APRIL 29th, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
555 E. Del Mar Blvd. Laredo, TX 78041 |(956) 722-6215 |www.stpatricklaredo.org
CONFESSIONS
Half hour before Mass
Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.
DAILY MASS TIMES
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. (Spanish) &
6:00 p.m. (English)
Saturday
8:00 a.m. (Spanish)
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday - Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday
8:00 a.m. (Spanish)
10:00 a.m. (English)
12:00 p.m. (English)
2:00 p.m. (Spanish)
4:00 p.m. (Spanish)
6:00 p.m. (English)
MONDAY
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
OFFICE PHONE
(956) 722-6215
FAX
(956) 722-6266
WEBSITE
www.stpatricklaredo.org
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Office Closed
PASTOR Very Rev. Anthony Mendoza
[email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Jacinto Olguin
[email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Francisco Stodola
[email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Pedro Mercado PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Luis Mares
[email protected] DEACONS
Rev. Deacon Joe Longoria
Rev. Deacon Miguel Robles
SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00 AM Intencion Especial + Lubin Juarez Porras (Familia Juarez Gomez) + Orlando Juarez Porras (Famila Juarez Gomez) + Elodia Zapata de Gomez (Familia Juarez Gomez) 10:00 AM FOR ALL PARISHIONERS
12:00 PM +George Bennett (Family) + Jose & Gloria G. Saldaña - Birthday (Saldaña & Lopez Family) + Joseph B. Nalashi (Wife) + Judge Marcel Notzon (LaVaude Family) + Nicanor (Varela Family) + Baldemar Garcia (Family) + Juan Luis Serna Garcia (Family) 2:00 PM Norma & Miguel Angel Perez – Cumpleaños
4:00 PM + Jose Angel & Herlinda Alaniz (Familia) 6:00 PM Juan V. Santos (Mr. & Mrs. George Diaz) MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 ST. PIUS V
7:00 AM+ Pedro Palacios (Lauro & Queta Benavides)
6:00 PM+ Joseph B. Nalaschi –Birthday (Wife) TUESDAY, MAY 01, 2018 ST. JOSEPH the WORKER 7:00 AM Por todos los Familiares vivos y fallecidos Sanchez Urbina 6:00 PM +Juan Roberto Chaires (Mom & Siblings)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 02, 2018 ST. ATHANASIUS
7:00 AM Por todos los Familiares vivos y fallecidos Tedesco 6:00 PM + Zulema & Esteban Ramos (Esteban & Anna Ramos) THURSDAY, MAY 03, 2018 STS. PHILIP & JAMES, APOSTLES
7:00 AM Ricardo Muñoz y familia 6:00 PM + Maria H. Benavides
FRIDAY, MAY 04, 2018 EASTER WEEKDAY 7:00 AM+ Alberto Cardenas (Padre Juan Mercado)
6:00 PM+ Rose Lee Rash (Family) SATURDAY, MAY 05, 2018 EASTER WEEKDAY
8:00 PM Por todas las mamas que quien a sus hijos a Jesus 5:00 PM+ Humberto M. Herrera - Birthday
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STAFF
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE DIRECTOR
Viridiana Nevarez Mellado ext. 221
[email protected] RECEPTIONIST
Cristina Garza ext. 210
[email protected] SECRETARY
Karla Xiomara Fernandez ext. 220
[email protected] DATA ENTRY CLERK
Karla Torres ext. 223
[email protected] MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
Lilia L. Salinas ext. 216
[email protected] CCD COORDINATOR
Javier Compean ext. 215
[email protected] CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR
Sylvia Herrera ext. 214
[email protected] FACILITIES & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Vicente Salinas
April 21st & April 22nd, 2018
Total Sunday’s Offering $23,892.12
Online Giving $ 510.00
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week in memory of :
Vicky Wirsching
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From the Pastor
With a mixture of joy and sorrow, this past Sunday we congratulated Fr. Juan Mercado on his ordination to the priesthood and we wished him well in his new assignment at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in
Carrizo Springs. Fr. Juan has made a big impact on our parish in his short time here, both as a seminarian and as a deacon. He has ministered with love and devotion to our parishioners, especially to the youth. It has been said that when we must be separated from a loved one, we can either be upset about that separation or thankful for the time we had with that person. So let us thank God for the time we had with Fr. Juan and let us continue to pray for him. May his time here in our parish be a good foundation for a long life of service to God and to His people!
