This week Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of the Diocese of Amarillo announced assignments affecting 11 priests. This directive will take effect on Monday, February 17th.
Father Nicholas (Nick) Gerber, 45, will become the new Pastor for St. Teresa’s Catholic Church in Friona and St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Bovina.
Father Nick was the first priest ordained by Bishop Zurek to the priesthood for the Diocese of Amarillo on June 7, 2008.
He has served at parishes in Amarillo, Canadian, Wheeler, Childress, Memphis, Wellington and Hereford. He was formerly Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church in Amarillo.
We welcome Fr. Nick Gerber to our community.
St. Teresa’s Catholic Church is located at 401 W. 17th Street in Friona and St. Ann’s Catholic Church is located at409 3rd Street in Bovina.
And Many More — Centenarian Katherine Smith celebrated her 105th birthday on February 8th. The staff at Prairie Acres hosted a party for her in the dining hall of the facility on Friday afternoon. Bluebonnet Home Health & Hospice provided the birthday cake which was served with ice cream and punch.
Enjoy Retirement — Last Thursday, Dita Jubay was recognized by the staff of Friona Rural Health Clinic and Parmer Medical Center for her 31 years of service. Not only did she support her husband, Dr. Jubay, as he cared for the community, she worked tirelessly in the Medical Records department and was always more than happy to lend a hand to anyone and everyone.
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Game Time — Bingo Night is Tuesday, February 18th. The fun, including snacks and prizes, will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the dining room at Legacy Pointe located at 1500 N. Main.
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Consumers are Scrambling — No truth to the rumor that eggs will know be sold at jewelry stores under lock and key. Why did the chicken cross the road? Because he owns it!
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Valentine Edition — Thanks to everyone who participated in our Valentine’s Special Feature. Enjoy the day with you loved ones.
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Ironic? — On Monday, a 100-year-old Austin building known for its 60-foot mural of Texas icon Willie Nelson was demolished to make room for a new high rise. Metaphorically speaking, the tribute to the famed connoisseur of cannabis went up in smoke.
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No Commissioners Meeting — the Parmer County Commissioners Court did not meet this past Monday. The next regular session for the court is Monday, February 24th at 10:00 a.m. at the Courthouse in Farwell.
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Time For A Cool Change — On Wednesday, the signage for what was formerly known as Minute Maid Park—the home field of the Houston Astros since 2000—was removed so that signage for the newly named Daikin Park could be put up in its place. Daikin, a Japanese company and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of air conditioning units, signed a 15-year deal after last season for the naming rights to the ballpark.
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Giving Hearts Day — Big hearts give big on National Giving Hearts Day! On the second Thursday in February each year, the celebration offers one of the best opportunities to donate to your favorite charity. Not only that, this is the longest-running giving day in the United States. So many hearts and so much to give!
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National Days
February 13: Giving Hearts Day
February 14: Valentine’s Day
February 15: Red Sock Day
February 16: Almond Day
February 17: Presidents Day
February 18: Battery Day
February 19: Chocolate Mint Day
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