Hope Guevara

St. James Catholic Church

Bulletin 515358

Office Phone: 830-672-2945

Fax Phone: 830-672-1058

Catholic Community of Gonzales and Waelder

417 N. College St. Gonzales, Texas 78629

Phones:

Parish Office .......................... (830) 672-2945

Fax ........................................... (830) 672-1058

Religious Education .............. (830) 672-6291

Sacred Heart Hall .................. (830) 672-6230

Website: ……………………………ccgaw.org

Saint James At College and St. Lawrence

Sacred Heart At St. John and St. Lawrence

Saint Patrick In Waelder on Hwy 90

Our Mission

The St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic communities – blessed with the love of the Father, through faith in Jesus Christ and with guidance from the Holy Spirit – will work together to form one unified Catholic and apostolic Church committed to hospitality, stewardship and fellowship among diverse parishioners through religious education and a dedication to believing, living and sharing the Word of God.

Parish Staff: Father Paul Raaz………………………………...Pastor Mrs. Hope Guevara………………………….Secretary Ms. Patty Rodriguez…..Coordinator of Relig. Ed Rev. Mr. Terry Brennan……………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. Alfonso Moreno…………………….Deacon Rev. Mr. John Klapuch………………………..Deacon Mr. Tim Decker………….Custodian/Maintenance

MASS INTENTIONS Monday, 7/31 No Mass Tuesday, 8/01 6:30 A.M. Anton Havel by Linda Denker (SJ) 9:30 A.M. Volunteers at Texan Nursing Home (TN) by LaBuhn Family 6:00 P.M. Domingo Ibarra by Family (SP) Wednesday, 8/02 10:00 A.M. For World Peace (HN) 5:30 P.M. Ludwig Molnoskey by Wife/Family (SJ) Anton Zavadil by John Zavadil Thursday, 8/03 12:00 P.M. Kay Zaskoda by Danna Majefski (SH) Friday, 8/04 6:30 A.M. Dolores/James Fehner by Keith/Sheila (SH) Elstner & Family Saturday, 8/05 5:30 P.M. James Fehner by Agnes Gast/Family (SJ) Pat Benes by Mary Gayle Caraway Henry Sofka by Genaro/Lupe Saldana Mikey Brzozowski by Donna/Jerry Malik Sunday, 8/06 8:00 A.M. Sabino Gutierrez by Family (SH) Anastacio/Isabel Monjaraz by Family 9:30 A.M. Ben Barborak by M/M Michael (SJ) Brzozowski Leon Ornelas by Dora Ornelas Frank Behrendt by Daniel Seelman Jack LaBuhn by LaBuhn Family 11:30 A.M. Guadalupe Macias by Family (SP) Domingo/David Ibarra, III by Family 5:15 P.M. Frank Pekar by Adeline Molnoskey (SJ)

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Ministers for Next Sunday Thank You for Serving

5:30 PM Lector: Tim/Michelle Decker Min. of Comm.: Deacon Carrie Tinsley/Jan Fiebig Ushers: Billy Mikesh/Mary Ann Brzozowski Freddie Kpavik/Jay Tinsley 8:00 AM Lector: Angel Flores/Nery Mata Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Jose Mendoza/Yesenia Gonzlez Gloria Moreno/Lucio Colchado 9:30 AM Lector: Greg Tieken Min. of Comm.: Deacon Martha Jo Guerra/Allyssa Ruiz Ushers: Jason Tomas/Bobby Tomas Nolan Blundell/Joseph Kridler 11:30 AM Lector: Rosalba Villegas Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Sam/Janie Melchor Ushers: Volunteers 5:15 PM Lector: Shari Stefinsky Min. of Comm.: Deacon Alfonso Amanda Longoria/Lupe Saldana

Week-At-A-Glance Tue Aug 1, 7 pm, SJPR………………….Pastoral Council Mtg. Fri Aug 4, SHC…………………………..Eucharistic Adoration Sat Aug 5, 8 am, SHH……………………...Guadalupanas Mtg. Sun Aug 6, 12:30 pm, SPC………………...Guadalupanas Mtg.

