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ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE
CATHOLIC CHURCH
4100 South Coulter Street Amarillo, TX 79109
Second Sunday of Easter April 23, 2017
Church Phone: (806) 358-2461
Rectory Phone: (806) 353-1016
Fax: (806) 358-2529
Website: www.stthomasamarillo.org
Office Hours: (M-F) 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Diocese of Amarillo
Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 PM (Sunday Vigil Mass)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15 AM
Weekdays: 7:00 AM (Tuesday-Friday)
Holy Days: (to be announced) Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday: 5:30-6:30 PM
Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM
(Other times by appointment)
Sacrament of Baptism
Contact the Parish Office to schedule a date and
time. Parents and sponsors must attend a Baptism
class. One sponsor must be Catholic and at least
16 years of age.
Sacraments of 1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion
These sacraments combine into one sacramental
preparation program which takes two consecutive
years of religious education classes to complete.
Students must be at least in first grade to begin this
preparation.
Sacrament of Confirmation
This sacrament takes two consecutive years of faith
formation to complete. Students must be in at least
sixth grade before beginning this preparation.
Sacrament of Matrimony
Contact the Pastor at least six months before the
date of the wedding.
Sacrament of the Sick
Please notify the parish secretary of any sick or
elderly shut-ins and all those in the hospital.
The Rite of Christian Initiation
The program for adults (RCIA) is open to
non-Catholics who wish to learn more about the
Catholic faith and to Catholics who have not
celebrated the Sacraments. This process is offered
on an ongoing basis.
REFLECTION
"Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, 'Peace
be with you.'" This greeting from the resurrected Christ must
have been a profound one for the disciples. They were living
behind locked doors "for fear of the Jews," which really meant
for fear of their own lives. They had seen what happened to
Jesus and didn't want to face the same fate. Imagine the pa-
ralysis of this fear, keeping them locked inside a prison of their
own making.
But even the walls and the locks could not keep Jesus out! He
came "although the doors were locked" and brought them a
message of peace. And then their fear turned to gladness for
they "rejoiced when they saw the Lord."
This transformation from sadness to joy, from fear to peace
was not just a gift for these first disciples. It is a gift for all of the
followers of the Lord, ourselves included! When we are afraid
of what might happen in our lives, where we are trapped or
paralyzed by the burdens of our own habitual sins, Jesus
wants to step in and offer us peace. This is what we celebrate
today on this feast of the mercy of Christ. His love and peace-
-the gift of his mercy--is meant for all of us, weak, sinful, and
scared though we may be.
And we who receive this great gift of mercy from the Lord are
also called to be merciful to others. We are called to be
peacemakers and to forgive others as we have been forgiv-
en. Our celebration of Divine Mercy need not stop at the
doors of our own hearts. We can seek ways to be ministers of
God's mercy to others, reaching out with the love of God,
bringing comfort and consolation to those who need it most.
Parish News
Our Stewardship
ST. THOMAS PRAYER CHAIN: Do you know
someone in need of special prayers? The Prayer
Chain is always taking requests. If you would be
interested in joining this worthwhile ministry or if
you have a prayer chain request, please con-
tact Debi Banach at 358-2461, Ext. 107.
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
OUR SICK AND HOMEBOUND: Kate Schmidt, Ben Canales,
Marilyn Brzostowski, Cleta Bustos, Steve Chontos, Elizabeth
Stone, Terry Moenter, Carmen Oviedo, Lynn Gerken, Glenda
Fassauer, Braxton Sandoval, Cheryle Wayne, Jerry Stone,
Jerry Terry, Esther York, Shanna O’Gorman, Mike O’Neill,
Angie Van Bakel, Mark Ortega, Bill Hughes, Jeannette
Kaminski, Mary Maalouf, Emile Jones, Frank Galitski, John
(Jack) Hoben, Nadine Hadley, Brian Dolan, Robert Mitchell,
Madeline Arrott, Lupita Randon, Carolyn Shoberg, Allen
Lamb, Betty Cutting, Judy Allen, Roy Steele, Maria Arias,
Jordan Barrientez, Melinda Gloe, Robert Herrera, William
Ruzicka, Roger Gloe, Gilbert Ybarra, Jo Rogowski, Paul &
Catherine Kiefer, Ellis Glueck, Doug Tyler, Nancy Kulman
Family.
OUR SERVICE MEN & WOMEN: Cruz Rey Esparza, Sheldon
Fowler, Shelby Lopez, A. J. Serafin, Lee Wingfield, Sean
Callahan, Bryan Revell, John Nussbaum, Rachel Nussbaum,
Matt Nussbaum, Christopher Schrock, David Oviedo Cantu,
Jacob Bitonel, Jason Freeby, Brandon Owens, Jacob
Tumbelson, T. J. Pevehouse, Swasey Brown, Cody Keesee,
Justin Spencer.
Prayer Intentions
ST. THOMAS ALTAR GUILD will have a joint meeting with both morning and evening members on Monday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the Msgr. Tash Hall. Taylor Elzner, our seminarian, will be the guest speaker. Voting will be held for next year's officers. Please join us for light refreshments and fellowship. ALL COUPLES IN THE PARISH WHO HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 50 OR MORE YEARS, INCLUDING THOSE COUPLES WHO WILL BE CELEBRATING THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR, will be recognized at the 11:15 Mass on Sun., May 7. In addition, a sit-down luncheon with reserved seating will be held in your honor in the Msgr. Tash Hall immediately following the Mass. Please call Julie Jones, 358-2461, #123, by Mon., May 1, if you will be able to attend. SAVE THE DATE : The 34th Annual Jerry Harpole Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on May 20, 2017. Watch the bulletin for updates. BUILT BY GOD, MADE FOR A PURPOSE: Vacation Bible School will be held Jul. 9 - 13, 2017 Adult and Youth volunteers are needed. Please contact Julie Jones in the Parish Life Office, 806-358-2461, Ext. 123, for details. BAPTISM CLASS: If you are new parents and/or sponsors, you are required to attend a Baptism class before the reception of the sacrament. Please call the parish office, 358-2461, to register for the next scheduled class. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION: At this time, an Adorer is needed for Sat., 8:00 p.m. If you are interested in being a part of this worthwhile ministry, call Simon Wright, 806-570-9776. CRUCIFIX FOR VOCATIONS: We are needing individuals or families to sign up to take the vocations crucifix for a week of prayer for the increase in vocations to religious life. Please sign up in the bell tower if interested. THANK YOU to all individuals and families who have signed up to take the vocations crucifix for a week of prayer for the increase in vocations to religious life. Your time and prayers are very much appreciated.
Budget Actual Variance April 9, 2017 $ 26,831.00 $ 29,861.00 $ 3,030.00 Month-to-Date $ 53,662.00 $ 60,717.75 $ 7,055.75 April 16, 2017 NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO PUBLICATION DATE “Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” ~John 20:19
Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A simple “hello” and a smile goes a long way. ~Office of Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal
MERCY PRAYER
Eternal God,
in whom mercy is endless
and the treasury of compassion
- inexhaustible,
look kindly upon us
and increase Your mercy in us,
that in difficult moments
we might not despair
nor become despondent,
but with great confidence
submit ourselves to Your holy will,
which is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen.
~Catholic Online
Youth Schedule and Events
Young Adults will be meeting this Tues., Apr. 25, in The Dwelling from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. High School STAY will be meeting this Wed., Apr. 26, in The Dwelling. We have a guest speaker coming to talk to us. MS STAY (6th – 8th Grade) Will meet TONIGHT, Apr. 23, in The Dwelling from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., for our final meeting of the year. FAST (4th and 5th grade) We will be meeting TONIGHT, Apr. 23, in The Dwelling from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. This will be our final meeting of the year.
Please contact Caleb Hubbard at [email protected] or by phone at 358-2461, Ext. 121, if you have any questions.
Holy Cross Catholic Academy is seeking applicants in the following areas for the 2017-2018 school year. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Angi Seidenberger at [email protected].
ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL Associate Head of School is a full-time position which requires one to have a Master’s in Education Administration or a Masters with a minimum of 18 hours in Education Administration. Some of the duties include supporting the Head of School in the daily operations of the school day and assisting and supporting teachers and students. Associate Head of School also works collaboratively with the school families and the supporting groups of the school community. Applicants must be Catholic and able to participate in full sacramental life, passionate, energetic and welcoming of all God’s children.
