St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 Fax (936) 632-0627 www.StAndrewLufkin.org Parish Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. December 25, 2016 Christmas Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. English Rosary Group 4 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. Spanish 10 a.m. English 12 p.m. Spanish 6 p.m. English Weekday Mass Schedule Tues.–Fri. 12:15 p.m. First Fri. Adoration 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Confession Wednesday 11a.m.–12 noon Saturday 4–4:45 p.m., or any time by appointment Liturgy of the Hours: Wed. & Sun. 5:30 p.m. Parish Contacts Website Administrator: Karen Jennings [email protected]Music Director: Brian Buchanan Phone: (936) 632-5015 Email: [email protected]Organist: Teresa Kyle Liturgical Committee: Dortha Jackson [email protected]Media Director: Allison Guse Phone: (936) 676-3089 Email: [email protected]Director of Religious Education: Felipe Hernandez Home: (936) 875-4141 Email: [email protected]Youth Directors: Zach & Samantha Allen, Katie, Ben, Roselia Guadalupana Ministry: Simona Vallejo Phone: (936) 465-4432 Email: [email protected]Pastor: Fr. Joe Kannampuzha Rectory: (936) 633-2303 Mobile: (936) 414-9800 Deacons: Deacon Gary Treviño Mobile: (936) 414-6643 Email: [email protected]Deacon Jesus Reyes Mobile: (936) 404-2849 Email: [email protected]Deacon Frank Monroe Mobile: (512) 466-0400 Email: [email protected]Ethics & Integrity Coordinator: Michael Molina Phone: (936) 414-8205 Email: [email protected]Secretary: Sandra Ortega Email: [email protected]Office Hours: Tue.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Parish Accountant – Volunteer: Lynn Montes Financial Assistant: Debra Green Email: [email protected]Monastery of the Infant Jesus 1501 Lotus Ln Daily Masses 7:20 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration every day until 8 p.m. Pregnancy H.E.L.P. Center: (936) 632-9292 Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy): (888) 300-5112 Project Rachel (post-abortion healing): (713) 741-8728 St. Andrew Charity Help: (936) 632-9100 New Parishioners Welcome to all new families/individuals! Please register as soon as possible using registration forms available in the church office, in the narthex or on our website. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Bap- tism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing mem- ber for at least three months before a certificate is provided. Welcome Visitors! The community of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church extends our warmest welcome to all visitors and sincerely prays that you enjoyed sharing Mass with us to- day. If you are a newcomer and wish to be contacted, please fill out a Visitor and Newcomer card located in the entrance of the church. You may place it in the collection basket or give it to an usher. BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish to have their children baptized must attend a Baptism Preparation Class scheduled every second and third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in Spanish. English classes are by appointment. All Baptisms are held the third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Please contact the parish office 2-3 months prior to register. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. BAUTISMOS: Padres y Padrinos que desean tener a sus hijos bautizados deben atender dos clases de preparación bautismal. Serán cada segundo y tercer viernes del mes a las 7 pm. Todos los bautismos se llevarán a cabo el tercer sábado del mes a las 11am. Por favor llamar a la oficina 2-3 meses antes del bautismo. Traer una copia del certificado de nacimiento de su hijo. 1 st CONFESSION, 1 st COMMUNION AND CONFIR- MATION: Sacramental preparation classes for children begin anew in October of each year at St. Andrew. Classes are held on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Felipe Hernandez, or the church office with any questions. WEDDINGS: Couples planning to marry should call the church office and schedule an appointment with Fr. Joe at least four to six months prior to the planned wedding date. ILLNESSES: If your loved one is sick or hospitalized please notify the parish office or Fr. Joe. Information neces- sary: name of patient, name of hospital, and room number. RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A process for adults to become familiar with the teachings of the Cath- olic Church and discern God’s call in becoming full mem- bers of the Church. Please call Elaine Jackson at 936-632- 5914 or the church office for more information. MOVING or Changing Name? If you are moving, changing parishes, changing your name (marital status), phone number, email or have a new family member, please call the parish office. Sacrament Information
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St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic ChurchSt. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 1611 Feagin Dr. Lufkin, TX 75904 Phone (936) 632-9100 Fax (936) 632-0627 www.StAndrewLufkin.org
Saturday Vigil 5 p.m. English Rosary Group 4 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. Spanish
10 a.m. English 12 p.m. Spanish 6 p.m. English
Weekday Mass Schedule
Tues.–Fri. 12:15 p.m. First Fri. Adoration 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Confession Wednesday 11a.m.–12 noon Saturday 4–4:45 p.m., or any time by appointment Liturgy of the Hours: Wed. & Sun. 5:30 p.m.
Daily Masses 7:20 a.m. Sunday Mass 7:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration every day until 8 p.m.
