January 13 2019 mdash Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Year C
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 Administrative Assistant Juana Rodriguez Cervantes
Email stmarysmexiayahoocom Email juanaperico26yahoocom juanarodz129gmailcom
Deacon Richard Johnson Finance Manager Mary Seale
Email seatrek76msncom Email stmarysmarygmailcom
Deacon Dwight Mahoney CCE Director Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone (254) 729-2573 Parish Council Chairman Michael Gragg
Deacon Gordon Lee Finance Council Chairman Don Altland
Phone (254) 562-3635
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
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
800AM +Bill Swick
1000AM +Evelyn Keale
1200PM Pro Populo
Tuesday-210PM +Souls In Purgatory
Wednesday-1210PM Peace amp Health for Family
Thursdayndash 1210PM +Maria amp Benedicto
Fridayndash1210PM In Thanksgiving of Lucinda Jaramillo
18th Birthday
Pastoral Council members Josie 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
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Madison Gragg Zoe Crosby Lewis Taylor
Chris Staton amp Alberto Hernaacutendez
1000AM Samantha Lira Zaiden Thomas Karla Alvarez
Andreya Reyna amp Emilee Davila
1200PM Litzy Velazquez Mariel Rodriacuteguez Ana Mendoza
Mary J Sifuentes amp Stephanie Hernaacutendez
Lectors
800AM Zoe Crosby (A) amp Madison Gragg (L)
1000AM Getsemani Contreras (A) amp Samantha Lira (L)
1200PM Aacutengel Cuevas (A) amp Aacutengel Cuevas (L)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup
800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez
1000AM Jose Contreras
1200PM Teresa Salazar
This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor
Huff Welding
Esta semana patrocinamos a nuestro patrocinador de
boletiacuten
Soldadura Huff
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are
sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health issues
Let us pray for the sick Tinnie Wilson Cassidy Loacutepez
Chris Colby Russell De Cordova Peyton Williams Rem-
ington Masters Charlie Loeffler Mary Ellen Tate Leonard
Longer Kristine McClinton Rosa Cisneros and Tracy Sta-
ton
Let us pray for the deceased Briso Ramirez Lorenzo Hur-
tado Cecilio Peacuterez Faustino Olalde Jesuacutes Perez Joseacute
Aacutengel Ramiacuterez Amy Eggerling and Tommy Beard We
pray to the Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Contreras
Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington and Karina Rivera
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
January 12th amp 13thndash Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Christ
was sent into the world to bring glad tidings to the poor to proclaim lib-
erty to captives to give sight to the blind and to free the oppressed (Lk
418) Christ came to effect a great reconciliation bringing about the
salvation all In Christ through baptism we are born again and made a
royal priesthood a holy people set apart As a result we the common
priesthood of the faithful have a part in the mission of the whole body mdash
bringing glad tidings proclaiming liberty giving sight to the blind and
freeing the oppressed
Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica
Enero 12 y 13-Fiesta del Bautismo del Sentildeor Cristo fue enviado al
mundo para llevar buenas nuevas a los pobres proclamar la libertad de
los cautivos dar la vista a los ciegos y liberar a los oprimidos (Lucas
418) Cristo vine para realizar una gran reconciliacioacuten trayendo salva-
cioacuten a todos En Cristo a traveacutes del santo bautismo renacemos y reali-
zamos un sacerdocio real somos gente santa Como resultado nosotros
-que formamos- el sacerdocio de los fieles formamos parte del cuerpo
entero ndash llevando buenas noticias proclamando libertad dando la vista
a los ciegos y liberando a los oprimidos
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Heb 11-6 Ps 971 and 2b 6 and 7c 9 Mk 114-20
Tuesday Heb 25-12 Ps 82ab and 5 6-7 8-9 Mk 121-28
Wednesday Heb 214-18 Ps 1051-2 3-4 6-7 8-9 Mk 129-39
Thursday Heb 37-14 Ps 956-7c 8-9 10-11 Mk 140-45
Friday Heb 41-5 11 Ps 783 and 4bc 6c-7 8 Mk 21-12
Saturday Heb 412-16 Ps 198 9 10 15 Mk 213-17
Sunday Is 621-5 Ps 961-2 2-3 7-8 9-10 1 Cor 124-11
Jn 21-11
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes Heb 1 1-6 Salmo 96 1 y 2b 6 y 7c 9 Mc 1 14-20
Martes Heb 2 5-12 Salmo 8 2ab y 5 6-7 8-9 Mc 1 21-28
Mieacutercoles Heb 2 14-18 Salmo 104 1-2 3-4 6-7 8-9 Mc 129-39
Jueves Heb 3 7-14 Salmo 94 6-7c 8-9 10-11 Mc 1 40-45
Viernes Heb 4 1-5 11 Salmo 77 3 y 4bc 6c-7 8 Mc 2 1-12
Saacutebado Heb 4 12-16 Salmo 18 8 9 10 15 Mc 2 13-17
