Faith & Religion

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER: Knights of Columbus 16451 of St. John the Baptist let the good times roll at their annual Mardi Gras Dinner & Dance!

GUADALUPANAS HOST LENT FUNDRAISER: The Guadalupanas of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church held a Lent fundraiser serving delicious cheese enchiladas, as well as the traditional capirotada bread pudding. Thanks ladies!

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS FUNDRAISER: Amazing aromas of cheese enchiladas drew folks to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The enchiladas were made by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Pope Plus XII # 1805 during Lent. (Photos courtesy of Georgina Salas Barrera)

Celebrate Easter

and His Resurrection

On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches. Christians believe, according to Scripture, that Jesus came back to life, or was raised from the dead, three days after his death on the cross. As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus. In Western Christianity, Easter marks the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday. The biblical account of Jesus' death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Matthew 27:27-28:8; Mark 15:16-16:19; Luke 23:26-24:35; and John 19:16-20:30.

Holy Week Observances

As the season of Lent draws close to the end Christians are now preparing for Holy Week observances Palm Sunday will be on Sunday, April 10, and commemorates the triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in His path, before His arrest on Holy Thursday, April 14, 2022, the day on which Christ celebrated the Last Supper with His disciples, four days after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Only hours after the Last Supper, Judas would betray Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, setting the stage for Christ's Crucifixion on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, which commemorates the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Holy Saturday, is April 16, and the final day of Holy Week, and of the Easter Triduum. Easter Sunday is April 17,2022 and reflects the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

Forward in Chris

Ilove studying the characteristics of an Eagle. It’s interesting that the eagle actually will fly into a storm rather than fly around it. I once heard an illustration about how God strengthens us during times of waiting through trials. It went like this: Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to a high spot and wait for the winds to come. When the storm hits, it sets its wings so that the wind will pick it up and lift it above the storm. While the storm rages below, the eagle is soaring above it. The eagle does not escape the storm; it simply uses the storm to lift it higher. It rises on the winds that bring the storm. When the storms of life come upon us, we can rise above them by setting our minds and our belief toward God. The storms do not have to overcome us; God will strengthen us during our time of waiting. His power will lift us up above the dark clouds so we can ride the winds of the storm that bring sickness, tragedy, failure and disappointment into our lives. (Read Isaiah 40:28-31)

Joshua Ramirez is the Campus Pastor of the Lubbock Dream Center and has been in ministry for 32 years.

Church Bulletins

WORTHY CONFER-

ENCE a women’s conference by Fabulous Faith will take place on Friday, April 29, from 6–9 pm in the Worship Center of Southcrest Baptist Church, located at 3801 South Loop 289 in Lubbock, Texas. Purchase in-person tickets for this conference for $35 or livestream tickets for $15 online at www. southcrest.org/register. College and group rates are available. Doors will open at 5 pm. For more info, call 806-776-0536.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

HOLY WEEK EVENTS Palm Sunday Masses: Sat., April 9th at 6 pm in Spanish; Sun., April 10th at 8 am in Spanish and 10:30 & 12:30 in English. Holy Thursday, April 14th at 7 pm with Washing of the Feet and Adoration until Midnight. Holy Friday, April 15th at 3 pm Divine Mercy Chaplet & 7 pm Passion of the Lord (outside if possible). Holy Saturday, April 16th at 8 pm Easter Vigil Mass. Easter Sunday, April 17th at 8 am in Spanish and 10:30 & 12:30 in English. Located at at 1120 52nd St.

