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, 03/14
No Mass
Tuesday, 03/15
6:30 A.M. Max Tieken by Anita/Alvin
(SJ)
Schoenfeld
Emil Broz, Sr. by Leonita Broz
9:30 A.M. For The Homebound
(TN)
6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SP)
Wednesday, 03/16
10:00 A.M. For Vocations
(HN)
5:30 P.M. For The Health of Fr. Ralph Jones,
(SJ)
Stella Maris Chapel by Kay Brzozowski
Thursday, 03/17
12:00 A.M. Jo Boothe by Doris Baros
(SH)
Friday, 03/18
6:30 A.M
Adella Filla by Marvin/Betty Haas
(SJ)
Birthday Blessings For Cassidy Thomas by
Family
35th Wedding Anniversary of Randy/Connie
Thomas
Wedding Anniversary of Ryan/Kortnie Thomas
by Family
Birthday Blessings For Carlos Blanco by M/M
Randy Thomas
Saturday, 03/19
5:30 P.M. For All Souls in Purgatory by
(SJ)
M/M Marcos G. Flores
Dwayne Malatek by M/M Larry Baker/Sons
Sunday, 03/20
8:00 A.M. Aurora G. Zumaya/Rudy Guevara by (SH)
Family
Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family
Sabino Gutierrez by Family
Alberto Estrada by Family
9:30 A.M. Max Tieken by Mark/Patti Lindemann (SJ)
Alex Kotzebue by Jay/Carrie Tinsley
Isidor Malik, Sr. by Leonita Broz
Adam Cantu by Family
11:15 A.M. David Ibarra, III and Carolina Ibarra
(SP)
by Family
5:15 P.M. For The People of The Parish
(SH)
I consider everything as a loss
because of the supreme good of knowing
Christ Jesus my Lord. — Philippians 3:8
Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!
St. James
$4,798.00
Sacred Heart $2,231.58
St. Patrick
$1,176.97
CCD
$2,218.63
Please remember in prayer Mrs. Rosa Vasquez Moreno, who
died last week. Mrs. Moreno is buried in the Gonzales Catholic
Cemetery.
March 13, 2016
Ministers for Next Sunday
Thank You for Serving
5:30 PM
8:00 AM
9:30 AM
11:15 AM
5:15 PM
Lector: Priscilla Finch
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Jeanette Technik/Marvin Siegel
Ushers: Billy Mikesh/Jay Tinsley
Leroy Polasek/Bobby LaFleur
Lector: Yolanda delaBarreda/Cipriano Ostiguin
Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Ricardo/Yesenia Gonzalez
Patsy Camarillo/Angelina Arevalo
Lector: Connie Tomas
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Mary Ellen Shelton/Liz Christian
Ushers:
Michael Fougerat/Gerald Fougerat
Ben Knesek/Kevin Knesek
Lector: Rosalba Villegas
Min. o f Comm.: Deacon Alfonso
Ruben/Guadalupe Cedillo
Lector: Pam Such
Min. of Comm.: Deacon
Donna Spahn/Liz Christian
STRAIGHT LINES
“God writes straight with
crooked lines,” the saying goes. The
power of Paul’s testimony that everything is junk but knowledge of Jesus
and the power of his resurrection is a
straight enough message. And, God
knows, Paul had a crooked journey
before his blinding insight straight from God.
Through Isaiah, God reminds us all that the past great
works were as nothing compared to the new creation.
“Can’t you see it?” we are asked, as if we are still wandering along our crooked lines.
And there is no straighter line than that between the
woman whose misery is intense and the God whose
mercy in Jesus is deeper and more acute. You just can’t
beat this kind of good news. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
The Altar Society invites you to honor the memory of a loved one
as well as helping beautify St. James Church for the Easter season
by purchasing an Easter Lily by calling Lillie Kocian, 672-3873, or
Georgia Pavliska, 672-3056. Thank you!
La Sociedad del Altar les invita a recordar a un ser querido, y al
mismo tiempo adornar la iglesia de St. James par el tiempo de Pascua, en comprar una liria. Llamar a Lillia Kocian, 672-3873, o
Georgia Pavliska, 672-3056. ¡Gracias!