St. James Flowers at the Tabernacle: Lupe Saldana Flowers at the Altar: blessings received by Rudy/Suzanne Vrana

Sacred Heart Flowers at the Altar: community

LISTEN TO YOUR DREAMS God visits Solomon in a dream, and the scripture story nowhere tells us that Solomon awoke to have this conversation with God! So, still in his dream, Solomon answers God’s question about what he desires most, and God grants his request for wisdom in abundance. In our waking hours, we are much distracted by work, home, family, traffic, entertainment, and many worries. When we try to think about what we really want out of life, we have trouble even imagining what that might be. But deep inside, our real longings dwell, known to God and to the Holy Spirit. Our dreams, unencumbered by defenses, may hold clues to what our deepest needs are, or what bothers us most. They could be God speaking. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

ESCUCHA TUS SUEÑOS Dios visita a Salomón en un sueño, ¡y el relato bíblico no dice en ninguna parte que Salomón se despertó para tener esta conversación con Dios! Así, todavía en su sueño, Salomón responde a la pregunta de Dios sobre lo que más desea, y Dios le concede en abundancia su pedido de t e n e r s a b i d u r í a . En nuestras horas de vigilia, estamos muy distraídos con el trabajo, la casa, la familia, el tráfico, la diversión y muchas preocupaciones. Cuando tratamos de pensar en qué es lo que realmente queremos en la vida, nos cuesta un poco imaginar lo que pueda ser. Mas allá en el fondo, moran nuestros verdaderos anhelos, que Dios y el Espíritu Santo conocen. Nuestros sueños, libres de las trabas de las defensas, pueden guardar la clave de nuestras más hondas necesidades o lo que nos molesta más. Puede que sean el modo que Dios usa para hablarnos. Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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Catechists Needed: As we prepare to begin our school year, we are asking you to consider helping in our Religious Education Pro-gram as Catechists and helpers. Each year, our Catholic Commu-nity faces the happy challenge of presenting the good news of our faith to more than six hundred children, youth and adults of our parish - one of our most important tasks as a family of faith! Help-ers are needed on all levels. Speak with Ms. Patty Rodriguez, 672-6291, if you believe you are called to help in our program this year.

Registration for Religious Education begins this weekend! Reg-istration will be after all masses, and during the weekdays. First days for Religious Ed are Sunday, Aug. 27, and Wednesday, Aug. 30. RCIA classes - for adults preparing for the sacraments, begin a week earlier - August 20-21.

St. James Hall: Our painting continues; new ovens have been installed and work is being done on the kitchen countertops. Soon, the new flooring will go into the kitchen and restroom area.

Leaders’ Mini-Retreat - will take place at Sacred Heart This af-ternoon (Sunday), 1:30-5 pm. This retreat, presented in Spanish, will help us to reflect on how to become more effective leaders in our community. Open to all!

Fiesta Guacamole is fast approaching - September 2-3! If you are interested in making a donation or if you are able to help please contact Fiesta Chairman - Freddie Noyola 830 263-1551 or Fiesta Co-Chairman – Adan Ibarra 830-857-0847. Together we will make Fiesta Guacamole XXXV a success!

Next Weekend, please welcome Fr. Tony Pesek, who celebrates the 9:30 and 11:30 masses. Fr. Tony is the recently retired pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in New Braunfels. That morning, I will be joining Archbishop Gustavo for the last Mass to be offered at St. Stephen Parish in San Antonio. St. Stephen will be closing as of August 6, for lack of resources and personnel to remain open. St. Stephen was my very first pastorate, and although I knew for some time that its closing was imminent, next Sunday is sure to be a difficult time for many who have deep religious roots in that community. We will take heart in celebrating the many life-giving memories that we created together “back in the day” when St. Stephen’s was a thriving parish and a significant presence on San Antonio’s West Side. Please remember us in prayer! -- Fr. Paul

Alzheimer Assn BBQ Plate Fundraiser - this Saturday, August 5, 11 am - 3 pm, at the Lions Pavilion at Independence Park. Tickets are pre-sale; $10 each. Call Linda Bazan, 857-6588; Carlos Cama-rillo, 857-6371; Carmen Rivera, 263-4736; or Leticia Gomez, 445-0512 to purchase tickets. This sale is in support of the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Thanks for your support!

