SAT. NOVEMBER 11, 2017– ST. MARTIN OF TOURS, VETERAN’S DAY 8 a.m. + Felisa Yu - Aniversario (Familia) 5 p.m. + Carmen M. & Domingo Gonzalez (Family) SUN. NOVEMBER 12, 2017— 32ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

8 a.m. Gamaliel Victorino - Por su salud (Familia) + Petrita Garza-12o Aniversario (Familia Hernandez) + Clementina Sosa- (Joe & Mary Sosa y Familia) 10 a.m.+ Clemente Ruiz (Mother)

12 p.m Carlos Daniel Guerrero-16th Birthday (Mom & Sister) Briana Lopez– Birthday (Grandma) Polo C. Vasquez– Birthday (Mother) + Mayme Lopez– 2nd Anniversary (Joseph C. Lopez Sr. & Family) + Alma Rosa Torres– Birthday (Torres Family) 2 p.m. + Martin Sanchez (Familia)

4 p.m. PARA TODOS LOS PARROQUIANOS 6 p.m. + Ben Garcia Jr. (Miles Family) MON. November 13, 2017— ST. FRANCES XAVIER CABRINI, VIRGIN 7 a.m. + Sinecio & Armandina Gutierrez (Oscar y Velma Martinez 6 p.m. + Mr. Matilde Benavides (Kinslow Family) TUE. November 14, 2017– WEEKDAY 7 a.m. + Rosa Campero (Familia)

6 p.m. Alice Agnes Foster (Junie O’Connell) WED. NOVEMBER 15, 2017— ST. ALBERT THE GREAT 7 a.m. Padre Thomas A. Davis– Por su salud (30 Notzons) 6 p.m. + Reynaldo Palacios– Birthday (Family) THU. NOVEMBER 16, 2017 – ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND, ST. GERTRUDE, VIRGIN 7 a.m. Padre Thomas A. Davis– Por su salud (30 Notzons)

6 p.m. + Elma Rodriguez (Estringel Family) FRI. NOVEMBER 17, 2017— ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY 7 a.m. + Sr. Fernando Mejia Guerra (Familia) 6 p.m. + Olga G. Martinez (Mr. & Mrs. David Martinez) SAT. NOVEMBER 18, 2017 – ST. ROSE PHILIPPINE DUCHESNE 8 a.m. Padre Thomas A. Davis– Por su salud (30 Notzons) 3 p.m. QUINCEAÑERA - Ariel Valdez 5 p.m. + Maria Antonietta G. & Luis Vela Sr. (Family) 6:30 p.m. QUINCEAÑERA - Julissa Montemayor 8 p.m. WEDDING – Lizabeth Guevara & Shawn Bluhm

Thirty– Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017

“Stay awake and be ready! For you do not

know on what day your Lord will come.”

MT 25: 1-13

Feast Day: November 17

Patron Saint of : Brides, Bakers, Beggars, Catholic Charities, Death of children

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary’s Story

In her short life, Elizabeth manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities and of the Secular Franciscan Order. The daughter of the King of Hungary, Elizabeth chose a life of penance and asceticism when a life of leisure and luxury could easily have been hers. This choice endeared her in the hearts of the common people throughout Europe.

At the age of 14, Elizabeth was married to Louis of Thuringia, whom she deeply loved. She bore three children. Under the spiritual direction of a Franciscan friar, she led a life of prayer, sacrifice, and service to the poor and sick. Seeking to become one with the poor, she wore simple clothing. Daily she would take bread to hundreds of the poorest in the land who came to her gate.

After six years of marriage, her husband died in the Crusades, and Elizabeth was grief-stricken. Her husband’s family looked upon her as squandering the royal purse, and mistreated her, finally throwing her out of the palace. The return of her husband’s allies from the Crusades resulted in her being reinstated, since her son was legal heir to the throne.

In 1228, Elizabeth joined the Secular Franciscan Order, spending the remaining few years of her life caring for the poor in a hospital which she founded in honor of Saint Francis. Elizabeth’s health declined, and she died before her 24th birthday in 1231. Her great popularity resulted in her canonization four years later.

November 12, 2017 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

"But the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps."

The foolish versus the wise. Today's parable sets these two groups in stark contrast to one another. Two crowds of young women wait for a wedding

feast. One group comes prepared for the unexpected, the other just assumes everything will

go according to schedule. But it doesn't! The Bridegroom is late, and the foolish virgins are left out

in the dark--literally--while the wise ones enjoy the feast inside.

The lesson here is not just about having foresight and gathering the corresponding equipment.

It's about being ready for the second coming of Christ. Jesus himself is the "Bridegroom." Traditionally

we refer to the Church as the "Bride of Christ" and we, as the people of God who constitute the Church,

are even now awaiting the real feast, the culmination of time when Jesus returns. But are we standing among the wise or the foolish as we wait?

