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PASTOR: FR. BENJIE • DEACONS: LORENZO GARCIA & TONY AROCHA

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m.. Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SUNDAY:7:00 AM to 2:00 PM Anytime before Mass, time permitting. MONDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass THURSDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass FRIDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass SATURDAY:4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Confessional in church

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruction class. Call the parish office to register.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive information.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: Tuesday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 30th, Ascension Sunday Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1st, All Saints’ Day Monday, December 9th, Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 25, Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas)

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

2621 BAGBY AVE. WACO, TEXAS 76711

June 2, 2019 Seventh Sunday of Easter IN BETWEEN In between: we all find ourselves there from time to time—sometimes uncomfortably. Like in between money coming in and money going out, earning income and paying bills. In between customer and manager, diner and chef: any honest server trying to serve both. In between theory and practice, ideal and reality: everyone from parents to pastors. Ask the kids—or parishioners! This Sunday, in between Ascension and Pentecost, reminds us we’re in between Jesus’ departure and glorious return—sometimes uncomfortably. Though Jesus promises in Revelation, “I am coming soon,” Acts shows Stephen tragically called home first. But Pope Francis urges us not to become “sourpusses,” as if living Gospel love is impossible in between. Today’s Gospel shows Jesus praying for those about to betray, deny, and desert him, but also praying “for those who will believe in me through their word.” Us! “So that they”—we—“may all be one.” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Because Stephen professes his faith in the Son of Man, he is stoned to death (Acts 7:55-60). Psalm — The Lord is king, the most high over all the earth (Psalm 97). Second Reading — I, the Alpha and the Omega, am coming soon (Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20). Gospel — Jesus prays that the love of the Father may be in those who believe (John 17:20-26). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 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 Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday of Easter; World Communications Day Monday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Tuesday: Eid al-Fitr, Islamic observance of the end of Ramadan, begins at sundown Wednesday: St. Boniface Thursday: St. Norbert; Julian Calendar Ascension Friday: First Friday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The paschal candle, blessed at the Easter Vigil, carried in procession into the darkened church, and aflame with the light of Christ to be passed hand to hand to renew our baptism, burns for the fifty days of Easter whenever we gather as Christ’s risen body. In the last fifty years, we have grown to see this candle as the sign of Christ’s enduring presence with us. Before then, it was often seen more as a kind of signpost pointing backwards to events in Christ’s life. Therefore, in some places, on the fortieth day after Easter, in order to portray the disappearance of Jesus at the Ascension, the candle was hidden. Now we see the paschal candle as a sign of the great baptismal season of grace and it remains in a prominent place throughout the entire fifty days. We do know of some churches that did not hide the candle after the Ascension. In England before the Reformation, the candle was left in place for fifty days, since on Pentecost Eve there was a vigil, and the candle was used to consecrate the waters of the font. In Salisbury cathedral, the candle was thirty-six feet high, and in Westminster Abbey weighed over three hundred pounds. On Pentecost, the candles were melted to make tapers for the funerals of the poor. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

WINGED FAITH Faith furnishes prayer with wings, without which it cannot soar into Heaven. —St. John Climacus A GARDENER’S CREED One is nearer God’s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth. —Anonymous

Seventh Sunday of Easter June 2, 2019 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” — Revelation 22:13

2 de junio de 2019 Séptimo Domingo de Pascua EN MEDIO En medio, de vez en cuando todos llegamos a encontrarnos ahí, algunas veces incómodamente. Como el dinero que se recibe y el dinero que se gasta, el salario y las facturas. En medio del cliente y el gerente, la cena y el chef: cualquier mesera honesta que está intentando ayudar a ambos. La teoría de en medio y en la práctica, ideal y realidad: todos, desde padres de familia hasta sacerdotes. ¡Pregúntales a los niños, o a los feligreses! Este domingo, entre la Ascensión y Pentecostés, nos recuerda que estamos entre la partida de Jesús y su glorioso regreso, a veces incómodo. Aunque Jesús lo promete en el Apocalipsis “Regresaré pronto”, el libro de los Hechos muestra a Esteban trágicamente llamado primero a la casa del Padre. Pero el Papa Francisco nos anima a no convertirnos en “malvados”, como si vivir el amor del Evangelio es imposible en el medio. El Evangelio de hoy muestra a Jesús orando por quienes están a punto de traicionarlo, negarlo y abandonarlo, sino también orando “por aquellos quienes creen en mi por medio de su palabra”. ¡Nosotros! “Para que ellos”, nosotros, “puedan ser uno”. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Porque Esteban profesa su fe en el Hijo del hombre, lo matan a pedradas (Hechos 7:55-60). Salmo — Reina el Señor, alégrense la tierra. Aleluya (Salmo 97 [96]). Segunda lectura — Yo, el Alfa y la Omega, vendré pronto (Apocalipsis 22:12-14, 16-17, 20). Evangelio — Padre, ruego que todos sean uno, como tú y yo somos uno (Juan 17:20-26). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario I © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados.

