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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
Deacon Jessie Esquivel
Cathy Cudd, Parish Secretary
St. Ferdinand--DRE – Susan Moore 830-833-0444
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
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:
BULLETIN INQUIRIES:
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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