September 11, 2016 - Ascension Catholic Church

Twenty Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time  September 10th & 11th, 2016
www.ascensionbastrop.com
MAILING ADDRESS:
905 Water St. Bastrop, TX 78602
Office Phone# : (512)321-3552
Emergency: (512)549-3709
Weekend Masses:
Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Domingo: 12:00 p.m. (Español)
Weekday Masses:
Tuesday-Friday English Only in Chapel
7:30 a.m Mass
Holy Hour English 7:00 p.m.
Last Thursday of Month
Hora Santa-Español
7:00 p.m.
Primer Jueves del Mes
Fall Festival Countdown
Weeks Away!!
SACRAMENTS
Baptism & Marriage:
Please call the office
Reconciliation: Saturdays
3:30 –4:45 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick:
Upon Request
SACRAMENTOS:
Bautismo & Matrimonio:
Favor de contactar la oficina
Reconcilacion: Sabados
3:30—4:45 p.m
Enfermos: Por Peticion
The Five Types of Prayer
By Scott P. Richert
Prayer is a form of communication, a way of talking to God or to the saints. Not
all prayers are the same, however. Here are brief descriptions of the five major
types of prayer.
1. Adoration: In prayer of adoration worship, we praise the greatness of God, and we acknowledge
our dependence on him in all things. The Mass and the other liturgies of the Church are full of prayers of this sort, such as the Gloria (or Glory to God). Among private prayers the Act of Faith is a
prayer of adoration.
2. Expiation: In a prayer of expiation or contrition, we acknowledge our sinfulness and ask God for
His forgiveness and mercy. The Confiteor or Penitential Rite at the beginning of Mass, and the Agnus Dei (or Lamb of God) before Communion are prayers of expiation, as is the Act of Contrition.
3. Love: Prayers of love or charity are just that-expression of our love for God, the source and object
of all love. The Act of Charity is perhaps the best example of a prayer of love.
4. Petition: Prayers of petition are the type of prayer with which we are most familiar. In them, we ask
God for things we need– primarily spiritual needs, but physical ones as well. Our prayers of petition
should always include statement of our willingness to accept God’s Will, whether He directly answers our prayer or not. The Our Father is a good example of a prayer of petition, and the line “Thy
will be done” shows that, in the end, we acknowledge the God’s plans for us are more important
than what we desire.
5. Thanksgiving: Perhaps the most neglected type of prayer is prayer of thanksgiving. While Grace
Before Meals is a good example of a prayer of thanksgiving, we should get into the habit of thanking God throughout the day for the good things that happen to us and to others.
Week
YTD
Regular Collection
$9,027.66
$309,519.17
Operating Expenses
PARISH STAFF\EMPLEADOS
Debbi Lowry
Bernell Sample
Byron Appelt
Tomas Silva
Leroy Lott
Lydia Peña
Irma Vazquez
Silvia Trujillo
Dennis Platt
Sara Barkley
David Falcon
Elaine Weiss
David Barkley
Jim Peery
Joann McCoy
Silvia Castillo
Ramon Magaña
Barbara Bienfang
Arlene Does
Collin Camp
Lia Lopez
Briana Lopez
Gilbert Pacheco
Warren Beauclear
Ron Sebert
Richard Ashline
Nova Leigth
Nazaria Rodriguez
Pete Vigil
Sandra HernandezAdame
James Robertson
Sara Elizabeth Collins
Joyce Cheyney
Lupita Vigil
Makenna Wilhelm
Ronnie Broce
Monique Hennington
Charlie Pacheco
Jim Pivar
Deborah Reed
Arthur Rivas
Josh Lopez
Myrtle Wilhelm
William Lopez
Jerry Meredith
Liz Hurd
Sarah Ramos
Benita C. Segura
Amy Buettener
Susana Castillo
Maria Lara
Lauren Nicole
Aaron Pineda
† Barbara Wernette
Elois Harknder
Dock Jackson
Rosemary Rubio
Crystal Uzomba
Alphonse Barbato
Elizabeth Hurd
Levi Broussard
Rev. Ramiro Tarazona: Pastor pastor@ascen.org
Bill Hobby: Deacon bill-hobby@austindiocese.org
Raymond Tatum: Bus. Admin. rtatum@ascen.org
Deborah Esquivel: D.R.E. desquivel@ascen.org
