MOST REV. BRENDAN J. CAHILL
Fr. Jacob Koether, Pastor
Deacon: Edward Molina Deacon: Larry Koether Deacon: Frank Tilley
Janie M. Rubio, Pastoral Associate Sr. Maria Garcia,
Works of Mercy Ambassador Adela Beltran,
Administrative Assistant Josie Soliz,
Administrators
Sunday/Domingo 8:00 am: Bilingual 10:00 am: English 2:00 pm: English
Weekdays/Entre Semana OLS - Monday-Friday/
lunes-viernes 6:00 pm: English
RECONCILIATION CONFESIONES
CAPILLA DE LA SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD
2901 Pleasant Green Street Victoria, Texas 77901
Misas del Domingo 9:00 am y 11:00 am, en Español
Confesiones cada Domingo 8:30-8:55 am y 10:30-10:55 am
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 4, 2021 14 ° Domingo en Tiempo Ordinario
FELIZ DÍA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
Pastor’s Note
Happy Independ- ence Day! I hope everyone gets to enjoy time with family and friends
as our nation celebrates its free- dom. Today, though, I’m cele- brating a different kind of freedom. I had the chance to witness it last weekend at the Steubenville Lone Star youth conference. It wasn’t a political freedom or a freedom to do whatever you want. If you’ve ever tried it, you know that those kinds of freedoms are fragile and often end up enslaving us. The freedom that I saw there was deep- er and more real. I wish you could’ve been there with me to see it: almost 2000 teens weighed down, stressed out, and numb, coming alive, having chains broken, and joy flooding their hearts. I saw a freedom that only God can give, a freedom that only comes from knowing Him personally. It also made me realize just how deeply the pandemic has affected these youth, because the uncontrollable excitement that erupted from them pointed to a proportional hurt un- derneath. You might not realize it and they probably won’t tell you (they’re so good at hiding their pain), but I can tell that the young people of our country are hurting. They’re anxious, isolated, pressured, broken, and just sad. They don’t have a lot of good people to guide them. Their adults – parents, aunts and uncles, teach- ers, and church leaders – have let them down. But God is still work- ing. He’s bringing these youth back to life! He’s parting the sea for them! He’s leading them out of slavery and into freedom! May we
follow them and share their joy.
¡Feliz Día de la Independencia! Es- pero que todos puedan disfrutar del tiempo con la familia y los amigos mientras nuestra nación celebra su libertad. Hoy, sin embargo, estoy celebrando un tipo diferente de libertad. Tuve la oportunidad de presenciarlo el fin de semana pasa- do en la conferencia juvenil Steu- benville Lone Star. No era una liber- tad política o una libertad para ha- cer lo que quieras. Si alguna vez lo has probado, sabes que ese tipo de libertades son frágiles y a menudo terminan esclavizándonos. La liber- tad que vi allí era más profunda y más real. Ojalá pudieran haber es- tado allí conmigo para verlo: casi 2000 adolescentes agobiados, estre- sados y entumecidos, cobrando vida, con cadenas rotas y alegría inundando sus corazones. Vi una libertad que sólo Dios puede dar, una libertad que sólo viene de cono- cerlo personalmente. También me hizo darme cuenta de lo profunda- mente que la pandemia ha afectado a estos jóvenes, porque la emoción incontrolable que estalló de ellos apuntaba a un daño proporcional debajo. Puede que no te des cuenta y probablemente no te lo digan (son tan buenos ocultando su dolor), pero puedo decir que los jóvenes de nuestro país están sufriendo. Están ansiosos, aislados, presionados, rotos y simplemente tristes. No tienen mucha gente buena que los guíe. Sus adultos –padres, tías y tíos, maestros y líderes de la iglesia– los han defraudado. Pero Dios to- davía está obrando. ¡Él está trayen- do a estos jóvenes de vuelta a la vida! ¡Él está separando el mar para ellos! ¡Él los está llevando fuera de la esclavitud y a la libertad! Que los sigamos y compartamos su alegría.
Sunday Readings
Reading I: Ezekiel 2:2-5 Lectura del libro del profeta Ezequiel
2, 2-5
Salmo Responsorial: Salmo 122
Reading II: 2 Corinthians 12:7-12 Lectura de la segunda carta del apostol San Pablo a
los Corintios 12, 7-10
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Mass Intentions/Intenciones de Misa Week of July(Julio) 3—9 July(Julio), 2021
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Lionel C. Mendez
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Saturnina Rosas
10:00 a.m. Theresa Metting
(Birthday)
Monday 6:00 p.m. MM Joe Barrera
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Maria Bustamante
Wednesday 6:00 p.m. David Padilla
Thursday 6:00 p.m. Souls in Purgatory
Jueves-ST 7:00 p.m. Mary Louise Garcia Friday 6:00 p.m. Felipa Nieto
Reflection (Reflexin) July 4, 2021
Faith or trust in God is the most important theme in today’s Gospel. Mark tells of Jesus’ rejection of his own people. Even after all the miracles of healing which Jesus worked, he still was not ac- cepted even with his own town. As he taught in the synagogue there his hearers were amazed that this ordinary man whom they knew as the carpenter could attain such wisdom, and they rejected him. Let’s pray that we may recognize Jesus’ presence in the ordinary encounter of our days this week and notice the ways through which He desires to nourish us and give us life, because Jesus is present in all things. Blessings and Happy 4th of July.
