February 4 2018 mdash Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time mdash Year B

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 Secretary Juana Rodriguez Cervantes

Email stmarysmexiayahoocom Email juanaperico26yahoocom

Deacon Richard Johnson Finance Manager Mary Seale

Email seatrek76msncom Email stmarysmarygmailcom

Deacon Dwight Mahoney CCE Director Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone (254) 729-2573 CCE Assistants Filo Contreras

Deacon Gordon Lee Hugo Lira Gladys Mendoza

Phone (254) 562-3635 Parish Council Chairman Michael Gragg

Finance Council Chairman Don Altland

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) 530 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

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday

800AM +Donald Teeple

1000AM +Evaristo Guerrero amp +Alondra Contreras

1200PM Pro Populo

Tuesdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Wednesday-1210PM Communion Service

Thursdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Fridayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Catholic Social Teaching Corner Feb 3-4 -- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimemdashThe reading today

from the Book of Job speaks of the human condition we all face

difficulty sickness pain and death However in the Gospel Jesus

comes as one who heals and comforts Our faith is rooted in the

mystery of life and death None of us escapes our human condition

but in Christ all pain suffering and even death is transformed to

risen life How can we bring hope to those burdened by suffering

and pain this week Who needs our hand and voice to help them

know that God loves and cares for them

Febrero 3-4 -- Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario La lectura de hoy del libro de Job habla de la condicioacuten humana que todos

enfrentamos dificultad enfermedad dolor y muerte Sin embargo

en el Evangelio Jesuacutes aparece como alguien que sana y conforta Nuestra fe estaacute enraizada en el misterio de la vida y la muerte

Ninguno de nosotros escapa nuestra condicioacuten humana pero en Cristo todo el dolor el sufrimiento e incluso la muerte son trans-

formados para traer vida iquestCoacutemo podemos llevar esperanza aque-

llos agobiados por el sufrimiento y el dolor esta semana iquestQuieacutenes necesitan nuestra mano y voz para ayudarles saber que Dios los

ama y se preocupa por ellos

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 01312018

Total cost of the project $ 1308335

Less Payments Made $121005

Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 816000

Needed to complete the project 371330

mdashmdashmdashmdash

Campaign pledges needing to be paid $120770

Additional funds needed 250560

Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us

to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or

pledges will be appreciated

Let us pray for all Service Members Kayla Olguin Tony

Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington Karina Rivera

and Pamela Meacutendez After 30 days names will be removed from the list Call the church

office to extend the date

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed $340000

Offering Last Sunday 012918 $ 3 43525

Thank you for your generosity

RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES

Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide

for Confession It provides clear instructions about

what to do before during and after confession It is

free

Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your

phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls

draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set

free Be a part of this amazing journey

Pastoral Council members Maria 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

Ray Zies and Mary Seale

Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but give

some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic Catholic

help you to take 40 days journey to become the-best-

version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at

BestLentEvercomsignup

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Bradley Gragg Madison Gragg Lewis Taylor

Chris Staton amp Alberto Hernaacutendez

1000AM Emilee Davila Jose Contreras Makayla Contreras Mani Contreras amp Samantha Lira

1200PM Ray Mendoza Andres Ramos Oscar Ramos

Ashley De La Cruz amp Mary Jane Sifuentes

Lectors 800AM Janice Davis (L) amp Jo Mahoney (A)

1000AM Jane Schlitt (L) amp Rick Schlitt (A)

1200PM Noeacute Gonzaacutelez (L) amp Hugo Garciacutea (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup

800AM Melissa Holt

1000AM Filo Contreras

1200PM Abraham Garciacutea

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 Emily Ray Jane Canterbury Ray

