb Krischke REMEMBER IN PRAYER Those Going Home to God Joe Adamitis Life has changed, not ended... **Bulletin Sponsor of the Week: CROSSROADS OILFIELD SUPPLY, LTD Let us support our bulletin advertisers and encourage others to do the same Prayer for Week Two Of Lent Father your Son s sacrifice is a blessing for us. It makes it possible for us to be your children. We journey through this season of sacrifice so we can be better at living in the way you want us to live. Jesus is faithful to his calling to be our Savior; help us to be faithful in doing what you call us to do. Your Son, Jesus Christ, suffered and died for us. In his name, have mercy. Stations of the Cross Friday, March 2: 6:00 p.m. in church Stations of the Cross will also be Wednesday, March 7 at 8:30 a.m. in the gym with St. Philip school children Pro-Life Corner...How does this statement relate to us? I was trying to figure out which is worse, ignorance or apathy. Then I realized I don know and I don t care. Such apathy and ignorance is why abortion is still legal today. Pray For Those Serving In The Military and Law Enforcement Capt. A. J. Peters USMC, 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, Spec. Matthew Sanders, U. S. Army, 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

Taking Up Our Cross And Following Christ We need Lent. In the midst of our busy lives, with worldly forces and temptations working hard to distract us from the call of Christ, the weeks of Lent are a gift. As we fast, pray, and extend our hands to the poor, we are imitating Christ, joining ourselves more closely to him. He suffered and sacrificed; so do we. He lives in eternal joy; so will we, as we follow him in hope. CCE Dates To Remember April 14: First Communion Rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. April 15: First Communion Mass at 12:00 Noon. April 18: CCE Closing Mass at 6:30 p.m. May 5: Confirmation Rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. May 6: Confirmation Mass at 10:00 a.m. May 20: Graduates Mass at 6:00 p.m. June 22-24: Steubenville Conference. July 6-July 15: Rocky Mountain High Retreat. July 12-15: Teen ACTS Retreat. Reflections for Second Sunday of Lent He was transformed before them - Jesus took Peter, James, and John with him up the mountain where he was transfigured before them. When the experience was over, Jesus told them not to say anything about what they saw until the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept silent, but the three of them couldn t help but talk to themselves about what rising from the dead could mean. As Catholics in a modern world, we can still empathize with the disciples confusion. Like them, we don t have any scientific understanding of what occurred to Jesus and we discuss what resurrection will really mean for us. The Transfiguration is a powerful reminder that death is not the end of life. If death meant complete annihilation, then Elijas and Moses would not have appeared with Jesus. In this way the Transfiguration foreshadows the Resurrection. Although the apostles didn t understand what was happening at the time, later, when the Son of Man had risen from the dead, they were able to understand what the Transfiguration meant. During the second week of Lent, we are asked to think about how we can be transformed through the power of the risen Lord, and we are reminded that one day, we too, will be resurrected. Points to Ponder...What would I like transformed in my life by Easter? As I look over my life, what are some areas where God has already transformed me? Give thanks for those transformations and for those yet to come. What is one sacrificial action I can perform this week? Easter flower envelopes will be available this weekend for those wishing to offer flowers in remembrance of their loved ones. You may drop in the collection basket or bring to the rectory. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4. What Am I Doing For Lent This Year? Lent is a time for spiritual renewal. Such renewal may very well also lead to a renewal in our relationships with family members, friends, co-workers and fellow parishioners. Lenten renewal, in fact, could very well be the opportunity we are seeking, to live a more healthy life spiritually, physically, and emotionally. So, what are you doing for Lent this year: Here are a few suggestions... Participate more regularly in Sunday and weekday Mass. Join a Disciples on the Journey group in the parish. Deepen your prayer life, through the use of daily Bible reading and the praying of the rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Attend Stations of the Cross each week or privately reflect on them. Pray together with your spouse and other family members. Fast from certain types of food, eating less at mealtime or, if your health permits, fasting on bread and water. Turn off the radio, television, computer, video games, and other electronic devices once a week or at least for a few hours, during the week. Become more involved in service, by visiting a homebound person or someone in the nursing home. Engage in acts of compassion and generosity toward others. Be more careful in