September 5, 2021Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Apart from the CROSS there is no other LADDER by which we may get to HEAVEN.”

-St.RoseofLima

Our Lady of the Gulf Monday, September 13 8:05 a.m. Antonio I. Flores † by Danny & Madeline Bourg 2:00 p.m. - at Bethany Senior Living Gregory Fossati † 7:00 p.m. Rosary Service In Honor of Our Lady of Fatima Tuesday, September 14 8:05 a.m. Daniella Perez (Special Intention) and Souls in Purgatory Wednesday, September 15 8:05 a.m. Bobby Rendon † by Dora Rendon 3:00 - 8:30 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament followed by Benediction Thursday, September 16 8:05 a.m. Cipriano Calzada † and Souls in Purgatory Friday, September 17 8:05 a.m. Dora Garcia † by Norma Fritsch Saturday, September 18 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Confession 5:30 p.m. Jose D. Perez & Family (Special Intention)

Sunday, September 19 8:00 a.m. Jonathan Edward Sanchez † by Family 10:00 a.m. Christopher Kelner † by his parents, Franklin & Leonita Kelner

St. Ann, Point Comfort Wednesday, September 15 9:00 a.m. Elroy “Buck” Brogger † by Family Sunday, September 19 10:30 a.m. Living & Deceased Members of Our Lady of the Gulf and Her Missions

St. Joseph, Port O’Connor Tuesday, September 14 8:30 a.m. Mario Badillo † by a friend

Saturday, September 18 6:00 p.m. Carolyn Goldman † by Family

St. Patrick, Seadrift Thursday, September 16 9:00 a.m. Helen Gohlke †

Sunday, September 19 8:30 a.m. Roy Morales, Jr. † by Yolanda Duenez 10:30 a.m. - Vietnamese Mass Dorothy Fox †

Prayer Requests Louis Bonuz, Veronica Aguilar, Carolyn Orta, Josephina Velasquez, Mike Nichols, Diane Billings, Linda Stringo, Helen Thomas, Teddy Hawes, Edwin Anderle, Robert Hilscher, Socorro Ovalle, Dilcia Campos, Georgia Mikosh, Eugene Barefield, Gary Weaver, Frances Benavides, Pat McGrath, Roxanna Hernandez Castillo, Leigh Ann Falcon, Billy Mikosh, Easton Burns, Chantal Hawes, Carly Stithe, Rusty Henderson, Mary De La Garza, Francisco Rodriguez, Rogelio Sanchez, Jr., Norma Rodriguez, JoAnn Evins, Minerva Piña, Anna Kabela, Stella Resendez, Galen Johnson, Amanda Chavana, Mary Mahan, Susan Pena, Johnny Frank Gonzales, Irma Hughes, Claudine Saenz, Joe Piña, Zachary De La Rosa, Victoria Michalik, Dora Alicia Sanchez, Claudio Gonzales, Delfina Servantes, David Farmer, Stephen Burke, Yolanda O’Riley, Lisa Reyes

Readings: Sunday, September 19, 2021 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading 1 - Wisdom 2:12-, 17-20 Reading 2 - James 3:16–4:3 Gospel - Mark 9:30-37

First Saturday Latin Mass October 2, 2021

Upcoming Latin Mass Dates: October 2, November 6,

December 4

Pray for Our Military Sergeant First Class Mark A. Reyes, L ieutenant Commander Chris Hedrick, Airman First Class Derek Servantes, Petty Officer Robert Drapela, Isaiah Falcon & Xavier A rc h a n ge l , L i e u te n a nt Kev i n S t ra n s k y, S e r g e a n t B ra n d o n Hoelscher, William Grubert, Staff Sergeant Mychal Hamilton, 3rd Petty Officer Shane A. King, Jr., Sergeant First Class Michael Dennis

Confessions before Mass at 8:30 a.m. Make time to attend the 9:00 AM Mass on First

Saturdays to honor and console the Immaculate Heart of our Blessed Mother. 

Monthly Rosary Services in Honor of

Our Lady of Fatima October 13 at 7:00 p.m.

Adult Religious Formation Classes with Fr. Tommy

Religious Formation Classes will be held on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the church. The flyer for this semester’s class can be found in the narthex of the church. This semester, we will do a book study using Fr. Paul Scalia's That Nothing May Be Lost. 

Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) Our Lady of the Gulf has begun a new journey to share the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church. Are you unbaptized? Are you a baptized Catholic but never received your other sacraments? Were you baptized in another religion but are wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith? Join us on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM at St. Sharbel Hall 412 W. Austin St. (metal building). For more information contact the church office at 552-6140. Rito de Iniciación Cristiana de Adultos (RICA) Nuestra Señora del Golfo a comenzado las clases para compartir las tradiciones de la Iglesia Católica. ¿No estás bautizado? ¿Eres bautizado católico pero nunca recibiste Confirmación o Primera Comunión? ¿Bautizado en otra religión pero quieres aprender más sobre la fe católica? Te invitamos cada martes a las 7:00 p. m. en el Salon de St. Sharbel 412 W. Austin St. (finca de metal). Clases ofrecidas en español si son requeridas. Hable a la oficina de la iglesia 552-6140 para más información.

Please remember Saturday Confessions are from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Lamp Intention September 16 - 22

Rene Galindo † and Donny Salinas † requested by John & Nancy Perez

Parents:  Do you have a child in 3rd grade through 8th grade who is not yet baptized?We are ready to help you prepare your child to receive the holy sacrament of Baptism and the other sacraments of Christian Initiation. Special classes for these children will be held on Sundays from 9:00-11:30 AM at St. Jude Hall.  At least one parent must attend these classes with your child. Please call the church office to register before October or if you have any questions. Classes will begin in October. 

OLG Collections

July 31 & Aug 1 Aug 7 & 8 Aug 14 & 15 August 21 & 22 Aug 25 & 26

$8,292.00$6,565.00$6,167.00$8,633.00

$6,816.00

September 4 & 5 OLG $8,658.00

St. Ann $670.00 St. Joseph $577.00 St. Patrick $895.30 Second Collection $1,610.00

OLG Capital Campaign Loan Balance - $186,057.03

CCD Registration for the 2021-2022 session is open. Kinder – 4th: grade: (excludes 2nd) Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm beginning September 7th. 5TH – 8TH grade: Wednesday, 5:30 – 6:45pm (begin September 8th) 9th – 12th grade: Wednesday, 7:15 – 8:30 pm (begin September 8th) 2nd grade (First Holy Communion) Sunday, 9:00 – 11:00am beginning September 12th. (It will be mandatory that all children attend Mass with their class.)

Help needed for cleaning of the church. You do not need to be a member of any organization to help. For more information contact any member listed below. Ayuda para la limpieza de la iglesia. No es necesario ser miembro de una organización para ayudar. Para más información, comuníquese con cualquiera de los miembros en la lista siguiente. September 13 & 17 - Conquistando Las Naciones Contact Juana Salinas at 361-746-3285 September 20 & 24 - Altar Society Contact Linda Meyer at 361-935-3379 September 27 & October 1 - Pan de Vida Contact Mary Moreno at 361-553-9594

Fe y Revelación; Conocer a Dios a través de la Sagrada Escritura. Serie de clases en español cada martes de septiembre, de las 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. en el salon de San Judas. La Didajé es la Enseñanza de los Apóstoles y, en cuanto tal, es la enseñanza de la Iglesia. Por ello, esta serie hace un uso extenso del Catecismo de la Iglesia Católica. La serie Didajé se apoya también decisivamente en la Sagrada Escritura, la vida de los santos, los Padres de la Iglesia y la enseñanza del Vaticano II.

Save the Date: Sunday, September 26, 7:00 p.m. in the OLG Catholic School Gym. ”Tolton: From Slave to Priest" is a professional Catholic stage production on the heroic life of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first African American priest. This live multimedia drama is on a national tour, growing the cause for his sainthood. "Tolton" features all the elements of professional theater, including set, characters seen acting on a large movie screen, dramatic lighting effects, and a gorgeous musical score commissioned just for this production. It's moving and powerful, not to be missed by anyone of any color or faith ages 10 and up! Admission: Free-Will Offering

OLG Parish Festival Sunday, September 19, 2021

St. Jude Hall Pork Steak Dinner ($12.00)

& Raffle (6 for $25.00) Over $15,000.00 in debit card prizes!!

Raffle Tickets available in the parish office or at weekend masses.

Tamales $12.00 per dozen Pre Sale Only

To order call Mary Moreno at 361-553-9594. Homemade Tamales will be made fresh and hot.

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic School We are a Catholic educational community,

providing opportunity for growth in the Light of Christ.

