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PASTORAL UPDATE
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Events, including retreats and jamaicas, are listed. Call us at 806-792-3943 Ext. 218 or e-mail
pbehnke@catholiclubbock.org with any parish event of interest to the diocese by noon on Tuesday.
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March 24, 2015
Top News – Most Recent
SPECIAL COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND – April 3 – Good Friday
LIVING WAY OF THE CROSS: April 3, Good Friday:
Our Lady of Grace Church, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock. Begin at 1 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, 705 S. 4th, Slaton. Begin at 5 p.m.-walk from church to Slaton town square.
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY NOVENA – At Saint Elizabeth Church, 2315 Broadway, Lubbock. April 3
@ 3 p.m. (after Stations of the Cross); April 4 @ 3 p.m. (chapel); April 5-following 11 a.m. Mass (church) ;
April 6-10 @ after 5:30 p.m. Mass (chapel); April 11 @ 4 p.m.(church); and April 12-Divine Mercy Sundayfollowing 11 a.m. Mass.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY PRAYER CELEBRATION - April 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Our Lady of the
Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. Celebrant- Deacon Max Perea: Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament, Talk on Divine Mercy, prayer, sung chaplet of Divine Mercy and Benediction. Refreshments after
prayer time. You may bring a snack to share—drinks provided. For more information: 806-863-4904 or
rebuildchurch@gmail.com.
MINISTRY ENRICHMENT GATHERING – Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Catholic Renewal
Center, 4620 Renewal Center, Lubbock, “Liturgy as Source and Summit.” All liturgical ministers are invited to
this opportunity to gather for prayer, training and formation. Presenters are Victoria M. Tufano and Michael
Ruzicki from Liturgy Training Publications (LTP). Registration fee of $10 includes breakfast, lunch and two
resources from LTP. For questions, or if cost is a prohibitive factor for your attendance, contact Father Rene
Perez: rperez@catholiclubbock.org or 792-3943 ext. 228. Deadline – April 1, 2015. Please mail your
registration fee with name, address, parish, phone and email address to: Office for Worship, Diocese of
Lubbock, PO Box 98700, Lubbock, TX 79499. Registration forms available at:
www.MinistryEnrichmentGathering.org
CONFIRMATION RETREAT, YEAR 1 – April 18, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Our Lady of the Angels Convent,
8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. An adult sponsor is needed for every 10 youth who attend. Please use the diocesan
form “E” for liability and medical release. Lunch and snacks are provided. Registration fee: $20, scholarships
available. Contact: Sister Mary Jane Alaniz, OSF- 806-863-4904 or mjalaniz19@gmail.com
LIVING TILES PROJECT – Catholic Resale Center. Create a lasting memory at our new location at 1505
34th, Lubbock. Purchase a tile to commemorate a loved one. To purchase a tile call 806-765-8475 or visit the
Resale Center for a form. Tiles are $100, tiles with logo and business name are $150.
DCCW PLAINVIEW SPRING DEANERY meeting will be Saturday, April 18, at Saint Alice Parish. Theme
will be "Jesus Christ - Source of Living Water."
NUN RUN: Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. All single, Catholic women ages 13-25 are invited to attend this
Spirit-filled experience. Join sisters for prayer, meals and inspiration to live your faith. Sisters to be visited:
Saint Francis Mission Sisters, Missionary Sisters of the Lord's Table and Missionary Catechists of the Sacred
Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Everyone will meet at Saint Francis Convent, 4305 54th Street, Lubbock. Breakfast,
lunch and supper, as well as transportation, will be provided. No charge for the day. For more information, or to
register: Sister Olivia Rico, OSF, 806-792-3943 ext. 227 or orico@catholiclubbock.org. Registration
Deadline: April 10th.
ALTAR SERVERS’ APPRECIATION MASS – Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 p.m., Holy Spirit Church, 9821
Frankford Avenue, Lubbock. Bishop Rodriguez invites all altar servers. Please RSVP by April 10 to Sister
Olivia Rico- 806-792-3943 ext. 227, or orico@catholiclubbock.org
REKINDLE RETREAT – All men, women and teens are welcome to attend the ReKindly Retreat on April
18, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Monsignor Tash Hall at Saint Thomas Church in Amarillo. This will be a unique
time for gathering with all those who have experienced God’s love during an ACTS, Cursillo, Steubenville,
Awakening or other retreat. Register by April 13 at http://actsamarillo.org/rekindle-2015. The $15 registration
fee includes lunch and a CD. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own lunch. For information,
contact Cindy Cross-806-290-7343 or Bryan Crabtree at 806-236-1673.
