May 5, 2019 — Third of Easter Sunday / Year C

ST. MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667 Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377 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. OFFICE HOURS / HORARIO DE NOTARIA PARROQUIAL Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM, (off 4th Sunday). Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:10:00 - 4:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Summer: 10:00 AM – 4:00PM) PARISH CLERGY, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen Administrative Assistant: Juana Rodriguez Cervantes Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Deacon: Richard Johnson Finance Manager: Mary Seale Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Deacon: Dwight Mahoney CCE Director: Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone: (254) 729-2573 Parish Council Chairman: Michael Gragg Deacon: Gordon Lee Finance Council Chairman: Don Altland Phone: (254) 562-3635 CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist Sunday Masses: 8:00a.m. & 10:00a.m. (English); 12:00 p.m. Spanish Weekday Masses: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 12:10 p.m. Sacrament of Penance Sunday 7:15-7:45a.m., 9:15-9:45a.m., 11:1511:45a.m. Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. During office hours, or by Appointment Sacrament of Baptism During Sunday Masses English Pre–Baptismal by appointment. Sacrament of Matrimony Contact the office at least 6 months in advance. Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Contact the priest immediately if you or your family members: are seriously ill; will have a major surgery; are old aged or in danger of death. Devotion Adoration (English) Every Friday 11:00 a.m. Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses

CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristía Misas Dominicales: 8:00a.m. & 10:00a.m. (Ingles); 12:00 p.m. Español Misas entre Semana: Martes, Miércoles, Jueves y Viernes a las 12:10 p.m. Sacramento de Penitencia Domingo: 7:15-7:45 a.m., 9:15-9:45 a.m., 11:15-11:45 a.m. Miércoles: 5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. Durante el horario de la Notaria que este abierta o con cita. Sacramento de Bautismo Durante las Misas Dominicales Clase Pre-Bautismal en Español Tercer Domingo de cada Mes para padres y padrinos 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Sacramento de Matrimonio Comunicasen con la Notaria Parroquial con 6 meses anticipó. Sacramento de Unción de los Enfermos Comunicasen con el Párroco mediatamente si usted o un familiar esta grabe; va tener una operación seria; o de la tercer edad o peligro de muerte. Devoción Adoración (Español) El tercer Sábado de cada Mes 7:00 p.m. Rosario: 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK Third Sunday of Easter 8:00AM: Pro Populo 10:00AM: In Thanksgiving of: Lauren & Miguel Rodriguez 1st Wedding Anniversary 12:00PM: +José Uriel Albiter Tuesday-12:10PM: In Thanksgiving of: Mrs. Marie Keale Stewardship Wednesday-12:10PM: In Thanksgiving of: Todd Swick Birthday Thursday– 12:10PM: Edmund Schuster Friday–12:10PM: Merced Resendiz Health Intentions MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK Altar Servers: 8:00AM: Chris Staton, Alberto Hernández, Belén Hernández, Leslie Hernández & Bradley Gragg. 10:00AM: Andreya Reina, Emilee Davila, Jennifer López, Princess López & Jovanny López. 12:00PM: Mariel Rodríguez, Stephanie Hernández, Ana Mendoza, Rey Mendoza & Andrea Rivera. Lectors: 8:00AM: Michael Gragg (A) & J.I. Muhl (L) 10:00AM: Richard Greff (A) & Bob McCain (L) 12:00PM: Noé González (A) & Teresa Carrillo (L) Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Melissa Holt 10:00AM: Jane Schlitt 12:00PM: Lucina Rodríguez

PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are sick, in the hospital, homebound or coping with health issues. Let us pray for the sick: Merced Resendiz, Familia Lambar Resendiz, Leonard Longer, Tracy Staton, Raul Cuevas, Steve Dossett, José Cisneros, Albert Gallegos, Tony Gallegos, Margarita Gallegos, Edmund Schuster, Ethel Goolsby, Teresa Salazar, Carolina Martinez, Diana Ramirez, Yolanda Perdomo, Rosa Cisneros, Eloisa Cisneros, Louise Willett, Florence Smith, Jim Tate, Beata Arrington, Tom McHugh, Kay Martin, Charlie Loeffler, and Kristine McClinton. Let us pray for the deceased: Chris Colby, Frances Arrington, Lorenzo Hurtado, Erick Salas, Francisco González, Enriqueta Cisneros, Guillermo González and Faustino Olalde. We pray to the Lord: Please call the parish office to update the list. Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista. Let us pray for all Service Members: Tony Contreras, Ramiro Rodriguez, Caleb Arrington and Karina Rivera. After 30 days, names will be removed from the list. Call the church office to extend the date.

