To visit the Blessed Sacrament is….. a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ our Lord. – St. Pope Paul VI
We need no wings to go in search of him but have only to find a place where we can be alone and look upon him present within us. St. Teresa of Avila
Eucharistic Adoration provides the opportunity to just be in His presence and be still; it’s a retreat from the world. HSCP’s Chapel provides a quiet place to contemplate God’s great love for you, your family, and your friends. It is a quiet place to empty your heart of concerns that may be weighing it down. It is a quiet place to fill your heart with his great mercy for you and your family, and friends. It is a quiet place to thank him, to praise him …. and he is always there for you.
As Father Rudi mentioned last weekend, our top priority is the safety of our children. In an effort to create a safe environment Father Rudi has asked that all adults, especially that work in any capacity with our youth or are involved in any church activities, complete the online Virtus Safe Environment Online Training available on the Diocesan website.
Go to catholiclubbock.org. On the homepage click on the Safe Environment tab at the top which will take you to the online training. There is no cost for this one-hour course. At the end you will be able to print out a certificate and you will be listed as having completed the training for Holy Spirit. Father Rudi will have access to a list of those that have completed training.
October 2018
Dear Parishioners, “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The saddest time in the history of the Catholic Church in the United States is the child abuse cases in the diocese of Pennsylvania and other dioceses. We are bombarded with this news day in and day out. I try not to think about it, for every time I ponder, my eyes well up and my brain shuts down. “To the one who is given more, more is expected”, said Jesus. We priests and bishops are held in a higher standard and we have failed terribly at a basic human level. Beholding Jesus crucified on the cross was always difficult for me. For the sacrifice He did for me and us. Now that I see these abused children nailed to the cross, I see the sacrifice they are called to. Nailed to the sin of abusive adults numbs my whole being. I pray with tears to Jesus, “Let these nailed because of our sin, let them please die in You so they will rise with You to new life, whole and complete.” The horrible scars that we have inflicted on them have taken away their freedom to live a life as a child of God.
From within people, from their hearts, come evil thoughts, unchastity, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, licentiousness, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, folly. All these evils come from within and they defile. Mark 7:21-23
Our Prayer Chalice for Vocations program at Holy Spirit needs more families to help us continue this very important ministry. If you would like to receive the chalice at the Sunday Mass you attend, please sign up in the Traveling Prayer Chalice book located on the Vocations table in the gathering space. Someone from the ministry committee will contact you prior to your chosen Sunday to receive the chalice.
On the Saturday or Sunday that you have chosen, a chalice will be presented to you at Mass. Please come to the foot of the altar, during the Prayer for Vocations, to receive the chalice and a blessing from Fr. Rudi or one of our deacons.
Inside the prayer chalice are the names of the priest, religious, the ordained and deacon candidates who serve Holy Spirit Parish. You will also receive a prayer packet with suggested ways to pray, as well as the names of the clergy serving in our diocese, so that you can also include them in your prayers.
From there you are free to choose your unique manner of praying for them. It may be by reciting the prayers in the chalice, or maybe you might want to ask God to bless each one as you speak their names, or you might choose to spend an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament as you lift them up in prayer, or you might choose to pray a daily Rosary for an increase in vocations. When and how often you pray for them during the week could potentially bear fruit for yourself, your family, as well as our diocese. God does amazing things when we pray.
Please bring the prayer packet and chalice with you to Mass the following Saturday/Sunday. You may place it on the Eucharist Ministry table in the gathering space at least 15 minutes before Mass, so that the ceremonial minister can take it to the altar before Mass begins.
Thank you for considering committing to be a part of the Prayer Chalice ministry by receiving the chalice and committing to pray for vocations. Thank you.
The Grounds Committee appreciates all those that came out to help get the parish grounds cleaned and spruced up for the cooler weather this cool November 3rd morning. Your volunteer spirit was greatly appreciated.
The Grounds Committee is looking for additional members to help with the ongoing efforts of keeping the grounds at Holy Spirit looking sharp. Please call the Parish Office and let Karen know if you are interested. Special talents and interests include: gardeners, tree specialists, landscapers, mowers, contractors, landscape architects and hard workers! Generally, anyone who has a special interest or calling to help HSCP and to honor the Lord through the work of our hands.
Sunday, October 28th Trunk or Treat 2018Highlights
We would like to thank all those that donated their cars, trunks, treats, and games which contributed to this year’s Trunk or Treats success! A special thank you to our EDGE students for their enthusiasm! We are so grateful to all those that joined in the fun!
ProLife Prayer Vigil- Through-Sunday, November 4th
11:30 am-1:30 pm and 4:30-6:30 pm 3303 66th-parking lot of the Nurturing Center. Participants will gather for a peaceful prayer vigil for life. Signs will be available on the front porch of the Center.
