Welcome
From today’s Gospel reading:
If you do not carry your own cross and come after me you cannot be my disciple....
In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all your possessions cannot be my disciples.
Reflection:
Jesus tells us today that we should not enter into or take our discipleship to him too casually. We are not just members in a special social club. Nor does being a disciple happen automatically by being born into a Christian family. That’s not enough. Instead, discipleship comes by our making a deliberate and life-altering choice. Before we make such a commitment we must consider it carefully and be willing to make a total gift of ourselves to him and his ways each and every day.
So we ask ourselves:
 How does being Jesus’ disciple affect my daily life in little ways?
How does it influence the big choices I make?
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Why Catholic? Porque Catolico? An exciting Journey through the Catholic Catechism
Bishop Zurek recently stated, "We have a tremendous opportunity to manifest, incarnate and implement
the Pastoral Plan of the Diocese that I signed on April 19, of this year. The RENEW Program, Why Catholic?
will help us to implement all four areas of the Pastoral Plan, Faith Formation, Evangelization, and Prayer/Unity
that the people of the Diocese of Amarillo called for in the Diocesan Assembly."
According to RENEW International the Why Catholic? process is far more than printed resources for faith sharing
in small communities. It is a complete, integrated process providing opportunities for faith enrichment workshops
for small community leaders, together with materials not only in print, but also in our web-based library.
Fr. Hector is in the process of appointing a Parish Team and Coordinator. Some names have already surfaced
and will be presented to the Pastoral Council at their next meeting. The following people are willing on to serve on the team:
Monica Musik Dick Groninger
Larry Nicholson Angela Uriega
Eva Mendez
Lisa Alvarez
We are still looking for more candidates to serve. Parishioners with the following characteristics make good candidates:
1. desire spiritual growth, 2. are able to commit to the investment of time necessary and have the ability to bring a job
to completion, 3. possess good communication skills, 4. collaborate well with others. If you are interested
or would like to recommend someone as a candidate for this team, please submit their name to Fr. Hector
or Phil Seidenberger, president of the Pastoral Council.
Pastor's Corner
DONATION
If you would like to support our ministry of making Catholic Education at St. Joseph’s School available
to all our children, please send tax deductible contributions to Adopt a Student to the address listed below.
Make checks payable to:
ADOPT A STUDENT FUND, St. Joseph’s School, 4122 S Bonham, Amarillo, TX 79110
Thank you and blessings for your generosity.
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Office Hours
St. Joseph Catholic Church
4122 S. Bonham St.
Amarillo, TX 79110
(806) 355-5621
FAX: (806) 355-5622
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.
Friday:
8:30a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Current Date/Time
Monday, September 6, 2010 - 11:15 AM
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