St. James Catholic Church Seguin, TX March 13, 2016

Notes from the Pastor

Congratulations to the St. James School elementary

students on winning 1st place and the middle school

students placing 3rd in the PSIA Competition on March 5,

2016. Thanks to all the teachers and staff for their dedica-

tion and commitment in making the PSIA Competition a

great experience.

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During the month of March, I ask that every parishioner,

family and organization focus on “To bear wrongs

patiently, to forgive injuries.” Ephesians 4:31-32 says “Let

all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander

be put away from you, with all malice and be kind to one

another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in

Christ forgave you.” We can be less critical of others, offer

positive comments, let go of grudges, overlook minor

flaws and mistakes, pray for those who have wronged us.

Please see the “Mercy Minute” on page 5 of this bulletin.

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I will be helping with the Men’s ACTS retreat at

Cathedral Oaks near Hallettsville. This is a great Lenten

opportunity for men to grow in their Catholic Faith with

other men. There is still room available. Registration

forms are available at the parish office and scholarships are

available. Retreat is March 31-April 3, 2016.

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Mark your calendar: Holy Thursday Adoration on

March 24th. I would like the following groups to be

present for the following hours of adoration in the hall:

Youth 8:30-9:30; St Ann’s and Catholic Daughters 9:30

-10:30; Knights of Columbus, ACTS Men and Women

and Adoration Adorers 10:30-Midnight. ———————————————————————

Please continue to read Rediscovering Jesus. March 13th

through 20th are chapter 33 to 40. Continue to read one

chapter a day and grow with the book.

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We are planning a parish picture directory. I encourage

every family to be included in this directory. The pastoral

council and youth are helping organize this project. Please

call Ginger Bolton (830) 303-5855.

Mercy This Week

How fitting that the first Sunday Angelus of Pope

Francis, who has made mercy his papacy’s theme,

took place when this Gospel about Jesus’ encounter

with the adulterous woman was proclaimed. “Jesus’

attitude is striking,” Francis declared. “We do not

hear words of scorn or condemnation, only words of

love, of mercy, an invitation to conversion: ‘Neither

do I condemn you’ ” (John 8:11). Francis contin-

ued: “God’s face is the face of a merciful father

who is always patient. Have you thought about

God’s patience, the patience [God] has with each

one of us? That is [God’s] mercy. [God] always has

patience, patience with us . . . understands us . . .

waits for us . . . does not tire of forgiving us”

if we return ‘with a contrite heart” (Pope Francis,

Angelus address, March 17, 2013). Parishes

preparing catechumens may proclaim Jesus’ raising

of Lazarus. Referring to Lazarus, and all those

“raised” from the “death” of sin, Jesus defines the

community’s “mission of mercy”— “Untie him and

let him go” (John 11:44).

—Peter Scagnelli, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Papal quotes Copyright © 2015, Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Reflection question:

When you put people down by ridiculing their ideas,

their mistakes or their ethnic traditions, do they perhaps

feel that you are casting stones? How can you register

judgment and show respectful mercy when you

disapprove of someone?

The Sanctuary Candle is offered In Loving Memory of

† Msgr. Roger Robbins March 12 - March 19

Presider Schedule March 19/20

5:00 PM & 8:00 AM Fr. Dennis

10:00 AM & 12:00 PM Fr. Greg Thank you for your continued support & generosity.

Stewardship for the weekend of 3/13/16

MASS OFFERING:$13,952.61 CHILDREN’S: $90.73 BUILDING FUND: $260.00 RELIEF FUND: $1,245.65 VIETNAMESE MASS: $100.00

EVENTS OF THE WEEK

Monday, 3/14 SJS on Spring break all week 6:30 PM ACTS Core Meeting-PH Boardroom Tuesday, 3/15 9:30 AM Tuesday Morning Bible Study-PFC [3] 7:00 PM RCIA-PFC [3] 8:00 PM RCIA Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer-

