We saw his start at its rising and have come to do him homage.

Matthew 2:2

Hemos visto la Estrella en el oriente y hemos venido a adorar al Señor. Mateo 2:2

Solemnity of the epiphany of the lord Solemnidad de la epifanía del señor

WELCOME TO ST. EDWARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

Celebration of the Eucharist Celebración de la Eucaristía Sunday/Domingo Mass Times Saturday Vigil Vigil Saturday Sunday Sunday

5:00pm Bilingual 5:00pm Bilingual 8:00am English 8:00am English 10:30am English 10:30am English 12:30pm Español 12:30pm Español Weekday Masses-Misas entre Semana Weekday Masses-Misas entre Semana Tuesday 6:00pm English Wednesday 12:00 noon English Tuesday 6:00pm English Thursday 7:30pm Español Wednesday 12:00 noon English Friday 8:00am English Thursday 7:30pm Español Eucharistic Adoration -Adoración Eucarística Friday 8:00am English Tuesday 5:00-5:45pm English Eucharistic Adoration -AdoraciónEspañol Eucarística Wednesday 7:30-8:15pm Tuesday 5:00-5:45pm English Reconciliation/Confesiones Wednesday 7:30-8:15pm Español Tuesday 5:00pm - 5:30pm Reconciliation/Confesiones Wednesday 5:00pm-5:45pm Thursday 5:00pm-5:45pm Tuesday 5:00pm Friday 8:30am -- 5:30pm 9:00am Saturday 4:00pm - 4:45p Wednesday 5:00pm-5:45pm Thursday 5:00pm-5:45pm Friday 8:30am - 9:00am Saturday 4:00pmdel - 4:45p Daily Readings/Lecturas Día Mon 1 Readings/Lecturas Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97, 98, 99,del 100,Día 101, 102; Daily Tues Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Mon Wed Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2Ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9; Mk 1:21-28 Tues

800 East Tyler Athens, Texas 75751 Office (903) 675-2509 Fax (903) 675-8805

www.stedwardsparish.org

Fr. Nolan T. Lowry, STL Pastor [email protected] (903) 570-3139 Emergency CHURCH OFFICE HOURS HORAS DE OFICINA Monday/ Lunes thru Friday/ Viernes 10:0am-5:00pm Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm

ThursHeb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7; Mk 1:29-39 Wed

Saturday/Sabado & Sunday/

Fri Thurs Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-7C, 8-9; Mk 1:40-45

Domingo Closed-Cerrado

Sat Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3 and 4BC, 6C-7; Mk 2:1-12 Fri Sat Heb 4: 12-16; Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15; Mk 2:13-17

January 08, 2017

St. Edward’s Parish at a Glance in 2016 Families: Members: Deacons: Acolytes: Seminarians: Baptisms: 1st Communion: Confirmations: Marriages: Funerals: Quinceañeras: Presentations: Confessions:

481 (registered) 1179 (registered) 0 (1 moved; 1 retired) 1 1 76 47 57 9 12 18 10 150 hours eBulletin recipients: 542 Bible studies: 4 Demographics: (see below) Anglo

Hispanic

Other

St. Edward’s Weekly Contributions 2016 Amt / Wk # of Families $0-$1: 49 $1-$5: 24 $5-$10: 34 $10-$20: 50 $20-$30: 26 $30-$50: 28 $50-$100: 12 $100-$150: 9 $150-$250: 1 > $250: 3 Total Families who Contribute each week:

236

2016 Capital Projects: • New parish sign and campus signage • New landscaping around church and BVM garden • New Pergola in BVM garden • New flooring in hall and bathroom area • New video/audio system for parish hall and church • Renovation of parish rectory (paid for by anonymous donors) 2016 Events and Parish Initiatives: • Formation of Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) • Formation of Council of Catholic Women (CCW) • Training of Gabriel Project • Goodbye to Deacon Dave and Penny Finch • 2 Knights of Columbus (KofC) Chicken Dinners • Service at Athens Soup Kitchen • Service at The Ark (TVCC) • Last Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at The Cain Center • TOTUS TUUS Vacation Bible School • Fr. Nelson Muñoz Hispanic retreat • Alex Gotay Youth Retreat • Back-to-School Bash Uniforms for AISD students • Angel Tree for Park Highland Nursing Home • “Mary Float” in Athens City Christmas Parade • Widows and Divorced Bereavement Luncheon Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 12 members trained; $5,219.10 disbursed to assist 64 Clients in 2016 Housing          $   977.00 Utilities             3,596.64 Vehicle                100.00 Medical               300.46 Other                   245.00

