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555 E. Del Mar Blvd., Laredo, Tx 78041 - www.stpatricklaredo.org

555 E. Del Mar Blvd., Laredo, Texas 78041

OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESS

555 E. Del Mar Blvd.

Laredo, Texas 78041

OFFICE PHONE

(956) 722-6215

WEBSITE

www.stpatricklaredo.org

HOLY DAYS OF

OBLIGATION Office Closed

AUGUST 16TH, 2020 - TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

DAILY MASS TIMES

Monday - Friday

7:00 a.m. (Spanish)

6:00 p.m. (English)

Saturday

8:00 a.m. (Spanish)

WEEKEND MASS TIMES

Saturday - Vigil Mass

5:00 p.m. (English)

Sunday

8:00 a.m. (Spanish)

10:00 a.m. (English)

12:00 p.m. (English)

2:00 p.m. (Spanish)

4:00 p.m. (Spanish)

6:00 p.m. (English)

PASTOR Very Rev. Anthony Mendoza [email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Francisco Hernandez

[email protected]

PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Pedro Mercado

[email protected]

Priest in Residence Fr. Jacinto Olguín

[email protected]

DEACONS

Rev. Deacon Joe Longoria

Rev. Deacon Miguel Robles

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PARISH NEWS We continue to serve you during the Covid-19 restrictions!

¡Continuamos sirviéndole durante las restricciones de Covid-19!

Holy Mass All of our regular Masses are open to the public (see front cover). Everyone over the age of 2 must wear a facemask. If you are feeling sick, coughing or sneezing, please stay at home at this time. There is currently no obligation to attend Mass. All our Masses can be seen online at our website: stpatricklaredo.org

Confessions

Confessions will be in the main church Monday, Wednesday and

Friday at 7:30 pm, and Saturday at 2 pm. Confessions will be in the parish hall 30 minutes before each Sunday Mass. You must wear a facemask and stand in line with

social distancing while waiting for confession.

Sunday Bulletin Our weekly bulletins have articles and the latest announcements for our parishioners. They are available in our church and in a box in front of the parish office. You can also see our bulletins online at our website: stpatricklaredo.org

For all other questions, please call our office during the hours listed on the front page. Donations can be dropped off at the slot in the door of the parish office, or you can sign up for easy online giving at our website. If you need to visit our office for any reason, you must wear a facemask, and do NOT visit if you are sick! Remember the beautiful advice of St. Padre Pio, “Pray, hope and don’t worry!”

Santa Misa Todas nuestras misas dominicales y las misas diarias, estan abiertas al público (ver horario en la portada). Todas las personas mayores de 2 años deben usar un cubreboca. Si Ud. Se siente enfermo, trae tos, o resfriado, por ahora, es major quedarse en casa. Actualmente no hay obligación de asistir a misa, pero puede presenciarlas en linea en nuestro sitio web: stpatricklaredo.org

Confesiones Las confesiones serán en la iglesia los lunes, miércoles y viernes a las 7:30 pm y los sábados a las 2 pm. Los domingos, las confesiones se

llevarán a cabo en el salón parroquial 30 minutos antes de

cada misa. Debe usar su cubreboca y hacer linea de espera, siempre respetando el distanciamiento

social.

Boletín dominical Nuestros boletines semanales

tienen artículos y los últimos avisos para nuestros feligreses. Están

disponibles en nuestra iglesia y en una caja al frente de la oficina parroquial. También puede ver nuestros boletines en línea en

nuestro sitio web: stpatricklaredo.org

Para cualquier otra pregunta, llame a nuestra oficina durante el horario que

aparece en la portada. Las donaciones se pueden dejar por la abertura en la puerta de la oficina de la parroquia, o puede inscribirse para aportar sus donaciones en línea en nuestro sitio web. Si necesita visitar nuestra oficina por cualquier motivo, ¡debe usar un cubreboca y NO visitarnos si está enfermo! Recuerda el hermoso consejo del Santo Padre Pío: "¡Reza, espera y no te preocupes!"

SATURDAY - August 15, 2020 8:00 AM Por las almas del purgatorio

5:00 PM + Alberto Diaz

20th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

August 16, 2020

8:00 AM + Por todos los parroquianos

10:00 AM

+ Amada García

+ Lauro Benavides

+ Manuel Benavides

+ For the Souls In Purgatory

Alejandro González - For his health

+ Arturo “Tayo” Villarreal

+ Rosario D. Garza

+Jossette Palacios

+ Gloria G. Saldaña Yvonne Casso 12:00 PM + Randy Blair 2:00 PM Por las almas del purgatorio 4:00 PM Joe Gutiérrez - En agradecimiento

Pedro Contreras, Sr.

