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The Baptism of the Lord — January 13, 2019
St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church PO Box 299 – 1523 Main Street, Danbury, TX 77534
Archdiocese of Galveston – Houston
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday: 4:00—5:00 pm Or by appointment call 979-922-1240
Devotions in the Church Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday 9:30 am — 9:30 pm
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Devotion: Saturdays, at 5:15 pm Rosary: Sunday, at 7:30 am and 10:00 am
Mass Schedule: Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5:30 pm Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am
Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed: 6:00 pm Tues, Thurs: 9:00 am
Baptism of the Lord: January 13
That we may fulfill our own Baptismal call by giving ourselves entirely to God and answer His call to holiness.
“John answered them all, ‘I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming…he will baptize you
with the Holy Spirit... ’” (Luke 3:16) The Catholic Catechism states that “Jesus’ immersion in the
water is a sign for all human beings of the need to die to themselves to do God’s will.” In other words, as baptized
Catholics there is only one gift that we need to give to Jesus – the gift of ourselves. Surrender yourself to God,
place your trust in Him and allow the Holy Spirit to work through you for the greater glory of God.
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God Bless Our Military! We pray for their safety & families! God Bless the USA! We pray for Peace throughout the world!
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo Archbishop
Pastor Fr. Joseph Phiet-The-Nguyen (979)922-1253 (Residence) (713)501-3020 (Mobile) Email: [email protected]
Parish Administrator Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1247 (Office) (979)922-1156 (Residence) Email: [email protected]
Office (979)922-1240 Fax (979)922-8643
Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880 [Our Sunday Visitor]
Secretary Imelda Jez (979)922-1240 [email protected]
Bookkeeper Jan Saman (979)922-1211 [email protected]
C.R.E. Monica Sebesta (979)922-1241 [email protected]
Youth Ministry
Altar Servers Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1156
Bazaar Gwen Fief – Chairperson (979)922-1141 Gene Roberts — Co-Chairperson (979)849-4240
Funeral Dinner Ministry Bobbye Peltier (979)922-1197
Music Ministry Evelyn Boeker (979)549-5728 Meets every Sunday, 9:00 – 10:00 am in the Church
Legion of Mary Cecilia Bernshausen (979)922-8783 Meets on Tuesday Evening, 6:00 to 7:00 pm in the CCE Building.
Women of Worship Connie Peltier (512)365-3075 Meets 2nd Tuesday of Month, 7:00 pm in the St. Anthony Center.
Pastoral Council Charles LeCompte (979)248-5127 Next meeting will be announced. Meeting begin at 6:30 pm.
Finance Council Emil Prihoda, Chair (979)583-6771 Meets on the 1st Thursday, every Three Months.
Liturgy Committee Carol Peltier (979)248-1315
Cemetery Committee Anne Starr (979)922-8562
Pro Life Coordinator Peggy Keillor (281)217-4229
Disaster Committee Deacon Gerald Peltier (979)922-1247
Samaritan Ministry (Parish Office) (979)922-1240
Knights of Columbus Robert Fief, Grand Knight (979)922-1629 Albert Priselac, Deputy Grand Knight (281)733-7963 Meets every third Tuesday, 7:00 pm in the St Anthony Center.
Look for St Anthony’s on: www.saopdtx.org / Facebook
Mass Times for Travel: masstimes.org
Continuing Christian Education Classes: K to 5th grade: Wednesday, 4 to 5:30 pm 6th to 12th grade: Wednesday, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Sacrament of Baptism Contact either Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier to make arrangements. Preparation classes are required.
Marriage Preparation Diocesan regulations require that pre-marital preparation must begin at least six months before the tentative marriage date. Contact Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier to make arrangements.
Annulments Contact either Father Joseph Nguyen or Deacon Gerald Peltier.
Communion and Anointing of the Sick Anyone who is ill or who is homebound and would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick, please contact the parish office. Hospital and Nursing Home visits can also be arranged. If you know of someone in the Hospital or Nursing Home and would like Fr. Joseph to visit them, please contact the Parish Office at 979-922-1240.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) or Children (RCIC) Contact Laura Davenport (713)294-2915 or Deacon Gerald to make arrangements or for more information.
