Welcome to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Ogie Rosalinas, SOLT-Pastor
December 28, 2014
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
God now lives among us!
Come celebrate the Christmas Season at
St. Joseph Catholic Church
All are welcome!
Mary, The Most Holy Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation
Vigil Wednesday, Dec. 31st - 6:00pm English Mass
Adoration & Benediction
of the Blessed Sacrament - 9:00pm - 11pm
Vigil Wednesday, Dec. 31st - 11:00pm English Mass
Thursday, Jan. 1st 2015 - 10:00am Spanish Mass
(there will not be a 6:00pm Mass on this day)
Epiphany
Vigil Saturday, Jan. 3rd - 6pm English Mass
Sunday, Jan. 4th - Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
8am Spanish 10am English 12pm English
Baptism of the Lord
Vigil Saturday, Jan. 10th - 6pm English Mass
Sunday, Jan. 11th - Regular Sunday Mass Schedule
What is the Solemnity of Mary, The Most Holy Mother of God?
On this day, we are reminded of the role that the Blessed Virgin played
in the plan of our salvation. Christ's Birth was made possible by
Mary's fiat: "Be it done unto me according to Thy word."
One of the earliest titles given by Christians to the Blessed Virgin was
Theotokos--"God-bearer." We celebrate her as the Mother of God,
because, in bearing Christ, she bore the fullness of the Godhead within
her. As we begin another year, we draw inspiration from the selfless
love of the Theotokos, who never hesitated to do the will of God. And
we trust in her prayers to God for us, that we might, as the years pass,
become more like her. O Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!
The Holy Family of
Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Live as the Holy Family, Unite
yourselves in love and respect for
each other, live in peace with all
people and pray that you may share in
the life of the Lord.
Upcoming and Ongoing events in our Parish & in our Diocese
“THE FAMILY FULLY ALIVE” MINISTRY CONFERENCE January 10, 2015 at the American Bank Center. Opens at 7:00 a.m.. Mass at 8:30
a.m. Concludes at 4:00 p.m. Visit diocesecc.org for full details on this family event! All liturgical ministers and catechists are strongly urged
to attend. Please call the office ASAP for registration discount cost.
TEXAS MASS & RALLY FOR LIFE Saturday, January 24th 2015 in Austin, Texas. Call the parish office for more information on how you and
your family can attend this Mass, March and Rally for Life. 882-7912
PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP A New Evangelization! Here at St. Joseph beginning Wednesday Jan. 21, 2015 from 6-8pm. You are
invited to experience God’s love in a deeper personal way through living a Prayer and Life Workshop. Develop a personal dialogue with
Jesus by learning to pray the Scriptures using the 14 different prayer methods the Church offers us. The workshop is open to all adults over
18 years old. Bring a friend. Non Catholics are welcomed and there is no fee for this workshop. Come see what it’s all about! Call Sandie
Herpin @ 361-855-1455 for more information.
CENTENIAL JUBILEE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS* In conjunction with World Marriage Day, the Office of Family Life is inviting all
couples celebrating 25 or 50 years of marriage to an Anniversary Mass with Most Reverend Wm. Michael Mulvey, Bishop of the Diocese of
Corpus Christi on February 8, 2015 at 9:30am at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. Participating couples in attendance will receive a picture with
Bishop Mulvey and a certificate commemorating their silver or golden anniversary. *There is a a deadline for registration. Download
Registration Form at diocesecc.org
“
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Building a Community of Disciples Towards a New Evangelization!”
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Sunday December 28th 2014
for the repose of the souls of...and in thanksgiving for
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 28th 2014
8am †Mr. & Mrs. Jesus Alvarez, Sr. by Family
†Ascencion Castañeda by Crescencio Rodriguez
10am Deceased Members and Families of the Knights of Columbus
†Delia L. Hale 2nd Anniversary by Family
12pm †Tomas A. & †Anita G. Herrera by Angie G. Herrera
†Eutiquia Ramirez by Maria S. Ballesteros
 Monday December 29th 6am Feast of the Holy Innocents
†Pedro Nava de parte de su esposa Alicia Nava
Misa en accion de gracias para la salud de Alicia Nava
May the souls of all the
 Tuesday December 30th 6pm
†Stephen Reyes 5th Year Anniversary—by his loving family
faithful departed,
†Abraham Botello Anniversary by Family
†David S. Salinas by Carmen S. Salinas by Dora S. Salinas
through the mercy of
†Paul Peralta by family
God, rest in peace.
