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November 12, 2017 — Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A
ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667 Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377 Web:stmarysmexia.org
OFFICE HOURS / HORARIO DE DESPACHO PARROQUIAL
Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM, (off 4th Sunday). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:10:00 - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Summer: 10:00 AM – 4:00PM)
PARISH CLERGY, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen Secretary: Juana Rodriguez Cervantes
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Deacon: Richard Johnson Finance Manager: Mary Seale
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Deacon: Dwight Mahoney CCE Director: Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone: (254) 729-2573 CCE Assistants: Filo Contreras,
Deacon: Gordon Lee Hugo Lira, Gladys Mendoza
Phone: (254) 562-3635 Parish Council Chairman: Michael Gragg
Finance Council Chairman: Don Altland
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS / CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist / Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristía
Sunday Masses / Misas Dominicales: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English / Ingles); 12:00 PM (Spanish / Español)
Weekday Masses / Misas entre Semana: Tuesday (Martes) - Wednesday (Miércoles) 12:10 PM;
Thursday (Jueves) - Friday (Viernes) 5:30 PM
Sacrament of Penance / Sacramento de Penitencia
Sunday / Domingo: 7:15-7:45am, 9:15-9:45am, 11:15-11:45am
Wednesday / Miércoles: 5:00PM – 6:00PM
During office hours, or by Appointment / Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita.
Sacrament of Baptism / Sacramento de Bautismo
During Sunday Masses / Durante las Misas Dominicales
Pre–Baptismal class / Clase Pre-Bautismal para padres y padrinos
English class: by appointment.
Clase en Español: El tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM
Sacrament of Matrimony / Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact the office at least 6 months in advance.
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anticipó.
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick / Sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos
Contact the priest immediately if you or your family members:
are seriously ill; will have a major surgery; are old aged or in danger of death.
Comunicasen con el Párroco mediatamente si usted o un miembro de su familia esta grabe
o va tener una operación seria o si es la persona es de la tercer edad o esta peligro de muerte.
DEVOTION / DEVOCIÓN
Adoration: English: 1st Fridays 11:00 AM Adoración en Español: El tercer Sábado de cada mes 7:00PM
Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Rosario: 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St. Mary's is a community of believers dedicated to the living worship of God. As the only Catholic Church in Limestone County, our faith community reflects the ethnic diversity of the towns in which we live. We gather to fulfill our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ: we hear His Word, we celebrate the Sacraments and we witness His love to others. Our Christian witness consists of sharing our spiritual gifts with the grace of God and the example and prayers of our patron saint, the Im-maculate Conception, among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness.
Welcome Thank you for joining us at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
We are happy to have you with us today, and hope that you feel
welcome. Our parish is a very vibrant community of faith. Are you
new to the Catholic Church? Have you been away from the
Church for some time? You are invited to worship with us. Con-
tact the parish office if you would like to learn more about the
Catholic faith, discuss plans for Marriage or Baptism, or schedule
a chat with Fr. Justin. If you would like to become a member of
our parish, you can register or pick up a form in the office our the
church foyer. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Time, Talent and Treasure Are three important elements of our life
we hardly see in connection with our Christian life. Ask the Lord
how you can better yourself, your family, and your church when you
put them into action!
Congratulations!!! To Francisco Contreras receiving his Knights of
Columbus 4th Degree on October 28th, at St. Mary’s in Temple,
Texas.
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Belén Hernández, Leslie Hernández,
Bradley Gragg, Madison Gragg & Lewis Taylor.
10:00AM: Mani Contreras, Andrea Delgadillo,
Olivia Delgadillo, Zaiden Thomas
& José Contreras.
12:00PM: Andrés Ramos, Oscar Ramos,
Ashley De La Cruz & Diego Hernández.
Lectors:
8:00AM: Belén Hernández (L) & Bradley Gragg (A)
10:00AM: Makayla Contreras (L) & Samantha Lira (A)
12:00PM: Karla Fuentes (L) & Margarito Salazar (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup:
8:00AM: Janice Davis
10:00AM: Helen Matthews
12:00PM: José Pérez
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 AM: Pro Populo
10:00 AM: +Jose de Jesús
12:00 PM: +Miguel Ángel Ortiz
Tuesday-12:10PM: Call church office to verify.
Wednesday-12:10 PM: Call church office to verify.
Thursday– 12:10 PM: Call church office to verify. 1.1
Friday- 5:30 PM: Call church office to verify.
PRAYER LIST
Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are sick,
in the hospital, homebound or coping with health issues.
