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Our Lady of Sorrows & Santísima Trinidad Fourth Sunday of Easter April 25, 2021

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It was with shock and great sorrow that I heard the news about the murder of Amanda Johnson, someone with roots in our parish and with family and friends in our community. How terribly tragic. Our deepest condolences go out to everyone who knew her.

The dark depravity that the human heart is capable of, the depths of hatred that we inflict on each other, is just staggering and so, so sad. What can we do in the face of such violent evil? Besides crying out to God in painful frustration or seeking the justice that civil law provides, what can we do? It’s understandable to want to doubt God’s goodness or to harbor grudges and rage or to find some way to seek out vengeance. We do this every time we ex-perience injustice. But to turn to evil as an answer to evil only leads to more evil.

I pray that the victor over sin and death, the risen Jesus Christ, would bring healing to our community and scatter the darkness of our hearts. You might wonder what good He can do if He allows such bad things to happen, but Jesus never prom-ised we wouldn’t suffer if we prayed or followed Him or tried to be faithful. Jesus did, however, promise His Spirit and for us to be able to do impossible things. I believe this is one of those times we’re be-ing challenged to do something impossible by His grace and power. What do we do in the face of such evil? St. Paul offers the answer—”Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Jesus, help us not to be overcome by this evil.

What does it mean to you to be a child of

God, (Chiquitos/Chiquitas de Dios)? Let’s

focus this week on the nature of God’s

love, the intimate familia relationship we

have with Him. In that, as children of

God, we are confident that at the end we

will enjoy the rewards of heaven with

Him. And those who are not allied with

him cannot know him. Let’s nurture our

relationship with God everyday. We will

be the cornerstone winning victory over

one’s enemies. Blessings.

Sunday, April 25, 2021 Domingo, 25 de Abril

Reading I: Acts of the Apostles 4: 8-12 Lectura del libro de los Hechos de los

Apóstoles 4:8-12

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28,29,(22)

Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 117:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29

Reading II: 1 John 3:1-2 Lectura de la primera carta del apóstol

1 San Juan 3:1-2

Gospel: John 10:11-18 Evangelio: Lectura del santo Evangelio

según San Juan 10:11-18

REFLECTION PASTOR’S NOTE


PARISH FINANCES

Thank you for your many gifts, heavenly Father. In the Name

of Jesus, accept this offering, anoint it with your Spirit, and mul-

tiply it for your honor and glory.

2021 Jamaica Donation Request Thank you for your generosity!

Since we weren’t able to have our Jamaica last year, we are asking for donations and you are responding.

We appreciate your support!

Total collected: $17,270.00 up to date.

Monthly Parish Projects

Weekend collections, office income, and your donations go to

our monthly projects. Below are a few (not all) of the projects

we have to raise money for every month. If you would like to

support these projects, you may continue to give online or in the

collection. Or you may also support one of these projects direct-

ly as a sponsor. Please call the office if you would like to be a

sponsor and we will happily provide you with a letter for taxes.

Project Cost for April Mortgage for OLS Church Building: 7,657.54 OLS and ST Electricity (all buildings): 9,901.73 OLS Property Insurance: 6,900.00 Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA): 7,500.00 Phone and Internet: 1,114.19

Approximate Total To Raise Every Month

$65,000.

Amount Left to Raise for April

$18,420.91

Sign up to receive your 2021 envelopes in the mail. If you haven’t registered yet and would like to receive them please call or come by the

office. If you prefer to donate online (Push Pay) or by Credit Card we will be happy to assist

you. It is easy and convenient. Pushpay.com

Thank you for your continual financial support to OLS/ST. For assistance online, please email:

[email protected]

OUR WEEKLY PARISH SUPPORT

FOR THE WEEK ENDING ON

April 18, 2021

Missalettes are in for the 3rd Quarter, for April 25—August 15th.

Thank you for your Participation in the Mass and continual support of our Parish. Your donation is appreciated. The missalettes will be a great gift. They will be for sale before and after every mass

and at the Office.

Donation is $10.

We need your help in selling our Prayer Signs. These signs will make a great gift to a family, friend or neighbor. Available at the office. Great way to unite in prayer and support

our church. Donation of $10.

Parish Collections: OLS ST

1st Collection 6,793.42 1,881.00

Debt Reduction 2,139.00 228.00

Holy Thursday 50.00

Online Giving Tithes 1,555.00 0

Online Giving (Debt) 190.00 0

Online Giving 200.00 0

Missalettes 330.00 115.00

Candles at Church 94.00 21.00

SUBTOTAL 11,381.42 2,245.00

Mass Intentions 0 0

Sanctuary Lamp 0 0

Candles (Office) 73.00 0

Baptismal Certificate 5.00 0

Rentals 0 0

Quince Años 50.00 0

Wedding 175.00 0

SUBTOTAL 303.00 0

General Donations

Easter Lillies 202.00 0

Jamaica Raffle Tickets 5,480.00 0

Jamaica Donation 200.00 0

Men’s Retreat 1,285.00 0

General Donation 304.11 0

SUBTOTAL 7,471.11 0

Outgoing Collections

Special Projects 0 0

SUBTOTAL 0 0

GRAND TOTALS 19,155.53 2,245.00


SACRAMENTS SCHEDULE

May They Rest in Peace

Please pray for the souls of Mrs. Santos Barrera, Angel Caltzontzin, Armando

Cardenas, Janie Ceballos, and Jesus Torres. May they and the faithfully departed of

OLS & ST rest in peace. We pray for their families, may they find consolation in our

heavenly Father.

