MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Saturday: September 8, 2018 -- 5:30pm

†Manuel C. Garza

De parte de Imelda C. Garza y familia

†Ricky Vasquez

De parte de su familia

†Juan Rodriguez y Teresa Martinez

De parte de su hija, Virginia y familia

†Dora & Albert Maldonado

De parte de la familia

†Mario Silguero (en memoria de su cumpleaños)

De parte de Tila Silguero

†Enedelia Emery (1° Aniversario)

De parte de Dinna y Emma

†Olivia Garcia

De parte de Odilia Lopez y familia

†Andres Rios

De parte de Frank y Esther Perez

†Dina Gomez Diaz

De parte de Blanca Jaimes y familia

Sunday: September 9, 2018 – 7:30am

†Leonel Aleman

De parte de Esperanza Aleman y familia

†Teresa Gutierrez

De parte de Lupe & Grace Olivarez

Sunday: September 9, 2018 – 10:00am

†Yolanda Garcia (Birthday Remembrance)

Requested by the Family

†Armando Salinas (Birthday Remembrance & 16th

Anniversary)

Requested by Gloria Salinas & Family

†Veronica Irizarry & David Garcia

Requested by the family

†Frankie Saldana (5th Anniversary)

Requested by his family

Sunday: September 9, 2018 – 12:00 Noon

†Eric Rey Rodriguez †Gilberto and Jesusa Rivas †Vicente

and Sira Rodriguez

Requested by Norma Rivas Rodriguez and Mandy Rodriguez

†Antonio & Ramona Torres

Requested by their Family

†Irma Zamora

Requested by Therese & Vern Crocker

†Roel Cavazos (Birthday Remembrance)

Requested by his Family

†Dora P. Graham

Requested by Martinez Family

12:00 Noon Continued

†Even Gutierrez (Birthday Remembrance)

Requested by his family

†Pedro & Lulu Montalvo

Requested by Elva Montalvo

†Joseph Montalvo (Anniversary)

Requested by Elva Montalvo

†Gloria Ambriz Martinez (16th Anniversary)

Requested by her family

†Roel Cavazos

Requested by Brad & Prissy Diaz

†Deacon Arturo Flores

Requested by Jon Michael & Marcel

†Francisco & Teresa Gutierrez

Requested by Deacon Raul & Margot Rosales

In thanksgiving to St. Joseph & St. Anthony

Requested by Lucy Camarillo

Monday: September 10, 2018 – 6:30am No Communion Service or Mass today

Tuesday: September 11, 2018 – 6:30am

†Gracie Marie Caldera (2nd Anniversary)

Requested by the Garcia & Aguilar Family

Wednesday: September 12, 2018 – 6:30am

†Felipe Lucio

Requested by Janie Ydrogo

†Joseph Montalvo (Anniversary)

Requested by Elva Montalvo

Thursday: September 13, 2018 -- 6:30am

†Homer Garza (3rd Anniversary)

Requested by his wife

†Homero B. Silva

Requested by his Wife & Family

Friday: September 14, 2018 – 6:30am

†Charlie Lopez

Requested by Odilia Lopez

Saturday: Sept. 15, 2018 – 6:30am

No Morning Mass

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 9, 2018 Did not God choose those who are poor in the world to be

rich in faith and heirs to the kingdom?— James 2:5

We pray for the following who need

healing:

Roberto Ramos, Tana Torres, Matilde

Mayorga, Lou Ann Reyes, Vangie Longoria,

Maria Nury Zapata, Edna Morales, Grace

Morales, Robert Morales, Nilda G. Loera,

Sarita Mendietta Israel Mendietta, Mary Lou

Garza, Joe Garza, , Clarissa De La Paz,

Marcus Alonzo Castilla, Annette Galvan

Espinoza, Omelia Tijerina. Yolanda De La

Paz. Joel Salazar, , Carmen Arredondo, Toni

Garcia, George & Eva Perez, Max Arriaga,

Juan Trejo Sr., Emma Garza, Diana Serna,

Margarito Olivarez, Middy Munoz, Adan

Munoz Jr, Hector & Maria Trevino, Norma

Gonzalez, Sylvia Muniz, Horacio R. Solis Joel

Rivera, Angie Moreno, Elvira Molina, Rosa

Moya, Ambrosio Salazar, Teresa Zapata,

Mike Cortez, John Tovar, Maria Elena

Ramos, Manuela Martinez, Chris B. Garcia,

Petrolino Esquivel, Ramon Gonzalez Jr,

Mary Ann Gonzalez, Mary Lou Pena, Peggy

Griffith, Doug Griffith & Family, Brittney

Marie, Max Pena Sr, Mandy Munoz, Matt

Adrian, Enrique Garza.

