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SAINTFERDINAND& GOODSHEPHERD
PARISH BULLETIN | NOVEMBER 4, 2018 | THE THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
ST. FERDINAND, BLANCO MASS TIMES:SATURDAY, 5:00 P.M.
SATURDAY (ESPAÑOL) 7:00P.M.
SUNDAY, 11:00 A.M.
GOOD SHEPHERD, JOHNSON CITY MASS TIMES:SUNDAY, 9:00 A.M.
FOR A COMPLETE WEEKDAY
MASS SCHEDULE AND MASS INTENTIONS,
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SUNDAY, 8:30 A.M., GOOD SHEPHERD
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PHONE NUMBERS:OFFICE PHONE: (830) 833-5227
OFFICE FAX: (830) 833-9978
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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 joiningthe Catholic faith, please contact the Church office for information concerning reception of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eu-charist, Confirmation, Matrimony and Anointing of the Sick. Parent interviews for Baptism need to be scheduled with the priest sixweeks in advance. Marriage Arrangements need to be made with the priest at least six months in advance. Holy Communion can bebrought to the sick on request. If you know of anyone in need, please call the office.
S t a f f E m a ils
Rev. Fr. Brion [email protected]
Deacon Jessie [email protected]
Deacon Tony [email protected]
Susan Moore, Director of Religious [email protected]
Penny Thomas, [email protected]
Cathy Cudd, [email protected]
o f f i c e H o u r s
Monday through Friday:1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
o f f i c e c o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n
Mailing Address:25 Main St.Blanco, TX 78606
Phone Numbers:Main Office: (830) 833-5227Office Fax: (830) 833-9978
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“C h r i s t r e d e e m e d u s o n t h e h a r d a r m s o f t h e C r o s s , a n d
h i s k n i g h t w i l l n o t s e r v e h i m i n a n y o t h e r w a y .”-SAINT FERDINAND III OF CASTILE
P a r i s h M i n i s t r i e s & I n f o r m a t i o n
5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 3rd (StF) 7:00 p.m.Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd
Sunday, November 4th (GS) 9:00 a.m.Rosary at 8:25 a.m. Repose of the Soul of Patrick Fischlerby Patti Marx
Sunday, November 4th (StF) 11:00 a.m.Repose of the Soul of John Wier by Moore Family
Tuesday, November 6th (StF) 9:00 a.m.Repose of the Souls of Matias Tejeda by Tejeda Family and Charlotte Ellis by Anna Barker
Wednesday, November 7th (StF) 9:00 a.m.Repose of the Soul of Pam Woods by Denise Campbell
Thursday, November 8th (StF) 9:00 a.m.Repose of the Soul of Paul Schilling by Paulette Stepp
Thursday, November 8th (GS) 6:00 p.m.Parishioners of Good Shepherd and St. Ferdinand
Friday, November 9th (SF) 9:00 a.m.Repose of the Soul of Francis Hartmann by Mr. & Mrs. George Vogel
Saturday, November 10th (StF) 5:00 p.m.Repose of the Soul of Francis Hartmann by Mary Singleton
Saturday, November 10th (StF) 7:00 p.m.Parishioners of St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd
mas s es & I n t e n t i o n s
Week of November 3, 2018 – November 10, 2018
Saturday, November 3rd (StF)Repose of the Soul of Pam Woods by Denise Campbell
All bulletin items must be submitted by
end of day on Monday. Beginning Tuesday, November 6th, all
weekday Masses will be at 9:00 a.m.
The question posed in today’s Gospel requires Jesus to
interpret the Law of Moses. The Mosaic Law consists of the Ten
Commandments and many additional commandments,
numbering into the hundreds. For a devout Jew, adherence to
the Mosaic Law is an expression of faithfulness to God’s
covenant with Israel. The ranking of these commandments was
regularly debated among the teachers of the Law.
Jesus was not the only Jewish religious teacher to connect
these two commandments, love of God and love of neighbor.
Both of these commandments were central elements of the
religious tradition that Jesus learned from his Jewish
community. Indeed, these commandments continue to be
central aspects of contemporary Jewish religious
understanding. Jesus’ response to his questioners proposed an
integral connection between these two aspects of the Jewish
Law. Love of God finds its expression in our love for our
neighbor. Many believe, however, that this connection was
heard in a new and fresh way when spoken by Jesus.
The scribe who questions Jesus in today’s Gospel engages in
a positive dialogue with Jesus. He agrees with Jesus’ teaching
that the commandments to love God and love neighbor stand
above the commandment to offer worship and sacrifice in the
Temple. With this dialogue, Jesus appears to close the debate
with the Jewish authorities. Mark reports that no one dared to
question Jesus further.
