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The Diocese of Lubbock December 2009
Bishop to present papal honors during December 13 ceremony
LUBBOCK
– The Most Reverend Plácido
Rodríguez, CMF, Bishop of
Lubbock, will preside at a
special prayer service on Sunday,
December 13 to celebrate the
bestowal of papal honors by His
Holiness
Pope Benedict XVI on four
monsignors and 12 lay Catholics.
The ceremony begins at 2:30
p.m. in Christ the King Cathedral
(4011 54th Street, Lubbock). All
people of good will are invited to
participate.
Bishop Rodríguez announced the
appointments during a November
12 press conference at the Catholic
Pastoral Center.
MONSIGNOR
Receiving papal honors with the
title “Monsignor” in the Diocese of
Lubbock are:
Monsignor Eugene J. Driscoll,
Vicar General for the Diocese of
Lubbock and pastor of Lubbock’s
Holy Spirit Parish, is elevated to
Prelate of Honor from his previous
rank of Chaplain to His Holiness,
retaining the title “Monsignor;”
Father
Nicolás
Rendón,
present Chancellor for the Diocese
of Lubbock and pastor of Slaton’s
Saint Joseph Parish, is named a
Chaplain to His Holiness, with the
title “Monsignor;”
Father David R. Cruz, pastor
of Lubbock’s Our Lady of Grace
Parish, is named a Chaplain
to His Holiness, with the title
“Monsignor;” and,
Father James O’Connor,
pastor of Lubbock’s Saint Elizabeth
University Parish, is named a
title “Monsignor.”
The title “Monsignor” is a
distinction given by the pope to
certain Roman Catholic Church
priests in recognition of their
service to the church. Candidates
are nominated for the honor by
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Bishop
Placido Rodriguez
and
members of his staff
pray this will
be for you and yours
their bishop for consideration by
the Holy Father. Priests who hold
the title of “monsignor” are part
of the Prefecture of the Pontifical
Household, which includes the
Papal Chapel (Cappella Pontificia)
See HONORS, page 4
a Happy Advent,
a Merry Christmas,
and a
Happy New Year.
Clockwise from upper left, Monsignor Eugene J. Driscoll, Father James O’Connor, Father Nicolás Rendón, and Father David R. Cruz.
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Bishop Rodríguez supports CCHD’s mission, corrects ‘coupon’ campaign
claiming some organizations that
receive funding are not in line with
church teaching. The opposition
included a few supporters who,
without permission, placed “The
Money I Would Have Given to The
CCHD” coupons under windshield
wipers at churches in the Diocese
of Lubbock.
“Unfortunately, we live today
with a lot of polarization, both
inside of our churches and in society
at large. There is something healthy
in this despite its bitter underside.
But that being said, there is also
something very unhealthy in our
present situation, one within which
sincere people can no longer have
a civil and respectful conversation
with each other over certain moral
and religious issues because each
side ultimately disrespects the other,
convinced that the other has ‘sold
out’ on some issue that constitutes
a ‘litmus test’ for moral goodness,”
said Bishop Rodríguez.
“Inside the church and inside
of our civic political processes,
invariably each side, liberal and
conservative alike, has one issue
that is its ultimate non-negotiable.
See CCHD, page 5
Bishop Roger P. Morin of Biloxi, Mississippi, left, and Bishop Thomas
G. Wenski of Orlando, Florida, listen to a presentation during the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) fall general assembly in
Baltimore. Bishop Morin later delivered a passionate defense of the
bishops’ anti-poverty campaign, saying all CCHD funds are used in
accord with Catholic social and moral teaching. (CNS photo/Bob Roller)
BALTIMORE – The Most Rev.
Plácido Rodríguez, CMF, Bishop
of Lubbock, joined members of
the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee
overseeing the Catholic Campaign
for Human Development (CCHD)
to reassure priests and parishioners
that “no group that opposes Catholic
social or moral teaching is eligible
ordination
Anniversaries
Father
Michael Melcher
January 10, 1992
Saint Michael, Anson;
Holy Trinity, Hamlin
Father
Gerard J. Kenney:
January 11, 1997
Saint John Neumann,
Lubbock
Monsignor
Eugene Driscoll
Vicar General
January 17, 1970
Holy Spirit, Lubbock
Father
Jose M Kochuparambil
OSB
January 19, 1997
Saint Philip, Idalou;
San Lorenzo, Lorenzo
for funding” from their domestic
anti-poverty campaign.
Bishop Roger P. Morin of
Biloxi, Mississippi, subcommittee
chairman, stressed in a report
to the U.S. bishops at their fall
general assembly in Baltimore that
accusations CCHD is “providing
funds to groups that are pro-abortion
or groups that are not in support of
the family ... and other untruths”
are “outrageous claims.”
“The CCHD carries out today the
enduring mission of Jesus Christ to
‘bring good news to the poor, liberty
to captives, new sight to the blind,
and to set the downtrodden free
(Luke 4:18),’ Bishop Rodríguez
told a November 25, 2009 meeting
of the Presbyteral Council for the
Diocese of Lubbock. “In lowincome communities across the
United States, CCHD puts into
practice Catholic teaching on the
life and dignity of every human
person, the Gospel command to
care for ‘the least of these (Matthew
25),’ and our Holy Father’s call to
practice ‘solidarity in helping poor
people help themselves to overcome
injustice and escape poverty.’”
The campaign has come under
attack from a few groups and
individuals that pushed for a
boycott of the CCHD collection,
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CALENDAR
Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, CMF
DECEMBER
10 Seventh Novena Day of
Our Lady of Guadalupe
11 Office, Catholic Pastoral Center
(CPC); Manañitas, 11 p.m.,
Lubbock Our Lady of Guadalupe
12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
13 Pontifical Honors Ceremony
for Monsignors and 12 lay people,
2:30 p.m., Christ the King Cathedral
14 Office, CPC; Diocesan
Directors meeting, 10 a.m.;
Catholic Family Service
Mass & Meeting, 6 p.m.
15 Office, CPC;
16 Presbyteral Council, 10 a.m.;
Priest Personnel Board, 1-3 p.m.
17 Office, CPC; Catholic
Foundation, 7 p.m., CPC
Finance Council, 3 p.m.;
Social & Dinner for Consultative
bodies and Staff,6/7 p.m.,
Catholic Renewal Center (CRC)
19 Diaconal Ordination of
Nahum Lopez, Lamesa
Saint Margaret Mary, 10 a.m.,
20 Deacons, Deacon Candidates,
and wives Christmas Social
& Dinner, 5/6 p.m., CRC
21-23 Office, CPC
24 Office, CPC; Christmas Eve
Mass, Christ the King, 11 p.m.
25 Christmas day
28 Office, CPC; Priests’ Christmas
Party, Bishop’s residence
29-31 Office, CPC
January
1 New Year’s Day, offices closed
3 Epiphany of the Lord.
Sisters’ Epiphany Party
Social & Dinner, 4/5 p.m.,
Bishop’s residence
4-8 Texas Bishops of Region X
retreat, Oblates, San Antonio
Administrative Team;
Liturgical Commission, 4:01 p.m.
12 Office, CPC
13 Office, CPC; DCA Steering
Committee, Noon; Saint John
Neumann RCIA, 7-9 p.m.
Catholic Education, Noon
15 Office, CPC
17 Monsignor Gene Driscoll 40th
anniversary of priesthood, 3 p.m.,
Holy Spirit Church
18 Office, CPC; Catholic Family
Service, Mass and meeting, 6 p.m.
19 Office, CPC
20 Presbyteral Council, 10 a.m.;
Priest Personnel Board, 1-3 p.m.
21 Office, CPC; Diocesan Pastoral
Council Executive Board, 5 p.m.
22 Study Day for Priests, Sisters
and Deacons, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Bishop Plácido Rodríguez: A Press Conference Statement on Papal Honors
Delivered to Lubbock’s
Print and Broadcast Media
Thursday,
November 12, 2009
The Diocese of Lubbock
Catholic Pastoral Center
Office of Christian Formation
Library
Good morning. Thank you for
your presence, to hear good news!
The Roman Catholic Church
is now several months into an
international celebration of the
2009-2010 “Year for Priests.”
Implemented by Pope Benedict XVI,
this “Year for Priests” is designed to
encourage priests in their “striving
for spiritual perfection on which,
above all, the effectiveness of their
ministry depends” and to highlight
“the importance of the priest’s role
and mission in the church and in
contemporary society.”
With that intention in mind, I
requested the pope – through the
Secretary of State in the Vatican –
to consider issuing particular papal
honors for both the priests and laity
in our Diocese of Lubbock. I am now pleased to report his
response to the Catholic faithful
in this local church of more than
80,000 parishioners who gather at
62 churches in Lubbock and 24
surrounding counties.
I am happy to announce that
Pope Benedict XVI has conferred
the title of “Prelate of Honor” on
one of our local priests and named
three other priests as “Chaplains
to His Holiness,” an honor which
carries the title of “Monsignor” for
both Prelates and Chaplains.
I am also delighted to announce
that the pope has bestowed his
highest distinguished service award,
the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice”
Cross, on 12 local lay Catholics.
I will present the pontifical
honors during a 2:30 p.m. ceremony
on Sunday, December 13 in Christ
the King Cathedral (4011 54th
Street, Lubbock).
