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 Bulle n announcements e‐mail: bulle n@blessedsacramentlaredo.org 

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red 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. Rosie Cavazos, President 722-1231 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi C. Arredondo 236-8672 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Blas A. Martinez (956) 744-0867

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Javier Martinez (956) 251-3720 LECTORS Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 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 Dennis R. Garza 722-1231

Saturday, March 10, 2018 - Lenten Weekday [3] 6:00PM †David C. Leyendecker By Wife & Family †Paul & Olga Prevost By Family Sunday, March 11, 2018 – FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00AM †Mr. & Mrs. Jose B. Gonzalez (A) By Family 10:00AM †Doneita & Eddie Kowis (A) By Their Children in Loving Memory 12:00PM †Pablo Jorge Castillo By Richard Treviño 5:00PM For Parishioners Monday, March 12, 2018 - Lenten Weekday [4] 7:00AM †Beatriz Ruiz By Perez Hinojosa Family Tuesday, March 13, 2018 - Lenten Weekday [4] 7:00AM †Dr. Sigifredo Perez By Wife & Family Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - Lenten Weekday [4] 7:00AM †Delia R. Perez By Perez Hinojosa Family †Elia Enriquez (A) By Family 6:00PM †Maria Iliana Sanchez By Sanchez Family Thursday, March 15, 2018 – Lenten Weekday [4] 7:00AM †Mr. & Mrs. Cristobal M. Valdez By Valdez Family 6:00PM †Barbara A. Kazen (A) By George P. Kazen & Family Friday, March 16, 2018 - Lenten Weekday [4]; ABSTINENCE 7:00AM All Souls in Purgatory By Valdez Family 5:30PM †Victor M. Rodriguez (B) By His Daughters Saturday, March 17, 2018 - Lenten Weekday [4]; St. Patrick, Bishop 6:00PM †Carlos Guerra (A) Por Esposa y Familia Sunday, March 18, 2018 – FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00AM †Josefina A. Segovia (B) By Andres & Martha C. Segovia †Arturo Bolaños Por Familia Meza 10:00AM †Eduardo & Rafaela Herrera By Manuel G. Escamilla, Jr. 12:00PM †Melinda Perez (B) By Family 5:00PM †Concepcion & Antonio Valdez By Mike & Narcissa Valdez (B)=Birthday (A) Anniversary

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candles

will be burning this week in Thanksgiving by: Manuel Gutierrez Family

Mass Intentions for the Week

D I OCESE OF LAR EDO

2018 CA T HOL I C SHAR ING APPEAL Today begins our annual diocesan Catholic Sharing Ap-peal… BECAUSE OF YOU! The CSA campaign gives us the opportunity to demonstrate how each one of us can carry out the mission of our Lord through donations of support to the Catholic Sharing Appeal. Every gift, regardless of its size, is vital to the success of the ministries of our Diocese of Laredo. When we give to CSA we are helping those in need, promoting a culture of life, encouraging priestly vocations, and educating our youth. Our goal this year is to have 100% participation. We are only asked to give to the best of our ability, each according to the blessings we have received. Please be generous.

DIÓCESIS DE LAREDO CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA DE COMPARTIR 2018

Hoy es nuestra Campaña Católica de Compartir diocesana. ¡GRACIAS A USTEDES…! Esta campaña CSA nos da la oportu-nidad de mostrar nuestro amor por Dios: ayudando a aquellos necesitados, promoviendo una cultura de vida, fomentando voca-ciones sacerdotales y educando a nuestra juventud. Cada donación, sin importar su tamaño, es vital para el éxito de los apostolados de nuestra diócesis. Nuestra meta este año es tener una participación del 100%. Por favor participe de acuerdo a sus posibilidades, cada uno según las bendiciones que ha recibido. Por favor sea generoso.

Fourth Sunday of Lent March 11, 2018

God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.

— John 3:17

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles

will be burning this week in Loving Memory of: Thelma Moreno

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning this week in Loving Memory of Doneita & Eddie Kowis

BIRTHDAY WISHES . . . . . .and God’s many blessings to all those celebrating 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.