L o v e o f G o d a n d L o v e o f N e i g h b o r
La pregunta en el Evangelio de hoy requiere de Jesús al
interpretar la ley de Moisés. La ley mosaica consiste en los diez
mandamientos y muchos mandamientos adicionales, en la
numeración de centenares. Para un judío devoto,en la adhesión
a la ley mosaica es una expresión de fidelidad a la Alianza de
Dios con Israel. Las clasificaciones de estos mandamientos
regularmente fueron discutido entre los maestros de la ley.
Jesús no era el maestro religioso judío sólo para conectar estos
dos mandamientos, el amor de Dios y el amor al prójimo. Estos
mandamientos eran elementos centrales de la tradición religiosa
que Jesús aprendieron de su comunidad judía. De hecho, estos
mandamientos siguen siendo aspectos centrales del
entendimiento religioso judío contemporáneo. La respuesta de
Jesús a sus interrogadores proponia una conexión integral
entre estos dos aspectos de la ley judía. El amor de Dios que
encuentra su expresión en el amor por nuestro prójimo. Sin
embargo, muchos creen que esta conexión se escuchó en una
forma nueva y fresca cuando hablaba Jesús.
El escriba que cuestiona a Jesús en el Evangelio de hoy
participa en un diálogo positivo con Jesús. Él está de acuerdo
con las enseñanzas de Jesús los mandamientos amar a Dios y
amar al projimo sobre el mandamiento de ofrecer adoración y
sacrificio en el templo. Con este diálogo, Jesús aparece cerrar el
debate con las autoridades judías. Marcos dice de que nadie se
atrevio a cuestionar mas a Jesus.
S t . C h a r l e s B o r r o m e o
E l a m o r d e D i o s y E l a m o r a l p r ó j i m o
The name of Charles Borromeo is associated with reform. He
lived during the time of the Protestant Reformation, and had a
hand in the reform of the whole Church during the final years
of the Council of Trent.
Because of his intellectual qualities Charles was entrusted
with several important offices connected with the Vatican, and
later appointed secretary of state with responsibility for the
papal states. The untimely death of his elder brother brought
Charles to a definite decision to be ordained a priest, despite his
relatives’ insistence that he marry. Soon after being ordained a
priest at age 25, Borromeo was consecrated bishop of Milan.
Charles allotted most of his income to charity, forbade
himself all luxury, and imposed severe penances upon himself.
He sacrificed wealth, high honors, esteem, and influence to
become poor. During the plague and famine of 1576, Borromeo
tried to feed 60,000 to 70,000 people daily. To do this he
borrowed large sums of money that required years to repay.
Work and the heavy burdens of his high office began to affect
Archbishop Borromeo’s health, leading to his death at the age of
46.
Saint Charles Borromeo made his own the words of Christ:
“…I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you
gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and
you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you
visited me” (Matthew 25:35-36). Borromeo saw Christ in his
neighbor, and knew that charity done for the least of his flock
was charity done for Christ.
Saint Charles Borromeo is the Patron Saint of Catechists,
Catechumens, and Seminarians.
St. Ferdinand:Regular CollectionBlack Bag
$4,176.08$311.00
Good ShepherdRegular CollectionBuilding Fund
$1,234.00$86.85
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce.
Then will your barns be filled with plenty, with new wine your vats will overflow.
- Proverbs 3:10
Good Shepherd Men’s ClubMeets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
Knights of ColumbusMeets the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand parish hall.
Catholic Daughters Of The AmericasMeets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Ferdinand parish hall.
ACTS Core Team:Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p. m. in the St. Ferdinand Parish Hall.
St. Ferdinand’s Parish ChoirMeets Wednesday nights at 5:30 p.m. Call 830-833-4939 for more information.
Good Shepherd Children’s Choir:Meets Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m.
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 210-414-7301 [email protected].
Parish O r g a n i z a t i o n s & Meeting T i m e s
St. Anne’s Altar SocietyMeets the 1st Thursday of the month immediately following 9 a.m. Mass in the parish hall.
P r a y e r L i s t
Pleaseprayforparishioners’ spiritual,mentalandphysicalneeds.
Clara Jo Bindseil, Joanne Bodine, Barbara
Crowley, Peggy Duran, Lee Durci, Roselle
Wagner Fischler, John Geldorf, Dylan Gonzales,
Ruben Gonzales, Teresa Harris, Clifford Lane,
Wyatt Ledesma, Charles McKinney, Naomi
Michalsky, Ralph Moss, Charles Reinert, Joe D.
Riba Sr., Freddy Salazar, Lucille Scharnhorst,
Gay Schuler, Lydia Segura, Jacob Umanzor,
Nellie Upshaw, Tony Vela, and Polo Zamora.
If you or someone you know needs prayer in a special way,please email: [email protected].