Pregnancy H.E.L.P. Center: (936) 632-9292 Gabriel Project (crisis pregnancy): (888) 300-5112 Project Rachel (post-abortion healing): (713) 741-8728 St. Andrew Charity Help: (936) 632-9100
New Parishioners Welcome to all new families/individuals! Please register as soon as possible using registration forms available in the church office, in the narthex or on our website. Membership is a condition for the reception of the Sacraments of Bap-tism, Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required before the parish can issue a sponsorship certificate for those asked to be sacramental sponsors. You must be a registered, contributing mem-ber for at least three months before a certificate is provided.
Welcome Visitors! The community of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church extends our warmest welcome to all visitors and sincerely prays that you enjoyed sharing Mass with us to-day. If you are a newcomer and wish to be contacted, please fill out a Visitor and Newcomer card located in the entrance of the church. You may place it in the collection basket or give it to an usher.
BAPTISMS: Godparents and parents who wish to have their children baptized must attend a Baptism Preparation Class scheduled every second and third Friday of the month at 7 p.m. in Spanish. English classes are by appointment. All Baptisms are held the third Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Please contact the parish office 2-3 months prior to register. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate. BAUTISMOS: Padres y Padrinos que desean tener a sus hijos bautizados deben atender dos clases de preparación bautismal. Serán cada segundo y tercer viernes del mes a las 7 pm. Todos los bautismos se llevarán a cabo el tercer sábado del mes a las 11am. Por favor llamar a la oficina 2-3 meses antes del bautismo. Traer una copia del certificado de nacimiento de su hijo. 1st CONFESSION, 1st COMMUNION AND CONFIR-
MATION: Sacramental preparation classes for children begin anew in October of each year at St. Andrew. Classes are held on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Please contact the Director of Religious Education, Felipe Hernandez, or the church office with any questions. WEDDINGS: Couples planning to marry should call the church office and schedule an appointment with Fr. Joe at least four to six months prior to the planned wedding date. ILLNESSES: If your loved one is sick or hospitalized please notify the parish office or Fr. Joe. Information neces-sary: name of patient, name of hospital, and room number.
RCIA-Adult Sacraments-Becoming Catholic: A process for adults to become familiar with the teachings of the Cath-olic Church and discern God’s call in becoming full mem-bers of the Church. Please call Elaine Jackson at 936-632-
5914 or the church office for more information.
MOVING or Changing Name?
If you are moving, changing parishes, changing your name (marital status), phone number, email or have a new family member, please call the parish office.
Sacrament Information
Daily Mass Schedule/Readings/Intentions
Sat/24 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16; Luke 1:67-79 5 pm † Mary E. McCarty 12 am † Norberto Jacildo - Janet Knox ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sun/25 Christmas Isaiah 52:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 7:30 am † Luciana Acevedo - familia 10 am † Norberto Jacildo - Janet Knox ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mon/26 St. Stephen Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Matthew 10:17-22 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tue/27 St. John
1 John 1:1-4; John 20:1-8 12:15 pm † Norberto Jacildo - Janet Knox ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wed/28 Holy Innocents 1 John 1:5—2:2; Matthew 2:13-18 12:15 pm † Norberto Jacildo - Janet Knox ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thu/29 St. Thomas Becket 1 John 2:3-11; Luke 2:22-35 12:15 pm † Norberto Jacildo - Janet Knox ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Fri/30 Holy Family Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 12:15 pm † Norberto Jacildo - Janet Knox
Sunday
Children’s Faith Formation (1st-9th gr.) Esuela de Dirigentes
Vespers Escuela de diligentes
8:45-9:45 a.m. (Sept.-April) 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Chapel 4 a 5 p.m. cada otro domingo
Monday Estudio de Biblia Español 7:00-9 p.m.
Tuesday Come Lord Jesus Nueva Evangelización de Mujeres
6:30-8:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m.
1st Wednesday St. Andrew Charity Meeting 5:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Chapel Thursday Grupo de Oración 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday Nueva Evangelización de Hombres
Guadalupanas Divine Mercy Cenacle
7:00-9:00 p.m. 7:00-9:00 p.m. 10 am New Parish Hall
Weekly Scheduled Events
PREVENT ABUSE
The Diocese of Tyler is committed to providing a safe environment for our chil-dren and for all. For any concerns regarding a violation of any Code of Ethics at the parish, please contact Fr. Joe or the Promoter of Justice, Fr. Gavin N. Vaverek, JCL, at 903-266-2159, or by email at [email protected].
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New Year’s Mass Schedule
New Year's Eve: 5 pm English Mass New Year’s Day: 7:30 am Spanish Mass, 10 am English Mass, 12 pm Spanish Mass, 6 pm English Mass
Christmas Flowers
Christmas flowers have been donated by the following families: Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Healy in memory of their parents; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Penick in memory of Fred Warhol Sr., JoAnn Warhol, Jeff Penick, and Emma Sue Penick; Mr. and Mrs. Joanne Ayers in memory of Virginia M. Ayers and Robert O. Ayers; Mr. and Mrs. Stan Bialoski in memory of Anna Skoczen; Mrs. Doris Luker in memory of Nick Luker and Naco family; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rigtmire in memory of Pete Scroggins and Jerry Rightmire; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Anderson in memory of Harold & Mary Kay Eck and Hugh & Mildren Anderson; Roy & Leslie Guse in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Guse Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Landry; In memory of Rafael Zamudio and Genoveva Ibarra; In honor Bobby Lovett and family; In honor Mrs. Marilyn Buenaflor and family.
