St. Mary`s Catholic Church

March 20, 2016 — Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 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
CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
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.
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.
MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Charles Bendford, Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor
Chris Staton & Alberto Hernandez.
10:00AM: Jose Contreras, Makayla Contreras,
Mani Contreras, Alex Lira & Samantha Lira.
12:00PM: Stephanie Hernández, Alexis Rivero,
Ana Mendoza, Mariel Rodríguez & Lorena Arvizu.
Lectors:
8:00AM: Linda Kuborn (L) & Mary Seale (A)
10:00AM: Helen Matthews (L) & Therese Nguyen (A)
12:00PM: Nora García (L) & Verónica Salazar (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
8:00AM: Ray Zies
10:00AM: Filo Contreras
12:00PM: Juanita Ayala
Pastoral Council members: Marie Keale, Enrique Crosby, Michael Gragg, Margaret May, Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene
Arrington, Filo Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, and Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don Atland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo Mora,
Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.
Let us pray for the sick: Soraya Milagro Alvarado, Jackie
Contreras, Allen Alleman, Emily Burkhart, Brian Thornton, Ethel
Goolsby, Jimmy Burrow, Lisa Hill, Jim Rodgers, David Goolsby,
Marie Williams, Sharon Parsons, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer,
Walter Kimmerling, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby, Dian &
David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Rojelio Hiram Camarillo, Norma
Lee Budai, Barnett Lown, Mike Broderick, Jerry Lee Wills, Jake
Schmidt, Alberto Sanchez, Larry Graham, Joseph Sandifer, Mike
Tekell, Thera Tacker, Bud Stelly, Joan Burns, San Juana Prado,
Sarabeth Matthews, Ralph G. Lee & Raymond Fuentes.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday:
8:00 AM: +Piera & +Lawrence McGilvray
10:00 AM: +Joan Burns
12:00 PM: Pro Populo
Tuesday: Chrism Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent in Austin, Texas
(No Mass at St. Mary’s)
Wednesday: +Alberta Rodríguez Méndez
Holy Thursday: Mass at 7:00 p.m.-+Grandpa Alberto Sánchez
Solemn Adoration after Mass until midnight
Good Friday: Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by the
Veneration of the Cross
Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30 p.m.– For Priests
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord:
8:00 AM: +John Klehn
10:00 AM: +Floyd Swick Death Anniversary
12:00 PM: Pro Populo
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Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Request
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That we as members of the Church will respond to God’s grace
giving of ourselves in service to others in our families, schools,
workplaces and society …
Por que nosotros, como miembros de la Iglesia respondamos a las
gracias de Dios dándonos a nosotros mismos a través del servicio
a los demás en nuestras familias, escuela, lugares de trabajo y
sociedad...
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
March 19-20, Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord—Our Lenten
journey climaxes in this celebration of Holy Week. Throughout these
days we are called to experience with Christ a journey of unselfish love;
to die to all that is sinful in us and to rise to new and renewed life. Will
justice and charity be renewed in us through this journey? Will we make
room for those in need as we let selfishness die in us?
19 y 20 de marzo, Domingo de Ramos de la Pasión de Nuestro Señor—
Nuestro viaje Cuaresmal llega a su clímax en esta celebración de la Semana Santa. A lo largo de estos días estamos llamados a experimentar
con Cristo un viaje de amor generoso; a morir a todo lo que es pecaminoso y a levantarnos con una vida nueva y renovada ¿Serán la justicia y
la caridad renovadas en nosotros a través de este viaje? ¿Haremos espacio para aquellos necesitados mientras dejamos que el egoísmo muera en
nosotros?
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Liturgical ministers of Holy Week: If you have been called to participate on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Vigil, please pick up a
schedule in the sacristy.
Ministros de la liturgia del Domingo de Ramos y Semana Santa. Si
usted ha sido llamado a participar el Jueves Santo, Viernes Santo y
Vigilia de Pascua, por favor pase por la sacristía a recoger la hoja de
los horarios.
Easter Triduum Schedule:
Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord’s Supper at 7:00 p.m.
People who will be participating in the foot washing: 1) Pat Simmons, 2) Don Staton, 3) Alex Lira, 4) Charles Benford, 5) Carlos
Mendoza, 6) Arturo Cisneros, 7) Jose Perez, 8) Ramiro Hernandez,
9) Mary Schaefer, 10) Darlene Arrington, 11) Polo Mora, 12) DJ
Thomas.
