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, 5/11
No Mass
Tuesday, 5/12
6:30 A.M. Aloys Brzozowski by Dorothy Bludau (SJ)
and Family
9:30 A.M. Communion Service
(TN)
6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SP)
Wednesday, 5/13
10:00 A.M. For World Peace
(HN)
5:30 P.M. Ruby Kapavik by M/M B.J. Philips
(SJ)
Baptism Blessings For John Flores by Family
Birthday of Christen Ince by Jay Tinsley Family
Thursday, 5/14
12:00 P.M. Special Intention
(SH)
Blessings For Ty & Luke Tinsley by Mom/Dad
Friday, 5/15
6:30 A.M
Alphonse/Larry Jalufka by Family
(SJ)
Saturday, 5/16
5:30 P.M. Charlie Siegel by Bea Maddox
(SJ)
Ruth Valenta by Ruthann Cilento/Barbara Kahrs
Annie Dolezal by Family
Ruby Kapavik by M/M Leroy Polasek
Betty McElroy by Family
Bill Massie by Earline Vana
Sunday, 5/17
8:00 A.M. Rudy Guevara by Family
(SH)
Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family
Sabino Gutierrez by Family
Juanita Gomez/Pomposa & Estevan Gutierrez by
Monreal Family
Acension Almaguer by Family
9:30 A.M
Joe Vega, Jr. by Family
(SJ)
Baptism Blessings For Margaret Flores by Family
Wedding Anniversary of Amy/Reid Loehman by
Jay Tinsley Family
Joe Vana by Earline Vana
Dennis Chumchal by Family
I.A./Josie Rodriguez by Family
Adella Pilat by Family
Donald Holub by Family
Julius Mican by Elorine Sitka
Benita Malinek by Barbara/Larry Lockstedt
Annie Alma Benes by JoAnn Hajovsky/Family
11:30 A.M. Concepcion Melchor by Family
(SP)
5:15 P.M. Andrew Ramirez & M/M Jesse Bazan (SH)
by Family
May 10, 2015
LOVE ONE ANOTHER
Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from
John’s Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the
vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if
we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today’s
Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today’s second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to
love. The chorus of this hymn is simple—God loves us so
much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would
have life. The Lord Jesus, who
last week told us to remain in
him, this week tells us to remain
in his love. In a world marked by
division and terrorism, the Lord’s
final words in today’s Gospel are
a great challenge: “This I command you: love one another.”
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Ministers for Next Sunday
Thank You for Serving
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:15 PM
Lector: Wendy Bibas
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Mildred/Kermit Thiele
Ushers: Tim Knesek/Kevin Knesek
James Darilek/Butch Jackson
Lector: Felix Zuniga/Mario Moreno
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Angelina Arevalo/Lidia Flores
Jose/Lupe Mendoza
Ushers: Volunteers
Lector: Bonnie SanMiguel
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Liz Longoria/Martha Jo Guerra
Ushers: Michael Fougerat/Gerald Fougerat
Greg Tieken/Kevin LaFleur
Lector: LaClaire Herman
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
John Kelly/David Ibarra
Ushers: Volunteers
Lector: Teens
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
P.J. DeLuna/Lena Hernandez
Ushers: Teens
It was not you who chose me,
but I who chose you
and appointed you to go and bear fruit.
— John 15:16
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
St. James
$4,061.49
Sacred Heart
$2,519.75
St. Patrick
$ 850.57
CCD
$1,771.14
The Sacred Heart Committee is selling T-Shirts for the yearly
festival on June 20th for $12.00. The shirts will be sports grey
with green lettering. We will be taking orders after mass and
will have extra shirts for sale on the day of the festival. For
more information contact Leticia Cenotti at 830-445-4445 or
Sergio Almaguer at 830-339-9383.
Tue May 12, 9 am, SJCR……………………Altar Society Mtg.
Tue May 12, 7 pm, SJPR…………………...Baptism Interviews
Wed May 13, 7 pm, KCH……………………………...KC Mtg.
Fri May 15, SJC.…………………………Eucharistic Adoration
Sat May 16, 9 am, SPH………………………Span. ACTS Mtg.
Week-At-A-Glance
Sixth Sunday of Easter
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A blessed Mothers’ Day to all our mothers, grandmothers and
maternal ancestors. May this day be a special one for each of
you! To those to whom this day brings the sadness of loss, may
the sustaining love of God be with you today and in the time
ahead. We offer our masses today for all those mothers and
maternal ancestors whose names are included in the box in front
of the altar.
Una Bendito Día de las Madres a todas las madres, abuelas y
ancestros maternales. ¡Esperamos que este día sea especial para
cada una! Para los que experimentan la tristeza de la perdida de
una madre o ser querido, que el amor de Dios lo sostenga hoy y
en el futuro. Ofrecemos las misas de este día por todas las madres cuyos nombres ustedes han colocado en la caja en frente del
altar.
Priestly Ordination: Congratulations, Father-to-be Jason
Martini! Jason, along with deacons Chris Munoz and Jorge
Campos, will be ordained a priest to serve the Archdiocese of
San Antonio this coming Saturday, May 16, 10 am at St. Anthony Claret Church in San Antonio. A reception will follow and all are invited! Fr. Jason will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving next Sunday, May 17, 11:15 am at St. Peter and Paul Parish in New Braunfels; all are invited to this occasion as well. Fr.
Jason begins his duties in our Catholic Community on July 1.
