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FEBRUARY 24th, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Perpetual Adoration is available 24/7 in the Adoration Chapel
CONFESSIONS
Half hour before Mass
Saturday 4:00-4:45 p.m.
DAILY MASS TIMES
Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. (Spanish) &
6:00 p.m. (English)
Saturday
8:00 a.m. (Spanish)
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday - Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m. (English)
Sunday
8:00 a.m. (Spanish)
10:00 a.m. (English)
12:00 p.m. (English)
2:00 p.m. (Spanish)
4:00 p.m. (Spanish)
6:00 p.m. (English)
OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ADDRESS
555 E. Del Mar Blvd.
Laredo, Texas 78041
OFFICE PHONE
(956) 722-6215
WEBSITE
www.stpatricklaredo.org
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION
Office Closed
PASTOR Very Rev. Anthony Mendoza
[email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Jacinto Olguin
[email protected] PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Pedro Mercado [email protected]
PAROCHIAL VICAR
Fr. Luis Mares
[email protected] DEACONS
Rev. Deacon Joe Longoria
Rev. Deacon Miguel Robles
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2019
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 AM Lorraine Dacamara Saldaña-90 Cumpleaños
+ William W. Wise Jr.
+ María Elena Aranda
+ Raúl Treviño
+ Gabriel & Natalia Escamilla
+ María Elena Castaño
+ David Vásquez
10:00 AM + Rosa María González
12:00 PM Manuel Reyes - 62nd Birthday
Diana D. Costilla –Birthday
Rosa Baho– Birthday
Víctor Chapa– Birthday
+ Benito Juárez - Birthday
+ Amelia Martínez
+ Gabriel Martínez
+ Consuelo Acuña
+ Martha Ruiz
+ Guillermo, Gerardo, & Felipe Romo
+ Rodolfo Rodríguez Linares
2:00 PM Padre Claudio Barbut y Sacerdotes
4:00 PM Por todos los parroquianos
6:00 PM Pedro R. Rodríguez III - Birthday
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM + Alicia Martínez
6:00 PM + Cindy Y. González - Jasso – Anniversary
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2019 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM + Luis Roberto Delgado
6:00 PM + Humberto Treviño García Rojas
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM + Víctor King
6:00 PM + Humberto Treviño García Rojas
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2019 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM Sandy Leyendecker
6:00 PM + Vicky Wirsching
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2019 WEEKDAY
7:00 AM Padre Pedro y Padre Juan - Cumpleaños
6:00 PM Katie Jackson - 8th Birthday
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 WEEKDAY
8:OO AM + Víctor Anthony y María P. Jutt
3:00 PM Wedding– Mayra Cavazos & Jose Hinojosa
5:00 PM + Mary & Paco Molina
6:30 PM Wedding-Vanessa Gámez & Alejandro Duque
8:00 PM Wedding– Alejandra Treviño & Ignacio Tellez
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STAFF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE DIRECTOR
Viridiana Nevarez Mellado ext. 221
[email protected] RECEPTIONIST
Cristina Garza ext. 210
[email protected] SECRETARY
Karla Xiomara Fernandez ext. 220
[email protected] DATA ENTRY CLERK
Karla Torres ext. 223
[email protected] MINISTRIES DIRECTOR
Lilia L. Salinas ext. 216
[email protected] CCD COORDINATOR
Javier Compean ext. 215
[email protected] CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR
Sylvia Herrera ext. 214
[email protected] FACILITIES & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Vicente Salinas
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week in memory of:
Vicky Wirsching
February 16th & 17th, 2019
Total Sunday’s Offering $26,330.91
Online Giving $680.00
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FROM THE PASTOR, FR. ANTHONY MENDOZA
Marriage: Naturally a Life-Giving Gift of Self There are currently very different ideas of what constitutes a marriage. But, as was discussed in last week’s column, most everybody would agree that marriage involves two persons making some kind of gift of themselves to each other to become united to each other, and that this union involves some kind of physical intimacy. The column also discussed the important meaning of every true gift: that it must be given freely, completely, and unconditionally, or else it is not a gift. In reference to marriage, this means that the gift of self in marriage must be made freely, with no force or pressure to marry. It means that the gift of self in marriage must be given unconditionally, that is, for as long as both spouses remain alive. And it means that the gift of self in marriage must be given completely. So the complete gift of self in marriage must include the gift of one’s fertility, the willingness of the spouses to accept children who are the fruit of their