W½ÊÃ! Pٮݫ®ÊÄÙÝ, FÙ®ÄÝ Ä V®Ý®ãÊÙÝ BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043-3002 • Phone: (956) 722-1231 • FAX: (956) 722-2823 Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon David Vargas, Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., ReƟred Deacon Roger MarƟnez, Jr., Permanent Deacon 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) 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 2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Javier Medellin (956) 568-2763 (956) 763-4410 FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Hector Herrera (956) 723-0308 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 1 st & 3 rd 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 Mrs. Naomi Saldaña, CCD Secretary 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 David Vargas 727-7826 or 722-1231
Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon David Vargas, Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon
Deacon Dennis R. Garza, Permanent Deacon
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.
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.
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)
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. Javier Medellin (956) 568-2763 (956) 763-4410
FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Hector Herrera (956) 723-0308 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 Mrs. Naomi Saldaña, CCD Secretary 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 David Vargas 727-7826 or 722-1231
Saturday, June 10, 2017 - Weekday [9]; Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00PM For Parishioners
Sunday, June 11, 2017 – THE MOST HOLY TRINITY 8:00AM †Eliseo Sanmiguel & Esperanza Gonzalez By Mr. & Mrs. Jose A. Gamboa 10:00AM †Concepcion Arredondo (A) By Family 12:00PM †Pablo Jorge Castillo (A) By Parents 5:00PM †Cayetano & Graciela Leija (A) By Mario Leija & Family Monday, June 12, 2017 – Weekday [Week 10 in Ordinary Time] 7:00AM †Imeldo Palacios (A) By Palacios Family Tuesday, June 13, 2017 - St. Anthony of Padua, Priest & Doctor of the Church 7:00AM †Berta D. Valdez By Valdez Family Wednesday, June 14, 2017 - Weekday [10] 7:00AM No Mass Intention Requested 6:00PM †Manuel, Irene & Joe Aguilera By Deacon David & Romie Vargas Thursday, June 15, 2017 – Weekday [10] 7:00AM No Mass Intention Requested 6:00PM ♥Deacon Dennis & Leticia Garza (Wedd. Ann.) By Dennis Matthew Garza Friday, June 16, 2017 - Easter Weekday [10] 7:00AM †Jose Angel Molina By Molina Family Saturday, June 17, 2017 - Weekday [10]; Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00PM †Agustin & Maria Ramirez (A) By Palacios Family Sunday, June 18, 2017 – THE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST 8:00AM For Parishioners 10:00AM †Juan & Rafaela G. Perez By Perez Hinojosa Family †Aurelio Rodriguez By Pablo Martinez Family †Edmundo Cavazos H. By Esther C. Juarez †Antonio Cantu (A) By Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Martinez 12:00PM Father’s Day Novena (1) 5:00PM In Thanksgiving By †Angel R. Laurel, Sr. Family
(B)=Birthday (A)=Anniversary
Mass Intentions for the Week
100th anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal.
Opportunity for Plenary Indulgence.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to 3 shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal, Pope Francis has granted the op-portunity for the Catholic faithful to obtain a plenary indulgence (until Nov. 26 2017) under the normal conditions (detachment from sin, confession, com-munion, and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father) and meeting ONE of the following sets of con-ditions: 1. Make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal, “devotedly participate” in prayer or celebra-tion in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray the “Our Father” and the “Creed” and invoke Our Lady of Fatima;
2. Make a visit to an image or statue of Our Lady of Fatima that is on display for public vener-ation in any Church, Oratory, or “adequate place” on the anniversary days of the apparitions (the 13th of each month from May – October 2017) and “devotedly participate” in prayer or celebra-tion in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray the “Our Father” and the “Creed” and invoke Our La-dy of Fatima; 3. If due to age, illness, or other serious reason are unable to meet either of the above sets of conditions should offer on the days of the appari-tions (the 13th of each month from May – October
The Most Holy Trinity June 11, 2017
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son.
— John 3:16a
The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning this week
in Loving Memory of: All Fathers Living & Deceased
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candle
will be burning this week in Loving Memory of: Ellen Bailey Young
Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week in Thanksgiving by. . .
