Hope Guevara

St. James Catholic Church

Bulletin 515358

Office Phone: 830-672-2945

Fax Phone: 830-672-1058

Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder

417 N. College St. Gonzales, Texas 78629

Phones:

Parish Office .......................... (830) 672-2945

Fax ........................................... (830) 672-1058

Religious Education .............. (830) 672-6291

Sacred Heart Hall .................. (830) 672-6230

Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org

Saint James At College and St. Lawrence

Sacred Heart At St. John and St. Lawrence

Saint Patrick In Waelder on Hwy 90

Our Mission

The St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic communities – blessed with the love of the Father, through faith in Jesus Christ and with guidance from the Holy Spirit – will work together to form one unified Catholic and apostolic Church committed to hospitality, stewardship and fellowship among diverse parishioners through religious education and a dedication to believing, living and sharing the Word of God.

Parish Staff: Father Paul Raaz………………………………...Pastor Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Ms. Patty Rodriguez…..Coordinator of Relig. Ed Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Mr. Tommy Irle………….Custodian/Maintenance

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 3/20 7:00 A.M. For The Homeless (SJ) Tuesday, 3/21 7:00 A.M. For World Peace (SJ) 9:30 A.M. For The Youth (TN) 6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SP) Wednesday, 3/22 7:00 A.M. For The Aged (SJ) 10:00 A.M. For Rain (HN) 5:30 P.M. Rev. Larry Brummer by Fr. Paul (SH) Ludwig Molnoskey by Annette Novasad Thursday, 3/23 7:00 A.M. Ben Barborak by JoAnn Hajovsky (SJ) and Family 12:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SH) Friday, 3/24 7:00 A.M. Adela Technik by Bill Technik Family (SJ) Saturday, 3/25 5:30 P.M. Charlie/Mary Tomas by Family (SJ) Donld Brzozowski by Kay Brzozowski Floyd Shaver by Barbara Vanek Bobby Baros by Family Sunday, 3/26 8:00 A.M. Sabino Gutierrez by Family (SH) Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family Benita Reyes by Family Dolores Eredia y Molina Family Paulino Villafuerte by Family Alcadia Almaguer/Matilde Salazar by Family Agustina Munoz by Family 9:30 A.M. Jimmy Massie by Massie Family (SJ) Ben Barborak by KC Council #5090 Bernard Hajosvky by JoAnn Hajovsky/Family 11:30 A.M. Guadalupe Macias by Family (SP) 5:15 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SH)

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Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Kermit Thiele Min. of Comm.: Deacon Lupe Saldana/Carrie Tinsley Ushers: Ben Knesek/Tim Knesek Leroy Polasek/Marvin Siegel 8:00 AM Lector: Leo Moreno/Angela Moreno/ Sandra Colchado Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Olivia Moreno/Enriqueta Valdez Lidia Flores/Mario Moeno 9:30 AM Lector: Agnes Darilek Min. of Comm.: Deacon Martha Jo Guerra/Anna Ruddock Ushers: Greg Tieken/Jason Tomas Bobby Tomas/Joseph Kridler 11:30 AM Lector: John Kelly Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Lupe Almaraz/Josie Rosas 5:15 PM Lector: Teens Min. of Comm.: Deacon Teens

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! Early submission of Bulletin.

THIRSTING FOR LIFE-GIVING WATERS Especially during the Lenten, Holy Week, and Easter seasons, the prayer texts of the Eastern Church revel in paradoxical images of Christ: the eternal life who is put to death, the host of the supper who is also its meal, the thirsty crucified one with living water streaming from his side. These images flow from the evangelists’ portrayals of Jesus and from his very ministry, during which he of-ten upset or reversed people’s expectations about him or the ways of God. This “reversal” is at play in today’s Gospel, as Jesus speaks to an enemy foreigner who is also a woman beneath his status. In addition he, the thirsting one, shows the woman to be the one truly thirsting. He—whose parched lips will say “I thirst” before he dies—is the source of life and life-giving water. Lent calls upon us to dwell on how each of us is thirsting for Christ, and it leads us, ultimately, back to the life-giving waters of our baptism into his Body. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Congratulations and blessings to Angel Flores and Lorena Ostiguin, who celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony this coming Saturday at Sacred Heart Church. Angel and Lorena, receive our community’s blessing as you begin to live this sacrament!

