February 25 2018 mdash Second Sunday of Lent mdash Year B

ST MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 606 North Bonham St Mexia TX 76667 Phone(254)562-3619 Fax(254)562-6377 Webstmarysmexiaorg

OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE DESPACHO PARROQUIAL

Sunday 930AM - 1130AM (off 4th Sunday) Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday1000 - 400 PM

Wednesday 200 PM - 800 PM (Summer 1000 AM ndash 400PM)

PARISH CLERGY STAFF VOLUNTEERS

Pastor Rev Fr Justin Nguyen Secretary Juana Rodriguez Cervantes

Email stmarysmexiayahoocom Email juanaperico26yahoocom

Deacon Richard Johnson Finance Manager Mary Seale

Email seatrek76msncom Email stmarysmarygmailcom

Deacon Dwight Mahoney CCE Director Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone (254) 729-2573 CCE Assistants Filo Contreras

Deacon Gordon Lee Hugo Lira Gladys Mendoza

Phone (254) 562-3635 Parish Council Chairman Michael Gragg

Finance Council Chairman Don Altland

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS CELEBRACIOacuteN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS

Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristiacutea

Sunday Masses Misas Dominicales 800 amp 1000 AM (English Ingles) 1200 PM (Spanish Espantildeol)

Weekday Masses Misas entre Semana Tuesday (Martes) - Wednesday (Mieacutercoles) 1210 PM

Thursday (Jueves) - Friday (Viernes) 1210 PM

Sacrament of Penance Sacramento de Penitencia

Sunday Domingo 715-745am 915-945am 1115-1145am

Wednesday Mieacutercoles 500PM ndash 600PM

During office hours or by Appointment Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita

Sacrament of Baptism Sacramento de Bautismo

During Sunday Masses Durante las Misas Dominicales

PrendashBaptismal class Clase Pre-Bautismal para padres y padrinos

English class by appointment

Clase en Espantildeol El tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 900AM-1100AM

Sacrament of Matrimony Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact the office at least 6 months in advance

Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anticipoacute

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Sacramento de Uncioacuten de los Enfermos

Contact the priest immediately if you or your family members

are seriously ill will have a major surgery are old aged or in danger of death

Comunicasen con el Paacuterroco mediatamente si usted o un miembro de su familia esta grabe

o va tener una operacioacuten seria o si es la persona es de la tercer edad o esta peligro de muerte

DEVOTION DEVOCIOacuteN

Adoration English Every Friday 1100 AM Adoracioacuten en Espantildeol El tercer Saacutebado de cada mes 700PM

Rosary 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Rosario 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

St Marys 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 Im-maculate Conception among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Second Sunday of Lent

800AM Pro Populo

1000AM +Evaristo Guerrero

1200PM +Alberta Rodriguez Mendez amp +Leslie Lambar

Tuesdayndash 1210PM+Rosie Knapek

Wednesday-1210AM In Thanksgiving of Jolie Swick

Birthday

Thursdayndash 1210PM +Father Don Oliver Weerakkody

Fridayndash 1210PM +Rosie Knapek

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 01312018

Total cost of the project $ 1308335

Less Payments Made $121005

Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 816000

Needed to complete the project 371330

mdashmdashmdashmdash

Campaign pledges needing to be paid $120770

Additional funds needed 250560

Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us

to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or

pledges will be appreciated

Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Venegas Kayla

Olguin Tony Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington

Karina Rivera and Pamela Meacutendez

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed $340000

Offering Last Sunday 021818 $ 337282

Thank you for your generosity

RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES

Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide

for Confession It provides clear instructions about

what to do before during and after confession It is

free

Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your

phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls

draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set

free Be a part of this amazing journey

Pastoral Council members Maria Brim Enrique Crosby

Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain

Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez

Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff

Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora

Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but

give some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic

Catholic help you to take 40 days journey to become the-

best-version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at

BestLentEvercomsignup

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Chris Staton Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez

Leslie Hernaacutendez amp Zoe Crosby

1000AM Mani Contreras Samantha Lira Zaiden Thomas Karla Alvarez amp Andreya Reyna

1200PM Ashley De La Cruz Mary Jane Sifuentes

Litzy Velasquez Juan Velasquez amp Andrea Rivera

Lectors 800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez (L) amp Enrique Crosby (A)

1000AM Matt Wilson (L) amp Helen Matthews (A)

1200PM Carlos Mendoza (L) amp Nazaria Peacuterez (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup

800AM Janice Davis

1000AM Helen Matthews

1200PM Nora Garciacutea

PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are

sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health is-

sues

Let us pray for the sick Ethel Goolsby Roxianne amp Edmund

Schuster Emily Ray Joanne McCain Ray Zies Jimmy Bur-

row Killian Ryan Beard Sheila Higgins Jim Rodgers Dcn

Dwight amp Jo Mahoney KC Russ de Cordova Jewel Bartlett

Jack Telford Ruth Haddick April Pickard Cathy Hickman

Jackie Rayner Paul Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Walter Kim-

merling Charles Little and Nelta Little

Let us pray for the deceased Alberta Rodriacuteguez Meacutendez

Leslie Lambar Hipoacutelito Jimeacutenez Linda Kuborn Billie Mel-

vin Randy Downing Donna Scherle and Joseph Cu Nguyen

We pray to the Lord

Please call the parish office to update the list

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista

Stations of the Cross Please make your time during Lent to

walk with the Lord on his Way of the Cross on every Friday

during Lent at 600pm

Viacutea Crucis Por favor hagan tiempo durante la Cuaresma para

caminar con el Sentildeor en su Viacutea Crucis todos los Viernes durante

la Cuaresma a las 6 de la tarde

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor

McCain Construction Remodeling

Easter Lilies The Ladies Altar Guild will be accepting dona-

tions for Easter Lilies in memory of or in honor of someone

You may pick up your envelope in the church foyer and place

it in the offering basket or drop off at church office

Lirios de Pascua Las Sentildeoras del Altar estaacute aceptando donacio-

nes monetarias para Los Lirios de Pascua En el pasillo se en-

cuentra unos sobres Puede dedicar en memoria de un ser queri-

do o honor alguien especial Pueden dejar su donacioacuten en la ca-

nasta del ofertorio o pueden pasar al despacho parroquial

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Grupo de Estudio Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente todos los

Viernes despueacutes del Viacutea Crucis que se venga al Saloacuten Parroquial a

estudiar Comprender Las Escrituras curso completo para el estudio

de la Biblia conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin

Nuevo Calendario Lituacutergico va estar disponible para el proacuteximo Do-

mingo empezando de Marzo hasta Mayo 2018 No se les vaya olvidar

de recoger su calendario

De Cenizas a la Pascua Continuacuteen a depositar sus monedas en la cajita

de cuaresma cada diacutea y reza por las misiones

Confesiones Cuaresmal seraacute el Martes 13 de Marzo comenzando a

las 630 de la tarde Habraacute otros sacerdotes ayudando al Paacuterroco Jus-

tin Planea celebrar el Sacramento de la Confesioacuten

Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten

Con la presencia de asistir la Santa Misa

Clases dominicales obligatorias de 1100 am - 1145 am para

los alumnos de Primera Comunioacuten hoy en el Saloacuten Parroquial

Los alumnos de Confirmacioacuten empiezan el proacuteximo Domingo se

reuniraacuten en el cuarto de conferencia del Saloacuten Parroquial

Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramenta-

les pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o

1200 pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alum-

nos

Colecta especial para Catholic Relief Services el 10 y11 de Marzo Esta colecta da fondos a seis agencias catoacutelicas que tocan la vida de

maacutes de 100 millones de personas en el mundo Los fondos de esta co-

lecta ayudan a proporcionar alimentos a los que pasan hambre apoyo a

los refugiados desplazados y el respeto y el amor de Cristo a todas las

personas y ayuda a Jesuacutes con otro rostro iquestle ayudaraacutes

Convivencia Espiritual Todos esta cordialmente invitados asistir a

una Convivencia Espiritual el Saacutebado 17 de Marzo a las 8 de la ma-

ntildeana hasta las 4 de la tarde Conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin y el