Garciacutea Leo Garciacutea Joanne McCain Charlotte Klaus Ray

Zies Jimmy Burrow Killian Ryan Beard Sheila Higgins Jim

Rodgers Dcn Dwight amp Jo Mahoney KC Russ de Cordova

Jewel Bartlett Jack Telford Ruth Haddick April Pickard

Cathy Hickman Jackie Rayner Paul Thomas Mahoney Lisa

Hill Walter Kimmerling Charles Little and Nelta Little

Let us pray for the deceased Leslie Lambar Donna Scherle

Joseph Cu Nguyen and Ramoacuten Peacuterez Guerreo We pray to the

Lord

Please call the parish office to update the list

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor

Mexia Pest Control

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Carta de Declaracioacuten de Impuestos Fin de Antildeo La iglesia pre-

paroacute una carta para aquellos que contribuyeron con $ 50000 o maacutes

Pueden ir a recoger su carta al despacho parroquial Si contribuyoacute

menos y todaviacutea necesita una carta comunicasen con nosotros

Contribucioacuten al Edificio El constructor ya comenzoacute a construir el

saloacuten para la doctrina Si no contribuyoacute o prometioacute contribuir con el

nuevo edificio por favor haacutegalo Necesitamos su contribucioacuten ahora

para evitar tomar prestado el dinero con una tasa de intereacutes alta Mu-

chas otras personas han cumplido su promesa Por favor hable con el

Padre Justin o despacho parroquial sobre la contribucioacuten Gracias

Directorio De La Parroquia Se el avisa a todos las familia que se

tomaron la foto para el directorio ya llegaron Por favor pasen al

despacho parroquial durante el horario de trabajo para a recoger su

directorio

Las Sentildeoras del Altar Compre su boleto despueacutes de Misa La rifa

seraacute este Saacutebado 10 de Febrero Solo tiene 1 semana maacutes para com-

pra su boleto de rifa para el collar de El collar tiene el valor de $

800 y seriacutea un regalo maravilloso el diacutea de San Valentiacuten

Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea Estaraacute vendiendo tamales el

proacuteximo Domingo despueacutes de Misa $1000 la docena Habraacute tama-

les de pollo y puerco La recaudacioacuten es para nuestra Parroquia

Segunda Colecta Especial para el proacuteximo domingo Todas las

parroquias de la Dioacutecesis de Austin haraacute una segunda colecta espe-

cial para el proacuteximo fin de semana el 10 y 11 de Febrero para La

Educacioacuten Superior Catoacutelica Esta colecta apoya directamente a los

programas de pastoral universitarios en los colegios y universidades

en nuestra Dioacutecesis

Por favor devuelvan sus Palmas Benditas de los antildeos anteriores

para que podamos hacer la cenizas para el comienzo de la Cuaresma

Puede dejar su Palmas en el despacho parroquial

Horarios para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza El 14 de Febrero Recuerden de Ayunar y Abstinencia entre las edades de 7 antildeos hasta 65

700 am mdash Misa en Espantildeol

1210 pmmdashMisa en Ingleacutes

630 pmmdash Misa en Ingleacutes con todos los estudiantes de catequismo

en el Saloacuten Parroquial

800 pmmdash Liturgia de la Palabra en Espantildeol (Solo va leer las lecturas)

Gran Cena Unidos en el Amor de Dios Acompaacutentildeenos el Saacutebado

17 de Febrero para una noche maravillosa Pueden comprar sus

boletos despueacutes de Misa o durante la semana en el despacho parro-

quial Los boletos cuestan $50 e incluyen aperitivo y vino seguidos

por un Filete de 8 oz con ensalada y postre Solo tiene 7 diacuteas maacutes

para comprar su boleto No te pierdas una cena riquiacutesima y di-

vertido evento

Estacionamiento No se estacione en los estacionamientos del Citi-

zens National Bank (el banco que esta ubicado a un lado del saloacuten

parroquial) en ninguacuten momento ninguacuten diacutea ni evento Se han queja-

do con nosotros y nos comentaron que los vehiacuteculos seraacute recogidos

por la reca cualquier vehiacuteculo que se estacione en su propiedad en el

futuro

Si usted y su pareja no estaacuten casados por la Iglesia Por favor

hablen con el Paacuterroco Justino para eacutel pueda dar alguacuten consejo re-

cuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matri-

monio en la Iglesia

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Year-End Tax Letter The church has prepared a letter for