Spanish Retreat: Conquering Nations for Christ - At St. Patrick Parish in Houston, August 4-6, 2017. For men and women. Cost is $80; registration forms are available at our churches. Participa-tion is limited to 100 persons; first come, first served. Call for more information at 713-885-5021, 9 am - 5 pm.

Eucharistic Adoration this Tuesday, 6:30-8 pm: St. Patrick; this Friday, 7 am - 8 pm: Sacred Heart. I have been encouraged by the increasing attendance at Eucharistic Adoration in the past weeks. I hope all of you have the opportunity to spend time with our Lord in the Eucharist, between the hours of 7 am and 8 pm each Friday. Make it a habit!

2nd Collection next weekend: Religious Education.

Se necesitan Catequistas: Al prepararnos para el año escolar, les pedimos a que consideren en ofrecerse como Catequistas y asis-tentes en nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa. Cada año, nuestra Comunidad Católica tiene la oportunidad de presentar las buenas noticias de la fe Católica a mas que seis cientos niños, jóvenes y adultos de nuestra parroquia - una obra de suma impor-tancia para nuestra familia de fe! Se necesita asistencia en cada nivel. Hable con Srita. Paty Rodriguez, 672’6291, si crees que estás llamado a ayudar en el programa en este año.

Inscripción para la Educación Religiosa empieza en este fin de semana - después de las misa, y entre semana. Primeras clases serán domingo, ago. 27, y miércoles, ago. 30. Clases de RCIA - para adultos preparando para los sacramentos, empiezan una se-mana antes - ago. 20-21.

Salón de St. James: Los trabajadores siguen con la pintura; se han instalado nuevos hornos, y ha empezado el trabajo en las tapas de gabinetes y mesas en la cocina. Pronto empezarán con instalar nuevo piso en la cocina y baños.

Mini-Retiro Para Líderes - tomará lugar en Sagrado Corazón esta tarde (domingo), 1:30-5 pm. Este retiro, presentado en espa-ñol, nos ayudará a reflexionar sobre cómo ser líderes efectivos dentro de nuestra comunidad. ¡Abierto a todos!

La Fiesta Guacamole ya nos llega - sept. 2-3! Si puedes hacer un donativo, o y puede ayudar, llame al encargado - Freddie Noyole, 830-263-1551 o Adan Ibarra, 830-857-0847. Juntos, podemos hacer un buen éxito con Fiesta Guacamole XXXV!

El próximo fin de semana, reciban bien al Padre Antonio Pesek, que celebra las misas de 9:30 y 11:30. Padre “Tony” se jubiló de su puesto de párroco de la Parroquia St. Peter y Paul en New Braunfels. Esa mañana, yo estaré con el Arzobispo Gustavo para la última misa en el templo de San Esteban en San Antoio. Esa parróquia se cerrará el 6 de agosto, por falta de recursos y perso-nal. San Esteban fue mi primer parróquia como pastor. Ya sabía que iba a cerrar; pero el próximo domingo será un tiempo difícil para muchos que tienen raices religiosos en esa comunidad. A pesar de eso, vamos a regocijar en los recuerdos gozosos de los años en que la parroquia era llena de vida, y una presencia impor-tante en el “Westside” de San Antonio. ¡Nos recureden en sus oraciones! -- Padre Paul

Venta de Platos de BBQ - Alzheimers Assn - este sábado, ago. 5, 11 am - 3 pm, en el Parque de Independencia. Tiquetes son de venta, $10 cada uno. Llame a Linda Bazan, 857-6588; Carlos Camarillo, 857-6371; Carmen Rivera, 263-4736; o Leticia Gomez, 445-0512 para comprar tíquetes.

Retiro en Español: Conquistando las Naciones para Cristo - en la Iglesia San Patricio en Houston, ago. 4-6, 2017. Para hom-bres y mujeres. $80 cobra; forms de solicitud están disponibles en nuestras iglesias. Se limita la participación a 100 personas. Para mas información, llame a 713-885-5021, 9 am - 5 pm.

