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February 11 2018 mdash Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time mdash Year B
ST MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 606 North Bonham St Mexia TX 76667 Phone(254)562-3619 Fax(254)562-6377 Webstmarysmexiaorg
OFFICE HOURS HORARIO DE DESPACHO PARROQUIAL
Sunday 930AM - 1130AM (off 4th Sunday) Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday1000 - 400 PM
Wednesday 200 PM - 800 PM (Summer 1000 AM ndash 400PM)
PARISH CLERGY STAFF VOLUNTEERS
Pastor Rev Fr Justin Nguyen Secretary Juana Rodriguez Cervantes
Email stmarysmexiayahoocom Email juanaperico26yahoocom
Deacon Richard Johnson Finance Manager Mary Seale
Email seatrek76msncom Email stmarysmarygmailcom
Deacon Dwight Mahoney CCE Director Deacon Dwight Mahoney Phone (254) 729-2573 CCE Assistants Filo Contreras
Deacon Gordon Lee Hugo Lira Gladys Mendoza
Phone (254) 562-3635 Parish Council Chairman Michael Gragg
Finance Council Chairman Don Altland
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS CELEBRACIOacuteN DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist Sacramento de la Santa Eucaristiacutea
Sunday Masses Misas Dominicales 800 amp 1000 AM (English Ingles) 1200 PM (Spanish Espantildeol)
Weekday Masses Misas entre Semana Tuesday (Martes) - Wednesday (Mieacutercoles) 1210 PM
Thursday (Jueves) - Friday (Viernes) 530 PM
Sacrament of Penance Sacramento de Penitencia
Sunday Domingo 715-745am 915-945am 1115-1145am
Wednesday Mieacutercoles 500PM ndash 600PM
During office hours or by Appointment Durante las horas de la oficina o con cita
Sacrament of Baptism Sacramento de Bautismo
During Sunday Masses Durante las Misas Dominicales
PrendashBaptismal class Clase Pre-Bautismal para padres y padrinos
English class by appointment
Clase en Espantildeol El tercer Domingo de cada mes a las 900AM-1100AM
Sacrament of Matrimony Sacramento de Matrimonio Contact the office at least 6 months in advance
Comunicasen al despacho parroquial con 6 meses de anticipoacute
Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Sacramento de Uncioacuten de los Enfermos
Contact the priest immediately if you or your family members
are seriously ill will have a major surgery are old aged or in danger of death
Comunicasen con el Paacuterroco mediatamente si usted o un miembro de su familia esta grabe
o va tener una operacioacuten seria o si es la persona es de la tercer edad o esta peligro de muerte
DEVOTION DEVOCIOacuteN
Adoration English Every Friday 1100 AM Adoracioacuten en Espantildeol El tercer Saacutebado de cada mes 700PM
Rosary 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Rosario 30 minutes antes de la Misa Dominical
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St Marys is a community of believers dedicated to the living worship of God As the only Catholic Church in Limestone County our faith community reflects the ethnic diversity of the towns in which we live We gather to fulfill our mission as disciples of Jesus Christ we hear His Word we celebrate the Sacraments and we witness His love to others Our Christian witness consists of sharing our spiritual gifts with the grace of God and the example and prayers of our patron saint the Im-maculate Conception among us and with others - striving to grow in Holiness
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday
800AM Pro Populo
1000AM +Donald Teeple amp +Jose De Jesuacutes Medina
1200PM +Catalina Barco Perez amp +Jesus Luna
Tuesdayndash 1210PM Fr Justin Minh Nguyen
Ash Wednesday
Spanish Mass-700AM Fr Justin Minh Nguyen
English Mass-1210PM +Souls in Purgatory
English Mass-630PM +Souls in Purgatory
Thursdayndash 1210PM Linda Kuborn Health Intentions
Fridayndash 1210PM Sheila Higgins Health Intentions
Today is World Day of SickmdashThis is a time in which we are
reminded of our call to attend and comfort those who are ill ad-
vanced in age and those near death Following the example of our
Lord we hope to bring comfort healing and strength to those who
are ill
Hoy es La Jornada Mundial del Enfermo Este es un momento en
el que recordamos nuestro llamado para atender y consolar a los
que estaacuten enfermos son de edad avanzada y a los moribundos