Robyn Carter: Youth Director rcarter@ascen.org
Debi Goode: Director of Liturgy dgoode50@austin.rr.com
Kathy Venzon: Bookkeeper kvenzon@ascen.org
Steve Urrutia: Maintenance surrutia@ascen.org
Sue Durango: Secretary mainoffice@ascen.org
MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS
DIRECTORY
Altar Servers: Nicole Herring - nmaswh@gmail.com
Altar Society: Dora Castañeda
dora_castaneda@sbcglobal.net
Baptism: Rita Dickman—rita8285@msn.com
English Choir: Raymond Tatum—rjtatum@gmail.com
Spanish Choir : Ismael Vences (512)850-1922
Evangelization: Tessy Dorantes—(512)848-4420
Extraordinary Ministers: Debbie Moore (225)802-4702
Finance Council Chair: Reid Sharp
Hispanic Ministry: Robert & Aida Casillas
(512)581-7336
Knights of Columbus: Mike D’Antonio—
penguinhed@aol.com
KOCA: Mary Szelag—oldscat62@yahoo.com
Lectors (English): Debi Goodedgoode50@austin.rr.com
Lectors (Spanish): Oswaldo Toj—guattoj@yahoo.com
Men’s Fellowship: Virgil Almogabar—
chapulin0290@gmail.com
Nursing Homes (weekdays) Dan Krischke—
handydan@texas.net
Pastoral Council Chair: Robert Casillas (512)581-7336
Prison Ministry: Dan Krischke- handydan@texas.net
Sacristans: Generosa Lowden (512)321-3552
Sandwich Ministry: Steve Venzon (512)629-7833
Legion of Mary English: Ginger Morris
gmorris19@austin.rr.com
Legion of Maria Español: Leticia Vasquez
(512)284-2674
Ushers: Jose Gonzalez—(512)633-0162
Pro Life: Charles Elliott—
aggieczechman@gmail.com
Funeral Food Coordinator: Putzie Martin
putzie55@gmail.com
CRSP Hombres: Edwin Montenegro (512)748-8003
CRSP Mujeres: Veronica Sanchez (512)466-1580
Movimiento Conyugal: Fransisca Ramirez
(512)844-2340
$10,626.52
$283,649.43
Children’s Collection
$162.65
$3,806.66
Youth Mass
Building Fund
$0.00
$469.00
$3,991.91
$12,815.55
Sept. 17th & 18: Second Collection for Louisiana Floods
Thank you for your faithful Stewardship of our Parish
and for your generous donations
MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon. September 12th:
10:30 a.m.:
4H-Hall
6:00 p.m.:
CRSP Men Spanish-Hall
6:30 p.m.:
Altar Society-RE Meeting Room
Tuesday. September 13th:
6:00 p.m.:
CRSP Women-Hall, RE204
6:30 p.m.:
Legion of Mary English-Old Parish Ofc
7:00 p.m.:
Men’s Group-RE103
7:00 p.m.:
Rey Jesus-RE Meeting Room
7:00 p.m.:
Carismaticos-RE102
Wednesday, September 14th:
4:30 p.m.:
CCD: K-7th grade
6:00 p.m.
CCD: K-7th grade
Thursday, September 15th:
9:00 a.m.:
Devocion de la Sangre Preciosa-Chapel
10:00 a.m.:
Rosary Maker-RE 102
6:30 p.m.:
CCD: SAC\RCIA\RCIC
Friday, September 16th:
8:00 a.m.:
Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 p.m.:
Movimiento Conyugal-RE Mtg Room
7:00 p.m.:
Carismaticos-Hall
Saturday, September 17th:
6:00 a.m.:
Sandwich Ministry—Parish Hall
10:00 a.m.:
Acts Women’s Team –RE206
3:30 p.m.:
Confessions
Altar Flowers for this weekend:
In Memory of †Ann Pease
Honor someone special by offering altar flowers $45.00 call
parish office to reserve your weekend
Mass Intentions and Daily Readings
Mon. Sept 12th 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33\Lk 7:1-10(443)
Communion Service
Tues. Sept 13th 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a\Lk 7:11-17(444)
†Onilda Kam
Wed. Sept 14th Nm 21:4b-9\Phil 2:6-11\Jn 3:13-17(638)
†Joan Foytik
Thur Sept 15th 1 Cor 15:1-11(446)\ Jn 19:25-27(639)
†Shirley “Grammie” Duggan
Fri. Sept 16th
1 Cor 15:12-20\Lk 8:1-3(447)
†Olga Yap
Sat. Sept 17th
1 Cor 15:35-37,42-49\Lk 8:4-15(448)
†Shirley “Grammie” Duggan
Sun. Sept 18th Am 8:4-7\1 Tm 2:1-8\Lk 16:1-13(135)
8: For the people
10: †John Weiss
12: Porfiria Valadez
Rev. Ramiro Tarazona Jerez
Sept. 20, 2008
GOSPEL MEDITATION
Today’s parables sounded absurd to the listeners in Jesus’ day. Each
highlights the intense boundless love with which God searches for the
lost, as well as the irrationally exuberant joy when the lost are found.
