Holy Father His Holiness Pope Francis Bishop The Most Rev. Brendan J. Cahill, S.T.D. Pastor The Rev. Robert E. Knippenberg, M.A. Deacon Mr. Alvin Matthys (Retired) Deacon Mr. David Valdez Holy Family Parish Catechetical Leader Vicki Simper (979) 453-1331 Saint Joseph Parish Catechetical Leader Dawn Villasana (979) 943-8686 Weekend Masses

Saturday, 4:30 PM (Holy Family) Sunday, 8:00 AM (Saint Joseph) Sunday, 10:00 AM (Holy Family) Sunday, 12:00 PM (Holy Family) Traditional Latin Mass

Confessions Holy Family Saturday, 3:30-4:20 PM, 15 minutes before weekday Mass, or by appointment Saint Joseph Sunday, 7:30-7:50 AM & by appointment Baptism Contact the Parish Office to schedule. Parents & Godparents must have completed a baptismal preparation class within 5 years prior to the baptism. Classes are scheduled the 1st Tuesday of January, April, July, and September. Marriage See the parish website for Wedding Guidelines and contact the pastor at least 6 months prior to desired date. The Emmaus Center—Counseling in the Catholic Tradition Sponsored by the Diocese of Victoria in Texas. Visit emmauscounselingcenter.com or call (361) 212-0839 for more information or to book an appointment. Saint Vincent de Paul Society For food and/or other financial assistance, call (979) 533-9494. Holy Family Life Center Rental Contact Anton Peter at (979) 533-9509

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SAINT JOSEPH ALTAR FLOWERS In Memory of Victoria Martinez

SAINT JOSEPH BLESSED MOTHER STATUE In Memory of Ygnacio and Maria Martinez

By Moe Martinez

BLESSED MARY VIGIL CANDLE INTENTIONS

In Memory of Ella Dusek and

In Memory of Dorothy Srubar and Bernard Kristynik

by Leon and Hattie Kristynik

THE POPE’S INTENTION FOR JANUARY

Promotion of World Peace. That Christians, followers of other

religions, and all people of goodwill may promote peace and justice

in the world.

Blessed chalk and prayer service pamphlets for the traditional Epiphany Home Blessing are available at

all church entrances.

IMPORTANT DATES

Jan 7: Baptism Preparation Class (Pre-Registration Required) Jan 7: HF Fellowship Meeting Jan 8: HF/SJ Religious Education Classes Resume Jan 9-12: Men’s ACTS Retreat Jan 12: SHARE - Second Collection Jan 14: Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting Jan 19: Saint Vincent de Paul - Second Collection Jan 19: Saint Joseph Breakfast Sunday Jan 20: Catholic Daughters Monthly Meeting (KC Hall) Jan 22: Parish Office Closed for Training Jan 26: Second Collection - Church in Latin America (CLA) Feb 1: Blessing of Seed and Soil Mass (Ganado TX) Feb 2: Annual Parish Anniversary Dinner (FLC) Feb 4: HF Fellowship Meeting Feb 10: Knights of Columbus Monthly Meeting Feb 16: SHARE - Second Collection Feb 16: Saint Joseph Breakfast Sunday Feb 17: Catholic Daughters Monthly Meeting (KC Hall) Feb 22: Catholic Daughters Annual Mardi Gras Fundraiser (Hungerford Hall) Feb 23: Saint Vincent de Paul - Second Collection Feb 26: Ash Wednesday (Parish Office Closed/No Religious Ed Classes) Feb 26: Second Collection - Church in Central & Eastern Europe (CCEE) Feb 28: Fish Fry #1 (FLC)

CHURCH CLEANERS

JANUARY: Linda Buenger, Dolores Koenig, Pat Abbott

L ITURGY SCHEDULE MONDAY, JANUARY 6 Saint André Bessette 7:30 am, †Dolores Svatek TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Saint Raymond of Peñafort 5:30 pm, †Merle “Tom” Carlson WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 7:30 am, †Brandi Barker THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 7:30 am, †Lupe Sepeda (Eucharistic Adoration 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 10:00 am, (WNR), †Joe Jetelina FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 6:30 am, †Msgr. Joseph Hybner FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 9:00 am, (ESL), People and Benefactors of Holy

Family Church and Saint Joseph Mission SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 4:30 pm, †Dolores Svatek SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 The Baptism of The Lord 8:00 am, (STJ) †Carol Zepeda SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 The Baptism of The Lord 10:00 am, †Arnold Hlavinka SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 The Feast of the Holy Family 12:00 pm, (Latin Mass) Rodger & Jeanette

Oetzel All Masses at Holy Family unless otherwise indicated

January 12: L Torres, C & M Chilek

IN CASE OF SUSPECTED ABUSE

To report suspected or known abuse by church personnel, please contact the Department of Family and Protective Services, within 48 hours, at (800) 252-5400; or report the abuse online at www.txabusehotline.org. Dial 911 if a person is in immediate danger.

Also contact ONE of the following: Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Outreach, Vicki L. Pyatt, LMSW, at 361-827-7186 or via email : pastoralcare@victoriadiocese.org OR the Chancellor of the Diocese of Victoria at 361-573-0828 or via email: chancellor@victoriadiocese.org. Written allegations can be mailed to Office of the Bishop, PO Box 4070, Victoria, TX 77903 and marked “Personal and Confidential.

If sexual abuse by a member of the clergy has occurred in another diocese, the Diocese of Victoria will help bring your concerns to church officials. Safe Environment Coordinator for Holy Family Church is Vicki Simper 979.453.1331; Safe Environment Coordinator for St Joseph Mission is Delores Kocian 979.532.3593 (Ext 102)

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BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM Holy Family Religious Education (CCD) Bldg For parents & godparents; pre-registration is REQUIRED. Contact Delores Kocian at: (979) 532-3593 or dkocian@hfwharton.org

The Holy Family Religious Education program (CCD) is in need of a 40"- 42" flat screen TV. If you wish to

donate the TV or toward a new TV, please contact Vicki Simper at (979) 453-1331.

HOLY FAMILY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Couples in the parish celebrating their 25, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, or 75th wedding anniversaries in the year 2020 are asked to submit a copy of their Church marriage certificate to the Parish Office or contact the Parish Office as soon as possible.

Bless, O Lord God almighty, this home,that in it there may be health, purity, the

strength of victory, humility, goodness andmercy, the fulfillment of Thy law, the

thanksgiving to God the Father and to theSon and to the Holy Spirit. And may this

blessing remain upon this home and upon all whodwell herein. Through Christ our Lord.

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would like to invite you to the BLESSING OF SEED AND SOIL MASS

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020 Time: 10:00 a.m. Where: BH Genetics 5933 FM 1157, Ganado TX

√ Be sure to check out the Holy Family LITERATURE RACK just outside the Alpha Room door for a variety of informative and interesting items about the parish and our Catholic faith. All items are free of charge!

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