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March 18 2018 mdash Fifth Sunday of Lent mdash Year B
ST MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 606 North Bonham St Mexia TX 76667 Phone(254)562-3619 Fax(254)562-6377 Webstmarysmexiaorg
OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE DESPACHO PARROQUIAL
Sunday 930AM - 1130AM (off 4th Sunday) Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday1000 - 400 PM
Wednesday 200 PM - 800 PM (Summer 1000 AM ndash 400PM)
PARISH CLERGY STAFF VOLUNTEERS
Pastor Rev Fr Justin Nguyen Secretary Juana Rodriguez Cervantes
Email stmarysmexiayahoocom Email juanaperico26yahoocom
Deacon Richard Johnson Finance Manager Mary Seale
Email seatrek76msncom Email stmarysmarygmailcom
Deacon Dwight Mahoney CCE Director Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone (254) 729-2573 CCE Assistants Filo Contreras
Deacon Gordon Lee Hugo Lira Gladys Mendoza
Phone (254) 562-3635 Parish Council Chairman Michael Gragg
Finance Council Chairman Don Altland
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS CELEBRACIOacuteN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristiacutea
Sunday Masses Misas Dominicales 800 amp 1000 AM (English Ingles) 1200 PM (Spanish Espantildeol)
Weekday Masses Misas entre Semana Tuesday (Martes) - Wednesday (Mieacutercoles) 1210 PM
Thursday (Jueves) - Friday (Viernes) 1210 PM
Sacrament of Penance Sacramento de Penitencia
Sunday Domingo 715-745am 915-945am 1115-1145am
Wednesday Mieacutercoles 500PM ndash 600PM
During office hours or by Appointment Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita
Sacrament of Baptism Sacramento de Bautismo
During Sunday Masses Durante las Misas Dominicales
PrendashBaptismal class Clase Pre-Bautismal para padres y padrinos
English class by appointment
Clase en Espantildeol El tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 900AM-1100AM
Sacrament of Matrimony Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact the office at least 6 months in advance
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anticipoacute
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Sacramento de Uncioacuten de los Enfermos
Contact the priest immediately if you or your family members
are seriously ill will have a major surgery are old aged or in danger of death
Comunicasen con el Paacuterroco mediatamente si usted o un miembro de su familia esta grabe
o va tener una operacioacuten seria o si es la persona es de la tercer edad o esta peligro de muerte
DEVOTION DEVOCIOacuteN
Adoration English Every Friday 1100 AM Adoracioacuten en Espantildeol El tercer Saacutebado de cada mes 700PM
Rosary 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Rosario 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St Marys 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 Im-maculate Conception among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Fifth Sunday of Lent
800AM Pro Populo
1000AM +Alan Wehr
1200PM +Lorenzo Marez +Mariacutea Garciacutea
+David Gonzaacutelez +Esiquia Barco amp +Ramoacuten Marez
Tuesdayndash 1210PM +Earl MCDaniel
Wednesday-1210AM+Joseph Nguyen
Thursdayndash 1210PM Thanksgiving to God
Fridayndash 1210PM +Fr Wade Russell
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 02282018
Total cost of the project $ 1308335
Less Payments Made $121005
Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 836716
Needed to complete the project 350614
mdashmdashmdashmdash
Campaign pledges needing to be paid $106770
Additional funds needed 243844
Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us
to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or
pledges will be appreciated
Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Venegas Kayla
Olguin Tony Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington
Karina Rivera and Pamela Meacutendez
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 030418 $ 339617 Thank you for your generosity
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide for
Confession It provides clear instructions about what to
do before during and after confession It is free
Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your
phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls
draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set
free Be a part of this amazing journey
Pastoral Council members Maria Brim Enrique Crosby
Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain
Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez
Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff
Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora
Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but give
some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic Catholic
help you to take 40 days journey to become the-best-
version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at
BestLentEvercomsignup
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez
Leslie Hernaacutendez Bradley Gragg amp Madison Gragg
1000AM Mani Contreras Samantha Lira Zaiden Thomas Karla Alvarez amp Andreya Reyna
1200PM Isela Arivzu Ashley De La Cruz Diego Hernaacutendez
Stephanie Hernaacutendez amp Ana Mendoza
Lectors
800AM Michael Gragg (L) amp Cindy Collins (A)
1000AM Helen Matthews (L) amp Therese Nguyen (A)
1200PM Carmen Gonzaacutelez (L) amp Carlos Mendoza (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup 800AM Melissa Holt
1000AM Darlene Arrington
1200PM Juan Rodriguez
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are
sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health is-
sues
Let us pray for the sick Tracy Staton Luis Ramirez Antonio
Rangel Maria Josefina Vallejo Beverly Miller Sawyer Mar-
tin Ethel Goolsby Roxianne amp Edmund Schuster Emily Ray
Joanne McCain Ray Zies Jimmy Burrow Killian Ryan
Beard MG Gonzalez Family Sheila Higgins Jim Rodgers
Dcn Dwight amp Jo Mahoney KC Russ de Cordova Jewel
Bartlett Jack Telford Ruth Haddick Jackie Rayner Paul
Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Walter Kimmerling Charles Lit-
tle and Nelta Little
Let us pray for the deceased Ester Ceballos Joseph L
Schuster Sharon Parsons Sandra Payne Hipoacutelito Jimeacutenez
Linda Kuborn Billie Melvin and Donna Scherle We pray to
the Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Stations of the Cross Please make your time during Lent to walk
with the Lord on his Way of the Cross on every Friday during Lent
at 600pm
Viacutea Crucis Por favor hagan tiempo durante la Cuaresma para cami-
nar con el Sentildeor en su Viacutea Crucis todos los Viernes durante la Cua-
resma a las 6 de la tarde
Ashes to Easter Continue to drop coins in your Ashes to Easter Lenten
Boxes All boxes should be returned on Easter Sunday or the week after
De Cenizas a la Pascua Continuacuteen a depositar sus monedas en la cajita
de cuaresma cada diacutea y reza por las misiones Todas las cajitas deben
ser devueltas el Domingo de Pascua o la semana siguiente
Easter Lilies The Ladies Altar Guild will be accepting donations for
Easter Lilies in memory of or in honor of someone You may pick
up your envelope in the church foyer and place it in the offering
basket or drop off at church office
Lirios de Pascua Las Sentildeoras del Altar estaacute aceptando donaciones
monetarias para Los Lirios de Pascua En el pasillo se encuentra unos
sobres Puede dedicar en memoria de un ser querido o honor alguien
especial Pueden dejar su donacioacuten en la canasta del ofertorio o pue-
den pasar al despacho parroquial
Waco Deanery Lent Penance Services
Monday March 19th at 600 pm - St Martin (Tours)
Tuesday March 20th at 600 pm - St Louis (Waco)
Thursday March 22nd at 700 pm - St Joseph (Waco)
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Grupo de Estudio Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente todos los
Viernes despueacutes del Viacutea Crucis que se venga al Saloacuten Parroquial a
estudiar Comprender Las Escrituras curso completo para el estudio
de la Biblia conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin
Cuida bien las bancas Gastamos mucho dinero y labor de muchas
personas que se sacrificaron para arreglar las bancas de la Iglesia
porque estaban bien rayadas y maltratadas Solo ha pasado un antildeo y
se rayan en muchos lugares nuevamente Recomendamos que no se
ponga un tipo de cinturones con metal para la Iglesia Ellos son la
causa que las bancas esta talladas Ayuacutedenos de no gastar maacutes dinero
y labor
Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco
Durante La Cuaresma Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Martin (Tours)
Martes 20 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Luis (Waco)
Jueves 22 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa San Joseacute (Waco)
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea Estaraacute vendiendo enchiladas
caseras de carne molida con arroz frijoles refrito con postre y bebida
el proacuteximo Domingo despueacutes de Misa $1000 el plato La recauda-
cioacuten es para nuestra Edificio de Educacioacuten Religiosa
Semana Santa Las celebraciones de la Semana Santa empieza del
