June 5, 2016 — Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -Year C

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: [email protected] Deacon Richard Johnson Email: [email protected] Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone: (254) 729-2573 Deacon Daniel Ramirez Phone: (254) 562-9196 PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez Email: [email protected] Finance Manager: Mary Seale Email: [email protected] CCE Directors: 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 classes: 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: Bradley Gragg, Quang Nguyen, Charles Benford Amanda Howard & Lewis Taylor. 10:00AM: Jimmy Nguyen, Johnny Nguyen, Jose Contreras Makayla Contreras & Mani Contreras. 12:00PM: Dionicio Azurar, Diego Hernández, Stephanie Hernández, Alexis Rivero & Ana Mendoza.

Lectors: 8:00AM: Don Staton (L) & Ray Zies (A) 10:00AM: Josh Chandler (L) & Eva Chandler (A) 12:00PM: Nazaria Pérez (L) & Hugo García (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Pat Simmons 10:00AM: Enrique Crosby 12:00PM: Gloria Bailón Pastoral Council members: Marie Keale, Enrique Crosby, Michael Gragg, Margaret May, Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene Arrington, Filo Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, Mary Jane Mehringer, and Daniel Mata III. Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don Altland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.

Let us pray for the sick: Family Lambar Resendiz, Family Lambarri Lambar, Francis Kratochvil, Andres Ramos, Jackie Rayner, Elizabeth Swick, Xoimara Pantoja, Paul Thomas Mahoney, Allen Alleman, Emily Burkhart, Lisa Hill, Ethel Goolsby, Jim Rodgers, Marie Williams, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Randy Goolsby, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little. Let us pray for the deceased: Reymundo Sanchez, Juana Ramirez Hurtado, Maria Trinidad VillaFranco Yañez, Brian Thornton & Rojelio Hiram Camarillo. Please call the parish office to update the list. Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.

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 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 AM: +Clifford Dugar 10:00 AM: Pro Populo 12:00 PM: +Guadalupe Pérez & +Clemencia Pérez Tuesday: Communion Service Wednesday: Communion Service Thursday: Communion Service Friday: No Service

MEET OUR SEMINARIAN We have a seminarian, Fernando Ricaud Cavazos, who will be with our parish for his summer assignment from June 21 to August 5. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico to a loving family of Christ centered life. He studied at UT Austin with a major in Computer Science. He had a spiritual revival there at the Catholic Center. While working after graduation, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, the Holy Spirit placed in his heart a desire to be a priest. He is in his second year of Pre-theology, studying philosophy. His hobbies are watching movies and playing piano. We are a “teaching parish”, so please welcome Fernando and help him to live out his vocation joyfully as he continues his discernment and formation. The Altar Flowers Were Donated By: Edmund & Roxianne Schuster In Thanksgiving Their: Children, Grand & Great Prayers go up… Blessings come down.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS New Liturgical Schedule The new liturgical schedule for June through August is in the Church foyer. Please pick one up. If you know that you are not going to be here on your assigned date, please find someone to replace you. Thank you for your ministry. Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus will meet next Sunday, June 12th, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Members are requested to attend. Upcoming Watermelon Sale Deacon Dwight will be selling some delicious watermelons on Sunday, June 26th, after each Mass. Church wide Rummage Sale Please begin collecting clean, usable items for the Rummage Sale on August 5th and 6th. You will be able to start dropping off your items beginning July 25th. We will collect furniture, tools, clothing, etc.… Anyone wishing to help organize and sort the items can come between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday to the Parish Hall. For more information please call Mrs. Cathy Martin at (254) 729-8055. It is time to start selling raffle tickets for the 2016 BBQ Festival Everyone—let’s sell tickets! Please check out tickets after Mass today or pick some up at the parish office. This year we have 3 fabulous prizes: a 2016 Ford Focus S Sedan, a $2000 vacation package, and an iPad Air. We need everyone's help to make this a successful fundraiser! Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a Blessed gift to your loved ones, living and deceased or for any other special occasion. Stop by the office for open dates. Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday Two fresh arrangements are $50.00. You may offer these for your loved ones, living and deceased or for any other special occasion. Stop by the office for open dates. Stay Connected Do you have a new phone # or email address? Have you relocated? Be sure to update your records at the Church office. (All information is held in strictest Confidence.) Invite Someone Back to Mass A consistent commitment to attending Sunday Mass transforms us and others. All that is needed to help souls is for someone to show courage and to reach out to them. COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed: $3,400.00 Offering Last Sunday 05/29/16: $2,890.93 Thank you for your generosity! Visit the USCCB website for daily readings, Catholic news, etc.: www.usccb.org

