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SAINT FERDINAND& GOOD SHEPHERD

PARISH BULLETIN | September 27, 2020 | The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Pastor

Rev. Fr. Brion Zarsky

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Deacon Jessie Esquivel

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Cathy Cudd, Parish Secretary

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St. Ferdinand--DRE – Susan Moore 830-833-0444

[email protected]

Office hours/Horarios de Oficina:

Wednesdays/Miercoles 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Good Shepherd--Margie Vasquez 830-833-5227

Coordinator of RE & Youth Minister

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WEEKEND MASSES:

St. Ferdinand

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. (Español) (temporarily cancelled)

Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

Good Shepherd

Sunday: 9 a.m.

For a Complete weekday

Mass Schedule and Mass Intentions,

please see the next page

SACRAMENT OF

RECONCILIATION (CONFESSION):

St. Ferdinand

Saturday: 4 p.m.

Good Shepherd

Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

(or by appointment)

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday

1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WEBSITES:

W W W.STFERDINANDBLANCO.ORG

W W W.GOODSHEPHERDJCTX.ORG

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

25 MAIN STREET

BLANCO, TEXAS 78606

MAILING ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX 757

BLANCO, TEXAS 78606

PHONE NUMBERS:

OFFICE PHONE: (830) 833-5227

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: (830) 833-0444

OFFICE FAX: (830) 833-9978

GENERAL INFORMATION:

[email protected]

BULLETIN INQUIRIES:

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P A R I S H I N F O R M A T I O N

Saint Mary’s Help of Christians Cemetery

Catholic Churches

W e l c o m e V i s i t o r s & G u e s t s

Thank you for Celebrating the Mass with us. We are glad that you are here. If you have any questions about our

parish or joining the Catholic faith, please contact the Church office. For information concerning reception of

Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony and Anointing of the Sick, contact the

Church office. Parent interviews for Baptism need to be scheduled with the priest six weeks in advance. Marriage

Arrangements need to be made with the priest at least six months in advance. Holy Communion can be brought

to the sick on request. If you know of anyone in need, please call the office.

Saturday, September 26th (SF) 5:00 p.m.

Repose of the Soul of Dan Kubin

Sunday, September 27th (GS) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Leno Alba by Vic & Marge Tellez

Sunday, September 27th (SF) 11:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Hilary Huser by his family

Tuesday, September 29th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

Health of Jesse Estrada by Pete & Barba Walski

Wednesday, September 30th (SF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Sally Lechow

Thursday, October 1st (SF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Hilary Huser by his family

Thursday, October 1st (GS) 6:00 p.m.

Parishioners of Good Shepherd and St. Ferdinand

Friday, October 2nd (SF) 9:00 a.m.

Repose of the Soul of Dan Kubin

Saturday, October 3rd (SF) 5:00 p.m.

Repose of the Soul of Dr. Kathleen Inglish by Linda

Dechert

Masses for September 26 – October 3, 2020

Please continue to pray for comfort and healing for the sick

in our parish community. In addition, please ask the Lord

for wisdom for their doctors and nurses, rest for their

caregivers, and peace and strength for their family and

friends.

We are proud of all those in our parish

who are serving and protecting our

country. We are also thankful for the

healthcare workers from our

parish who are heroically

battling the coronavirus, may

God watch over them.

Thank you and God bless

all of you.

If you or someone you know needs prayer in a special

way, please email: [email protected].

Patricia Althaus

Maggie Atkinson

Bobby Bindseil

Clara Jo Bindseil

Joyce (Edge) Bishop

Joanne Bodine

Michelle Campbell

Vanessa Castillo

Richard Cole

Barbara Crowley

Callie Dieter

Lee Durci

Jesse Estrada

Vincent Lee Fischler

Minnie Gonzales

Vicki Gonzales & Mariana

Natalie Hernandez

Mary Huser

Anna Lee Jones

Randall Jones

Mike Kleiss

Clifford Lane

Abby and Judy Lantier

Charlie Lechow

Raul Martinez Jr.