Parishes and Around the Diocese
LEADING CATHOLICS HOME - A SAINT MONICA MINISTRY RETREAT - A workshop for
returning Catholics and for those praying for the return of loved ones to the Church-Saturday, March 28, 9:30
a.m. to noon, in Monsignor Ben Kasteel Hall at Christ the King Family Activity Center. All are welcome. Come
hear two dynamic speakers: Eben Emerson, a former Church of Christ minister; and Arnold Garcia, a dynamic
young Catholic with strong scripture background,. Sponsored by the CTKC Saint Monica’s Prayer Ministry.
SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER – If you are interested in learning about professed life as a Secular
Franciscan, please join us for prayer, formation, a brief business meeting, and a meal. Monthly gathering begins
at 4 p.m. every third Sunday of the month, in the Parish Family Center at Christ the King Cathedral. Secular
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Franciscans (formerly known as Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi) are individuals who are married, single,
divorced, widowed, diocesan priests, and deacons, from all walks of life, and from various parishes within the
Diocese of Lubbock. Together we seek to follow Jesus in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi. For more
information, please contact our minister, Ron Webb (806) 543-0722, our formation director, Marlene Gorley
(806) 549-4352, or any Secular Franciscan you know. Pax et Bonum (Peace and Goodness).
PARENTING CLASS – March 24 & 31 @6:30-8:30 p.m.– “I Love this ADHD Kid, but He/She is driving Me
Nuts: Parts 1 & 2” by Jim Gamble, Ed.D., LPC. Children with this disorder can be difficult to parent. Classes
are designed to help parents understand and better manage their ADD/ADHA children. Family Guidance &
Outreach Center, #5 Briercroft Office Park, Lubbock in Parenting Guidance Center. To register-806-747-5577
or email lbreslin@fgoclubbock.org. You must register for each class. No childcare available.
PILGRIMAGE TO MARIAN SHRINES WITH FATHER BILL- Christ the King Cathedral and Envoye
Travel are planning a trip to Portugal, Spain and France to visit the Marian Shrines with Father Bill Anton. You
will leave on Monday, August 3 - August 12. Visit Fatima, Santiago de Compostela, Santander, Lourdes and
Paris. For more information contact Beverly Wink in the Parish Office at 792-6168 x230 or
bwink@ctkcathedral.org.
HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE: Father Emiliano Zapata, OP, of Saint Elizabeth University Parish is leading a
pilgrimage to the Holy Land, October 14-22, 2015. If you are interested in going on this trip, contact Father
Emiliano or the church office at (806) 762-5225.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Catholic Charities Resale Center is seeking volunteers to come in and help at the
Donation Center (2218 34tth) on Tuesdays. Retirees, stay-at-home moms, etc. are invited to volunteer.
For more information, please contact Efrain Duarte: 806-765-8475 ext. 105, or efrain@cclubbock.org
Lenten Retreats & Other Events
RENOVACIÓN CARISMÁTICA- 29 de Marzo, 2015 – 2:00 p.m., San Lorenzo Iglesia Católica, 508 5th
Street, Lorenzo. “La Virgen, Madre de Jesús, Nuestra Intercesora” Palabra por Agustín Aranda de Chihuahua,
México. Bienvenida – Padre Jose Kochuparambil, Misa – Padre Martin Piña y Diacono Steve Padilla. Banquete
después de Misa. Para más información: Maria Landin Lopez-806-634-5786, Enriqueta DeLeon- 806-549-4371
FISH FRIES:
-Post Holy Cross, 109 S. Avenue K, All Fridays of Lent (no Good Friday), 5-7 p.m., $9/plate
-Shallowater Saint Philip, 10th & J, All Fridays of Lent – 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Fish and Shrimp with all the
sides. $8/plate, $10 for combo.
-Anton Saint Anthony, Fourth & Lawrence Streets, All Fridays of Lent – 5:30-8 p.m. Fish and Shrimp with all
the sides. $8/plate, $10 for combo
-Morton Saint Ann, 105 NE 8th street, Fridays of Lent, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Plates- $8
LENTEN MOVIE NIGHT- Shallowater Saint Philip, 10th and Avenue J, All Wednesdays of Lent – 6:308:30 p.m.
