Hope Guevara

St. James Catholic Church

Bulletin 515358

Office Phone: 830-672-2945

Fax Phone: 830-672-1058

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 Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org

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: Father Paul Raaz………………………………...Pastor Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Mrs. Patty Gonzalez…..Coordinator of Relig. Ed Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Mr. Tim Decker………….Custodian/Maintenance

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 03/12 7:00 A.M. Fr. Martin Elsner by Fr. Paul (SJ) Tuesday, 03/13 7:00 A.M. Fr. Enrique Ruiz by Fr. Paul (SJ) 9:30 A.M. Bobby Baros by Family (TN) 6:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SP) Wednesday, 03/14 7:00 A.M. Fr. Larry Matula by Fr. Paul (SJ) 10:00 P.M. For World Peace (HN) 5:30 P.M. Ludwig Molnoskey by Family (SJ) Al Coco by Family Florian Jalufka by Family Thursday, 03/15 7:00 A.M. For The People of The Parish (SJ) 12:00 P.M. Marilyn Walleck by Ruby Shaver (SH) Friday, 03/16 7:00 A.M. For Our Youth (SH) Saturday, 03/17 5:30 P.M. Jo Boothe by Doris Baros (SJ) Jerry Malik by Dorothy Bludau/Family Emil Kocian by JoAnn Hajovsky Ben Barborak by Bernice Barborak/Family James Fehner by John/Shari Stefinsky Adam Cantu, Jr. by Family Sunday, 03/18 8:00 A.M. Sabino Gutierrez by Family (SH) Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family Justo Mata by Mata Family Aurora G. Zumaya/Rudy Guevara by Family In Memory of Zertuche Family by Berry/Lupe Martinez 9:30 A.M. I.A./Josie Rodriguez y Family (SJ) Larry/Alphonse Jalufka by Family Juan/Mike Camarillo by Carmen/Ricky Rivera 11:30 A.M. Guadalupe Macias by Family (SP) Carolina/David Ibarra, III by Family 2:00 P.M. Mass-Anointing of the Sick (SJ) 5:15 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SJ)

Page Two Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder March 11, 2018

Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Kermit Thiele Min. of Comm.: Deacon Jeanette/Bill Technik Ushers: Mary Ann Brzozowski/Jay Tinsley Carrie Tinsley/Freddie Kapavik 8:00 AM Lector: Nely Moreno/Lidia Ascencio Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Gloria Moreno/Evelyn Soto Lupe Mendoza/Mario Moreno 9:30 AM Lector: Krislyn Zambrano Min. of Comm.: Deacon Tim/Michelle Decker Ushers: Nolan Blundell/Kevin LaFleur John Davis/Joseph Krilder 11:30 AM Lector: John Kelly/David Ibarra Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Santiago Ibarra/Juanita Flores Ushers: Volunteers 5:15 PM Lector: Carmen Reyes Min. of Comm.: Deacon Amanda Longoria/Donna Spahn Ushers: Volunteers

Week-At-A-Glance Sun Mar 11, 11 am…………………………………....CCD K-5 Tue Mar 13, 9 am, SJH……………………...Altar Society Mtg. Tue Mar 13, 7 pm, SJPR…………………...Baptism Interviews Wed Mar 14, 6:30 pm………………………………..CCD 6-12 Wed Mar 14, 7 pm……………………………………..KC Mtg. Thu Mar 15, 5:30 pm, SJPR……………………....Finance Mtg. Fri Mar 16, SHC…………………………Eucharistic Adoration Sat Mar 17, 9 am, SPH………………………Span. ACTS Mtg. Sun Mar 18, 11 am…………………………………....CCD K-5

2nd Collection Today: Catholic Relief Services. Catholic Relief Services is a humanitarian aid organization, adminis-tered through our U.S. Catholic Bishops, which helps the poor and vulnerable overseas by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. Thanks for your support!

2nd Collection Next Weekend: St. Patrick - Jeremiah Fund.

Eucharistic Adoration this Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

2a colección hoy: Servicios Católicos de Apoyo. Servicios de Apoyo Católica es una organización de ayuda humanitaria, admi-nistrada a través de nuestros Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos, que ayuda a los pobres y vulnerables en el extranjero por responder a graves emergencias, lucha contra la pobreza y la enfermedad y crianza pacífica y justa sociedades. Gracias por tu apoyo!

2a Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana: San Patricio - Fundo de Jeremías.

