Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother of God—December 31st, 2016 & January 1st, 2017

www.ascensionbastrop.com

MAILING ADDRESS: 905 Water St. Bastrop, TX 78602 Office Phone# : (512)321-3552 Emergency: (512)549-3709

Fax # (512)332-0404

Weekend Masses:

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Domingo: 12:00 p.m. (Español)

Weekday Masses: Tuesday-Friday English Only in Chapel at 7:30 a.m Mass

2017 Special Collections

02/02/2017 Catholic Higher Education

03/01/2017 World and Home Missions

03/26/2017 Catholic Relief Services

04/14/2017 Holy Land

04/23/2017 Seminarians and Priest Education and

Formation

05/14/2017 The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

05/28/2017 Archdiocese for the

Military Services

07/02/2017 Peter’s Pence

10/22/2017 World Mission Sunday Propagation of

Faith

11/19/2017 Catholic Campaign of

Human Development

12/10/2017 Retired Clergy and

Religious

12/31/2017 Feast of the Holy Family

SACRAMENTS

Baptism & Marriage:

Please call the office

Reconciliation: Saturdays

3:30 –4:45 p.m.

Anointing of the Sick:

Ven adorar al Señor! 5 de Enero 2017

Primer Jueves del mes en Español 7:00 p.m. Come worship the Lord!

Last Thursday of month in English 7:00 p.m.

SACRAMENTOS:

Bautismo & Matrimonio:

Favor de contactar la oficina

Reconcilacion: Sabados

3:30—4:45 p.m

Enfermos: Por Peticion

January 8—Father Nieli (Youth Mass and talk afterward)

January 15-Youth Mass

January 22—Youth Mass & EIM for 9th graders/1st year

Confirmation kids

January 27-29—DCYC Waco, so NO Youth Masses or RE classes

on the 29th

February 5—Youth Mass and Super Bowl Party

Saturday, February 11—Theology of the Body for Adults 8:00-

4:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 12-Youth Mass

February 19—Youth Mass

Saturday, February 25—Theology of the Body for Teens 8:00-4:30

February 26-Youth Mass

March 5-Youth Mass

March 19—Youth Mass & parent meeting for

confirmation students March 26-Youth Mass

April 2-Youth Mass

Saturday, April 8—Confirmation Retreat 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.

April 9-Youth Mass

April 23-Youth Mass

April 30 Youth Mass and Family Night

May 21--Confirmation Mass at 3:00 p.m.

June 10– Youth Rally for Deanery

2017 Youth Masses

Next Pre Baptismal Class

January 14, 2017

4:00-6:00 p.m. For more information please contact parish office

Father Ramiro will be on vacation thru January 21st.

Any church related emergencies please contact the office.

El Padre Ramiro estará de vacaciones y regresara el 21 de Enero.

Cualquier emergencia relacionada con la parroquia favor de llamar

a la oficina.

