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PASTOR: FR. BENJIE • DEACONS: LORENZO GARCIA & TONY AROCHA

CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST Sunday Masses: 5:30 p.m. (Vigil in English) 8:00 a.m. (Spanish) 10:00 a.m. (English) 12:00 p.m. (Spanish) 2:30 p.m. (Spanish)

Weekday Masses: Wednesday through Friday @ 12:00 p.m..

Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament on First Fridays @ 11:00 a.m.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE SUNDAY:7:00 AM to 2:00

PM Anytime before Mass, time permitting.

MONDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM TUESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM WEDNESDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the

Noon Mass THURSDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00

PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

FRIDAY:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Anytime before or after the Noon Mass

SATURDAY:4:30 PM to 5:15 PM Confessional in church

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Parents & Godparents need to attend a pre-baptism instruction class. Call the parish office to register.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Couples are asked to call the parish office to receive information.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK If you are seriously ill, will have a major surgery, are old aged or in danger of death, call the priest. HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION In addition to Sunday, the days to be observed as holy days of obligation in the Latin Rite dioceses of the United States of America, in conformity with canon 1246, are as follows: Tuesday, January 1st, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, May 30th, Ascension Sunday Thursday, August 15, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday, November 1st, All Saints’ Day Monday, December 9th, Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, December 25, Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Christmas)

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH

2621 BAGBY AVE. WACO, TEXAS 76711

July 28, 2019 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ASKING FOR HELP The Beatitudes praise the poor in spirit. One characteristic of those who are poor in spirit is their ability to ask for help; they know when others can provide what they lack. Today’s readings encourage us to practice poverty in spirit by asking God for what we need. What could be more natural than to ask God for good things? God is, after all, the inventor of goodness and the giver of all good things. Asking God for help puts us in conversation with God. These conversations take many forms. The reading from Genesis shows Abraham bantering with God like a skilled negotiator, while Saint Paul’s letter to the Colossians praises God for answering us even when we don’t deserve it. In Saint Luke’s Gospel, Jesus not only gives us words to use in our conversations with God (the Our Father), but also promises that God always listens to our prayers. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Abraham bargains with God to spare the city (Genesis 18:20-32). Psalm — Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me (Psalm 138). Second Reading — You were buried with Christ in baptism, in which you were also raised with Christ (Colossians 2:12-14). Gospel — Everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds (Luke 11:1-13). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23 or Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-11; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Eccl 1:2; 2:21-23; Ps 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lk 12:13-21

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Martha Tuesday: St. Peter Chrysologus Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Thursday: St. Alphonsus Liguori Friday: St. Eusebius of Vercelli; St. Peter Julian Eymard; First Friday Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION The pilgrim experience of going by foot to Santiago de Compostella, the shrine of St. James, reached its high point this week at the feast of the Apostle, with tens of thousands of pilgrims on the road. Typically, they cover twelve to twenty miles a day through rough territory. The difficult journey and the often primitive lodging facilities are made bearable by the joy of the pilgrims, their songs and prayers. When their journey is documented properly, they receive the scallop shell, a reminder not only of James the fisherman, but also his call to fish for human beings and to baptize the nations. In the Middle Ages, those who wore this badge on their hats were granted lodging and hospitality wherever they went. Next to the palm, the sign of a Jerusalem pilgrim, the scallop shell was most highly prized. In the Middle Ages, some people so enjoyed the pilgrim road, although it was filled with discomfort and danger, that they spent most of their lives on the road. Today, some people take up the route for exercise, but are drawn gradually into the spirituality of the journey. As you make your summer travels, always fold in an element of pilgrimage: a long walk through beautiful countryside, a visit to a church, a prayer of gratitude for your journey through life’s hills and valleys. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

DECEPTION Indeed, it is not in human nature to deceive others for any long time, without in a measure deceiving ourselves, too. —John Henry Newman

ADVERSITY Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant. —Horace

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 28, 2019 You were buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the power of God, who raised him from the dead. — Colossians 2:12

