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 E-Mails: Fr. Stan Fiuk……………………...sfiuk@hotmail.com Fr. Michael Peinemann……..mep39 joanofarc@gmail.com Parish Office……………………..catholic@stx.rr.com CCD Office………………………...prodz@stx.rr.com 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: Rev. Canon Stan Fiuk…………………………...Pastor Rev. Michael Peinemann……..….Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Mrs. Patricia Gonzalez…………DRE/Bookkeeper Mr. Tim Decker……………………………….Custodian

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 11/18 No Mass Tuesday, 11/19 6:30 A.M. Jerome Pavliska by Earline Vana (SJ) 9:30 A.M. For Rain (TN) 6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SP) Wednesday, 11/20 10:00 A.M. For Vocations (HN) 5:30 P.M. Matias Aguero by Manuel Aguero (SJ) Ludwig Molnoskey by Family Billy James Benes by David/Debbie and Tiffany Malatek Isabel Mata by Siter and Family Thursday, 11/21 12:00 P.M. Leon Netradus by Adelne Molnoskey (SH) Friday, 11/22 6:30 A.M. Gerald Fougerat by Donna Malik (SH) Willie E. Barborak by Georgia Pavliska/Family Saturday, 11/23 5:30 P.M. Joe Vega, Jr. by Family (SJ) Daniel Cantu by Family 45th Wedding Anniversary of Marvin/Dolores Siegel Inez O. Ramirez by Family Billy James Benes by David Blaske/Family Maria P. Vega by Family Leon Netardus y Norma Sedlar Angeline Dolezal bt Shirley Hodges Paulette Malatek by Donna Malik 7:00 P.M. Carmen Almaguer by Family (SH) Sunday, 11/24 8:00 A.M. Hilario Campos by Family (SH) Erlinda, Constancio, Matilde & Ma. Carmen Sala zar/Venancia Mendez by Family 9:30 A.M. Bernard Hajovsky by Family (SJ) Brigido/Seferina Aguero by Manuel Aguero Gerald Fougerat by KC Council # 5090 Jerome Pavliska by Donna Malik Leon Netardus by KC Council # 5090 11:30 A.M. Nicolas Esparza, Sr. by Family (SP) Guadalupe Macias by Family 5:00 P.M. Oralia Curry by Genaro/Lupe Saldana (SH)

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Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Emma Vega Min. of Comm.: Deacon Lupe Saldana/Kathy Connally Ushers: Youth 7:00 PM Lector: Volunteers Min. of Comm.: Deacon Volunteers Ushers: Volunteers 8:00 AM Lector: Carlos Castillo/Michelle Flores Alonso Castillo Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Lupe/Jose Mendoza Angelina Arevalo/Dolores Rodriguez Ushers: Volunteers 9:30 AM Lector: Agnes Darilek Min. of Comm.: Deacon Bonnie SanMiguel/Lydia Ramon Ushers: Volunteers 11:30 AM Lector: Santiago Ibarra/Juanita Flores Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso John Kelly/David Ibarra Ushers: Volunteers 5:00 PM Lector: Liz Christian Min. of Comm.: Deacon Richard Rodriguez/Sesar Almaguer Ushers: Volunteers

Week-At-A-Glance Sun Nov 17, 11 am……………………………………CCD K-6 Mon Nov 18, 6:30 pm, SJH………………………...Bible Study Wed Nov 20, 6:30 pm……………….……………….CCD 7-12 Thu Nov 21, 6:30 pm, SJH…………………………Bible Study Fri Nov 22, SHC………............................Eucharistic Adoration Sun Nov 23, 11 am……………………………………CCD K-6 Sun Nov 23, 6:15 pm, SH………………..………Baptism Class

Most people who live a grateful and generous lifestyle don’t go around bragging about it. But through their actions and words, others do take notice. They notice because of the joy and peace that results and other people desire this in their own life. Know that the way you live your life may be the only interaction oth-ers have with our Catholic faith. La mayoría de las personas que viven un estilo de vida agrade-cido y generoso no se jactan de ello. Pero a través de sus accio-nes y palabras, otros se dan cuenta. Se dan cuenta de la alegría y la paz que resultan y otras personas desean esto en su propia vida. Sepa que la forma en que vive su vida puede ser la única interacción que otros tienen con nuestra fe Católica.