Tomas Silva

Leroy Lott

Lydia Peña

Irma Vazquez

Silvia Trujillo

Dennis Platt

Sara Barkley

David Falcon

Elaine Weiss

David Barkley

Jim Peery

Joann McCoy

Silvia Castillo

Ramon Magaña

Barbara Bienfang

Arlene Does

Collin Camp

Lia Lopez

Briana Lopez

Gilbert Pacheco

Warren Beauclear

Richard Ashline

Nova Leigth

Nazaria Rodriguez

Pete Vigil

Sandra Hernandez-

Adame

James Robertson

Sara Elizabeth Collins

Joyce Cheyney

Lupita Vigil

Makenna Wilhelm

Ronnie Broce

Monique Hennington

Charlie Pacheco

Jim Pivar

Deborah Reed

Josh Lopez

Myrtle Wilhelm

William Lopez

Jerry Meredith

Sarah Ramos

Benita C. Segura

Amy Buettener

Maria Lara

Lauren Nicole

Aaron Pineda

† Barbara Wernette

Elois Harknder

Dock Jackson

Rosemary Rubio

Crystal Uzomba

†Alphonse Barbato

Elizabeth Hurd

Levi Broussard

Joe Raz

Juanita Mendoza

Rose Gradey

Denise Rutter

Aaron McGrath

Paul McGrath

Jesusa Diaz

Lorraine Dusekrus

PARISH STAFF\EMPLEADOS

Rev. Ramiro Tarazona: Pastor pastor@ascen.org

Deacon Bill Hobby bill-hobby@austindiocese.org

Deacon Paul Cooke: deaconpaul@ascen.org

Raymond Tatum: Bus. Admin. rtatum@ascen.org

Deborah Esquivel: D.R.E. desquivel@ascen.org

Robyn Carter: Youth Director rcarter@ascen.org

Debi Goode: Director of Liturgy dgoode50@austin.rr.com

Kathy Venzon: Bookkeeper kvenzon@ascen.org

Steve Urrutia: Maintenance surrutia@ascen.org

Sue Durango: Secretary mainoffice@ascen.org

Mass Intentions and Daily Readings

Mon. Jan 2nd 1 Jn 2:22-28\Jn 1:19-28(205)

Communion Service

Tues. Jan 3rd 1 Jn 2:29-3:6\Jn 1:29-34(206)

†Donna Swanson

Wed. Jan. 4th 1 Jn 3:7-10\Jn 1:35-42(207)

†Humberto Cespedes

Thur. Jan 5th 1 Jn 3:11-21\Jn 1:43-51(208)

†Deborah Jessup

Fri. Jan 6th 1 Jn 5:5-13\Mk 1:7-11(209)

For protection of our Holy Church

Sat. Jan 7th 1 Jn 5:14-21\Jn 2:1-11(210)

†Delia Mendoza, †Alberto Mendoza & †Brent Mahlstede

Sun. Jan 8th Is 60:1-6\Eph 3:2-3ª,5-6\Mt 2:1-12(20)

8: † Msgr Edward Dokupil 10: †Frank Davis

12: Para Familia Tinajero Anaya

YM: †Edwin Letendre

Week YTD

Regular Collection $9,124.39 $448,059.48 Operating Expenses $7,217.07 $404,247.13 Children’s Collection $108.98 $6,151.86 Youth Mass $0.00 $6,782.67 Building Fund $314.00 $18,176.28

MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS FOR THE WEEK

Mon. Jan 2nd:

6:00 p.m.: CRSP Men Spanish-Hall

7:00 p.m.: KOCA—RE Meeting Room

Tuesday. Jan 3rd:

6:00 p.m.: CRSP Women-Hall, RE204

6:30 p.m.: Legion of Mary English-Old Parish Ofc

6:30 p.m.: Knight of Columbus-RE104

7:00 p.m.: Carismaticos-RE102

Thursday, Jan 5th:

9:00 a.m.: Devocion de la Sangre Preciosa—Chapel

6:30 p.m.: SAC Prep\RCIA\RCIC

7:00 p.m.: Hora Santa

Friday, Jan 6th:

8:00 a.m.: Eucharistic Adoration

12:00 p.m.: Fish Fry

6:30 p.m.: Legion de Maria-Youth House

Saturday, Jan 7th:

10:30 a.m.: Community Baptisms-English

11:30 a.m.: Community Baptisms-Spanish

3:30 p.m.: Confessions

MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS

DIRECTORY Altar Servers: Nicole Herring - nmaswh@gmail.com

Altar Society: Dora Castañeda

dora_castaneda@sbcglobal.net Baptism: Rita Dickman—rita82853@msn.com

English Choir: Raymond Tatum—rjtatum@gmail.com

Spanish Choir : Ismael Vences (512)850-1922

Evangelization: Tessy Dorantes—(512)848-4420

Extraordinary Ministers: Debbie Moore (225)802-4702

Finance Council Chair: Reid Sharp

Hispanic Ministry: Robert & Aida Casillas

(512)581-7336

Knights of Columbus: Mike D’Antonio—

penguinhed@aol.com

KOCA: Mary Szelag—oldscat62@yahoo.com

Lectors (English): Debi Goodedgoode50@austin.rr.com

Lectors (Spanish):

Nursing Homes (weekdays) Dan Krischke—

handydan@texas.net Pastoral Council Chair: Robert Casillas (512)581-7336

Prison Ministry: Dan Krischke- handydan@texas.net

Sacristans: Generosa Lowden (512)321-3552 Sandwich Ministry: Steve Venzon (512)629-7833

Legion of Mary English: Ginger Morris

gmorris19@austin.rr.com

Legion of Maria Español: Leticia Vasquez

(512)284-2674 Ushers:

Pro Life: Charles Elliott—

aggieczechman@gmail.com

Funeral Food Coordinator: Putzie Martin

putzie55@gmail.com

CRSP Hombres: Edwin Montenegro (512)748-8003

CRSP Mujeres: Veronica Sanchez (512)466-1580

Movimiento Conyugal: Fransisca Ramirez

(512)844-2340

Danza Matachines: Jose Reyes (979)200-9050

Thank you for your faithful Stewardship of our

Parish and for your generous donations

Altar Flowers for this weekend:

Roberto & Rose Mary Rubio’s

47th Wedding Anniversary

Our deepest condolences to the

family and friends of:

†Aurora Castro

EIM WORKSHOP (ENGLISH)

January 17, 2017

6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Parish Hall

For all those serving or new to a

ministry & those needing to renew their

certification.

