Faith & Religion/Fe y religión
Easter Traditions & Symbols
doption of commonly used A symbols by the people of God has been going on
since the time of Abraham and Moses. Many Christians believe that understanding the origin does not take away from using the tradiFEAST OF ST. JOSEPH: The St. Joseph committee posed for a photo after the tions to celebrate mass, at a dinner in the newly remodeled center that will be dedicated at a later date. your faith, but may even enhance your understanding of why we celebrate certain holidays or use certain symbols to demonstrate our faith in the first place. However, there are also some Christian critics that believe taking part in many of these traditions can lead people away from true faith. How Easter Got Its Name - No one is fully sure of how Easter came to be called "Easter." However, a 7th century English scholar, Bede, did claim that Easter is a derived from the name of the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre (associated with Spring RETIRO PARA MUJERES: The Lent retreat for women was organized by Molly Ra- and fertility). When Easter is Celebrated - Easmos, Guest speaker – Guillermo Valencia. Adela Brito & Benny Brito, and Lupita Martinez ter is a Christian holiday, and it is always celebrated around the Jewish Passover. In the Bible, the last supper was part of that Passover celebration. Though the events that precipitated the two holidays are
closely linked in the New Testament, they usually do not fall in that order on our modern calendars. This is because two different calculations are used to determine the dates for Passover and Easter. Some also say that Easter was moved to coincide with the AngloSaxon celebration of Eostre. Easter Bunny While much of the legend surrounding the Easter bunny come from modern day stories like Peter Cottontail, the use of a hare or rabbit goes back to Celtic paganism. The hare, or rabbit, was a symbol of new life to pagans, so it was adopted by early Christians to represent the new life in Christ. The early use of the bunny as a symbol of easter occurred in German writings during the 1500s. Easter Eggs - The egg has a long history of being part of creation theories and celebrations. The Easter egg is not a Christian tradition, but instead it is believed that they came from Druidic celebrations of Spring. Dyed eggs were also used by Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans during spring festivals. Christians adopted the eggs and used them to represent rebirth and resurrection.
St. Joseph’s Church
Annual Jamaica June 24,2012
FISHER OF MEN: KOC #8097 served up fish plates at their annual fund-raiser. This was a reward for their constant work and commitment to church and community.
Festival 11 a.m. till 8 p.m., Entertainment begins at 12 p.m. Guadalupe Park & Church Gym at 102 N. Ave. P
Entertainment Featuring
Food
Gorditas • Tripas • Tacos • Armentas Famous Fajitas • Chili Cheese Fries • Chicken Fajitas • Knights of Columbus Famous Hamburgers • Turkey Legs and much more!
Games
Different games, chances to win prizes, cake walk, jolly jumper and other games.
Volleyball Tournament
4th Annual St. Joseph’s Jamaica volleyball tournament - June 23rd & 24th. Register your team by calling Peter Sanchez at (806) 535-1249
Grand Prize 2012 Chevy Equinox Pick-Up!
ST PATRICKS GUADALUPANAS: Say Cheese! Members of the Guadalupanas at St. Patrick's Church held their annual enchilada meal benefitting the church.
2nd Prize IPad • 3rd Prize 360 Play Station • 4th $100 Gift Card
Mark Your Calendar
A $5 donation will get you a chance to win this truck! Winner will be able to drive it home! Also Gift Card prizes will be drawn hourly starting at 1 pm! Need to be present to win.
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Church Bulletins 16TH ANNUAL “LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS”Good Friday, April 6, beginning at 12:30 p.m., at corner of Erskine and Boston. Contact::Deacon Joe Morin 763-4156, Our Lady of Grace Church, 3111 Erskine, Lubbock. ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY - by the Knights of Columbus 11807 Our Lady of Guadalupe, will be held April 6th at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church from 11 am to 7 pm. A plate includes: Fried fish, french frys, coleslaw, and tea. DIVINE MERCY CONFERENCE will be held Saturday, April 14th., beginning at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., in the parish Hall. This is our 2nd Annual Conference. Come and learn more on God's Divine Mercy! For further information or questions call St. Joseph's church office at 806-765-9935 COUPLES RETREAT: Couples married or those planning to get married in the near future are invited to the St. Joseph Parish (Lubbock) Couples Retreat on April 27 & 28;th. Beginning on the 27th at 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and on the 28th, beginning at 9 a.m. 4 p.m., St. Joseph Parish Gym. This retreat will be in English. For further information or questions call St. Joseph church office 806765-9935. "GIRLFRIENDS" A GIRL'S NIGHT OUT For Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by the Lubbock Dream Center on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 P.M. An evening to have fun with the girls while discussing life and growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. You must be at least 18 years old. Childcare is available. For more info call 806-793-3336. General office hours are Mon. thru Thurs. from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. “DIA DE PENTECOSTES” y Misa De Sanacion, Mayo 27, 2012, 3- 6 p.m., Iglesia San Jose (Lubbock), 102 N. Avenue P. Predicadore es Padre Raymundo Manriquez, de Plainview. Our Lady of Guadalupe. Tema: Ven Espiritu Santo, Y Ensiende el Fuego de tu Amor. Musica: La Sagrada Familia, celebrante de misa: Padre Martin Piña de Lubbock San Jose. Para mas informacion: Padre Martin Pina (806) 765-9935, Lupe Villarreal, Jr. (806) 762–0447. SAINT MICHAEL SCHOOL REUNION for all students that attended the school from 1962-1983. This reunion will take place on June 23rd, 10 a.m. until dark, at the City Park in Levelland. Please get the word out to all former students from now until June. For questions, please call DoIores Chavarria at (806) 577-0742 or stmichaelsschoolreunion2012@gmail.com MASS ON TEXAS TECH CAMPUS - Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m., Room 309 in the library. Visit www.raidercatholic.org for Student Center News SAINT ELIZABETH YOUNG ADULT GROUP - Scripture study and faith sharing, led by Father Jorge, every Monday 8-9 p.m. in the Pallotti Building, 2308 Broadway, Lubbock. All grad, law and medical students, as well as other young professionals who have moved beyond their college years are welcome. 90TH ANNIVERSARY: Lubbock Saint Joseph Church will be having its 90th anniversary in 2014. An illustrated history book on the church is planned. Anyone having any information on the church, old pictures, or commemorative items, please contact call the office at (806) 765-9935. Please leave a message for Sylvia Piña.