Pastor

Rev. Clifton Labbe, S.V.D.

Associate Pastor

Rev. Joseph Chau Nguyen, S.V.D.

Associate

Deacons

Deacon: Michael Marion

Deacon: Jose A. Vitela

Secretary Isis Martin

936-967-8385

Dir. Of Religious Ed. Chris Martin

936-967-8385

Office Hours / Horario de Oficina

Open Daily, Tuesday through Friday

8:30am - Noon and 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Telephone 936-967-8385

Fax No: 936-967-4657

www.stjoseph-livingston-tx.org

St. Joseph Church Mission Statement

Guided by the Holy Spirit and united as one family,

the Catholic Community of St. Joseph’s will bear

witness to Christ’s Gospel.

Recognizing diversity in our Catholic Community,

the people of St. Joseph’s will strive to create love,

peace, and social justice through Evangelization,

Stewardship and Fellowship.

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil - Vigilia de Sabado 5:30pm English( inglés)

Sunday Mass -------------------------- 9:00am English (inglés)

Sunday Misas ------------------------ 11:00am Spanish (español)

Weekday Mass

Tuesday --- 5:30pm

Wednesday through Friday - 8:00am

Confessions / Confesiones

Saturday / Sabado - 4:30pm - 5:10pm

Pre-Baptism / Pre-Bautismos

Pre - registration is required. Register at the Church Office.

Pre - registracion es requerida. Registrar en el oficina de la Iglesia.

Classes: ( Third Sunday of the Month )

Spanish: 9:00am

English:10:30am

Baptismal Ceremony

( The last weekend of the Month )

English: 6:30pm Saturday

Spanish: 2:00pm Saturday

Marriage / Matrimonio

Contact the Parish Priest at least six months to one year before the

planned Wedding Date.

Comunicarse con el sacerdote por lo menos de Seis meses a un ano

antes de la fecha programada para la boda.

Anointing of the sick

Please call for the priest if you are seriously ill at home, about to enter

the hospital, or if someone is close to death.

Funeral Arrangements

In the event of the death of a parishioner, please contact the Parish

Office before finalizing any arrangements with the Funeral Director.

Quinceañera

Registered Families must contact the Pastor at least six months in

advance.

Our name in Latin

Societas Verbi Divini

Our name in English

Society of the Divine Word

Popularly

Divine Word Missionaries

PERMANENT DIACONATE FORMATION CLASS

Priests and permanent deacons (in consultation with their pastors) Should first review the criteria for a viable candidate and then consider approaching specific men in your

parishes whom you consider potential candidates for the

permanent diaconate and invite them to attend the

informational Meeting on May 15, 2016 At

St Anthony Basilica Cathedral Center at 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Urge the men to review carefully the criteria and pre-requisites on the

diocesan website, which will assist tem in their discernment.

(go the link below) www.dioceseofbmt.org/department-of-the-permanent-diaconate/

Your public support of the Informational Meeting is important in motivating men in your parishes to attend. You are also invited to attend the on May 15 meeting. ***********************************************************************************************************

SECOND COLLECTIONS

April 2nd & 3rd 2nd Collection: Flood Victims

April 10/2016 Maintenance Collection

April 24, 2016 Catholic Home Missions Appeal

RAFFLE BOOK Kindly remember to turn in

your Monies & Raffle.

The Raffle is May 1, 2016. Put your name on the outside

of the Envelope and drop by the Office or

in the Collection basket. The value of the book is $50.00

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

In April, we recognize the gifts of persons with Autism

spectrum disorder (ASDs), and show how our

faith leads us to create communities where all are welcome.

“Respect for persons with disabilities and including them equally in the life of the Church

is crucial for our understanding of the human person.”

- Daniel Cardinal DiNardo

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

College scholarships

available for qualifying high school seniors.

Applications on table at church

entrance.

DEADLINE: MAY 10, 2016 ********************************

First Communion: April 24, 2016 @ 9:00AM

St Joseph Church

Confirmation: May 22,2016 @ 11:00AM

Practice* May 18, 2016 @ 7:00PM St Joseph Church

Director of Religious Education:

CHRIS MARTIN

chris.martin.Lnfa@gmail.com 936-967-8385

****************************************** April 03, 2016

Second Sunday

of Easter

A Vocation View:

Are you like Thomas? Do you need to see to believe?

Pray for faith and trust. Divine Word Missionaries and

Sister Servants of the Holy Spirit

April 03, 2016 Second Sunday of Easter Once I was dead, but now I am

alive forever and ever.

- Revelation 1:18a

Sat 5:30PM - Vigil MASS

02 4:30PM - Confession Special 2md Collection:

Flood Victims of our Diocese

Sun 9:00AM - MASS

03 11:00AM - MISA Special 2md Collection:

Flood Victims of our Diocese

Mon OFFICE - CLOSED

04

Tue 5:30PM - MASS 05 1:30PM-3:30PM - Heart to Heart

6:00pm - Parish Council Mtg

Wed 8:00am - MASS

06 6:00pm - CCD CLASS 6:00pm - Spanish bible class

Thu 8:00AM - MASS

07 12:Noon -AA & ALON Mtg. 6:30PM - KC Meeting 3rdº

Fri 8:00AM - MASS

08 Eucharistic Adoration

until 11:30AM

Confirmation Students

Retreat Begins

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Special thanks to the Catholic Daughters of

St. Joseph Catholic Church for their donation of $370.00 - 10%

from the Chili Sales

SATURDAY, Aril 02,

5:30P.M.-MASS -

For Jean Leblanc

By: Settles Family

SUNDAY, April 03,

9:00A.M.- MASS -

For Lynda Settles

By: Robert Settles

11:00A.M.- MASS -

For All Parishioners

By:

MONDAY, April 04,

NO MASS -

OFFICE CLOSED

TUESDAY, April 05,

5:30P.M.– MASS -

For Lupita Farfan

By: Juanita Gott

WEDNESDAY, April 06,

8:00A.M.- MASS -

For Paula Twigg

By Settles Family

THURSDAY, April 07,

8:00A.M.– MASS - For Burr Lea Settles JR Family

By: Settles Family

FRIDAY, April 08,

8:00A.M. – MASS

In Memory of Allen Gott†

By: Juanita Gott

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March 27, 2016 Regular Collection: $4,392.02 Maintenance: $2,202.00 Holy Land: $1,996.96 TOTAL: $8,590.98

READING FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30;

Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday: Acts 7:51 - 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a,

17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35

Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40

Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20;

Jn 6:44-51

Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69

Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52;

Ps 100:1-3, 5;

Rv 7:9, 14b-17;

Jn 10:27-30

SUNDAY - 03, 2016

Deacon Michael Marion Jordan Hancock Jack Mulcare Francis L. Munsch Barbara Wagner Sharon Monroe Juan Cuevas Sr. Tom Hooper Gail Hale Warren Hale Leo Torres, Jr Dolores Taylor David Perez Maria Leos * (Carlota Saenz mother) Rose Marie Dunlap Elaina Goins - (Evelyn Walker) Robert Grigar Paula Garcia Rosa Hale Edward McCormack & wife Tina Solita Collard

Placida Delgado