Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Weekly Update VERBUM MITTITUR SPIRANS AMOREM May 30, 2017 Save the date Diocese plans celebration for 50th Anniversary of Charismatic Movement This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement, the largest approved ecclesial movement of the Catholic Church. Estimated to have reached at least 120 million Catholics throughout the world, the movement is fully Catholic and also fully charismatic. The movement emphasizes a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus and the charismas and gifts of the Holy Spirit as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12, including the gift of tongues, healing and prophecy. A diocesan celebration on Pentecost Sunday will bring all parish charismatic groups from throughout the diocese together, ending with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel E. Flores at 5:30 p.m. June 4. The diocesan event begins at 1 p.m. and continues through 7 p.m. at Weslaco East High School. All priests and deacons are invited to concelebrate; please bring red stole. Father and Son Program Set for June 17 The Father and Son Program is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 17 at the Bishop Marx Conference Center in San Juan. Dads are invited to spend a day with their son(s), ages 10-12, reflecting on what it means to be a man with Christian values, the move into manhood and on God s plan for the role of men in today s world. For more information, call the Family Life Office at (956) 784-5012. Registration Open for Annual Girls Conference The Stewardship and Development Office is hosting a one-day conference for girls, ages 12-16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 at the Bishop Marx Conference Center on the San Juan Pastoral Center grounds. Attendees will learn what it means to be a Catholic girl and can expect a full day of spiritual fun, including exploring the diocesan and basilica grounds. For additional information please call Rosie Rodriguez at (956) 784-5062. Martin Valverde in Concert July 18 in McAllen International Catholic musician Martin Valverde will perform at 6:15 p.m. July 18 at the McAllen Convention Center. Valverde has been involved in the Charismatic Renewal movement since
1979. Tickets for The Concert of Mercy, sponsored by Holy Rosary Church in Mission, are $10-$25 at Ticketmaster, or call (956) 617-0444 or (956) 581-2183. Bulletin announcement Help the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Reach 10,000 likes on Facebook Did you know the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville has a Facebook page? Our goal is to reach 10,000 likes on Facebook by the end of the summer. If you are a Facebook user and have not liked us yet, please do so at www.facebook.com/catholicrgv Liking us on Facebook is a great way to stay connected to the bishop and be informed about diocesan news, events and services through updates, photos, live broadcasts and videos. For more information about our social media presence, email Rose Ybarra at rybarra@cdob.org or call (956) 784-5009. Join Our Communications Team If you enjoy taking photos and video, we invite you to share your talents. We are looking for a videographer to help us cover different events in the Diocese of Brownsville and provide training for our mobile journalists. Our next big event, which we plan to stream live, is the ordination of two new priests scheduled on Saturday, June 10. Please email Brenda Nettles Riojas at briojas@cdob.org or call Paul Binz at (956) 784-5055. Turn in Your Rice Bowl Donations As you finalize your Lenten alms and collection, please make sure to route all CRS Rice Bowl offerings through Diocesan Accounting with Joel Ruiz at 1910 W. University Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78520. Please send one check per parish payable to Catholic Diocese of Brownsville. Remember that 75 percent of CRS Rice Bowl collections is sent to CRS and 25 percent stays here to help the poor and vulnerable locally through Catholic Charities. Queen of Peace Parish Offers CD of Local Religious Music The Music Ministry at Queen of Peace Parish in Harlingen would like to invite you to enjoy a CD of original and traditional liturgical music, in English and Spanish, recorded and produced here in the Valley. Many of the selections were composed and written by our music coordinator, Nez Marcelo. Some of the songs can be previewed on YouTube by searching for Come & Rejoice and A Pesar de Todo. The CD is available by contacting Nez Marcelo at (956) 423-6341. Join Us for TVC Live Every Tuesday at Noon The communications team for the Diocese of Brownsville is bringing you the latest news from around the diocese during TVC Live, a 15-minute program featured on the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville Facebook page, @CatholicRGV, every Tuesday at noon. The show features stories, interviews and highlights. For more information, call (956) 784-5009. Protecting God s Children Announcement
The diocesan plan is for all people who work with children to have viewed the safety awareness DVD: Protecting God s Children, to submit to a DPS background check, and sign the code of ethics. This now needs to be refreshed/redone every five years. Second, religious education leaders are to plan and present a Touching Safety lesson during both the fall and spring to all children from kindergarten to 12th grade. Finally, parishes will present safety awareness material to all parents who have their children in either the First Communion or Confirmation classes. If you have questions or need material, please contact Walter Lukaszek at (956) 457-0010 or at wlukaszek@cdob.org Protecting God s Children 3.0 is now available in both DVD and a flash drive. The price for either is $35. It has both the English and Spanish programs. If you need the teaching notes, email wlukaszek@cdob.org. Keeping the Promise Alive has an updated DVD that reinforces PGC 3.0. Using the original DVD still has the important information that we wish to share with parents and is used as an annual refresher for Religious Education teachers and volunteers. It has both the English and Spanish programs. The price is $15. If you need the teaching notes, email wlukaszek@cdob.org. Touching Safety is still in the original DVD format, five-minute ice breakers for lessons 1 to 8. It has both the English and Spanish programs. The price is $15. If you need complete copies of the lesson plans from K-12, email Walter (wlukaszek@cdob.org). Religious Education staff may now download the touching safety lessons from the CDOB web site: http://www.cdob.org/about-us/policies-procedures-and-guidelines-for-ethical-andresponsible-conduct-in-ministry. Programming Note: Diocese Insight Airs on Sunday Mornings Diocese Insight, a half-hour interview program hosted by Brenda Nettles Riojas, Diocesan Relations Director and editor of The Valley Catholic, airs at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays on Channel 38.1 or Cable Channel 10. For more information on Diocese Insight, call (956) 784-5008. Holy Land Pilgrimage, Walk with Jesus Scheduled for May 29-June 7 Join the Holy Land Pilgrimage, Walk with Jesus, May 29-June 7 (10 days). Price of $3,030 includes taxes and three meals daily, 4-star hotels, guides, A/C bus. Daily Eucharist and hosted by Spiritual Companions, Sisters Therese Ann Ridge (956-342-8881) and Emma Marie Stillman (956-342-1399). Call or email zonestar44@hotmail.com. Trip to Fatima and the Holy Land This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Blessed Mother s appearance in Fatima, Portugal. Father Artemio Jacob of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in McAllen will be leading a tour group to Fatima and the Holy Land this June. The tour, which leaves from McAllen, runs from June 5-16 and will cost $4,095. For more information, call Father Artemio at (956) 437-1703.
