St. Mary`s Catholic Church

February 21, 2016 —Second Sunday of Lent Year C
DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN CENTRAL TEXAS
St. Mary’s
Catholic Church
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St. Mary's is a community of believers dedicated to the living
worship of God. As the only Catholic Church in Limestone
County, our faith community reflects the ethnic diversity of the
towns in which we live. We gather to fulfill our mission as
disciples of Jesus Christ: we hear His Word, we celebrate the
Sacraments and we witness His love to others. Our Christian
witness consists of sharing our spiritual gifts with the grace of
God and the example and prayers of our patron saint, the
Immaculate Conception, among us and with others - striving
to grow in Holiness.
PARISH OFFICE
606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667
Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377
Web page: stmarysmexia.org.
OFFICE HOURS:
Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
4th Sunday: Closed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Summer: Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00PM)
PARISH CLERGY
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Richard Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Dwight Mahoney
Phone: (254) 729-2573
Deacon Daniel Ramirez
Phone: (254) 562-9196
PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]
Finance Manager: Mary Seale
Email: [email protected]
CCE director: Filo Contreras and Gladys Mendoza
Parish council chairman: Mary Jane Mehringer
Finance council chairman: Don Altland
CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Sunday Masses:
8:00 & 10:00 AM (English); 12:00 PM (Spanish)
Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM
Established 1886
DEVOTION
Adoration: 1st Fridays 11:00 AM
3rd Saturday 7:00PM (Spanish)
Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses
CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Wednesday 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Sunday AM : 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
During office hours or by appointment.
SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION
Miércoles 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Domingo AM: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is after Sunday Masses.
Baptismal classes:
English class: By appointment.
Spanish class: 3rd Sunday of each month at
9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Bautismos: después de la Santa Misa en Domingo.
Las clases pre-bautismales para Padres y Padrinos.
Clases en Ingles: son con cita
Clases en Español: El tercer Domingo
de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Contact the office at least 6 months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Contact the priest immediately if you or your family
members, are seriously ill or will have a major surgery
or are old aged or in danger of death.
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de
anticipó.
SACRAMENTO DE UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicasen con el padre inmediatamente si usted o
un familiar esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o
si es una persona de la tercer edad o peligro de muerte.
MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor, Chris Staton
Alberto Hernández & Belén Hernández.
10:00AM: Mani Contreras, Alex Lira, Samantha Lira
Jimmy Nguyen & Johnny Nguyen.
12:00PM: Stephanie Hernández, Alexis Rivero,
Ana Mendoza, Mariel Rodríguez & Lorena Arvizu.
Lectors:
8:00AM: John Schaefer (L) & Sharlot Parker (A)
10:00AM: Helen Matthews (L) & Therese Nguyen (A)
12:00PM: Leticia Mora (L) & Gabriela Candanoza (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
8:00AM: Sharlot Parker
10:00AM: George Satsky
12:00PM: Gloria Bailón
Pastoral Council members: Marie Keale, Enrique Crosby, Michael Gragg Margaret May, Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene
Arrington, Filo Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, and Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don
Atland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo
Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.
Let us pray for the sick: Brian Thornton, Mike Broderick, Ethel
Goolsby, Jim Rodgers, Jimmy Burrow, Eric Martinez, Lisa Hill, Jim
Rodgers, David Goolsby, Marie Williams, Sharon Parsons, Frances
Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Wendy Simmons, Randy
Goolsby, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Jerry Lee Wills, Jake Schmidt, Alberto
Sanchez, Larry Graham, Joseph Sandifer, Mike Tekell, Thera Tacker,
Bud Stelly, Joan Burns, San Juana Prado, Sarabeth Matthews, Ralph G.
Lee & Raymond Fuentes.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
The Sanctuary Candle is offered by Mrs. Sheila Higgins
In memory of +Joseph Regan
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday:
8:00 AM: +Bill Swick
10:00 AM: Thanksgiving of: Matt & Kay Martin
12:00 PM: Pro Populo
Tuesday: + Grandpa Alberto Sánchez
Wednesday: +Alberto Rodríguez Méndez
Thursday: Liz Collins Moriarty
Friday: Thanksgiving of : Jolie Swick Birthday
Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Request
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For the Elect preparing for Easter sacraments, that they will be
guided and strengthened by our example of prayer, fasting, and
acts of charity and mercy as together we carry our crosses and
follow the Lord, we pray…
Por los Electos preparándose para los sacramentos Pascuales,
para que sean guiados y fortalecidos por nuestro ejemplo de
oración, ayuno y actos de caridad y misericordia, mientras que
juntos cargamos nuestras cruces y seguimos al Señor, oremos...
