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, 6/22 No Mass Tuesday, 6/23 12:00 P.M. For Rain (SJ) 6:00 P.M. For World Peace (SP) Wednesday, 6/24 5:30 P.M. Bill Johnson by Family (SJ) Thursday, 6/25 12:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SJ) Friday, 6/26 7:00 A.M. James/Dolores Fehner by Keith/Sheila (SJ) Elstener & Family Wedding Anniversary of Courtney/Rick Welfel by Keith/Sheila Elstener & Family Willie/Albina Barborak & Henry/Agnes Pavliska by Family Saturday, 6/27 5:00 P.M. Rudy Vrana by Gloria Gentry (SJ) Wayne Hodges/Alvin Dolezal by Shirley Hodges and Family Aurora G. Zumaya/Rudy Guevara by Family Oralia Curry by Family Minnie Martinez/Mary Jane Mayorga by Family 7:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SJ) Sunday, 6/28 8:00 A.M. Jesus Zuniga by Family (SJ) 10:00 A.M. Agnes Ann Jasek by Lockstedt Family (SJ) Bill Johnson by Family Living/Deceased Members of Catholic Life Branch #69 Jerome Pavliska by Family 12:00 P.M. Maria deJesus Valladolid/Pedro (SP) Alvarez by Family 5:00 P.M. Ben Gallardo by M/M Albert (SJ) Rodriguez

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“Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowl-edge before my heavenly Father.” (Matthew 10:32)

Would others know that you are Catholic by the way you act and speak? Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith when the situation arises or do you remain silent? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catho-lic faith when the opportunity presents itself. Let us become the radiant light and bold witness that we are called to be! "Al que me reconozca delante de los demás, lo reconoceré ante mi Padre celestial". (MATEO 10:32)

Sabrían otros que eres católico por la forma en que actúas y hablas? Compartes tu fe católica con los demás? Defiendes tu fe católica cuando surge la situación o permaneces en silencio? Oras en público antes de las comidas? Ora por la fuerza y el coraje para ser un testigo alegre de nuestra fe Católica cuando se presente la oportunidad. Convirtámonos en la luz radiante y el audaz testigo que estamos llamados a ser!

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!

St. James/Sacred Heart $5,740.00 St. Patrick $ 461.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12- 13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21- 29 Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20- 21; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16-19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

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Un Bendito Día de los Padres a todos los padres de familia en nuestra comunidad parroquial. Gracias por su compromiso con su familia e hijos. Bendiciones también para todos aquellos hombres que actúan como padres sustitutos y guías de sabiduría para los ni-ños de nuestra comunidad en sus años de crecimiento.

Pueden enviar sus donaciones por correo a la oficina de la iglesia en 417 N. College St. o sitio web de donaciones en línea: www.ccgaw.org o enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra SJGi-ving, o SHGiving o SPGiving a nuestro número de texto para dar: 830-218- 1601. Todas las donaciones son muy apreciadas.

Por favor recuerde en oración a los niños y adultos que recibirán la Primera Eucaristía y la Confirmación en las próximas semanas. Un reconocimiento especial a sus padres por su dedicación a prepa-rar a sus hijos para estos sacramentos, y a nuestros Catequistas por su ayuda en esta preparación. Bendiciones a todos los que se reciben en nuestra Comunidad Católica.

Adoración Eucarística: Viernes de 7:30 am a 8 pm: St. James.

A blessed Fathers’ Day to all the fathers of our parish commu-nity. Thank you for your commitment to your family and chil-dren. Blessings also to all those men who act as surrogate fa-thers and wisdom guides to the children of our community in their growing years. Donations may be mailed to the church office at 417 N. Col-lege St. or Online Giving- Website: www.ccgaw.org or Text the word SJGiving, or SHGiving, or SPGiving to our text-to-give number: 830-218-1601. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Please remember in prayer the children and adults who will receive First Eucharist and Confirmation in the weeks coming. A special recognition to their parents for their dedication to preparing their children for these sacraments, and to our Cate-chists for their assistance in this preparation. Blessings to all being received into our Catholic Community.

Eucharistic Adoration: Friday 7:30 am-8 pm: St. James.

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Agnes Darilek Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Dolores Fehner by Keith/Sheila Elstner

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

ENTHUSIASM AND GRAMMAR There is a good reason that the writings of St. Paul don’t show up as examples in grammar textbooks. Today’s reading is a case in point. It begins with one of those long Pauline run on sentences that leave lectors gasping for breath. So what? Take a closer look at how Paul’s fervor for his subject matter derails the grammar. There is something admirable about be-ing so caught up in his convictions that the words cannot come fast enough to express them, much less in an orderly fashion. Scripture scholars usually take this grammatical ineptness as a sign of a passage’s early importance in the Christian commu-nity, something they were so ardent about that their language never got refined. What leaves us in this condition? Re-telling the plot line of an action movie or the play-by-play of a sporting event? When was the last time any of us was so excited by our faith in Christ that we were left grasping for words, stumbling over our own errors in speech? It may be bad grammar, but it is an excellent way to inspire others with the message of Christ! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

ENTUSIASMO Y GRAMÁTICA Hay una buena razón para que los escritos de Pablo no se usen como modelos de gramática correcta hoy. La lectura de hoy nos ofrece un buen ejemplo de que para Pablo el mensaje tenía precedencia sobre la gramática. La primera oración es bastante larga y deja a los lectores sin aire; luego hay una serie de declaraciones que están hilvanadas sólo en la mente de Pa-blo. Pero, ¿qué importa? El fervor de Pablo es tan evidente que las palabras no le salen lo suficientemente rápidas para expresar sus ideas de manera ordenada. Los estudiosos de la Escritura regularmente interpretan su falta de sentido gramáti-co como señal de la importancia de un pasaje en la Iglesia jo-ven; como algo tan importante para ellos que el lenguaje que usaron nunca fue refinado. ¿Qué puede causar tal estado? ¿Contar la trama de una película de acción o describir jugada por jugada de un juego de fútbol? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que estuvimos tan exci-tados por nuestra fe en Cristo que nos faltaba el aire al contar-lo, o cometíamos errores gramaticales por hablar con tanto entusiasmo? ¡Puede que sea ejemplo de mala gramática, pero es una manera excelente de inspirar a otros con el mensaje de Cristo! Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Sing to the LORD, praise the LORD, for he has rescued the life of the poor. — Jeremiah 20:13

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)