Adoración Eucarística el Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sagrado Co-razón.

NOT ENOUGH It is not enough for me to love God, if my neighbor does not love God. —St. Vincent de Paul

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Archdiocesan Capital Campaign - “On the Way - ¡Ándale!” - continues. Thanks again to our hard-working committees of St. James, Sacred Heart and St. Patrick, and to all of you who have already responded to the Campaign. Committee members report that they have had some difficulty in contacting some of you, due to phone numbers no longer in service. If you have not yet been contacted, we ask the favor of your calling our office 672-2945, so that we can update your contact information. Many thanks! In case you haven’t done so yet, please review the 10 minute video about the Cam-paign, using the easy link on our website, CCGAW.ORG. The video includes a number of priests you may well recog-nize; how many can you name? Stewardship Message: Christian stewardship takes a positive view on money. It sees money not only as a medium of ex-change but also as a symbol of the person who has it. The way we acquire it, use it, and share it, we are revealed in those ac-tions. Gonzales Catholic Cemetery Cleanup: Saturday, March 17, beginning at 9 am. Anyone who has a loved one buried in our cemetery, is invited to come and help! Please bring gar-den tools, gloves, closed toe shoes, etc. Water will be pro-vided. Parishioners who have placed items that are not allowed under cemetery rules and regulations, please re-move! Our Cemetery will be mowed during Holy Week. Lenten Ecumenical Gatherings: This Wednesday, our Gon-zales Ministerial Alliance will begin a series of Lenten reflec-tions, to take place at First Baptist Church at 12 noon; fol-lowed by a light meal at 12:30. This Wednesday’s gathering will be hosted by our Catholic Community. A special thanks to our St. James Organ Choir, Knights, Altar Society and Catholic Daughters for providing our worship and meal to follow. Sacred Heart Spring Festival 2018 - today (Sunday), 3-10 pm at Sacred Heart. This family-oriented gathering is for all. No gate fees, live bands or alcohol, in keeping with the spirit of this Lenten season. Many activities for kids. Just come and join your parish family for an evening of fun! Mass of Anointing of the Sick: This special mass, held each year in Lent and Advent, is for all who wish to receive the healing sacrament - Next Sunday, March 18, 2 pm, St. James. Parish Penance Service: Thursday, March 22, 6:30 pm at St. James. All sinners welcome! Knights’ Fish Fry: Friday, March 23, St. James Hall. Please contact any Knight for tickets or more information. Congratulations and blessings to Jeremy Pena and Beatrice Castillo, who celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony this com-ing Saturday at St. James. Jeremy and Beatrice, receive our community’s blessing as The Altar Society invites you to honor the memory of a loved one as well as helping beautify St. James Church for the Easter season. Donations will be accepted before and after mass on March 17/18 or by calling Betty Neubauer at 830-437-5288.

Campaña Arquidiocesana - "en el camino - ¡Ándale!" - contin-úa. Gracias de nuevo a nuestros comités de St. James, Sagrado Corazón y St. Patrick, y a todos ustedes que ya han respondido a la Campaña. Los Miembros de Comité informan que han tenido algunas dificultades en ponerse en contacto con algunos de uste-des, debido a los números de teléfono que ya no están en servicio. Si aún no se han contactado, le pedimos el favor de llamar a nues-tra oficina 672-2945, para que podamos corregir su información de contacto. Muchas gracias! En caso de que no lo has hecho todavía, por favor, revise el video de 10 minutos sobre la Campa-ña, usando el enlace fácil en nuestra página web, CCGAW.ORG. El video incluye un número de sacerdotes que bien puede recono-cer; ¿Cuántos puede usted nombrar?

Mensaje de Mayordomía: La Mayordomía Cristiana tiene una opinión positiva sobre el dinero. Ve el dinero no sólo como un medio de intercambio sino también como un símbolo de la perso-na que lo tiene. La forma en que lo adquirimos, lo usamos y lo compartimos, nos revela en esas acciones.

Limpieza del Cementerio Católico de Gonzales: Sábado, 17 de marzo, comenzando a las 9 am. Cualquiera que tenga un ser que-rido enterrado en el cementerio está invitado a venir y ayudar! Favor de traer las herramientas de jardín, guantes, zapatos cerra-dos. Habrá agua disponible para tomar. Los feligreses que han colocado artículos que no están permitidos en el reglamento de normas, por favor de levantar. Nuestro Cementerio será cortado durante la Semana Santa.

