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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St. Mary's is a community of believers dedicated to the living worship of God. As the only Catholic Church in Limestone County, our faith community reflects the ethnic diversity of the towns in which we live. We gather to fulfill our mission as dis-ciples of Jesus Christ: we hear His Word, we celebrate the Sac-raments and we witness His love to others. Our Christian wit-ness consists of sharing our spiritual gifts with the grace of God and the example and prayers of our patron saint, the Immacu-late Conception, among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness.
PARISH OFFICE 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667
Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377
Web page: stmarysmexia.org.
OFFICE HOURS:
Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
4th Sunday: Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Summer: Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00PM)
PARISH CLERGY
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Richard Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Dwight Mahoney
Email: [email protected] Phone: (254) 729-2573
Deacon Daniel Ramirez
Phone: (254) 562-9196
PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]
Finance Manager: Mary Seale
Email: [email protected]
Parish Council Chairman: Michael Gragg Finance Council Chairman: Don Altland
CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English); 12:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM
DEVOTION Adoration: 1st Fridays 11:00 AM 3rd Saturday 7:00PM (Spanish) Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s
Catholic Church
DIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Established 1886
October 30, 2016 — Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time -Year C
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Wednesday 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Sunday AM : 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
During office hours or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is after Sunday Masses.
Baptismal classes:
English class: By appointment. Spanish class: 3rd Sunday of each month at
9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Contact the office at least 6 months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the priest immediately if you or your family
members are seriously ill or will have a major surgery.
or are old aged or in danger of death.
CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION
Miércoles 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Domingo AM: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita.
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Bautismos: después de la Santa Misa en Domingo.
Las clases pre-bautismales para Padres y Padrinos.
Clases en Ingles: son con cita
Clases en Español: El tercer Domingo
de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anti-
cipó.
SACRAMENTO DE UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicasen con el padre inmediatamente si usted o un fa-
miliar esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o si es una
persona de la tercer edad o peligro de muerte.
MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor, Chris Staton
Alberto Hernández & Belen Hernández.
10:00AM: Jose Contreras, Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras,
Alex Lira & Samantha Lira.
12:00PM: Mariel Rodríguez, Lorena Arvizu, Misael Arvizu,
Isela Arvizu & Andrés Ramos.
Lectors: 8:00AM: Pat Simmons (L) & Rey Zies (A)
10:00AM: Bob McCain (L) & Richard Greff (A)
12:00PM: Leticia Mora (L) & Verónica García (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Randy Goolsby
10:00AM: Sharon Wilson
12:00PM: Ramiro Hernández
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM: Pro Populo
10:00 AM: +Gregorio Carrillo
12:00 PM: In Thanksgiving of St. Jude Thaddeus
Monday- All Saints’ Day Vigil Mass
6:00 PM (English): +Donald Teeple
Tuesday- All Saints’ Day –Holy Day of Obligation
12:00 PM (English): Pro Populo
6:00 PM (Spanish): +Sonia González
Wednesday- +All Souls’ Day
12:00 PM (English):
6:00 PM (Spanish):
Thursday-12:00 PM: +Rosie Knapek
First Friday-Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament at 11:00 a.m.
12:00 PM: +Rosie Knapek
Pastoral Council members: Maria Brim, Enrique Crosby, Mi-
chael Gragg, Marie Keale, Linda Kuborn, Joanne McCain, Car-
los Mendoza, Polo Mora and Yocira Ramírez.
Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don
Altland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo
Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.
St. Mary’s asks that you please keep in prayer all of those in our com-
munity who are sick, in the hospital, homebound or coping with health
issues.
Let us pray for the sick: Olivia Knutson, Marcelino Maldonado, Jack
Telford, Ernest Pack, Marie Henderson, Keith Foster, Reymunda Me-
dina, Ruth Haddick, John Tacker, J. Reyes Morales, Nancy Morales,
Nicole Collatos, April Pickard, Kristi Jackson, Tinnie Wilson, Cathy
Hickman, Tommy Beard, Jackie Rayner, Paul Thomas Mahoney, Lisa
Hill, Walter Kimmerling, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Margaret Mayfield, Francisco Luna, Ex-
pedito González, Ernesto Fajardo, Jesús Ernesto Ortiz, Marcella Kaska,
Luis Martínez, Alfredo Saldaña, Eloise Frederick, Krista Roden, and
Melvin Pinson.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
Future Mass Schedule:
Turkey Bingo weekend: Sat. Nov. 12th: 6:00pm Spanish
Sun. Nov. 13th: as usual.
