September 13, 2015 - St. Mary`s Church

September 13, 2015 — Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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: stmarysmexia@yahoo.com
Deacon Richard Johnson
Email: seatrek76@msn.com
Deacon Dwight Mahoney
Phone: (254) 729-2573
Deacon Daniel Ramirez
Phone: (254) 562-9196
PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez
Email: juanaperico26@yahoo.com
Finance Manager: Mary Seale
Email: stmarysmary@gmail.com
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: Charles Benford, Amanda Howard,
Lewis Taylor & Chris Staton.
10:00AM: Johnny Nguyen, Jose Contreras,
Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras
& Alex Lira.
12:00PM: Diego Hernández, Stephanie Hernández,
Alexis Rivero, Ana Mendoza
& Mariel Rodríguez
Lectors:
8:00AM: Carol Beltran (L) & Janice Davis (A)
10:00AM: George Satsky (L) & Helen Matthews (A)
12:00PM: Nora Garcia (L) & Hugo Garcia (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
8:00AM: Elizabeth Swick
10:00AM: Filo Contreras
12:00PM: Gloria Bailon
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
Called to be faithful disciples, may we open ourselves to
God’s grace, which enables us to carry the cross …
Que, llamados a ser discípulos fieles, nos abramos a la gracia de Dios, la cual nos permite cargar la cruz
The Altar Flowers Were Donated By:
Pat Simmons
In Memory: +Roy &+Virginia Simmons
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:
8:00AM: +Roy &+Virginia Simmons
10:00AM: Kelle Tibbetts Health Intentions &
+Alondra Contreras
12:00PM: Pro Populo
Tuesday: Shamez Molina
Wednesday: Donald Teeple
Thursday: In Thanksgiving of: Reagan Holmes Birthday
Friday: Katarina Ahern
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday: $ 3,706.49
Let us pray for the sick: Marianne Koehler, Sharon Parsons,
Mary Ann Minchew, Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth
Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary Mahoney, Wendy Simmons,
Lisa Hill, Leah Glaze, Randy Goolsby, Reagan Jones, Dian &
David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Mike Schuster, Maki McRey LeNoir, Jose Antonio Ortiz, Donald Teeple, John De France, Bernadette Stone, Roger Arnold, Vener Barnes, Maria Ramos, William
G. Rosas, Maria Concepcion Rodriguez, Keith Blackwell, Joe
Russo, & Joanie Welch.
Sept. 12-13 -- 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The family of faith can never turn a blind eye to the socioeconomic inequalities of those who are suffering among us. If we
belong to Christ, we must always express a special concern for
the marginalized. Expressing concern places our faith into practice as the epistle of James reminds us, “Faith without works is
dead.”
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
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.
Nuevo calendario Litúrgico: Tenemos el nuevo calendario
litúrgico de septiembre hasta noviembre, esta ubicado en el
pasillo de la Iglesia. Por favor llevasen uno. A dado caso si
no pueden asistir la fecha asignada. Por favor buscan un
remplazo. Gracias por su ministro.
New Liturgical Schedule: We have new liturgical schedule
from September to November 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.
Ethics & Integrity In Ministry: Will meet today for the
Basic from 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. and EIM Refresher will be
Sunday, September 20th, from 1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. This applies
to the people who are non-compliant. All Lectors, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Cup, CCE Department teachers, aides,
substitute teachers, any volunteers who has a ministry are required to attend.
The Guadalupano Group: Will be selling red enchiladas
after each mass on September 20th, $10.00 a plate with all
trimmings. All proceeds will go towards the church.
RCIA class: Will meet every Tuesday, beginning on September 22nd, from 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall.
Be a BBQ Angel: Once again we ask you for generous support of St. Mary’s annual BBQ festival. Over the past years,
generous parishioners have donated money to defray the cost
of the food and materials needed to have a successful celebration.
BBQ Auction Item: If you have a item you wish to donated
for the Auction, you may drop it off at office during office
hours. Thank you so much for generosity.
BBQ Dinner Tickets: Help us out and sell as many as possible. We need you cooperation. Get your dinner tickets after
Mass.
Raffle Tickets: Thank you to everyone who has sold raffle tickets. We have made great progress towards our goal of 600 tickets, but could still use your help. If you would like to purchase
a ticket or if you need one or more to sell, please come by the
church office or call Rick & Jane Schlitt at (254)729-2176. We
are confident the raffle will be a big success because of the
great work everyone has done to help sell the tickets.
The Ladies Altar Guild: Is asking for any of the following
items for their “COUNTRY STORE” baked goodies, jellies,
pickles, homemade items. If you have aloe vera or a fern or any
other plant.
Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio Taller: Hoy tenemos el
taller Básico de EIM a las 1:30p.m.- 4:30p.m. Y el taller
refresco de EIM es el domingo, 20 de septiembre, a las
1:30p.m.-2:30p.m. Se les aplica a las personas que son Lectores, Ministros de Eucaristía, El Departamento de Catequismo los maestros, ayudantes, maestros sustitutos, y los voluntarios que tiene un ministerio se requiere de asistir.