Adios! And Welcome!
We are blessed by the appointment to our parish of Fr. Pedro Mercado, Jr., the twin brother of Fr. Juan Mercado. Before his ordination this past Sunday, Fr. Pedro served with distinction as transitional deacon at Nuestra Señora del Santo Rosario Parish in Laredo. He was very involved with the many activities of that busy parish, including with their large numbers of young people. Even though Fr. Pedro and Fr. Juan are identical twins, they are each unique in the gifts God has given to them. Let us anticipate with joy the opportunity to get to know our new Parochial Vicar. May his time here be of great benefit to us, as well as to him. Fr. Pedro, we welcome you as a new shepherd of our parish, and we look forward to how you will be taking care of your new sheep!
Consider Catholic Schools! This weekend representatives of the Catholic schools in Laredo are offering information in our church hall after the Masses. I hope you had a chance to visit the information tables and learn more about our Catholic schools. Of course sending children to Catholic school will mean a big sacrifice for many families. But besides the e x c e l l e n t a c a d e m i c education offered by Catholic schools, keep in
mind the priceless benefit of your children learning very well the Gospel values taught by Jesus and His Church. As our society has become increasingly secular, and often even hostile to religion, our children need a Catholic education more than ever. Before you decide where to register your children for the next school year, please prayerfully discuss this option with God and with your family. For more information on the Catholic elementary schools and St. Augustine High School, including on tuition assistance which is
available, see www.dioceseoflaredo.org/catholic-schools
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PARISH AND MINISTRY NEWS
Chapel Adoration Petitions Parishioners, bring a monthly petition, (One per Family) to be placed in the Adoration Chapel. Please bring your typed or nicely written petition on Friday’s before noon to the Parish Office. We will type, laminate, and change our petitions once a month. Monthly Adoration Chapel petitions are at no cost. God Bless!
Don’t be Afraid of the Computer
Screen in the Adoration Chapel!
Those who come to our
Adoration chapel have noticed
the new computer screen when
you enter. Don’t be alarmed!
This is a special program we are
using to help us make sure that
somebody is always present
with the Blessed Sacrament, and to better
organize the Adoration schedule. If you have
not recently re-registered for an Adoration
Hour, please do so as soon as possible. Forms
are available in the church office. Thank you.
St. Patrick - 1st Annual Ministries Raffle June 17, 2018
1st Prize: $1,500.00 AE Gift Card 2nd Prize: $1,000.00 AE Gift Card 3rd Prize: $750.00 AE Gift Card 4th Prize: $500.00 AE Gift Card 5th Prize: $ 500.00 AE Gift Card
*Raffle will take place on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th after 6:00 pm Mass in the Parish Hall.
Winner need not be present to win. 100% of the proceeds will go to Parish Ministries.*
Please join us next Saturday, April 28th and Sunday, April 29th, 2018, for our First Annual "Informational Catholic School Day". Representatives from all local Catholic schools will be in the Parish hall after every mass to answer any questions you
might have about your children attending one of theses schools. We will also have early registration for CCD and Confirmation 1st and 2nd year students. Life Teen will also have a registration/information table. Refreshments will be served. *Please bring proper documentation for early registration and Family Parish Envelope Number* Documentation required for early *CCD Registration* 1st Year---- Baptismal Certificate 2nd Year--- Name of 1st Year Catechist Documentation required for early *Confirmation Registration* 1st Year---- Baptismal Certificate & First Holy Communion Certificates 2nd Year--- Name of 1st Year Catechist Donation for registration is $50 per student, $40 for the 2nd sibling and $25 for each additional sibling.