Prayer Group: Every Thursday a prayer group meets in the church at 7 pm to say the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet & read the latest message from
Medjugorje. All are invited!
Message from the desk of the Pastor
My dear people of God,
Today we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. We are also baptized into our Lord’s life. At baptism we enter into a special relationship with God and call God “Aba”, Father. We, therefore, enter into a relationship with Jesus and with all who are baptized. We are brothers and sisters.
Why do we Catholics dip our fingers in the holy water at the entrance of church and make the sign of the cross?
The water in those fonts reminds us of Christ going down into the waters of the Jordan. That water reminds us of our own baptism by which we entered into God’s family, God’s church. The sign of the cross made over our body means washing away the distractions and temptations of the world as we enter God’s house to worship him.
Making the sign of the cross reminds us that Jesus died on a cross for all of us, sinners. It reminds us that we are entering church to offer up the sacrifice of the cross, Holy mass.
The sign of the cross recalls and renews our faith in the Holy Trinity. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit were all present at the baptism of our Lord. The Holy Spirit (Trinity) is present in a special way in every mass.
Just as we are buried with Christ in the waters of baptism, so shall we rise with him.
We make the same sign of the Cross as we leave church, strengthened with God’s life, encouraged by God’s word, and nourished with God’s Body. We have offered the Son of God with whom his Father was well pleased.
Because of this rich meaning everyone of us should try to make the sign of the cross with thought and dignity. Keep at least these two meanings in mind. Je-sus died on a cross for me and I am entering here to renew that sacrifice. And the other idea of the Father, Son and Spirit being present here in a special way. Make that sacred sign devoutly and thoughtfully and mass will mean much more to you.
The start of the New Year provided us with an opportunity to review our commitment to Christ and reflect on our calling as a member of God’s family. Our special role is to announce Jesus to the world. We are all called to witness to Christ in our lives and to make the world a better place by word and deed wherever we go.
May God bless you.
Sincerely yours in Christ, Fr. Joseph
When Elijah said, “Lord, I want to die.” God gave him strength to live. -1 Kings 19
In 1 Kings 19, everyone wanted Elijah to die because "he
had killed all the prophets with a sword.” When Elijah overheard this, he was afraid and ran away. At this time, Elijah was in the desert and that was when he wanted to die. He prayed that God will let him die. Elijah got tired and he ended up falling asleep. He didn't have the strength to eat anything until an Angel appeared to him. The Angel told Elijah to eat and if he didn't, the journey would be too difficult for him. He finally ate and fell back to sleep once again. The food gave him the strength to go on for forty days. God ended up finding Elijah and asked him why he was here. God told him to stand in front of him on the mountain. A lot of things started to happen, but God wasn’t in any of it. Have you ever been like Elijah where it is so difficult for you do ordinary things in your daily life? If this is you, I wrote a letter to those who are struggling with depression and you can find it on my
blog. Kylie
If you want to read more of Kylie’s inspirational writings, please feel free to check out her blog: https://inspirationalwritingsbykylieceline.com
Kylie’s Corner
Open invitation: The family of Raymond and Shirley LeCompte would
like to extend a special invitation to Family and Friends in helping to celebrate their 65th Wedding Anni-versary. What a blessed occasion. When: Sunday, January 20, 2019 Where: St. Anthony Center Time: Beginning at 3:00 pm
RSVP to Leah (979)583-8250 or [email protected]
2019 Bazaar: Bazaar Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 2pm.
Please bring any NEW IDEAS & concerns to THIS meeting. This is the time to put any new thoughts and suggestions into play to try and make our upcoming Bazaar a success. RAFFLE TICKETS: Please contact EllaMarie Filipp [979-922-1524] ASAP if you wish to sponsor the raffle tickets again or if you would like to participate. AUCTION ITEMS/SPIN MART: Start getting some ideas & save those things your going to throw away or get rid of. They can be brought to the church.
Meat donation dates:
Weekend of January 19/20
Weekend of February 16/17
Weekend of April 13/14
These donations help offset the expense of the meat & supplies for the BBQ.