Domingo de Ramos Jueves Santo Viernes Santo Saacutebado de Gloria
y Domingo son las celebraciones maacutes importantes de todo el antildeo Por
favor trate de hacer su esfuerzo para asistir estos diacuteas
Horarios de Triduo Pascua (Semana Santa)
Martes Santo 27 de Marzo Misa de Crisma en la Parroquia
San Vicente de Pauacutel a las 1030am en Austin Texas
Jueves Santo 29 de Marzo Misa de la Cena del Sentildeor a las
600pm
Viernes Santo 30 de Marzo Viacutea Crucis Bilinguumle a las
300pm cena de Pescado Frito a las 430pm - 530pm Ser-
vicio a las 600pm
Saacutebado de Gloria 31 de Marzo Servicio de la Luz empieza a
las 845pm
Domingo de Pascua 1o de Abril Horario normal del Domingo
Solemne Adoracioacuten para Jueves Santo
Todo la comunidad puede asistir cualquier horario
Despueacutes del servicio a las 845pm Las Sentildeoras del Altar
845pm- 915pm Los Caballero de Coloacuten
915pm-1015pm Mantos Mariacutea y
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea
1015pm-1115pm Grupo de Oracioacuten
Colecta Pontificia para Viernes Santo El Papa Francisco ha pedido
a nuestra parroquia que apoyemos la Colecta del Pontificia del Vier-
nes Santo que ayuda a los cristianos en Tierra Santa A traveacutes de la
Colecta Pontificia del Viernes Santo se solidariza con la Iglesia en
Tierra Santa como testigo de la paz apoyando a los Catoacutelicos en las
parroquias y escuelas manteniendo santuarios cristianos y cuidando
a los refugiados en Tierra Santa
Novena de la Divina Misericordia comienza el Viernes Santo 30 de
Marzo Pueden recoger un folleto de la Coronilla en el vestiacutebulo de la
parroquia
Los Caballeros de Colon Estaacuten vendiendo boletos para una rifa El
premio es un rifle Modelo Remington 783 calibreacute 270 con lente de
alcance $ 500 el boleto o 5 boletos por $2000 El sorteo seraacute el Do-
mingo 15 de Abril del 2018 enseguida de habraacute una comida Luego
habraacute maacutes detalles adelante Pueden compra su boletos con los
miembros de los Caballeros de Colon
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800 am
Mass in the Parish Hall conference room
Take good care of the pews We spent lots of money and labors
of many people who sacrificed to fix the pews of the Church
because they were scratched so badly It has only been a year
and they are scratched at many places again We strongly rec-
ommend not wearing any type of belts with metal to
Church They are the cause of scratching Please help us from
spending more money and labor
St Maryrsquos Spiritrsquos Get ready for a full day adventure in Pales-
tine Texas on Friday March 23rd Well be going to see the
dogwood trails at Davey Park visiting Sacred Heart Catholic
Church eating lunch at one of their famous eateries there in Pal-
estine do a little shopping or looking at some local antique
stores and then before leaving well stop by the famous Oxbow
Bakery for a slice of pie Please come join us for a great day of
fellowship amp fun activities Let Mrs Susan Dornak know if
youre planning on going(254) 625-0250 Leaving St Marys at
900 am on that Friday
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community will be selling home-made
scrumptious beef enchiladas with all fixings rice refried beans
dessert and drink next Sunday after each Mass $1000 plate
All proceeds go towards the Building Fund
Holy Week Celebrations of Palm Sunday Holy Thursday
Good Friday Easter Vigil and Sunday are the most important
celebrations of the whole year Please try to make your effort to
attend these days
Easter Triduum Schedule
Holy Tuesday March 27 Chrism Mass at St Vincent de
Paul at 1030am in Austin Texas
Holy Thursday March 29 Mass of the Lordrsquos Supper at
600pm
Good Friday March 30 Bilingual Stations of the Cross at
300pm Fish Fried dinner at 430pm ndash 530pm Good
Friday Service at 600pm
Easter Vigil March 31 Service of the Light begins at
845pm
Easter Sunday April 1 Normal Sunday schedule
Communal Adoration on Holy Thursday
After Service to 845pm Lady Altar Guild amp others
845pm-915pm Knight of Columbus amp others
915pm-1015pm Mantos Maria
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community amp others
1015pm-1115pm Hispanic Prayer Group and others
Good Friday Pontifical Collection Pope Francis has asked our
parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection which
helps Christians in the Holy Land Through the Pontifical Good
Friday Collection you stand in solidarity with the Church in the
Holy Land as a witness of peace supporting Catholics there in
parishes and schools maintaining Christian shrines and caring