Siguiendo el ejemplo de nuestro Sentildeor esperamos brindar con-
suelo sanacioacuten y fortaleza aquellos que estaacuten enfermos
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 01312018
Total cost of the project $ 1308335
Less Payments Made $121005
Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 816000
Needed to complete the project 371330
mdashmdashmdashmdash
Campaign pledges needing to be paid $120770
Additional funds needed 250560
Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us
to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or
pledges will be appreciated
Let us pray for all Service Members Kayla Olguin Tony
Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington Karina Rivera
and Pamela Meacutendez
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 012918 $ 3 38551
Thank you for your generosity
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide
for Confession It provides clear instructions about
what to do before during and after confession It is
free
Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your
phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls
draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set
free Be a part of this amazing journey
Pastoral Council members Maria Brim Enrique Crosby
Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain
Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez
Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff
Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora
Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but give
some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic Catholic
help you to take 40 days journey to become the-best-
version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at
BestLentEvercomsignup
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Madison Gragg Lewis Taylor Chris Staton
Alberto Hernaacutendez amp Beleacuten Hernaacutendez
1000AM Jose Contreras Makayla Contreras Mani Contreras Samantha Lira amp Zaiden Thomas
1200PM Andres Ramos Oscar Ramos Ashley De La Cruz
Mary Jane Sifuentes amp Litzy Velasquez
Lectors 800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez (L) amp Bradley Gragg (A)
1000AM Makayla Contreras (L) amp Samantha Lira (A)
1200PM Karla Fuentes (L) amp Nazaria Peacuterez (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup
800AM Cindy Collins
1000AM Jane Schlitt
1200PM Irma Mata
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are
sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health is-
sues
Let us pray for the sick Dulse Ramos Emily Ray Leo Garc-
iacutea Joanne McCain Ray Zies Jimmy Burrow Killian Ryan
Beard Sheila Higgins Jim Rodgers Dcn Dwight amp Jo Ma-
honey KC Russ de Cordova Jewel Bartlett Jack Telford
Ruth Haddick April Pickard Cathy Hickman Jackie Rayner
Paul Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Walter Kimmerling
Charles Little and Nelta Little
Let us pray for the deceased Leslie Lambar Donna Scherle
Joseph Cu Nguyen and Charlotte Klaus We pray to the Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Stations of the Cross Please make your time during Lent to walk
with the Lord on his Way of the Cross on every Friday during Lent
at 600pm
Viacutea Crucis Por favor hagan tiempo durante la Cuaresma para
caminar con el Sentildeor en su Viacutea Crucis todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 6 de la tarde
This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor
Sykora Family Ford -West Texas
There will be No Donut Sunday today or during Lent
Thank you
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Segunda Colecta Especial Hoy para apoyar ministerios universita-
rios en la Dioacutecesis de Austin Estos incluyen comunidades en la Uni-
versidad de Texas Texas AampM la Universidad de Baylor Texas
State University Mary Hardin-Baylor St Edwardrsquos University y
otros pequentildeos campus universitarios Las metas del ministerio uni-
versitario Catoacutelico son construir una comunidad de fe llevar el men-
saje de Cristo al mundo acadeacutemico y preparar a futuros liacutederes de la
sociedad y de nuestra Iglesia Por favor sean generosos al apoyar esta
valiosa causa
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo tamales hoy