Servicios Ecuménicos Cuaresmales: Este miércoles, la Alianza Ministerial de Gonzales iniciará una serie de reflexiones Cuares-males, que tendrá lugar en First Baptist Church a las 12 mediodía. La reunión de este miércoles será presentado por nuestra Comuni-dad Católica. Un agradecimiento especial a nuestro Coro de Órgano de St. James, Caballeros de Colón, Sociedad del Altar y Hijas Católicas por nuestra adoración y comida.

Sagrado Corazón Primavera Festival 2018 - hoy (domingo), 3-10 pm en el Sagrado Corazón. Esta reunión familiar es para todos. No habrá música de bandas ni alcohol y la entrada es gratis, si-guiendo el espíritu de este tiempo de Cuaresma. Muchas activida-des para los niños. Solo ven y únete a tu familia de la parroquia para una noche de diversión!

Misa de Unción de los Enfermos: Esta misa, se celebra cada año en Cuaresma y Adviento, es para todos los que deseen recibir el Sacramento Curativo - próximo domingo, 18 de marzo, 2 pm, St. James.

Servicio de Penitencia Parroquial: Jueves, 22 de marzo, 6:30 pm en St. James. Invitamos a todos los pecadores!

Plato de Pescado-Caballeros de Colón: Viernes, 23 de marzo, St. James Hall. Para más información contacto un miembro caba-llero.

Felicitaciones y bendiciones a Jeremy Peña y Beatrice Castillo, que celebran el Sacramento del matrimonio este próximo sábado en St. James. Jeremy y Beatriz, recibe bendición de nuestra comu-nidad mientras se prepara para vivir este Sacramento!

La Sociedad del Altar les invita a recordar a un ser querido, y al mismo tiempo adornar la Iglesia de St. James par el tiempo de Pascua. Se aceptan donaciones antes y después de la Misa el 17/18 de marzo o pueden llamar a Betty Neubauer en 830-437-5288.

The Holy Rosary will be recited before the 9:30 A.M. mass by the following: 1st Sunday-Youth, 2nd Sunday-St. James Altar Society, 3rd Sunday-Catholic Daughters of America, 4th Sunday-Knights of Columbus, and 5th Sunday-Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. El Santo Rosario se reza cada Domingo antes de la misa de 8:00 A.M. Divine Mercy Monday-Thursday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Bible Study every Monday @ 7:00 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Hall. Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday after 5:30 P.M. Mass at St. James Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass.

Sacred Heart Guadalupanas will meet every first Saturday of the month and participate in the 8:00 A.M. Mass every first Sunday of the month. St. Patrick’s Guadalupanas will meet every first Sunday of the month. Knights of Columbus participate in the 9:30 A.M. Mass every fourth Sunday of the month and meet at 7 P.M. every second Wednesday of the month at the K.C. Hall. Officer/Business meeting held on the last Tues-day of the month at 6 P.M. The Altar Society will meet every second Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 9 A.M. ACTS Core Committee will meet every third Monday of the month in the CCD Center at 6:30 P.M. Catholic Daughters of America will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the St. James Hall at 6 P.M. Sacred Heart Choir practice every Wednesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall .

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! St. James $4,034.13 Sacred Heart $1,994.33 St. Patrick $ 808.96 CCD $1,779.11

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33 Alternate readings (Year A): Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 [3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45]

God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. — John 3:17

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00—12:00 PM

12:30 PM—4:30 PM

Office E-mail: catholic@stx.rr.com Fr. Paul’s E-mail: paulraaz@stx.rr.com CCD Office E-mail: prodz@stx.rr.com

Sacrament of Baptism Interview with Parents

Bring State Birth Certificate—required Second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at office or second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at St. Patrick or by special appointment with Deacon.

Class for Parents and Godparents

4th Sunday of Each Month 6:15 PM at Sacred Heart

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation

(Confession) Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM (St. James) Tuesday 5:15-5:45 PM (St. Patrick)

Immediately before or after Masses (on request) or by special appointment

Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Call office or join our RCIA group

Mass Schedule Saturday

5:30 PM—St. James Sunday

8:00 AM—Sacred Heart (Spanish) 9:30 AM—St. James

11:30 AM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) 5:15 PM—Sacred Heart

Monday no services Tuesday

6:30 AM—St. James 9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab.

6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) Wednesday

10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 12:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James (every other week—

Sacred Heart)