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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 Immaculate Conception, among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness.
PARISH OFFICE 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667
Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377
Web page: stmarysmexia.org.
OFFICE HOURS:
Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM
4th Sunday: Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Summer: Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00PM)
PARISH CLERGY
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Richard Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone: (254) 729-2573
Deacon Daniel Ramirez
Phone: (254) 562-9196
PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]
Finance Manager: Mary Seale
Email: [email protected]
CCE Directors: Filo Contreras and Gladys Mendoza
Parish Council Chairman: Mary Jane Mehringer Finance Council Chairman: Don Altland
CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English); 12:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM
DEVOTION Adoration: 1st Fridays 11:00 AM 3rd Saturday 7:00PM (Spanish) Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s
Catholic Church
DIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Established 1886
April 3, 2016 — Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday
Year C
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Wednesday 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Sunday AM : 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
During office hours or by appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is after Sunday Masses.
Baptismal classes:
English class: By appointment. Spanish class: 3rd Sunday of each month at
9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Contact the office at least 6 months in advance.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the priest immediately if you or your family
members are seriously ill or will have a major surgery.
or are old aged or in danger of death.
CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION
Miércoles 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Domingo AM: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita.
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Bautismos: después de la Santa Misa en Domingo.
Las clases pre-bautismales para Padres y Padrinos.
Clases en Ingles: son con cita
Clases en Español: El tercer Domingo
de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de
anticipó.
SACRAMENTO DE UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicasen con el padre inmediatamente si usted o
un familiar esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o
si es una persona de la tercer edad o peligro de muer-
te.
MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers:
8:00AM: Lewis Taylor, Christ Staton, Alberto Hernandez
Belen Hernandez & Bradley Gragg.
10:00AM: Mani Contreras, Alex Lira, Samantha Lira,
Jimmy Nguyen & Johnny Nguyen.
12:00PM: Ana Mendoza, Mariel Rodríguez, Lorena Arvizu Misael Arvizu & Isela Arvizu.
Lectors: 8:00AM: Mary Seale (L) & Don Staton (A)
10:00AM: Joshua Chandler (L) & Eva Chandler (A)
12:00PM: Nazaria Pérez (L) & Margarito Salazar (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Don Staton
10:00AM: George Satsky
12:00PM: Juan Rodríguez
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
2nd Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday
8:00 AM: +W.D. Willett
10:00 AM: +Joan Burns
12:00 PM: Pro Populo
Tuesday: Communion Service
Wednesday: Communion Service
Thursday: Communion Service
Friday: Communion Service
Pastoral Council members: Marie Keale, Enrique Crosby, Mi-
chael Gragg, Margaret May, Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene
Arrington, Filo Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, and Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don Alt-
land, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo Mora,
Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.
Let us pray for the sick: Paul Thomas Mahoney, Jackie Contreras,
Allen Alleman, Emily Burkhart, Lisa Hill, Ethel Goolsby, Jim Rod-
gers, Marie Williams, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kim-
merling, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby, Dian & David Frederick,
Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Juana Ramirez Hurtado, Maria Trini-
dad VillaFranco Yañez, Leonardo Aguilar Medina, Brian Thornton,
Rojelio Hiram Camarillo, Norma Lee Budai, Barnett Lown, Mike
Broderick, Jake Schmidt, Alberto Sanchez, Larry Graham, Thera
Tacker & Joan Burns.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
April 2-3, Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday —In
the Gospel today Jesus greets his frightened and traumatized disciples
with this greeting: Peace! The readings today convey that profound
sense of peace that is the legacy of Jesus. This peace is not character-
ized by the absence of conflict, but rather, by a deep sense of well-
being that accompanies a lively faith. Can we bring this deep sense of
peace to those around us experiencing conflict? How can we be better
peacemakers in our world by centering ourselves more fully in Christ?
2 y 3 de abril, Segundo Domingo de Pascua / Domingo de la Divina
Misericordia — En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús saluda a sus traumati-
zados y asustados discípulos con este saludo: ¡Paz! Las lecturas de hoy
transmiten ese profundo sentido de paz que es el legado de Jesús. Esta
paz no está caracterizada por la ausencia de conflicto, sino por un
profundo sentido de bienestar que acompaña a una fe viva ¿Podemos
llevar ese profundo sentido de paz a aquellos alrededor de nosotros que
se encuentran en conflicto? ¿Podemos ser mejores hacedores de paz en
nuestro mundo al centrarnos más plenamente en Cristo?
Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Request
For the members of the Church, that the peace of Christ
would strengthen us to go out to the world and courageously
proclaim to all the mercy and love of God which overcomes
all barriers, we pray…
Por los miembros de la Iglesia, para que la paz de Cristo nos
fortalezca para ir por el mundo proclamando a todos, con
valor, la misericordia y el amor de Dios, los cuales sobrepa-
san todas las barreras, oremos...
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Clases de Primera Comunión y Confirmación hoy
Las bancas en frente va estar reservadas para los estudian-
tes sacramentales para la Misa de 10 y de 12.
Clase Obligatoria a las 11:00 a.m.– 11:45 a.m. Para los
alumnos de Confirmación se reunirá en salón de preparato-
ria y para los alumnos de Primera Comunión en salón del
segundo grado.
Colecta especial hoy Para atender a una población en rápido
crecimiento, la Diócesis de Austin debe asegurarse de contar
con un amplio número de sacerdotes para celebrar los sacra-
mentos, predicar la palabra de Dios y guiarnos en nuestro viaje
con Cristo. Para asegurarnos de que nuestros sacerdotes estén
bien preparados, los hombres en formación recibirán una educa-
ción de calidad en filosofía, teología y cuidado pastoral. La edu-
cación y la formación de seminaristas en la Diócesis de Austin
puede tomar hasta nueve años. Creemos que impedimentos fi-
nancieros no deben interferir para que los hombres respondan al
llamado de Dios al sacerdocio. La mayoría de la ayuda financie-
ra para los sacerdotes y seminaristas se hace disponible a través
del Llamado Para los Servicios Católicos y la Donación Semi-
narista de la Fundación Católica, pero las necesidades son mu-
cho más grandes que lo que nuestro Llamado anual puede sol-
ventar. Esta colecta especial proporciona apoyo adicional a este
esfuerzo tan importante. Por favor, sean generosos en su apoyo
a esta causa tan digna.
De Cenizas a la Pascua Nuevo Fuego, Nueva Agua, Nueva
Luz y Nueva Vida: ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! Juntos pro-
veeremos de amor, esperanza y gozo a nuestros esfuerzos mi-
sioneros dentro y fuera de la diócesis a través de la Campaña
Misionera de Cuaresma de De las Cenizas a la Pascua. Por fa-
vor devuelva las cajitas cuaresmales los mas pronto posible.
Las donaciones también pueden ser hechas en línea en el sitio
web de la Diócesis de Austin www.austindiocese.org. Gracias
por su generosidad y oraciones.
Rifa del la Jamaica el Grupo Guadalupanos están vendiendo
boletos para la rifa de un tractor de cortar césped el modelo es
un John Deere Dll0. Los boletos son $ 10.00. El certamen se
llevará a cabo el 1ero de mayo. Ayúdanos a construir un edificio
de educación religiosa para nuestros hijos.
Festival Jamaica se llevara acabo el 1ero de mayo. El Grupo
Guadalupano ya se esta preparándose para tener mucho éxito.
Habrá antojitos mexicanos, muisca y mucho mas. Aquí los es-
peramos.
Si usted desea ofrecer una Misa en especial o donar las flores
del altar para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cum-
pleaños o una ocasión especial, lo puede hacer. Por favor co-
muníquense al despacho parroquial.
Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia, por
favor hablen con el Párroco Justino para que él pueda darles
algún consejo recuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden
hacer para validar su matrimonio en la iglesia.
Se les pide a los padres de Familia Que sigan enseñándoles
a sus hijos el camino recto y pidiéndoles que practiquen su
Fe activamente viniendo a la misa cada Domingo y los Días
de Obligación.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
First Communion & Confirmation classes today
The front pews will be reserved for the sacramental students
at 10:00 a.m. &12:00 p.m. Mass.
Mandatory class from 11:00 a.m.- 11:45 a.m. Confirmation
Class will meet in the HS classroom; First communion
Class will meet in the 2nd grade classroom.
