St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Church 3901 Violet Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Parish Office: 361.241.3249 Religious Education Office: 361.241.3372 www.stpeterprince.net Fax: 361.241.0533 REV. EMILIO JIMENEZ, PASTOR REV. JAISON MATHEW PAROCHIAL VICAR PRIESTS: Msgr. Seamus McGowan DEACONS: Allen Cicora Eluterio Farias WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday: 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 AM 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM Confessions are heard on Saturday from 4:30-5:30 PM and by appointment. St. Mary August Mission 18, 2013 Mass, Twentieth 9:30 AM Sunday In Ordinary Time PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church is a welcoming community dedicated to promoting a devout life of prayer and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through living the sacraments in a spirit of generous service.
Page 2 MASS INTENTIONS April 24-29, 2018 St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Tuesday 6:30 pm Tomas Salinas - Chano Rodriguez Wednesday 6:30 pm Special Intention Thursday 8:00 am Manuel Rodriguez, Jr. - Chano Rodriguez Friday 8:00 am Jessie Jimenez, Jr. Saturday 6:00 pm Special Intention - Margaret Ann Boerm Sunday 8:00 am Living & deceased members of KC Council 7290 9:30 am Richard Magee - Bob & Diane Forrest 10:00 am People of the Parish 12:00 pm Frances Caple - Daughters 6:00 pm Don Cox & Ottie Zieger - Lil & Carol St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Church 4/15/18 Envelopes... $9,038.75 Loose... $1,463.27 Collection for Retired Priest... $2,016.25 Other Fees... $734.94 Total... $13,253.21 St. Mary Mission 4/15/18 Envelopes... $595.00 Loose... $135.00 Total... $730.00 SAVED BY THE ONE WHO WAS REJECTED Some city teenagers often scorn and reject farm kids. Yet it s no exaggeration to say that humanity owes its life to farmers who care for the world s crops and livestock. This week s scriptures remind us that Jesus was as rejected as a shepherd, a farm boy, yet we owe our very lives to him. In this Sunday s reading from the Acts of the Apostles Peter tells the people that salvation comes through Jesus Christ, the one who was rejected. In John s letter we hear that we have become God s beloved children through Jesus, whom the world did not know. Lastly, in the Gospel Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep (John 10:11). Will you join Jesus in laying down your life for God s beloved flock? Stewardship To be good stewards we must be good shepherds, willing to lay down our lives for those committed to our care, not mere hired hands who run off, leaving the sheep to be snatched and scattered by the wolf. A Vocation View This is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The world needs worthy leaders, Good Shepherds of the 21st Century, caring unselfishly for the needs of God s people. Please, pray for Vocations.
Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 3 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Saints & Special Observances Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28, 30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 Online Cityof.com/goodnews MONDAY: Adult Bible Class 8:30 am. Feast of St. George and St. Adalbert TUESDAY: Feast of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen. WEDNESDAY: Prayer Group Meeting 7 pm. Feast of St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day. THURSDAY: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 am - 6:30 pm. Choir Practice 7 pm. SATURDAY: Confessions 4:30-5:30 pm. Vigil Mass 6:00 pm. Feast of St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort. LAY FORMATION CLASS, taught by Father Emilio on Liturgy and Prayer Part II will continue on Thursday nights, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us for the class. Non parishioners are also welcome to join. ATTENTION 2018 ALTAR SERVER GRADUATES The Sean Riley College Scholarship will be awarded to a 2018 Altar Server Graduate that will be attending an accredited university or college. Please pick up an application at the Parish Office and return it filled out by May 10th. The family of Sean Riley will be determining the scholarship Guadalupana Sponsored PRIZE BINGO Card Cost: $10 per card Date: Sunday, May 6, 2018 Time: 2 pm Location: St. Mary s Parish Hall Food and Fun Gift Prizes Chopped Beef Sandwiches Nachos Pickles Soft Drinks Cake FIRST ANNUAL MEMORIAL $500.00 SCHOLARSHIP In memory of Martin & Tomasita Colunga One page essay on the following questions: What is your favorite worship song? And why? Requirements: Must be registered and attending St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Parish Deadline: May 10, 2018 Please drop essay off at St. Peter s Parish Office.
Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 4 April Religious Education Announcements Class Dates remaining May Sunday: April 22, 29 Sunday: May 6 & 13 Wednesday: April 25 Wednesday: May 2, 9 & 16 April 25 Middle School Youth Group (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - St. Matthew Hall at 6-7:30 pm. May 2, 9 & 16 Middle School Youth Group (Grades 6, 7 & 8) - St. Matthew Hall at 6-7:30 pm 4 Confirmation Mass @ Corpus Christi Cathedral at 6:30 pm. 12 First Communion Rehearsal @ 9:00 am for those assigned to the Saturday, 6 pm Mass and 10:15 am for those assigned to the Sunday, 10:00 am Mass. 19 First Communion Mass - 6 pm Mass 20 First Communion Mass - 10 am. 20 Graduating Seniors Mass - 6 pm 13 LAST DAY of Sunday Classes 16 LAST DAY of Wednesday Classes Evangelii Guadium Recognition It is in the spirit of unity that we approach our fourth Annual Evangelii Gaudium Recognition. This diocesan recognition will acknowledge parishioners that reflect mercy in the spirit of evangelization and the practice of Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. As a parish we present this year s recipients Joe and Gloria Alaniz Bishop Mulvey will present this recognition on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Corpus Christi Cathedral beginning at 6:30 pm with Benediction and Evening Prayer. We will recognize our recipients at St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Church in the near future. Congratulations and God Bless Joe & Gloria! HURRICANE HARVEY SERVICE RECOGNITION The Diocese of Corpus Christi is recognizing groups that have demonstrated they have gone above and beyond the ordinary to assist those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our parish nomination is our Knights of Columbus #7290. This recognition will also be presented on Wednesday, June 6 at 6:30 pm at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Congratulations to all the members of the Knights of Columbus. God Bless you and thank you for your service.
Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 5 TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Most languages take the name for this fifty-day season from the Lord s Passover: Pasqua in Italian, Pâques in French, Paach in Dutch, Pascha in Greek and Russian. English has a much newer name, the name of a pagan goddess, Eoster. For centuries before Christianity took hold, in both Germany and Britain the spring equinox was dedicated to her and the concepts of fertility and rebirth. She was said to be a playful spirit, following the Sun King s chariot, and ending the reign of winter. She had a magical companion, a rabbit who hid eggs in the fields to coax plants and animals to rebirth. It was believed that Eoster once came across a bird with broken wings and saved it by turning it into a rabbit an egg-laying rabbit at that! Although they were baptized, most people didn t take to the new Latin name (Pascha Domini) too easily, and kept calling the spring equinox by the old accustomed name. For good measure, they kept a pagan name for Christmas, too: Yule. HIGH SCHOOL AGE YOUTH RETREAT (9-12 Grades) TOUGH is a weekend retreat for both boys and girls in high school in the Diocese of Corpus Christi. TOUGH retreaters will experience an encounter with the Risen Lord in His Word, in the Holy Eucharist, and in others. TOUGH is only $75 for the whole weekend with food, lodging, prayer, Reconciliation, Adoration, Holy Mass, Fellowship and the opportunity to reflect on God s Holiness for each one of us. To Register: Return Registration Packet (www.diocesecc.org/tough) to Diocese of Corpus Christi, c/o Office of Youth Ministry, PO Box 2620, Corpus Christi, TX 78403. Sponsored by the Diocese of Corpus Christi Due to limited rooms the deadline Office of Youth Ministry to register is July 5, 2018 or 361-882-6191 www.diocesecc.org/youth until filled. Altar Server Training On Saturday, April 28th, Father Emilio Is having a training session for new and established servers at 10 am in the Church. Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting because if you do not attend the training you will not be scheduled for the next three months. SILENCE Silence is a gift of God, to let us speak more intimately with God. St. Vincent Pallotti New Obligatory Memorial on the Roman Calendar Pope Francis has decreed that the ancient devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the title of Mother of the Church, be inserted into the Roman calendar. This liturgical celebration will be celebrated annually as an Obligatory Memorial on the day after Pentecost (for 2018, the date is May 21st). So the votive Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, inserted into the Roman calendar during the Year of Reconciliation in 1975, is now a fixed celebration. A translation of the official liturgical texts is being prepared by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.