MASSES Wednesday at 7:00 a.m.

Msgr. Ben Mazurkiewicz †

Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

Bennie Gerik. †

Friday at 7:00 a.m.

Adela Svoboda †

Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Msgr. Ben Mazurkiewicz †

Sacrament of Reconciliation

60 to 20 minutes before Mass

St. John the Baptist

Catholic Church 207 E. Bell St.

Fayetteville

www.stjohnfayetteville.com

St. Mary

Catholic Church Mission Parish

815 St. Mary’s Church Rd.

Fayetteville (near Ellinger)

www.stmaryellinger.com

Bishop Joe S. Vásquez

Diocese of Austin Pope Francis

Vatican City State

MASSES Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Laddie Vasek †

Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

Rhonda Canik †

Thursday at 7:00 a.m.

Bernice Zapalac †

Friday at 6:00 p.m.

Rudie & Sharon Jurecka †

Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

Mary & Freddie Mikulenka †

Saturday Vigil at 6:00 p.m. Mabel & Jesse Schielack †

Sunday at 10:00 a.m. For the People

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Wednesday 6:00-6:30 p.m.

First Friday 4:00-5:30 p.m.

St. Martin

Catholic Church World’s Smallest Catholic Church

Historic Chapel 3490 S. Hwy 237

Round Top

(near Warrenton)

MONTHLY MASS Wednesday, June 20, at 9:00 a.m.

For the intentions left on the altar

Rev. Nock Russell, Pastor pastor@stjohnfayetteville.com

Deacon Robert Jasek

Marriage preparation: Contact the priest before setting

the date and at least nine months before the date desired.

Baptism Preparation Classes will be held on the fourth

Monday of each month. Parents & Godparents must have

attended a Baptism Preparation class within three years of the

Baptism. Contact the parish office to register.

Knights of Columbus Jim Mattair 979-249-3901

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Donna Shula 713-818-1470

Faith Formation Lexxus Mayorga 979-732-4420

Mailing Address and Contact Information

P.O. Box 57

Fayetteville, Texas 78940

Phone: 979-378-2277 Fax: 979-378-4407

Email: stsjm@stjohnfayetteville.com

Office Hours: Tues-Fri, 8:30-4:30 (closed for lunch)

Administrative Staff Amy Babin

Lexxus Mayorga

Sue Zapalac

Parish Registration forms available at the entrance of the Church and online.

PENTECOST SUNDAY

May 20, AD 2018

ST. MARY’S NEWS

Sunday Offering: $1,287.00

ST. MARY’S ROSARY GROUP invites everyone to pray the

rosary every Monday evening in the Church at 6:00 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S NEWS

Sunday Offering: $3,824.00

ST. JOHN’S ALTAR SOCIETY greatly appreciates all who

donated, worked, and attended our fundraiser, making it a great

success. Thank you for your support!

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSIONS: St. John's

Altar Society is looking for families to volunteer to

prepare the grottos for the procession of the Blessed

Sacrament during the June 2-3 weekend Masses.

For more information, contact Madeline Kovar at

(979) 378-2361.

ST. JOHN’S ROSARY GROUP invites everyone to pray the

rosary every Tuesday evening in the Church at 5:30 p.m.

ST. JOHN’S & ST. MARY’S NEWS

PLEASE PRAY FOR: LeRoy Canik, Eddie R. Chovanec, Sherry

Cook, Hannah Glenn, Melissa Hahn, Annie Mae Janish, James

Kovar, Ruby Kuhn, Kendall Kurtz, Lauren Navarro, Ernie Noska,

Saber Pace, Madeline Petrofsky, Garland Polasek, Jim Rohde, Joe

Simpson, Dr. Jimmy Sladek, Barbara Sulak, Barbara Tieken, Mary

Till, Bennie Volcik, Maggie Williams. (Though they will remain in our

prayers, names will only remain on the prayer list for two months, unless a new

request is received.)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:

THANK YOU to all members, volunteers and attendees who

helped make our annual crawfish boil a success! We could not

do it without all of your help.

RED ROOSTER will be on Tuesday, May 29, at 6:30 p.m. at

the La Grange KC Hall.

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER!

World Youth Day Pilgrims will be having a car

wash on Saturday, May 26, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

at the St. John Church Pavillion. The price is $10

for a basic wash, with interior vacuuming for $5

more. Pre-sale tickets will be available after all Masses today!

