St. Mary`s Catholic Church
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St. Mary`s Catholic Church
December 13 2015 — Third Sunday of Advent 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 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS 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 class: 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. MINISTERS OF THE WEEK Altar Servers: 8:00AM: Quang Nguyen, Charles Benford, Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor & Christ Staton. 10:00AM: Johnny Nguyen, Jose Contreras, Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras & Alex Lira. 12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa Lectors: 8:00AM: Michael Gragg (L) & Linda Kuborn (A) 10:00AM: David Sarabia (L) & Gabi Samaniego (A) 12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Ray Zies 10:00AM: Jane Schlitt 12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa Pastoral Council members: Gordon Lee, Margaret May, Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene Arrington, Filo Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, and Daniel Mata III. Finance Council members: Don Altland, Ben Arrington, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Jessica Garcia, Helen Matthews, Polo Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale. Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention For all the members of the Church, that they may overflow with rejoicing as we encounter the Lord and experience his great love and mercy… Por todos los miembros de la Iglesia, para que nos llenemos de regocijo mientras encontramos al Señor y experimentamos su gran amor y misericordia... PENANCE SERVICE IN WACO DEANERY Monday, Dec. 14th, at 7:00 p.m.—St. Louis (Waco) Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 6:00 p.m.—St. Mary (Mexia) Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 6:00 p.m.—St. Joseph (Waco) 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. MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK Sunday: 8:00 AM: +Bob Joseph James 10:00 AM: Pro Populo 12:00 PM: No Mass / No Misa Tuesday: +Katrina Ahern Wednesday: +John Smith Thursday: +Rosie Knapek Friday: +Donald Teeple COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed: $3,400.00 Offering Last Sunday: $ 3, 242.30 Thank you for your generosity! Let us pray for the sick: Lisa Hill, Amanda Arrington, Jim Rodgers, David Goolsby, John Tacker, Trinidad Villafranco, Carol Foster, DD Mahoney, Marie Williams, Sharon Parsons, Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby, Reagan Jones, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little. Let us pray for the deceased: Josephine & Abel Montoya, Sarabeth Matthews, Ralph G. Lee, Raymond Fuentes, Mary Anna Minchew, Theodosia Sue Sandlin, Mike Schuster, Jose Antonio Ortiz, Donald Teeple, & Bernadette Stone. The Sanctuary Candle is offered by: Mrs. Sheila Higgins In memory of: +Robert (Bob) Joseph James Attend Weekday Masses. A great gift awaits for you in the Eucharist. PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS Donut Sunday Today: Please stop by the Parish Hall and enjoy chatting with parishioners while enjoying coffee and donuts. Special Second Collection Today: Aging religious need your help. In the United States today, there are more than 33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. These religious people worked tirelessly in Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies, usually for little to no pay. As a result, many religious communities lack adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious helps provide medications, nursing care, and more. Please be generous. Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus: Will meet today after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Members are requested to attend. St. Mary’s Poinsettias: The Ladies Altar will be accepting donation for Poinsettia's in honor of or in memory of your loved ones. Envelopes will be provided at the church foyer. For more information contact the Ladies Altar Guild. St. Mary’s Communal Penance Service: Will be this Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m. There will be other priests helping Fr. Justin. Christmas Giving Tree: Will go the Cross Catholic Outreach. It’s a Catholic relief and development ministry that provides food, shelter, medical care, water, education, self -help programs, care for orphans, and emergency relief to the poorest of the poor in Dioceses around the world in the name of Christ. New Liturgical Schedule: We have the liturgical scheduled from December to February at the end of the Church foyer. Please pick one up for yourself. If you know that you are not here on your assign date, please help us to find your replacement. Thank you for your ministry. Knights of Columbus Christmas Fundraiser: Today is the last day at Fort Parker come and support our Knights and take in all the activities. Proceeds from this help support parish functions and KC charities. Christmas Mass Schedule: Thursday, Dec. 24th, Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m.