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 Bulle n announcements e‐mail: bulle n@blessedsacramentlaredo.org 

Reverend Fr. Wojciech Przystasz, Administrator Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon Reverend Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red

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)

ACTS CORE Blas A. Martinez 722-1231 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. Rosie Cavazos, President 722-1231 ADULT & CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mr. Manuel Ponce 722-1231 CUBMASTER FOR PACK 192 Mr. George Valdez 645-0675 COMMUNION FOR HOMEBOUND Call the Parish Office 722-1231 EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 GIRL SCOUT TROOP 9150 Mrs. Naomi C. Arredondo 236-8672 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939 (Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 P.M.) G.K. Mr. Lawrence Bruni (956) 898-8813

FOURTH DEGREE K.C. ASSEMBLY (Meet 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 P.M. in the parish hall) Mr. Jaime A. Garcia 645-7037 LECTORS Mr. David Treviño, Scheduling 712-6294 PARISH COUNCIL Mr. George P. Kazen, President MEN’S FAITH SHARING Meet every Mon. at 7:00PM in the parish hall LADIES’ FAITH SHARING Meet every 1st & 3rd Tue. at 6:30PM in the parish hall QUINCEAÑERA COORDINATOR Mrs. Patsy Salinas 722-1231 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM Mrs. Maria Teresa Hinojosa, Coordinator 286-2842 Ms. Gloria B. Sandoval, Secretary 722-1231 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 Dennis R. Garza 722-1231

Mass Intentions

for the Week

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 2, 2018

Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. —James 1:21b

B S C

A F R Dear Parishioners, The end of summer 2018 is upon us. I hope that each one of you had some time to rest and relax. God blesses us when we find the balance between work and rest placing Him always first by keeping His Commandments. Slowly, but surely we return to our daily duties and routines. The catholic and public schools as well already started the new academic year. On Sunday, September 16th we will celebrate Catechetical Sunday. We ask for God’s blessing for all Catechists of our Confirmation and First Holy Communion program. Before clas-ses start we will have two IMPORTANT PARENT MEETINGS: for Confirmation, Tuesday, September 11th and for First Holy Commun-ion, Thursday, September 13th both to be held at 7:00 p.m. in the church. Classes will start as follows: First Holy Communion Classes. Begin on Sat., Sept., 15th at

10:30 a.m. in the parish hall. First Year Confirmation. Begins Wed., Sept. 12th at 6:00 p.m.

in the parish hall. Second Year Confirmation (Two groups). Begins Sun., Sept.,

16th 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. in the parish hall. Adult Sacramental Classes. Begin Sun., Sept. 16th at 11 a.m.

in the Parish Hall. Youth Group. Will resume their weekly meetings on Wed.,

Sept. 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Refreshed in mind and spirit let’s continue our working together for God’s greater glory and for the goodness of our parish, passing our faith to the next generations. Traditionally by the end of summer the Parish Financial Report is publicized to let our parishioners know about our financial status and as to how your money from the collections is used and distributed. We know that our parish has several expenses but thanks be to the Divine Providence and your great generosity we are financially doing very well. At their last meeting on June 19, 2018, our Parish Finance Council approved the budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. The parish financial report along with the proposed budget can be found in this weekend’s bulletin. Please take one home to see it. Of course a more detailed version of this condensed statement is available for you in the parish office. I would like also to take the opportunity to express my gratitude to our Parish Council of Knights of Columbus and Fourth Degree K.C. Assembly for donating the vestments for the Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction in MEMORY OF DEACON DAVID VARGAS. The cope and veil will be blessed and used for the very first time on the first Friday of the Month, Sept. 7th at 5:30 p.m. Once again I would like to say “THANK YOU” to each one of you, for sharing your time, talents and treasure. May God bless you and your loved ones. Fr. Wojciech