Domingo Is 62 1-5 Salmo 95 1-2a 2b-3 7-8a 9-10a y c
1 Cor 12 4-11 Jn 2 1-11
Invite Someone back to Mass A Consistent commitment to attend-
ing Sunday Mass transforms us and others All that is needed to
help souls is for someone to show courage and reach out to them
Invitar a alguien a la Misa es Un compromiso constante de asistir a
la Santa Misa del Domingo nos transforma a nosotros y los demaacutes
Todo lo que se necesita para ayudar a las almas es para alguien
para mostrar el valor y llegar a ellos
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 010619 $ 3 47595
January 1st $ 2 32500
Thank you for your generosity
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Grupo Hispano Tendraacute junta hoy despueacutes de Misa de 12 en el Saloacuten
Parroquial Por favor se les pide su presencia para organizar nuestra
actividades que se proacutexima pronto
Fin de antildeo 2018 La declaraciones de contribucioacuten para los impues-
tos ahora estaacuten disponibles en la notaria parroquial para aquellas per-
sonas que obtuvieron una declaracioacuten de impuestos de 2017 el antildeo
pasado Si no recogioacute una carta de impuestos el antildeo pasado y desea
tener una para el antildeo 2018 comunicasen con la notaria asiacute preparare-
mos una para usted y la tendremos lista para que la recoja el proacuteximo
Domingo
Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten
Con la presencia de asistir la Santa Misa
Clases obligatoria de 1100 am - 1145 am para los alumnos de
Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten en el Saloacuten Parroquia empe-
zando hoy
Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramen-
tales pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o
1200 pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alum-
nos
2019 Distribucioacuten de Sobres para el Ofertorio Estaacuten disponibles en
el vestiacutebulo de la Parroquia Invitamos a todos a usar los sobres Pa-
sen por su nueva caja de sobres y escriba su nuevo nuacutemero (No seraacute
la misma numeracioacuten del antildeo pasado) Si han cambiado de domici-
lio o numero de teleacutefono para favor escribirlo asiacute podemos modificar
el sistema
Campantildea Capital de Encuentro con Cristo La Dioacutecesis de Austin
ha iniciado la Campantildea Capital Nuestra parroquia fue asignada como
Ola 2 que comienza en pocas semanas Por favor comprenda que los
materiales que recibiraacute de la dioacutecesis estaacuten a mi nombre porque la
campantildea estaacute disentildeada de esta manera La dioacutecesis ha establecido el
objetivo y no tengo ninguna decisioacuten sobre esta campantildea a pesar de
que el 30 de cualquier cantidad de donaciones volveraacute a nuestra
comunidad Les pido que por favor oren sobre esto y donen lo que
usted desea
Si usted y su pareja no estaacuten casados por la Iglesia Por favor
hablen con el Paacuterroco Justino para eacutel pueda dar alguacuten consejo recuer-
den a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matrimonio
en la Iglesia
Si usted quiere ofrecer Una Misa especial o donar las flores del altar
para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleantildeos o una
ocasioacuten especial lo puede hacer Los arreglos floral son $7000 el
par Por favor comuniacutequense al Notaria Parroquial
iquestCoacutemo debo de rezar Se presentan varias formas de oracioacuten en el
Catecismo de la Iglesia Catoacutelica (CCC 2623-2649) Estas diversas
formas incluyen oracioacuten de bendicioacuten o adoracioacuten oracioacuten de peti-
cioacuten oracioacuten de intercesioacuten oracioacuten de agradecimiento y oracioacuten de
alabanza
iquestQueacute es la meditacioacuten La meditacioacuten es una praacutectica cristiana de
oracioacuten que se remonta a la Iglesia primitiva Como dice el Catecis-
mo La meditacioacuten es sobre todo una buacutesqueda La mente busca en-
tender el por queacute y coacutemo de la vida cristiana para adherirse y respon-
der a lo que el Sentildeor estaacute pidiendo Al meditar en los Evangelios en
los imaacutegenes sagrados en los textos lituacutergicos en los escritos espiri-
tuales o en el gran libro de la creacioacuten llegamos a hacer nuestro lo
que es de Dios En la medida en que somos humildes y fieles descu-
brimos en la meditacioacuten los movimientos que agitan el corazoacuten y so-
mos capaces de discernirlos Se trata de actuar con sinceridad para
entrar en la luz Sentildeor iquestqueacute haces iquestQuieres que haga (CCC
2705-2706)
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Ladies Altar Guild amp Knights of Columbus Will meet to-