St. Thomas Food Pan-try
When some our Volun-teers went to help out at the Food Pantry Tues-day morning they found bare shelves and a parking lot full of vehi-cles. Please if you can help in any way this would be much appreciated. With the holidays be-ing over the shelves need to be filled again.
The needs are:
Canned beans (not green)
Spam
Peanut butter
Canned soup
Jelly
Canned ravioli, etc.
Storable proteins and Non-Perishable Items Hygiene Items [such as]: Toothpaste / Soap, etc… Toilet Paper
St. Anthony’s Parish would like to extend our Prayers and Sympathy to the Family of Gary Sonnier, who passed away this week. Please keep Gary, his sister, Geraldine [Warren] Savoy, his wife and Family in your prayers. May Eternal Rest be granted to Gary, O Lord… May his soul rest in peace. Amen!!!
CCE
CLASSES AFTERNOON
& NIGHTTIME
CLASSES RESUME
THIS WEDNESDAY
Pro-Life: The value of life has not changed, our culture has. We must turn from being a culture of death to one that values life. When life is not valued inside the womb, it will not be valued outside the womb. The violence on our streets and in the cit-
ies are proof of that statement.
“Heaven was opened and the Holy Spirtit de-scended upon him...” And God was well pleased.
Experience the Holy Spirit in your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend (February 15-17 or March 22-24). Contact Brian & Tina Little at 281-773-4014 for more information. Or go on-line to www.houstonme.org.
Texas Rally for Life The Office of Pro-
Life Activities will offer transportation
to Austin, Texas for the Texas Rally for
Life march on January 26, 2019. Janu-
ary 2019 marks 46 years since Roe v.
Wade. Join thousands of Texans to
march in support for each human life.
For more information call the Office of
Pro-Life activities at 713-741-8728 or
713-741-3443 for Spanish or to register
visit: https://archgh.cvent.com/
TexasRallyfor-
Life2019. Betty Ann Plander Trey Pucek Barbara Rab Betty Jo Ritz Ryan Runge Brittany Miles Sanchez Charles & Mildred Scott Christopher Shepherd Bill Siegel Ava Smirick Debbie Smith Karen Summers Tillie Svoboda Paula Tenorio Will Thomson Benjamin Thompson Carol Unsicker Nancy Veselka Jeanette Vrazel Mildred Vrazel Kay Webb Mike Wheatly
For more Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Order!
[Please keep in your prayers:]
Sr. Evelyn Korenek, Sr. Anna Marie Vrazel, Fr. William Kelly, Fr. Joseph Nguyen, Msgr. Boli Zientek
* Peace of Our Nation & Prayers for the President & All Leaders For Our Young Adults Attending College!
* For all the Babies & Children in the Hospitals and for their parents!
* For All Mom’s To Be & Their Unborn Babies!
* For women considering Abortion, that their hearts be open to life!
* Our Men & Women in the Military!
* For Those Who Are Quick to Judge!
* For those in the Nursing Home, the Homebound , Orphanages and the Hospitalized and the Homeless!
* We pray for all The Poor Souls in Purgatory — —May their Souls rest in peace!
