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Saint Mary’s Catholic Church Victoria, Texas the Ascension of the Lord Sunday, May 24, 2020
Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Victoria, Texas
the Ascension of the Lord
Sunday, May 24, 2020
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Clergy and Staff
. Pastor: Fr. Kristopher Fuchs - [email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Christopher Korang - [email protected] .
Pastoral Assistant: Dcn. Jim Koenig - [email protected] .
Secretary: Cathy Fojtik - [email protected] .
Music Director: Cathy Lowe - [email protected] .
Accounting: Heather Zamykal - [email protected] .
. CCD: Diana Starnes - [email protected]
www.stmvictoria.org
Physical Address: 402 South Main Street Victoria, TX 77901-8123 Phone: 361-573-4328
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2448 Victoria, TX 77902-2448 Fax: 361-573-4308
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am 10:30 am
Monday - Friday 12:05 pm
Confessions
After all Masses: Monday - Saturday and upon request
The Anointing
of the Sick
Please call the parish office and ask for a priest. If it is an emergency at a hospital and a priest from St. Mary’s is unavailable, ask the nurse to call the Catholic chaplain.
The Sacrament of
Baptism
For Children not yet in school: Contact the parish office to inquire about baptizing your child. Parents and godparents will meet with Fr. Kristopher to prepare for the celebration. Godparents from another parish can participate in a baptism class at their own parish. Baptisms are scheduled at a mutually agreeable time.
For those in school (age 5-18): Contact Diana Starnes to enroll in our CCD program.
For Adults: Contact Fr. Kristopher to enquire about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults).
The Sacrament of
Confirmation
For high schoolers: Preparation is completed through our CCD program, Catholic School or through the home. CCD meets on Wednes-days from 6:00—7:15 pm in the Activity Center.
For adults: Contact Fr. Kristopher.
The Sacrament of
Matrimony
Congratulations on your engagement! We are happy to assist you in preparing for Holy Matrimony. Please schedule an appointment to meet with Fr. Kristopher at least 6 months before the de-sired wedding date to begin preparing.
New to St. Mary’s
Welcome! Please call or come by the parish office to let us know you are here. You can register online at www.stmvictoria.org
Bulletin News
Please have any information for the parish bulletin in by noon on Monday. Contact Cathy at [email protected] or call 361-573-4328.
Holy Communion to
the Homebound
Please contact the parish office to make arrangements.
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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH - VICTORIA, TEXAS MAY 24, 2020
This Week at St. Mary’s
Saturday, May 23 Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter 4:00 pm Vigil Mass Mass Intention: Chad Slavik † Raymond Farris † 5:00 pm Confessions Sunday, May 24 The Ascension of the Lord 8:00 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: Sam Hyak † Charles Moscatelli † 10:30 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: People of the Parish Monday, May 25 Monday of the Seventh Week of Easter Parish Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day 7am - 7pm Church Open for Individual and Private Prayer 12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Barbara Miller † 12:30 pm Confessions Tuesday, May 26 Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, priest 7am - 7pm Church Open for Individual and Private Prayer 12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Gladys Leita † 12:30 pm Confessions 3:30 pm St. Vincent de Paul Food Distribution - Annex Porte-cochère 7:00 pm RCIA - meet in church Wednesday, May 27 Wednesday of the Seventh Week of Easter 7am - 7pm Church Open for Individual and Private Prayer 12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Chester Paul Lyssy † 12:30 pm Confessions Thursday, May 28 Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter 7am - 7pm Church Open for Individual and Private Prayer 12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Benito & Irene Menchaca † 12:30 pm Confessions Friday, May 29 Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter 7am - 7pm Church Open for Individual and Private Prayer 12:05 pm Daily Mass Mass Intention: Jim Zimmerhanzel † 12:30 pm Confessions Saturday, May 30 Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter 4:00 pm Vigil Mass Mass Intention: Allison Tagliabue † Evelyn Heibel † 5:00 pm Confessions 8:00 pm Extended Vigil Mass with Sacraments of Initiation for Adults Sunday, May 31 Pentecost Sunday 8:00 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: Dienne Sumbera † Margaret F. LeJune† 10:30 am Sunday Mass Mass Intention: People of the Parish
† symbol indicates the deceased
Sixth Sunday
of Easter
Regular Offertory Gifts from May 11-17
Sunday Collection….......$4,910.40 On-line giving..................$ 860.00 Total………….................$5,770.40
Amount needed weekly to meet budget: $8,085.00
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MISSION
OF THE CHURCH
Contributions can be made through our website:
stmvictoria.org
or by mail to:
P.O. Box 2448 Victoria, TX 77902
or dropped off in the secure mailbox at the parish office
The Sanctuary Candle
in the church burns this week in memory of
Benito & Irene Menchaca by Benny Menchaca
The Adoration Candles
in the chapel burn this week for the prayer intentions of the Parishioners of St. Mary’s
by Fr. Kristopher Fuchs
The Candle
in Commemoration of
the Deceased
in the chapel burns this week in memory of
Ted Villarreal by the Villarreal Family
Please contact the parish office to sponsor these
candles for $5 each.