day after the 800 am Mass in the Parish Hall Members are
requested to attend
End of Year 2018 Contribution statements for tax purposes
are now available at the church office for those persons who
picked up a 2017 tax statement last year If you did not pick
up a tax letter last year and want to have one for 2018 please
let the office know and we will prepare one for you and have
it ready for you to pick up the next Sunday
First Communion amp Confirmation Class amp
Mass Attendance
Mandatory classes from 1100 am- 1145 am First
Communion amp Confirmation Students will meet today in
the Parish Hall
Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students
can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm
Mass The front pews will be reserved
Rosary Study Class will meet Monday January 21st at
1230 pm at Deacon Dwight Mahoney house You are most
welcome to join us
2019 Collection Envelope Next yearrsquos envelopes are now
available in the church foyer We invite all to use the enve-
lopes Pick up a new box of envelopes and write in your new
number (It will not be the same as last year) If you have a
new address or phone number write it in so we can update our
system
Encounter Christ Capital Campaign The diocese of Austin
has started the capital campaign Our parish was assigned as
Wave 2 which is starting in few weeks Please understand
that materials you will be receiving from the diocese however
are under my name because the campaign is designed this
way The goal is set by the diocese and I donrsquot have any deci-
sion on this campaign even though 30 of any amount of giv-
ing will go back to our community I ask you to please pray
about it and give as you wish
Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a
great gift to your loved ones living and deceased or for any
other special occasion Stop by the office for open dates
Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday y Two fresh arrangements
are for $7000 You may offer these for your loved ones liv-
ing and deceased or for any other special occasion Stop by
the office for open dates
How do I pray Various forms of prayer are presented in the
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2623-2649) These
various forms include prayer of blessing or adoration prayer
of petition prayer of intercession prayer of thanksgiving and
prayer of praise
What is meditation Meditation is a Christian practice of prayer
dating back to the early Church As the Catechism states
Meditation is above all a quest The mind seeks to understand
the why and how of the Christian life in order to adhere and re-
spond to what the Lord is asking By meditating on the Gospels
holy icons liturgical texts spiritual writings or the great book
of creation we come to make our own that which is Gods To
the extent that we are humble and faithful we discover in medita-
tion the movements that stir the heart and we are able to discern
them It is a question of acting truthfully in order to come into the
light Lord what do you want me to do (CCC 2705-2706)
(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
469-531-7284
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McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
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wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
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
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
800AM +Bill Swick
1000AM +Evelyn Keale
1200PM Pro Populo
Tuesday-210PM +Souls In Purgatory
Wednesday-1210PM Peace amp Health for Family
Thursdayndash 1210PM +Maria amp Benedicto
Fridayndash1210PM In Thanksgiving of Lucinda Jaramillo
18th Birthday
Pastoral Council members Josie 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
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Madison Gragg Zoe Crosby Lewis Taylor
Chris Staton amp Alberto Hernaacutendez
1000AM Samantha Lira Zaiden Thomas Karla Alvarez
Andreya Reyna amp Emilee Davila
1200PM Litzy Velazquez Mariel Rodriacuteguez Ana Mendoza
Mary J Sifuentes amp Stephanie Hernaacutendez
Lectors
800AM Zoe Crosby (A) amp Madison Gragg (L)
1000AM Getsemani Contreras (A) amp Samantha Lira (L)
1200PM Aacutengel Cuevas (A) amp Aacutengel Cuevas (L)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup
800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez
1000AM Jose Contreras
1200PM Teresa Salazar
This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor
Huff Welding
Esta semana patrocinamos a nuestro patrocinador de
boletiacuten
Soldadura Huff
