830-672-2945 Fax Phone: 830-672-1058

Hope Guevara
St. James Catholic Church
Bulletin 515358
Office Phone: 830-672-2945
Fax Phone: 830-672-1058
Catholic Community of Gonzales
and Waelder
417 N. College St. Gonzales, Texas 78629
Phones:
Parish Office ..........................(830) 672-2945
Fax...........................................(830) 672-1058
Religious Education..............(830) 672-6291
Sacred Heart Hall..................(380) 672-6230
Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org
Saint James
At College and St. Lawrence
Sacred Heart
At St. John and St. Lawrence
Saint Patrick
In Waelder on Hwy 90
Parish Staff:
Father Paul Raaz………………………………...Pastor
Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary
Miss Patty Rodriguez...Coordinator of Relig. Ed
Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon
Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon
Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon
Mr. Tommy Irle………….Custodian/Maintenance
Our Mission
The St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic communities
– blessed with the love of the Father, through faith in
Jesus Christ and with guidance from the Holy Spirit –
will work together to form one unified Catholic and
apostolic Church committed to hospitality, stewardship
and fellowship among diverse parishioners through
religious education and a dedication to believing, living
and sharing the Word of God.
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Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, 12/29
No Mass
Tuesday, 12/30
6:30 A.M. In Thanksgiving For Fr. Paul Raaz by
Kay Brzozowski
Martha Kresta by Elizabeth Fouche
Domingo Vela by Tony DeLeon
9:30 A.M. Communion Service
6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish
Wednesday, 12/31
10:00 A.M. For World Peace
5:30 P.M. William Breitschopf by M/M Melvin
Petru
Ruby Kapavik by Bubba Bozka Family
Jason Brister by M/M Larry Baker
Thursday, 1/01
8:00 A.M. Andrew Ramirez by Family
10:00 A.M. For Priests/Religious
Friday, 1/02
6:30 A.M
Special Intention by Minnie Espinosa
Saturday, 1/03
5:30 P.M. Ruth Valenta by Bea Maddox
Sunday, 1/04
8:00 A.M. Antonio Rodriguez by Family
Sabino Gutierrez by Family
Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family
9:30 A.M
Julius Mican by Billy L. Benes
11:30 A.M. For Vocations
5:15 P.M. For The Homebound
(SJ)
(TN)
(SP)
(HN)
(SJ)
(SH)
(SP)
(SJ)
(SJ)
WE ARE GOD’S HOLY FAMILY
The scriptures of Israel are filled with many stories of
barren couples who were miraculously granted the gift of
children by God. Surely the best known among these is the
first reading from today, from which Luke took inspiration
when he recounted the miraculous birth of John the Baptist
to Zechariah and Elizabeth, and the more miraculous birth
of Jesus to Mary and Joseph. In each instance, we are given
examples or role models of those who trusted in God. More
than examples of those who trust, they are models of selfsurrender. They abandoned their own presuppositions and
prejudices about the workings of the world and turned their
lives over to belief in a God who can make life grow where
none ought to; a God who can turn death around into a new
and unimagined life; a God who can, today, take a tiny
child of humble parents in an insignificant town and make
him into a light for all the world. This is what we, as God’s
holy family, are called to do each day: to trust not in ourselves and the way we think things should be, but to open
ourselves and surrender ourselves in faith to a God of endless promise.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
(SH)
Week-At-A-Glance
(SJ)
(SP)
(SH)
SOMOS LA SAGRADA FAMILIA DE DIOS
Las lecturas de Israel están repletas de relatos de parejas estériles a quienes Dios les concedió el milagro de tener
hijos. Sin duda el relato más conocido es el de la primera
lectura de hoy: Lucas se inspiró en este relato para contar el
milagroso nacimiento de Juan Bautista, hijo de Zacarías e
Isabel, y el nacimiento aun más milagroso de Jesús, hijo de
María y José. En ambos casos, vemos ejemplos o modelos
a seguir de personas que confiaron en Dios. Más que ser
ejemplos de personas que confiaron, son modelos de entrega incondicional de sí. Abandonaron sus propios preconceptos y prejuicios sobre el funcionamiento del mundo y
entregaron sus vidas a creer en un Dios que puede hacer
que haya vida en lugares en donde era inconcebible que la
hubiera; un Dios que puede convertir la muerte en una vida
nueva e inimaginable; un Dios que puede, hoy, tomar a un
niñito de padres humildes en un pueblo insignificante y
convertirlo en una luz para el mundo entero. Esto es a lo
que se nos llama a hacer cada día
como Sagrada Familia de Dios:
confiar no sólo en nosotros mismos
y en la manera en que pensamos
que deberían ser las cosas, sino a
abrirnos y entregarnos en fe a un
Dios de promesa infinita.
