Hope Guevara

St. James Catholic Church

Bulletin 515358

Office Phone: 830-672-2945

Fax Phone: 830-672-1058

Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder

417 N. College St. Gonzales, Texas 78629

Phones:

Parish Office........................... (830) 672-2945 Fax ........................................... (830) 672-1058 Religious Education .............. (830) 672-6291 Sacred Heart Hall .................. (830) 672-6230 E-Mails: Fr. Stan Fiuk……………………...sfiuk@hotmail.com Fr. Michael Peinemann……..mep39 joanofarc@gmail.com Parish Office……………………..catholic@stx.rr.com CCD Office………………………...prodz@stx.rr.com Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org Saint James

At College and St. Lawrence

Sacred Heart At St. John and St. Lawrence

Saint Patrick In Waelder on Hwy 90

Our Mission

The St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic communities – blessed with the love of the Father, through faith in Jesus Christ and with guidance from the Holy Spirit – will work together to form one unified Catholic and apostolic Church committed to hospitality, stewardship and fellowship among diverse parishioners through religious education and a dedication to believing, living and sharing the Word of God.

Parish Staff: Rev. Canon Stan Fiuk…………………………...Pastor Rev. Michael Peinemann……..….Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Mrs. Charlene Baker……………………Bookkeeper Mrs. Patty Gonzalez…..Coordinator of Relig. Ed Mr. Tim Decker…………Custodian/Maintenance

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 2/04 No Mass (SH) Tuesday, 2/05 6:30 A.M. Rafaela Vara by Manuel Aguero (SJ) 9:30 A.M. For Vocations (TN) 6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SP) Wednesday, 2/06 10:00 A.M. For World Peace (HN) 5:30 P.M. Ludwig Molnoskey by Family (SJ) Billy James Benes by Robert/Peggy Janota Thursday, 2/07 12:00 P.M. Ray Flores by Manuel Aguero (SH) Friday, 2/08 6:30 A.M. Poochy Kridler by Manuel Aguero (SH) Saturday, 2/09 5:30 P.M. Yolanda Luna/Kayden Ramon by (SJ) Ramon Family Henry Sofka by John/Shari Stefinsky Ben Gallardo by Family Dwayne “Skinny” Malatek by Family Leslie Gene Bludau by Donna Malik Sunday, 2/10 8:00 A.M. Francisco Gamez by Family (SH) Gonzalo Zuniga by Family Candelaria Grimaldo, David & Baldomero Monreal by Family 9:30 A.M. For The People of The Parish (SJ) 11:30 AM. For The People of The Parish (SP) 5:15 P.M. Frank/Maxie Flores by Family (SH)

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Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Youth Min. of Comm.: Deacon Youth Ushers: Volunteers 8:00 AM Lector: Abel Ascencio/Gloria Moreno Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Jose/Lupe Mendoza Lucio Colchado/Arnulfo Moreno Ushers: Volunteers 9:30 AM Lector: Carney Zambrano Min. of Comm.: Deacon Lydia Ramon/Mary Ellen Shelton Ushers: Volunteers 11:30 AM Lector: Santiago Ibarra/Juanita Flores Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Joe/Vicenta Delgado Ushers: Volunteers 5:15 PM Lector: Carmen Reyes Min. of Comm.: Deacon Pam Such/Sesar Almaguer Ushers: Volunteers

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! St. James $3,855.23 Sacred Heart $1,520.33 St. Patrick $ 710.00

Do you get jealous? Do you focus more on the things that other people have than on the gifts that God has given to you? Are you pompous? Do you acquire more possessions to impress others? At times we are all guilty of these things. Pray for more humility. Pray to become less “self-centered” and become more “God-centered”.

Tienes celos? Te concentras más en las cosas que otras perso-nas tienen que en los dones que Dios te ha dado? Eres pom-poso? Adquieres más posesiones para impresionar a otros? A veces todos somos culpables de estas cosas. Ora por más humil-dad. Ora para ser menos "egocéntrico" y para ser más "centrado en Dios".

AN ONGOING MISSION In his hometown synagogue, Jesus’ neighbors are amazed by his words. Nevertheless, they remind each other, “Is this not Joseph’s son?” Surely the people know who he is. The carpenter’s son. The young man who had learned in this very synagogue. The boy down the street. Conflict arises as Jesus begins to define himself in a new way. When he compares himself to the ancient prophets Elijah and Elisha the tensions grow. The tensions multiply when Jesus begins to tell of a new mission for God’s people: the good news of the scriptures is intended for all. In his famous passage from the First Letter to the Corin-thians, St. Paul reminds us of the eternal nature of love. Love does not come to an end. In today’s readings, we are reminded that, like love, Jesus’ mission cannot be contained. Jesus slips through the crowd of persecutors and moves on to new chal-lenges. We are called to this same perseverance in the name of love. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

