July 18th, 2021
“for they were like sheep without a shepherd.”
The Lord was angry and promised to punish the shepherds who
misled and scattered the flock. The Lord God would gather the flock
and appoint new shepherds to care for it.
misled and scattered the flock. The Lord God would gather the flock
and appoint new shepherds to care for it.
The disciples returned from work and went with Jesus to a quiet
place to rest. Crowds followed. Jesus took pity on them, “for they
were like sheep without a shepherd.”
Let us Pray
place to rest. Crowds followed. Jesus took pity on them, “for they
were like sheep without a shepherd.”
Let us Pray
Show favor, O Lord, to your servants and mercifully increase the gifts of your grace, that, made fervent in hope, faith and charity, they may be ever watchful in keeping your commands Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Pray for our Sick:
Joaquin Murillo
Sr. Marie Andre
Eva Renteria
Clara Valdez
Isabel Vega
Robin Woolsey
Lord hear our prayers.
Amen
Bible Readings can be read: (Here)
Responsorial Psalm: PSALMS 23:1-6
Second Reading: EPHESIANS 2:13-18
Gospel: MARK 6:30-34
All hymns are from the Breaking Bread hymnals. Song sheets available.
Entrance Chant: BB: 313 Gather your people
Presentation: BB: 474 There's a wideness in God's Mercy
Communion: BB: 458 Shepherd me, O God
Sending Forth: BB: 728 Lead Me, Lord
St. Martin's Mass times:
Mon. 5:15
Tues. 5:15
Wed. 5:15 Legion of Mary 3:45 and Mass at 5:15
Thurs: 5:15
Friday: 5:15
Saturday: 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday from 4:00-4:45 p.m., with Mass starting at 5:00 p.m.. Holy Hour Tuesday and Friday from 4 to 5 p.m. See note below:
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. Mass
St. Martin de Porres Church
Note: There will be no 4 p.m. confessions at St. Martin's today. Fr. Rex will be in Plainview and return for 5 p.m. Mass.
Rest in Peace
Maria Juana Vega
Maria Juana Vega, beloved sister of St. Martin Parishioners Beatris and Isabel Vega, passed away on July 14, 2021. The Rosary was prayed Friday evening and the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday (July 17th) at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church Plainview.
Rest in Peace
Johnny Hinders
Johnny Hinders brother of Fr. Rex's classmate Gerald Hinders died this past Friday July 16th. Memorial services are pending at St. Martin de Porres Amarillo
May the Spirit of the Lord, console the Vega and Hinders families. May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Amen
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church will host its 40th Las Fiestas de Amarillo Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18 on the parish grounds at 11th and Houston. For more info see: Las Fiestas de Amarillo
Looking ahead: We have decided to have a Parish Family Picnic on Sept 12th after Labor Day and our Annual Turkey/Chicken Dinner (dine in) will be on Oct 17th. Let's start making plans for these opportunities to celebrate our Church Family.