27th Sunday in Ordinary Time / 27o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ⦁ October 2, 2016

Reflexión

¡"Aumentanos la fe"! Tal como los apostoles le pidieron al Se-nor, deberıamos hacerlo nosotros todos los dıas en nuestra oracion. Aunque, quizas usted me diga: Yo creo en el Senor, tengo una fe grande. La respuesta es que todos tenemos el deseo de creer en el con mas solidez. La fe es un don, es un regalo que reci-bimos al ser bautizados. Pero el compromiso es saber crecer ese regalo en el trayecto de nuestra vida. Pidamos, pues, que se nos sea dada abundantemente. Vivir en la fe es estar atentos a los signos de los tiempos, escuchando la voz de Dios, atentos siem-pre. Porque en medio de tantas restricciones economicas, falta de trabajo y de vivienda, se nos olvida lo principal: recordar que tenemos un Padre que nos cuida. ¿Como cuido mi fe? ¿De que forma soy modelo de fe para la familia y la sociedad? Existen personas con una fe &irme en las enfermedades, las humillaciones y las penas. Las hemos visto y quiza vivimos con ellas; pueden ser nuestros abuelos, padres, hermanos, hermanas y amigos. Ellos han sabido responder admirablemente; no se han olvidado de nada de lo que el Senor nos ha dicho y hecho desde la cruz. El Papa Francisco lo explica de la siguiente manera: "El Apostol Juan (1 Jn 5, 4) dice que la victoria sobre el mundo es nuestra fe. ¡Nuestra fe vence siempre! La fe es victoria"

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D I O C E S E O F A M A R I L L O

Liturgy Schedule Weekend ....................... Saturday 5:00 pm,

7:15 pm (Texline); Sunday 9:30 am, 12:00 noon (Spanish)

Weekday ... Please see weekly calendar.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30 pm or other times by appointment.

Horario de Liturgias Fin de Semana .............. Sabado 5:00 pm,

7:15 pm (Texline); Domingo 9:30 am, 12:00 noon (Espanol)

Día Laborable Por favor, mire el calendario semanal.

Sabado 3:30-4:30 pm o otras horas por hacer cita.

Reflection "When you have done all you have been commanded, say, 'We are un-pro&itable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.'" What a humble attitude this would be! Jesus challenges us today not to boast, not to seek special praise, not to consider ourselves worthy of some great re-ward when we follow him. Rather, he honestly reminds us that it is simply our duty to do all we "have been commanded." God made us. Our lives are a result of his loving initiative. Giving our-selves back to him through "the obedience of faith" (as the Second Vatican Council called it), is truly the only appropriate response. Of course we are free NOT to practice this obedience. We are free to reject God, to ignore his commandments, even to make ourselves his enemies. But nonetheless it remains true that what we ought to do is to love God and follow his ways. And Jesus suggests today that this simple obedience should be a given in our lives. Following the commandments is merely what we are obligated to do. But, let's not forget that we are also free to do more. Because of the na-ture of love, we can never really exhaust it. We can always love more, serve more devotedly, give more generously. Perhaps Jesus is calling us to focus less on meeting the bare-bones requirements of Christianity, and instead to shift our efforts farther in the direction of going above and beyond the call of duty. Instead of asking what is the least I HAVE to do, we would do well to ask, what ELSE can I do? What else can I do to show my gratitude to God for all he has given me? What else can I do to serve his people and nurture the world he has made? Let us aim to become truly pro&itable servants.

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Contacts Parish Of!ice ......................................................................806-244-4128 School ....................................................................................806-244-4811 Rectory .................................................................................806-244-0377 Convent ................................................................................806-244-2390 Websites ...................................................

www.stanthonydalhart.com

Parish Staff Pastor ......................................................... Monsignor Michael Colwell Deacon ...................................................................... Deacon Ronald Hein Deacon…………………………………………………..Deacon Louis Artho Pastoral Life Coordinator ................................................. Terri Hein Of!ice Administrator ................................................... Rocio Marquez Christian Formation Director .............................. Jovita Anzaldua Youth Director .......................................................... Michael Anzaldua

Stewardship

Sunday, September 25, 2016 Regular Collection Income ..................................................... $10,727 Children’s Collection ................................................................ $110.50 Total Weekly Income Needed ................................................. $9,615 Difference (+/-) ................................................................... +$1,222.50

Month of September Regular Collection Income .............................................. $35,526.77 Monthly Income Needed ........................................................ $38,460 Amount Needed by 09/30/16 ........................................-$2,933.23