despueacutes de Misa $1000 la docena hay de pollo y de puerco La re-
caudacioacuten es para nuestra Parroquia
Directorio De La Parroquia se les avisa a todos las familia que se
tomaron la foto para el directorio ya llegaron Por favor pasen al des-
pacho parroquial durante el horario de trabajo para a recoger su di-
rectorio
Horarios para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza 14 de Febrero
Ayunar entre las edades de 7 antildeos hasta 65 y Abstinencia de carne
para todos
700am mdash Misa en Espantildeol
1210pmmdashMisa en Ingleacutes
630pmmdash Misa en Ingleacutes con todos los estudiantes del catequismo
en el Saloacuten Parroquial
800pmmdash Liturgia de la Palabra en Espantildeol (Solo se va a leer las lecturas)
Colecta Especial para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza todas las parroquias de
la dioacutecesis haraacuten una colecta especial para Mundial y Las Misiones
Esta colecta especial es combinada que apoya varios programas y
ministerios aquiacute en los Estados Unidos Ameacuterica Latina Central y de
Este de Europa Sean generosos como siempre
De Cenizas a la Pascua La Campantildea Misionera Diocesana de Ceni-
zas a la Pascua comienza el Mieacutercoles de Ceniza el 14 de Febrero
Invitamos a cada familia a que lleve una cajita misionera a casa en
apoyo a los trabajos misioneros de la Dioacutecesis de Austin
Gran Cena Unidos en el Amor de Dios Acompaacutentildeenos este Saacuteba-
do una noche maravillosa Pueden comprar sus boletos despueacutes de
Misa Los boletos cuestan $50 e incluyen aperitivo y vino ensegui-
da un Filete de 8 oz con ensalada y postre No te pierdas una cena
riquiacutesima y divertido evento
Tercer Saacutebado del Mes se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente de
acamparnos al Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo a las 7 de la tarde con el Gru-
po de Oracioacuten
40 diacuteas para la Vida La cliacutenica de Planificacioacuten conocida por
(Planned Parenthood) construyoacute una cliacutenica de aborto maacutes grande en
la cuidad Waco Texas El grupo Pro-Vida de Central Texas en Wa-
co organiza 40 diacuteas de vigilia de oracioacuten para poner fin al aborto em-
pezando el 14 de Febrero al 24 de Marzo a las 8 de la mantildeana hasta
las 7 de la tarde todos los diacuteas excluyendo los Domingos Por favor
participe con ellos en llenando una tarjetita azul que se encuentra en
el vestiacutebulo de la parroquia
Carta de Declaracioacuten de Impuestos Fin de Antildeo La iglesia preparoacute
una carta para aquellos que contribuyeron con $ 50000 o maacutes Pue-
den ir a recoger su carta al despacho parroquial Si contribuyoacute menos
y todaviacutea necesita una carta comunicasen con nosotros
No se Estacione en los estacionamientos del Citizens National Bank
(el banco que esta ubicado a un lado del saloacuten parroquial) en
ninguacuten momento ninguacuten diacutea ni evento Se han quejado con nosotros
y nos comentaron que los vehiacuteculos seraacute recogidos por la reca cual-
quier vehiacuteculo que se estacione en su propiedad en el futuro
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Special Collection Sunday Today to benefit the Catholic
Higher Education will be taken up in this Mass to support
campus ministries in the Diocese of Austin These include
communities at the University of Texas AampM Baylor Mary
Hardin-Baylor St Edwardrsquos and other smaller college cam-
puses The goals are to build a faith community bring the
message of Christ to the academic world and prepare future
leaders of society and our Church Please be generous in your
support of this most worthy cause
Knights of Columbus will meet today after the 800 am
Mass in the Parish Hall Members are requested to attend
Ladies Altar Guild Raffle will meet today at 1115 am fol-
lowed by a potluck lunch and a presentation on caring for your
roses
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community are selling home-made
chicken and pork tamales today after Mass $1000 a dozen
All proceeds go towards the Church
Church Directory If you had your picture made for our
Church Directory please stop by the church office during regu-
lar hours to pick up your directory
