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
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, 07/11
NO MASS
Tuesday, 07/12
6:30 A.M. For The People of The Parish
(SJ)
9:30 A.M. For World Peace
(TN)
6:00 P.M. For an End to All Abortions
(SP)
Wednesday, 07/13
10:00 A.M. For Rain
(HN)
5:30 P.M. Rudy Hobizal by Jerry/Donna Malik
(SJ)
Christy Lynn Espinosa by Espinosa Family
Thursday, 07/14
12:00 P.M. For Deceased Clergy
(SH)
Friday, 07/15
6:30 A.M. For The People of The Parish
(SH)
Saturday, 07/16
5:30 P.M. For Living/Deceased Family Members (SJ)
of M/M Marcos G. Flores
Francisco Bibas, Jr. by Family
Sunday, 07/17
8:00 A.M. Alberto Estrada by Family
(SH)
In Thanksgiving to St. Fransisco de Assissi by
Esperanza Almaguer
Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family
Sabino Gutierrez by Family
9:30 A.M. Rudy Cardenas by Dora Ornelas
(SJ)
Della Filla by JoanWalshak/Family
Conroy Mercer by Agnes Gast/Family
11:30 A.M. Guadalupe Macias by Family
(SP)
David Ibarra, III by Family
Francis Ibarra by Family
Victor Tovar by Family
Johnny Castro by Susan/Sierra Castro
Jerardo/Francisco Villafuerte & Maria Guadalupe
Gomez/Andres Silva by Family
5:15 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SH)
ANDA Y HAZ TÚ LO MISMO
La señorita González, la decana de los estudiantes de
la Escuela Secundaria Olimpo, ya estaba cansada de regañar a Mateo, a pesar de que le caía muy bien. “Cuatro castigos después de clase en dos semanas es demasiado".
Sin embargo Mateo permanecía en silencio. Sólo después de que la señorita González fuera en una ronda matutina por el vecindario descubrió la verdadera razón de las
tardanzas de Mateo. Pataplún, cayó la silla de ruedas por
las escaleras. Era Mateo, sujetando a Dolores mientras
ayudaba a que la bajaran por las escaleras y luego la empujaba hasta la parada de autobús.
“Es una chica de mi grupo de jóvenes de la parroquia”
Mateo le explicó a la señorita González.
Hay muchas formas de describir las acciones de Mateo
–un acto de bondad al azar, marcar una diferencia en la
vida de una persona a la vez. Jesús entendería. Cuando el
abogado identificó correctamente al buen samaritano como
el que había tratado al hombre herido con compasión, Jesús simplemente dijo: “Anda y haz tú lo mismo” (Lucas
10:37). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
July 10, 2016
Christ Jesus . . . is the head of the body,
the church.
— Colossians 1:15, 18
Week-At-A-Glance
Tue Jul 12, 9 am, SJCR……………………..Altar Society Mtg.
Tue Jul 12, 7 pm, SJPR…………………….Baptism Interviews
Wed Jul 13, 7 pm, KCH……………………………….KC Mtg.
Fri Jul 15, SHC…….…..……….....……..Eucharistic Adoration
Ministers for Next Sunday
Thank You for Serving
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
5:15 AM
Lector: Kermit Thiele
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Bill/Jeanette Technik
Ushers: Marvin Siegel/Billy Mikesh
Tim Knesek/Jay Tinsely
Lector: Angel Flores/Gloria Moreno
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Angelina Arevalo/Arnulfo Moreno
Lupe Colchado/Abel Ascencio
Lector:
Carney Zambrano
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Mary Ellen Shelton/Bonnie SanMiguel
Ushers: Jason Tomas/Bobby Tomas
Joseph Kridler/James Barborak
Lector: Rosalba Villegas
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Joe/Vicenta Delgado
Lector:
Teen ACTS
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
GO AND DO LIKEWISE
Miss Collins, the dean of students at Olympic High
School, was past the point of scolding Matt, though she
liked him very much. “Four detentions in two weeks are
too many.”