Recuerden en su oración a Sra. Rosa Vasquez Moreno, que
falleció en la semana pasada. Sra. Moreno está enterrado en el
Cementerio Católico de Gonzales.
2 Collection Next Sunday, St. Pat: Jeremiah Fund
2nd Colecta el Próximo Domingo, San Patricio: Fundo de
Jeremías
Eucharistic Adoration this Friday: St. James
Adoración Eucarística este Viernes: St. James
nd
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
In the Words of Pope Francis - “In this Jubilee Year, may the
Church echo the word of God that resounds strong and clear as a
message and a sign of pardon, strength, aid, and love. May she
never tire of extending mercy, and be ever patient in offering
compassio and comfort. May the Church become the voice of
every man and woman, and repeat confidently without end: “Be
mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they
have been from of old - Psalm 25:6. (p. 25)
En las Palabras del Papa Francisco - “En este Año Jubilar la
Iglesia se convierta en el eco de la Palabra de Dios que resuena
fuerte y decidida como palabra y gesto de perdón, de soporte, de
ayuda, de amor. Nunca se canse de ofrecer misericordia y sea
siempre paciente en el confrontar y perdonar. La Iglesia se haga
voz de cada hombre y mujer y repita con confianza y sin descanso: “Acuérdate, Señor, de tu misericordia y de tu amor; que son
eternos Salmo 25:6”. ¨(. 25)
Family Night at St. Patrick: This Thursday, March 17. We
will celebrate the feast of our patron - no green beer, but some
good eats! Then, we will reflect together on Holy Week and its
meaning for us today. For all families of our Catholic Community!
Noche Familiar en San Patricio: Este Jueves, Marzo 17. Celebraremos la fiesta de nuestro Santo - sin “cerveza verde”, pero
con buena fiesta y comida! Luego, reflexionamos juntos en los
eventos de la Semana Santa, y lo que nos enseña hoy. Por todas
las familias de nuestra Comunidad Católica.
Anointing of the Sick: In addition to Penance, Our Church offers another great sacrament of healing - Anointing of the Sick.
This sacrament will be offered at Sacred Heart in a special mass
today, March 13, at 2 pm. All who ask for physical, mental
and spiritual healing are invited to receive this sacrament.
Unción de los Enfermos: Junto con el sacramento de Penitencia, nuestra Iglesia ofrece otro sacramento de sanación - la Unción de los Enfermos. Este sacramento se ofrece hoy (domingo)
a las 2 en Sagrado Corazón. Todos los que piden la curación
física, mental y espiritual están invitados a recibir este sacramento.
Women’s English ACTS Retreat: …will take place April 1417. Take an application; reserve your place! Information about
the retreat is found on the application form. Remember our
ACTS team, and directors Candida Gonzalez, Lena Hernandez
and Mary Esther Camarillo in your prayer, as preparations for
the retreat are being made.
Knights’ Fish Fry: This Friday, March 18, 4-7 pm in St. James
Hall. Tickets are $8/plate. Tickets available only through our
Knights; speak to any Knight or contact Mr. Poochy Kridler,
203-5249.
Monthly Gathering - Join others in deepening your understanding of Church teachings - using materials from last year’s Institute of Pastoral Formation. This Tuesday, 7 pm in Sacred Heart
Hall. All who can participate in Spanish are invited.
Adult Spirituality: Friday 10:30 am, St. John Paul Room.
Women’s Scripture Study:
Room.
Monday 6:30 pm St. John Paul
Stations of the Cross: Wednesday 6 pm SJ; Friday 10 am SP;
6:30 pm SH and SP.
Wednesday Lenten Services: …sponsored the Gonzales Ministerial Alliance, will take place each Wednesday, 12 noon at First
Baptist Church. This Wednesday’s service will be sponsored by
Faith Family Church. All are invited!
