Lenten Reconciliation Schedule

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1 St. James Catholic Church Seguin, TX April 6, 2014 Notes from the Pastor **My thanks and appreciation to all of you who sponsored me for the Walk for Life to benefit the South Texas Pregnancy Center. Your donations were a positive affirmation to be Pro-Life. God Bless you and I hope to have results in the next bulletin. **Please take advantage to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Lent. Both Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. James have posted confession times in the bulletin. **My Thanks to Glen & Irene Braune for taking pictures of both our Ash Wednesday service and our 100th Anniversary. Job well done! **Single Parents: If there is any interested single parent who would like to meet in support of one another, please contact me at the office at or me at henk73_9@hotmail.com. Thank you for your continued support & generosity. Stewardship for the weekend of 3/30/2014 MASS OFFERING: $ CHILDREN S: $ BUILDING FUND: $ RELIEF: $ The Sanctuary Candle is offered in Loving Memory of Deceased members of The Reeder Family April 6-April 13 Presider Schedule April 12/13 5 PM, 8 AM & 10 AM Fr. Greg 12 PM & 4 PM Fr. Dennis In Sympathy Our condolences to Mike and Johanna Lopez and family on the loss of his mother, Herlinda Trujillo, on March 27th. Please keep the family in prayer. Please show Respect and Reverence at Worship by being punctual and properly dressed for Church. Let s do our Best for GOD! Mass Intentions April 7-13 MONDAY 12:15 PM +Della Willars TUESDAY 12:15 PM +Buzzy & Evelyn Maurer Richard Pickard +Edmundo Campos WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM Giang Cao & Family in Thanksgiving THURSDAY 8:00 AM +Linda Luna FRIDAY 8:00 AM +Christine Seidenberger +Jenna Patek Brody Patek SATURDAY 5:00 PM +Dorothy Broz +Larry Moraweitz In Thanks to Almighty God SUNDAY 8:00 AM St. James Parish Family 10:00 AM +Christine Seidenberger Wolfe Family Warren Family 12:00 PM +Harold & Rita Bulgerin +Thanh Nguyen Readings For The Week April 7-April 13 Monday First Reading: Dn.13:1-19,15-17,19-30,33-62 Gospel: Jn. 8:1-11 Tuesday First Reading: Nm. 21:4-9 Gospel: Jn. 8:21-30 Wednesday First Reading: Dn. 3:14-20,91-92,95 Gospel: Jn. 8:31-42 Thursday First Reading: Gn. 17:3-9 Gospel: Jn. 8:51-59 Friday First Reading: Jer. 20:10-30 Gospel: Jn. 10:31-42 Saturday/Sunday First Reading: Is. 50:4-7 Second Reading: Phil. 2:6-11 Gospel: Mt. 26:14-27:66

2 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Monday, 4/7 5:30 PM SJCS 4H Meeting-PFC [3] 6:30 PM SJCS PTC Meeting-PH 6:30 PM SCC-PFC Teacher Workroom Tuesday, 4/8 9:30 AM Tuesday Morning Bible Study-PFC [3] 6:30 PM Liturgy Committee Mtg.-PFC [1] 7:00 PM RCIA Catechumenate-PFC [3] Wednesday, 4/9 7:00 PM EDGE-PFC [2-3,Gym] 7:00 PM LifeTeen-PH Thursday, 4/10 6:30 PM Karate - Gym Friday, 4/11 2:30 PM Stations of the Cross/St. James School- Church 6:30 PM Stations of the Cross/St. Ann s Circle Church 7:00 PM Soup Kitchen-PH Saturday, 4/12 1:00 PM RCIA Rehearsal-Church 5:00 PM RCIA Dismissal Church Sunday, 4/6 PALM SUNDAY Second Collection: St. James School 8:00 AM KC Pancake Breakfast 9:10 AM RE-Classrooms 1:30 PM Christian Women s Singles Mtg.-PFC [3] 6:00 PM Confirmation Class-PFC [3] Lenten Reconciliation Schedule St. James OLG Mon., 4/ noon 7-8 p.m. Thurs., 4/10 8:30-9:30 a.m. 7-8 p.m. Fri., 4/ a.m noon Mon., 4/ p.m. Tues., 4/15 8:30-9:30 a.m noon Wed., 4/ p.m. If you forgive others who sin against you, your Heavenly Father will forgive you. Matthew 6:14 Easter Flowers Contributions toward the lilies that will decorate the altar for Easter can now be submitted to the parish office. There will be a fixed number of plants ordered by Art and Environment. Each monetary donation can be for multiple honorees. Honorees will be named/recognized in the bulletin. Plants will remain on the altar, if still in good appearance. Then they will be placed outside for anyone to pick up. The deadline to submit names is April 7. The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though chronologically three days, they are liturgically one day unfolding for us the unity of Christ's Paschal Mystery. The single celebration of the Triduum marks the end of the Lenten season, and leads to the Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord at the Easter Vigil. The liturgical services that take place during the Triduum are: Mass of the Lord's Supper Good Friday of the Lord's Passion Mass of the Resurrection of the Lord Holy Thursday/April 17th 7 p.m. Holy Thursday Mass. After Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the Parish Hall until midnight. Good Friday/April 18th 12 noon Passion of the Lord (Church) 3 p.m. Ecumenical Stations of the Cross (in Town Square) 7 p.m. Stations of the Cross (Church) Holy Saturday/April 19th 8 p.m. Easter Vigil Please note: there will be no 5:00 p.m. Mass on Sat., April 19th. Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross are will be on held on Friday, April 11th in the church at 2:30 p.m. by St. James School and at 6:30 p.m. by Religious Education. The 6:30 p.m. stations will be followed by a soup supper in the Parish Hall. All are invited. Good Friday On Good Friday, there will be three services to choose from. Regular Good Friday service at noon, Stations of the Cross in Central Park with St. Andrews at 3 p.m. (Begin at courtyard of St. Andrews at 2:30 p.m.) and regular stations of the cross at 7 p.m. in the church. Please join us.

