St. Mary`s Catholic Church

December 13 2015 — Third Sunday of Advent 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 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: Quang Nguyen, Charles Benford,
Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor & Christ Staton.
10:00AM: Johnny Nguyen, Jose Contreras,
Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras & Alex Lira.
12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa
Lectors:
8:00AM: Michael Gragg (L) & Linda Kuborn (A)
10:00AM: David Sarabia (L) & Gabi Samaniego (A)
12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
8:00AM: Ray Zies
10:00AM: Jane Schlitt
12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa
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.
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Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention
For all the members of the Church, that they may overflow
with rejoicing as we encounter the Lord and experience his
great love and mercy…
Por todos los miembros de la Iglesia, para que nos llenemos
de regocijo mientras encontramos al Señor y experimentamos su gran amor y misericordia...
PENANCE SERVICE IN WACO DEANERY
Monday, Dec. 14th, at 7:00 p.m.—St. Louis (Waco)
Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 6:00 p.m.—St. Mary (Mexia)
Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 6:00 p.m.—St. Joseph (Waco)
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:
8:00 AM: +Bob Joseph James
10:00 AM: Pro Populo
12:00 PM: No Mass / No Misa
Tuesday: +Katrina Ahern
Wednesday: +John Smith
Thursday: +Rosie Knapek
Friday: +Donald Teeple
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday: $ 3, 242.30
Thank you for your generosity!
Let us pray for the sick: Lisa Hill, Amanda Arrington, Jim
Rodgers, David Goolsby, John Tacker, Trinidad Villafranco,
Carol Foster, DD Mahoney, Marie Williams, Sharon Parsons,
Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby,
Reagan Jones, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and
Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Josephine & Abel Montoya,
Sarabeth Matthews, Ralph G. Lee, Raymond Fuentes, Mary
Anna Minchew, Theodosia Sue Sandlin, Mike Schuster, Jose
Antonio Ortiz, Donald Teeple, & Bernadette Stone.
The Sanctuary Candle is offered by:
Mrs. Sheila Higgins
In memory of: +Robert (Bob) Joseph James
Attend Weekday Masses. A great gift awaits for you in the
Eucharist.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Donut Sunday Today: Please stop by the Parish Hall
and enjoy chatting with parishioners while enjoying coffee and donuts.
Special Second Collection Today: Aging religious need
your help. In the United States today, there are more than
33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. These religious people worked tirelessly in
Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies, usually for little
to no pay. As a result, many religious communities lack
adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to
today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious
helps provide medications, nursing care, and more. Please
be generous.
Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus: Will meet
today after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Members are requested to attend.
St. Mary’s Poinsettias: The Ladies Altar will be accepting donation for Poinsettia's in honor of or in memory of
your loved ones. Envelopes will be provided at the church
foyer. For more information contact the Ladies Altar
Guild.
St. Mary’s Communal Penance Service: Will be this
Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m. There will be other priests helping
Fr. Justin.
Christmas Giving Tree: Will go the Cross Catholic Outreach. It’s a Catholic relief and development ministry that
provides food, shelter, medical care, water, education, self
-help programs, care for orphans, and emergency relief to
the poorest of the poor in Dioceses around the world in
the name of Christ.
New Liturgical Schedule: We have the liturgical scheduled from December to February at the end of the Church
foyer. Please pick one up for yourself. If you know that
you are not here on your assign date, please help us to
find your replacement. Thank you for your ministry.
Knights of Columbus Christmas Fundraiser: Today is
the last day at Fort Parker come and support our Knights
and take in all the activities. Proceeds from this help support parish functions and KC charities.
Christmas Mass Schedule:
Thursday, Dec. 24th, Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at
5:00 p.m.—English
7:00 p.m.—Spanish
12:00 a.m.—Midnight Mass
Friday, Dec. 25th, Christmas Day Mass at 8:00 a.m.
Church office will be close from Dec. 24th-27th.
Year of Mercy: Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a
great free app from Our Sunday Visitor! The theme for the
year is ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,’ reflected in the elements of the app, which include: Daily reflections on mercy, Daily Scripture reflections, Book excerpts, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena and More. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Segunda Colecta Especial: Para los religiosos y religiosas
ancianos necesitan de la ayuda de ustedes. En los Estados Unidos hay hoy día más de 33,000 religiosas, religiosos y sacerdotes de órdenes religiosas ya ancianos. Ellos trabajaron sin descanso en escuelas, hospitales y agencias de servicio social católicos, muchas veces con poco o ningún salario. Como resultado,
muchas comunidades religiosas ahora carecen de fondos para su
jubilación y cuidado geriátrico. Su donativo hoy al Fondo para
la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda con las recetas médicas, cuidados de enfermería y más. Sean generosos.
Nochebuenas para la Parroquia: Las Señoras del esta aceptando donaciones para “Nochebuenas” en honor o en memoria
de sus seres queridos. Los sobres esta en pasillo de la Parroquia.
Para más información póngase en contacto con la señoras del
Altar.
Confesiones de Adviento: Es el momento de preparar nuestra alma para la vendía de nuestro Señor Jesucristo en la corazón. Nuestro servicio penitencia comunales es este martes
15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. Habrá ortos sacerdotes
ayudándole al Padre Justin. Vengan a celebrar el Sacramento
de la Reconciliación.
Servicio de Penitencia En El Decanato de Waco
Lunes, 14 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m.—San Luis (Waco)
Martes,15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m.—Sta. María (Mexia)
Martes, 15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m.—San José (Waco)
Posaditas: Se les avisa a toda la comunidad y sus alrededores habrá posaditas empezando el 16 de diciembre a las 7 de
la tarde en los siguientes pueblos Groesbeck, Coolidge, y dos
grupos en Mexia. Para mas información comunicasen al despacho parroquial.
Horarios de Misas Navideñas:
Jueves, 24 de diciembre, Misa de Vigilia La Natividad del Señor
5:00 p.m.—Ingles
7:00 p.m.– Español (Después acostamiento de niño Dios)
12:00 a.m.—Misa de media noche
Viernes, 25 de diciembre, La Natividad del Señor Misa a
las 8:00 a.m.
El despacho parroquial vas esta cerrado el 24 de diciembre
hasta el 27.
Acostamiento: Esta invitados cordialmente al arrollamiento
del niño Dios en Salón Parroquial. Sera el 24 de diciembre
después Misa de Nochebuena en español.
Arbolito de Navidad: Irá para “Cross Catholic Outreach”. Es
un ministro de ayuda y desarrollo Católica que proporciona
alimentos, vivienda, atención médica, agua, educación, programas de auto-ayuda, el cuidado de los huérfanos, y ayuda de
emergencia a los más pobres de los pobres en las diócesis de
todo el mundo en el nombre de Cristo.
Nuevo calendario Litúrgico: Tenemos el nuevo calendario
litúrgico de diciembre hasta febrero, esta ubicado en el pasi-llo
de la parroquia. Por favor llevasen uno. A dado caso sí no pueden asistir la fecha. Busquen alguien quien los remplaza ese día.
Gracias por su ministerio .
Anuncio Especial: Necesitamos ministerios litúrgicos para
las Misa Navideñas y el 1ero de enero la Solemnidad de Santa
María, Madre de Dios. Las hojas esta en pasillo de la parroquia. Anótense con tiempo.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
I n Service To One.
I n Service To All.
Fore more
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.