Marian Sanctuaries Pilgrimage Scheduled July 3-8 Our Lady, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in La Joya, under the spiritual direction of Father Jesse Garza, is organizing a pilgrimage to some of the most important Marian Shrines in Mexico from July 3-8. The pilgrimage includes airfare from Reynosa. We will visit Guadalupe, San Juan de Los Lagos, Cristo Rey, San Miguel Allende, Convento de la Santa Cruz, Schoenstatt, etc. Price is $850. A passport is required. For more information, call the parish office at (956) 585-5223 or Aida at (956) 227-8192. Road to Mercy Pilgrimage includes visits to Poland, Czech Republic & Germany Father Gregory Labus, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Edinburg, is leading a 10-day Road to Mercy pilgrimage from July 10-20 that will include visits to Poland, Czech Republic and Germany. The trip price of $3,795 includes flights from McAllen, four-star hotels, breakfast and dinner included and deluxe motor coach transportation. For more information, call (956) 383-3728 or email rco1115@aol.com. Getting to Know Peru in October Father Francisco J. Solis, pastor of St. Joan of Arc in Weslaco, will be leading a pilgrimage to Peru Oct. 8-19. Visit the land of St. Rose of Lima and St. Martin de Porres, with Mass every day and stops in Lima, Arequipa, Colca, Cusco, Valle Sagrado and Machu Picchu. Includes airfare from Reynosa to Lima, ground transportation, hotels and all meals except on the days of departure and return, plus train fare and entry to Machu Picchu. Cost is $3,800 per person, double occupancy. For more information, call Ms. Briones at (956) 369-6797. School Bus For Sale Our Lady of Sorrows School is selling a 2002 yellow school bus. For more information, contact the school at (956) 686-3651. Job Openings Middle School social studies teacher St. Anthony Catholic School, Harlingen. Must hold valid credentials. Interested qualified candidates may email résumés to Kathy Stapleton, principal at kstapleton@cdobcs.org Elementary School self-contained classroom teacher St. Anthony Catholic School, Harlingen. Must hold valid credentials. Interested qualified candidates may email résumés to Kathy Stapleton, principal at kstapleton@cdobcs.org Maintenance person - El Rosario Homes is accepting employment applications for a fulltime maintenance person. Contact Raquel Turrubiates at (956) 585-5051. Multi-parish Accountant - Parish/School Accounting, San Juan Office. Interested qualified candidates may email résumés to Genie Treviño at gtrevino@cdob.org Maintenance person - La Merced housing development is accepting employment applications for a full-time (40-hour) maintenance person for carpentry, electrical, plumbing and general repairs. To apply, contact Irma Arriaga at La Merced Homes by email at iarriaga@cdob.org or call (956) 565-2622; fax: 956-565-4185.
Multi-parish Pastoral Associate - The Diocese of Brownsville is accepting employment applications for two full-time multi-parish pastoral associates one to serve the Upper and another the Lower Valley. Both positions will be based out of the San Juan Pastoral Center. Satellite offices at parishes may also be available. Applications will be accepted until June 15. Positions are available as of July 1. Interested candidates may send in their applications/resumes to gtrevino@cdob.org. Middle School social studies teacher St. Joseph Catholic School, Edinburg. Bilingual endorsement required. Must have 18 hours content in social studies. Turn in résumé and college degree transcript with application, which may be picked up at the school, 119 W. Fay St. in Edinburg. Math teacher - St. Joseph Catholic School, Edinburg is seeking a math teacher for grades 3-8. Must have experience and be certified in math with a minimum of 18 hours in math. Turn in résumé and college degree transcript with application, which may be picked up at the school, 119 W. Fay St. in Edinburg. Certified bus driver Our Lady of Sorrows School, McAllen is in need of a certified part-time bus driver. For more information, contact the school at (956) 686-3651. Assistant Principal Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, McAllen. Applications may be obtained at the school office, 1100 Gumwood Ave. in McAllen. Parish Catechetical Leader Mary, Mother of the Church is seeking a full-time Parish Catechetical Leader with strong knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith. Please come by the parish office for a job description and an application. St. Mary s office hours at 1914 Barnard Road in Brownsville are 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday or call for more information at (956) 546-3800. School Secretary St. Joseph s Catholic School in Edinburg needs a school secretary. Experience preferred. Applications may be picked up at the school, 119 W. Fay St. in Edinburg. Insurance Clerk -- The Diocese of Brownsville is accepting employment applications for a full time (40 hours) insurance clerk in the Brownsville office. Interested qualified candidates may send in their applications/resumes to gtrevino@cdob.org. Calendar of Events May 31 St. Joseph Academy commencement June 4 Diocesan celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement on Pentecost Sunday in Weslaco. Submit information to be included in the Weekly Update to Brenda Nettles Riojas, Director of Diocesan Relations, by e-mail at bnrpr@cdob.org or by fax to (956) 784-5082.