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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 Immaculate Conception, among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness.
PARISH OFFICE 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667
Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377
Web page: stmarysmexia.org.
OFFICE HOURS:
Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
(Summer: Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00PM)
PARISH CLERGY
Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Richard Johnson
Email: [email protected]
Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone: (254) 729-2573
Deacon Daniel Ramirez
Phone: (254) 562-9196
PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez
Email: [email protected]
Finance Manager: Mary Seale
Email: [email protected]
CCE director: Filo Contreras and Gladys Mendoza
Parish council chairman: Mary Jane Merhinger
Finance council chairman:
CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English); 12:00 PM (Spanish)
Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM
DEVOTION Adoration: 1st Fridays 11:00 AM 3rd Saturday 7:00PM (Spanish) Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses
St. Mary’s
Catholic Church
DIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Established 1886
May 10, 2015 — Sixth Sunday of Easter
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CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE
Wednesday 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Sunday AM : 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
During office hours, or by Appointment.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Baptism is after Sunday Masses
Baptismal class:
English
class: by appointment.
Spanish class: 3rd Sunday of each month at
9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Contact the office at least 6 month in advance.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the priest immediately if you or your family
members: are seriously ill; will have a major surgery;
CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION
Miércoles 5:00PM – 6:00PM
Domingo AM: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45
Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita.
SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO
Bautismos: después de la Santa Misa en Domingo.
Las clases pre-bautismales para Padres y Padrinos.
Clases en Ingles: son con cita
Clases en Español: El tercer Domingo
de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM
SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de
anticipó.
SACRAMENTO DE UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS
Comunicasen con el padre inmediatamente si usted o
un familiar esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o
si es una persona de la tercer edad o peligro de muer-
te. MINISTERS OF THE WEEK
Altar Servers: 8:00AM: Quang Nguyen, Bradley Gragg,
Lewis Taylor, Charles Benford,
Amanda Howard.
10:00AM: Mani Contreras, Jimmy Nguyen,
Johnny Nguyen, Alex Lira, Samantha Lira.
12:00PM: Dionicio Azuara, Ana Mendoza, Alexis Rivero
Stephanie Hernandez, Diego Hernandez.
Lectors: 8:00AM: Allen Meyers (L) & Mary Seale (A)
10:00AM: Jane Schlitt (L) & Rick Schlitt (A)
12:00PM: Noé Gonzalez (L) & Belen Cisneros (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Gordon Lee
10:00AM: Matt Wilson
12:00PM: Teresa Salazar
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sunday:
8:00AM: Pro Populo
10:00AM: In Thanksgiving of: Matt Wilson Birthday
12:00PM: +María Torales
Tuesday: Barbara Hager Health Intentions
Wednesday: +Souls In Purgatory
Thursday: +Keith Blackwell
Friday: +Naomi Hager
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed: $3,400.00
Offering Last Sunday: $3,462.27
Thank you for your generosity!
Pastoral Council members: Gordon Lee, Margaret May,
Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene Arrington, Filomena
Contreras, Jeanette Estrada, Daniel Mata III.
Finance Council members: Don Atland, Ben Arrington, Ayala
Marcelino, Janice Davis, Jessica Garcia, Helen Matthews, Polo
Mora, Ray Zies, Mary Seale.
Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Intention
For all mothers, living and deceased ...
Por todas las madres, vivas y difuntas ...
Let us pray for the sick: Ruth Palmer, Walter Kimmerling, Mary
Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Darlene Arrington, Lisa Hill, Donald
Teeple, Leah Glaze, Randy Goolsby, Reagan Jones, Dian & David
Frederick, Charles Little and Nelta Little, & Daniel De Anda.
Let us pray for the deceased: Maria Concepcion Rodriguez,
Bubba Timberlake, Keith Blackwell, Elizabeth Melvin, Joe Russo,
Alan High, Lesile Lambar, Pablo Santana, Elsa Guaman & Joanie
Welch.