Travel with Fr. Kuriakose Ouseph, pastor of St. Joseph parish
in Nixon on a Holy Land and Jordan trip, visiting Jerusalem,
Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, Via Crucis, Last Supper, Gethsemane, Dormition, Nativity Church, Capernaum, Amman and
Petra. Dates: Aug. 31-Sept. 12, 2016. Cost: $4,600, with airfare and all included. Call Proximo Travel at 855-842-8001 or
508-340-9370, or register online at www.proximotravel.com.
Reserve the Date - Sunday, May 15: That day, we will celebrate a 10 am outdoor Mass together on our 13-acre property on
Seydler Street. We will combine all Sunday Masses into one on
that day, celebrating our unity as Catholic Christians. Our Pastoral Council and Multi-purpose Building Committee will make
more specific plans for this event right after Easter; for now,
mark your calendars!
Retiro de ACTS para Mujeres en inglés: abril 14-17. Lleve
una solicitud; ¡reserve su lugar! Se eonuentra mas información
sobre el retiro en la forma de solicitud. Favor de recordar nuestro equipo de ACTS, y directoras Cándida Gonzales, Lena Hernandez y María Ester Camarillo en su oración, en este tiempo de
preparación.
Comide de Pescado: Este viernes, marzo 18, 4-7 pm en el Salón de St. James. Patrocinado por los Caballeros de Colón. Tíquetes son $8/plato. Hay que comprar tíquetes directamente de
los Caballeros; o contacte a Poochy Kridler, 203-5249.
Reunión Mensual - Profundice tu estimo e entendimiento de la
riqueza de la Iglesia, usando materias del Instituto de Formación
Pastoral. Este martes, 7 pm en el Salón de Sagrado Corazón.
Todos los que pueden participar en español, están invitados.
Espiritualidad Para Adultos: viernes 10:30 am, Cuarto St.
John Paul.
Estudios Bíblicos para Mujeres: lunes, 6:30 pm, Cuarto St.
JohnPaul.
Servicios Cuaresmales Ecuménicos: tomará lugar cada miércoles, 12 mediodía en First Baptist. El servicio de este miércoles
será patrocinado por Faith Family Church. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Viaje con el Padre Kuriakose Ouseph, párroco de San José en
Nixon, en un viaje a la Tierra Santa y Jordan, visitando a Jerusalén, Belén, Nazaret, Galilea, Via Crucis, Última Cena, Getsemaní, Dormitio, Iglesia de Navidad, Caparnaún, Amman y Petra.
Fechas: Ago. 31-sep. 12, 2016. Costo: $,600, que incluye todo.
Llame a Próximo Travel en 855-842-8001 o 508-340-9370, o
registre online en www.proximotravel.com.
Reserve la fecha - domingo, mayo 15: En ese día, celebraremos una misa a las 10 am, afuera en el nuevo campo de 13 acres
en la calle Seydler. Habrá no mas una sola misa en ese día, celebrando nuestra unidad como Cristianos Católicos. El Consejo
Pastoral y el Comité del Edificio de Multi-Propósitos harán planes mas específicos después de la Pascua. ¡Marquen sus almanaques!
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (or Jn 8:1-11 if Year
A readings were used on Sunday)
Tuesday:
Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56;
Jn 8:31-42
Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Friday:
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
Saturday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or
Lk 2:41-51a
Sunday:
Lk 19:28-40 (procession);
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]
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 .
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.
Week-At-A-Glance
Sun Mar 13, 11 am…….……..……….………………CCD K-5th
Sun Mar 13, 3 pm, SHH……..…..Teen/Young Adult Bible Study
Tue Mar 15, 6:30 pm, SJCR……………………ACTS Core Mtg.
Tue Mar 15, 6:30 pm, SPC………………...Pastoral Council Mtg.
Wed Mar 16, 6:30 pm.…......……………………NO CCD 6-12th
Fri Mar 18, SJC…….…..………………….Eucharistic Adoration
Sun Mar 20, 11 am…………..……….…………..NO CCD K-5th
Sun Mar 20, 3 pm, SHH……..…..Teen/Young Adult Bible Study
Stop by the church office during office hours to
schedule mass intentions/quinceañeras for 2016.
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)