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April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 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 Web:stmarysmexia.org OFFICE HOURS / HORARIO DE DESPACHO PARROQUIAL Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM, (off 4 th Sunday). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:10:00 - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Summer: 10:00 AM 4:00PM) PARISH CLERGY, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen Secretary: Juana Rodriguez Cervantes Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Deacon: Richard Johnson Finance Manager: Mary Seale Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 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 / CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist / Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristía Sunday Masses / Misas Dominicales: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English / Ingles); 12:00 PM (Spanish / Español ) Weekday Masses / Misas entre Semana: Tuesday (Martes) - Wednesday (Miércoles) 12:10 PM; Thursday (Jueves) - Friday (Viernes) 12:10 PM Sacrament of Penance / Sacramento de Penitencia Sunday / Domingo: 7:15-7:45am, 9:15-9:45am, 11:15-11:45am Wednesday / Miércoles: 5:00PM 6:00PM 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 PreBaptismal class / Clase Pre-Bautismal para padres y padrinos English class: by appointment. Clase en Español: El tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM Sacrament of Matrimony / Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact the office at least 6 months in advance. Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anticipó. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick / Sacramento de Unción 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 Párroco mediatamente si usted o un miembro de su familia esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o si es la persona es de la tercer edad o esta peligro de muerte. DEVOTION / DEVOCIÓN Adoration: English: Every Friday 11:00 AM Adoración en Español: El tercer Sábado de cada mes 7:00PM Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Rosario: 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical OUR MISSION STATEMENT St. Mary's 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.

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April 15 2018 mdash Third Sunday of Easter 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

Third Sunday of Easter

800AM Pro Populo

1000AM +Jose de Jesuacutes Medina amp +Sue Ellen Fewell

1200PM +Reymundo Saacutenchez

Tuesdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Wednesday-1210AM Communion Service

Thursdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Fridayndash 1210PM Communion Service

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 03312018

Total cost of the project $ 1308335

Less Payments Made $298065

Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $658741

Needed to complete the project 351529

mdashmdashmdashmdash

Campaign pledges needing to be paid $103451

Additional funds needed 248078

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 Shelby Dickerson Tony Venegas Kayla Olguin Tony Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez

Caleb Arrington Karina Rivera and Pamela Meacutendez

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed $340000

Offering Last Sunday 040818 $ 313700 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

Ray Zies and Mary Seale

Ashes to Easter Return your Ashes to Easter boxes as soon as possi-

ble You may put them in the offertory or stop by the church office

De Cenizas a la Pascua Regrese su cajita cuaresmal Pueden poner

su cajita en el ofertorio o pueden pasar por el despacho parroquial

Asiacute nosotros pueacute- denos mandar la donacioacuten los mas pronto posible

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Chris Staton Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez

Leslie Hernaacutendez amp Bradley Gragg

1000AM Andreya Reyna Rylie Mushinski Emilee Davila Makayla Contreras amp Mani Contreras

1200PM Ana Mendoza Ray Mendoza Andreacutes Ramos

Oscar Ramos amp Andrea Rivera

Lectors

800AM Michael Gragg (L) amp Mary Seale (A)

1000AM Abril Arrezola (L) amp Bob McCain (A)

1200PM Rosa Guerrero (L) amp Nazaria Peacuterez (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup 800AM Melissa Holt

1000AM Filo Contreras

1200PM Laacutezaro Salazar

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 Alex Ellis Victor Zapatero Stanley

