St. Mary`s Catholic Church

June 19, 2016 — Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time -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 Directors: 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 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.
MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Charles Benford, Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor,
Chris Staton & Alberto Hernández.
10:00AM: Jose Contreras, Makayla Contreras,
Mani Contreras, Alex Lira & Samantha Lira.
12:00PM: Stephanie Hernández, Alexis Rivero, Ana Mendoza,
Mariel Rodríguez & Lorena Arvizu.
Lectors:
8:00AM: Cindy Collins (L) & Janice Davis (A)
10:00AM: Helen Matthews (L) & Therese Nguyen (A)
12:00PM: Nora García (L) & Margarito Salazar (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
8:00AM: Rey Zies
10:00AM: Jane Schlitt
12:00PM: Roció González
Pastoral Council members: Marie Keale, Enrique Crosby, Michael Gragg, Margaret May, Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene
Arrington, Filo Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, Mary Jane Mehringer,
and Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don Altland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo Mora,
Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.
Let us pray for the sick: Lillian Teeple, Tommy Beard, Virginia
Bielamowciz, Francis Kratochvil, Andres Ramos, Jackie Rayner,
Elizabeth Swick, Xoimara Pantoja, Paul Thomas Mahoney, Emily
Burkhart, Lisa Hill, Ethel Goolsby, Jim Rodgers, Marie Williams,
Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Randy
Goolsby, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Rumlua Oviedo Ramírez, Pedro
Ramos Velásquez, Blaz Saldaña Reyes, & Carmen Olvera Panderón.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
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
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM: Pro Populo
10:00 AM: In Thanksgiving of: Medina Torales Family &
Gallegos Family
12:00 PM: +Reymundo Sánchez
Tuesday: Luke Dornak Health Intentions
Wednesday: Mrs. Elizabeth Swick Health Intentions
Thursday: Kathy Satsky Health Intentions
Friday: +Kim Inness
MEET OUR SEMINARIAN
We have a seminarian, Fernando Ricaud Cavazos,
who will be with our parish for his summer assignment from June 21 to August 5. He was born in
Monterrey, Mexico to a loving family of Christ
centered life. He studied at UT Austin with a major in Computer Science. He had a spiritual revival
there at the Catholic Center. While working after graduation,
through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, the Holy Spirit
placed in his heart a desire to be a priest. He is in his second
year of Pre-theology, studying philosophy. His hobbies are
watching movies and playing piano. We are a “teaching parish”,
so please welcome Fernando and help him to live out his vocation joyfully as he continues his discernment and formation.
The Altar Flowers Were Donated By:
Amelia Williams & Family
In Thanksgiving of: The Gallegos Family
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
June 18-19, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time —To proclaim Jesus
as Messiah is to recognize Him as God’s anointed; the one who
saves us from sin and death, from despair and loneliness. It also
means entering into the paradox of the cross with him: salvation
from sin and death is through death; salvation from loneliness and
despair is through submission, denial and loss. To be one with
Christ means being willing to accept the cross – dying to self for
others, even for our enemies. Are we willing to do this?
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Happy Father’s Day to all!!! We thank you and we ask
God’s Special Blessing upon you today.
Feliz Día del Papá Que Dios los colme de muchas bendiciones!! Le pedimos a Dios una bendición especial para ustedes
hoy.
Quesadilla Sale Today The Spanish Prayer Group (Grupo
de Oración) will be selling Chicken and Mushroom Quesadilla with all the fixings and homemade salsa after each
Mass. Don’t miss out on this scrumptious food & it is
$5.00 a plate. All proceeds go towards St. Mary’s.
Venta de Quesadillas El Grupo de Oración esta vendiendo
Quesadillas de pollo o de champiñón con todos los condimentos
junto con una rica salsa casera. Después de Misa. No se vayan
a perder un antojo riquísimo $5.00 el platillo. Toda la recaudación es para nuestra Parroquia Sta. María.
Upcoming Watermelon Sale Deacon Dwight will be selling some delicious watermelons next Sunday after each
Mass.
Rifa de hoy Es el ultimo día que puede compra su boleto para
una Biblia Católica Familiar junto con el libro del Catecismo
de la Iglesia Católica y un rosario de la Divina Misericordia. La
rifa s hará después de Misa. La recaudación es para nuestra Parroquia St. María.
Peter’s Pence Collection Next Sunday / Be a Witness of
Charity Our Diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection, which provides Pope Francis with the funds he
needs to carry out his charitable works around the world.
The proceeds benefit our brothers and sisters on the margins of society, including victims of war, oppression, and
disasters. Join our Holy Father as a witness of charity to
those who are suffering.
Church wide Rummage Sale Please begin collecting
clean, usable items for the Rummage Sale on August 5th
and 6th. You will be able to start dropping off your items
beginning July 25th. We will collect furniture, tools, clothing, etc.… Anyone wishing to help organize and sort the
items can come between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday
thru Friday to the Parish Hall. For more information
please call Mrs. Cathy Martin at (254) 729-8055.
Attention to First Communion & Confirmation Parents The First Communion and the Confirmation pictures
are in. You may stop by the office to pick up your order.
Please help us sell 2016 BBQ Festival raffle tickets
Come by the parish office to pick up tickets to sell. This
year we have 3 fabulous prizes: a 2016 Ford Focus S Sedan, a $2000 vacation package, and an iPad Air. We need
everyone's help to make this a successful fundraiser!
Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is
a Blessed gift to your loved ones, living and deceased or
for any other special occasion. Stop by the office for open
dates.
Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday Two fresh arrangements are $50.00. You may offer these for your loved
ones, living and deceased or for any other special occasion. Stop by the office for open dates.
Called for Ministry If you feel in your heart that you
need to serve the Lord by actively being a part of the Religious Education Program of our children, please come
forward. For the upcoming CCE 2016-2017. Talk to Deacon Dwight or Fr. Justin.
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday 06/12/16: $ 2,664.98
Thank you for your generosity!
Venta de Sandías el Diacono Dwight estará vendiendo unas
deliciosas sandias el próximo domingo, después de Misa.
Colecta de Peter’s Pence El próximo domingo / Sea un testigo de la caridad Nuestra Diócesis realizará la Colecta Peter’s
Pence, la cual le proporciona al papa Francisco los fondos que
necesita para llevar a cabo sus obras de caridad alrededor del
mundo. Lo recaudado beneficia a nuestros hermanos y
hermanas que viven al margen de la sociedad, incluyendo a las
víctimas de guerra, opresión y desastres. Únanse a nuestro
Santo Padre como un testigo de la caridad para aquellos que
sufren.
Por favor ayudarnos a vender boletos de la rifa del Festival
de la barbacoa 2016 Vaya al despacho parroquial a recoger un
un paquete de boletos para vender. Este año tenemos 3 fabulosos premios: un 2016 Ford Focus S Sedan, un paquete de vacaciones valorizado a $ 2,000.00 y un aire iPad (Tableta de la
manzanita).Necesitamos la ayuda de todos para hacer de esto
una exitosa recaudación de fondos.
Atención Se les comunica a los padres de las Primera
Comunión y de la Confirmación. Ya esta a su disposición de
recoger su fotos. Por favor pasen por el despacho parroquial por
su pedido igual también las boletas de la Confirmación.
Tenemos nuevos artículos religioso que llego de Roma
(Europa) y ortos pedidos. Tenemos pulseras, medallas y llaveros de San Benito, Cirios Pascuales, garrafositos para Agua
Bendita, llaveros de la Divina Misericordia, Medallas de Santa
Teresita, Santa Rita de Cascia y de la Medalla Milagrosa, Calcomanía para vehículos, estatua de los arcángeles y Rosarios.
Los artículos se encuentra en el salón parroquial. Si gusta pasar
a ver.
CONOCE A NUESTRO SEMINARISTA
Tenemos un seminarista, Fernando Ricaud Cavazos,
quien estará con nuestra parroquia por su asignación de
verano al partir del 21 de junio hasta el 5 de agosto
Nació en Monterrey, México de una familia amorosa
que tiene a Cristo en sus vida centrada . Estudió en la
Universidad de UT en Austin, Texas estudio informática. Tubo un renacimiento espiritual en el Centro Católico. A través
de la intercesión de la Santísima Madre, el Espíritu Santo tiene lugar
en su corazón el deseo de ser sacerdote mientras trabajaba después
de su graduación. Él está en el segundo año de pre-teología, y estudiando filosofía. Su pasatiempo es están viendo películas y tocar el
piano. Nosotros somos como "la parroquia de enseñanza " así que
por favor darle la bienvenida y ayudarle a vivir su vocación con
alegría y continuar su discernimiento y formación.
The Holy Spirit - God's gift
"God is Love"(1 John 4:8, 16) and love is his first gift, containing
all others. "God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy
Spirit who has been given to us."(Rom 5:5) Because we are dead or at
least wounded through sin, the first effect of the gift of love is the forgiveness of our sins. The communion with the Holy Spirit (2 Cor
13:14) in the Church restores to the baptized the divine likeness lost
through sin.
He, then, gives us the "pledge" or "first fruits" of our inheritance;
the very life of the Holy Trinity, which is to love as "God has loved
us."(1 John 4:11-12; Rom 8:23; 2 Cor 1:21)This love (the "charity" of 1
Cor 13) is the source of the new life in Christ, made possible because
we have received "power" from the Holy Spirit.(Acts 1:28; 1 Cor 13)
By the power of the Spirit; God's children can bear much fruit. He
who has grafted us unto the true vine will make us bear "the fruit of the
Spirit . . . love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control."(Gal5:22-23) "We will live by the Spirit";
the more we renounce ourselves, the more we "walk by the Spirit."(Gal
5:25; Mat 16:24-26)
Through the Holy Spirit we are restored to paradise, led back to
the Kingdom of heaven, and adopted as children, given confidence to
call God "Father" and share in Christ's grace, called children of light
and given a share in eternal glory.
Joe Rosas
Realtor
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www.hometownrealtygroesbeck.com
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Mexia, Texas
Horario: Lunes – Cerrado
M - V 11 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Sabado 9 A.M. – 8 P.M.
Domingo 9A.M. – 2 P.M.
John &
Ellie Engle
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Campground & Marina
Janice Davis & Ray Zies
100 PR 5888A
Jewett, Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins, Camping, Store, Restaurant, Fishing Pier
Parishioners
CECI
Parishioner
[email protected]
Fox Dental DDS
Complete Funeral Services
Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P. O. Box 309 Mexia, Texas
(254) 562 – 2131
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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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Mexia, Texas
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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In Service To All.
For more information:
Greg Pitts
(903) 529-1597
Pat Simmons
(254)562-2732
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Mexia, TX
472-0400
472-0428
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