P a r i s h M i n i s t r i e s & In f o r m a t i o n , C o n t ’ d
Good Shepherd V o c a t i o n s C h a l i c e
If your family feels called to pray with the Chalice, please contactWarren Davis before or after Mass or by calling him directly at713-569-9491.
c o l l e c t i o n s s t a t e m e n t
Week of October 28, 2018Thank you for your generosity!
Know that the LORD is God, he made us, we belong to him, we are his people, the flock he shepherds.
-PSALM 100:3
N o v e m b e r 3 - 4 s e c o n d c o l l e c t i o n s
StF & GS: Catholic Service Appeal
We b s i t e s : For a complete list of ministries, contacts, and
other resources, please visit our websites:
www.stferdinandblanco.org www.goodshepherdjctx.org
s p e c i a l E v e n t s a n d A n n o u n c e m e n t s
Mass Preparation: November 11, 2018, The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, CycleB
First Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16Through Elijah, a widow and her son are blest with enough flour and oil to supply them for a year.
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 146:7,8-9,9-10A prayer of praise to God who raises up the lowly.
Second Reading: Hebrews 9:24-28Christ died once to take away sin; he will return again to bring salvation.
Gospel Reading: Mark 12:38-44Jesus notices a poor widow’s offering and commends her great sacrifice.
P r a y e r & F a i t h R e s o u r c e s
It’s Time for a New Parish Directory and we need your help!
Lifetouch will be at Good Shepherd, November 30 and December 1 and at St. Ferdinand, December 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Schedule your photography session now by calling the office.
We will also have a sign-up table after all Masses November 3rd-4th.
We need volunteers from both parishes to help with the check-in on the picture days. Please call the office at 830-833-5227
if you are available to help.
Today is our annual diocesan Catholic Services
Appeal. The Catholic Services Appeal gives us the
opportunity to act together as a diocesan family:
caring for our active and retired priests, helping
those in need, promoting a culture of life,
encouraging religious vocations, and educating
our youth. Every gift, regardless of the size, is vital
to the success of the Catholic Services Appeal. Our
goal this year is to have 100% participation.
Please give in accordance with your means.
Hoy es nuestro Llamado para los Servicios Católicos
diocesano. El Llamado para los Servicios Católicos nos da
la oportunidad de actuar juntos como una familia
diocesana: cuidando de nuestros sacerdotes activos y
jubilados, ayudando a aquellos necesitados, promoviendo
una cultura de vida, fomentando vocaciones religiosas y
educando a nuestra juventud. Cada donación, sin
importar su tamaño, es vital para el éxito del Llamado para
los Servicios Católicos. Nuestra meta este año es tener una
participación del 100%. Por favor done de acuerdo a sus
posibilidades.
Catholic Services Appeal, November 3-4
Drop off your Baby Banks today! Thank you for
your commitment to Life! Your donation will help
pro-life efforts in our parish and throughout the
diocese. The Gabriel Project, Project Rachel,
Sidewalk Ministry, Pro-Life Help Line and much
more will receive funds from this campaign. If you
forgot your Baby Bank, please drop it off at the
parish office this coming week. For more
information or to volunteer, please call the office
at 830-833-5227 or email
¡Regrese sus alcancías hoy! ¡Gracias por su compromiso
por la vida! Sus donativos ayudaran a los esfuerzos Pro-
vida en nuestra parroquia y alrededor de la diócesis. El
Proyecto Gabriel, el Proyecto Raquel, el Ministerio de
banqueta, y la línea de ayuda entre otros recibirán fondos
de esta campaña. Si olvido su Alcancía del Bebe, por favor
tráigalo a las oficinas de la iglesia durante la semana. Para
mayor información de como poder ser voluntario en el
ministerio pro vida parroquial comuníquese con, , por
favor call the office at 830-833-5227 or email
Drop Off Your Baby Banks Today!
Daylight Savings Time is Ending!
Don’t forget to turn your clocks
back at 2am on November 4th!
St. Ferd inand
DRE – Susan Moore 833-0444
Office hours/Horarios de Oficina:
Wednesdays/Miercoles 12:00-6:00 p.m.
Class schedule:
Sunday mornings 9:30-10:40 a.m. - PreK-6th Grade
Wednesday evenings 6:00-7:15 p.m. - 7th -8th Grade:
Registration for Religious Education classes is available
in the Religious Education Building during RE classes, or
on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Blanco Tots Need Toys Angel Tree
Religious Education classes will be participating in the
Blanco Tots Need Toys Christmas gift program along with
several area churches during the month of November. A
tree with gift request ornaments will be available the 10th
and 11th of November, in the narthex. All parishioners
are invited to select an angel ornament with an age and a
wish list to choose from for an individual boy or girl. Gifts
will be collected before Mass on November 17th and 18th,
or gifts may be delivered to the church office by Tuesday,
November 27th.
If you missed the deadline for Tots Need Toys
applications at Blanco Elementary, please contact
Susan in the RE Office at 833-0444.