what you say and how you say it, when speaking to your loved ones. Spend a few minutes each day in quiet reflection. Make a daily examination of conscience. Seek God s forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Spend more time with my family in prayer and play. Dinners in the Area: Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton fish fry every Friday during Lent from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Holy Family Life Center. Fried fillets and all the trimmings, adult plates are $10.00 (all you can eat) or to go. Nada KC s all you eat fish fry every Friday during Lent from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nada Community Center. Fried fish and all the trimmings. $13.00 per plate (all you can eat) or to go. Journeys of Faith with Ceci Presents a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and an optional extension to Jordan With Rev. Michael Rother - June 6-16 Extension to Jordan June 16-19 For more information contact: Ceci Triska 979-543-8575 or email ceci.triska@gmail.com

Calendar of Events Monday, February 26 - Bible study group session at 10:00 a.m. - Prayer Cenacle will meet - 4:30 p.m. - Sacred Heart Rm. Tuesday, February 27 - Bible study group session at 10:00 a.m. - Upper room prayer group meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 28 - Stations of the Cross at 8:30 a.m. with school children. - CCE Grades K-12 at 6:30 p.m. - Holy Hour at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, March 1 - Bible study group session at 9:00 a.m. - CDA Crafters will meet at 9:15 a.m. - Lenten Day Retreat at 9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. - Administrative board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 2 - Patriotic rosary at 5:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. - Stations of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4 - Baptism instruction class at 8:30 a.m. in the Meeting House. - Blessing of expectant parents after all the Masses. - Second collection will be for CRS Rice Bowl. - Please return your filled food bags and place around the Blessed Virgin Mary altar and St. Joseph altar. Parish Food Drive The parish is sponsoring a food drive for the Blessing Cup Storehouse as part of our Easter preparation. Paper bags will be available this weekend and should be brought back and placed in front of the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar and St. Joseph Altar the weekend of March 4. Bus Drivers Needed! St. Philip School and Parish are in need of bus drivers! Please inquire at the school office for information. Training classes are available in June. St. Philip Catholic School Super Prize Drawing Winner for February 16 is Clint Gold. SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5. St. Philip Catholic School will soon open REGISTRA- TION for the 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR! Proudly committed to the promotion of academic excellence and a faith-filled education for each student. Call NOW to inquire about enrollment opportunities in PreK3 through Junior High - 979-543-2901 www.stphilipschool.org On Facebook:St. Philip the Apostle Catholic School, El Campo Texas. Lenten Day Retreat entitled The Healing Presence of Love presented by Pat Hoelscher on March 1 in the Mikeska Fellowship Center. Retreat begins at 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. (Registration at 8:45 a.m. with light refreshments.) The Upper Room Prayer Group will present the DVD series of Divine Mercy the Second Greatest Story Ever Told on March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. As we prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, the video series will surely enlighten us about the importance of this observance. The power and drama of Fr. Michael Gaitley's bestselling book The Second Greatest Story Ever Told are captured in an amazing visual presentation that will challenge and enthrall you. In 10 fast-paced and lively sessions, Fr. Gaitley connects people and events in history to a unifying vision of the splendor of God's merciful love. From the epic story of Poland's national suffering, to the events of Fatima, the revelations of St. Faustina, the heroic efforts of St. Maximilian Kolbe, and the life of St. John Paul II, the panorama of Divine mercy is fully revealed as a transformative reality. Flowers February 25- Lent - No Flowers Sacrificial Giving: 2-18-18...$10,587.90 Rice Bowl...$586.57 Maintenance...$351.00 School...$470.00 Charity...$300.00 Deadline to submit information for the Church Bulletin: Tuesdays at Noon Please call Sylvia at the parish office: 979-543-3770 or email: sylviap@stphilipapostle.org CUSTOM STEEL BUILDINGS Metal Buildings - Barns - Carports Patio Covers - Building Component Sales 979-543-6941 www.lewingbuildings.com Tristan Couey, Parishioner 1007 S. Wharton St., El Campo, TX Dr. Ross Wyatt Anderson DDS, FAGD, FICOI 979-543-4291 Board Certified in both Intravenous Sedation and General Dentistry Anderson Dental & Implant Center of Wharton County 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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