Segunda Martinez

Charles McKinney

Elsie Meurer

Naomi Michalsky

Tim Nance

Ivan Nelson

Marian Noonan

Charles Reinert

Sid Reinert

Pancha Rodriguez

Lupe Ruvalcaba

Joan Sauerhoff

Gay Schuler

James Slaughter

Claudia Kay Smith

Jacob Umanzor

Polo Zamora

Susie Zamora

Good Shepherd Men’s Club

Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.

Knights of Columbus

Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

St. Ferdinand’s Parish Choir

Meets Wednesday nights at 5:00 p.m. Call 830-833-4939 for more information.

Good Shepherd Youth Choir

Practice 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Good Shepherd Church

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Meets Thursday nights from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand RE Building.

Women’s Bible Study

Meets every Thursday at 1 p.m. If you’re interested in joining please contact Karen Gebhardt at 210-427-3060or [email protected].

Parish Organizations & Meeting Times

St. Ferdinand:

Regular Collection

Building Fund

Good Shepherd:

Regular Collection

Building Fund

$3,426.00

$43.00

$693.00

$80.00

Week of September 20, 2020

Thank you for your generosity!

Second C o l l e c t i o n f o r T o d a y :

SF: Black Bag

GS: N/A

Altar Server Training, St. Ferdinand

Meets every Sunday of the month at St. Ferdinand at

8:30 a.m. (following school schedule)

Good Shepherd Contemplative Prayer

Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Church, Contact George and Karen Gebhardt(210-216-6771 or 210-427-3060)

We would like to welcome our new parishioners to

Good Shepherd Church:

Juaquin Rodriguez

Geoffrey and Diane Perrin

St. Anne’s Altar Society

Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month following the 9:00 am Mass in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.

Mass PreparationOctober 4, 2020, The Twenty-Seventh Sunday

in Ordinary Time

First Reading: Isaiah 5:1-7The Lord compares the house of Israel to a vineyard.

Psalm 80:9,12-16,19-20The Lord protects his vineyard, the house of Israel.

Second Reading: Philippians 4:6-9Paul encourages the Philippians to stay faithful to the teaching they received from him.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 21:33-43Jesus tells the parable about the wicked tenants.

PLEASE CONSIDER ONLINE GIVING

Our parish is grateful for your continued support. Thank you!

YOU CAN ALSO DONATE to St. Ferdinand or Good Shepherd

by mailing in donations to St. Ferdinand Church PO Box 757

Blanco, TX 78606. Or dropping off donations to the office.

TAMBIÉN PUEDE DONAR enviando donaciones por correo a la

Iglesia de St. Ferdinando y Good Shepherd. A la siguiente

dirección PO Box 757 Blanco, TX 78606. O entregando sus

donaciones en la oficina.

From the fall of our first parents to the most recent family squabble, the world has held onto one philosophy

when it comes to relationships: make sure you get your way, no matter what. Stand your ground. Even if you

discover you were wrong, don’t give in. Do not submit.

How different is the way of the Lord! Take today’s second reading. St. Paul tells us that Jesus didn’t demand

that we submit to him. Instead, he submitted to us. He who is Lord of all took “the form of a slave,” pouring himself

out in miracles of healing and deliverance (Philippians 2:7). He who is the wisdom of God patiently taught the way

of forgiveness and holiness. And he who is pure and undefiled stooped to wash dirty, dusty feet.

And in his final act of submission, he offered no resistance when we mocked him, beat him, and crucified him.

Not because he was weak, but because he was strong. Not because he had lost, but because he knew that this was

the way to win. And God proved him right. Because Jesus chose humility over pride and service over force, his

Father raised him up and exalted him as Lord.

Jesus didn’t come to win an argument; he came to win our hearts. By humbling himself like this, he showed

that his love is real, solid, and eternal. Now he asks us to follow his example. Just as he came not to be served but

to serve, he asks us to serve each other. He asks us to win each other’s hearts rather than try to break each other’s

wills.

This isn’t always easy. Sometimes it means caring for a fussy in-law, cooperating with an unhappy coworker, or

cleaning your teenager’s bedroom—again. Neither is it always successful. There’s no guarantee that you will win

the other person’s heart. But you will be pleasing Jesus, and that is its own reward.

“Lord, teach me how to become a servant after your own heart.”

H u m b l y r e g a r d o t h e r s a s m o r e i m p o r t a n t t h a t y o u r s e l v e s !

