Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder

417 N. College St. Gonzales, Texas 78629

Phones:

Parish Office........................... (830) 672-2945 Fax ........................................... (830) 672-1058 Religious Education .............. (830) 672-6291 Sacred Heart Hall .................. (830) 672-6230 E-Mails: Rev. Jason Martini…………….jason.martini@archsa.org

Parish Office……………………..catholic@stx.rr.com

CCD Office………………………...prodz@stx.rr.com Saint James

At College and St. Lawrence

Sacred Heart At St. John and St. Lawrence

Saint Patrick In Waelder on Hwy 90

Our Mission

The St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic communities – blessed with the love of the Father, through faith in Jesus Christ and with guidance from the Holy Spirit – will work together to form one unified Catholic and apostolic Church committed to hospitality, stewardship and fellowship among diverse parishioners through religious education and a dedication to believing, living and sharing the Word of God.

Parish Staff: Rev. Jason Martini….…………………………..Pastor Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Mrs. Patricia Gonzalez…………DRE/Bookkeeper Mr. Tim Decker……………………………….Custodian

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 8/31 6:30 A.M. For Vocations (SJ) Tuesday, 9/1 6:30 A.M. Julius Kutach by Bill Technik Family (SJ) B.J. Philips by Scott/Mary McNabb Bill Johnson by Family Tracy Massengill by Donirose Johnson Wednesday, 9/2 5:30 P.M. Bill Johnson by Family (SJ) Thursday, 9/3 6:30 A.M. For The Homeless (SJ) 6:00 P.M. For The Homebound (SP) Friday, 9/4 6:30 A.M. Fr. Vincent Capodonno, Viola/Leonard (SJ) Darilek and Henry/Agnes Pavliska by James/ Agnes Darilek Saturday, 9/5 5:00 P.M. Bobby Steen by Molly Steen/Family (SJ) Clarence Vyvjala by Rosemary Netardus Bill Johnson by Family Tracy Massengill by Donirose Johnson Jesse Vara by Family 7:00 P.M. Francisco/Benita Luna by Family (SJ) Sunday, 9/6 6:30 A.M. For The People of The Parish (SJ) 8:00 A.M. Jesus Zuniga by Family (SJ) Hilario Campos by Oscar Herrera Carmen Almaguer by Family Lorenzo/Maria Ramirez by Family 10:00 A.M. Leon Ornelas, Sr. by Dora Ornelas (SJ) Raymnd Conroy Mercer/Raymond Davis Mercer by Adeline Molnoskey 12:00 P.M. Paul, Scarlet, Samantha, Angel and (SP) Christian Martinez by Family Maximino Almaguer by Family

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Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!

St. James $3,066.00 Sacred Heart $1,307.92 St. Patrick $ 729.99

Donations may be mailed to the church office at 417 N. Col-lege St. or Online Giving- Website: www.ccgaw.org or Text the word SJGiving, or SHGiving, or SPGiving to our text-to-give number: 830-218-1601. All donations are greatly appreciated. Pueden enviar sus donaciones por correo a la oficina de la igle-sia en 417 N. College St. o sitio web de donaciones en línea: www.ccgaw.org o enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra SJGi-ving, o SHGiving o SPGiving a nuestro número de texto para dar: 830-218- 1601. Todas las donaciones son muy apreciadas.

Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:00 PM Lector: Emma Hernandez Min. of Comm.: Deacon

7:00 PM Lector: Abel Ascencio/Ma. Carmen Reyna Min. of Comm.: Deacon Ushers: Ricardo Gonzalez/Javier Ibarra/ Felipe Leon

6:30 AM Lector: Volunteer Min. of Comm.: Deacon

8:00 AM Lector: Patricia Gonzalez/Nery Mata Min. of Comm.: Deacon Ushers: Tomas Estrada/Lorenzo Rosas/ Arnulfo Moreno/Sergio Almaguer

10:00 AM Lector: Amanda Longoria Min. of Comm.: Deacon

12:00 PM Lector: LaClaire Hermann/Juanita Flores Min. of Comm.: Deacon

Early Bird Mass beginning Sunday, September 6th. Mass will be held every Sunday at 6:30 am at St. James Church in English. Misa de Madrugadores a partir del domingo 6 de Septiembre. La misa se llevará a cabo todos los domingos a las 6:30 am en la iglesia St. James en in-glés.

