St. Vincent de Paul Parish Pampa Tx

Diocese of Amarillo Bishop Patrick J. Zurek

Pastor Rev. Francisco Pérez

810 W. 23rd Pampa Texas 79065 Phone: 806-665-8933

Fax: 806-665-2840

Email: stvincentpampa@gmail.com

Website:

WWW.STVINCENTPAMPA.COM

Amount needed each week for expenses 5500.00

Regular Collection 5236.61Children’s Collection 112.67

Catholic Communications 640.00 Father’s Day Mass Intention May 20th

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed

together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will

in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38

May Collections

Pastoral Education Center May 27th

May 19th Sat 5:30 p.m. +Richard Herr (BD) May 20th Sun 9:30 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. +Jose Duran +Irma Cano, & +Evangelina Lucero May 21st Monday NO MASS May 22nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Javier & Delma Sanchez BD May 23rd Wednesday 5:30 p.m. +Bruce Martin & +Mary Britten May 24th Thursday 7:00 a.m. Glenn Ramaekers, Ila Holmes 6:00 p.m. Special Intention May 25th Friday 8:30 a.m. +Israel Martinez May 26th Saturday 5:30 p.m. +Jeane Bratcher May 27th Sunday 9:30 a.m. Parish Family 12:00 p.m. +Delia Castillo, +Gregorio Cabrales, +Enriqueta Soto, +Ramona Castillo

Mass Intentions for

May 19th & 20th, 2018

Pentecost celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Hebrew word for Spirit is ruah, meaning “breath or wind.” Speak the word ruah aloud and you will hear its meaning! In the opening verse of the Bible the writ-er uses this image of wind to capture God’s creating power, “When God created the heavens and the earth...a mighty wind was sweeping over the wa-ters” (Genesis 1:1). When God created the human being, the writer used the image of God “blowing into his nostrils the breath of life” (Genesis 2:7). In a symbolic way, God shows us that life itself is a gift that comes from God. Not only did God bring us into existence, but God also wanted humanity to remain close to God. Humans had more independent schemes– captured in the story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9). The different lan-guages of humanity became a sign that without God we were unable to communicate perfectly with one anoth-er, and strife emerged. The First Reading, from Acts of the Apostles, describes a noise like a strong driving wind that pints to the pres-ence of the Spirit, ruah. That Spirit works through the preaching of the Apostles, enabling everyone to under-stand the message despite the different languages. Through the Spirit, the human family is recreated into a new people of God that can communicate and under-stand each other. The Tower of Babel is reversed! Today’s Gospel is a passage prior to Jesus’ Death and Resurrection when Jesus promises to send the Spirit on the disciples to continue God’s communication with them into the future. “the Spirit of truth” will testify to Jesus and will guide us into a deeper understanding of Jesus’ teaching. What role do you find the Spirit play-ing in today’s Responsorial Psalm? With the caveat that for Paul, “flesh” and “spirit” can-not be equated with body and soul, but rather with the old self (before Baptism) and the new life in Christ, what insights do you find in the Second Reading that could be helpful to your spiritual life at this time? How are you empowered by the Spirit today?

PENTECOST

SUNDAY MAY 20th, 2018

PLEASE PRAY FOR….those who are sick or suffering in any way, we

especially remember at this time:

Norma Beltran, Vidal Fernandez, Glenn Raemaekers, Ila Holmes, John Gallegos, Brian Sealman, Jesus Renteria & family, Mikaela Renteria, Susan Toten, Tiffany Cavacos, Monica Voelkel, Mary Martinez, Clifford Wilson, Sonny Portillo, Vincent Salcido, Leobrado Madrid, Sylvia Medrano, Merlin Rose, Judge Pat-rick Simmons, Lydia Q. Layosa Martin Rios, Miriam Moreno, Jim Lummus, Joanna Ruiz, Patty Mendoza, Jerry Pope, Rebecca Casi-ber, Jim Eakin, Jean Ladd, Mary Ann Ebenkamp, Daisy Garcia Please note: When we receive a request to place on individual on the prayerline in the bulletin, we will do so for a time period of two weeks. After two weeks, if prayers are still needed for that person, we ask that you call the office and request that their names remain on the list. Thank you for your understating.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Sunday May 20th, 9:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.

(Sp) Mass FIRST COMMUNIONS AT

BOTH MASSES 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study—conference room

1:30-3:30 p.m. Ultreya—cafeteria

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OF

ORDINATION FR. FRANCISCO __________________________________________

Monday May 21st, No Mass

6;30 p.m. Vacation Bible School meeting—

conference room

7:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus meeting

7:30 p.m. Spanish Choir Practice—church

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Tuesday May 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service—church

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Wednesday May 23rd , 5:30 p.m. Mass

12-3 p.m. Women of the Cloth—cafeteria

6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class —PEC 7:30 p.m. Adult Choir