Mehringer Tracy Staton Beverly Miller Ethel Goolsby Rox-

ianne amp Edmund Schuster Ray Zies Tommy amp Killian Ryan

Beard MG Gonzalez Family Sheila Higgins Dcn Dwight

amp Jo Mahoney Russ de Cordova Paul Thomas Mahoney

Lisa Hill Charles Little and Nelta Little

Let us pray for the deceased Rosaliacutea (Chio) Rivera Reymun-

do Saacutenchez Jerry Dobiyanski Patricia Shulze Dana Rodrick

McNair Jim Rodgers Luis Sifuentes and Hipoacutelito Jimeacutenez

We pray to the Lord

Please call the parish office to update the list

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista

The Missionary Cooperative Plan

Is a diocesan program promoting awareness of missions worldwide

in parishes throughout the Diocese Representatives of missionary

congregations of men and women mission dioceses lay mission

groups affiliated with missionary orders societies of apostolic life

are invited to speak at the parishes to inform the faithful of the Life

of the Universal Church and to gather financial support

Next Sunday April 22 we will welcome a representative of the

Congregation of the Salvatorian Fathers (Society of Divine Sav-

ior) Fr Thaddeus Tabak SDS who comes to provide some infor-

mation on their apostolates and to ask for spiritual and monetary

support

Fr Thaddeus was ordained in Poland in 1977 While working in

many places some time ago he was also privileged to work in the

Diocese of Austin either as a visiting priest ministering to Polish

Solidarity immigrants (it was under Bishop Harris) or for the next

10 years working in the parishes of St Louis in Austin and in Rose-

bud and Burlington in the Temple Deanery

He was also appointed a Regional Superior of Polish Salvatorian

Fathers in the United States and presently he is ministering as a

local superior of the Salvatorian Fathers in Texas and as a Pastor of

Our Lady of Sorrows in San Antonio Texas Please keep him in our

prayers as he promises to pray for us

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor

Belenrsquos Beauty Salon The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week

in loving memory of +Reymundo Saacutenchez

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Los Caballeros de Colon Tiene la rifa de rifle con una comida de Espa-

gueti hoy en el Saloacuten Parroquial despueacutes de la Misa de 10 Pueden compra

su boletos con los miembros de los Caballeros de Colon

El Plan Cooperativo Misionero Es un programa diocesano que promueve

la conciencia de las misiones en todo el mundo en las parroquias de toda la

Dioacutecesis Representantes de congregaciones misioneras de hombres y mu-

jeres dioacutecesis misioneras grupos misioneros laicos afiliados a las oacuterdenes

misioneras sociedades de vida apostoacutelica estaacuten invitados a hablar en las

parroquias para informar a los fieles de la Vida de la Iglesia Universal y

para obtener apoyo financiero El proacuteximo Domingo 22 de Abril dare-

mos la bienvenida a un representante de la Congregacioacuten de los Padres

Salvatorianos (Sociedad del Divino Salvador) El Padre Tadeo Tabak

SDS que viene a proporcionar informacioacuten sobre sus apostolados y para

pedir apoyo espiritual y monetario Padre Tadeo fue ordenado en Polonia

en 1977 Mientras trabajaba en muchos lugares hace alguacuten tiempo tambieacuten

tuvo el privilegio de trabajar en la Dioacutecesis de Austin como sacerdote visi-

tante ministrando a los inmigrantes de Solidaridad Polaca (estuvo bajo el

Obispo Harris) o durante los siguientes 10 antildeos Trabajando en las parro-

quias de St Luis en Austin y en Rosebud y Burlington en Decanto de Tem-

ple Tambieacuten fue nombrado Superior Regional de los Padres Salvatorianos

Polacos en los Estados Unidos y actualmente estaacute ministrando como supe-

rior local de los Padres Salvatorianos en Texas y como Pastor de Nuestra

Sentildeora de los Dolores en San Antonio Texas Por favor manteacutenganlo en

nuestras oraciones mientras promete orar por nosotros

Festival de Jamaica Es el 6 de Mayo Traiga a su familia y amigos y

uacutenase a nosotros para nuestro Festival Habraacute comida mexicana casera

muacutesica y mucho maacutes Esperamos a verlos

Atencioacuten Si todaviacutea ustedes tiene boletos de la Rifa de la Jamaica por

favor entreacutegalos los mas pronto posible con los talones y el dinero Puede

pasar por el despacho parroquial o con la Sra Filo Contreras

Venta de Camisetas Se esta vendiendo camisetas de la Jamaica despueacutes

de Misa Pueden comprar las con el Grupo Comunidad Hispana

Rifa de Jamaica La Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo

boletos de Rifa para el Festival Jamaica 2018 son tres gran premios 1o

premio Un Refrigerador marca Frigidaire de 255 cuacutebicos pies de dos

puertas verticales 2o premio Una secadora electrodomeacutestica marca Ken-

more 65 cuacutebicos pies y una Lavadora marca Kenmore de 35 cuacutebicos pies

de carga superior con opcioacuten de llenado profundo 3cer premio Tarjeta de

regaliacutea de Visa de $ 40000 Los boletos cuestan $ 2000 y el sorteo se lle-

varaacute a cabo el Domingo 6 de Mayo Ayuacutedenos a publicitar comprar o

vender boletos

Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten Con la presencia de asis-

