October 27, 2019

The Medicine of Repentance, by Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 A.D.

"How useful and necessary a medicine is repentance! People who remember that they are only human willreadily understand this. It is written, 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble' (1 Peter 5:5, James4:6, Job 22:29, Proverbs 3:34). The Pharisee was not rejoicing so much in his own clean bill of health as incomparing it with the diseases of others. He came to the doctor. It would have been more worthwhile to informhim by confession of the things that were wrong with himself instead of keeping his wounds secret and havingthe nerve to crow over the scars of others. It is not surprising that the tax collector went away cured, since he

had not been ashamed of showing where he felt pain." (excerpt from Sermon 351.1)(c) 2018 Servants of the Word, source: www.dailyscripture.net, author

Don Schwager Word

Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday October 28: Ss. Simon and Jude

8:00 AM Mary Hodges, Birthday ~ Luz Garcia

Tuesday October 29: 8:00 AM † Joachim Tuan Hoang ~ An and Loc

Wednesday October 30: 7:00 PM † Ron Ausmus, † Sally Gomez, † Dan Geeding,

† Joachim Tuan Hoang, † Gerald Turnbaugh, † Genoveva Quintero, †Jesus Elizondo,

† Kyle Abalos, † Muriel Abalos, † Benjamin Abalos Sr.

Michael Dinh and Michelle Dinh, Nychell and Christian Schneider,Sun and Bill Ahn, Davie and Danny NguyenHealing: Debbie Garcia, Anthony Thinh Tran

Thursday October 31: 8:00 AM † David Frazier ~ Liza Frazier Vigil Mass for the Holy Day of Obligation 7:00 PM † John Marks Silva ~ Family

Friday November 01: All Saints Day; First Friday 8:00 AM † Rufina M. Vitug ~ Luz Garcia 7:00 PM Luke Prespare, Birthday ~ Mary Hodges

Saturday November 02: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day); First Saturday

8:00 AM † All Souls Novena

Thirty- first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Saturday November 02: Vigil Mass 5:00 PM † Al Rikke - Family

Sunday November 038:30 AM All Souls Novena11:00 AM Parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Church 6:00 PM † Tyler Bohlander – Rocha family

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Ministers of the Altar

Saturday 5:00 PM November 02 Lector: Doug BrackenEms: K. Maraist, S. and O. Bienia, N. GonzalesSunday 8:30 AM November 03 Lector: Patsy Rowe Ems: R. and R. Olivares, J. Hoelscher, A. Hodges Sunday 11:00 AM November 03 Lector: Gina GibsonEms: S. Apiado, G. Rosas, R. Ortiz, A. OlaesSunday 6:00 PM November 03 Lector: Laura HebertEms: C. Fichtel, D. Campbell, B. Alonzo, TBA

Home Visits: J. Hoelscher, S. Bienia~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Monday Evening Devotions

Join us for Evening Prayer every Monday evening at 6:30 PM inChurch. Then, beginning at 7:00 PM, there will be a Holy Hour withpraise music. Benediction at 8;00 PM will close the evening.

From

Father Joseph

Humbling to Recognize

the Need of God and of One Another

On the way out of Bay Area Hospital after anointing someone a ladystopped me and said “Father, can I ask you something?” “Sure,” Isaid. “I am a homebound Eucharistic Minister,” she said, “This manwas a Catholic who left the Church for some reason. He is very illnow. Can he ask for the Sacrament of Anointing even though hedoes not belong to any Church now?” I replied, “If he desires to beanointed in his illness, he should be anointed. He should call anypriest and ask for the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.”

The book, Pastoral Care of the Sick, states, “Through the apostleJames, he has commanded us: ‘Are there any who are sick amongyou? Let them send for the priests of the Church, and let the priestspray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord; andthe prayer of faith will save the sick persons, and the Lord will raisethem up; and if they have committed any sins, their sins will beforgiven them” (p.100). Are there any who are sick among you,whether Catholic or not, he or she has a right to ask a priest for theSacrament of Anointing. We need to understand that the Lord JesusHimself who heals the sick, and the prayer of faith will save the sick

person. The priest is then just an instrument that God uses to healthe sick and to cure the disease. Therefore, a sick person should beurged to call a priest for anointing, especially when in danger ofdeath because of sickness and illness.”