Please remember in prayer Mrs. Olga Schumann, Mr. Pedro Ortiz, Mrs. Esperanza Esparza, and Mr. Jesus Cavazos, who recently died. Mrs. Schumann is buried in the Gonzales Memorial Cemetery; Mr. Cavazos in the Gonzales Catholic Cemetery, and Mrs. Esparza in the Waelder Community Cemetery. Arrangements for Mr. Ortiz are pen-ding.

Felicidades y bendiciones a Ángel flores y Lorena Ostiguin, que cele-bran el Sacramento de Matrimonio este sábado en Sagrado Corazón. Ángel y Lorena, reciban la bendición de nuestra comunidad, al prepa-rase a vivir este sacramento!

Recureden en su oración a Mrs. Olga Schumann, Sr. Pedro Ortiz, Sra. Esperanza Esparza, and Sr. Jesús Cavazos, que recientemente fallecieron. Mrs. Schumann está enterrada en el Cementero Gonzales Memorial; Sr. Cavazos en el Cementerio Católico de Gonzales, y Sra.. Esparza in el Cementerio Comunitaria de Waelder. Están pendientes los arreglos para el Sr. Ortiz.

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Parish Mission: YOUR HOLY FAMILY -- begins tomorrow! 6:30 pm St. James in English, and 7:30 pm Sacred Heart in Spanish. Our presenters this week include:

Monday: The Family: Blessings and Challenges - Fr. Francisco Ramirez, OFM Conv. Fr. Francisco was born and raised in Den-ver, Co. He became a Capuchin-Franciscan Religious Brother in 1987, and was ordained a priest in 2004. He lives in San Antonio and is active in the Movimiento Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial. He provides spiritual direction and helps in parishes throughout the Archdiocese.

Tuesday: Vocation of the Family - Fr. Brian Garcia. Fr. Brian is a native San Antonio, with roots in St. Francis of Assisi Parish. He went to Antonian High School; then UTSA, MACC and Assumption Seminary. Fr. Brian was ordained a priest on Nov. 19, 2016 to serve the Archdiocese of San Antonio, and is assigned as Parochial Vicar to St. Anthony Claret Parish in San Antonio. Fr. Brian’s parents, Ed and Jo Ann Garcia, live in Victoria, and his sister, Sara, heads the Missions Office for the Archdiocese.

Wednesday: Spirituality of Marriage and Family - Fr. Jim Henke. Fr. Jim is from Hallettsville, Texas, a priest of the Archdio-cese of San Antonio. Fr. Jim’s pastorates have included Holy Fam-ily, St. Benedict’s and St. Francis of Assisi in San Antonio. Fr. Jim is presently retired and living at his family ranch in Witting. He often is called upon for Parish Missions and for appeal talks with Catholic Relief Services, as well as assistance with parish masses and reconciliation throughout the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Wednesday - Spanish: Mrs. Benisa Zentella. Mrs. Zentella is married with two children, and a life-long dedicated liturgical musi-cian and minister. She began her church music ministry at age 10, and at age 17 began music ministry with San Fernando Cathedral. She studied at UTSA with concentration in Music and Anthropol-ogy. Benisa works with the Archdiocese and visits our parish with frequency to offer her help and expertise. Parish Penance Service: This Thursday, 6:30 pm at St. James. Our final mission night, for all. All families are invited to come re-ceive the healing power of this sacrament, and to experience first-hand God’s mercy and forgiveness. Parish Mission - St. Patrick: Our Mission in St. Patrick runs March 27-30, 6:30 pm in Spanish. (English sessions will be held with Fr. Paul in SP Hall). Presenters include Sr. Ana Cecilia Montalvo FSpS, Sister Guadalupe Ramirez, MCDP D.Div. and Sis-ter Anne Garcia, MCDP. A Parish Penance Service will be held at St. Pat the evening of March 30. More next week! Candidates for Queen - Sacred Heart Festival: This year’s candi-dates are Gabriela Garcia, LizBeth Martinez, y Maria Angela Mo-reno. Gabby, Liz and Angela will be selling raffle tickets soon; we ask the support of our whole Catholic Community!