28 de julio de 2019 Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario PIDIENDO AYUDA Las beatitudes alaban al pobre de espíritu. Una de las características de quienes son pobres de espíritu es su habilidad para pedir ayuda; ellos saben cuando otros pueden proveerles lo que les hace falta. Las lecturas de hoy nos animan a practicar la pobreza de espíritu pidiéndole a Dios aquello que necesitamos. ¿Qué podría ser más natural pedir a Dios que buenas cosas? Dios es, después de todo, el hacedor de la bondad y el dador de buenas cosas. Pidiendo ayuda a Dios nos pone en una conversación con Dios. Esta conversación o conversaciones pueden ser de muchas formas. La lectura del libro del Génesis muestra a Abraham negociando con Dios de una manera graciosa, pero como un hábil negociador; por otro lado la carta de san Pablo a los colosenses alaba a Dios respondiéndonos aún cuando no lo merecemos. En el Evangelio de san Lucas, Jesús no solo nos da las palabras y frases para usar en nuestras conversaciones con Dios (el Padre Nuestro), sino también promete que Dios siempre escuchará nuestras oraciones. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. LECTURAS DE HOY Primera lectura — Por el bien de los diez no destruiré la ciudad (Génesis 18:20-32). Salmo — Te damos gracias de todo corazón (Salmo 138 [137]). Segunda lectura — Enterrados con Cristo en el bautismo, también fuimos resucitados con Él (Colosenses 2:12-14). Evangelio — Pidan y recibirán, el Padre da el Espíritu Santo a los que se lo piden (Lucas 11:1-13). Salmo responsorial: Leccionario II © 1976, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Usado con permiso. Todos los derechos reservados. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Sal 106 (105):19-23 o Sal 34:2-11; Jn 11:19-27 o Lc 10:38-42 Martes: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Sal 103 (102):6-11; Mt 13:36-43 Miércoles: Ex 34:29-35; Sal 99 (98):5-7, 9; Mt 13:44-46 Jueves: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Sal 84 (83):3-6a, 8, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Viernes: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Sal 81 (80):3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Sábado: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Sal 67 (66):2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Domingo: Ecl 1:2; 2:21-23; Sal 90 (89):3-6, 12-14, 17; Col 3:1-5, 9-11; Lc 12:13-21

LOS SANTOS Y OTRAS CELEBRACIONES Domingo: Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lunes: Santa Marta Martes: San Pedro Crisólogo Miércoles: San Ignacio de Loyola Jueves: San Alfonso de Ligorio Viernes: San Eusebio de Vercelli; San Pedro Juliano Eymard; Primer viernes Sábado: Santa María Virgen; Primer sábado TRADICIONES DE NUESTRA FE Por siglos, Latinoamérica ha desarrollado una larga tradición religiosa con mitología espléndida. La palabra “religión” del verbo latín religere significa “atar” o “enlazar”. Su función es unir seres humanos, los unos con los otros, con lazos de caridad y justicia. Una vez enlazados en comunidad, la religión los une al poder divino que rige el universo. Entre las culturas andinas se encuentran mitos religiosos que muestran la importancia de este enlazamiento. Según la mitología inca el universo esta compuesto por tres mundos: el cielo (Janan pacha), la tierra (Cay pacha) y el bajo tierra (Ucu pacha). Estos tres mundos están unidos por dos grandes serpientes, Yacú-mama (ríos) y Sacha-mama (árboles), símbolos de la fecundidad. Muchos piensan que los mitos son leyendas cuya función es el entretenimiento. En realidad los mitos no son fábulas, son historias que explican la verdad profunda del universo. Nos muestran como unirnos y enlazarnos para vivir una vida fecunda. En esta época de secularización, los cristianos no podemos olvidar ni la religión ni la mitología si queremos dar fruto como Jesús nos lo pide. —Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. ENGAÑO En efecto, no es de la naturaleza humana engañar a otras personas por un periodo largo, sin que también nos engañemos a nosotros. —John Henry Newman ADVERSIDAD La adversidad tiene el efecto de sacar talentos, los cuales en circunstancias prósperas, se hubieran quedado inactivos. —Horacio

Decimoséptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 28 de julio de 2019 Por el bautismo fueron ustedes sepultados con Cristo y también resucitaron con él, mediante la fe en el poder de Dios, que lo resucitó de entre los muertos. — Colosenses 2:12

Saturday July 27th 5:30 pm † Rosa Fuentes first year death anniversary by the family Sunday July 28th 8:00 am § for increase of priestly and religious vocation especially coming from our parish 10:00 am † Jim Hawk by the Tunmire’s 12:00 pm † Rosario Luna by family † Johnny Andrade by family 2:30 pm § for all those who suffered abuse

Make sure and come back next week! Do not miss your opportunity to fellowship and enjoy a delicious Home-style Mexican style breakfast.