Tickets, hot dogs and desserts will also be available for purchase

on the day of the car wash.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Birthday Blast "A Celebration of Life!"

is July 16-20. Registration forms are

available in Church or on-line at

www.stjohnfayetteville.com.

VBS VOLUNTEERS There will be an

organizational meeting in the RE building after the 10:00 a.m.

Mass on Sunday, June 3. Adults and those entering the sixth grade

through the twelfth grade are welcome to help us! Note: Anyone

assisting with VBS must be EIM compliant.

DONATE TO THE CYM GARAGE SALE: The 2018 city-wide

garage sale will be on Saturday, July 14! Now is the time to begin

collecting items to donate to the Youth Ministry for the garage sale.

Proceeds from the garage sale will be used to support CYM

activities throughout the year. Questions? Call the church office.

CEF ANNUAL DRIVE: Remember your graduates and loved

ones’ birthdays with a CEF card. These cards help to pay for the

education of seminarians and make funds available for churches to

borrow for their growing needs. Contact the church office,

Fayetteville Bank, Margaret Kubala at (979) 378-2877, or Donna

Shula at (713) 818-1470.

HOW TO REPORT AN INCIDENT OF CONCERN

The Diocese of Austin is committed to preventing harm from

happening to any of our children or vulnerable adults. If you are

aware of sexual or physical abuse and/or neglect of a child or

vulnerable adult, state law requires you to report that information

to local law enforcement or the Texas Department of Family and

Protective Services at (800) 252-5400 or www.dfps.state.tx.us.

Additionally, if the suspected abuse is by clergy or an employee or

volunteer of any diocesan parish, school or agency, a Notice of

Concern should be submitted to the diocesan Ethics and Integrity

in Ministry Office at (512) 949-2400. The Notice of Concern can

be found at www.austindiocese.org (click on REPORT ABUSE

OR AN EIM CONCERN). Reports may be made anonymously.

FOR THOSE PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE:

Couples planning to marry should contact their priest or

deacon at least nine months prior to their wedding date in

order to begin the marriage preparation process. Your parish is

always the best choice for your marriage preparation. Your parish

priest is part of your spiritual lives. Schedule an appointment with

a priest in your parish.

Faith Formation

ADULT FAITH FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

Basic Teachings of the Catholic Church– Summer Session This five part course is offered at the Austin Diocese Pastoral

Center on Saturdays, June 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11 from

9:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Old Testament/Sacred Scripture This four part course is at St. Edward’s University in Austin the

week of June 4-7. The classes will be from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

New Testament/ Christology

This four part course is at St. Edward’s University in Austin the

week of June 18- 21. Classes will be from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Sacramental Theology This four part course is at Sacred Heart Parish in La Grange on

Saturdays, July 14, 28; August 11, 25, from 9:00 – 1:00 p.m.

For a complete list of Adult Faith Formation opportunities, or to

sign up for a course, visit https://www.austindiocese.org/2018-

summer-adult-formation-and-certification-program.

CATHOLIC YOUTH MINISTRY

Discipleship Week 2018, (D-Week), at Eagle’s Wings Retreat

Center in Austin, will be June 25-28. The theme this year is “Be

Transformed,” (Romans 12:2).

World Youth Day Panama 2019: Continue to pray for the

Pilgrims who are excitingly preparing for their pilgrimage.

PENTECOST SUNDAY

May 20, AD 2018

Upcoming Events

THE 82nd ELLINGER C of C TOMATO FESTIVAL is Sunday,

May 27. Come enjoy the parade, military ceremony, fried chicken

and sausage meal, auction, games and more!

ST. JOSEPH PARISH HOMECOMING BAZAAR & PICNIC

The St. Joseph Parish of Dime Box will have their bazaar and

picnic on their Church grounds on Sunday, May 27. There will be

a BBQ meal from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Bingo, auctions and a

polka dance will follow the meal.

STS. CYRIL & METHODIUS PARISH SPRING PICNIC Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church of Shiner is hosting

their 32nd annual picnic May 27. A three meat plate with all the

trimmings will be served dine-in from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m, and

drive-thru from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Enjoy the music, bingo, a

petting zoo, arts and crafts booths, and a variety of games for

children. Visit www.sscmshiner.org for details.

