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Reconciliation - Confesiones Saturdays: 3:30 –4:45 p.m. Or by appt.

Mailing Address: 905 Water St. Bastrop, TX 78602 Physical Address: 804 Pine St. Bastrop, TX 78602 Office Phone: (512)321-3552 After Hours Emergency: Fax# (512)332-0404 (512)549-3709

Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 8am-12pm Tuesday & Thursday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Third Sunday Of Easter: April 25th & 26th, 2020

Camino a Emaús

Spiritual Communion

The text below is made available through the kindness of the Archdio-cese of New York and the Carmelite Monastery of Rochester.

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You in my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramental-ly, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Explanation of the Act of Spiritual Communion Spiritual Communion is a Christian practice of desiring union with Je-sus Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is used as a preparation for Holy Mass and by individuals who cannot receive Holy Communion. This practice is well established in the Lutheran Churches, Anglican Com-munion, Methodist Churches, as well as in the Catholic Church, where it has been highly recommended by many saints, according to Saint John Paul II. He explained that practicing this constant desire for Jesus in the Eucharist is rooted in the ultimate perfection of Eucharistic communion, which is the ultimate goal of every human desire. It has long been a Catholic understanding that when circumstances prevent one from re-ceiving Holy Communion, it is possible to make an Act of Spiritual Com-munion, which is a source of grace. Spiritual Communion is “an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament and lovingly embrace Him” at a time or in circum-stances when one cannot receive Him in sacramental Communion. (Saint Thomas Aquinas). The most common reason for making an Act of Spiritual Communion is when a person cannot attend Mass. Acts of Spiritual Communion increase our desire to receive sacramental Com-munion and help us avoid the sins that would make us unable to receive Holy Communion worthily.

Recently we sent out postcards to all our parishioners but unfortunately many were returned as undeliverable. Please

help us maintain contact by calling the parish office with your updated information. 512-321-3552.

Recientemente enviamos postales a todos nuestros feligreses, pero desafortunadamente muchos fueron devueltos como

imposibles de entregar. Ayúdenos a mantener contacto llamando a la oficina parroquial con su información actualizada.

512-321-3552.

Jody Collins Minerva McKinnon †Bob Enger Linda Chambless †Juan Reyes Joel Rivera Pat Pieffer †Monte Reed Richard Ashline Ray Nella Torres Olga Guerra † Barbara Wernette Beverly Rhoades Sammy Rosko †Alma Probst †Arneita S. Wramp Victoria Silva Warren Pedersen †Guillermo Bernal Guadalupe Vergara Millan

Andres “Chuy” Salazar Zane Hyzak Rita Huser Kelly Wilkerson Sarah Elizabeth Collins Mia Moore †Jessica Skellie †Salvador Jimenez †Susa Campos †Stella Cervantes Mickey Duvall †Teresa Gurley †Epifania Vigil Mondragon

†David Martinez Joel Cruz †Joe Raz †Ascension Martinez Jimmie Farrell - health †Marshall Alejos †Delfina Davila †Mary Louis Spencer †Michael Lundgren †Carole Weiland Vicente Zavala Mario Pacheco Charlie Pacheco †Briena Nicole Salazar Pete & Lupita Vigil Blaine Potts Zachary Beauchamp Richard Barrios Domingo Villareal †Mario Javier Rosales, Sr †Martha Herschap †Victor Solis †Frank Rodriguez †George Martin Mary Butler Rebecca Casias Dottie Adams Connie DeFabian Mary LaBlanc Agnes Raz Julia Mahone Donna Arthur Paul Cross Jesse Moran †Willie Coy †Jose Maria Resendis †Julia Mahon Sylvia Lopez Robert Wilhelm †Paul Tanner Gary Rosenauer †Crispina Ramirez

PARISH STAFF\EMPLEADOS

Rev. Ramiro Tarazona: Pastor pastor@ascen.org Deacon Paul Cooke: deaconpaul@ascen.org

Deacon Corby Weiss: deaconcorby@ascen.org Debbie Moore: Bus. Admin. dmoore@ascen.org Deborah Esquivel: D.R.E. desquivel@ascen.org Priscilla Ruiz, Youth Director: p_ruiz@ascen.org

Debi Goode: Dir. of Liturgy dgoode50@austin.rr.com Kathy Venzon: Bookkeeper kvenzon@ascen.org

Steve Urrutia: Maintenance surrutia@ascen.org Margie Soto: Secretary mainoffice@ascen.org

MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS

All meetings and gatherings continue to be can-

celled until further notice. Help us to keep every-

one safe by keeping ourselves safe. Thank you

REUNIONES

Todas las reuniones continúan siendo canceladas

hasta nuevo aviso. Ayúdanos a mantener a todos

a salvo manteniéndonos a salvo. Gracias

Call parish office to add someone to the prayer

April 18th & 19th, 2020

Week

YTD

Regular Collection

$7,053.47 $138,406.47

Operating Expenses

$5,158.13 $138,304.15

Children’s $14.72 $2,696.42

Youth $0.00 $6.673.76 Building Fund $397.32 $5,436.50

Special: $0.00 $6,963.59

Sacraments/Sacramentos

Reconciliation\Confesiones: Saturdays\ Sabados: 3:30 –4:45 pm Please call the Office for\ Favor de Llamar la oficina 512-321-3552 para Baptism & Marriage \ Bautismos & Matrimonios; Anointing of the Sick\ Uncion de los Enfermos.

Altar Servers: Paul & Joanne Eggito jegit82@yahoo.com Altar Society: Donna Hughes donnasuehughes@yahoo.com Baptism: Deacon Corby: deaconcorby@ascen.org English Choir: Raymond Tatum—rjtatum@gmail.com Spanish Choir : Cresencio Vega (512)844-9084 & Ismael Vences (512)850-1922 Evangelization: Tessy Dorantes—(512)848-4420 Extraordinary Ministers: Debbie Moore (225)802-4702 Finance Council Chair: Reid Sharp Hispanic Ministry: Guadalupe Lopez 512-799-6927 & Cresencio Vega (512)844-9084 Knights of Columbus: Lee Fracker (210) 391-4780 martin.fracker@gmail.com KOCA: Susie Eberts (817) 905-3541;susie.eberts@gmail.com Lectors (English): Debi Goode dgoode50@austin.rr.com Lectors (Spanish): Guadalupe Lopez 512-799-6927 Nursing Homes (weekdays) Ginger Morris gmorris19@austin.rr.com; (512)299-2925 Weekend Nursing Home & Home Bound: Karen Pinard (512)321-6939 Kep_1965@yahoo.com Visitation Ministry: Sue Cooke 443-744-1079/ sfcooke@gmail.com Pastoral Council Chair: Pat Malek (512)897-2542/ (512)321-5829 Prison Ministry: Dan Krischke- handydan@texas.net Sacristans: Generosa Lowden (512)321-3552 Sandwich Ministry: Steve Venzon (512)718-9408 THAT MAN IS YOU - Men’s Ministry - Larry Martin -512-789-5120 Legion of Mary English: Ginger Morris (512)299-2925 Legion of Maria Español: Leticia Vasquez (512)529-5713 Ushers: TBA Pro Life: TBA Funeral Food Coordinator: Putzie Martin putzie55@gmail.com CRSP Hombres: Edwin Montenegro (512)748-8003 CRSP Mujeres: Cecilia Ibarra (512)545-6901 Danza Matachines: Jose Reyes jgreyes.it@gmail.com RCIA: TBA Rey Jesus: Noe Cespedes (512)718-3076 Carismaticos: Guadalupe Muñoz lmunoz9@icloud.com & Angelica Navarette 512-718-0097

We have several new homebound parish-ioners who would love a friendly visit. Could you give one hour a week to make a visit and let them know our church still loves and appreciates them? The visitation ministry is in need of a few more visitors! Contact Sue Cooke at 442-744-1079 or sfcooke@gmail.com.

Ladies of Charity Thrift Store Upon the recommendation of our advisory board,

our city and county officials - the store will remain closed through the month of April or until allowed.

Ministry Volunteer Directory

** As we draw closer to Holy Week, a question that has arisen is the annual Holy Land Collection. The Congregation for the Oriental Church-es postponed the Holy Land Collection from Good Friday to Sept. 12-13. Rather than the scheduled date of May 3, this year’s Seminarians and Priest Education and Formation special collection will now be taken up June 20-21. Parish that receive envelopes for either of these collections on the original dates, should hold the money in trust and process it with the monies

Mon. April 27th Acts 6:8-15 / Jn 6:22-29 (273) No Communion Service Tues. April 28th Acts: 7:15-8:1a / Jn 6: 35-40 (275) For Souls in Purgatory and Veronica Chambles

Wed. April 29th Acts 8: 1b-8 / Jn 6:35:-40 (275)