First Friday Devotion is this Friday with an hour of Ado-ration at 11 am followed by Mass.

Holy Land Pilgrimage Presentation - On August 7th at 5:30 pm a representative from our travel company will be here to present the Holy Land Pilgrimage coming up in May 2020. The representative will also answer any ques-tion you may have about the trip. Come and join us.

Please consider and pray over the calling to the ministry of teaching by becoming a CCE teacher or aide for this upcoming catechetical year. Let us know of your calling and we will help you to become a Catechist. Call the of-fice for more details.

All 9th & 10th grade students invited to participate in a 6 week summer session on a program named Decision Point. Course will be held in the CCE building at 6:30 pm on Mondays. Four more sessions to go. Join us.

Need Donors for our projects: Want to donate? We have two projects we are preparing for and will appreciate your dona-tions. First, we are planning to put and audio-video system in our cafeteria and upgrade our PC system in church. Second, we would like to paint our activity center exterior building. We would need paint as we have already our volunteered painters.

Calling all men for a summer gathering in English and Span-ish—We invite all m en of the parish and their friends to join us tonight, Sunday at 6 pm, for the third session on the Mass by Bishop Robert Barron. Mea will be provided. The first 15 minutes will be for snacks, drinks, mingling and then we dive in to the 30 minute video. After video, we will have group discussion then announce five minutes left at 7:10 pm so we can wrap up in prayer. We also have two groups since the video will be in both Spanish and English. Two more sessions to go and it is good if you can come.

Calling all parents to register your children to CCE clas-ses at your earliest convenience. You can register your children after each Sunday Mass at the church's entrance or stop by the office during office hours. This invitation is also for those who want to be become a catholic or for a catholic who needs first communion or confirmation or both. Classes will begin in mid August. Hacemos un llamado a todos los Padres de Familia para que registren a sus hijos en las Clases de Catecismo lo antes possible. Pueden hacerlo en la entrada de la Iglesia despues de las Misas dominicales o en la Oficina Par-roquial durante horas de oficina. Esta invitación también es para aquellos que quieran convertirse en católicos, católicos que necesiten la primera comunión o confir-mación, o ambos sacramentos. Las clases comenzarán a mediados de Agosto.

Light Weigh One King weight loss program will be continuing at St. Louis Catholic Church! We are wel-coming new members. On Monday, August 5th at 5:30 we will have an orientation meeting for all those inter-ested. The meeting will be in Grace Hall (downstairs in the main church) LWOK is a 12-week Catholic Bi-ble Study DVD program. You may view the Light Weigh information at http://www.lightweigh.com. Please call Rhonda @ 254-716-5094 or email livetocreate2004@yahoo.com if you have questions. We would love to see you!

Be pro active in our parish life. We invite you to consider join-ing a group or to be a lector, extraordinary minister of Holy Communion, or an altar server, or as an usher, a church cleaner and many more. Everyone young and young at heart can partici-pate. Call the church office at 254 756 2656 for further details.

JULY 28, 2019

XVII SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME XVII DOMINGO DEL TIEMPO ORDINARIO

HOLY MASS INTENTIONS

WEEKLY FINANCIAL REPORT ———————————————————————————————————————————–———-———

Collection from Last Sunday $ 6,136.00 Breakfast by PCCW $ 1,117.00

Thank You for your generosity!

CALLING ALL MEN

Marriage Annulments: Father is here to help you in your marriage annulment. It is highly confidential and feel con-fident to visit with father with your marriage situation. Do not delay. This year is the opportune time to handle your case. Call Father at your earliest convenience.

NO BREAKFAST TODAY

NEEDING MORE CATECHIST WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

DECISION POINT

REGISTER FOR CCE & RCIA

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

NEED DONORS

Sacred Heart is a parish family called to be a visible sign of Christ, formed by the Word of God, strengthened by the Eucharist and empowered to serve the needs of God’s people.

Help us sell car raffle tickets for the upcoming Charro festival. There are only 500 tickets to be sold and we need everyone's participation to have a successful raffle event. Tickets are distributed either by the volunteers outside the church or stop by the office. Thank you for your support.

Encountering Christ campaign invites all those who want to support this campaign by making a donation today. Pledge cards are in the foyer or stop by the church to grab one. Pledge envelopes are also available at the foyer or in the office for your convenience.

