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 October 2 October 8 MON 8:00 a.m. + Arthur Mahalitc Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 1, 2017 TUE 8:00 a.m. WED 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. THU 8:00 a.m. + Colin Tyler Intentions Waligura-Dore family + Alfred Kollaja FRI 8:30 a.m. + Lucian Livanec 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. + Intentions Meredith Kellner/Brandon Drapela Wedding + Joe M. and Mary S. Dornak B. G. and Betty Parma 60th Wedding Anniversary + Joyce Laha Intentions LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR OCT 7 & OCT 8 SATURDAY 5:00 p.m. Lectors: Debbie Mahoney, Tish McAlister Cantor: Richard Raun Altar Servers: Juliann Little, Luke Thompson, Carson Whitington Hospitality: Steven and Wendy Korenek, Larry and Joyce Hensley Gwen Edwards, Dennis Edwards, Jeanie Janak, Allan Janak, Don McAlister, Nancy Pasak Vocation Prayer Cross: Allan and Jeanie Janak family SUNDAY 7:00 a.m. Lector: Nelda Schmidt Altar Servers: Jacob Eide, Dayton Zabodyn, Jace Zalman Hospitality: Terry Priesmeyer, Zachary Edwards, Buddy and Cathy Dornak Margaret Anderson, Aaron Faas, Sandra Kachmar, Jason Zalman SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Lectors: Judy Barrett, Paul Barrett Cantor: Kathy Bodungen Altar Servers: Tyson Farquhar, Blaine Kight, Allyson Rioux Hospital/Meridan: Mark Merta Nursing Home Ministers: Janet Holub, Motsy Quintero Hospitality: Randy Waligura, Sandra Knesek, Stanley and Kathryn Sellers Duane Korenek, Veronica Marek, Ron Price, Mary Kay Price, Jimmie Triska, Ceci Triska CLOW: NaShay Little SUNDAY 6:00 p.m. Lectors: Lauren Rod Cantor: Anna Rod Altar Servers: Brian Miska, Christopher Stewart, Matthew Stewart Hospitality: Lynn Cox, Jan Dornak, Phil Dornak, Kim Melanson, Betty Reck, Theresa Staff A Message From Our Pastor Father s Formed.org Suggestion of the Week WATCH Documentaries SPECIAL TOPICS Powers and Dominions Last Sunday we came together as a parish family to put on our annual picnic. We gathered in fellowship with one another to enjoy the day and welcome our neighbors to the fun and festivities. I think the day was a very blessed day and thank God for beautiful day; and the generosity of the many parishioners in giving of their time in preparation and the hosting of the picnic. I am very pleased with the turnout. I want to thank in a very special way, Terry Priesmeyer for his role as chairman of the picnic. Also, I big thank you goes out to the committee chairpersons Allan Janak, Anthony Collins, Preston Dornak, Carol Tomlinson, Philip Urbanovsky, Larry Staff, Sandra Knesek, Brenda Harp, Dustin Kana, Clyde Reynolds, Linda Wiesner, Jimmie & Ceci, Chris & Tami Triska, Danny Marek, Tisha Zalman, Kathy Helterbridle, Rose Marie Janak, Janiece Holub, Michael Bolcik, Randy & Becky Mitchell, Stan Labay, LeeRoy Staff, Ruthie Buzek, Katie Kainer, Dr. Ross Anderson, Coby Rod, Leonard & Dana Sternadel, Mitchell Whitley, A.J. & Molly Kresta, Timmy Drapela, A. J. Priesmeyer, Jennifer Pavlas, Leon Macha, Gary Tupa, Rena Dluhos, Marilyn Goerig, Mary Kay Price, Augie Malik, Anthony Ott, Renee Boutelle, Leonard Goerig, and Mike Couvillion. May God bless each of you for the part you played in making this year s picnic a success. REMEMBER IN PRAYER Pray For The Sick... Scott Arbuckle, Melody Macha, Rosie Merta, Georgie Sliva, Michelle Crow, Johnnie Mican, Veronica Kirk, Kim Popp, Luke Thomson, Marlon and Regina Jank, Lisa Holt, Martin Kubena, Jacob Miller, Bill Hubenak, Francis Stock, Lonnie Roe, Adeline Green, Summer Green, Abby Goerig, Gary Polasek, Carol Morris, Paula Pickering, Benjamin Korenek, Nell Marie Kight, Cynthia Goerig, Josephine Dusek, Everett Clark, Sybil Frasier, Wayne Zaskoda, Rita Attocks, John Merta, Alvin Merta, Stephanie Schulz, Doug Staff, Andrew