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MINISTRY SCHEDULE for the weekend of Please keep in your hearts and prayers the following people for the challenges they are facing with ill health or other special needs. Por favor tenga en sus corazones y oraciones a las siguientes personas por los retos que enfrentan con problemas de salud u otras necesidades especiales:

Carmen & Don Lozano Adan & Edna Lozano Cecilia DeLeon Nathan Garner Tom Roach Evelyn Tindle Shirley & CR Juanita Hudgins Flora Lynd Linda Motl Margarita Pinedo Becky Bass Bell Family Frizzel Family Efraín Beltran Estela Carranza Frizzell Family Jesús Valencia Martha Rodriguez Candy Lund Gary Crick

Drucella Hess Tom Hudson Gay LaStrapes Janet McKenzie Mr. Fancher Melton Charlie & Ann Meyers Richbourg Family Dana Marie Scott Elaine Schaller Stephanie Siegrist Alex Garner Bob Gordon Benedict Gordon Hess Family Shirley Guilhas Luz Escalera Margarita Cataño Sherry Kelley Brook Mattern’s unborn baby girl

Names will remain for 30 days unless otherwise requested. Los nombres permanecerán durante 30 días a menos que se solicite lo contrario.

MASS INTENTIONS/INTENCIONES DE LAS MISAS

5:00 p.m. †Clarence M. Day 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Wednesday 12:30 noon Thursday 7:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. Saturday Sunday

FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR

Flores para el Altar If you or your group are interested in giving donations for the weekly flower arrangements, please contact the church office. Si usted o su grupo esta interesado en dar una donación para los arreglos florales semanales, comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia.

DIOCESAN NEWS/NOTICIAS DE NUESTRA DIOCESIS The Daughters of Divine Hope will offer Mass for bishops and priests who have ordination anniversaries and birthdays, for deacons who have ordination anniversaries, and for deceased clergy Jan. 9 at 11:30 a.m. in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Formation Day for Special Needs Catechesis The Diocesan Office of Faith Formation will hold a formation day for special needs catechesis Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the chancery in Tyler.

For more information, visit www.dioceseoftyler.org

Saturday January 7 5:00 pm Acolyte: Concepcion Gutierrez Altar Server: Angelique Gutiérrez-Erick García Jessica Reyes EMHCs– María García –Celia Reyes Reader-: CJ Brinlee-Maria Cleto Usher-: Adrian & Casey Pinedo Sunday January 8 8:00 am Acolyte: Ron Williams Altar Servers: -Brendan Carney-open EMHC: Kathi Murphy-Boley-Michael Garner Reader: Denise Garner Usher: Nanni Baker– open 10:30 am Acolyte: Alberto Salazar Altar Servers: Tucker & Nathan Hall EMHC: Juan Martinez –Angelica Salazar Reader: Gail St Clair Usher: Mell & Maria Hebert 12:30 pm Acolyte: Jaime García Monaguillos: Jolet García-Evelyn Mota Santiago García– Jaime García MESC: Erasmo & María Mota Lector: Verónica García MINISTRY SCHEDULE for the weekend of

Saturday January 14 5:00 pm Acolyte: Luis Miguel Pina Altar Server: -Diego –Jolet García Luis Miguel Reader-: Juan Martínez– Florentino Guerrero EMHCs-Verónica García–Kathi Murphy-Boley Usher-: Rubén & Socorro Aguilar Sunday January 15 8:00 am Acolyte: Ron Williams Altar Servers: Brendan Carney-open EMHC: Joyce Williams –Maria Krehel Reader: Donald Carney Usher: Bob Cincar– Gary Motl 10:30 am Acolyte: Alberto Salazar Altar Servers: Tucker & Nathan Hall EMHC: CJ Brinlee– Angelica Salazar Reader: Maria Hebert Usher: Mel Hebert– Wally Mahmoud 12:30 pm Acolyte: Jaime García Monaguillos: Giomar Miranda– Iván García Jessica Reyes MESC: Alfonso & Aurora Miranda Lector: Celia Reyes Acomodador: Antonio Miranda-Margarita Reyes

