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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 com- munity 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. PARISH OFFICE 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667 Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377 Web page: stmarysmexia.org. OFFICE HOURS: Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM 4 th Sunday: Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Summer: Wednesday 10:00 AM 4:00PM) PARISH CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen Email: [email protected] Deacon Richard Johnson Email: [email protected] Deacon Dwight Mahoney Email: [email protected] Phone: (254) 729-2573 Deacon Gordon Lee Email: [email protected] Phone: (254) 562-3635 Deacon Daniel Ramirez Phone: (254) 562-9196 PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez Email: [email protected] Finance Manager: Mary Seale Email: [email protected] Parish Council Chairman: Michael Gragg Finance Council Chairman: Don Altland CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses : 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English); 12:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM DEVOTION Adoration: 1 st Fridays 11:00 AM 3 rd Saturday 7:00PM (Spanish) Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Catholic Church DIOCESE OF AUSTIN DIOCESE OF AUSTIN DIOCESE OF AUSTIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH I N CENTRAL TEXAS Established 1886 January 22, 2017 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

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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 com-

munity 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.

PARISH OFFICE 606 North Bonham St., Mexia, TX 76667

Phone:(254)562-3619 Fax:(254)562-6377

Web page: stmarysmexia.org.

OFFICE HOURS:

Sunday: 9:30AM - 11:30AM

4th Sunday: Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:

10:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(Summer: Wednesday 10:00 AM – 4:00PM)

PARISH CLERGY

Pastor: Rev. Fr. Justin Nguyen

Email: [email protected]

Deacon Richard Johnson

Email: [email protected]

Deacon Dwight Mahoney

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (254) 729-2573

Deacon Gordon Lee

Email: [email protected] Phone: (254) 562-3635

Deacon Daniel Ramirez

Phone: (254) 562-9196

PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez

Email: [email protected]

Finance Manager: Mary Seale

Email: [email protected]

Parish Council Chairman: Michael Gragg Finance Council Chairman: Don Altland

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST

Sunday Masses: 8:00 & 10:00 AM (English); 12:00 PM (Spanish) Weekday Masses: Tuesday - Friday 12:00 PM

DEVOTION Adoration: 1st Fridays 11:00 AM 3rd Saturday 7:00PM (Spanish) Rosary: 30 minutes before Sunday Masses

St. Mary’s

Catholic Church

DIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTINDIOCESE OF AUSTIN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

IN CENTRAL TEXAS

Established 1886

January 22, 2017 — Third Sunday in Ordinary Time — Year A

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Wednesday 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Sunday AM : 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45

During office hours or by appointment.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Baptism is after Sunday Masses.

Baptismal classes:

English class: By appointment. Spanish class: 3rd Sunday of each month at

9:00AM-11:00AM

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

Contact the office at least 6 months in advance.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Contact the priest immediately if you or your family

members are seriously ill or will have a major surgery.

or are old aged or in danger of death.

CELEBRACION DE LOS SACRAMENTOS

SACRAMENTO DE RECONCILIACION

Miércoles 5:00PM – 6:00PM

Domingo AM: 7:15-7:45, 9:15-9:45, 11:15-11:45

Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita.

SACRAMENTO DE BAUTISMO

Bautismos: después de la Santa Misa en Domingo.

Las clases pre-bautismales para Padres y Padrinos.

Clases en Ingles: son con cita

Clases en Español: El tercer Domingo

de cada mes a las 9:00AM-11:00AM

SACRAMENTO DE MATRIMONIO

Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anti-

cipó.

SACRAMENTO DE UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS

Comunicasen con el padre inmediatamente si usted o un fa-

miliar esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o si es una

persona de la tercer edad o peligro de muerte.

MINISTERS OF THE WEEK

Altar Servers:

8:00AM: Belén Hernández, Leslie Hernández,

Bradley Gragg & Quang Nguyen.

10:00AM: Jose Contreras, Mani Contreras, Andrea Delgadillo,

Olivia Delgadillo & Jimmy Nguyen.