Church Wednesday, 3/16 5:00 PM Finance Council Meeting-PC 6:30 PM Vasquez SCC Meeting-PFC [3] 6:30 PM Easter Music Practice-Church Thursday, 3/17 6:30 PM Karate-Gym 6:30 PM Men’s SCC Meeting-PFC [3] Friday, 3/18 6:30 PM Stations -Church/Pastoral Council 7:00 PM Soup Supper-PH Saturday, 3/19 9:00 AM RCIA Retreat 1:00 PM RCIA Rehearsal-Church 5:00 PM RCIA Dismissal-PH Boardroom Sunday, 3/20 Palm Sunday 2nd Collection: St. James School KC Pancake Breakfast/after 8AM & 10AM Mass-PH 9:10 AM Religious Ed-Classrooms 11:00 AM JCDA Meeting-CDA Bldg.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK

March 14 - March 20

Monday First Reading: Dan. 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 Gospel: Jn. 8:12-20 Tuesday First Reading: Num. 21:4-9 Gospel: Jn. 8:21-30 Wednesday First Reading: Dan. 3:14-20, 91-92, 95 Gospel: Jn. 8:31-42 Thursday First Reading: Gen. 17:3-9 Gospel: Jn. 8:51-59 Friday: First Reading: Jer. 20:10-13 Gospel: Jn. 10:31-42 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Lk. 19:28-40Lk. 19:28-40 First Reading: Is. 50:4-7 Second: Phil. 2:6-11 Gospel: Lk. 22:14-23:56

Mass Intentions

March 14 - March 20

Monday 12:15 PM †Msgr. Roger Robbins (1st Anniv. Of Death) Tuesday 12:15 PM †Edith Hilbig Wednesday 12:15 PM †Edna Mae Grimm Thursday 8:00 AM †Joseph Garcia (5th Anniv. Of Death) For a special intention Friday 8:00 AM †Phero Nguyen Thuoc †Anna Nguyen Thi Lam Giang Cao & Thu Nguyen Saturday 5:00 PM †Clifford D. Mooney, †Julian Kotara †Harld Lievens, †Mel Ammerman Sunday 8:00 AM †Joseph Nguyen Dy Hau, †Domingo Ruiz †George & Vivian Grein

10:00 AM St. James parish family

12:00 PM †Andrew Hilburn, †Alfredo Garza †Gregorio Rosales

Music- Mar 19/20

Saturday 5:00 PM Cook/Garcia Sunday 8:00 AM Matalik/Supulver 10:00 AM Goetz/Phillips 12:00 PM

Email bulletin articles to: stjamesseguin@hotmail.com

Articles should be received by noon on Mondays.

The Knights of Columbus will hold their

annual Pancake Breakfast on Palm Sunday

(Mar. 20), after the 8AM & 10AM Mass.

Lg. plate: $3.50 (3 pancakes/2 sausage patties)

Sm. Plate: $2 (2 pancakes/1 sausage patty)

Mar. 13 Carolyn Bennett Mar. 20 Patrick Howard Apr. 3 Glen & Geri Grimm Apr. 10 Gloria Nolan

Our Condolences

We extend our condolences to Glen and Geri

Grimm and family on the loss of his mother,

Edna Mae Grimm, who went to the Lord on

January 31, 2016. Please keep them in prayer.

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Our deepest sympathies to Sandy Barron on the passing of her

sister, Martha Borrows. Martha went to the Lord on

March 5, 2016. Please keep the family in prayer.

St. James Catholic Church Seguin, TX March 13, 2016

Remember In Prayer…. Betty Vetter, Dan Klinger, Adela Conejo, Lisa Dupnick, Patricia Cantu, Gayle Scheel, Betty Broussard, Thom Alvarez, Keith Cantu, Frances Cuellar, Veronica Diaz, Mary Dickerson, Jessica Franklin, Samm Heynis, Kenneth Houghton, Zack Hunter, John Mondin, Kenneth Jarzombeck, Criselda S. Leal, Richard Leal, Joseph Manix, Cindy Morris, Marietta Leyendecker, Christina Martinez, Larry McCarthy, Tim McCarthy, James Reininger, Rosie Schuchardt, Kim Thi Nguyen, Taylor Miller, Henry Herrera, Wade Ohnheiser, Elisa Martinez, Joseph Font, Helen Taft Wilems, Tim Taft, Ashley Gusman, Michelle Chavez, Martha Vogel, Beulah Miller, Kory Kirchner, Larry Ferguson, Don Orlowski, Dixie Wolford, Billy Preuss, Sara Schumann, Diane Allen, Lilliam Heerssen, Kathleen Varga, Esther Martinez, Ruben Tey, Erna Winsauer, Maria H. Hernandez, Emma Ramos, Kyle Spring, Kim Mosier, Don Dadie, Craig Dadie, Thomas Jackson

