St. Mary`s Catholic Church

May 15, 2016 — Pentecost Sunday 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
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: Charles Bendford, Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor
Chris Staton & Alberto Hernandez.
10:00AM: Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras, Alex Lira
Samantha Lira & Jimmy Nguyen.
12:00PM: Diego Hernández, Stephanie Hernández,
Alexis Rivero, Ana Mendoza & Mariel Rodríguez.
Lectors:
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Pentecost Sunday
8:00 AM: Pro Populo
10:00 AM: +Maria Torales
12:00 PM: +Ester Zarate Pérez, +Consuelo Barajas Pérez,
+Raúl Montemayor Míreles, +Alejandro, +Lorena,
+Gerardo & +Francisco Valladares Family.
Tuesday: Communion Service
8:00AM: John Schaefer (L) & Michael Gragg (A)
10:00AM: Jane Schlitt (L) & Helen Matthews (A)
12:00PM: Teresa Carrillo (L) & Hugo García (A)
Wednesday: Communion Service
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
Saturday:
First Communion Mass at 6:00 p.m. : +Rito Barco
8:00AM: Ray Zies
10:00AM: Filo Contreras
12:00PM: Irma Mata
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: Andres Ramos, Jackie Rayner, Elizabeth
Swick, Xoimara Pantoja, Paul Thomas Mahoney, Allen Alleman,
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: Reymundo Sanchez, Juana Ramirez
Hurtado, Maria Trinidad VillaFranco Yañez, Brian Thornton, Rojelio Hiram Camarillo, Norma Lee Budai, Barnett Lown, Mike
Broderick & Jake Schmidt.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
Thursday: Communion Service
Friday: +Bradley Swick
Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Request

For the Church, that we may have confidence in God’s grace
which leads and sustains us to be witnesses to and agents of
God’s forgiveness and mercy, we pray…

Por la Iglesia, para que tengamos confianza en la gracia de
Dios la cual nos guía y sustenta para dar testimonio y ser
agentes del perdón de Dios y de su misericordia, oremos...
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
May 14 – 15, Pentecost Sunday— The Gospel for Pentecost Sunday
echoes the Second Sunday of Easter – Jesus breathing the Holy Spirit
of peace and forgiveness upon the disciples. The reading from Acts
shows how the Spirit in them reverses the tower of Babel story by
having the many all hear and understand. How is the Spirit working
in us to bring peace, forgiveness and understanding to our world?
14 y 15 de mayo, Domingo de Pentecostés — El Evangelio del domingo de Pentecostés hace eco del segundo domingo de Pascua –
Jesús respirando el Espíritu Santo de paz y perdón sobre sus discípulos. La lectura de los Hechos nos muestra cómo el Espíritu en
ellos invierte la historia de la torre de Babel al hacer que todos
escuchen y entiendan ¿Cómo está el Espíritu trabajando en nosotros para traer paz, perdón y entendimiento al mundo?
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Adult Bible Study:
Class for the book review, “Biblical Walk Through the
Mass” facilitated by Deacon Dwight, will meet today at 9:00
a.m. in the conference room of the Parish Hall.
First Communion Class Today
 The front pews will be reserved for the sacramental students
at 10:00 a.m. &12:00 p.m. Mass.
 Mandatory class from 11:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. First communion Class will meet in the Parish Hall.
 This Wednesday, May 18th, from 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. is a
mandatory class for all First Communicants to attend for
rehearsal.
St. Mary’s First Communion class of 2016 is this Saturday,
May 21st, at 6:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Knights of Columbus News:
 Will meet today, at 9:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. All Knights
should attend.
 Spaghetti dinner fundraiser next Sunday, after each Mass.
See today's bulletin insert for more details.
 Corporate Mass, Sunday, May 29th All Knights, spouses
and widows will gather at the 10:00 a.m. Mass for Corporate Communion. Corporate Communion occurs when a
5th Sunday occurs in a month . It provides a visible sign for
the community to see the Knights gathered together.
May is the Month of the Rosary We pray the Rosary each evening at 7:00 p.m. by the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the
back of the Church. If you are unable to attend, recite the Rosary
with your family at a set time in your home.
A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers, catechists and aides
who helped us provide religious education to our students from
kinder to 10th Grade. You have made a difference in their lives.
We appreciate very much your coming every single Wednesday.
God Bless you.
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.
Stay Connected Do you have a new phone # or email address?
Have you relocated? Be sure to update your records at the
Church office. (All information is held in strictest Confidence.)
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Clase de Primera Comunión
 Las bancas en frente va estar reservadas para los estudiantes sacramentales para la Misa de 10 y de 12.
 Clase Obligatoria a las 11:00 a.m.– 11:45 a.m. Para los
alumnos de Primera Comunión en salón parroquial.
 Este miércoles 18 de mayo habrá clases todavía para los
Comunicantes de Primera Comunión es importante que
asisten para las practicas.
Las Primeras Comuniones son este sábado 21 de mayo a
las 6 de la tarde en Salón Parroquial.
Mayo el Mes del Rosario Se les invita a todos ustedes que
ya estamos rezando el Santo Rosario todas las tardes durante
el mes de mayo. En frente de la estatua de la Virgen Maria.
Traiga a sus hijos/as para que compartan en este momento de
Fe. El Rosario se rezara a las 7 de la tarde.
Un sincero agradecimiento a todos nuestros catequistas y
voluntarios que nos ayudaron a proporcionar una educación
religiosa a nuestros estudiantes del Kinder a 10º grado. Usted
ha hecho una diferencia en sus vidas. Los apreciamos mucho
a ustedes por venir todos los miércoles. Dios los Bendiga.
Si usted desea ofrecer una Misa en especial o donar las flores del altar para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un
cumpleaños o una ocasión especial, lo puede hacer. Por favor comuníquense al despacho parroquial.
Manténgase en contacto ¿Tiene un nuevo número de teléfono o correo electrónico? No deje de poner al corriente a despacho parroquial con los nuevos datos. (Toda información se
guarda bajo estricta confidencia.)
Las Promesa de Nuestra Señora de Fátima El Párroco
Justin ofrecerá la Santa Misa en Latín tradicional los cinco primeros sábados en honor a nuestra Madre empezando
en junio hasta octubre. La primera Misa es el 4 de junio a las
9:30 de la mañana. Por favor, únanse al Párroco Justin para
celebrar la Santa Misa. Anoté en su calendario .
Comuníquenos si usted conoce al alguien que esta enfermo
o un asilo de ancianos, incapacitado y no puede salir de su
casa y si desea que el Párroco Justin los vaya visitar y darles
La Comunión. No dude en comunicarnos.
Grupo de Oración les hace una invitación cordialmente
todos ustedes de asistir todos los martes a las 7 de la tarde en
el salón parroquial.
Congratulations!!! to our Youth Confirmation Class of 2016.
They were Confirmed yesterday by Bishop Joe Vasquez. Let us
accompany them in our prayers.
Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia, por
favor hablen con el Párroco Justino para que él pueda darles
algún consejo recuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden
hacer para validar su matrimonio en la iglesia.
Question of the Week To whom should I go and how exactly
can we share together the renewing presence of the Spirit’s gentle love “resting” upon us?
Observar un silencio en Iglesia Crear un ambiente de silencio en la iglesia; esto ofrece a todos un tiempo de silencio
para orar.
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday 05/08/16: $3,611.62
Thank you for your generosity!
Alegre Noticias en Nuestra Diócesis: El Papa Francisco ha
nombrado el Padre David Konderla, Párroco del Centro
Católica de Santa María en College Station, como el cuarto
Obispo de Tulsa, Oklahoma. Por favor oren por su nuevo
ministerio.
The Church - revealed by the Holy Spirit
"When the work which the father gave the Son to do on earth was accomplished, the Holy
Spirit was sent on the day of Pentecost in order that he might continually sanctify the
Church." (John 17:4) Then the Church was openly displayed to the crowds and the spread of the
Gospel among the nations, through preaching, was begun. As the "convocation" of all men for
salvation, the Church in her very nature is missionary, sent by Christ to all the nations to make
disciples of them. (Mat 28:19-20)
So that she can fulfill her mission, the Holy Spirit bestows on the Church varied hierarchic and charismatic gifts, and in this way directs her. Henceforward the Church, endowed with
the gifts of her founder and faithfully observing his precepts of charity, humility and self-denial,
receives the mission of proclaiming and establishing among all peoples the Kingdom of Christ
and of God, and she is on earth the seed and the beginning of that kingdom.
The Church . . . will receive its perfection only in the glory of heaven, at the time of
Christ's glorious return. Until that day, the Church progresses on her pilgrimage amidst this
world's persecutions and God's consolations. Here below she knows that she is in exile far from
the Lord, and longs for full coming of the Kingdom, when she will "be united in glory with her
king."(2 Cor 5:6) The Church, and through her world, will not be perfected in glory without great
trials. Only then will all the just from the time of Adam, from Abel, the just one, to the last elect .
. . be gathered together in the universal Church in the Father's presence.
Joe Rosas
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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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In Service To All.
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(903) 529-1597
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(254)562-2732
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