The Altar Flowers Were Donated By:
Mrs. Janice Davis
In Memory Of: +Olga L Dugar & +Lela Mae Zies
Reflection Question
At the Last Supper, Jesus express his desire “that my joy be
in you and your joy might be complete.” What is this
Christian joy for you?
The Sanctuary Candle Was Donated By:
Filo Contreras & Family
In Memory Of: +Maria Torales
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ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL
Feliz Día de las Madres: Le damos las gracias y le pedimos
a Dios una bendición especial para el día de hoy.
El grupo juvenil de St. Mary’s: Tendrá junta hoy a las 11-
12pm. En salón parroquial. Por favor, únase a nosotros.
Un agradecimiento muy grande: Para nuestro Grupo Gua-
dalupano de la organización del Festival Anual de Jamaica.
También agradecemos a todos los que apoyaron este evento.
Dios los bendiga aún más.
Agradecimientos: Agradecemos a nuestro catequismo per-
sonal para otro fantástico año de su ministerio maravilloso y
servicio. Agradecemos especialmente Filo Contreras y Gla-
dys Mendoza como directores del programa y todos los ma-
estros de catequismo y ayudantes. Muchas gracias!!!
Mayo el mes del Rosario: Se le invita a todos ustedes que
en el mes de mayo se va recitar el Santo Rosario todas en
frente de la estatua de la Virgen María. Traiga a su hijos/as
para que compartan en este momento de Fe. El Rosario se
rezara a las 7:00 de la tarde.
El Rosario del 13 de cada Mes: Se les invita cordialmente a
ustedes que se unan cada mes el día 13 para rezar el Rosario
que transmite la Virgen de Fátima. Empezarán el 13 de mayo
a las 3 de la tarde en la parroquia.
Padres de Primera Comunión: Miércoles, 13 de mayo, de
6pm-7:30pm Clase regular para Primera Comunión y las
practicas con el Padre Justin. Primera Comunión está progra-
mado para el Sábado, 16 de mayo a las 5 pm. Los estudiantes
tienen que estar en la parroquia a las 4pm para las fotos.
Artículos Religiosos: Se les avisa a la comunidad que tene-
mos artículos religioso en las vitrinas para Bautismo, Prime-
ra Comunión igual pulseras de San Bendito y imágenes.
También hay artículos que viene de Europa que trajo el Pa-
dre Justino. Las vitrinas esta en la salón parroquial si gusta
pasar.
Monaguillos: Padres si tienes hijos/as que hicieron su Pri-
mera Comunión o apenas vas recibir el Sacramento de Pri-
mera Comunión y gusta servir como Monaguillos los Do-
mingos. Por favor comunicasen con Carlos Mendoza a (903)
388-8114.
Candidatas Para Reinas: Se le avisa a la comunidad que el
Grupo Guadalupano esta buscando dos jovencitas responsa-
bles junto con el apoyo de sus padres para que la candidatura
para Reina que representara a nuestra parroquia. La corona-
ción se llevara acabo el 12 de Diciembre 2015. Para mas
información comunicasen con Carlos Mendoza a (903) 388-
8114.
Formación de la Fe para adultos: Son todos los martes a
las 7:00 PM en el salón parroquial.
Si usted quiere: Ofrecer una Misa especial o donar las flores
del altar para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un
cumpleaños o una ocasión especial, lo puede hacer. Por fa-
vor comuníquense al despacho parroquial.
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Happy Mothers Day: We thank you and we ask God for a
special blessing for you today.
St. Mary's youth: Will meet today from 11-12PM. In the
Parish Hall. Please join us.
A Big Thank You: To our Guadalupano Group for organiz-
ing the Annual Jamaica Festival. We also thank all those
who supported this event. God Bless you all the more.
Thanks: We thank our CCE Staff for another fantastic year
of their wonderful ministry and service. We thank particu-
larly Filo Contreras and Gladys Mendoza as Directors of the
program and all the CCE Teachers and Aides. Thank you so
much!!!
