Joe S. Vasquez, Bishop Diocese of Austin

Pope Francis Rome, Italy

March 4, 2018

Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday: after 9am Mass

Sunday: before Mass from 8:15a-8:45a and by Appointment

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament

Friday – 7:00a to 5:30p

Director of Religious Education Deacon Don Sims 979-596-1966

St. Ann Parish Council

Chris Arredondo: 979-451-9796 Sammy Brinkman: 979-596-1844

Tom Hodges: 979-596-1038 Delfino Orozco: 713-703-7614

Pete Orozco Theresa Perez: 979-224-9311 Buddy Walters: 979-535-4530

Pastor: Reverend Ernesto Elizondo—(979) 836-4441 Parochial Vicar: Reverend Joven “Vincent” Saavedra—(979) 836-4441

Contact Person: Deacon Don Sims (979) 204-1812

simsdon@rocketmail.com

Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator Office Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

Third Sunday of Lent

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org

St. Ann Catholic Church P.O. Box 99

333 Thornberry Drive Somerville, Texas 77879

Office 979-596-1966

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:00 am

Weekdays Wednesday 9:00 am

Friday 6:00 pm

Office Hours: 11:00a—4:00p Wednesday & Friday Web Site Address: www.saintann-somerville.org

ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us with us.

Catholic Social Teaching Corner

Next Week’s Ministers

Sun. Mar. 11 9:00 a.m.

Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Communion

Mary Moreno Maggie Orozco

Greeters/Ushers Leo Schubert David Jimenez

Lectors Theresa Perez

Altar Servers

Benjamin Zapalac

Finances—St. Ann

02/25/2018 Sunday Collection $ 1,329.00

Mass Intentions: Mar. 4 -11

Sun. Mar. 4 9:00a For the People and for +Erma Vittonel +Carmen Diane Vittonel +Francisco Vittonel Jr.

Wed. Mar. 7 9:00a +Jim Turner

Fri. Mar. 9 6:00p No Mass, No Adoration and No Stations of the Cross

Sun. Mar. 11 9:00a For the People and for +Carol Winkler

Apostolate

Wed.—Mar. 7 Wed.—Mar. 14

Collection Counting

Tom Hodges Fran Thomas

Lucy Hodges Patsy Stavinoha

3rd Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: Exodus 20: 1-17 or 20: 1-3, 7-8, 12-17 Psalm 19: 8-11 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 22-25 Gospel: John 2: 13-25 4th Sunday of Lent 1st Reading: 2 Chronicles 36: 14-16, 19-23 Psalm 137: 1-6 2nd Reading: Ephesians 2: 4-10 Gospel: John 3: 14-21

3rd Sunday of Lent

The second reading for this Sunday reminds us that the pow-er of Jesus, our Crucified Lord is greater than what every culture of that time or any time has to offer. God’s power and wisdom go beyond what we can even imagine. As we listen to the “wisdom” and “power” of the political voices that rule the news airwaves, Paul’s letter to the Corinthians can help us to remember to pay attention to “God’s folly and God’s weakness”. We have much to learn from Christ who looked so foolish and weak and yet all true power was his and is his. How can we confront the false powers of today with God’s folly and weakness which is true power?

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton (254)780-2436 www.cedarbrake.org

cedarbrake@austindiocese.org Cancer Survivors: March 10 The cancer survivors retreat will be a time for survivors to share their stories. Wanda Gibson, a spiritual director and cancer sur-vivor will lead this prayerful day of reflection. Whether you are celebrating one week or twenty years since your cancer experi-ence you are invited to join us in courageous company as we allow our mind, body and spirit to engage, heal, rest and rejoice. For more information contact Cedarbrake at (254) 780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org. Discovering Your True Self: March 21 The retreat will be based on the book by Father Richard Rohr entitled, “The Immortal Diamond.” Deep within us is the true self; however, it has been hidden by who or what we think we should be. We will spend the day identifying the false images we hold on to as we ask the Lord to show us the beauty of our true selves. Bev Collin, assistant director of Cedarbrake, will present this day. For more information contact Cedarbrake at (254) 780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org. Healing through the Heart of Jesus—April 14 The focus will be on our identity as God’s loved ones and on the wounds that prevent us from living that identity. Father Charlie Garza, pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs, will be the presenter. For more information contact Cedarbrake at (254) 780-2436 or visit www.cedarbrake.org.

No Religious Education Classes on

March 14 & March 21

Ashes to Easter 2018

Return boxes the first week of Easter

Special Collection Next Weekend—March 11, 2018 All parishes in the Diocese of Austin will take up a special col-lection for Catholic Relief Services which helps children, wom-en and families around the world. The six worldwide organiza-tions supported by the collection provide immediate humanitari-an aid, pastoral support and disaster relief to our suffering broth-ers and sisters around the globe. This collection offers us an opportunity to help Jesus in disguise. Please give generously to the Catholic Relief Services collection.

Missionary Visit on March 18, 2018 St. Ann has been assigned the Diocese of Mandeville for the 2018 Missionary Cooperative Plan. Reverend Gary Wiesmann will be here at St. Ann on March 18 to preach the mission co-op appeal on behalf of the Diocese of Mandeville, Jamaica as there are many ministerial needs requiring outside funding. Mission appeals are essential to enable priests to evangelize and provide basic dignities to the poor. We look forward to Fr. Gary Wies-mann’s visit.

CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members.

PRAY WITH US...come and adore Christ

The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory of God and in memory of

+Angela & Martin Rodriguez….

Ann Ross

David Jimenez

Sr. John

Betty Labay

Michael Miller

Raymond Perez

Ray Allen Kulhanek

Tom Arredondo

Bob Hays

Scotty Lewis

Paul D. Junkersfeld

Peggy Personett

Coley Whatley

Ed Sabrusula

Fr. Tom Hanus

Toni Watkins

Linda Thomas

David Zaharis

Terry Rhodes

Steve Webb

Bill Schindler

Jeremy Sanchez

Marjorie Mills

Terry Porter

Evelyn Porter

Richard Sifuentes

Gloria Villarreal

Kevin Davis

David Dominguez

Neil Frerick

Robin Frerick

Jason Grace

Jerry Gutierrez

Christina Marie Hahne

Dane Kidd

Matthew Lee

Annalisa Lujan

John Maldonado

Jacob McDonald

Tommy Polansky

Joseph Ramirez

Matthew Reynolds

Charlie Richardson

Col Ceasar Rodriguez

Michael R. Rodriguez

Stephen Ruth

Justo Suarez

Brandon Thomas

1LT Christopher M. Torres

Alan Turner

Jennifer Hlavaty

Jarrett Hlavaty

Alejandro Irizarry Zaharis

Please pray for the needs of our

par ishioners & fr iends

The Grotto of Our Blessed Mother

Everyone is always welcome to come to the Grotto to spend some quite time or pray the rosary either alone or in a group.

Around the Diocese

ADORATION

EVERY FRIDAY

7 AM TO 5:30 PM Everyone that spends time in adoration of Jesus develops a personal relationship with Him, and grows in love and holiness. Quiet time with the Lord in adoration enables people to listen and recognize His voice as He speaks to their hearts.

Today is SAAM Food Collection Sunday!

Upcoming EIM Workshops If you are still in need of attending an EIM Workshop, the following is a list of upcoming workshop dates. When: March 8, 2018 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Sacred Heart in La Grange When: March 8, 2018 from 7pm-9pm Where: St. Thomas Aquinas in College Station

Lenten Fish Dinners When: Mar. 9, 16, 23 Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church What: Immediately following Stations of the Cross; served with complimentary drink, fried fish, baked fish, homemade coleslaw, hush puppies, French fries, mac’n cheese, green beans, dinner rolls, and dessert; $10 for adults, $9 for Seniors over 65, $5 for children under 12, free for children 5 and un-der; sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 3205 Lenten Fish Dinners When: Fridays during Lent from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Where: St. Mary’s in Caldwell What: Plates are $10 each and only available via drive-through Caldwell Homecoming Festival March 4, 2018 beginning at 10:30 am at SPJST Hall; barbe-cue brisket plates are $10 each; auction begins at 12:30 pm

Reminder: Easter Flower Offering You may drop your offering in the collec-tion basket any Sunday when you come to Mass. If you do not have an envelope, you can find an envelope in the entry of the church.

Daylight Savings Time Begins March 11th

Move your clock ahead one hour before

you go to bed Saturday, March 10

Pray-Fast-Give Some suggestions to help prepare our hearts for the glory of Easter: seek the sacrament of reconciliation, pray the rosary daily, attend daily mass, plan time for family meals on most nights of the week, spend time in Adoration of the Blessed Sac-rament, read a spiritual book instead of watching TV, contact someone personally rather than using social media, take a walk and appreciate God’s creation, and volunteer your time and talent.

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St. Ann Catholic Church PO Box 99

Somerville, Texas 77879 www.saintann-somerville.org

Contact us at: Office: 979-596-1966

Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

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Special Events at St. Ann

Mar. 4: SAAM Food Collection Mar. 11: Daylight Savings Time begins Mar. 21: St. Ann’s Penance Service, 7p Mar. 25: Palm Sunday Mar. 25: Coffee & Donuts after Mass in the Family Center Mar. 27: Chrism Mass in Austin Mar. 30: Good Friday; Crosswalk Apr. 1: SAAM Food Collection Apr. 5: KC Meeting, 7pm, Family Center Apr. 8: Confirmation 4pm, St. Mary’s in Brenham May 3: KC Meeting, 7pm, Family Center May 6: SAAM Food Collection May 13: Mother’s Day May 27: Coffee & Donuts after Mass in the Family Center

In memory of

Milady Kristof For her generosity to St. Ann

“May perpetual light shine

upon her”

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Adopt a Seminarian

Project

…..Mar. 4…… …..Mar. 11….. …..Mar. 18…..Fran & Jo Thomas …..Mar. 25…..Lucy & Tom Hodges

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Attorneys At Law 596-3424

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Stations of the Cross

Every Friday during Lent

After the 6pm Mass Starting around 6:45pm.

Upcoming Penance Services Mar. 9 7p St. Mary’s, Brenham Mar. 11 4:45p St. Mary’s, Ellinger Mar. 11 7p St. John’s, Fayetteville Mar. 13 6p St. Joseph’s, Rockdale Mar. 15 7p St. Margaret, Giddings Mar. 19 7p St. Joseph’s, Dimebox Mar. 20 7p Sacred Heart, La Grange Mar. 21 7p St. Ann, Somerville Mar. 22 7p St. Stanislaus, Chappell Hill