With a grateful heart, I offer my
sincere congratulations to our new
monsignors. When the Holy Father
honors four priests of our diocese in
this way, it is a tribute to the ministry
of all our other priests, as well.
As more than a billion Catholics Father then, if he wishes, confers
throughout the world continue to the honor upon the nominees.
celebrate the church’s “Year for
Once decided by the pope, the
Priests,” this announcement gives Vatican Secretariat of State issues
us cause to reflect upon the gift a diploma designating the new
of the priesthood to all our people title and rank and recognizing the
on the Llano Estacado and Low newly made monsignor’s service to
Rolling Plains of West Texas.
the Catholic Church.
And, at the same
There
are
two
time, the pontifical In the Vineyard noteworthy
grades
honors recognize the
of
papal
honors
of the Lord
holiness of the Catholic
which carry the title
faithful, as 12 awards
“Monsignor:”
The
are conferred upon
Prelate of Honor to
those who represent
His Holiness, which is
our parishioners. Both
historically associated
the priesthood and the
with the chamberlain
laity make up one holy
of the papal court,
Catholic Church.
and the Chaplain to
Bishop Plácido
The
title
of
His Holiness. Priests
“monsignor” is a title Rodríguez, CMF who are given these
of distinction given
papal honors – and,
by the pope to certain Roman thus, named “monsignor” -- are
Catholic priests in recognition of considered members of the papal
their service to the church. As the household and are listed as such in
Bishop of Lubbock, I have the the Annuario Pontificio, which is
privilege of nominating candidates the papal yearbook.
for the honor by submitting their
Receiving these honors in the
names to the Holy See. The Holy See VINEYARD, page 14
NURTURE LIFE BANQUET – The Most Rev. Plácido Rodríguez, CMF,
right, visits with keynote speaker Sally Winn during the 2009 Nurture Life
Banquet held at the University Medical Center McInturff Center on October
15. Winn, a vice president of the Feminists for Life advocacy organization,
emphasized the pro-life nature of feminism in her “Refuse to Choose:
Reclaiming Feminism” speech to a full house of participants in the banquet,
an annual information and fund-raising event sponsored by the Nurturing
Center of Lubbock, a local ministry that responds to the immediate needs of
women dealing with unplanned pregnancies. (Photo by Jo Mogan)
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HONORS, from page 1
and the Papal Family (Familia
Pontificia).
As members of the “papal
family,” the monsignors are
included in the Pontifical Yearbook,
Annuario Pontificio, an official
directory of the Holy See.
“In honoring these priests during
the ‘Year for Priests,’ the Holy
Father has honored our diocese
and the parishes in which our new
monsignors labor, recognizing
the holiness they confer on the
Catholic lay faithful,” said Bishop
Rodríguez. “We are profoundly
blessed and truly grateful.”
CROSS OF HONOR
Receiving the “Pro Ecclesia et
Pontifice” papal honors are:
Roberta Meyer, a parishioner
at Christ the King Cathedral Parish
in Lubbock who has dedicated
her entire life to the apostolate of
Catholic education as a teacher,
principal, and Superintendent of
Catholic Schools for the Diocese
of Lubbock.
Virginia Alamanza, a parishioner
at Saint Elizabeth University Parish
in Lubbock who has dedicated her
life to serving the poor through her
work at Catholic Family Services;
Sue Arnold, a parishioner at
Christ the King Cathedral Parish
in Lubbock who is a professor in
music at Texas Tech University and
the Director of Sacred Music for
the cathedral;
Larry Craig, a parishioner at
Holy Spirit Parish in Lubbock who
helped create that parish, the newest
church in the diocese; and,
Lewis Eggenberger, a parishioner
at Saint Elizabeth University Parish
in Lubbock who serves the poor
through his ministry with Catholic
Family Services.
Also receiving the “Pro Ecclesia
et Pontifice” papal honors are the
original class of Commissioned
Pastoral Ministers (CPM) for the
Diocese of Lubbock:
Maria Elena Arellano of Saint
Joseph Parish in Lockney;
Manuela Cuevas of Saint
Isidore Parish in Abernathy;
Anna Gomez of Saint Theresa
parish in Lubbock (Carlisle);
Eloisa Quintanilla of Holy
Trinity Parish in Hamlin;
Andrea Ramirez of Saint
Michael Parish in Anson, who
presently resides in Abilene,
Texas;
Glenda Shamburger of Saint
Michael Parish in Levelland; and,
Frances Zambrano of Saint
Joseph Parish in Rotan.
Given for distinguished service
to the church, the “Pro Ecclesia
et Pontifice” Cross is the highest
medal that can be awarded to the
laity by the Holy Father. “Pro
Ecclesia et Pontifice” is a Latin
title that means “For Church and
Pope.”
“We give thanks, as well, for
Press Conference- Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, CMF, center right, poses
with Roberta Meyer, center left, Monsignor Eugene Driscoll, left and newlynamed Monsignor Nicolás Rendón. Bishop Rodríguez will present pontifical
honors to three new monsignors and 12 lay people during a ceremony,
Sunday, December 13 in Christ the King Cathedral (Photo By Lucas Flores).
the pontifical honors bestowed
upon 12 lay members of this local
church, the Diocese of Lubbock,”
said Bishop Rodríguez. “Again, the
Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI,
has acknowledged the priestly
ministry that confers true holiness
on our faithful – and our faithful
respond to God’s grace.”
As he spoke with the television
and newspaper reporters who
gathered for his announcement, the
bishop said, “I am very happy for
these faithful lay Catholic leaders
and servants. This honor from the
Holy Father is a recognition of the
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CCHD, from page 2
For some the single issue
is a moral one -- abortion, gay
‘marriage,’ justice for a particular
group -- for others the single issue
is an ecclesial practice -- church
attendance, membership in a
particular denomination -- and for
others the single issue is dogmatic
-- women’s ‘ordination,’ the
uncritical acceptance of scripture or
of church authority, or syncretism,”
he said.
Pastoral
UPDATE
“Recently, a group has attacked
the bishops’ Catholic Campaign for
Human Development and accused
CCHD of funding immoral causes
and community groups. One group
is so polarized that it refuses to
accept the correct information
and calls for a reform of CCHD,
and complete accountability and
transparency. The attacks come
with yearly regularity, much like
the leaves falling in autumn,” said
Bishop Rodríguez. “This time,
some of your well-intentioned
parishioners who support pro-life
have fallen victim to these attacks.
I wish I could speak with each one
of them and inform them otherwise.
However, (we must) be attentive
to these efforts that aim to create
divisions in our Catholic faithful
and help the campaign to grow,
because it does so much good for us
in our dioceses, including Amarillo
and San Angelo.”
In his remarks Bishop Morin
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said the CCHD is “absolutely prolife from conception to natural
death” and is “committed to
people” as they seek ways out of
poverty, stressing that “supporting
people in low-income groups and
people living in poverty is also a
very dedicated pro-life activity.”
He said CCHD does “not ever
grant funds to any group that is
specifically involved in any activity
contrary to church teaching” and
furthermore, it has “zero tolerance”
for groups that receive funds and
then become involved in “any
activity contrary to the church’s
social or moral teaching.”
Bishop Morin said CCHD
constantly works to make sure
groups that receive its funding do
not engage in partisan political
activity or become involved in
actions that conflict with church
teaching.
He also said CCHD is looking
for new ways to carry out its
mission in today’s challenging
times and amid the changing face
of poverty.
Much of CCHD’s current work,
he said, focuses on immigrants and
their struggle to live in dignity.
The bishop said “CCHD has
suffered greatly” from those who
have accused it of supporting
groups that act in opposition to
church teaching, saying these
“particular disturbing” accusations
have turned isolated cases into
generalities.
The subcommittee report cited
three cases -- out of 250 funded
groups during the last year -- in
which funding was terminated and
the groups were asked to repay any
grant funds that were spent.
“However, one case is one too
many, and we are committed to
strengthening CCHD’s review and
monitoring processes to assure that
all CCHD funds are used in accord
with Catholic principles,” the report
said. “We will continue to review
CCHD’s processes and guidelines
to ensure that CCHD continues to
practice what our church teaches on
the option for the poor, participation,
subsidiarity, solidarity and the
dignity of all God’s children.”
For information, please visit
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BACKGROUND, from 4
faith, hope, and love they have
poured into their labor as they
graciously serve Jesus Christ in
this Vineyard of the Lord. We are
grateful to His Holiness for giving
them these papal honors.”
He went on to say he is delighted
that the Holy Father – in the name
of the Roman Catholic Church -has recognized these monsignors
and lay Catholics.
“We rejoice with them as they
accept their new titles, diplomas,
and beautiful medals -- fitting
tributes to the testimony of their
lives, men and women who are
faithful to their baptismal call
and to the particular vocations
entrusted to them by the Lord,” said
Bishop Rodríguez. “Both clergy
and laity have the same universal
call to holiness. We are one in the
Lord. We make up the One, Holy,
Catholic Church in West Texas.”
The complete text of the bishop’s
statement to the press can be
found on page 3 of this edition of
the South Plains Catholic.