UNA MISIÓN CONTINUA En la sinagoga de su pueblo natal, los vecinos se maravilla-ban con las palabras de Jesús. No obstante, se preguntaban: “¿No es este el hijo de José?” Con seguridad la gente sabía quién era Jesús. El hijo del carpintero. El joven que aprendió en esa misma sinagoga. El muchacho de la calle. El conflicto surge cuando Jesús empieza a definirse de una manera nueva. Las tensiones aumentan cuando se compara con los antiguos profetas Elías y Eliseo. Las tensiones se multipli-can cuando Jesús empieza a hablar de una nueva misión para el pueblo de Dios: la Buena Nueva de la Escritura está dirigida a todos. En su famoso pasaje de la primera carta a los Corintios, san Pablo nos recuerda la naturaleza del amor eterno. El amor no termina. En la lectura de hoy, se nos recuerda que, como el amor, la misión de Jesús no se puede detener. Jesús se desliza entre la multitud de perseguidores y sigue adelante con nuevos retos. Estamos llamados a esta misma perseverancia en nombre del amor. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Betty Fehner Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Angeline/Louis Kresta by family

Sacred Heart Flowers at the Altar: community

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2018 Contribution Statements were mailed out this past week. If you have not received your statement, please contact Hope at 830-672-2945. We thank you for sharing your Time, Talent, and Treasure with us!

On January 31, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, MSpS, shared a report of child sexual abuse by clergy in the Archdio-cese of San Antonio with the people of our parishes. With this report, the Archdiocese of San Antonio will present a transparent account of clergy sexual abuse of children in our local church from 1940 to the present. Archbishop Gustavo, with this report, expresses regret and apologizes for the failings and sins that have hurt the Church so deeply, especially in our most vulnerable members. He especially ask forgiveness for the failings of those who have held positions of leadership in the Church. After much prayerful discernment, and bearing consciously the burden of anger and shame accumulated over the last 75 years, the Archdio-cese makes this report praying that those who are suffering will be able to hear this as a sincere apology.

The report will be immediately available on the webpage of the archdiocese at: archsa.org.

Men’s Prayer Service: Come join the men of our parish this Thursday, Feb 7, at 7 pm in the St. James Hall for an evening of reflection, prayer and food!

Family Night: Friday, February 8, 7 pm in the Sacred Heart Church/Hall. An evening of song, prayer, food and fellowship; special activities for kids. All are welcome!

Gonzales Catholic Cemetery clean-up will be this Saturday, February 9 at 9 am. Flowers will be picked up if not located on or next to headstone.

Lumen Gentium Award: Blessings to Carney/Doris Zambrano of St. James, to Gloria Moreno of Sacred Heart, and to Janie Melchor of St. Patrick, who received the Archbishop’s “Lumen Gentium” award at St. Dominic’s Church this past Thursday eve-ning, Jan. 31. This yearly award, named after the Second Vatican Council’s document “The Light of the Peoples”, calling our laity into full participation in the Church, is given to someone from each parish in the Archdiocese who has embodied the spirit of lay commitment to the Church.

Schedule mass intentions/quinceañeras for 2019: Stop by the church office to schedule.

Please remember in prayer Mr. Thomas Esparza and Mr. Luis Balderas, who recently died.

2nd Collection Today: Religious Education.

Eucharistic Adoration this Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 pm: St. Pat-rick.

Eucharistic Adoration this Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

Las declaraciones de contribución de 2018 se enviaron por correo la semana pasada. Si no recibió su declaración, comuní-quese con Hope al 830-672-2945. Le agradecemos por compartir su Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro con nosotros!

El 31 de enero el Arzobispo Gustavo García Siller, MSpS, compartió con el pueblo de nuestras parroquias un informe de abuso sexual infantil cometido por clérigos en la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio. Con este informe la Arquidiócesis de San Anto-nio presentará una relación transparente del abuso sexual de me-nores cometido por clérigos en nuestra iglesia local desde 1940 hasta el presente. El Arzobispo Gustavo expresará su pesar, y pe-dirá perdón por las faltas y los pecados que han herido tan profun-damente a la Iglesia, especialmente en nuestros miembros más vulnerables. Particularmente pide perdón por las faltas de aquellos que han ocupado posiciones de liderazgo en la Iglesia. Después de mucho discernimiento orante, y de llevar conscientemente la carga de indignación y vergüenza acumulada en los últimos 75 años, la Arquidiócesis hace este reporte y reza para que aquellos que están sufriendo puedan escuchar esto como una sincera disculpa.

El informe estará disponible de inmediato en la página web de la arquidiócesis en: archsa.org.

Servicio de Oración Para Hombres: Únase a los hombres de nuestra parroquia este jueves 7 de febrero, a las 7 pm en St. James Hall para una noche de reflexión, oración y comida!