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL Nuevo calendario Litúrgico Tenemos el nuevo calendario litúrgico de junio hasta agosto, 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. Junta de Lectores se les comunica que habrá junta el 16 de junio a las 6 de la tarde en salón parroquial. Por favor anote en calendario. Rifa del Grupo de Oración esta vendiendo boletos para una Biblia Católica Familiar junto con el libro del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica y un rosario de la Divina Misericordia. La rifa se llevar acabo el 19 de junio el día del papa. La recaudación es para nuestra parroquia. Venta de Sandías el Diacono Dwight estará vendiendo unas deliciosas sandias el domingo, 26 de junio después de Misa. Es el momento de empezar a vender boletos de rifa para la Barbacoa 2016. Necesitamos su ayuda en vender boletos. Si usted puede ayudar, por favor, pase después de Misa y llevasen unos boletos o pueden pasar al despacho parroquial. Este año tenemos 3 premios fabulosos. El costo del boleto es $100 y tiene la posibilidad de ganarse un ultimo modelo 2016 Ford Focus S Sedan, un paquete de vacaciones valorizado de $ 2,000.00, y un iPad Air (Tableta de la manzanita). Necesitamos la ayuda de todos para hacer de esto una exitosa recaudación de fondos, así que por favor considerar en ayúdanos a vender boletos. Tenemos nuevos artículos religioso que llego de Roma (Europa) y ortos pedidos. Tenemos pulseras, medallas y llaveros de San Benito, Cirios Pascuales, garrafositos para Agua Bendita, llaveros de la Divina Misericordia, Medallas de Santa Teresita, Santa Rita de Cascia y de la Medalla Milagrosa, Calcomanía para vehículos, estatua de los arcángeles y Rosarios. Los artículos se encuentra en el salón parroquial. Si gusta pasar a ver. CONOCE A NUESTRO SEMINARISTA

Tenemos un seminarista, Fernando Ricaud Cavazos, quien estará con nuestra parroquia por su asignación de verano al partir del 21 de junio hasta el 5 de agosto Nació en Monterrey, México de una familia amorosa que tiene a Cristo en sus vida centrada . Estudió en la Universidad de UT en Austin, Texas estudio informática. Tubo un renacimiento espiritual en el Centro Católico. A través de la intercesión de la Santísima Madre, el Espíritu Santo tiene lugar en su corazón el deseo de ser sacerdote mientras trabajaba después de su graduación. Él está en el segundo año de preteología, y estudiando filosofía. Su pasatiempo es están viendo películas y tocar el piano. Nosotros somos como "la parroquia de enseñanza " así que por favor darle la bienvenida y ayudarle a vivir su vocación con alegría y continuar su discernimiento y formación.

To Judge the Living and the Dead Following in the steps of the Prophets and John the Baptist, Jesus announced the judgment of the Last Day in his preaching.(Dan.7:10; Joel 3:4; Mal. 3:19; Mat 3:7-12) Then will the conduct of each one and the secrets of hearts be brought to light.(Mark 12:38-40; Luke 12:1-2; John 3:20-21; Rom 2:16; 1 Cor 4:5) Then will the culpable unbelief that counted the offer of God's grace as nothing be condemned. (Mat 11:20-24; 12:41-42) Our attitude about our neighbor will disclose acceptance or refusal of grace and divine love.(Mat 5:22; 7:1-5) On the Last Day Jesus will say: "Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me."(Mat 25:40) Christ is Lord of eternal life. Full right to pass definite judgment on the works and hearts of men belongs to him as redeemer of the world. He "acquired" this right by his cross. The Father has given "all judgment to the Son." (John 5:22; 5:27; Mat 25:31; Acts 10:42; 17:31; 2 Tim 4:1) Yet the Son did not come to judge, but to save and give the life he has in himself. (John 3:17; 5:26) By rejecting grace in this life, one already judges oneself, receives according to one's works, and can even condemn oneself for all eternity by rejecting the Spirit of love. (John 3:18; 12:48; Mat 12:32; 1 cor 3:12-15; Heb 6:4-6; 10:26-31)

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