mutual gift of themselves to each other and the acceptance by themselves of each other. This gift of their fertility to each another is only possible in the union of a man and a woman. When a woman and a man make a true gift of themselves to each another in marriage, this gift naturally has an characteristic which is not found in the gift of a thing: The mutual gift of self in marriage is life-giving! This is true in three ways: 1). The spouses are truly making a complete gift of their lives to each other. Only a person, that is, somebody who has reason and free will, can truly make the gift of himself/herself to another. The only one worthy of receiving such a gift is another person. That is why animals cannot marry. 2). When a person knows that his/her spouse is making such a great gift to himself/herself, in a real sense that gives new life to that person. The complete gift of self is the greatest gift that anybody can give to another. Knowing “my spouse believes I am worth the complete gift of himself/herself” in a way gives new life to each of the spouses. 3). The physical intimacy (sexual union) of marriage is open to the new life of children who are the fruit of that marital union. This is true because this physical intimacy of persons has a very important natural meaning that is exclusive to persons. Animals can do many of the same actions done by persons, but the actions done by persons can have an entirely different meaning. A dog can be taught to shake hands, but for the dog the meaning is limited to its desire for a doggie treat it will receive! When two persons shake hands, the meaning can be completely different: friendship, respect, or even a promise between two government leaders of peace between their peoples. As persons, we should be true to the natural meaning of our actions.
When a person kisses another person, there is a natural meaning of re-spect, affection or love. But one person can kiss another without this meaning. A famous example was when Judas told the guards to arrest the person he would kiss (Mt. 26:47-50). His kiss, which should have signified respect, was instead his means of betrayal. Judas was not true to the natural meaning of his kiss, and this made it hurtful. The natural meaning of the sexual intercourse of persons is their mutual gift of self, which can only be true when the man and woman are married. In that marital act, with their bodies they are saying, “I make a complete gift of myself to you, I accept you as a
complete gift to myself, I want to become one with you.” Their physical union is therefore a sign and celebration of their mutual gift of self by which they are united in marriage. That is why their sexual union, if it is true, must be in accord with the full meaning of marriage: as a freely given gift of self, as an unconditional gift of self, as a complete gift of self (including fertility), and as a life-giving gift of self (open to the new life of children). Note that to this point we have only been considering the natural meaning of marriage! [To be continued]
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PARISH NEWS Discover the Bible presents:
Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism
Join Dr.Tim Gray—gifted Scripture teacher, internationally acclaimed author, and President of the Augustine Institute—on a biblical voyage unlike any
other. Dr.Gray takes us on an intensive journey into the life of one of history’s most compelling characters.
Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism offers a fascinating, in-depth study series on the life and meaning of St. Peter. Bringing together biblical stories, historical knowledge, solid Church teaching, and personal insights, Dr. Gray gives a fresh perspective on the fisherman to whom
Jesus entrusted his Church. In these ten stirring lectures, we’ll learn what happens when flawed humanity comes
up against God made flesh. Class dates: Wednesday March 6 - March 29, Thurs-day April 11 - May 16 Class time: 7PM - 8:30PM Workbook required - $10 cost per workbook (spouses can share workbook) Number of classes: 10 Registration Deadline: Friday March 1, 2019
We extend a warm welcome to anyone new
to our parish family & all visitors who
celebrate with us throughout the year. If you
would like to join this parish, please stop by
to pick up or fill out a registration form in the
parish office during regular business hours.
PARISH NEWS
February 11th
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Patrick Parish Ministries is providing a Bereavement Support Group for anyone
grieving the death of a loved one. Contact Lucy R. Cárdenas at
(956) 763-9145 if you have questions.
Ministry Leaders Meeting
in room #7 at 7:00 PM
Thursday, February 28th
with Father Anthony.
Please make plans
to attend.
