THIS WEEK

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR SICK Johnnie Bomersbach, Hailey Vasquez, Patricia

Pooley, W. R. Nichols, Samuel William Bek, Barbara Yanta, Matt Brown, Marvin Kucera, Milton Greeson, Raymond Spann, John Correll, Cheryl Barker, Norma Guerra, Dorothy Boehm, Mary Ann Bernhard, Tom Gos-lin, Kathleen Edwards, Darren Mikulik, David Reynolds, Tina Moya, Cole Ohrt, Ramona Perez, James Rung, Wade Shumbera, Judge Whayland & Dolores Kilgore, Carly Walker, Gerald Yankey, Ann Hagel, Stephen Diess, Piper Eloisa Lara, Winston Wilson, Mae Jean Willemin,

Question of the Week How does the assurance of an afterlife change the way I live my

life today?

NEXT WEEKEND - November 16/17, 2019 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS of HOLY COMMUNION and LECTORS ,Sat. 4:00 pm - Geriann Neuman, Greg Richter Pat & Arleen Brennan Sun. 7:30 am - Martha Nichols, Emily Yeary Standby x2 Sun. 10:00 am - Howard & Carol Bludau, David Post John or Melody Vecera ALTAR SERVERS: Sat. 4:00 pm - James Record, Standby x2 Sun. 7:30 am - Karley & Katelyn J., Jenny M. Sun. 10:00 am - Joey R., Eric & Reice T. USHERS: Sat. 4:00 pm - Julius Cano, John Novak, Norman Schoener Sun. 7:30 am - Gary Pribyl, Patrick Pribyl, Matt Warwas Sun. 10:00 am - Howard Bludau, Pat Krenek, Standby x1

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6 Tuesday: Wis 2:23 — 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b — 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a; Ps 98:5-9; 2 Thes 3:7-12; Lk 21:5-19

All Saints Day - November 1, 2019 Count - 189 Total Operating Income $ 856.00 WEEKEND of November 2/3, 2019 Count - 517 Total Operating Income $ 4,721.00 2nd Collection: Building Repairs & Maintenance $ 1,393.00 Online (October) $ 1,215.00

Your Generosity is Greatly Appreciated.

THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Collection/Envelope: Weekly Stewardship 2nd Collection: Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA

MONDAY - Veterans’ Day (Parish Office Closed)

Holy Name Society Meeting (7:00 pm) WEDNESDAY - Choir Practice (6:15 pm) SATURDAY - Confessions: 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME

Collection/Envelope: Weekly Stewardship 2nd Collection: 2nd Collection: Diocesan Services Appeal

SUNDAY - November 10 - Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am - Cap Ressman

10:00 am - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family William “Bill” Striedel, Jr. MONDAY - November 11 8:00 am - Victor Neisser, Sr. TUESDAY - November 12 8:00 am - Landon Stewart WEDNESDAY - November 13 8:00 am - Marie & Earl Gibson THURSDAY - November 14 8:00 am - Alfred Baros FRIDAY - November 15 (St. Albert the Great, Bishop and

Doctor of the Church) 8:00 am - Hazel Waida SATURDAY - November 16 8:00 am - James Hartwick 4:00 pm - Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family SUNDAY - November 17- Thirty-third Sunday in

Ordinary Time 7:30 am - Evelyn Spann 10:00 am - Jackie Post

PRAY FOR THE DEAD Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and offer our prayers for them. —St. John Chrysostom

REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS Thank you for America’s heroes, that have fought for our freedoms and who have faith-

fully served our country. We honor all of our veterans, for their sacrifices and for their courage and integrity.

- events ALL around -

STJ Shadow Days...be a Flyer for the Day! Monday, November 11th

The St. Joseph High School Shadow Day Program offers prospective students an opportunity to spend the day on the STJ campus, attending classes and following the schedule of a STJ Student. In addition to meeting teachers, students and administrators, shadowing students will participate in classroom discussions and learn more about Flyer clubs, sports organizations, and areas of interest to them.

To reserve your Shadow Day Experience, please contact: Jen Korinek at 573-2446 x.217 or email at jkorinek@stjflyers.com

The STJ Shadow Days are scheduled on VISD student holidays so you won’t have to miss a day at your school to participate. The Shadow Program is open to students who are considering enrollment and in good standing in their current school. Shadow Students must adhere to STJ policies and dress code while on campus.

St. Mary’s 29th annual HARVEST BAZAAR Saturday, Nov 16th, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Activity Center (401 S. Liberty St.) handcrafted holiday items, baked goods, candies & much more

Serving lunch of Potato or Cheese Tortellini Soup @ $8.00 (available for dining in or taking out)

Bring your family & friends.

YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! A One-day Guided Retreat, entitled “Contemplative Prayer 101: Come Listen to Your Beloved” will be offered on Novem-ber 16, 2019, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. It will be presented by Jean-nette Easley, Director of Ruah Spirituality Center, Houston, TX. This day of prayer will focus on the importance of silent receptive prayer in our spiritual journey to intentionally hear the voice of God within. All are invited to the Liturgy of the Eucha-rist as 8:30 am in the Incarnate Word Chapel which is optional. A Love Offering is accepted. Bring your lunches. Lunches are no longer purchased. Call Amor Meus Spirituality Center Incarnate Word Convent 1101 N.E. Water Street, Victoria, TX 361-575-7111 amormeus@yahoo.com.

The Fall Festival is here. Please come and support your parish.

Festival plates to go will be accessed once again this year off of Ben Wilson Street and filled on the annex side of the community center. Plates to go can also be bought inside the DOME via the main serving line. REMINDER: All workers please park in the back of the community center to allow our patrons plenty of parking in front.

St. Joseph Catholic Mission FALL FESTIVAL

Sunday, November 10th

Roast Beef Dinner by Reyna’s Cafe Serving from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Dine In or Drive-Thru Boling Community Center

County Road 162 - Boling, Texas

THE MESSY FAMILY PROJECT IS COMING TO THE DIOCESE OF VICTORIA!

This seminar for married couples and parents is an exciting opportunity for those who want to deepen their marriage and strengthen their parenting skills. Michael and Alicia Hernon, the parents of 10 children, travel throughout the

world offering insights and practical guidance on parenting, mar-riage and how to grow a family culture. This free event will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at The Cathedral Center, 3102 N. Laurent, in Victoria, Tex-as. Lunch will be available for purchase. This event is endorsed by the Diocese of Victoria and sponsored by KJZT Family Life. Call 1-888-253-2338 or go to www.kjzt.org to register. Advance registra-tion is required.

Knights of Columbus Council #1329 Chicken BBQ will be held November 17th from 8:30 am until sold out. Prices are $8 per chicken or 3 for $22. Spanish rice and beans are avail-

able for $1.50 per pint. Proceeds benefit various council charity projects. Location is Airline at Ben Wilson. For info, call the hall Sunday morning at 575-9214.

There will be a joint meeting for Lectors and Eucharistic Minis-ters on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm in the Church. Attendance is very important.

Currently, 285 Catholic military chaplains provide pastoral care to over 1.5 million Catholics on ships, in combat, on bases and in 153 VA hospitals. The Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services will fund their Co-Sponsored Seminarian Pro-gram, which identifies vocations within the military and is now educating 30 men for the priesthood and subsequent military chaplaincy.

THANKSGIVING TAIZE’ PRAYER On November 19, 2019, 7:00-8:00 pm, Taize’ Prayer will be prayed in the Amor Meus Prayer Room. Taize’ Prayer is a beautiful contemplative, candlelit Christian prayer consisting of repetitive psalm phrases to give it a meditative character. Psalms, song, silence, scripture readings, and intercessions form this pray-er with a Thanksgiving theme. Come enter into a thanksgiving spirit with us!

Fall Bake Sale: November 23rd & November 24th Our Lady of Lourdes Altar Society is having a bake sale on November 23rd and 24th in the base-ment after all masses. Come grab some goodies for the holiday company coming to visit and help support the Altar Society! Your generosity is greatly appreciated! May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!

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