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Thursday May 24th , 7:00 a.m. Mass & 6:00

p.m. Cursillos Mass

9:00 a.m. Via Crucis– Stations of the Cross in

Spanish

1:00 p.m. Rosary—conference room

2:00 p.m. Bulletin folders conference room

6:00 p.m. Cursillos—chapel

7-9 p.m. Spanish Theology of Christian

Perfection– PEC _________________________________________

Friday May 25th, 8:30 a.m. Mass

9 a.m.—7:00 p.m. Adoration

7:30 p.m. Rafa Choir—church

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Saturday May 26th, 5:30 p.m. Mass

4:30 p.m. Confessions

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Sunday May 27th, 9:30 a.m. Mass & 12:00

p.m. Sp. Mass

10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study—conf. room

May 19th & 20th, 2018

Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth. Psalm 104:1,24, 29, 30, 31, 34

Rosary Where: Conference

room When: Thursdays What time: 1:00

p.m. Please come and

pray with us!!! Mary—440-0419

Parish Council Nominating Committee

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PARISH COUNCIL All adults 18 and over, who wish to serve as the voice of the parish may submit their names for council nominations to Dr. Jack Albracht @ 663-1950 or Julia Soto 440-4880 or the par-ish office at 665-8933 by May 23rd. The parish council assist Fr. Francisco in the pastoral planning of our parish community. Pastoral planning means identify-ing our strengths and weaknesses at St. Vincent de Paul creating a vision for our future and ensuring that the vision becomes a reality. We are seeking parishioners who display the gifts of faith, prayer, leadership and wisdom. Please pray and dis-cern whether you would be willing to serve. Being a parish council member requires a two-year commitment of approximately 11 meetings a year.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL!! JUNE 10TH—14TH, 2018

Registration will begin on May 26th– June 3rd, 2018 5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Registration fee is $5.

Supplies needed: pool noodles, craft foam, colorful table clothes, colorful poster boards, 1 roll of aluminum foil 40ft, string, craft eyes, and popsicle sticks Food is also needed: koolaide, bread marshmallows, pretzel sticks, graham crackers, goldfish, animal crackers, chocolate chips, peanut but-ter, jelly, Don’t have the quantity yet. We also need volunteers to help out, if can help please call Amy Foster at 664-1979 Please come help this week a special one for our chil-dren!!!

UNITED CATHOLIC APPEAL 2018-2019

A big Thank you to all parishioners who have completed their UCA pledge card. If you have not yet completed yours, please do so and return to the parish office as soon as you can. Pledge cards are available at every en-trance of the church.

FATHER’S DAY MASS INTENTION

Father’s Day is June 17th, and what a great way to remember or honor your father but with a Mass Intention. Envelopes for your intention are available at the entrances and also in the pockets of the pews. Please clearly print the name of your father and whether living or deceased on the front of the envelope.

May 19th & 20th, 2018

Baptismal Classes Baptismal Instructions for par-

ents and Godparents will be

Monday June 4th, 2018 at 6:00

p.m. in the conference room of

the parish office. Sponsors must have received the Sacraments

of Confirmation and First Communion, and if married, must be

married in the Catholic church. This program is mandatory for

those who have not previously attended such a program.

Please call Edie and Joe Mechelay at 665-5601 to register.

After the class is taken, an appointment for the Baptism should

be made with the priest. Please do not bring your Children

Good Samaritan Box: Did you know that we have a food box at every entrance of the church? These boxes are to help Good Sam’s with giving out food to the poor. Bring your can goods, flour, sugar etc and place in the box. Lets help feed the hungry in our community. If you would like to give a mone-

tary donation, our Poor Box is located at the front entrance of the

church. Thank You for your help.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

To be eligible for scholarship the applicant must:

Be a Catholic and attend (or attended in the past) St. Vincent de Paul

Be a graduating high school senior or a full time college student

Have been accepted to al least one college or junior college

Will be attending an accredited college or junior in the fall of the year that the scholarship application is submit-

ted. Must have a high school or college Grade Point Average

(GPA) of a least 2.5 or better Please submit completed scholarship application with

required supplemental information to the Knights of Co-lumbus-Council 2767 scholarship committee by May

23rd, Applications are available at the parish office.

FRIDAY JUNE 1ST, 7:00 P.M.

FLEA MARKET

Once again it is time to start gath-ering items for the Woman's Coun-cil Flea Market. The date has been set for August 3-4, and Au-

gust 10-11. You may start bringing items now and place them inside the northwest door to the gym. The door will be open from 9am to 4pm Mon-day thru Friday. With the help of our parishioners, we have had great success in the past years and we hope for another good year. If you have any questions, you may call Peggy Rodriguez @ 669-2683. Thank you

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CHILDREN THAT ARE CELEBRATING THEIR FIRST COMMUNION TO-

DAY!! WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!!

CONFIRMATION STUDENTS

Classes will continue thru May 30th, 2018. Rehearsal is on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Godparents (that live in Pampa) need to attend the

rehearsal as well as parents.