August 1987; Lubbock Our Lady
of Grace, August 1988
Assistant Director of RENEW,
1988
Cursillo Director, Christian
Renewal Center Director, 1989
Office
of
Evangelization
Director: 1991
Rector of Assumption Seminary,
San Antonio, August, 1995 (six years)
Pastor: Saint Theresa Carlisle,
1988; Lamesa Saint Margaret Mary
and Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1993;
Lubbock Our Lady of Grace, 2001
Monsignor Eugene Driscoll
Born: November 28, 1939,
Philadelphia, PA
Ordained: January 17, 1970,
Philadelphia, PA
Incardinated: January 1, 1992
Became Monsignor January 16,
2004
Assignments: Parishes in Ohio
and Georgia, 1970-83
Marist Provincial Superior,
1983-89
Pastor: Plainview Sacred Heart,
1989-1996
Pastoral Administrator: Lubbock
Saint Elizabeth, 1996-98
Associate Pastor: Lubbock
Christ the King, 1998
Founding Pastor: Lubbock Holy
Spirit, 1998
PAPAL HONORS 2009:
THE MONSIGNORS
Monsignor David Cruz
Born: February 6, 1961,
Lubbock, Texas
Ordained: July 12, 1986, Monsignor James S. O’Connor
Born: January 2, 1947, Co
Lubbock, Texas.
Tipperary,
Ireland
Assignments: Associate Pastor:
Ordained:
June 13, 1970,
Lubbock Christ the King, August,
1986; Plainview Sacred Heart, Ireland
Assignments: Associate Pastor:
Amarillo Our Lady of Guadalupe,
1970; Lubbock Christ the King,
1971; Amarillo Saint Joseph, 1972;
Lamesa Saint Margaret Mary, 1972;
Pastor: Post Holy Cross, 1973-78
Hereford San Jose, 1978-83
Lamesa Saint Margaret Mary,
1983-88
Lubbock
Our
Lady
of
Guadalupe, 1988-2001, Lubbock
Saint Elizabeth, 2001
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December 2009
Cathedral School Foundation holds Sixth Annual ‘Friends’ dinner
LUBBOCK – Members of the
Christ the King Cathedral (CTK)
School Foundation Board of
Directors hosted the organization’s
“Sixth Annual Friends of the
Foundation dinner” October 14
in the Arnett Room at Covenant
Women’s & Children’s Hospital.
The event celebrates the successes
of the past year and honors some
of the people who helped Christ the
King Cathedral Church and School
achieve these successes.
“Guests were treated to an art
and photography display by CTK
students while visiting with others
during the pre-dinner social,”
said Christy Duran, the school’s
development director. “A school
update was presented by principal,
Christine Wanjura. The Foundation
Board chairman, John Smothers,
gave updates on the Foundation’s
recent activities.”
Smothers reported that during
the six years the Friends of the
Foundation drive has been in
existence, the endowment fund and
assets have increased in value from
$318,000 to near $600,000.
“That’s almost a 100 percent
increase in just six years, even in
today’s financial climate,” said
Duran. “This increase has allowed
the Foundation to continue making
annual donations to the school for
capital improvements and ongoing
marketing of the school.”
In addition, last May, for the
second year, the Foundation awarded
scholarships from seven named
endowment funds. Eight CTK
students were awarded more than
$7,000 to assist in tuition and book
fees for the 2009-2010 school year.
“These named endowments
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and administrator, and the Hancock/
Ronaghan Endowment Fund,
named in memory of the mothers of
two CTK school families, as well
as endowments by the Sisters of
Saint Joseph of Orange, in memory
of Sister Kathleen O’Hanlon, the
first principal of the original CTK
High School,” said Duran. “Other
funds have been established in
memory of Monsignor Fitzgerald,
one of the church’s earliest pastors
and one of the school’s strongest
supporters, and in memory of
Claude A. Thomas, Jr. longtime
CTK parishioner and school
supporter.”
In 2007, the Mary Ann Mehta
Endowed Scholarship was set up
to provide one CTK student a full
year’s tuition – valued at $3,500
this year. The latest scholarship
was established in fall 2008 in
memory of Dr. Warrena “Bebe”
Smothers Loessin, daughter and
sister of the Smothers family who
donated the original funds to start
the Foundation in the mid 1980s.
“Following the Foundation
reports, Christine Wa n j u r a
presented Rosalie Martin with a gift
in appreciation of her dedication
to the CTK Adopt-a-Student
program,” said Duran. “Over the
past 26 years, almost a quarter of a
million dollars has been collected
for this program which provides
financial aid for students who might
not otherwise be able to attend
CTK School. Rosalie Martin has
been instrumental in keeping the
program going since its beginning
with her continued gift of time,
talent, and treasure.”
Guests enjoyed guest speaker
Deacon Leroy Behnke’s message
of “H.O.P.E. (Holiness, Obedience,
Prayer, and Empathy) for the
Catholic Family” and how it relates
to Catholic education. Deacon
Behnke’s “energetic presentation
gave listeners additional reasons
for supporting Catholic education,”
according to Duran.
The Foundation’s two special
annual awards were given after the
speech.
“This year’s ‘CTK Distinguished
Alumni Award’ was presented by
John Smothers to his classmate,
Brian Beauchamp, from CTK’s
Class of 1969,” said Duran. “Brian
Beauchamp has been a long-time
supporter of the Christ the King
Cathedral School Foundation
Board. He first served on the board
during the 1990s while his children
attended CTK, and then, after a
short break, he joined the board
again in 2003 and has continued on
since then.”
The second award was
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right, and Roberta Meyer, center left, congratulate Catherine Tjia, left,
and Deacon Steve Tjia, MD, right, for receiving the “2009 Roberta Meyer
Award” presented by Christ the King Cathedral School Foundation for
“excellence in the furthering of Catholic education.” The foundation’s
award honors Meyer, a long-time Catholic school teacher, principal, and
superintendent. (Photo by Christy Duran)
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Tribute, continued from 6
Monsignor Nicolas Rendon,
Chancellor
Born: January 16, 1950,
Philippines
Ordained: April 26, 1976,
Philippines
Incardinated: June 27, 2005
Assignments:
Philippines: Pastor, Diocesan
School Superintendent, College
President, 1976-1997
P a r o c h i a l Administrator:
Shallowater Saint Philip Benizi and
Anton Saint Anthony, 1997, plus
Carlisle Saint Theresa in 1998.
Pastor: Slaton Saint Joseph,
2002; Slaton Our Lady of
Guadalupe, 2006
Chancellor: 2000
PAPAL HONORS 2009:
THE CROSS OF HONOR
DIOCESAN COMMISSIONED
PASTORAL MINISTERS (CPM)
All commissioned by Lubbock’s
Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, CMF
on December 4, 1994
Eloisa Quintanilla, 69 years of
age
Assignment: Hamlin Holy
Trinity Church.
Wife and mother
Catechist, DRE and CPM
Husband Victor, four children
Andrea Ramirez, 73 years of age
Assignment:
Anson
Saint
Michael Church
Wife and mother
Rectory cook, Catechist, DRE,
CPM
Husband Luis (deceased), three
children
Glenda Shamburger, 66 years of
age
Assignment: Levelland Saint
Michael Church
Wife,
mother,
Associate
Professor,
Catechist,
DCCW
president, Liturgical Committee
Husband Carl, four children,
two grandchildren
Manuela Cuevas, 71 years of
age
Assignment: Abernathy, Saint
Isidore
Priests’ housekeeper, Secular
Franciscan (SFO) Co-Director
of Formation, Catechist, DCCW
president
Maria Elena Arellano, 70
Assignment: Lockney San Jose
de Calasanz
Catechist, DRE, CPM, Cursillo
Husband Margarito, 5 children
Anna Gomez, 73 years of age
Assignment: Lubbock Saint
Theresa
Secular Franciscan (SFO),
Catechist, DRE, Administrative
Assistant in parish
Single, adopted son Marlon, one
grandchild
Frances Zambrano, 63 years of age
Assignment: Rotan Saint Joseph
Church
Catechist, Administrator, Church
secretary
Husband
Patricio,
eight
children, 11 grandchildren, one
great-grandchild
OTHER RECIPIENTS:
Larry Craig, 73 years old
Employment, Church service:
Air Force, Air Traffic Controller,
Serra Club, Knights of Columbus,
Catholic Family Service, Liturgical
ministries, founding member of
Lubbock Holy Spirit Parish
Wife Alice, three living children,
seven grandchildren
Roberta Meyer, 81 years old.
Christ the King parishioner, DRE,
teacher, principal, Christ the King
School, Diocesan Superintendent
of Schools
Husband Paul, two living
children
Sue Arnold, 62 years old
Christ the King Cathedral
parishioner, professor in Music at
Texas Tech University, and director
of Sacred Music for the Cathedral.
Lewis Eggenberger, 79 years
Employment/Church:
Saint
Elizabeth parishioner, director
of maintenance, professor of
agriculture and communications,
retired 1993, Volunteer at Catholic
Family Service Thrift Store, CFS
Board member, a Catholic convert
since 1992.
Wife Florence, six children
Virginia Alamanza, 68 years old
Employment/Church: Catholic
Welfare Bureau, Catholic Family
Service,
DCCW
president,
parishioner Saint Elizabeth Church,
Guadalupana
Husband John, seven children
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December 2009
LEVELLAND- Beatrize L.
