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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 director: 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
January 10, 2016 — The Baptism of the Lord 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: Chris Staton, Alberto Hernández, Belén Hernández,
Bradley Gragg & Quang Nguyen.
10:00AM: Alex Lira, Samantha Lira, Jimmy Nguyen,
Johnny Nguyen & José Contreras.
12:00PM: Mariel Rodríguez, Lorena Arvizu, Misael Arvizu,
Isela Arvizu & Dionico Azurar.
Lectors: 8:00AM: Rey Zies (L) & Janice Davis (A)
10:00AM: Eva Chandler (L) & Keri Saldaña (A)
12:00PM: Abril Arrezola (L) & Ayline Arrezola (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Randy Goolsby
10:00AM: Darlene Arrington
12:00PM: Teresa Salazar
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday:
8:00 AM: +Ralph G. Lee
10:00 AM: Thanksgiving of: Charlie Swick Birthday
12:00 PM: Pro Populo
Tuesday: +Floyd Swick
Wednesday: +Alberta Rodríguez
Thursday: +Grandpa José Méndez
Friday: +Joan Burns
Pastoral Council members: Gordon Lee, Margaret May,
Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene Arrington, Filo Contreras,
Jeanette Estrada, and Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Don Altland, Ben Arrington,
Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Jessica Garcia, Helen Matthews,
Polo Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.
Let us pray for the sick: Eric Martinez, Juan Franco, Soraya Mi-
lagro Alvarado, Lisa Hill, Amanda Arrington, Jim Rodgers, David
Goolsby, John Tacker, Trinidad Villafranco, Marie Williams,
Sharon Parsons, Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer,
Walter Kimmerling, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby, Dian &
David Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little.
Let us pray for the deceased: Angelina Cruz Aguilar, Bud Stelly,
Joan Burns, San Juana Prado, Gabriela Sanchez, J. Carmen Calzada,
Sarabeth Matthews, Ralph G. Lee, Raymond Fuentes, Mary Anna
Minchew,Theodosia Sue Sandlin & Mike Schuster.
Please call the parish office to update the list.
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord • Jan. 9-10, 2016
Christ was sent into the world to bring glad tidings to the poor,
to proclaim liberty to captives, to give sight to the blind, and
to free the oppressed (Lk 4:18). Christ came to effect a great
reconciliation, bringing about the salvation all. In Christ,
through baptism, we are born again and made a royal priest-
hood, a holy people set apart. As a result, we, the common
priesthood of the faithful, have a part in the mission of the
whole body—bringing glad tidings, proclaiming liberty, giv-
ing sight to the blind, and freeing the oppressed.
Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Request
For the Church, that by perseverance in seeking and follow-
ing the light of God, she may serve as a beacon of God’s
love and mercy to all people …
Por la Iglesia, que por la perseverancia en buscar y seguir la
luz de Dios, sirva como faro del amor y la misericordia de
Dios para toda la gente...
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Jan. 1st Mary, the Holy of God: $1,187.00
Offering Last Sunday: 01/03/16: $ 3,320.00
Thank you for your generosity!
ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
El Grupo Guadalupano: Tendrá junta hoy después de
Misa. Es muy importante que los miembros asisten.
DCYC - 29 de enero hasta 31: La Conferencia de la Ju-
ventud Católica Diocesana. Se llevara acabo en Waco el
fin de semana del 29 hasta el 31 enero el costo es de $60,
que cubre las comidas, suministros y precios de entrada.
Por favor envíe el formulario de consentimiento de los
padres con el pago para 15 de enero. Estamos contando
con la nobleza de nuestros parroquianos si desean a
patrocinar unos de nuestros jóvenes. Para que pueden
asistir a la Conferencia. Comunicasen al despacho pa-
rroquial.
Breve Recordatorio: Se les comunica que a partir de
enero ya empezamos de usar los nuevos sobres para el
ofertorio del 2016 semanales. Los sobres esta imprimidos
como primera semana, segunda semana etc… de cada
mes. Por favor, usen los sobres en consecuencia. Gracias.
Si usted quiere ofrecer: Una Misa especial o donar las
flores del altar para un aniversario de un ser querido o
para un cumpleaños o una ocasión especial, lo puede
hacer. Por favor comuníquense al despacho parroquial.
Si usted conoce a alguien que esta enfermo/a o un asilo
de ancianos y no puede salir de su casa: Si desecan que
los visitemos o quiere recibir La Santa Eucaristía. Por fa-
vor comuníquense al despacho parroquial. Recuerden de-
bemos de visitar a los enfermos.
Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia: Por
favor hablen con el Párroco Justino para él pueda dar
algún consejo recuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden
hacer para validar su matrimonio en la Iglesia.
El Grupo de Oración: Se reunirá todos los martes a las 7
de la tarde en salón parroquial. Son cordialmente bienve-
nidos de asistir y aprender sobre nuestra Fe.
Pregunta de la Semana: ¿He dedicado un tiempo aparte
para mi oración diaria, en la mañana y en la tarde, como
parte de mi compromiso bautismal? ¿Cuándo oro espontá-
neamente durante el curso de cada día?
