W ! P , F V BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH

DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043‐3002 • Phone: (956) 722‐1231 • FAX: (956) 722‐2823

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red Deacon Dennis R. Garza, Permanent Deacon

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.

and 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 6:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. (Español) 10:00 A.M. 12:00 N.N. 5:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents MUST be registered parishioners (considered registered parishioners if have actively been attending Sunday Masses prior to baptism). Baptisms are administered on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Baptismal instruction is offered on the preceding Thursday.

PARISH STAFF Mrs. Josie R. Arellano, Bookkeeper

Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Parish Secretary Mrs. Consuelo M. Perez, Bulletin Editor

Mr. Manuel Ponce, Director of Music

DAILY MASS Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M. Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M. FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY

Couples should inquire about premarital prepa-ration and available church dates at least six (6) months prior to planned wedding date. Do not make any arrangements before contact-ing the parish office.

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal

1501 North Bartlett Avenue Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 722-1222 Fax: (956) 712-2002

NOVENA TO

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Wednesday after the 6:00 P.M. Mass.

ADORATION OFTHE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Third Thursday of each month 7:00 A.M . - 6:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Wednesdays, 30 min. before the evening Mass OR

by appointment (Please call the Parish Office)

ACTS CORE Blas A. Martinez 722-1231 ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231 ALTAR SERVERS (Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church) Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231 ALTAR SOCIETY (Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30PM in the parish hall) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, President 286-2842 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 BROWNIE TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi Arredondo, Troop Leader 236-8672 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Blas A. Martinez (956) 744-0867

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Javier Martinez (956) 251-3720 LECTORS Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347 PARISH COUNCIL Mr. George P. Kazen, President MEN’S FAITH SHARING Meet every Mon. at 7:00PM in the p. h. LADIES’ FAITH SHARING Meet every 1st & 3rd Tue. at 6:30PM in the p. h. QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231 YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet every Wed. @ 7PM in the P.H.) Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231 YOUTH LECTORS Deacon Dennis R. Garza 722-1231

Saturday, September 2, 2017 - Weekday [21]; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 9:00AM †Mr. & Mrs. Manuel & Frances Gamboa (A) By Daughters & Family 6:00PM †Philip A. Leyendecker By Family Sunday, September 3, 2017 – TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM †Inocente, Luisa & Pedro Treviño, Sr. By Family 10:00AM For Parishioners 12:00PM †Guadalupe F. Rodriguez (A) By Pablo Martinez Family 5:00PM †Danniela Victoria Arellano (B) By Patsy & Melissa Gutierrez & Family

Monday, September 4, 2017 – Weekday [22]; Labor Day 7:00AM †Mr. & Mrs. Woodie Y. Bunn ♥Wedding Anniversary By Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Haynes Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - Weekday [22]; Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 7:00AM †Berta D. Valdez By Valdez Family Wednesday, September 6, 2017 - Weekday [22] 7:00AM Humberto Perez (B) By Perez Duncan Family 6:00PM †Diana & Jesus Mario Medina By Mr. & Mrs. Rodolfo Ibarra †Francisco & Diamantina Calderon (A) By Niece & Family Thursday, September 7, 2017 – Weekday [22] 7:00AM †C. A. Saenz, Jr. By Daves Family Friday, September 8, 2017 - THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 7:00AM †Dolores Diaz (B) By Victoria Sanchez & Family 9:00AM In Thanksgiving (B) By Suzie Schafer Saturday, September 9, 2017 - St. Peter Claver, Priest 6:00PM †Rev. Fr. Pasquale Lanese (A) By N. Lanese & Family Sunday, September 10, 2017 – TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM Todas las Animas del Purgatorio By Mr. & Mrs. Jose A. Gamboa 10:00AM Deacon Dennis Garza 1st Ordination Anniversary 12:00PM For Parishioners 5:00PM †Lucila “Chila” Treviño (B) By Family Amanda & Bianca Ibarra (B) By Family †Nicolas Navarrete (B) By Ponce Family

Mass Intentions for the Week

B S C A F R

Dear Parishioners, The end of summer 2017 is upon us. I hope that each one of you had some time to rest and relax. God blesses us when we find the balance between work and rest placing Him always first by keeping His Commandments. Slowly, but surely we return to our daily duties and routines. The catholic and public schools as well already started the new academic year. On Sunday, September 17th we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday. We ask for God’s blessing for all Catechists of our Confirmation and First Holy Communion program. Classes will start as follows: First Holy Communion Classes. Begin on Sat., Sept., 9th at

10:30 a.m. in the parish hall. First Year Confirmation. Begins Wed., Sept. 13th at 6:00 p.m. in

the parish hall. Second Year Confirmation (Two groups). Begins Sun., Sept.,

10th 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Adult Sacramental Classes. Begin Sun., Sept. 10th at 11 a.m. in

the Parish Hall. Youth Group. Will resume their weekly meetings on Wed., Sept.