Sing praise to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and melodious song. — Psalm 98:5

RESEMBLANCE The dignity of resembling the Almighty is common to all people; we should then love them all as ourselves, as living images of the Deity. It is in this that we belong to God. —St. Francis de Sales

PEACE First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. —Thomas à Kempis

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Adoration Chapel needs you! We are still needing people to commit themselves to an hour each week. Hours that need Adorers: 11 am-3 pm on Friday Schedule mass intentions/quinceañeras for 2020: Stop by the church office to schedule. Lectors’ Workbooks for the next Liturgical Year, which be-gins with the First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 1, are available for sale. Many lectors have found these books a handy study of the Sunday scriptures, whether or not they are “on duty” for a par-ticular weekend. Books are $10 each and are available in the church office. ACTS Core News: The term for the current Catholic Commu-nity of Gonzales/Waelder Core team will be ending at the end of the year 2019, and replacement members are needed. As many of you know, the ACTS Retreats have been a very intri-cate part of not only our community but other countries as well. Through the retreat experience, the hearts and minds of those who have attended have been opened to a deeper knowledge of Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. In order for our community to continue providing retreats in English and Spanish to all Men, Women and Teens, a strong Core Team is needed. The requirements for Core members are: 1. Served on a least two teams, 2. Be a member of this community, 3. Be committed and willing to serve the needs of others. If you are interested in becoming a member of Core, or feel you are being called to Service in this capacity, give Anita Mar a call at 830-203-7337. Thanksgiving Mass: Our Thanksgiving liturgies will be held Wednesday, Nov. 27, 5:30 pm (SJ); 6 pm (SP), and Nov. 28, 8 am (SH). While this day is not a Holyday in our church, we encourage you to celebrate the spirit of thanks around the Eu-charistic table. On the Way-Andale! Capital Campaign has been raising funds in the parishes throughout the Archdiocese of San Anto-nio with a goal of $60 Million to renovate existing structures, expand facilities for our growing community, and to purchase and build new locations for parishes, schools and campus min-istry. To date, we have received over $55 Million in generous pledges and gifts! THANK YOU to everyone who has contrib-uted to the campaign! We are very close and hope to reach our goal before the end of this year. Help us finish well by making your pledge and adding your contribution to the total? 2nd Collection Today: St. Patrick - Jeremiah Fund. 2nd Collection Next Weekend: CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Eucharistic Adoration this Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

Capilla de Adoración te necesita! Todavía necesitamos perso-nas que se comprometan a una hora cada semana. Horas que ne-cesitan Adoradores: 11 am-3 pm el viernes.

Programar intenciones de misa/quinceañeras para 2020. Pase por la oficina de la iglesia para programar.

Libros para Lectores para el próximo año litúrgico, que comien-za con el primer domingo de Adviento, el 1 de diciembre, están disponibles para la venta. Muchos lectores han encontrado en estos v libros un práctico estudio de las escrituras dominicales, estén o no "de guardia" para un fin de semana en particular. Los libros cuestan $10 cada uno y están disponibles en la oficina de la iglesia.

