CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m..

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SUNDAY:7:00 AM to 2:00

PM Anytime before Mass, time permitting.

MONDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the

Noon Mass THURSDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00

PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

FRIDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

SATURDAY:4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Confessional in church

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruction class. Call the parish office to register.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive information.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: Tuesday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 30th, Ascension Sunday Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1st, All Saints’ Day Monday, December 9th, Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin

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January 26, 2020 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time SEEKING THE LIGHT In today’s readings we find ourselves being drawn more deeply into relationship with Jesus. We are getting to know more about him as we see how he struggles with the news of his cousin John’s arrest. His first response is to withdraw, to leave Nazareth and go to Capernaum. There he is perhaps both consoled and challenged by the words of Isaiah that Matthew quotes: “the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light, / on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death / light has arisen” (Matthew 4:16). Jesus contemplates his cousin’s death, perhaps his own death, and he seeks the light. Maybe it is these words of Isaiah that move Jesus out of his withdrawal and into action. He begins to preach, teach, cure disease and illness, and proclaim the gospel of the kingdom. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — God has restored the land, and brought great joy to the people (Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3). Psalm — The Lord is my light and my salvation (Psalm 27). Second Reading — Paul exhorts the believers at Corinth: As there is one Christ, so too must there be no divisions among you (1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17). Gospel — After calling his first disciples, Jesus goes throughout Galilee (Matthew 4:12-23 [12-17]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time; Sunday of the Word of God; Catholic Schools Week Monday: St. Angela Merici Tuesday: St. Thomas Aquinas Friday: St. John Bosco Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday SAINT ANGELA MERICI (c. 1474-1540) January 27 Born in Northern Italy, orphaned in childhood, Angela Merici faced a society in which education was largely the privilege of wealthy young men and based primarily in monastic schools. This reality shaped Angela’s insightful conviction that society’s disorder was caused by disorder in the home, and a lack of model Christian mothers the result of neglecting the education of young women. Transform the Christian family by placing an educated wife and mother at its heart, Angela believed, and the whole world would be renewed in Christ! So she gathered a small group of unmarried women, many of them Franciscan Tertiaries (lay affiliates) like herself, and set out to educate poor girls, free of charge, in their homes. She and her band of teachers called themselves companions, pioneering a new form of non-cloistered religious life for women, bearing witness to evangelical simplicity in the midst of the world, not as a formal “order” but as the Company (compagnia) of Saint Ursula. Known today as the Ursulines, Angela Merici’s spiritual daughters continue serving the Church and society in a rich diversity of ministries. —Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. HEART In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. —John Bunyan KINDNESS Better to be kind at home than to burn incense in a distant place. —Chinese proverb CARRY THE LOAD The chief thing is to take the burden on one’s shoulders. As you press forward, it soon shakes down and the load is evenly distributed. —St. John Bosco

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 26, 2020 Wait for the LORD with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the LORD. — Psalm 27:14

26 de enero de 2020 Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario BUSCAMOS LA LUZ En las lecturas de hoy nos encontramos deseando una relación más profunda con Jesús. Lo vamos conociendo un poco más al ver cómo le afecta la noticia del arresto de su primo Juan. Su primera reacción es retirarse, dejar Nazaret e irse a Cafarnaúm. Es allí donde quizás encuentra tanto consuelo como reto en las palabras de Isaías que Mateo cita: “El pueblo que caminaba en tinieblas vio una gran luz. Sobre los que vivían en tierra de sombras una luz resplandeció” (Mateo 4:16). Jesús contempla la muerte de su primo, y quizás su propia muerte, y busca la luz. Tal vez son estas palabras de Isaías las que sacan a Jesús de su retiro y lo lanzan a la acción, pues él comienza a predicar, enseñar, curar enfermedades y a proclamar el Evangelio del Reino. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — El Señor glorificó el distrito de los gentiles (Isaías 8:23 — 9:3). Salmo — El Señor es mi luz y mi salvación (Salmo 27 [26]). Segunda lectura — Les ruego que se pongan de acuerdo, que no haya divisiones entre ustedes (1 Corintios 1:10-13, 17). Evangelio — Jesús les decía: “Cambien su vida y su corazón” (Mateo 4:12-23 [12-17]). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario Hispanoamericano Dominical © 1970, Comisión Episcopal Española. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Sal 89 (88):20-22, 25-26; Mc 3:22-30 Martes: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Mc 3:31-35 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Sal 89 (88):4-5, 27-30; Mc 4:1-20 Jueves: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Sal 132 (131):1-5, 11-14; Mc 4:21-25 Viernes: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Sal 51 (50):3-7, 10-11; Mc 4:26-34 Sábado: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Sal 51 (50):12-17; Mc 4:35-41 Domingo: Mal 3:1-4; Sal 24 (23):7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lc 2:22-40 [22-32]

