Hope Guevara

St. James Catholic Church

Bulletin 515358

Office Phone: 830-672-2945

Fax Phone: 830-672-1058

Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder

417 N. College St. Gonzales, Texas 78629

Phones:

Parish Office .......................... (830) 672-2945 Fax ........................................... (830) 672-1058 Religious Education .............. (830) 672-6291 Sacred Heart Hall .................. (830) 672-6230 Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org

Saint James At College and St. Lawrence

Sacred Heart At St. John and St. Lawrence

Saint Patrick In Waelder on Hwy 90

Our Mission

The St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic communities – blessed with the love of the Father, through faith in Jesus Christ and with guidance from the Holy Spirit – will work together to form one unified Catholic and apostolic Church committed to hospitality, stewardship and fellowship among diverse parishioners through religious education and a dedication to believing, living and sharing the Word of God.

Parish Staff: Father Paul Raaz………………………………...Pastor Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Mrs. Patty Gonzalez…..Coordinator of Relig. Ed Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Mr. Tim Decker………….Custodian/Maintenance

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 05/14 No Mass Tuesday, 05/15 6:30 A.M. Rodney Coco by Coco Family (SJ) 9:30 A.M. For World Peace (TN) 6:00 P.M. Concepcion Melchor by Family (SP) Wednesday, 05/16 10:00 A.M. For Vocations (HN) 5:30 P.M. Jerry Malik by Family (SJ) Modesta Hernandez by Genaro/Lupe Saldana Thursday, 05/17 12:00 P.M. For The People of The Parish (SH) Friday, 05/18 6:30 A.M. James/Dolores Fehner by Keith/Sheila (SH) Elstner & Family Saturday, 05/19 5:30 P.M. Annie Alma Benes by Family (SJ) Mickey Brzozowski by Dorothy Bludau/Family Jerry Malik by Kathy Powell Emil Kocian by M/M Leroy Polasek Donald Brzozowski by Kay Brzozowski Robert/Cleo Tomas by Family Edward Lee/Anne Finch by Freddie/Linda Finch Victor Leis by Charlene Kresta/Lizzy Fouche Sunday, 05/20 8:00 A.M. Aurora G. Zumaya/Rudy Guevara (SH) by Family Sabino Gutierrez by Family Isabel/Anastacio Monjaraz by Family 9:30 A.M. Wanda LaBuhn by Donna Malik (SJ) I.A./Josie Rodriguez by Family Eddie/Rosie Malatek by Family Edwin Molnoskey by Adeline Molnoskey Jerry Malik by Billy Benes Family Joe Vana by Ealine Vana 11:30 AM. Guadalupe Macias by Family (SP) Juan/Felicitas Martinez by Family 5:15 P.M. Freddie Soto by Albert/Rose (SJ) Rodriguez

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Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Kermit Thiele Min. of Comm.: Deacon Jeanette/Bill Technik Ushers: Volunteers 8:00 AM Lector: Olivia Moreno/Patricia Gonzalez Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Patsy Camarillo/Ricardo Gonzalez Nely Moreno/Luco Colchado Ushers: Volunteers 9:30 AM Lector: Graduates Min. of Comm.: Deacon Leticia Cenotti/Anna Ruddock Ushers: Volunteers 11:30 AM Lector: John Kelly/Rosario Blanco Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Sam/Janie Melchor Ushers: Volunteers 5:15 PM Lector: Carmen Reyes Min. of Comm.: Deacon Sesar Almaguer/Donna Spahn Ushers: Volunteers

Week-At-A-Glance Sun May 13 5:15 pm, SJC………………….Confirmation Mass Tue May 15, 6:30pm, SPC……………....Pastoral Council Mtg. Thu May 17, 5:30 pm, SJPR……………………...Finance Mtg. Fri May 18, SHC…………...……………Eucharistic Adoration Sat May 19, 9 am, SPH………………………Span. ACTS Mtg.

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. — Mark 16:16

MISSION STATEMENT Today we celebrate Christ’s ascension into heaven and his commissioning of the disciples to carry on his mission in the world. First we hear Luke’s description of those events in the opening verses of the Acts of the Apostles. Next we hear words of encouragement and guidance from the Letter to the Ephesians. Finally we hear Mark’s account of the Ascension, foretelling the mighty words and acts the Christian community would do in Jesus’ name. Together these scriptures give us a vision of the mis-sion of the church of Jesus Christ—a mission statement of sorts. Like mission statements in our parishes and corpo-rations, this mission statement can help us set priorities and focus our activities. It can guide and support us as we strive to continue Christ’s messianic mission on earth. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Please remember in prayer Mr. Felipe Eureste, who recently died. Mr. Eureste is buried in the Waelder Community Ceme-tery.

