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Development Commission Needs Your Help!

Michael Lyles has been named the new commissioner of the Development Commission. He is looking for new members to serve with him. Please email him at mitchlyles@gmail.com if you are interested. The opportunity for service and using your gifts, talents, and expertise is available to all that feel called to serve. Read more about the Development Commission here.

 

May Crowning and Devotions to Mary

The month of May is a special month dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. Father Rudi has asked we try to pray at least a decade of the Rosary daily individually or with our families daily. All are invited to pray the Rosary as a parish family 30 minutes before each weekend Mass during the month of May. Families and friends are welcome to join together to lead the Rosaries before the weekend Masses. Please check with Karen or Amy in the parish office if you are interested.

Vocations Prayer Chalice Thank you to all those that have volunteered to take our traveling vocations prayer chalice home. Your dedicated prayers for our diocesan vocations, our bishop, priests, deacons, seminarians, and religious are greatly appreciated. If you didn’t get a chance to sign up this year, the Traveling Chalice program will return next September. There are some spots left if you would like to participate during the month of May. Check out the sign-up book on the Vocations Table in the gathering space.

My Catholic Giving Guide

Stewardship God calls us to be generous with all of our gifts, including our treasure. Our faith teaches us this through the Scriptures. Read more here.

 The Service Charism at Holy Spirit Every week the church linens are laundered and ironed by some ladies of our parish. Thank you to Teresa Reyher, Denise Hatch, Renee Neiber, Anna Esparza, Janie Garza, Susie Arellano, Mary Foster, Sherell Guichard-Thomas, Shelby Cargill, Grace Simmons, Carol Ford, and  Vernonica Serna. Volunteering is vital to our parish. Thank you for your time and talent.    

Are you a Registered Member? Do you use HSCP envelopes for your weekly donation? Have you completed the hard copy or online registration form and submitted it to the parish office? If so, you are registered. Visitor envelopes are available to all. Visitor envelops have an option on them to request a registration form be mailed to you. In order to receive sacraments at Holy Spirit you must be a registered member.

We invite you to fill out a registration form or complete it online so you can become actively involved in our parish family. Active members are those who have verified donations, are serving in some capacity in a ministry of the church, or as determined by the pastor. In order to receive sacraments at Holy Spirit you must be a registered member. Please note that registering children in the CCE programs does not automatically register the family as parishioners. If you have any questions, please call the office. We will be glad to help.

 

Volunteers If you volunteer in any capacity for Holy Spirit, please complete the online Safe Environment training.  (Virtus) The training is provided by the Diocese.Go to: www.catholiclubbock.org  On the home page you will see the following drop down menu. Select Safe Environment and then Online Training.The training is available in English or Spanish. 

You will be guided through the registration process. The training involves being asked a question, followed by watching a short video and then asked to determine if your response was correct. The process will take about an hour from start to finish. Once you complete the course, you may want to print a certificate for your records. The diocese will have your record of completion in their database which can then be verified by the pastor. Read more here.

   

 

Purificators

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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!

Around the Diocese

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Catholic Charities Board Member Needed Want to make a difference? Interested? Contact: annhansonhowe@gmail.com

Formed.org  Nurture you catholic faith with books, Bible studies, audio recordings, videos, and movies.  You have FREE access to the best resources available.  To set up your account:  Visit www.holyspiritlubbock.formed.org 

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.  

Joseph’s Corner  Healing after Abortion Ministry – Project Joseph, 469-416-2101
healing@projectjosephdallas.org or www.projectjosephdallas.org

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 

Email: ORico@catholiclubbock.org

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.

Formed.org  Nurture you catholic faith with books, Bible studies, audio recordings, videos, and movies.  You have FREE access to the best resources available.  To set up your account:  Visit www.holyspiritlubbock.formed.org 

Prayer Chalice for Vocations

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Prayer Chalice for Vocations 

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.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time                                                               1031 in Hymnal

First Reading — Exodus 16:2-4,12-13

Second Reading — Ephesians 4:17,20-24

Gospel — John 6:24-35

A Gospel Reflection :

All four Gospels relate the miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, which comes immediately before the passage we hear in today’s Gospel, taken from St John. This text begins what is known as the ’Bread of Life Discourse’ (John 6. 22–59), which we start today and will continue reading over the next two Sundays. It is the morning after the night before, and the people go across the lake looking for Jesus – because, as he says, ‘they have eaten all the bread they can eat’. Through dialogue, Jesus helps them to see that it is the Father who has always provided for them – a theme reinforced in the First Reading and Psalm. Jesus also reveals something new to them: he himself is the sign they seek. Through his gift of living bread, he is offering them renewal of their minds and the ability to walk in the way of goodness and truth (Second Reading). This week, let’s give time for dialogue with the Lord that we, too, might respond to his desire to give himself totally to us, so that our deepest hunger and thirst may be satisfied. (From Pathways to God)