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, 3/17
No Mass
Tuesday, 3/18
6:30 A.M. Communion Service
(SJ)
9:30 A.M. Communion Service
(TN)
6:00 P.M. Communion Service
(SP)
Wednesday, 3/19
10:00 A.M. Communion Service
(HN)
5:30 P.M. Communion Service
(SJ)
Thursday, 3/20
12:00 A.M. Communion Service
(SH)
Friday, 3/21
6:30 A.M. Communion Service
(SJ)
Saturday, 3/22
5:30 P.M. Isabel Kelley by Emily Kuntschik
(SJ)
Living/Deceased Family Members of Mary E.
Tinsley by Minnie Espinosa/Family
Sunday, 3/23
8:00 A.M. Rudy Guevara by Family
(SH)
Sabino Gutierrez by Family
Anastacio/Isabel Monjaraz by Family
Antonio Rodriguez by Family
9:30 A.M
Dolores Pekar by Betty Chumchal
(SJ)
Charlie/Mary Tomas by Family
Joe Svoboda by Bea Maddox
11:30 A.M. Margarito Lopez by Oscar/Polly
(SP)
Melchor
Abel Vargas by Family
5:15 P.M. Arthur Casares/Jesus Casares, Jr.
(SH)
by Family
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
St. James
$3,939.79
Sacred Heart
$1,813.85
St. Patrick
$ 627.11
Concert at St. James: Mr. José Rubén De León of Incarnate
Word University will give a meditation and concert here at St.
James the evening of Sunday, March 30, 6:30 pm. Some may
remember Mr. De León from Father Paul’s mother’s funeral
last June, as he joined our parish musicians for that occasion.
There will be no charge for the concert. More information to
come; mark your calendars and spread the word.
Family Outing: We have reserved the Pavilion at Palmetto
State Park for the Saturday after Easter - April 26 - to gather for
fun, food and a little prayer! Those planning the outing have
asked that you sign up if you plan to attend, to give an idea of
how much to prepare. Signup sheets are available at the church
entrances. There is no cost. Bring the whole family!
Please remember in prayer Stanley and Zadie Goins, who
died tragically last weekend. Please remember also Mr. Gregory Borowitz, who died last Monday. Arrangements are in
process.
2nd Collection This Week at St. Pat’s: JEREMIAH FUND
2
ND
Collection This Week at Sacred Heart: HALL FUND
March 16, 2014
Ministers for Next Sunday
Thank You for Serving
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:15 PM
Lector: Doris Baros
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Michelle/Tim Decker
Ushers: Luke Tinsley/Jay Tinsley
Freddie Kapavik/Billy Mikesh
Lector: Felix Zuniga/Mario Moreno
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Enriqueta Valdez/Conchita Plunkett
Ushers: Volunteers
Lector: Greg Tieken
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Leticia Cenotti/James Darilek
Ushers: Michael Simper/Jeff Simper
Nolan Blundell/Ben Knesek
Lector: LaClaire Hermann
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Joe/Vicenta Delgado
Ushers: Volunteers
Lector: Bonnie SanMiguel
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Lupe Saldana/Anita Dement
Usher: Youth
Week-At-A-Glance
Sun Mar 16, 11 am……………………………...No CCD K-5th
Mon Mar 17, 6 pm, SJH…………………Women’s Bible Study
Tue Mar 18, 6:30 pm, SHH……………...Women’s ACTS Mtg.
Tue Mar 18, 7 pm, SJCR……………………...ACTS Core Mtg.
Wed Mar 19, 6:30 pm……………………………...CCD 6-12th
Sun Mar 23, 11 am………………………………….CCD K-5th
Sun Mar 23, 6:15 pm, SHC………………...Baptism Interviews
Concierto en St. James: El Sr. José Rubén de Leon de la Universidad del Verbo Encarnado presentará una tarde de meditación y música aquí en St. James la tarde del domingo, marzo 30,
6:30 pm. Quizás algunos recuerdan el Sr. De Leon que cantó
con nuestros coros en el evento de la vigilia para mi mamá en
junio. No hay cobra para el evento. Habrá más información.
Marquen sus almanaques y desempeñen la palabra.
Día de Campo Familiar: Hemos reservado un lugar en el Parque Palmetto para el sábado después de la Pascua - abril 26, para
reunirnos para diversión, comida y oración. Queremos que firmen si tienen planes de atender, para darlos una idea de qué
tanto preparar. Hay hojas en las entradas. No hay cobra.
¡Traiga toda la familia!
Recuerden en su oración a Stanley y Zadie Goins, que murieron trágicamente el fin de semana pasado. Recuerden también
al Sr. Gregory Borowitz, que falleció el lunes pasado.
2ª Colecta en Esta Semana en San Patricio: FUNDO DE
JEREMIAS.
2ª Colecta en esta semana en Sagrado Corazón: FUNDO
DEL SALÓN.
Second Sunday of Lent
This weekend, please welcome Fr. Dick Bayuk, who celebrates all the masses for our Catholic Community. Fr. Dick
represents “Unbound”, formerly known as the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging - CFCA - a Catholic sponsorship ministry that helps children and elderly in 21 developing
countries. . He will offer opportunities to sponsor children in
third-world countries. To learn more, call (800) 875-6564 or
visit Unbound online at www.unbound.org. There’s an easy
link on our parish website.
Next weekend, our guest celebrant will be Fr. Doug Fater, a
retired priest of the Archdiocese. Fr. Doug was the founding
pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in San Antonio, and pastored
that community for many years until his recent retirement. I
plan to return to Gonzales late next Sunday evening, March
23. . Father Dennis Darilek, pastor of St. James in Seguin,
has promised his availability for emergencies that should arise
before my return. Anyone needing to contact me during my
trip may call my cell, 210-854-9768. - Fr. Paul.
Eucharistic Adoration this week will be at Sacred Heart,
Friday 6:30 am - 10 pm. Thanks to all who have committed
to an hour of prayer during the Fridays of Lent, making it possible for us to provide this opportunity for all. Communion
Services will be held this week in place of our daily masses.
We invite all to come each day of Lent, to be fed for your
Lenten journey by God’s Word and the Holy eucharist!
Lent is meant to be a time of healing - healing of our relationship with God, with one another, and physical healing
as well! There are two great sacraments of healing in our
Church - Anointing of the Sick and Penance. We will have a
Mass of Anointing of the Sick, Sunday March 30, 2 pm at
Sacred Heart, and our Parish Penance Service on Thursday,
March 27, 6:30 pm at St. James. This Penance Service will
provide an opportunity for many of us to gather, reflect on our
sin and the damage it causes to us and to others, and receive
the words of forgiveness. Several priests, besides Fr. Paul,
have already committed to be present with us that evening.
Ecumenical Lenten Services: Each Wednesday of Lent at
noon, our Gonzales Ministerial Alliance hosts a lenten service
at First Baptist Church, with simple meal to follow at First
Methodist, next door. This Wednesday’s service will be
hosted by Rev. Andy Smith and First Methodist Church. All
are invited!
Sometimes things break down - The past month, we’ve had
to replace the entire heater/AC system for the Sacred Heart
Church Eucharistic Chapel, and a compressor in one of the
four units at St. James Church. Final bills are not yet in, but
estimates are about $5,300.00 for Sacred Heart and $4,800 for
St. James. The repairs were necessary, and payment will be
made from our general operating funds.
St. Mary’s University DACA Project - “Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals” - St. Mary’s in San Antonio offers free
legal assistance to young people seeking permission to stay
and work here legally. Contact St. Mary’s at 210-431-5730,
or e-mail [email protected].
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En este fin de semana, reciban bien al Padre Ricardo Bayuk, que celebra todas las misas en nuestra comunidad Católica. Padre Dick representa a “Unbound” (que quiere decir
“desatados”). un programa católico de patrocinar a niños y
ancianos en países en donde hay mucha pobreza. Nos ofrecerá la oportunidad de participar en este programa. Para aprender mas, llame a (800) 875-6564, o visite a Unbound en
www.unbound.org. Hay un vinculo en el website parroquial.
El próximo fin de semana, reciban al Padre Doug Fater,
sacerdote jubilado de la Arquidiócesis. Padre Doug era el
primer párroco de la Parroquia Santísima Trinidad en San
Antonio, y pastoreaba esa comunidad por muchos años hasta
su jubilación. Tengo planes de regresar a Gonzales el domingo, marzo 23. Padre Dennis Darilek, párroco de St. James en
Seguin, estará disponible para emergencias; si alguien necesita contactarme en emergencia en mi ausencia puede llamar a
210-854-9768. -- Padre Paul
Habrá Adoración Eucarística en Sagrado Corazón este
viernes, 6:30 am - 10 pm. Gracias a todos los que se han
comprometido a una hora de oración, dando a todos la oportunidad de pasar tiempo con el Santísimo. Habrá servicios
de comunión esta semana, en lugar de las misas cotidianaas.
Les invitamos la participación a todos; vengan a ser alimentados con la Palabra de Dios y la Santa Eucaristía, para su camino cuaresmal.
La Cuaresma es un tiempo de sanación - de nuestra relación con Dios, con los unos y otros, y del cuerpo! Hay dos
sacramentos de sanación en nuestra iglesia - la Unción de los
Enfermos, y la Reconciliación. Habrá una misa de Unción de
los Enfermos, el domingo marzo 30, 2 pm en Sagrado Corazón, y un Servicio de Penitencia el jueves, marzo 27, 6:30 pm
en St. James. Este Servicio Penitencial les dará la oportunidad de reunirnos como comunidad, reflexionar sobre nuestro
pecado y el daño que causa a nosotros y otros, y recibir las
palabras de perdón. Varios sacerdotes ya nos han indicado
que estarán con nosotros esa tarde.
Servicios Cuaresmales Ecuménicos: Cada miércoles de
cuaresma al mediodía, la Alianza Ministerial de Gonzales
presenta un servicio en la iglesia First Baptist, seguido por
una comida simple en First Methodist. El servicio de este
miércoles se presenta por el Reverendo Andy Smith, de First
United Methodist. ¡Todos son invitados!
A veces las maquinas se rompen - El mes pasado, tuvimos
que cambiar el sistema de aire condicionado para la Capilla
Eucarística de Sagrado Corazón, y el compresor en una de las
cuatro aparatos en St. James, a un costo estimado de $5,300
para Sagrado Corazón y $4,800 para St. James. Estas reparaciones fueron necesarias, y los pagamos con dinero de los
fundos de operación.
El Proyecto DACA de la Universidad de Sta. Maria “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals” - La Universidad
de Sta. Maria en San Antonio ofrece asistencia legal a jóvenes que buscan permiso de quedarse aquí y trabajar. Hable a
210-431-5730, o envíe un correo a [email protected].
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 .
Christ Jesus . . . destroyed death
and brought life and immortality
to light through the gospel.
— 2 Timothy 1:10b
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 SundayKnights 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 at Sacred Heart Church.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lk 6:36-38
Tuesday:
Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 23:1-12
Wednesday:
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a
Thursday:
Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 16:19-31
Friday:
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a; 17b-28a; Ps 105:16-21;
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Saturday:
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12;
Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Sunday:
Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 5:1-2, 5-8;
Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42]
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)