5 PARISH NEWS/NOTICIAS DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA Help feed the hungry St. Edward Parish Parishioners are feeding the hungry at the Athens Soup Kitchen Tuesday January 31 AND Thursday February 2, 2017 CALL (leave your name and #): 903675-0076 Ayudenos alimentar al Hambriento Los feligreses de la Parroquia de San Eduardo estaran alimentado al hambrientos en Athens Soup Kitchen el martes, 31 de enero y el jueves, 2 de febrero de 2017 LLAMA(deja tu nombre y #): 903-675-0076

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The ministry that is the BRIDGE that CONNECTS the Gospel to the NEEDS of God’s people: St. Vincent de Paul NEEDS YOU!! If you can volunteer 1-5 hours a week, you can give comfort to our friends and neighbors in crisis. Attend a meeting (1st Wednesday of the month after the noon mass) Or call: 903-675-0076 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Clase de Preparación Matrimonial

Class for Marriage Preparation

Domingo, 15 de Enero Domingo, 22 de Enero Domingo, 29 de Enero Domingo, 5 de Febrero

Sunday, January 15 Sunday, January 22 Sunday, January 29 Sunday, January 5

2:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

2:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m

Estas son clases obligatorias. Debe hacérnoslo saber si usted no puede asistir

These are mandatory classes. If you cannot attend, you need to let us know.

Jan 8– Chili to-go Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Jan. 29 Rose Sunday– Knights of Columbus Feb. 7- K of C Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Council of Catholic Women 1st Monday of each month Knights of Columbus 2nd Monday of each month Bunco Game Night 3rd Monday of each month Youth Night 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month St. Vincent de Paul Society 1st Wednesday after 12 noon Mass & 3rd Tuesday after 6 pm Mass Bible Study with Fr. Lowry (Spanish) 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 6 pm to 7:15 pm Bible Study with Fr. Lowry (English) 2nd & 4th Thursdays 6 pm to 7:15 pm Reunion de Cursillistas el primer y tercer lunes de Cada mes a las 7:00pm Grupo de Oración miércoles a las 7:30pm. Seguido con convivencia. SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Junta Guadalupana

NTERESTED IN HELPING WITH THE

Tendremos una junta con todos los coordinadores para hacer una evaluación de la fiesta de Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe el 15 de Enero 2017

Mass Linens?

Ayuda y recomendación para necesitados.

PLEASE CALL JUDY ESCHENBURG AT (903) 677-2968. PLEASE LEAVE MESSAGE IF NO ANSWER.

Emergencies: (972)454-9524

Después de la Misa de las 12:30

Purificadores?

Traiga su platillo favorito para compartir

INTERESADO(A) EN AYUDAR CON LOS COMUNIQUESE CON JUDY ESCHENBURG AL (903) 677-2968. FAVOR DE DEJAR MENSAJE SI NO CONTESTA.

Help and referrals for needy

Weekdays:(903)675-0076

Knights of Columbus/Caballeros de Colon

Jointly with God portrays the Patriotism & Unity of the Knights of Columbus Meetings on 2nd Monday of each month beginning with Mass @ 6:00pm. All men of the parish over the age of 18 are invited to join. Reuniones son el segundo lunes de cada mes y comienzan con la Misa a las 6:00pm. Se invita a todos los hombres mayores de 18 años.

6 FAITH FORMATION NEWS/NOTICIAS DE FORMACION DE FE Hoping you have had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year, but now it's back to the real world... Just a reminder - Faith Formation classes resume regular schedule

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 11 & 12, 2017. Looking forward to seeing each of you ON TIME!