Sentildeor Abraham Garciacutea habraacute almuerzo y comida Para mas informa-

cioacuten por favor comunicasen con el Sentildeor Abraham Garciacutea

Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco

Durante La Cuaresma

Martes 13 de Marzo a las 630 pm - Pa Sta Mariacutea (MEXIA)

Jueves 15 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa Sta Mariacutea (West)

Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Martin (Tours)

Martes 20 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Luis (Waco)

Jueves 22 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa San Joseacute (Waco)

40 diacuteas para la Vida La cliacutenica de Planificacioacuten conocida por

(Planned Parenthood) construyoacute una cliacutenica de aborto maacutes grande en

la cuidad Waco Texas El grupo Pro-Vida de Central Texas en Waco

organiza 40 diacuteas de vigilia de oracioacuten para poner fin al aborto a las 8 de

la mantildeana hasta las 7 de la tarde todos los diacuteas excluyendo los Domin-

gos Por favor participe con ellos en llenando una tarjetita azul que se

encuentra en el vestiacutebulo de la parroquia

Los Caballeros de Colon Estaacuten vendiendo boletos para una rifa El

premio es un rifle Modelo Remington 783 calibreacute 270 con lente de

alcance $ 500 el boleto o 5 boletos por $2000 El sorteo seraacute el Do-

mingo 15 de Abril del 2018 enseguida de habraacute una comida Luego

habraacute maacutes detalles adelante Pueden compra su boletos con los miem-

bros de los Caballeros de Colon

Rifa de Jamaica La Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo

boletos de Rifa para el Festival Jamaica 2018 son tres gran premios

1o premio Un Refrigerador marca Frigidaire de 255 cuacutebicos pies de

dos puertas verticales 2o premio Una secadora electrodomeacutestica mar-

ca Kenmore 65 cuacutebicos pies y una Lavadora marca Kenmore de 35

cuacutebicos pies de carga superior con opcioacuten de llenado profundo 3cer

premio Tarjeta de regaliacutea de Visa de $ 40000 Los boletos cuestan $

2000 y el sorteo se llevaraacute a cabo el Domingo 6 de Mayo Ayuacutedenos

a publicitar comprar o vender boletos

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800

am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

The New Liturgical Schedule will be available next Sunday

from March thru May 2018 Donrsquot forget to pick one up

From Ashes to Easter Box Continue to drop coins on your

Ashes to Eastern Lenten Boxes Thank you

Lenten Confession will be Tuesday March 13 beginning

at 630 pm There will be other priests helping Fr Justin

Plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession

First Communion amp Confirmation Class and Mass attendance

Mandatory Sunday classes from 1100 am- 1145 am

First Communion Students will meet in the Parish Hall

today Confirmation Students will meet next Sunday in

the conference room

Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students

can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm

Mass The front pews will be reserved for them

HATs Off to the high school students that served at the

Together in Gods Love Dinner You all did a great job You

made the evening special Mass will be offered up in thanks-

giving for your giving spirit to St Marys on March the 7th

God bless you

Special Collection The Catholic Relief Services March 10-

11 This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch

more than 100 million lives around the world The funds from

this collection help provide food to the hungry support to dis-

placed refugees and Christrsquos love and respect to all people

Please give generously and help Jesus in disguise

Waco Deanery Lent Penance Services

Tuesday March 13th at 630pm - St Mary (MEXIA)

Thursday March 15th at 700 pm - St Mary (West)

Monday March 19th at 600 pm - St Martin (Tours)

Tuesday March 20th at 600 pm - St Louis (Waco)

Thursday March 22nd at 700 pm - St Joseph (Waco)