2nd Collection This Weekend: Catholic Charities.

2nd Collection Next Weekend: St. Patrick - Jeremiah Fund. Eucharistic Adoration this Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart.

Por favor, recuerden en oración al Sr. Felipe Eureste, quien falleció recientemente. El Sr. Eureste está enterrado en el cemen-terio comunitario de Waelder. 2a Colecta Hoy: Caridades Católicas. 2a Colecta el Próximo Fin de Semana: San Patricio - Fundo de Jeremías. Adoración Eucarística el Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sagrado Co-razón.

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Blessings on our 60+ candidates who receive the Sacrament of Confirmation today! And a great welcome to Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, who will administer the sacrament at the 5:15 mass at St. James this afternoon. May this prayer, written by St. Teresa of Avila, be our prayer of blessing for all our can-didates:

Christ has no body but yours, no hands, no feet on earth but yours. Yours are the eyes with which he looks compassion on this world. Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good; yours are the hands with which he blesses all the world.

Newly confirmed - may the Holy Spirit, who ignited the apos-tles with his fire and sent them forth to proclaim the good news, bless you today with that same courage and joy. Our world needs you and the gifts you have to offer! May you take to heart your mission to be Christ to our world, using the great gifts bestowed on you through the Holy Spirit at this evening’s Mass!

Special Masses for Graduates: Next Sunday, May 20, 9:30 and 11:30. We welcome all who graduate from the high schools and colleges of our area to receive the blessing of our community that day, and allow us to celebrate with you. We reach out especially to all of our college graduates. I personally know of three from our community - Cassidy LaFleur, Chris-tina Gutierrez and Gabriela Mendoza; perhaps there are many others! Allow us to celebrate with you. Wear your cap and gown - or just come as you are! -- Fr. Paul

A Blessed Mothers’ Day to all the mothers of our parish fam-ily. May God bless you for your deep commitment to the spe-cial task He has given you. My hope is that each of you will receive the gratitude and love of your family and friends on this day. The special blessing of our community goes out to all who have lost their mother during the past year; may your faith sus-tain you in this challenging time!

Pentecost Vigil Mass: Archbishop Gustavo invites you to the annual Archdiocesan Pentecost Vigil Mass, to be held this com-ing Saturday, May 19, 6 pm at Holy Spirit Church, 8134 Blanco, San Antonio. I had the joy of being able to participate in this Mass last year, and it was a beautiful experience! Hope many of you will make plans to go. -- Fr. Paul

Spanish Women’s Gathering: This Saturday, May 19, 9 am - 12 noon at St. Patrick Church. All women are invited to attend! Our theme - Pentecost.

Sacred Heart Festival: Get ready! On the Church grounds, Saturday, June 9, beginning with 3 pm mass.

Teen ACTS: Registration is still open! Our retreat is May 31-June 3. For any teen who completes 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade this year. Get a registration form in church; fill it out; bring it in!

“Pope Francis - A Man of His Word” - movie will open this week in various theatres. “A personal journey with Pope Fran-cis as he sets out to present his work of reform and his answers to today’s global questions. See it if you can!

Bendiciones sombre los cincuenta candidatos para la Con-firmación! Y una gran bienvenida al Arzobispo Gustavo Gar-cia-Siller, quien administrará el sacramento en la misa de 5:15 en St. James esta tarde. Que estas palabras escritas por Sta. Teresa de Ävila sea nuestra oración para todos los candidatos: Dios no tiene cuerpo en el mundo sino el tuyo. No tiene manos sino las tuyas. Tuyos son los ojos con los que la compasión de Dios mira el mundo. Tuyos son los pies con los que Él camina para ir haciendo el bien. Tuyas son las manos con las que ahora tiene que bendicirnos.

Nuevamente confirmados - que el Espíritu Santo, que encendió a los apóstoles con su fuego, y los envió a proclamar la buena nue-va - los bendiga a ustedes hoy con el mismo valor y gozo. Nues-tro mundo los necesita a ustedes y los dones que pueden ofrecer. Que acepten con alegría su misión de ser Cristo en nuestro mun-do, usando los dones preciosos que reciben del Espíritu Santo en la misa de esta tarde!