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
Feb. 20-21 -- Second Sunday of Lent - We move from the desert to
the mountain of the Transfiguration and we are given a glimpse of
the Resurrected Christ. But to share in his glory, we must share in the
mission that leads to his suffering and death. What death must we die
to share Christ’s glory? Jesus’ mission was to the poor and the vulnerable, the outcast and the sinner. Are we ready to die to self to be
with the rejected in order to share life with Christ?
20 y 21 de febrero--Segundo Domingo de Cuaresma—Nos movemos del desierto a la montaña de la Transfiguración y se nos da un
vistazo de lo que es la Resurrección de Cristo. Pero, para compartir
en su gloria, debemos compartir en la misión que lleva al sufrimiento y muerte ¿Qué muerte debemos morir para compartir la
gloria de Cristo? La misión de Cristo fue hacia los pobres y vulnerables, los rechazados y los pecadores ¿Estamos listos para morir
para nosotros mismos junto con los rechazados para poder compartir de la vida con Cristo?
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
The Book of Exodus Bible study group will meet today at
9:00 A.M. in the conference room of the parish hall.
From Ashes to Easter The annual diocesan Ashes to Easter
Lenten Mission Campaign has begun. Each family is invited
to pick up a box and keep it on or near the family dining table
or by their bedside table. Put in some coins each day during
Lent, and pray for missions worldwide. Contributing coins
each day is a corporal work of mercy that will help shelter the
homeless and a spiritual work of mercy that will help comfort
the sorrowful. The money collected helps local missionaries
and missionary projects from our diocese.
Young Adults Ministry Fr. Justin would like to invite all
young couples or singles age 20-40 to join us every Friday
from 5:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. of Lenten season. We will read
and discuss the wonderful book, “Theology of the Body for
Beginners” by Christopher West.
El Grupo de Oración les hace una invitación cordialmente a
toda la comunidad todos los martes, a las 7 de la tarde. Los
Esperamos con los brazos abiertos.
Junta de Grupo Guadalupano el 28 febrero a las 11 de la
mañana en salón parroquial es importante que asisten todos los
miembros.
De Cenizas a la Pascua La Campaña Misionera diocesana De
las Cenizas a la Pascua ha comenzado. Cada familia está invitada a recoger una alcancía y conservarla en, o cerca de la mesa familiar o en su mesita de noche. Deposite algunas monedas
cada día durante la Cuaresma, y ore por las misiones en todo el
mundo. El contribuir con monedas cada día es una obre corporal de misericordia que ayudará a brindar albergue a personas
sin hogar, y una obra espiritual de misericordia que ayudará a
consolar a los que sufren. El dinero juntado ayuda a misioneros locales y a proyectos misioneros de nuestra diócesis.
Stations of the Cross We encourage you to join us to follow
the steps of Jesus on his “way to the cross” on Fridays of
Lent at 6:00 p.m.
Vía Crucis Los invitamos a que se unan a nosotros para los
Vía Crucis seguir los pasos de Jesús todos los viernes de Cuaresma a las 6 de la tarde. Recuerden que el Evangelio nos llama a la oración, penitencia y obras de caridad.
Parish Mission for Lent Join us every Friday during Lent
from 6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.. after Stations of the Cross. Fr.
Justin will offer the class of Catholic Spirituality.
Anote en su calendario habrá confesiones el 8 de Marzo empezando a las 6 de la tarde . Habrá otros sacerdotes ayudándole
a Padre Justin.
40 days of Lent Food Drive The Knights of Columbus invite
everyone to participate in this act of charity. You may drop
off canned goods at the church office. All food collected will
be delivered to Caritas.
40 días de Cuaresma los Caballeros de Colón invita a todos a
participar en un acto caritativo durante la Cuaresma puede trae
a comida enlatada. Todo lo que se recauden se entregan a Cáritas. Puede pasar y dejar su comida enlatada al despacho parroquial.
Coming Soon Deacon Dwight will be conducting a 4 to 5
week study on THE MASS: UNDERSTANDING WHAT
WE SAY AND DO IN THE LITURGY. The class will begin the latter part of March (exact date has not been set
yet). The class is open to all who want to understand the
Mass and the meaning of each part of the Mass. The cost of
the book that we will be using is $6.00. The class will meet
on Sunday mornings starting at 9:00 AM. If you are interested in attending this study please contact Deacon Dwight or
stop by the office and sign up so we can order the books.
St. Mary’s would like to thank the following for helping
with the bereavement dinner last week: Susan Dornak, Mary
Demny, Helen Matthews, Cathy King, Jo Mahoney, Kathy
Contreraz, Michaelene Perry, Lillian Teeple, Roxianne
Schuster, Cathy Martin, Cindy Collins, Kathy Goolsby &
Judy Keally.