For I will restore your health; will heal your injuries - Jer. 30:17 Please contact office to be removed from prayer list. Thank you

Military Prayer List

LT Kristofer Kalstad, LT Kendall Kalstad, TSGT Carlo Carmosa,

TSGT Jessica Carmosa, SGT Nicodemus C. Seaboy,

SGT Scott Kessler, MAJ Christopher Wells, SGT Don Pezzatta,

LCPL Nathan Ramos, LCPL Stevie Ray Leos, PFC Noah Rios,

CPL Shane Hartmann, CAPT Blake Wiegmann, LCPL Brian

Shaw, CSM Bret Wiegmann, 2LT Will McCarthy, 1LT Charles

Gamero, LCPL Brian Shaw, CPL Zachary Klinger, CAPT Daniel

Jeanes, MAJ Noah Steinberg, LCPL Jorden Rongish, OSMC

Jeremy P. Rodriguez, SGT Jordan Folmar, PVT Kyle Martin,

LCPL Shane McMain, Specialist Steven A. Cervantes, 2LT

Gavin Dick, James Dick, John Bender, LCOL Sammy Phillips,

COL Francisco J. Lozano, PFC Garrett Schneider

Please keep our military personnel and their families in your prayers. Anyone wishing to add a name can do so by calling the church office@379-1796.

SJS NEWS

Our PSIA Academic Competition was held on

Saturday, March 5, 2016. Overall, our elementary

won 1st place and our middle school won 3rd place.

We have 15 students in 18 different events advancing

to state competition at TCU in Fort Worth on May 14.

GREAT JOB STUDENTS!

Why pay for daycare when you can start your child’s

education today? If you are considering a quality faith

based education for your child(ren), please give us a

call at (830) 379-2878 or come by our office at 507 S.

Camp St. for a campus tour. We are now accepting

applications for the 2016-2017 school year for ages 18

months through 8th grade. Tuition assistance and

scholarships are available for grades 5K-8.

18 months to 2 Year Olds—$430.00 per month

3 and 4 Year Olds—$420.00 per month

Kindergarten through 8th Grade—$455.00 per month

We also have half day rates available for pre-school.

Please visit our website at www.sjcstx.org under

“Admissions” for more information and details.

Have a blessed day!

Keeping God in Everything We Do

Youth Ministry News...

Please pray for the High School

Youth Group in the months to come.

We will take part in a Summer Mission

trip in San Antonio that helps elderly

people and their homes.

We are leaving the comforts of

home to minister in an urban setting.

We look forward to sharing the love of

God and Saint James parish. Please

pray for us, and those God is preparing

for us to minister and serve.

Thank you and God bless!

Attention All Graduates…

We will have an information meeting on

Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 11:00 A.M.

in the Parish Hall.

If you graduate High School or College this

spring please plan on attending.

Thank you and God bless.

Further Questions, please contact Joey at

jgutierrez@saintjamescc.org or call

(210) 584-3799.

Please show Respect and Reverence at Worship by being punctual and properly dressed for Church, and remain through the dismissal.

Let’s do our BEST for GOD!

Religious Education News Thank you to all Religious Education and Family Faith Formation students who participated in leading the Stations of the Cross on March 4. Students created wonderful posters depicting the 14 Stations and wrote their own prayers for each Station. Thanks to parents teachers for support-ing this project. Special thanks to Youth Ministry families and volunteers who provided and served homemade soup after the Stations of the Cross. Sunday morning Religious Education Classes do not meet during Spring Break (March 13 and 20). There is no class on Easter Sunday, March 27. Classes resume on Sunday, April 3.

Have a great spring break!

Please notice the bulletin board in the narthex (entrance) of the church. This month our parish is focusing on the Spiritual Works of Mercy “Bear Wrongs Patiently” and “Forgive Injuries.” Thank you to St. James School second grade teacher Johann Spencer for creating the March bulletin board.