Misas Especiales para Graduados: el próximo domingo, 20 de mayo, 9:30 y 11:30. Damos la bienvenida a todos los que se gradúan de las escuelas secundarias y colegios de nuestra área para recibir la bendición de nuestra comunidad y nos permiten celebrar con usted. Nos acercamos especialmente a todos nuestros graduados universitarios. Conozco personalmente a tres de nues-tra comunidad: Cassidy LaFleur, Christina Gutiérrez y Gabriela Mendoza; quizás hay muchos otros! Permítanos celebrarlo con usted. Use su gorra y bata - o simplemente venga como es! –Fr. Paul Un Día Bendito a todas las Madres de nuestra familia parro-quial. Que Dios lo bendiga por su profundo compromiso con la tarea especial que le ha dado. Mi esperanza es que cada uno de ustedes recibirá la gratitud y el amor de su familia y amigos en este día. La bendición especial de nuestra comunidad va a todos los que han perdido a su madre durante el año pasado; Que tu fe te sostenga en este momento difícil! Misa de Vigilia de Pentecostés: el Arzobispo Gustavo los invita a la misa anual de Vigilia de Pentecostés de la Arquidiócesis, que se realizará el próximo sábado, 19 de mayo a las 6 pm en la Igle-sia del Espíritu Santo, 8134 Blanco, San Antonio. Tuve la alegría de poder participar en esta Misa el año pasado y fue una experien-cia hermosa! Espero que muchos de ustedes hagan planes para ir. – Fr. Paul Encuentro de Mujeres en Español: Este sábado, 19 de mayo, de 9 am a 12 pm en la Iglesia de San Patricio. Todas las mujeres están invitadas a asistir! Nuestro tema - Pentecostés. Festival del Sagrado Corazón: Prepárate! Afuera de la Iglesia, el sábado 9 de junio, comenzando con la misa de las 3 p.m. ACTS de Jovenes: La inscripción aún está abierta! Nuestro retiro es del 31 de mayo al 3 de junio. Para cualquier joven que termina grado 9 º, 10, 11 o 12 de este año. Obtenga un formulario de re-gistro en la iglesia; llenalo; tráelo! "Papa Francisco - Un Hombre de Su Palabra" - la película se estrenará esta semana en varios teatros. "Un viaje personal con el Papa Francisco cuando se propone presentar su trabajo de re-forma y sus respuestas a las preguntas globales de hoy. Véalo si puedes!

The Holy Rosary will be recited before the 9:30 A.M. mass by the following: 1st Sunday-Youth, 2nd Sunday-St. James Altar Society, 3rd Sunday-Catholic Daughters of America, 4th Sunday-Knights of Columbus, and 5th Sunday-Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. El Santo Rosario se reza cada Domingo antes de la misa de 8:00 A.M. Divine Mercy Monday-Thursday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Bible Study every Monday @ 7:00 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Hall. Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:00 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday after 5:30 P.M. Mass at St. James Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass.

Sacred Heart Guadalupanas will meet every first Saturday of the month and participate in the 8:00 A.M. Mass every first Sunday of the month. St. Patrick’s Guadalupanas will meet every first Sunday of the month. Knights of Columbus participate in the 9:30 A.M. Mass every fourth Sunday of the month and meet at 7 P.M. every second Wednesday of the month at the K.C. Hall. Officer/Business meeting held on the last Tues-day of the month at 6 P.M. The Altar Society will meet every second Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 9 A.M. ACTS Core Committee will meet every third Monday of the month in the CCD Center at 6:30 P.M. Catholic Daughters of America will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the St. James Hall at 6 P.M. Sacred Heart Choir practice every Wednesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall .

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! St. James $4,961.98 Sacred Heart $1,587.89 St. Patrick $ 889.23 CCD $2,044.48

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Kay Brzozowski Flowers at the Blessed Mother: St. James Altar Society Flowers at the Altar: St. James Altar Society

Sacred Heart Flowers at the Altar: Gonzalez Family

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00—12:00 PM

12:30 PM—4:30 PM

Office E-mail: catholic@stx.rr.com Fr. Paul’s E-mail: paulraaz@stx.rr.com CCD Office E-mail: prodz@stx.rr.com

Sacrament of Baptism Interview with Parents

Bring State Birth Certificate—required Second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at office or second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at St. Patrick or by special appointment with Deacon.

Class for Parents and Godparents

4th Sunday of Each Month 6:15 PM at Sacred Heart

Baptism celebrated at the end of any Sunday Mass Preparation may be done before child is born.

Sacrament of Marriage

Please Call Office At least Six Months Prior to wedding

Sacrament of Reconciliation

(Confession) Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM (St. James) Tuesday 5:15-5:45 PM (St. Patrick)

Immediately before or after Masses (on request) or by special appointment

Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Call office or join our RCIA group

Mass Schedule Saturday

5:30 PM—St. James Sunday

8:00 AM—Sacred Heart (Spanish) 9:30 AM—St. James

11:30 AM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) 5:15 PM—Sacred Heart

Monday no services Tuesday

6:30 AM—St. James 9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab.

6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) Wednesday

10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 12:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James (every other week—

Sacred Heart)