May 3, 2015

May 3, 2015 — Fifth Sunday of Easter
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
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 Merhinger
Finance council chairman:
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 month in advance.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
Contact the priest immediately if you or your family
members: are seriously ill; will have a major surgery;
MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Bradley Gragg, Lewis Taylor,
Charles Benford, Belen Hernandez,
Alberto Hernandez.
10:00AM: Alex Lira, Samantha Lira, Jose Contreras,
Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras.
12:00PM: Dionicio Azuara, Ana Mendoza, Alexis Rivero
Stephanie Hernandez, Diego Hernandez.
Lectors:
8:00AM: Linda Kuborn (L) & Gordon Lee (A)
10:00AM: George Satsky (L) & Jane Schlitt (A)
12:00PM: Maria Solis (L) & Veronica Salazar (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
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 muerMASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday:
8:00AM: +Joe Russo
10:00AM: +Rev E. Rigley
12:00PM: Pro Populo
Tuesday: No Intention
Wednesday: No Intention
Thursday: No Intention
Friday: No Intention
COLLECTION REPORT
8:00AM: Michael Gragg
10:00AM: Rick Schlitt
12:00PM: Polo Mora
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday: $3,605.80
Thank you for your generosity!
Pastoral Council members: Gordon Lee, Margaret May,
Let us pray for the sick: Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary
Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Darlene Arrington, Lisa Hill, Donald
Teeple, Leah Glaze, Randy Goolsby, Reagan Jones, Dian & David
Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little, & Daniel De Anda.
Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene Arrington, Filomena
Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Don Atland, Ben Arrington, Ayala
Marcelino, Janice Davis, Jessica Garcia, Helen Matthews, Polo
Mora, Ray Zies, Mary Seale.
Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Intention

For our older parishioners as we begin Older Americans month,
that they will always be recognized and honored for their wisdom,
faithful witness and generous contributions to our parishes. Let us
pray to the Lord…

Por nuestros parroquianos adultos mayores mientras comenzamos
el mes de los Adultos Mayores Americanos, para que siempre sean
reconocidos y honrados por su visión, su testimonio fiel y sus generosas contribuciones a nuestras parroquias. Oremos al Señor....
Let us pray for the deceased: Bubba Timberlake, Keith Blackwell, Elizabeth Melvin, Joe Russo, Alan High, Lesile Lambar,
Pablo Santana, Elsa Guaman & Joanie Welch.
Reflection Question
What is the fruit that we bear? As part of the vine of Christ, grafted onto
him and filled with his life, we are given the grace to bear the abundant
and lasting fruit of justice, charity, faith and hope. This fruit is manifested in both word and action—as the letter of john remind us– so that
when others see us, they see God working in and through us to bring
unity, love and peace to the world. As members of the vine of Christ
will we bring forth the fruit of Christ’s life or will the world only see a
withered cut branch?
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Jamaica Festival: Today is our Jamaica Festival. Join us as
a sign of your support and enjoy. Food will be served at
11:00 a.m. music and lots of fun. All proceeds will go towards our Church.
Festival de Jamaica: Hoy es nuestro Festival de Jamaica.
Vengan y disfrutan este ambiente familiar y apoyar a nuestra
parroquia. Habrá puestos de comida.
The Book of Exodus: The Bible study group will meet today at 9:00 A.M.. We will meet in the conference room of
the new parish hall.
St. Mary's youth: Will meet today from 11-12PM. In the
Parish Hall. Please join us.
May is the month of Rosary: Everyone is invited to pray
the rosary each evening at 7:00 p.m. outside the church by
the Statue of Blessed Virgin Mary at the back of the church.
Next Sunday: Will be Mother’s Day. We will have special
Blessing in each Mass. So, please bring your mommy to
Church for this special occasion.
First Communion Parents: If your child is in the First
Communion Class, you must bring his/her Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate by the Church office to verify that
the information we have is accurate. First Communion is
scheduled on May 16th, at 5:00 p.m.
Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus : Will meet Sunday, May 17th, after the 8AM Mass in the Parish Hall. Members
are requested to attend.
Homebound Parishioners: If you know someone who is
sick, in the nursing home or homebound and need to be visited, please let us know that we can serve them.
Formación de la Fe para adultos: Son todos los martes a
las 7:00 PM en el salón parroquial.
El grupo juvenil de St. Mary’s: Tendrá junta hoy a las 1112pm. En salón parroquial. Por favor, únase a nosotros.
Mayo el mes del Rosario: Se le invita a todos ustedes que
en el mes de mayo se va recitar el Santo Rosario todas en
frente de la estatua de la Virgen María. Traiga a su hijos/as
para que compartan en este momento de Fe. El Rosario se
rezara a las 7:00 de la tarde.
El Rosario del 13 de cada Mes: Se les invita cordialmente a
ustedes que se unan cada mes el día 13 para rezar el Rosario
que transmite la Virgen de Fátima. Empezarán el 13 de mayo
a las 3 de la tarde en la parroquia.
El próximo domingo: será el Día de la Madres. Tendremos una
bendición especial cada Misa. Así que, por favor traiga su
mamá a la iglesia para esta ocasión especial.
Padres de Primera Comunión: Se les avisa si tienen a su
hijo/a en las clases de preparación de Primera Comunión por
favor traigan su acta de nacimiento y junto con la boleta de
Bautismo para verificar que la información que tenemos es
correcta. La Primera Comunión esta programada para sábado
el 16 de mayo a las 5 de la tarde.
Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Celebrating Mass is a
great gift to your loved ones, living and deceased or for any
other special occasion. Stop by the office for open dates.
Artículos Religiosos: Se les avisa a la comunidad que tenemos artículos religioso en la vitrina para Bautismo, Primera
Comunión igual pulseras de San Bendito y imágenes y mucho mas. La vitrina esta en la salón parroquial si gusta pasar.
Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday. Two fresh arrangements
are for $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.
Los feligreses que no pueden salir de casa: Si conocen a
alguien que está enfermo, en el hogar de ancianos o no puede
salir de su casa y necesita que nosotros los visitemos,
Dejanos saber por favor asi podemos servirles.
Invite Someone back to Mass: A Consistent commitment to
attending Sunday Mass transforms us and others. All that is
needed to help souls is form someone to show courage and
reach out to them.
Si usted quiere: Ofrecer una Misa 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.
MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Weekend of May 9-10, 2015: In the readings we are commanded
to love one another. Jesus tells us in the Gospel that through living
in love we will have complete joy! Attend a Marriage Encounter to
gain the tools to truly love your spouse more and receive the joy
that it can bring. Strengthen, renew and rekindle your marriage
sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
on May 15-17 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton or
July 17-19 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. For more information or to apply to attend, visit the website www.austinme.org or
contact Steve and Linda Jaramillo at (512) 677-WWME (9963) or
[email protected].
In the area? Stop for a visit to the Blessed Sacrament.
Church is open
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.
Se les pide a los padres de Familia: Que sigan enseñándoles a sus hijo el camino recto y pidiéndoles que practiquen su
Fe activamente viniendo a la misa cada Domingo y los Días
de Obligación.
Anda usted por nuestra área? Visite al Santísimo Sacramento.
La Iglesia está abierta
Satan Seduces Us by Disguising Evil as Good
Pope Francis said that although the Bible tells us that the devil is astute and cunning in his attacks, we
have the angels to defend us. He spoke of the ongoing battle between the devil and mankind, encouraging all to
pray to the angels, who have been charged to defends us. “He presents things as if they were good, but his intention is destruction. And the angels defend us.”
Pope Francis pointed out in Daniel Chapter 7 the prophet has a vision of God the Father on a throne of
fire giving Jesus dominion over the world, and Revelation Chapter 12 which recounts the battle in which Satan,
as a large dragon, is cast out of heaven by St. Michael.
Noting how these are strong images portraying “the great dragon, the ancient serpent” who “seduces all
the inhabited earth,” the Pope also drew attention to Jesus’ words to the prophet Nathaniel in the Gospel from
John when he tells him “You will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the
Son of Man.”
All of these readings, he said, speak of “the struggle between God and the devil” which “takes place after
Satan tries to destroy the woman who is about to give birth to a son.” Satan always tries to destroy man: the man
that Daniel saw there, in glory, and whom Jesus told Nathaniel would come in glory,” the pope observed, explaining that “From the beginning the Bible speaks to us of this: Satan’s use of seduction to destroy.”
“Envy could be the devils motive, he said, pointing to how Psalm 8 tells us ’You have made man superior to the angels.’ And that angel of great intelligence could not bear this humiliation; that a lower creature was
made superior to him; and he tries to destroy it.”
He continued by explaining that although the Bible tells us that the devil is astute and cunning in his attacks, we have the angels to defend us. “They defend mankind and defend the God-man, the superior man, Jesus
Christ who is the perfection of humanity, the most perfect,” he said. “This is why the Church honors the angels,
because they are the ones who will be in the glory of God - they are in the glory of God - because they defend
the great hidden mystery of God - namely, that the Word was made flesh.”
“The struggle is a daily reality in Christian life, in our hearts, in our lives, in our families, in our people,
in our churches,” the Pope went on, adding that “If we do not struggle, we will be defeated.” “But the Lord gave
this task primarily to the angels: to do battle and win,” he said, drawing attention to the final song of Revelation
which reads “Now have salvation and power come, and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Anointed.
For the accuser of our brothers is cast out, who accuses them before our God day and night.”
He said we should pray for help from Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. We should do this “so
they may continue to do battle and defend the greatest mystery of mankind: that the Word was made Man, died
and rose again. This is our treasure. That he may battle on to safeguard it.”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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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
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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.
TEXAS
PRISON MUSEUM
Huntsville, Texas
Exit 118 off I-45
Open: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Director: Jim Willett
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.