Fasting and Abstinence on Ash Wednesday Reminder for
fasting on Wednesday from age 7 to 65 and abstinence from
meat for all ages
Ash Wednesdayrsquos Special Collection Every parish in our
diocese takes up a special collection for world and home mis-
sions This combined collection will benefit areas in the
Church that are greatest in need including Black and Indian
Missions in the US Thank you for your support
From Ashes to Easter Box The Diocesan Ashes to Easter
Lenten Mission Campaign begins on Ash Wednesday Febru-
ary 14th We invite each family to take a mission box home in
support of the missionary works of the Diocese of Austin
Please support this long-standing campaign
Together in Godrsquos Love Dinner Join us this Saturday for a
wonderful evening you can purchase your ticket after Mass
Tickets are $50 and include Appetizer and wine followed by
an 8oz Fillet with salad and dessert
Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet next Sunday after
800 am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room with Dea-
con Gordon Lee
40 days for Life Planned Parenthood built the largest abortion
clinic in Waco Pro-life Central TX group in Waco organizes
40 days for life prayer vigil to end abortion from February 14
through March 24 8am to 7pm everyday excluding Sun-
days Please participate with them by sign up with blue card at
the end of the Church
Year-End Tax Letter The church has prepared a letter for
those who contributed $50000 or above It is in the office for
you to pick up If you contributed less and still need a letter
please let us know
Please do not park at the parking lots of the Citizens National
Bank at any time any day any event They have complained
to us and they will tow away any vehicle that parks at their
property in the future
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
QUALITY
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
254-315-5752
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday
800AM Pro Populo
1000AM +Donald Teeple amp +Jose De Jesuacutes Medina
1200PM +Catalina Barco Perez amp +Jesus Luna
Tuesdayndash 1210PM Fr Justin Minh Nguyen
Ash Wednesday
Spanish Mass-700AM Fr Justin Minh Nguyen
English Mass-1210PM +Souls in Purgatory
English Mass-630PM +Souls in Purgatory
Thursdayndash 1210PM Linda Kuborn Health Intentions
Fridayndash 1210PM Sheila Higgins Health Intentions
Today is World Day of SickmdashThis is a time in which we are
reminded of our call to attend and comfort those who are ill ad-
vanced in age and those near death Following the example of our
Lord we hope to bring comfort healing and strength to those who
are ill
Hoy es La Jornada Mundial del Enfermo Este es un momento en
el que recordamos nuestro llamado para atender y consolar a los
que estaacuten enfermos son de edad avanzada y a los moribundos
Siguiendo el ejemplo de nuestro Sentildeor esperamos brindar con-
suelo sanacioacuten y fortaleza aquellos que estaacuten enfermos
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN REPORT THROUGH 01312018
Total cost of the project $ 1308335
Less Payments Made $121005
Total Savings amp Campaign Payments $ 816000
Needed to complete the project 371330
mdashmdashmdashmdash
Campaign pledges needing to be paid $120770
Additional funds needed 250560
Thank you for your support to this building project Please help us
to achieve our dream by fulfilling your pledges Additional gifts or
pledges will be appreciated
Let us pray for all Service Members Kayla Olguin Tony
Contreras Ramiro Rodriguez Caleb Arrington Karina Rivera
and Pamela Meacutendez
COLLECTION REPORT
Weekly average needed $340000
Offering Last Sunday 012918 $ 3 38551
Thank you for your generosity
RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC SPIRITUAL amp FAITH PRACTICES
Free wonderful Catholic apps for smartphone This app is based on the popular booklet Short Guide
for Confession It provides clear instructions about
what to do before during and after confession It is
free
Rated 5 stars ldquotalk Radio for Catholic liferdquo on your
phone Hope is rekindled marriages are saved souls
draw closer to Christ and his Church and the truth set
free Be a part of this amazing journey
Pastoral Council members Maria Brim Enrique Crosby