tir la Santa Misa

Clases dominicales obligatorias de 1100 am - 1145 am para los

alumnos de Primera Comunioacuten en el Saloacuten Parroquial Los alum-

nos de Confirmacioacuten en el cuarto de conferencia del Saloacuten Parro-

quial

Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramentales

pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o 1200

pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alumnos

Atencioacuten Padres de Primera Comunioacuten y de Confirmacioacuten

Obligatorio

Saacutebado 12 de Mayo - Retiro de Primera Comunioacuten 900am-200

pm (iexclTodos los nintildeos deben asistir)

Mieacutercoles 16 de Mayo - Ensayo de Primera Comunioacuten Durante el

Catecismo

Saacutebado 19 de Mayo - Misa de Primera Comunioacuten a las 500pm en

el Saloacuten Parroquial

Saacutebado 26 de Mayo - Ensayo de Confirmacioacuten a las 600 pm

Domingo 27 de Mayo - Misa de Confirmacioacuten a las 1200 pm en el

Saloacuten Parroquial

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800

am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle amp Spaghetti Dinner will

be today after the 1000 am Mass in the Parish Hall You

may purchase your Rifle tickets and get delicious plate of Spa-

ghetti

Rosary Study Class will meet this Monday at 1230 noon at

Deacon Dwight Mahoney house You are most welcome to

join us For more information contact the church office

Jamaica Festival May 6th Bring your family and friends and

join us for our Festival There will be homemade Mexican

food music and much more We hope to see you

Calling in all Raffle tickets If you still have Jamaica Raffle

tickets please submit them as soon as possible with the stubs

and money to the church office

Jamaica T-Shirts are here and the Hispanic Community will be

selling them after each Mass

Jamaica Raffle 2018 St Maryrsquos Hispanic community is sell-

ing raffle tickets for three prizes 1st prize Frigidaire 255 cu

ft side-by-side White Refrigerator 2nd prize Kenmore 65

cu ft Electric Dryer amp Kenmore 35 cu ft Top-Load Washer

with deep fill option 3rd prize $40000 Visa Gift Card

Tickets are $2000 and the drawing will be held on Sunday

May 6th Please help us advertise buy or sell tickets

First Communion amp Confirmation Class and Mass atten-dance

Mandatory Sunday classes from 1100 am- 1145 am

First Communion Students will meet in the Parish Hall

Confirmation Students will meet in the conference room

of the Parish Hall

Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students

can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm

Mass The front pews will be reserved for them

Attention First Communion amp Confirmation Parents

Mandatory

Saturday May 12 -1st Communion Retreat 900 am-

200 pm (Every child must attend)

Wednesday May 16- 1st Communion Rehearsal During

CCE

Saturday May 19 - 1st Communion Mass 500 pm In

the Parish Hall

Saturday May 26 - Confirmation Rehearsal 600 pm

Sunday May 27 - Confirmation Mass 1200 pm In the

Parish Hall

Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a

great gift to your loved ones living and deceased or for any

other special occasion Stop by the office for open dates

Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday Two fresh arrangements

are for $7000 You may offer these for your loved ones living

and deceased or for any other special occasion Stop by the

office for open dates

Rummage Sale The Ladies Altar Guild will start collecting

items for the rummage sale in August You may drop off your

donations after May 28th during regular office hours They

will be taken to storage until the rummage sale

(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

469-531-7284

one

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

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

P

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

562-5035

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Third Sunday of Easter

800AM Pro Populo

1000AM +Jose de Jesuacutes Medina amp +Sue Ellen Fewell

1200PM +Reymundo Saacutenchez

Tuesdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Wednesday-1210AM Communion Service

Thursdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Fridayndash 1210PM Communion Service

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 03312018

Total cost of the project $ 1308335

Less Payments Made $298065

Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $658741

Needed to complete the project 351529

mdashmdashmdashmdash

Campaign pledges needing to be paid $103451

Additional funds needed 248078

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 Shelby Dickerson Tony Venegas Kayla Olguin Tony Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez

Caleb Arrington Karina Rivera and Pamela Meacutendez

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed $340000

Offering Last Sunday 040818 $ 313700 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

Ray Zies and Mary Seale

Ashes to Easter Return your Ashes to Easter boxes as soon as possi-

ble You may put them in the offertory or stop by the church office

De Cenizas a la Pascua Regrese su cajita cuaresmal Pueden poner

su cajita en el ofertorio o pueden pasar por el despacho parroquial

Asiacute nosotros pueacute- denos mandar la donacioacuten los mas pronto posible

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Chris Staton Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez

Leslie Hernaacutendez amp Bradley Gragg

1000AM Andreya Reyna Rylie Mushinski Emilee Davila Makayla Contreras amp Mani Contreras

1200PM Ana Mendoza Ray Mendoza Andreacutes Ramos

Oscar Ramos amp Andrea Rivera

Lectors

800AM Michael Gragg (L) amp Mary Seale (A)

1000AM Abril Arrezola (L) amp Bob McCain (A)

1200PM Rosa Guerrero (L) amp Nazaria Peacuterez (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup 800AM Melissa Holt

1000AM Filo Contreras

1200PM Laacutezaro Salazar

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 Alex Ellis Victor Zapatero Stanley

Mehringer Tracy Staton Beverly Miller Ethel Goolsby Rox-

ianne amp Edmund Schuster Ray Zies Tommy amp Killian Ryan

Beard MG Gonzalez Family Sheila Higgins Dcn Dwight

amp Jo Mahoney Russ de Cordova Paul Thomas Mahoney

Lisa Hill Charles Little and Nelta Little

Let us pray for the deceased Rosaliacutea (Chio) Rivera Reymun-

do Saacutenchez Jerry Dobiyanski Patricia Shulze Dana Rodrick

McNair Jim Rodgers Luis Sifuentes and Hipoacutelito Jimeacutenez

We pray to the Lord

Please call the parish office to update the list

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista

The Missionary Cooperative Plan

Is a diocesan program promoting awareness of missions worldwide

in parishes throughout the Diocese Representatives of missionary

congregations of men and women mission dioceses lay mission

groups affiliated with missionary orders societies of apostolic life

are invited to speak at the parishes to inform the faithful of the Life

of the Universal Church and to gather financial support

Next Sunday April 22 we will welcome a representative of the

Congregation of the Salvatorian Fathers (Society of Divine Sav-

ior) Fr Thaddeus Tabak SDS who comes to provide some infor-

mation on their apostolates and to ask for spiritual and monetary

support

Fr Thaddeus was ordained in Poland in 1977 While working in

many places some time ago he was also privileged to work in the

Diocese of Austin either as a visiting priest ministering to Polish

Solidarity immigrants (it was under Bishop Harris) or for the next

10 years working in the parishes of St Louis in Austin and in Rose-

bud and Burlington in the Temple Deanery

He was also appointed a Regional Superior of Polish Salvatorian

Fathers in the United States and presently he is ministering as a

local superior of the Salvatorian Fathers in Texas and as a Pastor of

Our Lady of Sorrows in San Antonio Texas Please keep him in our

prayers as he promises to pray for us

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor

Belenrsquos Beauty Salon The Sanctuary Candle is burning this week

in loving memory of +Reymundo Saacutenchez

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Los Caballeros de Colon Tiene la rifa de rifle con una comida de Espa-

gueti hoy en el Saloacuten Parroquial despueacutes de la Misa de 10 Pueden compra

su boletos con los miembros de los Caballeros de Colon

El Plan Cooperativo Misionero Es un programa diocesano que promueve

la conciencia de las misiones en todo el mundo en las parroquias de toda la

Dioacutecesis Representantes de congregaciones misioneras de hombres y mu-

jeres dioacutecesis misioneras grupos misioneros laicos afiliados a las oacuterdenes

misioneras sociedades de vida apostoacutelica estaacuten invitados a hablar en las

