August 23, 2020

21st Sunday of Ordinary Time

St. Ann Catholic Church

333 Thornberry Drive mail: P.O. Box 99

Somerville, Texas 77879 Office 979-596-1966

Parish Administrator: Reverend Everardo Cázares—(979) 836-4441

Parochial Vicar: Reverend Joven S. Saavedra—(979) 836-4441

Maggie Orozco, Office Administrator

Office Email: secretary.stanns@gmail.com

St. Ann Parish Council

Chris Arredondo Sammy Brinkman

Sonia Orozco Theresa Perez Buddy Walters Janet Zapalac

Sacrament of

Reconciliation

Wednesday: after 9am Mass Sunday: before Mass

from 8:15a-8:45a and by Appointment

Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament Friday 5 pm

St. Ann Finance Council

Tom Hodges

Gene Kirkpatrick

Delfino Orozco

Pete Orozco

MASS SCHEDULE

Sunday 9:00 am

Weekdays Wednesday 9:00 am

Friday 6:00 pm Office Hours: 11:00a-4:00p Wednesdays & Fridays

Website Address: www.saintann-somerville.org

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF AUSTIN Visit us at: www.saintann-somerville.org

Pope Francis

Rome, Italy

Joe S. Vasquez Bishop

Diocese of Austin

ST ANN PARISH LIFE...come and be with us

Catholic Social Teaching Corner 21st Sunday of Ordinary Time Jesus entrusted the keys of the Kingdom to Peter, who represents the whole Church—all of us. What are those keys? In Matthew’s Gospel they are the Beatitudes. This means that all of us and each of us are called to be poor in spirit and meek, we are to hunger and thirst for righteous-ness; we are to show mercy and be peacemakers, we will mourn, and we will experience persecution. We are called to love as God loves—without counting the cost and with-out exception. How will you witness to God’s love this week? To whom are you called to show love? 21o Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Jesus confio las llaves del Reino a Pedro, quien representa a toda la iglesia—todos nosotros ¿Que son esas llaves? En el Evangelio de Mateo son las Bienaventuranzas. Esto sig-nifica que todos y cada uno de nosotros estamos llamados a ser pobres y mansos de espiritu; temenos hambre y sed de justicia; debemos mostrar misericordia y crear paz; nos llamentaremos y experimentaremos persecucion. Estamos llamados a amar como Dios nos ama—sin contar lo que cueste y sin excepcion ¿Como sera usted testigo del amor de Dios esta semana? ¿Hacia quien esta usted llamado a demostrar amor?

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton (254)780-2436 www.cedarbrake.org

cedarbrake@austindiocese.org

Help Me to Let Go, Lord!-Sept. 19

This retreat is a day of reflection with honest consideration of personal attachments that spiritually hinder us. Michael Flahive, a trained spiritual director will lead this retreat based upon the book “Addiction and Grace”. For more information visit www.cedarbrake.org or call the office at (254) 780-2436.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Isaiah 22: 19-23 Psalm 138: 1-3, 6, 8 2nd Reading: Romans 11: 33-36 Gospel: Matthew 16: 13-20 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 1st Reading: Jeremiah 20: 7-9 Psalm 63: 2-6, 8-9 2nd Reading: Romans 12: 1-2 Gospel: Matthew 16: 21-27

Finances—St. Ann

08/16/2020 Sunday Collection $ 918.00

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR DONATIONS. If you were not able to attend Mass this past Sunday, please remember that your financial contribution continues to be important during these times. This is a tremendous financial strain on the parish budget. Your donations keep the lights on, pay the bills, and helps St. Ann to car-ry out its mission. There are a variety of ways to contribute:

• Mail your weekly contributions to the parish office (P.O. Box 99, Somerville, TX 77879)

• Contributions can be brought to the Church Rectory and dropped in through the mail slot in the rectory door .

Update on the Encountering Christ Campaign Our Parish Goal was $75,000. The Total Pledged was $95,995. The Total Amount Received as of August 6, 2020 was $31,076.82 which is 32% of the amount pledged. Please continue to send in your pledge dollars. All of the monies received from the Encoun-tering Christ Campaign will go to updating the Church such as the electricity, the pews, the flooring, etc. BLESSINGS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF ST. ANN.

Mass Intentions

Sun. Aug. 23 9:00a For the People and for +Clarence & Timothy Schoppe

Wed. Aug. 26 9:00a +Martin & Angela Rodriguez

Fri. Aug. 28 5:00p 6:00p

Adoration +Morris Burlin

Sun. Aug. 30 9:00a For the People and for +Enrique Perez

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Dearest Jesus,

I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacra-

ment. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive

You into my soul. Since I cannot, at this moment, receive

You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my

heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and

unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be sepa-

rated from You. Amen

Catholic Charities of Central Texas Catholic Charities of Central Texas seeks to help the most vulnerable in our communities to thrive in their God-given gifts. Next weekend is Catholic Charities Weekend throughout the Diocese of Austin. Tune into our social media, pick up a flyer after Mass or visit www.CCCTX.org to learn about how you can become part of the Catholic Charities mission as well!