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Mercy Minute This month we focus our attention on bearing wrongs patiently and forgiving injuries. These Works of Mercy may be the most difficult to live. Here are a few

ideas to help us be more like Christ, to “Bear Wrongs Patiently” and

to “Forgive All Injuries.”

Read the Book of Psalms, which is filled with moments of bearing wrongs patiently and moments of forgiveness.

With faith in God, accept that there is saving grace in a wrong or injury that we have suffered.

Patience is a virtue and a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Practice making the choice to be patient and to forgive.

In moments of anger, try reciting this short prayer: “O Sacred Heart of Jesus, make my heart like unto Thine.”

Pray for the person whom you feel has wronged or hurt you.

St. James Coffee House

Today, March 13

9:10-9:50 am. or 11:10-11:50 a.m.

Caring for Our Common Home Presenter: Sr. Linda Gibler, OP

Lent calls us to metanoia. Lent invites us to repent

and change our way of life.

Pope Francis wrote a letter addressing how we

interact with the planet Earth. Perhaps this letter

can lead us to a transformation of mind and heart.

Want to know what the letter really says?

Sr. Linda Gibler, a theology professor, author and

engaging speaker, will

give a clear explanation

and shed light on how our

response may bring us to

deeper conversion to our

Creator God.

Come to a Coffee House this Lent

SPONSOR FOR THE WEEK:

In Loving Memory of Vincent James Garcia

Parish Office: 379-1796 Parish Web site: http://www. stjameschurch.faithweb.com

Got shoes? Animal Rescue Foundation needs them!

We are teaming up with TLU’s Social Leadership

Class and Funds2 Organizations to collect wearable

used shoes for distribution to microenterprise partners

in developing nations. By collecting shoes, we help

support developing economies, ARF gets to spay/

neuter community cats, TLU students gain real experi-

ence in leadership, and Seguin deals with an important

public health issue.

Our collection will be from March 10 through May 1,

with a big collection push on Earth Day, April 22, in

the park.

There will be a collection bin in front of the church

during these collection dates.

For more info please call (830) 743-1017 or email

arftexas@gmail.com. ARF is a 501(c)3 corporation and all donations are entitled to tax

exemption for federal taxes.

Attention

Beginning on Tuesday,

March 29, 2016, all weekday

Masses will be at 8:00 AM

Sign Up for LifeTouch Directory– three ways

1. After each Mass

2. Go online: www.stjameschurch.faithweb.com

3. Call Ginger Bolton @ 830-303-5855

SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM (No Confessions during Holy Week)

3/24 7PM Holy Thursday Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper 3/25 12PM Good Friday Friday of the Passion of the Lord 3/25 3PM Stations w St. Andrew’s-downtown 3/25 7PM Stations of the Cross-Church (no soup supper) 3/26 8PM Holy Saturday Easter Vigil in the Holy Night 3/27 Easter Sunday 6AM, 8AM, 10AM 10:15 AM in the Parish Hall

Men’s ACTS Retreat

March 31-April 3, 2016

All men are invited to attend this upcoming Men’s

ACTS Retreat. The weekend is an opportunity to

reflect upon and deepen your faith relationship with

our Lord as you form new and deeper friendships with

other men of our community. Take time to get away

from all of life’s daily distractions and focus on your-

self and your relationship with God. Taking this time

is how the ACTS retreat will help you! For more info,

call Robert Carrillo at 830-556-1739. Registration

forms will be available at the Church office.

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ACTS Community: The Seguin ACTS Core team

is the “behind the scenes” support group for every

retreat. Each Core member serves a 3-year term and

each member is instrumental to ensure a retreat experi-

ence is special, not just for the Retreatants, but for the

Team also.

A person is eligible to serve on Core if the person has

been on an adult ACTS Retreat, served on an adults

ACTS team, and displayed leadership abilities with a

servant’s heart.

If you are that person, are willing to put your hat “in

the ring” to be a Core member, want to see retreatants

on the top of the mountain after each retreat, and want

to see the ACTS ministry continue, we need you!

Contact Jackie Etlinger at 210-844-0516 if you are willing to

say ‘YES.’

FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT