As Father Rudi mentioned last year, 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. After registering, and before you begin the training you are asked to review the PDF document below. Once again, thank you for volunteering to take the training.
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
As we were reminded during the reading from the letter of St. Paul to Titus at the Mass of Midnight on Christmas Eve, God has given us a gift in the person of Jesus Christ. This gift purifies us as God’s people but also comes with an expectation: that we receive it with thanksgiving, allowing it to transform us into Christ’s image; learning to live a life “eager to do what is good.”
Father Rudi would like to extend his deepest gratitude to all of the wonderful parishioners who have indeed taken this gift to heart and used their time, talent and treasure in grateful thanksgiving during Advent and Christmas.
The gift of time: Environment committee who so beautifully decorated the sanctuary and gathering space; those who decorated the Angel Trees, collected and distributed the gifts; the ushers who set up and then cleaned up chairs to handle the overflow crowd; all the lectors, servers, av operators, and ministers who served at Mass.
The gift of talent: the choir and all musicians; all who participated in and helped with the Children’s Pageant.
Finally, a special thank you to all who so willingly shared their treasure through gifts for the needy and in support of Holy Spirit. May you all be greatly blessed!
Each week, the church purificators are laundered and ironed by ladies of the parish. The women serve and contribute to the Eucharistic celebration in a quiet and humble manner, yet feel blessed and honored serving their parish community. A big thank you to these ladies for their time and talent for the last several months: Bea Pachiano, Maria Pachiano, EmilyPerez-Rodriguez, Karen Eichorst, Melissa Nevarez, Laura Worley, Anita Reyna,Elaine Simko, Grace Simmons, Janie Esparza, Megan Mendez, Marla Cottenoir,Marva Bichsel, Pat Harder, Ann McGinty, Shelby Cargill, Barbara Cantu, Sheryl Odorizzi just to name a few.
Purificators are special linens which pertain to the Eucharist: The purificator (purificatorium or more anciently emunctorium) is a white linen cloth which is used to wipe the chalice after each communicant partakes. It is also used to wipe the chalice and paten after the ablutions which follow Communion.
If you are interested in joining the purificatory team of volunteers during 2019, please call Grace 806-407-0030. The ladies will tell you that it is a privilege to take on this responsibility. We need you!
Catholic Charities Board Member Needed Want to make a difference? Interested? Contact: annhansonhowe@gmail.com
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Pre-Modern Bibles The Museum of Texas Tech will host an exhibition that features a variety of Bibles, colorful illuminations and more than 1,000 years of biblical scholarship and its relationship to the development of western civilization in the middle ages. It features Bibles from the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Complutensian Polyglot Bible. Exhibit will run August 18, 2018 – March 3, 2019. https://www.depts.ttu.edu/museumttu/exhibitions/2018/premodern-bible.php
Reporting Abuse or Neglect It is the policy of the Diocese of Lubbock to report any allegation of sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to law enforcement. Once local law enforcement, or the child abuse/vulnerable adult hotline has been called, information regarding an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor should also be reported to Victim Assistance Coordinator Oscar Reyes at (806) 543-9178 or to diocesan officials.
Rachel’s Vineyard Recovery after Abortion Give us a call and join us on the next Rachel Weekend Retreat. Confidential contact: Mindy at rios2000us@yahoo.com or 806-702-2284.
CTKC School- open enrollment for 2018-2019 Many classes fill up quickly. For more information or for a tour, please contact: Becky King, at the school office, 795-8283, or via email at bking@ctkcathedralschool.org, or visit www.ctkcathedralschool.org
Christ the King Catholic School ADOPT-A-STUDENT – If you are interested in supporting the Adopt-a-Student Program, please visit the “School Donations” page of the school website, www.ctkcathedralschool.org, and click on the “Donate” button at the bottom of the page. If you would like to receive more information or ask questions, please contact the School Development Office at (806)795-8283 or via email at cduran@ctkcathedralschool.org.
Catholic War Veterans Join other veterans on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the K of C Hall on Erskine. Information: Father Brian Wood at fr.briandwood@yahoo.com
Help Wanted! Mercy Retreat Center Kitchen Cook & Helpers- Individuals, couples, teams- to help cook for retreats and functions and keep the kitchen, pantry, dining areas clean. Part-time positions. Primarily weekends and some weekdays. Starting pay: $8-10/hour. Great Weekend job! Call or text Mark-806-789-8456
Chi Rho Fundraiser Rent–A-Worker This worker will do indoor or outdoor work in exchange for a donation. To schedule: Contact: clydos.pinkert@ttu.edu or 806-787-8096
Vocations Discernment Retreat Saturday, February 9th from 9—3 (18 & Older) f (18 & Older) St. Francis Missionary Sister Welcome single women to Our Mother house and to a sharing in their prayer, life and ministry as we experience together: Pray the Liturgy of the Hours,; Spend time listening to the Lord’s Voice; Meet and chat with a Sister who can become your spiritual companion; Come to understand vowed life; Enjoy recreational time with the sisters. Sr. Oliva Rico : 806.793.9859 Sr. Kathleen DiMatino: 806.729.7257
2020 Passion Play in Oberammergau In 1633, Southern Germany was in the grips of war, poverty, and the plague. That year when the disease reached Oberammergau the villagers prayed for deliverance and vowed to perform a passion play about the last days of Jesus forever more. Their prayers were answered and the village was saved from a continued outbreak of the plague. Nearly 400 years later the play continues. It is performed once every decade. Witness Oberammergau Passion Play 2020 which will be performed daily May 16 through October 4, 2020. For more information please contact Debra at Envoye Travel 806-788-8907 ext.2004. Debra@envoye.com Join me, Sigrid Carter, for a visit to my home Country Germany, so I can take you to Oberammergau to witness the 2020 Passion Play. I have only a few GREAT seats left with an overnight in a 4 star hotel, just a few steps away from the performance. The unique play is a world event, a must see for every Christian. It takes place only every 10 years. In 2010 we visited not only Oberammergau but also the Holy Land, Rome, Austria for the Sound of Music, Switzerland for the spectacular scenery, and France for the Shrine of St. John Vianney. I can tailor your trip just for you, or you can join our Danube cruise which includes the Passion Play.