La fe o la confianza en Dios es el tema más impor- tante en el Evangelio de hoy. Marcos habla del rechazo de Jesús a su propio pueblo. Incluso des- pués de todos los milagros de curación que Jesús trabajó, todavía no fue aceptado ni siquiera con su propia ciudad. Mientras enseñaba en la sina- goga allí, sus oyentes se sorprendieron de que este hombre ordinario a quien conocían como carpintero pudiera alcanzar tal sabiduría, y lo rechazaron. Oremos para que podamos recono- cer la presencia de Jesús en el encuentro ordina- rio de nuestros días esta semana y notar las for- mas a través de las cuales Él desea nutrirnos y darnos vida, porque Jesús está presente en todas
las cosas. Bendiciones y Feliz 4 de Julio.
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Our Stewardship OUR WEEKLY PARISH SUPPORT
FOR THE WEEK ENDING ON NUESTRO APOYO SEMANAL A LA PARROQUIA
PARA LA SEMANA QUE TERMINA EN
June 27, 2021
Parish Collections .................. OLS ............... ST
1st Collection .................. 7,061.08 ..... 1,698.00 Debt Reduction ............... 1,645.00 ......... 104.00 Online Giving Tithes ........ 1,460.00 .................. 0 Online Giving (Debt) .......... 205.00 .................. 0 Missalettes ......................... 150.00 ......... 130.00 Candles at Church .............. 146.00 ......... 30.25 SUBTOTAL .................... 10,667.08 ..... 1,962.25
OFFICE INCOME Mass Intentions .................. 30.00 .................. 0 Sanctuary Lamp .......................... 0 .................. 0 Candles (Office) ........................... 0 .................. 0 Baptismal Certificate) ................. 0 .................. 0 Rentals (Rosario House) .............. 0 .................. 0 Rentals (Halls) ............................. 0 .................. 0 Quince ............................... 925.00 .................. 0 Donation ..................................... 0 .................. 0 SUBTOTAL ......................... 955.00 ................. 0
General Donations/Income Donations ........................... 505.00 .................. 0 Donation(Paschal Candle) .... 70.00 .................. 0 Donations (Jamaica) ........... 650.00 .................. 0 Jamaica (Envelopes) ........ 1,340.00 .................. 0 Breakfast (Jamaica) ......... 1,728.00 .................. 0 SUBTOTAL ...................... 4,293.00 ................. 0
Outgoing Collections Father’s Day ....................... 120.00 .................. 0 SUBTOTAL ......................... 120.00 ................. 0
TOTAL .......................... 16,035.08 ..... 1,962.25
Thank you for your many gifts, heavenly Father. In the Name of Jesus, accept this
offering, anoint it with your Spirit, and multiply it for your honor and glory.
Sign up to receive your 2021 envelopes in the mail. You may donate online (Push Pay) or by
Credit Card. It is easy and convenient. Pushpay.com
Thank you for your continual financial support to OLS/ST.
For assistance online, please email: jmrubio@ourladysorrows.org
We need your help in selling our Prayer Signs. These signs will make a great gift
to a family, friend or neighbor. Available at the office. Great way to unite in prayer and support our church. Donation of $10.
Monthly Parish Projects Weekend collections, office income, and
your donations go to our monthly projects. Below are a few (not all) of the projects we have to raise money for every month. If you
would like to support these projects, you may continue to give online or in the
collection. Or you may also support one of these projects directly as a sponsor. Please
call the office if you would like to be a sponsor and we will happily provide you
with a letter for taxes. Cost for June Mortgage for OLS Church Building: ........ 7,657.54 OLS and ST Electricity (all buildings):...... 9,901.73 OLS Property Insurance:......................... 6,900.00 Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA): ............ 7,500.00 Phone and Internet: ............................... 1,114.19
Approximate Total To Raise Every Month $65,000.
Amount Left to Raise for June $1,767.76
Missalettes are in for the 3rd Quarter, April 25—August 15. Thank you for your Participation in the Mass and continual support of our Parish. The missalettes are a great gift and help defray the cost of the parish expenses. They will be for sale before and after every mass and at the Office.