Solemn Adoration Schedule After Mass until midnight:
8:30-9: parishioners / 9-9:30: Ladies Altar Guild and Spirits /
9:30-10: Knights of Columbus / 10-10:30 Spanish Lectors/
10:30-11: Guadalupanos and Manto De Maria / 11-12: Charismatic Group.
Good Friday:
Bilingual Stations of the Cross at 5:00 p.m. in the Church
Fish Fry dinner at 5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. sponsor by
Knights of Columbus.
Good Friday Service at 7:00 p.m. followed by the
Veneration of the Cross.
Holy Saturday: Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.
Easter Sunday: Regular Sunday schedule.
Good Friday Pontifical Collection Every year, each parish in the
United States takes up a collection on Good Friday, as designated by
the Holy Father. This collection helps support the work of the Franciscans in the Holy Land. The money is used to care for the people and
places of the Holy Land. This collection helps keep Christianity alive in
this area made holy by the life, suffering, death and resurrection of our
Lord, Jesus Christ.
First Communion & Confirmation classes begin today
 The front pews will be reserved for the sacramental students at
10:00 a.m. &12:00 p.m. Mass.
 Mandatory class from11:00 a.m.-11:45a.m. Confirmation Class
will meet in the HS classroom; First communion Class will meet
in the 2nd grade classroom.
Adult Bible Study:
The Book of Exodus Bible study group will meet today at 9:00
a.m. in the conference room of the parish hall.
Class for the book review , “Biblical Walk Through the Mass”
facilitated by Deacon Dwight, will begin on Sunday, April 3rd, at
9:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Parish Hall.
Eater Lilies The Ladies Altar Guild will be accepting donations for
Easter Lilies in memory of or in honor of someone. You may pick up
your envelope in the church foyer and place it in the offering basket.
Easter Basket Raffle The Ladies Altar Guild is selling raffle tickets
after Mass. They have two baskets: one for children and one for adults.
Tickets are $1.00 or 6 for $5.00; all proceeds go towards the Church.
Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday and goes through Sunday,
April 3rd. Chaplet Booklets are in the church foyer.
40 days of Lent Food Drive The Knights of Columbus invite everyone
to participate in this act of charity. You may drop off canned goods at
the church office. All food collected will be delivered to Caritas.
Jamaica Raffle The Guadalupanos are selling raffle tickets for a John
Deere Dll0 Riding Lawn Mower. Tickets are $10.00 and the drawing
will be held on May 1st. Help us build a religious education building for
our children
From Ashes to Easter With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption. We can help make things new with small, yet joyful sacrifices.
The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of
our neighbor. With continued generosity to the Ashes to Easter Lenten Mission Campaign, local missionaries are able to instruct, advise, console and
comfort the poor in the mission areas they serve. Please be generous.
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday 03/13/16: $3,185.00
Thank you for your generosity!
Horarios del Triduo Pascua (Semana Santa)
Jueves Santo
Misa de la Cena del Señor a las 7:00 p.m.
Las personas que van a participar en el lavado de los pies:
1)Pat Simmons, 2) Don Staton, 3) Alex Lira, 4) Charles Benford,
5) Carlos Mendoza, 6) Arturo Cisneros,7) José Pérez, 8) Ramiro
Hernández, 9) Mary Schaefer, 10) Darlene Arrington, 11) Polo Mora
12) DJ Thomas.
Los Horarios después de la Misa La Solemne Adoración
8:30-9: parroquianos / 9-9:30: Las Señoras del Altar y Los Espíritus de Sta. María / 9:30-10: Caballeros de Colón / 10-10:30 Los
Lectores del Español / 10:30-11: Los Guadalupanos y Manto de
María / 11-12: Grupo Carismático.
Viernes Santo:
Vía Crucis bilingüe a las 5:00 p.m. en la Iglesia
Cena de pescado frito a las 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m. patrocinadado por los
Caballeros de Colón.
Servicio de Viernes Santo a las 7:00 p.m. enseguida la Veneración de
La Santa Cruz.
Sábado de Gloria: Vigilia de Pascua a las 8:30 p.m.
Domingo de Pascua: Horario regular
Colecta especial para Viernes Santo Cada año, cada parroquia en los
Estados Unidos toma una colecta el Viernes Santo, según lo señalado
por el Santo Padre. Esta colecta ayuda a apoyar el trabajo de los Franciscanos en la Tierra Santa. El dinero se utiliza para el cuidado de las
personas y los lugares de la Tierra Santa. Esta colecta ayuda a mantener vivo el cristianismo en esta zona santificada por la vida, el sufrimiento, la muerte y la resurrección de nuestro Señor, Jesucristo.