12:00PM: Misael Arvizu, Isela Arvizu, Rey Mendoza,

Dionico Azurar & Diego Hernandez.

Lectors: 8:00AM: Mary Seale (L) & Cindy Collins (A)

10:00AM: Matt Wilson (L) & Helen Matthews (A)

12:00PM: Maria Solis (L) & Veronica Salazar (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup: 8:00AM: Ray Zies

10:00AM: Darlene Arrington

12:00PM: Lucina Rodríguez

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00 AM: +Ed Swick

10:00 AM: Mrs. Connie Thompson

12:00 AM: Pro Populo

Tuesday-12:00PM: Communion Service

Wednesday-12:00 PM: Communion Service

Thursday-12:00 PM: Communion Service

Friday-12:00 PM: +Helen Bielamowicz

Pastoral Council members: Maria Brim, Enrique Crosby, Mi-

chael Gragg, Marie Keale, Linda Kuborn, Joanne McCain, Car-

los Mendoza, Polo Mora and Yocira Ramírez.

Finance Council members: Rick Schlitt, Richard Greff, Don

Altland, Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Helen Matthews, Polo

Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.

St. Mary’s asks that you 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: Jack Kahanek, Estella Rodriguez, Jim

Rodgers, Baby Eli Velasquez, Ethel Goolsby, Virginia Bielamow-

ciz, Carol Horn, M. Hernández Ruiz, Walther Smith, Jack Telford,

Ernest Pack, Ruth Haddick, Nicole Collatos, April Pickard, Kristi

Jackson, Tinnie Wilson, Cathy Hickman, Tommy Beard, Jackie

Rayner, Paul Thomas Mahoney, Lisa Hill, Walter Kimmerling,

Charles Little and Nelta Little.

Let us pray for the deceased: Rosemary Altland, Merilynn Aiken,

María del Refujio Martínez, Rollin Kerzee, Roger Lucas, Soledad

Avitia and María Isabel Torres Bárcenas.

Please call the parish office to update the list.

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista.

Bishop Vásquez’ Prayer Request …

That we would have the courage to follow where Christ leads even

if it calls for us to abandon our familiar and comfortable ways in

order to be free to serve others, we pray …

Por que tengamos el valor de seguir a Cristo a donde quiera que

Él nos guíe, incluso si nos llama a abandonar nuestras maneras de

vivir familiares y cómodas, para poder ser libres de servir a los

demás, oremos...

Catholic Social Teaching

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - This week the Scriptures call us to be “a light to the nations.” This requires conversion – a change of

heart which ends the kind of false righteousness Paul found in the

church in Corinth. We are called from our vision to God’s vision, and

we need to be ready and willing to change our perspectives, our deci-

sions, and our lives, for the sake of the kingdom so that the light of

God’s glory will shine brightly in our midst. What might need to

change in us so we can be a light to others?

Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario — Esta semana las Escritu-

ras nos llaman a ser “luz para las naciones”. Esto requiere conver-

sión –un cambio de corazón el cual pone fin al tipo de falsa justicia

que Pablo encontró en la iglesia en Corintia. Estamos llamados a ir

de nuestra visión a la visión de Dios, y necesitamos estar listos y dis-

puestos a cambiar nuestras perspectivas, nuestras decisiones y nues-

tras vidas por el bien del Reino de manera que la luz de la gloria de

Dios brille con fuerza en medio de nosotros ¿Qué puede ser que nece-

site cambiar en nosotros de manera que podamos ser luz para otros?

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed: $3,400.00

Offering Last Sunday 01/15/17: $ 2,701.44

Thank you for your generosity!

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL

Grupo de Oración tiene venta hoy después de Misa. Habrá unas

ricas Pupusas caseras.

Breve Recordatorio Se les comunica que a partir de Enero ya em-

pezamos de usar los nuevos sobres para el ofertorio del 2017 sema-

nales. Los sobres esta imprimidos como primera semana, segunda

semana etc… de cada mes. Por favor, usen los sobres en consecuen-

cia. Gracias.