Cavazos, 65, died September 5,
2009. Funeral Mass was celebrated
September 9 by Father Martin
Pina, assisted by Deacon Juan
Cavazos, at Saint Michael Church. A homemaker, she was preceded
in death by her parents; a brother,
Alvaro Lopez; and a son, Juvencio
Jr., in 1978. Survivors include her
husband, Juvencio of Levelland;
sons Noe (Natalia) of Sundown, and
Jose of Levelland; two daughters,
Norma Hernandez (Joe) of Smyer
and Nora Honesto (Gabriel) of
Levelland; four grandchildren;
brothers Alonso and Angel Lopez
of Lorenzo, Alfonso Lopez Jr.
of Zapata; and, one sister, Belia
Salinas, of Zapata.
OMAHA, NEBRASKA - Joseph
Martin Pelikan, 78, died in Omaha
on October 27, 2009. His funeral
was celebrated November 2 at
the Christian Church of Waterloo,
Nebraska with the Rev. Charles
Obituaries
Kent officiating.
The brother of Sister Mary
Lalemont “Lale” Pelikan, RSM,
Joseph Pelikan was born June
25, 1931, in Wellston, St. Louis
County, Mo., and was raised there,
attending McBride High School in
St. Louis before joining the U.S.
Army in 1948.
Joseph Pelikan moved to
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married Zora Mae Weihe on May
17, 1949, in Schuyler, Nebraska.
She died in April 2003.
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for George A. Hormel Co., 14
years for Farmland Industries, and
then for Hinky Dinky and Hy-Vee
grocery stores after his retirement.
He married Ann Lynch on May
23, 2007, in Valley, Nebraska.
Joe Pelikan received his high school
diploma in 2001 after having been
out of school for over 53 years.
He was active in the Fremont
Pathfinders Visually Impaired
Peer Support Group and the Men’s
Bible Study Group at United Faith
Community Church in Valley. He
enjoyed fishing and gardening and
sold produce at the farmers market
in Fremont for years.
Joseph Pelikan is survived by his
wife, Ann; three daughters, Patrice
Humbert and Jody Sanders (and
husband, Randy), all of Fremont,
and Penny Dehner (and husband,
Bob) of Chillocothe, Ohio; two
sons, Michael Pelikan of Omaha
and Jim Pelikan (and wife, Jeanne)
of Fremont; two stepdaughters,
Tina Lowder (and husband, Jeff)
of West College Corner, Ind., and
Shannon Mendez (and husband,
Mike) of Millard; three stepsons,
James Lynch (and wife, Tara)
of Oxford, Ohio, John Lynch
(and wife, Dana) of Glenwood,
Iowa, and Jeff Lynch (and wife,
Tracey) of Papillion; three sisters,
Catherine Molini of Cattawissa,
Mo., Sister Mary Lalamont Pelikan
of Lubbock, Texas, and Nancy
Hennenhoefer
of
Florissant,
Mo.; seven grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren and eight
stepgrandchildren.
Sister Pelikan serves as associate
director and coordinator of catechetic
for the Diocese of L u b b o c k
office of Christian Formation.
SLATON – Bettye Jo Edmonson,
80, died November 16, 2009. Her
funeral Mass was celebrated at
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
in Slaton and burial followed in
the Loop Cemetery, all under the
direction of Englunds Funeral
Service of Slaton.
Bettye Edmonson grew up near
Loop and graduated from Loop
High School in 1945. She later
graduated from Texas Western and
attended Texas Tech University.
She taught elementary school in
Slaton, worked for the Catholic
Diocese of San Angelo, as a
paralegal in San Angelo, and for
the U.S. State Department in Von
and Hamburg, Germany. She had
traveled extensively.
Bettye returned to Slaton in
2003. She is survived by a host of
nieces and nephews, including
See OBITUARIES, page 16
NECROLOGY
Please pray for the peaceful repose
of the souls of priests, deacons, and
commissioned pastoral ministers
from the Diocese of Lubbock (and
priests from the Diocese of Amarillo)
who died in
JANUARY
Dolje, Father John J.
January 1, 1944
Sugrue, Father Michael, SA
January 1, 1978
Buckley, Father George, S.A.C.
January 2, 1979
Regan, Father James J., OP
January 3, 1976
O’Brien, Monsignor Thomas D.
January 4, 1963
Boeckman, Father Gregory A.
January 5, 1952
Aldaco, Father Gilberton, M.C.S.
January 6, 1985
Cantu, Deacon Augustine
January 6, 2008
Howell, Father Rodney
January 10, 1993
Neyer, Father Richard
January 11, 1995
Salvi, Father James, SA
January 12, 1991
Walter, Father Joseph H.
January 13, 1989
Carlson, Father. J. Arnold
January 19, 1998
Kittredge, Father Austin, SA
January 21, 1995
Kolodziejczyk, Father Joe
January 22, 1996
Dunn, Father James H.
January 26, 1990
Meuree, Father James, CICM
January 25, 2003
Gist, Father Jack
January 28, 1995
O’Brien, Monsignor Bartholomew
January 28, 1962
MacLellan, Father Richard H.
January 29, 1999
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A PILGRIMAGE
With Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, CMF
The Holy Land + Oberammergau + Ars
June 30 to July 14, 2010
An historic opportunity to experience the Holy Land; see the Passion Play at Oberammergau;
visit the village of Saint John Vianney; and, enjoy the sound of music in Mozart’s Salzburg.
Achieve a greater knowledge of and appreciation for your Catholic faith and heritage under
the spiritual guidance of Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, CMF, and Monsignor Gene Driscoll. Day 1 - Lubbock to Frankfurt
Day 2 - Frankfurt to Tel Aviv
Day 3 - Mount Carmel, Stella Maris, Caesarea, Tiberias
Travel along the coast to Caesarea, where Paul was held prisoner, and visit the Roman and Crusader
ruins. Continue to Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery, with the Madonna of Mount Carmel. After
Mass, you will travel through the Jezreel Valley to Tiberias for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 - The Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Caesara Philippi
Cross the Sea of Galilee by boat to Capernaum to see the synagogue and Saint Peter’s house and visit
the Mount of the Beatitudes site of the Sermon on the Mount; then to Tabgha to see the mosaic of the
miracle of the loaves and fishes, and to the Church of Peter’s Primacy. Mass will be celebrated on the
shores of the Sea of Galilee. Visit Caesarea Philippi, site of Saint Peter’s testimony and where Jesus
said, “You are the Rock and upon this Rock I will build my Church.” Dinner and overnight in Tiberias.
Day 5 - Cana, Nazareth, Mount Tabor, Jerusalem
Visit Cana, site of Jesus’ first miracle. Couples may renew their wedding vows. Attend Mass at the Basilica
of the Annunciation in Nazareth. Visit Mary’s Well, Church of the Angel Gabriel, and Mount Tabor, site of the
Transfiguration. Travel through the Jordan Valley to the Holy City of Jerusalem for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – Jerusalem, Bethlehem
Enjoy a view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives and visit the Shepherds’ Fields where angels announced
the birth of Jesus, then the Church of the Nativity. Mass will be celebrated in Bethlehem or Shepherd’s Fields.
Day 7 – Jerusalem
Retrace the last steps of Jesus on the Via Dolorosa, praying the Stations of the Cross, followed by Mass
at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Visit Saint Anne’s Church, home of the Blessed Mother and her
parents. You’ll pass the “Ecce Home” site -- where Pilate proclaimed “Behold the man” -- and the Wailing
Wall. Also visit the Upper Room, where Jesus celebrated the Last Supper, and site of the Virgin Mary’s
dormition. An audience with His Beatitude, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is planned.
Day 8 – Jericho, the Dead Sea
At the oasis town of Jericho, visit the excavations of what may be the oldest city in the world. View
the Mount of Temptation, where Jesus fasted and was tempted by Satan. Take a “float” in the dense
waters of the Dead Sea. Visit the Church of the Visitation, where Mary visited Elizabeth.
Day 9 - Tel Aviv to Munich
Highlights of the Royal Bavarian Capitol on a guided tour. Dinner at the famous Hofbrau House.
Day 10 - Munich to Salzburg
Enjoy a guided tour of Salzburg, the city of Mozart. World famous paintings decorate the city’s many
churches. The guided walking tour includes the cathedral, the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,
and locations for filming the Sound of Music. Mass in Saint Stephan’s Cathedral.
Day 11 - Salzburg to Oberammergau
Tour the magnificent Benedictine Monastery in Ettal, one of Europe’s most visited pilgrimage sites.
Visit Linderhof, Castle Kind Ludwig II built as his personal Versailles. The afternoon highlight is the
famous Passion Play. After dinner, possibly with cast members, the play continues until near 10 p.m.
The Oberammergau Passion Play was first performed in 1634, after a traveling villager unknowingly
brought the Black Death home, causing an epidemic, killing nearly 100 people. Terrified survivors
begged God to spare the town from further death, vowing to perform a passion play in the village
every 10 years. The plague disappeared and villagers faithfully kept their vow. The Oberammergau
Passion Play has been performed every decade, except in 1870 and under the Nazi regime, when
religious plays were banned. In 1700, the performances were shifted to every year ending in zero.
Day 12 - Oberammergau to Gruyeres
Explore this charming medieval, walled hilltop town.
