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BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH
2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043-3002 • Phone: (956) 722-1231 • FAX: (956) 722-2823
Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org
Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator
Reverend Fr. Pawel Antoszewski, Parochial Vicar
Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., ReƟred
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.
and
1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.
PARISH STAFF
Mrs. Josie R. Arellano, Bookkeeper
Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Parish Secretary
Mrs. Consuelo M. Perez, Bulletin Editor
Mr. Manuel Ponce, Director of Music
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL
Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal
1501 North Bartlett Avenue
Laredo, TX 78043
Phone: (956) 722-1222
Fax: (956) 712-2002
DAILY MASS
Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M.
Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.
NOVENA TO
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
Wednesday after the 6:00 P.M. Mass.
ADORATION OFTHE BLESSED SACRAMENT
First Friday 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Third Thursday of each month 7:00 A.M . - 6:00 P.M.
SUNDAY MASSES
Saturday: 6:00 P.M.
Sunday: 8:00 A.M. (Español)
10:00 A.M.
12:00 N.N.
5:00 P.M.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Parents MUST be registered parishioners
(considered registered parishioners if have actively
been attending Sunday Masses prior to baptism).
Baptisms are administered on the 3rd Sunday of
each month. Baptismal instruction is offered on the
preceding Thursday.
Reverend Deacon David Vargas, Permanent Deacon
Reverend Deacon Roger MarƟnez, Jr., Permanent Deacon
FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M.
FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M.
SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY
Couples should inquire about premarital preparation and available church dates at least six
(6) months prior to planned wedding date.
Do not make any arrangements before contacting the parish office.
COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND
Please contact the Parish Office 722-1231
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231
ALTAR SERVERS
Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231
Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church
ALTAR SOCIETY-(Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30 P.M).
Maria Teresa Hinojosa, President 286-2842
ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)
Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa Coordinator 286-2842
Mrs. Naomi Saldaña, CCD Secretary 722-1583
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday, 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Wednesdays, 30 min. before the evening Mass
OR
by appointment
Please call at least one (1) day in advance.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939
(Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.)
G.K. Javier Medellin 7(956) 568-2763 (956) 763-4410
FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month
at 6:30 P.M.)
S.K. Frank Castillo (956) 251-7109
LECTORS
Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347
PARISH COUNCIL
Mr. George P. Kazen, President
PRAYER GROUP-(Meet Sunday 2:30 - 4:00 P.M.)
Esperanza “Hope” Gonzalez 722-1231
BOY SCOUTS TROOP 192
Mr. Nick Link (Charter Organization Representative) 722-0699
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Mrs. Ana Maria Martinez & Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231
YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet Wednesdays at 7:00 PM )
Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231
YOUTH LECTORS
Deacon David Vargas 727-7826 or 722-1231
Eleventh Sunday
in Ordinary Time
June 14, 2015
They that are planted in the house
of the LORD shall flourish in the
courts of our God. —Psalm 92:14
ALL IS GRACE
On Sundays in Ordinary Time, the Old Testament reading is selected
for the light it sheds on the day’s Gospel. Today, Ezekiel sees God lifting
up the lowly tree and making the withered tree bloom. So in the second
paraable of today’s Gospel, Jesus encourages us by promising that, as
fragile seeds grow into an abundant harvest, and the tiny mustard seed
into a hearty plant, so God will grow the kingdom from small beginnings to
an instrument of salvation for all. In the first parable, the land yields fruit “of
its own accord” (Mark 4:28). Not only is the initiative God’s, but the parable
teaches that the seed’s growth, though invisible at first, is actually unstoppable! To be sure, those who depend on the impressive or dramatic in
order to be convinced or encouraged will be disappointed in the slow unfolding of the kingdom that Jesus announces. But for those who do accept
the kingdom, all is grace, and that grace is certain.
Though the second reading is not coordinated with either the first
reading or Gospel on these Sundays, today’s is thematically appropriate.
Saint Paul argues that our experience of God’s trustworthiness thus far
should make us a people of undaunted courage and unshakeable faith. But
at the same time Paul warns that faith should also make us aware of our
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responsibility to do good.
YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE
(11(11-3030-14 - 0202-0202-16)
ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS
El Día de Acción de Gracias que celebramos en el otoño a veces se
ve marcado por una especie de orgullo y autofelicitación por parte de
nuestra sociedad, por no hablar de comilonas que nos llevan hasta el
estupor. Pero la “acción de gracias” que en griego se llama “Eucaristía” es
al revés: lo que nos lleva a ella es el reconocimiento de nuestras faltas;
recordamos nuestra posición humilde en el universo alabando a Dios, y a
nadie más que a Dios.
Es verdad que el alimento del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo sacia el
hambre de nuestro espíritu, pero también es verdad que ese alimento crea
en nosotros un hambre más intensa aun. Al terminar la Misa no nos
envían a un sofá espiritual a sentarnos en lo que la Cena del Señor se nos
asienta en el estómago; más bien, nos envían al mundo a ser signos
vivientes de esa Acción de Gracias, ayudando a los pobres y desvalidos,
alimentando a los hambrientos, cuidando a los enfermos, protestando
contra las actitudes farisaicas. En fin, el hambre producida en nosotros al
hacer el Memorial de Jesús nos tiene que impulsar a vivir “en memoria de
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él”.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, June 13, 2015 - Weekday [10]; The Immaculate Heart of
the Blessed Virgin Mary; St. Anthony of Padua,
Priest, Doctor of the Church; Blessed Virgin
Mary
9:00AM †Julieta Valdez (A)
By Aurelio Valdez
6:00PM For Parishioners
Sunday, June 14, 2015 - ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00AM †Antonio Gamboa & Paula Lozoya
By Mr. & Mrs. Jose A. Gamboa
10:00AM †Pablo Jorge Castillo (A)
By Parents
12:00PM For All Fathers, Living and Deceased
By A Grateful Daughter
5:00PM Portugal Family Deceased Members
By Family
Monday, June 15, 2015 - Weekday [Week 11 in Ordinary Time]
7:00AM †Salvador T. Garcia
By Amparo A. Garcia & Family
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - Weekday [11]
7:00AM †Dr. Oscar L. Elizondo
By Family
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 - Weekday [11]
7:00AM †Agustin & Maria Ramirez
By Palacios Family
6:00PM ♥Dennis Ricardo & Leticia Cordelia Garza (A)
By Family
Thursday, June 18, 2015 - Weekday [11]
7:00AM †Manuel & Josefa Davila
By Mr. & Mrs. Nicola Lanese & Family
6:00PM †Mr. & Mrs. Samuel J. Leyendecker
By Richard A. Leyendecker
Friday, June 19, 2015 - Weekday [11]; St. Romuald, Abbot
7:00AM †Luz M. Valdez and Antonio, Telesforo & Ramon
Martinez
By Valdez Family
Saturday, June 20, 2015 - Weekday [11]; Blessed Virgin Mary
6:00PM †David C. Leyendecker
By Wife & Family
Sunday, June 21, 2015 - TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00AM For Parishioners
10:00AM †Juan & Rafaela G. Perez
From Perez Hinojosa Family
12:00PM Father’s Day Novena (1)
5:00PM †Concepcion Arredondo (A)
By Daughters & Family
(B)=Birthday A)=Anniversary
Our Lady of Guadalupe Candle
will be burning this week
in Thanksgiving by:
Joey Arellano
The Sanctuary Lamp
will be burning this week in
in Loving Memory of:
Edmundo Cavazos H.
P ray For
...
Leonardo Ballesteros
Jacobo A. Benavides
Leo Canales
Oscar Bruni
Rebecca M. Cantu
Mario Cazares
Pamela M. Cortez
Monique Darrington
Lillian Dickinson
Willie Dickinson
David Donaldson
Ma. del Carmen Duarte
Christian R. Flores
Cristina Garza
Lydia R. Garza
Monica Garza
Jesus Gonzalez
Maria Y. Gonzalez
Candy Hein
Humberto Herrera
Olga Z. Hovel
Nora C, Manzo
Camilo Manzo
Arturo Martinez
Viola Moore
Peggy Notzon
Steve Peregoy
Stanley Przystasz
Maria Przystasz
Fernando R. Palacio
Sandra Rios
Andrew J. Rodriguez
Jenny Rodriguez
Hermelinda Salinas
Judy Rdz. Sanchez
Julieta Staggs
Jim Switzer
Araceli P. Tijerina
Adriana Valdéz
Ana Laura Valdéz
Francisco H. Valdéz
Luz Maria Valdéz
Gilberto Viera, Jr.