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“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” (Matthew 16:26) St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stew-ardship wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent, and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priorities based on God’s values and not the values of the material world.

"¿Qué beneficio tendría para uno ganar el mundo entero y perder su vida?" - (MATEO 16:26) San Francisco de Asís dijo una vez: "Recuerda, eres lo que eres a los ojos de Dios, y nada más". A menudo olvidamos esta sabiduría de corresponsabilidad cuando gastamos todo nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoros para obtener más riquezas del mundo. Necesitamos establecer nuestras prioridades basadas en los valores de Dios y no en los valores del mundo material.

Religious Education News from Mrs. Patricia: Reli-gious Ed will have different times and days to accommo-

date the varying schedules. We will offer this year a Family Pro-gram for 1st - 8th grade. We have in place safety protocols to help students and catechists. *Please note this year we will not be offer-ing Kinder on site classes.

Sunday -1st Grade -4th Grade -11:30am -12:45pm Tuesday -5th grade -8th Grade - 6pm - 7:30pm Wednesday –Confirmation I & II & Youth Group - 6:15pm- 7:45pm

We are seeking for Volunteers to help us with the drop off and pick up lanes during CCD and Hall monitors. Please contact Mrs. Paty at 830-672-6291 or email at prodz@stx.rr.com.

RCIA classes will be held on Sunday morning at 8 am and Mon-day evening at 6 pm in the St. James Hall. Each week a different topic is discussed. Topic for this weekend is: The Holy Trinity. Topic for next weekend is: No Class. If you need to receive a sacrament or maybe just want to learn more about the Catholic Faith, please join us. For more information call Tim Decker at 830-445-9179 or Paty Gonzalez at 830-672-6291.

If anyone is in need of a school backpack, please come to the church office during office hours. This is on a first come, first served basis. St. Patrick’s Fiesta Guacamole Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the parish office, $2 each or 5 for $10. There are 26 prizes ranging from $1,000 to $25. Since there will not be a Fiesta Guacamole this year, drawing will be held NEXT WEEKEND at St. Patrick Church directly after 12pm mass. If anyone is willing to help sell tickets or would like to make a donation please contact Veronica Bracamontez @ 512-574-2141. Thank you all for your support! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preparation for the Sacra-ment of Baptism will only be given by appointment with a deacon. Please E-mail the church office at catholic@stx.rr.com to register, or call 830-672-2945 for more information. 2nd Collection Next Weekend: Religious Education.

Noticias de educación religiosa de la Sra. Patricia: La educación religiosa tendrá diferentes horarios y días para

adaptarse a los diferentes horarios. Ofreceremos este año un programa familiar para los grados 1-8. Contamos con protocolos de seguridad para ayudar a los estudiantes y catequistas. * Tenga en cuenta que este año no ofreceremos clases de Kinder en el sitio.

Domingo -1 ° grado -4 ° grado- 11:30am -12: 45pm Martes -5 ° grado -8 ° grado - 6pm - 7:30 pm Miércoles - Confirmación I y II y Grupo de jóvenes - 6:15 pm a 7:45 pm Estamos buscando voluntarios para que nos ayuden con los carriles para dejar y recoger durante los monitores de CCD y Hall. Co-muníquese con la Sra. Paty al 830-672-6291 o envíe un correo elec-trónico a prodz@stx.rr.com. La clase de RCIA se llevarán a cabo el domingo por la mañana a las 8 am y el lunes por la noche a las 6 pm en la sala de conferencias. Cada semana se discute un tema diferente. El tema de este fin de semana es: La Santísima Trinidad. El tema para el próximo fin de semana es: No Clase. Si necesita recibir un sacramento o tal vez solo quiere aprender más sobre la Fe Católica, únase a nosotros. Para obtener más infor-mación, llame a Tim Decker al 830-445-9179 o Paty Gonzalez al 830-672-6291. Si alguien necesita una mochila escolar, por favor venga a la oficina de la iglesia durante el horario de oficina. Esto es por orden de llega-da. Los boletos de la rifa Fiesta Guacamole de San Patricio están dis-ponibles en la oficina parroquial, $2 cada uno o 5 por $10. Hay 26 premios que van desde $1,000 hasta $25. Como no habrá una Fiesta Guacamole este año, el sorteo se llevará a cabo el PROXIMO FIN DE SEMANA en la Iglesia de San Patricio después de la misa de las 12 pm. Si alguien está dispuesto a ayudar a vender boletos o desea hacer una donación, comuníquese con Veronica Bracamontez al 512-574-2141. Gracias por todo tu apoyo! Debido a la pandemia de COVID-19, la preparación para el Sacra-mento del Bautismo solo se dará con una cita con un diácono. Envíe un correo electrónico a la oficina de la iglesia a catholic@stx.rr.com para registrarse o llame al 830-672-2945 para obtener más infor-mación. 2a Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana: Educación Religiosa.

