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 Msgr. Stanley A. Sliwiak, Ph.D., Re red Deacon Roger Mar nez, Jr., Permanent Deacon

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 MEN’S FAITH SHARING Meet every Mon. at 7:00PM in the p. h. LADIES’ FAITH SHARING Meet every 1st & 3rd Tue. at 6:30PM in the p. h. 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

Saturday, May 20, 2017 - Easter Weekday [5]; St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest 6:00PM Mother’s Day Novena (7)

Sunday, May 21, 2017 – SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:00AM †Antonio Gamboa & Paula Lozoya By Mr. & Mrs. Jose A. Gamboa †Maria Luisa Ramos (B) By Ponce Family 10:00AM For Parishioners 12:00PM †Cira M. Soliz (A) By Genaro & Carlos M. Soliz 5:00PM Mother’s Day Novena (8) Monday, May 22, 2017 – Easter Weekday [6]; St. Rita of Cascia, Religious 7:00AM Mother’s Day Novena (9) Tuesday, May 23, 2017 - Easter Weekday [6] 7:00AM Eduardo Jacaman (B) By Ponce Family Wednesday, May 24, 2017 - Easter Weekday [6] 7:00AM †Ramon B. Reyna (A) By Wife & Family 6:00PM †Angel R. Laurel, Sr. (A) By Family †Santiago & Juanita H. Salinas By Family †Mr. Ramon Castañeda (B) By Wife & Daughter Thursday, May 25, 2017 – Easter Weekday [6]; St. Bede the Venerable, Priest, Doctor of the Church; St. Gregory, VII, Pope; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin 7:00AM †Olivia R. Cavazos (B) By Esther C. Juarez Friday, May 26, 2017 - St. Philip Neri, Priest 7:00AM ♥In Thanksgiving - 51st Wedding Anniversary By Blanca & Efrain Valle 9:00AM No Mass Intention Requested Saturday, May 27, 2017 - Easter Weekday [6]; St. Augustine of Canterbury, Bishop 6:00PM †Imelda Hammen (B) By Villarreal Family Sunday, May 28, 2017 – THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD 8:00AM †Mr. & Mrs. Jose B. Gonzalez (A) By Family 10:00AM †Ernesto Cantu (A) By M/M Antonio Martinez †Laura Ester Rodriguez By Manuel Escamilla 12:00PM For Parishioners 5:00PM †Mr. & Mrs. Raymundo Flores By Estela Ochoa (B)=Birthday (A)=Anniversary

Mass Intentions for the Week

PEOPLE OF HOPE Throughout this Easter season the readings have drawn us into the experience of the early church. We have tasted the ex-citement and zeal of the first Christians. Now, with them, we listen to the words of Saint Peter, who reminds us that when people notice that we are people of hope, we should be ready to explain why. This challenges us. Do others even notice that we are people of hope? In a world often marked by cynicism and hopelessness, do we stand out as people who offer hope and reassurance to others? In today’s Gospel Jesus promises that when he leaves the earth he will not leave us orphaned. Today he promises to send his Advocate, the Spirit of truth who will be with us always. Let us acknowledge the presence of the Ho-ly Spirit and ask the Spirit to make us people of hope.

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PUEBLO DE ESPERANZA Durante este tiempo de Pascua las lecturas nos han llevado por la experiencia de la Iglesia en sus primeros días. Hemos saboreado el entusiasmo y el celo de los primeros cristianos. Ahora, con ellos, escuchamos las palabras de san Pedro, que nos recuerda que cuando la gente note que somos pueblo de esperanza, debemos estar preparados para explicar por qué, lo cual nos presenta un reto. ¿Será que otros sí notan que somos pueblo de esperanza? En un mundo marcado por el cinismo y la desesperanza, ¿nos destacamos por ser personas que ofrecen esperanza y confianza a los otros? En el Evan-gelio de hoy Jesús promete que cuando deje esta tierra no nos dejará huérfanos. Hoy promete enviar al Consolador, el Espíritu de la verdad que siempre permanecerá con nosotros. Reconozcamos la presencia del Espíritu Santo y pidamos al Espíritu que nos haga pueblo de esperanza.

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Sixth Sunday of Easter May 21, 2017

“I will ask the Father, and he will give you . . . the Spirit of truth.”

— John 14:16–17

The Sanctuary Lamp will be burning this week

in Loving Memory of: Angel R. Laurel, Sr.