for refugees in the Holy Land
Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday March 30th You
may pick up your Chaplet booklets in the church foyer
Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle Tickets for a Remington
783 model bolt action 270 Rifle with scope combination $500
per ticket or 5 tickets for $2000 Drawing will be Sunday
April 15 2018 follow by a Luncheon more details to follow
You may purchase your tickets from the KC members
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Fifth Sunday of Lent
800AM Pro Populo
1000AM +Alan Wehr
1200PM +Lorenzo Marez +Mariacutea Garciacutea
+David Gonzaacutelez +Esiquia Barco amp +Ramoacuten Marez
Tuesdayndash 1210PM +Earl MCDaniel
Wednesday-1210AM+Joseph Nguyen
Thursdayndash 1210PM Thanksgiving to God
Fridayndash 1210PM +Fr Wade Russell
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 02282018
Total cost of the project $ 1308335
Less Payments Made $121005
Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 836716
Needed to complete the project 350614
mdashmdashmdashmdash
Campaign pledges needing to be paid $106770
Additional funds needed 243844
Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us
to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or
pledges will be appreciated
Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Venegas Kayla
Olguin Tony Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington
Karina Rivera and Pamela Meacutendez
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 030418 $ 339617 Thank you for your generosity
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide for
Confession It provides clear instructions about what to
do before during and after confession It is free
Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your
phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls
draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set
free Be a part of this amazing journey
Pastoral Council members Maria Brim Enrique Crosby
Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain
Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez
Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff
Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora
Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but give
some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic Catholic
help you to take 40 days journey to become the-best-
version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at
BestLentEvercomsignup
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez
Leslie Hernaacutendez Bradley Gragg amp Madison Gragg
1000AM Mani Contreras Samantha Lira Zaiden Thomas Karla Alvarez amp Andreya Reyna
1200PM Isela Arivzu Ashley De La Cruz Diego Hernaacutendez
Stephanie Hernaacutendez amp Ana Mendoza
Lectors
800AM Michael Gragg (L) amp Cindy Collins (A)
1000AM Helen Matthews (L) amp Therese Nguyen (A)
1200PM Carmen Gonzaacutelez (L) amp Carlos Mendoza (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup 800AM Melissa Holt
1000AM Darlene Arrington
1200PM Juan Rodriguez
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are
sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health is-
sues
Let us pray for the sick Tracy Staton Luis Ramirez Antonio
Rangel Maria Josefina Vallejo Beverly Miller Sawyer Mar-
tin Ethel Goolsby Roxianne amp Edmund Schuster Emily Ray
Joanne McCain Ray Zies Jimmy Burrow Killian Ryan
Beard MG Gonzalez Family Sheila Higgins Jim Rodgers
Dcn Dwight amp Jo Mahoney KC Russ de Cordova Jewel
Bartlett Jack Telford Ruth Haddick Jackie Rayner Paul
Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Walter Kimmerling Charles Lit-
tle and Nelta Little
Let us pray for the deceased Ester Ceballos Joseph L
Schuster Sharon Parsons Sandra Payne Hipoacutelito Jimeacutenez
Linda Kuborn Billie Melvin and Donna Scherle We pray to
the Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Stations of the Cross Please make your time during Lent to walk
with the Lord on his Way of the Cross on every Friday during Lent
at 600pm
Viacutea Crucis Por favor hagan tiempo durante la Cuaresma para cami-
nar con el Sentildeor en su Viacutea Crucis todos los Viernes durante la Cua-
resma a las 6 de la tarde
Ashes to Easter Continue to drop coins in your Ashes to Easter Lenten
Boxes All boxes should be returned on Easter Sunday or the week after
De Cenizas a la Pascua Continuacuteen a depositar sus monedas en la cajita
de cuaresma cada diacutea y reza por las misiones Todas las cajitas deben
ser devueltas el Domingo de Pascua o la semana siguiente