Office for Youth
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MADE – Theology of the Body Retreat for Middle School Students, April 11, 12-9 p.m. “You Were Made for
so Much More” - Saint William Church, Denver City, (401 Mustang Avenue). $15 fee includes meals and shirt
Contact: Elizabeth Trevino (806-780-6853 or Elizabeth@nurturinglife.org Parent session available for parents,
sponsors & adults – 12-1 p.m. on retreat day. (Note: March 28 retreat in Rotan is canceled.)
YOUTH RALLY - #PICTURE PERFECT – “Made in His Image” April 24-25, Christ the King Cathedral.
Youth from across the diocese will come together for worship, music and friends! You don’t want to miss this.
Register through the Youth Office at 806-792-3943 ext. 230. Monica Ashour one of the keynotes speakers at
the Rally will also speak at several events the week leading up to the Youth Rally.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT - For candidates in the second year of preparation: March 20-22 – Snyder
Deanery, Snyder Our Lady of Guadalupe, $35. Registration deadline: two weeks before weekend. You may
attend outside your deanery. Contact Youth Office – 806-792-3943 ext. 230
ENCOUNTER- ADORATION FOR YOUTH- Wednesday, April 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
Saint Joseph Church, 102 N. Avenue P, Lubbock. (806) 765-9935 Visit us at: www.lubbockstjoseph.org
Office for Marriage & Family Life
BUILDING STRONGER MARRIAGES – 9-3, Saturday, March 28, Saint Pius X Church, O’Donnell. This
workshop is open to all. Lunch is provided. Call Family Life Office for more information and to register: 806792-3943 ext. 231.
CATHOLIC ENGAGED ENCOUNTER (CEE) – April 24-26- Mercy Retreat Center, Slaton. Cost is
$225/couple. CEE provides quality marriage preparation for couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church,
but non-Catholics are also welcome to attend. For more information, contact Richard & Elaine Ybarra, 806792-3943 ext 231, familylife@catholiclubbock.org, or see www.catholiclubbock.org/family (New 2015
brochure on website—note change in fee.) Late registration fee of $60 will be charged for registration with two
weeks before your weekend. Please make checks out to Lubbock CEE, mail to Family Life Office, Diocese of
Lubbock, Box 98700, Lubbock, TX 79499-8700. Weekends are also scheduled for: April 24-26, June 5-7, Oct
9-11, 2015.
Office for Vocations
YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE proclaimed by Pope Francis begins on the First Sunday of Advent, the
weekend of November 29/30. Resources for celebrating consecrated life can be found at http://bit.ly/1zx9EL0
Office of Stewardship and Development
STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion -March 28/29- This weekend we
participate in the proclamation of the passion and death of Jesus according to the Gospel of Mark. We are
witnesses to Jesus’ undeterred obedience to the Father which comes at great sacrifice. An important part of
Christian stewardship is the willingness to make sacrifices that reveal our own embrace of Jesus’ cross. Over
the next three days of this most Holy Week, reflect on this question: As good stewards of our life in Christ,
what concrete sacrifices are we willing to make to witness God’s love to the world?
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Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión del Señor- Este fin de semana nosotros participamos en la proclamación y
muerte de Jesús de acuerdo al Evangelio de San Marcos. Nosotros somos testigos de la perseverante
obediencia de Jesús al Padre, la cual le lleva al gran sacrificio. Una parte importante de la corresponsabilidad
cristiana es la disposición para hacer sacrificios que revelen nuestro abrazo a la cruz de Jesús. Los próximos
tres días de esta Semana Santa, reflexione en esta pregunta: como buenos corresponsables de nuestra vida en
Cristo, ¿qué sacrificios concretos estamos dispuestos a hacer para dar al mundo testimonio del amor de Dios?
To access the entire month of readings, please see Stewardship e-bulletin: http://catholicstewardship.com
Retreats/ Spiritual Development
RACHEL’S VINEYARD - “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See, I
am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? In the wilderness I make a way, in the
wasteland, rivers. -Isaiah 43:18-19
Come on a Rachel’s Vineyard™ Retreat so you can let the past and your abortion go and allow God to create a
new life for you. Confidential contact: Kathy.krile@gmail.com and 806-577-5912.