Espero que hayan tenido una bendita Navidad y un Feliz Año Nuevo, pero ahora estamos de vuelta al mundo real... Sólo un recordatorio - Formación en la fe volverá a clases en horario regular Martes, Miércoles y Jueves, Enero 10, 11 y 12, 2017. Deseando ver a cada uno de ustedes A TIEMPO! We are ready to start collecting for our ANNUAL GARAGE SALE FUND RAISING Event. All proceeds go to Debt Reduction of our note. You may leave your donated items on the porch at the Faith Formation building beginning next week. The GARAGE SALE is scheduled for MARCH 18, 2017, 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. Estamos listos para empezar a reunir cosas para NUESTRA VENTA DE GARAGE ANUAL PARA REUNIR FONDOS. Todo lo recaudado va a la reducción de la deuda de nuestro terreno. Usted puede dejar sus artículos donados en el porche del edificio de formación de fe, a partir de la próxima semana. La venta de garaje está programada para el 18 de marzo de 2017, de 7 a.m. a 3 p.m. FAITH FORMATION SOUP KITCHEN PROJECT WE WILL START THIS YEAR HELPING OUR LOCAL SOUP KITCHEN. THEY ARE ASKING FOR CANNED GOODS AND STAPLES FOR THEIR SOUPS. I HAVE DIVIDED THE ITEMS BY GRADE: VAMOS A COMENZAR EL ANO AYUDANDO A NUESTRA COCINA LOCAL. ESTAN PIDIENDO COSAS ENLATADAS Y COSAS PRINCIPALES PARA SU SOPAS. YO LAS DIVIDI EN COSAS POR GRADO: KINDERGARDEN-TOMATO SAUCE FIRST– TACO SEASONING PACKAGE AND 16 OZ PKG DRY HIDDEN VALLEY SECOND- CANNED PINTO BEANS THIRD-CANNED MIX VEGETABLES FOURTH-SLICED JALAPENOS FIFTH-CANNED TOMATOES SIXTH-ROTEL AND GREEN CHILIES RCIC– CORN BREAD YOU MAY START BRINGING THESE ITEMS AS SOON AS YOU CAN. WHEN EVERYTHING IS COLLECTED, IT WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE SOUP KITCHEN IN YOU NAMED. PUEDEN COMENZAR A TRAER ESTAS COSAS LO MAS PRONTO POSIBLE. CUANTO YA AHIGAMOS COLECTADO TODO, SERA LLEVADO A LA SOUP KITCHEN EN SU NOMBRE. THANK YOU AGAIN, ZOILA HUNT FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR

CLASES BAUTISMALES LAS SIGUIENTES CLASES SERAN EL MARTES, 9 DE ENERO DE 6PM 8PM. DONACION: $20 POR PAREJA SOLO SE PROGRAMARAN BAUTIZOS EL SEGUNDO Y CUARTO SABADO DEL MES. SI DESEA MAS INFORMACION O REGISTRARSE FAVOR DE LLAMAR AL (903) 675-2509 EN HORAS DE OFICINA.

Adult Bible Study: 2nd and 4th Thursdays (in English) Fr. Lowry will be teaching adults the Gospel of St. Matthew on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 6:00-7:45 in the hall during regular Faith Formation of the kids. The syllabus is on the eBulletin, or you may come by the office to collect it. All are welcome to come. Please bring your Catholic Bible! Estudio de Biblia para Adultos: 2° y 4° Miércoles (en español) Fr. Lowry estara enseñando a los adultos el evangelio de san Mateo en el segundo y cuarto miércoles de cada mes de 6:00-7:45 en el salon durante la semana de formación de fe de los niños. El plan de estudios está en el Bolletin, o puede venir a la oficina a recogerlo. Todos son bienvenidos a venir. Por favor traiga su Biblia Católica!

Our Stewardship of God’s Gifts Attendance/Reunidos_

SPONSOR OF THE MONTH

Silver Line Roofing

740

Regular Collection-

All Types of Roofing

$4300

Second Collection-

Richard Gallo 903.747.7450

$3640

[email protected]

Second Collection/Segunda Colecta Jan. 8, 2017 -SVDP Jan. 22, 2017-Campus Ministry Jan. 29, 2017 –Church in Latin America St. Edward’s Pastoral Council serves as a communication bridge between all groups of the parish and the Pastor. Carmen Delgado

Laurie Hannan

Carlita Morris Harvey Osio Florentino Guerrero Danny Sparks Jim Streifel Celia Reyes Your comments or suggestions are welcome. Email: [email protected]

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Zero Tolerance Policy on Abuse Concerns about the conduct of Church personnel can be directed confidentially to Rev. Gavin Vaverek, JCL, Promoter of Justice, 1015 ESE Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701; Phone 903-266-2159; Email .