Atención padres de Primera Comunión y Confirmación empezando Hoy Habrá clases obligatorias y de asistir la Santa Misa. Se les
aplica a todos aquellos alumnos que van a recibir su Primera Comunión o Confirmación finales de esta primavera.
 Las bancas en frente va estar reservadas para los estudiantes sacramentales para la Misa de 10 y de 12.
 Clases Obligatoria a las 11:00 a.m.– 11:45 a.m. Para los alumnos
de Confirmación se reunirá en salón de preparatoria y para los
alumnos de Primera Comunión en salón de segundo grado.
Lirios de Pascua Las Señoras del Altar está aceptando donaciones
monetarias para Lirios de Pascua. En el pasillo se encuentra unos sobres. Se lo puede dedicar en memoria de ser querido o honor alguien
especial. Pueden dejar su donación en la canasta del ofertorio o pueden
pasar al despacho parroquial.
Rifa para una Canasta de Pascua Las Señoras del Altar esta vendiendo boletos para un canasta de Pascua: una es para niño/a y la otra para
adulto. Los boletos son $1.00 o 6 boletos por $5.00; todos los ingresos
van hacia la Iglesia.
Novena de la Divina Misericordia comienza el Viernes Santo y se
termina el 3 de abril. En el pasillo se encuentra folletos de la Coronilla
de la Divina Misericordia.
De Cenizas a la Pascua Con el Señor hay misericordia y una total
redención. Podemos ayudar a que las cosas se renueven a través de
pequeños, pero gozosos sacrificios. Las obras de misericordia son acciones caritativas por las cuales acudimos en ayuda de nuestro prójimo.
Con continua generosidad hacia la Campaña Misionera De las Cenizas
a la Pascua, misioneros locales son capaces de instruir, dar consejo,
consolar y confortar a los pobres en las áreas misioneras en las que
sirven. Por favor sea generoso.
40 días de Cuaresma Los Caballeros de Colón invita a todos ustedes
de participar en un acto caritativo durante la Cuaresma puede trae a
comida enlatada. Todo lo que se recauden se entregan a Cáritas. Puede
pasar y dejar su comida enlatada al despacho parroquial.
Rifa del la Jamaica el Grupo Guadalupanos están vendiendo boletos para
la rifa de un tractor de cortar césped el modelo es un John Deere Dll0. Los
boletos son $ 10.00. El certamen se llevará a cabo el 1 ero de mayo. Ayúdanos a construir un edificio de educación religiosa para nuestros hijos .
The Keys of the Kingdom
From the beginning of his public life Jesus chose certain men, twelve in number, to be
with him to participate in his mission.(Mark 3:13-19) He gives the Twelve a share in his authority and "sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal." (Luke 9:2) They remain associated for ever with Christ's kingdom, for through them he directs the Catholic Church: "As my
Father appointed a kingdom for me, so do I appoint for you that you may eat and drink at my
table in my kingdom, and sit on the thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel." (Luke 22:29)
Simon Peter holds the first place in the college of the Twelve; (Mark 3:16; Luke
24:34; 1 Cor 15:5) Jesus entrusted a unique mission to him. Through a revelation from the Father, Peter had confessed: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Our Lord then declared to him:" You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades
will not prevail against it" (Mat 16:18) Christ, the "living stone," (1 Peter 2:4) thus assures the
Catholic Church, built on Peter, of victory over the powers of death. Because of the faith he
confessed Peter will remain the unshakeable rock of the Catholic Church. His mission will be to
keep this faith from every lapse and to strengthen
his brothers in it. (Luke 22:32)
Jesus entrusted a specific authority to Peter: "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of
heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on
earth will be loosed in heaven."(Mat 16:19) The "power of the keys" designates authority to
govern the house of God, which is the Catholic Church. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, confirmed
this mandate after his Resurrection: "Feed my sheep." (John 21:15-17) The power to "bind and
loose" connotes the authority to absolve sins, to pronounce doctrinal judgments, and to make
disciplinary decisions in the Catholic Church. Jesus entrusted this authority to the Catholic
Church through the ministry of the apostles (Mat 18:18) and in particular through the ministry
of Peter, the only one to whom he specifically entrusted the keys of the kingdom.
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Domingo 9A.M. – 2 P.M.
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President: Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President: Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary: Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer: Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
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prayer with Pope Francis
to stop attacks on family
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Mexia, Texas
(254) 562-2881
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