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W½ÊÃ! Pٮݫ®ÊÄÙÝ, FÙ®ÄÝ Ä V®Ý®ãÊÙÝ BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043-3002 • Phone: (956) 722-1231 • FAX: (956) 722-2823 Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon David Vargas, Permanent Deacon Reverend Fr. Pawel Antoszewski, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roger MarƟnez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., ReƟred Deacon Dennis R. Garza, Permanent Deacon PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N. and 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 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. 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 DAILY MASS Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M. Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M. FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M. SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY Couples should inquire about premarital prepa- ration and available church dates at least six (6) months prior to planned wedding date. Do not make any arrangements before contact- ing the parish office. BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal 1501 North Bartlett Avenue Laredo, TX 78043 Phone: (956) 722-1222 Fax: (956) 712-2002 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. 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 the Parish Office) ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231 ALTAR SERVERS (Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church) Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231 ALTAR SOCIETY (Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30PM in the parish hall) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, President 286-2842 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 BROWNIE TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi Arredondo, Troop Leader 236-8672 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2 nd & 4 th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Javier Medellin (956) 568-2763 (956) 763-4410 FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Hector Herrera (956) 723-0308 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.) Please call the Parish Office at 722-1231 QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 Mrs. Naomi Saldaña, CCD Secretary ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231 YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet every Wed. @ 7PM in the P.H.) Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231 YOUTH LECTORS Deacon David Vargas 727-7826 or 722-1231

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Page 1: BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH DIOCESE OF LAREDO Nativity Of The Lord... · Cristina Arellano. BIRTHDAY WISHES . . . and God’s many blessings to all those celebrating a birthday

W ! P , F V BLESSED SACRAMENT CATHOLIC CHURCH

DIOCESE OF LAREDO 2219 Galveston St., Laredo, TX 78043-3002 • Phone: (956) 722-1231 • FAX: (956) 722-2823

Website: www.blessedsacramentlaredo.org

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon David Vargas, Permanent Deacon Reverend Fr. Pawel Antoszewski, Parochial Vicar Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red Deacon Dennis R. Garza, Permanent Deacon

PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M to 12:00 N.N.

and 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 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.

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

DAILY MASS Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 7:00 A.M. Wednesday 7:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

FIRST FRIDAY: 5:30 P.M. FIRST SATURDAY ONLY: 9:00 A.M.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY MATRIMONY

Couples should inquire about premarital prepa-ration and available church dates at least six (6) months prior to planned wedding date. Do not make any arrangements before contact-ing the parish office.

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Mrs. Selma J. Santos, Principal

1501 North Bartlett Avenue Laredo, TX 78043

Phone: (956) 722-1222 Fax: (956) 712-2002

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.

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 the Parish Office)

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Miss Hope Gonzalez 722-1231 ALTAR SERVERS (Training on Saturday mornings at 9:30AM in the church) Miss Suzie Schafer 722-1231 ALTAR SOCIETY (Meet 2nd Monday at 3:30PM in the parish hall) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, President 286-2842 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 BROWNIE TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi Arredondo, Troop Leader 236-8672 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. George P. Kazen, Scheduling 722-5347 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Javier Medellin (956) 568-2763 (956) 763-4410

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Hector Herrera (956) 723-0308 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.) Please call the Parish Office at 722-1231 QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD) Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 Mrs. Naomi Saldaña, CCD Secretary ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Miss Yolanda Valdez 722-1231 YOUTH GROUP “LIFE IN CHRIST” (Meet every Wed. @ 7PM in the P.H.) Mr. & Mrs. Felipe & Lali Martinez 722-1231 YOUTH LECTORS Deacon David Vargas 727-7826 or 722-1231

