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Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR

MARCH 19th & 20th

5:30 PM MASS

No Deacon

Lector: M.A. Everett & D. Rendeiro

Lay Minister : P. Thrift, J. Albers & P. Everett

Greeters: E. McCrea, & K., J. & P. Petter,

Altar Servers: M. Cruz, M. Garcia, A. Lambert

& T. Lockhart

7:30 AM MASS

No Deacon

Lector: M. Hoelscher & J. Hattemer

Lay Ministers: D. Shepard, B. McNeill &

P. Proctor

Greeters: F. Dach, B. & M. Hoelscher

Altar Servers: J. N. Maldonado, M. Maldonado,

M.V. Maldonado & R. McNeill

9:15 AM MASS

No Deacon

Lector: S. McAtee & B. Dolgener

Lay Ministers: L. Grygar, M. Matthews &

L. Matthews

Greeters: M. Guenat, K. & J. Bartz &

T. Leos

Altar Servers S. Berumen, J. Garcia, T. &

N. Bennett

11:00 AM MASS

Deacon Barney Rodriguez

Lector: P. Engbrock

Lay Ministers: E. Castillo & J. Solis

Greeters: B. Stewart, M. Cyr, L. Castillo &

R. & J. Dudley

Altar Servers: A. Cantu, H. Musquiz, A. Marin

& J. Ibarra

MARCH 13, 2016

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

COMMUNION CALLS March 20th

P. & K. Cameron, B. McNeill, P. Proctor, L. Grygar, D. Shepard, P. Engbrock,

M. & L. Matthews & C. Oakes

March 14th – 20th

Monday NO MASS Tuesday - Regular Mass Communion Saturday Times Services Saturday 5:30 PM †Joe P. Simecek Sunday 7:30 AM For the People 9:15 AM †Dr. Jesse Ibarra 11:00 AM For the people

YOUR GIFT TO GOD

March 6, 2016

Sunday Collection $ 9,841.14

Children’s Collection $ 259.75

Parish Festival 2016 $ 100.00

Parish School $ 75.00

Easter Flowers $ 95.00

Catholic Services Relief $ 1,381.00

Holy Thursday $ 30.00

Holy Land/Good Friday $ 70.00

Total $ 11,851.89

Upcoming Special Collections:

March 20 – Parish School

March 20 – Palm Sunday

HOSPITALITY

Hospitality will be hosted by our Choir Ministry after the 7:30am and 9:15am masses. Please join us to speak with choir members about joining St. Mary’s choirs. You can contact Jim Mason (254.913.1259) for 5:30pm Saturday or 7:30am Sunday masses; Bill Keller (254.624.7408) for 9:15am mass or Glenn Webster (254.773.2952) for 11:00am mass. This is a beautiful time to sing with us for the Easter season!

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NOTE FROM THE PASTOR

Fr. Steve’s Pastor’s Note will resume next week……

BAPTISM CLASS

Parents and godparents must attend a class prior to a celebration of baptism. The next class is scheduled for March 21 at 6:30pm in the Ave Maria Building.

Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary St. John Paul II explains how discovering this devotion was a turning point for him: “During the Second World War, while I was employed as a factory worker, I came to be attracted to Marian devotion. At first, it seemed to me that I should distance myself a bit from the Marian devotion of my childhood, in order to focus more on Christ. Thanks to St. Louis de Montfort, I came to understand that true devotion to the Mother of God is actually Christocentric, indeed, it is very profoundly rooted in the Mystery of the Blessed Trinity, and the mysteries of the Incarnation and Redemption”. (Crossing the Threshold of Hope, 1994) Pick up a packet, which includes the book and instructions, at the Parish Office.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES RESOURCES

Catholic Charities of Central Texas provides low cost, high quality legal representation in immigration matters for their clients. Consultations are available to determine types of relief that may be available to you or your loved ones. For more information on Immigration Legal Services or to confirm the current consultation schedule, call 512.651.6100 (Austin Office) or 979.822.9340 (Brazos Valley Office).

PARISH FESTIVAL AND PICNIC UPDATE

COUNTDOWN FROM MARCH 13 28 DAYS

How can you maximize your involvement, contribution, and FUN! at the Parish Festival? Festival volunteers are needed! Signup sheets are at the back of the church this weekend. Adult volunteers are needed at game booths. We will also be looking for help serving in food lines. If you are highly energetic and have a keen eye, please consider helping us out with the auction operations. We have built a great team of volunteers who are working vigorously on Festival preparations. Many hands make light work. We need you on our team! Please see a committee member at the back of church and sign up for an hour or two.

SCHOOL TRUST FUND

St. Mary’s Catholic School Trust fund board wants you to know…The Memorial Bricks Have Arrived!!! They were placed by the Blessed Virgin Statue in front of the Parish Hall this Saturday – they are on the “West” side of the statue if you want to go looking for your particular ones. Thank you again for supporting the school by honoring a relative or friend. Thank you from the Trust Fund Board.

VOCATIONS CHALICE

Our primary vocation is holiness, to

become a saint. But there is a secondary

vocation to which we are all called:

Holy Matrimony, Holy Orders, Religious

Life, Generous Single Life in Christ.