Day 13 - Gruyeres to Ars
Enjoy the Alpine scenery en route to Ars
Day 14 - Ars
Walk the footsteps of Saint Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), once the Curé (parish priest) of Ars, now
patron saint of parish priests. Visit the 12th Century Basilica of Saint Sixtus where the body of Saint
John Vianney rests, and his house. A semi-underground church was built to accommodate the number
of pilgrims. In the neighborhood of Ars, see countryside dotted with farms and Romanesque churches.
Visit Old Lyon, founded by Julius Caesar in 44 BC, the 19th century Basilica of Notre Dame, and the 12th
century Cathedral Saint Jean. Lyon is home of France’s second most famous museum (after the Louvre).
Day 15 - Ars to Lubbock
Priced at $4,490 per person based on double occupancy. Including airfare from Lubbock,;
airport taxes, transfers, ground transportation; breakfast and dinner daily; four-star or best hotel
available;, and gratuities. Single supplement would be $1289. Deposit of $1,000 will reserve
your space and purchase your ticket to the Passion Play. Full payment due by February
1, 2010. Travel protection plan is available at $289 per person. Passport required.
Contact Sigrid Carter of Envoyé Travel
Lubbock’s American Express vacation store since 1971.
806-829-2182 sigrid.carter@gmail.com
Photos, clockwise from upper left: The Oberammergau Passion Play; The Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem; Mount Tabor, site of the Transfiguration; a
cross placed in Ars by Saint John Vianney; the Synnagogue at Capernum; and, the Sea of Galilee.
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December 2009
Monsignor Driscoll to celebrate 40th ordination anniversary January 17
By Nicholas Flores
BLESSED- Monsignor Driscoll
blesses the site of Holy Spirit
Catholic Church during the ground
breaking May 15, 2005. (File Photo)
LUBBOCK --Most people would
consider themselves lucky to
recognize a calling from God.
Receiving two calls would be
nothing less than extraordinary.
Monsignor Eugene Driscoll is no
ordinary person, so it should come
as no surprise to learn that he did,
in fact, recognize a calling from
God twice in his life.
Monsignor
Driscoll
will
celebrate his response to those
calls during a 40th anniversary of
ordination Mass in Lubbock’s Holy
Spirit Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m.
on Sunday, January 17, 2010. All
people of good will are welcome
to gather with this beloved pastor
to celebrate this major milestone of
sacred service.
As a young boy, Monsignor
Driscoll was active in the church.
His godparents were sextons
(sacristans), so he would be with
them as they worked in the church.
He recalls dusting candles, and just
helping them keep the church clean
in general. When he grew a bit
older and entered his teenage years,
however, he began to recognize the
strong work ethic and dedication
embodied in the priests at his
parish, as well. He came to admire
that priest as well as all priests for
their service.
With this admiration, as well
as an appreciation for the priest’s
ability to administer the sacraments,
Monsignor Driscoll felt it was
necessary to answer God’s call
and join the seminary. As it turned
out, this is no easy task. In fact,
Monsignor left the seminary for
two years and found work with an
undertaker.
It was here, while listening
to people grieve and suffer, that
Monsignor Driscoll answered the
Lord’s call again. He decided he
would return to the seminary.
On January 17, 1970, Father
Eugene Driscoll was ordained.
The same priest that celebrated his
baptism, welcoming baby Eugene
Driscoll to the Lord’s family, had
been there sponsoring Monsignor
Driscoll in seminary and then on
the joyous day of his ordination, as
well.
Father Driscoll served at several
parishes in different cities along
the Eastern United States before
arriving in West Texas and calling
the Diocese of Lubbock his home.
He served in Cleveland and
Atlanta, then back to Cleveland
followed by six years in
Washington, DC. Father Driscoll
then came to the Lubbock Diocese
serving at Sacred Heart Parish in
Plainview for seven years before
being transferred to Saint Elizabeth
University Parish in Lubbock from
October 1996 until July 1, 1998.
Along the way, Monsignor
Driscoll realized he loved West
Texas and the people of the
Diocese of Lubbock. He loved this
See DRISCOLL, page 19
Serra Club of Lubbock announces prize-winning photo
By Carl Sundell
LUBBOCK – The Serra Club of
Lubbock, the local chapter of an
international Catholic lay society
that fosters vocations to the
priesthood and the religious life,
has chosen Cranston Reid to receive
the club’s first annual prize for best
photo on a religious theme.
A three-judge panel unanimously
chose Reid’s photo titled “Light
Without and Light Within” to
receive the $200 prize. The subject
of the photo is a woman, April
Pilley, lighting a votive candle at
Saint Elizabeth Catholic Church
in Lubbock. All submitted photos
were judged for originality,
technique, and inspiration.
“The original plan was to shoot
a silhouette of April Pilley with
a stained glass window in the
background,” said Reid. “When that
idea did not pan out, I decided to try
my alternate concept of a photo of
her by candlelight, and the votive
candles provided the vehicle. It
conveyed the perfect combination
of color, human interest, and the
solemnity of the occasion.”
Reid first acquired his interest
in photography as a high school
student in Elk City, Oklahoma. At
Oklahoma State University he took
photography courses, but one of
his teachers recommended that he
“find a good day job.” Formerly
a communications consultant for a
Dallas firm, Reid moved to Lubbock
in 1975 where he established
Lubbock Communications.
Although “semi-retired,” he
is still engaged in photography,
consulting work, and computer
repairs.
Among his favorite activities he
is a ham operator and a Skywarn
severe storm chaser in the Lubbock
area. In 1995, he alerted the
National Weather Service about
and photographed twin tornados
north of Pep, Texas.
Having spent most of his life
working with the “logical” left
side of his brain, he now favors the
“creative” right side by dedicating
himself to nature photography.
He is an active member of the
Lubbock Camera Club, which he
highly recommends for students of
photography.
“Light Without and Light
Within” was photographed with a
Canon 5D Mk2 with the 24-105mm
“L” lens. Other photos by Cranston
Reid can be found at www.usphoto.
us.
For information about the
Serra Club of Lubbock and an
online copy of the award-winning
Lubbock Serran newsletter, visit
serralubbock.org.
‘Light Without and Light Within’ by Cranston Reid
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FOUNDATION, from 7
presented by Bishop Plácido
Rodríguez, CMF, and the award’s
namesake, Roberta Meyer.
“The ‘Roberta Meyer Award
recognizing excellence in the
furthering of Catholic education’
was bestowed upon long-time CTK
parishioners and school supporters,
Catherine and Deacon Steve Tjia,
MD,” said Duran. “Catherine
Tjia was instrumental in the
establishment of Christ the King
Cathedral School Foundation. Both
Deacon and Catherine Tjia have
supported the school in multiple
ways over the past thirty years.”
This year’s 94 “Friends” have
donated almost $20,000 to date to
be deposited into the Foundation’s
general endowment fund, according
to Duran.
“Members of the Foundation
Board genuinely appreciate the
following 2009-2010 Friends of
the Foundation members for their
contributions,” she said.
2009-2010 Friends of the Foundation
As of October 14, 2009
Elementary Level Friends
Jim & Gail Ambrose
Sylvia Barron
Elmus & Elaine Beale
Jerry & Diane Beland
Gerald Billingsley
Henry & Mary Anne Bobadilla
Floyd & Harriet Boone
Derl & JaNa’ Brooks
Joel & Lori Bruedigam
Randy & Cindy Canale
David & Cheryl Cea
Dean & Wina Church
Colette B. Clancy
Deacon Leo & Marla Cottenoir, Jr.
Denice DeLeon
Marilyn Dixon
Scott & Christy Duran
Marisa Fonseca
Linda Gilliam
Alice L. Goyette
Gerald & Sharon Grant
Ingrid Greene
Roy & Jerry Grimes
Manuel & Diane Guzman
Alicia Guzman
Allan & Jamie Haynes
Paul & Stephanie Hazuka
Melvin & Grace Laski
Sally Lokey
Jim & Patty Luera
Anselmo & Elizabeth Martinez
Waldo & Finita Martinez
Lori McComas
Mike & Heidi Metzler
Ophelia Opperman
Mrs. Elizabeth Owen
Pete & Mary Parra
S. Passmore
Robert Ramirez
Thomas Rapier
Debbie Robinson
Deacon Ralph & Bertie Rosiles
Albert Sedillos
Marc & Patty Shipton
Mike & Kim Sipowicz
Steve Synck
Annah J. Thomas
Bill Tydeman & Leslie Dutton
Richard & Feliden Villanueva
Ted Wiesner & Colleen Farley
Jimmy & Kristi Williams
Randy & Beverly Wink
Jr. High Level
Mike & Angie Canale
Jerry & Belinda Gonzales
Msgr. Ben Kastell
Gene & Mary Nell King
Mr. & Mrs. James R. Lovering
Tommy & Mandy Mantooth
Paul & Mary Lou Mosser
Bill & Julie Petitt
Carl & Linda Quaglino
Michael & Susan San Francisco
Tom & Linda Tenner
Mary Lou Trelford
Ruben Villa
Ron & Tricia Vowels
Eric & Christine Wanjura
Soaring to Dental
Health...Together
Brad D. Brooks, D.D.S.