Still Matt wouldn’t tell. It was only after Miss Collins
went on a morning neighborhood patrol that she found out
the real reason for Matt’s tardiness. Thump, thump,
thump, came the wheelchair down the stairs. It was Matt,
steadying Shawnetta as he helped lower her down the
stairs and then push her to the corner bus stop.
“She’s a girl in my parish youth group,” Matt explained to Miss Collins.
There are many ways to describe Matt’s actions—a
random act of kindness, making a
difference one person at a time.
Jesus would understand. When the
lawyer correctly identified the
good Samaritan as the one who had
treated the injured man with compassion, Jesus said simply, “Go
and do likewise” (Luke 10:37).
Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Works of Mercy - Burying the Dead: In our Catholic tradition, we take seriously the seventh Corporal Work of Mercy Burying the dead. A well-planned funeral service does many
things: it gives honor to the person who died; it gives the opportunity for the family to come together, to grieve, celebrate and
pray together, and it expresses our faith in the life to come.
What does the Catholic funeral service entail? How does one
go about the important work of planning such a service? What,
and how, can one prepare beforehand? What does it cost?
In response to the request of some of our parishioners for more
information on these topics, we are planning a workshop for the
afternoon of Sunday, July 24, 1:30-4:30 pm at Sacred Heart
Hall, entitled “A Work of Mercy: Burying the Dead”. Fr. Paul
will give a presentation on the religious and spiritual aspects of
the Catholic funeral service, and representatives of our local
mortuaries will be invited to explain the services they offer.
More information to come; mark the date! This is for everyone.
Sacrament of the Sick: Are you about to undergo some medical procedure, or receive a diagnosis for a physical problem of
some kind? Our church has a beautiful sacrament - the Sacrament of the Sick - meant to provide strength and healing of
body, mind and spirit. Our priests are available to administer
this sacrament; you may stop by the office (call first!) or catch
them after one of our liturgies. This sacrament is beautifully
explained in Chapter 18 of the U.S. Catholic Catechism.
Visits to Homebound - We would like to be aware of those
who are ill and in need of pastoral visits, whether the person is
in a hospital or at home and unable to come to church. You are
the eyes and ears of our Church; please let us know so that we
can respond.
Teen ACTS Retreat: …takes place July 21-24. Registration
forms are available at each church. The retreat is open to all
youth who have completed 9th-12th grades in 2016. Please call
Adult Directors Robert and Martha Jo Guerra for more information - (263-1499, 263-1928); or teen directors Abe Ascencio
(445-6208) or Norma Colchado (361-772-2723)
Credit Card Payments: Our parish office is set up to receive
donations, mass stipends, rental fees, and other payments by
credit card for your convenience. All major credit cards are
accepted.
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Obras de Misericordia - Enterrar a los Muertos: En nuestra
tradición Católica, tomamos en serio la séptima obra de misericordia corporal - enterrar a los muertos. Un servicio bien planificado cumple muchos propósitos: dando honor a la persona
que murió, dando la oportunidad para la familia de reunirse y
celebrar, gemir, orar juntos; y expresa nuestra fe en la vida mas
allá de esta.
¿Cómo se compone el servicio católico de exequias? ¡Cómo se
planea tal servicio? ¿Qué se puede planificar de antemano? ¿Y
que tanto cuesta?
En respuests a algunos que han pedido más información sobre
estos tópicos, estamos planeando un taller para la tarde del Domingo, julio 24, 1:30-4Ñ30 pm en el Salón de Sagrado Corazón, titulado “Una Obra de Misericordia: Enterrar a los Muertos”. Padre Paul dará una presentación sobre los aspectos religiosos y espirituales de los ritos, y representantes de los funerarios locales estarán invitados a explicar los servicios que ofrecen. Habrá mas información; marquen la fecha! Este taller es
para todos.