Adoración Eucarística el Martes, 6:30-8 pm: San Patricio; Viernes, 7 am - 8 pm: Sagrado Corazón. Estoy muy animado en ver mas gente participando en la Adoración Eucarística en estas semanas. Espero que todos ustedes tengan la oportunidad de pasar tiempo con nuestro Señor en la Eucaristía, cada viernes entre las horas de 7 am y 8 pm. ¡Hágalo frecuentemente!

2a Colecta el próximo fin de semana: Educación Religiosa.

The Holy Rosary will be recited before the 9:30 A.M. mass by the following: 1st Sunday-Youth, 2nd Sunday-St. James Altar Society, 3rd Sunday-Catholic Daughters of America, 4th Sunday-Knights of Columbus, and 5th Sunday-Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. El Santo Rosario se reza cada Domingo antes de la misa de 8:00 A.M. Divine Mercy Monday-Friday @ 3 pm at Sacred Heart Church. The Holy Rosary will be recited every Monday @ 6:30 P.M. at Sacred Heart Church. Bible Study every Monday @ 7:30 P.M. in the Sacred Heart Hall. Estudio Bíblico Lunes a las 7:30 P.M. en el Salón de Sacred Heart. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help every Wednesday after 5:30 P.M. Mass at St. James Church. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every First Friday after the 6:30 A.M. Mass.

Sacred Heart Guadalupanas will meet every first Saturday of the month and participate in the 8:00 A.M. Mass every first Sunday of the month. St. Patrick’s Guadalupanas will meet every first Sunday of the month. Knights of Columbus participate in the 9:30 A.M. Mass every fourth Sunday of the month and meet at 7 P.M. every second Wednesday of the month at the K.C. Hall. Officer/Business meeting held on the last Tues-day of the month at 6 P.M. The Altar Society will meet every second Tuesday of the month in the conference room at 9 A.M. ACTS Core Committee will meet every third Monday of the month in the CCD Center at 6:30 P.M. Catholic Daughters of America will meet every fourth Tuesday of the month in the St. James Hall at 6 P.M. Sacred Heart Choir practice every Wednesday at 7 pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall .

Sacrificial Giving: Thank You! St. James $2,845.00 Sacred Heart $1,320.00 St. Patrick $ 631.00

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk

10:38-42 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9; 2 Pt 1:16-19; Mt 17:1-9

All things work for good for those who love God. —Romans 8:28a

Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:30—12:00 PM

1:00 PM—5:30 PM

Office E-mail: catholic@stx.rr.com Fr. Paul’s E-mail: paulraaz@stx.rr.com CCD Office E-mail: prodz@stx.rr.com

Sacrament of Baptism Interview with Parents

Bring State Birth Certificate—required Second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 7:00 and 8:30 PM at office or second Tuesday of Each Month

anytime between 5:00 and 6:00 PM at St. Patrick or by special appointment with Deacon.

Class for Parents and Godparents

4th Sunday of Each Month 6:15 PM at Sacred Heart

Baptism celebrated at the end of any Sunday Mass Preparation may be done before child is born.

Sacrament of Marriage

Please Call Office At least Six Months Prior to wedding

Sacrament of Reconciliation

(Confession) Saturday 4:30-5:15 PM (St. James) Tuesday 5:15-5:45 PM (St. Patrick)

Immediately before or after Masses (on request) or by special appointment

Adult Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

Call office or join our RCIA group

Mass Schedule Saturday

5:30 PM—St. James Sunday

8:00 AM—Sacred Heart (Spanish) 9:30 AM—St. James

11:30 AM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) 5:15 PM—Sacred Heart

Monday no services Tuesday

6:30 AM—St. James 9:30 AM—Texan Nursing/Rehab.

6:00 PM—St. Patrick (Spanish/English) Wednesday

10:00 AM—The Heights Nursing/Rehab. 5:30 PM—St. James

Thursday 12:00 PM—Sacred Heart

Friday 6:30 AM—St. James (every other week—

Sacred Heart)