"Make Christ's presence a living reality

in our lives and in the lives of others."

SAT. March 25, 2017– THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD

8 a.m. Por la salud de Socorro Rodriguez Alton (Gerardo Gonzalez, sobrino)

5 p.m. Special Intention– Fr. Wojciech

7 p.m. XV– Mariafernanda Chavez

SUN. March 26, 2017– FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT TIME 8 a.m. + Raúl Treviño (Familia Treviño)

+ José Aranda (Familia)

10 a.m. FOR ALL PARISHIONERS

12 p.m. Liza Campero– Birthday (Husband & Children)

Selika Lynn Villarreal– 15th birthday (Family)

+ Simona P. Montoya (Mario & Violeta Cobarruvias)

+ Genoveva Martinez (Family)

+ Oscar Jaime Garza (Family)

+ Jesus Vidales (Hastings Family)

2 p.m. + María Antonieta Montemayor Sejuy (Familia)

4 p.m. + Hilaria & Ubaldo Canales (Familia)

6 p.m. + Marco Antonio Casas (Margie Gloria & Jeanne Talamas)

MON. March 27, 2017– Lenten Weekday 7 a.m. + Juan Manuel Díaz– 1er aniversario (Leticia Díaz)

6 p.m. + Maria Estela Vela de Villarreal (Family)

TUE. March 28, 2017– Lenten Weekday 7 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL

6 p.m. + Guadalupe G. Herrera (Bavi Nixon)

WED. March 29, 2017– Lenten Weekday

7 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL

6 p.m. + Adolfo Campero Estrada (Family)

THU. March 30, 2017– Lenten Weekday 7 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL

6 p.m. + Juan Zavala Sr. (Family)

FRI. March 31, 2017– Lenten Weeday 7 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL

6 p.m. + Lupe Medina (Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Salinas)

SAT. April 1, 2017– Lenten Weekday

8 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL

3 p.m. XV– Lauren L. Perez

5 p.m. + Molly Martinez

7 p.m. XV– Clarissa Lopez

Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 26, 2017

Fourth Sunday of Lent (1 Sam. 16:1,6-7,10-13; Psalm 23; Eph. 5:8-14; John 9:1-41)

John Craghan, Th.D., S.S.L.

Each day we are bombarded with facts about

local, national, and international events. The media

tell of murders, revolutions, natural disasters. All of

this fashions our world view. Today's Scripture also

confronts us with reality and provides an opportunity

to reassess our priorities and retest our standards. Are

the decisions we make really Christian decisions?

David's rise to royalty is described in the first

reading. The story of Israel's youthful hero teaches

that we should not judge by mere appearances.

Samuel, in reviewing the sons of Jesse, must have

regarded David as the least likely candidate. Yet the

shepherd boy is ultimately chosen, proving again that

God's Spirit can also rush on the lowly. David's good

looks were not the decisive factor: humans "look on

the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the

heart" (vs. 7).

Ephesians uses images of light and darkness to

contrast pagan and Christian ways. Believers are light

in the Lord, they are to live as children of light. Such

an existence produces goodness, justice, and truth.

The same imagery carries into the gospel

passage from John. The blind man progresses from

darkness to light: He regards Jesus as a man, then a

prophet, and finally confesses that he is the son of

God. The Pharisees first appear to accept the blind

man's healing but then begin to doubt and finally deny

Jesus' heavenly origins. They end up refusing to see --

rendering themselves blind.

Christians look beyond appearances. Only eyes

of faith will see the helpless, the indigent, and the

derelict as brothers and sisters in Jesus. Those who

radiate the light of Christ will see the good in wayward

members of the family. Faith's vision enables us to

evaluate the policies and programs of both church and

state: Are they right because they have the

endorsement of authority or do they genuinely benefit

all God's people? It all depends on your point of view.

Copyright 1993, Liguori Publications / Liguori, MO 63057-9999

“I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.”

(Jn. 8:12)

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join us in praying the Stations of the Cross during this Lenten season: Monday-Thursday: In the

church at 5:30 p.m. Friday: after Mass

6:00 p.m. Mass following the stations in the parking lot.

Everyone is invited!

NORMAS Y PRACTICAS DE CUARESMA Viernes Santo– 14 de abril es también día de

ayuno y abstinencia.

Tarea de Pascua- es la obligación de recibir la

Sagrada Comunión entre el primer domingo

de Cuaresma, 5 de marzo y el día de la

Santísima Trinidad, 11 de junio

Ayuno- obliga a todos los católicos mayores

de 18 y menores de 59. En los días de ayuno,

esta permitido una comida completa y

dependiendo de las necesidades de cada

persona, otras dos que no excedan la

cantidad de la comida completa. No esta

permitido comer entre comidas, pero se

puede consumir liquidas como leche y jugos

de fruta.

Abstinencia- obliga a todos los mayores de 14

años. En los días de abstinencia no esta

permitido consumir carne. Esta ley no aplica

para personas con problemas serios de salud o

con trabajos que exijan una alimentación

completa.

Abnegación- esta recomendado en forma

voluntaria, por ejemplo, asistir diariamente a

Misa, estudio espiritual, devociones

cuaresmales, el rezo del Santo Rosario,

Vía-crucis y actos de misericordia y caridad.

Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento- es la

mejor manera de comprometernos en nuestra

hora diaria con Jesús.

*Cuando tengamos dudas sobre

el ayuno y abstinencia, debemos consultar

a nuestros sacerdotes.*

LENTEN NORMS & PRACTICES Good Friday– April 14 is also a day of fast and

abstinence.

Easter duty– is the obligation to receive Holy

Communion between the First Sunday of Lent,

March 5 and Most Holy Trinity Sunday, June 11.

Fasting– binds all Catholics over 18 to 59 years

of age. On days of fast, one full meal is

allowed. Two others meals, sufficient to

maintain strength, may be taken in

accordance to each one’s needs, but

together should not be equal a full meal.

Eating between meals Is not permitted, but

liquids, including milk and fruit juices are

allowed.

Abstinence– binds all over the age of 14. On

days of abstinence no meat is allowed. When

health or ability to work would be seriously

affected, this law is not obligatory.

Self denial– is encouraged on a voluntary basis

acts may included daily Mass, spiritual study,

Lenten devotions, the rosary, stations of the

cross and deed of mercy and kindness.

Adoration Chapel– this is the best time to

commit yourself to your weekly hour of

adoration.

*When is doubt concerning fast and

abstinences, a parish priest or confessor

should be consulted.*

Todos los miércoles de cuaresma en todas

las parroquias de la Diócesis de Laredo

habrá confesiones de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

We will have Confessions every

Wednesday during Lent in every

parish in the Diocese of Laredo

from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The Sanctuary Lamp Is burning this week for:

+Mr. & Mrs. Rogelio Rios

From: Family

Conference Day!

Saturday April 8th at 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

For more details contact Lilia Salinas at (956)722-6215 EXT. 223 or go to our parish website

ADORATION

BIBLE STUDY

ARTS & CRAFTS

GAMES

BASKETBALL

& SO MUCH

MORE!

BREAKFAST

LUNCH,

& SNACKS

INCLUDED

For more information, contact Gustavo Martinez at (956)727-2140 ext. 7827

El grupo de Comunidades de Evangelización estará ofreciendo Cirios Pascuales antes y después de cada Misa. Donación de $15 por Cirio.

25 & 26 de marzo

1 & 2 de abril

8 & 9 de abril

Comunidades de Evangelización will be offering Paschal Candles before and after every Mass. Donation is only $15 per candle.

March 25 & 26

April 1 & 2

April 8 & 9 Para más información, contactar a Francisco Velazquez al (956)462-9792

We have the honor and privilege to have Mrs. Monica Ashour at our church to give a talk on Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament an Adoration on March 31 at 7:00 p.m.

El próximo retiro de ACTS para hombres en Español será del 4-7

de Mayo, 2017. El director seleccionado por el Espíritu Santo es

Guillermo González. Para registrarse favor de accesar la pagina

web de la parroquia. Las inscripciones se cierran el 27 de Marzo

o al llenarse los espacios disponibles. Guillermo Gonzalez, Director (956)231-3803

Friday, March 31, 2017

from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

at the

Student Activity Complex Auditorium

Daniel Oberreuter

the lead singer of THE THIRSTING

will be offering a solo, acoustic concert

on Sunday, April 2nd at 7:00 p.m.

DEAR CONFIRMATION PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, May 15, 2017– Last day of class & end-of-year party in the parish hall. Students still need to attend.

Saturday, May 20, 2017– Confirmation mini-retreat for parents, student & sponsor from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Student & sponsor practice will also be held in the church. Please arrive early and enter through the front door of the church only & sign-in with your catechist.

Friday, June 9, 2017– Confession for confirmation students, parents and sponsors in the church at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 10, 2017– Confirmation ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Students and sponsors only must be in the Parish Hall by 7:45 a.m. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Herrera at (956)726-4644

CONFIRMATION DATE:

Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m. In English will be April 3, 4, 5 & 6

from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in the parish

En Español serán 27, 28, 29 & 30 de marzo de 7:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

en la parroquia

Father, we're your people,

the work of your hands.

So precious are we in your sight

that you sent your Son, Jesus.

Jesus calls us to heal the broken-hearted,

to dry the tears of those who mourn,

to give hope to those who despair,

and to rejoice in your steadfast love.

We, the baptized, realize our call to serve.

Help us to know how.

Call forth from among us

priests, sisters, brothers and lay ministers.

With our hearts you continue

to love your people.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,

your Son, who lives and reigns with you and

the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.

Amen.

Oremos por nuestros hermanos enfermos

Señor Jesucristo, redentor de los hombres, que en tu pasión

quisiste soportar nuestro sufrimiento y aguantar nuestros dolores.

Te pedimos por nuestros hermanos; tu que lo has redimido,

aviva en el la esperanza de su salvación y conforta su cuerpo y su alma.

Tú que vives y reinas por los siglos de los siglos

Amén.

Olinda Montemayor Richard Camacho Rene San Miguel Aurora González Michael ‘Mikey’ Leija Jr. Refugio ‘Cuco' Escobedo Alex de la Garza

Adolph Puig Jesse Rodríguez Francisco Velásquez Alberto P. Cárdenas Juan Eduardo Riojas Frances Rizo Rosa Vidaurri