Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock

1 Roman Catholic Diocese of Lubbock Office of Communications PASTORAL UPDATE: January 16, 2018 . Planning a parish event? To choose the best date, visit our DIOCESAN CALENDAR. (under Calendar at top of page) at Many events -- including retreats and jamaicas -- are listed. Call us at 806-792-3943 Ext. 218 or e-mail with news about any parish event of interest to the Diocese by noon on Tuesday. Sign up for weekly updates: Please send your request to to receive this Pastoral Update by email. TOP NEWS MOST RECENT. ACTS FUNDRAISER All are invited to dine at Capital Pizza, 2705 26th Street, (near Boston Ave), Lubbock , on Tuesday, January 23, 6-10 A percentage of receipts will be donated to the ACTS Community TEXAS PRO-LIFE MARCH & RALLY - The upcoming statewide Pro-Life March and Rally will be on Saturday, January 27, in Austin.

2 The Texas Catholic Conference invites you to attend Mass and prayer vigils before the March. Please come to join these events as you show your love and respect for the sacredness of life and the dignity of the human person - from conception to natural death. Please visit or websites for more information. FILIPINO FEAST CELEBRATION: All are invited to celebrate Mga Katolikong Pinoy, the Feast of the Infant Jesus (Santo Nino) on Sunday, January 28 @ 5 at Saint Elizabeth University Parish Chapel, 2305 Main, in Lubbock . MEN'S ACTS RETREAT February 8-11, Mercy Retreat Center, 19th & Division Streets. Cost is $180/person. To register: Questions: please contact Ignacio Vasquez- 806-790-6422.

3 SAINT VALENTINE'S DANCE - February 9, 7:30 Midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall, 4702 130th (FM. 1585), Lubbock . $25/couple, $15/single, $5/12 years & under. DJ Music by Phat JamzProductions. FREE 50". SMART TV giveaway drawing with purchase of Couple or Single dance ticket. BYOB, Tamales, menudo, chocolate covered strawberries and more. Drawings for all Adult tickets. Contact: 806-863-2201. REUNION FOR ENGAGED & MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER ALUMNI COUPLES-February 9, 7:30-midnight, Knights of Columbus Hall (4702 130th St, Lubbock ). The Office of Marriage and Family Life will have a special table for alumni couples who've attended an Engaged Encounter or Marriage Encounter weekend.

4 You are invited to a night of fun and reunion during the Saint Valentine's dinner and dance (see above). The special discounted price to attend is $15 per alumni couple. Reserve your spot for our reunion by February 8 by contacting the Director of Marriage & Family Life at , ext 201 or SHRIMP PEEL AND DANCE Knights of Columbus Council #12803 will host their annual shrimp peel and dance Saturday, February 10, 6 dinner, 8:30 Dance, Hanly Hall, 2305 Main, Lubbock . Tickets are available at Saint Elizabeth Church office. Contact: 762-5225. Adults only, please. LENTEN SPECIAL OBSERVANCES & LENTEN MEALS will be included in the Pastoral Update beginning January 23.

5 Please email or call Debbie or Pat at 806-792-3943 with your information. Parishes and Around the Diocese MEN'S RETREAT January 20, 8:30 You won't want to miss this! The theme is Four Pillars of Catholic Stewardship: A Grateful Response to God's Love. (Hospitality, Prayer, Formation, Service) The presenters are Deacon Kyle Broderson, Deacon Robert Lopez, Ron Backus, and Moses Torres--confident and faith-filled men with powerful messages. Retreat at: Our Lady of the Angels Convent, Wolfforth, 8202. CR 7700. $15 fee covers lunch, snacks & materials. Contact: Sister Celine-863-4904 or SEX TRAFFICKING- The Hidden Epidemic in Lubbock Monday, January 29 @ 6:30 How to Protect Your Child- Social Media Safety- Taiya Jones-Castillo; Identify Red Flags, Victims, and Risk Factors; How to Report Christopher Piel, MD, ER Director, UMC; and Sex Trafficking in West Texas Kim Stark, LMSW &.

6 Leslie Timmons, Voice of Hope. For inquiries and RSVP- 806-785-7917 or Workshop will be held at Junior League of Lubbock Headquarters, 4205 84th Street. SAUSAGE FEST Sunday, February 11, 10 , Saint Michael Church, 316 Washington, Levelland. Sausage dinner: Adults-$10, Kids 6 & under-$6; by the pound-$6. Live and silent auctions, kids' corner, bake sale, 2017 Chevy Silverado Pickup-Texas edition raffle-$10/ticket. Contact: ANNUAL BRISKET FEAST Sunday, February 11, 9:30 (or until food runs out), Saint Theresa Church, 22nd & Upland, Lubbock . A $ plate consists of sliced brisket, sausage, potato salad, ranch beans, corn, dessert and drink.

7 FAT TUESDAY DINNER February 13, 6 , Saint Anthony Church, 1902 Levelland Hwy, Brownfield. Chicken, Beef or Sausage plates. $10/plate ROE V WADE MEMORIAL MASS Monday, January 22, 2018 , @6 , Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 52nd Street and Avenue L. Father Martin Pi a and Monsignor David Cruz, Vicar General, will concelebrate. BURIAL PLOT FOR SALE - Resthaven Cemetery - Section G, Lot 340, Space 1, ( Catholic Section), $3500 (Or $5000 including Marker Contract). Contact Deacon Clarke and Anne Cochran - 806-438-9057. EN-COUN-TER CATHOLICISM: Wednesdays, 6-7 in Kasteel Hall, Christ the King Cathedral, 4011 54th Street, Lubbock .

8 A different topic and presenter each week. January 17- Our once-a-month Evangelization series entitled Rediscover Catholicism by Matthew Kelly - Session 6, Now is Our Time. How can you become better educated about Catholicism? In what areas of your life are you a leader? How is fear stopping you from being all God created you to be (the-best- version-of-yourself)? If you have not been to one of these Rediscover Catholicism sessions, it is not too late to join us we have free books and study guides still available. January 24 - The Conversion of St. Paul - We are all familiar with the conversion of St. Paul. One minute Paul is Saul the zealous Pharisee, bent on destroying the followers of Jesus; the next, he is blinded by a blazing light, falls to the ground, and hears the Lord speaking his name.

9 After he meets Christ, his life is turned upside down, and he ends up spreading Christianity halfway around the world. Join us in our discussion with Father John Ohlig as we will take a look at Paul's conversion and how it applies to our own lives. Office for Evangelization & Catechesis NOTRE DAME STEP COURSES starting January 8 STEP (Satellite Theological Education Program) is a continuing education opportunity. These are online courses for only $99 each. Certificates of Catholic 2. Theology are also offered in 5 different areas: Catechesis, Doctrine, History, Liturgy, and Scripture. You have up to 3 years to complete the 7 courses required for each certificate.

10 The courses are 6 weeks in duration; written assignments and facilitator moderated chat sessions with other students in the course are required. Almost all course materials are available online. To see full catalogue: Office for Young Adults and Youth CONFIRMATION RETREATS IN JANUARY: January 20-21, Saint Joseph, Rotan, Confirmation II Retreat. Contact Deacon Val or Pat Morin (325) 370 7435. or if interested in participating in this retreat January 27, Our Lady of the Angels Convent (Confirmation Year I) -- 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth, TX. Registration: call Sister Mary Jane Alaniz at 806-863-4904 or email SAVE THE DATE ! April 20 - 21: Youth Rally @ Christ the King Cathedral School - This year's theme is BE YOU!