YEAR 1 CONFIRMATION RE-

TREAT at Our Lady of Angels Convent in Wolfforth April 23, 20229 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. One adult sponsor is required for every 10 youth. Use the Diocesan “E” Form for liability and medical release, and “C” form for adult sponsors. $20 per candidate and $5 per sponsor – lunch, and snack included. Contact: Sister Martha Jane Venhaus (806) 863-4904; Text: (806) 787-1392 or email janevenhausosf@gmail.com

BIBLE STUDY AT OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CHURCH

Father Piña’s Bible Study in English will be held on Wednesdays, at 7 pm. at 1120 52nd St. - as long as covid numbers are down. El Estudio Bíblico en Español con Emilio Abeyta estará los Miércoles, a las 7pm.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Palm Sunday - April 10th Easter Sunday - April 17th QUINCEAÑERA RETREAT May 7, 2022, 9 am – 4 pm At Our Lady of Angels Convent 8202 CR 7700, Wolfforth TX ** 1 parent must attend ** Registration Deadline: May 4th. Contact Ellie Contreras at 806 773-9803 call/text, or email: ellie@ nurturinglife.org

ARE YOU A KINSHIP FAMILY?

Are you a grandparent or caregiver raising another family member’s child? Catholic Charities, Diocese of Lubbock is here to help. Advocacy, assistance, information, or referrals. Visit www.cclubbock.org/ kinship-program for information. DIVINE MERCY Chaplet online at https://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/ devotions/novena

PRAY THE ROSARY ONLINE

at https://www.cathedralofmary.org/ faith-formation/resources/pray-the-rosaryonline

Olga Aguero, El Editor Publisher, Dies at 62

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZGARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

The publisher of the long-running El Editor Newspaper, Olga Riojas Aguero passed away after a lengthy illness on March 17, 2022. Aguero took the reins of El Editor after her husband, the late Bidal Aguero died on November 3, 2009. She continued to share news about local politics and community activities extending Bidal's efforts of 45 years of publishing. She was involved in several organizations including Commerciantes Organizados Mexico Americanos (COMA), which later became the Lubbock Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She played a significant role in the Viva Aztlan Festival, and served on the Board of Directors of Fiestas del Llano, Inc., the Hispanic Association of Women, LULAC, and the Lubbock Tejano Democrats, to name a few. In 2006, she was recognized by the Hispanic Association of Women for her contri-

butions to media. Aguero continued to participate in the annual Pancho Clos program organized by American G. I. Forum and El Editor after Bidal's death. "She took care of the publicity for the event, as well as continued to honor Bidal's contribution," said Robert Narvaiz, former coordinator of the Pancho Clos program. According to County Commissioner Gilbert Flores, she was passionate about voting rights for Hispanics and women. "She will leave a void in the political scene and will be missed by family and friends," he said. Olga was born on November 6, 1959, to Jose and Amelia Riojas in Slaton, TX. She married Bidal Aguero on October 17, 1988, at Lubbock, Texas. Survivors include her father, Jose Riojas; children, Zenaida (Robert) Aguero-Reyes, Amalia Aguero, Joe (Molli) Riojas, and Marisol Aguero; grandchildren, Nicholas Riojas, Eliana Reyes, Azelia Reyes, and Isaiah Reyes; siblings, Albert (Irene) Riojas, Antonio Riojas, Jimmy Riojas, Timmy (Pamela) Riojas; and Tammy Brown. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bidal Aguero; and her mother, Amelia Rojas. Women's & Gender Studies Conference to be held April 22

Texas Tech University is proud to celebrate the Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) program, which has played a vital role in equity efforts at TTU and in West Texas for four decades. Since its inception as “Women’s Studies” in 1981, the program advocates for all marginalized groups. More than 40% of WGS students identify as Hispanic. We are excited to offer a Maymester 2022 course entitled, “From J. Lo to Frida Kahlo: Latina Feminisms”—the first time ever taught at TTU! Contact WGS faculty member, Dra. Sotomayor if you are interested in learning more. We invite the public to a FREE* conference on Friday, April 22, 2022, featuring Dra. Jillian Hernandez from the University of Florida. Dr. Hernandez recent book is entitled, Aesthetics of Excess: The Art and Politics of Black and Latina Embodiment. Her work analyzes clothing, makeup, and hairstyles of working-class Black and Latina girls. On Thursday night, April 21st, WGS will host a pre-conference reception from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the East Lubbock Art House a 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite B. All are welcome! Visit www.wgs.ttu.edu for more information and to register. *There is a charge for lunch but can be waived for financial hardships.

