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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 community 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


Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone: (254) 729-2573

Deacon Daniel Ramirez

Phone: (254) 562-9196

PARISH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS

Secretary: Juanita Rodriguez


Finance Manager: Mary Seale


CCE director: Filo Contreras and Gladys Mendoza

Parish council chairman: Mary Jane Mehringer 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

December 13 2015 — Third Sunday of Advent year C

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 class:

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

anticipó.

SACRAMENTO DE UNCION DE LOS ENFERMOS

Comunicasen con el padre inmediatamente si usted o

un familiar esta grabe o va tener una operación seria o

si es una persona de la tercer edad o peligro de muer-

te.

MINISTERS OF THE WEEK

Altar Servers:

8:00AM: Quang Nguyen, Charles Benford,

Amanda Howard, Lewis Taylor & Christ Staton.

10:00AM: Johnny Nguyen, Jose Contreras,

Makayla Contreras, Mani Contreras & Alex Lira.

12:00PM: No Mass / No Misa

Lectors: 8:00AM: Michael Gragg (L) & Linda Kuborn (A)

10:00AM: David Sarabia (L) & Gabi Samaniego (A)


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

10:00AM: Jane Schlitt


MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Sunday:

8:00 AM: +Bob Joseph James

10:00 AM: Pro Populo

12:00 PM: No Mass / No Misa

Tuesday: +Katrina Ahern

Wednesday: +John Smith

Thursday: +Rosie Knapek

Friday: +Donald Teeple

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed: $3,400.00

Offering Last Sunday: $ 3, 242.30

Thank you for your generosity!

Pastoral Council members: Gordon Lee, Margaret May,

Matt Wilson, Linda Kuborn, Darlene Arrington, Filo Contreras,

Jeanette Estrada, and Daniel Mata III.

Finance Council members: Don Altland, Ben Arrington,

Marcelino Ayala, Janice Davis, Jessica Garcia, Helen Matthews,

Polo Mora, Ray Zies, and Mary Seale.

Bishop Vasquez’ Prayer Intention For all the members of the Church, that they may overflow

with rejoicing as we encounter the Lord and experience his

great love and mercy…

Por todos los miembros de la Iglesia, para que nos llenemos

de regocijo mientras encontramos al Señor y experimenta-

mos su gran amor y misericordia...

Let us pray for the sick: Lisa Hill, Amanda Arrington, Jim

Rodgers, David Goolsby, John Tacker, Trinidad Villafranco,

Carol Foster, DD Mahoney, Marie Williams, Sharon Parsons,

Jo Ann Burns, Frances Arrington, Ruth Palmer, Walter Kim-

merling, Mary Mahoney, Wendy Simmons, Randy Goolsby,

Reagan Jones, Dian & David Frederick, Charles Little and

Nelta Little.

Let us pray for the deceased: Josephine & Abel Montoya,

Sarabeth Matthews, Ralph G. Lee, Raymond Fuentes, Mary

Anna Minchew, Theodosia Sue Sandlin, Mike Schuster, Jose

Antonio Ortiz, Donald Teeple, & Bernadette Stone.

PENANCE SERVICE IN WACO DEANERY Monday, Dec. 14th, at 7:00 p.m.—St. Louis (Waco)

Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 6:00 p.m.—St. Mary (Mexia)

Tuesday, Dec. 15th, at 6:00 p.m.—St. Joseph (Waco)

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

Eucharist.

The Sanctuary Candle is offered by:

Mrs. Sheila Higgins

In memory of: +Robert (Bob) Joseph James

ANUNCIOS EN ESPAÑOL

Segunda Colecta Especial: Para los religiosos y religiosas ancianos necesitan de la ayuda de ustedes. En los Estados Uni-dos hay hoy día más de 33,000 religiosas, religiosos y sacerdo-tes de órdenes religiosas ya ancianos. Ellos trabajaron sin des-canso en escuelas, hospitales y agencias de servicio social cató-licos, muchas veces con poco o ningún salario. Como resultado, muchas comunidades religiosas ahora carecen de fondos para su jubilación y cuidado geriátrico. Su donativo hoy al Fondo para la Jubilación de Religiosos ayuda con las recetas médicas, cui-dados de enfermería y más. Sean generosos.

Nochebuenas para la Parroquia: Las Señoras del esta acep-tando donaciones para “Nochebuenas” en honor o en memoria de sus seres queridos. Los sobres esta en pasillo de la Parroquia. Para más información póngase en contacto con la señoras del Altar.

Confesiones de Adviento: Es el momento de preparar nues-

tra alma para la vendía de nuestro Señor Jesucristo en la co-

razón. Nuestro servicio penitencia comunales es este martes

15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m. Habrá ortos sacerdotes

ayudándole al Padre Justin. Vengan a celebrar el Sacramento

de la Reconciliación.

Servicio de Penitencia En El Decanato de Waco

Lunes, 14 de diciembre a las 7:00 p.m.—San Luis (Waco)

Martes,15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m.—Sta. María (Mexia)

Martes, 15 de diciembre a las 6:00 p.m.—San José (Waco)

Posaditas: Se les avisa a toda la comunidad y sus alrededo-

res habrá posaditas empezando el 16 de diciembre a las 7 de

la tarde en los siguientes pueblos Groesbeck, Coolidge, y dos

grupos en Mexia. Para mas información comunicasen al des-

pacho parroquial.