—English 7:00 p.m.—Spanish 12:00 a.m.—Midnight Mass Friday, Dec. 25th, Christmas Day Mass at 8:00 a.m. Church office will be close from Dec. 24th-27th. Year of Mercy: Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a great free app from Our Sunday Visitor! The theme for the year is ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,’ reflected in the elements of the app, which include: Daily reflections on mercy, Daily Scripture reflections, Book excerpts, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena and More. Available on the App Store and Google Play. ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL Segunda Colecta Especial: Para los religiosos y religiosas ancianos necesitan de la ayuda de ustedes. En los Estados Unidos hay hoy día más de 33,000 religiosas, religiosos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas ya ancianos. Ellos trabajaron sin descanso en escuelas, hospitales y agencias de servicio social católicos, muchas veces con poco o ningún salario. Como resultado, muchas comunidades religiosas ahora carecen de fondos para su jubilación y cuidado geriátrico. Su donativo hoy al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda con las recetas médicas, cuidados de enfermería y más. Sean generosos. Nochebuenas para la Parroquia: Las Señoras del esta aceptando donaciones para “Nochebuenas” en honor o en memoria de sus seres queridos. Los sobres esta en pasillo de la Parroquia. Para más información póngase en contacto con la señoras del Altar. Confesiones de Adviento: Es el momento de preparar nuestra alma para la vendía de nuestro Señor Jesucristo en la corazón. Nuestro servicio penitencia comunales es este martes 15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. Habrá ortos sacerdotes ayudándole al Padre Justin. Vengan a celebrar el Sacramento de la Reconciliación. Servicio de Penitencia En El Decanato de Waco Lunes, 14 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m.—San Luis (Waco) Martes,15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m.—Sta. María (Mexia) Martes, 15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m.—San José (Waco) Posaditas: Se les avisa a toda la comunidad y sus alrededores habrá posaditas empezando el 16 de diciembre a las 7 de la tarde en los siguientes pueblos Groesbeck, Coolidge, y dos grupos en Mexia. Para mas información comunicasen al despacho parroquial. Horarios de Misas Navideñas: Jueves, 24 de diciembre, Misa de Vigilia La Natividad del Señor 5:00 p.m.—Ingles 7:00 p.m.– Español (Después acostamiento de niño Dios) 12:00 a.m.—Misa de media noche Viernes, 25 de diciembre, La Natividad del Señor Misa a las 8:00 a.m. El despacho parroquial vas esta cerrado el 24 de diciembre hasta el 27. Acostamiento: Esta invitados cordialmente al arrollamiento del niño Dios en Salón Parroquial. Sera el 24 de diciembre después Misa de Nochebuena en español. Arbolito de Navidad: Irá para “Cross Catholic Outreach”. Es un ministro de ayuda y desarrollo Católica que proporciona alimentos, vivienda, atención médica, agua, educación, programas de auto-ayuda, el cuidado de los huérfanos, y ayuda de emergencia a los más pobres de los pobres en las diócesis de todo el mundo en el nombre de Cristo. Nuevo calendario Litúrgico: Tenemos el nuevo calendario litúrgico de diciembre hasta febrero, esta ubicado en el pasi-llo de la parroquia. Por favor llevasen uno. A dado caso sí no pueden asistir la fecha. Busquen alguien quien los remplaza ese día. Gracias por su ministerio . Anuncio Especial: Necesitamos ministerios litúrgicos para las Misa Navideñas y el 1ero de enero la Solemnidad de Santa María, Madre de Dios. Las hojas esta en pasillo de la parroquia. Anótense con tiempo. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS I n Service To One. I n Service To All. Fore more formation or to join call: Greg Pitts - (903) 529-1597 Pat Simmons - (254) 562-2732 Parishioners Pope Francis mission is to prevent attacks on the family. Please join your voices in prayer with him to stop attacks on family life. JOHN & ELLIE ENGLE Parishioner [email protected] 100 PRIVATE ROAD 5888 A JEWETT, TEXAS 75846 (800) 636-4119 OR (903) 626-4119 Cabins—RV Sites—Tent Sites—Restaurant Convenient Store—lighted fishing pier Come out for the week, weekend, night or simply for the day Officers: President: Kathy Contreraz (903) 388-8823 Vice –President Kathy Satsky (254) 765-3935 Secretary: Margaret May (254) 562-2641 Treasurer: Darlene Arrington (254) 562-5697 ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH. Parishioners Say a Special Prayer For The Continuing Unity of Families. STUDY & SUPPORT!!! REICHER CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 2102 N 23RD STREET WACO, TEXAS 76708 N MUSEUM Family Haircut — Peinados Tape Fade — Alaciados Low Fade — Depilación Mohawk — Rayitos Perm & Tints — Cortes Highlights– Permanentes & Tintes Wax — Mechones Buffalo Livestock Sale Every Saturday at Noon. HORARIO: LUNES — CERRADO M –V 11:00 A.M. –8:00 P.M. SABADO 9:00 A.M.— 8:00 P.M. DOMINGO 9:00 A.M.— 2:00 P.M.