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Current News
Updates to this page will usually be weekly, sometime between Saturday
and Monday (depending on what Mass I go to).
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| Saturday, February 4, 5:30 PM Frances Steinecker † |
| Sunday, February 5, 7:30 AM Parishioners ; 9:00 AM Rodney Moore †; 11:00 AM Special Intention |
| Monday, February 6 , 9:00 AM Special Intention |
| Tuesday, February 7, 5:30 PM Special Intention |
| Wednesday, February 8, 9:00 AM Matthew A. Finkenhagen † |
| Thursday, February 9, 5:30 PM Georgette Cooney † |
| Friday, February 10, 9:00 AM Special Intention |
| Saturday, February 11, 5:30 PM Parishioners |
| Sunday, February 12, 7:30 AM Duane Kousman †; 9:00 AM Special Intention ; 11:00 AM Special Intention |
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FROM THE DESK OF
FATHER RICHARD:
Dear
Parishioners,
Following
last weekend's Pastoral Letter from Bishop Joe Vásquez regarding the
announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that it will
not make any significant changes to its mandate that all health plans cover
sterilization and FDA-approved contraceptives, many parishioners have asked for
more information about how this will impact upon the safeguard that was in force
by law entitled, "Respect for the Rights of Conscience Act," which
respects the moral teachings of people. More information can be found at
www.usccb.org/conscience or at the
website for the Diocese of Austin,
www.austindiocese.org . Bills have been filed in both the U.S. House and
Senate to remove this rule and the statement from the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, that Religious organizations have until 20 September 2013 to
prepare for this change. What is difficult to understand is how the Department
could imagine that Religious citizens would ever violate their consciences by
changing their moral and ethical teaching during the next year. That is
Relativism, which has permeated our society and runs counter to the values
of the 10 Commandments and authentic Christian teaching.
Maybe
this is the time for us Catholics and indeed, so many people of Religious
conviction, to stand up and be counted by contacting their members of Congress
and Senate to express their objection to this violation of the freedom of
conscience, which is the very foundation of the religious liberty which we enjoy
in our beloved country.*
GOD
BLESS!
Father Ciarán MacCarthaigh, MSC, who has supplied at this Parish for the last few years, would like to thank everyone for the emails, cards, good wishes, care, concern and love during this time of his cancer treatments. Fr. Ciarán wishes to assure everyone that they are a great source of inspiration. The friendship and love are very much appreciated, and he regrets not being able to visit this summer, but sends his love and prayers.
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Addressing Correspondence:*
To a Senator:
The Honorable (full name)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator (Last Name):
To a Representative:
The Honorable (full name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative (Last Name):
PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
"O Sacred Heart of Jesus, Savior of the world and source of all holiness, we ask You to implant in the hearts of young men and women in this parish, a call to serve You as priests or religious, either for the Diocese or for Missionary work. Give them the guidance and courage to answer Your call, so that they may give themselves completely in Your service, without reservation.
This we ask through Christ, Our Lord. Amen."
The Knights of Columbus Sunday Breakfast will be held Sunday, Feb. 5th in the New Parish Center after the 7:30 am and 9:00 am Masses. All You Can Eat breakfast features eggs, bacon, pancakes & beverages. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children over 5 years of age. Kids under 5 years eat free. All are welcome.
Knights of Columbus 4th Annual "Nite at the Races" will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4th at
7:00 pm in the New Parish Center. Proceeds to benefit all Knights of Columbus Charities.
Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Dinner:
Mark your calendars for the St. Patrick's Day Dinner being held on Saturday, March 17th in the New Parish Center after the 5:30 pm Mass. Keep checking the bulletin for more information
("Take Out" will be available.)
Donation Request: Catholic Books for Children Reading Program. Please bring your gently used Catholic themed books for children to the box located in the back of the Church. Thank you for your support.
Saturday, February 11: 8th Grade CCD Retreat, 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm in the New Parish Center.
Sunday, February 19th: No CCD today..."President's Day".
Wednesday, February 22d: No CCD today..."Ash Wednesday"...All students are to attend Mass with their family.
