St. Mary's 2019 Family FestivalSunday February 10, 2019

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1 ST. MARY S CATHOLIC CHURCH VICTORIA, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1) Numbers 11: ) James 5:1-6 3) Mark 9:38-43, 45, FOCUS: Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Jesus says, There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. By our baptism we are called to prophecy, and to share the good news of salvation. May we have the enthusiasm of Eldad, Medad and the unknown follower of the Gospel having no fear in proclaiming the truth and not waiting to be told what to do. LITURGY OF THE WORD Joshua protests to Moses in our first reading that two men who were not present when the Spirit of God came and rested upon the elders should not be prophesying. In the second reading, James tells us what happens to the things of this world. In the Gospel, John says to Jesus that someone not in their company was using the power of his name, and Jesus replies, whoever is not against us is for us. Reading for the following Sunday SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018 TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1) Genesis 2: ) Hebrews 2:9-11 3) Mark 10:2-16 or 10:2-12 St. Mary's 2019 Family FestivalSunday February 10, 2019 Everyone is invited to our 2019 Festival Planning Meetings. Our next Festival Planning meeting will be October 8, 2018 in the St. Mary's AV Room at 7:00pm. At this time we are asking for Raffle donations, the deadline for your donations is Monday Oct. 22 and jewelry for the jewelry booth. We welcome all parishioners as we prepare to have our BEST festival yet. If you are interested in helping in any way or have questions, please call Kevin or Joan Pfister We need everyone s help in making this Festival a success. Concert to Benefit Repairs to the organ Opera to Broadway: and bits in between October 13th * 6:30 p.m. * St. Mary s Hall The damage to the church building due to Harvey was fairly obvious: not so obvious was the damage to the organ. We have managed to get around it thanks to the talents of our organist Jeanne Hickl and by removing some of the pipes. This is a band-aid approach but the required repairs are costly. To help raise funds to offset some of these expenses St. Mary s is sponsoring a free benefit concert. Music from Rossini to Mancini will be provided by Lena Lowe, her husband Mike McCarver, and accompanist Mary Jean Sargent. Lena was a student of both Nazareth Academy and St. Joseph High School and a member of St. Mary s Choir. Lena, Mike, and their accompanist are accomplished musicians active in the music and theatre in the Houston/Galveston area. Donations for the organ repair are greatly appreciated.

2 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LECTORS Saturday, September 29 7:00 Fred Buckert 5:00 Earl Schmetltzer Sunday, September 30, Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Intention of Marie Immenhauser 10:30 People of the Parish Monday, October 1, Saint Theresa of the Child Jesus 6:30 David Yeary 12:05 John B. Sala, Sr. Tuesday, October 2, The Holy Guardian Angels 6:30 James Maraggia 12:05 Edward Miller Wednesday, October 3 6:30 Evelyn Heibel 12:05 A. J. Carver Thursday, October 4, Saint Francis of Assisi 6:30 Prayer and Communion Service 12:05 Prayer and Communion Service Friday, October 5 6:30 Geraldine Johns 12:05 Theresa Solis 7:00 Mary Haas 5:00 Glen Bone, Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Caridad Datoon & Family 10:30 People of the Parish The Adoration Chapel is closed until after chapel repairs and 6:30 a.m. Mass will be in the church. 5:00 p.m. Faye Culak 8:00 a.m. Diana Starnes 10:30 a.m. David Janca EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION 5:00 p.m. Becky Coleman, Henry Schramek, Mary Ann Innocenti 8:00 a.m. Libby Ramirez, Diana Pagel, Michael Cuellar 10:30 a.m. Judy Gilley, Clem Cantu, Dee Garza MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY 5:00 p.m. Frieda Stubbs, Mike McCauley, Bobby & Barbara Baca 8:00 a.m. Henry Petrash, Paul Janacek, Loyd & Georgia West 10:30 a.m. Dennis & Linda Lala, Linda Cantu, Patty Osterhout MASS SERVERS 5:00 p.m. T. Coleman, S. Partian 8:00 a.m. W. & A. Immenhauser 10:30 a.m. M. & A. Barton, Z. Kinnison PARISH CHOIR: Regular practice after the 8am mass on Sundays. The choir also practices on Thursday evenings in the church from 5:30p to 7:00p in preparation for Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter services. Anyone interested in participating in music ministry is encouraged to join the choir

3 ST. MARY S CATHOLIC CHURCH VICTORIA, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Amor Meus Spirituality Center is offering a One-Day Silent Retreat - Praying with the Women of the Bible: Eve, Hannah, and Mary - October 6, :30AM 3:30 PM This silent retreat includes short presentations by Sister Lou Ella Hickman, IWBS on the retreat topic followed by time to pray and reflect in the chapel or the convent grounds enjoying the beauty of God s creation. The day concludes with group discussion on the retreat experience. Participants may purchase a $5.00 box lunch or bring their own food. Drinks and snacks are provided. An offering of $20 or more is suggested. This retreat will be held at Incarnate Word Convent 1101 N.E. Water St. Victoria, TX. For more information or to register for this retreat call Sister Emilie Eilers, IWBS People of all faith traditions are welcome. Join us for Bible Study! We will be studying the Gospel of John. Our first meeting will be October 7th from 9:15-10 am. in St. Mary s Activity Center AV Room. All are welcome. Contact Kevin Alstrom for any questions. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Ann #369 will meet on Monday, October 1, 2018 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Business meeting starts at 6:30 p.m., preceded by prayer at 6:10. This month we again host a shower for Perpetual Help Home. Please consider gift cards or monetary donations, or personal care items. We look forward to seeing all members, and any Catholic woman interested in CDA, at our next meeting. A Note From Father: Dear parishioners, as a Church, we celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony! We encourage couples to celebrate their wedding at the church and especially to celebrate your anniversaries! For couples celebrating the years in multiples of 5 it is possible to receive a blessing at Mass, particularly, at the 25th, 50th, and after 60th! With this in mind, if you wish to receive a blessing please contact the parish office. For all other Anniversaries or Birthdays, feel free to ask the priest for a blessing after Mass. I apologize for any confusion this past weekend. May God bless you! Rev. Stephen Vacek Altar Care for October will be Sandy Brzozowske and Susie Stevens QUILT AND CRAFT CORNER Interested in learning how to quilt or craft? Come meet on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 9:00 a.m. in the Annex. The Altar Society Quilters are looking for old or broken jewelry or one of a kind pieces. You can bring the items to the office or there is a box in the entrance to the church. They are looking for men and women who like to do craft items. Come and check out the group. THANK YOU FOR YOUR STEWARDSHIP SEPTEMBER Sunday Collection......$5, Loose Collection... $ On-line giving $ Total $ 6, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Bay City, Fall Festival & Turkey Dinner, Knights of Columbus Hall, Sun. Sept. 30, Turkey and dressing, $10.00 per plate. To St. Peter and Paul Church, Annual Festival, Meyersville, on Sun. Sept. 30, BBQ Beef dinner serving from 11 pm to 1 am, plates $10.00 St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in El Campo annual picnic to be held Sunday, September 30, 2018.The all-day festival will be held at the Columbus Club (KC) Hall located on Armory Road, just off south Highway 71, primecut beef barbecue and sausage dinner with all the trimmings. Serving begins at 11:00 a.m. and meal tickets are $10.00 each. To St. John's Catholic Church, Hungerford, Annual Bazaar on Sun, Oct. 7 at Hungerford Hall, BBQ Beef, chicken & Sausage Dinner serving starts at 10:30 A.M. To Holy Cross Parish Bazaar, East Bernard, Riverside Hall, Sun. Oct. 14 meal serving at 11:00 a.m. BBQ Beef, Chicken & Sausage, Dressing with all the trimmings. To the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victory Fall Festival will be held on Sunday, October 14 at the Victoria Community Center starting at 11:00 a.m. Barbecue Beef & Sausage Dinner with all the trimmings will be served 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Dine-In and To-Go Plates $10.00 each.

4 a conven- TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - ine- uc- CCD NEWS: Final Notice: Jr. High and High School Students: Spectacular is Oct. 7. LATE registration is still available at higher fees. All money and paperwork MUST be turned in by Wed. Oct NO EXCEPTIONS! Oct. 3 - Adoration available in Church and open to everyone. Some CCD students will be attending. All we ask is that there is SILENCE in respect to the presence of our Lord. Oct. classes: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Oct All Hallows Eve Family Fun Night - We could use volunteers and donations of candy and little things for treat bags. Final Call: Any 9th or 10th graders attending St. Joseph High School wanting to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, please call Diana Starnes, or the Rectory, CCD NEWS: The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are received in 2nd Grade: Students MUST be Baptized and have completed 1st grade in Catholic School, Catholic Home School or CCD Program PRIOR to entering the Sacrament class. Bring documentation. Confirmation is a 2 year program for 9th and 10th Grades: Students MUST be Baptized, received Reconciliation and Eucharist and have completed prior grades in Catholic School, Catholic Home School or CCD program. Bring documentation. August 22 nd -August 31 st 2020 Passion Play at Oberammergau 10 Day Pilgrimage to Poland, Czech Republic & Germany With Bishop Brendan Cahill as spiritual Director For information contact: Susan DeBartol at / susan@littleflowerpilgramages.com or Dr Gloria Amelda Gonzalez at / dr.gloria@suddenlink.net Reservations must be made by 31 December Day Pilgrimage to EWTN & Our Lady of Angels Monastery Spiritual Director Rev. Stephen Vacek Dec , 2018 Includes airfare, hotel, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and Daily Mass. Cost is $ per person for double occupancy. For more information, please see the insert in today s bulletin. Save the Date - The Nazareth Academy Fall Festival is back! It will be held Sun., Oct. 7, at the Victoria Community Center. Traditional turkey and dressing, with all the trimmings, will be served from 11:00 2:00 for $10 per plate. Plates-to-go will begin at 10:30 AM. There is a raffle, silent auction, live auction, games and so much more! Come join the fun and support our awesome Catholic school! We appreciate your support!

5 ST. MARY S CATHOLIC CHURCH VICTORIA, TEXAS SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 Knights of Columbus Council #1329 Bingo Night. Every Wednesday evening; Hall opens 6:00 pm; Bingo Games 7:30 pm until 10:00 pm. $10.00 per Bingo sheet pack for 10 games. Food and drinks available. Location is Airline at Ben Wilson. Proceeds benefit various council charity projects. For info, call the hall Wednesday evening at Come out, stay cool, have fun and meet friends! The Emmaus Center The Emmaus Center will be offering the following groups and classes this fall: Grief Support Group for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one Hope Remains Group for survivors of a loss to suicide Caregivers Support Group for those who are taking care of someone with a long-term illness Kids Don't Come with an Instruction Manual! Parenting with Purpose The Emmaus Center will begin holding parenting classes on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:15pm. There will be four sessions. Please call The Emmaus Center to reserve your spot as class size will be limited. To schedule any appointments or for information call (361) SPONSOR OF THE WEEK Use Ideal Aluminum ad DIRECTORY OF MINISTRIES Altar Servers Emily Janak Altar Society Evelyn Dierlam Baptism Prep. Diana Starnes Bereavement Group Geraldine Jurica Vacation Bible School Marie Immenhauser Disciples on the Journey Laurie Bautista Festival Committee Chairs Kevin & Joan Pfister Funeral Meals Adele Donalson Liturgical Ministers Marriage Prep Foccus Music Ministry Cathy Lowe Natural Family Planning Susanne Koch (979) Adoration Chapel Closed until further notice Quilters Jo Ann Bone RCIA Sr. Frances Cabrini Religious Education Diana Starnes Rentals St. Vincent De Paul Society Faye Culak Wedding Coordinator Cathy Lowe Weekly Rosary & Divine Mercy Cenacle Tina Rabalais Life Chain Coast to Coast Rosary October 7, from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Join us for a rosary and life chain on the corners of Navarro and Mockingbird! Advocate for those who cannot speak for themselves.