Sacramento de los Enfermos: ¿Está enfermo? ¿Va a ir al
hospital para uns cirugía? Nuestra iglesia tiene un sacramento
hermoso: La Unción de los Enfermos, para dar fuerza y sanación de cuerpo y alma. Los sacerdotes estamos disponibles
para administrar este sacramento: puede pasar por la oficina, o
hablar con nosotros después de las liturgias. Este sacramento se
explica en el capítulo 18 del Catecismo.
Visits to Homebound - We would like to be aware of those
who are ill and in need of pastoral visits, whether the person is
in a hospital or at home and unable to come to church. You are
the eyes and ears of our Church; please let us know so that we
can respond.
Retiro de ACTS para Jóvenes: …toma lugar julio 21-24.
Hay formas de registración en cada iglesia. El retiro está abierto a todos los jóvenes que completaron grados 9-12 en 2016.
Pueden llamar a los Directores Adultos Robert y Martha Jo
Guerra (263-1499, 263-1928), o Directores jóvenes Abe Ascencio, 445-6208; o Norma Colchado, 361-772-2723.
Pagos por Tarjetas de Crédito: Nuestra oficina parroquial
puede aceptar donativos y otros pagos por tarjeta de crédito.
Todas las tarjetas están aceptadas.
Catholic Convention at Sacred Heart: July 30, Saturday 5 pm
till Sunday 8 am. In Spanish - For men and women of all ages.
We begin with reception and supper; and follow with music,
reflection and fellowship. Appropriate for all ages. We will
close with the 8 am Mass on Sunday, July 31. No charge, just
register! Forms are available at each church entrance. For information call 263-9508 or 203-2750.
Convención Católica en Sagrado Corazón: Julio 30; sábado
5 pm hasta domingo, 8 am. En español. Para hombres y mujeres de todas las edades; música, reflexión y compañerismo, y
cerrando con la Misa del Domingo a las 8 am. Solo tienes que
registrarte tú, y todos aquellos a quinenes consideres de tu familia o que viven en tu misma casa. Formas de solicitud están
disponibles en las entradas.
Please remember in prayer Mrs. Julia Soto, a member of our
Catholic Community who recently died. Mrs. Soto is buried in
the Gonzales Catholic Cemetery.
Recuerden en su oraci[on a la Sra. Julia Soto, miembra de
nuestra Comunidad Católica que fallecio. Sra. Soto está enterrada en el Cementerio Católico de Gonzales.
Eucharistic Adoration this Friday: Sacred Heart
Adoración Eucarística este Viernes: Sagrado Corazón
nd
2 Collection Next Sunday, St. Pat: Jeremiah Fund
2nd Colecta el Próximo Domingo, San Patricio: Fundo de
Jeremías
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 1:10-17; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23;
Mt 10:34 — 11:1
Tuesday:
Is 7:1-9; Ps 48:2-8; Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16; Ps 94:5-10, 14-15;
Mt 11:25-27
Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Ps 102:13-14ab, 15-21;
Mt 11:28-30
Friday:
Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8; Is 38:10-12abcd, 16;
Mt 12:1-8
Saturday: Mi 2:1-5; Ps 10:1-4, 7-8, 14; Mt 12:14-21
Sunday:
Gen 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28;
Lk 10:38-42
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.
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
St. James
$4,260.06
Sacred Heart
$1,538.80
St. Patrick
$ 649.00
CCD
$1,412.22
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: Lupe Saldana
Flowers at the Altar: Katie/Chris Shelton & Jonah Parker by
Hugh/Mary Ellen Shelton
Flowers at the Pulpit: in memory of Daniel Pekar, Sr. by M/M
Rando Contreras, Sr.
Sacred Heart Church
Flowers at the Altar:
nie Alvarez/family
in memory of John Alvarez, Jr. by Con-
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30—12:00 PM
1:00 PM—5:30 PM
Office E-mail: catholic@stx.rr.com
Fr. Paul’s E-mail: paulraaz@stx.rr.com
CCD Office E-mail: prodz@stx.rr.com
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
11:15 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)