5301 50th Street Suite 200
(806) 792-2759
High School Level
Pete & Gail Aleman
Bergonzi Family
Matt & Veronica Buescher
CTK Home & School Association
Daniel & Elvira Fonseca
Gary & Venita Garza
James & Risalda Garza
Ron & Sandy Hancock
Laurel & Armin Johnson
Steve & Ann Krier
Paul & Roberta Meyer
John Mosser
Duke & Gayle Myers
Jackie Piercy
Rix Funeral Directors
(Michele Victory & Yale Elliott)
Ron & Kathy Thomas
Don & Sue Wanjura
Pam & Roy Don Weaks
Alumni Level
Brian & Margaret Beauchamp
David Buescher
Tommy & Margaret Cook
Dr. Kishor Mehta
Drs. Mark & Karen Soriano
Lifetime Friends
Dr. & Mrs. Benny Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Dub Smothers
Mr. & Mrs. John Smothers
Dr. & Mrs. Steve Tjia
All efforts have been made to
correctly list and include all donors.
If an error is discovered, please
contact the school development
office so records can be corrected:
806-795-8283, extension 211;
cduran@ctkcathedral.org.
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A TIME TO ACT
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY -- Atonement Father Mark
O’Connor visits with Atonement Sister Rosita Perpetua prior to evening
prayer in Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Graymoor, motherhouse of
the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement, in Garrison, N.Y. The
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was initiated in that chapel on January
18, 1908. Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, CMF, and the Diocese of Lubbock
will mark the 102nd Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January
18 to 25, 2010. See your parish bulletin or the online Pastoral Update
(catholiclubbock.org) for details. (CNS photo)
An ACTS RETREAT is a three-day, three-night Catholic retreat. Talks
and activities focus on
Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service (ACTS).
ACTS RETREAT 2010 SCHEDULE:
ACTS for Men
February 4-7
• August 26-29
ACTS for Women
April 29-May 2
• November 4-7
July 15-18
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December 2009
Bishop Rodríguez encourages continued ‘health reform’ contact with Congress
“For many years, the U.S. bishops
have supported decent health care
for all, based on our teaching
that health care is essential for
human life and dignity and on
our community’s experience in
providing health care and assisting
those without coverage. These
moral principles lead us to work
for four central priorities in health
care reform.
“We need to continue with the
campaign to appeal to our two
Senators, to push for reform that
is affordable for all, including the
immigrants, and that it refrains
from funding abortion, while
protecting the conscience of health
care workers.
“It is important to know that
the Catholic Church is involved
in this issue; that, while the issue
has become political, nevertheless,
the Catholic Church, the diocese,
is principled and not political; it is
principled on the moral aspects of
health care. I am not going to be…
dragged by others into the political
issues.
Again, I ask you…to continue
with the campaign of reaching
out
to
the
Congressional
representatives. When our faithful
exercise their voice, I see that they
are empowered and given a sense of
dignity and confidence.” + Bishop
Plácido Rodríguez, CMF
CONTACTING CONGRESS
TWO SENATORS REPRESENT ALL TEXANS
Please contact both Senator Cornyn and Senator Hutchison
You’re asked to tell them you expect health care reform that:
FORBIDS abortion funding and any abortion coverage mandates;
MAINTAINS a conscience clause for workers refusing to participate in abortions;
ALLOWS affordability for low income households and persons with chronic
illnesses; and,
OFFERS equity of access for immigrants, including a “safety net” for the
undocumented.
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
284 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
202‑224‑5922 Fax: 202‑224‑0776
E-mail: http://hutchison.senate.gov/contact.html
Senator John Cornyn
517 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
202‑224‑2934 Fax: 202‑228‑2856
E-mail: http://cornyn.senate.gov/public/ go to the CONTACT link
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS IN THE DIOCESE OF LUBBOCK
Please check the county listing for the name of your Representative
You’re asked to thank them for their support of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment and
encourage them to continue working for health care reform that:
FORBIDS abortion funding and any abortion coverage mandates;
MAINTAINS a conscience clause for workers refusing to participate in abortions;
ALLOWS affordability for low income households and persons with chronic
illnesses; and,
OFFERS equity of access for immigrants, including a “safety net” for the
undocumented.
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Rep. Randy Neugebauer
1424 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
202-225‑4005 Fax: 202-225‑9615
E-mail: http://randy.house.gov/index.html go to the CONTACT link
DISTRICT 13 COUNTIES: Cottle, Crosby, Dickens, Haskell,
Jones, King, Motley, Stonewall
Rep. Mac Thornberry
2209 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
202-225‑3706 Fax: 202-225‑3486
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202-225‑3605 Fax: 202-225‑1783
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VINEYARD, from 3
Diocese of Lubbock are:
Monsignor Eugene J. Driscoll,
our present Vicar General for the
Diocese of Lubbock and pastor
of Lubbock’s Holy Spirit Parish,
who is elevated to Prelate of Honor
from his previous rank of Chaplain
to His Holiness;
Father Nicolás Rendón, our
present Chancellor for the Diocese
of Lubbock and pastor of Slaton’s
Saint Joseph Parish, who is named
a Chaplain to His Holiness, with
the title “Monsignor;”
Father David R. Cruz, pastor
of Lubbock’s Our Lady of Grace
Parish, who is presently overseeing
construction of a new church
building for the northwest Lubbock
parish, is named a Chaplain
to His Holiness, with the title
“Monsignor;” and,
Father James O’Connor,
pastor of Lubbock’s Saint Elizabeth
University Parish, who is named a
title “Monsignor.”
In honoring these priests during
the “Year for Priests,” the Holy
Father has honored our diocese
and the parishes in which our new
monsignors labor, recognizing the
holiness they confer on the Catholic
lay faithful. We are profoundly
blessed and truly grateful.
We give thanks, as well, for the
pontifical honors bestowed upon 12
lay members of this local church,
the Diocese of Lubbock. Again, the
Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI,
has acknowledged the priestly
ministry that confers true holiness
on our faithful – and our faithful
respond to God’s grace.
Given for distinguished service
to the church, the “Pro Ecclesia
et Pontifice” Cross is the highest
medal that can be awarded to the
laity by the Holy Father. “Pro
Ecclesia et Pontifice” is a Latin
title that means “For Church and
Pope.”
Pontifice” Cross are:
Roberta Meyer, a parishioner
at Christ the King Cathedral
Parish in Lubbock, has dedicated
her entire life to the apostolate of
Catholic education as a teacher,
principal, and Superintendent of
Catholic Schools for the Diocese
of Lubbock.
PETERSBURG ROSARY – Members of Petersburg Sacred Heart Parish
gather at the “beautification park” in downtown Petersburg to pray. For
the second year, parishioners have gathered to sing and pray the “Rosary
for America” on or around the October 13 Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.
Pictured, from left, are, (standing) Manuel Orosco, Steve Zapata, Charlie
Esparza (holding sign), Mary Reyna and Lupe Leal, (kneeling) Hermie
Zapata, Rosa Longoria, Carmen Ramirez, Clara Ramirez, Inez Hernandez,
Dominga Martinez, and Esperanza Orosco. (Photo by Cindy Gutierrez)
Virginia
Alamanza,
a
parishioner at Saint Elizabeth
University Parish in Lubbock, has
dedicated her life to serving the
poor through her work at Catholic
Family Services;
Sue Arnold, a parishioner at
Christ the King Cathedral Parish
in Lubbock, is a professor in music
at Texas Tech University and the
Director of Sacred Music for the
cathedral;
Larry Craig, a parishioner at
Holy Spirit Parish in Lubbock,
helped create that parish, the newest
church in the diocese;
Lewis
Eggenberger,
a
parishioner at Saint Elizabeth
University Parish in Lubbock,
serves the poor through his ministry
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For many years, devout and
skillful laity who had been
trained and commissioned to lead
parishes administered several of
our churches. For many years,
these Commissioned Pastoral
Ministers (CPM) have been serving
unselfishly and without recognition
for their apostolic labors.
The Holy Father, Pope Benedict
XVI, thought that this was a worthy
opportunity to rectify that situation
by recognizing their dedication and
holiness.
Pontifice” Cross are the original
Commissioned Pastoral Ministers
See STATEMENT, page 16
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The “Year for Priests” was announced by our beloved Pope Benedict XVI to
celebrate the 150th anniversary of the death of Saint John Mary Vianney, the patron of
priests.
The Diocese of Lubbock Youth Office is happy to announce deanery level
retreats designed to celebrate this important theme. In association with the Diocese of
Amarillo Youth Office, Sister Jane Venhaus, OSF, will host “Year for Priests” retreats
under a “Jesus Christ, Supreme and Eternal Priest” theme.
The youth retreat focuses on our Catholic baptismal mission -- “Baptized: Priest,
Prophet, and King” -- while incorporating “Year for Priests” activities and devotions
throughout the day.
“Jesus Christ, Supreme and Eternal Priest”
Thematic Retreat for 7th - 12th graders (or as planned by the host parish)
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Brownfield Deanery Youth February 27
Lubbock Deanery Youth
April 24
Cost: $15 per person. Adults chaperones (Free-of-charge, supplies not included)
Includes: Registration fee, two meals, tee-shirt, retreat supplies,
and an invitation to an end of the year REUNION concert
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December 2009
Catholic Family Service marks Silver Jubilee at ‘festive celebration’
LUBBOCK – Catholic Family
Service, Inc. (CFS) marked 25 years
of ministry as the social service
agency for the Diocese of Lubbock
during a festive celebration at Christ
the King Cathedral on Friday,
October 23, 2009, according to Jeff
Malpiede, CFS executive director.
