W ! P , F V BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH

DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043-3002 • Phone: (956) 722-1231 • FAX: (956) 722-2823

Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon David Vargas, Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon

Deacon Dennis R. Garza, Permanent Deacon

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.

and 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 6:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. (Español) 10:00 A.M. 12:00 N.N. 5:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents MUST be registered parishioners (considered registered parishioners if have actively been attending Sunday Masses prior to baptism). Baptisms are administered on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Baptismal instruction is offered on the preceding Thursday.

PARISH STAFF Mrs. Josie R. Arellano, Bookkeeper

Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Parish Secretary Mrs. Consuelo M. Perez, Bulletin Editor

Mr. Manuel Ponce, Director of Music

DAILY MASS Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M. Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M. FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY

Couples should inquire about premarital prepa-ration and available church dates at least six (6) months prior to planned wedding date. Do not make any arrangements before contact-ing the parish office.

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal

1501 North Bartlett Avenue Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 722-1222 Fax: (956) 712-2002

NOVENA TO

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Wednesday after the 6:00 P.M. Mass.

ADORATION OFTHE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Third Thursday of each month 7:00 A.M . - 6:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Wednesdays, 30 min. before the evening Mass OR

by appointment (Please call the Parish Office)

ACTS CORE Blas A. Martinez 722-1231 ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231 ALTAR SERVERS (Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church) Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231 ALTAR SOCIETY (Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30PM in the parish hall) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, President 286-2842 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 BROWNIE TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi Arredondo, Troop Leader 236-8672 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Javier Medellin (956) 568-2763 (956) 763-4410

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Hector Herrera (956) 723-0308 LECTORS Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347 PARISH COUNCIL Mr. George P. Kazen, President MEN’S FAITH SHARING Meet every Mon. at 7:00PM in the p. h. LADIES’ FAITH SHARING Meet every 1st & 3rd Tue. at 6:30PM in the p. h. QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231 YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet every Wed. @ 7PM in the P.H.) Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231 YOUTH LECTORS Deacon David Vargas 727-7826 or 722-1231

Saturday, July 15, 2017 - St. Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 6:00PM For Parishioners

Sunday, July 16, 2017 – FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM †Eliseo San Miguel & Esperanza Gonzalez By Mr. & Mrs. Jose A. Gamboa 10:00AM †Manuel & Paula Escamilla By Manuel Escamilla Family 12:00PM †Master Cristian Sanchez (A) By Sanchez Family 5:00PM †Francis L. Wawroski, Jr. (A) By Wife & Daughters Monday, July 17, 2017 – Weekday [15] 7:00AM †Carolina Cavazos By Esther C. Juarez Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - Weekday [15]; St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest 7:00AM †Cristela G. Reed By Valdez Family Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - Weekday [15] 7:00AM No Mass Intention Requested 6:00PM †Maria de Jesus E. Solis (B) By Solis Family Thursday, July 20, 2017 – Weekday [15]; St. Apollinaris, Bishop, Martyr 7:00AM †Guadalupe Flores By Valdez Family 6:00PM †Manuel P. Gonzalez (B) By Family Friday, July 21, 2017 - Weekday [15]; St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest, Doctor of the Church 7:00AM †Josefina G. Cardenas (A) By Perkins Family Saturday, July 22, 2017 - St. Mary Magdalene 6:00PM In Thanksgiving By Ashley D. Castillo Sunday, July 23, 2017 – SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM For Parishioners 10:00AM †Amanda Herrera (A) By Garcia/Herrera Families 12:00PM †Cordelia “Cordy” Cantu (A) By Tomas Cantu & Family 5:00PM †Agustin Ocon By Family (B)=Birthday (A)=Anniversary

Mass Intentions for the Week

FRUIT OF THE WORD

The seed is the word of God. The agricultural metaphors in all of today’s readings give richness to the message that the word of God, cultivated in our hearts, bears much fruit in our lives. Creation itself awaits the redemption of all, even as our bodies await the resur-rection. Just as we will rejoice in the fulfillment of God’s word, so will all of creation sing for joy in the Reign of God. The word of God is effective and holy; it brings about exactly what it says. It is not futile or empty, but rich in meaning for those who hear and are healed. Those who hear the word of God and keep it will, with all creation, bear much fruit and sing for joy. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

FRUTO DE LA PALABRA

La semilla es la Palabra de Dios. Las metáforas de la agricultura en to-das las lecturas de hoy brindan riqueza al mensaje de que la palabra de Dios, cultivada en nuestro corazón, produce mucho fruto en nuestra vida. La crea-ción misma espera la redención de todos, hasta nuestro cuerpo aguarda la resurrección. Así como nos regocija-mos por el cumplimiento de la Palabra de Dios, así la creación toda cantará de

gozo en el Reino de Dios. La Palabra de Dios es eficaz y santa, produce exactamente lo que dice. No es inútil ni va-cía, sino rica en significado para quienes la escuchan y son sanados. Quienes escuchan la palabra de Dios y la guardan, con toda la creación, darán mucho fruto y cantarán de gozo.