Saturday, September 1, 2018 - Weekday [21]; Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday 9:00AM All The Souls In Purgatory By Santos Family 6:00PM †David C. Leyendecker (A) By Wife & Family Sunday, September 2, 2018 – TWENTY-SECOND IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM †Inocente, Luisa & Pedro Treviño, Sr. (A) By Family †Pedro Treviño, Jr. By Nancy K. Leyendecker 10:00AM For Parishioners 12:00PM †Francisca J. Martinez (B) By Mr. & Mrs. Antonio Martinez 5:00PM †Philip A. Leyendecker (A) By Family Monday, September 3, 2018 - St. Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 7:00AM †Danniela Victoria Arellano (B) By Patsy & Melissa Gutierrez & The Gutierrez Family Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - Weekday [22] 7:00AM †Josefina Saldaña By Bruni Family Wednesday, September 5, 2018 - Weekday [22]; St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious 7:00AM †Ann L. Escamilla (B) By Manuel G. Escamilla, Jr. 6:00PM †Dr. Sigifredo Perez By Wife & Family All the Souls in Purgatory By Roberto J. Santos Family Thursday, September 6, 2018 – Weekday [22] 7:00AM In Thanksgiving By Humberto Perez Friday, September 7, 2018 - Weekday [22]; First Friday 7:00AM All the Souls in Purgatory 9:00AM †Juan J. Urteaga, Jr. (B) By Rosina U. Martinez & Family 5:30PM †Dolores A. de Diaz (B) By Victoria Sanchez & Family Saturday, September 8, 2018 - THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 9:00AM For Parishioners 6:00PM †Pablo Jorge Castillo By Parents Sunday, September 9, 2018 – TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00AM †Armando & Mandito Sanchez (A) By Maria G. Sanchez & Family 10:00AM †Francisco & Diamantina Calderon (A) By Niece & Family In Thanksgiving-Amanda & Bianca Ibarra (B) By Family †Ann L. Escamilla By Manuel G. Escamilla, Jr. All the Souls in Purgatory By Roberto J. Santos Family 12:00PM For Parishioners 5:00PM †Rodolfo Ochoa (A) By Estela Ochoa & Son

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week in Loving Memory of:

Ann L. Escamilla

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning this week in Loving Memory: Rodolfo Ochoa

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

ANNIVERSARY WISHES . . . ♥Mr. & Mrs. Carmen & Gilberto Maldonado - September 6th

♥Mr. & Mrs. David T. & Laura Donaldson - September 6th

Octaviano Gutierrez, Jr. 02-Sep Roberto Enriquez 02-Sep Ruben Enriquez 02-Sep Alfredo R. de Luna 03-Sep Cynthia Martinez 04-Sep Agustin Mendoza, Jr. 04-Sep Jennifer Alcaraz 05-Sep Christian R. Flores 06-Sep

Humberto Perez 06-Sep Victoria Craddock 07-Sep Francisco Enriquez 08-Sep Abraham Ramon 08-Sep Thomas W. Riley 08-Sep Felipe A. Martinez 08-Sep Eric Serrano 08-Sep

Teodoro Aguero, Sr. A. Alarcon Baby Graciela Bernal Randy S. Blair Alicia M. Charles David Charles Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Easton Louie Deleza Erika M. Deleza William Dickinson James Dodson Jose Duarte Maria del Carmen Duarte

Angel Flores Cayetana Flores Christian Flores Doris Gallagher Jesus Gonzalez Ma. Yolanda Gonzalez Reagan Goodman Megan Gribble Yvonne Gribble Jessica Guardiola Baby Emiliano Ibarra Lidia S. Laurel Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Nora McCain Dolores Ozuna Maria Przystasz

Jose Luis Requejo Rodolfo Requejo Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Liz Rodriguez Raymundo O. Salinas, Jr. Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Msgr. Stanley Sliwiak Jim Switzer Nora G. Urbach Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Mike Valdez Raymond S. York Zulie York Barbara Zepeda

P ray For. . .

Collection for the Weekend of: August 25 & 26, 2018 Envelopes $5,130.27 Loose 1,282.38

CCD 33.95 TOTAL $6,446.60 School Mass $605.91

Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, September 3, 2018

Without labor, nothing prospers. —Sophocles

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Profit & Loss Budget Overview

July 2018 through June 2019

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Balance Sheet

As of June 30, 2018

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Profit Loss and Budget Performance

July 2017 through June 2018

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Feast Day: September 8th

Join us for Mass at 9:00 a.m. Lord God,

the day of our salvation dawned when the Blessed Virgin gave birth to

your Son. As we celebrate her nativity

grant us your grace and your peace. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

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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 Jesus Rodriguez, III. As we mourn their passing, let us rejoice at their birth to eternal life.