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario; Domingo de la Palabra de Dios; Semana de las Escuelas Católicas Lunes: Santa Ángela de Mérici Martes: Santo Tomás de Aquino Viernes: San Juan Bosco Sábado: Bienaventurada María Virgen; Primer sábado SANTOS TIMOTEO Y TITO (Siglo I) 26 de enero Timoteo y Tito fueron colaboradores cercanos del apóstol Pablo. Timoteo es descrito por Pablo como un “hombre de Dios” a quien le pide que no se abochorne de ser joven y que no permita que alguien lo desprecie por ser un líder joven. Asimismo, fue su compañero apostólico en la evangelización de Tesalónica, Corinto y Éfeso. De esta última comunidad fue su obispo y ahí tuvo como encargo organizar la comunidad y sus ministerios. Fue testigo del martirio de Pablo y, posteriormente, él mismo sufrió el martirio. Tito fue convertido al cristianismo por el mismo Pablo. Es Pablo quien destaca en Tito las cualidades de artífice de la paz, administrador, mediador en los conflictos y de gran capacidad para organizar las comunidades nacientes que enfrentaban el acecho de la falsa doctrina. Tito murió, según las fuentes a los 93 años. Pablo escribe a ambos, en sus cartas pastorales, respecto a las cualidades que ellos, como obispos, deben tener. Asimismo, recorre uno a uno los ministerios de la Iglesia y los comportamientos que deben ser observados por los miembros de la comunidad. —Miguel Arias, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. CORAZÓN En la oración es mejor tener un corazón sin palabras que palabras sin corazón. —John Bunyan BONDAD Es preferible ser bondadoso en la casa que ir muy lejos a hacer ofrendas de incienso. —Proverbio chino ALEGRÍA, ESTUDIO Y PIEDAD Para ser bueno basta practicar tres cosas y todo te resultará a pedir de boca. ¿Cuáles son estas tres cosas? Alegría, estudio y piedad. —San Juan Bosco

Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 26 de enero de 2020 Ármate de valor y fortaleza y en el Señor confía. — Salmo 27 (26):14

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TERCER DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

MASS INTENTIONS Saturday January 25th 5:30 pm § Mass Birthday for Adelina Quinoes by family † for Raymond Rodriguez Sunday January 26th 8:00 am † Leonardo Montelongo Sr. by family 10:00 am † Dolly Hernandez by the O’Daniels † Lolis Rivas by Ferro Family † Remembrance of Paul Villarreal’s on his Birthday by family 12:00 pm † MF deceased members 2:30 pm § for young married couples § for the birthday of Claudia Perez

January 26, 2020

COLUMBIETTES ANNOUNCEMENTS ♦ Thank you to all who supported the parish baby shower or-

ganized by the Columbiettes. ♦ On February1st and 2nd the Columbiettes and CCE 1st year

Confirmation students will be collecting money to help the poor and needy. Please help these students experience the joy of serving Christ by donating a dollar in their pot as you leave church on Super Bowl weekend. Thank you in advance for your contribution.

ANUNCIOS DE LAS COLUMBIETTES ♦ Gracias a todos los que apoyaron el baby shower parroquial

organizado por los Columbiettes. ♦ El 1 y 2 de febrero, los estudiantes de primer aῆo de Confir-

mación y las Columbiettes recaudarán dinero para ayudar a los pobres y necesitados. Ayude a estos estudiantes a experi-mentar la alegría de servir a Cristo al donar un dólar en su bote al salir de la iglesia el fin de semana del Super Bowl. Gracias de antemano por su contribución.

FREE EVENTS • Join us TODAY January 26th, at 2 pm for a film showing of

"Unplanned" in the cafeteria. • That Man is You program for men 18 years old and over is

meeting every Thursday morning from 6 am with coffee, donuts and kolaches followed by the formation of faith and ends at 7:15 am sharp. This event is free and please join us.