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are
sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health issues
Let us pray for the sick Tinnie Wilson Cassidy Loacutepez
Chris Colby Russell De Cordova Peyton Williams Rem-
ington Masters Charlie Loeffler Mary Ellen Tate Leonard
Longer Kristine McClinton Rosa Cisneros and Tracy Sta-
ton
Let us pray for the deceased Briso Ramirez Lorenzo Hur-
tado Cecilio Peacuterez Faustino Olalde Jesuacutes Perez Joseacute
Aacutengel Ramiacuterez Amy Eggerling and Tommy Beard We
pray to the Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Let us pray for all Service Members Tony Contreras
Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington and Karina Rivera
Catholic Social Teaching Corner
January 12th amp 13thndash Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Christ
was sent into the world to bring glad tidings to the poor to proclaim lib-
erty to captives to give sight to the blind and to free the oppressed (Lk
418) Christ came to effect a great reconciliation bringing about the
salvation all In Christ through baptism we are born again and made a
royal priesthood a holy people set apart As a result we the common
priesthood of the faithful have a part in the mission of the whole body mdash
bringing glad tidings proclaiming liberty giving sight to the blind and
freeing the oppressed
Rincoacuten de Ensentildeanza Social Catoacutelica
Enero 12 y 13-Fiesta del Bautismo del Sentildeor Cristo fue enviado al
mundo para llevar buenas nuevas a los pobres proclamar la libertad de
los cautivos dar la vista a los ciegos y liberar a los oprimidos (Lucas
418) Cristo vine para realizar una gran reconciliacioacuten trayendo salva-
cioacuten a todos En Cristo a traveacutes del santo bautismo renacemos y reali-
zamos un sacerdocio real somos gente santa Como resultado nosotros
-que formamos- el sacerdocio de los fieles formamos parte del cuerpo
entero ndash llevando buenas noticias proclamando libertad dando la vista
a los ciegos y liberando a los oprimidos
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday Heb 11-6 Ps 971 and 2b 6 and 7c 9 Mk 114-20
Tuesday Heb 25-12 Ps 82ab and 5 6-7 8-9 Mk 121-28
Wednesday Heb 214-18 Ps 1051-2 3-4 6-7 8-9 Mk 129-39
Thursday Heb 37-14 Ps 956-7c 8-9 10-11 Mk 140-45
Friday Heb 41-5 11 Ps 783 and 4bc 6c-7 8 Mk 21-12
Saturday Heb 412-16 Ps 198 9 10 15 Mk 213-17
Sunday Is 621-5 Ps 961-2 2-3 7-8 9-10 1 Cor 124-11
Jn 21-11
LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA
Lunes Heb 1 1-6 Salmo 96 1 y 2b 6 y 7c 9 Mc 1 14-20
Martes Heb 2 5-12 Salmo 8 2ab y 5 6-7 8-9 Mc 1 21-28
Mieacutercoles Heb 2 14-18 Salmo 104 1-2 3-4 6-7 8-9 Mc 129-39
Jueves Heb 3 7-14 Salmo 94 6-7c 8-9 10-11 Mc 1 40-45
Viernes Heb 4 1-5 11 Salmo 77 3 y 4bc 6c-7 8 Mc 2 1-12
Saacutebado Heb 4 12-16 Salmo 18 8 9 10 15 Mc 2 13-17
Domingo Is 62 1-5 Salmo 95 1-2a 2b-3 7-8a 9-10a y c
1 Cor 12 4-11 Jn 2 1-11
Invite Someone back to Mass A Consistent commitment to attend-
ing Sunday Mass transforms us and others All that is needed to
help souls is for someone to show courage and reach out to them
Invitar a alguien a la Misa es Un compromiso constante de asistir a
la Santa Misa del Domingo nos transforma a nosotros y los demaacutes
Todo lo que se necesita para ayudar a las almas es para alguien
para mostrar el valor y llegar a ellos
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 010619 $ 3 47595
January 1st $ 2 32500
Thank you for your generosity
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Grupo Hispano Tendraacute junta hoy despueacutes de Misa de 12 en el Saloacuten
Parroquial Por favor se les pide su presencia para organizar nuestra
actividades que se proacutexima pronto
Fin de antildeo 2018 La declaraciones de contribucioacuten para los impues-
tos ahora estaacuten disponibles en la notaria parroquial para aquellas per-
sonas que obtuvieron una declaracioacuten de impuestos de 2017 el antildeo
pasado Si no recogioacute una carta de impuestos el antildeo pasado y desea
tener una para el antildeo 2018 comunicasen con la notaria asiacute preparare-
mos una para usted y la tendremos lista para que la recoja el proacuteximo
Domingo
Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten
Con la presencia de asistir la Santa Misa
Clases obligatoria de 1100 am - 1145 am para los alumnos de
Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten en el Saloacuten Parroquia empe-
zando hoy
Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramen-
tales pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o
1200 pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alum-
nos