May is the month of Rosary: Everyone is invited to pray
the rosary each evening at 7:00 p.m. outside the church by
the Statue of Blessed Virgin Mary at the back of the church.
First Communion Parents: Wednesday, May 13th, from
6pm-7:30pm Regular CCE Class for First Communicants
and rehearsal with Fr. Justin. First Communion is schedule
to be Saturday, May 16th, at 5pm. Students need to be at the
church at 4pm for pictures.
Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus : Will meet
Sunday, May 17th, after the 8AM Mass in the Parish Hall.
Members are requested to attend.
Vacation Bible School: Is just around corner. It will be from
July 6th thru 10th. If you would like to help you may contact
Mrs. Carolyn Greff at: [email protected] ..
Homebound Parishioners: If you know someone who is
sick, in the nursing home or homebound and need to be vis-
ited, please let us know that we can serve them.
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 $50.00. You may offer these for your loved ones,
living and deceased or for any other special occasion. Stop
by the office for open dates.
Invite Someone back to Mass: A Consistent commitment to
attending Sunday Mass transforms us and others. All that is
needed to help souls is form someone to show courage and
reach out to them.
UPCOMING RETREAT AT CEDARBRAKE
Healing Hearts, a weekend retreat designed for women who
have suffered any kind of sexual trauma, will be held May 29-
31 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton. The week-
end begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. and concludes Sunday at 11:30
a.m. The cost is $135 (includes room, linens, materials and
meals). For more information and to register, call (254) 780-
2436 and ask for Beverly.
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The Divinity of Christ
An error regarding the Trinity appeared in the 300’s, when a priest named Arius asserted
that Jesus was not actually God but was a created being - the first of all beings. The ensuing
controversy led to the first ecumenical council - Nicaea 1 in 325 - which definitely taught that
Christ is God and which inspired writing the first of two parts of the Nicene Creed.
In doing so, the council was firmly grounded in Scripture. Christ’s divinity is repeatedly
attested to in the New Testament. For example, in the Gospel of John we are told that Jesus’ op-
ponents sought to kill him because he “called God his father, making himself equal to
God” (John 5:18). In John 8:58, Jesus applies to himself the Old Testament divine name “I
Am.” And in John 20:28 Thomas falls to Jesus’ feet, hailing him as “My Lord and my God” -
an accolade that Jesus does not rebuke.
Also are significant passages in the New Testament that apply the title “the First and the
Last” to Jesus, which is one of the Old Testament titles to Yahweh; “Thus says the Lord, the
King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: ‘I am the First and I am the Last; besides
me there is no god” (Is 44:6; 41:4; 48:12).
The title is applied to Jesus three times in the Book of Revelation: ”When I saw him
[Christ], I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand upon me, saying, ’Fear not,
I am the First and the Last” (Rev 1:17). ’And to the angel of the church of Smyrna write: ‘The
words of the First and the Last, who died and came to life’” (Rev 2:8). “Behold I am coming
soon, bringing my recompense, to repay every one for what he has done. I am the Alpha and
the Omega, the First and the Last, the beginning and the end” (Rev 22:12-13).
The last quotation is especially significant since it applies to Jesus the parallel title “the
Alpha and the Omega,” which Revelation earlier applied to the Lord God: “‘I am the Alpha and
the Omega,’ says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty” (Rev
1:8).
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HIGH SCHOOL
2102 N 23RD STREET
WACO, TEXAS 76708
Officers:
President: Kathy Contreraz
(903) 388-8823
Vice –President Kathy Satsky
(254) 765-3935
Secretary: Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer: Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE
MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF
EACH MONTH.
Parishioners
Say a Special
Prayer For
The Continuing
Unity of
Families.
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Open: Mon – Sat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun. Noon – 5:00 p.m.
Director: Jim Willett
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SABADO 9:00 A.M.— 8:00 P.M. DOMINGO 9:00 A.M.— 2:00 P.M.
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