Michael Gragg Marie Keale amp Joanne McCain
Carlos Mendoza Polo Mora and Yocira Ramiacuterez
Finance Council members Rick Schlitt Richard Greff
Don Altland Marcelino Ayala Janice Davis Polo Mora
Best Lent Ever Donrsquot give up anything for Lent but give
some meaningful time with the Lord Dynamic Catholic
help you to take 40 days journey to become the-best-
version-of-yourself All you have to do is sign up at
BestLentEvercomsignup
MINISTERS OF THIS WEEK
Altar Servers
800AM Madison Gragg Lewis Taylor Chris Staton
Alberto Hernaacutendez amp Beleacuten Hernaacutendez
1000AM Jose Contreras Makayla Contreras Mani Contreras Samantha Lira amp Zaiden Thomas
1200PM Andres Ramos Oscar Ramos Ashley De La Cruz
Mary Jane Sifuentes amp Litzy Velasquez
Lectors 800AM Beleacuten Hernaacutendez (L) amp Bradley Gragg (A)
1000AM Makayla Contreras (L) amp Samantha Lira (A)
1200PM Karla Fuentes (L) amp Nazaria Peacuterez (A)
Extraordinary Minister of the Cup
800AM Cindy Collins
1000AM Jane Schlitt
1200PM Irma Mata
PRAYER LIST Please keep in prayer all of those in our community who are
sick in the hospital homebound or coping with health is-
sues
Let us pray for the sick Dulse Ramos Emily Ray Leo Garc-
iacutea Joanne McCain Ray Zies Jimmy Burrow Killian Ryan
Beard Sheila Higgins Jim Rodgers Dcn Dwight amp Jo Ma-
honey KC Russ de Cordova Jewel Bartlett Jack Telford
Ruth Haddick April Pickard Cathy Hickman Jackie Rayner
Paul Thomas Mahoney Lisa Hill Walter Kimmerling
Charles Little and Nelta Little
Let us pray for the deceased Leslie Lambar Donna Scherle
Joseph Cu Nguyen and Charlotte Klaus We pray to the Lord
Please call the parish office to update the list
Por favor llame al despacho parroquial para actualizar la lista
Stations of the Cross Please make your time during Lent to walk
with the Lord on his Way of the Cross on every Friday during Lent
at 600pm
Viacutea Crucis Por favor hagan tiempo durante la Cuaresma para
caminar con el Sentildeor en su Viacutea Crucis todos los Viernes durante la Cuaresma a las 6 de la tarde
This week we patronize our bulletin sponsor
Sykora Family Ford -West Texas
There will be No Donut Sunday today or during Lent
Thank you
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Segunda Colecta Especial Hoy para apoyar ministerios universita-
rios en la Dioacutecesis de Austin Estos incluyen comunidades en la Uni-
versidad de Texas Texas AampM la Universidad de Baylor Texas
State University Mary Hardin-Baylor St Edwardrsquos University y
otros pequentildeos campus universitarios Las metas del ministerio uni-
versitario Catoacutelico son construir una comunidad de fe llevar el men-
saje de Cristo al mundo acadeacutemico y preparar a futuros liacutederes de la
sociedad y de nuestra Iglesia Por favor sean generosos al apoyar esta
valiosa causa
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo tamales hoy
despueacutes de Misa $1000 la docena hay de pollo y de puerco La re-
caudacioacuten es para nuestra Parroquia
Directorio De La Parroquia se les avisa a todos las familia que se
tomaron la foto para el directorio ya llegaron Por favor pasen al des-
pacho parroquial durante el horario de trabajo para a recoger su di-
rectorio
Horarios para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza 14 de Febrero
Ayunar entre las edades de 7 antildeos hasta 65 y Abstinencia de carne
para todos
700am mdash Misa en Espantildeol
1210pmmdashMisa en Ingleacutes
630pmmdash Misa en Ingleacutes con todos los estudiantes del catequismo
en el Saloacuten Parroquial
800pmmdash Liturgia de la Palabra en Espantildeol (Solo se va a leer las lecturas)
Colecta Especial para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza todas las parroquias de
la dioacutecesis haraacuten una colecta especial para Mundial y Las Misiones
Esta colecta especial es combinada que apoya varios programas y
ministerios aquiacute en los Estados Unidos Ameacuterica Latina Central y de
Este de Europa Sean generosos como siempre
De Cenizas a la Pascua La Campantildea Misionera Diocesana de Ceni-
zas a la Pascua comienza el Mieacutercoles de Ceniza el 14 de Febrero
Invitamos a cada familia a que lleve una cajita misionera a casa en
apoyo a los trabajos misioneros de la Dioacutecesis de Austin