Easter Lilies The Ladies Altar Guild will be accepting donations for
Easter Lilies in memory of or in honor of someone You may pick
up your envelope in the church foyer and place it in the offering
basket or drop off at church office
Lirios de Pascua Las Sentildeoras del Altar estaacute aceptando donaciones
monetarias para Los Lirios de Pascua En el pasillo se encuentra unos
sobres Puede dedicar en memoria de un ser querido o honor alguien
especial Pueden dejar su donacioacuten en la canasta del ofertorio o pue-
den pasar al despacho parroquial
Waco Deanery Lent Penance Services
Monday March 19th at 600 pm - St Martin (Tours)
Tuesday March 20th at 600 pm - St Louis (Waco)
Thursday March 22nd at 700 pm - St Joseph (Waco)
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Grupo de Estudio Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente todos los
Viernes despueacutes del Viacutea Crucis que se venga al Saloacuten Parroquial a
estudiar Comprender Las Escrituras curso completo para el estudio
de la Biblia conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin
Cuida bien las bancas Gastamos mucho dinero y labor de muchas
personas que se sacrificaron para arreglar las bancas de la Iglesia
porque estaban bien rayadas y maltratadas Solo ha pasado un antildeo y
se rayan en muchos lugares nuevamente Recomendamos que no se
ponga un tipo de cinturones con metal para la Iglesia Ellos son la
causa que las bancas esta talladas Ayuacutedenos de no gastar maacutes dinero
y labor
Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco
Durante La Cuaresma Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Martin (Tours)
Martes 20 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Luis (Waco)
Jueves 22 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa San Joseacute (Waco)
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea Estaraacute vendiendo enchiladas
caseras de carne molida con arroz frijoles refrito con postre y bebida
el proacuteximo Domingo despueacutes de Misa $1000 el plato La recauda-
cioacuten es para nuestra Edificio de Educacioacuten Religiosa
Semana Santa Las celebraciones de la Semana Santa empieza del
Domingo de Ramos Jueves Santo Viernes Santo Saacutebado de Gloria
y Domingo son las celebraciones maacutes importantes de todo el antildeo Por
favor trate de hacer su esfuerzo para asistir estos diacuteas
Horarios de Triduo Pascua (Semana Santa)
Martes Santo 27 de Marzo Misa de Crisma en la Parroquia
San Vicente de Pauacutel a las 1030am en Austin Texas
Jueves Santo 29 de Marzo Misa de la Cena del Sentildeor a las
600pm
Viernes Santo 30 de Marzo Viacutea Crucis Bilinguumle a las
300pm cena de Pescado Frito a las 430pm - 530pm Ser-
vicio a las 600pm
Saacutebado de Gloria 31 de Marzo Servicio de la Luz empieza a
las 845pm
Domingo de Pascua 1o de Abril Horario normal del Domingo
Solemne Adoracioacuten para Jueves Santo
Todo la comunidad puede asistir cualquier horario
Despueacutes del servicio a las 845pm Las Sentildeoras del Altar
845pm- 915pm Los Caballero de Coloacuten
915pm-1015pm Mantos Mariacutea y
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea
1015pm-1115pm Grupo de Oracioacuten
Colecta Pontificia para Viernes Santo El Papa Francisco ha pedido
a nuestra parroquia que apoyemos la Colecta del Pontificia del Vier-
nes Santo que ayuda a los cristianos en Tierra Santa A traveacutes de la
Colecta Pontificia del Viernes Santo se solidariza con la Iglesia en
Tierra Santa como testigo de la paz apoyando a los Catoacutelicos en las
parroquias y escuelas manteniendo santuarios cristianos y cuidando
a los refugiados en Tierra Santa
Novena de la Divina Misericordia comienza el Viernes Santo 30 de
Marzo Pueden recoger un folleto de la Coronilla en el vestiacutebulo de la
parroquia
Los Caballeros de Colon Estaacuten vendiendo boletos para una rifa El
premio es un rifle Modelo Remington 783 calibreacute 270 con lente de
alcance $ 500 el boleto o 5 boletos por $2000 El sorteo seraacute el Do-
mingo 15 de Abril del 2018 enseguida de habraacute una comida Luego
habraacute maacutes detalles adelante Pueden compra su boletos con los
miembros de los Caballeros de Colon
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800 am
Mass in the Parish Hall conference room
Take good care of the pews We spent lots of money and labors
of many people who sacrificed to fix the pews of the Church
because they were scratched so badly It has only been a year
and they are scratched at many places again We strongly rec-
ommend not wearing any type of belts with metal to