Turkey Bingo: 11:15am
Gordon Lee’s Ordination Saturday Nov.19
th :Vigil Mass, 6:00pm Spanish
Sunday Nov. 20th: 8:00am & 9:30am English
Reception: Begins at 10:45am
Holiday Day of Obligation: Immaculate Conception Wed. Dec. 7th: 6:00pm: English with CCE students in the parish Hall
Thurs. Dec. 8th: 12:00pm English, 6:00pm Spanish
Our Lady of Guadalupe Sat. Dec 10th: 5:00pm Spanish
Sunday Dec. 11th: 8:00am & 10am English
Mon. Dec 12th: Mañanitas; Mass—6:00am.
Christmas Dec. 24th: 5:00pm English, 7:30pm Spanish, 12:00am: English
Dec. 25th: 8:00am English
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
1ero de Noviembre Día de Todo los Santos Misa de Obliga-
ción. Todo deberíamos asistir la Misa en este día.
10/31/16—Misa de Vigila en Ingles a las 6:00 p.m.
11/01/16—Misa en Ingles a las 12:00 p.m. y 6:00 p.m. en
Español.
+Día de Los Fieles Difuntos 2 de Noviembre Habrá dos Misas
celebradas en este día a las 12 p.m. en Ingles y las 6:00 p.m. en
Español. Oramos en particular para nuestros seres queridos y
amigos fallecidos. En caso de que desee ofrecer la Misa en
esta ocasión especial, hay un sobre especial en la parte pos-
terior del vestíbulo de la iglesia o pueden pasar por el despa-
cho parroquial.
Primer Viernes Están invitados de asistir con nosotros. Conta-
mos con la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento a las 11 de
mañana enseguida por la Santa Eucaristía a las 12:00 del me-
diodía.
Están invitados para acompañaros a comer y jugar BINGO
Domingo, 13 de Noviembre. El Grupo de Oración estará sir-
viendo unas deliciosos enchiladas y Las Señoras del Altar orga-
nizar el juego de BINGO. Los boletos cuestan $10 y estarán a la
venta después de la Misa de hoy. Los premios incluyen pavos,
jamones, y tarjetas de regalo. Véngase a disfrutar una estupenda
comida y diversión.
Colecta Especial para el 13 de Noviembre A petición de la
Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos. Se solici-
ta a todas las parroquias a hacer una colecta especial el fin de
semana 12 y 13 de Noviembre para ayudar a los afectados por
el huracán Mateo. El dinero recaudado será distribuido a través
de Catholic Relief Services y Caridades Católicas de Estados
Unidos para proporcionar agua, alimentos, refugio, atención
médica y los esfuerzos de recuperación a largo plazo en los Es-
tados Unidos, Cuba, Haití y otras partes del Caribe.
Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia Por favor
hablen con el Párroco Justino para él pueda dar algún consejo
recuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su
matrimonio en la iglesia.
Futuro Horario de Misas
Lotería de Pavo fin de semana: Sábado 12 de Noviembre: Vigilia, 6:00 pm en Español
Domingo 13 Noviembre: Horario regular
Lotería de Pavo: empieza a las 11:15 am
Ordenación de Gordon Lee Sábado 19 de Noviembre: Vigilia, 6:00 pm en Español
Domingo 20 de Noviembre: 8:00 am y las 9:30 am en Inglés
Recepción Comienza a las 10:45 am
Día de la Inmaculada Concepción Día de Obligación Miércoles 7 de Diciembre: 6:00 pm en Inglés con estudiantes
del Catecismo en el salón parroquial
Jueves 8 de Diciembre: 12:00 en Inglés y 6:00 pm en Español
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Sábado 10 de Diciembre 5:00 pm en Español
Domingo 11 de Diciembre 8:00 am y 10 am en Inglés
Lunes 12 de Diciembre: Mañanitas; Misa- 6:00 am. en Español
Navidad 24 de Diciembre: 5:00 pm en Inglés, 7:30 pm en Español,
12:00 am en Inglés
25 de Diciembre: 8 a.m. en Inglés
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Study Group “Gospel of John” will meet today after 8:00
a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall conference room.