Joey Arellano, III
Deacon David Vargas
Jose Angel Rodriguez, III & Jessica Nicole Hernandez will be married on Saturday, June 17, 2017
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY OF FATIMA, PORTUGAL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PLENARY INDULGENCE
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the ap-parition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to 3 shep-herd children in Fatima, Portugal, Pope Francis has granted the opportunity for the Catholic faithful to obtain a plenary indul-gence (until Nov. 26 2017) under the normal conditions (detachment from sin, confession, communion, and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father) and meeting ONE of the following sets of conditions:
1. Make a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal, “devotedly participate” in prayer or celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray the “Our Father” and the “Creed” and invoke Our Lady of Fatima; 2. Make a visit to an image or statue of Our Lady of Fatima that is on display for public veneration in any Church, Oratory, or “adequate place” on the anniversary days of the apparitions (the 13th of each month from May – October 2017) and “devotedly participate” in prayer or celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray the “Our Father” and the “Creed” and invoke Our Lady of Fatima; 3. If due to age, illness, or other serious reason are unable to meet either of the above sets of conditions should offer on the days of the apparitions (the 13th of each month from May – Octo-ber 2017) join “spiritually the jubilee celebrations, offering with confidence to the merciful God through Mary their prayers and pains, or the sacrifices of their own life” in front of an image of Our Lady of Fatima while having repented of all of their sins with the firm intention of carrying our the normal conditions for an indulgence including confession and communion. In our church the statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be displayed for veneration on this coming Tuesday, June 13th. Don't miss this opportunity – for yourself or for those who have passed away.
BIRTHDAY WISHES. . . and God’s many blessings to all those celebrating a birthday or anniversary this week.
Please contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 to add your name or the name of a family member in our birthday list.
Linda Araiza Berry Family Sylvia Bird Amparo A. Cabello 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 Maria Teresa Garza Jesus Gonzalez Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Rebecca Gutierrez Julia Herrera Baby Emiliano Ibarra Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Zonia Volpe Martinez Nora McCain Joesi M. Perez Maria Przystasz Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Carmen Santos
Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Emilio C. Solis Jim Switzer Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Frank Vidaurri Raymond S. York Zulie York
P ray For. . . 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 especially Lorenzo Vazquez & Felipe Meza. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life. Please Note: This list will be updated on June 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.
Victor Ramirez 12-Jun Marta Medellin 12-Jun Justin Perez 13-Jun Ida Gutierrez 14-Jun Joey Arellano, III 15-Jun
Manuel Cavazos 17-Jun Jerry R. Garcia, Jr. 17-Jun Ashely Salinas 17-Jun Susie Windish 17-Jun
School (Summer Vacation) .00 CCD 18.00 TOTAL $8,520.88 Second Collection: Blessed Sacrament School $1,824.60
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad!
Thank you for your continued support & generosity!
Father’s Day Novena
Father’s Day will be next Sunday, June 18th. Novena envelopes are available on the tables at the entrances of the church for you to enroll your fathers (living or deceased). Please fill in the information and place your donations inside the envelopes. The envelopes may be dropped in the Sunday offertory baskets or bring them by the Parish Office during regular office hours.
Novena del Día de los Padres El próximo domingo, 18 de junio será el Día de los Padres. Sobres para la Novena están disponibles en las mesas a la entrada de la iglesia para que enlisten a sus padres (vivos o difuntos). Por favor llene la información y coloque sus donaciones dentro del sobre. Depositen sus sobres en las canastas de ofertorio en las misas del fin de semana o entregarlos en la oficina parroquial durante horas de oficina.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Every third Thursday of the month What is Eucharistic Adoration?
We believe that the bread and wine we consecrate at Mass through the ministry of the priest become truly the Body and Blood of Christ. During the Consecration of the Mass, the priest speaks these words during the Eucharistic Prayer: "TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU; TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME." Hold this moment of the Mass in time; come to see that it presents a great oppor-tunity for spiritual intimacy with the Lord. Our adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, calls us to spend time in the presence of the Lord as we watch and wait, allowing the power of Christ to transform us. Everyone is invited to come spend some time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We will have the Eucharistic Adoration in the church on Thursday, June 15, 2017 from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. followed by Mass. Sign up lists are available at the doors of the church. Please join us in prayer and worship!
OUTDOOR EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2017
10:00 A.M. MASS
N ext Sunday on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) which is our parish feast, we will have the outdoor Eucharistic Procession. We will go in procession around the church visiting four altars each representing the preaching of the four Gos-pels to the four corners of the world. Everyone is invited to profess publicly our faith in Jesus’ real presence in the Holy Eucharist.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT. . . . . . A QUESTION OF FAITH It is never a question with any of us of faith or no faith; the question always is, “In what or in whom do I put my faith?” —Anonymous . . . PRAYER They pray best who do not know that they are praying. —St. Anthony of Padua