those who contributed $50000 or above It is in the office for

you to pick up If you contributed less and still need a letter

please let us know

Church Directory If you had your picture made for our

Church Directory please stop by the church office during

regular hours to pick up your directory

St Maryrsquos SpiritsmdashWhorsquos Hungry Going to TSTC in

Waco this Friday Feb 9th to dine on a ldquoTexas Themerdquo lunch

made by their Culinary School chefs We will meet at the

church at 1000 am and travel together to the college If pos-

sible please call Susan at (254) 625-0250 if you plan on go-

ing so she can make the reservations Any adult in the Parish

is welcome to join this fun group See yrsquoall Friday

Ladies Altar Guild Raffle You only have 1 more week to

get your raffle ticket for the Tiffany necklace The necklace

is worth $800 and would be a wonderful gift to your Valen-

tine The drawing is this coming Saturday February 10th

Tickets will be available after Mass so stop by and get yours

today Ladies Altar Guild will meet next Sunday at 1115

am followed by a potluck lunch and a presentation on caring

for your roses

St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community will be selling home-made

tamales next Sunday after each Mass $1000 a dozen The

tamales will be chicken and pork All proceeds go towards the

Church

Special Collection Next Sunday All parishes in the Diocese

of Austin are requested to take up a special collection on the

weekend of February 10-11 for Catholic Higher Education

This collection directly support campus ministry programs at

the colleges and universities in our Diocese

Please Return your Blessed Palms of the previous years so

that we can make them ashes for the beginning of Lent Drop

off your Palms at the Church Office

Ash Wednesday Schedule February 14th

Remember Fast amp Abstinence for ages 7-65

700am mdash Spanish Mass

1210pmmdashEnglish Mass

630pm mdashEnglish Mass with all CCE students in the

Parish Hall

800 pmmdashSpanish Liturgy of the Word (No Mass)

Together in Godrsquos Love Dinner Join us on Saturday Feb-

ruary 17th for a wonderful evening you can purchase your

tickets after Mass or during the week at the church office

Tickets are $50 and include Appetizer and wine followed by

an 8oz Fillet with salad and dessert You only have 7 more

days to get your ticket Donrsquot miss out on the delicious and

fun event

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet Sunday February

18 after 800 am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

with Deacon Gordon Lee

Fulfilling pledges We are excited to inform you that our new

building has been started Fulfilling of your pledge will help

the church in reducing a large amount of loan with high inter-

est We thank you for your commitment to building our com-

munity together

Parking Please do not park at parking lots of the Citizens

National Bank at any time any day any event They have

complained to us and they will tow away any vehicle that

parks at their property in the future

(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

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

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 Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF 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

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday

800AM +Donald Teeple

1000AM +Evaristo Guerrero amp +Alondra Contreras

1200PM Pro Populo

Tuesdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Wednesday-1210PM Communion Service

Thursdayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Fridayndash 1210PM Communion Service

Catholic Social Teaching Corner Feb 3-4 -- Fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimemdashThe reading today

from the Book of Job speaks of the human condition we all face

difficulty sickness pain and death However in the Gospel Jesus

comes as one who heals and comforts Our faith is rooted in the

mystery of life and death None of us escapes our human condition

but in Christ all pain suffering and even death is transformed to

risen life How can we bring hope to those burdened by suffering

and pain this week Who needs our hand and voice to help them

know that God loves and cares for them

Febrero 3-4 -- Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario La lectura de hoy del libro de Job habla de la condicioacuten humana que todos

enfrentamos dificultad enfermedad dolor y muerte Sin embargo

en el Evangelio Jesuacutes aparece como alguien que sana y conforta Nuestra fe estaacute enraizada en el misterio de la vida y la muerte