Ordenación Sacerdotal: Están invitados también a participar
en la ordenación al sacerdocio de diáconos Jason Martini, Chris
Muñoz y Jorge Campos, este sábado, mayo 16, 10 am en la iglesia St. Anthony Claret en San Antonio. Habrá una recepción
después de misa. Padre Jason celebrará una Misa de Acción de
Gracias el día siguiente, mayo 17, 11:15 am en la iglesia St. Peter and Paul en New Braunfels; todos están invitados. Padre
Jason empieza su trabajo en nuestra comunidad el 1 de julio.
Sister Oralia Arzola MCM, celebrates her 50th jubilee as a
sister, with a special mass and reception on Sunday, June 7, 11
am at St. Joseph Chapel, 11624 FM 471, in San Antonio. Sister
Oralia is one of our own, growing up in St. Patrick’s in Waelder.
All are invited to her jubilee celebration. A special big card has
been prepared by our Catholic Community and placed in the
entrance of St. Patrick Church; please stop and write a personal
note of congratulations!
Come join us this Friday, 10:30 am as we gather for Scripture
Study in the St. John Paul Room. We continue to take an upclose look at the Resurrection stories in the gospels and what
they teach us about our faith. Bring a bible if you have one; if
not, just bring yourself! -- Fr. Paul
Hra. Oralia Arzola MCM, cumple 50 años como monja, con
una misa especial y recepción el domingo, junio 7, 11 am en St.
Joseph Chapel, 11624 FM 471, en San Antonio. Hra. Oralia es
uno de los nuestros, pasando sus primeros años en San Patricio
en Waelder. Todos están invitados a su celebración. Una tarjeta
grande se ha preparado y colocado en la entrada de San Patricio
- favor de inscribir una nota peraonal de felicidades.
Venga este viernes, 10:30 am a un reunión para estudiar la escritura, en el Cuarto John Paul. Vamos a reflexionar sobre las
historias de Resurrección en los evangelios y lo que nos enseñan
sobre la fe. Traiga una biblia, si tiene; sin no, traigase a si mismo!
Please remember in prayer Mrs. Florencia Dianas, who died
last May 1. Mrs. Dianas is buried in the Waelder Community
Cemetery. Remember also Mrs. Pauline Neuman, who died
May 4. Mrs. Neuman is buried in the Gonzales City Cemetery
Recuerden en su oración a la Sra. Florencia Dianas, que falleció
el 1 de mayo. Sra. Dianas está enterrada en el Cementerio Comunitario de Waelder. Recureden tanbmén a la Sra. Pauline
Neuman, que falleció mayo 4. Sra. Neuman está enterrada en el
Cementerio de la Ciudad de Gonzales.
Catechists and helpers - mark your calendars for an end-ofyear celebration, this May 31, 5 pm at St. James. Your families
are also welcome! More details to come --
Catequistas y ayudantes - marquen sus almanaques para una
fiesta celebrando el año, este mayo 31, 5 pm en St. James. Sus
familias están invitados también. Habrá mas detalles -
Graduation Masses: Congratulations to all who graduate from
the high schools and colleges of our area in the days ahead! Our
community would like to extend its blessing to you at special
masses with reception to follow - May 24, 9:30 am at St. James,
and 11:30 am at St. Patrick. Please let us know you’re coming,
by calling our Parish Office, 672-2945, so we can be ready!
Misas de Graduación: Felicidades a todos los que gradúan de
las escuelas secundarias y colegios de nuestra area en estos días.
Nuestra comunidad quiere extender a ustedes su bendición en
las misas especiales de mayo 24, 9:30 am en St. James y 11:30
en San Patricio. Favor de llamar a la oficina, 672-2945, si planean en participar.
ESL Classes at Victoria College, Gonzales Campus: “English
as Second Language” Classes begin in August; please enroll
now. Call Ana Guardiola, 210-625-2586, or Sharon Vaclavik,
830-672-6251, ext. 3387, for information. There is no charge
for these classes.
Clases de Inglés: se ofrecen en College de Gonzales. Estas
clases no tienen ningún costa. Para mas información, comuníquense con Ana Guardiola, 210-625-2586. Inscríbese lo mas
ptonto posible; empiezan las clases en agosto
Waelder Community Cemetery Association is sending a
friendly reminder to all members - the 2015 Maintenance fees
are due. Disregard if paid; otherwise please contact a board
member. Thank you from the Board - Richard Cedillo, Jesse
Almaraz, Martha Eureste, Martha Melchor, and Mary
Villalobos.
Associación del Cementerio de Waelder los recuerda a todos
los miembros - de las cuotas para el mantenimiento del cementerio para 2015. Si no lo han pagado, hable con un miembro de la
Mesa Directtiva. Gracias, de parte de la Mesa - Richard Cedillo,
Jesse Almaraz, Martha Eureste, Martha Melchor, y María Villalobos.
Eucharistic Adoration this Friday: St. James - 6:30 am - 10
pm.
Adoración Eucarística este viernes: St. James - 6:30 am - 10
pm.
2nd Collection Next Week at St. Pat: JEREMIAH FUND.
2a Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana en St. Pat: FUNDO
DE JEREMIAS.
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.
St. James Church
Flowers at the Tabernacle: Shirley Breitschopf
Flowers at the Altar: in thanksgiving to Our Queen of Peace
by M/M Marcos Flores
Flowers at the Pulpit: in thanksgiving to the Holy Family by
M/M Marcos Flores
Sacred Heart Church
Flowers at the Altar: Lucio Colchado Family
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b;
Jn 15:26 — 16:4a
Tuesday:
Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14;
Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or
Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for
Ascension); otherwise Acts 1:15-27, 20-26;
Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17
Friday:
Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23
Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10;
Jn 16:23b-28
Sunday:
Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2,
11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or,
for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9;
Eph 1:17- 23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk
16:15-20
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 .
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)