602 N. Gray St Caldwell, TX
567-3273
www.drgacdental.com
In Memory of
† Bernard Rychlik
By Betty Rychlik & Family
Eubanks Production Services, LLC.
Dozer - Sand - Backhoe Gravel - Dump Truck
4048 FM 2000 Caldwell, TX
406-1555 Mobile 272-3622 Office
The sanctuary
candle in our Church
burns for the glory of God
In Loving Memory † Edmund Cedidla
By Sons
In Loving Memory † Barbara Sablatura
By Milton & Eleanor Mynar
Linda M. Gaas, Insurance Representative Catholic Union of Texas, KJT Life Annuities IRA
596-2606 Home 324-7720 Cell [email protected]
The Piano Place 979-695-1475 Tuning - Repairs - Moving - Used Piano Available
Samantha Evans - Associate Member, Piano Technician Guild
979-716-4838
Oilfield Service Company
Hilberling Packer Services, Inc.
HOME-FARM-RANCH
Lawrence Vavra - Agent 6900 C.R. 129 Caldwell, TX 77836 P 979.535.7557 C 979.324.7232 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus
If you are interested in joining the Knights of
Columbus contact
Grand Knight John Kucera
739-7867
In Loving Memory of Milady L. Kristof
For her generosity to St. Mary’s Parish
10/13/1918 - 12/08/2009
“May perpetual light shine upon her”
In Memory of
† James Collins and
The Bailey Family
by Col. Darlene Collins
& Dr. Murl Bailey
Please pray for the
living and deceased
members of the
Drouilhet, Piwonka,
and Beran families.
Insurance - Annuities Margaret Polansky 535-8127
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T.
THE MISSION OF ST. MARY — OUR LADY OF LOURDES
CALDWELL, TEXAS A PARISH OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN THE DIOCESE OF AUSTIN
WE, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. MARY, OUR LADY OF LOURDES IN CALDWELL, WILL CONTINUE TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS
THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. WE GO FORTH AS A SACRAMENTAL PEOPLE TO SERVE THE FAMILY OF GOD, TO GROW IN OUR FAITH,
AND TO PRAY AND WORK FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE.
WE DO THIS THROUGH:
ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION IN STEWARDSHIP AND
BY CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS TO SHARE THEIR
TIME, TALENT AND TREASURE.
EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING OUR
CHILDREN IN THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR FAITH.
RESPECTING THE TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH AND
OUR CATHOLIC TRADITIONS.
CELEBRATING THE EUCHARIST THROUGH THE LITURGY AND THE SACRAMENTS.
February 9, 2020
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MATRIMONY Contact the priest or deacon at least 6 months prior to the date of the wedding. BAPTISM Please contact the Parish Of-fice for information concern-ing Baptism.
PASTOR Father Melvin Dornak DEACONS Ernesto Valenzuela John W. Young, Jr. PARISH STAFF OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Tina Vavra [email protected]
SECRETARY Tasha Pipkin [email protected] PASTORAL COUNCIL Adrien Drouilhet
WE CELEBRATE THE EUCHARIST Saturday, 5:00 pm
Saturday, 6:30 pm (Spanish) Sunday, 10:00 am
Wednesday, 8:00 am, Thursday & Friday, 12:00 Noon;
(Weekday Mass times are subject to change; see Mass Intentions for date & time)
Reconciliation: Saturday, 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm
or by appointment
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday – Friday
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Web Page: www.stmaryscaldwell.com
CLOSED : Holy days & Holidays
BULLETIN INFORMATION
DEADLINE: Tuesday, 10:00 am
Must be in writing and submitted by email, fax or dropped by the office.
St. Mary’S OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH
500 OLD SAN ANTONIO ROAD, CALDWELL, TX Mailing Address: 500 W. OSR, Caldwell, TX 77836
Phone: (979) 567-3667 Fax: (979) 567-0749
Roman Catholic Diocese of Austin
JMJ
For Janet
For Janet
Zaskoda Repair, LLC Welding Machine Repair & Service
“In Loving Memory of Monie Kay Zaskoda” Tim Zaskoda, Owner 979-224-0510 Authorized repair center for Lincoln & Miller
Banners,
Small Signs
& Stickers
979-574-2202
Homeyer Feed, LLC. 768 SH 36 South, Caldwell, TX
979-567-9355
$10 per weekend $50 per quarter $200 per year
In Memory of Our Loving
Fathers
† Ernest L. Ofczarzak and
† Gilbert H. Kelm
by Tricia and Kelly Kelm
Prayers for the living & deceased members of the Absnaider, Kacer, Knesek, Pieper and Rab families.
In Loving Memory of † Henry & Milady Brinkman
and † John & Lydia Kovar
By Buddy & Billie Brinkman
Andy’s Towing 979-567-1045
Jim’s Towing
& Storage 979-200-0718
Handi Home Repairs Ted Steadman, LLC
Carpentry * Odd Jobs * Rotted Wood Repair Custom Furniture * Gutter/Flashing
979-347-0555
† Carrie Jean Franzetti
Remember Me O Lord in
Paradise
With All Our Love,
Dad & Marcella
Jeff,
I will love you forever.