Raymond S. York
We especially pray every Wednesday after the evening Mass during the Novena of Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Let us pray also for those whom God
has called home recently especially Juan Manuel Cantero. As we mourn
their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life.
Please Note: This list will be updated again on June 30th and every 90 days
thereafter. We ask that you contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 if you
would like for the name of your family member to remain on the “Pray for the
Sick” list.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Third Thursday of the Month
Adoration and Benediction in the Church on
Thursday, June 18th from 7:30 a.m. - 6:00
p.m. followed by Mass.
Could You Not Keep Watch With Me
For One Hour?
Administrators, Teachers and Students
Summer 2015
Lord, what about you and me?
I do not want to forget you
just because
I am off my normal school-year routine.
Keep close to me, Lord,
and remind me that my relationship
with you should never take a break.
—Prayer taken from Christianity Today
Father’s Day Novena
Have a wonderful and safe well-deserved Summer vacation.
Father’s Day will be next Sunday, June 21st. Novena
envelopes are available on the tables at the entrances
of the church for you to enroll your fathers (living or
deceased). Please fill in the information and place your
donations inside the envelopes. The envelopes may
be dropped in the Sunday offertory baskets or bring
them by the Parish Office during regular office hours.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED. . .
. . .last Sunday’s Outdoor Eucharistic Procession as we celebrated our parish feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
(Corpus Christi).
Novena del Día de los Padres
El próximo domingo, 21 de junio será el Día de los Padres. Sobres para la
Novena están disponibles en las mesas a la entrada de la iglesia para que
enlisten a sus padres (vivos o difuntos). Por favor llene la información y
coloque sus donaciones dentro del sobre. Depositen sus sobres en las
canastas de ofertorio en las misas del fin de semana o entregarlos en la
oficina parroquial durante horas de oficina.
The Altar Society who prepared the altars representing the four
Gospels, the Knights of Columbus, Altar Server’s and everyone
who attended this beautiful celebration.
Stewardship Thoughts: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Like the sower in today’s Gospel, I scatter as seed my gifts of time, talent, and
resources; and I trust that, by God’s grace and in God’s time, these small gifts
of myself may grow and flourish and help to bring about the kingdom of God.
Blessed Sacrament School
We thank you for your continued
support & generosity!
BIRTHDAY WISHES. . .
. . . and God’s many blessings to all those
celebrating a birthday or anniversary this week.
Ida Gutierrez
Joey Arellano, III
Manuel Cavazos
Jerry R. Garcia, Jr.
Ashley Salinas
Susie Windisch
14-Jun
15-Jun
17-Jun
17-Jun
17-Jun
17-Jun
Brigid Meza
Brian M. Gutierrez
Javier Villarreal
Leticia C. Garza
Catherine LaVaude
18-Jun
18-Jun
18-Jun
20-Jun
20-Jun
Belated Birthday Wishes to Christina M. Dilley - June 1st
Please contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 to add your name or the
name of a family member in our birthday list.
Second Collection
this Weekend
June 13th & 14th
Collection for the Weekend of: June 6 & 7, 2015
Envelopes
Loose
School (Summer Break)
CCD
TOTAL
$7,443.71
1,463.13
.00
38.81
$8,945.65
Thank you for your continued support & generosity!
¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad!
CARMIN’S
Flower & Gift
Shop
Beloved Husband,
Grandfather and Friend
His memory will be
cherished, and his
traditions will continue.
CHARLES B.
DICKINSON, SR
of our beloved
Bibles • Rosaries • 1st Communion
Credit Repair
Church Supplies
Notary Services
812 E. Calton Rd. 723-2501 568-2007
337-9326
Grandson
Mercurio Martinez IV
COMPLIMENTS
OF
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722-2748
In Loving Memory
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In Loving Memory Of
My Husband
Joe John Jacaman
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Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ,
wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Thy wounds hide me.
Suffer me not to be separated
from Thee.
From the malignant enemy
defend me.
In the hour of my death,
call me.
And bid me come to Thee.
That, with Thy Saints, I may
praise Thee
Forever and ever. Amen
TJP 19
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