Liturgical Ministers/Ministros Liturgicos Saturday, October 8, 2016 &

Sunday, October 9, 2016 Servers 5:00 pm Cole Banks (Master) Connor Nicholson, Haliey Nicholson, Judd Daniels, Brody Rysavy 9:30 am Natalie McDaniel (Master) Erin McDaniel, Teresa McDaniel, Katelyn Lenz 12:00 pm* Kevin Ortiz (Master) Adan Vazquez, Salvador Ortiz, Leylana Ortiz

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 5:00 pm Ronnie Brorman, Ed Weber, Angela Daniels Babette Spinhirne, Courtney Spinhirne, Yvonne Artho 9:30 am Pat Lenz, Wade Lenz, Cheri DeJong, Sarah McDaniel, Karen Graff, Terri Hein 12:00 pm* Tony Pliego, Mento Pliego, Abel Quevedo, Micaela Quevedo, Jose Quevedo, Elena Quevedo, Lupe Chaparro Lectors 5:00 pm David Spinhirne, Aiden DeSantiago 9:30 am Mark Kaul, Jenny McDaniel 12:00 pm* Elvira Mendoza, Juventino Espinoza

Ushers 5:00 pm Randy Bradford, Steve Consbruck, Scanlon Daniels, Selso Ramirez 9:30 am Breezy Walters, Richard Romero , Mario Chavira, Randy Podzemny 12:00 pm* Ruben Chaparro, Ruben Jr. Chaparro, Ricardo Chaparro, Juan Moreno

*Spanish Mass

Event Calendar

Tue. 10/04 5:00 pm Legion of Mary - San Antonio Room 6:00 pm Confessions 6:30 pm Mass Jimmy Adams

Wed. 10/05 6:30 am Men’s ACTS 6:30 am Justice & Liberty Rosary 8:15 am Mass Ramon & Laura Garcia

Thur. 10/06 8:15 am Mass David Lauzen 6:30 pm Confessions 7:00 pm Mass (Spanish) †Maria Ramirez

Fri. 10/07 8:15 am Mass Michael, Art, Anita Schartz 12:10 pm Mass Texline †Kathleen M. Colwell

Sat. 10/08 5:00 pm Mass †Phyllis Anson 7:15 pm Mass– Texline †Kathleen M. Colwell

Sun. 10/09 9:30 am Mass †Phyllis Anson 12:00 pm Mass (Spanish) People of the Parish

No Donuts

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Let Us Pray

Francis Ondracek, Ramon Garcia, Nicholas Wynia, Lisa Surginer, Mikki McDonald, Janie Carranza, Gwen Bowers, Audrey Jurgens, Louise Dirks, Justin Whitaker, Mary Ellen Stoppel, Irma Joe Mitch-ell, Ramon Valdez, Rudy Valdez, Chris Valdez, Billy Valdez, Louis Anthony Bezner, Larry Hill, Tanya Perez, Sue Bezner, Gery Bezner, Mary Helen Kuper, Kevin Costa, Maria Estrada, Ofelia Campos, Manuel Torres, Cindy Reif, Lupe Fernandez, Santina Farris, Ken Wieck, Jerry Stone, Tally & Gary Reagan, Joyce Heckman, Bob Green, Brandon Hadley, Gary Herber, Marti Padilla, Dora Griego, Rita Bezner, Lynn Bezner, Fred Albracht, Grant Mitchell, Bobby Lang, Marvin Batenhorst, Gary Johnson, Sharon Giefer, Priscilla Gonzalez, Linda Hubbs, Irene Heckman, Phillip Gomez, Avis Son-nickson, Karen Lang, Lydia Villasenor, Barbara Podzemny.

DEVOTION TO MARY

(A Rose for Mary Ministry} Blessed Virgin Mary Please Pray This Week Especially for

In Memory of Ida & Phillip Ramirez

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it

known that anyone who !led to thy protection, implored thy

help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired

with this con!idence, I !ly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and

sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my

petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

The Rose often symbolizes Mary, the Queen of Heaven. In relation

to the Blessed Mother it displays perfect love, form, fragrance, and

color. For Mary the thorns on the rose remind us that Our Lord

Jesus Christ wore a crown of thorns and gave up his blood for all

humanity, as His Mother, Mary witnessed this suffering and death

!irst hand at the foot of the cross.

The Altar Society

Prayer Blanket Ministry

If you know of someone in need of a “Prayer Blanket”, please contact Rosie Barber - 244-4602, Virginia Wright- 268-0035, Rocio Marquez - 244-4128 The special blankets are blessed and given to the recipient transforming the blanket into a “Prayer Blanket” whose threads become interwoven with pleas to God for healing on behalf of those struggling with a serious illness.

