Clergy Changes
Effective December 31, 2012
• Fr. Arturo Pestin leaves the Diocese to return to his homeland.
• Fr. Michael Rodriguez is appointed as Pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in Odessa.
• Fr. Mamachan Joseph leaves Ft. Stockton and Sanderson and is appointed as parochial vicar of Holy Redeemer Parish in Odessa.
• Fr. Albert Ezeanya appointed as parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Menard and St. Theresa Parish in Junction in addition to being parochial vicar of St. Patrick’s in Brady with its mission of St. Francis Xavier in Melvin.
• Fr. Hilary Ihedioha appointed as canonical pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Menard and St. Theresa Parish in Junction in addition to being pastor at St. Patrick’s in Brady and its mission in Melvin.
Sister Joyce Rupp in Midland
St. Stephen’s in Midland will host a retreat with Sister Joyce Rupp, a nationally known author and speaker, on Saturday, March 2. The retreat is open to the public and will only cost $10 per person to cover the cost of lunch.
Sister Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., is an award-winning Catholic author who is well known for her work as a spiritual "midwife" and retreat and conference speaker. She has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. She is also the co-director of The Institute of Compassionate Presence, a member of the Servite Order, and a volunteer for Hospice. Joyce has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a Master of Arts degree in Transpersonal Psychology, and a Master of Religious Education degree. She currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa.
Rupp is an author of numerous popular books that have been translated into seven languages. Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons on the Camino (Orbis, 2005) and The Circle of Life (Sorin Books, 2005) received first and second place awards, respectively, from The Catholic Press Association in 2006. The Circle of Life also received an award as "One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2005" from Spirituality & Practice. One of Rupp’s most recent books, Open the Door (Sorin Books), was published in September 2008 and received the Best 2008 Spiritual Books award from Spirituality & Practice. Her best-selling book, Praying Our Goodbyes (Sorin Books, 1988), was reissued in 2009.
Arise/Levantate continues
The ARISE/LEVANTATE process continues to be implemented in parishes and missions throughout the diocese. Small Faith Sharing Groups completed Season Three – In the Footsteps of Christ focusing on discipleship. More than 2500 persons throughout the diocese were involved in small faith sharing groups through the ARISE/LEVANTATE process.
Preparations are now being made for Season Four – New Heart, New Spirit which takes place during Lent.
In order to prepare for Season Four, Small Faith Sharing Community Leaders training sessions are schedules as follows:
Season IV
Jan 13, 2013 – St. Mary, Brownwood 2-4 pm
Jan 13, 2013 – Newman Center, San Angelo, 7-9 pm
Jan 14, 2013 – St. Francis, Abilene 7 pm-9 pm
Jan 15, 2013 – St. Lawrence 1:30pm-3:30pm
Jan 15, 2013 – Holy Redeemer, Odessa 7-9 pm
Jan 16, 2013 – Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ozona 7-9 pm
Jan 17, 2013 – Holy Trinity, Big Spring 7-9pm
These training sessions will be offered in English and Spanish at each location.
Although these training sessions are for small community leaders, anyone interested in learning more about Season Four is invited to attend.
For more information contact S. Hilda Marotta, OSF at 325-651-7500.
Scholarship deadline for Catholic laity approaches
SAN ANTONIO—Catholic laymen and women pursuing a graduate degree in theology or religious studies in order to serve their church in a professional capacity must submit applications for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship by February 15, 2013.
The renewable $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two candidates in need of tuition assistance for additional education who serve or want to serve his or her parish as an administrator, youth minister, parish coordinator or other role.
“Today many dedicated Catholics, who are not ordained clergy or women religious, serve parishes as parish coordinators or administrators, as pastoral associates, directors of religious education, youth ministers, liturgists, and many other roles,” said Msgr. Droll. “This scholarship can help provide the funds to earn the advanced educational degree in theology or religious studies that is often required for these positions.”
The scholarship is geared towards those who have already obtained their bachelor’s degree and who are either enrolled or wanting to enroll into any Catholic graduate school in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Mississippi.
Applications may be obtained by submitting an application which may be found online at www.cliu.com, contacting the Communications Department at (210) 828-9921 or 1-800-292-2548 or by writing to Catholic Life Insurance, Attn: Communications Department, P.O. Box 659527, San Antonio, TX 78265-9527.
Effective December 31, 2012
• Fr. Arturo Pestin leaves the Diocese to return to his homeland.