The final parable paints a scene of a father who has nothing but total
love for his children. One has completely rejected and insulted his
family and his faith. The other is a self-righteous child who has never
done wrong. How do we act in the role of the father toward others
who meet these descriptions? Whom do we fail to love or forgive?
What sin do we believe is too big for God’s love, mercy and forgiveness? Does self-righteousness prevent us from being in loving
relationships with others?
La parábola de hoy sonaba absurda para quienes la escuchaban en el
tiempo de Jesús. Ella resalta el intenso amor con el que Dios busca a
quienes se han perdido, y el irracionalmente exuberante gozo experimentado cuando lo perdido se ha encontrado. La parábola final pinta
una escena de un padre que no tiene más que un amor total por sus
hijos. Uno ha rechazado completamente e insultado a su familia y su
fe. El otro es un hijo engreído que nunca ha cometido ningún mal
¿Cómo actuamos en el papel del padre hacia otros a quienes conocemos con esas descripciones? ¿A quien fallamos al no amar o perdonar? ¿Qué pecado creemos que es demasiado grande para el amor de
Dios, la misericordia y el perdón? ¿El creernos muy buenos nos impide tener relaciones amorosas con otros?
WORD OF LIFE
“Heal… the pain of still-grieving families and all who lost loved
ones in this tragedy. Give them strength to continue their lives
with courage and hope.” — Pope Francis, “Prayer of Remembrance”
“Alivia... el dolor de las familias que todavía sufren y de todos los que
han perdido a sus seres queridos en esta tragedia. Dales fortaleza
para seguir viviendo con valentía y esperanza”. Papa Francisco,
“Oración conmemorativa”
Next Pre Baptismal Class\Proxima clase pre bautismal
October 8th @ 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Must be enrolled at least a week in advance
Necesario anotarse con una semana de anticipacion
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
In today’s Gospel Jesus proclaims God’s prodigal love for
sinners. God is like a parent watching for the lost son to return; like a shepherd willing to leave the 99 to seek the one;
like the woman, unsatisfied with the nine coins, who scours
the house to find the lost coin. We can turn from God, but
God never turns from us. God in turn invites us to be in community with one another even other sinners? Will we join in
God’s community or reject it like the older brother?
24to Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
En el Evangelio de hoy Jesús proclama su amor pródigo por
los pecadores. Dios es como un padre que espera el regreso
del hijo perdido; como un pastor dispuesto a dejar a 99
ovejas para buscar una; como la mujer, insatisfecha con las
nueve monedas que revuelve la casa para encontrar la
moneda perdida. Podemos alejarnos de Dios, pero Dios nunca se alejará de nosotros. Dios, a cambio, nos invita a estar
en comunidad con los otros, incluso con otros pecadores
¿Nos uniremos a la comunidad de Dios o la rechazaremos
como el hermano mayor?
With only 3 weeks away from our annual
fall festival, we are still in need of bingo
prizes, live silent auction items. Please drop
off any items that you would like to donate
by the parish office. Would like to also ask
our families to bring two cakes for the festival on Saturday, Oct. 1st. If you would like
to sign up for a specific booth or time frame during the festival sign up sheets are available by the entrance of the Church.
Thank you again for all your help in making this a successful
fundraiser for our Church.
Clases de Ingles inician el
Lunes 19 de Septiembre
6:30 p.m.
2016-2017 CCD Students
Parents and Students will meet in the
main Church on the first day.
K-7th: Wednesday Session: 4:30 p.m.
or 6:00 p.m. starts September 14th
SAC\RCIA: Thursday Session:
6:30 p.m. starts September 15th
8th—12th grade: Sunday 5:00 p.m.
starts September 18th
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Quincaneras & Parties
Ascension parishioner
Martha Granger 512 944-2112
Wedding Receptions
Wanda Rucker, Mgr.
1500 Chestnut St.
Bastrop, TX 78602
512/303-6000
New CASA Volunteer
Join us for a casual discussion
and find out if helping kids the CASA way is right
for you!
Please RSVP by email:
executivedirector@casabastrop.com or call:
Kristi Glasper 512-303-2272
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512-581-3535
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