+ Sofia Escobar

+ Jaime Muñoz

+ Senovio Navarro

+ Jossette Palacios

+ Jorge Ochoa

+ James Haynes, Jr.

+ José Higinio García

6:00 PM + Antonio Flores, Jr. - Birthday in heaven

MONDAY, August 17, 2020

7:00 AM + Rene García - Cumpleaños No. 19 en el cielo

6:00 PM Melissa Compean-Ysaguirre - Birthday

TUESDAY, August 18, 2020

7:00 AM Michael Cerda - Cumpleaños

6:00 PM + Marta R. Estringel

WEDNESDAY, August 19, 2020

7:00 AM Erika Pérez - Cumpleaños

6:00 PM + José T. Monsiváis, Jr.

THURSDAY, August 20, 2020

7:00 AM + Alberto Barajas

6:00 PM + José Gabriel Avedillo - 7th

Anniversary

FRIDAY, August 21, 2020

7:00 AM + Manuel Cervantes - Cumpleaños en el cielo

6:00 PM + Carlos Alvarado - Birthday in heaven

SATURDAY, August 22, 2020

8:00 AM Por las almas del purgatorio

5:00 PM + Manuel P. Estringel

7:00 PM Wedding - Jonathan Bohn & Samantha Guarneros

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Sunday, Aug. 2 thru Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020

Contributions: $ 12,938.62

Expenses: $ 32,667.48

Total: <$14,501.48>

Thank you for your support in these difficult times!

¡Gracias por su apoyo en estos tiempos difíciles!

MASS INTENTIONS Consider having a Mass said for a

birthday, anniversary, or memorial or someone special. There are Masses

available for the 2020 calendar. Please CALL the parish office during

regular business hours to reserve your date and time for a Mass Intention.

If a loved one is sick, let us know so we can include that person in our prayers. If the person

is in danger of death, let us know if he, or she would like to be visited by a priest/religious

by telephone or by other means.

Si un ser querido está enfermo, déjenos saber para que podamos incluir a esa persona en

nuestras oraciones. Si la persona está en peligro de muerte, infórmenos si le gustaría

que lo visitara un sacerdote/religioso por teléfono o por otro medio.

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M I N I S T R I E S ACTS CORE Alexandra Agüero (956)235-4058 ADORATION Ariel Gómez (956)740-9567 [email protected] ALTAR SERVERS Marilú Gorecki (956) 722-6215 ALTAR SOCIETY Karla Torres [email protected] APOSTOLES DE FATIMA Ivonne Aguirre (956) 744-8737 BEREAVEMENT Lucy Cárdenas (956) 763-9145 CABALLEROS DE JESUS Guillermo Abboud (956) 237– 3876 CHALLENGE & CONQUEST Rosalba Montalvo (956) 286-5997 CHOICE WINE Javier Compean (956) 722-6215 COMUNIDADES DE EVANGELIZACION Rosalinda Reyes (956)337-3163 [email protected] DISCOVER THE BIBLE Carlos Guzmán (210) 316-5950 ENCUENTRO DE NUESTRA SEÑORA Reynaldo Guajardo (956) 237-4795 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Dody Foster (956)723-6119 GEO JAIL MINISTRY Polo Ramírez (965) 237-3290 GOOD SHEPHERD Patty Verduzco [email protected] HOSPITAL E. EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Ángeles Guajardo (956) 436-2540 JAIL MINISTRY Eduardo/ Gina De la Miyar - (956) 237-3226 Rodolfo/ Maru Portillo (956) 235-4382 LECTORS (English) Victor Ordoñez (956) 236-4598 LECTORS (Spanish) Chelly De la Garza (956) 206-1531 LIFETEEN & EDGE Gwen Garza (956) 729-7090 LORD TEACH ME TO PRAY Cynthia Snyder (956) 763-5065 MARRIAGE COUNSELING Velma Martínez (956) 744-2679 MEN’S CLUB Narciso Castro (956) 740-2226 MUSIC Lupita Chapa (956) 763-6724 NAZARENOS CATOLICOS Julio Bautista (956)740-6848 [email protected] STA. TERESITA Karla Torres [email protected] Sandra Hernández (956) 242-9332 USHERS (English) Narciso Castro (956) 740-2226 USHERS (Spanish) Lupe Solís (956) 337-0519

