Berta Montemayor, Antonio Lozano, Jr., Marie Wirsching, Leah Tamez, Olga Ra-mos, Yolanda Arrizola, Hector Diaz, Jaime Peña, Azucena Peña Vidaurri, Sam-

uel Oliveros, Graciela Guajardo, Stephanie Perez, Tiffany Pe-rez, Gloria Alvarado, Jose Leonardo Reyes, Alexandra Kristi-na Oliveros, Maria Guadalupe Sanchez, Agustin Mendive, Yvette Maldonado, Patricia Briones, Guadalupe Sanchez, An-tonia Navarro, Mr. Jimenez, Ofilia Gonzalez, Rosa Imelda de la Garza, Oscar Mendoza, Hector Urdiales, Joey Rodriguez, Africa Valdez, Elma Peña Garcia, Tomas R. Ramirez, Oscar Cortez, Ana Wirsching, John A. Romani, Michael Anthony Leija, Jr., Valerie Meurer, Elsa Valdez, Eduardo Aguero Sr., Carlos Yuñez, Adela Gonzalez, Heather Fry, Martha Sanchez, Roberto de Leon, Alma Orozco, Ana Wright, Hugo Sanchez, Patricia Reyes-Morales, Diego Armando Ezquivel, Rosario Garcia

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8 BEARING FRUIT "Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth." John's words come to us on this day when the Gospel pas-sage presents us with the great image of the vine and the branches. Jesus uses the image as a warning to those who have begun to distance themselves from the way of the Lord. One of the ways this happens is when we love God and others "in word or speech" instead of "in deed and truth." What does it mean for us to "remain in Christ"? In an ex-tension of the metaphor, the Lord gives us an example. If we remain in him, we will bear much fruit. As the branches, we draw strength from Christ who is the vine. This strength enables us to bear fruit--to do the work of true discipleship. PARA DAR FRUTO "Hijos míos: No ame-mos solamente de palabra; amemos de verdad y con las obras". Las palabras de Juan nos llegan hoy cuando el pasaje del Evangelio nos presenta con la gran imagen del viñedo y las ramas. Jesús usa la imagen como un aviso a los que se han empezado a distanciar de la senda del Señor. Esto sucede cuando amamos a Dios y a otros "con palabras o dichos" y no con "la verdad y las obras". ¿Qué significa para no-sotros "permanecer en Cristo"? El Señor nos da un ejemplo con la extensión de la metáfo-ra. Si permanecemos en él, daremos mucho fruto. Como ramas sacamos la fuerza de Cristo que es la viña. Esa fuerza nos facilita dar fruto -hacer el trabajo de los verdaderos discípulos. (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

NEXT WEEK’S MINISTERS May 5-6

Alfonso Maldonado 5:30PM Sonia Contreras Norma Diaz 9:00AM Jorge Diaz Jodie Valls 11:00AM Jesus Zenteno Alfredo Mancha 5:30PM Maria Mancha

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Second Collection April 28-29 Catholic Home Missions May 5-6 Seminarians May 12-13 Catholic Communications Campaign

Saturday April 28, 2018 5:30 PM Yelina Hernandez By Hernandez Family † Arthur † Marguerite Volz By Sally & Dale Zuck † Guadalupe Hachar Didieu By A Cousin 7:00 PM - Neocatechumenal Mass Sunday April 29, 2018 9:00 AM † Teresita Hernandez By Daughter † Isidra Hernandez By A Friend † Alvaro Ramirez By Veronica y Empleados 11:00 AM - Adriana Talbot Birthday By Family & Friends - Martha Hernandez By Hernandez Family † Patricia A. Perez By Bertha Ramirez † Marina I. Adame By Family † Camilo Treviño By Family † Raul Hernandez Jr. By Wife & Daughters 5:30 PM - Mass for the People Monday April 30, 2018 8:00 AM - No Intentions Tuesday May 1, 2018 8:00 AM - NO MASS Wednesday May 2, 2018 8:00 AM - Carmen Ramirez Birthday † Rosario Hernandez By Hernandez Family Thursday May 3, 2018 8:00 AM - Adriana Hernandez By Hernandez Family Friday May 4, 2018 8:00 AM - Ricardo Hernandez By Hernandez Family † Arthur † Marguerite Volz By Sally & Dale Zuck Saturday May 5, 2018 3:30 PM - Michelle Garcia Quinceañera 5:30 PM - Alma Hernandez By Hernandez Family - Angelica Hernandez By Hernandez Family 7:00 PM - Neocatechumenal Mass Sunday May 6, 2018 9:00 AM † Hesmeregildo Rodrigez By Family † Alvaro Ramirez By Veronica y Empleados † Maria Elena Ramirez By Ana Maria y Jorge Mendez 11:00 AM - Martin Hernandez By Hernandez Family † Ascencion Ochoa Birthday By Mr. & Mrs. Juan A. Esparza 5:30 PM - Mass for the People

HOLY MASSES

1st Collection: $1,389.31 Stole Fees: $300.00 2nd Collection (Seminarians): $136.00

Mass Offerings: $95.00 CCD Fees: $120.00 Articles: $44.00 Flowers: $45.00

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THE SANCTUARY CANDLE

For Vocations

St. Peter’s

Memorial School Is currently registering stu-

dents from K3-8th grade

from February 7–to the end

of March 2017. We have

grants available. Please

come by 1519 Houston St or

call (956) 723-6302.