Jesus tells us today, "Stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Are we spiritually

awake? Do we have extra oil to see us through, or are we hitting the bottom of the barrel and running

on spiritual fumes so to speak? Do we think it's enough to do the bare minimum as we wait for Christ--stepping into church without really being

present, or calling ourselves Christian without really taking up the challenge of the cross? In order to avoid standing outside the feast with the foolish,

we will want to make sure we fill our flasks with oil or, in other words, fill our hearts with the love of

God, fill our minds with his word and his teachings,

and fill our souls with the virtues that unite us to his will. If we stock up on these important

supplies, we can count ourselves among the wise!

12 de noviembre de 2017 32º Domingo

d e l T i e m p o O r d i n a r i o

"Estén, pues, preparados, porque no saben ni el

día ni la hora" (Mt 25, 13). El Papa Francisco nos

ayuda con su reflexión a comprender la

importancia de estar preparados para la venida

del Señor. "Existe este «tiempo inmediato» entre

la primera venida de Cristo y la última, que es

precisamente el tiempo que estamos viviendo.

En este contexto del «tiempo inmediato» se sitúa

la parábola de las diez vírgenes

(cfr. Mt 25, 1-13). Se trata de diez jóvenes que

esperan la llegada del Esposo, pero él tarda y

ellas se duermen... El Esposo es el Señor y el

tiempo de espera de su llegada es el tiempo que

Él nos da, a todos nosotros, con misericordia y

paciencia, antes de su venida final; es un tiempo

de vigilancia; tiempo en el que debemos tener

encendidas las lámparas de la fe, de la

esperanza y de la caridad; tiempo de tener

abierto el corazón al bien, a la belleza y a la

verdad; tiempo para vivir según Dios, pues no

sabemos ni el día ni la hora del retorno de

Cristo. Lo que se nos pide es que estemos

preparados al encuentro --preparados para un

encuentro, un encuentro bello, el encuentro con

Jesús--, que significa saber ver los signos de su

presencia, tener viva nuestra fe, con la oración,

con los Sacramentos, estar vigilantes para no

adormecernos, para no olvidarnos de Dios. La

vida de los cristianos dormidos es una vida

triste, no es una vida feliz. El cristiano debe ser

feliz, la alegría de Jesús. ¡No nos

durmamos!"

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week for :

All families affected in Sutherland Springs, Texas

October 28th & October 29th, 2017 Total Sunday’s Offering $ 25,302.31

Tips to have a reverent attitude at Mass

Punctuality: It is important to arrive before the

beginning of the Mass to prepare ourselves

spiritually with our personal prayer. Let’s always

leave after the last song of praise; and never

before the priest’s final blessing.

“Could you not watch one hour

with me?” (MT. 26:40) Our

Adoration Chapel is in need of

Adorers for late evenings on

Saturdays and early Sunday

mornings. Please stop by the

Parish Office to sign up or to pick up a

registration form. God Bless you!

The St. Patrick’s Men’s Club

will be hosting their first ever

bowling tournament on

Tuesday, November 28th,

2017 at Jettbowl North

starting at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds

from this event go to

sponsor scholarships and other parish needs. Lane

sponsorships are $200, $300,

and $500 and $150 for Teams.

For any questions or more

i n fo rma t ion p l e a se c a l l

Mr. Denn is Eve land a t

(956) 286-2118 or Mr. Narsico

Castro (956) 740-2226.

Parish Office will be closed in

observance of Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 23rd &

Friday, November 24th, 2017.

Regular office hours will resume

on Monday, November 27th, 2017

at 8:00 a.m. Blessings!

La Fe Magazine is com ing soon! The theme, "evangelization in the workplace," shares stories and articles about the good news of God's love. We welcome you to take several copies to

give to friends and family. May God be with you!

¡La revista La Fe estará disponible próximamente! El tema, "evangelización en el lugar de trabajo", comparte historias y artículos sobre la buena nueva del amor de Dios. Le invitamos a que lleve varias copias para regalarlos a amigos y familiares. ¡Que Dios esté contigo!

LA FE

MAGAZINE

Mass Intentions for 2018

Attention St. Patrick Parishioners. Mass intentions for the

2018 calendar will not be available until the latter part of

December 2017. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Thank you!

Adult Sacrament Classes

Any registered Parishioner 18 years of age or

older that are interested in receiving their Sacraments, are encouraged to stop by the

Parish office and register for our upcoming classes or contact the Parish Office at

(956) 722-6215 for more information.

Help us pray for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to You in this time of illness.

O’ dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your gentle love, and

grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God,we place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick under Your care and humbly ask that You restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to

acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us.

Adolfo De Luna Richard Camacho Rene San Miguel Aurora González Michael ‘Mikey’ Leija Jr. Refugio ‘Cuco' Escobedo Jesse Rodríguez Alex de la Garza Frances Rizo

Rosa Vidaurri Dora L. Singer Adolph Puig Francisco Velasquez Gilbert P. Sanchez Paul Rivera Mary Lou Luna Jose Gomez