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 16, 2017

You have crowned the year with your bounty, and your paths over-flow with a rich harvest.

— Psalm 65:12

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning this week

in Loving Memory of: Ellen Bailey Young

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candles

will be burning this week in Loving Memory of: Francis L. Wawroski, Jr.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week in Loving Memory of:

Cristela G. Reed

Amanda Herrera

David Edward Hill & Jacqueline Martinez

will be married on Saturday, July 22, 2017

BIRTHDAY WISHES. . . and God’s many blessings to all those cele-brating a birthday or anniversary this week.

Please contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 to add your name or the name of a family member in our birthday list.

Linda Araiza Berry Family Amparo A. Cabello Amelia Y. Cantu Pedro Cantu, Jr. Wayo Cavazos Alicia M. Charles Olivia Contreras Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Lillian Dickinson William Dickinson Manuel E. Escamilla Chayo Flores

Christian Flores Florinda Garza Maria Teresa Garza Jesus Gonzalez Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Rebecca Gutierrez Julia Herrera Baby Emiliano Ibarra Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Zonia Volpe Martinez Nora McCain Ambrose Morales, III Joesi M. Perez Maria Przystasz Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez

Laura V. Rodriguez Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Emilio C. Solis William J. Stewart Jim Switzer Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Frank Vidaurri Raymond S. York Zulie York

P ray For. . . We especially pray every Wednesday after the evening Mass during the Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Let us pray also for those whom God has called home recently Arturo Jimenez, Guillermo Zuñiga, Jr. & Enrique Jimenez, Jr. and Maria Eugenia “Jeannie” Lopez. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life. Please Note: This list will be updated on September 30th and every 90 days thereafter. We ask that you contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 if you would like for the name of your family member to remain on the “Pray for the Sick” list.

Gabriela Barron 16-Jul Maria del Carmen Duarte 16-Jul Rose Garcia 18-Jul Elizabeth Hill 18-Jul

Adriana V. Romero 20-Jul Javier Martinez 20-Jul Ashley D. Castillo 22-Jul

For the weekends of:

June 24/25 July 1/2 July 8/9 Envelopes $6,904.79 $6,659.67 $7,351.80 Loose 1,449.06 $ 974.22 994.95

CCD 14.83 15.50 25.50 School .00 .00 .00 TOTAL $8,368.68 $7,649.39 $8,372.25 Second Collection (June 24/25): Peter’s Pence $1,913.07 Second Collection (July 1/2): School Collection $1,408.63

¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad!

Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

ACTS Retreat for Men Blessed Sacrament Church

Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Laredo, TX

September 21 - 24, 2017

Director: Danny Treviño Co-Directors:

Mario Aguero & Dimitri Garcia Registration forms are available at the Parish Office. For more information contact Gloria at the Parish Office at 722-1231.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Third Thursday of the Month

Adoration and Benediction in the church on Thursday, July 20th from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. followed by Mass.

Could You Not Keep Watch With Me For One Hour?

Food For Thought. . .

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us. —St. Augustine UNFINISHED MISSION Here’s a simple test to find out whether your mission on earth is finished: If you’re alive, it isn’t. —Anonymous

PREPARING FOR CATECHISM

REMINDER! We will soon start registration for our CCD program. Please remember that we accept only children whose parents are registered parishioners and active members of Blessed Sacrament Church. Children must be 7 years of age or older. If you have any questions, please call Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa at (956) 286-2842.

B ULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS. We kindly request all parish ministries & organizations to submit your announce-

ments in writing no later than 12Nn Monday (one or two weeks prior to the event). Help us promote the success of your fundrais-ers and important/pertinent information regarding your ministry by bringing in your bulletin announcements to the Parish Office.

We are here to help!

INTERCESIONES POR LA VIDA 15° Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario ● 16 de julio

Por quienes construyen una cultura de vida en nuestra sociedad: para que sus esfuerzos den una cosecha productiva; roguemos al Señor.