Anointing of the Sick: In addition to Penance, Our Church offers another great sacrament of healing - Anointing of the Sick. This sacrament will be offered at Sacred Heart in a special mass today, March 19, at 2 pm. All who ask for physical, mental and spiritual healing are invited to receive this sacrament.

Stations This Week: Wed. 6 pm SJ (English, led by Knights of Columbus), Friday 10 am SP (english); 6:30 pm SP & SJ (Spanish)

Eucharistic Adoration this Tuesday, 6:30 - 8 pm: St. Patrick; Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

Lenten Ecumenical Services: …will be held this Wednesday, 12 noon at First Baptist. All are invited for the service, and for a meal to follow at the Methodist Fellowship Center. Our Catholic Com-munity will host this Wednesday’s prayer and meal.

Misiones Parroquiales - TU FAMILIA SAGRADA - ¡empieza mañana! 6:30 pm (SJ, englés) y 7:30 pm (SH, español). Nuestros presentadores y tópicos:

Lunes: La Familia - Bendiciones y Retos - Padre Francisco Rami-rez, OFM Conv. Fr. Francisco nació en Denver, Co. y llego s ser religioso Francisco en 1987. Fue ordenado al sacerdocio en 2004. Vive en San Antonio y es activo en el Movimiento Encuentro Matri-monial Mundial. Ofrece dirección espeiritual y ayuda en parroquias a través de la Arquidiócesis.

Martes: Vocación de la Familia - Padre Brian Garcia. Él es nativo de San Antonio, con raíces en la parroquia San Francisco de Asís. Fue a Antonian High School; UTSA, MACC, y Seminario de la Asunción. Fue ordenado sacerdote en 19 de nov. 2016, para la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio, y sirve actualmente como Vicario en St. Anthony Claret en San Antonio. Sus papás, ed y Jo Ann Garcia, viven en Victoria, y su hermana, Sara, se encarga de la Oficina de Misiones para la Arqui-diócesis.

Miércoles: Espiritualidad del Matrimonio y la Familia - Padre Jim Henke. Padre Jim viene de Hallettsville, y es sacerdote diocesano de San Antonio. Ha servido como párroco en Sagrada Familia, San Benedicto y San Francisco de Asís en San Antonio. Ahora es jubilado y vive en el rancho de su familia en Witting. Él da misiones y presen-taciones con Catholic Relief Services, y asiste con sacramentos en parroquias a través de la Arquidiócesis.

Miércoles en español: Sra. Benisa Zentella. Sra. Zentella es casada y madre de dos niños - Jonathan (7) y Cristiana (5). Empezó su minis-terio de música a la edad de 10 años, y cuando tenía 17, empezó con la Catedral de San Fernando. Estudió en UTSA con enfoque en música y antropología. Benisa trabaja con la Arquidiocesis, y visite muy segui-do a nuestra parroquia para ofrecer su ayuda y conocimiento.

Servicio de Penitencia: Este jueves, 6:30 pm en St. James. La últi-ma noche de misiones para todos. Todas las familias están invitados a experimentar la misericordia y perdón de Dios.

Misiones Parroquiales - San Patricio: Nuestras misiones en San Patricio será marzo 27-30, 6:30 pm en español. (habrá presentaciones simultáneos en inglés con Padre Paul en el Salón. Presentadoras serán Hra. Ana Cecilia Montalvo FSpS, Hra. Guadalupe Ramirez MCDP, D.Div, y Hra Anna Garcia, MCDP. Habrá servicio de penitencia en San Patricio la tarde del 30 de marzo.

Candidatas para Reina - Fiesta Sagrado Corazón: Las candidatas son Gabriela Garcia, LizBeth Martinez, y María Ángela Moreno. Gab-by, Liz y Angela vendrán tíquetes de rifa, y piden el apoyo de nuestra comunidad entera.