Gran Cena Unidos en el Amor de Dios Acompaacutentildeenos este Saacuteba-
do una noche maravillosa Pueden comprar sus boletos despueacutes de
Misa Los boletos cuestan $50 e incluyen aperitivo y vino ensegui-
da un Filete de 8 oz con ensalada y postre No te pierdas una cena
riquiacutesima y divertido evento
Tercer Saacutebado del Mes se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente de
acamparnos al Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo a las 7 de la tarde con el Gru-
po de Oracioacuten
40 diacuteas para la Vida La cliacutenica de Planificacioacuten conocida por
(Planned Parenthood) construyoacute una cliacutenica de aborto maacutes grande en
la cuidad Waco Texas El grupo Pro-Vida de Central Texas en Wa-
co organiza 40 diacuteas de vigilia de oracioacuten para poner fin al aborto em-
pezando el 14 de Febrero al 24 de Marzo a las 8 de la mantildeana hasta
las 7 de la tarde todos los diacuteas excluyendo los Domingos Por favor
participe con ellos en llenando una tarjetita azul que se encuentra en
el vestiacutebulo de la parroquia
Carta de Declaracioacuten de Impuestos Fin de Antildeo La iglesia preparoacute
una carta para aquellos que contribuyeron con $ 50000 o maacutes Pue-
den ir a recoger su carta al despacho parroquial Si contribuyoacute menos
y todaviacutea necesita una carta comunicasen con nosotros
No se Estacione en los estacionamientos del Citizens National Bank
(el banco que esta ubicado a un lado del saloacuten parroquial) en
ninguacuten momento ninguacuten diacutea ni evento Se han quejado con nosotros
y nos comentaron que los vehiacuteculos seraacute recogidos por la reca cual-
quier vehiacuteculo que se estacione en su propiedad en el futuro
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Special Collection Sunday Today to benefit the Catholic
Higher Education will be taken up in this Mass to support
campus ministries in the Diocese of Austin These include
communities at the University of Texas AampM Baylor Mary
Hardin-Baylor St Edwardrsquos and other smaller college cam-
puses The goals are to build a faith community bring the
message of Christ to the academic world and prepare future
leaders of society and our Church Please be generous in your
support of this most worthy cause
Knights of Columbus will meet today after the 800 am
Mass in the Parish Hall Members are requested to attend
Ladies Altar Guild Raffle will meet today at 1115 am fol-
lowed by a potluck lunch and a presentation on caring for your
roses
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community are selling home-made
chicken and pork tamales today after Mass $1000 a dozen
All proceeds go towards the Church
Church Directory If you had your picture made for our
Church Directory please stop by the church office during regu-
lar hours to pick up your directory
Fasting and Abstinence on Ash Wednesday Reminder for
fasting on Wednesday from age 7 to 65 and abstinence from
meat for all ages
Ash Wednesdayrsquos Special Collection Every parish in our
diocese takes up a special collection for world and home mis-
sions This combined collection will benefit areas in the
Church that are greatest in need including Black and Indian
Missions in the US Thank you for your support
From Ashes to Easter Box The Diocesan Ashes to Easter
Lenten Mission Campaign begins on Ash Wednesday Febru-
ary 14th We invite each family to take a mission box home in
support of the missionary works of the Diocese of Austin
Please support this long-standing campaign
Together in Godrsquos Love Dinner Join us this Saturday for a
wonderful evening you can purchase your ticket after Mass
Tickets are $50 and include Appetizer and wine followed by
an 8oz Fillet with salad and dessert
Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet next Sunday after
800 am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room with Dea-
con Gordon Lee
40 days for Life Planned Parenthood built the largest abortion
clinic in Waco Pro-life Central TX group in Waco organizes
40 days for life prayer vigil to end abortion from February 14
through March 24 8am to 7pm everyday excluding Sun-
days Please participate with them by sign up with blue card at