Third Annual Maternity Shelter Drive begins...Earn Parent Volunteer hours. Items will be collected at the Religious Education Building during CCD hours.
If there are any questions or concerns relating to CCD, or if you have not received at least one email regarding CCD, please contact Mrs. Vikki Biehle, DRE, at vikki@hot.rr.com. It is important that we have up to date email addresses to notify parents about schedule changes or inclement weather closings.
The Rosary for Life takes place on Thursday nights following the 5:30 pm Mass. All are welcome.
When you leave your children off for Religious Education on Wednesday nights, why not attend the Adult Bible Study? The Bible study will end in time for you to drive your children home after their classes. Your study will help you get to know your Lord and Savior. The Bible study is open to all adults of the Parish. The cost of the books is estimated to be between $20 and $30, and classes will be held in the New Parish Center. If you have any questions, please call Dick Dinwiddie at 699-2518.
May many more parishioners come to adore the Divine Presence in our Blessed Sacrament Chapel, which is open 24/7 and consider spending some time with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. There are many available openings, or you can drop in anytime to visit Jesus. "Would you not spend one hour with me?" To sign up or for more information, contact Jo Ann at 698-1898.ARE YOU A NEW PARISHIONER?
If so, please take a moment after Mass to introduce yourself and your family
to our Pastor, Father Richard. Thank you!
If you know of someone or have a family member who is homebound, please contact Dick & Pat Dinwiddie at 254-699-2518 to arrange for Holy Communion to be brought to their home.SAFETY FIRST:
Please SLOW DOWN when entering or leaving the Church parking lots at all times, and observe the established traffic pattern.
Children and teachers will be moving between the Religious Education Center and the Church before/during/and after the 9:00 AM Mass. At other times, the little ones are known to run in between parked cars and can be hard to see.Thank you for your assistance.
If anyone is interested in reserving a room in the New Parish Center, or has questions, please contact Randy Sumerall at 254-291-6799.
For those of you who are new to St. Paul Chong Hasang Parish and those who attend our weekday Masses, we invite you to join us for coffee and fellowship in the old Parish Hall after the 9:00 am Masses on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (unless the Hall has been reserved for another activity). Please come by, meet some of your fellow parishioners, and make new friends. We welcome you !
********************************************************************************REGULAR MEETING POSTINGS...(Subject to Change - Contact the listed POC or check the "GET INVOLVED" page on this web site for contact info.)
7:00 pm. (Director: Vikki Biehle - 698-4110)
LEGION OF MARY (Korean) meets every Thursday during the day (ministers to sick at home and in nursing homes). Check with POC for meeting details.
466-7784 & Julie at 760-1128.
Contact Leo or Mary Marin at 254-290-3008 (no phone calls after 8:00 pm - please)...(or the parish office at 698-4110 during office hours) before taking any Church property, whether for personal use or ministry use. THIS INCLUDES "EVERYONE", PLEASE! (Thank you for your cooperation.
Please also note the following NEW POLICY :
EQUIPMENT RENTAL - If you wish to rent tables or chairs for personal use, the fees are -
Tables: $3 (each); Chairs: $.50 (each). Thank you for your cooperation.
To register, please contact Ms. Lynda DeGroot of the Diocese of Austin, Family Counseling Ministry, at 512-949-2495. Information about the workshops, marriage preparation requirements, and registration can be obtained online at www.austindiocese.org as well. Please remember, engaged couples should begin their required marriage preparation at least six months before their wedding.
NEW WEB SITE provided by the USCCB: www.foryourmarriage.org (Useful resources and information pertaining to the Sacrament of Matrimony.)
We thank Cecile and Doug Folkerson for donating the Altar Flowers this weekend.
(Flowers and Gifts with Amor) provide the Altar Flowers for our Parish. Please use the
sign-up list on the bulletin board at the back of the Church, and contact Virgie or Judy at
254-680-2667 the week before your chosen weekend to make arrangements.)
