catholic diocese of austin · 2019-09-19 · total consecration rosary and mass-10-year anniversary...
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Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop Diocese of Austin
Pope Francis Rome, Italy
March 24, 2019
Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday: after 9am Mass
Sunday: before Mass from 8:15a-8:45a
and by Appointment
Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament
Friday 5pm
Director of Religious Education Deacon Don Sims 979-596-1966
St. Ann Parish Council
Chris Arredondo:
979-451-9796 Sammy Brinkman:
979-596-1844 Pete Orozco: 979-571-4099 Sonia Orozco 979-739-0047
Theresa Perez: 979-224-9311 Buddy Walters: 979-535-4530 Janet Zapalac 979-289-0378
Pastor: Reverend Ernesto Elizondo—(979) 836-4441
Contact Person: Deacon Don Sims (979) 204-1812 [email protected]
Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator
Office Email: [email protected]
3rd Sunday of Lent
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org
St. Ann Catholic Church P.O. Box 99
333 Thornberry Drive Somerville, Texas 77879
Office 979-596-1966
MASS SCHEDULE
Sunday 9:00 am
Weekdays Wednesday 9:00 am
Friday 6:00 pm
Office Hours: 11:00a—4:00p Wednesday & Friday Web Site Address: www.saintann-somerville.org
St. Ann Finance Council
Tom Hodges: 979-596-1038
Kyle Maldonado: 979-820-7210
Delfino Orozco: 713-703-7614
Fran Thomas: 979-596-2308
ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us with us.
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
Finances—St. Ann
03/17/2019 Sunday Collection $ 1,528.04
Mass Intentions: Mar.24 -31
Sun. Mar. 24 9:00a For the People and for +Kathy Holub
Wed. Mar. 27 9:00a +George Orozco +Carmen Negrete +Patricia Thomas
Fri. Mar. 29 2:00p-5:45p 6:00p 6:30p
Adoration +Gregorio Colon Stations of the Cross
Sun. Mar. 31 9:00a For the People and for +Allen Labay
Apostolate
Wed. –Mar. 27 Wed. –Apr. 3
Collection Counting
Tom Hodges Del Orozco
Tom Hodges Fran Thomas
3rd Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: Exodus 3: 1-8a, 13-15 Psalm 103: 1-4, 6-8, 11 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-6, 10-12 Gospel: Luke 13: 1-9 4th Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: Joshua 5: 9a, 10-12 Psalm 34: 2-7 2nd Reading: 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21 Gospel: Luke 15: 11-32
3rd Sunday of Lent
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the fig tree. God wants us to grow and bear fruit. What areas in your life need fertilizing so that you can grow in justice and charity? What needs pruning so that you can live fully in the Lord?
Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton (254)780-2436 www.cedarbrake.org
Struggling to Understand Suicide-Sat. April 6 This retreat will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. There is not a full understanding of suicide, but this day will allow for an open discussion and hopefully will bring some healing to those who have lost a loved one or a friend be-cause of suicide. Dr. Louis Gamino, a Clinical Psychologist at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and Professor of Psychia-try & Behavioral Science at Texas A & M University will pre-sent a two-hour lecture. Beverly Collin and Brian Egan will share some healing reflections and Franciscan Father Albert Haase will celebrate mass with the Anointing of the sick. For more information call (254) 780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org. A Lenten Journey through the Eyes of Mary—March 26 This Lenten Day of Reflection with Fr. John Guzaldo will be held on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Fr. John Guzaldo, pastor of St. Luke’s in Temple will present the day. The day will include a Rosary. For more information call (254) 780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org.
Results of the March 10th Par ish BBQ fundraiser : Sales $ 860.00 Expenses $ 299.62 Profit $ 560.38 This fundraiser would not be possible without everyone’s sup-port. Thank you and many blessings to all!
Classes will be Wednesday, March 27
From 6:00-7:15 pm In the
Religious Education Bldg.
Next Week’s Ministers
Sun. Mar. 31 9:00 a.m.
Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion
Lucy Hodges Mary Moreno
Greeters/Ushers John Sanchez Tom Hodges
Lectors Benjamin Zapalac
Altar Servers Benjamin Zapalac
Fullness of Truth Lenten Catholic Conference You are invited to “O Sacrament Most Holy: Eucharistic Mira-cles Yesterday and Today!” conference at Prince of Peace Catho-lic Church in San Antonio, Texas, March 29th & 30th, 2019. This dynamic conference will lead you into a deeper devotion of the Real Presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, and how each reception of Holy Communion can be a life-changing experience! To register and more details, visit: Full-nessOfTruth.org or call toll free: (877) 218-7884 or (877) 21TRUTH.
From Ashes to Easter We are blessed by the gracious gift of Jesus Christ, who trans-formed human history with his infinite and compassionate love. Through his Spirit, his grace has been poured into our hearts. With open and merciful hearts, we are invited to share our bless-ings. As we add coins to our Ashes to Easter box each day, we together will bring hope to struggling missions. Please pray a Hail Mary for the missions. All boxes should be returned on Easter Sunday or the week after.
Total Consecration Rosary and Mass-10-Year Anniversary in our Diocese! In Fatima, Our Lady said, “My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.” Please join thou-sands of Faithful throughout our Diocese to collectively make or renew our “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” at a spe-cial Holy Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. Rosary and Mass will be offered on Monday, March 25th at 6pm at St. Mary Cathedral (Austin), at Santa Cruz Church (Buda), at St. Thomas Aquinas (College Station), at 5 pm at St. Joseph (Killeen), and at 5pm at St. Peter’s Catholic Student Center (Waco). Please visit www.TexasToJesusThroughMary.org for more infor-mation.
CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members.
PRAY WITH US...come and adore Christ
The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory of God and in memory of +Frank & Irene Medina….
Betty Labay
Toni Watkins
Linda Thomas
Terry Porter
Evelyn Porter
David Zaharis
Tom Arredondo
Bob Hays
Don Hubenak
Steve Hodges
Mike Stinehall
Sue Stinehall
Peggy Jackson
Karen Eckert
Saundra Arredondo
Fr. Ernesto Elizondo
Fr. Sean Garrity
Jean Hlavaty
Sr. Rocio
Bernice Brinkman
Trisha Bagwell
Chris Snell
Neil Frerick
Robin Frerick
Jason Grace
Jerry Gutierrez
Christina Marie Hahne
Dane Kidd
Matthew Lee
Annalisa Lujan
John Maldonado
Jacob McDonald
Tommy Polansky
Joseph Ramirez
Charlie Richardson
Col Ceasar Rodriguez
Michael R. Rodriguez
Stephen Ruth
Justo Suarez
Brandon Thomas
1LT Christopher M. Torres
Alan Turner
Jennifer Hlavaty
Jarrett Hlavaty
Please pray for the needs of our
par ishioners & fr iends
The Grotto of Our Blessed Mother
Everyone is always welcome to come to the Grotto to spend some quite time or pray the rosary either alone or in a group.
ADORATION
EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT 2:00P-5:45P
Everyone that spends time in adoration of Jesus develops a personal relationship with Him, and grows in love and holiness. Quiet time with the Lord in adoration enables people to listen and recognize His voice as He speaks to their hearts.