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Séptimo Domingo de Pascua; Jornada Mundial de las Comunicaciones Sociales Lunes: San Carlos Lwanga y compañeros Martes: Eid al-Fit’r (la fiesta musulmana al final de Ramadán) se celebra esta semana Miércoles: San Bonifacio Jueves: San Norberto; Ascensión del Señor en el calendario juliano Viernes: Primer viernes

LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Hch 19:1-8; Sal 68 (67):2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Martes: Hch 20:17-27; Sal 68 (67):10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Miércoles: Hch 20:28-38; Sal 68 (67):29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Jueves: Hch 22:30; 23:6-11; Sal 16 (15):1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Viernes: Hch 25:13b-21; Sal 103 (102):1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Sábado: Hch 28:16-20, 30-31; Sal 11 (10):4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Domingo: Vigilia: Gn 11:1-9 o Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b o Ez 37:1-14 o Jl 3:1-5; Sal 104 (103):1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Día: Hch 2:1-11; Sal 104 (103):1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 o Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 o Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26 TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE El 25 de abril la Iglesia conmemora a Pedro de Betancur (1626-1667). Originalmente de las Islas Canarias, a la edad de 24, se trasladó a Cuba. En 1651 llegó a Guatemala con la ambición de predicar a Cristo. Esto lo hizo, no como sacerdote ni religioso. El fue como laico, reconociendo su deber bautismal de evangelizar. En 1655 ingresó en la Orden Seglar Franciscana y como laico quiso poner en práctica la espiritualidad franciscana, ayudando a los pobres. Con su propio pan o casa el alimentaba al hambriento y amparaba al indigente. A todos recordaba la necesidad de la salvación y en la simplicidad de su mensaje derretía el egoísmo de los ricos. Les abría el corazón enseñándoles a compartir con los más pequeños de sus hermanos y hermanas. Eventualmente su nobleza de espíritu atrajo a hombres y mujeres que deseaban compartir su apostolado y fundó la Orden Betlehemita. También fundó la primera escuela de niños en Centro América convirtiéndose en el alfabetizador de Guatemala. Así dio ejemplo de lo que la Iglesia debe hacer por el pobre y marginado. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. FE ALADA La fe da alas a la oración, sin ellas, no puede volar hasta el cielo. —San Juan Climacus CREDO DE UN JARDINERO Sé está más cerca del corazón de Dios en un jardín que en cualquier otro lugar de la tierra. —Anónimo

Séptimo Domingo de Pascua 2 de junio de 2019 “Yo soy el Alfa y la Omega, yo soy el primero y el último, el principio y el fin”. — Apocalipsis 22:13

Saturday June 1st 5:30 pm § In Thanksgiving for the wedding anniversary of Ping and TeT Sunday June 2nd 8:00 am § for our parish (Pro Pouli) 10:00 am † Raymundo Gonzalez 27th death anniversary by the Nava Family 12:00 pm † Maria Trejo Hernandez by Jesse Sanchez & family. 2:30 pm § for priestly vocation from our parish

Join us this Friday for an hour of Adoration in the chapel followed by Mass.

Stop by the church on your way to work or if you are out running errands and spend a little time with the Lord. Spend time in the chapel or in front of the tabernacle. Our church is open from 7 am to 7 pm.

Los Apostolados are making breakfast. Do not miss your opportunity to fellowship and enjoy a delicious Homestyle Mexican style breakfast.

June 15th - 3rd Annual Yard Sale/Car wash Reserve your spot for $20 September 21st - BBQ plate sales October 6th - Charro Day December 28th - New Years Eve Family oriented dance

Be pro active in our parish life. We invite you to consider joining a group or to be a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or an altar server, or as an usher, a church cleaner and many more. Everyone young and young at heart can participate. Call the church office at 254 756 2656 for further details.

We Thank You! and Appreciate You very much! This goes out to our many volunteers. If you see one, let them know you too appreciate all their services to our church.

Do you want to become a Catholic? or Are you missing one of the sacraments of initiation like Holy Communion or Confirmation? Register this year's RCIA program. Contact the church office.

Please consider and pray over the calling to the ministry of teaching by becoming a CCE teacher or aide for this upcoming catechetical year. Let us know of your calling and we will help you to become a Catechist. Call the of-fice for more details.