BIG HEARTS FOR BBBS: Lubbock County Sheriff's Office hosted a monthly event for the Big Brothers Big Sisters "Bigs and Littles." The evening included balloon animals, pizza, face paintings, and more. Way to go!

April is Month of the Military Child

April is the Month of the Military Child. This awareness month was established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces community. There are approximately 2 million military children, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 years old; 1.3 million military children are school-aged. Care of military children sustains a fighting force, and strengthens the health, security, and safety of the nation’s families and communities.

Care of our nation’s military children helps sustain our fighting force, and helps strengthen the health, security, and safety of our nation’s families and communities.

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Vets Join LULAC in Renewing Calls to Repatriate Deported Service Members

BY FERNIE ORTIZ BORDER REPORT

Eduardo is one of the lucky ones. He was born in Mexico but served in the U.S. military, and now, he is a U.S. citizen. He knows many of his fellow veterans are not as fortunate as him, and he wants to change that. At the foot of the Paso Del Norte Bridge on Friday in Downtown El Paso, Eduardo, other veterans and LULAC renewed calls to repatriate deported Latino veterans. “They deserve not only to return with their families here to El Paso or anywhere in the U.S., but they need access to the benefits they deserve, whether it’s medical or everything from the VA,” he said. The White House recently announced a new initiative to support noncitizen service members, veterans, and their families, and as recently as February announced resources to support them. LULAC, the nation’s largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization, believes the U.S. can do more for deported veterans. “We need to do everything possible to return every veteran who has been deported to Mexico or other countries,” Domingo Garcia, LULAC’s national president, said during Friday’s event. “We think President Joe Biden can issue an order pardoning these deported veterans so that they can return to the U.S. And Congress needs to enact a law prohibiting the deportation of veterans in the future.” Last July, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough announced that their agencies were working together, and with other partners, to identify deported veterans to ensure they can obtain VA benefits. The VA is also working to ensure all veterans, including deported veterans and their families, are vaccinated against COVID-19. “The Department of Homeland Security recognizes the profound commitment and sacrifice that service members and their families have made to the United States of America,” Mayorkas said. “Together, with our partner, the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are committed to bringing back military service members, veterans, and their immediate family members who were unjustly removed and ensuring they receive the benefits to which they may be entitled. Today we are taking important steps to make that a reality.” In early February, DHS, the VA, and the Department of Defense launched two new resources as part of the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative. DHS will provide a one-stop online center that will consolidate resources and forms from DHS, the VA, the DoD, and other agencies to make them more easily accessible. DHS also created a portal for veterans who need assistance in applying to return to the United States or accessing VA benefits. DHS said the initiative has helped dozens of veterans access the U.S. immigration system and their VA benefits, and several individuals have been able to return to the U.S. “They risked the lives for the flag … for this country,” Garcia said. “For them to be deported and treated like second-class citizens is not fair.”

Veteran & Military Connection

PURPLE HEART SOUTH PLAINS OF TEXAS CHAPTER

MEETINGS 3rd Saturday at 110 a.m., at American Legion, 6628 66th St, in Lubbock. For more info call Steve Oien at (707) 592-4598. VETERAN SUICIDE HOTLINE If you know someone is actively considering suicide, call the veterans' suicide hotline at 1 (800) 273-8255. It's a service rendered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. DISABILITY.GOV This U.S. federal government website gives information on disability programs and services. It helps find information on how to apply for disability benefits, find a job, get health care or pay for accessible housing. www.disability.gov

HELP OUR MILITARY HEROES

is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the military wounded with fully equipped handicapped vehicles. www. helpourmilitaryheroes.org WOUNDED WEAR Provide free fashionable clothing kits and modifications to wounded warriors that empower them to rediscover the hero within. (757) 773-8079 http://www.woundedwear.org/

Important Numbers

Teléfonos de interés para los veteranos

CRISIS LINE 1-800-273-TALK(8255) "Press 1 for Veterans" U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs 806-472-3420 Lubbock Vet Center 806-792-9782 or 877-927-8387 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia Latino Lubbock Magazine 806-792-1212

Neighborhood News & Resources

NORTH LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD AS-

SOCIATION will meet on Thurs., April 21, at 5:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities Conference Room, 102 Ave. J. Presentations will include Lubbock Central Appraisal District on How to present your Protest /Appeal if you do not agree with your Tax Appraisal Value.