All Saints Day November 1st is a Holy Day Obligation for us.
We invite you to fulfill this obligation to remind us of God’s
call to holiness.
10/31/16— English Vigil Mass at 6:00 p.m.
11/01/16— English Mass at 12:00 p.m. & Spanish Mass at
6:00 p.m.
+All Souls Day November 2nd There will be two Masses cele-
brated this day at 12:00 p.m.—English and 6:00 p.m.—
Spanish. We pray in particular for our deceased loved ones
and friends. Should you want to offer the Mass on this spe-
cial occasion, there’s a special envelope at the back of the
church foyer or in the office.
First Friday Devotion You are invited to join us. We have the
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 11:00 a.m. followed by
the Holy Eucharist at 12:00 p.m.
Capital Campaign Commitment Weekend We have been
informed and pray about our Capital Campaign. Next week,
Nov. 6, is our commitment weekend for those who have not
received the letter from the Church. We also have Question
and Answer session with refreshment after 8 and 10 Masses
for everyone who wants to know more about the project.
Don’t Forget Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November
6th, at 2:00 a.m. Set your clock back one hour.
Seeking volunteers to visit the sick or homebound on the last
Friday of every month. Let us be good stewards and do Corpo-
ral Works of Mercy. For more information please contact Mrs.
Kathy Satsky at (254) 625-0511.
Come join us for lunch and BINGO on Sunday, Nov. 13th.
The Spanish Prayer Group will be serving a delicious enchi-
lada lunch and the Ladies Altar Guild will be hosting BINGO.
Tickets are $10 and will be for sale after Mass today. Prizes
include turkeys, hams, and gift cards. Please join us for some
great food and fun.
Special collection November 13th At the request of the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops all parishes are requested to
take up a special collection the weekend of Nov. 12-13 to as-
sist those affected by Hurricane Matthew. The money col-
lected will be distributed through Catholic Relief Services and
Catholic Charities USA to provide water, food, shelter, medi-
cal care and long-term recovery efforts in the U.S., Cuba, Haiti
and other parts of the Caribbean.
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday 10/23/16: $ 2,735.00
Second Collection World Mission Sunday: $515.00
Thank you for your generosity!
The Altar Flowers Were Donated By:
Jasmin Lambar & Family
In Thanksgiving of St. Jude Thaddeus
Speaking the Truth in Love
The preacher's pulpit, the politician's podium and the print and electronic media all bear some responsibility to en-
courage a far more civil, responsible and respectful approach to national debate and the discussion of issues in our country
today.
Why is it so important that we respect both our constitutional right to free speech and our moral obligation that we
not bear false witness against another? A profoundly basic reason is that we do not live alone. While each of us can claim a
unique identity, we are, nonetheless, called to live our lives in relationship with others - in some form of community.
All human community is rooted in this deep stirring of God's created plan within us that brings us into ever-widening
circles of relationship: first with our parents, then our family, the Church and a variety of community experiences, educa-
tional, economic, cultural, social and, political. We are by nature social and tend to come together so that in the various com-
munities of which we are a part, we can experience full human development. All of this is part of God's plan initiated in crea-
tion and reflected in the natural law that calls us to live in community.
What does this has to do with toning down rhetoric? Everything! No community, human or divine, political, or reli-
gious, can exist without trust. At the very core of all human relations is the confidence that members speak the truth to each
other. It is for this reason that God explicitly protected the bonds of community by prohibiting falsehood as a grave attack on
the human spirit. "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Ex 20:16). To tamper with the truth or, worse yet,
to pervert it, is to undermine the foundations of human community and to begin to cut the threads that weave us into a coher-
ent human family.
The call to truthfulness is far from being a denial of freedom of speech. Rather, it is a God-given obligation to respect
the very function of human speech. We are not free to say whatever we want about another, but only what is true. To the ex-
tent it is irresponsible. The commandment that obliges us to avoid false witness also calls us to tell the truth. We, therefore,
have an obligation to ascertain that what we say or hear or read is really the truth.
We who follow Christ must not only speak the truth but must do so in love (Eph 4:15). It is not enough that we know
or believe something to be true. We must express that truth in charity with respect for others so that the bonds between us can
be strengthened in building up the body of Christ.
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