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
December 28, 2014
Sun Dec 28, 11 am……………………………...No CCD K-5th
Sun Dec 28, 6:15 pm, SHC………...………Baptism Interviews
Wed Dec 31, 6:30 pm…………………………..No CCD 6-12th
Fri Jan 2, SJC…………………………….Eucharistic Adoration
Sat Jan 3, 8 am, SHH……………………….Guadalupanas Mtg.
Sun Dec 4, 11 am……………………………….No CCD K-5th
Sun Dec 4, 12:30 pm, SPC…………………Guadalupanas Mtg.
Ministers for Next Sunday
Thank You for Serving
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:15 PM
Lector: Priscilla Finch
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Jeanette/Bill Technik
Ushers: LukeTinsley/Jay Tinsley
Billy Mikesh/MaryAnn Brzozowski
Lector: Yolanda delaBarreda/Marlen Rosas
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Conchita Plunkett/Enriqueta Valdez
Gloria/Arnulfo Moreno
Ushers: Volunteers
Lector: Agnes Darilek
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Lena Hernandez/James Darilek
Ushers: Michael Simper/Jeff Simper
Joseph Kridler/Kevin LaFleur
Lector: David Ibarra
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Ruben/Guadalupe Cedillo
Ushers: Volunteers
Lector: Pam Such
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Lupe Saldana/Liz Christian
Ushers: Volunteers
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Holy Family
Dear friends in Christ - I write these words a week before our
great Christmas celebrations. By the time you read them, we will
have celebrated the great feast of our Savior’s birth. Even now, in
anticipation of these feasts, I’m feeling a sense of gratitude for so
many who contribute their gifts of song, artistry in environment, proclamation, drama - to make these liturgies so rich and filled with meaning. Thank you!
Feast of Mary, Mother of God - A Holyday. Masses are Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5:30 pm (SJ); and Thursday, Jan. 1, 8:00 am (SH) and
10:00 am (SP).
Congratulations to all who celebrate 25, 40, 50, or 60+ years of matrimony in 2014! We honor you and thank you for living the sacred
commitment of Matrimony, and enriching our Church with your witness. As of this writing (Dec. 18) our list is not yet complete; we will
publish a full listing of our honorees in next weekend’s bulletin.
Your 2015 Catholic Calendars have arrived; pick one up at any
church entrance. Thanks to our Knights for sponsoring the St. James
and Sacred Heart calendars this year.
ACTS Mass and Christmas Party: This Saturday, January 3, beginning with 5:30 mass and continuing in St. James Hall. All who have
made an Adult or Teen ACTS, along with their families, are invited
and encouraged to attend. A special presentation will be given at
Mass by our teens, and singing provided by our ACTS Community.
Our 5:30 liturgy that evening will include scriptures and prayers in
both English and Spanish. At the party, enchilada casseroles and
drinks will be served; we invite you to bring your favorite dish, salad
or dessert to share with others. Let’s get crazy with joy as we celebrate our Savior’s birth!
Lectors’ Workbooks for this Liturgical Year are still available in
our sacristies. They are excellent tools for both study of the Sunday
scriptures, and preparation for your ministry. They are $10 each;
leave the money in the envelope provided (honor system!)
Liturgical Ministers’ Training/Renewal: For all who minister at St.
James and Sacred Heart - new and old - please mark the following
times for workshops:
St. James Lectors: Saturday, Jan. 17, 9 - 10:30 am, St.