Let us pray for the sick: Jaime Goolsby, Jim Rodgers, Dulse
Ramos, Teresa Hernández, Dcn. Dwight & Jo Mahoney, Carolyn
McGilvray, Bryan Bradley, Joseph Lee Barrow, David Sheppherd,
Russ de Cordova, Herbert Wilson, Jewel Bartlett, Jack Kahanek,
Claudia Mares, Ethel Goolsby, Jack Telford, Ruth Haddick, April
Pickard, Christy Jackson, Tinnie Wilson, Cathy Hickman, Tommy
Beard, Jackie Rayner, Paul Thomas Mahoney, Lisa Hill, Walter
Kimmerling, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Cu Nguyen, Billy Williams, Evaristo
Guerrero, Ramón Pérez Guerreo and Guillermo Luna. We pray to
the Lord:
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 10/31/2017
Pledges Outstanding $ 133,988
Additional Funds to be Raised $ 297,099
Payments & Savings Received $ 868,913
Total Estimated cost $ 1,300,000
Thank you for your support to this building project. Please help us
to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges. Additional gifts or
pledges will be appreciated.
Let us pray for all Service Members: Caleb Arrington, Tony Vene-
gas, Kayla Olguín, Karina Rivera, Fabián García, Diego Hernández,
Johnny López and Pamela Méndez. After 30 days, names will be removed from the list. Call the church office to extend the date.
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday 11/05/17: $ 3,785.47
All Saints Day: $ 590.02
Thank you for your generosity!
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL & FAITH PRACTICES
Evangelization Lecture Series
St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco presents a lecture series about
Evangelization at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Nov. 16th: Evangelizing Atheists Dec. 7th: Evangelizing Catholics Dec. 14th: Evangelizing your Workplace.
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone: Ibreviary: this app provides daily readings, Order of Mass,
daily liturgy of the hours, different prayers, and much more.
You can download the whole week to use if you don’t have
phone internet signal.
Laudate: this app provides: daily reading and Saint of the day,
liturgy of hours, order of Mass, liturgical calendar, daily
prayer, daily bible verse, Rosary and Divine Chaplet, Stations
of the Cross, different Catholic prayers, examination for confession,
Bible, different Catholic media, and many Vatican documents.
Pastoral Council members: Maria Brim, Enrique Crosby,
Michael Gragg, Marie Keale & Joanne McCain,
Carlos Mendoza, Polo Mora and Yocira Ramírez.
Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff,
Don Altland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Polo Mora,
Ray Zies, and Mary Seale. This week, we patronize our bulletin sponsor:
Sykora Family Ford West, Texas
The Altar Flowers were donated by: Ms. Donna Henderson
In memory of: +Gerald Henderson Birthday
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Ética e Integridad en el Ministerio Taller Hoy es el Taller en Espa-
ñol a las 1:15 p.m.– 3:15p.m. en Salón Parroquial. Se les aplica a las
personas que son Lectores, Ministros de Eucaristía, El Departamento
de Catequismo maestros, ayudantes, maestros sustitutos, y los volunta-
rios que tiene un ministerio se requiere de asistir.
Bendecidas gracias a todos los que hicieron una donación el domin-
go pasado al Llamado para los Servicios Católicos. Nuestra meta
parroquial es una participación del 100%. La donación de cada persona
es importante. Para aquellos que no han hecho un compromiso, por
favor únanse a nosotros apoyando los programas vitales y los servicios
alrededor de la Diócesis de Austin de los cuales tanto esta parroquia
como usted se benefician. Simplemente llene una tarjeta de compromi-
so, coloque dentro del sobre, y deposítelo en la canasta del ofertorio o
póngalo en el correo. Gracias por su apoyo.
Ayudar a Alimentar los Necesitados Estamos aceptando donaciones
de comida enlatada. Ustedes pueden traer su donaciones para el 17 de
Noviembre será llevado a la colecta de alimentos. Recuerden que da lo
poco que tienes, recibirás bendiciones en abundancia.
Grupo de Oración Tendrá venta de tamales de pollo y puerco el próxi-
mo Domingo, el 19 de Noviembre después de Misa a $10.00 la docena.
Recaudación para nuestra parroquia.
La próxima semana es nuestra colecta especial anual diocesana
anual La Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano está dedicada a
romper el ciclo de la pobreza mediante el financiamiento de programas
comunitarios que fomentan la independencia. Usted es esencial para su
éxito. Sus generosas donaciones brindarán a los que viven en la pobre-
za el apoyo que necesitan para hacer cambios duraderos. Juntos, pode-
mos hacer una diferencia en las familias y las comunidades en todo
Estados Unidos. Por favor done en oración y generosamente. Gracias.