40 days for Life Planned Parenthood built the largest abor-

tion clinic in Waco Pro-life Central TX group in Waco or-

ganizes 40 days for life prayer vigil to end abortion from 800

am to 700 pm everyday excluding Sundays Please par-

ticipate with them by sign up with blue card at the end of the

Church

Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle Tickets for a Remington

783 model bolt action 270 Rifle with scope combination

$500 per ticket or 5 tickets for $2000 Drawing will be Sun-

day April 15 2018 follow by a Luncheon more details to

follow You may purchase your tickets from the KC mem-

bers

Jamaica Raffle 2018 St Maryrsquos Hispanic community is sell-

ing raffle tickets for three prizes 1st prize Frigidaire 255

cu ft side-by-side White Refrigerator 2nd prize Kenmore

65 cu ft Electric Dryer amp Kenmore 35 cu ft Top-Load

Washer with deep fill option 3rd prize $40000 Visa Gift

Card Tickets are $2000 and the drawing will be held on

Sunday May 6th Please help us advertise buy or sell tick-

ets

(469)531-7284

Belenrsquos Beauty

Salon

208 E Commerce

Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado

M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM

Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM

Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM

CECI

Parishioner

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments

McKinney at Glendale Streets

P O Box 309 Mexia Texas

(254) 562 ndash 2131

blairstubbssbcglobalnet

wwwblair-stubbscom

President Cathy Martin

(254) 729-8055

Vice-President Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners

Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Second Sunday of Lent

800AM Pro Populo

1000AM +Evaristo Guerrero

1200PM +Alberta Rodriguez Mendez amp +Leslie Lambar

Tuesdayndash 1210PM+Rosie Knapek

Wednesday-1210AM In Thanksgiving of Jolie Swick

Birthday

Thursdayndash 1210PM +Father Don Oliver Weerakkody

Fridayndash 1210PM +Rosie Knapek

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 01312018

Total cost of the project $ 1308335

Less Payments Made $121005

Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 816000

Needed to complete the project 371330

mdashmdashmdashmdash

Campaign pledges needing to be paid $120770

Additional funds needed 250560

Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us

to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or

pledges will be appreciated

Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Venegas Kayla

Olguin Tony Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington

Karina Rivera and Pamela Meacutendez

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed $340000

Offering Last Sunday 021818 $ 337282

Thank you for your generosity

RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES

Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide

for Confession It provides clear instructions about

what to do before during and after confession It is

free

Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your

phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls

draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set

free Be a part of this amazing journey

Pastoral Council members Maria Brim Enrique Crosby

Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain

Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez

Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff

Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora

Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but

give some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic

Catholic help you to take 40 days journey to become the-

best-version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at

BestLentEvercomsignup

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Chris Staton Alberto Hernaacutendez Beleacuten Hernaacutendez

Leslie Hernaacutendez amp Zoe Crosby

1000AM Mani Contreras Samantha Lira Zaiden Thomas Karla Alvarez amp Andreya Reyna

1200PM Ashley De La Cruz Mary Jane Sifuentes

Litzy Velasquez Juan Velasquez amp Andrea Rivera

Lectors 800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez (L) amp Enrique Crosby (A)

1000AM Matt Wilson (L) amp Helen Matthews (A)

1200PM Carlos Mendoza (L) amp Nazaria Peacuterez (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup

800AM Janice Davis

1000AM Helen Matthews

1200PM Nora Garciacutea

PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are

sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health is-

sues

Let us pray for the sick Ethel Goolsby Roxianne amp Edmund

Schuster Emily Ray Joanne McCain Ray Zies Jimmy Bur-

row Killian Ryan Beard Sheila Higgins Jim Rodgers Dcn

Dwight amp Jo Mahoney KC Russ de Cordova Jewel Bartlett

Jack Telford Ruth Haddick April Pickard Cathy Hickman

Jackie Rayner Paul Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Walter Kim-