Si usted quiere ofrecer Una Misa especial o donar Las Flores del

Altar para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleaños o

una ocasión especial, lo puede hacer. Tenemos el calendario disponi-

ble para el 2017. Por favor comuníquense al despacho parroquial.

Buscamos voluntarios para visitar a los enfermos que estén en casa

o un asilo de ancianos. Sera el último viernes de cada mes. Seamos

buenos cristianos y hagamos las obras corporales de misericordia.

Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con la Señora

Kathy Satsky al (254) 625-0511.

Retiro de Reflexión Teológica Se llevara a cabo el Sábado 28 de

Enero en la hacienda de Cedarbrake en Belton. El Costo del retiro es

de $30 e incluye almuerzo. Gustavo Rodríguez es Direc-

tor Asociado De la Catequesis va presentar este retiro. Ultimo día de

registrase es mañana 23 de Enero. Recordatorio ¡Somos bendecidos aquí nuestra Pa. Sta. María con

una amplia variedad de actividades y ministerios! Recuerde que la

aprobación previa es necesaria cuando su grupo o ministerio está

planeando una actividad o evento especial y desea usar las instala-

ciones. Todas las actividades y eventos deben ser programados con el

Despacho Parroquial por lo menos un (1) mes antes del evento.

Tiempo, Talento y Tesoro Son tres componentes de nuestra vida

que casi nunca conectamos con nuestra vida cristiana. ¡Pregúntele al

Señor cómo puede mejorar su vida, la vida de su familia y la de su

iglesia cuando pone sus dones en acción!

Bienvenidos Gracias por unirse a nosotros en nuestra Parroquia San-

ta María. Estamos felices de tenerlos con nosotros hoy, y esperamos

que usted se sienta bienvenidos. Nuestra parroquia es una comunidad

muy vibrante de Fe. ¿Eres nuevo en la Iglesia Católica? ¿Has estado

fuera de la Iglesia por algún tiempo? Usteded está invitados a adorar

con nosotros. Póngase en contacto al despacho parroquial si desea

aprender más sobre la Fe Católica, o planear su Matrimonio o Bautis-

mo, o programar una charla con nuestro Párroco Justin. Si desea ser

miembro de Nuestra Parroquia, puede registrarse o recoger un for-

mulario el despacho parroquial o en vestíbulo de la iglesia. Aquí los

esperamos con los brazos abiertos.

Ningún regalo es un regalo pequeño Juntos podemos hacer la dife-

rencia. Si olvidó, o no se ha comprometido a nuestra Campaña Capi-

tal, o no ha enviado la tarjeta de compromiso, por favor considere

participar en este edificio de la comunidad. La tarjeta de compromiso

se encuentra en el pasillo de la parroquia. Tenemos que terminar

nuestra campaña para pasar al siguiente paso de un largo proceso.

Gracias.

Si usted y su pareja no están casados por la Iglesia Por favor

hablen con el Párroco Justino para él pueda dar algún consejo recuer-

den a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matrimo-

nio en la iglesia.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group “Gospel of John” will meet today after 8:00

a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall conference room.

Spanish Prayer Group will have a food booth today selling

their famous scrumptious “ Home-made Pupusa” after each

Mass.

Reminder Please begin using the new weekly offering enve-

lopes. The envelopes are printed as 1st week, 2nd week, etc. of

each month. Please use them accordingly.

Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a

great gift to your loved ones, living and deceased or for any

other special occasion. Stop by the office for 2017 open dates.

Seeking volunteers to visit the sick or homebound on the last

Friday of every month. Let us be good stewards and do Corporal

Works of Mercy. For more information please contact Kathy

Satsky at (254) 625-0511

Letting Parishioners Know We are blessed here at Mary’s with

a wide variety of activities and ministries! Please remember that

prior approval is necessary when your group or ministry is plan-

ning a special activity/ event and wish to use the facilities. All

activities/events must be scheduled with the Parish office at least

one (1) month prior to the event.

Time, Talent and Treasure Are three important elements of

our life we hardly see in connection with our Christian life. Ask

the Lord how you can better yourself, your family, and your

church when you put them into action!