Venta de Eggrolls Tenemos Vietnamita rollitos (Eggrolls) caseros.
Sería un gran plato de acompañamiento para la cena de Acción de Gra-
cias y los días festivos que se aproxima. Si desea comprar sus rollitos
(Eggrolls) para fríe y servir. Pase por el despacho parroquial o comuni-
casen con nosotros estamos disponibles para ustedes.
Si usted quiere ofrecer Una Misa especial o donar las flores del altar
para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleaños o una oca-
sión especial, lo puede hacer. Por favor comuníquense al despacho
parroquial.
Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia Por favor hablen
con el Párroco Justino para él pueda dar algún consejo recuerden a ve-
ces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matrimonio en la
Iglesia.
El Martes 28 de Noviembre es Martes de Dar. Es una oportunidad
para compartir tus bendiciones con los demás.
La campaña en línea #iGiveCatholic es una forma de celebrar nuestra sin-
gular herencia católica en este día especial. Nuestra pequeña parroquia,
Santa María - Mexia, está participando en esta campaña para recaudar fon-
dos para los muebles del estudiante y maestro para nuestro nuevo edificio
de Educación Religiosa.
¡La oportunidad de dar es tan fácil como 1, 2, 3!
1. Ir a iGiveCatholic.org
2. Haga clic en la columna de la derecha en la Diócesis de Austin
3. Mire en la nueva página para St. Mary - Mexia (hacia abajo) y haga clic.
Esto lo llevará a nuestra página web que le brindará más información sobre
nuestra campaña.
Para su donación de $ 25 o más, recibirá un recibo de donación de impues-
tos y una nota de agradecimiento de nosotros. Las transacciones realizadas
en iGiveCatholic.org son seguras.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus Will meet today,
after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Members are re-
quested to attend.
Come join us!!! For a Thanksgiving Feast and Turkey BINGO
today after the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Tickets are $10 for adults and
$5 for children. You can purchase your tickets after Mass today
or in the church office. Prizes include turkeys, hams, and gift
cards. Please join us for some great food and fun.
Ethics & Integrity In Ministry Today EIM in Spanish will be
from 1:15p.m.-3:15 p.m. in the Parish Hall. This applies to
the people who are noncompliant. All Lectors, Extraordinary
Minister of Holy Cup, CCE Department teachers, aides, substi-
tute teachers, any volunteers who has a ministry are required to
attend.
A blessed thank you to everyone who gave a gift this past
weekend to the Catholic Services Appeal. Our parish goal is
100% participation. Each and every person’s gift is important.
For those who have not made a pledge, please join us in support-
ing the vital programs and services throughout the Diocese of
Austin from which you and this parish benefit. Simply fill out a
pledge card, place it in the envelope, and place the envelope in
the offertory basket or drop it in the mail. Thank you for your
support.
Help Feed the Hungry We invite you everyone to participate in
Food for families. You can help by bringing non-perishable
goods. You may drop them off at the church office by Novem-
ber 17th.
St. Mary’s Spanish Prayer Group Will be selling home-made
tamales next Sunday, November 19th after each Mass. $10.00 a
dozen they will have pork and chicken.
Next week is our annual diocesan special collection The
Catholic Campaign for Human Development is dedicated to
breaking the cycle of poverty by funding community programs
that encourage independence. You are essential to its success.
Your generous donations will give those in poverty the support
they need to make lasting changes. Together, we can make a
difference in families and communities across the United States.
Please donate prayerfully and generously. Thank you.
Eggroll Sale We have some home-made Vietnamese Eggrolls.
It would be a great side dish for Thanksgiving Dinner and for
the holidays. If you would like to purchase eggrolls to fry and
serve, stop by the church office or contact us at anytime.
Tuesday, November 28 is Giving Tuesday. It is an opportunity
to share your blessings with others.
The #iGiveCatholic online campaign is one way to celebrate our
unique Catholic heritage on this special day. Our small parish, St.
Mary - Mexia, is participating in this campaign to raise funds for
student and teacher classroom furniture for our new education
building.
The opportunity to give is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Go to iGiveCatholic.org
2. Click in the right column on Diocese of Austin
3. Look on the new page for St. Mary - Mexia (towards the bottom)
and click.
This will take you to our webpage which will give you more infor-
mation about our campaign.
For your donation of $25 or more, you will receive a tax donation
receipt and a “thank you” note from us. Transactions made
on iGiveCatholic.org are secure.
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Vice-President: Mary Demny
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Secretary: Margaret May
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Treasurer: Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One. In Service To All. For more information: John Schaefer— GK (325) 642-7677 Frank Contreras—DGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
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