Desde la caída de nuestros primeros padres hasta la más reciente disputa familiar, el mundo se ha aferrado a una

filosofía cuando se trata de relaciones: asegúrate de salirte con la tuya, pase lo que pase. Mantente firme. Incluso si

descubres que te equivocaste, no te rindas. No envíe.

¡Cuán diferente es el camino del Señor! Tome la segunda lectura de hoy. San Pablo nos dice que Jesús no exigió

que nos sometamos a él. En su lugar, se sometió a nosotros. El que es el Señor de todo, tomó "la forma de esclavo",

derramándose en milagros de sanación y liberación (Filipenses 2:7). El que es la sabiduría de Dios enseñó

pacientemente el camino del perdón y la santidad. Y el que es puro y sin mancha se inclinó para lavar los pies sucios

y polvorientos.

Y en su último acto de sumisión, no ofreció resistencia cuando nos burlamos de él, lo golpeamos y lo crucificamos.

No porque fuera débil, sino porque era fuerte. No porque hubiera perdido, sino porque sabía que esta era la manera

de ganar. Y Dios le demostró que era correcto. Debido a que Jesús escogió la humildad sobre el orgullo y el servicio

sobre la fuerza, su Padre lo levantó y lo exaltó como Señor.

Jesús no vino a ganar una discusión; vino a ganar nuestros corazones. Al humillarse así, demostró que su amor

es real, sólido y eterno. Ahora nos pide que sigamos su ejemplo. Así como no vino a ser servido, sino a servir, nos pide

que nos sirvamos el uno al otro. Nos pide que nos ganemos el corazón el uno al otro en lugar de tratar de romper la

voluntad del otro.

Esto no siempre es fácil. A veces significa cuidar de un suegro, cooperar con un compañero de trabajo infeliz o

limpiar el dormitorio de su adolescente, de nuevo. Tampoco siempre tiene éxito. No hay garantía de que ganes el

corazón de la otra persona. Pero usted será complacer a Jesús, y esa es su propia recompensa.

"Señor, enséñame cómo llegar a ser un siervo después de tu propio corazón.”

Holy Spirit, we know that trusting you means letting go of our need to control things, floating rather than

steering. Give us the grace to loosen our grip and let you lead the way. Amen.

H u m i l d e m e n t e c o n s i d e r e n a l o s d e m á s c o m o m á s i m p o r t a n t e s

q u e u s t e d e s !

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Friday October 2, 2020

9:30 am to 6:00 pm in the St. Ferdinand Chapel

You are invited Friday, October 2nd, to come and receive the graces promised from the source of ultimate

love, Jesus Christ.

Something is Happening Within Me

by: Fr. Henri Nouwen

Jesus, work in me and draw me more deeply into my relationship with you.

You are needed to make sure the church is never empty while the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. There

will be a sign-up sheet in the Chapel. We will be following the social distancing guidelines as we do at

Sunday Mass.

The simple fact of being for one hour in the presence of the Lord and of showing him all that I feel, think,

sense, and experience, without trying to hide anything, must please him. Somehow, somewhere, I know that

he loves me, even though I do not hear a voice as I hear human words of consolation, even though I do not see

a smile as I can see a human face. Still the Lord speaks to me, looks at me, and embraces me there, where I

am still unable to notice it.

The only way I become aware of his presence is in that remarkable desire to return to that quiet chapel and

be there without any real satisfaction. Yes, I notice, maybe only retrospectively, that my days and weeks are

different days and weeks when they are held together by these regular “useless” times.

God is greater than my senses, greater than my thoughts, greater than my heart. I do believe that he

touches me in places that are unknown even to myself. I seldom can point directly to these places; but when I

feel this inner pull to return again to that hidden hour of prayer, I realize that something is happening that is

so deep that it becomes like the riverbed through which the waters can safely flow and find their way to the

open sea.

Virtual Retreat – Listening to the Voice of God with Fr. Albert Haase, OFM

The Cedarbrake Saying Yes retreat is Oct. 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Franciscan Father Albert Haase will explore

practical ways to grow in a deeper relationship with God by learning how He speaks in our everyday lives. The retreat is

based on his book, “Saying Yes: Discovering and Responding to God’s Will in Your Life.” Father Haase is a popular

preacher, teacher, spiritual director and chaplain at Cedarbrake. Cost for the day is $40.

Register online at https://www.austindiocese.org/cedarbrake-calendar or call 254-780-2436 if you have

any questions. THIS RETREAT WILL BE RECORDED & CAN BE MADE AVAILABLE TO YOU AT A DIFFERENT TIME.

Special Collection—Peter’s Pence

Next Sunday, October 4, 2020

The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide to

support the most disadvantaged – victims of war,

oppression, natural disasters and others in need of

emergency assistance. Pope Francis has asked us to

“care for those who are in need of attention,

understanding and help, to bring them the warm

closeness of God’s love through tangible actions of

sensitivity, of sincere affection and of love.” The Holy

Father uses the Peter’s Pence Collection to strengthen

dioceses, religious orders and struggling communities

of faith when they need it most.

Good Shepherd

Religious Education Classes:

PreK – 5th Grade: Classes to Start Oct. 7th

6th Grade – 7th Grade: Classes to Start Oct. 14th

8th Grade (Pre-Confirmation): Classes to Start Oct. 10th

Registration for Faith Formation/RE is now open: Parents

can register starting Sept. 19th. Forms will be available in the

parish hall. Registration will also be available after Mass on

Sunday Sept. 20th in the RE building. Please contact Margie

Vasquez at [email protected] for more

information, or call the parish office during normal business

hours and leave contact information.

Registration Fees: Early Bird Price through Nov. 1st

PreK – 8th grade: $30 First Communion: $45

Confirmation: $45

Maximum per family in one year: $100

Catechist Discount: $25 total for entire family

Due to Covid-19, we will follow local school district guidelines:

all students will wash hands before entering classroom, hand

sanitizers in all classrooms, students will have their own

supply boxes in classroom, students 2nd grade – 8th grade will

wear a mask in the classroom. Social distancing will be

practiced in all classroom. As always, we are committed to the

health and well-being of all the students and catechist. We will

be monitoring and adhering to local and state health officials’

guidelines.

Pre-K thru 5th grades: Classes will be held on the 1st

Wednesday of each month, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.

Students will have home schooling assignments as well as a

monthly parent/family project each month.

6th thru 7th grades: Classes will be held on the 2nd

Wednesday of each month, from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.

Students will have home schooling assignments as well as a

monthly parent/family project each month.

Middle School EDGE Youth Ministry: Calendar Schedule

Pending

High School RICH Youth Ministry: Calendar Schedule

Pending

RCIA Classes: Classes are held twice a month (2nd and 4th

Wednesday) from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. This is for students

from 3rd grade – 7th grade. Students will have one week of

formal RE/RCIA assignments, and one week of Bible Study.

There will also be a monthly parent/family project each

month.

Pre-Confirmation Classes: Classes are held once a month

on Saturday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the Good Shepherd

RE Building. This class is for 8th grade – 12th grade. If you

need information about Pre-Confirmation requirements,

please contact Margie Vasquez.

Confirmation: 2020 Rite of Confirmation will be held at

St. Ferdinand on Oct. 11th (11:00 Mass). Rehearsal will be

on Oct. 10th starting at 9:00 am at St. Ferdinand.

Registration for 2021 Confirmation Class will start on Nov.

1st. Classes will start in Jan 2021. Please contact Margie

Vasquez for Confirmation requirements and guidelines.

Volunteers/Catechist: If anyone is interested in helping in

our RE program or would like to make donations of supplies

for the classroom, please contact Margie Vasquez or call the

parish office during regular business hours. Remember, to

volunteer you must be EIM compliant. Pease refer to the

bulletin or the Diocese Website for upcoming EIM workshops

in our area.

Religious Education

St. Ferdinand

Calendar:

PreK-2nd: Sundays 9:30-10:30

3rd-6th: Sundays 9:30-10:40

7th: Sundays 12:30-1:30

8th: Wednesdays 6:30-7:45

Saturday, October 10th 9:00 a.m. Rehearsal for Rite of

Confirmation at St Ferdinand

Sunday, Oct 11th 11:00 mass Rite of Confirmation

Bibles available for purchase in the Religious Education

Building

Limited numbers of these bibles are currently available for

purchase in the RE Building:

New American Bible World Catholic Press $5.50

Sagrada Biblia Dios Habla Hoy St Jerome Press $5.50

Enthrone the Bible in your home, the domestic church, by

placing it on a cloth in a prominent place, opened, with a

rosary or crucifix nearby.