Steubenville Youth Conferences are a high-energy and fun way to encounter God and live out your faith for a weekend with your peers. Come hear stories of people, like you, who are following Christ and living the Gospel today. Spots are limited! To register, each participant needs to turn in a $100 non-refundable deposit. The total cost is for the conference covers conference expenses, buses, lodging and meals during the conference. Students are still expected to provide for themselves one meal during the bus ride to and from the conference. Full payment is due on May 1, 2018. Register and pay the deposit on the parish website to reserve your spot today. TOTAL COST: $450.00 DATES: June 22-24, 2018 LOCATION: Irving Convention Center, Irving,TX
Visit our Perpetual Adoration Chapel anytime day or night 24/7!
PLEASE CONTACT GWEN GARZA AT (956)729-7038 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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PARISH AND MINISTRY NEWS
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Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and
for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in
your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illnesses, make broken
bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and
deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through
Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen
Adolfo De Luna
Rene San Miguel
Aurora Gonzalez
Micheal “ Mikey” Leija Jr.
Jesse Rodriguez
Alex de la Garza
Norma S. Martinez
Clara Barrera
Frances Rizo
Rosa Vidaurri
Dora L. Singer
Adolf Puig
Francisco Velasquez
Gilbert P. Sanchez
Thomas Allred
Javier Compean
Rudy Gonzalez Jr.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Please take note of the following important dates to remember.
April 9th thru April 30th, 2PM to 5PM, *MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, AND WEDNESDAYS ONLY* Confirmation Ceremony Gown Rental $10. Please see Mrs. Herrera to pick up your Confirmation Ceremony Gown (Must be returned right after Ceremony). May 19th, Saturday, 9am-12 NOON, Confirmation Conference/ Practice for all 2nd Year Confirmation students, Parents, & Godparents in the Church. June 8th, Friday, 7PM- 9PM, *MANDATORY* Confessions for all 2nd Year Confirmation Candidates, Parents, & Godparents, in the Church. June 9th, Saturday, *Confirmation Day*. There will be two Ceremonies; 9AM & 12 Noon.
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MINISTRY LEADERS
ADORATION Ariel Gomez (956) 740-9567
BEREAVEMENT Lucy Cardenas (956) 763-9145
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Dody Foster (956)723-6119
HOSPITAL E. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Angeles Guajardo (956) 436-2540 ALTAR SOCIETY Karla Torres (956) 282-7535 ALTAR SERVERS Marilu Gorecki (956) 625-8300
LECTORS (English) Jo Ann Otero (956) 285-1925
MUSIC Lupita Chapa (956) 763-6724 USHERS (English) Luis Lopez (956) 206-3639
MEN’S CLUB Dennis Eveland (956) 286-2118
JAIL MINISTRY Eduardo/ Gina De la Miyar - (956) 237-3226 Rodolfo/ Maru Portillo (956) 235-4382
GEO JAIL MINISTRY Polo Ramirez (965) 237-3290
ACTS CORE Monica Robledo (956) 729-7038
LIFETEEN & EDGE Gwen Garza (956) 729-7090
CHALLENGE & CONQUEST Rosalba Montemayor (956)286-5997
QUINCEAÑERA Barbara Villa (956)744-4441
DIOS ES AMOR Claudia Noriega (956) 237– 2667 LECTORS (Spanish) Chelly De la Garza (956) 725-1911
USHERS (Spanish) Billy Lozano (956) 235-5318
COMMUNIDADES DE EVANGELIZACION Javier Santana (956)462-9792
CHOICE WINE Javier Compean (956)337-5284
MARRIAGE COUNSELING Velma Martinez (956) 744-2679
DISCOVER THE BIBLE Carlos Guzman (210) 316-5950
LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY Cynthia Snyder (956) 763-5065 STA. TERESITA Karla Torres (956) 282-7535 Sandra Hernandez (956) 242-9332
CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
First come, first serve basis SPACE IS LIMITED
Register online. All camps will be from 9am-3pm Complete waiver forms and bring them to our office
during working hours Link to register: https://secure.aceptiva.com/?cst=2ff969
Del parraco
¡Despedida y Bienvenida! Con una mezcla de alegría y pesar, el domingo pasado felicitamos al Padre Juan Mercado en su ordenación al sacerdocio y le deseamos lo mejor en su nueva misión en la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Carrizo Springs. P. Juan ha tenido un gran impacto en nuestra parroquia en su corto tiempo aquí, tanto como seminarista como diácono. Él ha ministrado con amor y devoción a nuestros feligreses, especialmente a los jóvenes. Se dice que cuando tenemos que separarnos de un ser querido, podemos estar tristes por esa separación o agradecidos por el tiempo que pasamos con esa persona. Así que agradecemos a Dios por el tiempo que pasamos con el Padre Juan y continuemos orando por él. ¡Que su tiempo en nuestra parroquia haya sido una buena base para una larga vida al servicio de Dios y de su pueblo!