For the week of April 24th — April 30, 2021

Saturday 5:00 p.m. Janie M. Rubio

Sunday 8:00 a.m. For all Parishioner

10:00 a.m. Bennie DelaGarza

2:00 p.m. Cruz & Oralia Martinez

Domingo (ST) 9:00 a.m. Juana Espinoza & Jose De Luz Guerra

Domingo (ST) 11:00 a.m. Viviana Escalona

Monday 6:00 p.m. Joe/Beatrice/Tinka & Nita Deleon

Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Kenneth H. Dehnar

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Miriam M. Gomez

Thursday 6:00 p.m. Dennis Dela Torre

Jueves (ST) 7:00 p.m. Irineo Pompa Lozano

Friday 6:00 p.m. Rudy Delos Santos

In memory of

Belinda Moya Lerma

By: MM Pete Moya

Thank you to all who worked hard in the preparation

of these candidates for heir baptismal, 1st Holy Com-

munion or Confirmation.

RETREAT: “Into the Breach” Men’s Retreat—Thanks to all who made

this retreat possible.


FAITH FORMATION

ADULT FORMATION Welcome Home—RCIA

Want to grow in your faith? Want to become Catholic?

May 5th, please join us for Mass at 6 p.m. at OLS fol-lowed by our meeting at Trinity Hall. All are invited to join us, especially those who would like to receive sac-raments or would like to become Catholic. Come nur-ture your faith and grow in your discipleship to Jesus Christ in His Holy Catholic Church.

YOUTH NEWS

Bienvenido a Casa — RICA

12 de Mayo, en la Capilla de Santísima Trinidad, después de la Misa de las 7 p.m. Todos están invitados a unirse a nosotros, especialmente aquellos quen nece-sitan sus sacramentos, les gustaría ser católicos o gus-tan cresar en su fe. Venga a nutrir su fe y crecer en su discipulado a Jesucristo en su Santa Iglesia Católica.

CCD SCHEDULE

Sundays at 12:30 p.m. in the CCD Building and Ending with Mass at 2 p.m.

Children who do not come to Mass with parents or guardians will not be able to continue in the

Faith Formation program

Family Life Wednesdays

Everyone is invited to spend some time in prayer on Wednesdays throughout the school year. This will be great way to form the whole family in the faith. Remember, the family that prays together, stays together! Mass at 6 p.m. and exposition of the Eucharist after-wards. Some nights have a target age but all are welcome.

1st Wed—Family Life Rosary for all ages 2nd Wed—High School Adoration for grades 6-12

3rd Wed—Divine Mercy Chaplet for all ages 4th Wed—Children’s Adoration for grades 1-5

5th Wed—Family Life Rosary for all ages

ONLINE AND AT HOME FAITH FORMATION

HAY MUCHOS RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL

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Go and seek. https://formed.org

Join us for this dynamic Intercessory Prayer Ministry.

You will love the journey. Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Time: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Please contact:: Ms. Ovelia Rivera @ 361 649-3688

Called to Serve? Eucharistic Ministry—If you are

interested in continuing to serve in this ministry,

please contact

Xavier Garcia at [email protected].

If would like to attend a training session to join this extraordinary

ministry please contact the business office.

Sponsors/Padrinos

Baptism Preparation Ministry

OLS/ST is seeking help in the preparation of your Baptis-mal Families. Your involvement in helping parents pre-pare for their child’s first Sacrament of Baptism is truly a

priority of love given for the service of others.

Please contact Betty Jo Wheeler for further information at [email protected]


NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church Cleaning Schedule:

April 25 —PPC, Finance Council, CCD, May 2, 2021—Bereavement Ministry, Altar Society, May 9, 2021— CDA, Ballet Folklorico May 16, 2021—CWV, CWV Ladies Auxiliary

Please make sure your scheduled time is covered. You can ask others not in your ministry to help out. We need to make sure our place of worship is taken care of.

If you do not belong to a ministry, you do now. This is the only ministry compiled of all the ministries working together to clean our church home. We need your help and It feels great knowing you play a significant role in keeping God’s place

clean & safe. Your help is need and much appreciated. Thank you.

“Welcome to Our Lady of Sorrows/Santisima Trinidad.” We invite you to join us for Mass, Adoration, Prayer

and Service in forming Intentional Disciples—The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus. Our Lady of Sorrows

y La Capilla de Santisima Trinidad welcomes you to take a leap of Faith and grow in your relationship with

Jesus, Mary & Joseph.

Venta de Gorditas!!

La Sociedad del Altar de Santísima Trinidad

Estará vendiendo Gorditas el Domingo, 2 de Mayo

después de misa de 9am y 11am Lugar: Salón de la Santísima Trinidad

Precio por Gordita: $4.00

Agua/Refrescos: $1.00

recaudación de fondos para la Jamaica.

Gordita Sale!!

The Altar Society of Santísima Trinidad

Will be selling Gorditas on Sunday, May 2

after each mass 9am and 11am Place: Santísima Trinidad Hall

Price per Gordita: $ 4.00

Water / Soft Drinks: $ 1.00

Jamaica fundraiser

Guadalupana Bake Sale—April 24-25, 2021

in front of OLS.

Please stop by and support this Ministry.

Come before or after all masses.

Saturday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m.—Memorial Mass for

the Immigrants who died tragically on Fleming Prairie

Rd and US 77(Refugio Hwy) on May 14, 2003. This

year the memorial Mass is offered on the feast of St.

Joseph the Worker in special intercession for all immi-

grants and workers during this year of St. Joseph called by Pope

Francis, and especially during the current immigration crisis.

Saturday, May 1st—Diocesan Consecration to St. Joseph

Saturday, May 1st 8:30am-4pm—Bilingual Women’s Day of Re-

flection at Our Lady of the Gulf

Sunday, May 2nd, 2021— May Crowning by CCD Program 12:30

p.m. at OLS.

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