Las missalettes están en el tercer trimestre, del 25 de abril al 15 de agosto. Donación es $10. Gracias por su participación en la misa y apoyo continuo de nuestra Parroquia. Las missalettes son un gran regalo y ayudan a sufragar el costo de los gastos de la parroquia. Estarán a la venta antes y después de cada misa y en la Oficina.
Jamaica 2021
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021
The Jamaica is just around the corner. Help us make this one
better than ever. If you would like to donate to the Jamaica Auction
or make a monetary donation, please call:
Louis Rodriguez 361-648-3971 * Cruzy Cervantes 361-676-6258 or the Office at 361-575-2293
La Jamaica está a la vuelta de la esquina. Ayúdanos a hacer esta
mejor que nunca. Si desea donar a la Subasta de Jamaica o hacer una donación monetaria, por
favor llame a Louis Rodriguez 361 -648-3971* Cruzy Cervantes 361-
676-6258 o la Oficina 361-575-2293
Dinner Tickets are on sale now for the Jamaica Dinner.
Los boletos para la cena ya están a la venta para la cena de Jamaica.
Tamale Making Party
July 23—24, 2021 * 8 am. At Guadalupe Center.
There will be something for everyone to do. Fun, Fun, Fun….
Second Collection Every 1st Sunday of the Month. This
month’s second collection will benefit Nazareth Academy. Thank you for your
contribution.
Congratulations, in July of last year We came to you with the Fire Extinguisher Pro- ject to the tune of 12K. We had a list of mi- nor to major items needing to be replaced, fixed or updated in order to pass inspection in all the buildings of OLS & ST. In spite of Monthly Parish Projects & all the uncertain- ties of COVID you immediately & generous- ly supported it. Through the grace of God that project was completed this week. Thank you. Now we move on to the next project. God is good.
Eucharistic Adoration Adoration Chapel needs Adorers
St. Mary’s Adoration Chapel needs ador- ers of the Blessed Sacrament on
Mondays from 1– 2 pm Wednesday from 5-6 pm
And Wednesday 1-2 pm. & 2-3 pm need backup help.
For further information or can help, please call Cindy Brewer at 361 571-6510
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Announcements
Do you know why Jesus died? Would you like more faith?
Do you wish that the parish had better fellowship?
Alpha is a way to explore the big questions of life and Christianity in a low pressure environment with others who have questions about the same
thing.
Visit alphausa.org for more info, or call the parish office at 575-2293
May they rest in peace
Please pray for the souls of Maximino Herrera, Rene Pena and Larry Vega. May they and all the faithfully departed of OLS/ST rest in peace. We pray for the families, may they
find peace and comfort in our Heavenly Father.
Que descansen en paz Por favor, oren por la almas de Maximino Herrera, Rene
Pena y Larry Vega. Que ellos y todos los fieles difuntos de OLS/ST descansen en paz. Oramos por las familias, que encuentren paz y consuelo en nuestro Padre Celestial.
Sanctuary Lamp Lámpara Santuario
By Family
Your involvement in helping parents prepare for their
Sacrament of Baptism is truly a gift of love given for the service
of others.
Su ayudar a los padres a prepararse para el sacramento
del bautismo de su hijo un regalo de amor dado por el
servicio de los demás.
Please contact Betty Jo Wheeler bjw.bettyjowheeler@yahoo.com or Elisa Sanchez at 361 676-4706
Join us for an Appreciation Reception
for Sister Maria.
After the 10 am Mass.
Sister has worked with the CCD program for many years and will be transitioning into a new role
as the Works of Mercy Ambassa- dor, which will focus on outreach
and evangelization.
We are grateful for the many gifts Sister brings to our Parish
Community now and all that she will continue to do in our Parish
in the future.
Nazareth Academy continues to enroll students in grades PK3 - 8th grade for the 2021-2022 school year.
Space is limited so please call the school at 361.573.6651 or email dmichalski@nazarethacad emy.org if you are interested.
The new school year begins on Thurs., Aug. 12.
If you are interested in getting back into serving as a Eucharistic
Minister, Lector, Altar Server, Ush- er or other ministry, please call the office and we will point you in the
right direction. (361)575-2293
WELCOME BACK! Spread the word! We are no longer livestreaming our Masses. Come join us in person! We are at 100% capacity and ready to welcome you here to worship with us. Although every pre- caution is encouraged, only Eucharis- tic Ministers are required to wear masks while distributing communion. If you are homebound and in need of a livestreamed mass, visit https:// victoriadiocese.org/Sunday-tv-mass
9 A.M.—2 P.M.
We invite all catechists and volunteers to join us for a
day of preparation for the new CCD year in the
spiritual nourishment of our parish families, goals for
the incoming year, family sharing and fellowship.
There is a place for everyone to serve God in the
spiritual formation of our CCD ministry.
Lunch will be provided.
Ballet Folklorico”
“Preserving the Culture and Keeping the Faith”
We are now open for registration for the 2021—2022 Ballet
Dance year. Build memories with a folklorico group grounded
on the foundation of faith formation and a rich culture of ballet folklorico music,
dance and history. Students are taught dance skills, history, confidence and pride
in themselves and most important opportunities to nurture their faith journey.
For further information please email janie.mrubio@yahoo.com
CCD REGISTRATION SCHEDULE Registration Forms will be available after every mass this Sunday for you to take or
you may come by the office to pick one up.
We are excited to resume meeting in person and continuing our Faith journey with our Parish Families. Parents play a significant role in the faith formation of our
CCD students and look forward to working with you.
Parents , when returning the registration form for CCD, please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and baptismal certificate. The fee will be* $35 for a
single Child * $55 per two Children from the same Household
If you haven’t received your 1st Holy Communion or Confirmation Certificate, please come by the office and pick it up. Thank you.
Fall Session will begin on September 19th and end on November 21st (Christ the King Sunday.)
Safe Environment Class Date: July 14, 2021 Time: 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Place: Trinity Hall For all volunteers who are a part of any liturgi- cal ministry who are not Safe Environment compliance. If you need to renew your Safe Environment, this class will count. Please con- tact the Parish Office at (361) 575-2293 or Nora Molina (361) 550-1644 for further information or to register for the class. Thank you, Nora Molina
Catechists play a significant role in the faith formation of our parish community. Not only do we walk the faith journey with the students, but build a relationship with the family as a whole. Afterall, isn’t that what God is calling us to do. Together, we can grow in our relation- ship with Jesus until we come face to face with him.
Have a blessed Independence Day and give thanks for the freedom we enjoy as a nation. Most especially thank God for the price he paid for the freedom of our sins. Blessings.
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Ministry News
Church Cleaning Schedule Horario de limpieza de la Iglesia
July 04, 2021 — CDA, Ballet Folklorico July 11, 2021 — CWV, CWV Auxiliary July 18, 2021 — Guadalupanas July 25, 2021 — Lectors, Shut In Ministry August 1, 2021— Eucharistic Ministers, Knights of Columbus
Please make sure your scheduled time is covered. Invite others not in your ministry to help out. We need to make sure our place of worship is taken care of. Por favor, asegúrese de que su hora programada está cubierta. Puedes pedir ayuda a otras personas que no están en tu ministerio. Tenemos que asegurarnos de que nuestro lugar de culto sea ocupado.
If you do not belong to a ministry, you do now. This is the only ministry compiled of all the ministries and parishioners not in ministries working together to clean our church home. We need your help and It feels great knowing you play a significant role in keeping God’s place clean & safe. Your help is need and much
appreciated. Thank you.
Si no perteneces a un ministerio, ahora sí. Este es el único ministerio compilado de
todos los feligreses que trabajan juntos para limpiar nuestra casa, nuestra Iglesia. Necesitamos su ayuda y se siente muy bien saber que juegas un papel importante en mantener el lugar de Dios limpio y Seguro. Su ayuda es necesitada y muy apreciada. Gracias.
Welcome Home—RCIA Want to grow in your faith? Want to become Catholic? July 7th, please join us for Mass at 6 p.m. at OLS followed by our meeting at Trinity Hall. All are invited to join us, especially those who would like to receive sacraments or would like to become Catholic. Come nurture your faith and grow in your discipleship to Jesus Christ in His Holy Catholic Church.
Bienvenido a Casa — RICA
¿Quieres crecer en tu fe? ¿Quieres ser católico?
8 de Julio, en la Capilla de Santísima Trinidad, después de la Misa de las 7 p.m. Todos están invitados a unirse a nosotros, especialmente aquellos quen necesitan sus sacramentos, les gustaría ser católicos o gustan cresar en su fe. Venga a nutrir su fe y crecer en su discipulado a Jesucristo en su Santa Iglesia Católica.
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Join us for this dynamic Intercessory Prayer Ministry.
You will love the journey. Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Time: 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Please contact: Ms. Ovelia Rivera @ 361 649-3688
Coming soon: 5 Week Spanish Course for Confirmation
Fr. Parmenio and Deacon Ed Molina will be presenting a 5 week Spanish Course for Adults wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Must have the sacraments of
baptism & 1st Holy Communion in order to attend the classes.
Knights of Columbus Council #1329
Bingo Night.
Every Wednesday evening; Hall opens 5:30pm;
Bingo Games 7:00pm until 10:00pm. $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.
Come out, have fun and meet friends!
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