Estamos bendecidos con el nombramiento a nuestra parroquia del Padre Pedro Mercado, Jr., hermano gemelo del Padre Juan Mercado. Hasta antes de su ordenación el sábado pasado, Padre Pedro sirvió con distinción como diácono transitorio en la Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Santo Rosario en Laredo. Estando muy involucrado con las muchas actividades de esa concurrida parroquia, incluyendo su gran cantidad de jóvenes. Aunque el Padre Pedro y el Padre Juan son gemelos idénticos, cada uno es único con los dones que Dios les ha dado. Anticipemos con alegría la oportunidad de conocer a nuestro nuevo vicario parroquial. Que su tiempo aquí sea de gran beneficio para nosotros, así como también para él. Padre Pedro, le damos la bienvenida como nuevo pastor de nuestra parroquia, ¡y esperamos ansiosamente la forma en que cuidará a sus nuevas ovejas!
¡Considera las escuelas católicas! Este fin de semana, los representantes de las escuelas católicas en Laredo están ofreciendo información en el salón parroquial después de las Misas. Espero que haya tenido la oportunidad de visitar las mesas de información y aprender más sobre nuestras escuelas católicas. Por supuesto, enviar a sus niños a la escuela católica significará un gran sacrificio para muchas familias. Pero además de la excelente educación académica ofrecida por las escuelas católicas, tome en cuenta el invaluable beneficio de que sus hijos aprendan muy bien los valores del Evangelio
enseñados por Jesús y su Iglesia. A medida que nuestra sociedad se ha vuelto cada vez más secular y, a menudo, incluso hostil a la religión, nuestros hijos necesitan una educación católica hoy, más que nunca. Antes de decidir dónde inscribir a sus hijos para el próximo año escolar, por favor analice esta opción con Dios y con su familia. Para obtener más información sobre las escuelas primarias católicas y St. Augustine High School, incluida la asistencia para la matrícula que
está disponible, www.dioceseoflaredo.org/catholic-schools
AVISOS Y EVENTOS
OBSERVA EL SILENCIO. Permanece en silencio u orando como preparación personal y para respetar el momento de los demás con Dios. La Eucaristía es algo sagrado. Apaga o silencia el teléfono celular y evita conversaciones innecesarias. Mueve despacio la tabla acojinada donde te arrodillas y hazlo sin hacer ruido .
CONSEJOS PARA TENER UNA ACTITUD ADECUADA EN MISA
Retiro de Niños DIOS ES AMOR Este retiro esta diseñado para niños(as) de 8 a 11 años
que hayan vivido su Primera Comunión. El objetivo es
que sientan el AMOR DE DIOS en su corazón, que
enriquezcan y aumenten su FE y se sientan motivados
para vivirla en lo personal, familiar y en la comunidad.
Experimentaran y conocerán mas a fondo el amor que
Dios Padre, Dios hijo y nuestra Santísima Madre les
tiene.
PROXIMA FECHA: Sábado Mayo 12, 2018
LUGAR: St. Patrick’s Church
HORA: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
REGISTRO: Pagina Web de la iglesia. Favor de llenar
el “Liability Waiver”.
COSTO: $35
Todos los participantes recibirán una camiseta. Se
les proporcionará desayuno, comida y snack. Si se
require de alguna información adicional puede
comunicarse al (956) 237-2667