COUNSELING: The Diocese of Lubbock Marriage and Family Life Office, in collaboration with Texas Tech Marriage & Family Clinic, will offer affordable, high quality therapeutic techniques to address problems commonly experienced by families, couples, and individuals to promote healthy relationships. To schedule an appointment on Mondays (Catholic Center) 6-9 p.m., please call Michelle Davis at 806-742-5050 ext. 450; or Jackie Bacha (at Saint John Neumann) 742-5050 ext. 442
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SCOUT SUNDAY – Sunday, February 5, at 11 a.m., Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th, Lubbock. Awards will be presented and Eagle Scouts recognized. All are
welcome.
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SWEETHEART DANCE- Friday, February 10, 7:00 p.m. Bishop’s Hall, Christ the King Cathedral, $10 per person or $20 per couple, Beer/Wine/Appetizers
Call church office for tickets (806)792-6168.
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SWEETHEART SIZZLER DINNER and MASQUERADE BALL - February 11, Slaton Saint Joseph Hall, 21st & Division Streets, doors open at 7 p.m. for steak dinner plus cheesecake dessert and beverages. $25/person, $50/couple. Live and silent auctions. Rex Thomas Band. Contact Carla Settle-806-787-8544, Jessica Kelly-806-241-3277 or Gayla Buxkemper-806-777-1465 for information. Benefits Saint Joseph School.
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REFRESH YOUR MARRIAGE - Attend the Marriage Encounter weekend February 10-12, at Mercy Retreat Center, Slaton. Cost per couple - $150. To register, please call (806) 792-3943, ext 232 or email: familylife@catholiclubbock.org.
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COUNSELORS NEEDED: Catholic Charities is recruiting Youth Counselors to serve in our At Risk Youth Program. Must have a college degree and background in youth and family services. Interested applicants should send resume to beth@cfslubbock.org.
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TNC CHAPEL DEDICATION: Bishop Plácido Rodríguez will bless the new chapel at the Nurturing Center, 3303 66th Street, Lubbock, on February 10 @4:45 p.m. All are welcome. www.nurturinglife.org
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CONFIRMATION RETREATS – February 11 & 18, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., limited to 50 youth (one adult for every 10 youth), Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 County Road 7700, Wolfforth, 79382; Cost is $15 (if paid by Thursday before retreat--$20 if paid after) and includes lunch and snacks. Scholarships available upon request. To reserve places, call Sister Celine at 806-863-4904
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H.O.P.E. SYMPOSIUM - Cancer survivors and their caregivers are invited to Choose H.O.P.E. Symposium hosted by Covenant Joe Arrington Cancer Center on Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.-noon. The free event, to be held in the Arnett Room located on the sixth floor of Covenant Women’s and Children’s, 4000 24th Street, is a celebration that features food, fashion and fun for cancer survivors of any age as well as their families and caregivers. Various booths will be on display, with helpful information. Cancer survivors and their loved ones are invited to the free event regardless of where they were patients. A light brunch will be provided and door prizes will be given away every 15 minutes. For more information about the H.O.P.E. Symposium, call 806.725.6020.
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LEVELLAND SAUSAGE FEST: Saint Michael Church, Sunday, February 12, 318 E. Washington Street. All-you-can-eat dinner $9/adults and $5/children 10 and under, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Live and silent auctions. Truck raffle.
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‘FAT TUESDAY’ ON SATURDAY: Knights of Columbus 12803 will host an all-you-can-eat Shrimp Peel February 18, Hanly Hall, 2305 Main, Lubbock; dinner 6:00 p.m., dance 8:30 p.m. Live and silent auctions. Cost is $17.50. Adults only. Tickets available after all Masses, or church office.
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DINNER/DANCE GALA – at Holy Spirit McGivney Hall, 98th & Frankford, Lubbock, Saturday February 18. Cocktails 6:30pm Dinner and Dance 7:00 pm, Coat & Tie, $100/couple, BYOB not permitted. Call church office for tickets-698-6400
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WORLD MARRIAGE DAY RECEPTION – February 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Catholic Renewal Center, 4th and Toledo, Lubbock. Married couples of the diocese are invited to attend a simple reception of punch and wedding cookies. Bishop Rodríguez will be present for Renewal of Vows for the couples. Packets have been mailed to each pastor with marriage celebration support ideas. For more information, please call 806-792-3943 ext. 232.
