St. Vincent de Paul Parish Pampa Tx

Diocese of Amarillo Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

Pastor Rev. Francisco Pérez

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Yanamala Anthony Raju

810 W. 23rd Pampa Texas 79065 Phone: 665-8933

Fax: 806-665-2840 Email: stvincentpampa@gmail.com

Website: WWW.STVINCENTPAMPA.COM

Amount needed each week for expenses 5500.00

Regular Collection 5121.65 Children’s Collection 188.43 Catholic Home Missions 945.36

Holy Thursday information not available Good Friday/Holy Land not available

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed

together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be

measured out to you.” Luke 6:38

Good Sams needs: Any kind of canned goods, shampoo ,sheets, towels, toothpaste, tennis shoes for: Men, Women & Children

(Any size), brown papers bags & plastic bags!!! Volunteers

April Special Collections Pastoral Education Center April 23rd

April 15th Holy Saturday Sat. 9:00 p.m. +Lawrence Ebenkamp, +A.J. & +Madeline Carubbi April 16th Easter Sunday Sun 9:30 a.m. +Wanda Kling, +Mary & +Aaron Anderwald, +Leonard J. Moore 12:00 p.m. Parish Family Mon. April 17th No Mass April 18th Tues. No Mass April 19th Wed No Mass April 20th Thurs No Mass April 21st Fri. No Mass & No Adoration April 22nd Sat. 5:30 p.m. Mark Ebenkamp BD April 23rd Sun 9:30 a.m. Parish Family

12:00 p.m. +Eulalia Tinajero, +Juan R. Rios, +Joe Solis, +Carlos Regalado +Ramona Castillo

Mass Intentions for the Week

April 15th & 16th, 2017

April 16th, 2017 Easter Sunday of the

Resurrection of the Lord

Scripture Insights Today’s readings focus on the astonishing event of Jesus’ Resurrection from the tomb. In Acts, we hear Peter’s address to the friends and relatives of Cornelius, A Gentile. In his speech, Peter summarizes the mission and ministry of Jesus presenting the Resurrection as the climax of Jesus’ life. As the anointed one of God, Jesus “went about doing good” and then he commissioned his disciples to “preach and to testify” in his name. In the verses following today’s reading. Cor-nelius and his group receive the Holy Spirit and are baptized. Today’s psalm was likely intended for an assembly to sing at a liturgy. Just as ancient worshipers did, todays’ Christian assembles are invited to life up their voices in thanksgiving for the enduring mercy of God. The brief passage from Colossians is part of a longer hom-ily by Paul on the new life in Christ that has been won through his Resurrection. In the verse following this reading, Paul continues to describe the new life in Christ. But first he makes it clear that they need to keep their minds focused on the glory of the Risen Lord. That will be their source of com-mitment and joy. John’s account of the Resurrection paints a scene of con-fusion along with the first gleams of understanding. Mary of Magdala is distressed; Peter and “the other disciple” run to see the evidence...saw and believed.” The last sentence seems confusing. In spite of what they saw and even be-lieved, they “did not yet understand.” In a powerful irony, the empty tomb is nevertheless a sign of the fullness of life. Un-derstanding would be slow to grow. What connection do you see between the cornerstone (Psalm) and the stone of the tomb? Which spiritual emotion best describes your response to the events of the first Easter? Mary of Magdala is the first to announce the Resurrection. How do you do that?

PLEASE PRAY FOR….those who are sick or suffering in any way, we

especially remember at this time:

Viviana Nunez, Hermelinda de la Torre, Domingo Rodriguez, Rodrigo Tarango, Syl-via Tennant, Betty Johnson, Robert Sanchez, Diana Sanders, Juanita Munoz, Rosal-va Silva & family, Sonja Dodge, Jackie Dunn, Maria de Jesus Ramirez, Anita Harp, Ollie Campbell, Jim Eakin, Jeannie Eakin, Miriam Moreno, Jim Hamilton, Israel Martinez, Sonny Portillo, Mary Hartley, Danielle Fontenot, Jean Ladd, Sharon

Strickland, Leonila Payan, Ramon Arana, Elieso Garcia, Ann Hamilton, Mary Ann Ebenkamp, Marsha Varner, Olivia Hernandez, Tatum Schulte, Pat Wyatt, Leopoldo Anaya, Please note: When we receive a request to place on individual on the prayerline in the bulletin, we will do so for a time period of two weeks. After two weeks, if prayers are still needed for that person, we ask that you call the office and request that their names remain on the list. Thank you for your understating.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY April 16th 9:30 a.m.