El Grupo Guadalupano: Tendrá un venta de Enchiladas
Rojas después de Misa el 20 de Septiembre. $10.00 el platillo. Todos los ingresos irán a la iglesia
Las clases de RICA: Comenzará e1 22 septiembre a las
6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. en el salón parroquial.
El 4 de Octubre: Sera nuestra Barbacoa Anual. No dejen de
participar en este evento importante. Ya estamos viendo boletos de la rifa y boletos para los platillos de comida.
Boletos de la rifa: ¡Gracias a todos los que han vendido boletos de la rifa. Hemos hecho un gran progreso hacia nuestro
objetivo de 600 entradas, pero aún podríamos usar su ayuda.
Si usted quisiera comprar un boleto o si necesitas uno o más
para vender, por favor venga a la oficina de la iglesia o llame
a Rick & Jane Schlitt al (254) 729-2176. Estamos seguros de
la rifa será un gran éxito debido al gran trabajo que todos han
hecho para ayudar a vender los boletos.
Artículos de subasta para la Barbacoa: Si tiene algún articulo que quiere donar para la subasta. Pueden dejarlo en la
despacho parroquial durante el horario de oficina. Muchas
gracias por su generosidad.
Las Damas del Altar: Se les pide a todas las señoras de
nuestra parroquia por cualquier de los siguientes elementos
para la tienda “COUNTRY STORE” postres caseros, mermeladas, o un artículo hecho en casa. Si tiene una planta de
salvia o un helecho o cualquier otra planta.
Necesitamos pasteles: Para los platillos de la barbacoa para
la línea exterior para llevar y para la línea de servicio. Les
pedimos a las señoras que hagan dos pasteles.
We need cakes: For the BBQ Dinner. We need Bunt Cakes for
the outside line and sheet cake for the serving line. We are asking the ladies if they bring two cakes.
Junta de Lectores: Habrá un junta el 18 de septiembre a las
6 de la tarde. No deje de asistir.
BBQ Children’s Games: We are now collecting small toys and
stuffed animals (news ones please) for prizes. Donations can be
dropped off a the Church Office. The Mehringers are also in
needs of adult volunteers to supervise and assist in running the
snow cone stand and games. Anyone interested in running their
own game can reserve a space under the tent by calling Mary
Jane Mehringer at (903) 388-8116. Tables, prizes and tickets
will be provided.
El Grupo de oración el Cuerpo Místico de Jesucristo el
Nuevo Camino: Les invita cordialmente a ustedes que se
unan cada mes el día 13 para rezar el Rosario que transmite
la Virgen de Fátima. Las siguientes fechas son: 13 de septiembre –1:15PM, 13 de octubre —5PM.
Drop your loose coins: Into our BBQ Coin Jar place at church
entrance. This helps us for this year’s BBQ Event.
Retiro para parejas: Se les invita cordialmente a todas las
parejas que estas casados, o en un noviazgo o en unión libre.
El 10 de octubre a las 8:30 a.m.—5:30p.m. El tema será
“Unidos por el amor de Dios. Para mas información comunicasen con el señor Abraham García.
Formation of the Gospels
The Gospels stand as the outcome of a historical process that unfolded over the course of
many years. Understanding the formation of the Gospels thus requires some awareness of the
stages, literary and preliterary, that led to their composition. These formative stages began with
Jesus, extended through the ministry of the apostles, and culminated with the evangelists writing out their inspired accounts. The Pontifical Biblical Commission underlined the importance
of these stages in its “Instruction on the Historical Truth of the Gospels” (Sancta Mater Ecclesia). A summary of these follows:
(1) Stage 1 begins with the person Jesus, who conveyed his teaching to a handpicked
group of disciples known as apostles. Though he often addressed the crowds in general, he
made the apostles his constant companions and invested himself in their formation. To them he
revealed the deepest mystery of his identity through his preaching, private instruction, and the
performance of miracles. He also provided them with a constant example of prayer and a life of
heroic sacrifice.
(2) Stage ll covers the ministry of the apostles, who were both commissioned and
uniquely qualified to bear witness to all that Jesus had said and done. Illuminated by the Spirit,
they possessed a true understanding of the mystery of Christ and were empowered by the grace
of God to testify on his behalf. Through oral proclamation, they made known the purpose of his
dying and rising as well as the significance of his living among men. The faith of the apostles
did not obscure their memory but rather helped to keep remembrance of these events alive.
Their testimony to Jesus was proclaimed in various forms, including narratives of his life, catechetical instructions, prayers, and hymns.
(3) Stage lll is the writing of the Gospels as lasting monuments of the apostolic witness
to Jesus. The four evangelists composed these written records in order to provide an authentic
record of the Lord’s sayings and doings and to instruct the faithful in the elements of Christian
doctrine and morals. To this end they selected episodes from the life of Jesus that most served
their purpose, they synthesized these traditions on occasion, and they wrote with the situation
of their readers in mind. Most importantly, the Church believes and teaches that the writers of
the four Gospels set down their narratives under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
I n Service To One.
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
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
engle@lakelimestonemarina.com
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.