HOLY TRINITY PARISH FUNDRAISER

On Sunday, June 3, Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill is

hosting its annual June fundraiser and dance. Start the day by

celebrating the Holy Mass at 10:30 a.m., complete with Czech

hymns. Then enjoy a delicious meal of fried chicken and sausage

from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., followed by a dance with music

provided by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra.

SACRED HEART PARISH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Registration has begun for Vacation Bible School in La Grange.

They will have VBS on June 10-14, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Forms

are available at www.sacredheartlagrange.org or by contacting

their parish office at (979) 968-3430.

ALL TEENS ARE INVITED to attend the 2018

Teen ACTS Retreat this summer, June 21-24.

Registration forms may be found at the entrance of the

Church. There are only 40 spots available, so take

advantage of this opportunity ASAP!

SUMMER SILENCE RETREAT – JUNE 8-13

“Silence is God’s first language; everything else is a poor

translation. In order to hear that language, we must learn to be still

and rest in God.” Desert Solitude is a silent retreat offered by

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton for the last 20 years.

This retreat gave you the time and the space to eat and pray in

silence for three, four or five nights. Summer Silence, as it is now

known, will include centering prayer as well as Lectio Divina,

Ignatian prayer, Taize prayer, Adoration and Daily Mass. For more

information, or to register, call (254) 780-2436.

ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE for your weekly, monthly or

one-time donations to the parish! You no longer need to write out

checks or worry about forgetting envelopes. To get started, you

may fill out an authorization form found at the entrance of the

Church and return it to the parish office, or sign yourself up on the

parish website on the “Make a Donation” page.

USE THE AMAZON SMILE PROGRAM to get 0.5% of your

Amazon purchase donated to the St. John parish at no cost to you.

Simply visit smile.amazon.com, sign in to your Amazon

account, search “St. John Catholic Church Fayetteville”, and

shop!

TRAVELING FOR VACATION THIS SUMMER? No reason to skip Mass! Be sure to check www.masstimes.org to

find a Catholic Church near you, no matter where you are.

“Share the Journey” Campaign

PENTECOST: SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE

At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit

descended on those gathered

together after Jesus’

resurrection and ascension into

heaven. Tongues of fire

appeared. Everyone suddenly

started speaking in a different

language. Jews from every nation were staying in Jerusalem at this

time, and were shocked when they overheard people speaking in

their various native languages (Acts 2:1-11). The Pentecost story

is a story of unity: people from different nations who spoke

different languages were all able to understand each other, because

they were united in the Spirit. As we celebrate Pentecost, we

remember that the Holy Spirit unites us still today, regardless of

the language we speak or where we live. And as members of one

family, let us speak with one voice to support our brothers and

sisters from every country who need our assistance. Our brothers

and sisters around the world are leaving their homes and everything

they know. They are in search of safety, stability and a better future

for themselves and their families. We have an opportunity to stand

with them by ensuring that the United States provides the

leadership and aid required to help refugees, and to address the

reason why people are forced from their homes in the first place.

Take this opportunity to walk with your neighbor on their journey

and speak out for them. Refugees need your support. To tell your

members of Congress to support refugee funding and to protect

lifesaving foreign aid for refugees around the world visit

justiceforimmigrants.org.

Catholic Social Teaching Corner

Pentecost Sunday

The Easter flame opens up this day to Pentecostal fire as we

celebrate the sending of the Spirit, who makes us God’s new

creation. There is no return to business as usual; through the action

of the Holy Spirit we stand now, as Jesus did, proclaiming in word

and deed the saving love of God and the coming of God’s reign.

Today is not the end of a season, but a celebration of the mission

for which we were baptized. Let our alleluias continue to ring as

we continue this great mission given us by God!

Domingo de Pentecostés

La llama de la pascua abre paso hoy al fuego Pentecostal

mientras celebramos el envío del Espíritu que nos hace la nueva

creación de Dios. No existe un regreso a la vida usual, a través de

la acción del Espíritu Santo, estamos ahora, como lo hizo Jesús,

proclamando de palabra y de hecho el amor salvífico de Dios y la

llegada del reino de Dios. Hoy no marca el final de la temporada,

sino una celebración de la misión para la cual fuimos bautizados

¡Que continúen sonando nuestros aleluyas mientras continuamos

esta gran misión que nos ha dado Dios!