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Saturday, December 24, 2016 - Advent Weekday [4] 6:00PM For Parishioners Sunday, December 25, 2016 – THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD (Christmas) 12:00AM †Delfino & Delia Alamo By Family 8:00AM In Thanksgiving By Veronica Ramirez 10:00AM †Celedonio Perez (A) By Perez Hinojosa Family 12:00PM †Pablo Jorge Castillo By Mr. & Mrs. Richard Treviño No Evening Mass Monday, December 26, 2016 – St. Stephen, The First Martyr 7:00AM †Mr. & Mrs. Carlos V. Cruz (♥Wedding Anniversary) By Family Tuesday, December 27, 2016 - St. John, Apostle & Evangelist 7:00AM †E. James Kazen (B) By George P. Kazen & Family Wednesday, December 28, 2016 - The Holy Innocents, Martyrs 7:00AM †Francisco & Antonio Ramirez By Palacios Family 6:00PM †David C. & ♥Nancy Leyendecker (Wedd. Ann.) By Family Thursday, December 29, 2016 – Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr 7:00AM †Emma G. Ramirez (B) By Veronica Ramirez Friday, December 30, 2016 - The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph 7:00AM †Vidal M. Treviño (A) By Family Saturday, December 31, 2016 - Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord; St. Sylvester I, Pope 6:00PM For Parishioners Sunday, January 1, 2017 – SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD; The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord; New Year’s Day 8:00AM †Luis A. Ponce By Ponce Family 10:00AM †John & Louise Leech By Manuel Escamilla Family 12:00PM For Parishioners 5:00PM †Carlos Garza By M.T. Garza

Mass Intentions

for the Week Fr. Pawel’s

“ Farewell Message” Dear Parishioners,

After prayerful consideration and listening to the recommen-dation made by the Priest Personnel Board, Bishop James Tama-yo relieved me of my appointment as Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Church, Laredo, effective December 25, 2016. He has appointed me Administrator of Sacred Heart Church, Cotulla, Tx effective December 26, 2016. It is for this reason I am writing this short letter in which I would like to give thanks for the time I spend with you. First of all, I thank God for giving me the grace of priestly service at this parish for four years. Second, I thank Father Wojciech who carries out his priestly mission with great zeal. I thank him for his prayers, his hospitality, for his good heart, for his good advice and for all of the support that I received from him. I thank Msgr. Stanley for his cordiality, his prayers and for his assis-tance. To the deacons, David, Roger and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Ponce, Altar Servers, the Choir and all other parish groups for their support in my priestly service. I thank the parish staff for their co-operation, for their heartiness, prayers and the family atmosphere provided throughout my four year stay. Finally, I give thanks to you dear Parishioners, for your prayers and faith in Jesus Christ; for your church attendance, for participating in the Masses and devotions for the glory of God, for your confessions, for the meet-ings at various occasions and for your thoughtful gifts. Most of all I thank you for your patience as I learned to speak the English lan-guage. I believe that my priestly service here at Blessed Sacra-ment Church enriched me with new experiences which deepened my faith. Most especially, if I offended anybody, I say, “I am sorry and please forgive me”. Once again to all of you, thank you and God bless you! Sincerely, Fr. Pawel Antoszewski Praised be Jesus Christ! Merry Christmas!

The Nativity of the Lord December 25, 2016

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. — John 1:5

The Sanctuary Lamp

will be burning this week in Loving Memory of: Raul T. & Emma G. Ramirez

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candle will be burning this week in Thanksgiving

for his Health Recovery Eduardo Alfonso Santos

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week . . .

. . . In Thanksgiving for his Health Recovery Eduardo Alfonso Santos

. . . In Thanksgiving by

Cristina Arellano

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BIRTHDAY WISHES . . . and God’s many blessings to all those celebrating a birthday or anniversary this week.