Good Shepherd
Margie Vasquez, Coordinator of [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS / TEACHERS NEEDED
If you are interested in helping with classes, retreats, meals
or chaperoning, please contact Margie Vasquez for details
about upcoming events.
Religious Education Classes:
Cost: Registration $40
First Communion, $55 (2 books)
5% Discount for 2 or more children
Max per family per year, $100
Catechist Discount: $25 for entire family
Pre-K thru 5th Grade: Wednesday's 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Middle School - 6th thru 8th Grade (Edge Program): Please see
updates and information on the Youth Ministry section. Calendar of
events available in the RE building.
High School 9th thru 12th Grade (Lifeteen Program): Sunday's 5:30
p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please see updates and information on the Youth
Ministry section.
Pre-Confirmation Classes – 8th thru 12th Grade (for both St.
Ferdinand and Good Shepherd): Classes will meet once a month on
the second Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
(Next Class scheduled for November 10th). Please see Margie
Vasquez for information and to register (or contact the parish office
at 830-833-5227).
Religious Education
Estudio Bíblico El Evangelio de Juan, Loyola Press
Acoge humildemente la palabra que ha sido plantado en ti y
puede salvar tus almas. - Santiago 1:21b
Domingos 9:30-10:30 con Rosa Vargas en las siguientes
fechas. Para información llame a 833-0444.
11 de noviembre
18 de noviembre
9 de diciembre
16 de diciembre
Congratulations to our Confirmandi
Please pray for St Ferdinand and Good Shepherd confirmandi who received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Tuesday, October
30th : Juan Martin Avila, Maricela Avila, Anna Elise Beliveau, Iliana Isabella Chavez, John Mark Handley-Kainer, Joseph Noah
Hernandez, Alexia Lopez, Camila Michelle Manriquez, Marco Antonio Miranda, Ryan Allan Reveley, Rachelle Louise Reveley,
Ottelee Lysette Salmeron, Joshua Anthony Vasquez, and Wyatt Quinn Wisdom. Most Rev. Joe Vasquez, Bishop of Austin,
presided with Fr Brion Zarsky concelebrating and Deacon Jessie Esquivel serving as Deacon of the Mass.
High School Religious Education: Summer 2018
High School: (9th – 12th grades)Blanco and Johnson City High School Teens meet each Sunday night at RICH (Resting in Christ’s Hands). Classes are held
at the St. Ferdinand Parish hall from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Confirmation students for 2019 must sign up for RICH. Come
Join us this SUNDAY NIGHT for RICH NIGHTS!! This Sunday we will learn about Alone – A Life Night in Solitude vs.
Isolation. To help teens recognize their experiences of isolation and loneliness and motivate them to move from isolation to
solitude before God and into community with one another. So, come join us – all are welcome!!
See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. – 1 John 3:1
Middle School: (6th – 8th grades)EDGE will meet in Johnson City on Nov. 7th at 5:00 pm to join FUMC for a joint Middle School Youth Ministry Praise and
Worship night. Come join us for some fun, games and some Christian Fellowship. Blanco and Johnson City Middle School
Students can join EDGE Youth Ministry, to learn about all the events, activities and retreats planned for this school year
please contact [email protected]. We have activities planned once a month for students to experience adoration,
community service, praise and worship as well as attending retreats as a group. We are currently working on a fundraiser
for upcoming events, please sign up for the November Fundraiser. Students will also be working on a December Christmas
project. Students can register at the parish office or email: [email protected] for registration forms and
calendar.
Upcoming Events:Fundraiser: WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are in need of drinks (Can Sodas of any kind). We will have a booth on Nov. 23rd
– 24th at Light Spectacular in Johnson City to help our youth raise funds for DCYC 2018, and other high school and middle
school events. Our booth will have drinks (Soda and Water), Coffee, Hot Homemade Cider, and Popcorn. We are requesting
donations of Sodas (Coke, Dr. Pepper, Sprint, Diet Coke, etc.). We will also take cash donation to purchase the misc. items
(popcorn, bags, cups, etc.). We appreciate any items you can donate. Items can be delivered to the parish office or bring to
the church on Sundays or Sunday nights at our RICH Nights. Please visit our booth that night and help support our parish
youth. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Rios at [email protected].
Volunteer Opportunities:If you are interested in volunteering, you must be EIM compliant. Please refer to bulletin for upcoming workshops in our
area.
For all Youth Ministry inquiries, contact Margie at [email protected].
2019 Confirmation Classes for St. Ferdinand and Good Shepherd
All Teens seeking Confirmation in 2019 must sign up for RICH Youth Ministry classes on Sunday nights. We will be having
our first Parent / Student meeting on Sunday Dec. 9th. If you have any questions as to registration, requirements for
Confirmation or class times – please contact Margie Vasquez. If you would prefer to register online, please
visit stferdinandblanco.org/richyouth to register.
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