HOLY MASS INTENTIONS AND FEASTS SAT. 04-25-20 ST. MARK, EVANGELIST

5:30 PM †Nancy Frazier (Anniv), Frances Maness, Chester & Alice Kopecki by John & Wendy Kopecki †Esibius Laskowski by Olivia Scaramozi †Anna Pruski by Joe & Trisha Wiatrek

SUN. 04-26-20 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

8:00 AM †Edmond & Rosie Pruski & Margo Felux by Family Thanksgiving & Future Blessings on 40th Anniversary of Adrian & Phyllis Kopecki

MON. 04-27-20 EASTER WEEKDAY ~ No Mass

TUE. 04-28-20 EASTER WEEKDAY ~ Sts. Peter Chanel & Louis Grignion de Montfort

7:45 AM †Angela Boehm (Anniv) by Tom & Susan Jambers †Alvin Jaskinia by Lucian Snoga Family

WED. 04-29-20 ST. CATHERINIE OF SIENA

7:45 AM †Jerry Wiatrek by Kenneth & JoAnn Wiatrek

THU. 04-30-20 EASTER WEEKDAY ~ St. Pius V

7:45 AM †Alvin Jaskinia by Michael & Julie Pruski

FRI. 05-01-20 EASTER WEEKDAY ~ St. Joseph the Worker

5:00 PM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:30 PM For All Parishioners, Living & Deceased

SAT. 05-02-20 ST. ATHANASIUS

5:30 PM †Steve & Helen Pruske, Linda & Gary Buehring, Jeffery Dziuk by Family

†Albert Mutz by Bubba & Evelyn Grimes †Stanley & Theresa Wiatrek & Deceased Family Members by Mary Wiatrek

SUN. 05-03-20 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

8:00 AM †Esibius Laskowski by Mr. & Mrs. Henry Moczygemba †Peter, Mary & Albert Keller, Kaytie Janek by Will & Rose Waclawczyk

DATES TO REMEMBER MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Sat. Apr. 25th & Sun. Apr. 26th 2nd Collection: Catholic Home Missions Appeal

Sat. May 2nd & Sun. May 3rd 2nd Collection: Assumption Seminary

*Offertory & 2nd Collection Envelopes may be offered during Mass, mailed in, or delivered to the Office during regular Business hours. PLEASE do not send cash through the mail.

MASS ATTENDEES: Reminder to please use the side door for Mass entrance until restrictions are lifted.

ST. ANN’S WEEKEND MASS: Facebook livestream: https://www.facebook.com/stannskosciusko/

CHURCH SUPPORT: We appreciate everyone who has delivered, mailed in, or dropped envelopes in the

basket, as we still have to maintain the church through utilities and other monthly service obligations. If you would like to support through online giving, the link is: https://www.givecentral.org/location/1110

2nd COLLECTION: This week, the 2nd collection envelope is for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Over

40% of dioceses in the U.S. are considered mission territories because they are unable to fund the pastoral work needed in their communities. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

2nd COLLECTIONS IN ARCHDIOCESE: Due to Mass restrictions, the Archdiocese will be rescheduling

2nd collections to a later date, as each of these causes is still in need of support. Please note, any 2nd collection offertory envelopes submitted now will still be counted and forwarded to the chancery as usual.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Even though our regular anointing on the 2nd weekend of every month has

been postponed, Father will be happy to respond on a personal request. Please call the office if needed.

MASS INTENTIONS: We still have a few spaces left in 2020 for Mass intentions of loved ones.

BUDGET: St. Ann’s Finance committee will meet again on Tuesday, May 19th, to prepare St. Ann’s ~

Kosciusko budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, which becomes effective July 1st.

RECONCILIATION: Father Dennis has been busy converting the cry room into a provisional Confessional

with the required distance safety precautions. Now that Holy Week has passed, we will return to our regular confession schedule on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Trust God’s mercy, he does forgive you if you make a sincere act of contrition in order to continue to receive the Holy Eucharist.