2019 Distribucioacuten de Sobres para el Ofertorio Estaacuten disponibles en
el vestiacutebulo de la Parroquia Invitamos a todos a usar los sobres Pa-
sen por su nueva caja de sobres y escriba su nuevo nuacutemero (No seraacute
la misma numeracioacuten del antildeo pasado) Si han cambiado de domici-
lio o numero de teleacutefono para favor escribirlo asiacute podemos modificar
el sistema
Campantildea Capital de Encuentro con Cristo La Dioacutecesis de Austin
ha iniciado la Campantildea Capital Nuestra parroquia fue asignada como
Ola 2 que comienza en pocas semanas Por favor comprenda que los
materiales que recibiraacute de la dioacutecesis estaacuten a mi nombre porque la
campantildea estaacute disentildeada de esta manera La dioacutecesis ha establecido el
objetivo y no tengo ninguna decisioacuten sobre esta campantildea a pesar de
que el 30 de cualquier cantidad de donaciones volveraacute a nuestra
comunidad Les pido que por favor oren sobre esto y donen lo que
usted desea
Si usted y su pareja no estaacuten casados por la Iglesia Por favor
hablen con el Paacuterroco Justino para eacutel pueda dar alguacuten consejo recuer-
den a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matrimonio
en la Iglesia
Si usted quiere ofrecer Una Misa especial o donar las flores del altar
para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleantildeos o una
ocasioacuten especial lo puede hacer Los arreglos floral son $7000 el
par Por favor comuniacutequense al Notaria Parroquial
iquestCoacutemo debo de rezar Se presentan varias formas de oracioacuten en el
Catecismo de la Iglesia Catoacutelica (CCC 2623-2649) Estas diversas
formas incluyen oracioacuten de bendicioacuten o adoracioacuten oracioacuten de peti-
cioacuten oracioacuten de intercesioacuten oracioacuten de agradecimiento y oracioacuten de
alabanza
iquestQueacute es la meditacioacuten La meditacioacuten es una praacutectica cristiana de
oracioacuten que se remonta a la Iglesia primitiva Como dice el Catecis-
mo La meditacioacuten es sobre todo una buacutesqueda La mente busca en-
tender el por queacute y coacutemo de la vida cristiana para adherirse y respon-
der a lo que el Sentildeor estaacute pidiendo Al meditar en los Evangelios en
los imaacutegenes sagrados en los textos lituacutergicos en los escritos espiri-
tuales o en el gran libro de la creacioacuten llegamos a hacer nuestro lo
que es de Dios En la medida en que somos humildes y fieles descu-
brimos en la meditacioacuten los movimientos que agitan el corazoacuten y so-
mos capaces de discernirlos Se trata de actuar con sinceridad para
entrar en la luz Sentildeor iquestqueacute haces iquestQuieres que haga (CCC
2705-2706)
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Ladies Altar Guild amp Knights of Columbus Will meet to-
day after the 800 am Mass in the Parish Hall Members are
requested to attend
End of Year 2018 Contribution statements for tax purposes
are now available at the church office for those persons who
picked up a 2017 tax statement last year If you did not pick
up a tax letter last year and want to have one for 2018 please
let the office know and we will prepare one for you and have
it ready for you to pick up the next Sunday
First Communion amp Confirmation Class amp
Mass Attendance
Mandatory classes from 1100 am- 1145 am First
Communion amp Confirmation Students will meet today in
the Parish Hall
Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students
can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm
Mass The front pews will be reserved
Rosary Study Class will meet Monday January 21st at
1230 pm at Deacon Dwight Mahoney house You are most
welcome to join us
2019 Collection Envelope Next yearrsquos envelopes are now
available in the church foyer We invite all to use the enve-
lopes Pick up a new box of envelopes and write in your new
number (It will not be the same as last year) If you have a
new address or phone number write it in so we can update our
system
Encounter Christ Capital Campaign The diocese of Austin
has started the capital campaign Our parish was assigned as
Wave 2 which is starting in few weeks Please understand
that materials you will be receiving from the diocese however
are under my name because the campaign is designed this
way The goal is set by the diocese and I donrsquot have any deci-
sion on this campaign even though 30 of any amount of giv-
ing will go back to our community I ask you to please pray
about it and give as you wish
Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a
great gift to your loved ones living and deceased or for any