merling Charles Little and Nelta Little

Let us pray for the deceased Alberta Rodriacuteguez Meacutendez

Leslie Lambar Hipoacutelito Jimeacutenez Linda Kuborn Billie Mel-

vin Randy Downing Donna Scherle and Joseph Cu Nguyen

We pray to the Lord

Please call the parish office to update the list

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista

Stations of the Cross Please make your time during Lent to

walk with the Lord on his Way of the Cross on every Friday

during Lent at 600pm

Viacutea Crucis Por favor hagan tiempo durante la Cuaresma para

caminar con el Sentildeor en su Viacutea Crucis todos los Viernes durante

la Cuaresma a las 6 de la tarde

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor

McCain Construction Remodeling

Easter Lilies The Ladies Altar Guild will be accepting dona-

tions for Easter Lilies in memory of or in honor of someone

You may pick up your envelope in the church foyer and place

it in the offering basket or drop off at church office

Lirios de Pascua Las Sentildeoras del Altar estaacute aceptando donacio-

nes monetarias para Los Lirios de Pascua En el pasillo se en-

cuentra unos sobres Puede dedicar en memoria de un ser queri-

do o honor alguien especial Pueden dejar su donacioacuten en la ca-

nasta del ofertorio o pueden pasar al despacho parroquial

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Grupo de Estudio Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente todos los

Viernes despueacutes del Viacutea Crucis que se venga al Saloacuten Parroquial a

estudiar Comprender Las Escrituras curso completo para el estudio

de la Biblia conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin

Nuevo Calendario Lituacutergico va estar disponible para el proacuteximo Do-

mingo empezando de Marzo hasta Mayo 2018 No se les vaya olvidar

de recoger su calendario

De Cenizas a la Pascua Continuacuteen a depositar sus monedas en la cajita

de cuaresma cada diacutea y reza por las misiones

Confesiones Cuaresmal seraacute el Martes 13 de Marzo comenzando a

las 630 de la tarde Habraacute otros sacerdotes ayudando al Paacuterroco Jus-

tin Planea celebrar el Sacramento de la Confesioacuten

Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten

Con la presencia de asistir la Santa Misa

Clases dominicales obligatorias de 1100 am - 1145 am para

los alumnos de Primera Comunioacuten hoy en el Saloacuten Parroquial

Los alumnos de Confirmacioacuten empiezan el proacuteximo Domingo se

reuniraacuten en el cuarto de conferencia del Saloacuten Parroquial

Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramenta-

les pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o

1200 pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alum-

nos

Colecta especial para Catholic Relief Services el 10 y11 de Marzo Esta colecta da fondos a seis agencias catoacutelicas que tocan la vida de

maacutes de 100 millones de personas en el mundo Los fondos de esta co-

lecta ayudan a proporcionar alimentos a los que pasan hambre apoyo a

los refugiados desplazados y el respeto y el amor de Cristo a todas las

personas y ayuda a Jesuacutes con otro rostro iquestle ayudaraacutes

Convivencia Espiritual Todos esta cordialmente invitados asistir a

una Convivencia Espiritual el Saacutebado 17 de Marzo a las 8 de la ma-

ntildeana hasta las 4 de la tarde Conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin y el

Sentildeor Abraham Garciacutea habraacute almuerzo y comida Para mas informa-

cioacuten por favor comunicasen con el Sentildeor Abraham Garciacutea

Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco

Durante La Cuaresma

Martes 13 de Marzo a las 630 pm - Pa Sta Mariacutea (MEXIA)

Jueves 15 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa Sta Mariacutea (West)

Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Martin (Tours)

Martes 20 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Luis (Waco)

Jueves 22 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa San Joseacute (Waco)

