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
Ms. 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, 04/25
NO MASS
Tuesday, 04/26
6:30 A.M. Jose Rodriguez, Jr. by Genaro/Lupe
(SJ)
Saldana
Adella Filla by Dorothy Wilson/Angelina Rotner
9:30 A.M. Dolores Eredia by Minnie Espinosa
(TN)
6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SP)
Wednesday, 04/27
10:00 A.M. For World Peace
(HN)
5:30 P.M. Kayden Ramon by Family
(SJ)
George Torres, Jr. by Family
Victor Technik by Bill Technik Family
Ursula Holubec by Barbara/Bob Menconi
Thursday, 04/28
12:00 P.M. Baptism Blessings For Andrew Flores (SH)
by Family
Alex Kotzebue by Albert/Rose Rodriguez
Anselma Eredia by Family
Friday, 04/29
6:30 A.M. Spiritual Blessings For JoAnna
(SH)
Almaguer by M/M Marcos G. Flores
Janice Malatek
Aline Brynat by Bobby/Josie Tomas
Michael Havel by Parents/Family
Wedding Anniversary of Randy/Shelly Thomas
by Family
Saturday, 04/30
5:30 P.M. Birthday Blessings For Fr. Paul by
(SJ)
Kay Brzozowski
Jack LaBuhn by Leonard/Kathy Frederick and
Family
22nd Wedding Anniversary of M/M Marcos G.
Flores
Annie Hobizal by Family
Sunday, 05/01
8:00 A.M. Alberto Estrada by Family
(SH)
Aurora G. Zumaya/Rudy Guevara by Family
Salomon Almaguer by Esperanza Almaguer
Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family
Sabino Gutierrez by Family
Deceased Members of Sacred Heart Choir
Paulina Villafuerte by Family
Bonnie Thomas by Family
9:30 A.M. Eddie/Rosie Malatek by Family
(SJ)
Dolores Fehner by Doris Baros
Julius/Irene Mican by Hugh Shelton Family
Birthday Blessings For John Flores by Family
Hugh/Margaret Shelton by Hugh Shelton Family
11:15 A.M. David Ibarra, III by Family
(SP)
Florencia Dianas by Fatima/Adan Torres
Patricia Castro, Mario Hernandez & Toby Olmos
by Art/Cathy and Family
5:15 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SH)
“Behold,
God’s dwelling is with the human race.”
— Revelation 21:3
April 24, 2016
TRUE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
Can you imagine a world such as the one put before
us in today’s scripture readings? Communities of believers everywhere would support and encourage one another
and be identified as Christians by the way they love each
other. It would be a world with no tears, no death and
mourning, no crying out in pain. “Behold, I make all
things new,” we hear the Son of God say in the second
reading from the book of Revelation (21:5).
Is this world of John’s vision only imaginary? Are
these faithful followers for whom Jesus prayed only a
savior’s dream? Today they are put before us as a worthy
goal. How much closer can we come to this vision of a
true Christian community in our lives today?
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Ministers for Next Sunday
Thank You for Serving
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
5:15 PM
Lector: Agnes Darilek
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Lupe Saldana/Jan Fiebig
Ushers: Butch Jackson/Kevin Knesek
Mary Ann Brzozowski/Jay Tinsley
Lector: Jose Mendoza/Nely Moreno
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Gloria Aguilar/Lidia Flores
Conchita Plunkett/Sandra Gonzalez
Lector:
Krislynn Zambrano
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Bonnie SanMiguel/Lydia Ramon
Ushers: Gerald Fougerat/Michael Fougerat
Joseph Kridler/John Davis
Lector: John Kelly
Min. o f Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Sam/Janie Melchor
Lector: Teen ACTS
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
St. James Church
Flowers at the Tabernacle:
Kay Brzozowski
Flowers at the Altar: 37th wedding anniversary of Betty/
Jimmy Fehner
Sacred Heart Church
Flowers at the Altar: community
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Congratulations and welcome to all our children who enter
our Church this weekend through the Sacrament of Baptism,
and all who receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time today! Children, we pray that you be fed often at the Lord’s
Table. We will have other Masses for First Eucharist May 1,
2 pm at St. James, and May 8, 2 pm at Sacred Heart.
Change in Mass Time: Begnning next Sunday, May 1, we
will change the 11:15 mass at St. Pat’s back to 11:30. At the
last Pastoral Council Meeting in Waelder, it was agreed that
the 11:30 time works better for most. Good try - nothing
ventured, nothing gained!
Mothers’ Day Intentions: We place the boxes and papers at
the entrance of each church this weekend, to receive your
intentions for Mothers’ Day. As is our custom, we offer all
the masses of the weekend of May 7-8 for those mothers,
living and deceased, whom you wish to remember. The
boxes will remain in place through next weekend.
May 15 Outdoor Mass Planning Meeting: A meeting to
plan our Mass liturgy will be held tomorrow evening
(Monday), 7 pm in the St. John Paul Room. We will need
representatives from each choir, our ministry coordinators,
our youth ministry/CCD, and all who are interested in helping plan this event. Our intention is to make this liturgy a
beautiful and fitting celebration of our unity in the Holy
Spirit, on the great feast of Pentecost. Come with your ideas!