Sandra Benavides 25-Dec Veronica Ramirez 25-Dec Cristina Arellano 26-Dec Jeffrey A. Jones 26-Dec Zulema De Llano 26-Dec Kathy Marie Castillo 26-Dec Ramiro A. Martinez 26-Dec Alma V. Romero 27-Dec Carmen Rubio 27-Dec

Melita Rodriguez 27-Dec Raymundo Valenciano, Jr.27-Dec Blas M. Martinez, Jr. 28-Dec Joseph Gage, Jr. 29-Dec Ernie Cavazos 30-Dec Eloy A. Cantu, Jr. 30-Dec Rosie Mendoza 30-Dec Florencio “Wayne”Garcia, III 31-Dec Lourdes Zapata 31-Dec

Eddie Aguero George Aradillas Leonardo Ballesteros Arturo Bernal Sylvia Bird Katherine Marie Brown Hector Canales Amelia Y. Cantu Pedro Cantu, Jr. Eduardo Cavazos, Jr. Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Lillian Dickinson William Dickinson Manuel E. Escamilla

Christian Flores Eva Cecilia Flores Lydia R. Garza Jesus Gonzalez Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Julia Herrera Baby Emiliano Ibarra Elsa Ibarra Claudia Johnson Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Homero Martinez Maricruz Martinez Oscar Martinez Reyna Martins Viola Moore Tionni Palacios Josie Perez

Maria Przystasz Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Reyna Rodriguez Vicky Rodriguez Rene San Miguel Eduardo Alfonso Santos Trinidad Sarmiento Baby Jose Alberto Serna Joe Stegmann Jim Switzer Fernando Torres Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Frank Vidaurri Raymond S. York Lorena Zepeda

P ray For. . . 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 Maria del Carmen Sanchez. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life. Please Note: This list will be updated on December31st 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.

Christmas 2016 Dear Parishioners and Visitors,

On behalf of Fr. Pawel, Msgr. Stanley, Deacon David, Deacon Roger, Deacon Dennis, Parish Staff and myself, we wish each of you a blessed Christmas. May the Newborn Lord fill your hearts with His grace and peace. Let us rejoice and be glad because the Eternal Word of God became flesh. God is with us! Truly God is with us! This week I received notice from Bishop Tamayo that the Adoration Chapel con-struction project has been approved. More details will be presented to you within the coming weeks (January 8th) at all of the weekend Masses.

Our Parish Office will be closed on: Monday, December 26th, will open Tuesday, December 27th and close again from December 28th — December 30th, 2016.

. . . once again wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas, and good wishes and best of luck to Fr. Pawel as he takes up his new endeavor

Fr. Wojciech

Collection for the Weekend of: December 17 & 18, 2016 ‘’

Envelopes $7,489.32 Loose 1,307.22 School 204.98

CCD 70.11 TOTAL $9,071.63

Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

ATENCION FELIGRECES REGISTRADOS

SOBRES de OFRENDA 2017

¡RECORDATORIO! Ya están disponibles los sobres de ofrenda del 2017 en la entrada oeste de la igle-sia. Por favor asegúrese de que recoja su caja de sobres y lleve a casa. Las cajas de sobres no serán enviadas por correo a nadie. Por favor tenga en cuenta que el uso de los sobres es prueba de que usted es un miembro registrado en la parroquia. Cuando una perso-na se les pide ser padrino o patrocinador, parroquias o escuelas católi-cas solicitan de usted la verificación de que usted es practicante de su religión católica, su asistencia a misa los domingos o recepción de los sacramentos. Sin el uso de su sobre, esta verificación no se puede facili-tar. El utilizo de sus sobres también ayuda a la parroquia mantener sus registros de su corresponsabilidad dominical. ¡GRACIAS!

STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS Christmas

For unto us is born this day a Savior! In response to so great a love, only the gift of my whole self will do. You have given us Yourself, dear Lord; in love and thanksgiving, I commit myself afresh to You.

PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY FEAST DAY: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30TH

J ESUS, MARY, & JOSEPH, IN YOU WE CONTEMPLATE THE SPLENDOR OF TRUE LOVE, TO YOU WE TURN WITH TRUST. HOLY FAMILY OF NAZARETH, GRANT THAT OUR FAMILIES TOO MAY BE PLAC-

ES OF COMMUNION & PRAYER, AUTHENTIC SCHOOLS OF THE GOSPEL AND SMALL DOMESTIC CHURCHES.

POPE FRANCIS

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