MINISTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTS

Parish Councils

Pastoral Council: Jim Oakes ……..………. 254-295-6164 Finance Council: Dan Staebler …………. 254-624-4778 Building Committee: Rita Spinn ……………... 254-760-6427

Liturgical Ministries

Eucharistic Ministers: Nancy Glover ....……. 254-223-0767

Lectors: Matt Hoelscher …….. 254-721-4659 Ushers: Kenith Bartz ………….. 254-760-3141

Parish Organizations and Ministries

Altar Society: MaryAnn Everett ….. 254-721-

0931

Bereavement: Hal & Dorothy Vavra 254-727-8119 Divine Mercy: Phil & MaryAnn Everett 254-721-0931 Garden Ministry: MaryAnn Everett …… 254-721-0931 Mike Lynch ……………. 254-773-4668 K.J.T. #114: Eugene Pavlat ........... 254-778-8954 Knights of Columbus: Andrew Lambert ....... 254-931-0271 K C Hall Management: Rick Wyatt ………………. 254-778-4611 Men of Joseph: Dcn. Barney Rodriguez 254-773-4541 Parish Festival: Steve Loos ……………... 254-258-1365 Prayer Chain: Vicki Centeno ………… 254-771-1330 School Trust Fund: Terri Flores ….…………. 254-778-8141 Scouting: Boy Scouts: W.C. Marek ……………. 254-773-1687 American Heritage Girls: Jennifer Stoebner .… 214-738-7482 Respect Life: Margarethe Morin ….. 254-258-3917 Vocations: Phil & MaryAnn Everett 254-721-0931 W.O.M.E.N. Amy Castillo ……………. 254-718-2924

St. Mary Catholic Community WELCOME www.stmarytempletx.org

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Every Wednesday 7:30am - 6:00pm

Every First Friday 7:00pm to 8:00pm

To schedule an hour with Our Lord call

MaryAnn or Phil Everett at 254-721-0931

or Helen Marie Kreitz at 254-773-6946.

And remember, I am with you always, to the

end of the age.” Matthew 28:29

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019

March 6, 2019 - Mass Schedule

6:30 am

8:15 am St. Mary School Mass

12:10 pm

6:30 pm

There will be No Adoration on Ash Wednesday

Our Second Collection this week

is in support of our Parish School

St. Barbara Melkite Mission

March 2nd and 3rd - After all Masses

Religious articles from the Holy Land will be sold after

all masses. The proceeds from this sale will go to

St. Barbara Melkite Mission for the building of

St. Barbara Church for the Catholic Refugee.

Therefore, my

beloved brothers

and sisters, be

firm, steadfast,

always fully

devoted to the

work of the Lord,

knowing that in

the Lord your

labor is not in

vain.

1 Corinthians 15:58

CLERGY APPRECIATION BANQUET

Join us Monday, March 4, 2019 for our Annual Clergy

Appreciation Banquet at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Cocktails and fellowship will begin at 6:00pm.

Dinner to follow. Cost is $11 per person.

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Date Event Location Time

Mon. Mar. 4th

Quilting

Angels

Ave Maria Building

9:00 am

Tues. Mar. 5th

Knitting & Crocheting

Ave Maria Building

10:00 am

Adult Bible Study

Regina Caeli Room

1:30-3:30pm

& 6-8pm

Men of

Joseph

Ave Maria Building

7:00 pm

Wed. Mar. 6th

Ash Wednesday No Adoration

See front page for

Mass Schedule

Thurs. Mar. 7th

RCIA Regina Caeli

Room

7:00 pm

Fri. Mar. 8th

Stations of

the Cross

Church 7:00 pm

Sat. Mar. 9th

Hospitality

Sponsored

by the Choir

Regina Caeli

Room

After

5:30pm

Mass

Sun. Mar. 10th

Hospitality

Sponsored

by the Choir

Regina Caeli

Room

After 7:30,

9:15 &

11:00

February 17, 2019

Sunday Collection * $ 8,335.89

Parish School $ 68.00

Building Maintenance $ 31.00

Children’s Collection $ 43.05

Catholic Higher Education $ 27.00

Helping Hands $ 11.00

Total $ 12,806.69

February 24, 2019

Sunday Collection * $ 10,919.34

Parish School $ 1,685.50

Building Maintenance $ 101.00

Children’s Collection $ 36.85

Helping Hands $ 36.00

Retired Clergy & Religious $ 30.00

Total $ 12,806.69

Note: totals include online giving

* Weekly Operating Expenses: $11,500.00

St. Mary Catholic Community WELCOME www.stmarytempletx.org

March 3, 2019

Each one must do as he has made up his mind,

not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves

a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

THE WEEK AHEAD

St. Mary Picnic Committee is asking for donations to

help make this year’s picnic a success. If you are able

to help us with any of the items listed below, please

bring them to the Parish Office or call Steve Loos at

254.258.0879 to make arrangements for pick-up.

Thank you for your support.

Items needed:

Toys, stuffed animals, pantry items, 2L bottles of

soda, wine, bingo prizes, silent and live auction items.

Knights of Columbus 3444 and KJT Society#114

will host a Fish Fry Dinner from 5p - 7p

at the KC Hall - Temple.

Cost is $9 / plate of 2 boneless fillets, 2 sides and a

drink. (Baked fish is available) Child’s plate - $6.

Desserts will be provided by the American Heritage

Girls and Boys Scouts for an additional donation.

Hospitality on March 9th and March 10th

will be sponsored by the Choir. Please join us

to learn more about the parish Music Ministry.