40 diacuteas para la Vida La cliacutenica de Planificacioacuten conocida por

(Planned Parenthood) construyoacute una cliacutenica de aborto maacutes grande en

la cuidad Waco Texas El grupo Pro-Vida de Central Texas en Waco

organiza 40 diacuteas de vigilia de oracioacuten para poner fin al aborto a las 8 de

la mantildeana hasta las 7 de la tarde todos los diacuteas excluyendo los Domin-

gos Por favor participe con ellos en llenando una tarjetita azul que se

encuentra en el vestiacutebulo de la parroquia

Los Caballeros de Colon Estaacuten vendiendo boletos para una rifa El

premio es un rifle Modelo Remington 783 calibreacute 270 con lente de

alcance $ 500 el boleto o 5 boletos por $2000 El sorteo seraacute el Do-

mingo 15 de Abril del 2018 enseguida de habraacute una comida Luego

habraacute maacutes detalles adelante Pueden compra su boletos con los miem-

bros de los Caballeros de Colon

Rifa de Jamaica La Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo

boletos de Rifa para el Festival Jamaica 2018 son tres gran premios

1o premio Un Refrigerador marca Frigidaire de 255 cuacutebicos pies de

dos puertas verticales 2o premio Una secadora electrodomeacutestica mar-

ca Kenmore 65 cuacutebicos pies y una Lavadora marca Kenmore de 35

cuacutebicos pies de carga superior con opcioacuten de llenado profundo 3cer

premio Tarjeta de regaliacutea de Visa de $ 40000 Los boletos cuestan $

2000 y el sorteo se llevaraacute a cabo el Domingo 6 de Mayo Ayuacutedenos

a publicitar comprar o vender boletos

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800

am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

The New Liturgical Schedule will be available next Sunday

from March thru May 2018 Donrsquot forget to pick one up

From Ashes to Easter Box Continue to drop coins on your

Ashes to Eastern Lenten Boxes Thank you

Lenten Confession will be Tuesday March 13 beginning

at 630 pm There will be other priests helping Fr Justin

Plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession

First Communion amp Confirmation Class and Mass attendance

Mandatory Sunday classes from 1100 am- 1145 am

First Communion Students will meet in the Parish Hall

today Confirmation Students will meet next Sunday in

the conference room

Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students

can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm

Mass The front pews will be reserved for them

HATs Off to the high school students that served at the

Together in Gods Love Dinner You all did a great job You

made the evening special Mass will be offered up in thanks-

giving for your giving spirit to St Marys on March the 7th

God bless you

Special Collection The Catholic Relief Services March 10-

11 This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch

more than 100 million lives around the world The funds from

this collection help provide food to the hungry support to dis-

placed refugees and Christrsquos love and respect to all people

Please give generously and help Jesus in disguise

Waco Deanery Lent Penance Services

Tuesday March 13th at 630pm - St Mary (MEXIA)

Thursday March 15th at 700 pm - St Mary (West)

Monday March 19th at 600 pm - St Martin (Tours)

Tuesday March 20th at 600 pm - St Louis (Waco)

Thursday March 22nd at 700 pm - St Joseph (Waco)

40 days for Life Planned Parenthood built the largest abor-

tion clinic in Waco Pro-life Central TX group in Waco or-

ganizes 40 days for life prayer vigil to end abortion from 800

am to 700 pm everyday excluding Sundays Please par-

ticipate with them by sign up with blue card at the end of the

Church

Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle Tickets for a Remington

783 model bolt action 270 Rifle with scope combination

$500 per ticket or 5 tickets for $2000 Drawing will be Sun-

day April 15 2018 follow by a Luncheon more details to

follow You may purchase your tickets from the KC mem-

bers

Jamaica Raffle 2018 St Maryrsquos Hispanic community is sell-

ing raffle tickets for three prizes 1st prize Frigidaire 255

cu ft side-by-side White Refrigerator 2nd prize Kenmore

65 cu ft Electric Dryer amp Kenmore 35 cu ft Top-Load

Washer with deep fill option 3rd prize $40000 Visa Gift

Card Tickets are $2000 and the drawing will be held on

Sunday May 6th Please help us advertise buy or sell tick-

ets

(469)531-7284

Belenrsquos Beauty

Salon

208 E Commerce

Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado

M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM

Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM

Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM

CECI

Parishioner

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

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Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