Ninguno de nosotros escapa nuestra condicioacuten humana pero en Cristo todo el dolor el sufrimiento e incluso la muerte son trans-

formados para traer vida iquestCoacutemo podemos llevar esperanza aque-

llos agobiados por el sufrimiento y el dolor esta semana iquestQuieacutenes necesitan nuestra mano y voz para ayudarles saber que Dios los

ama y se preocupa por ellos

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 01312018

Total cost of the project $ 1308335

Less Payments Made $121005

Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 816000

Needed to complete the project 371330

mdashmdashmdashmdash

Campaign pledges needing to be paid $120770

Additional funds needed 250560

Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us

to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or

pledges will be appreciated

Let us pray for all Service Members Kayla Olguin Tony

Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington Karina Rivera

and Pamela Meacutendez After 30 days names will be removed from the list Call the church

office to extend the date

COLLECTION REPORT

Weekly average needed $340000

Offering Last Sunday 012918 $ 3 43525

Thank you for your generosity

RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES

Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide

for Confession It provides clear instructions about

what to do before during and after confession It is

free

Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your

phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls

draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set

free Be a part of this amazing journey

Pastoral Council members Maria 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

Ray Zies and Mary Seale

Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but give

some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic Catholic

help you to take 40 days journey to become the-best-

version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at

BestLentEvercomsignup

MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK

Altar Servers

800AM Bradley Gragg Madison Gragg Lewis Taylor

Chris Staton amp Alberto Hernaacutendez

1000AM Emilee Davila Jose Contreras Makayla Contreras Mani Contreras amp Samantha Lira

1200PM Ray Mendoza Andres Ramos Oscar Ramos

Ashley De La Cruz amp Mary Jane Sifuentes

Lectors 800AM Janice Davis (L) amp Jo Mahoney (A)

1000AM Jane Schlitt (L) amp Rick Schlitt (A)

1200PM Noeacute Gonzaacutelez (L) amp Hugo Garciacutea (A)

Extraordinary Minister of the Cup

800AM Melissa Holt

1000AM Filo Contreras

1200PM Abraham Garciacutea

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 Emily Ray Jane Canterbury Ray

Garciacutea Leo Garciacutea Joanne McCain Charlotte Klaus Ray

Zies Jimmy Burrow Killian Ryan Beard Sheila Higgins Jim

Rodgers Dcn Dwight amp Jo Mahoney KC Russ de Cordova

Jewel Bartlett Jack Telford Ruth Haddick April Pickard

Cathy Hickman Jackie Rayner Paul Thomas Mahoney Lisa

Hill Walter Kimmerling Charles Little and Nelta Little

Let us pray for the deceased Leslie Lambar Donna Scherle

Joseph Cu Nguyen and Ramoacuten Peacuterez Guerreo We pray to the

Lord

Please call the parish office to update the list

Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista

This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor

Mexia Pest Control

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Carta de Declaracioacuten de Impuestos Fin de Antildeo La iglesia pre-

paroacute una carta para aquellos que contribuyeron con $ 50000 o maacutes

Pueden ir a recoger su carta al despacho parroquial Si contribuyoacute

menos y todaviacutea necesita una carta comunicasen con nosotros

Contribucioacuten al Edificio El constructor ya comenzoacute a construir el

saloacuten para la doctrina Si no contribuyoacute o prometioacute contribuir con el

nuevo edificio por favor haacutegalo Necesitamos su contribucioacuten ahora

para evitar tomar prestado el dinero con una tasa de intereacutes alta Mu-

chas otras personas han cumplido su promesa Por favor hable con el

Padre Justin o despacho parroquial sobre la contribucioacuten Gracias

Directorio De La Parroquia Se el avisa a todos las familia que se

tomaron la foto para el directorio ya llegaron Por favor pasen al

despacho parroquial durante el horario de trabajo para a recoger su

directorio

Las Sentildeoras del Altar Compre su boleto despueacutes de Misa La rifa

seraacute este Saacutebado 10 de Febrero Solo tiene 1 semana maacutes para com-

pra su boleto de rifa para el collar de El collar tiene el valor de $

800 y seriacutea un regalo maravilloso el diacutea de San Valentiacuten

Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea Estaraacute vendiendo tamales el