Upcoming Events

May 6th St. Anne’s Mother’s Day Lote-ria May 20th Holy Communion May 21st Confirmation If you would like to donate for any of these events, please contact the parish of-fice (956) 723-6301.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Parent & Sponsor meeting for 2nd Year Confirmation

May 6th 9:45 AM

In Church Basement

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MOTHER’S DAY LOTERIA ST. PETER THE APOSTLE

CHURCH SUNDAY, MAY 6TH

1:00PM

IN ST. PETER’S MEMORIAL SCHOOL CAFETERIA

DONATION $20.00 X 4 CARDS

10 REGULAR PRIZES & 4

SPECIALS

ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CHURCH Rev. Agustin M. Escalante

1510 Matamoros Laredo, Texas 78040 Phone: (956) 723-6301

St. peter the apostle church was established in 1897. it is the

second oldest catholic church in Laredo, and the first catholic

church in town to offer services to the English-speaking people.

BAPTISMS/ BAUTIZOS Every 1st Saturday of the month at 11:00 AM. Arrangements must be made in advance. Cada 1er sabado del mes a las 11:00 AM. Los arreglos deben hacerse con anticipación. WEDDINGS/ BODAS Make arrangements at least 6 months ahead of time. Arrangements must be made with Pastor. Hacer arreglos por lo menos 6 meses antes de tiempo. Los arreglos deben hacerse con el Pastor. MINISTRY TO SICK/ MINISTERIO A LOS ENFERMOS Visitation and Eucharist will be provid-ed by a Holy Communion Minister. A priest will be available if needed. Notify the office about persons in the hospital. Visitas y la Eucaristía serán proporcio-nados por un ministro de la Sagrada Comunion. Un sacerdote estará dis-ponible si es necesario. Notificar a la oficina de la parroquia sobre las per-sonas en el hospital.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/ ED-UCACION RELIGIOSA PARA ADULTOS If you need the Sacraments of Baptism, Communion, or Confirmation, call the parish office. Si necesita los sacramen-tos de Bautismo, Comunión, o Confir-mación, llame a la oficina. ALTAR SERVERS David Gammon, Coordinator (956) 337-0529 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Patsy Morales, Coordinator (956) 286-6488 cre@stpetertheapostlelaredo.org ST. ANNE’S ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY Adriana Talbot, President (956) 774-6327

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______________________________ OFFICE HOURS/

HORARIO DE OFICINA Monday– Friday/ Lunes- Viernes:

9:00 AM. to 1:00 PM. Saturday & Sunday, closed

Sabados y Domingos, cerrado Bulletin deadline, Wednesday noon ____________________________

MASS SCHEDULE/ HORARIO DE MISA

Saturday: 5:30 PM English 7:00 PM (Neocatechumenal)

Sunday: 9:00 AM Español 11:00 AM English 5:30 PM Español

____________________________ HOLY HOUR/ HORA SANTA

Wednesday/Miercoles: 7:00 PM-8:00 PM

____________________________ DAILY MASS/ MISA DIARIA

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday/ Lunes, Miercoles, Jueves,

Viernes: 8:00 AM Español St. Peter Memorial School Mass,

Thursday 9:30 AM ____________________________

CONFESSIONS/ CONFESIONES Wednesday/Miercoles: 7:00-8:00PM

during Holy Hour or by appoint-ment/ durante la Hora Santa o por

cita ____________________________

NOVENA A LA VIRGEN DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSA

Lunes despues de la misa de 8:00 AM Misa seguida con las oraciones de la Novena, Bendición con las reliquias

de Santa Catalina Labouré.

We have spaces available to display our loved ones that are

no longer with us. If you are interested in getting a space for

your loved ones, please contact our office at (956) 723-6301.

Tenemos espacios disponibles para mostrar a nuestros seres

queridos que ya no están con nosotros. Si está interesado en

conseguir un espacio para sus seres queridos, comuníquese

con nuestra oficina al (956) 723-6301.

In Memory of: In Memory of:

This space is available. Please contact our office at (956) 723-

6301.

In Loving Memory of

Msgr. Lucian R. Brasley

By Mery’s

In Loving Memory of

Roman & Maria Andrea

Ibarra

By Daughters & Family

In Loving Memory of

Abraham and Elsie Talamas Mery

By Mery’s

FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018