Noche Familiar: el jueves, 8 de Febrero, 7 pm en Sacred Heart Church/Hall. Una tarde de canto, oración, comida y convivencia, con actividades especiales para niños. Todos son bienvenidos!

La limpieza del Cementerio Católico de Gonzales será este sábado 9 de febrero a las 9 am. Las flores se recogerán si no están ubicadas en o junto a la lápida.

Premio Lumen Gentium: Bendiciones a Carney/Doris Zambrano de St. James, a Gloria Moreno del Sagrado Corazón y Janie Mel-chor de San Patricio, quienes recibirán el reconocimiento de "Lumen Gentium" del Arzobispo en la Iglesia de St. Dominic este jueves pasado, 31 de enero. Este premio anual, titulado por el documento "La Luz de Los Pueblos" del Concilio Vaticano II, llamando a nuestros laicos en plena participación en la Iglesia, se da a una persona de cada parroquia en la Arquidiócesis que ha encarnado el espíritu de compromiso laical a la Iglesia.

Programar intenciones de misa/quinceañeras para 2019. Pase por la oficina de la iglesia para programar.

Recuerden en su oración al Sr. Thomas Esparza y Sr. Luis Bal-deras, que recientemente falleció.

2a Colecta Hoy: Educación Religiosa.

Adoración Eucarística el martes, 6:30 - 7:30 pm: San Patricio.

Adoración Eucarística Adoración Eucarística el Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

Faith, hope, and love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love. — 1 Corinthians 13:13

The Holy Rosary will be recited before the 9:30 A.M. mass by the following: 1st Sunday-Youth, 2nd Sunday-St. James Altar Society, 3rd Sunday-Catholic Daughters of America, 4th Sunday-Knights of Columbus, and 5th Sunday-Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. El Santo Rosario se reza cada Domingo antes de la misa de 8:00 A.M. Divine Mercy Monday-Thursday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Bible Study every Monday @ 7:00 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Hall. Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday after 5:30 P.M. Mass at St. James Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Tuesday after the 6 P.M. Mass.

Sacred Heart Guadalupanas will meet every first Saturday of the month and participate in the 8:00 A.M. Mass every first Sunday of the month. St. Patrick’s Guadalupanas will meet every first Sunday of the month. Knights of Columbus participate in the 9:30 A.M. Mass every fourth Sunday of the month and meet at 7 P.M. every second Wednesday of the month at the K.C. Hall. Officer/Business meeting held on the last Tues-day of the month at 6 P.M. The Altar Society will meet every second Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 9 A.M. ACTS Core Committee will meet every third Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 6 P.M. Catholic Daughters of America will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the St. James Hall at 6 P.M. Sacred Heart Choir practice every Tuesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall .

Week-At-A-Glance Sun Feb 3, 11 am……………………...………………...CCD K-6 Sun Feb 3, 12:30 am, SPC……………………Guadalupanas Mtg. Tue Feb 5, 5:30 pm, SJH………………………...Youth Activities Wed Feb 6, 6:30 pm………………..…………………..CCD 7-12 Thu Feb 7, 7 pm, SJH……………………...Men’s Prayer Service Fri Feb 8, SHC……………………..............Eucharistic Adoration Sat Feb 9, 9 am………………………………Cemetery Clean Up Sun Feb 10, 11 am……………………...……………….CCD K-6

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

Bulletin deadline is Monday at Noon. Please send your ministry news to: catholic@stx.rr.com.

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00—12:00 PM

12:30 PM—4:30 PM

Sacrament of Baptism Interview with Parents

Bring State Birth Certificate—required Second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at office or second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at St. Patrick or by special appointment with Deacon.

Class for Parents and Godparents 4th Sunday of Each Month

6:15 PM at Sacred Heart Baptism celebrated at the end of any Sunday Mass

Preparation may be done before child is born.

Sacrament of Marriage Please Call Office

At least Six Months Prior to wedding

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM (St. James) Tuesday 5:15-5:45 PM (St. Patrick)

Immediately before or after Masses (on request) or by special appointment

Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Call office or join our RCIA group

Quinceanera Requirements Effective Oct 1st, 2018 changes have been made for Quinceanera scheduling. Must be attending

CCD beginning Jr. High and complete 7th and 8th grade and be enrolled in 9th grade. No more than 6 absences each year. No pre reservations are to be made until you have clearance from church office.

Mass Schedule Saturday

5:30 PM—St. James Sunday

8:00 AM—Sacred Heart (Spanish) 9:30 AM—St. James

11:30 AM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) 5:15 PM—Sacred Heart

Monday No Masses Tuesday

6:30 AM—St. James 9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab.

6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) Wednesday

10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 12:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James (every other week—

Sacred Heart)