St. Mary`s Catholic Church
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St. Mary`s Catholic Church
September 27, 2015 — Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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: Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor, Christ Staton, Bradley Gragg & Quang Nguyen. 10:00AM: Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras, Alex Lira, Samantha Lira & Jimmy Nguyen. 12:00PM: Alexis Rivero, Ana Mendoza, Misael Arivzu Mariel Rodríguez, & Lorena Arivzu. Lectors: 8:00AM: Randy Goolsby (L) & Michael Gragg (A) 10:00AM: Therese Nguyen (L) & George Satsky (A) 12:00PM: Noe Gonzalez (L) & Carmen Gonzalez (A) Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Michael Gragg 10:00AM: Helen Matthews 12:00PM: Juan Rodriguez 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 this local community of disciples that we may courageously support and challenge one another to more faithfully reveal Christ in our daily actions… Por esta comunidad local de discípulos, para que con valor nos apoyemos y retemos mutuamente a revelar de manera más fiel a Cristo en nuestras vidas diarias... 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: 8:00AM: Pro Populo 10:00AM: +Don Teeple 12:00PM: In Thanksgiving of: The Lambar & Recendiz Family Tuesday: +Helen Bielamowciz Wednesday: Donald Teeple Thursday: +Rosie Knapek First Friday: +Donald Teeple Saturday: St. Mary’s BBQ Festival Success COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed: $3,400.00 Offering Last Sunday: $ 2,818.76 Thank you for your generosity! Let us pray for the sick: DD Mahoney, Marie Williams, Marianne Koehler, Sharon Parsons, Mary Ann Minchew, Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Lisa Hill, Leah Glaze, Randy Goolsby, Reagan Jones, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little. Let us pray for the deceased: Theodosia Sue Sandlin, Mike Schuster, Maki McRey LeNoir, Jose Antonio Ortiz, Donald Teeple, John De France, Bernadette Stone, Roger Arnold, Vener Barnes, Maria Ramos, William G. Rosas, Maria Concepcion Rodriguez, Keith Blackwell, Joe Russo, & Joanie Welch. Sept. 26-27, 2015 — 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time Regardless of our stations in life, the many gifts we possess are indicative of the presence of God which brings us together into one body in Christ. One of the greatest aspects of being Catholic is the certain reality that we all sit around the Table of the Lord without distinction. Let us see through the gifts of all people, the God of mercy and love. PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL RCIA class: Will meet every Thursday, from 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Las clases de RICA: Se reunirán todos los jueves las 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. en el salón parroquial. BBQ Tent Set-up: Will be this Thursday, October 1st, at 5:00 p.m. We can use all helping hands. La Carpa para la Barbacoa: Se ponderan este jueves primero de octubre las 5:00 p.m. Necesitamos toda la ayuda. ¡Vengase! Vigil Mass: In order for us to have more time to enjoy our annual BBQ Festival there will be a Vigil Mass this Saturday, October 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. Sunday Mass schedule will be the same. Be a BBQ Angel: Once again we ask you for generous support of St. Mary’s annual BBQ festival. Over the past years, generous parishioners have donated money to defray the cost of the food and materials needed to have a successful celebration. BBQ Auction Item: If you have a item you wish to donated for the Auction, you may drop it off at office during office hours. Thank you so much for generosity. BBQ Dinner Tickets: Help us out and sell as many as possible. We need you cooperation. Get your dinner tickets after Mass. Raffle Tickets: Thank you to everyone who has sold raffle tickets. We have made great progress towards our goal of 600 tickets, but could still use your help. If you would like to purchase a ticket or if you need one or more to sell, please come by the church office or call Rick & Jane Schlitt at (254)729-2176. We are confident the raffle will be a big success because of the great work everyone has done to help sell the tickets. The Ladies Altar Guild: Is asking for any of the following items for their “COUNTRY STORE” baked goodies, jellies, pickles, homemade items. If you have aloe vera or a fern or any other plant. We need cakes: For the BBQ Dinner. We need Bunt Cakes for the outside line and sheet cake for the serving line. We are asking the ladies if they bring two cakes. BBQ Children’s Games: We are now collecting small toys and stuffed animals (news ones please) for prizes. Donations can be dropped off a the Church Office. The Mehringers are also in needs of adult volunteers to supervise and assist in running the snow cone stand and games. Anyone interested in running their own game can reserve a space under the tent by calling Mary Jane Mehringer at (903) 388-8116. Tables, prizes and tickets will be provided. Drop your loose coins: Into our BBQ Coin Jar place at church entrance. This helps us for this year’s BBQ Event. St. Mary's Spirits': Will travel to Baylor University's McLane Football Stadium, to tour this state-of-the-art entertainment and sport venue, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9. Tour information sheets will be available in the church office along with sign-up lists for those choosing the tour. Car Pools will leave St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m. Following the 11:30 tour we will enjoy lunch in Waco! Sábado Misa: Con el fin para nosotros tener más tiempo para disfrutar de nuestro festival anual de barbacoa habrá una misa este sábado 3, de octubre a las 6:00 p.m.. Las Misas del domingo será el mismo horario de siempre. El 4 de Octubre: Sera nuestra Barbacoa Anual. No dejen de participar en este evento importante. Ya estamos viendo boletos de la rifa y boletos para los platillos de comida. Artículos de subasta para la Barbacoa: Si tiene algún articulo que quiere donar para la subasta. Pueden dejarlo en la despacho parroquial durante el