Special Collection Today As the Diocese of Austin rapidly
continues to grow, we must ensure that we have an ample num-
ber of priests to celebrate the sacraments, preach God’s word
and guide us on our journey with Christ. Thus, to ensure our
priests are well-prepared, a man in formation pursues an educa-
tion in philosophy, theology and pastoral care. Seminarian edu-
cation and formation in the Diocese of Austin can take up to
nine years. We believe that financial impediments should never
prevent men from responding to God’s call to the priesthood.
Most financial support for priests and seminarians is made avail-
able from the Catholic Services Appeal and a Seminarian En-
dowment in the Catholic Foundation, but the needs are far
greater than our annual appeal can support. This special collec-
tion provides additional support for this very important effort.
Please be generous in your support of this most worthy cause.
Adult Bible Study:
Class for the book review, “Biblical Walk Through the
Mass” facilitated by Deacon Dwight, has been reschedule
to Sunday, April 17th, at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room of
the Parish Hall.
From Ashes to Easter New Fire, New Water, New Light and
New Life: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Together we will provide
love, hope and joy to our missionary efforts in and outside of the
diocese through the Ashes to Easter Lenten Mission Campaign.
Please return Lenten boxes as soon as possible. Donations can
also be made on line at the Austin Diocese website
www.austindiocese.org. Thank you for your generosity and
prayers.
St. Mary’s Spirits will meet this Friday, April 8th, in the Parish
Hall at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments and a fun morning of Games &
Fellowship will be followed by Communion Service. Come join
us!
Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus will meet next
Sunday, March 13th, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall.
Members are requested to attend.
Jamaica Raffle The Guadalupanos are selling raffle tickets for a
John Deere Dll0 Riding Lawn Mower. Tickets are $10.00 and
the drawing will be held on May 1st. Help us build a religious
education building for our children.
Jamaica Festival May 1st Bring your whole family and friends
and join us on our Festival. There will be home-made Mexican
food, music and much more. We hope to see you here.
Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a
great gift to your loved ones, living and deceased or for any
other special occasion. Stop by the office for open dates.
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Good Friday Collection: $841.85
Offering Last Sunday 03/26/16: $6,632.50
Thank you for your generosity!
The Apostolic Tradition
"Christ the Lord, in whom the entire Revelation of the most high God is summed up, com-
manded the apostles to preach the Gospel, which had been promised beforehand by the prophets, and
which he fulfilled in his own person and promulgated with his own lips. In preaching the Gospel, they
were to communicate the gifts of God to all men. This gospel was to be the source of all saving truth
and moral discipline." (Mat 28:19-20; Mark 16:15)
In keeping the Lord's command, the Gospel was handed on in two ways: orally "by the apostles
who handed on, by the spoken word of their preaching, by the example they gave, by the institutions
they established, what they themselves received - whether from the lips of Christ, from his way of life
and his works, or whether they had learned it at the prompting of the Holy Spirit." - in writing "by
those apostles and other men associated with the apostles who, under the inspiration of the same Holy
Spirit, committed the message of salvation to writing."
In order the full living Gospel might always be preserved in the Catholic Church the apostles
left bishops as their successors. They gave them their own position of teaching authority. Indeed, the
apostolic preaching, which is expressed in a special way in the inspired books, was to be preserved in
a continuous line of succession until the end of time.
This living transmission, accomplished in the Holy Spirit, is called Tradition, since it is distinct
from Sacred Scripture, though closely connected to it. Through Tradition, the Catholic Church, in her
doctrine, life, and worship perpetuates and transmits to every generation all that she herself is, all that
she believes. The saying of the holy Fathers are a witness to the life-giving presence of the Tradition,
showing how its riches are poured out in the practice and life of the Catholic Church, in her belief and
her prayer.
The Father's self-communication made through his Word in the Holy Spirit remains present
and active in the Catholic Church: "God, who spoke in the past, continues to converse with the spouse
of his beloved Son. And the Holy Spirit, through whom the living voice of the Gospels rings out in the
Catholic Church - and through her in the world - leads believers to the full truth, and makes the Word
of Christ dwell in them in all its richness." (Col 3:16)
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Domingo 9A.M. – 2 P.M.
CECI
Parishioner
John &
Ellie Engle Parishioners
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Campground & Marina
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(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
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(254) 562 – 2131
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President: Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President: Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary: Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer: Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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