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. Patricia Gonzalez…………DRE/Bookkeeper Mr. Tim Decker……………………………….Custodian

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 8/19 No Mass Tuesday, 8/20 6:30 A.M. Deceased Family Members of Gerbic (SJ) Family 9:30 A.M. For Rain (TN) 6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SP) Wednesday, 8/21 10:00 A.M. For The Homeless (HN) 5:30 P.M. Cecilia Williamson by Adeline (SJ) Molnoskey Thursday, 8/22 12:00 P.M. Lois Philips by Doc/Agnes Darilek (SH) Friday, 8/23 6:30 A.M. Ernest/Ruby Kapavik by Keith/Sheila (SJ) Elstner & Family Saturday, 8/24 5:30 P.M. Jerome Pavliska by Bernice Barbork (SJ) and Family San Juana Macias, Esperanza & Sylvia Canales by Family James/Dolores Fehner by Keith/Sheila Elstner & Family Paulette Malatek by Martha Bishop Sunday, 8/25 8:00 A.M. Hilario Campos by Family (SH) Altagracia Rodriguez L. by Pedro/Hope Nino Damacio Ontiveros/Nicolasa Coronel by Fam. 9:30 A.M. Paul LaFleur by Family (SJ) Lois Philips by JoAnn Hajovsky Chris Cantu by Cosme/Lillian Molina Cecilia Williamson by Bea Maddox 11:30 A.M. Guadalupe Macias by Family (SP) Andres Silva by Family 5:00 P.M. Helen Bazan by Family (SH) Frank Olmos, Jr. by Family

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Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Tim/Michelle Decker Min. of Comm.: Deacon Jeanette/Bill Technik Ushers: Volunteers 8:00 AM Lector: Alonso Castillo/Michelle Flores/ Carlos Castillo Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Olivia Moreno/Lucio Colchado Ricardo Gonzalez/Evelyn Soto Ushers: Volunteers 9:30 AM Lector: Krislyn Zambrano Min. of Comm.: Deacon Anna Ruddock/Lydia Ramon Ushers: Volunteers 11:30 AM Lector: Hector Sanchez/Jose Ivan Nino Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Lupe Almaraz/Jose Ivan Nino Ushers: Volunteers 5:00 PM Lector: Shari Stefinsky Min. of Comm.: Deacon Pam Such/Lupe Saldana Ushers: Volunteers

Week-At-A-Glance Fri Aug 23, SJC…………………….........Eucharistic Adoration Sat Aug 24, 9 am, SHC…………………...Taller Para Ministros Sun Aug 25, 11 am……………………………………CCD K-6 Sun Aug 25, 6:15 pm, SHC……………………...Baptism Class

Living a stewardship lifestyle means stepping out of our com-fort zone when needed. Many of us like to play it safe, not cause waves, stay in the middle of the road. In today’s world we are called to be informed and take a stance for life, marriage and religious liberty.

Vivir un estilo de vida de corresponsabilidad significa salir de nuestra zona de confort cuando sea necesario. A muchos de nosotros nos gusta jugar a lo seguro, no hacer olas, permanecer en el medio del camino. En el mundo de hoy estamos llamados a estar informados y a tomar una posición por la vida, el matri-monio y la libertad religiosa.

LISTEN TO JESUS AND THE PROPHETS Prophets have always had a tough row to hoe. Their words, often unwelcome, are used against them to perse-cute and even kill them. Such was the fate of the Old Tes-tament prophets, and Jeremiah is a great example of this. Jesus endured opposition from sinners, and did not turn back from a shameful death in order to rise to a glorious new life. The ultimate prophet, Jesus sought to warn the people of his time and ours of the divisions that his words would cause, showing himself to be the prophet of all time. We all need to look at our divisions and dilemmas in light of Jesus’ teachings and warnings, and seek to un-derstand all that he has proclaimed and taught about what will happen if we fail to listen. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

[Jesus] endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. — Hebrews 12:2

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Fiesta Guacamole Raffle Tickets - Stop by the church office to purchase tickets, $2 each or $10 for six. Lots of great prizes! For more information contact Freddie Noyola or Adan Ibarra

Religious Ed - registration will be held at St. James Hall on Wednesday, Aug 21, 5-7:30 pm: Our classes begin Sunday, August 25 for grades K-6; and Wednesday, August 28 for grades 7-12. RCIA starts Sunday, August 18th at 8 am and evening classes start Monday, August 19th at 6:30 pm. Call the Religious Education Of-fice for more information.

Interested in BECOMING CATHOLIC and/or RECEIVING SACRAMENTS?

Are you, or has someone you know expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

Were you, or do you know someone who was baptized as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirma-tion and Eucharist?

Do you have or know a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?

Do you know an adult interested in learning more about the teachings of the Catholic Faith?

We offer an opportunity to join a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church, and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confir-mation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for adults, and children/teens. You are invited to share your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. Contact Patricia Gonzalez for more information, 830-672-6291.

Project Cool is a program initiated by Catholic Charities in coordi-nation with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to help relieve the concern of heat exhaustion within the senior population. Project Cool has been providing senior citizens and disabled persons with fans at no cost to help alleviate the summer heat. If you or anyone knows of a senior or disabled person that is in need of a fan, please contact Mrs. Hope Guevara at 830-672-2945 or come by church office with valid photo ID.