& 12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study-

conf room

10:40 a.m. NO Faith

Formation—PEC

8 p.m. Divine Mercy—church

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Monday April 17th No Mass

Office Closed

7:00 p.m. Matachines—gym

7:00 p.m. Women’s Council—conference room

8:00 p.m. Divine Mercy—church

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Tue. April 18th, NO Mass 7:30 p.m. Prayer service—church

8:00 p.m. Divine Mercy—Church

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Wednesday April 19th, NO Mass 5:30 p.m. –8 p.m. Youth Night

6-7:15 p.m. Eucharist & Confirmation Classes

7:30 p.m. Parish Council—conference room

8:00 p.m. Divine Mercy—church

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Thursday April 20th, NO Mass

6-7:30 p.m. Spanish Bible Class– PEC

8:00 p.m. Divine Mercy—church

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Friday April 21st, NO Mass No Adoration

6:00 p.m. Quince practice—church

8:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Novena—church

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Saturday April 22nd, 5:30 p.m. Mass

2 p.m. Adamari Quince—church

8:00 p.m. Divine Mercy—church ________________________________________

Sunday April 23rd, 9:30 a.m. Mass & 12:00

p.m. Sp. Mass 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study—conf room

10:40 a.m. Faith Formation—Living Rosary

April 15th & 16th. 2017

Easter Flowers Thank you to all that contributed to the Easter

Flower Fund. The list of names will be framed and placed at the North wall of the church. Thank You for

your contributions.

It’s GARDENING TIME!!!!! Aubrey Hill is ready to get started on some Gardening!! She will be needing at least 12 tomato plants (not seeds), 25 tomato rings, peat moss, 4th of July tomatoes, 18 jalapeno plants, onion sets, and 15 big coffee cans with bottoms cut out!! If you have a little time on your hands, come out and help Aubrey plant our garden. The more people to help the less work there is. Thank You very much for your donations!!! If you have any questions please feel free to call 662-6850

Mother’s Day Mass reMeMbrance

Envelopes

You will find envelopes at each entrance of the church for Mother’s Day Mass Intentions.

Please print your Mother’s name plainly on the envelope. Thank You

UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL 2016-2017 Thank you to all that have paid their pledge for 2016-2017 United Catholic Appeal. If you have not paid your pledge please do so as soon as possible. The new appeal for UCA will be kicking off at the end of this month. Please see insert in the bulle-

tin this weekend. Thank You for your continued generosity!

Happy Easter from the staff of St. Vincent de Paul

April 15th & 16th, 2017

FAITH FORMATION

Easter Sunday NO FAITH FORMATION

Wednesday Classes will resume on April 19th, at the regular time.

Elizabeth Ministry is a ministry that helps affirm, support, encourage, and assist women during pregnancy and the child bearing years. Our ministry is designed to involve mothers in net-working to support one another through personal visits, prayer, tele-phone calls and family support ser-vices. Please call: Maria Davila 662-7516 or Andrea Wyatt 669-9884.

SUPPORT OUR YOUTH!!!

They will have a Face Painting booth at the Ro-

deo Grounds on Saturday

April 15th, from 10a.m. -4 p.m.

Please bring your children for some face painting fun, and at the same time supporting our youth

June 8-11, 2017 Women's Retreat 2017

June 29-July 2, 2017 Teen Retreat

August 10-13, 2017 Men’s Retreat

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Attention high school seniors and

full time college students!!!! The Knights of Columbus schol-arship application is available in the church office. Completed applications are due May 10th, 2017.

CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates Did you notice the blue shirt around Church property? April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the shirts represent a child that has been served by CASA!!!! If you would like a shirt to display in your yard, please call Delma at the parish of-fice. CASA of the High Plains, a local non-profit agency is collaborating with area churches to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect in or service area. We invite the community to join in unity to pray for and acknowledge the 118 victims of child abuse in our serve area begin served by 28 volunteers this leaves over 20 children without an advocate. This even is recognized as Blue Sunday. It is held the last Sunday in April in communities nationwide. Please join us as we acknowledge these victims with a moment of silence and prayer to honor the victims and those who rescue them. The prayer will be in the bulletin before April 30th.

Rice Bowls

If you have forgotten to bring your Rice Bowl, we are still taking them

Please bring to parish office.

Divine Mercy Novena

The Divine Mercy Novena will begin on Good Fri-day April 14th. Times and location of Divine Mercy. Good Friday 7:00 p.m.—conference room Holy Saturday 7:00 p.m.—church Easter April 16th until April 22nd, 8:00 p.m. at the church

Sixth Annual Bishop’s Gala-The Catholic Foundation of the Texas Panhandle cordially in-vites you to the Sixth Annual Bishop’s Gala on May 5, 2017 Amarillo Country Club, 4800 Bushland Blvd. Cardinal Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, Archbishop of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, will be the keynote speaker. Social Hour begins at 6:30 PM followed by a seated dinner, live auc-tion, casino tables & photo booth. Tickets are $100 per person or a table for 8 for $1,500. This year funds raised will benefit Holy Cross Catholic Academy. To make your reservations & ticket information please contact Kim Richard 806-383-2243 or

Women's Council will not meet on Monday April 10

due to it being Holy Week. We will have our April Meet-ing on April 17 at 7:00 p.m.

The day after Easter. I hope you all have a Blessed Easter,

Peggy

FIRST COMMUNION MAY 21ST AT SUNDAY MASSES CONFIRMATION FRIDAY JUNE 9TH, AT 7:00 P.M. AT ST. VINCENT’S SENIOR SUNDAY MAY 28TH 9:30 A.M. MASS

PROLIFE MASS

Prolife Mass will be celebrated on the First Friday of each Month at 6:30 p.m.