13th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Refreshed in mind and spirit let’s continue our working together for God’s greater glory and for the goodness of our parish, passing our faith to the next generations. Traditionally by the end of summer the Parish Financial Report is publicized to let our parishioners know about our financial status and as to how your money from the collections is used and distributed. We know that our parish has several expenses but thanks be to the Divine Providence and your great generosity we are financially doing very well, even though our Sunday envelope collection this year was short $23,644.14 in comparison to the previous year. At their last meeting, our Parish Finance Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. The parish financial report along with the proposed budget can be found in this weekend’s bulletin. Please take one home to see it. Of course a more detailed version of this condensed statement is available for you in the parish office. Once again I would like say “THANK YOU” to each one of you, for sharing your time, talents and treasure. May God bless you and your loved ones. Fr. Wojciech

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2017

 Be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.                                  — Romans 12:2

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning this week

in Loving Memory of: Mr. & Mrs. Jose B. Gonzalez

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week in Loving Memory of:

Rev. Deacon David Vargas

Amparo A. Cabello

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candles will be burning this week in Loving Memory of:

Guadalupe P. Ibarra

Celedonio & Delia R. Perez

BIRTHDAY WISHES . . . and God’s many blessings to all those celebrating a birth-day or anniversary this week.

♥Mr. & Mrs. Carmen & Gilberto Maldonado - September 6th

♥Mr. & Mrs. David T. & Laura Donaldson - September 6th

Alfredo R. De Luna 03-Sep Cynthia Martinez 04-Sep Agustin Mendoza, Jr. 04-Sep Jennifer Alcaraz 05-Sep Christian R. Flores 06-Sep Humberto Perez 06-Sep Victoria Craddock 07-Sep

Francisco Enriquez 08-Sep Abraham Ramon 08-Sep Thomas W. Riley 08-Sep Felipe A. Martinez 08-Sep Eric Serrano 08-Sep Suzanne Schafer 09-Sep

Collection for the Weekend of: August 26 & 27, 2017

Envelopes $7,260.65 Loose 932.30 School 355.04

CCD 34.65 TOTAL $8,582.64 The Parish Office will be closed

Monday, September 4, 2017 Without labor, nothing prospers. —Sophocles

We especially pray every Wednesday after the evening Mass during the Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Let us pray also for those whom God has called home recently. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life. Please Note: This list will be updated on September 30th and every 90 days thereafter. We ask that you contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 if you would like for the name of your family member to remain on the “Pray for the Sick” list.

Linda Araiza Berry Family Amelia Y. Cantu Pedro Cantu, Jr. Wayo Cavazos Alicia M. Charles Olivia Contreras Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Lillian Dickinson William Dickinson Manuel E. Escamilla

Chayo Flores Christian Flores Florinda Garza Jesus Gonzalez Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Megan Gribble Rebecca Gutierrez Julia Herrera Baby Emiliano Ibarra Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Zonia Volpe Martinez Nora McCain Ambrose Morales, III Joesi M. Perez Maria Przystasz

Baby Gabriel E. Rodri-guez Laura V. Rodriguez Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Emilio C. Solis William J. Stewart Jim Switzer Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Frank Vidaurri Raymond S. York Zulie York

P ray For. . .

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Profit & Loss Budget Overview

July 2017 through June 2018

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2017

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Profit Loss and Budget Performance

July 2016 through June 2017

BLESSED SACRAMENT ACTS RETREAT FOR MEN Holy Spirit Retreat Center, Laredo, TX ● September 21 - 24, 2017

Director: Danny Treviño Co-Directors: Mario Aguero & Dimitri Garcia Registration forms are available at the Parish Office. For more information contact Gloria at the Parish Office at 722-1231.

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Feast Day: September 8th

Lord God, the day of our salvation dawned

when the Blessed Virgin gave birth to your Son.

As we celebrate her nativity grant us your grace and your peace.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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