proacuteximo Domingo despueacutes de Misa $1000 la docena Habraacute tama-

les de pollo y puerco La recaudacioacuten es para nuestra Parroquia

Segunda Colecta Especial para el proacuteximo domingo Todas las

parroquias de la Dioacutecesis de Austin haraacute una segunda colecta espe-

cial para el proacuteximo fin de semana el 10 y 11 de Febrero para La

Educacioacuten Superior Catoacutelica Esta colecta apoya directamente a los

programas de pastoral universitarios en los colegios y universidades

en nuestra Dioacutecesis

Por favor devuelvan sus Palmas Benditas de los antildeos anteriores

para que podamos hacer la cenizas para el comienzo de la Cuaresma

Puede dejar su Palmas en el despacho parroquial

Horarios para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza El 14 de Febrero Recuerden de Ayunar y Abstinencia entre las edades de 7 antildeos hasta 65

700 am mdash Misa en Espantildeol

1210 pmmdashMisa en Ingleacutes

630 pmmdash Misa en Ingleacutes con todos los estudiantes de catequismo

en el Saloacuten Parroquial

800 pmmdash Liturgia de la Palabra en Espantildeol (Solo va leer las lecturas)

Gran Cena Unidos en el Amor de Dios Acompaacutentildeenos el Saacutebado

17 de Febrero para una noche maravillosa Pueden comprar sus

boletos despueacutes de Misa o durante la semana en el despacho parro-

quial Los boletos cuestan $50 e incluyen aperitivo y vino seguidos

por un Filete de 8 oz con ensalada y postre Solo tiene 7 diacuteas maacutes

para comprar su boleto No te pierdas una cena riquiacutesima y di-

vertido evento

Estacionamiento No se estacione en los estacionamientos del Citi-

zens National Bank (el banco que esta ubicado a un lado del saloacuten

parroquial) en ninguacuten momento ninguacuten diacutea ni evento Se han queja-

do con nosotros y nos comentaron que los vehiacuteculos seraacute recogidos

por la reca cualquier vehiacuteculo que se estacione en su propiedad en el

futuro

Si usted y su pareja no estaacuten casados por la Iglesia Por favor

hablen con el Paacuterroco Justino para eacutel pueda dar alguacuten consejo re-

cuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matri-

monio en la Iglesia

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Year-End Tax Letter The church has prepared a letter for

those who contributed $50000 or above It is in the office for

you to pick up If you contributed less and still need a letter

please let us know

Church Directory If you had your picture made for our

Church Directory please stop by the church office during

regular hours to pick up your directory

St Maryrsquos SpiritsmdashWhorsquos Hungry Going to TSTC in

Waco this Friday Feb 9th to dine on a ldquoTexas Themerdquo lunch

made by their Culinary School chefs We will meet at the

church at 1000 am and travel together to the college If pos-

sible please call Susan at (254) 625-0250 if you plan on go-

ing so she can make the reservations Any adult in the Parish

is welcome to join this fun group See yrsquoall Friday

Ladies Altar Guild Raffle You only have 1 more week to

get your raffle ticket for the Tiffany necklace The necklace

is worth $800 and would be a wonderful gift to your Valen-

tine The drawing is this coming Saturday February 10th

Tickets will be available after Mass so stop by and get yours

today Ladies Altar Guild will meet next Sunday at 1115

am followed by a potluck lunch and a presentation on caring

for your roses

St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community will be selling home-made

tamales next Sunday after each Mass $1000 a dozen The

tamales will be chicken and pork All proceeds go towards the

Church

Special Collection Next Sunday All parishes in the Diocese

of Austin are requested to take up a special collection on the

weekend of February 10-11 for Catholic Higher Education

This collection directly support campus ministry programs at

the colleges and universities in our Diocese

Please Return your Blessed Palms of the previous years so

that we can make them ashes for the beginning of Lent Drop

off your Palms at the Church Office

Ash Wednesday Schedule February 14th

Remember Fast amp Abstinence for ages 7-65

700am mdash Spanish Mass

1210pmmdashEnglish Mass

630pm mdashEnglish Mass with all CCE students in the

Parish Hall

800 pmmdashSpanish Liturgy of the Word (No Mass)