Prayer: Father, you call each one of us by name

and ask us to follow you. Bless our church by

raising up dedicated and generous leaders from

our families and friends who will serve your

people as Priest, Sisters and Brothers. Inspire us as

we grow to know you and open our hearts to hear

your call. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Please sign up for a week with the Vocations

Chalice to pray for the fostering of increased

vocations. Sign up on the list at mass or call the

Parish office.

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St. Mary’s Week Ahead

Date Event Place Time

Monday March 14th

Quilting & Stitching

Ave Maria Building

9:00am

W.O.M.E.N. Ministry

Ave Maria Building

7:15pm

Tuesday March 15th

Knitting & Crocheting

Ave Maria Building

12:00pm

Men of Joseph

Ave Maria Building

7:00pm

Adult Faith Formation

Ave Maria Building

1:30 & 6:00pm

Wednesday

March 16th Adoration of

Blessed Sacrament

Church 7:30am

Parish Festival Meeting

Parish Office

6:30pm

Thursday March 17th

Choir Practice (9:15am Mass)

Church 6:15pm

Choir Practice

(5:30pm & 7:30am Masses)

Church 7:00pm

RCIA classes

Ave Maria Building

7:00pm

Friday March 18th

Stations of the Cross & Adoration

Church 7:00pm

Meeting Monday, Mar. 14 At the Knights of Columbus Hall 4th Degree at 6:15pm & 3rd Degree at 7:00pm

Lenten Fish Fry - Feb.13 to Mar. 18 Fridays 5:00pm – 7:00pm. Join the Knights and KJT for good food and fellowship. Dine in and to-go plates. Funds from the fish fry sales will benefit our parish, school and family of faith.

Weekly Bingo Night – Tuesdays at 5:00pm

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES

March 15, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Killeen,- English,

Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese March 16, 7 p.m., St. Luke, Temple – English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese* March 16, 7 p.m., St. Monica, Cameron – English, Spanish. March 17, 7 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe, Temple, - English, Spanish, Vietnamese March 17, 7 p.m., St. Joseph, Cyclone, English, Spanish. March 20, 7 p.m., Church of Visitation, Westphalia – English, Spanish March 21, 7 p.m., St. Paul Chong Hasang, Harker Heights – English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese. * *Signifies confessions also that day 10am to Noon.

FALCON’S CORNER

During the summer of 2016 and beyond, St. Mary Catholic School will be updating and improving our facilities. We will be looking

for licensed/bonded persons in the area of construction, landscaping and painting. If you would like to become a part of our bright future, please contact Mrs. Wyles or Mrs. Vargas at the school office (254.778.8141) or email twyles@stmarys-temple.org or evargas@stmarys-temple.org. Applications are now being accepted for the 2016-2017 school year. Tuition assistance is available to those who qualify.

Each Wednesday from 9am to 3pm our school will be open to visits and tours for perspective families. No need to call to schedule an appointment. Simply stop by at your convenience. If you would like to schedule a tour for another day or have questions, please give us a call at 254.778.8141 or visit our website stmary-temple.org.

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PALM SUNDAY MARCH 20 Regular Mass Schedule

Palm Procession at all masses

CHRISM MASS MARCH 22 St. Vincent de Paul Parish 10:30am to 12:00pm

Daily Mass 7:00am Parish Offices Closed

HOLY THURSDAY MARCH 24 Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00pm

Adoration immediately following mass at the rectory chapel until 11:00pm

GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 25 Stations of the Cross 3:00pm

Veneration of the Cross and Communion Service 7:00pm

HOLY SATURDAY No morning Daily Mass

Easter Vigil 8:30pm

Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions That families in need may receive the necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy and peaceful environments.

That those Christians who, on account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel, thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention

That we as members of the Church will respond to God’s grace, giving of ourselves in service to others in our families, schools, workplaces and society.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION &

ADULT FORMATION

We thank the numerous facilitators and staff, our

presenter and the generous benefactors, who

made the Confirmation Retreat at Cedarbrake last

Saturday a great success. We are grateful to Fr.

Steve and parishioners for supporting these young

people of our faith community on their journey to

receiving the sacrament of Confirmation. What a

great parish to belong to!

Calendar Updates:

Wed., March 16: No REP Classes. Spring Break

Wed., March 23: No REP Classes, Holy Week

Students and families are strongly encouraged to

attend the services of the Triduum: Holy

Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

Adult Formation: Tuesday, March 22: No afternoon or evening

sessions of Bible Study. You may consider

attending the Diocesan Chrism Mass at St.

Vincent de Paul in Austin at 10:30am.

Tuesday, March 29: Bible Study sessions resume

SCOUT NEWS

Scouts are preparing desserts for fundraising at the Knights of

Columbus Fish Fry each Friday during Lent. Money collected from donations for desserts are credited to the Troop/Pack/Crew summer camps, dues and Camp Outs. They will also be selling Camp cards, which provide discounts for local businesses.

A Spring Rally will be held in April to recruit new members for Cub Scouts in Pack 152. To join or for additional information, visit beascout.org or email W.C. Marek at wcmarek1@gmail.com.