* God Bless the Farmer — Pray for their needs
* For those with Idle minds—the Devil’s Workshop
* For Flood Victims & All Disasters
Donnie Greenwood Judy Griffith Josie Gutierrez Dennis Gutowsky Mary Harris Phyllis Harris Charles Herbst Dillion Hill Landin Hoffman David Jackson Brook Jeter Libby Jez Mary & Clarence Kinnett Leonard Korenek Michael Korenek Teri Korenek Cindy Larson Jamie Larson John LeCompte Mary F. LeCompte Brenda Lege Adan Lewis Cody Lewis
Elena Achille Robbie Allen Brittni Dale Athey Kyle Atkins Scotty Baker Jack Bevers Peyton Boaz Eleanor Boeker Mark Clifford Richard & Dolores Clinton Amy Cook Kerry Cook Lula Corona Bernard Deckert Joyce Dixon Dean Dodge Lupe Estrada Goeff Evans * Tennie Fief Ben Filipp Veronica Gardner Jacko Garrett Megan Garza Matthew Geissen
Fiona Lewis Thomas Lewis Isabelle Reedy Tracy Linscombe Dean Lowry Dr. Dan Martin Mia Moran Henrietta McAdams & Family Guy McNeil Bea Mercado Toni Meyer Mitchell Mund Mary & Henry Novak Peggy Novak Bobby Olsovsky Johnny Olsovsky, Sr Johnny Olsovsky, Jr. Tommy Orr Scott Osborne Sandra Ott Robyn Peltier Tricia Wollam Perk Nancy Pieper
D O D N T S N S E E M H H Y E
I R H E T R H G S H T T O H X
E O O R D E O N I R E R L T P
J T A L P N A F E R N I Y R I
S E E H F E E C M O I B S O A
H T E R L O O C I O S E P W T
R R R C N M M T S L C R I T E
D E O O P A A S A E E F R O D
W T N E N T L D I B D O I N G
A V N E C G N L I T H H T T N
T S O E W A A R I E P T S R I
E C P I S A T R I F O A M E Y
R X I N C H L R M G E B B S A
E L A W L E S S N E S S X E R
M E L A S U R E J U D A H D P
Baptism of the Lord Word Search: Baptism of Lord, Bath of Rebirth, Comfort, Descended, De-sert, Eternal Life, Expectation, Expiated, Hearts, Heirs, Holy Spirit, Jerusalem, John, Judah, Law-lessness, Not Worthy, Praying, Rebirth, Recom-pense, Renewal, Sandals, Shepherd, Strong Arm, To Cleanse, Voice, Water [18] Remaining letters spell out what ?
Please remember the sick, their families, all who suffer in body and mind, in your daily prayers
The Knights of Columbus stand at the forefront of the pro-life movement. Putting their faith into action, Knights and their families play a key and visible role at Marches for Life every year.
Please consider attending our upcoming Rally for Life at St. Anthony's January 19th from 1pm to 4pm and encour-age other families in your parish and community to join!
Knights of Columbus members, their families, and all who join them are encouraged to proudly carry Choose Life Signs, which will be provided, in solidarity supporting the right to life.
We will meet in front of the church and the whole Parish community is invited to participate.
Snacks and water will be provided. Contact Robert Fief for any additional information at 922-1629.
9 Days for Life: January 14-22, 2019
9 Days for Life is a multi-faceted novena for the respect and protection of every human life. Each day, a different intention is accompanied by a short reflection, suggested actions, and related information. Visit www.9daysforlife.com to join! Novena is in the back of the church.
Bible Study Schedule:
Monday, January 21st @ 6:40 pm Monday, February 4th @ 6:40 pm Monday, February 18 @ 6:40 pm Monday, March 4th @ 6:40 pm Monday, March 18th @ 6:40 pm
Bible Study is held in the St Anthony Center Meeting Room.
"If we live as Jesus taught us,
and in harmony with what we proclaim,
our witness will bear fruit."
– Pope Francis
January Church Cleaners:
The Family of Gerald & Pasty Peltier
Thank you to all our Church Cleaners and Their Families.
DANBURY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS District: 59 Council 9817
Fellowship Sunday every 3rd Sunday of the month. KC’s will supply pastries & drinks @ 9:15 am
Fellowship Sunday on January 20, 2019
Next meeting Jan 15, 2019
Please Pray for Priests
Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother wrap her mantle around your priests and through her intercession strengthen them for their ministry. We pray that Mary will guide your priests to follow her own words, “Do whatever He tells you” (Jn 2:5) May your priest have the heart of St. Joseph, Mary’s most chaste spouse. May the Blessed Mother’s own pierced heart inspire them to embrace all who suffer at the foot of the cross. May your priest be holy, filled with the fire of your love seek-ing nothing but your greater glory and the salvation of souls. Amen.
St. John Vianney, pray for us.