Horarios de Misas Navideñas: Jueves, 24 de diciembre, Misa de Vigilia La Natividad del Señor

5:00 p.m.—Ingles

7:00 p.m.– Español (Después acostamiento de niño Dios)

12:00 a.m.—Misa de media noche

Viernes, 25 de diciembre, La Natividad del Señor Misa a

las 8:00 a.m.

El despacho parroquial vas esta cerrado el 24 de diciembre

hasta el 27.

Acostamiento: Esta invitados cordialmente al arrollamiento

del niño Dios en Salón Parroquial. Sera el 24 de diciembre

después Misa de Nochebuena en español.

Arbolito de Navidad: Irá para “Cross Catholic Outreach”. Es

un ministro de ayuda y desarrollo Católica que proporciona

alimentos, vivienda, atención médica, agua, educación, progra-

mas de auto-ayuda, el cuidado de los huérfanos, y ayuda de

emergencia a los más pobres de los pobres en las diócesis de

todo el mundo en el nombre de Cristo.

Nuevo calendario Litúrgico: Tenemos el nuevo calendario

litúrgico de diciembre hasta febrero, esta ubicado en el pasi-llo

de la parroquia. Por favor llevasen uno. A dado caso sí no pue-

den asistir la fecha. Busquen alguien quien los remplaza ese día.

Gracias por su ministerio .

Anuncio Especial: Necesitamos ministerios litúrgicos para

las Misa Navideñas y el 1ero de enero la Solemnidad de Santa

María, Madre de Dios. Las hojas esta en pasillo de la parro-

quia. Anótense con tiempo.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Donut Sunday Today: Please stop by the Parish Hall

and enjoy chatting with parishioners while enjoying cof-

fee and donuts.

Special Second Collection Today: Aging religious need

your help. In the United States today, there are more than

33,000 senior Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious or-

der priests. These religious people worked tirelessly in

Catholic schools, hospitals, and agencies, usually for little

to no pay. As a result, many religious communities lack

adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to

today’s collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious

helps provide medications, nursing care, and more. Please

be generous.

Ladies Altar Guild & Knights of Columbus: Will meet

today after the 8:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Mem-

bers are requested to attend.

St. Mary’s Poinsettias: The Ladies Altar will be accept-

ing donation for Poinsettia's in honor of or in memory of

your loved ones. Envelopes will be provided at the church

foyer. For more information contact the Ladies Altar

Guild.

St. Mary’s Communal Penance Service: Will be this

Tuesday, at 6:00 p.m. There will be other priests helping

Fr. Justin.

Christmas Giving Tree: Will go the Cross Catholic Out-

reach. It’s a Catholic relief and development ministry that

provides food, shelter, medical care, water, education, self

-help programs, care for orphans, and emergency relief to

the poorest of the poor in Dioceses around the world in

the name of Christ.

New Liturgical Schedule: We have the liturgical sched-

uled from December to February at the end of the Church

foyer. Please pick one up for yourself. If you know that

you are not here on your assign date, please help us to

find your replacement. Thank you for your ministry.

Knights of Columbus Christmas Fundraiser: Today is

the last day at Fort Parker come and support our Knights

and take in all the activities. Proceeds from this help sup-

port parish functions and KC charities.

Christmas Mass Schedule:

Thursday, Dec. 24th, Christmas Eve Vigil Mass at

5:00 p.m.—English

7:00 p.m.—Spanish

12:00 a.m.—Midnight Mass

Friday, Dec. 25th, Christmas Day Mass at 8:00 a.m.

Church office will be close from Dec. 24th-27th.

Year of Mercy: Celebrate the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a

great free app from Our Sunday Visitor! The theme for the

year is ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful,’ re-

flected in the elements of the app, which include: Daily re-

flections on mercy, Daily Scripture reflections, Book ex-

cerpts, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Novena and More. Avail-

able on the App Store and Google Play.

Pope Francis mission is to pre-

vent attacks on the family. Please

join your voices in prayer with

him to stop attacks on family

life.

Officers:

President: Kathy Contreraz

(903) 388-8823

Vice –President Kathy Satsky

(254) 765-3935

Secretary: Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer: Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME. WE

MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF

EACH MONTH.

Parishioners

Say a Special

Prayer For

The Continuing

Unity of

Families.

STUDY & SUPPORT!!!

REICHER CATHOLIC

HIGH SCHOOL

2102 N 23RD STREET

WACO, TEXAS 76708 N MUSEUM

Buffalo Livestock Sale

Every Saturday

at Noon.

Family Haircut — Peinados Tape Fade — Alaciados Low Fade — Depilación Mohawk — Rayitos Perm & Tints — Cortes Highlights– Permanentes & Tintes Wax — Mechones HORARIO:

LUNES — CERRADO M –V 11:00 A.M. –8:00 P.M.

SABADO 9:00 A.M.— 8:00 P.M. DOMINGO 9:00 A.M.— 2:00 P.M.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS I n Service To One.

I n Service To All. Fore more

formation or to join call:

Greg Pitts - (903) 529-1597

Pat Simmons - (254) 562-2732 Parishioners

JOHN & ELLIE ENGLE Parishioner

[email protected]

100 PRIVATE ROAD 5888 A

JEWETT, TEXAS 75846

(800) 636-4119 OR

(903) 626-4119

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