†Katy Gutierrez

Thurs. April 30th Acts 8L 26-40 / Jn 6: 44-51 (276)

†Manuela Rivera

Fri. May 1st Acts9:1-20 / Jn6:52-59 (277)

Happy Birthday Fernanda de Alba, Nancy de Alba

Sat. May 2nd Acts 9:31-42 / Jn6:60-69 (278) Sun. May 3rd Acts 2:14a,36-41/1Pt 2:20b-25/ Jn10:1-10 (49) Saturday 5:00 p.m. †Tiburcio Cervantez Sunday 8:00 a.m. †Ann & Jerry Hornak* 9:30 a.m. †John Weiss 11:30 am. Daniel & Nora Hilda Valadez *rescheduled to June 5th

Catholic Social Teaching

Third Sunday of Easter: In today’s Gospel, the disciples recognize Jesus in the breaking of the bread. How do we recognize the Lord in our midst? In his exhortation The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis reminds us that one important way to see the Lord in our midst is through personal encounters with the poor (199). As important as it is to share our resources, it is in sharing ourselves, our time and our presence with the poor that we can have the experience which the disciples had – that we know the Lord in the breaking of the bread. Tercer Domingo de Pascua: En el Evangelio de hoy, los discípulos reconocen a Jesús en la fracción del pan ¿Cómo reconocemos al Señor en medio de los sucesos de nuestra vida? En su exhortación El Gozo del Evangelio, el Papa Francisco nos recuerda que una manera importante de ver a Dios en medio de los sucesos de la vida es a través de encuentros personales con los pobres (199). Tan importante como compartir nuestros recursos es el compartirnos a nosotros mismos, nuestro tiempo y nuestra presencia con los pobres de manera que podamos tener la experiencia que tuvieron los discípulos – conocer al Señor en la fracción del pan.

Bulletin Submissions due Monday 5 pm

Altar Flowers We apologize but unfortunately we are unable to have flower arrangements due to lack of flower deliveries to our florist. Those that had previously scheduled to have arrangements in coming weeks are asked to contact the parish office to reschedule your requests. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this time of

COVID-19 restrictions. Altar Society

24. James: Do Not be Afraid

How often do you forget that we are just passing through this place?

LIFE IS A pilgrimage, but sometimes you need a pilgrimage to see your life for what it really is. We all need a pilgrimage - a journey undertaken for spiritual reasons - from time to time. It is good for the soul. Many pilgrims make a sacred journey to ask for God’s favor in a particular situation, while others journey to a holy place to give thanks to God for some blessing in their lives. Today I would like to encourage you to start planning two pilgrimages. First, I invite you to pray a little and dream a little. If you could go on a pilgrimage to anywhere in the world, where would you go? It may take you a few days to arrive at an answer, but once you do, start planning your pilgrimage. Even if you have to wait five or ten years for financial or other practical reasons, begin today. The second pilgrimage I would like you to start planning today is of a local nature. In ancient times, people would make a pilgrimage to the nearest cathedral on a holy day. This may have required a journey of ten, twenty, fifty miles. With modern transportation, such a journey is easily accomplished. So, in the next thirty days, make a pilgrimage to a local church, chapel, shrine, or cathedral. Drive there, spend a little time in that holy place, and drive home. As you make your way there talk to God- perhaps there is some special intention you want to bring to him. When you arrive, spend some time in prayer thanking him for all the blessings in your life. And on the way home, rejoice in the life you have been given - all the people, experiences, and opportunities. There is something about travel that reminds us that we are just passing through this place we call earth. It is easy to forget this essential truth, and when we do, our values and lives become distorted. We are pilgrims on a journey. Life is a pilgrimage, but sometimes we need to journey to gain perspective, so we can live one life to the fullest. The saints made regular retreats and pilgrimages. These experiences tend to powerfully align us with God and give us the courage to press on. Otherwise it is so easy to become paralyzed by fear. What are your fears? Why are we so afraid to love? Why are we so afraid to discover who we really are? Why are we so afraid to do what we love? What fear is holding you back the most at this time in your life? Pilgrimages create a powerful connection between God and his people. They banish our fears and fill us with the courage we need to live the life we were born to live.

........... FATHER,

Give me the heart of a pilgrim. Help me to be mindful of the fact that I am just passing through this place we call earth. And fill me with the

courage to live the life you created me to live. Amen.

Rediscovering the Saints:Twenty five questions that will change your life,

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