horario de oficina. Muchas gracias por su generosidad. Boletos de la rifa: ¡Gracias a todos los que han vendido boletos de la rifa. Hemos hecho un gran progreso hacia nuestro objetivo de 600 entradas, pero aún podríamos usar su ayuda. Si usted quisiera comprar un boleto o si necesitas uno o más para vender, por favor venga a la oficina de la iglesia o llame a Rick & Jane Schlitt al (254) 729-2176. Estamos seguros de la rifa será un gran éxito debido al gran trabajo que todos han hecho para ayudar a vender los boletos. Las Damas del Altar: Se les pide a todas las señoras de nuestra parroquia por cualquier de los siguientes elementos para la tienda “COUNTRY STORE” postres caseros, mermeladas, o un artículo hecho en casa. Si tiene una planta de salvia o un helecho o cualquier otra planta. Necesitamos pasteles: Para los platillos de la barbacoa para la línea exterior para llevar y para la línea de servicio. Les pedimos a las señoras que hagan dos pasteles. Juegos para los niños en el festival de la barbacoa: Estamos colectando pequeños juguetes y animales de peluche (que sean nuevos por favor) para que los niños pueden ganar premios. Pasan dejar sus donaciones en el despacho parroquial. La Familia Mehringers también necesitan adultos voluntarios para ayudar en el puesto de los raspados y en los puestos de juegos. O si están interesados de tener su propia puesto de juego puede reservar su espacio a bajo de la carpa. Comunicasen con la Señora Mary Jane Mehringer al (903) 388-8116. Se repatriara las mesas, premios y los boletos para los juegos. Jarrón de Monedas: Esta un jarrón vacio dentro de la iglesia. Este jarrón es para que echen sus monedas extras para que se usen para nuestras Barbacoa en octubre. Si cada uno de nosotros le echamos unas poquitas monedas cada domingo, llenaremos este jarrón. Retiro para parejas: Se les invita cordialmente a todas las parejas que estas casados, o en un noviazgo o en unión libre. El 10 de octubre a las 8:30 a.m.—5:30p.m. El tema será “Unidos por el amor de Dios. Para mas información comunicasen con el señor Abraham García. Junta Comunitaria: Habrá una junta conmutaría el domingo 11 de octubre después de Misa. El discurso será sobre los preparativos para la fiesta de La Virgen de Guadalupe que se próxima el sábado 12 de diciembre . Todos son bienvenidos de asistir la junta. El Grupo de oración el Cuerpo Místico de Jesucristo el Nuevo Camino: Tendrá su ultimo Rosario que transmite la Virgen de Fátima. El martes 13 de octubre a las 5:00 p.m. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH THE PROFESSION OF FAITH SECTION ONE "I BELIEVE" - "WE BELIEVE" 26 We begin our profession of faith by saying: "I believe" or "We believe". Before expounding the Church's faith, as confessed in the Creed, celebrated in the liturgy and lived in observance of God's commandments and in prayer, we must first ask what "to believe" means. Faith is man's response to God, who reveals himself and gives himself to man, at the same time bringing man a superabundant light as he searches for the ultimate meaning of his life. Thus we shall consider first that search (Chapter One), then the divine Revelation by which God comes to meet man (Chapter Two), and finally the response of faith (Chapter Three). CHAPTER ONE MAN'S CAPACITY FOR GOD I. The Desire for God 27 The desire for God is written in the human heart, because man is created by God and for God; and God never ceases to draw man to himself. Only in God will he find the truth and happiness he never stops searching for: The dignity of man rests above all on the fact that he is called to communion with God. This invitation to converse with God is addressed to man as soon as he comes into being. For if man exists it is because God has created him through love, and through love continues to hold him in existence. He cannot live fully according to truth unless he freely acknowledges that love and entrusts himself to his creator.1 28 In many ways, throughout history down to the present day, men have given expression to their quest for God in their religious beliefs and behaviour: in their prayers, sacrifices, rituals, meditations, and so forth. These forms of religious expression, despite the ambiguities they often bring with them, are so universal that one may well call man a religious being: From one ancestor (God) made all nations to inhabit the whole earth, and he allotted the times of their existence and the boundaries of the places where they would live, so that they would search for God and perhaps grope for him and find him - though indeed he is not far from each one of us. For "in him we live and move and have our being." 2 29 But this "intimate and vital bond of man to God" (GS 19 # 1) can be forgotten, overlooked, or even explicitly rejected by man.3 Such attitudes can have different causes: revolt against evil in the world; religious ignorance or indifference; the cares and riches of this world; the scandal of bad example on the part of believers; currents of thought hostile to religion; finally, that attitude of sinful man which makes him hide from God out of fear and flee his call. 4 30 "Let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice." 5 Although man can forget God or reject him, He never ceases to call every man to seek him, so as to find life and happiness. But this search for God demands of man every effort of intellect, a sound will, "an upright heart", as well as the witness of others who teach him to seek God. You are great, O Lord, and greatly to be praised: great is your power and your wisdom is without measure. and man, so small a part of your creation, wants to praise you: this man, though clothed with mortality and bearing the evidence of sin and the proof that you withstand the proud. Despite everything, man, though but a small a part of your creation, wants to praise you. You yourself encourage him to delight in your praise, for you have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in you. 6 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS I n Service To One. I n Service To All. Fore more ) 765-3935 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.