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PARISH AND MINSTRY NEWS MINISTRY LEADERS
ADORATION Ariel Gómez (956) 740-9567
BEREAVEMENT Lucy Cárdenas (956) 763-9145
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Dody Foster (956)723-6119
HOSPITAL E. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ángeles Guajardo (956) 436-2540 ALTAR SOCIETY Karla Torres (956) 722-6215 ALTAR SERVERS Marilú Gorecki (956) 625-8300
LECTORS (English) Jo Ann Otero (956) 285-1925
MUSIC Lupita Chapa (956) 763-6724 USHERS (English) Luis Lopez (956) 206-3639
MEN’S CLUB Narciso Castro (956) 740-2226
JAIL MINISTRY Eduardo/ Gina De la Miyar - (956) 237-3226 Rodolfo/ Maru Portillo (956) 235-4382
GEO JAIL MINISTRY Polo Ramírez (965) 237-3290
ACTS CORE Adrián Flores (956) 326-6222 Alexandra Agüero (956) 235-4058
LIFETEEN & EDGE Gwen Garza (956) 729-7090
CHALLENGE & CONQUEST Rosalba Montalvo (956) 286-5997
APOSTOLES DE FATIMA Ivonne Aguirre (956) 744-8737
CABALLEROS DE JESUS Guillermo Abboud (956) 237– 3876 LECTORS (Spanish) Chelly De la Garza (956) 206-1531
USHERS (Spanish) Lupe Solís (956) 337-0519
COMMUNIDADES DE EVANGELIZACION Javier Santana (956) 462-9792
CHOICE WINE Javier Compean (956) 337-5284
MARRIAGE COUNSELING Velma Martínez (956) 744-2679
DISCOVER THE BIBLE Carlos Guzmán (210) 316-5950
LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY Cynthia Snyder (956) 763-5065 STA. TERESITA Karla Torres (956) 722-6215 Sandra Hernández (956) 242-9332 ENCUENTRO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA Reynaldo Guajardo (956) 237-4795 GOOD SHEPHERD Patty Verduzco [email protected]
Help us keep our records
current. Please notify the
St. Patrick Parish Office if
you are moving or if your
personal status has changed.
Bulletin Deadline Ministries, make sure to submit your announcements 10 Days
prior to date published via email please at
Mass Intentions Consider having a Mass said for a birthday, anniversary, or memorial for someone special. There are dates
available for the 2019 calendar. Please come by the parish office during
regular business hours to reserve your date and time for a Mass intention.
Serve our Lord, Serve your Parish Are you looking for a way to
become involved? Do you feel a
calling? Do you have a special
talent you would like to share
with the parish? Anyone
interested who would like to
share their time & talent with
any of the various ministries and groups we have
here at St. Patrick’s are encouraged to contact
any of the ministry or group leaders for more
information.
PARISH & MINISTRY NEWS
Aidee Juarez Gabriel Cabello Francisco Vela
The St. Patrick Church Men’s Club scholarship applications are available for graduating high school students of our parish. The applications can be secured
from your counselor's office at your high school or may be downloaded from our church website. All applications must be submitted to your school counselor no
later than Friday, March 1, 2019.
Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the
sick members of our community and for all who are
in need. Amid mental and physical suffering may
they find consolation in your healing presence. Show
your mercy as you close wounds, cure illnesses, make
broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits.
May these special people find lasting health and
deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all
your gifts. We ask this through Lord Jesus who
healed those who believed. Amen
Rudy Santos Frances Rizo
What does it mean to truly have an encounter with Christ? The Diocese of Laredo invites everyone to the 2019 Diocesan Conference entitled, “I am the Bread of Life: One Bread, One Body in Christ” (John 6:35). Join us as we dive into the august mystery of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. We have an amazing line-up of speakers such Fr. David Songy, OFM, a Capuchin priest and clinical Psychologist; Fr. Carlos Alberto Santos from the Archdiocese of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon; and Gerardo Salazar from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Our local speakers include Sister Voung Do, FMA, a Salesian sister of Don Bosco and principal of Mary Help of Christians School; Fr. Iden Bello, rector of the San Agustin Cathedral; and returning to the conference is Fr. Jose Cadena, administrator of Christ the King Church.