the end of the Church
Year-End Tax Letter The church has prepared a letter for
those who contributed $50000 or above It is in the office for
you to pick up If you contributed less and still need a letter
please let us know
Please do not park at the parking lots of the Citizens National
Bank at any time any day any event They have complained
to us and they will tow away any vehicle that parks at their
property in the future
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
QUALITY
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
254-315-5752
ANUNCIOS EN ESPANtildeOL
Segunda Colecta Especial Hoy para apoyar ministerios universita-
rios en la Dioacutecesis de Austin Estos incluyen comunidades en la Uni-
versidad de Texas Texas AampM la Universidad de Baylor Texas
State University Mary Hardin-Baylor St Edwardrsquos University y
otros pequentildeos campus universitarios Las metas del ministerio uni-
versitario Catoacutelico son construir una comunidad de fe llevar el men-
saje de Cristo al mundo acadeacutemico y preparar a futuros liacutederes de la
sociedad y de nuestra Iglesia Por favor sean generosos al apoyar esta
valiosa causa
Comunidad Hispana de Sta Mariacutea esta vendiendo tamales hoy
despueacutes de Misa $1000 la docena hay de pollo y de puerco La re-
caudacioacuten es para nuestra Parroquia
Directorio De La Parroquia se les avisa a todos las familia que se
tomaron la foto para el directorio ya llegaron Por favor pasen al des-
pacho parroquial durante el horario de trabajo para a recoger su di-
rectorio
Horarios para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza 14 de Febrero
Ayunar entre las edades de 7 antildeos hasta 65 y Abstinencia de carne
para todos
700am mdash Misa en Espantildeol
1210pmmdashMisa en Ingleacutes
630pmmdash Misa en Ingleacutes con todos los estudiantes del catequismo
en el Saloacuten Parroquial
800pmmdash Liturgia de la Palabra en Espantildeol (Solo se va a leer las lecturas)
Colecta Especial para Mieacutercoles de Ceniza todas las parroquias de
la dioacutecesis haraacuten una colecta especial para Mundial y Las Misiones
Esta colecta especial es combinada que apoya varios programas y
ministerios aquiacute en los Estados Unidos Ameacuterica Latina Central y de
Este de Europa Sean generosos como siempre
De Cenizas a la Pascua La Campantildea Misionera Diocesana de Ceni-
zas a la Pascua comienza el Mieacutercoles de Ceniza el 14 de Febrero
Invitamos a cada familia a que lleve una cajita misionera a casa en
apoyo a los trabajos misioneros de la Dioacutecesis de Austin
Gran Cena Unidos en el Amor de Dios Acompaacutentildeenos este Saacuteba-
do una noche maravillosa Pueden comprar sus boletos despueacutes de
Misa Los boletos cuestan $50 e incluyen aperitivo y vino ensegui-
da un Filete de 8 oz con ensalada y postre No te pierdas una cena
riquiacutesima y divertido evento
Tercer Saacutebado del Mes se les hace la invitacioacuten cordialmente de
acamparnos al Adoracioacuten al Santiacutesimo a las 7 de la tarde con el Gru-
po de Oracioacuten
40 diacuteas para la Vida La cliacutenica de Planificacioacuten conocida por
(Planned Parenthood) construyoacute una cliacutenica de aborto maacutes grande en
la cuidad Waco Texas El grupo Pro-Vida de Central Texas en Wa-
co organiza 40 diacuteas de vigilia de oracioacuten para poner fin al aborto em-
pezando el 14 de Febrero al 24 de Marzo a las 8 de la mantildeana hasta
las 7 de la tarde todos los diacuteas excluyendo los Domingos Por favor
participe con ellos en llenando una tarjetita azul que se encuentra en
el vestiacutebulo de la parroquia
Carta de Declaracioacuten de Impuestos Fin de Antildeo La iglesia preparoacute
una carta para aquellos que contribuyeron con $ 50000 o maacutes Pue-
den ir a recoger su carta al despacho parroquial Si contribuyoacute menos
y todaviacutea necesita una carta comunicasen con nosotros
No se Estacione en los estacionamientos del Citizens National Bank
(el banco que esta ubicado a un lado del saloacuten parroquial) en
ninguacuten momento ninguacuten diacutea ni evento Se han quejado con nosotros
y nos comentaron que los vehiacuteculos seraacute recogidos por la reca cual-
quier vehiacuteculo que se estacione en su propiedad en el futuro