Liturgical Minister Training

October 9– EMC Training

English 10:45am Spanish 1:30pm

*All training for new and existing members.

Box Tops for Education

St. Anthony Catholic School is helping Box Tops for Education celebrate 20 years! We will be collecting Box Tops throughout the school year working towards our goal of $1,500! Collec-tion containers are located in the church narthex and the school lunch room. Since joining the program, St. Anthony Catholic School has earned over $7,200 from Box Tops! Thank you for your support of this program!

**Please note: The Labels for Education program is being phased out. St. Anthony’s will no longer be collecting UPC’s for the LFE program.**

Youth Breakfast

Please support our youth group by attending their youth breakfast on Sunday, October 9th after the 9:30 am Mass. Thank you for supporting our Youth.

Respect Life

O Lord... support us all the day long of this troublous life until the shadows lengthen and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in your mercy grant us a safe lodging and a holy rest, and peace at the last. ~ St. John Henry Newman... pray for us.

Blessing of Animals

Sunday - October 2- 2-3:00 pm in the southwest parking lot

Tuesday - October 4th -3:00 pm in the teacher parking lot across from the school

Wednesday - October 5th - 6:00 pm - Padua Place - 1401Scott Ave

St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day October 4th

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S

September Activities:

Oktoberfest 2016 is scheduled for October 16 from 11-2 PM. Tickets are $10 each. Please con-tact any St. Anthony student or the school of&ice to purchase a ticket. Thank you in advance for your generosity! St. Anthony Home & School Association Of&icers have begun the task of soliciting donations for the Oktoberfest Auction. If you have something you would like to donate, please contact an HSA of&icer or Stephanie Gaines or Shay Batenhorst.

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

RCIA

An invitation is extended to…

· Those who are unbaptized

· Those baptized in the Catholic Church who have not

received the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Con&irmation ⦁ Those baptized in another Christian Church who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church St Anthony of Padua community invites you to meet with members of the RCIA team who welcome your interest and questions regarding the Catholic Church and our parish community. This team of volunteers assists people who would like to experience full communion in the Catholic Church and the richness of the Christian life.

Classes begin at 10:45, August 14th, 2016 in the St Anthony School library.

Call the parish of&ice for more information 806-244-4128.

Next Women's ACTS Retreat October 13 - 16, 2016

Consider attending the next Women’s ACTS retreat in Amarillo at the Bishop DeFalco Retreat Center. ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. It is great one-on-one time with God! Cost is $175. Partial scholarships are available if needed. To register, visit: http://www.actsamarillo.org/online-adult-registration. Deadline to register is Friday, 10/7.

NFP Course

Natural Family Planning (NFP). Learn NFP at home and at your own pace with the Home Study Course from NFP Inter-national, www.nfpandmore.org. Includes Ecological Breast-feeding (it really can space babies), a double-check system of fertility awareness, and Catholic teaching. Work with a live instructor by email. Completion certi&icate. Only $70. We are listed at the U.S Bishops' website under NFP long dis-tance learning: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/nfp-distance-learning.cfm

5th Annual Brawt Trot

5th Annual Brawt Trot 5 K Run & 1 Mile Walk/Fun Run Saturday, October 15th ~ 9 a.m. St. Anthony’s Youth Group is hosting the 5th Annual Brawt Trot. All proceeds will be used for their 2017 Steubenville Youth Conference trip. $20 early registration ends September 30th! Registration forms are available at the parish of&ice or on the church website: http://www.stanthony-dalhart. org (select News & Events, then Calendar). Remember, you don’t have to be a runner to participate! Come out & support our youth group!

Oktoberfest - October 16th

Sign-up sheets to volunteer for Oktoberfest will be available in the narthex after all Masses. Many opportunities to help.

Parent Mandatory Meeting

All parents who have a 7th grade student preparing for Con&irmation need to attend a mandatory meeting on Sunday, October 2nd after the 9:30 Mass or after the Spanish Mass in the San Antonio room.

Lector Books

Lector books in English and Spanish are now available in the parish of&ice. Please stop by at your best convenience.

First Friday of Adoration

First Friday of Adoration will be held Friday, October 7th from 2 to 8 pm. Confessions will be held from 2: 15– 3: 30 pm. Sign up sheet is available in the Narthex.

Faith & Works Food Pantry

The food pantry will be open Sunday, October 2nd from 1-2 pm. If you or anyone you know is in need of food, please stop by.