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Candles

will be burning this week in Loving Memory of: Lydia Sandoval

Our Lady of Guadalupe Candles will be burning this week

in Thanksgiving by: Joe & Josie Arellano

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

Please contact the Parish Office at 722-1231 to add your name or the name of a family member in our birthday list.

Linda Araiza Berry Family Sylvia Bird Amparo A. Cabello Amelia Y. Cantu Pedro Cantu, Jr. Wayo Cavazos Alicia M. Charles Olivia Contreras Pamela M. Cortez Patsy Dees Lillian Dickinson William Dickinson Manuel E. Escamilla

Chayo Flores Christian Flores Florinda Garza Maria Teresa Garza Jesus Gonzalez Maria Yolanda Gonzalez Rebecca Gutierrez Julia Herrera Baby Emiliano Ibarra Anthony Leija, Jr. Gilberto Maldonado Zonia Volpe Martinez Nora McCain Joesi M. Perez Maria Przystasz Baby Gabriel E. Rodriguez Carmen Santos

Eduardo Alfonso Santos Baby Jose Alberto Serna Emilio C. Solis Jim Switzer Adriana Valdéz Ana Laura Valdéz Francisco H. Valdéz Luz Maria Valdéz Frank Vidaurri Raymond S. York Zulie York

P ray For. . .

Veronica “Betty” Dilley22-May Pat Davila 23-May Octavio R. Gutierrez 23-May Araceli Martinez 23-May Joseph A. Hernandez 24-May Melanie Valenciano 25-May George Delgado 25-May

Maya Garza 25-May James R. Rendon, Jr. 25-May Jyselle D. Zamora 26-May Eduardo Garza 26-May Esther Daves 27-May Jennifer DuncanVargas 27-May

Weekend of: May 13 & 14, 2017 Envelopes $6,444.35 Loose 1,357.92

School 237.27 CCD 62.19 TOTAL $8,101.73

¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo y generosidad! Thank you for your continued support & generosity!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10939

Annual “Rib Steak” Plate Sale/ with trimmings

This, Sunday May 21, 2017 Parish Hall ● 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donation: $6.00

Proceeds to be used for their annual schol-arship awards. Thank you for supporting their fundraising efforts! ¡Gracias por apoyar sus esfuerzos de re-caudación de fondos!

2017 High School Graduates Annual Graduation Mass

We remind all of our youth lectors, altar servers and “Life in Christ” youth group graduating jun-iors and seniors and all other graduating mem-bers of our Parish to call the office at 722-1321 to register for the annual Graduation Mass to be celebrated in your honor on Sunday, June 4th at 12Nn. We ask that you call and register by Wednesday May 31st.

Second Collection Next Weekend May 27 & 28, 2017 Catholic Communications Campaign

N ext weekend, we will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communi-cation Campaign (CCC). This collection communicates the Gospel

through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Please be generous in this very special collection and support this im-portant work. Remember, half of your donation stays in our diocese to support local communication needs. The CCC is how we share our expe-rience of faith, worship, and witness.

B S C C C 2017

C ongratulations once again to our teachers in our CCD program here at Blessed Sacrament Church for a job well done! Please join us in congratulating the

Confirmation Class of 2017. After two years of preparation 38 candidates will renew their baptismal commitment to the Church and receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the 6:00 p.m. Mass to be celebrated by The Most Reverend James A. Tamayo, D.D., First Bishop of Laredo. CONFIRMATION REHEARSAL

Thursday – May 25, 2017 at 6:00pm (Please report to the parish hall)

All 2nd year students (along with their sponsors) MUST attend. If someone's sponsor is not available, a parent or other adult must fill in.

CONFESSIONS Thurs., May 25th immediately after the rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.

For Candidates, Sponsors, Parents and family members.

D L Presents: Come & See Retreat for Women

who would like to discern the Vocation to the Monastery Saturday, May 27, 2017 ● 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Casa Guadalupe ● 2303 Corpus Christi St. ● Laredo, TX Call (956) 727-2140 for registration information

THE BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH AND SCHOOL’S CUB SCOUT PACK 192 Pack 192 has enjoyed a successful first year thanks to your prayers and support! We are now recruiting new Scouts and Adult Leaders to join our fun, faith and character-building activities. Registration forms are available in the parish office. If you have a son or grandson who will be in Grades 1 through 5 next school year, please join us for pizza and fun demonstrations of our activi-ties in the past year. Cub Scout Pack 192 Family Information Night is Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church Parish Hall. Come and see what Scouting fun is all about!