EVENTOS GRATUITOS • Únase HOY el 26 de enero, a las 2 de la tarde para ver una

película de "Unplanned" en la cafetería. • La programa That Man is You para hombres de 18 años en

adelante se reúne todos los jueves por la mañana a partir de las 6 am con café, donas y kolaches, seguido de la formación de la fe y termina a las 7:15 am en punto. Este evento es gratuito y únete con nosotros.

SAINT OF THE WEEK St. Angela (Merici March 21, 1474 – January 27, 1540)Saint Angela Merici’s story Angela has the double distinction of founding the first teaching congregation of women in the Church and what is now called a “secular institute” of religious women. As a young woman, she became a member of the Third Order of Saint Francis, and lived a life of great austerity, wishing, like Saint Francis, to own nothing, not even a bed. Early in life she was appalled at the igno-rance among poorer children, whose parents could not or would not teach them the elements of religion. Angela’s charming manner and good looks complemented her natural qualities of leadership. Others joined her in giving regular instruction to the little girls of their neigh-borhood. She was invited to live with a family in Brescia (where, she had been told in a vision, she would one day found a religious community). Her work continued and became well known. She became the center of a group of people with similar ideals. She eagerly took the opportunity for a trip to the Holy Land. When they had gotten as far as Crete, she was struck with blindness. Her friends wanted to return home, but she insisted on going through with the pil-grimage, and visited the sacred shrines with as much devotion and en-thusiasm as if she had her sight. On the way back, while praying before a crucifix, her sight was restored at the same place where it had been lost. At 57, she organized a group of 12 girls to help her in catechetical work. Four years later the group had increased to 28. She formed them into the Company of Saint Ursula (patroness of medieval universities and vener-ated as a leader of women) for the purpose of re-Christianizing family life through solid Christian education of future wives and mothers. The members continued to live at home, had no special habit and took no formal vows, though the early Rule prescribed the practice of virginity, poverty, and obedience. The idea of a teaching congregation of women was new and took time to develop. The community thus existed as a “secular institute” until some years after Angela’s death.

Marriage Annulments: Father is here to help you in your mar-riage annulment. It is highly confidential and feel confident to visit with father with your marriage situation. Do not delay. This year is the opportune time to handle your case. Call Father at your earliest convenience. Civil Marriages: Have your civil marriage into sacrament. Talk to Father to initiate the process.

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT NOT AVAILABLE THIS WEEK DUE TO MLK HOLIDAY AND EARLY SUBMITTAL

Thank You for your generosity!

PRAYERS AND SUPPORT REQUEST Our confirmation class, and parish chaperones will be attending the Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC) at Waco Convention Center on the weekend of Jan. 31 - Feb. 02. Thank you for our sponsors. If you wish to sponsor a youth, please leave your donation in the office or place it in an envelope and drop it in our offertory basket.

ORACIONES Y SOLICITUD DE APOYO Nuestra clase de confirmación, algunos adultos jóvenes y acompañantes parroquiales asistirán a la Conferencia Diocesana de la Juventud Católica (DCYC) en el Centro de Convenciones de Waco el fin de semana del 31 de enero al 02 de febrero. Gra-cias por nuestros patrocinadores. Si desea patrocinar a un joven, deje su donación en la oficina o colóquela en un sobre y deposítela en nuestra canasta de ofertorio.

BREAKFAST The Grupo de la Divina Misericordia are preparing breakfast! Do not miss your opportunity to fellowship and enjoy a delicious Homestyle Mexican style breakfast. Come support all their ef-forts.

DESAYUNO ¡El Grupo de la Divina Misericordia estáran preparando el de-sayuno! No pierdas la oportunidad de tener compañerismo y dis-frutar de un delicioso desayuno estilo Mexicano. Ven a apoyar todos sus esfuerzos.

Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God’s people.