Unción de Enfermos: Nuestra Iglesia ofrece un gran sacramento de sanación - la Unción de los Enfermos. Se ofrece este sacramento en Sagrado Corazón en una misa especial hoy, marzo 19, a las 2 pm. Todos los que piden la sanación física, mental y espiritual están invita-dos a recibir este sacramento.

Viacrucis: mier. 6 pm sJ)inglés, guiado por los Caballeros de Colón), viernes 10 am SP (inglés), 6:30 pm SP y SJ (español).

Adoración Eucarística este Martes, 6:30 - 8 pm: San Patricio; Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sagrado Corazón.

2nd Col today St Pat: Jeremiah Fund.

2ª Colecta hoy San Patricio: Fundo de Jeremias.

Servicios Ecuménicos: …este miércoles, 12 mediodía en First Baptist. Todos están invitados al servicio, y una comidita después en el Salón Metodista. Nuestra Comunidad Católica patrocinará la oración y co-mida este miércoles.

The Holy Rosary will be recited before the 9:30 A.M. mass by the following: 1st Sunday-Youth, 2nd Sunday-St. James Altar Society, 3rd Sunday-Catholic Daughters of America, 4th Sunday-Knights of Columbus, and 5th Sunday-Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. El Santo Rosario se reza cada Domingo antes de la misa de 8:00 A.M. Divine Mercy Monday-Friday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Bible Study every Monday @ 7:30 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Hall. Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:30 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday after 5:30 P.M. Mass at St. James Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass.

Sacred Heart Guadalupanas will meet every first Saturday of the month and participate in the 8:00 A.M. Mass every first Sunday of the month. St. Patrick’s Guadalupanas will meet every first Sunday of the month. Knights of Columbus participate in the 9:30 A.M. Mass every fourth Sunday of the month and meet at 7 P.M. every second Wednesday of the month at the K.C. Hall. Officer/Business meeting held on the last Tues-day of the month at 6 P.M. The Altar Society will meet every second Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 9 A.M. ACTS Core Committee will meet every third Monday of the month in the CCD Center at 6:30 P.M. Catholic Daughters of America will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the St. James Hall at 6 P.M. Sacred Heart Choir practice every Wednesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall .

Week-At-A-Glance Sun Mar 19, 11 am……………………...…………..No CCD K-5 Mon Mar 20, 6 pm……………………………...ACTS Core Mtg. Tue Mar 21, 6:30 pm, SPC………………...Pastoral Council Mtg. Wed Mar 22, 6:30 pm………………..……………… CCD 6-12 Wed Mar 22, 7 pm, KCH……………………….KC Officer Mtg. Thu Mar 23, 5 pm, SHH……………….… Women’s ACTS Mtg. Mar 24-26………………………………..Confirmation II Retreat Fri Mar 24, SHC…....…..………………….Eucharistic Adoration Sun Mar 26, 11 am……………………...………………CCD K-5 Sun Mar 26, 6 :15 pm, SHC…………………….…Baptism Class

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6, 7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41[1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30—12:00 PM

1:00 PM—5:30 PM

Office E-mail: catholic@stx.rr.com Fr. Paul’s E-mail: paulraaz@stx.rr.com CCD Office E-mail: prodz@stx.rr.com

Sacrament of Baptism Interview with Parents

Bring State Birth Certificate—required Second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at office or second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at St. Patrick or by special appointment with Deacon.

Class for Parents and Godparents

4th Sunday of Each Month 6:15 PM at Sacred Heart

Baptism celebrated at the end of any Sunday Mass Preparation may be done before child is born.

Sacrament of Marriage

Please Call Office At least Six Months Prior to wedding

Sacrament of Reconciliation

(Confession) Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM (St. James) Tuesday 5:15-5:45 PM (St. Patrick)

Immediately before or after Masses (on request) or by special appointment

Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Call office or join our RCIA group

Mass Schedule Saturday

5:30 PM—St. James Sunday

8:00 AM—Sacred Heart (Spanish) 9:30 AM—St. James

11:30 AM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) 5:15 PM—Sacred Heart

Monday no services Tuesday

6:30 AM—St. James 9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab. (every other week)

6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) Wednesday

10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. (every other week) 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 12:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James (on First Fridays —

Sacred Heart)