Rod, Doug Babcock, David W. Barrette, Daniel McLain, Joe and Henrietta Rychlik, Lillian Marek, Michael Mach, Anton Tupa Jr., Rachel Wiesner, Doug Hansen, Heather Neel Smith, Josie Knebel, Tony Berger, J. P. Anderson, Bernadette Svajda, George Brown, Diana Huvar, Chad Waligura, Delores Kresta, Aaron Rodriguez, Edward Cernoch, Armando Garcia, Walt Franklin, Frank Sablatura, Ben Berkovsky, Shirley McMahon, Paul DeLomel, Milton & Henrietta Machacek, Clifton Bram, Deacon Jarrel Nohavitza, Alice Schneider, Norma Staff, Ruby Roehl, Ramiro Rodriguez, Gerri & Melinda Witte, Frankie & Jeanette Novak, Wilbert Howard, Mark E. Bures, Irene Cerny, Daphane Weber, Clayton Bruton, Joe Konvicka, Martha Hubenak, Norbert Schmidt, Elgin Vyvial, Clyde Reynolds, Kermit Harton Sr., Billy Mader, Marie Hlozek, Gerri Bandish, James (Jim Bob) Laitkep, Martha Leopold
3. NEXT SUNDAY S READINGS OCTOBER 8, 2017 FIRST READING - Isaiah 5:1-7 Let me now sing of my friend, my friend's song concerning his vineyard. My friend had a vineyard on a fertile hillside; he spaded it, cleared it of stones, and planted the choicest vines; within it he built a watchtower, and hewed out a wine press. Then he looked for the crop of grapes, but what it yielded was wild grapes. Now, inhabitants of Jerusalem and people of Judah, judge between me and my vineyard: What more was there to do for my vineyard that I had not done? Why, when I looked for the crop of grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes? Now, I will let you know what I mean to do with my vineyard: take away its hedge, give it to grazing, break through its wall, let it be trampled! Yes, I will make it a ruin: it shall not be pruned or hoed, but overgrown with thorns and briers; I will command the clouds not to send rain upon it. The vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished plant; he looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed! for justice, but hark, the outcry! SECOND READING - Philippians 4:6-9 Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if Key Scriptural Passage: A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, Son, go and work in the vineyard today. He answered, I will not ; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, I go, sir ; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, The first. (Matthew 21:28-31) Questions for Discussion: Adult: When have your actions not measured up to your promises? What was the outcome? Child: Why is it important to follow through on your promises to others? Readings For The Week Monday..Ex 23:-20-23/Mt 18:1-5,10 Tuesday... Zec 8:20-23/Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday Gal 6:14-18/Mt 11:25-30 Thursday Neh 8:1-4,5-6,7-12/Lk 10:1-12 Friday Bar 1:15-22/Lk 10:13-16 Saturday Acts 1:12-14/Lk 1:26-38 Pro-Life Corner...Abortion is capital punishment without due process. The unborn child is condemned to death with state approval, but without benefit of trial, judge, or jury. How long will we, a nation professing equal justice under the law, continue to tolerate this mockery of justice? Upper Room Prayer Group We invite you to come and praise, worship and pray every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. in the St. Philip School Music Room. 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time God greatly exalted Christ Jesus and bestowed on him the name which is above every name. Phil 2:9 there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you. GOSPEL - Matthew 21:33-43 Jesus said to the chief priests and the elders of the people: "Hear another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. When vintage time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce. But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat, another they killed, and a third they stoned. Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the first ones, but they treated them in the same way. Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking, 'They will respect my son.' But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, 'This is the heir. Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.' They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?" They answered him, "He will put those wretched men to a wretched death and lease his vineyard to other tenants who will give him the produce at the proper times." Jesus said to them, "Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit." October is the Month of the Rosary St. Louis de Montfort once said never will anyone who says the rosary every day be led astray. Let us pray our rosary daily. If possible, do as a married couple, as a family, or with a group of families. May our Blessed Mother intercede with us. Diocese of Victoria Pastoral Institute Continuing Education A Look at the Gospel of Mark Sr. Digna Vela Instructor Oct 24, 31, Nov 7, Nov 14 from 7:00 to 9:15 p.m. - St Philip Mikeska Fellowship Center. (Tuesday) Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, Nov 16 from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. -St. Robert Parish Hall (Thursday) You are invited to attend this short four-week course on the Gospel of Mark so that you will be better prepared to hear and understand the Sunday Gospels as they are proclaimed each week at Mass. O n l i n e r e g i s t r a t i o n i s r e c o m m e n d e d : www.victoriadiocese.org. ($20.00 registration fee) **Bulletin Sponsor of the Week:* Dr. Ross Wyatt Anderson Let us support our bulletin advertisers and encourage others to do the same 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
SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 4. THANK YOU to all who made our 2017 Parish Picnic a success. We will report final picnic totals as soon as possible. The following are the $100.00 DRAWING WINNERS at our PARISH PICNIC 1. Kawasaki Mule Pro-FTX Ranch Edition - Leonard & Marilyn Goerig 39. S & W M & P 15.223 Rifle - Dorothy Faas 2. S & W M & P 15.223 Rifle - Jon Matula 40. Castaway Rod/Shimano Reel Lianne Janak 3. Glock 17 9 mm Pistol - Doug Marquardt 41. S & W 642.38 spc Revolver - South Tx Oil & Dist. 4. S & W 642.38 spc Revolver - Bea Yockey 42. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Floral Gardens - Lorraine Kana 5. Ruger 10-22 Heavy Barrel.22 Rifle - MC Smith 43. $200.00 GC - Academy - Vicki Gold/Gold Insurance 6. $200.00 GC - Flowers Etc. & Gifts - Lori Kocurek 44. $20.000 Gift Certicate - Mikeska s - Randy Rodriguez 7. $200.00 GC - Greek Brothers - Tom & Kathy Bodungen 45. Remington 700 SPS Rifle - Dorothy Faas 8. $200.00 GC - Academy - Lael Martin O Brien 46. S & W Victory.22 Pistol - Anthony & Nancy Collins 9. Henry Goldenboy.22 LF Rifle - Pat Dybala 47. Benelli Nova 12 ga Pump Shotgun - Bill McLeod 10. Weatherby Vanguard II Bolt Action Rifle - Dustin Culp 48. Weatherby Vanguard II Bolt Action Rifle - Bobby Jean Kainer 11. Castaway Rod/Shimano Reel - Greg Eggemeyer 49. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Gift Spot - Kenneth Cerny 12. Ruger K10-22 S.S. Take Down.22 Rifle - Jeff Little 50. $200.00 GC - Academy - Josh & Laura Glaze 13. $200.00 GC - Shot Spot - Floyd Borak 51. Castaway Rod/Shimano Reel - Keith Cerny 14. $200.00 GC - United Ag - Mark Collins 52. S & W M & P 15.223 Rifle - Leon Macha 15. $200 GC - Prasek s Hillje Smokehouse - Bob & Annette Triska 53. S & W 642.38 spc Revolver - Roy & Janice Smaistrla 16. Apple IPad 2 - The Computer Center - Gulf Stream Const. 54. Browning Buckmark.22 Pistol - Jeff Scopal 17. Remington 700 SPS Rifle - Lou Anne Kellman 55. S & W Victory.22 Pistol - James & John Drapela 18. Browning Buckmark.22 Pistol - Dulte Cancelmo 56. $200.00 GC - Academy - Darrell Nohavitza 19. Apple IPad Mini - The Computer Center - Michael Little 57. $200.00 Gift Cert. - Bogie s Sports Bar - Lou Anne Kellman 20. S & W M & P 15.223 Rifle - Ellwood & Dot Hermansen 58. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Merle Norman - Daniel Juranek 21. $200 GC - Zabodyn s Crawfish Bus - Ginger Jordan 59. Apple IPad 2 - The Computer Center - Chad & Mel Otradovsky 22. $200 GC - Rioux Hardware - Charlene Borak 60. Castaway Rod/Shimano Reel - C. E Kovar 23. $200.00 GC - Academy - Brent Bubela 61. Glock 17 9 mm Pistol - Jeff Duffield 24. Glock 17 9 mm Pistol - Carol Muegge 62. Remington 700 sps Rifle - Brad Bannert 25. S & W 642.38 spc Revolver - Sherrie Witcher 63. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Tuscany Rest. - Amy Bergstrom 26. Castaway Rod/Shimano Reel - Raymond Toman Jr. 64. $20.000 Gift Certificate - Heavenly Helpers - Tyler Williams 27. Weatherby Vanguard II Bolt Action Rifle - Sandy Bohac 65. $200.00 GC - Academy - Tina Gerbermann 28. $200.00 GC - Academy - Ronnie Pfeffer 66. Apple IPad Mini - The Computer Center - Taylor Graham 29. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Prairie Rose - Jeff Smaistrla 67. Castaway Rod/Shimano Reel - Rafeil Hernandez 30. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Novak s Meat Market - Mark Cochrum 68. S & W M & P 15.223 Rifle - George & Viola Kuneta 31. Browning Buckmark.22 Pistol - Florence Adamitis 69. Benelli Nova 12 ga Pump Shotgun - Rudy Machala 32. Ruger 10-22 Heavy Barrel.22 Rifle - Jeannette Macha 70. $200.00 GC - Academy - Steve Cooper 33. Glock 17 9 mm Pistol - Bruce Poncik 71. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Jr s Smokehouse - Frank Kacal 34. Ruger K10-22/S Take Down.22 Rifle Clayton Bruton 72. S & W 642.38 spc Revolver - Coby Kana 35. $200.00 Gift Certificate - J & D Bottle Shop Billy Freeman 73. Ruger K10-22/S Take Down.22 Rifle - Norman Peter 36. $200.00 Gift Certificate - Southern Bell Boutique - Scott & Amy Rod 74. S & W Victory.22 Pistol - Elaine Reck 37. $200.00 GC - Academy - Jennifer Reynolds 75. $5,000.00 Cruise Package - J. Paul Pope 38. Henry Goldenboy.22 Rifle - John & Debbie Mahoney The following are the $1.00 DRAWING WINNERS at our PARISH PICNIC 1. $500.00 Wal-Mart - Marie Rod 17. $50.00 Mr. Gatti s Ed Wasek 2. $500.00 HEB - Charlotte Meuth 18. $50.00 Pizza Hut - Kasey Cerny 3. $100.00 ShowPlace III - Country Pets 19. $50.00 Pincher s Boiling Pot Harper & Genima Graham 4. $100.00 EC Bowling Center - Anthony & Cathy Mican 20. $50.00 The Coffee Bar - Sylvia Peter 5. $100.00 Tractor Supply - Luke Savino 21. $50.00 Country Pride BBQ - Darrell Nohavitza 6. $100.00 Walgreen s - Anthony & Cathy Mican 22. $50.00 Whataburger - Kevin Gordon 7. $100.00 Professional Pharmacy - Donna Howard 23. $50.00 Sonic Drive In - Joseph Liska 8. $100.00 Shabby Chic - Addisyn Fisher 24. $50.00 Emil s Place - Chad Dorotik 9. $100.00 Somewhere in Time - Allan Janak 25. $50.00 Lone Star Café - Donna Shelton 10. $100.00 Executive Stitches - Fred & Delores Prihoda 26. $50.00 Sandy Corner Café - Kathryn Kainer 11. $50.00 Casa Hernandez - Katelyn Schneider 27. $50.00 Mustang Creek BBQ - Bruce & Evelyn Labay 12. $50.00 Los Cucos Rest. - Anna Cada 28. $50.00 The BBQ Place - Jeremy Bubela 13. $50.00 Laura s Mexican Rest. - Glen & Norma Korenek 29. $50.00 The Breakfast Nook - Joseph Liska 14. $50.00 Uptown Grill - Alvin Korenek 30. $50.00 Fernandez Mexican Rest.- Mary Triska 15. $50.00 Dairy Queen - Mary Triska 31. $50.00 Chicken Express - Frank Jalufka 16. $50.00 Father & Sons - Skyler Bannert 32. $50.00 Best Seafood and Steak House - Catherine Drapela Area Church Dinners: October 8 St. Mary Church in Nada festival at the Community Center. BBQ beef and sausage dinner at 11:00 a.m. $10.00 per plate. Dine in or plates to go. Auction, bingo, country store, games in the afternoon. Music by Legacy. October 8 Holy Cross parish bazaar at Riverside Hall in East Bernard. BBQ beef, chicken, and sausage dinner at 11:00 a.m. Auction, games in the afternoon. Music and raffle drawing.
