AUGUST 28, 2008
“Haz Todo Con Amor” 1 Corinthians 16:14
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September 7, 2008 BEING PIOUS Have you noticed how qualities that used to be considered offensive are now treated as virtuous, and vice versa? For example, pride, once at the top of the list of deadly sins, is now encouraged. Sloth and gluttony are extolled as "kicking back", relaxing, and enjoying the good life. Anger is now a healthy defiance, an attitude of "I'm not going to take it anymore". The lustful person is now the "liberated" individual who has freed himself from unhealthy inhibition. The greedy person is now to be respected for his or her hard driving attitude and clever "get rich quick" schemes. On the other hand, the temperate person, for example, is often viewed as someone who does not know how to let loose and have a good time. The prudent person is the one who lacks a daring spirit and is afraid to "just do it". |
Bishop Leads Pilgrimage to Holy Land
Bishop Raymundo J. Peña and 64 Rio Grande Valley residents left from McAllen on Aug. 25 to embark on a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land. During their journey they we will visit the land where Jesus preached, performed miracles, walked with the apostles and lived with his Mother Mary and St. Joseph.
Bishop Raymundo J. Peña explained that a pilgrimage is a spiritual journey which gives people many opportunities to experience a special closeness to God as they travel on their way to sacred sites. The journey, he said, provides an environment to grow in faith.
Opening of School Year Celebrated
Catholic Schools in the Valley will celebrate the opening of the school year with a Mass on Friday Aug. 29 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in McAllen. During the Mass, Msgr. Rev. Gustavo Barrera will commission approximately 450 teachers and support staff from twelve Catholic schools. These individual come together to commit themselves to the goals and values of Catholic education.
Following the Mass Father Jayme Mathias, M.A., M.DIV, president of San Juan Diego Catholic School in Austin will serve as the keynote speaker for the in-service. Superintendent of Schools Lisette Allen will also present service pins in recognition of school staff members who have completed five, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service in the Catholic schools of the Diocese of Brownsville.
Schools participating in the Diocesan Staff In-service include Guadalupe Regional Middle School, St. Joseph Academy, St. Luke School, St. Mary’s Catholic School, San Martin De Porres School, St. Anthony School, Incarnate Word Academy, Our Lady of Sorrows School, Oratory Schools of St. Philip Neri, Our Lady of Guadalupe School, St. Joseph School and Immaculate Conception School.
Registration Underway for Adult Religious Education Classes
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville’s San Juan Diego Ministry Institute opened registration for the upcoming fall semester for anyone wanting to enrich their religious education. Classes offered in the fall include Basic Formation, Apologetics (defense and fundamentals of Christianity), and Theology of the Body, Communion Ministry, Hospital Ministry, Social Justice, and Canonical Advocacy. Classes are scheduled to begin the last week of August and will be held throughout the Valley. The 12-week courses are offered for $25 plus book fees. To register, or for more information, call (956) 784-5011 or (956) 784-5059. Students may also register in person at the main campus located at 700 N. Virgen de San Juan Blvd. in San Juan.
Diocesan Event Gathers Valley Catechists
The Office of Catechesis for the Catholic Diocese of Brownsville announces the
Annual Catechetical Convocation, at the McAllen Convention Center on Sunday, Sept. 14. This event calls together over 3000 dedicated catechists from 68 parishes and 44 missions across the Rio Grande Valley.
Bishop Raymundo J. Peña will join us for prayer, awarding service pins to catechists serving in their parishes for in 10, 20, 25 and 30 years and commissioning of the assembly for this new year of ministry.
Guest speakers include Father David R. Cruz, Marianela Caballero and Sandra Rippamonti. Presentations will be in English and Spanish. Check in for registered participants begins 10 a.m. A “Sing & Praise” session will open the convocation.
For additional information, call (956) 784-5013.
New Advocacy Tool: Texas Catholic Conference Policy Papers Available
The Texas Catholic Conference recently completed a project to create policy papers for each of the legislative agenda issues. The policy papers are two pages and include church teaching, facts, and additional links for more information. The Policy Papers are available at http://www.txcatholic.org/legislative-agenda.asp.
Job Openings
- Full-time Case Worker - Catholic Social Services, Brownsville - Contact Human Resources at (956) 542-2501
- Maintenance full-time - Upper Valley Pastoral Center - Contact Human Resources at (956) 542-2501
- Music Teacher - Pharr Oratory Schools of St Philip Neri - For additional information contact Jennifer Espinoza at (956) 781-3056 ext 43. www.oratoryschools.org
- Parish Secretary – Queen of Peace Parish, Harlingen Contact parish at (956) 423-6341
- Part-time Secretary for Capital Campaign, St. John the Baptist, San Juan- Contact number (956) 783-1196
- Principal - Submit resume to MSH Search Committee, Mount Sacred Heart School, 619 Mt. Sacred Heart Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 or by email at: searchcommmittee@msheagles.com
Calendar of Events
August 29, Catholic Schools Office - Opening Mass for new school year, McAllen.
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