St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Church 3901 Violet Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 Parish Office: 361.241.3249 Religious Education Office: 361.241.3372 www.stpeterprince.net Fax: 361.241.0533 REV. EMILIO JIMENEZ, PASTOR PRIEST: Rev. Paulson Panakal Msgr. Seamus McGowan DEACONS: Allen Cicora Eluterio Farias WEEKEND MASSES: Saturday: 6:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 AM 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM Confessions are heard on Saturday from 4:30-5:30 PM and by appointment. St. Mary Mission Mass, 10:00 August AM 18, 2013 Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time PARISH MISSION STATEMENT St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church is a welcoming community dedicated to promoting a devout life of prayer and teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through living the sacraments in a spirit of generous service.
Page 2 MASS INTENTIONS April 9-14, 2019 St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Tuesday 6:30 pm Gerald Sherman - D.L. Burton Wednesday 6:30 pm Susie Diaz - Family Francisca Salinas - Chano Rodriguez Thursday 8:00 am Louise McCown - James McCown Family Friday 8:00 am Tommy Najvar - Ann Najvar Saturday 6:00 pm Roselyn Harry - Margaret Boerm Sunday 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00 am (St. Mary s) Rob Davis - Magdalena Davis 10:00 am Paula Avila - Gil & Martha Gomez 12:00 pm Minnie Farias - Deacon Teo & Rose Farias Ottie Zieger & Don Cox - Lil & Carol Melvin Arnold - Elvira Schwirtlich Kathy Cicora - Elizabeth Castro Rita Nolan - Steve & Mary Anne Phillip 6:00 pm James Saul, Sr. - Roussel & Saul Families St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles Parish 03/31/19 Envelopes... $9,469.50 Loose... $1,444.99 Other Fees... $544.00 Catholic Relief Collection... $562.00 Total... $12,020.49 St. Mary s Mission 03/31/19 Envelopes... $460.00 Loose... $98.00 Easter Flowers... $230.00 Total... $788.00 GOD S ACTIONS NOW When Jews celebrate the Passover, they always tell the story of the Exodus in present terms, as if they themselves experienced those events: when we were prisoners in Egypt; when God brought us out of slavery and through the waters of the sea. We would do well to follow their example and see the works of Jesus and his sacrifice as being in the present, as happening to us now. We believe that Christ s work, his teachings, and his sacrifice on the cross were not just for his followers in the past, but for all people at all times. When we think of this in our prayers, we become one in faith with that great cloud of witnesses, the saints. We have been striving through Lent to repent of our sins and failings, and to follow Jesus more closely. Today in the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see Jesus forgiving the woman, saving her from a horrible death, and urging her not to sin any more. This is new, and brings out something for which the law had not allowed forgiveness. Of course one can sin no more if one is dead, caught in one s sins forever. But Jesus introduces the concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Lk 19:28-40 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 23:56 [23:1-49] Online Cityof.com/goodnews
Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 3 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION APRIL NEWS Sunday, April 21 No Sunday Classes Sunday, April 28 Sunday Classes resume Save the dates for Sacramental Preparation Students First Holy Communion Rehearsal at the Church Saturday, May 11, 2019 (9 a.m. for First Holy Communion Mass, Saturday May 18 at 6 p.m.) (10 a.m. for First Holy Communion Mass, Sunday May 19 at 10 a.m.) First Holy Communion Mass Saturday, May 18 at 6 p.m. (Arrive by 5 p.m.) First Holy Communion Mass Sunday, May 19 at 10 a.m. (Arrive by 9 a.m.) Confirmation Mass at the Corpus Christi Cathedral Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. (Must arrive by 5:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Hall) For more information please call the Religious Education office 361-241-3372 - Middle School Youth Group Mee ng Dates: Wednesdays April 10 & 24 Place: St. Ma hew s Parish Hall Time: 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Parent Volunteers Needed For more information call Emelda Gambo at 361-726-9169 Service Hours available for all Confirmation Students Must be CMSE certified Child care is needed for Catholics Returning Home Sessions 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Call the RE office for more information 361-241-3372
Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 4 MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE: Holy Thursday Mass 7:00 pm. Good Friday Service 7:00 pm. Holy Saturday Mass 8:30 pm. Easter Sunday Masses 8:00 & 10:00 am, 12:00 Noon and 6:00 pm The Church will be locked after Good Friday Services and only opened at 7:00 pm on Holy Saturday. No Confessions on Holy Saturday. ST. MARY S MISSION: Holy Thursday Mass 6:00 pm Good Friday: Outdoor (community) way of the Cross 5:30 pm. Liturgical Service 6:30 pm. Easter Sunday: 10:00 am ALTAR AND ROSARY SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship applications are now available for graduating high school seniors who have a mother, grandmother, or guardian who is an active member in Altar and Rosary Society. Applications can be picked up at the Parish Office or in the foyer. Deadline to submit is May 3rd to the Parish Office. For more information, Please call Jessica Alaniz at (361) 537-6131 or email: jessicaalaniz@hotmail.com Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) Sunday, April 7, 2019 3 rd Scrutiny at 10:00 Mass Wednesday, April 17, 2019 Confessions & Practice at 7 p.m. (After 6:30 Mass) Second Annual Memorial Scholarship In Memory of Martin & Tomasita Colunga One page essay on the following question: What is your favorite Bible Verse and why? Must be registered and attending St. Peter s Parish. Must be High School Senior. Deadline May 9th. Please drop essay off at Parish Office. Pastoral Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 7 pm in St. William Hall. All heads of ministries are asked to attend or send a representative with a brief report of activities since last meeting. Monday: Bible Class 9 am; Prayer Meeting 7 pm. Tuesday: Mass 6:30 pm; Wednesday: Mass 6:30 pm; Stations of the Cross 7 pm. Thursday: Mass 8 am. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8:30 am - 6 pm. Choir Practice 7 pm Feast of St. Stanislaus Friday: Mass 8 am. Abstinence. Saturday: Confessions 4:30-5:30 pm; Vigil Mass 6 pm. Feast of St. Martin I Volunteers Needed at Refuge of Hope, 4035 Violet Road, Corpus Christi, TX 78410 We are always seeking volunteers to help at the center. There are many areas to choose from for a volunteer! We would love for you to pray about possibly being a volunteer at Refuge of Hope! Some areas to serve are: Provide Organizational/Cleaning skills for mommy closet/diapers/food/formula Help with administrative duties (i.e. data entry/or receptionist) Be a volunteer working with clients in need of services and/or earn while you learn program. Serve in a fundraising or Donor/Sponsor Role Grant Writing
Fifth Sunday of Lent Page 5 APRIL IS NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect In addition to the impact on the child and family, child abuse and neglect affect various systems - including medical and mental health, law enforcement, judicial, public, social services, and nonprofit agencies - as they respond to the incident and support the victim. One analysis of the immediate and long-term economic impact of child abuse and neglect suggests that child maltreatment costs the nation as much as $258 million each day, or approximately $94 billion each year. What Are the Warning Signs? The first step in helping or getting help for an abused or neglected child is to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. The table below lists some symptoms of the four major types of child maltreatment. The presence of a single sign does not prove child abuse is occurring in a family; however, when these signs appear repeatedly or in combination you should consider the possibility of maltreatment. Maltreatment Type Neglect Physical Abuse Sexual abuse Emotional abuse Symptoms Signs of malnutrition Poor hygiene Unattended physical or medical problems Un explained bruises, burns, or welts Child appears frightened of a parent or caregiver Pain, bleeding, redness, or swelling in anal or genital area Age-inappropriate sexual play with toys, self, or others Age-inappropriate knowledge of sex Extremes in behavior, ranging from overly aggressive to overly passive Delayed physical, emotional, or intellectual development On the Child Welfare information Gateway Website For more information about: Why child abuse occurs: www.childwelfare.gov/can/factors How many children are abused: www.childwelfare.gov/can/ prevalence/ Consequences of child abuse and neglect: www.childwelfare.gov/ can/impact/ Warning signs: www.childwelfare.gov/can/identifying/