FALCON’S CORNER

IMPORTANT EVENTS & DATES TO REMEMBER

Shoe Drive - Jan. 28 - Mar. 28 We are conducting a shoe drive fundraiser for the

longevity of the school. St. Mary’s will earn funds based

on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used or

new shoes collected.

Walk for Education T-Shirt Designer Contest All student are invited to design a t-shirt for our Walking

for Education walkathon. Submissions are due to the

office no later than Thursday, March 7, 2019. All

correctly submitted designs will be voted on Friday,

March 8, 2019.

Second Annual Holy Mary Crawfish Boil Join us Sat. March 30 at 4pm for our 2nd Annual

Crawfish Boil to support Holy Trinity and St. Mary

Catholic Schools. This event is hosted by the Knights of

Columbus #3444 and will be held at the KC Hall in

Temple. Cost $20 per ticket. RSVP by March 30, 2019

FOCUS ON FAITH FORMATION

No Religious Education classes

Wed. March 6th to allow families to attend

Ash Wednesday services together and

Wed. March 13th for Spring Break.

March 3, 2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary Catholic Community WELCOME www.stmarytempletx.org

Cedarbrake Retreat Center

March 6 - Ash Wednesday Retreat

9:30am - 2:00pm

Lent is a time to follow Christ even more interiorly as

He shows us the way to love His Father’s will. This day

will include talks lead by Fr. Albert Haase, Brian Egan

and Beverly Collin, Mass and distribution of ashes.

Cost of $40 includes lunch.

March 8 - 10 - Silent Lenten Retreat

The Silent Lenten Retreat will be at Cedarbrake,

March 8 - 10. Mass will be celebrated Sat. and Sun.

Spiritual direction will be offered. Take advantage of

the quiet as you enter into the Lenten season of

preparation. Cost is $210. All rooms are private.

March 26 - A Lenten Journey through the Eyes of

Mary, 9:00am - 2:30pm

This Lenten Day of Reflection will be hosted by Fr.

John Guzaldo of St. Luke’s in Temple. The day will

include a Rosary. Cost of $40.00 includes lunch.

April 18 - 19 Holy Thursday & Good Friday

Thursday, 4:00pm - Friday 3:00pm

Come & pray on two of the most sacred days of the

year. A silent retreat begins Thurs., the conference,

meal and Mass of the Lord’s Supper. Fri. starts with a

conference, Stations of the Cross & concludes with

Good Friday liturgy. Cost for overnight retreat $120 for

private room, $85/person for shared room & $55 for

commuter.

UNPLANNED ~ Movie Release Date: March 29, 2019 As one of the youngest Planned Parenthood clinic

directors in the nation, Abby Johnson was involved in

upwards of 22,000 abortions and counseled countless

women on their reproductive choices. Her passion

surrounding a woman's right to choose led her to

become a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood,

fighting for the cause she so deeply believed in. Until the

day she saw something that changed everything.

March 4th - March 10th, 2019 Monday No Mass

Tuesday 12:10PM † Michael Engbrock

Wednesday 6:30AM Dan & Mary Ann Jones

8:15AM The Maldonado Family

12:10PM † Socorro Robles Salas

6:30PM Helen Marie Kreitz

Thursday 7:00AM † Robert Stafford Herod

Friday 8:15AM † Joanna “Jo” Gray

12:10PM † Tony Salecek

Saturday 7:30AM ?

5:30PM † Luis & Mary Stojanik

† Lee Tschoerner

Sunday 7:30AM † Tomasa Franco

9:15AM For the People

11:00AM † Jacob Noel & Catherine

Duetscher

† Fr. Jimmy

St. Mary Catholic Community WELCOME www.stmarytempletx.org

Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time March 3, 2019

CHALICE FOR VOCATIONS

Thank you to our families; your prayers strengthen those being called by God to live out their vocation.

March 10 Kris & Janet Haynes 11:00 am

March 17 Christina Castillo 11:00 am

March 9th and 10th , 2019

5:30 PM Mass

Deacon: Barney Rodriguez

Lector: P. Everett

EM: C. Hussey, Deacon Barney

Greeters: R. Beck, T. Mays

Altar Servers: A. Cantu, V. Dornevil, L. Flores

7:30 AM Mass

Lector: C. Warren

EM: K. & R. Oujezdsky, D. Shepard

Greeters: H. Vavra, S. Motl, JR Maldonado

Altar Servers: T. Lucksinger, D. Mikeska

9:15 AM Mass

Lector: M. Pena

EM: K. & J. Bartz, T. Leos

Greeters: B. & S. McAtee, T. Hodge, J. Pena

Altar Servers: D. Pena, S. Avery, G. Barbosa, J. Bartz

11:00 AM Mass

Lector: J. Solis

EM: J. & N. Glover

Greeters: C. Wohleb, S. Rodriguez, J. Oakes,

D. Stolp

Altar Servers: L. Barton, R. Bolton, L. Figueroa,

A. Pelawatta

C. Hussey, T. Hamff, K.& R. Oujezdsky, D.Kaminski,

D. Shepard, T. Leos, Fr. Vincent

Extraordinary Ministers to Homebound

March 10th

, 2019

It is time again to order your Easter Lily in honor or in

memory of a loved one. To order please fill out an

Easter Flower envelope located at each entrance of the

church. Envelopes can be turned in to the Parish office

or in an offertory basket at any mass. Cost per Lily is

$15.00. Orders are Due by March 25th.

Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 6:30pm

The Temple KJT Society #114 will hold it’s monthly

business meeting at St. Mary in the Regina Caeli

Room. Anyone interested in joining the society is

welcome to attend.

For additional information, please contact Gene Pavlat

(254) 778-9854 or Terry Simonton (254) 642-0103.