EIM Workshops & Compliance BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2019, ADVANCE PRE-REGISTRATION THROUGH YOUR EIM ACCOUNT IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN EIM WORKSHOP. LOGIN TO YOUR EIM ACCOUNT TO SIGN UP IF YOU ARE DUE TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP. EIM compliance is required in any ministry, program or organi-zation that serves youth or vulnerable adults in any manner, or functions at a time and place where they are typically present. If you are still in need of attending an EIM Workshop, the follow-ing is a list of upcoming workshop dates. *************************************************** When: April 6, 2019 from 9:30 am-11:30 am Where: St. Mary’s, Brenham
Around the Diocese
Fried Chicken Dinner When: March 31, 2019 Where: Sts. Cyril & Methodius in Granger What: meal will consist of fried chicken, noodles, green beans, slaw, and peaches; available for dine-in or drive-thru Spring Festival When: March 31, 2019 from 11am-2:30 pm Where: St. Monica Parish in Cameron What: barbecue chicken & sausage dinner; other activities include a silent auction, a sweet shop, cake wheel, country store Texas Catholic Advocacy Day When: March 26, 2019 Where: Texas State Capitol, Austin, Tx What: see flyer posted on the bulletin board KC Fish Fry Fridays When: March 29, April 5, April 12, and April 19 Where: St. Mary’s in Caldwell What: Begin serving plates at 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM; drive through only; $10.00 per plate benefitting Knights of Columbus Memorial Scholarship Program
Lenten Listening Challenge Adding one hour of Catholic radio each day will strengthen your practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving during Lent. Tune in to KEDC 88.5 FM on the radio or listen on the app for iOS or Android devices: KEDC (iOS) or KEDC (Google Play).
Flowers for St. Ann’s Altar In your box of envelopes you will find an envelope for the Easter Flower Offering. You may begin to drop your envelope in the collection basket any Sunday when you come to Mass. If you do not have an envelope, you will find one in the entryway to the Church.
Special Collection Next Sunday March 31 The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and soli-darity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement for vic-tims of persecution, war, and natural disasters, development projects to improve living conditions for the poor; legal and sup-port services for poor immigrants; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and advocacy on behalf of the powerless. Please be generous.
ST ANN PARISH MINISTRIES...come and be with us.
St. Ann Catholic Church PO Box 99
Somerville, Texas 77879 www.saintann-somerville.org
Contact us at: Office: 979-596-1966
Email: [email protected]
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
$180 for 12 months $45 for 3 months
$7.50 for one week
Special Events at St. Ann Mar. 26: Texas Advocacy Day at the State Capital in Austin Apr. 3: St. Ann Penance Service Apr. 7: SAAM Food Collection Apr. 14: Palm Sunday Apr. 16: Chrism Mass-10:30 am; St. Vincent de Paul, Austin Apr. 18: Holy Thursday Apr. 19: Good Friday—Crosswalk Apr. 21: Easter Sunday Apr. 28: 1st Communion Mass, 9am May 19: Confirmation in Brenham
Pray for Vocations
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In memory of
Milady Kristof For her generosity to St. Ann
“May perpetual light shine
upon her”
Adopt a Seminarian
Project ….Mar. 24…Lucy & Tom Hodges ….Mar. 31…. ….Apr. 7…… ….Apr. 14…. Mr. Jorge Nuñez
St. Mary’s Seminary 9845 Memorial Dr.
Houston, TX 77024
Chef Shane McCue Bee Keeping Services Remodeling/Repair Project Consultant Custom Landscaping
Rhythm Oaks Ranch Somerville, TX 979-450-3866
Email: [email protected]
Burns & Reyes-Burns
Attorneys At Law 596-3424
Main Office Somerville Office 205 S. Hill St. P.O. Box 429 Caldwell, TX Somerville, TX
RED-C Radio KEDC 88.5 FM
Religious Education for the Domestic Church
Listen online:
www.redcradio.org
In memory of
+Angel Orozco +David Jimenez
+Jose Lerma Orozco +Enrique Perez
+Arthur Mendizabal +Richard Sifuentes
“May perpetual light shine
upon them”
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Talk Radio for Catholic Life 970 AM
www.relevantradio.com
Know someone who needs help!
Pick up the new
Catholic Charities brochure to give to them
Found in the entry to the Church
Upcoming Penance Services Mar. 25 7p Sacred Heart, La Grange Apr. 3 7p St. Ann, Somerville Apr. 7 4:45p St. Mary’s, Ellinger Apr. 7 7:15p St. John’s, Fayetteville Apr. 8 7p St. Margaret, Giddings Apr. 11 7p Holy Family, Lexington