-- Fr. Paul
Eucharistic Adoration: We are in need of volunteers to
commit themselves to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration each
Friday. Since we began regular hours of Friday Adoration in
Gonzales on March 12, 2014, we have been able to sustain
this wonderful devotion. To continue, we need to have
faithful and committed participants for each hour, 7 am - 10
pm. Thanks to all who have given their names; can you also
help? Call coordinators Connie Thomas, 512-393-8519, or
Emma Irle, 830-203-8114, to volunteer or receive more information.
Father Jason News: After serving these months at Sacred
Heart Church in Uvalde, Father Jason Martini will be reassigned as of July 1 of this year, as Parochial Vicar to St.
Peter Prince of the Apostles Parish in San Antonio. Please
join me in wishing Fr. Jason well in his future assignment! -Fr. Paul
Gonzales Catholic Cemetery: Thanks to all who helped in
the cleaning of our cemetery - and to all who have loved ones
buried there for observing the rules regarding placement of
flowers and other items. The assistance of all is greatly appreciated in keeping our “holy field” as it should be.
Please remember in prayer Mr. Alfredo Vargas, who recently died. Mr. Vargas is buried in the Waelder Community
Cemetery.
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Felicidades y bienvenidos a todos los niños que entran a
nuestra comunidad este fin de semana, por el Sacramento de
Bautismo, y a todos los que reciben la Santa Eucaristía por
primera vez en las misas de hoy. Niños, oramos que sean
alimentados muchas veces en la mesa del Señor. Otras misas
para la Primera Eucaristía serán mayo 1, 2 pm en St. James, y
mayo 8, 2 pm en Sagrado Corazón.
Cambio en Hora de Misa: Empezando el próximo domingo, mayo 1, cambiaremos la misa de 11:15 en San Patricio a
la hora original, 11:30. En la junta del Consejo Pastoral en
Waelder, todos pensaban que 11:30 sirve mas bien por la
mayoría. ¡Valió la pena probarlo!
Intenciones para Día de Madres: Colocamos las cajas y
hojas en la entrada de cada iglesia este fin de semana, para
recibir sus intenciones para el Día de Madres, mayo 8. Siguiendo nuestro costumbre, ofreceremos las misas de ese día
para las madres, vivas y difuntas, que quieren recordar. Las
cajas quedarán por el próximo fin de semana.
Misa de Mayo 15 - Reunión de Planificar: Habrá una junta
para planificar la liturgia para la misa de mayo 15, mañana
(lunes), 7 pm en el cuarto San Juan Pablo. Necesitamos representantes de cada coro, de los ministerios, de comités de
ambiente, del CCD y jóvenes, y todos los que están interesados en planificar este evento. Intentamos en crear una celebración digna y bella de nuestra unidad en el Espíritu Santo,
en la gran fiesta de Pentecostés. ¡Traigan sus ideas! -- Padre
Paul
Adoración Eucarística: Se necesitan voluntarios que se
pueden comprometer a una hora de Adoración Eucarístico
cada viernes. Desde que empezamos las horas de Adoración
cada viernes el 12 de marzo, 2014, hemos podido mantener
esta devoción preciosa. Para continuar, necesitamos participantes fieles y comprometidos para cada hora, 7 am - 10 pm.
Gracias a todos los que han sido generosos con su tiempo.
¿Puedes ayudar? Llame a Connie Thomas, 512-393-8519, o
Emma Irle, 830’203-8114, para mas información.
Noticias del Padre Jason: Habiendo servido en estos meses
en la Iglesia Sagrado Corazón en Uvalde, Padre Jason Martini se cambiará como Vicario Parroquial en la Iglesia San
Pedro Príncipe de Apóstoles en San Antonio. ¡Lo enviamos
nuestra bendición en este nuevo puesto! -- Padre Paul
Cementerio Católico de Gonzales: Gracias a los que ayudaron en limpiar nuestro cementerio - y a los que tienen enterrados sus seres queridos, por observar las reglas tocante a las
flores y otros adornos. Se necesita la asistencia de todos en
guardar bien este campo santo.
Recuerden en su oración al Sr. Alfredo Vargas, que recientemente falleció. Sr. Vargas está enterrado en el Cementerio Comunitario de Waelder.
2 Collection Next Weekend: Religious Education
2nd Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana: Educación Religiosa
Eucharistic Adoration this Friday: St. James
Adoración Eucarística este Viernes: St. James
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Week-At-A-Glance
Sun Apr 24, 11 am…………..…….....….……………CCD K-5th
Sun Apr 24, 3 pm, SHH…………Teen/Young Adult Bible Study
Sun Apr 24, 6:15 pm, SHC………………………...Baptism Class
Tue Apr 26, 6 pm, SJH………………....Catholic Daughters Mtg.
Wed Apr 27, 6:30 pm.…...…………………………..CCD 6-12th
Wed Apr 27, 7 pm, KCH.…...…………………..KC Officer Mtg.
Fri Apr 29, SJC…….…..…………...……..Eucharistic Adoration
Sun May 1, 11 am…………..…….....….….…………CCD K-5th
Sun May 1, 12:15 pm, SPH.………………….Guadalupanas Mtg.
Sun May 1, 3 pm, SHH………….Teen/Young Adult Bible Study
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
St. James
$3,682.10
Sacred Heart
$1,736.63
St. Patrick
$ 742.50
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 .
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.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17;
Mk 16:15-20
Tuesday:
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31a
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday:
Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8;
Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29
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 5:15-5:45 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
11:15 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)