Waco Deanery Lent Penance Services
Monday, Feb. 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. - St. Mary (Waco)
Thursday, March 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. – St. Jerome (Waco)
Tuesday, March 8th, at 6:00 p.m. – St. Mary (MEXIA)
Wednesday, March 16th, at 7:00 p.m. – St. Joseph (Waco)
Friday, March18th, at 9:00 a.m. – St. Louis (Waco)
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Ash Wednesday 02/10/16: $947.72
Offering Last Sunday 02/14/16: $ 2, 624.75
World Home Mission: $565.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Centros de Retiros en Cedarbrake el señor Edgar Ramírez
director de la oficina de Ministerio Hispano en nuestra diócesis guiara un día de oración y reflexión. Se llevara acabo el 12
de Marzo a las 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Por favor regístrese antes
del 4 de marzo. Para mas información por favor mire el inserto
de hoy.
Si usted quiere ofrecer una Misa especial del para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleaños o una ocasión
especial, lo puede hacer. Por favor comuníquense al despacho
parroquial.
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Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco
Durante La Cuaresma
Lunes, 22 de febrero a las - 7:00 p.m. - Santa María (Waco)
Jueves, 3 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m. - San Jerónimo (Waco)
Martes, 8 de marzo, a las 6:00 p.m. - Santa María (MEXIA)
Miércoles, 16 de marzo a las 7:00 p.m. - San José (Waco)
Viernes, 18 de marzo, a las 9:00 a.m. - San Luis (Waco)
Jubileo de la Misericordia: Compartir Misericordia
“Es mi vivo deseo que el pueblo cristiano reflexione durante el
Jubileo sobre las obras de misericordia corporales y espirituales.
Será un modo para despertar nuestra conciencia, muchas veces
aletargada ante el drama de la pobreza, y para entrar todavía
más en el corazón del Evangelio, donde los pobres son los privilegiados de la misericordia divina. La predicación de Jesús nos
presenta estas obras de misericordia para que podamos darnos
cuenta si vivimos o no como discípulos suyos… La predicación
de Jesús se hace de nuevo visible en las respuestas de fe que el
testimonio de los cristianos está llamado a ofrecer. Nos acompañen las palabras del Apóstol: El que practica misericordia, que
lo haga con alegría (Rm 12,8).” - Papa Francisco, Misericordiae
Vultus, 15-16
Mary - Queen Mother
Mary is often hailed as Queen in the spiritual and liturgical traditions of the Church. The
basis of this tradition, of course, lies in her relation to Christ the King. But why is the Queen of
the New Covenant the mother of the King and not the wife of the King, as so many queens
have been through the centuries? The answer lies in the biblical institution of queenship in Israel.
Beginning in the time of Solomon, the Davidic monarchs of Judah imitated their Near
Eastern neighbors by reserving the office of queenship to the mother of the king. This in part,
was a practical decision in a world where distinguished and wealthy men commonly possessed
multiple wives. This meant that the king’s mother was not simply honored in a stately way, but
she was a royal court official, an actual government figure who often wielded significant authority in ancient Oriental kingdoms. Things were no different in Israel. The queen not only
wore a crown (Jer 13:18) and had a throne at the right hand of the Davidic king (1 Kgs 2:19),
who was accustomed to fulfill her every request ( 1 Kgs 2:13-19). This background is important when we read the New Testament, for Mary is the mother of Jesus, the royal Messiah
(Matt 1:1-16) who was destined before his birth to sit on David’s throne (Luke 1:32-33; Acts
2:30-36). In other words, it is the Davidic kingship of Jesus that establishes the maternal
Queenship of Mary.
Perhaps the clearest indication of Mary’s Queenship is in the book of Revelation. In the
vision in chapter 12, the mother who gives birth to the Messiah appears with “a crown of
twelve stars” (Rev 12:1). Clearly she is a queen and a mother. But just as important, the newborn Messiah is identified as a Davidic king “who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron”
and who is taken up to his “throne” (Rev 12:5, alluding to the anointed king from David’s line
in Ps 2:8-9). Some might think it odd for a queen to give birth to her king; however, the notion
of a Queen Mother is exactly what we find in the Davidic monarchy of biblical Israel. And because Christ is the reigning Davidic Messiah, his Mother too wears the crown of Queenship in
the new Kingdom of God.
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Sabado 9 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Domingo 9A.M. – 2 P.M.
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President: Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President: Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary: Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer: Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
Please join your voices in
prayer with Pope Francis
to stop attacks on family
life.
Dr. Tom Fox, DDS
110 N. Bonham St.
Mexia, Texas
(254) 562-2881
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