PARISH OUTREACH: (St. Mary’s April 19th bulletin) To one extent or another, parishioners restricting their

interactions among the community to essential errands, have nonetheless, contacted family, neighbors, friends and acquaintances just to help pass the time of day. Could we not – as a Catholic Community – give a bit more strategy and organization so as to include neighbors or parishioners who might appreciate a “Hi neighbor!” Some folks might not have family close by. Some might be a bit bashful or not well-skilled for starting a conversation. Nonetheless, due to physical challenges, emotional challenges, they too might be in need of benefitting from an errand – groceries, conversation, changing a light bulb-to whatever extent the Holy Spirit prompts your heart to reach out to an acquaintance, consider following that Divine lead!

CCD: With the closing of public-school campuses comes then the early release of our efforts to teach. We

do pray that our kids learning at home are excelling academically as well as spiritually by saying their prays and practicing good Christian virtues with their brothers and sisters. Fr. Dennis misses all your smiling faces and the high-fives at the end of mass. Keep the faith, one day this will be restored. In the meantime, if you would like the Children’s Bulletins mailed to your inbox, please submit your email address to the office.

MOTHER’S DAY: We may not be able to gather for mass and distribute flowers, but the Altar Rosary Society

is looking at alternatives for what would be appropriate for recognizing our mothers this Mother’s Day.

KOSCIUSKO PICNIC: Some people have expressed concern about the impact of the current crisis on the

Kosciusko picnic the first weekend in August. Many parishes have had to cancel their fundraisers because of the social distancing and COVID restrictions. Some parishes are getting creative in response with having a drive-thru meal or raffle. It would take a lot of creativity, energy and dedication to make it happen. Some parishes have even postponed until the fall, like many other organizations. We need to strategize and keep it a priority. You may want to discuss it among yourselves, when making your phone calls or emails, to share possibilities in the unfortunate event that restrictions would continue through summer and force a cancellation. We simply cannot ignore this. It is a reality and we cannot ignore the restrictions put into place for the common good of all. If we do not have a picnic, then we will need to have a more disciplined budget.

POINT OF INTEREST: Since the week of Easter, to accommodate as many as possible to receive

communion, Father has converted St. Mary’s 6:30 am morning Mass to Communion Service with the Deacon, and then offering Mass there at noon. Father Dennis has been residing in St. Ann’s Rectory to be available for 7:45 am Mass, since that is now his first Mass of the day. Some have expressed concern on if our Rectory is being used or left vacant. Father is now here at St. Ann’s Rectory in Kosciusko Monday thru Wednesday evenings, and Saturday evenings, to be available for the Sunday morning mass. So, the Rectory is being lived in once again, and Father expresses they are very nice accommodations.

PARENTS OF GRADUATING SENIORS: With all the disruptions in our lives lately, we recognize that our

graduating seniors have had a very significant rite of passage completely obliterated. Graduation plans, ceremonies and celebrations are not going to be what we are traditionally used to, or what we want them to be, and it is unfortunately out of our control. In an effort to ease some of the frustration with the current situation, St. Ann’s invites and welcomes parents to write a short letter to recognize and honor St. Ann’s 2020 Graduating Seniors, along with a photo. We will be happy and honored to publish a bulletin recognizing them, with your permission, to share with all our parishioners the joy and pride you have for your graduating senior. Please have submissions in to the office by Wednesday, May 20th.

ALTAR FLOWERS:

April & May: Terry Pruski & Debbie Jaskinia (Easter Flowers)

Sunday’s Offertory (Apr. 19): TBA Offertory Counters: none 2020 Archbishop’s Appeal (goal $5,624): Pledged: $4,131 Rec’d: $3,581

Capital Campaign (goal $151,000): Pledged: $79,253 Rec’d: $48,874

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS THOSE WHO ARE ILL

Lord in your loving mercy please send the Holy Spirit with gift of healing upon your servants in need of strength.