Año de la Misericordia Jesucristo es el rostro de la misericordia del Padre. El mis-
terio de la fe cristiana parece encontrar su síntesis en esta
palabra. Ella se ha vuelto viva, visible y ha alcanzado su
culmen en Jesús de Nazaret. El Padre, « rico en misericor-
dia » (Ef 2,4), después de haber revelado su nombre a
Moisés como « Dios compasivo y misericordioso, lento a la
ira, y pródigo en amor y fidelidad » (Ex 34,6) no ha cesado
de dar a conocer en varios modos y en tantos momentos de
la historia su naturaleza divina. En la « plenitud del tiempo
» (Gal 4,4), cuando todo estaba dispuesto según su plan de
salvación, Él envió a su Hijo nacido de la Virgen María
para revelarnos de manera definitiva su amor. Quien lo ve a
Él ve al Padre (cfr Jn 14,9). Jesús de Nazaret con su pala-
bra, con sus gestos y con toda su persona[1] revela la mise-
ricordia de Dios. -Papa Francisco, Misericordiae Vultus, 1
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Donut Sunday: Today is Donut Sunday. Please stop by the Par-
ish hall and enjoy chatting with parishioners while enjoying cof-
fee and donuts.
Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus: Will meet today
after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Members are re-
quested to attend.
DCYC - January 29 thru 31: Diocesan Catholic Youth Confer-
ence registration is now open! The youth conference will be held
in Waco the weekend of Jan 29th- 31st. Registration is $60,
which covers meals, supplies and entrance fees. Please return the
Parental Consent form with payment by January 15. We are
counting on the kindness of our parishioners who would like
to sponsor, one of our youth to enable them to attend the
conference. Please contact the church office.
The Book of Exodus: Bible Study Group will resume next Sun-
day, January 17th.
Reminder: Please begin using the new weekly offering enve-
lopes. The envelopes are printed as 1st week, 2nd week, etc… of
each month. Please use them accordingly.
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.
Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday: Two fresh arrangements for
$50.00. You may offer these for your loved ones, living and
deceased or for any other special occasion. Stop by the office for
open dates.
Homebound: If you know someone who is homebound, or in a
nursing home who needs to be visited or would like to receive
Holy Communion, please notify the office.
Question of the Week: Have I set aside fixed time for daily
prayer, morning and evening, as part of my baptismal commit-
ment? When do I find myself praying spontaneously in the
course of each day?
Cedarbrake Retreat Center A Healing Hearts Retreat: For women who have suffered any
kind of sexual trauma will be held Jan. 22-24 at Cedarbrake
Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. The cost is $135. For more
information or to register, call Beverly Collin at (2554) 780-
2436.
Year of Mercy
Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy. These words
might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith. Mercy
has become living and visible in Jesus of Nazareth, reaching
its culmination in him. The Father, “rich in mercy” (Eph 2:4),
after having revealed his name to Moses as “a God merciful
and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love
and faithfulness” (Ex 34:6), has never ceased to show, in
various ways throughout history, his divine nature. In the
“fullness of time” (Gal 4:4), when everything had been ar-
ranged according to his plan of salvation, he sent his only
Son into the world, born of the Virgin Mary, to reveal his
love for us in a definitive way. Whoever sees Jesus sees the
Father (cf. Jn 14:9). Jesus of Nazareth, by his words, his ac-
tions, and his entire person[1] reveals the mercy of God.-
Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus, 1
Our Eternal Destiny
Is the statement that "everyone is basically good, and almost everyone will go to heaven"
valid? Just read the newspaper, listen to the radio, or watch television. Many people behave as though
they’re basically evil, including many who never make it to the media. Is the abortionist a good fel-
low? How about the drug pusher? What about the incessant fornicator? What about those who seem
to build their lives around particular sins? Have they given their hearts over to Jesus - or to their pas-
sions?
True, everything that has been created has been created as good, including every person. But
we have free will, which we can use or abuse. We all abuse it at times, and we call such abuse as sin.
“All have sinned and are all deprived of the glory of God,” said St. Paul (Rom 3:23). Some people
will continue in sin until the end, at which time they will take the down escalator. Others will repent
of their sins and die in the state of grace; they will take the up escalator. How many will be on each
escalator? We simply do not know. Scripture doesn’t tell us the proportion outright, but there are un-
pleasant suggestions: “How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life” (Matt. 7:14);
“many are invited, but few are chosen” (Matt. 22:14). When asked by an onlooker whether only a
few will be saved, Jesus replied, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will
attempt to enter but will not be strong enough” (Lk 13:24).
The common idea that most people will go to heaven arises, perhaps, from a lack of a sense of
the seriousness of sin and from a concentration on God’s mercy to the exclusion of his justice. More
than that, the idea is that he will save even those who don’t want to be saved. God will be merciful,
but only to those asking for his mercy. He won’t force his mercy or his salvation on anyone. Salva-
tion is a free gift, which, as with any gift, can be rejected. We have no good reason to think that there
will be only a few rejecters. How can we think such a thing, having lived through the bloodiest, cru-
elest century in human history?
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Secretary: Margaret May
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Treasurer: Darlene Arrington
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