“Father,” the lady continued, “is it right for a priest to refuse to goanoint the sick because he is busy?” I said, “When it comes tosickness and danger of death I often drop everything to go to anointthe person”. Bishop Mulvey once said to the priests of this diocese,“When there is a funeral on your day off, take another day off.” TheChurch recognizes how important it is to be with the sick and withthose who have lost their loved one. It is a privilege for a priest toadminister the Sacrament of Anointing to sick people giving them achance to recognize God’s mercy and forgiveness and perhapscome back to God by receiving the Sacrament of Penance and HolyCommunion as food for the journey in their last days .

Let us learn to humble ourselves, to be there for one another,especially those who need help. The decision is yours. .

Readings For the Week

Monday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21Wednesday: Rom 8:26-30; Ps 13:4-6; Lk 13:22-30Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31;

Lk 13:31-35Friday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12aSaturday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40Sunday: Wis 11:22 — 12:2; Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14;

2 Thes 1:11 — 2:2; Lk 19:1-10

October 27, 2019

Religious Education 937- 6908

Let the children come unto me, and do not hinder them;

for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these . Mark 10:14,16

On Prayer

In our CCD classes we have set up prayer tables containing theBible, a cross and a picture. There is a special presentation methodwe use in the Atrium of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. It isthe way we bring personal prayer to the children based on theirreflection on the Gospel read to them.

Of course, parents can help at home, by setting up a prayer cornerat home. Some of you remember gathering together on Sundays torecite the Rosary. My wife Debbie’s siblings, all six of them, wouldkneel around their parents and say the Rosary every Sundayafternoon. It is a sweet memory for her.

Hopefully, your family will find time to devise a prayer table andshare a prayer or two on a regular basis; especially this month beingthe Month of the Rosary. Prayer helps us stay connected to ourHeavenly Father and shows our children that we can rely on ourLord for love and support...

Deacon Frank DRE

Grace Geeding Assistant DRE

Important Dates:

Sunday, November 17th 3:00 – 4:30 PM in the Parish Hall

First Communion Parent/Child Meeting on Reconciliation.

We will meet in the Parish Hall for prayer, then the children will goon to their class. All parents and second year candidates for FirstHoly Communion are required by the Diocese to attend thesemeetings.

Poor Souls Novena and Memorial Table

St. Paula's Guild and the Altar and Rosary society will set up aMemorial Table in the church for the nine-day Novena that beginson All Souls Day, November second, and ends on the tenth. TheMemorial Table will display a candle with the name on it for eachparishioner whose funeral was held in our church in the past year.

If you have a loved one who died more than a year ago you maybring a "small" (no larger than 4" X 6") framed picture of thedeceased family member that you would like to include on thisMemorial Table.

Be sure to place your loved one's name and your name andtelephone number on the back of the picture and bring it to the officeno later than October 30th as the office will be closed November 1stfor All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation.

The Memorial Table will not be removed until after the morningmass on November 30th.

Additionally, envelopes for having your intention included in thenovena masses are in the church vestibule. The memorial table willalso contain a list of those names that are noted on the Novenaenvelope. The envelopes must also be returned to the office no laterthan October 30th. FMI please call the office at 937-3864.

Our Catholic Daughters

will host a Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, November 2nd from 6 to 8PM in the Parish Hall. The cost for the dinner is $10 for spaghetti,salad, dessert and a drink and of course fellowship! Cash, Creditcard or Check accepted at the door.

are also selling Christmas wreaths. The two available are ondisplay in the vestibule and will be delivered after Thanksgiving. Ifyou would like to have a wreath shipped to someone as a gift, thecost is a little more but your loved one will receive a fresh evergreenin the mail for the holidays.

There are other options online and you can shop from theconvenience of your home @ Evergreenindustries.com and use thecode STPAPO.

If you have questions, please contact Renee Hill at 361-774-5302 orLaura Hebert at 361-960-1758. The CDA of our parish appreciate

your participation in this fundraiser, God Bless .

A Great Beginning For Your Child

Enrollment is still open at Our Lady of the Rosary Learning Center forchildren ages 18 months to 5 years old. At the Learning Center yourchild will experience academics, faith formation, and physicaldevelopment in a safe and loving environment under theadministration of the Dominican Sisters.

FMI please come and see us at our location behind St. Paul theApostle Church or contact us @ olrcs1991@gmail.com or at (361)939-9847.

October 27, 2019

All Teens who are in Grades 9-12, even if you are already Confirmed,are Invited to Life Teen. Sundays from 7 - 9 PM in the Hall .

10/27 Living Proof - the goal of Living Proof is to give theteens concrete steps to engage in different levels of activism fora social issue they are passionate about, while keeping Christ atthe center of their actions.