We need to update our record of homebound parishioners. If you know of anyone who is homebound and wishes to receive homebound communion on a regular basis, please call the office. Eucharistic Ministers for the Homebound Needed If you would like to assist in this ministry please call the parish office for more information.

The Mass Intention Book will open on TUESDAY, September 21 at 8:30 a.m. for the months October, November and December of 2021. Only one Sunday mass per month per person making the request. Requests by phone are not accepted on opening day. -

El Libro de intención de misa se abrirá el MARTES 21 de septiembre a las 8:30 a.m. para los meses de octubre, noviembre y deciembre de 2021. Solo una misa de fin de semana por persona presente. Las intenciones no son aceptadas por teléfono por este dia.

OLG Altar Society Meeting Thursday, September 16 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude Hall. Members are encouraged to attend and we extend an invitation to any Catholic women interested in joining. Masks are required.

A FOOD HANDLER’S COURSE will be held on Thursday, September 30 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at St. Jude Hall for any group or individual who may at anytime be requesting to have fundraisers or gatherings that include any types of food or beverages on behalf of the parish including our mission churches. Karen Lyssy of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will lead the course.

2022 Lector Workbooks Please call the parish office to place your order. Books are $12.00 each and are available in English or Spanish. Deadline is September 30.

Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic

Daughters Court 2267

Monthly Meeting:

2nd Thursday 6:30 p.m. St Jude Hall

John B. Wright, MD Leigh Ann Falcon, MDDestiny Ibrom, FNP-C

1200 N Virginia Port Lavaca, TX 77979 361-552-6721

THE FISHING CENTER Marina & RV Park

Tackle, Boat Ramp, Fuel 13th Street Port O’Connor, TX

361-983-4440 on the Intracoastal Waterway

www.pocfishingcenter.com

Grupo de Oracion

Pan de Vida Meet each Monday 6:30 p.m. St. Jude Hall

Alabanza, escritura y oracion!

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Gabriel Project - Toll Free 1-866-MARY AID (627-9243)

Kevin & Jodie Runge Owners

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Roberts, Odefey, Witte & Wall, LLP

Pest Control

Luis or Pam De La Garza 361-482-7810Yvonne Felkins, RN

Linda Meyer, RN Pat Delgado, RN,

Danielle L. Amador, RN Patricia Hranicky, LVN Jackie Mansker, PT Melanie Lott, PTA Amy Totman, PTA

Elizabeth Chavana,Billing Betty Garza, Secretary

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Alcolicos Anónimos

Attorneys at Law 2206 North Hwy 35 Port Lavaca, TX 77979

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Natural Family Planning (NFP)

The CREIGTON MODEL Fertility Care  System (CrMS)  is a system designed for women to learn how to monitor, maintain and evaluate their procreative and gynecologic

health for their entire reproductive life based on observations of their own biological markers. 

Contact Susanne Koch at susannekoch614@gmail.com (979) 488-4528 for questions. The Renew Center is a

team of practitioners. Their website is a great resource www.renewfertilitycare.com for anyone with questions about NFP, infertility or women’s gynecologic health in

general (teens and single women included).

Storage Units for Rent

Creekside Apartments 1210 N. Virginia St.

Port Lavaca, TX.

Luis or Pam De La Garza 361-482-7810

Aus0n Street Storage 1408 W. Aus0n St. Port Lavaca, TX.

5 Sons RV Park

Luis or Pam De La Garza 361-482-7810220 Ave. D Port Lavaca

Knights of Columbus Council No. 3253

Apartments for Rent

Meetings held monthly each fourth

Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at St. Jude Hall.

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MASTER OF MEMORY date has changed New Start Date: Friday Sept 24 This free 6 session weekly series is about memory.  It offers skills to help you improve your memory and gives you some idea about why you might not be remembering things as well as you have in the past.  Weekly classes will start at 10:00 and will last about an hour at the Library in Port O’Connor. 

STEP UP SCALE DOWN will be starting Monday October 4 at 5:30 and will be held at the Extension Office.  This 12 week series is designed to help you become healthier and lose weight, if that is what you want to do.  Classes last 30 to 60 minutes.  This program is part of the Healthy South Texas Initiative and you may qualify for some incentives (incentives are not based on weight loss). 

Please contact me, Karen Lyssy, 361-552-9747  karen.lyssy@ag.tamu.edu to preregister for these programs, or if you have questions. Virtual options are available for either of these classes.