Women’s Retreat June 7-10, 2018 Teen’s Retreat June 28-July 1st, 2018

The Women’s & Team ACTS retreats are com-ing up, and its time to get yourself or someone you love on board. TEACHERS—the June Women’s Retreat is your PERFECT opportunity to attend this amazing retreat! The other Women’s Retreat is in October). So many teachers we talk with in October say, “Remind me for the June one.” So here is your reminder. You can sign up online through May 24th (the day registration ends). Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK May 20 to May 27

Sunday Acts 2:1-11; PS 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

Monday Jas 3:13-18; PS 87:1-3, 5-7; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday Jas 4:1-10; PS 55:7-11, 23; Mk 9:30-37

Wednesday Jas 4:13-17; PS 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday Jas 5:1-6; PS 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50

Friday Jas 5:9-12; PS 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12

Saturday Jas 5:13-20; PS 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; PS 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22: Rom 8:14-17;

Mt 28: 16-20

Communion Ministers Lectors Ushers Altar Servers E. Ministros Lectores Acomodadores Monagillos

_______________________________________________________________________ May 26th, Saturday 5:30 p.m. Mass Kenny Gerber Doretta Gerber Forest Plunk Uriel Soto Dennis Wyatt Andrea Wyatt Roger Davenport May 27th, Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass Dee Gill Judge Joe Martinez Lori Hadley Sierra Rodriguez Jack Hilton Jim Lummus Jack Albracht Amanda Rios Noelia Munoz Javier Sanchez Aloise Martin David Munoz May 27th, Sunday, 12:00 noon Spanish Mass

Abel Saucedo Mayra Rodriguez Luis Silva Joseline Madrid Julia Soto Jorge Brito Cristobal Madrid Jolaine Machado Lupita Machado Matthew Blanco Grabriela Lopez Martina Miranda Juan Arreola Adamari Lopez Rosario Martinez

Mes Mayo

Ministros de Comunión-Misa de los Martes

Lectores - Misa de los Martes

1st Socorro Granillo-Julia Soto Rosa Soto-Sonia Solis

8th Cecilia Losoya– Lupita Machado Bertha Arreola-Benjamín Macha-do

15th Tina Gonzalez-Javier Gonzalez Jorge Brito-Marco Rizo

22nd Socorro Granillo-Cecilia Losoya Lupita Machado-Rosa Soto

29th Bertha Arreola-Julia Soto Sonia Solis-Marco Rizo

LLENANOS DE TU ESPIRITU En El Día de Pentecostés, los discípulos se reúnen a celebrar la antigua fiesta de la alianza, reviviendo el pacto que Dios hizo con su pueblo mediante la entrega de la ley. También se le llamaba en Israel Fiesta de la Cosecha o de las Tiendas. Estando en oración, se ven sorprendidos por una experiencia oración, se ven sorprendidios por una experiencia novedosa y del todo desconocida. El Espíritus del Señor se derrama sobre todos ellos. La entera comunidad allí reunida experimenta la fureza del Espíritu Santo, el Espíritu de Dios. Nuestra celebración de Pentecostés es la fiesta del nacimiento de la Iglesia como nuevo pueblo de Dios. Pentecostés es el ancho camino que Dios abre para que se puedan encontrar todos los pueblos de la tierra, con sus propias culturas, tradiciones y aspiraciones en una sola familia compartiendo un destino, el de la palabra de Dios. La nueva comunidad experimenta que la unidad y la comunión son una realidad entre los seres humanos, gracias a la fuerza de la resurrección de Cristo. Pentecostés es la experiencia de plenitud en la participación de la vida de Dios. “Se llenaron todos del Espíritu Santo”. El viento y el fuego son como un símbolo de la fuerza y del ardor que el Espíritu Santo infunde en los que lo reciben. Recordemos que cuando Moisés vio la zarza ardiendo que no se consumía, recibió la misión de convocar al pueblo cautivo para su liberación. Los discípulos ahora reciben ese fuego santo del liderazgo que lejos de destruir, impulsa a lanzarse a un camino nuevo. Antes que consumir, de fuerza nueva para la misión, para convocar a la escucha de la palabra de la salvación a todos los pueblos de la tierra. Es un anuncio que hay que acoger y hacerle eco en el corazón. Es un anuncio de vida plena. Cierto, también se necesita audacia, atrevimiento, saltar las barreras de la timidez y del miedo. Es Cristo el que convoca a formar una comunidad nueva, no es un proyecto personal o exclusivo. Pidamos con fe esta audacia, y hagámosla ir mas allá de las de las buenas intenciones para convocar a la alianza nueva a todos los hombres. Donde se experimenta la fuerza y la acción del Espíritu Santo? En que percibe usted que el Espíritu Santo lo mueve y entusiasma?

LECTURAS PARA LA SEMANA

20 mayo al 27 mayo

Domingo Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1Cor 12:3-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23 Lunes Stg 3:13-18; Sal 87:1-3, 5-7; Mr 9:14-29 Martes Stg 4:1-10; Sal 55:7-11, 23; Mr 9:30-37 Miércole Stg 4:13-17; Sal 49:2-3, 6-11; Mr 9:38-40 Jueves Stg 5:1-6; Sal 49:14-20; Mr 9:41-50 Viernes Stg 5:9-12; Sal 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mr 10:1-12 Sábado Stg 5:13-20; Sal 141:1-3, 8; Mr 10:13-16 Domingo Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Sal 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Ro 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20