Welcome Thank you for joining us at St. Mary’s Catholic

Church. We are happy to have you with us today, and hope that

you feel welcome. Our parish is a very vibrant community of

faith. Are you new to the Catholic Church? Have you been away

from the Church for some time? You are invited to worship with

us. Contact the parish office if you would like to learn more

about the Catholic faith, discuss plans for Marriage or Baptism,

or schedule a chat with Fr. Justin. If you would like to become a

member of our parish, you can register or pick up a form in the

office our the church foyer. We look forward to seeing you

again soon!

No gift is a small gift Together we can make a difference. If

you have forgotten, have not pledged to our capital campaign,

or have not mailed the pledge card back to us, please consider

participating in this community building. There are also pledge

cards in the Church foyer. We need to finish our campaign in

order to proceed to the next step of a long process. Thank you

for your generosity as we prepare for the future of our children

and our Parish.

Relevant Radio, 970 AM, in Austin area. Grow in your faith

and change your life with Relevant Radio 970 AM - Austin’s

“Talk Radio for Catholic Life.” This non-profit, listener

supported Catholic radio station bridges the gap between faith

and everyday life - covering topics of the day from a uniquely

Catholic perspective. Relevant Radio 970 can be heard on the

radio, on the Internet at www.relevantradio.com or on the

mobile app, available for Apple or Android devices. Take your

faith with you wherever you go - tune in today.

Attend Weekday Masses. A great gift awaits for you in the

Eucharist.

Los Caballeros de Colon Están ven-

diendo boletos para un rifa de un

Rifle Marca Savage AXIS II XP

Hardwood caliber 270 Acción Bolt

con el alcance de Weaver Kaspa. $

5.00 el boleto o 5 boletos por $20.00.

El sorteo será el 15 de Enero del

2017. Los ingresos serán para la Edu-

cación Religiosa. Pueden compra su

boletos con unos de los miembros de

los Caballeros de Colon o puede pasar

por el despacho parroquial.

How Assured is Assurance?

The belief that one cannot lose their salvation is certainly an attractive one. But what is more important

than the attractiveness of a belief is its truth. And the simple fact is, if we are going to go by what the Bible

teaches, we must acknowledge that salvation, once accepted, can also be rejected. John 10:28 states, “I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out

of my hand.” What this means is precisely what it says; since Jesus protects us (his sheep), no one, including Sa-

tan himself, has the power to snatch us out of his hand. But it does not say that we cannot or will not choose to

reject salvation offered us and jump out of his hand. Indeed, elsewhere in Scripture it says we can do just that:

For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overpowered, the last state has become worse for them than the

first. For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it

to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them. It has happened to them according to the true prov-

erb. The dog turns back to his own vomit, and the sow is washed only to wallow in the mire (2 Peter 2:20).

Now I remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you indeed received and in which you

also stand. Through it you were also being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you, unless you be-

lieved in vain (1 Corinthians 15:1-2).

And you who once were alienated and hostile in mind because of evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his

fleshly body through his death, to present you holy, without blemish, and irreproachable before him, provided that

you persevere in the faith, firmly grounded, stable, and not shifting from the hope of the gospel that you heard,

which has been preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, am a minister (Colossians 1: 21-23).

For it is impossible in the case of those who have once been enlightened and tasted the heavenly gift and

shared in the Holy Spirit and tasted the good word of God and the powers of the age to come, and then have fallen

away, to bring them to repentance again, since they are recrucifying the Son of God and the powers of the age to

come ( Hebrews 6:4-6).

Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into

prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days. Remain faithful until death, and I will

give you the crown of life (Revelation 2:10).

How assured is absolute assurance? Not at all! We all have a free will and we must persevere to the end.

For the crown awaits those who does the will of the Father in Heaven.

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Sabado 9 A.M. – 8 P.M.

Domingo 9A.M. – 2 P.M.

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President: Cathy Martin

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Vice-President: Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary: Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer: Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

In Service To One. In Service To All. For more information: Rick Schlitt (254) 729-2176 John Schaefer (325) 642-7677 Parishioners

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