Faith Formation Course

Monsignor Michael will be presenting a faith formation course on October 22nd 9:30am-12:30 pm in Dumas at St. Peter and Paul. If you would like to register please stop by the parish of&ice.

Actividades de Septiembre: Oktoberfest 2016 esta programado para el 16 de octubre a partir de 11-2 PM. Los bole-tos cuestan $ 10 cada uno. Por favor, ponga-se en contacto con cualquier estudiante de San Antonio o de la o&icina de la escuela para comprar un boleto. ¡Gracias de antemano por su generosidad! Los o&iciales de San Antonio han comenzado la tarea de solici-tar donaciones para la subasta de Oktoberfest. Si usted tiene algo que le gustarıa donar, por favor, pongase en contacto con un o&icial HSA o Stephanie Gaines o Shay Batenhorst.

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ANUNCIOS A N U N C I O S

Manta de Oracion

Si usted sabe de alguien que necesita una "Manta de Oracion", por favor pongase en contacto con , la o&icina parroquial a Rosie Barber 244– 4602 o Rita Bezner 249-2971.

El Ministerio de Manta Oracion es una magnı&ica oportunidad para pedir a nuestro Senor por su apoyo, la curacion, la paz y la alegrıa para aquellos que estan luchando con una enferme-dad grave. Las mantas son bendecidas y entregados al desti-natario, la transformacion de la manta en una manta "Oracion" cuyos hilos muy este entrelazada con las peticiones de la curacion en nombre del destinatario.

La "Rosa a Nuestra Santísima Madre María"

La "Rosa a Nuestra Santısima Madre Marıa" es una manera especial de honrar a sus seres queridos para sus cumpleanos, aniversario o cualquier ocasion especial. La rosa se colocara junto a la estatua de Marıa, junto con una seccion especial en el boletın de reconocimiento de la persona que esta siendo honrado y oro por cada semana. El costo de la rosa es de $ 15 Una nueva hoja de registro y los sobres estan disponibles en el pasillo.

Ultreya

Habra una ultreya el 3 de noviembre a las 7:30pm en el cuarto de San Antonio. Todos los que han asistido a un cursillo estan invitados de asistir.

Cenáculo de la Divina Misericordia

El cenaculo de la Divina Misericordia se llavera acabo el 6 de

octubre en el Cuarto de San Antonio a las 7:30 pm. Todos estan invitados.

Entrenamiento Para Ministros 9 de Octubre – Entrenamiento de Ministros de Comunión Ingles 10:45am Espanol 1:30pm

*Entrenamiento para todos los nuevos y miembros

existentes.

Oktoberfest

Hojas de registracion estan disponibles para ser voluntario para el Oktoberfest estan disponibles en el pasillo despues de todas las Misas. Hay muchas oportunidades para ayudar.

Donación por Internet Ahora Disponible

Entre los horarios exigentes, viajes, y tratando de llegar a la puerta a tiempo para Misa, puede ser un reto para diezmar sobre una base regular como Dios nos llama a hacer. Ade-mas, para muchas familias, la parroquia es uno de los ulti-mos lugares donde todavıa se tiene que utilizar cheques o dinero en efectivo.

Ya no.

Estamos muy contentos de anunciar que San Antonio aho-ra acepta donaciones recurrentes a traves de nuestra pagi-na web! Usted puede hacer su donacion segura a traves de cheque electronico o tarjeta de debito / credito siguiendo estos sencillos pasos. 1. Vaya a www. stanthony-dalhart.org 2. Seleccione “About” arriba de la pantalla 3. Elija “ePayments” 4. Elija One-Time (Una ves) o Recurring donation 5. Seleccione su metodo preferido para pagar (cheque electronico o tarjeta de debito/credito) 6. Pongan informacion 7. Envie su donacion!

Muchas gracias a todos por su generosidad! Si tiene alguna pregunta favor de llamar a Rocio en la o&icina parroquial al 806-244-4128.

Monsenor Michael Colwell

Primer Viernes de Adoración

Primer Viernes de Adoracion se llevara a cabo el viernes 7 de octubre, de 2 a 8 pm. Confesiones se llevaran a cabo a partir de 2: 15- 3: 30 pm. La hoja de inscripcion esta disponible en el pasillo.

Reunión de Padres Obligatoria Todos los padres que tienen un estudiante en el 7º grado en preparacion para la Con&irmacion necesitan asistir a una reunion obligatoria el domingo 2 de octubre, despues de la Misa de 9:30 o despues de la Misa en espanol en el cuarto de San Antonio.

Despensa de Comida

La despensa de comida estara abierta el domingo, 2 de octubre de 1 a 2 pm.