Reminder: Livestream Mass St. Mary, Immaculate Conception— Brenham Sundays at 10:30 am (English) and at 12:30 pm (Spanish)

Sun.

Aug. 30

9:00a

Extraordinary Ministers

of the Holy Communion

None until further notice

Greeters/Ushers Lucinda Murphy

Merle Beck

Lectors Dee Turner

Altar Servers Benjamin Zapalac

Next Week’s Ministers

CHURCH LIFE...one body-many members

The sanctuary lamp is given for the honor and glory

of God and in memory of…..

+Enrique Perez

Please pray for the needs of our

parishioners & friends

Tom Arredondo

Valeria Schoppe

Bob Hays

Fr. Ernesto Elizondo

Pauline Sanchez

Steve Hodges

Sr.John

Fr. Joven Saavedra

Karen Eckert

Bernarda Escobedo

Dorothy Woods

Saundra Arredondo

Evangeline Escobedo

David Orozco

Pauline Sifuentes

Alicia Beck

Ryder Beck

Leroy Stavinoha

PRAY

FOR OUR

MILITARY

PERSONNEL

Jason Grace Col. Cesar Rodriguez

Jerry Gutierrez 1LT Christopher M. Torres

Tommy Polansky Alan Turner

Jennifer Hlavaty Jarrett Hlavaty

Alejandro Irizarry Zaharis

Maj. Joseph H. Dannenbaum, IV, MD

Maj. Carolyn R. Hetrick, DDS

*If you know of someone who is currently serving and is not on

our list, or is no longer serving, please let us know.

PRAY WITH US...come and adore Christ

ADORATION Fridays at 5:00 pm

Everyone that spends time in adora-tion of Jesus develops a personal relationship with Him, and grows in love and holiness. Quiet time with the Lord in adoration enables people to listen and recognize His voice as He speaks to their hearts.

Apostolate

Wed. Aug. 26 Wed. Sept. 2

Collection Counting

Tom Hodges Del Orozco

Tom Hodges David Salinas

Around the Diocese

The Grotto of Our Blessed Mother

Everyone is always welcome to come to the Grotto to spend some quiet time or pray the rosary either alone or with others (limiting the number of persons who gather to less than 10 and observing 6 ft of distance between each one.)

Labor Day Picnic September 6, 2020 Where: St. Stanislaus in Chappell Hill What: in-doors and drive-through meal, raffle prizes, live auction outside Annual Bazaar—September 20, 2020 Where: Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill What: drive-thru only meal and a raffle; BBQ and Fried Chicken served from 11am-2pm; Adult plates are $12.; see poster on bulletin board Annual Parish Festival—October 4 Where: St. Mary in Hearne, Tx What: meal of Spaghetti, Hamburgers and Mexican Food—drive-thru or to-go; raffle

Catholic Charities Weekend August 29-30, 2020 Pray for the Unborn

ST ANN PARISH MINISTRIES...come and be with us

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Reminder: The following are dispensed from attend-ing Mass and may remain at home to watch a live stream Mass if:

• You are sick

• 65 or older

• Advised by health care workers not to attend

In memory of

+Milady Kristof

For her generosity to St. Ann

“May perpetual light shine upon her”

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Special Events at St. Ann

Sept. 6: SAAM Food Collection Sunday

Oct. 4: SAAM Food Collection Sunday

Nov. 1: All Saints

Nov. 2: All Souls

Nov. 3: Election Day

Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day

Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Day

Pray for Vocations

New Vocation Director:

Rev. Greg Gerhart

If you know of anyone interested or

is not sure, have them visit the

Vocations website:

Godiscalling.me

On the diocesan website

ADVERTISE YOUR

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$180 FOR 12 MONTHS

$45 FOR 3 MONTHS

$7.50 FOR ONE WEEK

St. Ann Catholic Church

PO Box 99

Somerville, TX 77879

Office 979-596-1966

www.saintann-somerville.org

In memory of

+Richard Sifuentes

+Johnny Perez Sr.

+Ruben Guerrero

+David Zaharis

+Michael Reyes

+Monica Gutierrez

+James Short

+Chris Snell

+Frank Vega

+James Bacak

+Irene Bacak

+Alice Lossen

+Clarence Wayne Schoppe

+Sr. Rocio Hurtado Mendoza

“May perpetual light shine upon them”

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KEEP IN MIND…..

While attending Mass, all attendees should

maintain a safe distance between each

other, except for members of the same

family or household and all are encouraged

to wear facemasks.