BLESSING BAGS Don't forget to drop off the items that you signed up to donate. The youth will be assembling the Blessing Bags on Wednesday, April 19th. If you would like to join the youth we would love it! We will be assembling around 6:45pm.

Thanks so much for your generosity! Doretta Gerber

Preparación Para Bautismo en Español Las instrucciones para papas y padrinos serán el 6 de Mayo a las 7:00 p.m. en la oficina de la parroquia. Los padrinos ya deben haber recibido los sacramentos de Confirmación y Primera Comunión, y si son casados deben serlo en el Sacramento de la Iglesia Católica. Este programa es obligatorio para quienes no lo hayan tomado antes. Seria muy bueno tomarlo durante el embarazo.

Para reservaciones llamar a la oficina 665-8933. Los niños no son admitidos a la clase porque distraen

la sesion, por favor no los traiga.

E. Ministers Lectors Ushers Altar Servers April 22nd Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass Deacon Mark Joe Martinez Forest Plunk Malachi Williams Dan Morrison both readings Roger Davenport April 23rd, Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass Norma Miranda Sarah Stockman Javier Sanchez Jamey Germany Rita Robinson Jim Lummus Jack Albracht Leslie Germany Julia Soto Delma Sanchez Jack Hilton April 23rd, Sunday 12:00 p.m. Spanish Mass Cristina Hernandez Violeta Moreno Juan Silva Ailyn Rodriguez Tina Gonzalez Isabel Ortega Luis Silva Martin Rodriguez Jr. Javier Gonzalez Jaquelin Ruiz Alma Guardado Melanie Ruiz Abel Saucedo

El Ministerio de Elizabeth en San Vicente esta

aquí para apoyar a las mujeres cuando un niño

nace o es adoptado y también comparte el dolor

cuando falla la infertilidad, aborto, adopción, o

cuando muerte el babe. También tenemos una

línea active de oración que entra en acción

cunado se necesita oraciones . Por favor, llame a

la oficina parroquial o Maria Davila al 662-7516

para aliento y apoyo durante este tiempo especial.

Mes Abril

Ministros de Comunión-Misa de los Martes

Lectores - Misa de los Martes

4 Cecilia Losoya, Socorro Granillo Mireya Pacheco, Sonia Solis

11 Lupita Machado, Julia Soto Bertha Arreola, Rosa Soto

18 Javier Gonzalez, Tina Gonzalez Maria Davila, Jorge Brito

25 Alma Guardado, Sonia Solis Benjamin Machado, Marco Rizo

Donde esta tu corazón? SI HEMOS VIVIDO y celebrado la pasión y muerte de Jesús, con mayor razón y con mas fuerza debemos vivir la resurrección de Cristo. Es cuestión de ubicar bien el sentir y el rumbo de nuestro corazón. En nuestro diario caminar, la desgracia no es ni novedad ni algo inexplicable, el dolor y la muerte los traemos pegados a los huesos. Lo que si es inexplicable, un verdadero milagro pues, solo que nos pasa desapercibido, es ese tímido asomarse de la vida que brota desde abajo y alrededor nuestro. Para quienes creemos en Cristo, resucitado, nuestra vida se va llenando de signos de vida, cada día. Comenzamos por apreciar cada vez mas la vida, sus signos y florescencia, que es lo que compartimos con los demás. Los evangelios nos hablan del gran cambio que experimento Jesús al llenarse de vida nueva. La muerte no lo venció. Dios lo colmo de vida y todos somos llamados a vivir esa vida plena en Cristo. Los estudios socioculturales han creado un nuevo concepto de análisis del comportamiento de personas y de grupos: el estilo de vida. Y concluyen que no es la cultura ni la nacionalidad lo que realmente une y crea vínculos entre las personas, sino el modo de vivir que eligen y que expresan en lo que compran, comen, visten, piensan y comparten. De los muchos estilos de vida vigentes, el estilo de vida del cristiano sigue en construcción y en definición, no contra aquellos estilos de vida sino a través de ellos. No confundamos caminos con veredas en la vida pascual. Anda por veredas quien se siente bueno y mejor que los demás al usar este modo de vida como un pretexto para no amar, para no vivir. Anda por atajos la persona que no descubre el abrazo diario de Dios como padre amoroso. Todo aquel que no se decide a buscar y sentir el amor de Dios en su corazón se parece a un niño que por llanto, berrinche o por miedo no alcanza a ver a su madre que amorosamente, lo esta protegiendo, lo cuida, lo limpia y contempla lo bello y hermoso que es este hijo suyo. Quien este atajo elige como camino se esta perdiendo la fuente mas grande de felicidad para la vida; el amor y confianza de Dios. 1. Que es lo que mas le da vida, paz y esperanza a tu

existencia? 2. ¿Hasta donde llega tu fe en la resurrección de Cristo? 3. ¿Cuales serán las características de una comunidad

que vive en la pascua de Cristo?

Primera Comunión 21 de Mayo 9:30 y 12:00 Confirmación 9 de Junio a las 7:00 p.m. Misa de los Graduados

28 de Mayo a las 9:30 a.m.