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MARRIAGE NEED HELP? Sign up for the Retrouvaille Retreat March 2-4, at Mercy Retreat Center, Slaton. Register online at catholiclubbock.org under Marriage and Family Life link. Or call Family Life Office at 806-792-3943, ext. 231.
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VOCATIONS AWARENESS RETREAT- February 25, Snyder Deanery. The diocesan vocation team is offering this retreat to help young men and women become aware of their vocation. It will be held at Saint Michael Catholic Church in Anson. For information, contact Father Ernesto Lopez at 806-792-3943, Ext. 228
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SILENT LENTEN RETREAT – Saturday, February 25, 8:30-3:30, Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 County Road 7700, Wolfforth. This retreat, which will be silent will include brief conferences on prayer, almsgiving, fasting, discipleship and joy in Lent. All talks will be followed by times of silence for personal prayer and reflection. The day will include an opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Retreat Directors: Deacon Leroy Behnke & Dr. Larry Holley. Suggested donation of $15 includes lunch. Bring your bible, journal (if you care to journal). Call 806-863-4904 to register.
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LENTEN RETREAT – “In the Footprints of Jesus and Mary,” Saturday, March 3, 8:30-3:30, Our Lady of the Angels Convent, 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth. When was the moment that Jesus suffered the most? When our Blessed Mother suffered the most? This retreat will focus on getting to know Jesus--the Forsaken One, and Mary-- the Desolate One, and how our lives can be transformed by trying to live like them in Lent and beyond. The day of reflection will include talks, experiences of life, small group sharing, and silent times. Retreat directors: Members of the Focolare Movement. Suggested donation of $15 includes lunch. Call 806-863-4904 to register. ---
RETIRO DE CUARESMA PARA MUJERES – “Perdonalos, Señor, que no saben lo que hacen,” March 2-3, Catholic Renewal Center, Lubbock. Guest speaker – Guillermo Valencia. To register, call Lupita Martinez (806) 747-1320; Molly Ramos (806) 577-1733; Adela Brito (806) 799-4223
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THEOLOGY OF THE BODY RETREAT for high school teens at Lubbock Saint Patrick Church, 1603 Cherry Avenue, on February 25 from 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10, lunch and dinner provided, all teens will get t-shirts. For more information please call Marcie at 806-281-4904, David 806-781-4965 or marcier@yahoo.com or david.m.ariaz@hotmail.com.
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FISH FRY- Snyder Saint Elizabeth, 3005 Avenue A, Friday, February 24, 5:30 - 8:00 pm. $7/plate-Adults & ALL carry-outs, $5/plate-Children 10 and under. Meal will include catfish, hush puppies, cole slaw, FF, dessert, drink.
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DOMINICAN EVENING PRAYER: All are invited to Liturgy of the Hours Evening Prayer with the Dominican Friars, Monday through Friday at 5 p.m. in the historic Saint Elizabeth Church, 2305 Main, Lubbock, prior to 5:30 Mass. Come enrich your prayer life with this prayer of the Church.
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GOOD LEADERS, GOOD SHEPHERDS: Please pray for our priests who will begin this two-year program on February 28.
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PARISH ANNIVERSARY: Anyone having pictures, literature, or any memorabilia of the past, (recent or long ago) please mail or send to Slaton Our Lady Of Guadalupe-60th anniversary- Sunday, May 6,2012, 640 S. Fourth Street, Slaton 79364 (828-5108)
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PILGRIMAGE TO CHIMAYO, SANTA FÉ-March 17-18. One night stay in Santa Fé. Depart from Lubbock Saint Joseph Church on March 17. Cost: $125, $50 deposit due by February 18, balance due by March 3. For information- Dolores- 806-466-5136.
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ULTRASOUND TECHNICIAN NEEDED: Help at-risk mothers choose life for their unborn children. The Nurturing Center board is looking for a Texas Licensed Ultrasound Technician to work on Wednesdays. Paid position. To apply, call the Nurturing Center at 806-780-6853.
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RACHEL’S CORNER / RINCON DE RAQUEL- “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,“ says the Lord, who has compassion on you.” - Reflections from Footprints; Isaiah 54:10
Healing and hope and compassion are awaiting you on a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat™.
“Los ceros podrán correrse y moverse las lomas; mas yo no retiraré mi amor, ni se romperá mi alianza de paz contigo; lo afirma Yavé, que se compadece de ti.” dice el Señor, quién tiene compassion en ti. Isaías 54:10 - Sanación, esperanza y compasión le espera en un Retiro del Viñedo de Raquel™.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat - After Abortion Care - 2012 retreats -- May 18-20 and Nov. 2-4 Contact Kathy at 806-577-5912 www.rachelsvineyard.org
Open to all faiths and strictly confidential.