Church Membership- it is time to update our church database with your family record. Please update our database with any changes, additions, or deletions that may have occurred in your family. E-mail Mrs. Hope at catholic@stx.rr.com about any changes to your family record or pick up a parish registration form in the entrance of church and return to church office.

Next Sunday is “Wheelchair Sunday”. A brief presentation on how you can help answer the prayers of a child, teen or adult in des-perate need of a wheelchair. Your tax-deductible donations help the Knights change lives in an immediate and tangible way.

Beginning September 7th, we will be adding an additional mass at Sacred Heart Church every Saturday in Spanish at 7pm.

Congratulations and blessings to Miguel Leal & Manuela Ascen-cio, who celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony this coming Saturday at Sacred Heart. May they receive our community’s blessing.

Please remember in prayer Mrs. Merced Gandarilla, who recently died.

2nd Collection Today: Sacred Heart - Archbishop’s Appeal, St. Patrick - Jeremiah Fund.

Eucharistic Adoration this Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: St. James.

Boletos para la rifa de Fiesta Guacamole - Pase por la oficina de la iglesia para comprar boletos, $2 cada uno o $10 por seis. Muchos gran-des premios! Para más información contacte a Freddie Noyola o Adan Ibarra.

Educación Religiosa - la inscripción se llevará a cabo en St. James Hall el miércoles 21 de agosto, de 5-7:30 pm: Las clases empiezan el domingo, ago. 25, para grados K-6; y miércoles, ago. 28 para grados 7-12. RCIA comienza el domingo 18 de agosto a las 8 am y las clases nocturnas comienzan el lunes 19 de agosto a las 6:30 pm. Llame a la Oficina de Educación Religiosa, para mas información.

Interesado en CONVERTISE en CATOLICO o RECIBIR SA-CRAMENTOS? Es usted o alguien que usted conoce ha expresado interés en convertirse en Católico? Fue usted o conoce a alguien que fue bautizado cuando era niño, pero no ha celebrado los Sacramentos de Confirmación y Eucaristía? Tiene o conoce a un niño mayor de siete años que no ha sido bautizado? Conoces a un adulto interesado en aprender más sobre las enseñanzas de la Fe Católica? Ofrecemos la oportunidad de unirnos a un grupo pequeño para apren-der más sobre nuestra fe. Las sesiones se enfocan en las enseñanzas y la experiencia de la Iglesia, y preparan a los individuos para celebrar los Sacramentos de Bautismo, Confirmación y Eucaristía durante la temporada de Pascua. Hay sesiones separadas para adultos y niños/adolescentes. Le invitamos a compartir sus preguntas, sus ideas y su historia de fe en un ambiente cálido de aceptación. Habla con Patricia Gonzalez para obtener más información, 830-672-6291.

Project Cool es un programa iniciado por Caridades Católicas en co-ordinación con la Sociedad de San Vicente de Paul para ayudar a ali-viar la preocupación por el agotamiento por calor dentro de la pobla-ción mayor. Project Cool ha brindado a los adultos mayores y personas con discapacidades ventiladores sin costo alguno para ayudar a aliviar el calor del verano. Si usted o alguien sabe de una persona mayor o discapacitada que necesita un fanático, comuníquese con la Sra. Hope Guevara al 830-672-2945 o vaya a la oficina de la iglesia con una identificación con foto válida.

Membrecía de la iglesia- es tiempo para actualizar nuestra base de datos de la iglesia con su registro familiar. Actualice nuestra base de datos con cualquier cambio, adición o eliminación que pueda haber ocurrido en su familia. Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Hope a catholic@stx.rr.com sobre cualquier cambio en su registro familiar o recoger formulario de registro de parroquia en la entrada de la iglesia y regresar a la oficina de la iglesia.

El próximo domingo es "Domingo De Sillas De Ruedas" Abra una breve presentación sobre cómo puede ayudar a responder las oraciones de un niño, adolescente o adulto que necesita desesperadamente una silla de ruedas. Sus donaciones deducibles de impuestos ayudan a los Caballeros a cambiar vidas de manera inmediata y tangible.

A partir del 7 de septiembre, agregaremos una misa adicional a las 7 pm en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón todos los sábados en Español.

Felicitaciones y bendiciones para Miguel Leal & Manuela Ascencio, que celebran el Sacramento del Matrimonio este sábado que viene en Sacred Heart. Que reciban la bendición de nuestra comunidad.

Recuerden en su oración al Sra. Merced Gandarilla, que recientemen-te falleció.

2nd Colecta Hoy: Sagrado Corazón - Apelación del Arzobispo, St. Patrick - Fundo de Jeremías.

Adoración Eucarística el Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: St. James.

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 Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass. Alternating between St. James and Sacred Heart. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Tuesday after the 6 P.M. Mass at St. Patrick Church.

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. 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 .

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! St. James $3,164.00 Sacred Heart $2,169.13 St. Patrick $ 976.03

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30

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

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Lillie Kocian Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Emil Kocian by Kocian family Flowers at the Pulpit: in memory of Leon Ornelas by Dora Or-nelas

Sacred Heart Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Alfredo Moreno by Mo-reno family

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) 5:00 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)