Pope Leo's Prayer Intentions for November
(Intenciones de oración del Papa León para noviembre)
For the Proper Use of Wealth:
Let us pray for the proper use of wealth, that not succumbing to the temptation of selfishness, it may always be put at the service the common good and solidarity of those who have less.
Por el buen
uso de la riqueza:
Oremos por un buen uso de la riqueza para que, no cediendo a la tentación del egoísmo, esté siempre al servicio del bien común y la solidaridad con los que tienen menos
Parish Information
Pastor:
Rev. Martin Piña
email: Frmartin3344@outlook.com
Deacon:
Ramiro Rodríguez
(806) 646-0938
Secretary:
Gloria Calderon
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
PCLs
Elementary through High School
Edward Salas & Nicolas Salinas
(806) 744-1411
Eric Flores
(806) 549-7904
Web Page
Ana Torres
(806) 438-1657
The Catholic Church dedicates the month of Novembe to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. During this time the Church commemorates all her faithful children who have departed from this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven. St. Paul warns us that we must not be ignorant concerning the dead, nor sorrowful, "even as others who have no hope ... For the Lord Himself shall come down from heaven ... and the dead who are in Christ shall rise.
The Church has always taught us to pray for those who have gone into eternity. This devotion is a profound expression of love, faith, and community that bridges the gap between the living and the deceased. Even in the Old Testament prayers and alms were offered for the souls of the dead by those who thought "well and religiously concerning the resurrection." It was believed that "they who had fallen asleep with godliness had great grace laid up for them" and that "it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins." We know that a defiled soul cannot enter into heaven.
Dedicating the month of November to the Holy Souls in Purgatory serves several vital spiritual purposes. First, because the souls in Purgatory cannot pray for themselves or accelerate their own purification; they rely entirely on our prayers, sacrifices, and the merits of the Church. Praying for them is a spiritual work of mercy.. Next, the souls of many of the deceased are forgotten by their living relatives. This devotion ensures that every soul, no matter how long ago they passed or how isolated they were, is lifted up in prayer.. Finally, while the Holy Souls cannot pray for themselves, Catholic tradition holds that they can pray for us. When we help them reach Heaven, we gain powerful intercessors who will intercede for us for the rest of our lives.
(sources: catholicculture.com and petersboroughdiocese.org)
Click below for
"Daily Prayers for the Poor Souls in Purgatory"
(text and mp3 audio)
Mass Schedule
Weekend Masses
Saturday/sábado
5pm (English)
Sunday/domingo
9am (English)
Sunday/domingo
12pm (español)
Weekday Masses
Monday/lunes
12 pm (English)
Wednesday/miércoles
6 pm (English)
Thursday/jueves
6 pm (español)
Friday/viernes
12 pm (español)
Confession
Saturday at 4 pm
Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
or by appointment
Adoration
Thursday 6:30-7:30 pm
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Song
Oración de la Divina Misericordia cantada
This Sunday's Reading Reflection
(Matthew 5: 1-12)
Every year the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints.
Every year when we celebrate this day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes. We quickly note in this reading that none of those Jesus names as "blessed" or "happy" are expected ... the poor in spirit, the meek, the persecuted. Jesus' blueprint for happiness reflects little of what the world might call happiness.
What does Jesus mean when he uses the word "blessed?" This word is sometimes translated as "happy" or "fortunate" or "favored."
In other words, Jesus is saying that divine favor is upon those who are poor, who mourn, who are persecuted.
This might have been welcome and surprising news to the crowds who heard Jesus that day.
Welcome to
St. Patrick Catholic Church
1603 Cherry Ave.
Lubbock, TX 79403
(806) 765-5123
November: Month of the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Sacraments--Sacramentos
Baptism
Bautismos
Baptismal Preparation classes will take place on the first Saturday of every Month at 10 am. Baptisms will be held are held on the third Saturday of the month, or on a date requested by the Family. Please call the office for more information or to register.
Clases de Bautismo se llevan a cabo en español el primer jueves del mes a las 7:30 pm. Por favor llame a la oficina para encontrar más información o para registrarse.
Anointing the Sick
Unción de Enfermos
Please call the Church office to schedule a time. Anointing of the sick will also take place on the first Saturday of every month after the evening Mass.
Por favor llame a la oficina para hacer una consulta. También habrá unción de enfermos el primer sábado de cada mes después de la Misa.
Communion for the Sick
comunión para los enfermos
Please call the office to have a communion minister take communion to the homebound.
Favor de llamar a la oficina para que se lleve la comunión a los que no puedan venir a misa.
Marriage
Matrimonio
Please call the office to set a meeting with the pastor. Please do not set a date for the wedding until you meet with the Pastor.
Por favor llame a la oficina para juntarse con el Sacerdote. Por favor no haga ningún plan para la boda hasta que se junte con el Sacerdote.
First Communion and Confirmation
Primera comunión y confirmación
Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation may be completed through CCE or OCIA classes, depending on the age and prior sacraments of the candidates. Please contact the office for more information.
Se puede preparar para recibir la primera comunión y la confirmación por medio de clases de CCE u OCIA, dependiendo de la edad y los sacramentos previos del los candidatos. Por favor llame a la oficina para encontrar más información.