Together in Godrsquos Love Dinner Join us on Saturday Feb-

ruary 17th for a wonderful evening you can purchase your

tickets after Mass or during the week at the church office

Tickets are $50 and include Appetizer and wine followed by

an 8oz Fillet with salad and dessert You only have 7 more

days to get your ticket Donrsquot miss out on the delicious and

fun event

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet Sunday February

18 after 800 am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

with Deacon Gordon Lee

Fulfilling pledges We are excited to inform you that our new

building has been started Fulfilling of your pledge will help

the church in reducing a large amount of loan with high inter-

est We thank you for your commitment to building our com-

munity together

Parking Please do not park at parking lots of the Citizens

National Bank at any time any day any event They have

complained to us and they will tow away any vehicle that

parks at their property in the future

(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

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

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 Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF 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

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752

ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL

Carta de Declaracioacuten de Impuestos Fin de Antildeo La iglesia pre-

paroacute una carta para aquellos que contribuyeron con $ 50000 o maacutes

Pueden ir a recoger su carta al despacho parroquial Si contribuyoacute

menos y todaviacutea necesita una carta comunicasen con nosotros

Contribucioacuten al Edificio El constructor ya comenzoacute a construir el

saloacuten para la doctrina Si no contribuyoacute o prometioacute contribuir con el

nuevo edificio por favor haacutegalo Necesitamos su contribucioacuten ahora

para evitar tomar prestado el dinero con una tasa de intereacutes alta Mu-

chas otras personas han cumplido su promesa Por favor hable con el

Padre Justin o despacho parroquial sobre la contribucioacuten Gracias

Directorio De La Parroquia Se el avisa a todos las familia que se

tomaron la foto para el directorio ya llegaron Por favor pasen al

despacho parroquial durante el horario de trabajo para a recoger su

directorio

Las Sentildeoras del Altar Compre su boleto despueacutes de Misa La rifa

seraacute este Saacutebado 10 de Febrero Solo tiene 1 semana maacutes para com-

pra su boleto de rifa para el collar de El collar tiene el valor de $

800 y seriacutea un regalo maravilloso el diacutea de San Valentiacuten

Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea Estaraacute vendiendo tamales el

proacuteximo Domingo despueacutes de Misa $1000 la docena Habraacute tama-

les de pollo y puerco La recaudacioacuten es para nuestra Parroquia

Segunda Colecta Especial para el proacuteximo domingo Todas las

parroquias de la Dioacutecesis de Austin haraacute una segunda colecta espe-

cial para el proacuteximo fin de semana el 10 y 11 de Febrero para La

Educacioacuten Superior Catoacutelica Esta colecta apoya directamente a los

programas de pastoral universitarios en los colegios y universidades

en nuestra Dioacutecesis

Por favor devuelvan sus Palmas Benditas de los antildeos anteriores

para que podamos hacer la cenizas para el comienzo de la Cuaresma

Puede dejar su Palmas en el despacho parroquial

Horarios para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza El 14 de Febrero Recuerden de Ayunar y Abstinencia entre las edades de 7 antildeos hasta 65

700 am mdash Misa en Espantildeol

1210 pmmdashMisa en Ingleacutes

630 pmmdash Misa en Ingleacutes con todos los estudiantes de catequismo

en el Saloacuten Parroquial

800 pmmdash Liturgia de la Palabra en Espantildeol (Solo va leer las lecturas)

Gran Cena Unidos en el Amor de Dios Acompaacutentildeenos el Saacutebado

17 de Febrero para una noche maravillosa Pueden comprar sus

boletos despueacutes de Misa o durante la semana en el despacho parro-

quial Los boletos cuestan $50 e incluyen aperitivo y vino seguidos

por un Filete de 8 oz con ensalada y postre Solo tiene 7 diacuteas maacutes

para comprar su boleto No te pierdas una cena riquiacutesima y di-

vertido evento

Estacionamiento No se estacione en los estacionamientos del Citi-

zens National Bank (el banco que esta ubicado a un lado del saloacuten

parroquial) en ninguacuten momento ninguacuten diacutea ni evento Se han queja-

do con nosotros y nos comentaron que los vehiacuteculos seraacute recogidos

por la reca cualquier vehiacuteculo que se estacione en su propiedad en el

futuro

Si usted y su pareja no estaacuten casados por la Iglesia Por favor

hablen con el Paacuterroco Justino para eacutel pueda dar alguacuten consejo re-

cuerden a veces hay cosas que se pueden hacer para validar su matri-

monio en la Iglesia

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Year-End Tax Letter The church has prepared a letter for

those who contributed $50000 or above It is in the office for

you to pick up If you contributed less and still need a letter

please let us know

Church Directory If you had your picture made for our

Church Directory please stop by the church office during

regular hours to pick up your directory

St Maryrsquos SpiritsmdashWhorsquos Hungry Going to TSTC in

Waco this Friday Feb 9th to dine on a ldquoTexas Themerdquo lunch

made by their Culinary School chefs We will meet at the

church at 1000 am and travel together to the college If pos-

sible please call Susan at (254) 625-0250 if you plan on go-

ing so she can make the reservations Any adult in the Parish

is welcome to join this fun group See yrsquoall Friday

Ladies Altar Guild Raffle You only have 1 more week to

get your raffle ticket for the Tiffany necklace The necklace

is worth $800 and would be a wonderful gift to your Valen-

tine The drawing is this coming Saturday February 10th

Tickets will be available after Mass so stop by and get yours

today Ladies Altar Guild will meet next Sunday at 1115

am followed by a potluck lunch and a presentation on caring

for your roses

St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community will be selling home-made

tamales next Sunday after each Mass $1000 a dozen The

tamales will be chicken and pork All proceeds go towards the

Church

Special Collection Next Sunday All parishes in the Diocese

of Austin are requested to take up a special collection on the

weekend of February 10-11 for Catholic Higher Education

This collection directly support campus ministry programs at

the colleges and universities in our Diocese

Please Return your Blessed Palms of the previous years so

that we can make them ashes for the beginning of Lent Drop

off your Palms at the Church Office

Ash Wednesday Schedule February 14th

Remember Fast amp Abstinence for ages 7-65

700am mdash Spanish Mass

1210pmmdashEnglish Mass

630pm mdashEnglish Mass with all CCE students in the

Parish Hall

800 pmmdashSpanish Liturgy of the Word (No Mass)

Together in Godrsquos Love Dinner Join us on Saturday Feb-

ruary 17th for a wonderful evening you can purchase your

tickets after Mass or during the week at the church office

Tickets are $50 and include Appetizer and wine followed by

an 8oz Fillet with salad and dessert You only have 7 more

days to get your ticket Donrsquot miss out on the delicious and

fun event

Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet Sunday February

18 after 800 am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room

with Deacon Gordon Lee

Fulfilling pledges We are excited to inform you that our new

building has been started Fulfilling of your pledge will help

the church in reducing a large amount of loan with high inter-

est We thank you for your commitment to building our com-

munity together

Parking Please do not park at parking lots of the Citizens

National Bank at any time any day any event They have

complained to us and they will tow away any vehicle that

parks at their property in the future

(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

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

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 Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF 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

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752

(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

John amp

Ellie Engle Parishioners

Lake Limestone

Campground amp Marina

100 PR 5888A

Jewett Texas

(800) 636-4119

(903) 626-4119

Cabins Camping Store Res-

taurant Fishing Pier

englelakelimestonemarinacom

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 Mary Demny

(713) 992-6225

Secretary Margaret May

(254) 562-2641

Treasurer Darlene Arrington

(254) 562-5697

ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF 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

Old Fashioned Homemade

Yeast Rolls

312 E Milam

Mexia Texas

Fox Dental DDS

Dr Tom Fox DDS

110 N Bonham St

Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881

QUALITY

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES

254-315-5752