other special occasion Stop by the office for open dates
Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday y Two fresh arrangements
are for $7000 You may offer these for your loved ones liv-
ing and deceased or for any other special occasion Stop by
the office for open dates
How do I pray Various forms of prayer are presented in the
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2623-2649) These
various forms include prayer of blessing or adoration prayer
of petition prayer of intercession prayer of thanksgiving and
prayer of praise
What is meditation Meditation is a Christian practice of prayer
dating back to the early Church As the Catechism states
Meditation is above all a quest The mind seeks to understand
the why and how of the Christian life in order to adhere and re-
spond to what the Lord is asking By meditating on the Gospels
holy icons liturgical texts spiritual writings or the great book
of creation we come to make our own that which is Gods To
the extent that we are humble and faithful we discover in medita-
tion the movements that stir the heart and we are able to discern
them It is a question of acting truthfully in order to come into the
light Lord what do you want me to do (CCC 2705-2706)
(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
469-531-7284
one
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 Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
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
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Grupo Hispano Tendraacute junta hoy despueacutes de Misa de 12 en el Saloacuten
Parroquial Por favor se les pide su presencia para organizar nuestra
actividades que se proacutexima pronto
Fin de antildeo 2018 La declaraciones de contribucioacuten para los impues-
tos ahora estaacuten disponibles en la notaria parroquial para aquellas per-
sonas que obtuvieron una declaracioacuten de impuestos de 2017 el antildeo
pasado Si no recogioacute una carta de impuestos el antildeo pasado y desea
tener una para el antildeo 2018 comunicasen con la notaria asiacute preparare-
mos una para usted y la tendremos lista para que la recoja el proacuteximo
Domingo
Clases de Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten
Con la presencia de asistir la Santa Misa
Clases obligatoria de 1100 am - 1145 am para los alumnos de
Primera Comunioacuten y Confirmacioacuten en el Saloacuten Parroquia empe-
zando hoy
Asistencia obligatoria a la Santa Misa los estudiantes sacramen-
tales pueden asistir a La Santa Misa a las 800 am 1000 am o
1200 pm Las bancas delanteras seraacuten reservados para los alum-
nos
2019 Distribucioacuten de Sobres para el Ofertorio Estaacuten disponibles en
el vestiacutebulo de la Parroquia Invitamos a todos a usar los sobres Pa-
sen por su nueva caja de sobres y escriba su nuevo nuacutemero (No seraacute
la misma numeracioacuten del antildeo pasado) Si han cambiado de domici-
lio o numero de teleacutefono para favor escribirlo asiacute podemos modificar
el sistema
Campantildea Capital de Encuentro con Cristo La Dioacutecesis de Austin
ha iniciado la Campantildea Capital Nuestra parroquia fue asignada como
Ola 2 que comienza en pocas semanas Por favor comprenda que los
materiales que recibiraacute de la dioacutecesis estaacuten a mi nombre porque la
campantildea estaacute disentildeada de esta manera La dioacutecesis ha establecido el
objetivo y no tengo ninguna decisioacuten sobre esta campantildea a pesar de
que el 30 de cualquier cantidad de donaciones volveraacute a nuestra
comunidad Les pido que por favor oren sobre esto y donen lo que
usted desea
Si usted y su pareja no estaacuten casados por la Iglesia Por favor
hablen con el Paacuterroco Justino para eacutel pueda dar alguacuten consejo recuer-
den a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matrimonio
en la Iglesia
Si usted quiere ofrecer Una Misa especial o donar las flores del altar
para un aniversario de un ser querido o para un cumpleantildeos o una
ocasioacuten especial lo puede hacer Los arreglos floral son $7000 el
par Por favor comuniacutequense al Notaria Parroquial
iquestCoacutemo debo de rezar Se presentan varias formas de oracioacuten en el
Catecismo de la Iglesia Catoacutelica (CCC 2623-2649) Estas diversas
formas incluyen oracioacuten de bendicioacuten o adoracioacuten oracioacuten de peti-
cioacuten oracioacuten de intercesioacuten oracioacuten de agradecimiento y oracioacuten de
alabanza
iquestQueacute es la meditacioacuten La meditacioacuten es una praacutectica cristiana de
oracioacuten que se remonta a la Iglesia primitiva Como dice el Catecis-