We pray for all those who are sick on our

list and for those whose names are written

on the heart of Our Lord Jesus.

SANCTUARY CANDLE

DONATED

IN MEMORY OF

Roel Cavazos in remembrance

of his Birthday Requested by

Gabriel & Imelda Garza & Family

And in memory of Adan Munoz

by Tina Munoz & Family

In memory of Dina Gomez Diaz

Requested by Blanca Jaimes &

Fam.

September 15th & 16th

Lectors & Commentators: 5:30pm Maria Guzman & Carmela Alvarez 7:30am Catholic Daughters

10:00am Greg Hopper

Noon Youth

Altar Servers

5:30pm Bianca, Veronica

7:30am Jordan, Jacob, Jason

10:00am Victoria, Lily

Noon Kyrie, Seth

Extra-Ordinary Minsters

5:30pm Leti Montez, Ilda Ruiz

7:30am Carmela Alvarez, Margot Rosales

10:00am Mary Del Bosque, Terry Avelar

Noon Carmen Mayorga, Lupe Lozano

Ushers/Hospitality

5:30pm Adolfo Silvas

7:30am Mon Aguilar, Roque Loera, Frank Najera, Alejandro Deleon

10:00am Diana Ochoa, Eddie Ochoa & Youth

Noon Patsy Rios

September 8th & 9th

Lectors & Commentators 5:30pm Zelma Salinas & Esther Perez 7:30am Andy Garza

10:00am Maria Guzman

Noon Angie Stanley & Benita Sanchez

Altar Servers

5:30pm Christian, Diego

7:30am Aidan, Carina, Domanick

10:00am Bianca, Veronica

Noon Debra, Sofia, Joey

Extra-Ordinary Minsters

5:30pm Emma Ramos, Yolanda Espinoza

7:30am Jesse & Patsy Rios

10:00am Connie Herrera, Carmela Alvarez

Noon Lucy Camarillo, Victor Montez

Ushers/Hospitality

5:30pm Adolfo Silvas

7:30am Mon Aguilar, Roque Loera, Frank Najera, Alejandro Deleon

10:00am Diana Ochoa, Eddie Ochoa & Youth

Noon Patsy Rios & Youth Group Members

We thank all our Ministries for Loving God, Growing in Grace and Serving His People!

Floral Arrangements for the

Church

Donated by the parishioners

of St. Martin

Offering:

Loose: $2,893.72

Envelopes: $1,976.00

Works of Mercy: $ 346.12

Total: $5,215.84

SEE BEYOND OUTWARD APPEARANCES

The phrase “Sunday best” has lost much of its meaning in our society today. Some lament the

loss of people dressing up for church on Sunday; others think it’s a healthy sign that we’re as casual

in attire gathered before the Lord as we are elsewhere. No matter which school of thought on this

topic we belong to, James would probably chastise us. In either case, we are still focused on

external appearance, mistaking it for some sort of favored position before God. True, James

criticizes the community that favors the rich and well-dressed while ostracizing the poorly clothed,

but even more he criticizes the making of distinctions, making choices based on criteria that having

nothing to do with the reign of God. James might turn our attention to the reign of God described

by Isaiah, in which people are healed and the earth becomes ripe to bear fruit. Jesus today is

focused on this reign of God, healing a Gentile man in a region hostile to his Jewish faith, not

mindful of the man’s origins or clothing or status or ability to repay. Isaiah, James, and Jesus in

Mark’s Gospel all call us to look more deeply to find where the will of God needs to be done, and

has been done, on earth as in heaven.

DEBES VER MÁS ALLÁ DE LAS APARIENCIAS

La frase “vestido de domingo” ha perdido gran parte de su significado en la sociedad actual.