Please register :

http://www.austindiocese.org/offices-ministries/offices/ethics-and-integrity-

ministry-office/eim-workshops

Gospel Meditation

By believing and obeying, Mary gave birth to the Son of God, and so

we call her Mother of God. By responding to the grace of baptism and

by our own belief and obedience, Christ is truly present in and

through us. This is a great mystery upon which we should constantly

reflect. May we constantly look to Mary as a model of discipleship. In

this new Year of Grace, “The LORD bless you and keep you! The

LORD let his face shine upon you! The LORD look upon you kindly

and give you peace!

Al creer y obedecer, María dio a luz al Hijo de Dios, y es así que po-

demos llamarla Madre de Dios. Al responder a la gracia del bautis-

mo y por nuestra propia creencia y obediencia, Cristo está verdader-

amente presente en nosotros y a través de nosotros. Este es un gran

misterio sobre el cual debemos reflexionar continuamente. Miremos a

María constantemente como un modelo de discipulado. En este nuevo

Año de Gracia, "¡Que el Señor le bendiga y le conserve! ¡Que el SE-

ÑOR deje brillar su luz sobre usted! ¡Que el SEÑOR amablemente lo

conserve y le de paz!"

Baptism Class Instructors needed

(English and Spanish Speakers)

For more information please call:

Rita Dickman at (512)545-4177

Ascension Parish will hold a Blood Drive on

Sunday, Jan 22, 2017 in Msgr Dokupil Hall

8:00 AM till 1:30 PM.

FREE Basic Estate Planning Workshop "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the an-

gels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone" Matthew 24:36

Join your host and fellow parishioner, Priscilla Ruiz, for a compre-

hensive "how-to" planning workshop. Pick a convenient date and Sign

Up by Texting (512)-733-4651

Saturday January 21st OR Saturday February 4th

Parish Hall 9 - 11:30 a.m.

It is wise to put a well thought out estate plan in place that will give

you peace of mind to know that when the time comes, your plan for

minor children, assets, and/or medical wishes will be carried out in

accordance with your beliefs. You will be given information on the

basics of estate planning such as how to create your Will, Power of

Attorney, and Medical Directives. This course will also touch on trust

funds, how best to incorporate charitable giving into your plan and

how-to take proper inventory of the assets you have now.

You will receive a free workbook and referral list of highly qualified

attorneys and estimated cost.

***Disclaimer***

Priscilla Ruiz is a retired financial advisor offering free information

only with no personal monetary gain. No document preparation or

financial advice will be offered.

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today we celebrate Our Blessed Mother, Mary. She said

“Yes” to the Lord with faith in His plan. May we all have such

faith and love for our Father.

Solemnidad de la Santísima Virgen María

Hoy celebramos a nuestra Santísima Madre, María. Ella dijo

"sí" al Señor con fe en Su plan. Que todos tengamos esa fe y

amor por nuestro Padre.

We invite all men to experience the opportunity to

become disciples called for by Pope Francis and par-

ticipate in the church’s evangelization. The men’s

ACTS Retreat will be February 23-26, 2017 applica-

tion are located in front of the church or for more information

please contact: Raymond Tatum (512)332-1225 Steve Venzon

(512)629-7833 or Martin Dorantes (512)748-4453

Word of Life

“Perhaps one of your friends has become pregnant unexpected-

ly. … Your support might be the only support she receives.

Even if we never know how, the smallest things we do can

change someone's life.” — “10 Ways to Support Her When

She’s Unexpectedly Expecting

“Tal vez una de tus amigas haya quedado embarazada

inesperadamente. … Tu apoyo puede ser el único que reciba.

Incluso aunque nunca sepamos cómo, las cosas más pequeñas

que podamos hacer pueden cambiarle la vida a alguien”. —

“10 Maneras de apoyarla cuando está esperando sin haberlo

esperado”

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