PARISH AND MINISTRY NEWS

SERVICE

COMMUNITY

HOPE

L O V E

RESPECT

INITIATIVE

TEAMWORK

CHARITY

GIVING

We are very happy to announce that we have one more Mass remaining for Confirmation here at St. Patrick: Saturday, August 22 at 11:00 a.m. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, this year we will not require community service hours. May God grant us a blessed Confirmation Celebration!

The sanctuary lamp is burning THIS WEEK FOR:

+ INÉz Soria

Confirmation Update

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From the Rev. Deacon Miguel Robles


Saint Stephen - Deacon [Jesus] told his disciples: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Pray therefore the owner of the harvest to send workers to gather his harvest” (Mt. 9; 37-38) The whole Church must pray to God, as Jesus asked his disciples and the Holy Spirit will bring forth the charisms and ministers to direct it and give it his Word and the Eucharist. In the Acts of the Apostles it is narrated: In those days as the number of the disciples was increasing, there were complaints from the Hellenists against the Hebrews, because according to them their widows were treated with negligence in the daily distribution. (Acts 6:1) Unprotected widows said that in the distribution of food, those who were from Israel were given more preference than the poor from abroad. The twelve gathered the assembly of the disciples and said to them: “It is not right for us to neglect the word of God to serve at table. Therefore, brothers, choose seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom,

whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” (Acts 6:2-4) A year after the death and resurrection of Jesus, the community had grown so much that the apostles, in order not to give up their preaching work, entrusted the service of the poor to seven ministers of charity called deacons (which means "helper” or "servant", and who are in the third degree in the priestly order). “The whole assembly agreed and elected Stephen, a man filled with faith and the holy Spirit, also Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmeneas, and Nicholas of Antioch. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid hands on them.” (Heb. 6:5-6) Stephen was a deacon in the early Church of Jerusalem, who aroused the enmity of members of various synagogues, due to his wonderful teachings of Christianity. He was accused of blasphemy and sentenced to death by stoning. Stephen knew that his words would lead him to death, but he could not shut up the truth! His martyrdom was witnessed by Saul of Tarsus, a Pharisee who would later become a follower of Jesus and known as Saint Paul the Apostle. Saint Stephen is called "protomartyr" because he had the honour of

being the first martyr who shed his blood for proclaiming his faith in Jesus Christ. Saint Stephen spoke of Jesus Christ with a Spirit so wise that it won hearts and the enemies of faith could not face it. Everyone in the court, looking at him, saw that his face shone like that of an angel. For that reason, they let him speak, and Stephen delivered a powerful speech recalling the history of Israel. Read Acts 7:1-53 This narrative of the Acts of the Apostles, about the need for help to carry the ministry entrusted by Jesus, to the widows, the helpless, the poor and sinners, was at that time resolved with the election of those Deacons, now all Saints. I have taken Holy Stephen as an example of Faith and the Holy Spirit, which comes as an inspiration to anyone who wishes to serve God our Lord through his church. Saint Stephen gives us the opportunity to define and speak a little more about the order of the diaconate in the world and in our Diocese. [To be continued] Light and Salt

PARISH NEWS Please consider enrolling

for online support of your church. It would

help us with bookkeeping and give you one less thing to

think about each Sunday. You can stop your online giving at

anytime.

1er paso:

Busque la página de web de la parroquia.

Seleccione Online Giving

1st step: Log into Parish

website and click on Online Giving

3th step:

Fill in Donor and payment information then click on Proceed to

Confirmation.

3er paso: Complete la

información del donante y del pago,

luego seleccione: Continuar con la

Confirmación.

Thank you to all who have continued to support your parish with donations during the Stay-at-home order. Even when we didn’t have public Masses, most of our weekly expenses continued! Donations can be left in the slot of the office door at anytime, or see our website: www.stpatricklaredo.org

for information about online-giving.

Gracias a todos los que han continuado apoyando a su parroquia con donaciones durante la orden de quedarse en casa. ¡Incluso cuando no podíamos tener Misas públicas, la mayoría de nuestros gastos semanales continuaron! Las donaciones se pueden dejar a cualquier hora del día en la abertura de la puerta de la oficina, o visite nuestro sitio web: www.stpatricklaredo.org para obtener información sobre donaciones en línea.