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

Bulletin deadline is Monday at Noon. Please send your ministry news to: catholic@stx.rr.com.

THE CROSS OF JESUS The perception of a cross changed dramatically after Je-sus’ crucifixion. Before that event, death on a cross was not only horrible, it was degrading. It was a penalty reserved only for the most wretched of criminals. The word “glory” would not have found its way into the same sentence containing the word “cross.” But all that changed with Jesus. Over time, be-lievers began to venerate and honor the cross. They painted, sculpted, and carved images of it. Many lost their own lives for their association with it. Today our reverence for and rela-tionship with the cross recalls little of the contempt originally associated with it. As it has been through the ages, it is our perception of the cross that determines how we follow Jesus. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LA CRUZ DE JESÚS La percepción de una cruz cambió dramáticamente des-pués de la crucifixión de Jesús. Antes de ese suceso, la muerte en una cruz no era tan solo horrible, sino que era degradante. Era un castigo reservado únicamente para los más horrendos criminales. La palabra “gloria” no habría hallado su lugar en una oración que contuviera la palabra “cruz”. Mas todo esto cambió con Jesús. Con el pasar del tiempo, los creyentes co-menzaron a venerar y a honrar la Cruz. La pintaron, esculpie-ron, y tallaron imágenes de la misma. Muchos perdieron su vida por asociarse con ella. Hoy nuestra reverencia y relación con la cruz poco recuerda el desprecio al que originalmente estuvo asociada. Con el curso de los años, es nuestra percep-ción de la Cruz la que determina cómo seguimos a Jesús. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Karen Molnoskey Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Rudy Vrana by Su-zanne Vrana Flowers at the Pulpit: in honor of Monica/Albert Atkin-son

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15; Ps 145:17-21; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Ez 33:7-9; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Rom 13:8-10; Mt 18:15-20

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00—4:00 PM

Sacrament of Baptism Interview with Parents

State Birth Certificate—required By appointment with Deacon, please call office.

Class for Parents and Godparents

By appointment with Deacon, please call office. Baptism celebrated at the end of any Sunday Mass

Preparation may be done before child is born.

Sacrament of Marriage Please Call Office

At least Six Months Prior to wedding

Eucharistic Adoration Thursday 5:00 pm-5:45 pm (St. Patrick)

Friday 7 am-8 pm (St. James)

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)

Thursday 5:00-5:45 PM (St. Patrick) Saturday 4:00-4:45 PM (St. James)

or by appointment

Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist Call office or join our RCIA group

Quinceanera Requirements

Must be attending CCD beginning Jr. High and com-plete 7th and 8th grade and be enrolled in 9th grade.

No more than 6 absences each year. No pre reserva-tions are to be made until you have clearance from

church office.

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 PM—St. James (English) 7:00 PM—St. James (Spanish)

Sunday 6:30 AM—St. James (English) 8:00 AM—St. James (Spanish) 10:00 AM—St. James (English)

12:00 PM—St. Patrick (Bi-Lingual)

Monday 6:30 AM—St. James

Tuesday 6:30 AM—St. James

Wednesday 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 6:30 AM—St. James

6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Bi-Lingual)

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James