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

E-Mails: Fr. Stan Fiuk……………………[email protected] Fr. Michael Peinemann……..mep39 [email protected] Parish Office……………………[email protected] CCD Office………………………[email protected]

Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org

Sacred Heart

At St. John and St. Lawrence Parish Staff: Rev. Canon Stan Fiuk…………………………...Pastor Rev. Michael Peinemann……..….Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Mrs. Charlene Baker……………………Bookkeeper Mrs. Patricia Gonzalez……..Director of Relig. Ed Mr. Tim Decker………… Custodian/Maintenance

Saint James

At College 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.

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Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 5/20 No Mass Tuesday, 5/21 6:30 A.M. For Unborn Children (SJ) 9:30 A.M. For Priests/Religious (TN) 6:00 P.M. Maria/Belen Rincon by Family (SP) Wednesday, 5/22 10:00 A.M. For Vocations (HN) 5:30 P.M. Paul Leazer by Leonard Frederick Fam. (SJ) Thursday, 5/23 12:00 P.M. Jerome Pavliska by Shirley Hodges (SH) Friday, 5/24 6:30 A.M. For The People of the Parish (SH) Saturday, 5/25 5:30 P.M. Martha Hernandez by Family (SJ) Jerome Pavliska by Priscilla Finch/Skipper Irle Duncan/Machelle Neubauer by Family Aloys Brzozowski by Dorothy Bludau/Family Sunday, 5/26 8:00 A.M. Francisco Gamez by Family (SH) Aurora G. Zumaya by Family Rudy Guevara by Family 9:30 A.M. Mickey Brzozowski by Donna Malik (SJ) Joe Guevara, Sr. by John/Lori Strobel Jerome Pavliska by Adeline Molnoskey Billy James Benes by Family Joseph Jalufka by Billy/Margie Benes 11:30 A.M. For The People of the Parish (SP) 5:00 P.M. For The People of the Parish (SH)

May 19, 2019

GARDENING Kind hearts are the garden, Kind thoughts are the root, Kind words are the blossoms, Kind deeds are the fruit. —Anonymous

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Dolores Siegel Flowers at the Altar: in memory of Mary Ella Gibson by John/Shari Stefinsky Sacred Heart Flowers at the Altar: Community

It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes strength and courage to love someone when we feel unappreciated, used or feel our opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like me. Es fácil amar a alguien cuando el amor es correspondido. Pero se necesita fuerza y valor para amar a alguien cuando nos sentimos despreciados, usados, o sentimos que nuestra opinión no importa. Se necesita valor para "amar a mi prójimo" cuando puede ser alguien que no me gusta, alguien que no conozco o alguien que no se parece a mí. Sacrificial Giving: Thank You!

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Frequent fliers today have many ways to accrue air miles, so one doesn’t always have to endure long hours in cramped seats to earn free hours in cramped seats. In St. Paul’s day, there were no such perks, nor would there have been any legal system for him to protest the shipwrecks he endured. He had other rewards in mind. The churches that he established in the catalogue of cities from today’s first reading must have been very different from one another. Language, culture, customs, religious history, obstacles to community, social challenges, the places where they met, their clothing, their bread and wine, all distinct, particular to the area. There were social customs as well: in a Christian household, the only place where a slave would be able to stand legally as an equal with the master would be at the table of the Lord, because at that table a new world of reconciliation was imaged. While Paul revered local customs, he was relentless about challenging the ways that people lived their Christian lives and how their worship reflected them. It is much the same today, as a global Catholic Church seeks to respect local customs and culture, allowing for differences in many things, yet always giving expression to the underlying presence of Christ, who binds us all together into his body. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

St. James $ Sacred Heart St. Patrick

$3,866.00 $1,695.60 $ 850.60

Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving 5:30 PM

8:00 AM

9:30 AM 11:30 AM

5:00 PM

Lector: Tim/Michelle Decker Min. of Comm.: Deacon Carrie Tinsley/Kathy Connally Ushers: Volunteers Lector: Leo Moreno/Michelle Flores/ Belen Leon Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Olivia Moreno/Lucio Colchaldo/ Nely Moreno/Dolores Rodriguez Ushers: Volunteers Lector: Krislyn Zambrano Min. of Comm.: Deacon Mary Helen Douglas/Lydia Ramon Lector: Volunteers Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Volunteers Ushers: Volunteers Lector: Pam Such Min. of Comm.: Deacon Lena Hernandez/Shari Stefinsky Ushers: Volunteers

Fifth Sunday of Easter

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Thursday, May 30: Confirmation - 6:00 pm (SJ). We welcome Auxiliary Bishop Michael Boulette to our parish as he will celebrate our Confirmation Mass this year.

jueves, 30 de mayo: Confirmación - 6:00 pm (SJ). Damos la bienvenida al Obispo Auxiliar Michael Boulette que celebrará la Misa de Confirmación este año.

Summer Vacation Bible School will be held this year June 1014, 5-8 pm, at St. James. Helpers are always needed; please contact our office or if you have any questions please call Dean & Brandi Vinklarek at Hm: 830-540-4607 (leave message); Her cell: 830-203-0892; His cell: 830-203-0692. Registration forms are available online at ccgaw.org or at the entrance of each church. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 6:30 pm in the St. James Conference Room.