Church They are the cause of scratching Please help us from
spending more money and labor
St Maryrsquos Spiritrsquos Get ready for a full day adventure in Pales-
tine Texas on Friday March 23rd Well be going to see the
dogwood trails at Davey Park visiting Sacred Heart Catholic
Church eating lunch at one of their famous eateries there in Pal-
estine do a little shopping or looking at some local antique
stores and then before leaving well stop by the famous Oxbow
Bakery for a slice of pie Please come join us for a great day of
fellowship amp fun activities Let Mrs Susan Dornak know if
youre planning on going(254) 625-0250 Leaving St Marys at
900 am on that Friday
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community will be selling home-made
scrumptious beef enchiladas with all fixings rice refried beans
dessert and drink next Sunday after each Mass $1000 plate
All proceeds go towards the Building Fund
Holy Week Celebrations of Palm Sunday Holy Thursday
Good Friday Easter Vigil and Sunday are the most important
celebrations of the whole year Please try to make your effort to
attend these days
Easter Triduum Schedule
Holy Tuesday March 27 Chrism Mass at St Vincent de
Paul at 1030am in Austin Texas
Holy Thursday March 29 Mass of the Lordrsquos Supper at
600pm
Good Friday March 30 Bilingual Stations of the Cross at
300pm Fish Fried dinner at 430pm ndash 530pm Good
Friday Service at 600pm
Easter Vigil March 31 Service of the Light begins at
845pm
Easter Sunday April 1 Normal Sunday schedule
Communal Adoration on Holy Thursday
After Service to 845pm Lady Altar Guild amp others
845pm-915pm Knight of Columbus amp others
915pm-1015pm Mantos Maria
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community amp others
1015pm-1115pm Hispanic Prayer Group and others
Good Friday Pontifical Collection Pope Francis has asked our
parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection which
helps Christians in the Holy Land Through the Pontifical Good
Friday Collection you stand in solidarity with the Church in the
Holy Land as a witness of peace supporting Catholics there in
parishes and schools maintaining Christian shrines and caring
for refugees in the Holy Land
Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday March 30th You
may pick up your Chaplet booklets in the church foyer
Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle Tickets for a Remington
783 model bolt action 270 Rifle with scope combination $500
per ticket or 5 tickets for $2000 Drawing will be Sunday
April 15 2018 follow by a Luncheon more details to follow
You may purchase your tickets from the KC members
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Grupo de Estudio Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente todos los
Viernes despueacutes del Viacutea Crucis que se venga al Saloacuten Parroquial a
estudiar Comprender Las Escrituras curso completo para el estudio
de la Biblia conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin
Cuida bien las bancas Gastamos mucho dinero y labor de muchas
personas que se sacrificaron para arreglar las bancas de la Iglesia
porque estaban bien rayadas y maltratadas Solo ha pasado un antildeo y
se rayan en muchos lugares nuevamente Recomendamos que no se
ponga un tipo de cinturones con metal para la Iglesia Ellos son la
causa que las bancas esta talladas Ayuacutedenos de no gastar maacutes dinero
y labor
Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco
Durante La Cuaresma Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Martin (Tours)
Martes 20 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Luis (Waco)
Jueves 22 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa San Joseacute (Waco)
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea Estaraacute vendiendo enchiladas
caseras de carne molida con arroz frijoles refrito con postre y bebida
el proacuteximo Domingo despueacutes de Misa $1000 el plato La recauda-
cioacuten es para nuestra Edificio de Educacioacuten Religiosa
Semana Santa Las celebraciones de la Semana Santa empieza del
Domingo de Ramos Jueves Santo Viernes Santo Saacutebado de Gloria
y Domingo son las celebraciones maacutes importantes de todo el antildeo Por
favor trate de hacer su esfuerzo para asistir estos diacuteas
Horarios de Triduo Pascua (Semana Santa)
Martes Santo 27 de Marzo Misa de Crisma en la Parroquia
San Vicente de Pauacutel a las 1030am en Austin Texas
Jueves Santo 29 de Marzo Misa de la Cena del Sentildeor a las
600pm
Viernes Santo 30 de Marzo Viacutea Crucis Bilinguumle a las