PLEASE NOTE: If a parishioner wishes to purchase altar flowers and they have NOT signed up in advance, the flowers must "coordinate" with the prior arrangements, and the Parish cannot guarantee that the dedication will appear in the bulletin. Thank you.*********************************************************************************
PLEASE SIGN-UP FOR THE VOCATIONS CROSS !
We are all aware of the need for many more vocations to the Priesthood. The Catholic Church is spreading fast over all the world and likewise in the Diocese of Austin. We are asking each family in our parish to take the Vocation Cross home with them for one week and during that week, to say the prayers for vocations that are on the base of the cross-holder. We have a cross for each of our four weekend Masses, so it is necessary to have one family per each weekend Mass. We ask that a family sign-up on the Vocation Cross List located on the bulletin board in the Church, for whatever date they choose. On that date, at the end of Mass, the family will be called up to receive the Cross, then take it home and return it the following weekend. Please take your turn to pray for Vocations in this manner. It will be a great day when a young man is ordained to the Priesthood at St. Paul Chong Hasang Parish.
In case you have just joined this parish, we have a special Book of Remembrance containing the names of our Soldiers who have or are being deployed. We ask that you enter the Soldiers' names in it and at each Mass, it is brought forward at the Offertory of the Mass and placed in the Sanctuary.
We thank our Bulletin Sponsors for placing their advertisements in our weekly bulletins. Because of their patronage, we can offer our bulletins free of charge to our parishioners. We thank all our sponsors for this valuable service. It also provides new parishioners a place to find assistance when they are looking for help with their various needs. This is especially important for our new military families recently stationed here. What a wonderful ministry at work. THANK YOU, SPONSORS!!
PAYMENTS TO OUR FAITH-OUR LEGACY must go through the Austin Diocese. Please continue to send payments directly to:
Diocese of Austin
P.O. Box 133327
Austin, TX 78711
BEFORE scheduling any events or meetings in the Parish Hall, Parish Office/Conference Room, Religious Formation Building, or the new Parish Center...please contact Randy Sumerall at 254-291-6799. Thank you for helping things to work smoothly!
ALSO: Please note that all notices placed on Church bulletin boards MUST BE approved, in advance of posting, by Fr. Richard. Thank you for your cooperation.
It's that time of year when we welcome new members to our Parish and say fond farewells to those who are leaving for new duty stations and new parishes. Be sure to let the parish office and CCD religious coordinator know if you are leaving and need a letter of introduction to your new parish or Religious Education records.
If you are new to the parish, please pick up and fill out a parish registration form, which can be found in the vestibule of the Church (or write the information below on a sheet of paper/envelope). [Registration forms can also be printed off the Parish Web Site.] You can turn-in the form to an usher or to Father Richard. Welcome to St. Paul Chong Hasang Parish!
CHANGE OF PARISHIONER INFORMATION:
Name: _____________________________________
Current Address: ____________________________________________
( ) New Parishioner
( ) Departing the Parish
( ) New Address: ___________________________________________
( ) New Telephone No. _______________________
(See the Parish Bulletin for details.)
SECOND COLLECTIONS FOR FEBRUARY:
Catholic Higher Education Feb. 11 & 12
CHURCH CASH CONTRIBUTIONS: For those who make church contributions in cash, please be aware that we cannot issue tax statements unless you use a numbered Church envelope. (Envelopes are available from the Church Office, Tel: 698-4110.) In addition, if you are contributing to the building fund and Phase III, you need only write one check that will cover both contributions. Thank you for your cooperation.
If any parishioner would like a letter of their parish contributions for 2011, please sign up using the lavender request forms located on the table in the Church Foyer. Letters will only be mailed to those requesting a Tax Letter. Parish Donation Envelopes area available for pick-up in the Parish Office. Please contact Buzz at
698-4110 if you would like to begin using envelopes or if you did not yet have an opportunity to take your personalized box home.
Free assistance will be available for taxpayers age 60 and over at the Harker Heights Library on Thursdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, & Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, from February 2d to April 14th. Please bring a copy of last year's tax return, W-2 forms, receipts, pertinent tax forms, ID card and Social Security number.