Rosalinda “Rosie” Rendon11-Mar Carlos Alonso Vivanco11-Mar Joaquin Morales 12-Mar Lisa P. Alaniz 13-Mar Javier Lecea, Jr. 14-Mar Dora H. Ruiz 14-Mar

Valentina Romo 15-Mar Jose L. Espinoza 15-Mar Lorraine Gomez 15-Mar Jacob McCoy 15-Mar Rosinita Silva 16-Mar Marcos A. Sepulveda 17-Mar

Collection for the Weekend of: March 3 & 4, 2018

Envelopes $6,230.80 Loose 1,013.04 School 153.95

CCD 71.65 TOTAL $7,469.44 SECOND COLLECTION: Blessed Sacrament School $1,773.07

Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

Teodoro Aguero, Sr. Lupita Benavides Magdalena Benavides Berry Family Amelia Y. Cantu Pedro Cantu, Jr. Wayo Cavazos Alicia M. Charles Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Lillian Dickinson William Dickinson James Dodson

Manuel E. Escamilla Christian Flores Adolfo Garcia Elida Garcia Florencio “Wayne” Garcia Gilberto Garcia Ma. Dalia Garcia Lydia Garza Jesus Gonzalez Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Reagan Goodman Megan Gribble Yvonne Gribble Baby Emiliano Ibarra Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Nora McCain

Maria Przystasz Rodolfo Requejo Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Laura V. Rodriguez Victoria Rodriguez Maria R. Santa Cruz Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Jim Switzer Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Marcelo Villescas Raymond S. York Zulie York Barbara Zepeda

P ray For. . .

Lenten Season Here At Blessed Sacrament Continues . . . . . . Stations of the Cross Vía Crucis

You are invited to join us every Friday during LENT for the “Stations of the Cross” after the 5:30 p.m. Mass. . . . 2018 Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl

Every Friday during Lent, donations will be accepted in exchange for a simple meal of ONLY rice, beans, cornbread and capirotada for dessert that will be served in the Parish Hall from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

“Thank you” on behalf of the Ladies’/Men’s Faith Sharing (ACTS), hosts for this past Friday’s Lenten meal. Remember, all of the proceeds of these donations will be used to help victims of famine, war and natural disaster around the world. Date Hosted By Mar. 16 Altar Servers Mar. 23 Knights of Columbus

Catholic Relief Services - 4th Sunday of Lent Second Collection: This weekend March 10th & 11th

Your sacrificial offering helps a hungry child eat, a war-torn nation build peace, and a refugee make a new life. Su ofrenda de sacrificio ayuda a un niño con hambre que coma, a países con conflictos a buscar la paz y a un refugiado a rehacer su vida.

usccb Thank you for your continued commitment, generosity

and support of this collection!

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Third Thursday of the Month

Adoration and Benediction in the church on Thursday, March 15th from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. followed by Mass.

Could You Not Keep Watch With Me For One Hour?

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939

2018 Scholarship Applications Applications are now available at the Parish Office. Please pick one up and return applica-tions as soon as possible to the parish office. We ask that you fully complete all of the applica-tion. Application deadline is Friday, April 20th 5PM.

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. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life.

DIOCESE OF LAREDO MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH RALLY

“MASTER, I WANT TO SEE YOU” St. Augustine High School ● Saturday March 24, 2018

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ● Entry: $20

Keynote Speakers: Fr. Jose Guadalupe Cadena & Sr. Melissa Benitez, FMA

For information contact Gustavo Martinez @ 727-2140

ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS The next monthly meeting has been scheduled for Monday, March 12, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. in the Par-ish Hall. Hostesses will be Ana Maria Martinez, Marta Medellin, Patricia Garcia, Esther Gutierrez & Lupita Narvaez. An open invitation is sent to all of our lady parishioners who are interested in serving in this very special ministry.

DURANTE ESTE TIEMPO DE CUARESMA En la Diócesis de Laredo cada parroquia Católica tendrá Confesiones (Reconciliación) y continúan los miércoles por la noche marzo 14 y 21 ● 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.