Catholic Social Teaching Corner May 4-5, Third Sunday of Easter In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks Peter repeatedly, “Do you love me?” And when he answers “yes,” Jesus says, “Feed my lambs and sheep.” When we say “yes,” to loving Christ, we then commit to feeding his sheep and helping all those who hunger in mind, body and spirit. **********************************************************

Rincón de Enseñanza Social Católica Mayo 4-5, Tercer Domingo de Pascua En el Evangelio de hoy, Jesús le pregunta a Pedro repetidamente, “¿Me amas?” y él le responde “sí,” Jesús dice, “Alimenta a mis ovejas”. Cuando él dice “sí” un Cristo amoroso, entonces nosotros nos comprometemos a alimentar a sus ovejas y a mantener a todos aquellos hambrientos en la mente, cuerpo y espíritu. World Day of Prayer will be observed on Sunday, May 12, 2019, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The purpose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of apostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many resources to promote a culture of vocations on the USCCB Vocations webpage (www.usccb.org/vocations). **********************************************************

La Jornada Mundial de Oración se celebrará el Domingo 12 de Mayo del 2019, también conocido como "Domingo del Buen Pastor". El propósito de este día es cumplir públicamente la instrucción del Señor de: "Ora al Señor de la cosecha para que envíe los obreros a su cosecha" (Mt 9:38; Lc 10: 2). Oremos para que los hombres y mujeres jóvenes escuchen y respondan generosamente al llamado del Señor al sacerdocio, al diaconado, a la vida religiosa, a las sociedades de vida apostólica o a los institutos seculares. Puede encontrar muchos recursos para promover una cultura de vocaciones en la página web de Vocaciones de la USCCB (www.usccb.org/vocations). Ashes to Easter (Lenten Box) New Fire, New Water, New Light and New Life: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Together we will provide love, hope and joy to our missionary efforts in and outside of the diocese through the Ashes to Easter Lenten Mission Campaign. Please return Lenten boxes to the parish office as soon as possible. **********************************************************

De Cenizas a la Pascua De Cenizas a la Pascua Nuevo Fuego, Nueva Agua, Nueva Luz y Nueva Vida: ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! ¡Aleluya! Juntos proveeremos de amor, esperanza y gozo a nuestros esfuerzos misioneros dentro y fuera de la diócesis a través de la Campaña Misionera de Cuaresma de De las Cenizas a la Pascua. Por favor devuelva las cajitas cuaresmales a la notaria parroquial lo mas pronto posible.

COLLECTION REPORT Weekly average needed: $3,400.00 Offering Last Sunday 04/28/19: $ 3,123.00 Thank you for your generosity

