November 1, 2015 — Solemnity of All Saints
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 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 & Bradley Gragg 10:00AM: Johnny Nguyen, Jose Contreras, Alex Lira Makayla Contreras & Mani Contreras 12:00PM: Isela Arvizu, Alexis Rivero, Misael Arvizu Diego Hernández & Stephanie Hernández.
Lectors: 8:00AM: Michael Gragg (L) & Ray Zies (A) 10:00AM: Josh Chandler (L) & Eva Chandler (A) 12:00PM: Irma Mata (L) & Dionicio Azurar (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Ray Zies 10:00AM: Filo Contreras 12:00PM: Abraham Garcia 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.
Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention
For the faithful gathered here today, that we would embrace God’s call to holiness becoming poor in spirit, peacemakers and people of mercy …
Por los fieles reunidos aquí hoy, para que reciban el llamado del Señor a la santidad convirtiéndose en pobres de espíritu, hacedores de paz y gente de misericordia... Attend Weekday Masses. A great gift awaits for you in the Eucharist.
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: Pro Populo 10:00AM: +Donald Teeple 12:00PM: +Aurora Reyes, +Félix Cassillas, +Epifanía Reyes, +Máximo Rodz., +José Rodz., +Gabrielito Saldaña, +Souls in Purgatory & +Gregorio Carrillo Monday: +All Souls Day Tuesday: Communion Service Wednesday: +Mary Anna Minchew Thursday: Mike Tikel Health Intentions First Friday: +Donald Teeple COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed: $3,400.00 Offering Last Sunday: $ 2, 418.50 Thank you for your generosity! Let us pray for the sick: John Tacker, Trinidad Villafranco, Carol Foster, DD Mahoney, Marie Williams, Sharon Parsons, Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby, Reagan Jones, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little. Let us pray for the deceased: Mary Anna Minchew, Theodosia Sue Sandlin, Mike Schuster, Maki McRey LeNoir, Jose Antonio Ortiz, Donald Teeple, John De France, Bernadette Stone & Roger Arnold.
Solemnity of All Saints - Nov. 1, 2015 “Now is the time for a new ‘creativity’ in charity, not only by ensuring that help is effective but also by ‘getting close’ to those who suffer, so that the hand that helps is seen not as a humiliating handout but as a sharing between brothers and sisters. We must therefore ensure that in every Christian community the poor feel at home” (St. John Paul II, Novo Millennio Ineunte).
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS The Book of Exodus: The Bible study group will meet today at 9:00 A.M.. We will meet in the conference room of the new parish hall.
All Souls Day Mass: Will be tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. All are invited to participate at Mass and pray for their departed loved ones. We also encourage you to visit the cemetery. First Friday: You are invited for our First Friday Devotion on November 6th. We have the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 11:00 a.m. followed by the Holy Eucharist at 12:00 p.m. Turkey Bingo: Join us for our annual Turkey Bingo!!! Sunday, November 8th, Bring a covered dish. Lunch will start at 11:00 a.m. and Bingo will begin at 1:00 p.m. Catholic Services Appeal 2015: The annual diocesan Catholic Services Appeal will be conducted next weekend. Each year, our bishop asks every one of us to make a commitment to support the work of our diocesan programs and ministries. By sharing the gifts God has granted us, we can work together to care for the Church. Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work to continue Christ’s work of spirituality, charity and education. Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Celebrating Mass is a great 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 for $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. St. Mary’s Spirits’: Will meet, Friday, November 13th, in the Parish Hall for games/cards/fun galore, beginning at 9:30 a.m. with awesome light refreshments! Be yee 55 or 65 or 85+, you will enjoy a lot of enthusiastic gamers, and a variety of “table side consultants”! Good Luck is promised! For “heavens” sake, don’t miss out on this great fellowship opportunity! Pilgrimage 2016: Fr. Justin Nguyen will lead a pilgrimage to Italy: Venice, Padua, Florence, Siena, Assisi, Rome, April 4-14, 2016, all-inclusive $3699.00. There is room for 20 pilgrims. The flyers are at the foyer of the church. Please contact Fr. Justin for more information and to reserve a place.