GUADALUPE NEIGHBORHOOD

ASSOCIATION will hold its monthly meeting on April 19th at 6 pm at Catholic Charities.

BAYLESS ATKINS NEIGHBOR-

HOOD ASSOCIATION will meet the 4th Sunday of the month at YWCA. It will be on April 24th at 6 pm.

2-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY QUES-

TIONS 2-1-1 is a free help line answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which will link you to health and community services. NEXTDOOR allows you to keep up with your neighborhood at https://nextdoor.com/ news_feed/

3-1-1 CITIZENS CALL CENTER

provides citizens with direct access to NonEmergency City Services.

HEART OF LUBBOCK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

MEETING meeting is the fourth Monday of each month, 7 pm, at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock, 1706 23rd.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY? NEWS?

Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock. net/have-a-story For more info call (806)7921212.

Important Numbers for Senior Citizens

Teléfonos de interés para la tercera edad

AARP: 888-687-2277 Social Security: 800-772-1213 Medicare: 800-633-4227 TX Area Agency on Aging: 800-252-9240 2-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia 3-1-1 Information and Referral Información y referencia 4-1-1 Voting Information Información de votación Latino Lubbock Magazine (806)792-1212

news@latinolubbock.net www.latinolubbock.net

Welcome Back

Neighborhood Associations

BY CHRISTY MARTINEZ-GARCIA FOR LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE

Wanting to get more connected with neighbors? Does your neighborhood have issues? Well, Lubbock has several neighborhood associations you can join to advocate for your neighborhood with local government, improve neighborhood amenities, and organize activities. Many neighborhood associations are regrouping and are now holding their regular meetings post the pandemic. Neighbors can find organizations in their neighborhoods or in proximity. Lubbock neighborhood associations include: CENTRAL LUBBOCK & NORTHWEST LUBBOCK: Garden & Arts Center, 4215 University, 6 pm, first Thursday of the month. BAYLESS-ATKINS (BANG): YWCA, 6501 University, 6 pm, 4th Sunday of the month CHATMAN HILL: Southwest Digest office 908 E. 28th, 11 am, 3rd Saturday of the month CONGRESS OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS/HISTORIC OVERTON: Shepherd King Lutheran,

2122 18th, 6 pm, last Thursday of the month DUNBAR-MANHATTAN HEIGHTS: No details. GUADALUPE: Catholic Charities, 102 Avenue J, 5:30 pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month (See News & Resources) HEART OF LUBBOCK: Hope Shalom Church, 2005 Avenue T, 7 pm, 2nd Monday of the month MAE SIMMONS: 2004 Oak, 10 am, 2nd Saturday of the month NORTH LUBBOCK: Location Varies, 5:30 pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month PARKWAY-CHERRY POINT: Patterson Library, 1836 Parkway Drive, 7 pm, 3rd Tuesday of the month TECH TERRACE: Forrest Heights Methodist Church, 3007 33rd, 5:30 pm (Quarterly) WEST END PO ASSOCIATION: Elks' Lodge, 3409 Milwaukee, 6 pm, First Monday of the month YELLOW HOUSE CANYON: First Progressive Baptist,4201 E. 63rd, 10 am, 2nd Saturday of the month. The neighborhood associations welcome all residents, regardless of whether they own or rent, as well as representatives from local businesses, schools, and churches. Spring and Summer Irrigation Restrictions Effective April 1