Necesitamos Su Ayuda

WE NEED YOUR HELP

2nd step: Select an option

on tithing frequency then choose a start

date and amount.

2do paso:

Seleccione una opción en la

frecuencia del diezmo y luego elija una fecha y cantidad de

inicio.

Por favor, considere inscribirse para el apoyo en

línea de su iglesia. Nos ayudaría con la contabilidad y le quitaría una cosa menos de

que preocuparse cada domingo. Puede detener su

donación en línea en cualquier momento.


June 13, 2020

We continue to live-stream all regular Masses at our website: stpatricklaredo.org

En el navegador, entre nuestro sitio web: stpatricklaredo.org

In your browser search for our website: stpatricklaredo.org

On the top, right side of our cover page there are links either for Facebook, or YouTube. If your prefer, on the main page, you may scroll down and click on Masses Online.

En la parte superior de nuestra portada hay enlaces para Facebook, o YouTube. Otra opción es, desplazarse hacia abajo y seleccionar: Masses Online

En su navegador busque nuestro sitio web: stpatricklaredo.org

We are excited about the coming year of Confirmation classes. ALL Classes for 2020-2021 will be held ONLINE Mondays from 6:55 PM to 8:15 PM. All students prepare through Confirmation Preparation classes and must go through 2 consecutive years of preparation before they are able to receive the Sacrament.

Online registration for 1st and 2nd year Confirmation Students opens Monday, August 17th. You can register your high school teenager (those who have completed their 14th birhday by September 1, 2020) for Confirmation Preparation Classes by downloading the appropriate forms from the parish website, <www.stpatricklaredo.org>. Fill in ALL information required, scan and email back, INCLUDING BAPTISM and FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CERTIFCATES-to: [email protected]. If the registration form does NOT include these necessary certificates/documents, your teen will NOT be registered. Once your son/daughter is approved, you will receive a link to pay online. Then, you will be added to our communication database for the coming year so that you can receive more information and reminders in the upcoming months. When the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished, you will need to bring an original copy of the baptism certificate to the office.

CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION 2020-2021

Requirements are as follows:

• Families should be active parishioners at St. Patrick's Church (regularly turning in church envelopes).

• After three (3) absences the teen will be withdrawn from the program.

• All students must attend weekly Sunday Mass.

• All students must complete 20 service community hours per/year served in the church.

• All students must live one (1) retreat by the second year.

• Parent participation is required helping with church events & activities (10 community service hours).

• 1st year & 2nd year parents are required to attend 5 parents sessions each year, for a total of 10 sessions (offered in English & Spanish)

• 2nd year students, parents & Godparents are required to attend 1 Confirmation Mini-Retreat approximately 4 hours.

Online registration for 1st and 2nd First Holy Communion Classes opens Monday, August 17th on the parish website: <www.stpatricklaredo.org>. You can register your child (those who are in 1st grade by September 1, 2020) for First Holy Communion Preparation Classes by downloading the appropriate forms from the parish website, <www.stpatricklaredo.org>. Fill in ALL information required, scan and email back, INCLUDING BAPTISM Certificate to: [email protected]. If the registration form does NOT include these necessary certificates/documents, your child will NOT be registered. Once your child is approved, you will receive a link to pay online. Then, you will be added to our communication database for the coming year, so that you can receive more information and reminders in the upcoming months. When the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic has diminished, you will need to bring an original copy of the baptism certificate to the CCD office. We are excited about the coming year of Catechism Classes. ALL Classes for 2020-2021 will be held ONLINE on Saturdays. All 2nd Year Preparation Classes will be on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and all 1st Year Preparation classes will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. All students planning to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion must go through 2 consecutive years of preparation. Requirements are as follows:

• Families should be active parishioners at St. Patrick's Church (regularly turning in church envelopes).

• After three (3) absences the child will be withdrawn from the program.

• All students must attend weekly Sunday Mass.

• All students in 2nd Year Prep must attend a Reconciliation Retreat. One parent is required to attend as well.