parroquias para informar a los fieles de la Vida de la Iglesia Universal y

para obtener apoyo financiero El proacuteximo Domingo 22 de Abril dare-

mos la bienvenida a un representante de la Congregacioacuten de los Padres

Salvatorianos (Sociedad del Divino Salvador) El Padre Tadeo Tabak

SDS que viene a proporcionar informacioacuten sobre sus apostolados y para

pedir apoyo espiritual y monetario Padre Tadeo fue ordenado en Polonia

en 1977 Mientras trabajaba en muchos lugares hace alguacuten tiempo tambieacuten

tuvo el privilegio de trabajar en la Dioacutecesis de Austin como sacerdote visi-

tante ministrando a los inmigrantes de Solidaridad Polaca (estuvo bajo el

Obispo Harris) o durante los siguientes 10 antildeos Trabajando en las parro-

quias de St Luis en Austin y en Rosebud y Burlington en Decanto de Tem-

ple Tambieacuten fue nombrado Superior Regional de los Padres Salvatorianos

Polacos en los Estados Unidos y actualmente estaacute ministrando como supe-

rior local de los Padres Salvatorianos en Texas y como Pastor de Nuestra

Sentildeora de los Dolores en San Antonio Texas Por favor manteacutenganlo en

nuestras oraciones mientras promete orar por nosotros

Festival de Jamaica Es el 6 de Mayo Traiga a su familia y amigos y

uacutenase a nosotros para nuestro Festival Habraacute comida mexicana casera

muacutesica y mucho maacutes Esperamos a verlos

Atencioacuten Si todaviacutea ustedes tiene boletos de la Rifa de la Jamaica por

favor entreacutegalos los mas pronto posible con los talones y el dinero Puede

pasar por el despacho parroquial o con la Sra Filo Contreras

Venta de Camisetas Se esta vendiendo camisetas de la Jamaica despueacutes

de Misa Pueden comprar las con el Grupo Comunidad Hispana

Rifa de Jamaica La Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo

boletos de Rifa para el Festival Jamaica 2018 son tres gran premios 1o

premio Un Refrigerador marca Frigidaire de 255 cuacutebicos pies de dos

puertas verticales 2o premio Una secadora electrodomeacutestica marca Ken-

more 65 cuacutebicos pies y una Lavadora marca Kenmore de 35 cuacutebicos pies

de carga superior con opcioacuten de llenado profundo 3cer premio Tarjeta de

regaliacutea de Visa de $ 40000 Los boletos cuestan $ 2000 y el sorteo se lle-

varaacute a cabo el Domingo 6 de Mayo Ayuacutedenos a publicitar comprar o

vender boletos

Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten Con la presencia de asis-

tir la Santa Misa

Clases dominicales obligatorias de 1100 am - 1145 am para los

alumnos de Primera Comunioacuten en el Saloacuten Parroquial Los alum-

nos de Confirmacioacuten en el cuarto de conferencia del Saloacuten Parro-

quial

Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramentales

pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o 1200

pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alumnos

Atencioacuten Padres de Primera Comunioacuten y de Confirmacioacuten

Obligatorio

Saacutebado 12 de Mayo - Retiro de Primera Comunioacuten 900am-200

pm (iexclTodos los nintildeos deben asistir)

Mieacutercoles 16 de Mayo - Ensayo de Primera Comunioacuten Durante el

Catecismo

Saacutebado 19 de Mayo - Misa de Primera Comunioacuten a las 500pm en

el Saloacuten Parroquial

Saacutebado 26 de Mayo - Ensayo de Confirmacioacuten a las 600 pm

Domingo 27 de Mayo - Misa de Confirmacioacuten a las 1200 pm en el

Saloacuten Parroquial

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800

am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle amp Spaghetti Dinner will