PENTECOST SUNDAY

May 20, AD 2018

ST. JOHN LITURGICAL DUTIES

LECTORS

Saturday – Margaret Alford

Sunday – Cindy Bertsch

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Saturday – Ronnie Kramr*(H), Yvonne Smith(H),

Tiffany Nigh(H), Kathleen Kramr(C), Wanda Fritsch(C),

Sharon Martinek(C), Lexxus Mayorga(C)

Sunday – Joe Babin*(H), Rick Schilling(H),

Kathy Kneblik(C), Cindy Bertch(C), Holly Krebs(C),

Mary Quiros(C)

ALTAR SERVERS

Saturday – Skylar Kasmiersky, Chelsie Toddy, Dustin Canik

Sunday – Logan Poncik, Mackenzie Poncik, Raquel Castillo

GIFT BEARERS

Saturday – Jimmie Schmitt Family

Sunday – Kenneth Noska Family

CCW ROSARY: Kathleen Kramr & Margaret Kubala will lead

the Rosary for the intention of religious vocations.

ALTAR DUTY FOR MAY: Yvonne Smith, Wanda Fritsch,

Amy Babin, Madeline Kovar

USHERS FOR MAY:

Saturday – Erwin Kovar, Kory Kaspar, Steve Lyssy,

Betty Kovar

Sunday – Emil Sodolak, Allan Minarcik, Arlis Keilers,

Lee Matocha

ST. JOHN CONTACTS Pastoral Council Chairman Rodney Beseda 281-802-7482

Finance Council President John Cufr 979-966-9068

St. John Altar Society Madeline Kovar 979-378-2361

Pro-Life Ministries Coordinator Nikki Beseda 713-875-8009

K.J.Z.T. Rose Rohde 979-249-3635

K.J.T. Emil Sodolak 979-249-3952

Hall Rental Parish Office 979-378-2277

St. John Catholic Cemetery Ronald Kramr 979-249-6152

Pentecost! What a difference that one day,

that single event, made in the life of the

Church! Without the Spirit, the apostles would

have remained confused and fearful. With the

Spirit, they grew in understanding of Jesus’

message and became bold sharers of the Good

News. The Holy Spirit’s power can frighten us

or embolden us—or both! Much depends on

our attitude and receptiveness to God’s will.

Invite the Spirit to guide you and enliven your

faith—on Pentecost and beyond!

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.

ST. MARY LITURGICAL DUTIES

LECTOR Sunday – L.J. Korenek

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Sunday – Ruth Beseda, Rose Urban, Jan Jurecka

ALTAR SERVERS

Sunday – Kole Schmitt, Klayten Schmitt

GIFT BEARERS

Sunday – Bradley Divin Family

ROSARY LEADER

Sunday – Ann Minar

USHERS FOR MAY James Wunderlich, Alfred Ermis, Eduardo Alvarado, Luke Orsak

ST. MARY CONTACTS Pastoral Council Chairman James Wunderlich 281-723-1999

Finance Council President Robert Balzer 979-249-3076

St. Mary Altar Society Lolly Balzer 979-249-3076

Pro-Life Ministries Coordinator Aimee Korenek 979-966-8496

K.J.T. James Korenek 979-966-9170

Hall Rental Parish Office 979-378-2277

St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Lawrence Korenek 979-732-2836

Iglesias que ofrecen Misas en Español Sab. 7:30 PM St. Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Caldwell Dom. 8:00 AM Parish of the Nativity Eagle Lake Dom. 11: 00 A M St. Margaret Giddings

Dom. 11: 30 A M Sacred Heart La Grange

Dom. 12:00 PM St. Rosa de Lima Schulenburg

Dom. 12:30 PM St. Mary Immaculate Conception Brenham

Mary, Mother of the Church

May 21

Mother, help our faith!

Open our ears to hear God’s word and to

recognize his voice and call.

Awaken in us a desire to follow in his

footsteps, to go forth from our own land

and to receive his promise.

Help us to be touched by his love, that we

may touch him in faith.

Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love,

especially at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the cross, when

our faith is called to mature.

Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.

Remind us that those who believe are never alone.

Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be

light for our path.

And may this light of faith always increase in us, until the dawn of

that undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord!