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
Father Jason Martini……………….Parochial Vicar
Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary
Ms. 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, 11,23
No Mass
Tuesday, 11/24
6:30 A.M. Johnny W. Henning by Family
(SJ)
9:30 A.M. For The Homeless
(TN)
6:00 P.M. Rosemary Gamnoa by Family
(SP)
Rudy Rincon by Family
Wednesday, 11/25
10:00 A.M. For World Peace
(HN)
5:30 P.M. Harrell Frederick by Bobby/Josie
(SJ)
Tomas
Thursday, 11/26
9:00 A.M. Jesse/Helen Bazan & Andrew Ramirez (SH)
by Family
Friday, 11/27
6:30 A.M
Ruby Kapavik by Gerogia Kramer and (SJ)
Family
Baptism Blessing For Mary Flores by Family
Wedding Anniversary Blessing For Chad/Amanda
by Jay Tinsley Family
Saturday, 11/28
5:30 P.M. Adolph Kuntschik by Family
(SJ)
Bill Massie by M/M Randy Thomas Family
Vera Caroline Reeves by Bobby/Josie Tomas
Sunday, 11/29
8:00 A.M. Sabino Gutierrez by Family
(SH)
Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family
Bernarda Jimenez, Javier, Lilia & Christi Castillo
by Castillo Family
Felipa, Efemio & Fluencio Olalde by Family
9:30 A.M
Enora Juerek by Dorothy Bazar
(SJ)
11:30 A.M. Felipe/Ramon Lorta & Martha Trujillo (SP)
by Family
5:15 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SH)
LA VERDADERA CORRESPONSABILIDAD
El mensaje del Evangelio que proclama el Nuevo Testamento nos invita a una vida de armonía con el mundo
creado. Tenemos el reto de cuidar el mundo y sentirnos
corresponsables de todo lo que Dios nos ha dado. Al igual
que generaciones anteriores, se nos ha confiado el cuidado
de la tierra para que las generaciones que nos sigan puedan disfrutar los mismos dones. Algunas veces, sin embargo, nos quedamos absortos en las cosas del
mundo. Cuando somos del mundo, confiamos demasiado en el poder de la riqueza,
la belleza, la fama y la acumulación de
posesiones materiales. Deseamos las posesiones terrenas y con desdén alejamos
nuestro corazón de las responsabilidades
de nuestro deber de cuidar el planeta y preservarla.
Las lecturas de hoy nos retan a alejarnos del mundo para que podamos heredar
nuestra parte del Reino de Dios. Cómo
vivimos nuestra vida refleja nuestro amor
por Dios. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
November 22, 2015
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
Tim/Michelle Decker
Ushers: Marvin Siegel/Billy Mikesh
Bobby LaFleur/Keith Elstner
Lector: Ivana Vasquez/Leo Mendez/
Ruben Castillo
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Gloria Moreno/Enriqueta Valdez
Lidia Flores/Lupe Colchado
Lector:
4º Knights
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
4º Knights
Ushers:
4º Knights
Lector: LaClaire Hermann
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Sam/Janie Melchor
Lector: Liz Christian
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Devon Lopez/Jose Rodriguez
Week-At-A-Glance
Sun Nov 22, 11 am……………………………………......K-5th
Sun Nov 22, 6:15 pm, SHH……Teen/Young Adult Bible Study
Sun Nov 22, 6:15 pm, SHC……………………...Baptism Class
Tue Nov 24, 6 pm, SJH……………….Catholic Daughters Mtg.
Wed Nov 25, 6:30 pm…………...…………………...No 6-12th
Wed Nov 25, 7 pm…………...………………..KC Officer Mtg.
Nov 26 & 27………………………………Parish Office Closed
Fri Nov 27, SJC.……………………...….Eucharistic Adoration
Sun Nov 29, 11 am…………………………………....No K-5th
Sun Nov 29, 6:15 pm, SHH……Teen/Young Adult Bible Study
TRUE STEWARDSHIP
The gospel message proclaimed throughout the New
Testament invites us to live in harmony with the world.