The flowers in the Sanctuary
this weekend are in loving memory of Raymond Farris and Rosetta Trahan
by Margie Farris and Family
The fresh flowers in the sanctuary may be sponsored by a donation of $100 through the Altar Society. Forms and envelopes are available at the entrance of the church. You may also contact Georgia West at (361) 935-6701 for scheduling and to check availability.
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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Priestly Ordination
Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am
Live Streamed at www.olvcathedral.org
On Saturday, May 30th at 10:00 am, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory, the Most Reverend Brendan Cahill, Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas, will ordain the following transitional deacons to the Priest-hood of Jesus Christ:
Dalton Ervin
James Dvorak
Chase Goodman Due to precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19, the ordination will have a limited number of people in attendance, and the original invitations can no longer be honored. While you may not be able to be physically present at the cathedral that day as anticipated, please join them spiritually in prayer. The Mass and Rite of Ordination will be live streamed on the cathedral’s website: olvcathedral.org While this unforeseen pandemic does bring a level of disappointment, it is still with great joy and thanksgiv-ing to almighty God that these men will be raised to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus Christ.
Camp David Retreat
Registration is Open Dates have Changed
Jr. High- Session 1: July 19-21, 2020
Jr. High-Session 2: July 22-24, 2020 A fun-filled retreat offered for junior high age (student entering sixth or finishing eighth grade). A trained staff of high school and college youth, supervised by qualified adults, from throughout the diocese offer car-ing relationships to assist these young people. Two dif-ferent overnight sessions will be offered. The first be-ginning on Sunday, July 19h at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 21st. The second session begins on Wednesday, July 22nd at 5:30 p.m. and end at 12:00 noon on Friday, July 24th.
A permission form and a medical release form are re-quired of everyone attending this retreat. The cost per person is $75.00 (includes food and lodging for two nights). Space is limited to 50 participants per session and registration will close when this number is reached. A $25.00 non-refundable deposit is re-quired to reserve a space. $60 balance due after $25 deposit if you choose to purchase a Camp David T-shirt. $50 balance is due after $25 deposit if you do not purchase a Camp David T-shirt.
Elementary Camp: July 22, 2020
A fun-filled retreat for students entering third grade to students entering fifth grade. A trained staff of high school and college youth, supervised by qualified adults, from throughout the diocese offer caring rela-tionships to assist these young people. A permission form and a medical release form is required of every-one attending the retreat.
The cost per person is $25.00, which includes food and all craft supplies. Pre-ordered T-shirts are available for $10.00. Space is limited and will close when spots are filled.
Registration documents are on the diocesan website: www.victoriadiocese.org
Parish Office Hours
Monday—Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
Parish Records
Please help us keep our records up to date by filling out a Parishioner Registration Form on our website or by coming by the parish office.
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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH - VICTORIA, TEXAS MAY 24, 2020
Novena to the Holy Spirit
from Friday, May 22nd to Saturday, May 30th
The novena to the Holy Spirit during this time is the prototype of all novenas. Although we observe Ascension Thursday on the following Sunday, we can still pray a novena during the traditional nine days between the Ascen-sion Thursday and the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. During this time, Our Lady and the twelve Apostles prayed in the upper room for the coming of the Paraclete.
Even though we pray this novena as a preparation for the feast of Pentecost, you can also pray a novena to the Holy Spirit any time that you want. So, let us pray with great confidence and trust in our God who is all Good and Loving.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 1 - Charity
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Charity within us. The great charity of all the host of Saints is only made possible by your power, O Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 2 - Joy
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us. All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, O Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all un-derstanding that we may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity! Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 3 - Peace
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials! Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 4 - Patience
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Patience within us. O Holy Spirit, you give lavishly to those who ask. Please give us the patience of the Saints who are now with you in heaven. Help us to endure every-thing with an eternal patience that is only possible with your help. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
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THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 5 - Kindness
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Kindness within us. Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Paraclete, please treat us humble sinners with the same kindness and give us the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 6 - Faithfulness
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the pow-er and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Ad-vocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Faithfulness within us. You, O Lord, are ever faithful. You are faithful until the end. Though we are weak and distracted, please give us the grace to be faithful to You as you are to us! Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 7 - Gentleness
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Gentleness within us. Despite the gravity of our sins, O Lord you treat us with Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give us your power to treat all in our lives with the Gentle-ness of the Saints. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 8 - Self-Control
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Self-Control within us. Your Martyrs had the over-whelming self-control to go joyfully to a painful death without shrinking from the opportunity to join You in heaven. Give us this self-control to have command over our emotions and desires that we may serve You more fully. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts…
Novena to the Holy Spirit - Day 9 - Goodness
Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. O Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Goodness within us. We want to be like your Saints in heaven. Holy Spirit, renew us by your power with your Goodness that we may bring the Good News to the world. Amen.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts… This particular novena was written specifically for PrayMoreNovenas.com and it is based on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and a desire for sainthood.
It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that someone can become a Saint. We can not save ourselves and it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. So, we must rely completely on the power of the Holy Spirit and the death of Our Lord Jesus. That is the essence of this novena.
The Pentecost novena is really THE original novena. The disciples waited in unity and prayer for the Holy Spirit for nine days after Jesus’ ascension to heaven. Jesus asked them to pray constantly in the upper room until the descent of the Holy Spirit.
“They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” – Acts 1:14
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