RINCON DE RAQUEL - “Pero no se acuerden más de otros tiempos, ni sueñen ya más en las cosas del
pasado. Pues yo voy a realizar una cosa nueva, que ya aparece. ¿No la notan? Sí, trazaré una ruta en las
soledades y pondré praderas en el desierto.”
- Isaías 43:18-19
Venga a un Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel™ para que pueda dejar ir el pasado y permitirle a Dios crearle una
vida nueva. Sanación Después del Aborto Confidential contact: Kathy.krile@gmail.com and 806-577-5912.
EWTN PROGRAMS:
For programming, see: http://www.ewtn.com/multimedia/advances.asp
Recurring (Weekly) Activities
SINGLE AND PARENTING program Mondays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. To register, please call Family Life office –
806-792-3943 ext. 231 or familylife@catholiclubbock.org
YOUNG ADULT FAITH GROUP : Meets Mondays @ 8 p.m. at Lubbock Saint Elizabeth Pallotti Building.
Catholic post-college adults including graduate students, medical and law students and young professionals in
the Diocese of Lubbock. For more information, contact Leia Arteaga, leia898@gmail.com, 806-543-6265.
GRIEF SHARE program Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. and runs for 13 weeks.
To register, please call Family Life office – 806-792-3943 ext. 231 or familylife@catholiclubbock.org
MASS ON TEXAS TECH CAMPUS: Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m., Graduate Center Conference Room,
basement of the Administration Building. Visit ww.raidercatholic.org for Student Center information.
BIBLE STUDY: Brother John's Catholic Books & Gifts (13th & Slide Road) Mondays @7 p.m.
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COUNSELING: Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by the Marriage and Family Life Office,
in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. To schedule an appointment call Dr. Nicole Springer at
806-742-3074. Counselors can meet at Saint John Neumann Church.
Office of Communications
OUR LADY OF VICTORY RADIO: Visit 102.9 FM website at http://www.olvradio.com to hear live
streaming of EWTN. For program schedule, please see http://www.ewtn.com/radio/schedule.asp.
TWITTER: Follow Bishop Rodriguez: @BpRodriguezCMF
CONNECT WITH THE DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK: Follow: @CatholicLubbock on Twitter & Instagram
SHARE YOUR ARISE EXPERIENCES: Use #AriseLBK on social media to share your experiences!
SEND South Plains Catholic story ideas, stories, and photos (including names and explanations) to: PO Box
98700, Lubbock, Texas 79499-8700, or lflores@catholiclubbock.org. The next deadlines are:
EDITION DATE: April 12
DEADLINE: April 1
DATES TO REMEMBER:
DCA Deanery dinner meetings (all at 6 p.m.):
Snyder: Our Lady of Guadalupe – Sunday, April 12
Brownfield: Lamesa Saint Margaret Mary-April 13
Plainview: Sacred Heart-Tuesday, April 14
Lubbock: Christ the King, Thursday, April 16
--Nun Run – April 18
--April 21-25 – Monica Ashour, Theology of the
Body events
--April 24 & 25—Youth Rally
--Catholic Charities Night to Remember- June 7
--Teen Acts (TACTS) retreat- July 16-19
--World Meeting of Families – September 22-27,
Philadelphia
--July 12, Tahoka Saint Jude, 12-10 p.m.
--July 18, Abernathy Saint Isidore, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
--July 19, Woodrow San Ramon, 12-7 p.m.
--July 19, Saint John Neumann, 12:30-8:00 p.m.
--July 26, O’Donnell Saint Pius X, 12-8 p.m.
--July 26, Saint Theresa, Hale Center, 12-8 p.m.
-- Lockney San Jose, August 1
--Brownfield Saint Anthony – August 1, 12-8
--August 15, Slaton OL Guadalupe, Noon-12 a.m.
--August 16, Lubbock Our Lady of Grace
JAMAICAS/FESTIVALS:
--June 7, Lubbock Saint Theresa, Mass @10 a.m.,jamaica until 7 p.m.
-- Saint Patrick’s, June 7, 12-7 .p.m.
-- Saint Philip Idalou, June 14, Noon to ?
--Wolfforth Saint Francis, June 14, 12-7 p.m.
--June 21, Lubbock OL of Guadalupe-11 a.m-9:30
p.m
--Lubbock Saint Joseph, June 28
--July 11, Ralls Saint Michael, 3-11 p.m.
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