JOIN THE APOSTOLADO GROUP El Apostolado de la Oración es la red mundial de oración del Papa. Invita a los cristianos, a cada uno en su realidad cotidiana, a hacerse disponibles a la misión de Cristo, a movilizarse a favor de los desafíos que nos plantean la humanidad y la misión de la Iglesia; desafíos que están contenidos en las intenciones de oración que nos propone el Papa cada mes. Es éste un modo muy sencillo de “sentir con la Iglesia” (EE 352-370) “al orar por los anhelos del corazón del mundo, con sus alegrías y sufrimientos, haciendo de la oración un servicio y acompañando a quien día a día trabaja por estos desafíos” (Carta P. Adolfo Nicolás). “Consideramos las intenciones del Papa como verdaderos de-safíos por los cuales orar y movilizar nuestras vidas”. – Son en primer lugar desafíos para nuestra vida personal, pues nos llaman a vivir en coherencia con aquello por lo que estamos orando. – Son también invitaciones a acercarnos durante el mes corre-spondiente a otras personas o instituciones que trabajan en la problemática por la que estamos orando, sean o no de Iglesia, para buscar iniciativas de colaboración conjunta a favor de eso que interesa a ambos. 2 – El Apostolado de la Oración es también un camino accesible a todos para despertar la capacidad misionera de los católicos. Nos lleva por un “camino del corazón” que centra la vida en una relación personal y afectiva con Jesucristo, para hacer nuestra la compasión de Jesús y para ofrecerle nuestra disponibilidad apos-tólica (N°8 Un camino del corazón). Nuestro deseo es que el AO, con este proceso de recreación, pueda también apoyar la formación de los laicos y ayudar a la revitalización espiritual de grupos eclesiales y Parroquias, en una perspectiva misionera.

MARRIED COUPLES MARRIED COUPLES: Worn out from the Holidays? Are you looking for a way to avoid the January blahs? How about a spe-cial weekend, just for the 2 of you? Register for a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend today! An upcoming weekend is scheduled for February 7-9 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock. To apply online visit: austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-844-0785. MARRIED COUPLES: Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Need a special gift for your spouse? Why not take them away for a weekend that will make a difference in your marriage - MAR-RIAGE ENCOUNTER. Upcoming weekends are scheduled for February 7-9 at the Wingate Hotel in Round Rock or April 3-5 at Cedarbrake Renewal Center in Belton. To apply online vis-it: austinme.org or contact Michael and Shani Cowart: 512-677-WWME (9963) or email wwmeaustin@gmail.com. Call early to ensure a space. Para información en español llamar al 512-844-0785

PILGRIMAGE Pilgrimage to the Holy Land on May 2020. Join us in our pil-grimage. See flyer. Hope you can join us on this unforgettable once in a lifetime experience.

PEREGRINAJE Peregrinación a Tierra Santa en mayo de 2020. Únete a nuestra peregrinación. Ver volante. Espermos que puedas unirte con no-sotros en esta inolvidable experiencia única en la vida.

8TH ANNUAL CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE

Join us at the 8th Annual Catholic Men's Confer-ence! This year, we're answering the call to Go Make Disciples. Mr. Ragan Edgerly, President of Jason's Deli, will be our MC for the day. Follow-ing Mass by Bishop Joe Vásquez, we've got Dr. Edward Sri, Fr. Ken Geraci, and Curtis Martin ready to move and inspire you to reach new levels in your faith.

WEEKELY ACTIVITIES Weekly activities you can participate and get involved: Wednesday through Friday - Mass at 12:00 pm. Every Thursday at 7 pm: An hour of Eucharistic Adoration Every Monday from 7 pm to 9 pm: Spanish Prayer Gather-ing at the cafeteria Every Sunday: we offer Breakfast, which supports our par-ish, from 7:30 am to 11:30 am at the cafeteria. Different volunteer groups makes turn to do breakfast. Help us out. If you want to donate in money or in kind for breakfast items, please do so. You might have some free cage eggs that we can use, bake cakes, etc.

ACTIVIDADES SEMANALES Actividades semanales en las que puedes participar e involucrarte: De miércoles a viernes: misa a las 12:00 p.m. Todos los jueves a las 7 pm: una hora de Adoración Eucarística Todos los lunes de 7 pm a 9 pm: reunión de oración en español en la cafetería. Todos los domingos: ofrecemos desayuno, que apoya a nuestra parroquia, de 7:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m.en la cafetería. Diferentes grupos de voluntarios se turnan para hacer el desayuno. Ayudanos. Si desea donar en dinero o en especie para artículos de desayuno, hágalo. Es posible que tenga algunos huevos de jaula gratuitos que podemos usar, hornear pasteles, etc.

CCE ANNOUNCEMENT Just a reminder if your child is ill or was ill the previous day please do not send to class. Contact office @ 254-756-2656 or Mrs. Becky Salazar @ 254-349-1780

ANUNCIO CATECISMO Solo un recordatorio si su hijo(a) está enfermo(a) o estuvo enfermo(a) el día anterior, por favor no lo envíe a clase. Advise a la oficina 254-756-2656 o a la Sra. Becky Salazar al numero 254-349-1780.