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Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments

McKinney at Glendale Streets

P O Box 309 Mexia Texas

(254) 562 ndash 2131

blairstubbssbcglobalnet

wwwblair-stubbscom

President Cathy Martin

(254) 729-8055

Vice-President Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners

Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Grupo de Estudio Se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente todos los

Viernes despueacutes del Viacutea Crucis que se venga al Saloacuten Parroquial a

estudiar Comprender Las Escrituras curso completo para el estudio

de la Biblia conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin

Nuevo Calendario Lituacutergico va estar disponible para el proacuteximo Do-

mingo empezando de Marzo hasta Mayo 2018 No se les vaya olvidar

de recoger su calendario

De Cenizas a la Pascua Continuacuteen a depositar sus monedas en la cajita

de cuaresma cada diacutea y reza por las misiones

Confesiones Cuaresmal seraacute el Martes 13 de Marzo comenzando a

las 630 de la tarde Habraacute otros sacerdotes ayudando al Paacuterroco Jus-

tin Planea celebrar el Sacramento de la Confesioacuten

Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten

Con la presencia de asistir la Santa Misa

Clases dominicales obligatorias de 1100 am - 1145 am para

los alumnos de Primera Comunioacuten hoy en el Saloacuten Parroquial

Los alumnos de Confirmacioacuten empiezan el proacuteximo Domingo se

reuniraacuten en el cuarto de conferencia del Saloacuten Parroquial

Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramenta-

les pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o

1200 pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alum-

nos

Colecta especial para Catholic Relief Services el 10 y11 de Marzo Esta colecta da fondos a seis agencias catoacutelicas que tocan la vida de

maacutes de 100 millones de personas en el mundo Los fondos de esta co-

lecta ayudan a proporcionar alimentos a los que pasan hambre apoyo a

los refugiados desplazados y el respeto y el amor de Cristo a todas las

personas y ayuda a Jesuacutes con otro rostro iquestle ayudaraacutes

Convivencia Espiritual Todos esta cordialmente invitados asistir a

una Convivencia Espiritual el Saacutebado 17 de Marzo a las 8 de la ma-

ntildeana hasta las 4 de la tarde Conducido por el Paacuterroco Justin y el

Sentildeor Abraham Garciacutea habraacute almuerzo y comida Para mas informa-

cioacuten por favor comunicasen con el Sentildeor Abraham Garciacutea

Servicios de Penitencia en el Decanato de Waco

Durante La Cuaresma

Martes 13 de Marzo a las 630 pm - Pa Sta Mariacutea (MEXIA)

Jueves 15 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa Sta Mariacutea (West)

Lunes 19 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Martin (Tours)

Martes 20 de Marzo a las 600 pm - Pa San Luis (Waco)

Jueves 22 de Marzo a las 700 pm - Pa San Joseacute (Waco)

40 diacuteas para la Vida La cliacutenica de Planificacioacuten conocida por

(Planned Parenthood) construyoacute una cliacutenica de aborto maacutes grande en

la cuidad Waco Texas El grupo Pro-Vida de Central Texas en Waco

organiza 40 diacuteas de vigilia de oracioacuten para poner fin al aborto a las 8 de