RED-C Catholic Radio is currently seeking qualified ap-plicants for the full-time Station Director Position at our Central Texas station, KYAR 98.3 FM. Desired qualifi-cations include a thorough knowledge of our Roman Catholic Faith, and a lifestyle lived in witness to it. Ap-plicants should also have a firm commitment to the mis-sion of RED-C Catholic Radio and have experience in radio and computer operations. Lastly, an applicant for our station director position must have excellent commu-nication skills and public speaking ability, as well as mar-keting experience to advance the mission of RED-C Cath-olic Radio. To apply, log on to our website at www.redcradio.org/now-hiring.

English and Spanish speaking men wishing to explore the permanent diaconate are invited to Project Stephen – a monthly gathering for men and their wives to pray, listen, and discern in community. Project Stephen meets year-around, on the third Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the diocesan Pastoral Center in Austin. Men, be-fore attending, must first discuss their interest in the diac-onate with their pastors and receive his consent. When a new formation class begins (every three years), men will be invited to apply. For more information, e-mail formationdirectors@austindiocese.org.

Los hombres de habla inglesa y española que deseen ex-plorar el diaconado permanente están invitados al Proyec-to Esteban - una reunión mensual para los hombres y sus esposas para orar, escuchar y discernir en comunidad. El Proyecto Esteban se reúne todo el año, el tercer jueves de cada mes de 7-9 p.m. en el Centro Pastoral en Austin. Los hombres deben primero discutir su interés con sus pas-tores y recibir su consentimiento para asistir. Cuando se inicie una nueva clase de formación (cada 3 años), se in-vitará a los hombres a aplicar. Para más información, en-víe un correo electrónico a formationdirectors@austindiocese.org.

All clergy, religious, seminarians and employees, and adult volunteers serving in a ministry requiring EIM compliance, must submit an EIM Application for Ministry (one-time only) and attend an EIM Workshop at least once every 3 years. Go to www.eappsdb.com/austin to submit a new application or login to your existing account to find the list of workshops and signup (use “Forgot Password” if you don’t recall ID/password). Contact your parish EIM site administrator (insert name) if a paper EIM application or other assistance with EIM compliance matters is needed.

Workshop Notes: 1) attendees must pre-register at least 24 hours before Workshop start time – walk-ins are no longer ad-mitted, 2) arrive early - late arrivals are not admitted and 3) do not bring children to the EIM workshop. If you are a victim of sexual abuse and have concerns regarding your attendance at a workshop, contact Emily Hurlimann at (512) 949-2447 to dis-cuss an alternative workshop arrangement.

Do you wonder why Mass is a time of intense devotion for some — but not to everyone? Step One: Develop a greater understanding of the spiritual meanings behind the signs and symbols, words and ac-tions of the Mass. Step Two: Discover the time-tested, spiritually-enriching ways to approach Mass — the little things, things that matter, like how you enter the church building or make the Sign of the Cross, how you pray the Opening Prayer or listen to the Readings — and even how you participate in the Eucharistic Prayer.

Homecare for $ 12 an hour; 2 or 3 hours a day; 3 to 4 days a week. Flexible time, but available for lunch meal preparation. Light Housekeeping. English Speaking. Days of week will change but Mon. - Fri. If interested call: 254 723 2863

St. Mary’s Catholic School in West, Texas is seeking ap-plicants for TWO full-time teaching positions (3rd Grade and Spanish) for the 2019-2020 school year. SMCS seeks dedicated faculty members who have a strong desire to be part of a joy-filled Catholic culture committed to helping students grow in spirit, mind, body, and service. If inter-ested, please contact: Ericka Sammon, Principal at ericka.sammon@stmaryswest.com or you may apply at: 3rd Grade pos-tion: https:austindioceseschools.applicantpro.com/jobs/1094740.html Spanish position: https://austindioceseschools.applicantpro.com/jobs/1121933.html

Looking for auction items for 2019 Charro Festival if you would like to donate an item contact Juan Olvera at 254-633-0513 or bring item by office

RAFFLE TICKETS

ENCOUNTERING CHRIST

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

PROJECT STEPHEN

EIM WORKSHOP

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

PROJECTO STEPHEN

NEED WORK?

CHARRO FESTIVAL

Bulletin No.: 515365 Sacred Heart Church Contact: Maria Ochoa Maria’s cell(254)420-9081  

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