Kindly contact me. Sigrid.carter@gmail.com 806 829 2182 or 806 441 3256 Gloria de la Garza at 806-577-1776.
Praise, Worship, Adoration & Benediction Join us each Thursdays following the 5:30 pm Mass in the Holy Spirit Chapel for an hour of praise, worship, and adoration. Our chapel is always open for an opportunity to spend some time with our Lord, and each Thursdays all are welcome to join and pray as a parish community. We close with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Every fourth Thursday a Healing Mass is celebrated at 6:30 pm. (This Mass replaces the regular Thursday 5:30 Mass)
Need Help with Childhood Depression? Seeing a child, you love struggle with depression is a helpless feeling. But, if you are concerned, USA.gov has created a free online-only Kids and Depression guide at www.USA.gov/features/kids-and-depression. Another source is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800)273-8255. It offers confidential help 24 hours a day.
Counseling Affordable marriage and family counseling offered by Marriage & Family Life Office, in collaboration with TTU Marriage & Family Clinic. For appointment, call Dr. Nicole Springer at 806-742-3074
Promise to Protect—Pledge to Heal-The Lubbock Diocese Victim Assistance Coordinator is available to help anyone who has been abused or victimized by someone representing the Catholic Church. Contact: Oscar Reyes 806-543-9178 oreyes_lubbock@yahoo.com
Our Lady of Victory Radio Visit 102.9 FM website at http://www.olvradio.com to hear live streaming of EWTN. For program schedule, please see http://www.ewtn.com/radio/schedule.asp.
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St. Benedict’s Chapel provides and evening meal to the homeless and food insecure six evenings a week as well as Sunday mornings. If you would like to help them continue their ministry, please consider the following. Any donation is greatly appreciated. 1 Month of Serving Gloves $23 750 Dinner plates $51 1 Month of Trash Bags $35 500 Loads of Laundry $48 1 Month of Cleaning Supplies $93 250 Cups of Coffee $37 500 Cups of Coffee $74
Wish List Donations can be made online through our Website or mailed to PO BOX 745 Lubbock, TX 79408
Meal Team St. Benedict’s is in need of another Saturday meal team for 2019. This team would be responsible for preparing and serving a meal every six weeks. If you are interested on serving on this team contact: Norma Valdez at 806-441-2328. This is a great ministry to reach out to hose in need. Please carefully consider becoming a part of this team. Thank you.
Thank you to all those that braved the cold weather Saturday morning to help with the final grounds clean-up project at Holy Spirit. Your volunteer spirit is appreciated by all those that couldn’t be there to help.
Volunteering – is the practice of people working on behalf of others without being motivated by any personal gain. That describes the Saturday volunteers perfectly!
Two hours work by our early-morning volunteers. Thank you!The Rosco Team.
They are looking good Charlie.
We appreciate our Young Adults; Libby, Stacey, Irving, & Jamir.
HSCP Family working together; Bryan, Catherine, Logan, Cason, Fr. Rudi, &
Ryan
Thank you for contributing so many nonperishable items food and personal items for the Catholic Charities Food Pantry. HSCP’s generosity is such a blessing. The Grocery Sack Food Drive benefits the Catholic Charities Food Pantry, which in turn uses the donated items to provide Thanksgiving food boxes to the needy. 128 paper bags, 32 plastic bags, 3 boxes, and 7 cartons full of food and necessities. An additional $471.00 in cash donations have been collected. (Reminder: Cash donations may be left in the suggestion box near the Basket 52 box) Thank you Holy Spirit for your generosity!
If you missed 52’s donation opportunity, here is another one. CCE, EDGE, LifeTeen and RCIA are collecting canned goods for the Boys Ranch. In fact they plan to collect 1,000 cans! Can you help? Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
November is National Vocation Awareness Month as well as our
Thanksgiving holiday. It is a perfect time to express our thanks to Fr.
Rudi for his dedication to both his vocation to the priesthood and his
willingness to serve the spiritual needs of our Holy Spirit community. The
Vocation Ministry Committee plans to compile some appreciation notes and
present them as a gift to Fr Rudi during the Christmas season.
Blank “Appreciation Notices” will available in the gathering
space this weekend. Please take one and write your personal note to Fr Rudi to
express your appreciation to him for his guidance and direction that have
helped you grow in your faith. Completed cards may be left in the basket
in the gathering space.
Focus on Gratitude: The mere daily act of focusing on our blessings makes us more mindful, more present to God’s mystery and gifts, and more aware of the needs of others around us.
The Knights of Columbus hope all that attended their Thanksgiving
dinner last Sunday were filled with food, fellowship, and gratitude when you
left. Thank you for your support. They will begin their annual Christmas magnet
sales next weekend, December 1st & 2nd after the
weekend Masses. All proceeds are used to
fund their wheelchair program.
Since 2003 the Knights of Columbus has funded delivery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs around the world, and right here at home. Thousands of veterans and their families in need of wheelchairs have received new mobility and honor the knights with their thanks and prayers. This life changing mission allows children, teens and adults around the world to have their prayers answered with the gift of hope, freedom, dignity, independence… a wheelchair! Knights’ Corner4th Degree