Registration for Faith Formation is now open!

Parents are welcome to stop by the Religious Education

building on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:30-6:00 to

register.

Materials Fees:

Early Bird Price through October 11th: PreK-8th grade

$30 First Communion $45

Maximum per family in one year: $100 Catechist

Discount: $25 total for entire family (flat fee)

After October 11th: PreK-8th grade $40, First

Communion $55

Being mindful of the safety and security of the beloved

children, catechists, and faith formation volunteers of our

parish, special guidelines will be in place for all Faith

Formation classes this year, and outdoor classes

encouraged when possible, just as Our Lord taught his

disciples. Please contact the DRE for information about

home based faith formation options for families seeking to

limit exposure while covid is a concern.

New in the RE Building Library

Saving the Family – The transformative power of sharing

meals with people you love.

Scores of practical tips that foster gratitude and

conviviality at mealtimes. Transform your mealtimes into

joyful occasions that even teenagers will love.

The Catholic Family Handbook - Time tested ways to

help you strengthen your marriage and raise good kids.

This book details simple but overlooked ways you can

instill good character in your children.

Praying Together

Enrich your family’s faith life, draw encouragement, and

stay connected to the church.

Give Us This Day is currently offering 1 month free access

to their App or 1 free print copy at

https://offers.giveusthisday.org/free-resources

https://www.holyheroes.com/ offers a coloring page, a

copy of the readings, and a mass quiz for Sunday masses

through Sunday Mass Prep.

High School Religious Education: Summer 2018

Registration for Youth Ministry is now open: Registration will be available on the first night of class. Please contact Margie

Vasquez at [email protected] for more information – or call the parish office during regular business hours and

leave contact information.

Registration Fees: Early Bird Price through Nov. 1st: 7th – 12th grade: $30 Confirmation: $45

Due to Covid-19, we will follow local school district guidelines: All students will wash hands before classes start, Hand Sanitizer

will be available on each table. Students will wear a mask in classrooms. Social distancing will be practiced. As always, we are

committed to the health and well-being of all the students and catechist. We will be monitoring and adhering to local and state

health officials’ guidelines.

Middle School EDGE Youth Ministry: Calendar Schedule Pending

Blanco and Johnson City middle school students can join EDGE Youth Ministry. EDGE is part of the LIFE TEEN Middle

School youth ministry. We focus on Leadership, Prayer, Service and Unity. Students meet once a month at St. Ferdinand and

at Good Shepherd.

High School RICH Youth Ministry: Calendar Schedule Pending

Blanco and Johnson City middle school students can join RICH Youth Ministry. RICH (Resting in Christ’s

Hands) utilizes the Life Teen Program. Life Teen is an environment in which high school youth can come

into a deeper relationship with God through spiritual, educational, emotional and social experiences. Our

Youth Ministry follows the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) guidelines for

comprehensive youth ministry programs. Our classes are held at the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall. We start the

evening with a light meal and move into the lesson and discussion for the evening.

Confirmation: 2020 Rite of Confirmation will be held at St. Ferdinand on Oct. 11th (11:00 Mass). Rehearsal

will be on Oct. 10th starting at 9:00 am at St. Ferdinand. Registration for 2021 Confirmation Class will start on

Nov. 1st. Classes will start in Jan 2021. Please contact Margie Vasquez for Confirmation requirements and

guidelines.

Youth Ministry Volunteers/Catechist: If anyone is interested in helping in our program or would like to make donations of

supplies for the classroom, please contact Margie Vasquez or call the parish office. Remember to volunteer you must

be EIM compliant. Pease refer to the bulletin or the Diocese Website for upcoming EIM workshops in our area.

For all Youth Ministry inquires, guidelines or requirements, or to learn more about all the events, activities and

retreats planned for this year, or to register for any of our programs, please contact the parish office during regular

business hours or email [email protected].

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