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
Special Collection Sunday Today to benefit the Catholic
Higher Education will be taken up in this Mass to support
campus ministries in the Diocese of Austin These include
communities at the University of Texas AampM Baylor Mary
Hardin-Baylor St Edwardrsquos and other smaller college cam-
puses The goals are to build a faith community bring the
message of Christ to the academic world and prepare future
leaders of society and our Church Please be generous in your
support of this most worthy cause
Knights of Columbus will meet today after the 800 am
Mass in the Parish Hall Members are requested to attend
Ladies Altar Guild Raffle will meet today at 1115 am fol-
lowed by a potluck lunch and a presentation on caring for your
roses
St Maryrsquos Hispanic Community are selling home-made
chicken and pork tamales today after Mass $1000 a dozen
All proceeds go towards the Church
Church Directory If you had your picture made for our
Church Directory please stop by the church office during regu-
lar hours to pick up your directory
Fasting and Abstinence on Ash Wednesday Reminder for
fasting on Wednesday from age 7 to 65 and abstinence from
meat for all ages
Ash Wednesdayrsquos Special Collection Every parish in our
diocese takes up a special collection for world and home mis-
sions This combined collection will benefit areas in the
Church that are greatest in need including Black and Indian
Missions in the US Thank you for your support
From Ashes to Easter Box The Diocesan Ashes to Easter
Lenten Mission Campaign begins on Ash Wednesday Febru-
ary 14th We invite each family to take a mission box home in
support of the missionary works of the Diocese of Austin
Please support this long-standing campaign
Together in Godrsquos Love Dinner Join us this Saturday for a
wonderful evening you can purchase your ticket after Mass
Tickets are $50 and include Appetizer and wine followed by
an 8oz Fillet with salad and dessert
Study Group ldquoGospel of Johnrdquo will meet next Sunday after
800 am Mass in the Parish Hall conference room with Dea-
con Gordon Lee
40 days for Life Planned Parenthood built the largest abortion
clinic in Waco Pro-life Central TX group in Waco organizes
40 days for life prayer vigil to end abortion from February 14
through March 24 8am to 7pm everyday excluding Sun-
days Please participate with them by sign up with blue card at
the end of the Church
Year-End Tax Letter The church has prepared a letter for
those who contributed $50000 or above It is in the office for
you to pick up If you contributed less and still need a letter
please let us know
Please do not park at the parking lots of the Citizens National
Bank at any time any day any event They have complained
to us and they will tow away any vehicle that parks at their
property in the future
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
QUALITY
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
254-315-5752
(469)531-7284
Belenrsquos Beauty
Salon
208 E Commerce
Mexia Texas Horario Lunes ndash Cerrado
M - V 11 AM ndash 8 PM
Sabado 9 AM ndash 8 PM
Domingo 9AM ndash 2 PM
CECI
Parishioner
John amp
Ellie Engle Parishioners
Lake Limestone
Campground amp Marina
100 PR 5888A
Jewett Texas
(800) 636-4119
(903) 626-4119
Cabins Camping Store Res-
taurant Fishing Pier
englelakelimestonemarinacom
Complete Funeral Services Pre-Arrangements Monuments
McKinney at Glendale Streets
P O Box 309 Mexia Texas
(254) 562 ndash 2131
blairstubbssbcglobalnet
wwwblair-stubbscom
President Cathy Martin
(254) 729-8055
Vice-President Mary Demny
(713) 992-6225
Secretary Margaret May
(254) 562-2641
Treasurer Darlene Arrington
(254) 562-5697
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME WE MEET EVERY 2ND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
In Service To One In Service To All For more information John Schaefermdash GK (325) 642-7677 Frank ContrerasmdashDGK (903) 388-8323 Parishioners
Janice Davis amp Ray Zies Parishioners
Old Fashioned Homemade
Yeast Rolls
312 E Milam
Mexia Texas
Fox Dental DDS
Dr Tom Fox DDS
110 N Bonham St
Mexia Texas (254) 562-2881
QUALITY
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES
254-315-5752