RELIGION TEACHER Religion teacher must have a Bachelor’s degree in Theology and must be a practicing Catholic. The position would be a full or part-time position teaching middle and high school Religion courses. Duties would include participating in professional development, creating course syllabi, monthly staff meetings, lesson planning, grading and other responsibilities associated with teaching. Being fully active in the life of the school community will also be expected.
HCCA IS STILL ENROLLING FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR!
Call today to set-up your appointment at 355-9637.
Around the Diocese
Holy Cross Corner
ST. THOMAS ROSARY GROUP: If you are interested in praying the rosary with a group once a week, you are welcome to join the St. Thomas Rosary Group each Thurs. morning at 10:00 a.m., in the Chapel. Afterwards, they meet in the Parlor for some refreshments and fellowship. ST. THOMAS PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: The Shawl Ministry meets each Wed. evening in the Parlor from 6:00 -8:00 p.m. If you like to knit or crochet, you are welcome to join this very worthwhile ministry. NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING (NFP): Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP International, www.nfpandmore.org. Includes Ecological Breastfeeding (it really can space babies), a double-check system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching that’s easy to understand. Work with a live instructor by email. Completion cer-tificate. Only $70. We are listed at the U.S Bishops' website un-der NFP long distance learning: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/nfp-distance-learning.cfm.
JOB OPPORTUNITY: St. Thomas Church is looking for two, part-time custodians to work 18 hours per week. Applicants should be experienced and well motivated. The schedule and hours are flexible and some weekend and night work will be required. If interested, please send resume’ or letter of interest to St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 4100 S. Coulter St., Amarillo, Texas, 79109, attention Bryan Webb, Bldg. Administrator.
More Parish News
SIXTH ANNUAL BISHOP’S GALA: The Catholic Foundation of the Texas Panhandle cordially invites 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 auction, 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 www.amarillodiocese.org/gala ST. HYACINTH CHURCH, AMARILLO: Fr. Jim Schmitmeyer, pastor of St. Hyacinth Parish, has instituted a prayerful Eucharistic Holy Hour on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m., and invites all to join in prayer for vocations as well as private intentions. The hour opens with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a homily followed with silent meditation, common prayer, concluding with Benediction. It is a very special time.
Please remember St. Thomas the Apostle Church in your
wills, memorials, life insurance, stock, annuity, living trust
and other planned gifts. Thank you.
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH STAFF Pastor ……………………………………………...…..Rev. John Valdez
Deacon ……………………………………………….…Blaine Westlake
Deacon …………………………………………………….Phillip Whitson
Retired Deacon ……………………………………………….Jim Brown
Retired Deacon ……………………………………….Terry Pevehouse
Music Dir./Organist/Choir Master…………………….... Jim Gardner
Assistant Music Dir. ……………………………............Nicole Koetting
Youth Director ……………………………………….….Caleb Hubbard
Religious Ed & Adult Faith Formation Director…………Kerry Acker
Parish Secretary ………………………………………….….Rita Walker
Facility Administrator ……………………………………...Bryan Webb
Parish Bookkeeper …………………………………..Virginia Christian
Religious Ed Secretary …………………………………...Debi Banach
Parish Life Coordinator ………………………………….....Julie Jones
Ministry Assistant ……………………………...…Dayamin Winchester
Music Secretary ……………………………………...…...Judith Tucker
Music Assistant ……………………………………Stephanie Gallegos
Facility Assistant ……………………………………….....Glen Starcher
Liturgical Environmentalist ………………………………...Julie Pierce
Sunday, April 23: Acts 2:42-47/1 Pt 1:3-9/Jn 20:19-31
Monday, April 24:
Acts 4:23-31/Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday, April 25:
1 Pt 5:5b-14/Mk 16:15-20
Wednesday, April 26:
Acts 5:17-26/Jn 3:16-21
Thursday, April 27:
Acts 5:27-33/Jn 3:31-36
Friday, April 28:
Acts 5:34-42/Jn 6:1-15
Saturday, April 29:
Acts 6:1-7/Jn 6:16-21
Sunday, April 30:
Acts 2:14, 22-23/1 Pt 1:17-21/Lk 24:13-35
Daily Scripture Readings
Liturgy Schedule and Special Mass Intentions:
Monday 4/24 NO MASS
Tuesday 4/25
7:00 AM
+Tony Sisneros
Pat Stich
Wednesday 4/26 7:00 AM
+Ken Gabel
Gabel Family
Thursday 4/27 7:00 AM +Barbara Fowlkes
Mary Stockman
Friday 4/28 7:00 AM +Dick Wilcox
Wilma Morrisey
Saturday 4/29 5:00 PM +Carolina Ornelas
Ornelas Family
Sunday 4/30
7:30 AM MEMBERS OF PARISH FAMILY
9:00 AM +Theresa Rider
Tom & Sandy Riney
11:15 AM +Msgr. Joseph Tash
St. Thomas Men’s Club
Week at a Glance
RE News
*Confirmation students: Saturday, April 29 at 10 a.m. in
the church is the Confirmation mass. Please be there
at 9 a.m. in the bell tower for pictures!