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS Today is our Jamaica Festival. Join us as a sign of your support and enjoy food, music and fun! Food will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds support our Church. Encountering Christ Capital Campaign update Prior to Commitment weekend on April 28, we have 36 families who pledged total of $155,000.00. On Sunday April 28, we have additional 10 more families who pledged $17,750.00. The total pledges is $172,750.00 of $230,000.00 goal. St. Mary’s Confirmation Class of 2019 will be next Sunday, May 12th, at 12:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Bishop Vasquez will be here to celebrate Mass and the Sacrament of Confirmation. Everyone is welcome to join us. Next week is Mother’s Day Come with your Mother for a day of Eucharistic Thanksgiving and Mass. Let us give thanks to God for our Mothers. Special Collection Next Sunday for Seminarians & Priest Education and Formation As the Diocese of Austin rapidly continues to grow, we must ensure that we have an ample number of priests to celebrate the sacraments, preach God’s word and guide us on our journey with Christ. Thus, to ensure our priests are well-prepared, a man in formation pursues an education in philosophy, theology and pastoral care. Seminarian education and formation in the Diocese of Austin can take up to nine years. We believe that financial impediments should never prevent men from responding to God’s call to the priesthood. Most financial support for priests and seminarians is made available from the Catholic Services Appeal and a Seminarian Endowment in the Catholic Foundation, but the needs are far greater than our annual appeal can support. This special collection provides additional support for this very important effort. Knights of Columbus Will meet on next Sunday, after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Members are requested to attend. Attention: First Communion & Confirmation Parents Important dates: Wednesday-05/08/19: Last Day of CCE. Saturday-05/11/19: Mandatory Confirmation Rehearsal for candidates and sponsors at 6:00p.m. in Church. Sunday-05/12/19: Confirmation Mass at 12:00 p.m. In the Parish Hall. . Wednesday-05/15/19: Mandatory First Communion Rehearsal at 6:00p.m in the Parish Hall. Saturday-05/18/19: First Communion Mass at 5:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Rosary Study Class will meet on Monday, May 20th, at 12:30 p.m. at Deacon Dwight Mahoney house. You are most welcome to join us.

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL Festival de Jamaica Hoy es nuestro Festival de Jamaica. Vengan y disfrutan este ambiente familiar y apoyar a nuestra parroquia. Hay variedades de puestos de comida. Mayo el Mes del Rosario Se les invita a toda la comunidad estamos rezando el Santo Rosario todo los días a las 7 de la tarde. Traiga a sus hijos/as para que compartan en este momento de Fe. Encontrando a Cristo Campaña Capital actualización Anterior fin de semana de Compromiso el 28 de Abril, teníamos 36 familias que prometieron un total de $155,000.00. El Domingo 28 de Abril, tenemos otras 10 familias adicionales que prometieron $ 17,750.00. El total de las promesas es de $ 172,750.00 de la meta es de $230,000.00. Misa de Confirmaciones La próxima semana, nuestra Misa en Español a las 12:00 del medio día se llevara acabo en el Salón Parroquial, no en la Parroquia. Nuestro Señor Obispo Vásquez estará aquí para celebrar la Santa Misa y el Sacramento de la Confirmación. Por favor, de llegar a tiempo. La próxima semana es el Día de las Madres Ven con tu Mamá para un día de Eucarística y de Acción de Gracias. Demos gracias a Dios por nuestras Mamás. Colecta Especial para la próxima semana para la Educación y Formación de los Seminaristas y Sacerdotes Para atender a una población en rápido crecimiento, la Diócesis de Austin debe asegurarse de contar con un amplio número de sacerdotes para celebrar los sacramentos, predicar la palabra de Dios y guiarnos en nuestro viaje con Cristo. Para asegurarnos de que nuestros sacerdotes estén bien preparados, los hombres en formación recibirán una educación de calidad en filosofía, teología y cuidado pastoral. La educación y la formación de seminaristas en la Diócesis de Austin puede tomar hasta nueve años. Creemos que impedimentos financieros no deben interferir para que los hombres respondan al llamado de Dios al sacerdocio. La mayoría de la ayuda financiera para los sacerdotes y seminaristas se hace disponible a través del Llamado Para los Servicios Católicos y la Donación Seminarista de la Fundación Católica, pero las necesidades son mucho más grandes que lo que nuestro Llamado anual puede solventar. Esta colecta especial proporciona apoyo adicional a este esfuerzo tan importante. Atención: Padres de Primera Comunión y Confirmación Fechas importantes: Miércoles-05/08/19: Último día de Catecismo. Sábado-05/11/19: Ensayo obligatorio de Confirmación para los candidatos y padrinos a las 6:00 p.m. en la Parroquia. Domingo-05/12/19: Misa de Confirmación a las 12:00 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial. Miércoles-05/15/19: Ensayo obligatorio para todos los alumnos de Primera Comunión a las 6:00 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial. Sábado-05/18/19: Misa de Primera Comunión a las 5:00 p.m. en el Salón Parroquial.

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