Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop Diocese of Austin

Pope Francis Rome, Italy

November 6, 2016

ST. ANN MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:00 am

Weekdays Wednesday 9:00 am

Friday 6:00 pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday: After 9am Mass

Sunday: 8:15a-8:45a and by Appointment

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament

Friday – 7:00a to 5:30p

Director of Religious Education Deacon Don Sims 979-596-1966

Contact Person: Deacon Don Sims simsdon@rocketmail.com

979-204-1812

Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator Office Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

Office Hours: 11:00a—4:00p Wednesday & Friday Web Site Address: www.saintann-somerville.org

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org

St. Ann Catholic Church P.O. Box 99

333 Thornberry Drive Somerville, Texas 77879

Office 979-596-1966 Fax 979-596-2857

ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us with us.

Catholic Social Teaching Corner

Next Week’s Ministers

Sun—Nov. 13 9:00a

Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion

Cynthia Munoz Janet Zapalac

Greeters/Ushers James Bacak Buddy Walters

Lectors Jamie McCue

Altar Servers Benjamin Zapalac

Finances—St. Ann

10/30/2016 Sunday Collection $ 1,256.00 10/30/2016 All Souls $ 165.00 10/30/2016 World Mission $ 25.00 11/01/2016 All Saints $ 259.00

Mass Intentions: Nov. 6 —13

Sun. Nov. 6 9:00a For the People and for Rosa Mendoza

Wed. Nov. 9 9:00a Souls in Purgatory

Fri. Nov. 11 6:00p Lucinda Orozco

Sun. Nov. 13 9:00a For the People and for Patricia Thomas

Apostolate

Wed.—Nov. 9 Wed.-Nov. 16

Collection Counting

Lynda Mendizabal Lucy Hodges Del Orozco

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: 2 Maccabees 7: 1-2, 9-14 Psalm 17: 1, 5-6, 8, 15 2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2: 16- 3:5 Gospel: Luke 20: 27-38 or 20: 27, 34-38 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Malachi 3: 19-20a Psalm 98: 5-9 2nd Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3: 7-12 Gospel: Luke 21: 5-19

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time The first reading today is the moving story of Jewish martyrs willing to die for their faith rather than break the dietary laws of their faith. What are we willing to sacrifice for others? The prin-ciples of Catholic Social Teaching cover everything from hu-man life to the environment. They teach us about care for the poor and vulnerable, the importance of family; the importance of solidarity. Are we willing to give of ourselves, to understand these principles until they shape our lives and are as important to us as the law of Moses was to those in the first reading?

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton (254)780-2436 www.cedarbrake.org

cedarbrake@austindiocese.org Silent Advent Retreat, December 2-4 You have heard the saying, “Jesus is the Reason for the Sea-son”. He truly is; that is why we have set aside a weekend for you to come and spend some time in the quiet preparing your hearts for the birth of our Lord. Spiritual Direction will be avail-able as well as Reconciliation and Adoration. The retreat will be led by the Cedarbrake staff. Meals and linens are provided. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Advent Dinner, December 6 Join us for an evening of wine and cheese and a delicious dinner followed by a reflection on Advent by Missionary of the Sacred Heart Father Richard O’Rourke, pastor of St. Paul Chong Ha-sang Parish in Harker Heights. The evening begins at 6:30 pm and will end around 8:30 pm. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Transformed by Faith, January 16 We will spend this day reflecting on the gifts of five women whose courageous actions impacted the world (Sojourner Truth, Thea Bowman, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks and Harriet Tub-man). Their fearlessness and faithfulness changed lives because they embraced the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Come and learn about these incredible women; who they were and what they did. Beverly Collin will facilitate this day. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information. Cancer Survivor’s Retreat, February 20 This retreat is a time for cancer survivors to come together to share their stories. Wanda Gibson is a business owner, spiritual director, and cancer survivor. Mrs. Gibson will lead this prayer-ful, winter day of reflection, meditation, discussion and move-ment thru the survivor’s journey into the present moment. Whether you are celebrating one week or twenty years since your cancer experience you are invited to join us in courageous company as we allow our mind, body, and spirit to engage, heal, rest, renew, and rejoice. Contact Cedarbrake to register or for more information.

Activities at the Schoenstatt Shrine Mass is celebrated on Sundays at 11 am. Daily Mass is cele-brated every Wednesday at 7 am. Visit www.schoenstatt.us for more information or call (512) 330-0602.

No Class Today November 6, 2016

Classes resume Next Sunday

November 13, 2016

Today is SAAM Food Collection Sunday!

The Year of Mercy will soon be coming to an end. Have you had a chance to visit one of the Holy

Doors?

CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members.

PRAY WITH US...come and adore Christ

The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory of God and in memory of Morris Burlin ….

Amanda Walhoviak

Jim Turner

Ann Ross

Carol Winkler

David Jimenez

Carlos Escobedo

Sr. John

Betty Labay

Baby John Winkler

Michael Miller

Rita Diamond

Elizabeth Milsaps

Marion Simmons

Dorothy Woods

Lenora Brown

May our country continue to strive to seek the common

good and defend the dignity of all human life, especially

the most vulnerable…..

John Brown

Kevin Davis

David Dominguez

Neil Frerick

Robin Frerick

Jason Grace

Jerry Gutierrez

Christina Marie Hahne

Dane Kidd

Matthew Lee

Annalisa Lujan

John Maldonado

Jacob McDonald

Brandon Osburn

Tommy Polansky

Joseph Ramirez

Matthew Reynolds

Charlie Richardson

Ceasar Rodriguez

Michael R. Rodriguez

Stephen Ruth

Justo Suarez

Brandon Thomas

1LT Christopher M. Torres

Alan Turner

Jennifer Hlavaty

Jarrett Hlavaty

Please pray for the needs of our

par ishioners & fr iends

The Grotto of Our Blessed Mother

Everyone is always welcome to come to the Grotto to spend some quite time or pray the rosary either alone or in a group.

Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention

Pray for Vocations

25th Christmas Bazaar When: Nov. 12 from 0am to 6pm and Nov. 13 from 8am to 3 pm Where: St. Thomas More Parish in Austin What: Everyone is invited to come and shop the variety of hand-crafted goods from local vendors; for details visit www.stmaustin.org/stm-christmas-bazaar Christmas Shopping Extravaganza When: Nov.12 from 10 am to 4 pm Where: the Ladies of Charity Lake Travis Thrift Shop in Lakeway What: decorations, gifts, jewelry, toys, clothing and more; all proceeds will be donated to local charities; for more infor-mation call (512) 263-0314 Annual Turkey Plate Sale When: Nov. 13 from 11 am to 3 pm Where: Dolores Parish in Austin What: a meal of turkey, dressing, yams, green beans, and all the trimmings will be served for $8 a plate; come and enjoy some delicious food and a chance to win a turkey

Around the Diocese

Pray the Rosary

For the Dignity of Human Life

ADORATION

EVERY FRIDAY

7 AM TO 5:30 PM Everyone that spends time in adoration of Jesus develops a personal relationship with Him, and grows in love and holiness. Quiet time with the Lord in adoration enables people to listen and recognize His voice as He speaks to their hearts.

Catholic Services Appeal Today is our annual diocesan Catholic Services Appeal. The Catholic Services Appeal gives us the opportunity to act togeth-er as a diocesan family: helping those in need, promoting a cul-ture of life, encouraging religious vocation, and educating our youth. Every gift regardless of the size, is vital to the success of the Catholic Services Appeal. Our goal this year is to have 100% participation. Please give in accordance with your means.

November 6-12 is National Vocation Awareness Week. The estimated 68 million Catholics in America make up less than 6 percent of the 1.2 billion Catholics in the world. Nonetheless, we have the fourth largest Catholic population of any country. We are far behind the vocation booms in India, Poland, and Af-rica. Various Catholic youth movements are growing stronger, and many organizations are urging a “culture of discernment". Fifty percent of the Catholic Services Appeal funds are used for priestly formation and support, with a large portion of that going toward the education of our seminarians. Remember that all vocations come from regular families, parishes, and schools—even from your own family!

ST ANN PARISH MINISTRIES...come and be with us.

St. Ann Catholic Church PO Box 99

Somerville, Texas 77879 www.saintann-somerville.org

Contact us at: Office: 979-596-1966

Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

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Special Events at St. Ann Nov. 6: SAAM Food Collection Nov. 4-6: Aggie Awakening Nov. 6-12: National Vocations Week Nov. 11-13: Retreat Nov. 13: KC BBQ—pick up plates 10a-12p Nov. 14: KC 4th Degree, 7pm, Family Center Nov. 20: Flagpole dedication Nov. 23: Office closes at noon Nov. 24: Thanksgiving Nov. 25: No Mass; No adoration; office closed Nov. 27: No Religious Education classes Nov. 29: Advent Day of Prayer Dec. 1: KC Meeting 7 pm, Family Center Dec. 4: SAAM Food Collection Dec. 11: KC BBQ - pick up plates 10a-12p Dec. 13: Bishop’s Advent Dinner for Priests Dec. 21: Mass 9am; Penance Service 7pm Dec. 25: Christmas Day; Mass 9am; No Religious Education classes

In memory of

Milady Kristof For her generosity to St. Ann

“May perpetual light

shine

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