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VOCATIONS BEGIN AT HOME: Do you want to help your children discern whether they’re called to religious, married or single life? Suggestion #7: Introduce your children to the lives of saints and Bible figures who loved the Lord. For inspiration, it’s hard to beat a story of how God awakens this love in a person’s heart.
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DIOCESAN CONFIRMATION RETREATS:
March 16-18: Brownfield Deanery at Catholic Renewal Center, $85 (limit 50)
Retreat begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday and concludes 5:30 p.m. on Sunday
Deadline to register-March 2.
Snyder Deanery-March 17- 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mass, Christ the King staff. Cost is $20/person. Contact Debbie Landa (OLG)for details 325436-9071
For second year Confirmation candidates. Please email the names of the candidates who will attend as soon as you know them. Use Form “E,” which completes the candidate’s registration. These signed forms along with payment may be brought in the day of the retreat. More information: Sister Jane -806-792-3943 ext 230.
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ENGAGED ENCOUNTER WEEKENDS: March 30 - April 01, June 01-03 and October 12-14 at Mercy Retreat Center, Slaton. For registration form, see http://www.slatonchurch.com/mercymessenger/engagedencounter.htm. Catholic Engaged Encounter (CEE) provides quality marriage preparation primarily for couples who are planning to marry in the Catholic Church, but couples who are not Catholic are also welcome to attend.
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“SISTER’S EASTER CATECHISM: Will My Bunny go to Heaven?” Friday, April 13, at 7 p.m. –A follow up performance of last year’s “Late Nite Catechism.” Christ the King School Foundation will host the play at CTK Cathedral School, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock. Watch the South Plains Catholic for more information
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STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS:
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time-February 4 / 5 In today’s Gospel we hear of a great number of suffering people seeking the healing touch of Jesus. He could not respond to them all. But the Gospel also reveals Jesus, after praying in solitude, sensing an urgency to proclaim the Good News of his Father’s redemptive love to those who suffer in the nearby villages and towns. Stewards are called to follow in Jesus’ footsteps, to respond to those who suffer with compassion. How are we responding to the suffering in our world? How are we using our gifts to continue the works of Christ’s redemptive healing?
Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario-En el Evangelio de hoy nosotros escuchamos un gran número de gente que sufre en busca del toque sanador de Jesús. Él no puede responderles a todos. Pero el Evangelio también revela a Jesús, después de orar en solitud, sintiendo una urgencia de proclamar las Buenas Nuevas del amor liberador de su Padre, a aquellos que sufren en las cercanías de las villas y las ciudades. Los corresponsables son llamados a seguir las huellas de Jesús, para responder con compasión a aquellos que sufren. ¿Cómo estamos respondiendo nosotros al sufrimiento de nuestro mundo? ¿Cómo estamos usando nuestros dones para continuar los trabajos sanadores de redención de Cristo?
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South Plains Catholic story ideas, stories, and photos (including names and explanations) can be sent to PO Box98700, Lubbock, Texas 79499-8700, or emailed to lflores@catholiclubbock.org. The next deadline dates are:
EDITION DATE: DEADLINE:
February 12 February 1
March 11 March 1
DATES TO REMEMBER:
-World Day for Consecrated Life-Feb. 5
-DCA workshop- February 11, 9 am-1 pm
-Rite of Election-February 26, 3 p.m.
-World Day of Prayer for Vocations-April 29
-Engaged Encounter-March 30-April 1
-Youth Rally- April 20-21
-June 3 – Catholic Charities’ Night to Remember
-Engaged Encounter-June 1-3
-Ordination of Deacons Palacios & Wood, June 23, 10 a.m.
-Ordination of deacon candidates, September 8
JAMAICAS/SOCIAL EVENTS:
April 22-Sausage Festival, Sunday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Snyder Saint Elizabeth
June 3, Lubbock Saint Patrick
July 15, 2012 – Anton Saint Anthony, Noon-?
July 15, New Deal Our Lady Queen of Apostles, Noon-7 p.m.
July 15, Wolfforth Saint Francis, 12-7 pm
July 28, 2012, Brownfield Saint Anthony, Terry County Park, 12-8 pm