Algunos se lamentan de que la gente ya no se ponga elegante para asistir a la iglesia los domingos;

otros consideran que es un síntoma saludable que nos vistamos tan informalmente cuando nos

reunimos ante el Señor como en los demás lugares. Sin importar cuál sea nuestra opinión sobre este

tema, Santiago seguramente nos reprendería. En ambos casos, seguimos centrándonos en las

apariencias, creyendo que suponen una especie de posición privilegiada ante Dios. Es cierto,

Santiago critica a la comunidad que favorece a los ricos y bien vestidos mientras condena al

ostracismo a los que están pobremente vestidos, pero critica aún más a quienes hacen distinciones

y toman decisiones en base a criterios que nada tienen que ver con el Reino de Dios. Puede que

Santiago enfoque nuestra atención hacia el Reino de Dios que describe Isaías, en el cual la gente es

curada y la tierra se hace fértil para dar fruto. Jesús hoy se enfoca en este Reino de Dios cuando

cura a un gentil en una región hostil a su fe judía, sin tener en cuenta el origen, la vestimenta ni la

condición social de este hombre, ni siquiera su habilidad para retribuirle la atención. Isaías, Santiago

y Jesús en el Evangelio según san Marcos nos llaman a ir más allá de las apariencias para averiguar

dónde se debe hacer y se ha hecho la voluntad de Dios, así en la tierra como en el cielo.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday:1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11

Tuesday:1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday:1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26

Thursday:1 Cor 8:1b-7, 11-13; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-14ab, 23-24; Lk 6:27-38

Friday:Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17

Saturday:1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35

SPENDING TIME WITH GOD WEEKLY & DAILY DEVOTIONS AT ST. MARTIN

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

EVERY THURSDAY

6:00PM IN THE CHAPEL

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

EVERY DAY

3:00PM IN THE CHURCH

September Drawing Raffle

Winner

Clarisa Garcia

Next Drawing – Sept 16

There are still 8 more chances to

win!

Keep selling and buying tickets!

You could be the next winner!

SCRIPTURE & COFFEE 9:00am

Every Thursday

This week at

Hilda Garza’s home

919 W. Ave G

All Are Welcome!

Parish Council Meeting

September 11, 2018

6:30pm in the

Parish Hall

All members are

encouraged to attend.

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

EVERY WEDNESDAY

AT 6:30PM IN THE PARISH HALL

ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!

Instructor will be Fr. Naul Ordonez

You can view the Sunday Mass

on facebook live at

https://www.facebook.com/stm

artinskingsvilletx/

PARISH SOCIAL

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

3PM-5PM IN THE PARISH HALL

CATHOLIC DAUGHTER SOCIAL

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

3PM-5PM IN THE PARISH HALL

Social Soc

ial

PILGRIMAGE

12 Day Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy

Spiritual Director: Fr. Peter Thenan

Our Lady of Good Counsel, Kingsville, TX

Kingsville Tour Coordinator: Nina Cortez

361.522.4734

nzcortez@yahoo.com

$3600 per person, round air trip from Houston, TX

Includes first class hotels, double occupancy, 2 meals a day

breakfast and dinner, daily sightseeing, daily Mass, Airport

Taxes, Fuel Surcharges, Trip Protection Plan (also includes

round trip ground transportation from Austin, San Antonio,

and Kingsville)

OCTOBER 14, 2018

ST. MARTIN FALL FESTIVAL

We will need help with the following:

Silent Auction Gift Donations

Game Booth Volunteers

Set Up & Clean Up Volunteers

Cakes for Cake Walk

Baked Goods

Food Booth Volunteers

Bingo Gift Prize Donations

Soda & Water Donations

How will you be helping?

Please bring donations to the parish office during

regular business hours

RCIA & ADULT SACRAMENT CLASSES

If you are 18 and older and lack First Holy Communion or Confirmation or if you are seeking Baptism and

conversion to the Catholic Faith this class is for you!

Registration is still ongoing. Please call parish office to register over the phone or stop by the parish office

Please stop by and fill out Registration form. Please bring any sacramental records you may already have and if

you are seeking baptism we will need a copy of your birth certificate.

If you have any questions you may call the parish office at 592-4602

We welcome our children and teachers and parents to the 2018-2019 CCD school

year! We have a year full of liturgies, celebrations and activities planned in our

religious education program for our families. We look forward to passing on our faith

to our future generations and we are excited about helping our children grow in faith

and love for our Lord. Classes officially begin on September 9. If you have not

registered your children yet please do so today in the CCD building.

LIVING LOVE IN TRUTH Bishop Michael Mulvey invites you to a Diocesan Day of reflection about chastity and the dignity of the human person.

Topics: Human Dignity Rooted in Christ

Why Labels Don’t Define Us

Reordering Our Lives To God

Safeguarding Our Marriages

Chaste Living In The Single Life

October 20, 2018 8am-4pm Cost: $20

At Richard Borchard Arena, 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd. Robstown, TX

Register online: DIOCESECC.ORG/LIVINGLOVETRUTH