Jackie
$10 per weekend $50 per quarter $200 per year
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Saturday, February 8 5:00 pm Mass For The People of Our Parish 6:30 pm Spanish Mass † Eduardo Nicholas & Gustavo Torres † Antonio & Evarista Najera Sunday, February 9 10:00 am Mass † Edmond Cedidla † Andrew Sandoval, Sr. Wednesday, February 12 8:00 am Mass 8:30 am Adoration † Dorothy Pullin Thursday, February 13 12:00 pm Mass † Martin Pesek † Ervin Dornak Friday, February 14 12:00 pm Mass † Esteban & Julia Pineda † Cruz & Clay Pineda Saturday, February 15 5:00 pm Mass The Esiquio Sanchez Family † Bertha & Mike Revilla 6:30 pm Spanish Mass For the People of our Parish Sunday, February 16 10:00 am Mass † Ernest L. Ofczarzak
MASS SCHEDULE
Please Pray for our honored loved ones serving in the military & their families! Victor Amaya, Delores Burkhalter - Otte, Brian Goss, Cooper C. Hott - Jasper, Phillip Jungman, RJ Jurica, Robert Paul Kochert, Adam Perry, Shawn Earl Phallan, Thomas Polansky, II, Trevor Rathjen, Bruce Skrabanek, Matthew Telg, Jesse Tuck-er, Kevin Wilcox, Christian Wolz, and Alexander Zamora.
WEEKLY COLLECTIONS
February 2, 2020 Sunday Collection $9,405.00 Building Fund $ 778.85
Sat., February 15, 5:00 pm
Lector
John U.
Altar Servers
Jacob H.
Hospitality Team
Ernest M., Randy C., Steve K.
Frank & Judy M.
Gift Bearer - Volunteer
Sat., February 15, 6:30 pm
Lector
Carolina M.
Altar Servers
Reina H.
Eucharistic Ministers
Dominga G. & Maria G.
Gift Bearer - Volunteer
Sun., February 16, 10:00 am
Lector
Elizabeth J.
Altar Servers
Colton J.
Hospitality Team
Larry & Janet V., Gene W.
Gift Bearer - Volunteer
SCHEDULE TO SERVE
Please pray for the spiritual, mental, and physical needs of our parish, especially for the following: Edward Beran, Jake Cedidla, Carmen Charanza, Sally Cortez, Linda Ferrer, Betty Franzetti, Jillian Hany, Fr. Tom Hanus, Doris Henneke, Steve Hodges, Ike Junell, Ronny Knesek, Hubert Krenek, Dorothy Kubena, Jimmy Lopez, Estefana Mar-mor, Doug Meister, Brody Mitchell, Dorothy Muzny, Dwayne Muzny, Milton Mynar, Lori Olivarez, Bob Pargamann, Fe-lix Pena, Dee Perry, Bernie Polansky, Thomas Polansky II, Juanita (Janie) Ramon, Mary Regalado, Roy Rodriguez, Kathryn Sadowski, Celso Sanchez, Tammy Schoeneman, Cherie Smith, Joyce Sonnier, William Sowders, Glenn Spitzen-burger, Marcie Macha Stenvall, Doris Strauss, David Taden, Patricia Tarnowski, Mike Thompson, Juan Torres, Mike Turner, Vicky Urias, Pam Vollentine, Glen & Amelia Wearden, Felis Wyatt, Gerald Yeager & their families. Persons re-main on this list for 4 weeks, unless other arrangements are made with Parish office; to renew your listing on the Prayer List contact the office.
PARISH EVENTS IN OUR PARISH & ELSEWHERE
MEMORIALS
Knights of Columbus Memorial Scholarship Fund
In Loving Memory of † Jimmy Urbanosky
By Larry & Cindy See By Caldwell VFW Post 4458
By John & Sandra Norman, Jr. By Gary & Susan Skrabanek By Larry & Janet Valigura
By Col. Murl Bailey & Col. Darlene Collins
By Maurice & Terri Jurena By Viceroy Petroleum LP
By Craig & Rhonda Homeyer By Sal & Alice Zaccagnino
By Larry & Marilyn Zschech
KJT Scholarship Fund In Loving Memory of † Jimmy Urbanosky
By Hubert & Louemma Polansky By Joe & Donna Rychlik
In Loving Memory of † Joe Foster
By Louis Muzny, Jr.