If you would like to share an event or have information for the bulletin, please submit it as you would like it to read to [email protected] or [email protected]. No later than noon on Wednesday.

Si le gustaría compartir un evento o poner información en el boletín, por favor envíelo como le guste que diga al correo electrónico a secretarystedward@gmail o a [email protected].

Commissions, Councils & Ministries Comisiones, Consejo & Ministerios Bereavement

Wanda Cincar

903-675-6630

Acomodadores

Antonio Miranda

903-203-1425

Council of Catholic Women

Carletta Morris

903-675-3793

Bautismo

Ethics & Integrity

Nancy Pitts

903-681-3040

Carmen Vásquez Gabriel García

903-681-2018 903-489-3531

Faith Formation

Zoila Hunt

903-677-1922

Cursillistas

Carlos Ceballos

903-275-8428

Finance Council

Nancy Pitts

903-681-3040

Gabriel Project

Virginia Gandy

214-215-0242

Knights of Columbus

Larry Pfeifer

Landscape Committee

Duelo de Familias Esperanza Campa Olga Torres

903-681-5578 903-675-0526 903-477-1608

832-651-4329

Grupo de Oración Alberto & Angélica Salazar

Yvonne Sparks

281-851-2717

Guadalupanos

Guille Rosas

903-675-6750

Lectors

Kathi Murphy-Boley

972-467-5092

Lectores

Florentino Guerrero

903-767-5544

Music

Pat Hudson

903-338-2664

Monaguillos

Laura García

903-670-3258

RCIA

Jack Bailey

903-677-2777

Música

Rogelio Escobedo Benny Martínez

903-288-2187 903-681-3190

Society of St. V. De Paul

Linda Kindel

972-454-9524

Quinceañeras

Olga Torres

903-675-0526

Ushers

Wally Mahmoud

903-286-2429

RICA

Aurora Miranda

903-288-7015

Youth Group

Carmen Delgado

903-292-9237

Webb’s

HOLIDAY CLEANERS 409 S Palestine, Athens 903-675-7022 903-489-0969 Athens Malakoff

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State License TACLB29884R

903-203-0467 903-675-6739

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Roma

DANNY’S

Italian Cuisine

We Specialize in Catering

Tailor Shop

500 S Palestine Athens

903-675-5238 903-286-0627 Cell

416 S Palestine Suite F -Athens (903) 681-5632

(903) 670-3351

[email protected]

Danny & Greg

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 An affordable alternative to nursing homes.

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Cedar Creek Glass & Mirror

Residential & Commercial Replacement Glass & Solar Screens Framed & Frameless Showers

Jay Kohlmeier

903.498.8739

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877.367.3530 1951 E Hwy 31 Corsicana

JALISCO’S

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877.367.3802

505 W CORSICANA ATHENS

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Hernandez Concrete Construction

903-677-6169

Driveways Sidewalks Fences Slabs Patios

BRINSON SE HABLA ESPANOL

Residential & Commercial Over 20 Years Experience

Gus & Bernardo

Free Estimates

(903) 477-0658

(903) 286-8546

Carroll-Lehr Funeral Home

1 9 1 0 E T y l e r At h e n s

903 -675-2211

Robert J. Nettune, M.D.

El Arroyo Modern Mex-Kitchen

416 S Palestine Ste C Athens 903.292.5279 Dine In Carry Out Mon-Fri 11am-9pm

Ophthalmologist Parishioner

Gregory F Mondini,

Medicare Accepted Se Habla Espanol

M.D., P.A.

Obstetrics / Gynecology / Fertility

903.675.5300

607 E Clinton Athens (903) 675-7700

1123 S Palestine St Athens TX 75751

Se Habla Español

Mark R. Walker Attorney and Counselor

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Parishioner

214-395-3542 [email protected]

San Miguel Arcángel, defiéndenos en la batalla. Sé nuestro amparo contra las perversidad y asechanzas del demonio. Reprímale Dios, pedimos suplicantes, y tu príncipe de la milicia celestial arroja al infierno con el divino poder a Satanás y a los otros espíritus malignos que andan dispersos por el mundo para la perdición de las almas. Amén.

Henderson County

GUTTER Steve Wasinger 903-368-1081 • 903-292-1188

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Richard Gallo 903.747.7450 [email protected]

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