“At an evening liturgy, the
congregation was reminded of the
early growth and development of
this Catholic Charities agency, but
was also challenged to look to the
future needs of the poor in the 25
counties of the diocese,” he said.
“Where are we going?” served as
theme for both the Mass and the
dinner that followed.
During the Mass, a number
of priests and deacons joined the
principal celebrant, Lubbock’s
Bishop Plácido Rodríguez, in the
sanctuary.
“Monsignor Curtis Halfmann
delivered an eloquent and passionate
message in his homily, and the choir
from Saint Michael’s in Levelland
led the congregation in uplifting
liturgical music,” said Malpiede.
“Throughout the evening, the
participants in the celebration were
challenged to respond to current
and future needs of the poor and
marginalized with even greater
charity and resourcefulness.”
Members of the CFS staff ,
representing the agency’s various
programs, presented gifts during
With praise and thanksgiving to
Almighty God,
the Church of Lubbock and
the Lopez Olvera Family
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Nahum Lopez
to the Sacred Order
of the Diaconate
through the
laying on of hands
and the invocation of the
Holy Spirit
by His Excellency
Plácido Rodríguez, CMF,
Bishop of Lubbock
Saturday,
December 19, 2009
10:00 o’clock
in the morning
Saint Margaret Mary Church
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Reception to follow
in the Parish Hall
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STATEMENT, from page 14
(CPM) for the Diocese of
Lubbock:
Maria Elena Arellano of Saint
Joseph Parish in Lockney;
Manuela Cuevas of Saint
Isidore Parish in Abernathy;
Anna Gomez of Saint Theresa
parish in Lubbock (Carlisle);
Eloisa Quintanilla of Holy
Trinity Parish in Hamlin;
Andrea Ramirez of Saint
Michael Parish in Anson, who
presently resides in Abilene,
Texas;
OBITUARIES, from page 9
Sue Sharp of Lubbock and Bobbye
Slack of Brownfield.
Cecilia Ann Steffens, 77, October
19, 2009. Rosary services were
held October 22 in Englunds
Chapel with Rev. Lawrence
Hemp officiating. Funeral Mass
was celebrated by Father Nicolas
Rendon, assisted by Deacon Darris
Linder, on October 23 in Saint
Joseph Church. Burial followed
in Englewood Cemetery under
the direction of Englunds Funeral
Service of Slaton.
Cecilia Ann Kubacak was born
November 6, 1931 in Atascosa
County, TX. She moved to the
Posey/Slaton area in 1944 and attended Posey Schools. She
married Bernard Louis Steffens on
February 8, 1955 in Slaton. Cecilia
was a homemaker and worked in
Slaton ISD’s cafeteria system for
many years, dietician for Slaton
Care Center, cook for the Slaton
Rotary Club, and care taker for the
homebound. She was a member
of Saint Joseph Catholic Church,
Catholic Daughters and the Slaton
Ladies VFW Auxiliary. Mrs. Steffens was preceded in
death by her husband on December
13, 2003 and two brothers, Ikey
on June 2, 1984 and Jimmy on
September 7, 1987. Survivors
include her sons; Jimmy and wife
Sherri of Slaton, Danny and wife
Debbie of Plains, stepmother
Anna Kubacak of Slaton, brothers;
Antone of Abilene, Ernie of Ft.
Worth, Johnny of Brady and
Frank of Lubbock, sisters; Mary
Glenda Shamburger of Saint
Michael Parish in Levelland; and,
Frances Zambrano of Saint
Joseph Parish in Rotan.
I am very happy for these faithful
lay Catholic leaders and servants.
This honor from the Holy Father is
a recognition of the faith, hope, and
love they have poured into their
labor as they graciously serve Jesus
Christ in this Vineyard of the Lord.
We are grateful to His Holiness for
giving them these papal honors.
As Bishop of Lubbock, I am
delighted and extremely happy that
our Holy Father – in the name of
Denzer of Slaton, Angie Clark of
Abilene, Fran Ehler of Lubbock,
Betty Schaffner of Brady and
Ann McQuiston
of Decatur,
grandsons,
Terry Steffens
of Slaton and
Justin Steffens of
Seymour Johnson
AFB Goldsboro,
NC and 4 great
grandchildren; Karlie, Kaleb,
Britten and Ellie.
The family suggests memorials
to the American Heart Association,
3403 73rd St Lubbock, TX 79423 or
Mercy Center, 205 S 19th St, Slaton,
TX 79364.
WHITEFACE - Manuel Flores,
51, died September 4, 2009, in
Lubbock. Funeral services were held
on September 8 at Saint Michael
Church, Levelland, with Father
Heriberto Mercado as celebrant. Manuel Flores was self-employed.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria
Muro Flores of Whiteface; parents
Eugenio I. and Juana Flores of
Maple; sons, Eugenio II (Sherry)
of Las Cruces, NM, Manuel Jr.
(Esmeralda) of Levelland, and
Carlos of Whiteface; a daughter,
Janie Flores, of Lubbock; brothers
Jose and Jesus of Levelland;
sisters Reyes Guillen of Levelland,
Catalina Flores, Maria (Osvaldo)
Oviedo and Modesta Flores, all of
Dallas, Petra Flores of Causey, NM,
and Luz Elva Torres of Chicago;
and eight grandchildren.
the Roman Catholic Church -- has
recognized these monsignors and
lay Catholics who are outstanding
in their service and holiness. We
rejoice with them as they accept
their new titles, diplomas, and
beautiful medals -- fitting tributes
to the testimony of their lives, men
and women who are faithful to their
baptismal call and to the particular
vocations entrusted to them by the
Lord.
Both clergy and laity have the
same universal call to holiness. We
Q
are one in the Lord.
We make up the One, Holy,
Catholic Church in West Texas.
I look forward to a beautiful
ceremony, a time of prayer and
gratitude to God when the new
monsignors and 12 recipients of the
Cross of Honor will receive their
diplomas and insignia in Christ
the King Cathedral on Sunday,
December 13, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
I hope to see you there. You
are most welcome to witness this
ceremony and congratulate them.
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The Diocese of Lubbock Cursillo Movement
2010 EVENT SCHEDULE
January 21-24
Cursillo- Men, English
February 14
Fat Sunday Festival
11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Catholic Renewal Center
March 20
Prayer Retreat: Family Life
9 a.m. - Noon, Catholic Renewal Center
April 25
Apostolado Plainview Deanery 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Plainview
May 20 – 23
Cursillo-Women, Spanish
June 26
Directors & Vocales Retreat
9 a.m. -Noon, Catholic Renewal Center
July 25
Apostolado, Snyder Deanery
2 p.m.-5 p.m., Saint Elizabeth, Snyder
August 26–29
Fiesta De Colores
Cursillo for Women, English
September 26
Apostolado, Brownfield Deanery
2 p.m.-5 p.m., Saint Margaret Mary, Lamesa
October 24
Diocesan Apostolado & Family Ultreya
2 p.m.-6 p.m., Catholic Renewal Center
November 18–21
Cursillo- Men Spanish
December 4
De Colores Christmas Party
For information call the Cursillo Office, 806-792-4308
or Deacon Joe Morin, 806-543-5686 (cell)
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December 2009
The Lubbock Diocesan Council of
Catholic Women (DCCW) held its
annual convention at Saint Elizabeth
Church in Snyder on November
7. Fifty-one ladies, two priests,
and three women religious were in
attendance. Congratulations to the
Brownfield Deanery for having the
most ladies present. (Way to go,
ladies!)
Our thanks to Father Roy
Badilles, pastor; Vicky Rowland,
for all her hard work; and, Rhonda
Boyd and the Altar Society ladies
for putting together the convention.
Special thanks to the men for the
wonderful meal. Goot, goot.
The
convention’s
theme,
“Moving Forward with Faith and
Joy,” is a theme we should follow
each and every day. Chrystal Holley,
a secular Franciscan from Slaton,
and Sister Helen Rivas, a Sister of
Divine Providence from Abilene
Holy Family Parish, presented the
message in English and Spanish,
respectively.
There will be days on our
journey that the joy will be less
joyful. Our faith will be shaken and
tested with a death of a loved one,
a family illness, financial struggles,
and such. But, as we walk in the
valley of darkness, we have the
assurance that we should not fear
any evil, for his rod and his staff
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encouraging words!
we remember the words of Mary,
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diocesan moderator, reminded us be done to me, as you have said.”
of the words
(Luke 1:38).
our Blessed
Let us be
Mother told
vigilant on
the disciples
our journey,
at the wedding
as we move
BY ANGIE CERVANTEZ forward like
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DCCW PRESIDENT so many
tells
you.”
before
us
(John
2:5)
who walked
That’s a big order. A giant leap of with faith and joy!
faith. Will we be open to his calling
On behalf of the Diocesan Council
to do as he asks, to go where he may of Catholic Women, I wish you a
ask us to go? Probably not always, blessed and peaceful Advent and
but, as women of God, women of Christmas season. God bless you!
