May 8, 2016 The Ascension of the Lord

La Ascención del Señor

PARISH STAFF

Rev. Hector J. Madrigal, Pastor

Leo Ramos—Deacon

Lupita Alvarez

Pastoral Assistant

Luz M. Casillas de Cárdenas Administrative Assistant

José González Receptionist/Secretary

Sandy Brisley

Bookkeeper

Deacon Leo Ramos Director of Faith Formation

Carmen Salamy Coordinator of Faith Formation Leadership Team

Miechele Ronquillo Bulletin/Web Editor

Arturo Perez - Parish Council President Sonia Higgins - Finance Council President

Denice Haley - Altar Society President Adult Faith Formation

Ruth Carrillo Children’s Faith Formation

Steve and Alejandra Miller - Luis and Jessica Caldera Impacting Teens

Jose & Erica Castañeda

Saint Luke’s Ministry & Homebound

MUSIC MINISTRY Sharon Burkett - 5:00 pm Saturday Mass

8:00 am Sunday Mass Pat Carathers & Alvin Garcia– 11:00 am Sunday Mass

Carlos Gomez & Modesto Mendez– 1:00 pm Sunday Mass

Angi Seidenberger Saint Joseph School Principal

Josie Herrera School Board President

Delores Reyes Parent Teachers Organization President

Gail Saiz St. Joseph Day Care Center Director

Office Hours Monday—Thursday 8:30am—3:30pm

Friday 8:30 am –12:00 noon Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation ( Confession ) Saturday 3:40 PM - 4:30 PM

or by appointment

Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Saturday 5:00PM Sunday 8:00 & 11:00 AM-English

Spanish Mass 1:00 PM Sudanese Mass 6:00 PM No Mass on Monday

Tuesday 6:30 PM Wed. 8:15 AM, Thurs. & Fri. 8:15 AM

Adoration Chapel Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Monday 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 5:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m.

Saturday 5:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Parish Mission Statement

WELCOMING ALL AND FORMING DISCIPLES We are a family united in our Catholic Faith

that welcomes all God’s children forming disciples by continuing

Christ’s mission of Love, Service, and Education.

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

4122 South Bonham Street Amarillo, Texas 79110-1113

806-355-5621 (Office) / 806-355-5622 (Fax) Email: parish.office@stjosephamarillo.com

Website: stjosephamarillo.com Diocesan website: amarillodiocese.org BULLETIN DEADLINE: Monday at noon

CAMPUS OFFICES St. Joseph Elementary School 806-359-1604

St. Joseph Day Care Center 806-353-7043 Holy Cross Catholic Academy 806-355-9637

Children’s Faith Formation (K-5) and Youth Faith Formation (6-12) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

St. Joseph School Classrooms

I.T. Impacting Teens Third Sunday of the month

Sacrament of Baptism Contact the Parish Office

Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the Parish Office

Then he led them out as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God. - Lk 24:50-53

The Ascension

of the Lord

"They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy." Jesus had just left the disciples. In a dramatic and supernatural moment, he had bid them farewell and then "was taken up to heaven." One might think this departure would have left the disciples feeling very melancholy, but apparently it was not so. They were full of joy as they went back to the city where Jesus had told them to stay, "until you are clothed with power from on high." This, of course, is a reference to the coming of the Holy Spirit that would happen soon enough at Pentecost. But the disciples did not know the details. They only knew that Jesus was promising them the "Advocate" and some amazing power from heaven, and sending them off with a great mission to preach "repentance, for the forgiveness of sins… to all the nations." And this filled them with joy, even while they waited. What we often need to remind ourselves is that after the Ascension, the disciples were in a very similar position to us. They were no longer in the physical presence of Jesus. They no longer walked with him, watched him, or heard his voice. Now, carrying on the work of the Gospel was up to them. And so too, now it is up to us. The mission of preaching the good news to all the nations is our mission. And, thankfully, the powerful "clothing" from on high is ours as well. So, like the disciples we have cause for rejoicing. Jesus reigns in heaven. His Spirit has come upon us. And we are entrusted with the most noble and rewarding task of all, to share our faith with others and bring them to experience the joys of belonging to the kingdom of God.

Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church! 4122 S. Bonham St. Amarillo, TX 79110

St. Joseph School News

We are also currently accepting applications for a certified teacher and teacher assistants for the 2016-2017 school year. Please con-tact Angi Seidenberger at (806)359-1604 for further details. We are also seeking a part-

time cook. Must be dependable, follow instructions well, must be able to lift up to 50lbs at a time. Experi-ence is a plus. Interested applicants can come by school office for an application.

Impacting Teens

Happy Mother’s Day from Impacting Teens! The 2016 Senior Mass will be May 22nd at 11 am. More details to come.

St. Joseph Fesitval

Thanks to everyone who supported our annual festival. Once again, it was a huge success. Congratulations to this years raffle winners: First prize $5,000 gift card- Patty Adams; second prize 50 inch TV- Abrian Parra; third prize Yeti cooler-Florita Rivas.

United Catholic Appeal 2016-2017

Dear Parishioners: Next weekend, May 14 and 15, will be the 2016 United Catholic Appeal commitment week-end. The theme for UCA, Faces of Mercy, is inspired by Pope Francis from his Apostolic Letter, The Face of Mer-cy. The UCA offers an opportunity for all making a gift to encounter Jesus by supporting critically important ministries of our Diocese in Amarillo: Catholic Student Center, Support for vocations and for our seminarians, Tuition assistance for Catholic education, Catholic chap-laincies, Faith Formation and parish assistance to name just a few. Your gift in support of these ministries helps make us the hands and face of mercy present to all in an immediate and powerful way. Please consider mak-ing a sacrificial pledge to the United Catholic Appeal.

Please Pray for our Sick

Theresa Manno, Sylvia Gleason, Rosina Newhouse, Charles Handley, Sue Martinez, Howard Birkenfeld, Julian Biggers, Anthony & John Newhouse, Lydia Castillo, Carl Ault, G.G. League, Edward Martinez, Bob Gallager, Nina Morganti, Carmen Oviedo, Grisel Morales, Jose Ortiz , Gary Bellinghausen, Jenny C., Chase Sprigen, Christian Morales, M.L.Vigil, Margaret Bynumó, Cecilia Gleason, Luca Buga, Willie Faye Huseman, Calista Huber, Carmen Ramos, Patricia Eagle, Lola Wooten, Lynell Alison, Dale Hoover, Danita Vigil, Junior Manibog, Evangelina Madrigal, Evelyn Mulá, Carol Saldaña, Carla Wilson, Doris Larson, Tony Peña, Ezequiel Rodriquez, Carolina Ortega, Steven Bellinghausen, April and Colt Jenkins, Gigi Eagle, Leo Leners, Jackie Parker, Hildegard M. Turks, Jerri-co and Adrian Fjetland, Cole and Stefanie Fjetland, Kema Mitchener, Teresa Peña, Raul Rey, Evangelina Lucero, Lidia Lichtiem Yolanda Hernandez, Robert Sisneros, Danny Martinez, Amelia Bellar, Deacon Leo Ramos, Diana Delgado, Juan Reyes, Paula Quinta-nilla and Carmelo P. Palermo, Kenia Magallanes, Jessica Trujillo, Deacon Daniel Romo, Elena Romo, Marc Begay, Anthony Castillo, Thomas Reyna Jr., Linda Nicholson and For the Whole Community

Please Pray for our Soldiers Blase Musick, Jacob Tumbleson, Anthony J. Martello, Marc Begay, John Aaron Peña, Chris Romo, Phillip Romo, Robert Gavino Cavazos Raymond Johnson III, Sam Jacquez

ADORATION CHAPEL

The Lord Needs Your Company!!! Your commitment to fill the following hours (even on a temporary basis) would be greatly appreciated, in order to relieve the few who have kept these hours covered at great sacrifice. Please call the coordinator if you can help with day or night time hours. Adoration Needs: Monday 11 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tuesday 11:00a.m. and 12:00 noon Thursday 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, 6:00p.m., 10:00p.m. Saturday 6:00a.m., 9:00a.m.

He seeks your company and love. Could you not watch one hour with Me? (Mt. 26:40)

If you cannot make your hour of Adoration please call: Pam Marsh-Coordinator at 654-4397

Readings for May 7 to May 13, 2016

Saturday/Sábado: Acts 18:23-28/Jn 16:23b-28

8:30p.m. †Casillano Martinez By Ray & Loretta Martinez

Sunday/Domingo: Acts 1:1-11/Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23/Lk 24:46-53

8:00a.m. 11:00a.m 1:00p.m. 6:00p.m.