James
Sacred Heart Lectors: Saturday, Jan. 17, 10:30am - 12
noon, Sacred Heart
St. James Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday, Jan. 24, 9-10:30
am, St. James
Sacred Heart Eucharistic Ministers: Saturday, Jan. 24,
10:30 am -12 noon, Sacred Heart.
Any minister unable to attend, please call Fr. Paul in advance to
schedule a time for an individual meeting.
New Lectors/Eucharistic Ministers: We are soliciting new lectors
and eucharistic ministers to serve at the masses of St. James and Sacred Heart. Ministers must be people who attend mass regularly and
receive the sacraments, have a love for liturgy, ready to be trained and
to grow, and willing to make sacrifices to provide the best possible
experience of worship for our people. Call the parish office, 6722945.
Christmas Bazaar: Our Sacred Heart Christmas Bazaar two Sundays ago netted $976.00. Thanks to all who participated!
Eucharistic Adoration This Week: St. James. Friday, 6:30 am 10 pm.
Queridos amigos en Cristo - Escribo estas palabras una semana
antes de la celebración de la Navidad de nuestro Señor - Aunque
cuando las lee, habremos celebrado la gran fiesta de la Navidad. Anticipando estas fiestas, ya siento la gratitud para todos los que contribuyen de sus dones de canto, artesanía, proclamación, dramatización,
para que estas liturgias sean tan ricas y llenas de sentido. ¡Gracias!
Fiesta de María, Madre de Dios - Un Día Obligatorio. Misas son el
miércoles, dic. 31, 5:30 pm (SJ); y jueves, enero 1, 8:00 am (SH) y
10:00 am (SP)
Felicidades a todos los que cumplen 25, 40, 50 o 60+ años de matrimonio in 2014. Los felicitamos y los agradecemos por vivir el comprimiso sagrado de Matrimonio, y enriquecer a nuestra Iglesia con su
testimonio. Al escribir estas palabras (dic. 18), no está completa la
lista; la publicamos en el próximo boletín.
Los almanaques de 2015 han llegado y están disponibles en las entradas; lleve uno consigo. Gracias a los Caballeros de Colón por patrocinar los almanaques de St. James y Sagrado Corazón en este ño.
ACTS Misa y fiesta: este sábado, enero 3, empezando con la misa de
5:30 y continuando en el Salón de St. James. Todos los que han
hecho este retiro - adultos y jóvenes - con sus familias, están invitados
a participar. Habrá una presentación en la misa por los jóvenes, y
cantarán para la misa los músicos de la Comunidad de ACTS. La
liturgia esa tarde incluirá lecturas y oraciones en español e inglés. En
la fiesta, el ACTS Core proveerá elchiladas y bebidad; les invitamos a
traer su plato favorito, ensalada o postre para compartir con otros.
¡Les invitamos a un espíritu de pleno gozo el celebrar el nacimiento
de nuestro Salvador.
Manuales para lectors para el año litúrgico están disponibles en las
sacristías. Son recursos excelentes para estudiar las escrituras dominicales, y preparar pars su miniterio. Son $10 cada uno; deje el dinero
en el sobre colocado con llos libros.
Ministros Litúrgicos - Entrenimiento y Renovación: Para todos los
que ministran en St. James y Sagrado Corazón. Marquen las fechas
para talleres:
Lectores de St. James: Sábado, enero 17, 9 - 10:30 am, St.
James
Lectores de Sagrado Corazón: Sábado, enero 17, 10:30 am 12 mediodía, Sagrado Corazón
Ministros Eucarísticos de St. James: Sábado, enero 24, 910:30 am, St. James
Ministros Eucaristicos de Sagrado Corazón: Sábado, enero
24, 10:30 am - 12 mediodía, Sagrado Corazón
Si el ministro no puede asistir en el taller, llame en avance al Padre
Paul para apuntar un tiempo para su entrenamiento.
Nuevos Lectors y Ministros Eucarísticos: Estamos solicitando nuevos lectors y ministros eucrísticos para servir en las misas de St. James y Sagrado Corazón. Ministros deben ser personal que asisten
regularmente en la misa y reciben los sacramentos; que tienen una
dovición ara la liturgia, listos a estudiar y a crecer, y dispuestos a
hacer los sacrificios para proveer la experiencia más buena posible
para los que vienen. Llame a la oficina parroquial, 672-2945.
Venta de Navidad: La Venta organizada por Sagrado Corazón hace
quince días nos ganó $976.00. ¡Gracias a todos los participaron!
Adoración Eucarística en esta semana: St. James, Friday, 6::30 am
- 10 pm.
Please remember in prayer Mr. Reyes Valdez, who recently died.
Mr. Valdez is buried in the Gonzales Catholic Cemetery.
Recuerden en su oración al Sr. Reyes Valdez, que recientemente
falleció. Sr. Valdez está enterrado en el Cementerio Católico de Gonzales.
2nd Collection Next Week: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.
2a Colecta la Próxima Semana: EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA.
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
Dec 13/14
St. James
$3,849.72
Sacred Heart
$2,111.85
St. Patrick
$ 956.53
The Holy Rosary will be recited before the 9:30 A.M. mass by the
following: 1st Sunday-Youth, 2nd Sunday-St. James Altar Society, 3rd
Sunday-Catholic Daughters of America, 4th Sunday-Knights of
Columbus, and 5th Sunday-Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
El Santo Rosario se reza cada Domingo antes de la misa de 8:00 A.M.
Divine Mercy Monday-Friday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church.
The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred
Heart Church.
Bible Study every Monday @ 7:30 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Hall.
Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:30 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday after 5:30
P.M. Mass at St. James Church.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 6:30
A.M. Mass.
My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared
in the sight of all the peoples.
— Luke 2:30-31
Sacred Heart Guadalupanas will meet every first Saturday of the
month and participate in the 8:00 A.M. Mass every first Sunday of the
month.
St. Patrick’s Guadalupanas will meet every first Sunday of the month.
Knights of Columbus participate in the 9:30 A.M. Mass every fourth
Sunday of the month and meet at 7 P.M. every second Wednesday of the
month at the K.C. Hall. Officer/Business meeting held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6 P.M.
The Altar Society will meet every second Tuesday of the month in the
conference room at 9 A.M.
ACTS Core Committee will meet every third Tuesday of the month in
the CCD Center at 6:30 P.M.
Catholic Daughters of America will meet every fourth Tuesday of the
month in the St. James Hall at 6 P.M.
Sacred Heart Choir practice every Wednesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart
Parish Hall .
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday:
1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Ps 96:1-2, 11-13; Jn 1:1-18
Thursday: Nm 6:22-27; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Gal 4:4-7;
Lk 2:16-21
Friday:
1 Jn 2:22-28; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 1:19-28
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:29 — 3:6; Ps 98:1, 3cd-6; Jn 1:29-34
Sunday:
Is 60:1-6; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13;
Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6; Mt 2:1-12
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30—12:00 PM
1:00 PM—5:30 PM
Office E-mail: [email protected]
Fr. Paul’s E-mail: [email protected]
CCD Office E-mail: [email protected]
Sacrament of Baptism
Interview with Parents
Bring State Birth Certificate—required
Second Tuesday of Each Month
anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at office
or second Tuesday of Each Month
anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at St. Patrick
or by special appointment with Deacon.
Class for Parents and Godparents
4th Sunday of Each Month
6:15 PM at Sacred Heart
Baptism celebrated at the end of any Sunday Mass
Preparation may be done before child is born.
Sacrament of Marriage
Please Call Office
At least Six Months Prior to wedding
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession)
Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM (St. James)
Tuesday 5:45-6:15 PM (St. Patrick)
Immediately before or after Masses (on request)
or by special appointment
Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
Call office or join our RCIA group
Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:30 PM—St. James
Sunday
8:00 AM—Sacred Heart (Spanish)
9:30 AM—St. James
11:30 AM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English)
5:15 PM—Sacred Heart
Monday
no services
Tuesday
6:30 AM—St. James
9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab. (every other week)
6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English)
Wednesday
10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. (every other week)
5:30 PM—St. James
Thursday
12:00 PM—Sacred Heart
Friday
6:30 AM—St. James (on First Fridays —
Sacred Heart)