"Make Christ's presence a living reality

in our lives and in the lives of others."

SAT. April 8, 2017– Lenten Weekday

8 a.m. INTENCION ESPECIAL

3 p.m. Wedding– Alvaro Pequeño & Laura C. Garza 5 p.m. + Alfonso & Raul Casso (Yvonne Casso & Family) 7 p.m. Wedding– Ricardo & Alicia Segovia

SUN. April 9, 2017– PALM SUNDAY 8 a.m. Intención especial para familia Olivares-Morales (Kathy O.A.) + Francisco Campero (Familia) + Josefina B. García (Familia) + José Aranda– Cumpleaños (Familia) + Sra. Graciela Morales (Familia) 10 a.m. + Luis Guerra (Mother-in-Law) 12 p.m. For souls in the purgatory (Jose & Leticia Gamboa) + Emma & Severiano Rodriguez (Mr. & Mrs. Pedro E. Laurel & Family)

+ Maria Hoagland (Daughters & Grandson) + Roberto Barrera (Estringel Family) 2 p.m. + Francisco Vázquez Gómez (Familia Vázquez Gómez) 4 p.m. POR TODOS LOS PARROQUIANOS 6 p.m. + Samuel Vester– Birthday (Wife & Children)

MON. April 10, 2017– Monday of Holy Week 7 a.m. Por las almas en el purgatorio (José & Leticia Gamboa)

6 p.m. + Adolfo Campero Estrada (Family)

TUE. April 11, 2017– Tuesday of Holy Week 7 a.m. + J.V. Juárez (Familia Gutiérrez)

CHRISM MASS at SAN AGUSTIN CATHEDRAL at 7:00 p.m.

WED. April 12, 2017– Wednesday of Holy Week 7 a.m. Justino Olguin 6 p.m. + Frances Quesada (McCarthy Family)

THU. April 13, 2017– HOLY THURSDAY 7 p.m. HOLY MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

FRI. April 14, 2017– GOOD FRIDAY 12 noon Celebration of the Passion of the Lord 3 p.m. Celebración Litúrgica de la Pasión del Señor 5 p.m. Live Stations of the Cross 6:30 p.m. Siete Palabras

SAT. April 15, 2017– HOLY SATURDAY

8:30 p.m. EASTER VIGIL CELEBRATION

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD

April 9, 2017

HOLY WEEK Holy week is the last week in Lent, commencing with Palm Sunday and concluding with Holy Saturday. The Holy Week is an announcement of the hope, of the triumph, of resurrection over death and pain. On these days we face pain and joy, betrayal and support, death and life. We also face our own sense of identity as children of God and followers of Christ and as human beings who often walk in pain but who also know hope and joy. Colored with sorrow, the ceremonies express gratitude to the Lord for His Mercy in becoming man to suffer and die for us. During this week many ancient liturgical rites are preserved. Through them we relive the occurrences at the end at of Christ’s life, in which we celebrate the Paschal Mystery whereby Jesus reconciled the world to His Father. All the Parishioners are asked to make this Holy Week a very special one. I encourage all to participate at daily Mass, Stations of the Cross, and I hope to see all of you at the Easter Vigil. I invite everyone to attend the Eucharistic Adoration on Holy Thursday and Prayerful vigil at Jesus tomb on Good Friday. I also urge everybody to reconcile with God through the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Holy Week.

Paschal Triduum The word triduum draws its meaning from Latin roots and it refers to a period of three days. Particularly, it stands for a three– day period of prayer of devotion, held specifically in preparation for some feast, solemnity or event. Paschal Triduum is the period of three days beginning with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday and concluding with the Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday. The Paschal Triduum is the celebration per excellence of the entire liturgical year. These three days recall Christ’s Institution of the sacraments of the Holy Eucharist and Holy Orders, His Passion and death, and His Triumphant resurrection from the dead.

“Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed

on him the name which is above every name.” (Phil. 2:8-9)

Holy Thursday– April 13th

This evening we recall what the Master did and said on the

night before He died, at the Last Supper, the Jewish Passover

meal. This is the day when Jesus instituted two very important

sacraments: Eucharist and Holy Orders (Priesthood).

Holy Thursday is considered the day of the priests. On this

day please pray for all the priests and for the vocations to the

priesthood around the world.

Good Friday– April 14th

Celebration of the Passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.

There is no Mass this day. On Good Friday in sorrow the

Church mourns the Master’s death, reverences the cross on

which our salvation was achieved, and marvels at this life of

obedience unto death. Remember that Good Friday is a day of

fasting and abstinence.

Easter Vigil– April 15th

Celebration of life. A rich selection of biblical readings

remind us where we come from a real Lord, whom we should

resemble. We celebrate the empty tomb of Christ and this is

the source of our joy.

HOLY WEEK CELEBRATIONS

April 13th– Holy Thursday

7:00 p.m.– Holy Mass of the Lord’s Supper

Washing of feet, Liturgy of the Eucharist, blessing of the

bread, and transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament to the

Altar of Repose. Adoration until Midnight.

10:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.– Confessions

April 14th– Good Friday

11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon– Confessions

12:00 noon– Celebration of the Passion of the Lord

3:00 p.m.– Celebración Litúrgica de la Pasión del Señor

5:00 p.m.– Live Stations of the Cross

A special collection is taken up for the repairs and pro-

tection of the sacred places in the Holy Land.

6:30 p.m.– Siete Palabras

April 15th– Holy Saturday

11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon– Confessions

8:30 p.m.– Easter Vigil Celebration

Service of the light with solemn Easter Proclamation;

Liturgy of the Word, blessing of water and sacraments

of Christian initiation, renewal of the baptismal

promises and Liturgy of the Resurrection.

April 16th– Easter Sunday

TRADICION CUARESMAL: CRUBRIR LAS CRUCES E IMÁGENES RELIGIOSAS La iglesia adoptó luego esa liturgia local en sus comienzos, y aun dispuso sus iglesias de manera que pudiesen celebrarse los Oficios de Semana Santa lo mismo que en Jerusalén. Esta antigua costumbre de cubrir las imágenes con un velos oscuro es una manera de enfocarnos en el aspecto penitencial de la liturgia en esta temporada. Nos recuerda visualmente que nuestra fe es posible solamente por medio de Cristo en su sufrimiento y muerte. La tradición es muchas veces celebrada dos semanas antes de la Pascua, el domingo antes del domingo de Ramos y termina el Viernes Santo. Aun cuando ya no es llamado así, esta tradición sigue siendo practicada en muchos lugares. Cubrir las cruces y la demás imágenes religiosas durante esta temporada de Cuaresma nos ayuda a centrar nuestra atención el la Pasión y muerte de Cristo, es por esto que las imágenes del Vía-Crucis NO son cubiertas. Las imagines son develadas y puestas en su lugar para marcar el fin de la temporada penitencial y el inicio de la alegría de la Pascua y esperanza que la Resurrección nos trae. Es una tradición hermosa que nos enseña es significado de las temporadas de la liturgia.

A LENTEN TRADITION: VEILING THE CROSSES & REIGIOUS IMAG-ES The Church adopted the liturgy from the first centuries and set the churches so that we could celebrate the Holy Week the same way they do in Je-rusalem. This old custom of veiling religious images is a way of fo-cusing on the penitential as-pect of this liturgical season. It reminds us in a visual way that our faith is made possible only through the work of Christ in his suffering and death. The tradition is often practiced during the last two weeks before Easter, the Sunday prior to Palm Sunday and ending on Good Friday. Even though it is no longer called by this name as often, the tradition is still practiced in many places. In covering the cross and other religious images during the height of Lent, attention is centered on the Passion and death of Christ. This is why the only images NOT to be covered are the Stations of the Cross. Then, as in a dramatic unveiling, the images are again revealed to mark the end of the penitential season and the beginning of the joy of the Easter season and the hope that the Resurrection brings. It is a beautiful custom that teaches us about the meaning of the liturgical

6:00a.m.: Misa de Aurora

8:00 a.m.: Español

10:00 a.m.: English

12 noon.: English

2:00 p.m.: Español

4:00 p.m.: Español

6:00 p.m.: English

The Sanctuary Lamp Is burning this week for:

+ Ramoncito Peña

From: Sunday by Sunday

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Join us in praying the Stations of the Cross during this Lenten season: Monday-Wednesday: In the

church at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited!

For more details contact Lilia Salinas at (956)722-6215 EXT. 223 or go to our parish website

ADORATION

BIBLE STUDY

ARTS & CRAFTS

GAMES

BASKETBALL

& SO MUCH

MORE!

BREAKFAST

LUNCH,

& SNACKS

INCLUDED

We will have Confessions every

Wednesday during Lent in every

parish in the Diocese of Laredo

from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

El grupo de Comunidades de Evangelización estará ofreciendo Cirios Pascuales antes y después de cada Misa. Donación de $15 por Cirio.

8 & 9 de abril

Comunidades de Evangelización will be offering Paschal Candles before and after every Mass. Donation is only $15 per candle.

April 8 & 9 Para más información, contactar a Francisco Velazquez al (956)462-9792

St. Patrick Church will have its

annual clean up Saturday on

April 15th from 8:00 a.m. to

12:00 noon. All interested

persons are asked to report to

the church.

DEAR CONFIRMATION PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT DATES:

Monday, May 15, 2017– Last day of class & end-of-year party in the parish hall. Students still need to attend.

Saturday, May 20, 2017– Confirmation mini-retreat for parents, student & sponsor from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Student & sponsor practice will also be held in the church. Please arrive early and enter through the front door of the church only & sign-in with your catechist.

Friday, June 9, 2017– Confession for confirmation students, parents and sponsors in the church at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 10, 2017– Confirmation ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Students and sponsors only must be in the Parish Hall by 7:45 a.m.

If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Herrera at (956)726-4644

CONFIRMATION DATE:

Saturday, June 10 at 9:00 a.m.

Building Self-Esteem,

Gaining Confidence,

Developing a Sense

Today of Belonging,

Meeting New Friends,

Experiencing New Adventures,

and having fun!!!

Information table at the main entrance after

10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon & 2:00 p.m. Masses

Office will be closed

Friday, April 14

& Monday, April 17

due to Easter Celebration

Oremos por nuestros hermanos enfermos

Señor Jesucristo, redentor de los hombres, que en tu pasión

quisiste soportar nuestro sufrimiento y aguantar nuestros dolores.

Te pedimos por nuestros hermanos; tu que lo has redimido,

aviva en el la esperanza de su salvación y conforta su cuerpo y su alma.

Tú que vives y reinas por los siglos de los siglos

Amén.

Olinda Montemayor Richard Camacho Rene San Miguel Aurora González Michael ‘Mikey’ Leija Jr. Refugio ‘Cuco' Escobedo Alex de la Garza

Adolph Puig Jesse Rodríguez Francisco Velásquez Alberto P. Cárdenas Juan Eduardo Riojas Frances Rizo Rosa Vidaurri

Aidan Garrette Nolen

Aldo Eduardo Ramos III Angela Herrera

Arthur Thomas Nolen Jr. Efrain Alvarado III Emiliano Jake Saenz

Emma Sofia Garcia

Luna Jasmin Peñaflor

Richard William Quintilla

Yandel Ramirez