Fellowship
We will not have coffee and refreshments after the 10 am Mass Sunday, Dec. 25th. Refreshments and fellowship after Mass will resume in January on the last Sunday of the Month.
No Faith Formation Classes
There will be no Faith Formation Classes on December 25, and January 1st because of Christmas and New Year Holidays. Clas-ses will resume on January 8.
RCIA, Youth Group, and Sacramental Prep
There will be no RCIA, youth group, and Sacramental Prep on December 28 because of the Holidays. They will resume on Jan-uary 4.
From the Pastor’s Desk
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Christians all over the world celebrate the birthday of Jesus. He becomes “Emmanuel” for all people. Emmanuel means God with us. Christmas is not just an external celebration. It is an acceptance of Jesus as our personal savior and Lord. We are invited to follow him who is the light of all nations by being his light to all people today. Therefore, “rise up in splendor! Your light has come, the glory of God shines upon you. See, the darkness covers the earth, the thick clouds cover the peoples; but upon you the Lord shines, and over you appear His glory.” Is. 60: 1-2. I am blessed to see many St. Andrew parish families are truly living their faith. Life is full of challenges. But I can see you living your beautiful Catholic faith in its fullness. As 2016 comes to an end, it’s quite natural that we look back and see how this year was. For some perhaps it was not a won-derful year. Some other people it was an amazing year. I encour-age you not to look on the ups or downs, but focus on the one who gives you the grace and power to move on. God is always faithful to us. And we respond to God’s unfailing love until Christ is formed in us. Let us welcome the New Year 2017 with courage and enthusiasm. May the good Lord bless you all and strengthen you to face all the challenges in life... Fr. Joe, Pastor
Please Pray For:
Joe Geraci, Tim Fasske, Matthew Fasske,
Toni Merrell, Rachael Mere, Maria Ortega,
Rosemary Geraci, Marian Montes, Bill
Ward and Andrew William.
Please keep St. Andrew parishioners
serving our country in your daily prayers: Bianca
Hernandez, Rita Martinez, Daniel Hughes, Harvey Olivares,
Kari Grass, Ernest Grass, Tyler Oliver, John Jost, Luis
Lectores (2) Alfonso Bautista, Sergio Ramirez Extraordinary Ministers (4) Sergio y Soledad Ramirez, Pedro y Alicia Pimentel Ushers (7) Juan A. Acevedo, Norma Acevedo, Edgar Paulin, Azucena Paulin, Edgar Paulin Jr., Caren Garza, Briana Cruz Altar Servers (5) Leslie García, David, Oscar, Armando, Christian P., Leslie Orta
SUNDAY 10 a.m.
Lectors (2) Danny Merrell, Alexandria Martinez Extraordinary Ministers (4) Glenda Wynne, Lorraine Lambert, Andy Dupré, Norma Hernandez Ushers (4) Paul Burt, Randy Burt, Need Volunteers Altar Servers (5) Austin, Victor, Chloe, Jalyn, Maggie, AJ Barrett
Lectors (2) Charles Macko, Volunteer Extraordinary Ministers Need Volunteers Ushers Need Volunteers Altar Servers (2) Victor, Claudia, Steve
ALTAR LINENS Elaine Jackson
Gifts Returned to God “For everything is from You, and we only give You what
we have received from You.” -1 Chronicles 29:14
Next weekend's 2nd Collection, January 1, is for
Building Fund/Solemnity of Mary
CONSTRICTED BY LOVE
"The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." —John 1:14 On this great celebration of Christmas, we recall Jesus being constricted for love of us: • Jesus, Son of God and Eternal Word of God, Whom the universe cannot contain (2 Chr 6:18), is constricted in the womb of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. • Jesus, through Whom all things came into being (Jn 1:3), accepts the constraints and limitations of a human body. • After birth, Jesus was "wrapped in swaddling clothes" (Lk 2:12). These clothes encircled His body, constricting Him. • The Baby Jesus was hunted down by the government. His family fled to Egypt. He was constricted through life as a Refu-
gee in a land far from His home (Mt 2:14ff). • Jesus was constricted on the cross, the Almighty God pressed to its wood by a few nails. • Jesus was constricted again by swaddling clothes. His burial cloths were wrapped around His immobile body. • After dying, the body of Jesus was constricted in a tomb. Why did Jesus submit to these constrictions for our sake? "God is Love" (1 Jn 4:16), and love endures all things (1 Cor 13:7).