• Fr. Michael Rodriguez is appointed as Pastor of Holy Redeemer Church in Odessa.
• Fr. Mamachan Joseph leaves Ft. Stockton and Sanderson and is appointed as parochial vicar of Holy Redeemer Parish in Odessa.
• Fr. Albert Ezeanya appointed as parochial vicar of Sacred Heart Parish in Menard and St. Theresa Parish in Junction in addition to being parochial vicar of St. Patrick’s in Brady with its mission of St. Francis Xavier in Melvin.
• Fr. Hilary Ihedioha appointed as canonical pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Menard and St. Theresa Parish in Junction in addition to being pastor at St. Patrick’s in Brady and its mission in Melvin.
Sister Joyce Rupp in Midland
St. Stephen’s in Midland will host a retreat with Sister Joyce Rupp, a nationally known author and speaker, on Saturday, March 2. The retreat is open to the public and will only cost $10 per person to cover the cost of lunch.
Sister Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., is an award-winning Catholic author who is well known for her work as a spiritual "midwife" and retreat and conference speaker. She has led retreats throughout North America, as well as in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. She is also the co-director of The Institute of Compassionate Presence, a member of the Servite Order, and a volunteer for Hospice. Joyce has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, a Master of Arts degree in Transpersonal Psychology, and a Master of Religious Education degree. She currently resides in Des Moines, Iowa.
Rupp is an author of numerous popular books that have been translated into seven languages. Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons on the Camino (Orbis, 2005) and The Circle of Life (Sorin Books, 2005) received first and second place awards, respectively, from The Catholic Press Association in 2006. The Circle of Life also received an award as "One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2005" from Spirituality & Practice. One of Rupp’s most recent books, Open the Door (Sorin Books), was published in September 2008 and received the Best 2008 Spiritual Books award from Spirituality & Practice. Her best-selling book, Praying Our Goodbyes (Sorin Books, 1988), was reissued in 2009.
Arise/Levantate continues
The ARISE/LEVANTATE process continues to be implemented in parishes and missions throughout the diocese. Small Faith Sharing Groups completed Season Three – In the Footsteps of Christ focusing on discipleship. More than 2500 persons throughout the diocese were involved in small faith sharing groups through the ARISE/LEVANTATE process.
Preparations are now being made for Season Four – New Heart, New Spirit which takes place during Lent.
In order to prepare for Season Four, Small Faith Sharing Community Leaders training sessions are schedules as follows:
Season IV
Jan 13, 2013 – St. Mary, Brownwood 2-4 pm
Jan 13, 2013 – Newman Center, San Angelo, 7-9 pm
Jan 14, 2013 – St. Francis, Abilene 7 pm-9 pm
Jan 15, 2013 – St. Lawrence 1:30pm-3:30pm
Jan 15, 2013 – Holy Redeemer, Odessa 7-9 pm
Jan 16, 2013 – Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Ozona 7-9 pm
Jan 17, 2013 – Holy Trinity, Big Spring 7-9pm
These training sessions will be offered in English and Spanish at each location.
Although these training sessions are for small community leaders, anyone interested in learning more about Season Four is invited to attend.
For more information contact S. Hilda Marotta, OSF at 325-651-7500.
Scholarship deadline for Catholic laity approaches
SAN ANTONIO—Catholic laymen and women pursuing a graduate degree in theology or religious studies in order to serve their church in a professional capacity must submit applications for the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship by February 15, 2013.
The renewable $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to two candidates in need of tuition assistance for additional education who serve or want to serve his or her parish as an administrator, youth minister, parish coordinator or other role.
“Today many dedicated Catholics, who are not ordained clergy or women religious, serve parishes as parish coordinators or administrators, as pastoral associates, directors of religious education, youth ministers, liturgists, and many other roles,” said Msgr. Droll. “This scholarship can help provide the funds to earn the advanced educational degree in theology or religious studies that is often required for these positions.”
The scholarship is geared towards those who have already obtained their bachelor’s degree and who are either enrolled or wanting to enroll into any Catholic graduate school in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Mississippi.
Applications may be obtained by submitting an application which may be found online at www.cliu.com, contacting the Communications Department at (210) 828-9921 or 1-800-292-2548 or by writing to Catholic Life Insurance, Attn: Communications Department, P.O. Box 659527, San Antonio, TX 78265-9527.
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