Escuela Bíblica de Verano: se llevará a cabo este año junio 1014, 5-8 pm en St. James. Se necesita ayudantes; llame a la oficina si pueden ayudar o si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a Dean & Brandi Vinklarek al Hm: 830-540-4607 (deje el mensaje); Su celular: 830-203-0892; Su celular: 830-203-0692. Los formularios de inscripción están disponibles en línea en ccgaw.org o en la entrada de cada iglesia. Las reuniones se llevan a cabo todos los martes a las 6:30 pm en la sala de conferencias St. James.

SAVE THE DATE: March 2-11, 2020; Holy Land Tour with Father Stan. Take your faith on a journey to the Holy Land for 10 days. Destinations: Sea of Galilee – Cana – Nazareth – Capernaum – Tiberias – Haifa – Caesarea – Jerusalem – Bethlehem – Bethany – Dead Sea. Mass offered throughout your journey. Reserve your spot with a deposit $300. Space is very limited. For information please visit https://nativitypilgrimage.com/frfuik -gonzales.

GUARDE LA FECHA: 2-11 de marzo de 2020; Viaje a la Tierra Santa con Fr. Stan. Lleva tu fe en un viaje a la Tierra Santa durante 10 días. Destinos: Mar de Galilea - Cana - Nazaret - Capernaum - Tiberias - Haifa - Cesarea - Jerusalén - Belén Betania - Mar Muerto. Misa ofrecida a lo largo de su viaje. Reserve su lugar con un depósito de $300. El espacio es muy limitado. Para obtener información, visite https:// nativitypilgrimage.com/frfuik-gonzales.

Please remember in prayer Mrs. Patricia Rangel, Mrs. Isabel Mata and Mrs. Cecilia Williamson, who recently died.

Recuerden en su oración al Sra. Patricia Rangel, Sra. Isabel Mata y Cecilia Williamson, que recientemente falleció.

2nd Collection Today: Sacred Heart - Archbishop’s Appeal, St. Patrick - Jeremiah Fund.

2a Colecta Hoy: Sagrado Corazón - Apelación del Arzobispo, St. Patrick - Fundo de Jeremías.

2nd Collection Next Weekend: Catholic Charities.

2a Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana: Caridades Católicas.

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

Adoración Eucarística Adoración Eucarística el Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

“Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race.” — Revelation 21:3

MISIONEROS DE MISERICORDIA ¡Regresó Pablo! Después del “violento abuso” de la semana pasada, los oponentes organizaron una muchedumbre de linchamiento que golpeó casi hasta la muerte a Pablo. Sin embargo, llama Pablo el “evangelista energizante”, transformando la crueldad mortal en un fervor vivificante. El valor pasado de Pablo debe inspirarnos a nuestro compromiso; el Apocalipsis futuro “nuevo cielo, nueva tierra” debe inspirar nuestro optimismo. Pero el Apocalipsis presente nos asegura: “Esta es la morada de Dios entre los hombres”, debe desafiarnos a hacernos “misioneros de misericordia”. Ya que el Papa Francisco declaró que la credibilidad de la Iglesia está completamente dependiendo de nuestra muestra incondicional de misericordia. La misericordia, como dice Francisco, hace la Iglesia, el mundo y a cada uno joven otra vez, despertando a las virtudes más nobles de la vida. De manera apropiada, en el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús refuerza ese tema: “Así sabrán todos que ustedes son mis discípulos, si se aman unos a los otros”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

MISSIONARIES OF MERCY Paul’s back! After last week’s “violent abuse,” opponents organized a lynch mob that beat Paul nearly to death. But call Paul the “energizing evangelist,” transforming deadly cruelty into life-giving zeal. Paul’s past courage should inspire our commitment; Revelation’s future “new heaven, new earth” should inspire our optimism. But Revelation’s present assurance, “Behold, God’s dwelling is with the human race,” should challenge us to become “missionaries of mercy.” Because Pope Francis declared that the Church’s credibility is completely dependent on our showing unconditional mercy. Mercy, said Francis, makes the Church, the world, and everyone young again, reawakened to life’s noblest virtues. Fittingly, in today’s Gospel Jesus reinforces that theme: “This is how all will know you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Week-At-A-Glance Tue May 21, 6 pm……...……………………….ACTS Core Mtg. Tue May 21, 6 pm, SJCR……...…….Vacation Bible School Mtg. Tue May 21, 5:30 pm, SJPR………………………..Finance Mtg. Tue May 21, 6:30 pm, SPC………………..Pastoral Council Mtg. Wed May 22, 7 pm, KCH……………………….KC Officer Mtg. Fri May 24, SHC……………………..........Eucharistic Adoration Sun May 26, 6:15 pm, SHC………………………..Baptism Class

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 Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass. Alternating between St. James and Sacred Heart. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Tuesday after the 6 P.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 Tuesday 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 Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 6 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 Tuesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall .

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29

Bulletin deadline is Monday at Noon. Please send your ministry news to: [email protected].

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00—12:00 PM 12:30 PM—4:30 PM

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

Quinceanera Requirements

Effective Oct 1st, 2018 changes have been made for Quinceanera scheduling. Must be attending CCD beginning Jr. High and complete 7th and 8th grade and be enrolled in 9th grade. No more than 6 absences each year. No pre reservations are to be made until you have clearance from church office.

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) 5:00 PM—Sacred Heart Monday No Masses 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)