UPCOMING RETREATS AT CEDARBRAKE “Merciful Like the Father,” a weekend retreat, will be held Nov. 6-8 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. Deacons will lead this weekend which will follow the course of salvation history, from Eden to the presentation with Our Lady, St. John Paul II and St. Faustina. The cost is $195 for a private room, $160 per person for a shared room and $85 for commuters. For more information or to register, contact
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ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL Solemnidad de Todos los Santos - Noviembre 1ero. de 2015
"Ahora es el tiempo de una nueva 'creatividad' en la caridad, no sólo a través de asegurarnos de que la ayuda es efectiva sino también por medio del 'acercarnos' a aquellos que sufren, de tal manera en que la mano que ayuda no sea vista como una ayuda humillante sino como un acto en el que hermanos y hermanas comparten. Debemos, por lo tanto, asegurarnos de que en cada comunidad cristiana los pobres se sientan en casa" (San Juan Pablo II, Novo Millennio Ineunte). El Grupo Guadalupano: Tendrá junta hoy después de Misa. En el Salón Parroquial. No dejen de asistir . Día de Los Fieles Difuntos. Habrá Misa mañana a las 12:00 p.m. Todos están invitados a participar en la Misa y orar por sus seres queridos. El aconsejemos que vaya a visitar el campo santo. Primer Viernes: Está invitados a la Devoción Primer Viernes el 6 de noviembre. Contamos con la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento a las 11:00 am enseguida por la Santa Eucaristía a las 12:00 pm El Llamado para los Servicios Católicos anual: Se llevará a cabo el próximo fin de semana. Cada año, nuestro obispo nos pide a cada uno de nosotros que hagamos un compromiso para apoyar el trabajo de nuestros programas diocesanos y ministerios. Al compartir los dones que Dios nos ha otorgado, podemos trabajar juntos para cuidar de la Iglesia. Por favor, experimente el gozo de dar y únase a nosotros mientras continuamos el trabajo de espiritualidad, caridad y educación de Cristo. Las prácticas del coro: Para las mañanitas de día 12 de diciembre ya comenzarán. Y igual vamos a tener el coro para los niños Si desea participar, por favor llame a Araceli Luna al (254) 292-8781. E Formación de la Fe para adultos: Son todos los martes a las 7:00 PM en el Salón Parroquial. L ET ÍN PARA E L DOMNGO PRE VIO AL L LAMADO Si usted quiere ofrecer: Una Misa especial o donar las flores del altar para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleaños o una ocasión especial, lo puede hacer. Por favor comuníquense al despacho parroquial. Domingo es el día del Señor: El tercer mandamiento de Dios. Inviten a los demás católicos de participar a la Santa Misa cada domingo y participar activamente en la actividades de la Iglesia. Dios es parte de la nuestra vida cotidiana. El Párroco Justin: Les invita a ustedes de participar a las Misas durante la semana. Las Misas son a las 12 del mediodía. Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia, por favor hablen con el Párroco Justino para él pueda dar algún consejo recuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matrimonio en la iglesia.
What About Hypocrites Our English word hypocrite comes from a Greek word that is pronounced almost the same. The Greeks often used the word to describe acting, but its root meaning is closer to this: "One who pretends or acts under a mask." We might describe such a person as "two faced." There are several places in the gospels where Jesus calls the Pharises hypocrites because they say one thing and do another. Their actions appear to be part of a show so that others will think that they are holy and good. Jesus cuts to the heart of the matter when he points out that clinging to the letter of the law is not what makes someone holy. Rather, it is the person with a pure heart free of greed, malice, envy, and evil of all kinds who is closer to God. Jesus has the Old Testament Scriptures on his side. Psalm 15 lays out a wonderful description of the ones who will dwell with God forever in heaven. First and foremost, they are not hypocrites. Rather, they have integrity of heart and speak the truth(15:2). They "never defame a neighbor" (15:3). They practice what they preach and do it for the greater glory of God. We all have moments when we act better (or sometimes worse) than we are because we want to appear differently to others. The challenge today is to be genuine, to let love of God become the model for how we love. Then we will have no need to worry about whether we are following the law. Our own actions will tell us so.
Will hypocrites have eternal life? No!
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