be today after the 1000 am Mass in the Parish Hall You

may purchase your Rifle tickets and get delicious plate of Spa-

ghetti

Rosary Study Class will meet this Monday at 1230 noon at

Deacon Dwight Mahoney house You are most welcome to

join us For more information contact the church office

Jamaica Festival May 6th Bring your family and friends and

join us for our Festival There will be homemade Mexican

food music and much more We hope to see you

Calling in all Raffle tickets If you still have Jamaica Raffle

tickets please submit them as soon as possible with the stubs

and money to the church office

Jamaica T-Shirts are here and the Hispanic Community will be

selling them after each Mass

Jamaica Raffle 2018 St Maryrsquos Hispanic community is sell-

ing raffle tickets for three prizes 1st prize Frigidaire 255 cu

ft side-by-side White Refrigerator 2nd prize Kenmore 65

cu ft Electric Dryer amp Kenmore 35 cu ft Top-Load Washer

with deep fill option 3rd prize $40000 Visa Gift Card

Tickets are $2000 and the drawing will be held on Sunday

May 6th Please help us advertise buy or sell tickets

First Communion amp Confirmation Class and Mass atten-dance

Mandatory Sunday classes from 1100 am- 1145 am

First Communion Students will meet in the Parish Hall

Confirmation Students will meet in the conference room

of the Parish Hall

Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students

can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm

Mass The front pews will be reserved for them

Attention First Communion amp Confirmation Parents

Mandatory

Saturday May 12 -1st Communion Retreat 900 am-

200 pm (Every child must attend)

Wednesday May 16- 1st Communion Rehearsal During

CCE

Saturday May 19 - 1st Communion Mass 500 pm In

the Parish Hall

Saturday May 26 - Confirmation Rehearsal 600 pm

Sunday May 27 - Confirmation Mass 1200 pm In the

Parish Hall

Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a

great gift to your loved ones living and deceased or for any

other special occasion Stop by the office for open dates

Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday Two fresh arrangements

are for $7000 You may offer these for your loved ones living

and deceased or for any other special occasion Stop by the

office for open dates

Rummage Sale The Ladies Altar Guild will start collecting

items for the rummage sale in August You may drop off your

donations after May 28th during regular office hours They

will be taken to storage until the rummage sale

(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

469-531-7284

one

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

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

P

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

562-5035

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Los Caballeros de Colon Tiene la rifa de rifle con una comida de Espa-

gueti hoy en el Saloacuten Parroquial despueacutes de la Misa de 10 Pueden compra

su boletos con los miembros de los Caballeros de Colon

El Plan Cooperativo Misionero Es un programa diocesano que promueve

la conciencia de las misiones en todo el mundo en las parroquias de toda la

Dioacutecesis Representantes de congregaciones misioneras de hombres y mu-

jeres dioacutecesis misioneras grupos misioneros laicos afiliados a las oacuterdenes

misioneras sociedades de vida apostoacutelica estaacuten invitados a hablar en las

parroquias para informar a los fieles de la Vida de la Iglesia Universal y

para obtener apoyo financiero El proacuteximo Domingo 22 de Abril dare-

mos la bienvenida a un representante de la Congregacioacuten de los Padres

Salvatorianos (Sociedad del Divino Salvador) El Padre Tadeo Tabak

SDS que viene a proporcionar informacioacuten sobre sus apostolados y para

pedir apoyo espiritual y monetario Padre Tadeo fue ordenado en Polonia

en 1977 Mientras trabajaba en muchos lugares hace alguacuten tiempo tambieacuten

tuvo el privilegio de trabajar en la Dioacutecesis de Austin como sacerdote visi-