• 1st year & 2nd year parents are required to attend 5 parents sessions each year, for a total of 10 sessions (offered in English & Spanish)

Registration for First Holy Communion Classes

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mailto:[email protected]

Por el Rev. Diacono Miguel Robles

Fr. Ricardo Pineda, CPM


San Esteban - Diacono

[Jesus] dijo a sus discípulos: “La cosecha es abundante pero los trabajadores son pocos. Rueguen, pues, al dueño de la cosecha que envíe trabajadores a recoger su cosecha” (Mt. 9:37-38) Toda la Iglesia debemos orar a Dios, como les pidió Jesus a sus discípulos y, el Espíritu Santo, hará surgir los carismas y los ministros para dirigirla y darle su Palabra y la Eucaristía. En los Hechos de los Apóstoles se narra: Por aquellos días como el número de los discípulos iba en aumento, hubo quejas de los llamados helenistas contra los llamados hebreos, porque según ellos sus viudas eran tratadas con negligencia en el servicio diario. (He. 6:1) Las viudas desprotegidas decían que en la distribución de la ayuda diaria, se les daba más preferencia a los que eran de Israel, que a los pobres del extranjero. Los doce reunieron la asamblea de los discípulos y les dijeron: “No es correcto que nosotros descuidemos la palabra de Dios por hacernos cargo de este servicio. Por lo tanto, hermanos, elijan a siete hombres de buena fama, llenos del Espíritu y de sabiduría; les confiaremos esta tarea mientras nos dedicamos de lleno a la oración y al ministerio de la palabra”. (He. 6:2-4)

Un año después de la muerte y la resurrección de Jesus, la comunidad había crecido tanto, que los apóstoles, para no dejar su labor de predicar, confiaron el servicio de los pobres a siete ministros de la caridad llamados diáconos (que significa "ayudante", "servidor", y están en el tercer grado en la orden sacerdotal). Toda la asamblea estuvo de acuerdo y eligieron a Esteban, hombre lleno de fe y Espíritu Santo, a Felipe, Prócoro, Nicanor, Timón, Pármenas y Nicolás…Los presentaron a los apóstoles, quienes se pusieron en oración y les impusieron las manos. (He. 6:5-6) Esteban fue un diácono en la Iglesia primitiva de Jerusalén, que despertó la enemistad de los miembros de varias sinagogas, debido a sus maravillosas enseñanzas del cristianismo. Fue acusado de blasfemia y condenado a morir por lapidación. Esteban, sabía que sus palabras lo llevarían a la muerte, pero ¡no podía callar la verdad! Su martirio fue presenciado por Saulo de Tarso, un fariseo que más tarde se convertiría en un seguidor de Jesús y conocido como San Pablo el Apóstol. A San Esteban se le llama "protomártir" porque tuvo el honor de ser el primer mártir que derramó su sangre por proclamar su fe en Jesucristo. San Esteban hablaba de Jesucristo con un Espíritu tan sabio que ganaba los corazones y los enemigos de la fe no podían hacerle frente. Todos los del tribunal, al observarlo, vieron que su rostro brillaba como el de un ángel. Por esa razón, lo dejaron hablar, y Esteban pronunció un poderoso discurso recordando la historia de Israel. Leer He. 7:1-53 Esta narrativa de los hechos de los apóstoles, acerca de la necesidad de ayuda para llevar el ministerio encomendado por Jesus, a las viudas, desvalídos, pobres y pecadores, quedó en ese momento resuelto con la elección de esos Diáconos, ahora todos Santos. He tomado la figura del Santo Esteban como ejemplo de Fe y de Espíritu Santo, que llega como inspiración para cualquier persona que desee servir a Dios nuestro Señor atravez de su iglesia.

San Esteban, nos da pie para definir y hablar un poco más

acerca de la orden del diaconado en el mundo y en nuestra

Diócesis. [Continuará] Luz y Sal

Gilberto Nicolás Vasquez

Lucy Cárdenas Frances Rizo Margarita Sáenz Martínez Christopher Contreras Alemán Luna Valentina Puente Marci Villarreal Fernando M. Mtz. - Alemán Irma Sáenz

Father of goodness and love, hear our prayers for the sick members of

our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical

suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your

mercy as you close wounds, cure illnesses, make broken bodies whole

and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health

and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask

this through our Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen!

Dr. Catherine Young, MD Margaret Verduzco

Aidee Juárez Rogelio Villa Elma Sáenz

George W. Kinslow Alaia Isabella Rodríguez

Martha Sanchez Priscila Muñoz

Juan Jaso

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