Monday Heb 1:1-6/Mk 1:14-20
Tuesday Heb 2:5-12/Mk 1:21-28 Wed Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39
Thurs Heb 3:7-14/Mk 1:40-45
Friday Heb 4:1-5, 11/Mk 2:1-12
Saturday Heb 4:12-16/Mk 2:13-17 Sunday Is 62:1-5/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11
Scripture Readings For The Week:
Saint Michael the Archangel
St Michael the Archangel, de-
fend us in battle; be our defense
against the wickedness and
snares of the Devil. May God
rebuke him, we humbly pray and
do thou, O prince of the heaven-
ly host, by the power of God,
thrust into Hell Satan and all the
other evil spirits who prowl
about the world seeking the ruin
of souls. Amen.
Legion of Mary meets Tuesday Evenings, 6:00 pm, CCE Building, Rm 1. They are always looking for new members. If you want more information con-tact Cecilia Bernshausen, 979-922-8783.
Saturday, Jan 19th —5:30 pm Lector: Pat Vrazel E.M.’s: Pat & Louis Vrazel Altar Server(s): Adan & Andrew Lewis
Sunday, Jan 20th —Sunday — 8:00 am Lector: Barbara Mager E.M.’s: Barbara Mager, Ann Geissen Altar Server(s): Joshua Saman
—Sunday -- 10:30 am Lector: Doris Elaine Lewis E.M.: Doris Elaine Lewis, Emil Prihoda Altar Server(s): Zachary & Hadley Cook, Ethan Davenport, Drew Christian
Mass Intentions:
Saturday, January 12th
5:30 pm † Joyce Korenek
Sunday, January 13th 8:00 am † Allyson Evans
10:30 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s
Monday, January 14th 6:00 pm † Pete & Carol Waguespack
Tuesday, January 15th 9:00 am † Salvacion Ferreras
Wednesday, January 16th 6:00 pm † Judy Prihoda
Thursday, January 17th 9:00 am † Catherine & Vincent Helcher
Friday, January 18th No Mass
Saturday, January 19th
5:30 pm † Rose & Woodie Irwin
Sunday, January 20th 8:00 am The Parish Family of St. Anthony’s
10:30 am † Joe Vrazel — Birthday Remembrance
The Women of Worship Schedule:
The Ladies will meet on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm in the SAC.
All ladies are encouraged and welcome to attend meetings and events on the Second
Tuesday of each Month. Invite a friend.
Taco Breakfast will be January 27, 2019
Unfailing Prayer to
St. Anthony
Feast Day: June 13th
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (request). O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
For all Christians: May we live out our
baptismal call to proclaim the Gospel and be messengers
of God’s love for every
human life; We pray to the Lord:
First Friday Schedule: February 1, 2019 9:00 am Mass
Adoration [9:30 am to 9:30 pm]
Please sign up for adoration so someone can be there for each hour.
Collection Totals for: January 5th / 6th, 2019 Regular Weekend Offerings $3,535.00 Children’s Part $ 8.00 Additional On-Line Giving Donations $ 875.00 Solemnity of Mary [New Year’s] $ 220.00
Those Special Dates to Remember:
January
13 The Baptism of the Lord 13 1st Sunday in Ordinary Time 13 Confirmation [9 to 10:15 am (mass @ 10:30 am] 14 Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Meeting, SAC, 7pm 14-22 9 Days for Life Novena 15 Legion of Mary, CCE Building, 6pm to 7pm 15 Knights of Columbus Meeting, 7pm, SAC 16 CCE Classes Resume for Afternoon / Evening 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday 19 Rally for Life — hosted by the Knights of Columbus 19/20 Bazaar Meat Donation Collection 20 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 20 Knights of Columbus Fellowship Sunday after 9am Mass 21 Bible Study @ 6:40 pm, SAC 22 Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children 23 CCE Classes for Afternoon / Evening 25 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
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Thank you for your generous donations. God bless! Online Giving: www.osvonlinegiving.com/1880
Ignite Update: Parish Goal — $191,700.00 Amount Pledged $189,975.00 % Pledged of Goal = 99.1 %
ofofof Women Women Women Worship Worship Worship
2018 DSF Summary Report for St Anthony’s Church: Parish Goal: $24,880.00 Total Amount Paid: $25,388.00 Total Amount Pledged: $26,013.00
Total Number of Participants: 90 of 250
Online giving: www.archgh.org/dsf