11/16 - Inspiration Fiesta Texas $60 or $30 with a season passplus transportation which is $2081 and will be divided amongparticipants.

FMI: Call Youth Ministry Director Cathy Fichtel 937-5875(If no answer, please leave a message)

For youth in 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades Wednesdays at 7:00 PM in the Parish Hall

10/30 Holy-Ween - a Social Night - The goal of this Edge Night isto give the middle school youth a better understanding of thehistory of Halloween. This night will also give the middle schoolyouth an opportunity to have an alternative Holy-Ween Party!

FMI: Call Youth Ministry Director Cathy Fichtel 937-5875(If no answer, please leave a message)

This Week’s Calendar of Events

Sunday, October 27 8:30 AM Mass 9:30 AM KC’s Corporate Meeting - Hall 9:45 -10:45 AM CCD11:00 AM Mass 12:15 - 1:15 PM CCD 4:30 PM Women's Faith Sharing - Community Room 6:00 PM Mass 7:00 PM Life Teen

Monday, October 28 8:00 AM Mass 6:00 PM Legion of Mary - Room A 6:30 PM Evening Prayer Liturgy of the Hours 7:00 - 8:00 PM Holy Hour/Praise Music, Adoration and Benediction

Tuesday, October 29 8:00 AM Mass 7:00 PM Boy Scouts Meeting - Charlie Room

Wednesday, October 30 8:30 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet - Chapel 6:00 - 6:45 PM Confession 7:00 PM Mass 7:00 - 8:30 PM EDGE - Charlie Room

Thursday, October 31 8:00 AM Mass 7:00 - 8:30 PM RCIA Class for Adults - Charlie Room 7:00 PM Vigil Mass for All Saints Day

Friday, November 01 All Saints Day a Holy Day of Obligation All Parish Offices Closed

8:00 AM Mass 6- 6:45 PM Confession 7 PM Mass and Anointing of the Sick (First Friday)

Saturday, November 02 All Souls Day/First Saturday 8:00 AM Mass10:00 AM Blessing of Graves11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Chopped Beef Sandwich from the Boy Scouts 3:30 - 4:30 PM Confession 5:00 PM Vigil Mass 6:00 - 8:00 PM CDA Spaghetti Dinner - Hall

Do Your Share for Our Parish We are in partnership with St. Peter’s by the Sea UMC and Lord ofLife Lutheran Church to distribute food through the CC Food Bank to households in Flour Bluff.

Many volunteers are needed to help with the distribution whichtakes place at St. Peter’s by the Sea, Thursday, November 21stsince the regular date is Thanksgiving Day. .

Sign-up sheets are on the table in the vestibule. Please, volunteer tohelp if you can!

Catholic Charities Flour Bluff Food Pantry and Clothes

Pantry Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 :00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing so we canproperly serve your needs. For assistance or questions please callour office at 929-6077.

October Pantry Needs: soup, canned meats, oatmeal, peanutbutter Personal Care Items: shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash,toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, deodorant,and toilet paper.

Backpack Program Needs (This is a weekend program for 40 FB students who have foodinsecurities.)

October Needs: individual servings of: applesauce/fruit cups in fruitjuice, cereal/oatmeal, peanut/cheese crackers, macaroni andcheese (microwave containers), fruit snacks, breakfast bars,spaghetti O’s/ ravioli (easy open tops), and caned soups (easy opentops)

Monetary donations are also welcome. The Health Department doesnot allow us to distribute any items beyond their expiration date .

Please Note: We are no longer allowed to accept Gift CardDonations, dishes, furniture, kitchen appliances of any kind, tents,sleeping bags, handbags and/or anything that is not clothing orshoes. We continue to hope for cash donations or written checksmade out to Catholic Charities.

Don’t Miss Out If you are out of town for a vacation or at home on a weekendbecause you are ill, check out our parish web site at:

stpaultheapostlecc.com You can read the bulletin and get interesting information about ourparish, an overview of our Parish App on a video and even getnational and international Catholic news and perspectives.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

St. Paul the Apostle Church October 27, 2019 Volume 21 Issue 442233 Waldron 78418 937-3864 Fax: 939-7774 office@stpaultheapostlecc.com

Sunday, November 10th Pancake Breakfast 8:30 AM to Noon in the Parish Hall

Pancakes, Sausage, and Fresh Fruit Coffee, Milk, and Orange JuiceAdults $7.00 Kids under 10 years old $3.00

Benefiting the fund for Transportation for out teens toInspiration Fiesta Texas in San Antonio on November 16th

The cost for that is in addition to the entrance fee and totals $2081which will have to be divided among the participants. We hope thisfundraiser will lower the cost per teen considerably.

October 27, 2019

Christus Spohn Care Van for Women’s OB and Gynecological Services

(medical care for the uninsured)will next be here at St. Paul’s on November 19th and 20th.

To schedule an appointment from 9 AM – 3 PM call 877-3547

The Mission of Mercy Medical Center 2421 Ayers Street

provides medical care for the uninsured. Call 361 - 883 - 5500 Monday through Friday

from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to make an appointment.

Stewardship of Treasure

For 10/20

Envelopes/Checks 4,118.00Online Giving 2,640.00Loose 1,167.14Children 159.00Total $ 8,084.14

A portion of your tithes given in October will go to Respect Life,World Mission Sunday,, Timon's Ministries, the Mission of MercyClinic, and our Works of Mercy.

The Pilgrim Rosary

This Sunday at 2:00 PM the Pilgrim Virgin and theRosary will be here at church in Classroom A.

The Blessed Mother can be your very special guestfor a birthday, anniversary, quinceñera, retirement, orany special occasion by having the Pilgrim Rosary atyour home. FMI call Luz Garcia at 739-6087.

Legion of Mary

Do you want to serve God more but don't know how? Do you wantto grow closer to Jesus and his Mother? Do you want to be Jesus toothers? Do you want to deepen your spiritual life?

All practicing Catholics, 18 and older, men and women, single ormarried are invited to come to the Legion of Mary meetings held onMondays at 6:00 PM in Room A. Prayers and service are the orderof the meeting. Call

Luz Garcia at 739-6087 for more information.

If you would like to be notified of a death in your parishfamily and the arrangements for the deceased, e-mailthe parish office at office@stpaultheapostlecc.com soyour email address can be included in the contactgroup.

Give an Hour to Our Lord

Substitutes are often needed in the Adoration Chapel for one hourslots from 9 AM - 5 PM. Call Luz Garcia at 739-6087 if you can help.

Blessed candles are available anytime from the Altar andRosary Society’s candle stand in the Church vestibule

for a $3.00 donation.

Treasures from Our Tradition

Friday’s Solemnity of All Saints and Saturday’s Commemoration ofAll the Faithful Departed fit well at the beginning of November. Theliturgical readings of this final month in the Church year are keyed tothe end of time and the fulfillment of Jesus’ saving acts.

Nowhere is this more fully celebrated than in Mexico, whereNovember 2 is the “Day of the Dead.” Missionaries moved anancient Aztec festival from midsummer to November, linking thefestival to Christian themes.

Today, it is a time for remembering the dead and celebrating thecontinuity of life, principally by festive picnics in cemeteries. There

are special foods and games, and people socialize with otherfamilies and tell favorite stories about their dear ones. Thesweetness of life is honored by sugary desserts and treats. Flowers,music, lights, and feasting assure that the day is not at all morbid .

Traditionally, the day begins with Mass, a procession to thecemetery, and a morning feast. Most families have a special dinnerwith the pan de muerto, or “bread of the dead.” A toy skeleton isbaked into the loaf, and the one who bites into it is considered luckyindeed. The dead are not feared, but deeply loved, and this joyfulfamily feast points both to age-old customs and Resurrection faith. -Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch

Next Saturday Night 11/2

on Saturday night before you go to bed

so you are not late for

Mass on Sunday

RCIA

Are you a non-Catholic going to Sunday Mass with your spouse andenjoying the bond of shared worship? Is the Liturgy of the Eucharista mystery but something you take on faith?

Our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program can helpyou or someone you know learn more about our faith. Formationclasses meet every Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in theCharlie room. FMI call the Religious Education office or any one ofthe instructors: Abel Garcia at 945-7351, Gary Robinson at361-548-4152 or Barbara Bassett at 944-5767.

Everyone, please look over the prayer list and let us know ifit contains anyone who no longer needs to be listed.

Contact us at 937 - 3864 or office@stpaultheapostlecc.com

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds; it does notrest until it reaches its goal, nor will it withdraw till the

Most High responds. — Sirach 35:17-18a

October 27, 2019

Please remember those who live in need of ourprayers: Rosemary Acosta, Johnny Terrazas,Cassandra Turilli, Gloria Vargas, Paul Vargas, Sr.Amore John Adams, Sylvia Adams, Andrew Alvarez,Leonora Apiado, James Armstrong, Belva Armstrong,Lupe Arredondo, Estella Ayala, George Ayala, Greg

and Janie Ayala, Tamra Bacon, Mary Ann Benes, Irma Biano, MarjorieBoxwell, Meredith Boxwell, Angela Brenz, Yvonne Brooks, ManuelBuentello, Manuel Bustos, Ann Carson, Rena Fay Casanova, DonCasey, Kathy Casey, Aiden Chavez, Scott Clark, Cecil Cruz, John Cruz,Trey Cunningham, Barry Dalton, Jacqueline Dancy, Linda C. Degollado,Margarita Degollado, Nelda DeLeon, Remy and Lidia Ducote, DavidDunlap, Mark Eickleberry, Grace Escobedo, Bertha Faz, Leo JohnFinnegan II, Abel Flores, Mary Ann Franklin, Jeremy Forgy, GaryFrontera, Blanca Fuentes, Jenny Fuentes, Gamez Family, AmandaGarcia, Danny and Esther Garcia, Lea Garza, Joe Luis Garza, GraceGeeding, Margarita Gonzalez, Patricia Gonzales, Najmeh Griffin, PerlaGuerrero, Dottie Harper, Herrera Family, Jimma Hertzler, Amy Hinkel,Jim Holbrook, Maria Holguin, Gary Wayne Jennings, Larry Johnson,Gary Kirkpatrick, Kraeer Family, Violette Lewis, Thomas Arron Lambert,Stephen Libby, Levi Jacob Longoria, Deborah Lopez, Juanita and SteveLusson, Martin Fanily, William, Anthony, Jonathan and MichaelMaskevich Jerry McKamie, Kenneth Maskevich, Cynthia Mora, AmandaMcDonald, Sterling Murphy, Orest Muzyka, Joyce Nowotny, AlonzoNunez, Lupe Ortiz, Margie O'Docharty, Steven Ortiz Jr. Ernie Pena,Jason Pena, Rhoda Philby Palmer, Gloria Perez, Pete Prado, BeckyQuiroz, Martha Reveaheal, Ben Raney, N Reyes, Sarah Richenberg,Evelyn Ridgely, Pat Rikke, Angela Riojas, Thalma Riojas, Eddie Rocha,Fernando and Antonia Rodriguez, Martha Romero, David Rohde, PhyllisRuff, Nati Ruiz, Teresa Ruiz, Butch and Jeanie Russell, Rosa Salazar,Angie A. Salinas, Consuelo Salinas, Roy Shutt, Michael Stefanou,Inocencio TerrazasVigare, Elizabeth Villarreal, Gayle Garza Villarreal,Mark Visosky, Margaret Whitmire, John Wright, Luis Zamora, NenaZamora

Chapel Vigil LightsWondolowski Family

The Infant Jesus Statue Light† Dwight King

.Copyright © 2011 The Zondervan Corporation

Beneath the Surface

“Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of theirown righteousness and despised everyone else,” says Luke’sGospel today (Luke 18:9), and what follows is the familiar story ofthe Pharisee and the tax collector, praying near each other in thetemple.

The Pharisee apparently follows all the religious rules, includingfasting and tithing, but his heart is not in the right place. He not onlythanks God for making him better than other people, but he liststhose he feels are his inferiors, including the man standing nearby.Why, in the New Testament, are tax collectors regarded with suchaversion? Very simply, they colluded with the hated Romanconquerors in collecting the empire’s taxes, and they usuallyexacted far more than they were entitled to, becoming rich in theprocess. The Pharisee apparently feels entitled to lump the taxcollector together with a list of evildoers. It is a blanketcondemnation. But outward appearances can be tricky, for they donot reveal what is in the heart.

In Jesus’ story, the tax collector—part of a despised and corruptprofession—makes no statement of self-justification and nocomparisons between himself and other people. Instead, with anawareness of his own sins and failings, he simply bows his headand begs for God’s mercy.

Not in prayer, but in ordinary conversation and in silent thought, howoften do we compare ourselves to other people? If we always claimsuperiority over others on the one extreme, or always claim that weourselves are worthless on the other, we are totally distorting thetruth. It is a natural to say, “Where do I fit in?” when interacting withother people, but to frame it in terms of superiority or inferiority is notJesus’ way, nor should it be ours. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Living Stewardship Now “The person who can recognize the depth oftheir own frailty is greater than the person who sees visions of angels.” -Isaac the Syrian © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved

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