W ! P , F V BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH

DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043‐3002 • Phone: (956) 722‐1231 • FAX: (956) 722‐2823

Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org Bulle n announcements e‐mail: bulle n@blessedsacramentlaredo.org 

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.

and 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: 6:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00 A.M. (Español) 10:00 A.M. 12:00 N.N. 5:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents MUST be registered parishioners (considered registered parishioners if have actively been attending Sunday Masses prior to baptism). Baptisms are administered on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Baptismal instruction is offered on the preceding Thursday.

PARISH STAFF Mrs. Josie R. Arellano, Bookkeeper

Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Parish Secretary Mrs. Consuelo M. Perez, Bulletin Editor

Mr. Manuel Ponce, Director of Music

DAILY MASS Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M. Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M. FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY

Couples should inquire about premarital prepa-ration and available church dates at least six (6) months prior to planned wedding date. Do not make any arrangements before contact-ing the parish office.

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal

1501 North Bartlett Avenue Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 722-1222 Fax: (956) 712-2002

NOVENA TO

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Wednesday after the 6:00 P.M. Mass.

ADORATION OFTHE BLESSED SACRAMENT First Friday 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Third Thursday of each month 7:00 A.M . - 6:00 P.M.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday, 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.

Wednesdays, 30 min. before the evening Mass By appointment (Please call the Parish Office)

ANOINTNG OF THE SICK By appointment (Please call the Parish Office)

In case of emergency, any time

ACTS CORE Blas A. Martinez 722-1231 ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231 ALTAR SERVERS (Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church) Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231 ALTAR SOCIETY (Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30PM in the parish hall) Mrs. Rosie Cavazos, President 722-1231 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi C. Arredondo 236-8672 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Lawrence Bruni (956) 898-8813

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Jaime A. Garcia 645-7037 LECTORS Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 PARISH COUNCIL Mr. George P. Kazen, President MEN’S FAITH SHARING Meet every Mon. at 7:00PM in the parish hall LADIES’ FAITH SHARING Meet every 1st & 3rd Tue. at 6:30PM in the parish hall QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Secretary 722-1231 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231 YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet every Wed. @ 7PM in the P.H.) Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231 YOUTH LECTORS Deacon Roger Martinez, Jr. 722-1231

Mass Intentions for the Week

POPE FRANCIS’ MESSAGE FOR THE 2019 WORLD DAY OF THE SICK

«You received without payment; give without payment» (Mt 10:8) Dear Brothers and Sisters, “You received without payment; give without payment” (Mt 10:8). These are the words spoken by Jesus when sending forth his apostles to spread the Gospel, so that his Kingdom might grow through acts of gratuitous love. On the XXVII World Day of the Sick, to be solemnly celebrated on 11 February 2019 in Calcutta, India, the Church – as a Mother to all her chil-dren, especially the infirm – reminds us that generous gestures like that of the Good Samaritan are the most credible means of evangelization. Car-ing for the sick requires professionalism, tenderness, straightforward and simple gestures freely given, like a caress that makes others feel loved. Life is a gift from God. Saint Paul asks: “What do you have that you did not receive?” (1 Cor 4:7). […] Amid today’s culture of waste and indifference, I would point out that “gift” is the category best suited to challenging today’s individualism and social fragmentation, while at the same time promoting new relationships and means of cooperation between peoples and cultures. […] In light of the solemn celebration in India, I would like to recall, with joy and admiration, the figure of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta – a model of charity who made visible God’s love for the poor and sick. As I noted at her canonization, “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a gener-ous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and defense of human life, of those unborn and those abandoned and discarded… She bowed down before those who were spent, left to die on the side of the road, seeing in them their God-given dignity; she made her voice heard before the powers of this world, so that they might recognize their guilt for the crime – the crimes! – of poverty they created. For Mother Teresa, mercy was the ‘salt’ which gave flavor to her work; it was the ‘light’ that shone in the darkness of the many who no longer had tears to shed for their poverty and suffering.” (Homily, 4 September 2016). Saint Mother Teresa helps us understand that our only criterion of action must be selfless love for every human being, without distinction of lan-guage, culture, ethnicity or religion. Her example continues to guide us by opening up horizons of joy and hope for all those in need of understanding and tender love, and especially for those who suffer. […] I urge everyone, at every level, to promote the culture of generosity and of gift, which is indispensable for overcoming the culture of profit and waste. Catholic healthcare institutions must not fall into the trap of simply running a business; they must be concerned with personal care more than profit. We know that health is relational, dependent on interaction with others, and requiring trust, friendship and solidarity. It is a treasure that can be enjoyed fully only when it is shared. The joy of generous giving is a ba-rometer of the health of a Christian. I entrust all of you to Mary, Salus Infirmorum. May she help us to share the gifts we have received in the spirit of dialogue and mutual acceptance, to live as brothers and sisters attentive to each other’s needs, to give from a generous heart, and to learn the joy of selfless service to others. With great affection, I assure you of my closeness in prayer, and to all I cordially impart my Apostolic Blessings. -FRANCIS

Saturday, February 9, 2019 - Weekday [4]; Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00PM †David C. Leyendecker By Wife & Family †Maria Rosa & Isabel Ramirez (B) By Perez Hinojosa Fam. †Virginia Mendoza By Sylvia Mendoza †Dr. Juan L. Maldonado By M/M Hans Nunemaker In Thanksgving for Elsa Guzman By M/M Wilfredo Guzman Sunday, February 10, 2019 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM †Edmundo Cavazos H. By Family 10:00AM For Parishioners 12:00PM †Antonio Cantu (B) By Alicia & Antonio Martinez 5:00PM †Pedro H. Villarreal (A) By Daughters Monday, February 11, 2019 - Weekday [5]; Our Lady of Lourdes 7:00AM †Chata Claflin (A) By Villarreal Sisters 6:00PM For Sick Parishioners Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - Weekday [5] 7:00AM †Aurelia Martinez (A) By Romie Vargas & Family Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - Weekday [5] 7:00AM †Msgr. William Thompson (A) 6:00PM †Amelia M. Guajardo (B) By A. Yolanda G. Cantu †Geraldine Nunemaker By Hans & Adriana Nunemaker †Maria de los Angeles A. Garcia (B) By Amparo A. Garcia & Family †Marcelino Cabrera (A) By Wife & Family †Socorro Gonzalez (A) By Mine G. Ramirez Thursday, February 14, 2019 –Saints Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop

7:00AM ♥†Blas M. & Rosina Martinez-Wedding Anniv. By Rosina U. Martinez & Family Friday, February 15, 2019 - Weekday [5] 7:00AM †Cristina Isabel Serna (B) By Parents 9:00AM †Aurelia Martinez & Manuela Lopez (A) By Romie Vargas & Family Saturday, February 16, 2019 - Weekday [5]; Blessed Virgin Mary 6:00PM †Maria L. Contreras (A) By Family Sunday, February 17, 2019 – SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM No Mass Intention Requested 10:00AM †Aurora & Tana Martinez (A) By Gonzalez & Donovan Families 12:00PM For Parishioners

5:00PM †Pablo Jorge Castillo By Parents (B)=Birthday (A)=Anniversary

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candle will be burning this week in Thanksgiving by: Josie R. Arellano

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019

Then I heard the voice of the Lord say-ing,“Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” “Here I am, “I said, “send me!”       —Isaiah 6:8

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candles will be burning this week in Memory of:

Deceased Members of the Ramirez-Barrera Family

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning in Loving Memory of: Olivia R. Cavazos

BIRTHDAY WISHES . . . . . .and God’s many blessings to all those celebrating a birthday or anniversary this week.

Teodoro Aguero, Sr. A. Alarcon Robert Beckelhymer Baby Graciela Bernal Olivia G. Cavazos Wayo Cavazos David Charles Mrs. Joaquin Cigarroa, Jr. Hugo Adolfo Cipres Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Easton Louie Deleza Erika M. Deleza William Dickinson Jose Duarte

Maria del Carmen Duarte Angel Flores Cayetana Flores Christian Flores Giovanni Flores Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Jesus Gonzalez Reagan Goodman Megan Gribble Yvonne Gribble Baby Emiliano Ibarra Lidia S. Laurel Servando E. Laurel, Jr. Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Nora McCain John McQuinne Sergio Mojica Maria Przystasz Mrs. Josefina Requejo

Jose Luis Requejo Rodolfo Requejo Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Raymundo O. Salinas, Jr. Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Msgr. Stanley Sliwiak Jim Switzer Nora G. Urbach Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Mike Valdez Raymond S. York Zulie York Barbara Zepeda

P ray For. . .

Sheila Garza 10-Feb Denise Jones 10-Feb Jose Lopez 10-Feb Maria Virginia T. Santos 11-Feb Abigail Ramon 12-Feb Josie R. Arellano 12-Feb Adriana Marin 12-Feb

Sergio Sifuentes 12-Feb Jenny Hernandez 12-Feb Gabriela Gutierrez 14-Feb Amberlee Acosta 16-Feb Grizelda Gomez 16-Feb Monica Swisher 16-Feb

Collection for the Weekend of: February 2 & 3, 2019

Envelopes $6,339.25 Loose 1,349.69 School 339.53

CCD 74.79 TOTAL $8,103.26 Second Collection: Blessed Sacrament School $1,964.71

Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

We especially pray every Wednesday after the evening Mass during the Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Let us pray also for those whom God has called home recently especially Alicia M. Charles. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life.

Religious Education

First & Second Year Confirmation Students Mandatory meeting for parents Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the church.

MASS OF ANOINTING FOR WORLD DAY OF THE SICK A special Mass of Anointing to commemorate World Day of the Sick will be celebrated on Monday, Feb. 11, commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes, at 6:00 p. m. at our church. Mass will include: - Anointing of the sick - Blessing of caregivers - Blessing with Lourdes water

This day, established by saint Pope John Paul II in 1992, is meant to recognize the reality of those who are ill within our communities and the responsibility that each of us has to be in solidarity with them. World Day of the Sick is a time to focus on the Christian meaning of suffering and Christ’s ever abiding presence among us. This special day each year is an opportunity to recognize the importance of all those who directly care for the sick and the elderly whether in Catho-lic hospitals and health care facilities, public hospitals or at home. Everyone is welcome!

BLESSED SACRAMENT ALTAR SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING

T he next monthly meeting is scheduled for Mon-day, February 11, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Hostesses: Gigi Rodriguez, Marylou Perez, Anita Reuthinger and Cynthia Haynes Ramirez.

M embers extend an invitation to all women of the parish to join the society. Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Please contact Rosie Cavazos at (956) 236-2247 or Veronica Villarreal at (95) 744-6691 for information. Membership dues are $10.

ALTAR SERVER’S THIS WEEKEND FEBRUARY 9TH & 10TH

To benefit their Summer trip to Fiesta Texas

After all weekend Masses outside the West entrance of the church.

Thank you so much for support!

Happy Valentine’s Day Beloved, let us love one another,

because love is from God. Whoever does not love does not

know God, for God is love. – I John 4:7-8

ADULT FAITH FORMATION / PASTORAL INSTITUTE SPRING 2019 The Pastoral Institute will be offering courses in the Spring of 2019! Please take the time to pray and consider this opportunity that our Mother Church is giving us. If interested or for a complete list of the courses being offered, please contact Jesus M. Zambrano, Adult Faith Formation Asst. at 727-2140.