St Mary’s Church

1218 S Rodgers Drive P.O. Box 547

Graham, TX 76450 Telephone : 549-4314

Sat. 6:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Spanish)

Mon., 8:30 am, Thurs. 6:00 pm, & Fri., 12:10 pm

Web site: www.stmarygraham.org E-mail: stmarygm@sbcglobal.net

Weekly Collection: $

St Theresa’s Church

Oak and Avenue E Olney, TX 76374

Telephone : 564-5426

Mass Schedule:Sunday: 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 7:00 p.m.

Weekly Collection: $

Parochial Administrator: Rev. Eugene Nyong

Deacon: Adolfo Gonzales

GENERAL NEWS

February 26th, 2017

ASH WEDNESDAY Ash Wednesday will be celebrated this week Wednesday, March 1st and is a day of both Fast and Abstinence.

1. ALL Catholics aged 18 to 59 years are obliged to fast. Only ONE full meal is permitted. The other two meals should be of lesser quantity than one normally eats, and no snacks or candy, (not even gum!) are permitted between meals. Liquids and beverages of any kind however, are permitted and may be taken at any time. Note: persons with health problems requiring special diets are exempt from fasting.

2. ALL Catholics Of All Ages of 7 years and upwards are obliged to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, and also on all Fridays during Lent.

ST MARY PARISH

ALTAR SERVERS’ TRAINING

There will be an Altar Servers’ Training with Fr. Eugene for all Altar Servers (old and new, Sunday, February 26th in the Church at 5:30 p.m.

SAINT MARY’S WOMEN’S COUNCIL

Our annual “Happy Hearts” celebration — Pot-Luck will be on Monday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. at Lou Clarke’s home, 1551 Lower Tonk Valley Rd. The theme will be “Mardi Gras”. Couples only. Please bring a dish to share!

COMMUNION FOR THE SICK/HOMEBOUND

If anyone is sick, homebound, in the hospital or in a Nursing home please let the parish office know, (but not those who have cold or flu) so that Eucharistic Ministers could be assigned to take communion to them on Sunday.

ASH WEDNESDAY Please note that Wednesday this week, March 1st is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. The Mass times at St. Mary Parish (at which time ashes will be distributed) will be as follows: 8:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

LENTEN DEVOTIONS — WAYS OF THE CROSS

Friday this week, March 3rd, and every Friday during Lent, we will have Ways of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. (In English) and at 7:00 p.m. (In Spanish).

LENTEN FISH FRY

The KOC will be serving an All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry meal Friday, March 3rd from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The cost is $10 for Adults and $5 for children.

MASS ATTENDANCE

Feb. 18 6:00 p.m. (English) 100

Feb. 12 11:00 a.m. (English) 145

Feb. 12 1:00 p.m. (Spanish) 164

Total: 409

ST THERESA PARISH

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Elementary classes cancelled because of Ash Wednesday. Classes for Middle School through Senior High will meet from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

BREAKFAST

Everyone is invited for Breakfast today, after Mass.

ASH WEDNESDAY Please note that Ash Wednesday will be celebrated this

week Wednesday, March 1st at 5:30 p.m.

WAYS OF THE CROSS

Friday, March 3rd and every Friday during Lent we will have the devotions of the Ways of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. in Spanish On Wednesday, March 8th and every Wednesday during Lent we will have the devotions of the Ways of the Cross at 6:00 p.m. in English.

RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES

Elementary classes cancelled on March 8th for Spring Break.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR March 5th

ST THERESA PARISH, OLNEY — Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS LECTOR

USHERS ALTAR SERVERS

Fatima Marquez, Joselyn Marquez & Perla Hernandez

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR Mar. 4/Mar. 5

ST MARY PARISH, GRAHAM

Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS:

Rita Hoehn & Charles Russek Bryan Theall & Diana Theall

LECTOR: LECTORS:

Vickie Keller Tyler Green & Jason McCall

ALTAR SERVERS: ALTAR SERVERS:

Altar Severs Needed Nathan Sarinana & Joseph Wendel

SACRISTANS: SACRISTAN:

Acolyte Acolyte

USHER: USHERS:

Darrell Keller Tony Gonzalez, Fernando Gonzalez & David Wolf

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MASS INTENTIONS

Sunday: 1. All Parishioners

2. Special Intention

Monday: Souls In Purgatory

Tuesday:

Wednesday: End to Abortion

Thursday: Vocations to the Priesthood.

Friday: In Thanksgiving for the Rain

Saturday: Tony Riordan

Please pray for our sick and infirm Parishioners

Please pray for our sick and infirm Parishioners

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT There will be Adoration and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday, March 6th from 11:00 a.m. till noon.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP !!!

Th e MANY THANKS

Prayer after Holy Communion

CONFESSIONS AND ROSARY When last did you receive the sacrament of Reconciliation — the forgiveness of sins? Please note that Confessions are heard every Saturday afternoon from 5:00 p.m. till 5:45 p.m. in the church. This

is followed by the Rosary from 5:45 p.m. till 5:55 p.m. and then Mass at 6:00 p.m. Please remember though that Fr Ray will hear confession at any time, on request.

Deacon: Adolfo Gonzalez

The Spirit of god fills the whole universe NEW PARISHIONERS

NOISE IN CHURCH DURING MASS MEXICAN FOOD FEST (“KERMES”) On Sunday, May 25th there will be a Mexican Food Fest “(Kermes”) from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on the Church grounds. Everyone is invited. CONFESSIONS AND ROSARY Please note that Confessions are heard every Saturday afternoon from 5:00 p.m. till 5:40 p.m. in the church. This is followed by the ROSARY from 5:40 p.m. till 5:55 p.m.

Resurrection

Classes for Middle School through Senior High will meet from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

PLEASE PRAY FOR

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Classes will be cancelled next week Sunday, April 5

th for Easter.

Continue Wednesday, October 26th for Elementary School (1st

through 5th grade) from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

MANY THANKS NEW PARISHIONERS

If you have changed your address or moved into the parish please register by calling the office or filling out a registration form.. Knowing who you are and where you are assists us greatly in being able to contact you with letters, bulletins etc., and ministering to your spiritual needs.

VISITATION OF THE SICK

It is very important that we reach out to the sick or homebound in our parishes. Please inform Fr John (549-4314) or Sue Machenberg (549-7719) whenever you know of anyone who is ill or in need of a visit.

ST MARY PARISH

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION /MASS

Date: Friday, February 3rd

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

7:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. following day

Mass: February 4th 6:00 a.m.

Please Note: Parishioners are invited to spend at least an hour or half-hour in adoration. Hispanic Community will lead the all night adoration.