This is a challenge to care for the world and be stewards
of all that God has given us. Like generations before us,
we are entrusted with the care of the earth so that generations to follow may enjoy the same gifts. Sometimes,
however, we are absorbed into the ways of the world.
When we are of the world, we rely
heavily on the power of wealth,
beauty, fame, and accumulation of
material possessions. We want earthly
possessions and carelessly turn our
hearts from the responsibilities of
stewardship and conservation.
The readings today challenge
us to walk away from the world so
that we might inherit our share of
God’s kingdom. How we live our
lives directly reflects our love for
God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Advent is upon us - beginning next Sunday! As your pastor, I invite
you to stay close to your faith community during this special season
of deep grace. Come regularly; bring your family! Take one of the
meditation booklets made available today; you’ll find them in the
church entrances. A full calendar of Advent activities will be found
in next week’s bulletin.
An excellent Advent opportunity: We have Eucharistic Adoration
each Friday, beginning with 6:30 am mass and ending at 10 pm.
Come before work or school; or pop in at noontime - whatever works
for you! But do it regularly. When you come, use the little meditation booklets; or reflect on the Sunday scriptures; or use your own
prayer. “Waste some time” with the Lord, as your gift to Him! This
Friday, adoration will be at St. James.
Some “Black Friday” Suggestions:
Why not begin your season of giving (whether this Friday or another
day) with the “Prayer of Giving” from the Catholic Relief Services
Website (crs.org)? Then visit the CRS gift catalog, and do your first
shopping there before hitting the outlet mall. A beautiful custom
adopted by some is to separate 10% of your Christmas budget for a
gift for someone whom you don’t know, and will never meet - a baby
goat, some bags of fertilizer, vaccinations for infants to save them
from childhood diseases. You’ll find these at gifts.crs.org. There’s
an easy link on our parish website, ccgaw.org.
Community Thanksgiving Service: This evening (Sunday), 6:30
pm at First Lutheran Church. All are invited to this ecumenical service of Thanksgiving. You are invited to stay for a simple reception
afterward.
Thanksgiving Day Mass… will be Thursday, Nov. 26, 9 am, Sacred
Heart.
Family Retreat: Our Family Retreat is scheduled for the first weekend of February, 2016. All are invited to our first planning meeting,
to be held Sunday, Dec. 13, in the Conference Room at St. James.
I will be out of town on retreat this week through Thursday evening. Please pray for me! -- Fr. Paul
Friday Morning Gatherings: Because of the Thanksgiving holiday,
we will not meet this week for “Advent and Christmas: Our Sacred
Journey”. Our next gathering will be Dec. 4. All are invited!
Eucharistic Adoration this Friday: St. James - 6:30 am - 10 pm.
2nd Collection This Weekend: CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. The CCHD is dedicated to breaking the cycle of
poverty by funding community programs that encourage independence. Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support
they need to make lasting changes. Thank you!
Please remember in prayer Fr. Antonio Gioppato, OMI, former
pastor of St. Joseph Church in Nixon and St. Philip in Smiley. Services for Fr. Antonio were held last week at Oblate in San Antonio.
Prayer Of Giving: “Loving and gracious God,
I have given gold, but there is only so much gold.
I have given blood, but there is only so much blood to give.
I have given my time, but days have only so many hours.
I have given my strength, but even that has its limits.
So I give my love.
Because love is gold, and love is blood.
And love is time, and love is strength.
But love is also so much more.
Because love is God. And God is love.
And only you, God, have no limits. Amen.
Ya llega la Temporada de Adviento - empieza el próximo domingo.
Como su pastor, les invito a quedarse fieles a su comunidad en estos
días de bendiciones. ¡Vengan seguidos, y traigan la familia! Lleven los
libritos de meditaciones que hoy se ponen disponibles; los hallarán en
las entradas de las iglesias. Habrá una agenda completa de actividades
de Adviento en el boletín del próximo año.
Oportunidad Excelente para Adviento: Tenemos Adoración Eucarística cada viernes, empezando con la misa de 6:3 am y terminando a
las 10 pm. Vengan antes del trabajo o escuela; o al mediodía; según su
disposición! Pero hágalo regularmente y con fidelidad. Cuando llegan,
utilicen el librito de meditaciones, o lean las escrituras dominicales, u
otra oración. Pasen tiempo con el Señor, como un don a Él. Este viernes, la adoración será en St. James.
Sugerencias Para el ¨Viernes Negro”: Empiece su temporada de
compras (sea este viernes u otro día) con la “Oración de Dar” que se
encuentra en este boletín. Luego, visite el website de Catholic Relief
Services (crsespañol.org), y hace una compra allí antes de salir por las
tiendas. Una costumbre hermosa que algunos hacen, es de separar 10%
de la cantidad de su presupuesto navideño para dar a alguien que no se
conoce y que nunca se va a conocer personalmente. El don puede ser
un cabrito, bolsas de abono, lo que sea. Hay sugerencias en el website.
Hay un vínculo en ccgaw.org.
Misa del Día de Acción de Gracias: … será el jueves, nov. 26, 9 am
en Sagrado Corazón.
Servicio Ecuménico de Acción de Gracias: Iglesia Luterana el próximo domingo, nov. 22, 6:30 pm. Todos están invitados a participar.
Yo estaré en retiro en esta mañana, para regresar el jueves en la noche.
¡Recen por mí! -- Padre Paul
Retiro Familiar: Este retiro se lleva a cabo el primer fin de semana de
febrero, 2016. Todos están invitados a la primera junta de planificación
el domingo, dic. 13, en el Cuarto de Conferencias en St. James.
Reuniones de Viernes: Debido a los días de descanso esta semana, no
habrá reunión este viernes para “Advent and Christmas: Our Sacred
Journey”. La próximo reunión será dic. 4. Todos están invitados.
Adoración Eucarística este viernes: St. James - 6:30 am - 10 pm.
2a Colecta en Este Fin de Semana: CAMPAÑA PARA EL DESARROLLO HUMANO. Esta colecta se dedica a romper el ciclo de la
pobreza en fundar los programas comunitarios que promueven la independencia. Por tus donaciones generosos, los que estén entrampados en
la pobreza podrán hacer cambios positivos en su situación. ¡Gracias!
Recuerden en su oración al Padre Antonio Gioppato, OMI. Padre
Antonio tenía muchos años de ser pastor en San José en Nixon y San
Felipe en Smiley. Los servicios para él tomaron lugar en el Colegio de
Oblate en San Antonio la semana pasada.
Oración de Dar: Dios bondadoso y generoso,
Yo he dado del oro, pero el oro se acaba.
Yo he dado de la sangre, pero la sangre se acaba también.
Yo he dado de mi tiempo, pero hay pocas horas en el día.
Yo he dado de mis fuerzas, pero eso también tiene sus límites.
Por eso, yo ofrezco mi amor.
Porque el amor es oro, el amor es sangre.
El amor es tiempo, y el amor es fuerza.
Pero el amor es mucho mas.
Porque el amor es Dios, y Dios es amor,
Y solo Tú, Señor, no tienes límites. Amen.
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 .
St. James Church
Flowers at the Tabernacle: Katherine Flores
Flowers at the Altar: JoAnn Hajovsky
Flowers at the Pulpit: Knights of Columbus
Sacred Heart Church
Flowers at the Altar:
in memory of Rudy Perez by family
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4
Tuesday:
Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11
Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67;
Lk 21:12-19
Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28
Thanksgiving Day, Suggested:
Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9;
Lk 17:11-19
Friday:
Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33
Saturday: Dn 7:15-27; Dn 3:82-87; Lk 21:34-36
Sunday:
Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14;
1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
St. James
$3,764.00
Sacred Heart $1,999.91
St. Patrick
$ 972.65
Jeremiah Fund $ 126.44
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.
Stop by the church office during office hours to schedule
mass intentions/quinceañeras for 2015.
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 5:15-5:45 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)