There are three ways to register: at your parish office, at the Chancery on 1901 Corpus Christi Street, or online at www.register.dofl.org. Early registration is $30. After March 9, 2019, registration is $35. Students with proof of a valid ID card register for $20. Registration is free for priests and religious (please be sure to register). Tell your friends, family, and co-workers and encourage them to unite with hundreds of other Catholics in our community in what is sure to be a blessed experience. If you have any further questions, please contact Fr. Francisco Quiroz at (956) 727-2140 or visit our website at www.dioceseoflaredo.org for the most current conference updates.
Come help support our Catholic Youth Organization Monday’s - Thursday’s,
from 6:30pm–9:30pm at the St. Patrick Basketball Court. Entrance fees are Students
$1.00, Adults $2.00, Families 4 or more $8.00, Children 8 years and under FREE.
Concession stand will also be available for all of your snack needs. Hope to see you there!
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PARISH AND MINISTRY NEWS
ALL sons and daughters deserve to know the love of
their mother and father!
God has loved us from long before we were born.
Pray for prenatal babies.
February 17th For our nation and our lawmakers: That we may continually strive for laws that lead our country towards blessedness and remind us of our necessary reliance on and trust in God; We pray to the Lord:
There will be a 1st class/training for all new
Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
on Monday, March 4th at 7:00pm in the
Church. Please make plans to attend.
Blessings!
Attention
Parishioners!
Stations of the
cross will begin
on Monday,
March 11th
from
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
in the Church.
Everyone is
welcome to
attend.
PARISH & MINISTRY NEWS
Sharing the Gospel Treat others the way you want to be treated. God doesn't want us to treat other people the same way they treat you. Choose to be kind, even when other people are mean. Choose to forgive, even when someone has hurt you. Prayer Dear God, help me to love other people the way you love me. Mission for the Week When someone hurts your feelings this week, instead of getting even, pray for that person.
PARISH & MINISTRY NEWS
Del párroco, p. Anthony Mendoza
Santo Tomas More
Matrimonio: Naturalmente, Un Don de Sí Mismo Que Da Vida. Actualmente hay ideas muy diferentes de lo que constituye un matrimonio. Pero, como se discutió en la columna de la semana pasada, casi todos estarían de acuerdo en que el matrimonio involucra a dos personas que se hacen un regalo entre sí para unirse, y que esta unión implica algún tipo de intimidad física. La columna también discutió el significado importante de todo regalo verdadero: que debe darse de manera libre, completa e incondicional, o de lo contrario no es un regalo. En referencia al matrimonio, esto significa que el don de sí mismo en el matrimonio debe hacerse libremente, sin fuerza ni presión para casarse. Significa que el don de sí mismo en el matrimonio debe darse incondicionalmente, es decir, mientras ambos cónyuges permanezcan vivos. Y significa que el don de sí mismo en el matrimonio debe darse por completo. Por lo tanto, el don completo de uno mismo en el matrimonio debe incluir el don de la fertilidad de uno, la disposición de los cónyuges a aceptar hijos que son el fruto de su mutuo don de sí mismos y la aceptación por sí mismos del otro. Este regalo de su fertilidad mutua solo es posible en la unión de un hombre y una mujer. Cuando una mujer y un hombre se hacen un verdadero regalo de sí mismos en el matrimonio, este don naturalmente tiene una característica que no se encuentra en el don de una cosa: ¡El don mutuo de uno mismo en el matrimonio da vida! Esto es cierto de tres maneras:
1) Los esposos están realmente haciendo un regalo completo de sus vidas entre sí. Solo una persona, es decir, alguien que tiene razón y libre albedrío, puede realmente darse el don de sí mismo a otra persona. El único digno de recibir tal regalo es otra persona. Por eso los animales no pueden casarse.
2) Cuando una persona sabe que su cónyuge se hace un gran regalo para sí misma, en un sentido real que le da nueva vida a esa persona. El regalo completo de uno mismo es el regalo más grande que cualquiera puede dar a otro. Saber "mi cónyuge cree que valgo la pena el regalo completo de sí mismo" de una manera da nueva vida a cada uno de los cónyuges.