3 St. James Catholic Church Seguin, TX April 6, 2014 St. James Catholic School Keeping God In Everything We Do The St. James Preschool is looking to enhance our progam and needs your help. We have created a wish list at Scroll down to the wish list icon and click on it, in the window type: dluu@sjcstx.org. This will get you to the school wish list. All items can be purchased online or in store. If you still are in need of PTC credits, this is a great opportunity to help our school. Please provide a copy of your receipt. We will also take cash donations to put toward the items of your choosing and we ll do the shopping for you. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Dawn Luu at Thank you for your support. The SJS Summer Program begins June 9th and runs until August 1st. Registration is for current or incoming St. James School students. Ages 18 months to 12 years of age Field trips will be every week for children in 4K and up ( school year) Summer Rates (Per Week) Full Time 7 a.m. 5:30 p.m. / $ (per child) Part Time 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. / $80.00 (per child) Daily Drop In Rate: $35.00 per child (plus the cost of field trips if applicable) Registration continues for the school year. Please come by or call the school office for more details regarding school and summer care registration! St. James Parish and School in Seguin, TX is seeking a qualified person for the full-time position of Bookkeeper. Primary responsibilities include invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, preparation of financial reports, budget preparation. Qualifications include thorough knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting practices, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and LOGOS software. Remember In Prayer. Evelyn Forshage Linda Kay Tony Duron Vernon & Olga Mueller Janice Lee John Cuellar Charles Beall, Jr. Rosie Schuchardt Robert Sczech Joseph Brown Mike Durbin Erna Winsauer Maria Wood Patricia Wiesner Fred Rhode Bailey Garcia Augie Gomez Patricia Cantu Tammy Rebecek Catherine Cannon Walter Tillemann Clara Bohuslav Bailey Garcia Kelly Schlegel Andrew Etlinger Madelyn Schmidt Mary Palomo Joseph P. Gonzales David Ortiz T.J. Lopez Alys & Hal Husel Margie Alexander Tate Landin Michelle Salas Walter E. Ritchie, Sr. Rose Patek Guy Weldon Marie Hoyt Kathy Rhode Deacon George Mary Dickerson Olga Nava Mark McBurnett Angel Rivera Sonia Suris Maylene Figueroa Henry Walleck Janene Spring Gilbert Hartmann Irwin Gomez, Jr. For I will restore your health; I will heal your injuries Military Prayer List LT Kristofer Kalstad TSGT Carlo Carmona SGT Nicodemus C. Seaboy MAJ Christopher Wells GSGT Christopher J. Garcia Pvt.1st Class Shane Hartmann CSM Bret Wiegmann Specialist Steven A. Cervantes LCPL Brian Shaw PFC Zachary Klinger CAPT Daniel Jeanes OSMC Jeremy P. Rodriguez LCPL Jorden Rongish Jeremiah 30:17 LT Kendall Kalstad TSGT Dianne Carmona SGT Scott Kessler SGT Don Pezzatta LCPL Stevie Ray Leos 1st LT Blake Wiegmann 2 LT Will McCarthy 1st LT Charles Gamero John Bender PVT Jorden Rongish MAJ Noah Steinberg SGT Jordan Folmar Please keep our military personnel and their families in your prayers. Anyone wishing to add a name to our military prayer list can do so by calling the church office. Junior Catholic Daughters The JCDA Angel Gift Shop will be selling religious items for First Communion, Confirmation, and Easter on Sunday, April 13th, after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Masses and before the noon Mass. Bulletin articles to stjamesseguin@hotmail.com. Articles should be received in the office by noon on Mondays. Qualified Candidates may submit a resume and references to St. James Catholic Church, Attn.: Bruce Peterson, 510 S. Camp. St., Seguin, TX b @yahoo.com

4 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Religious Education Lent Stations of the Cross Students are beginning to prepare to lead the Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. in church. Please mark your calendars and plan to be there. All religious education families should participate in this prayer. We will have a simple supper of soup and bread, with time for fellowship, in the parish hall after the Stations of the Cross. Religious Education parents are asked to bring soup or bread for the gathering after stations, please contact Sister Cal as soon as possible. Cal Leopold, OSF Archdiocese of San Antonio Archbishops Appeal 2014 Your Archbishop s Appeal Donations are Funding: Catholic Charities-Guad. Community Center The Guadalupe Community Center provides social services that enhance the culture, health, quality of life and progress of individuals and families in the community. A wide array of services for the youth and seniors are provided, including the use of computer lab, leadership development, reading programs, dance classes, nutritional classes, arts and crafts classes, health fairs and counseling sessions.

5 St. James Catholic Church Seguin, TX April 6, 2014 Teen ACTS 2014 JULY 17 TH -20 TH, 2014 St. James LifeTeen is prayerfully considering taking a group of teens to this summer conference. We ask all high school youth to contact Joey at (210) if you are interested. There will be an Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:30 P.M. in the Parish Hall. ATTENTION ALL TEENS: OUR PARISH IS INVOLVED WITH TEEN ACTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARSH. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLEASE CONTACT JOEY: (210) Have you ever wondered why should I go to Confession? This week we will discuss God s love and forgiveness. Join us... April 9th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall There will not be a Lifeteen class on Wednesday, April 16th. Everyone is encouraged to attend the Holy Week services. Mark your calendars, the Lifeteen class on April 23rd will be a Social Night! Next Confirmation Class: Sunday, April 13th, 6 p.m. in the Parish Family Center.

6 FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Prayer for Vocations O Lord of the harvest, your Word finds a home in our hearts, calls us to community, and invites us to generous service of the human family. Bless with courage and spirit your priestly people, called to full participation in the one Body of Christ. May many choose to respond in public service to your call offered in Jesus name. AMEN. Infant Baptism Information If you are expecting a child and would like to prepare to celebrate the Baptism of your child at St. James Parish, please call Sr. Cal at ( ) to schedule an initial Baptism interview and sign up for Baptism prep sessions. Parents need to be registered members of St. James Parish for six months before celebrating their child s Sacrament of Baptism. Ireland Trip My dear priest friend Fr. Cannon is the pastor of St. James Parish in Lake Placid, Florida. He is arranging a tour to his homeland in Ireland Sept. 8th- 19th. The itinerary includes visits to Dublin, Wicklow, Waterford, The Cliffs of Moher, The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, Belfast and many more wonderful sights. The price of the tour is $3,399 per person, based on double occupancy. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Fr. Greg. John Paul II Catholic High School Blue and Gold Dinner Friday, April 11th John Paul II Catholic High School is hosting their third annual Blue & Gold Dinner on Friday, April 11th. A fun night for parents and all friends of the school. Tickets are only $25, and include a full meal, drinks, dancing and all kinds of entertainment. That alone makes this event the best deal in Comal County! Please consider attending to support JPII and to gather as a community. There will be silent and live auctions, and lots of chances to laugh and have fun. Contact the school at 830/ to reserve your tickets or buy them on-line at Quote of the Week: Nothing, how little so ever it be, if it is suffered for God s sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God. SPONSOR FOR THE WEEK: Oehlke CPA Parish Office: Parish Web site: stjameschurch.faithweb.com -Thomas A. Kempis