†Juan Mendiola by Maria Melve Mendiola
†Delfina Melve by Maria Melve Mendiola
Amen.
 Wednesday December 31st 6am Daily Spanish Mass
Pro Populo (for the people of the parish)
6pm Vigil for Mary, Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation
Mass of Thanksgiving to the Holy Trinity for Guadalupe Santos
by Rosalinda Herrera
Mass of Thanksgiving to St. Anthony by Rosalinda Herrera
11pm Vigil for Mary, Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation
†Fr. Joe Lawless by Saavedra Family
 Thursday January 1st 2015 - Mary, The Most Holy Mother of God 10:00am
†Maria “Chene” Martinez by Family
(no 6pm Mass this day)
 Friday January 2nd 2015 6am
†Ascencion Castañeda by San Juanita Treviño
 Saturday January 3rd 2015 6pm Vigil
†Raquel Gonzalez by Ronje Family
†Thomas & Virginia Cantu by Family
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Sunday January 4th 2015
8am †E.V. (Pime) & Augustina Hastings by Family
†Linda Hastings Dack by Family
10am Pro Populo Mass (for the people of the parish)
12pm †Tomas A. & Anita G. Herrera by Angie G. Herrera
†Willie Herrera
Jesus I Trust in You!
Jesus I Trust in You!
Jesus I Trust in You!
among us!
Scriptures
Monday 5th Day within the Octave of the Nativity
of the Lord
1 Jn 2:3-11 Lk 2:22-35
Tuesday 6th Day within the Octave of the Nativity
of the Lord
1 Jn 2:12-17 Lk 2:36-40
Wednesday 7th Day within the Octave of the
Nativity of the Lord
1 Jn 2:18-21 Jn 1:1-18
Thursday The Octave Day of the Nativity of the
Lord-Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Nm 7:22-27 Gal 4:4-7 Lk 2:16-21
Friday Sts. Basil the Great & Gregory
Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors
1 Jn 2:22-28 Jn 1: 19-28
Saturday Vigil/The Epiphany of the Lord
Is 60:1-6 Eph 3:2-3:5-6 Mt 2:1-12
Please Pray for… Viola Vacca, Robert Vacca, Erica
Huerta, Albert Jonathan Perez, Jr. Joe Alejandro
Rodriguez, Mary Guadalupe Flores, Ramona Rivera,
Richard Delgado, Jr. Lisa Hernandez, Sylvia Cruz,
Teresa Garcia, David Villarreal, Joey Soto, Gracie
The 2015 Mass Book is now open for scheduling masses.
Please call the office for more information on the policy for scheduling mass
intentions for 2015.
Divine Mercy Chaplet
3pm Friday
in the Adoration Chapel
God now lives
The Parish office will be
CLOSED on
Thursday, January 1st 2015
During this
Season of Joy,
Many Warm Thanks for
Your
Valuable Contributions
Chavez, Martin Sanchez, Elda Gonzalez, Angelita
Chavez, Willie Castillo, Joseph Jasso, Aurora Botello,
Yolanda Ortiz, Fred Leveck, Fr. Ralph Jones, Roxanne
Aldrighetti, and all who have asked for our prayers.
Please call the office with an update for names on the
Prayer List. Names will be removed after two weeks if no
update has been provided. Thank you.
Collection - Week Ending
December 21, 2014
Envelopes: $2,059.00
Loose: $1,602.60
Total: $3,661.60
+2nd Collection: $670.23
$4,331.83
Maraming Salamat is “Thank you” in Tagalog as spoken in the
Philipines