*1st Communion students: Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the
church will be your practice. Saturday, May 6 at 10 a.m. will
be the 1st Communion mass. Please be there at 9 a.m. for
pictures!
RCIA News
*Any previous RCIA member who would like to join our
group for the Mystagogy class is welcome to come to the
Marian Room on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Mystagogy is the
4th step in RCIA and explores how to live life as a Catholic
after receiving the sacraments. It begins April 18 and ends
on May 30 with a party for Pentecost!
*Not Catholic but interested in learning more? The Inquiry
class is held in the library 10:05-11:05 a.m. The next class is
this morning, April 23! Any non-Catholic is welcome
at any time!
*Contact Kerrry Acker, DRE, at
(806)358-2461 ext. 106, or Debi, RE secretary, at ext. 107
for more info!
Adult Faith Formation
Religious Education News
MONDAY, APRIL 24 6:30 p.m. - Cub Scouts Den Meetings - Education Wing 7:00 p.m. - Evening & Morning Altar Guild - Msgr. Tash Hall TUESDAY, APRIL 25 2:00 p.m. - Divine Mercy Cenacle - Marian Room 7:00 p.m. - Young Adults - The Dwelling 7:00 p.m. - Boy Scouts - Gym 7:00 p.m. - Mystagogy (RCIA) -Marian Room WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 7:00 a.m. - ACTS Small Group - Library 9:00 a.m. - Community Bible Study - Parlor 10:00 a.m.- Marianist Group - Marian Room 11:00 a.m.- Lunch Bunch - Gym 5:30 p.m. - NO CONFESSIONS 6:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Group - Parlor 6:30 p.m. - K.I.D.S. Choirs - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - High School STAY - The Dwelling/Gym 7:45 p.m. - Adult Choir - Music Wing THURSDAY, APRIL 27 10:00 a.m. - Rosary Group - Church 6:30 p.m. - Deacon Prayer Group - Parlor FRIDAY, APRIL 28 NO SCHEDULED PARISH EVENTS SATURDAY, APRIL 29 10:00 a.m. - Confirmation - Church 11:30 a.m. - Confirmation Reception - Msgr. Tash Hall 3:30 p.m. - Confessions - Bride’s Room 4:00 p.m. - Cantor’s Rehearsal - Music Wing 7:30 p.m. - Ascension Academy Prom - Msgr. Tash Hall SUNDAY, APRIL 30 9:00 a.m. - Coffee/Fellowship hour - Gym 10:05 a.m. - RE Classes - Education Wing 10:05 a.m. - The Prophets (AFF) -Msgr. Tash Hall 12:30 p.m. - First Communion Retreat - Gym/Classrooms 5:30 p.m. - Youth Bells - Music Wing 6:15 p.m. - Youth Choir - Music Wing 7:00 p.m. - Middle School STAY - The Dwelling/Gym
Second Week of Easter The Second week of Easter allows us to continue en-
tering into and embracing the gift we have received
in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The prayers
and the readings keep inviting us to celebrate the
gifts we have received.
In the Acts of the Apostles, we watch Peter and the
others show such courage and boldness in proclaim-
ing the good news. They are filled with the Spirit. We
see that they also care that no one is in need, ensur-
ing that even the widows are taken care of.
The Gospel story about the encounter between Jesus
and Nicodemus takes us deeper into the mystery of
our re-birth into Jesus. It has to do with walking in the
light.
The miracles of the loaves in Chapter 6 of John's gos-
pel begins our reflection next week on the gift of the
bread that gives life.
All week, we have opportunities to ask for the graces
to embrace, live and share the new life we have
been given. © Creighton online ministries