†Sharon Oberbrockling By David Oberbrockling †Billie June Pustejovsky By Pam Daniel †Antonia Vitela By Lidia Castillo Parish Intentions

Monday/Lunes: Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33 No Mass

Tuesday/Martes: 6:30p.m.

Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a Charley Musick “Happy Birthday” By Mom

Wednesday/Miércoles: 8:15a.m.

Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19

†Sharon Oberbrockling By David Oberbrockling

Thursday/Jueves: 8:15a.m.

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26

John Renteria “Happy Birthday” By Family

Friday/Viernes 8:15a.m.

Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19 Tarin Cavazos By Cavazos Family

Next Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Rom 8:8-17/Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

NOTICIAS DE

LA PARROQUIA

Noticias de la Escuela de San José

Estamos actualmente aceptando aplica-ciones para una maestra certificada y para asistentes de maestras para el año escolar 2016-2017. Favor de comunicarse con Angi Seidenberger al 806-359-1604 para obten-

er más detalles. También estamos buscando co-cinero (a) de medio tiempo, que sea confiable, que sepa seguir instrucciones y que pueda levantar has-ta 50 libras a un tiempo. Experiencia es deseable. Interesados favor de recoger una solicitud de empleo en la oficina escolar.

Adolescentes- Impacting Teens

Feliz Día de las Madres de parte de Impacting Teens! La Misa para los muchachos que se gradúan de High School este 2016 será el 22 de mayo a las 11 de la mañana. Posteriormente se da-rán más detalles.

Festival de San José

Gracias a todos los que vinieron y apoyaron nues-tro festival anual. Fue un gran éxito! Los ganadores de la rifa fueron Primer premio tarjeta visa de $5,000- Patty Adams; Segundo premio televisión inteligente de 50 pulgadas- Abrian Parra; Tercer premio hielera Yeti-Florita Rivas.

Campaña CatÓlica Unida 2016 – 2017

Queridos Parroquianos: El próximo fin de semana, 14 y 15 de abril será el fin de semana de com-promiso de la Campaña Católica Unida del 2016. La inspiración para el tema de esta campaña, Los Ros-tros de la Misericordia, surgió de la Carta Apostóli-ca del Papa Francisco, El Rostro de la Misericordia. Vea como su ofrenda a la Campaña Católica Unida da la oportunidad de encontrar a Jesús al apoyar ministerios críticamente importantes a nuestra Diócesis de Amarillo, tales como: el Centro Estu-diantil Católico, Apoyo a las vocaciones y a semi-naristas, Ayuda en colegiaturas para educación Católica, Capellanes Católicos, Formación en la Fe y Asistencia a parroquias, por nombrar solo algunos. Su donativo para apoyar a estos ministerios, nos presenta como el rostro y manos de la misericordia a todos de manera inmediata y poderosa. Por favor considere hacer una ofrenda con sacrificio a la Campaña Católica Unida.

Holy Cross Catholic Academy

Two years in row! The Holy Cross Choral program won the 1A TAPPS State Championship in Killeen Thursday, April 21st. Combining with the soloists who received a “1” rating in the Lubbock venue with this competition’s mixed choir, sight reading for the mixed choir, a trio and

the large ensemble, HCCA earned 150 more points than second place! Soloists receiving a rating of “1”: Patrick Villafuerte, Gabriel Moreno, Jenna Rickwartz. The trio receiving popular reviews with their chore-ography and their “1” rating: Anna Phillips, Andrea Wallace, Kayla Wilhelm. The mixed choir received a “2 “ rating for both their singing and sight reading. The girls’ choir received a “1” rating. Holy Cross received a state plaque for best Choral program, outstanding pop show for our trio and Division 1 plaque for the large ensemble (girls’ choir). Congratulations to Holy Cross Catholic Academy!