tante ministrando a los inmigrantes de Solidaridad Polaca (estuvo bajo el

Obispo Harris) o durante los siguientes 10 antildeos Trabajando en las parro-

quias de St Luis en Austin y en Rosebud y Burlington en Decanto de Tem-

ple Tambieacuten fue nombrado Superior Regional de los Padres Salvatorianos

Polacos en los Estados Unidos y actualmente estaacute ministrando como supe-

rior local de los Padres Salvatorianos en Texas y como Pastor de Nuestra

Sentildeora de los Dolores en San Antonio Texas Por favor manteacutenganlo en

nuestras oraciones mientras promete orar por nosotros

Festival de Jamaica Es el 6 de Mayo Traiga a su familia y amigos y

uacutenase a nosotros para nuestro Festival Habraacute comida mexicana casera

muacutesica y mucho maacutes Esperamos a verlos

Atencioacuten Si todaviacutea ustedes tiene boletos de la Rifa de la Jamaica por

favor entreacutegalos los mas pronto posible con los talones y el dinero Puede

pasar por el despacho parroquial o con la Sra Filo Contreras

Venta de Camisetas Se esta vendiendo camisetas de la Jamaica despueacutes

de Misa Pueden comprar las con el Grupo Comunidad Hispana

Rifa de Jamaica La Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo

boletos de Rifa para el Festival Jamaica 2018 son tres gran premios 1o

premio Un Refrigerador marca Frigidaire de 255 cuacutebicos pies de dos

puertas verticales 2o premio Una secadora electrodomeacutestica marca Ken-

more 65 cuacutebicos pies y una Lavadora marca Kenmore de 35 cuacutebicos pies

de carga superior con opcioacuten de llenado profundo 3cer premio Tarjeta de

regaliacutea de Visa de $ 40000 Los boletos cuestan $ 2000 y el sorteo se lle-

varaacute a cabo el Domingo 6 de Mayo Ayuacutedenos a publicitar comprar o

vender boletos

Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten Con la presencia de asis-

tir la Santa Misa

Clases dominicales obligatorias de 1100 am - 1145 am para los

alumnos de Primera Comunioacuten en el Saloacuten Parroquial Los alum-

nos de Confirmacioacuten en el cuarto de conferencia del Saloacuten Parro-

quial

Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramentales

pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o 1200

pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alumnos

Atencioacuten Padres de Primera Comunioacuten y de Confirmacioacuten

Obligatorio

Saacutebado 12 de Mayo - Retiro de Primera Comunioacuten 900am-200

pm (iexclTodos los nintildeos deben asistir)

Mieacutercoles 16 de Mayo - Ensayo de Primera Comunioacuten Durante el

Catecismo

Saacutebado 19 de Mayo - Misa de Primera Comunioacuten a las 500pm en

el Saloacuten Parroquial

Saacutebado 26 de Mayo - Ensayo de Confirmacioacuten a las 600 pm

Domingo 27 de Mayo - Misa de Confirmacioacuten a las 1200 pm en el

Saloacuten Parroquial

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800

am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle amp Spaghetti Dinner will

be today after the 1000 am Mass in the Parish Hall You

may purchase your Rifle tickets and get delicious plate of Spa-

ghetti

Rosary Study Class will meet this Monday at 1230 noon at

Deacon Dwight Mahoney house You are most welcome to

join us For more information contact the church office

Jamaica Festival May 6th Bring your family and friends and

join us for our Festival There will be homemade Mexican

food music and much more We hope to see you

Calling in all Raffle tickets If you still have Jamaica Raffle

tickets please submit them as soon as possible with the stubs

and money to the church office

Jamaica T-Shirts are here and the Hispanic Community will be

selling them after each Mass

Jamaica Raffle 2018 St Maryrsquos Hispanic community is sell-

ing raffle tickets for three prizes 1st prize Frigidaire 255 cu

ft side-by-side White Refrigerator 2nd prize Kenmore 65

cu ft Electric Dryer amp Kenmore 35 cu ft Top-Load Washer

with deep fill option 3rd prize $40000 Visa Gift Card

Tickets are $2000 and the drawing will be held on Sunday

May 6th Please help us advertise buy or sell tickets

First Communion amp Confirmation Class and Mass atten-dance

Mandatory Sunday classes from 1100 am- 1145 am

First Communion Students will meet in the Parish Hall

Confirmation Students will meet in the conference room

of the Parish Hall

Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students

can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm

Mass The front pews will be reserved for them

Attention First Communion amp Confirmation Parents

Mandatory

Saturday May 12 -1st Communion Retreat 900 am-

200 pm (Every child must attend)

Wednesday May 16- 1st Communion Rehearsal During

CCE

Saturday May 19 - 1st Communion Mass 500 pm In

the Parish Hall

Saturday May 26 - Confirmation Rehearsal 600 pm

Sunday May 27 - Confirmation Mass 1200 pm In the

Parish Hall

Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a

great gift to your loved ones living and deceased or for any

other special occasion Stop by the office for open dates

Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday Two fresh arrangements

are for $7000 You may offer these for your loved ones living

and deceased or for any other special occasion Stop by the

office for open dates

Rummage Sale The Ladies Altar Guild will start collecting

items for the rummage sale in August You may drop off your

donations after May 28th during regular office hours They

will be taken to storage until the rummage sale

(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

469-531-7284

one

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

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

P

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

562-5035

(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

469-531-7284

one

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

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

P

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

562-5035