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February 14
Lubbock
Catholic
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Fat Sunday
Celebration
February 14
Levelland
Saint Michael
Sausage Dinner
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July 11
Anton
Saint Anthony
July 17
Shallowater
Saint Philip
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July 31
Brownfield
Saint Anthony
Year of the Priest
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ATTORNEYS
Simnacher Law Offices
Elroy D. Simnacher- 806-795-4300
3233 63rd Street, Suite B, Lubbock
Vic Wanjura, Attorney at Law
3409 19th Street, Lubbock
806-771-1850, FAX: 771-3750
vic@zsbrady.com
BARBER
Hair Today
Joe Hefley
5219 City Bank Parkway #50, Lubbock
806-797-4333; JoeHefley@yahoo.com
BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Susie Fernandez
AVON Certified Beauty Advisor
806-747-6486 , 543-4112
avonfromsusie@yahoo.com
BOOKS & GIFTS
Brother John’s Catholic Books & Gifts
13th Street & Slide Road, Lubbock
806-797-0885; 800-530-4958
www.brotherjohnsbooks.com CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Anton J. Buxkemper III
166 W. Garza, Slaton, TX 79364
806-828-4761; tbux@sbcglobal.net
CHILDREN’S ADVOCATES
CASA of the South Plains, Inc.
Court appointed children’s advocates
#24 Briercroft Office Park, Lubbock, TX 79412
806-763-2272; www.lubbockcasa.org
DENTISTS
Dr. Brad D. Brooks
5301 50th Street Ste 200, Lubbock
806-792-2759
Green’s Dental
Shelby Green, DDS
J. Brian Green, DDS
6102 82nd Street, Suite 1, Lubbock
806-799-8160
John V. Ward, Jr., DMD
2712 82nd Street, Lubbock
806-745-6644
ELECTRICIAN
Am-Mex Electric Company
Joe Solis
1302 98th, Lubbock
806-893-0535
ammexelelectric@gmail.com
FINANCIAL/FRATERNAL SERVICES
Catholic Life Insurance
Jake Montoya - 806-535-9828
Tiffany O’Brien - 806-797-8481
3807 24th, Lubbock
bigjakeins@juno.com
Knights of Columbus Insurance
Jim Seideman, 806-797-7146
james.seideman@kofc.org
Mike Payne, 806-790-5420
michael.payne@kofc.org
Chris Mueller, 806-632-6594
christopher.mueller@kofc.org
FIRE & SAFETY
ZDM Fire & Safety
Medic/CPR/First Aid Training
Fire Extinguishers
806-759-9467; zacdavmar@gmail.com
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
The Englunds Funeral Service
1400 Woodrow Road, Slaton
806-828-3535
HALL & ROOM RENTALS
Catholic Renewal Center
Fourth Street & Toledo Avenue
Lubbock; 806-792-1105
Knights of Columbus 3008 Hall
FM 1585, one-half mile east of Slide
Road, Lubbock; 806-687-1037
Mercy Center
Division and 19th Streets, Slaton
806-828-6428; Fax: 806-828-3856
mercy@door.net
HOSPITALS & HEALTH CARE
Beyond Faith
Home Health Services
5760 40th Street, Suite A1
Lubbock; 806-798-5683
Covenant Health System
806-725-1011
806-725-6000
Essential Home Health
Josie Alvarado
2501 Baylor, Suite 100
Lubbock
806-747-4229; 806-747-5202
Hospice of Lubbock
Merina Lisman, Community Liaison
1102 Slide Road, Suite 3, Lubbock
806-795-2751
Outreach Health Services
Lubbock Medicare Office
Briercroft Office Park, Suite 100
806-798-7118/ 800-745-3044
JEWELERS
M.G. Jewelry
806-799-4436
MARIACHI MUSIC
Mariachi Cariño
R.C. Calderon
806-781-6257; 806-745-5394
NAIL SALON & SPA
Q Nails & Spa
Justin & Ann Le
5116-A 58th Street @ Slide Road
806-797-6923; www.qnailsandspa.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
John P. Cervantez
806-744-1654
PODIATRISTS
Plains Podiatry Associates
Mark A. Barinque, DPM, PA
2202 Memphis, Suite 101, Lubbock
806-793-6811
PRINTING/GRAPHICS
Midtown Printing & Graphics, Inc.
John M. Frullo
1602 Texas Avenue, Lubbock
806-744-3382
REAL ESTATE
Real Living Hometown Realtors
Erbey Molinar, Realtor
806-282-0101 (Cell)
erbey.molinar@realliving.com
RESALE
Resale Center
Clothing & Household Items
806-763-8315
RESTAURANTS
Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant
Rudy Rosales
3021 Clovis Road, Lubbock
806-762-3068
montelongorest@sbcglobal.net
Schlotsky’s
Chris Lonngren
806-793-5542; See ad page 15
RETAIL
Marieta’s
South Plains Mall- #B6
6002 Slide Road, Lubbock
806-797-8977
REVERSE MORTGAGES
City Bank
Ilona Downey, Specialist
806-687-8014/806-778-0208
idowney@citybanktexas.com
ROOFING
Molinar Roofing, Inc.
313 E. Houston, Floydada 79235
806-543-0108/806-292-0531
Toll-free:1-866-545-ROOF
molinarroofing@hotmail.com
www.molinarroofing.com
TOYS
Building Blocks
“Building a Foundation for Learning”
Paul & Fran Cimino
5206 82nd Street, Lubbock
806-783-0009
TUTORING
Mathnasium
Brad James, Center Director
8004 Quaker, Lubbock
806-687-8701
www.mathnasium.com/Lubbock
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1302 98th Street, Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone: 806.893.0535
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Brad James, Center Director
8004 Quaker Avenue • Lubbock, Texas 79424
in the Village at Quaker and 82nd
687-8701
www.mathnasium.com/Lubbock
Mention this ad for a discount on registration
Teaching Kids Math in a way that makes sense to THEM.
KEEP YOUR GERMS
TO YOURSELF
WASH YOUR HANDS
Wash your hands often. Scrub for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner.
COVER YOUR COUGH
Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. No tissue around? Your sleeve will do.
STAY HOME
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DRISCOLL, from page 11
so much, in fact, that that he
requested and, on January 1, 1991,
received incardination as a priest
for the diocese
Monsignor Driscoll now pastors
Holy Spirit Catholic Church in
Lubbock, Texas. It was under the
stewardship of Monsignor Driscoll
as directed by the Most Reverend
Bishop Placido Rodriguez, CMF,
Bishop of Lubbock, that Holy
Spirit Parish came to be established
– the first parish created in the
diocese since its creation in
1983. The church that began with
approximately 30 families now has
more than 800 families registered.
Mass was originally celebrated
at the Knights of Columbus
Council #3008 Hall. While there,
Monsignor Driscoll and several
volunteers knocked on more than
9,000 doors throughout southwest
Lubbock, asking Catholics to return
to “come home to the Catholic
Monsignor Driscoll
Jubilee Mass
January 17 + 3:00 p.m.
Church” or consider initiation into
the Catholic faith. Construction for
the Holy Spirit Church Hall began
in December of 1999 on diocesan
land near the corner of Frankford
Avenue and 98th Street. Bishop
Rodríguez blessed the completed
building on February 10, 2001.
Construction on the church
addition began in May of 2005 and
was complete by February 2008.
Monsignor Driscoll is described by
many parishioners as “the glue that
held the parish’s dreams together”
during this building effort.
Monsignor Driscoll says he
still receives great pleasure in
“administering the sacraments…
and being able to show that God
is love, merciful, and holds no
grudges.” His other great joy is
the privilege of serving Bishop
Rodríguez as Vicar General, Vicar
of Clergy, and Defender of the
Bond for the Tribunal Office of the
Diocese of Lubbock.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church,
9821 Frankford Avenue, Lubbock,
Texas;
806-698-6400;
www.
holyspiritcathparish.org
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FOOTSTEPS IN FAITH
‘Sacraments in Scripture’
February 19-21, 2010
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Lubbock
Featuring presentations by
Dr. Scott Hahn, Dr. Brant Pitre,
and Prof. Michael Barber
A GALA DINNER
A benefit “Friday Night Gala”
dinner with Bishop Rodríguez,
Dr. Hahn, and the other speakers
will be held in UMC’s McInturff
Center at 6:30 p.m. on February 19.
The dinner is by reservation only and
seating is limited.
SATURDAY SESSIONS
The biblical conference begins in
Holy Spirit Church at 8:00 a.m.
on February 20. Sessions resume
at 2:00 p.m. Mass with Bishop
Rodríguez will be celebrated at
5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY SESSION
The conference concludes in Holy
Spirit Church on February 21 with
an 8:00 a.m. Mass that is followed
by speakers at 9:00 a.m. and a
Noon question and answer session.
INFORMATION
A limited number of tickets for the gala
dinner are available at $70 per person,
$500 per group table of eight. Attire for
the gala is Sunday Dress.
Conference tickets are available
for $20, general admission; $10 for
active religious education (CCE)
teachers. Free conference tickets
for the bishop, priests, deacons, and
women religious.
FootstepsInFaith.com
806-698-6400, 806-438-5253,
or 806-239-0804
catholiclubbock@gmail.com
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South Plains Catholic - The Catholic Diocese of Lubbock

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