Spring and Summer Irrigation Restrictions Effective April 1 The City’s annual spring and summer irrigation restrictions go into effect Friday, April 1, and continue through September 30. Watering Days and Times • Irrigate landscape only during two assigned days per week year-round • Irrigation schedules are based on the last digit of the house address: Addresses ending in 0, 3, 4, or 9 – Monday and Thursday Addresses ending in 1, 5, or 6 - Tuesday and Friday Addresses ending in 2, 7, or 8 – Wednesday & Saturday • On your scheduled watering days, irrigation is allowed from midnight to 10:00 a.m., and from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. • Irrigate less than 1.5 inches per zone per week Other Year-Round Restrictions • Irrigate only when temperatures are above 35 degrees Fahrenheit • Irrigate landscape without runoff • Do not irrigate during precipitation events • Hand watering is allowed any time of day and on any day of the week For more information about water restrictions, visit www.mylubbock.us/irrigation.

En Aquellos Días....

Ya es tiempo de regar las yardas y sembrar las florecitas. A mi mama le gustaban mucho los rosales. En la casa de ella esta un rosal amarillo. Todo el tiempo lo regaba y le ponía embono. Al mes o dos tenía sus rosas amarillas para cortar y llevarle a la Virgen de Guadalupe. Mi papa se encargaba de la yarda. No le gustaba que la yarda tuviera yerbas. Muy temprano mi mama regaba las flores y mi papa sacaba las mangueras y regaba la yarda. El orgullo de el era su yarda. Un año, llegue a medio día a comer, y estaba mi papa sentado en la yarda sacando yerbas a mano. Fue cuando le note que ya mi papa estaba enfermo. Mi hermano se movió con ellos para ayudar con mi papa. De buena suerte que a mi hermano también le encantaba cuidar la yarda. Mi mama seguía cuidando sus flores y el nogal que tenían en la yarda de atrás. Si no estaba regando sus flores, estaba juntando nueces. Desgraciadamente, ya no tenemos a mi papa o mi mama ni mi hermano. Ahora yo soy la encargada de los rosales y la yarda. Me siento tan orgullosa cuando esta la yarda recién cortada y los rosales brotando. En mayo en ponen la bandera y se mira tan bonito. Todo en honor de mis padres y mi hermano.

Editor's Note: Rosario Montez Smith grew up en un rancho in Levelland, and enjoys sharing her memories of living in rural West Texas.

Un radio es una buena inversión

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) es una estaciones de radio que transmiten información meteorológica continua directamente de la oficina del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional más cercana. NWR emite advertencias oficiales del Servicio de Meteorología, pronósticos y otra información de peligro las 24 horas del día, 7 días a la semana. Ellos trabajan con la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones de (FCC) del Sistema de Alerta de Emergencia, Radio NOAA es su única fuente de tiempo completo y la información de emergencia. (In English, p. 10)

LUBBOCK OUR LADY OF

GUADALUPE, 1120 52nd, Lubbock Friday April 1 and 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Includes: 2 Fried Fish, French Fries, sides & a Drink $15 per plate.

LUBBOCK CDA ST. JOSEPH

The Catholic Daughters of America #1805 will hold an enchiladas fundraiser, March 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 102 N. Ave P, in the church gym. Cost is $8 and includes three cheese enchiladas, beans, rice, salad. Dessert .50. Dine in or take-out. ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, 10805 Indiana, April 1, Enchiladas - Women's Ministry. 5:30-7 p.m. Stations of the cross 7 p.m. Led by Knights of Columbus.

LEVELLAND SAINT MI-

CHAEL FISH FRY, Knights of Columbus will be having their Fish Fry during the Fridays of Lent, from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm at the Parish Hall. It will be curbside service only, no dinein service. All carry out is $10 each.

ST. PATRICK'S HOLY NAME

FISH FRY SCHEDULE April 8th, from 12-9 pm. Options include Fried Fish & Fries $10, or Salmon & Rice $12. They'll be serving in the church hall located at 1603 Cherry Ave.