Mary Keller Adams, Kathy Broll-Voigt, Jeanenne Davis, Johan Dinkelman, Jerry Drennan, Diana Drzymala, Lee Ann Drzymala, Leroy Dworaczyk, Monica Flores, Eleanor Dworaczyk Gawlik, Peggy Jaskinia,

Monica Wagoner Jones, Christine Kolodziej, Msgr. Frank Kurzaj, Debbie Ladd, Genevieve Laskowski, Sixtus Laskowski, Karen Lee Lyssy, Theresa Lyssy, Trent Lyssy, Kelly McElroy-La Ville,

Karen Maha Mullen, Pat Pollok, Glen Pruski, Judith Rivera, Susie Skloss, Evangeline Urbanczyk, Kyle Wiatrek, Roger Wiatrek, Sally Wiatrek.

PRAY FOR OUR NURSING HOME PATIENTS:

Irene Gorzell, Regina Lyssy

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Apr 25~Regina Lyssy Apr 26~ Carolyn Scheffler, Larry Skloss Apr 28~Diana Drzymala Apr 29~Charles Herber, Rick Seidel, Emmalee Kotara Apr 30~Ann Marie Bayer, Jacob Wiatrek, Amber Rose Seidel May 01~Albert Pruski, Abigail Zaiontz May 02~Karen Drennan May 03~Lorraine Lyssy

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

April 26 ~ Adrian & Phyllis Kopecki April 28 ~ Michael & Debra Jaskinia

April 29 ~ Clint & Leslie Garza May 02 ~ Larry & Bonnie Skloss

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Very Reverend Dennis A. Jarzombek – Pastor PASTOR OFFICE HOURS

St Ann’s Rectory Ph: (830) 745-2541

8:30 - 11:00 am 8:30 - 10:00 am

Tuesday & Wednesday

Thursday

St. Mary’s Rectory Ph: (830) 996-3415

3:30 - 6:00 pm 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Wendy Kopecki - Secretary/Bookkeeper Office Phone ~ (830) 745-2541 Cell ~ (210) 274-4478

Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ~ 8:00 to 11:00 am

WEEKEND MASS

Saturday ~ 5:30 PM Sunday ~ 8:00 AM

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Tues, Wed, Thurs~7:45 AM Fri~6:30 PM

PARISH HALL MANAGER & RENTALS

Leanne Moczygemba-Greco ~ (830) 534-7492

ST. ANN’S CEMETERY MANAGER

Patrick & Evelyn Pruski ~ (210) 218-6180

ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY

Charlsie Korzekwa ~ (830) 391-1528

ST. JOSEPH SOCIETY

Randall Moczygemba ~ (210) 997-2064

DIRECTOR OF

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Paula Lyssy ~ (830) 391-3645

SENIOR CITIZENS CO-CHAIRS

Charlsie Korzekwa Gina Korzekwa Judy Scheffler

(830) 391-1528 (830) 391-3078 (830) 391-2717

Confession & Penance: 2nd & 4th Saturday, 9:30 – 10:30 AM, or by appointment

Baptism: Contact the Pastor for Registration

Marriage: Meet with Pastor 9 months in Advance

Funeral: Contact Priest at either St. Ann’s or St. Mary’s Rectory

Visiting Shut-ins w/ Anointing: 4th Friday of the Month

Anointing of the Sick: Please call Father to request a visit

CCD Religious Education: Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Rosary: Recited before Saturday & Sunday Mass

Healing Rosary: Thursday at 5:00 PM

Mother of Perpetual Help Devotion Tuesday after Holy Mass

Divine Mercy Devotion Friday after Holy Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 1st Friday of the Month at 5:00 PM ***In Case of Emergency contact Priest at either St. Ann’s or St. Mary’s Rectory***

***Please have Bulletin announcements in by 9:00 am on Wednesday***

Established ~ October 27, 1898

8161 FM 541 E. ~ Kosciusko

Stockdale, Texas 78160

Parish Rectory ~ (830) 745-2541

Parish Fax ~ (830) 745-2434

E-mail ~ stannskos@gmail.com

www.stannskos.com