Altar Server's Training is scheduled for June 7th, Friday, at 6 pm in the church. We invite all those who want to serve the Lord in this capacity. Those who have received their First Holy Communion are eligible to be one. Join us.

CCE registration is now open. Stop by the table after each mass or the office to secure a place for your child/children in the program. Early bird registration is a saving. La matriculación para el nuevo año catequético 2019- 2020 comenzara el 12 de Mayo, venga a registrar su niño (a) temprano para aprovechar el descuento de la cuota. Un recordattorio: sus hijos deben regresar para continuar aprediendo nuestra fe cada año hasta que reciban el sacra-mento de confirmation.

Support our Charro Day King and Queen candidates, Arath and Miranda, in their efforts to help our parish through their fund raisings. Their families and friends are out by the church's facade selling food, tickets for events. Your participation is greatly appreciated Come support all theirs efforts!

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JUNE 2, 2019 SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

SÉPTIMO DOMINGO DE PASCUA HOLY MASS INTENTIONS

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT ———————————————————————————————————————————–———-———

Collection from Last Sunday $ 6,627.00 Breakfast by Divina Miscericordia $ 1,127.00 Second Collection Catholic Schools $ 654.00

Thank You for your generosity!

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Marriage Annulments: Father is here to help you in your marriage annulment. It is highly confidential and feel con-fident to visit with father with your marriage situation. Do not delay. This year is the opportune time to handle your case. Call Father at your earliest convenience. Civil Marriages: Have your civil marriage into a sacra-ment. Talk to Father to initiate the process.

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WAYS TO SERVE THE LORD

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SUPPORT THE CHARRO CANDIDATES

WE NEED CATECHIST

THANK YOU!

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Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God’s people.

The Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Catholic Church is offering two $500 scholarships to high school graduates of the 2019/2020 school year. The applicants must be registered parishioners of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Application information may be picked up at the Parish Office. The deadline for application is Saturday, June 8, 2019. For more information, contact Grand Knight Ernest Montelongo (254)717-5314 or Financial Secretary Rudy Hernandez (254)715-4792. Los Caballeros de Colόn de la Iglesia del Sagrado Co-razόn ofrecen dos becas de $500 a graduados de la “high school” del año 2019-2020. Los aplicantes deben ser miembros matriculados de la Iglesia del Sagrado Cora-zόn. La informaciόn dela aplicaciόn se puede leventar en la oficina de la paroquia. El último día que se puede recibir la aplicaciόn es el dia 8 de Junio 2019. Para mas informacion se puede comunicar con Ernest Monte-longo (254)717-5314 o Rudy Hernandez (254)715-4792.

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Amigos en Cristo, Durante las Misas de este fin de semana, estamos invitando a todos los feligreses que aún no se han comprometido a unirse a nosotros para participar en la Campaña Encontrando a Cristo. Le pedimos que considere un regalo de sacrificio para la campa-ña, uno que sea adecuado para usted. Nos complace informar que ahora hemos logrado el 62% de nuestra meta parroquial. Es solo a través de la participación y el apoyo de cada una de nues-tras familias que podemos tener verdadero éxito. Me gustaría agradecer a las familias que ya se han comprometido a la campaña. Su donación tendrá un impacto significativo para las proximas genera-ciones dentro de nuestra diócesis. Que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tus seres queridos en abundancia. Gracias, Padre Carlo Benjamin Magnaye, MF

progreso de la campaña

Meta parroquial:

$535,000

Total recaudado:

$330,315

Porcentaje re-

caudado: 62%

Estos números son exactos

a partir del 5/24/19

Friends in Christ, During Masses this weekend, we are inviting all parishioners who have not yet made a pledge to join us in participating in the Encountering Christ Campaign. We ask you to consider a sacrificial gift to the campaign—one that is right for you. We are happy to report that we have now achieved 62% of our parish goal. It is only through the partic-ipation and support of each one of our families that we can truly be successful. I would like to thank those families who have al-ready pledged to the campaign. Your gift will make a significant impact for generations to come within our beloved diocese. May God bless you and your loved ones abundantly. Thank you, Fr. Carlo Benjamin Magnaye, MF

CAMPAIGN PROGRESS

Parish Goal:

$535,000

Total Raised:

$330,315

% of Goal: 62%

As of 5/24/19

Total Pledge Yearly Quarterly Monthly

$15,000 $3,000 $750 $250

$12,000 $2,400 $600 $200

$9,000 $1,800 $450 $150

$6,000 $1,200 $300 $100

$3,000 $600 $150 $50

$1,800 $360 $90 $30

A Sacrificial Pledge Over Five Years una promesa de sacrificio durante cinco años