Calendar of Events Monday, October 2 - Bible study group session at 10:00 a.m. - Prayer Cenacle will meet 7:00 p.m. - church. - RCIA Inquiry at 7:00 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Room. Tuesday, October 3 - Bible study group session at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. - Upper room prayer group meeting at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 4 - CCE Grades K-12 at 6:30 p.m. - Holy Hour at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, October 5 - Bible study group session at 9:00 a.m. Administrative board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 6 - Patriotic rosary at 5:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Chapel. St. Philip Catholic School Super Prize Drawing Winner for September 22 is Shawn Bartosh. Sunday, Oct. 1 is National Life Chain Sunday. Life Chain Sunday, the first Sunday in October is observed nationally as a day to witness publicly our belief the right to life for every human being, born and unborn. Gather at the Evans Park pavilion at 1:30 p.m. to select a sign and to pray together before going out on the street for one hour - 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Everyone is urged to participate. Mass Remembrance...If you wish to remember your loved ones at the celebrations of Eucharist on All Souls Day, please take an envelope, found at the entrances of the church. Fill it out and drop it into the collection basket. This is not for the Mass intention, but for remembrances in the prayers of the faithful at the Mass of All Souls. Sacrificial Giving: 9-24-17...$8,629.50 SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH 5. This Sunday, October 1 is Respect Life Sunday: Respect Life Sunday is an opportunity for us to do what we are called to do each day: Pray for and speak out for life. We are encouraged to pray daily for an end to abortion and to pray for the right of ALL to be born. More than 4,000 abortions are performed in the United States every day. Such a callous view of life has given rise to such horrific practices as euthanasia, physicianassisted suicide, cloning, embryonic stem cell research and other practices which defy the God-given moral order of life. Let us pray and be actively involved in writing our elected officials and asking them to oppose any legislation which destroys life. News from the Cemetery Committee of Holy Cross Memorial Park Cemetery Please remember that only one flower arrangement and only one perpetual or solar light is permitted per grave space. No other items such as statuary, teddy bears, toys, memorabilia, etc., are permitted on or near the grave spaces. All of the above items will be removed during the month of September. Please do not add any new flowers until after October 15, in order that we may prepare the cemetery for All Souls Day. Thank you for your cooperation in assisting with the upkeep of the cemetery. Let us work together with Kirk to maintain the beauty of our cemetery. Remembrance Book of the Deceased Beginning this Sunday, October 1 and continuing through the month of October, the book of the deceased will be in the front foyer of the Church. Please write down the names of your loved ones you would like to have remembered during the month of November. If you have already written their names in previous years, please do not write it again. Those names are in the book already. The Emmaus Center is now open for Christian counseling. To make an appointment call (361) 212-0830. 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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