3) La intimidad física (unión sexual) del matrimonio está abierta a la nueva vida de los niños que son el fruto de esa unión matrimonial. Esto es cierto porque esta intimidad física de las personas tiene un significado natural muy importante que es exclusivo de las personas.
Los animales pueden realizar muchas de las mismas acciones que realizan las personas, pero las acciones que realizan las personas pueden tener un significado completamente diferente. A un perro se le puede enseñar a darse la mano, pero para el perro, el significado se limita a su deseo de que el perro reciba una golosina. Cuando dos personas se dan la mano, el significado puede ser completamente diferente: amistad, respeto o incluso una promesa entre dos líderes gubernamentales de paz entre sus pueblos. Como personas, debemos ser fieles al significado natural de nuestras acciones.
Cuando una persona besa a otra persona, hay un significado natural de respeto, afecto o amor. Pero una persona puede besar a otra sin este significado. Un ejemplo famoso fue cuando Judas les dijo a los guardias que arrestaran a la persona que besaría (Mt. 26: 47-50). Su beso, que debería haber tenido un gran respeto, era en cambio su medio de traición. Judas no era fiel al significado natural de su beso, y esto lo hacía doloroso. El significado natural de las relaciones sexuales de las personas es su don mutuo de sí mismo, que solo puede ser cierto cuando el hombre y la mujer están casados. En ese acto matrimonial, con sus cuerpos están diciendo: "Me hago un regalo completo para ti, te acepto como un regalo completo para mí mismo, quiero ser uno contigo". Su unión
física es, por lo tanto, una señal y Celebración de su don mutuo de sí mismo por el cual se unen en matrimonio. Por eso su unión sexual, si es verdadera, debe estar de acuerdo con el significado completo del matrimonio: como un don de sí mismo dado libremente, como un don de sí mismo incondicional, como un don completo de sí mismo (incluida la fertilidad), y como un don de sí mismo que da vida (abierto a la nueva vida de los niños). ¡Tenga en cuenta que hasta este momento solo hemos estado considerando el significado natural del matrimonio! [Continuará]
AVISOS Y EVENTOS
¿Qué significa realmente tener un encuentro con Cristo? La Diócesis de Laredo les invita a sumergirse en el augusto misterio de Jesucristo en la Eucaristía en la Conferencia Diocesana de 2019 titulada, “Yo soy el Pan de la Vida: Un Pan, Un Cuerpo en Cristo” (Juan 6:35). Tenemos una increíble lista de oradores como el Padre David Songy, OFM, sacerdote capuchino y psicólogo clínico; el Padre Carlos Alberto Santos de la Archidiócesis de Monterrey, Nuevo León; y Gerardo Salazar de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston. Nuestros oradores locales incluyen la Hermana Voung Do, FMA, una hermana Salesiana de Don Bosco y directora de la Escuela Mary Help of Christians; el Padre Iden Bello, rector de la Catedral de San Agustín; y volviendo a la conferencia es el Padre José Cadena, administrador de la Iglesia de Christ the King. Habrá una oportunidad de asistir al Sacramento de la Reconciliación, la Exposición de la Sagrada Eucaristía y la Santa Misa celebrada por el Reverendísimo Jaime Tamayo. Si desea crecer en su fe y está interesado en escuchar algunas de las voces católicas más prominentes y animadas de la nación, ¡haga planes para asistir! Únase a nosotros el sábado 23 de
marzo de 2019 en la Universidad International de Texas A&M en Laredo. Hay tres formas de registrarse: en la oficina de su parroquia, en la Cancillería en 1901 Corpus Christi St. (Laredo, TX 78041), o en línea en www.register.dofl.org. La inscripción temprana es de $30. Después del 9 de marzo de 2019, la inscripción es de $35. Los estudiantes con identificación valido se inscriba por $20. La inscripción es gratuita para sacerdotes y religiosos (asegúrese de registrarse). Para más información, por favor contacte al Padre Francisco Quiroz al (956) 727-2140 o visite nuestro sitio web en www.dioceseoflaredo.org para obtener las actualizaciones más recientes de la conferencia.
Atención nuevos
Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada
Comunión. Tendremos la primer clase de
entrenamiento el lunes, 4 de marzo en la iglesia a las
7:00 PM. Favor de asistir.