300pm cena de Pescado Frito a las 430pm - 530pm Ser-
vicio a las 600pm
Saacutebado de Gloria 31 de Marzo Servicio de la Luz empieza a
las 845pm
Domingo de Pascua 1o de Abril Horario normal del Domingo
Solemne Adoracioacuten para Jueves Santo
Todo la comunidad puede asistir cualquier horario
Despueacutes del servicio a las 845pm Las Sentildeoras del Altar
845pm- 915pm Los Caballero de Coloacuten
915pm-1015pm Mantos Mariacutea y
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea
1015pm-1115pm Grupo de Oracioacuten
Colecta Pontificia para Viernes Santo El Papa Francisco ha pedido
a nuestra parroquia que apoyemos la Colecta del Pontificia del Vier-
nes Santo que ayuda a los cristianos en Tierra Santa A traveacutes de la
Colecta Pontificia del Viernes Santo se solidariza con la Iglesia en
Tierra Santa como testigo de la paz apoyando a los Catoacutelicos en las
parroquias y escuelas manteniendo santuarios cristianos y cuidando
a los refugiados en Tierra Santa
Novena de la Divina Misericordia comienza el Viernes Santo 30 de
Marzo Pueden recoger un folleto de la Coronilla en el vestiacutebulo de la
parroquia
Los Caballeros de Colon Estaacuten vendiendo boletos para una rifa El
premio es un rifle Modelo Remington 783 calibreacute 270 con lente de
alcance $ 500 el boleto o 5 boletos por $2000 El sorteo seraacute el Do-
mingo 15 de Abril del 2018 enseguida de habraacute una comida Luego
habraacute maacutes detalles adelante Pueden compra su boletos con los
miembros de los Caballeros de Colon
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800 am
Mass in the Parish Hall conference room
Take good care of the pews We spent lots of money and labors
of many people who sacrificed to fix the pews of the Church
because they were scratched so badly It has only been a year
and they are scratched at many places again We strongly rec-
ommend not wearing any type of belts with metal to
Church They are the cause of scratching Please help us from
spending more money and labor
St Maryrsquos Spiritrsquos Get ready for a full day adventure in Pales-
tine Texas on Friday March 23rd Well be going to see the
dogwood trails at Davey Park visiting Sacred Heart Catholic
Church eating lunch at one of their famous eateries there in Pal-
estine do a little shopping or looking at some local antique
stores and then before leaving well stop by the famous Oxbow
Bakery for a slice of pie Please come join us for a great day of
fellowship amp fun activities Let Mrs Susan Dornak know if
youre planning on going(254) 625-0250 Leaving St Marys at
900 am on that Friday
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community will be selling home-made
scrumptious beef enchiladas with all fixings rice refried beans
dessert and drink next Sunday after each Mass $1000 plate
All proceeds go towards the Building Fund
Holy Week Celebrations of Palm Sunday Holy Thursday
Good Friday Easter Vigil and Sunday are the most important
celebrations of the whole year Please try to make your effort to
attend these days
Easter Triduum Schedule
Holy Tuesday March 27 Chrism Mass at St Vincent de
Paul at 1030am in Austin Texas
Holy Thursday March 29 Mass of the Lordrsquos Supper at
600pm
Good Friday March 30 Bilingual Stations of the Cross at
300pm Fish Fried dinner at 430pm ndash 530pm Good
Friday Service at 600pm
Easter Vigil March 31 Service of the Light begins at
845pm
Easter Sunday April 1 Normal Sunday schedule
Communal Adoration on Holy Thursday
After Service to 845pm Lady Altar Guild amp others
845pm-915pm Knight of Columbus amp others
915pm-1015pm Mantos Maria
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community amp others
1015pm-1115pm Hispanic Prayer Group and others
Good Friday Pontifical Collection Pope Francis has asked our
parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection which
helps Christians in the Holy Land Through the Pontifical Good
Friday Collection you stand in solidarity with the Church in the
Holy Land as a witness of peace supporting Catholics there in
parishes and schools maintaining Christian shrines and caring
for refugees in the Holy Land
Divine Mercy Novena starts on Good Friday March 30th You
may pick up your Chaplet booklets in the church foyer
Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle Tickets for a Remington
783 model bolt action 270 Rifle with scope combination $500
per ticket or 5 tickets for $2000 Drawing will be Sunday
April 15 2018 follow by a Luncheon more details to follow
You may purchase your tickets from the KC members
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881