For information click here or contact Beth Pressley, Saint Elizabeth parishioner and Board Secretary for the Nurturing Center, at 806-789-9002 or medmep@sbcglobal.net.
Although Planned Parenthood left Lubbock in 2013, they are working to bring abortion centers back to West Texas, perhaps within a year.
Priesthood Sunday, the last Sunday of October, is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church as a central one.
This nationwide event is coordinated
by the USA Council of Serra International. It is sponsored by the USA Council
of Serra International and the Serra International Foundation. Serrans are encouraged to spearhead events in
their diocese, parish and school to get many people involved to show
appreciation to all priests.
Wesley Beal, Dylan Crawley, Seth Lorenz, William Rodriguez, Jeremy Trull
This weekend’s second collection supports our Lubbock Diocese Seminarians & Vocations. Thank you for your generosity. Learn more about on their FB page.
HSCP will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, November 14th from 3:30 to 7:00 PM. You can register online at www.bloodhero.com. Search for Holy Spirit Catholic Church or the date.
If youwould prefer, you may also contact Amy Craig at 698-6400 during office hours oremail amy@holyspiritlubbock.org.
United Blood Services is now Vitalant so you may see that logo instead of United Blood Services. It is the same service. Thank you for sharing your time and lifesaving blood.
Fox 34 LUBBOCK, TexasUnited Blood Services re-branded as Vitalant – Blood Systems announced today that its 10 blood center brands including United Blood Services will unite as one cohesive brand under the new name Vitalant. As one of the nation’s oldest and largest comprehensive transfusion medicine organizations serving local communities across 40 states including Texas, Vitalant’s 127 nationwide donation centers and 30,000 mobile blood drives welcome more than 780,000 donors who supply 1.8 million donations per year.
“Our organization has grown to encompass blood donation centers and specialty services from coast to coast. As transfusion medicine leaders, we embrace this opportunity to combine our innovative capabilities,” said Vitalant President and CEO Dave Green. “We invite the public to join us in generating more vital donations to transform even more lives in communities across the United States.”
Unifying the combined capabilities and national presence of the organization’s many brands, Vitalant brings together the benefits of a cohesive centralized support structure and enhanced research opportunities to advance transfusion care and reach people most in need. It also reflects a commitment to donors to ensure a consistent and seamless experience across all centers and blood drives.
The 10 donation center brands that come together collectively under the name Vitalant are: Blood Centers of the Pacific, BloodSource, Bonfils Blood Center, Central Blood Bank, Community Blood Services, Inland Northwest Blood Center, Lifeblood, LifeShare, LifeSource and United Blood Services, in addition to the umbrella organization Blood Systems including its research institute and specialty laboratory. Vitalant’s national headquarters is in Scottsdale, Ariz.
“United Blood Services has a 65-year history as Lubbock’s largest blood center,” said James Dugger, president of Vitalant operations in Texas and New Mexico. “We remain committed to the community with the same people and dedication to the mission that you’ve come to expect from us.”
Vitalant supports nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care entities throughout the United States, impacting millions of lives. In addition to blood products, Vitalant offers hospital partners transfusion services, medical consulting, quality guidance, ongoing education, research and more.
There is a constant need for blood – in fact, nearly 5,000 blood donations are needed each day to meet the needs of people throughout the country. At least 50 blood donations are needed each day to meet the needs of people throughout the Lubbock region. Statistics show that nearly 60 percent of blood donations come from people over 40, and nearly 45 percent come from people older than 50. Vitalant looks to inspire the next generation of blood donors, while building lasting relationships with people of all ages.
“Vitalant’s purpose is to help people realize their life-transforming potential,” said Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Ron Waeckerlin. “A name change does not change our commitment to the communities we serve in the Lubbock area, or to the many other people who count on us. In fact, our national presence allows us to effectively tap into our network to ensure donations reach the people who need it most.”
The name Vitalant (“Vye-TAL-ent”) embodies something vital and full of life, and is directly connected to the organization’s vision to create life-transforming outcomes for nationwide communities.
Vitalant will maintain the same community-based staff in every donation center, and donors will experience the personal, professional and comfortable level of service they have come to trust and expect. In the Lubbock area, Vitalant has one donation center and hosts up to 40 blood drives every month. Vitalant will continue to host blood drives throughout the region. Please visit vitalant.org to find a donation location and time that is convenient for you. Posted: Sep 24, 2018 9:29 AM CDT Updated: Sep 24, 2018 5:45 PM CDT Fox 34
HSCP’s Women’s Organization will be hosting a Bake Sale after all Masses next weekend! They appreciate any donations of baked goods from anyone that enjoys baking. Most of all they appreciate you stopping by the tables after Mass to pick up something delicious to take home and enjoy. The funds raised are used to provide scholarships to two deserving graduating seniors from our parish each spring. This is a win-win for so many! Thank you for your help and support!
To visit the Blessed Sacrament is….. a proof of gratitude,
