11.30.06 Update

Today’s Readings
First Reading: Revelation 5:1-10
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 149:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 9
Gospel: Luke 9:41-44
 
Today’s Events, Appearances
ABILENE — Bishop Pfeifer at Sacred Heart, Presentation to RCIA at 6:30 p.m.
Today’s News from Catholic News Service
New York court asked to rehear case on contraceptive mandate
ALBANY, N.Y. (CNS) — Claiming that New York’s highest state court erred on several counts in upholding [...]

Today: 11.29.06

Today’s Readings
First Reading: Revelation 15:1-4
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 98:1, 2-3, 7-8, 9
Gospel: Luke 21:12-19
Today in the Diocese
   BIG SPRING - Bishop Pfeifer at Mass for inmates at Federal Prison.
Today’s Catholic Headlines
U.S.
Panelists say ‘98 religious freedom law having an affect on diplomacy
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Though it has plenty of weaknesses and flaws, the system put in place [...]

Today: 11.28.06

Today’s Readings
First Reading: Revelation 14:14-19
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 96:10, 11-12, 13
Gospel: Luke 21:5-11
Today in the Diocese
No events, appearances scheduled
Necrology
Rev. Nicholas Femenia, C.M. (died this date, 1999)
Catholic News Headlines
By Catholic News Service
U.S.
Bishop takes counseling in lieu of charge for late reporting of abuse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop Daniel F. Walsh of Santa Rosa, Calif., agreed Nov. 20 to [...]

Today: 11.27.06

Today’s Calendar
No appearances, events in diocese 
Today’s Readings
First Reading: Revelation 14:1-3, 4-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Gospel: Luke 21:1-4
Today’s Catholic News Service Headlines
Human, civil rights connected in fight for equality, archbishop says
MISSION, Texas (CNS) — Human and civil rights continue to be interconnected in today’s struggle for equality although they have different foundations, Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez [...]

Today

Readings
First Reading: Revelation 1:1-4; 2:1-5
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6
Gospel: Luke 18:35-43
Today’s Calendar
   Bishop Pfeifer in SAN ANGELO, Sacred Heart - 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass Closing the Year of Reconciliation for the San Angelo Deanery.
 Heart of Mercy Prayer Group, at Christ the King Retreat Center.
  NECROLOGY – Rev. John Waldron (1995)
Today’s Catholic Headlines
Deconstructing voter choices: Catholics differ [...]

Today 11.17.06

Readings
First Reading: Second John 1:4-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18
Gospel: Luke 17:26-37
Diocesan Dates:
Today thru Sunday — Bishop Pfeifer at Region X Catholic Youth Conference, Laredo.
Christ The King Retreat Center
Today thru Sunday — Men’s Walk to Emmaus

Bishop, delegation leave for Laredo today

HAPPENING TODAY: Bishop Pfeifer, diocesan delegation leave for Laredo, Region X Catholic Youth Conference.

Dioce-Scenes: Stanton’s St Joseph turns 125

Happy 125 (and many more) 
Stanton’s St. Joseph’s Mission turned 125 years old Nov. 5. Bishop Pfeifer, as well as Amarillo Bishop John Yanta, were on hand to concelebrate the special Mass in which over 300 people attended. The Stanton Mission, originally in the settlement of Marienfeld, was first in the Diocese of Amarillo.

Today’s Catholic News from CNS

U.S. Catholics invited to 2008 eucharistic congress in Canada
BALTIMORE (CNS) — Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia said U.S. Catholics are invited to participate in the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, which will be held in Quebec City June 15-22, 2008. Cardinal Rigali, who is the U.S. national delegate for the congress, extended the invitation Nov. 14 [...]

November Calendars

Bishop’s Calendar
NOVEMBER
       9 — ABILENE, St. Vincent Pallotti - 6:30 p.m. Bilingual Mass Closing the Year of Reconciliation for the Abilene Deanery
    10 — MIDLAND, Our Lady of Guadalupe - Meet with Pastor and Pastoral and Finance Councils, 7:30 p.m.
    11 — ODESSA, St. Mary - Catholic Schools Commission Meeting, 9 a.m.
    12-16 — BALTIMORE, [...]