Secondary Principal Position Available

Holy Cross Catholic Academy, the Diocese of Amarillo’s middle school and high school (grades 6-12), is seeking a new principal, beginning in the summer of 2016. The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic who is a collaborative and visionary leader, willing and able to continue to uphold and strengthen the school’s commitment to fostering spiritual growth, academic excellence, and a life of service. Applicants must hold a master’s degree, with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in educational administration. Experience teaching in a Catholic school is desirable, as is the ability to communicate well in both English and Spanish. Please send a letter of application, resume, a statement of philosophy of Catholic education, and contact information for at least 3 professional references to Fr. Robert A. Busch, Superintendent of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Amarillo,at rbusch@dioama.org. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Retreat Team and Individuals Trainings

Training has been scheduled for Sunday, May 22, 2016 at St. Hyancinth’s Church Conference Room in Amarillo, TX from 10:00a.m.– 5:00p.m. The training will help partishes form their own retreat team. The trainings will consist of the forllowing: creating and developing your retreat master plan, policies and guidelines, efective skills for small group facilitation, listening skills, retreat team competencies, effective skills on retreat talk, testimonies/witness talks skills, effective skills on training adults as supervisors/disciplinarians etc. Open to all parish retreat ministry groups, Covenant Teen members interested in serving in the retreat team and adults that yould like to help with retreats. Parish groups and individuals interested in attending must contact Oscar Guzman at 806-383-2243 or e-mail at oguzman@dioama.org by May 15, 2016. Lunch will be on your own.

Save the Date Fifth Annual Catholic Charities Fall Ball will be held on September 24, 2016 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Sponsorships available, please call 806-376-4571.

Weekly Collection Report/nforme Semanal de la Colecta

Projected-Proyectado $7,500.00

Collection-Colecta: April 29 & May 1, 2016 $7,485.24

Over/Under-Más/Menos -$14.76

Children’s Collection-C. de los niños $172.90

Building/Maintenance Fund 1,222.23

Happy Mother’s

Day

Feliz Día de las

Madres

May 7 to May 13, 2016 Del 7 de Mayo al 13 de Mayo de 2016

Saturday 3:40p.m.

5:00p.m. 6:00p.m.

Confessions Mass-English-First Communions Altar Society ‘s Plants Sale (GA)

Sunday 2nd Collection:

8:00a.m.

9:15a.m.

11:00a.m. 1:00p.m.

6:00p.m.

Catholic Communications

Altar Society ‘s Plants Sale (GA) Mass-English

Scripture Study (OLS)

Mass-English-First Communions Mass– Spanish- First Communions

Mass– Sudanese

Monday 6:00p.m. 7:00p.m.

No Mass

Amarillo Rejoicers (HFR) Leadership Youth Group (SNR)

Tuesday 6:00p.m.

6:30p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m.

Baptism Class (OLS)

Mass Liturgy Committee Mtg. (SNR)

Festival Committee Mtg. (HFR)

Wednesday 8:15a.m.

9:00a.m. 7:00p.m.

Mass Golden Faith Seekers (HFR) Faith Formation Classes for Children and Teens (School/Gym)

Thursday 8:15a.m.

6:30p.m. Mass Finance Council Mtg. (HFR)

Friday 8:15a.m.

9:00p.m. Mass

Wedding Rehearsal (Church)

Diocesan News

Altar Servers:

5:00p.m. 8:00a.m.

11:00a.m. 1:00p.m.

Chloe Balderaz, C.J. Hernandez, Landon Saiz Anthony Hernandez, Victoria Pina-Smith Alessa Medrano, Marissa Medrano, Shaylynn McCoy Gabriel Gonzalez, Yamilex Ramirez

Communion Ministers:

5:00p.m.

8:00a.m. 11:00a.m.

1:00p.m.

Connie Balderaz, Elaine Clarke, Dimna Duran, Jeanette Herring, Gail Saiz Priscilla Austria, David Oberbrocking Arturo Perez, Brandon Perez, Ray Barbosa, Jamie Levario, Lori Page Miguel Lora, Veronica Lora, Rufino Chinchilla, Sandra Chinchilla *Eduardo Zapata

5:00p.m. 8:00a.m.

11:00a.m. 1:00p.m.

Lectors Carol Saldaña

Dick Groninger NA

José Bazaldúa

Ushers

Roger Bernt Pat Kennedy

*Bernal/Jacquez

March Mass Attendance Average 5:00 PM– NA 8:00 AM– 64 11:00 AM– 283 1:00 PM– 292

The Week Ahead/ La Semana Próxima

Mass Servers May 14 and 15, 2016