la mantildeana hasta las 7 de la tarde todos los diacuteas excluyendo los Domin-

gos Por favor participe con ellos en llenando una tarjetita azul que se

encuentra en el vestiacutebulo de la parroquia

Los Caballeros de Colon Estaacuten vendiendo boletos para una rifa El

premio es un rifle Modelo Remington 783 calibreacute 270 con lente de

alcance $ 500 el boleto o 5 boletos por $2000 El sorteo seraacute el Do-

mingo 15 de Abril del 2018 enseguida de habraacute una comida Luego

habraacute maacutes detalles adelante Pueden compra su boletos con los miem-

bros de los Caballeros de Colon

Rifa de Jamaica La Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo

boletos de Rifa para el Festival Jamaica 2018 son tres gran premios

1o premio Un Refrigerador marca Frigidaire de 255 cuacutebicos pies de

dos puertas verticales 2o premio Una secadora electrodomeacutestica mar-

ca Kenmore 65 cuacutebicos pies y una Lavadora marca Kenmore de 35

cuacutebicos pies de carga superior con opcioacuten de llenado profundo 3cer

premio Tarjeta de regaliacutea de Visa de $ 40000 Los boletos cuestan $

2000 y el sorteo se llevaraacute a cabo el Domingo 6 de Mayo Ayuacutedenos

a publicitar comprar o vender boletos

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet today after 800

am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

The New Liturgical Schedule will be available next Sunday

from March thru May 2018 Donrsquot forget to pick one up

From Ashes to Easter Box Continue to drop coins on your

Ashes to Eastern Lenten Boxes Thank you

Lenten Confession will be Tuesday March 13 beginning

at 630 pm There will be other priests helping Fr Justin

Plan to celebrate the Sacrament of Confession

First Communion amp Confirmation Class and Mass attendance

Mandatory Sunday classes from 1100 am- 1145 am

First Communion Students will meet in the Parish Hall

today Confirmation Students will meet next Sunday in

the conference room

Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students

can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm

Mass The front pews will be reserved for them

HATs Off to the high school students that served at the

Together in Gods Love Dinner You all did a great job You

made the evening special Mass will be offered up in thanks-

giving for your giving spirit to St Marys on March the 7th

God bless you

Special Collection The Catholic Relief Services March 10-

11 This collection supports six Catholic agencies that touch

more than 100 million lives around the world The funds from

this collection help provide food to the hungry support to dis-

placed refugees and Christrsquos love and respect to all people

Please give generously and help Jesus in disguise

Waco Deanery Lent Penance Services

Tuesday March 13th at 630pm - St Mary (MEXIA)

Thursday March 15th at 700 pm - St Mary (West)

Monday March 19th at 600 pm - St Martin (Tours)

Tuesday March 20th at 600 pm - St Louis (Waco)

Thursday March 22nd at 700 pm - St Joseph (Waco)

40 days for Life Planned Parenthood built the largest abor-

tion clinic in Waco Pro-life Central TX group in Waco or-

ganizes 40 days for life prayer vigil to end abortion from 800

am to 700 pm everyday excluding Sundays Please par-

ticipate with them by sign up with blue card at the end of the

Church

Knights of Columbus Rifle Raffle Tickets for a Remington

783 model bolt action 270 Rifle with scope combination

$500 per ticket or 5 tickets for $2000 Drawing will be Sun-

day April 15 2018 follow by a Luncheon more details to

follow You may purchase your tickets from the KC mem-

bers

Jamaica Raffle 2018 St Maryrsquos Hispanic community is sell-

ing raffle tickets for three prizes 1st prize Frigidaire 255

cu ft side-by-side White Refrigerator 2nd prize Kenmore

65 cu ft Electric Dryer amp Kenmore 35 cu ft Top-Load

Washer with deep fill option 3rd prize $40000 Visa Gift

Card Tickets are $2000 and the drawing will be held on

Sunday May 6th Please help us advertise buy or sell tick-

ets

(469)531-7284

Belenrsquos Beauty

Salon

208 E Commerce

Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado

M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM

Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM

Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM

CECI

Parishioner

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments

McKinney at Glendale Streets

P O Box 309 Mexia Texas

(254) 562 ndash 2131

blairstubbssbcglobalnet

wwwblair-stubbscom

President Cathy Martin

(254) 729-8055

Vice-President Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners

Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752

(469)531-7284

Belenrsquos Beauty

Salon

208 E Commerce

Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado

M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM

Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM

Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM

CECI

Parishioner

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments

McKinney at Glendale Streets

P O Box 309 Mexia Texas

(254) 562 ndash 2131

blairstubbssbcglobalnet

wwwblair-stubbscom

President Cathy Martin

(254) 729-8055

Vice-President Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners

Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752