Noticias de ACTS: El término para el equipo actual de la Comu-nidad Católica de Gonzales/Waelder Core finalizará a fines del año 2019, y se necesitan miembros de reemplazo. Como muchos de ustedes saben, los Retiros de ACTS han sido una parte muy compleja no solo de nuestra comunidad sino también de otros Países . A través de la experiencia del retiro, los corazones y las mentes de quienes asistieron se han abierto a un conocimiento más profundo de Adoración, Comunidad, Teología, y Servicio. Para que nuestra comunidad continúe brindando retiros en inglés y español a todos los hombres, mujeres y adolescentes, se necesi-ta un equipo central fuerte. Los requisitos para los miembros prin-cipales son: 1. Servir en al menos dos equipos, 2. Ser miembro de esta comunidad, 3. Estar comprometido y dispuesto a servir las necesidades de los demás. Si está interesado en convertirse en miembro de Core, o siente que está siendo llamado al Servicio en esta capacidad, llame a Anita Mar al 830-203-7337.

Misas de Acción de Gracias: Nuestras liturgias de Acción de Gracias se llevarán a cabo el miércoles 27 de noviembre a las 5:30 pm (SJ); 6 pm (SP) y 28 de noviembre, 8 am (SH). Aunque no sea un Día Obligatorio en la Iglesia, les invitamos a celebrar el espíritu de gracias en la mesa Eucarística.

On the Way--Andale! Capital Campaign ha estado recaudando fondos en las parroquias de la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio con el objetivo de $60 millones para renovar las estructuras existen-tes, ampliar las instalaciones para nuestra creciente comunidad y comprar y construir nuevas ubicaciones para parroquias, escuelas y el ministerio del campus. Hasta la fecha, hemos recibido más de $55 millones en generosas promesas y regalos. GRACIAS a to-dos los que han contribuido a la campaña! Estamos muy cerca y esperamos alcanzar nuestra meta antes de fin de año. Ayúdanos a terminar bien haciendo tu promesa y agregando tu contribución al total?

2nd Colecta Hoy: St. Patrick - Fundo de Jeremías.

2nd Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana: CAMPAÑA PARA EL DESARROLLO HUMANO.

Adoración Eucarística el Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

LIFE IS HARD, BUT HAVE NO FEAR Today’s readings take a fearless look at reality and reach a conclusion that we all know: life is hard. The prophet Malachi preaches fire and brimstone, warning us that evildoers will perish in flames. Saint Paul offers his own warning to the Thessalonians: keep busy, but never become a busybody. He reminds Christians that the apostles themselves worked in “toil and drudgery” as a model for how we ought to contribute to our community. The Gospel returns to the apocalyptic tone of Malachi, describing the utter chaos of the end-times. We will know the end is near when violence, catastrophe, and hatred dominate the earth. But we must not fear! God’s saving plan brings peace to our hearts. Malachi speaks of the sun’s “healing rays,” and Jesus himself promises to protect every hair on our heads. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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-Thursday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday before 5 :30 P.M. Mass at St. James Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass. Alternating between St. James and Sacred Heart. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Tuesday after the 6 P.M. Mass at St. Patrick Church.

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. 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 Tuesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall.

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! St. James $4,612.14 Sacred Heart $2,874.73 St. Patrick $ 736.75

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63; Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158; Lk 18:35-43 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28:11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33 Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31; Ps 3:2-7; Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31; Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b, 15; Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29; Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15; Lk 19:41-44 Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59; 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11-12; Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13; Ps 9:2-4, 6, 16, 19; Lk 20:27-40 Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122:1-5; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43

Bulletin deadline is Monday at Noon. Please send your ministry news to: catholic@stx.rr.com.

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Ruby Rodriguez Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Paul LaFleur and Bernard Hajovsky by JoAnn Hajovsky

Sacred Heart Flowers at the Altar: Gonzalez family

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

12:30 PM—4:30 PM

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

Quinceanera Requirements Effective Oct 1st, 2018 changes have been made for Quinceanera scheduling. Must be attending

CCD beginning Jr. High and complete 7th and 8th grade and be enrolled in 9th grade. No more than 6 absences each year. No pre reservations are to be made until you have clearance from church office.

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) 5:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Monday No Masses Tuesday

6:30 AM—St. James 9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab.

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

10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 12:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James (every other week—

Sacred Heart)