In Loving Memory of † Dorothy Knapek Hoardam
By Joe & Donna Rychlik
St. Mary’s Memorial Fund In Loving Memory of † Jimmy Urbanosky By Gabrial Matcek
Sunday, February 9, 2020 8:30 am RE & Bible Study, PAC 11:00 am KJZT Mtg., Day Chapel Wednesday, February 12, 2020 5:30 pm Choir, Church 6:00 pm Y-Disciple & Bible Study, PAC Sunday, February 16, 2020 8:30 am RE & Bible Study, PAC
Thank you for your patience! The 2020 contribution envelopes are here and available for pick up on the table by the gift shop. If you did not receive your box, please contact the parish office at 567-3667. Thank You The family of Jimmy Urbanosky would like to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, memorials and acts of kindness. They have been a comfort to us during this difficult time. A very special thank you to Father Melvin for the heartfelt rosary and funeral Mass and to Steve Kocurek and St. Mary's Choir for the beautiful music, and the ladies of the Altar Society. Your love and prayers are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. Condolences Dorothy Knapek Hoardam, sister of Betty Rychlik, passed away on Saturday, February 1st. As a parish we share the pain of the loss of Dorothy with her family. May God grant eternal happiness to Dorothy and comfort to her family. Let us bring Communion to you! If you are unable to approach the Altar to receive Holy Commun-ion, let us bring the Body of Christ to you! Fr. Melvin, the Deacon or a Eucaristic Minister of Holy Communion will bring commun-ion to you at Mass. In order to do this in a timely manner and make sure we do not miss anyone, we ask that you please sit in the area that has been designated for this purpose. The designated area will be the pews located by the Confessional and the Re-strooms. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please ask one of the Hospitality members. They will be happy to assist you. 2019 Tax Statements The 2019 Tax Statements for Parish Contributions are available on the table by the Gift Shop. Any statements that have not been picked up, will be mailed. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your statement, please contact Tina at the Parish office, 979-567-3667. Office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you made a donation to the Encountering Christ Campaign or the Catholic Services Appeal, you will receive a Tax Statement from the Diocese of Austin. Gift Bearers At Mass Have you or your family wanted to be a gift bearer at Mass? There are sign up sheets available for Masses for the month of February on the table for any family that would like to be a gift bearer at Mass. The sign up sheets are in a white binder. Thank you for serving our parish family. Celebrating Our Lady of Lourdes We will have a potluck to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, the patron saint of our parish, this Sunday, February 9th, after Mass. New parishioners will be recognized and welcomed at this event. The children of religious education grades 1st - 6th are going to put on a skit about the story of the Marian Apparition at Lourdes. At the luncheon we will also recognize members of the many volunteer organizations. If you are member of any of the groups of St Mary’s please attend so we may thank you for your service to our parish. Everyone is invited to participate in this cel-ebration, please bring your families favorite dish or dessert. Thank you for your participation.
Women’s Club Meeting The St. Mary’s Women’s Club February meeting will be this Sun-day, February 9th after Our Lady of Lourdes Celebration and pot-luck luncheon in the parish hall. We encourage and welcome all women of the parish to join us for fellowship and service to our parish and community. KJZT Meeting KJZT Society #27 will have their first quarterly meeting this Sun-day, February 9th in the Day Chapel following the 10:00 am Mass. Everyone is invited to join KJZT for their meeting. Adoration Fr. Jesse Martinez will be here on Saturday, February 15th to lead Adoration following the Confirmation Retreat. Adoration will be from 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm. All are welcome to attend. Following Adoration, Father Jesse will celebrate the 5:00 pm Mass. Fr. Mel-vin will hear confessions as normal on this day. KJT’s Vase Collection for the Posey Express KJT Society #100 are collecting bud vases for Hospice Brazos Valley for their Posey Express program. The Posy Express is a complementary flower delivery program that was implemented by HBV volunteers. Volunteers arrange and deliver fresh flowers weekly to our hospice patients and their families, as flowers are available. There is no cost for this service to the patients. Tubs are at the back of the church as a drop off point for extra bud vas-es that are not needed by our parishioners. Please help this wor-thy cause and clean out closets and cabinets in the process. Your help is appreciated. KJT #28 Pork Steak Dinner KJT Society #28, Granger will be having their annual Pork Steak Dinner this Sunday, February 9th in conjunction with the Polka Mass. The Mass will be held at 10:00 am at Sts. Cyril and Metho-dius Parish in Granger and the dinner will be held at the Parish Hall beginning at 11:00 am. This year, we have decided to donate the proceeds of it (along with a matching grant from the KJT Home Office) to the Church of the Visitation in Westphalia for the rebuilding of their church and in memory of Msgr. Ed Rabroker and Deacon John Thornton. They both served SSCM for many years and were from that parish. Serving will begin at 11:00 am and plates will be $10. Dine in and To Go plates will be avail-able A drive thru line will also be available from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!! Czech Mass - Vítame Vás na Corn Hill: In February we celebrate the Feast Day of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, patron saints of the Czech Republic and patron saint of Slavic peo-ples. In honor of these saints a Czech Mass will be celebrated on, Sunday, February 16th, at 5:00 pm, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill. All prayers, readings and hymns will be in the Czech language. After Mass, a Dinner will be served in the Parish Activity Center. Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate this special feast day of Sts. Cyril and Methodius. RED-C SAVE THE DATE! RED-C Catholic Radio is hosting its 3rd Family Retreat on March 6th and 7th at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. The theme of this year’s retreat will be: “Living the Little Way”, and will begin Friday evening with a meal and Stations of the Cross. Saturday will include Mass, Adoration, reflections and activities for the whole family. The cost is $35 per family, and includes childcare, meals, and activities for the various age groups.