mo La meditacioacuten es sobre todo una buacutesqueda La mente busca en-
tender el por queacute y coacutemo de la vida cristiana para adherirse y respon-
der a lo que el Sentildeor estaacute pidiendo Al meditar en los Evangelios en
los imaacutegenes sagrados en los textos lituacutergicos en los escritos espiri-
tuales o en el gran libro de la creacioacuten llegamos a hacer nuestro lo
que es de Dios En la medida en que somos humildes y fieles descu-
brimos en la meditacioacuten los movimientos que agitan el corazoacuten y so-
mos capaces de discernirlos Se trata de actuar con sinceridad para
entrar en la luz Sentildeor iquestqueacute haces iquestQuieres que haga (CCC
2705-2706)
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Ladies Altar Guild amp Knights of Columbus Will meet to-
day after the 800 am Mass in the Parish Hall Members are
requested to attend
End of Year 2018 Contribution statements for tax purposes
are now available at the church office for those persons who
picked up a 2017 tax statement last year If you did not pick
up a tax letter last year and want to have one for 2018 please
let the office know and we will prepare one for you and have
it ready for you to pick up the next Sunday
First Communion amp Confirmation Class amp
Mass Attendance
Mandatory classes from 1100 am- 1145 am First
Communion amp Confirmation Students will meet today in
the Parish Hall
Mandatory Mass attendance The sacramental students
can attend Mass at 800 am 1000 am or 1200 pm
Mass The front pews will be reserved
Rosary Study Class will meet Monday January 21st at
1230 pm at Deacon Dwight Mahoney house You are most
welcome to join us
2019 Collection Envelope Next yearrsquos envelopes are now
available in the church foyer We invite all to use the enve-
lopes Pick up a new box of envelopes and write in your new
number (It will not be the same as last year) If you have a
new address or phone number write it in so we can update our
system
Encounter Christ Capital Campaign The diocese of Austin
has started the capital campaign Our parish was assigned as
Wave 2 which is starting in few weeks Please understand
that materials you will be receiving from the diocese however
are under my name because the campaign is designed this
way The goal is set by the diocese and I donrsquot have any deci-
sion on this campaign even though 30 of any amount of giv-
ing will go back to our community I ask you to please pray
about it and give as you wish
Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Celebrating Mass is a
great gift to your loved ones living and deceased or for any
other special occasion Stop by the office for open dates
Donate Altar Flowers for Sunday y Two fresh arrangements
are for $7000 You may offer these for your loved ones liv-
ing and deceased or for any other special occasion Stop by
the office for open dates
How do I pray Various forms of prayer are presented in the
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2623-2649) These
various forms include prayer of blessing or adoration prayer
of petition prayer of intercession prayer of thanksgiving and
prayer of praise
What is meditation Meditation is a Christian practice of prayer
dating back to the early Church As the Catechism states
Meditation is above all a quest The mind seeks to understand
the why and how of the Christian life in order to adhere and re-
spond to what the Lord is asking By meditating on the Gospels
holy icons liturgical texts spiritual writings or the great book
of creation we come to make our own that which is Gods To
the extent that we are humble and faithful we discover in medita-
tion the movements that stir the heart and we are able to discern
them It is a question of acting truthfully in order to come into the
light Lord what do you want me to do (CCC 2705-2706)
(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
469-531-7284
one
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 Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
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
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
(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
469-531-7284
one
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 Kathy Satsky
(254) 625-0511
Secretary Melissa Holt
(254) 625-1193
Treasurer Jane Schlitt
(254) 729-2167
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
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
P
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
562-5035
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