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IN PRECIOUS MEMORY OF MY PARENTS RAY & BETTY

RUDDELL MY SISTER & BROTHER

JEANNE MORROW & JIM RUDDELL

by Michelle Rabb

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Sales & Service Calvin & Cynthia Neel

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THE CROCKETT CLINIC

1122 E. Loop 304 P.O. Box 1189,Crockett, TX 75835

Christopher Haeckler, MD

Family Practice (936) 544-2157

1604 South Loop 304

Crockett, Texas

(936) 544-4596

For All with Cancer St. Peregrine

Feast day May 1

Patron Saint of Cancer Vic�ms

St. Jude

Feast day October 28

Patron Saint

of Desperate Cases

St. Rita

Feast day May 22

Patron Saint of Impossible Cases

Pray for Us

In Memory of Brenda Grupa

In

Loving Memory

Of John

Bednarski

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605 East Goliad Suite 102 Crockett, TX 75835

(936) 544-2266 FAX;(936) 544-9860 EMAIL: dpblackwell@windstream.net

In Loving Memory of Marie Slanina

and

Molly & Frank Machala

In Memory of my husband Walter P. Page Sr.

By Jessie Page

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Ranchos TAQUIERIA Y RESTAURANT

1210 E Loop 304

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Tel: (936)546-0186

Fax: (936)546-0196

In Loving Memory of Denise Platt Ynguanzo

In Memory of

Glenna D. Medina

By Louis Medina

Tel 936-544-5825

Grapeland Public Library 212 N. Oak Street

Grapeland, TX 936-687-3425

Genealogy Program Wi-Fi,

Copies & Computers New Hours:

Mo, Tu, We, & Th 9am-2pm

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Need 2 full time & 2 part-time Men/Women stu-dents need summer job

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Iniciar inmediatamente La granja de huevo en Lovelady TX

necesitan 2 personas a tiempo com-pleto y 2 a tiempo parcial o

estudiantes buscando trabajo de

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Hedge Trimming Tree Cutting Yard Mowing 936-545-7225 or 936-545-2400

In Loving memory of Myrt Bednarski

& Ardelle Hamilton

In Loving M

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609 N. Fourth Street Crockett, Texas 75835 Telephone:(936)544-5338 Parish Hall 545-8549

Fax: 1-866-591-9583

January 19 Enero, 2020

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

La Persona del Contacto de la Parroquia para Ética & Integridad

John Grupa/Carolina Andrade

936.545.0089/936.222.5071

jbgrupa@windstream.net

Rev. Joby C. Thomas, Administrator

(903) 472-5456, Email:jobyms69@yahoo.com

Church Office Hours

Mon/Lun & Tue/Mar, 9-5 Wed/Mie 1-3pm

Secretary: Mrs. Nani Wood

stfranciscrockett@windstream.net

Please call the church office to have your loved ones added to the prayer list.

Por favor llame a la oficina de la iglesia para agregar a sus queridos a la lista de oración.

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

First 4 Wednesdays of the month 10am-12noon

Available to Houston County residents through this parish and Catholic Charities.

Panes y Peces Despensa de Alimentos

Primeros 4 Miércoles del mes 10am a 12 del medio día

Disponible para los residentes del Condado de Houston a través de esta parroquia

y Caridades Católicas. Help Needed unloading the East Texas Food Bank Truck

February 10 & 24th 9:45am at S.H.A.R.E.

Ayuda necesitada para descarga el Camión de Alimentos del Este de Texas

10 y 24 de Febrero 9:45am en S.H.A.R.E.

Family Faith Formation available in the parish hall the first three Sundays of the month from 10am to

11:15am during the school year August to May.

Formación en la Fe para la Familia disponible en el salón parroquial los primeros tres domingos del mes de 10am

11:15 de la mañana durante el año escolar

If you would like your anniversary to appear in the church bulletin please contact the church office. Also let the office know if you are celebrating

a 25th or 50th Anniversary.

Si usted quisiera que su aniversario aparezca en el boletín de la iglesia, póngase en contacto con la oficina

de la iglesia. La Oficina también permiten saber si usted está celebrando el 25º o 50º aniversario.

RCIA If you are interested in becoming Catholic or have questions about your Catholic Faith please contact the parish Priest or Ron Foster (281-610-5880)

RICA La iniciación Cristiana para adultos en español los primeros tres Domingos del mes en el salón parroquial.

Concerns about violations of the Code of Ethics & Integrity can be reported to

the Promoter of Justice of the Diocese of Tyler at 903.266.2159.

Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (1.800.252.5400).

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Ethics and Integrity

Parish Contact Person

John Grupa/Carolina Andrade

936.545.0089/936.222.5071

jbgrupa@windstream.net

Las inquietudes acerca de infracciones de este Código de Ética y Integridad pueden ser dirigidas

al Procurador de Justicia, de Diócesis de Tyler al 903.266.2159.

Departamento de Servicios de Reglamentación y Protección de Texas (1.800.252.5400).

In need of prayer/En necesidad de oración

Kathy Bowlin, Wanda Grupa, Jerry Muzny, Joe Murphey, Mary Caviness, Gary Oliver, Renee Favaron, Geneva & Ryan Rabalais, Ralph & Bobbie Reeves, Cameron Schneider, Gerald Yeager, Virginia Kinart, Lola Calvert, Kala Coclazo, Andrea Nguyen, Karen Jackson, Leo Poirer, Nayeli Popoca, Sharon Anderson, Louis Medina, John Kulp, Joe Cummings, Sherrie Abbott, Phylis Shupak, Maureen Durkin, Milt Brown, Kylie Cullinan, Todd Shriver, Orval Mize, Margaret Steidal, Bill Hammer, Will Fremont, Linda Mann, Jesús Ponce, Travis Bitner, Ted & Marilyn Harding, Joyce Gouldie, TJ & Julie Webb, Helen Schlitzkus, Kayden Bryn Shipley, Steve Sanford, Jonathan Foster, Judy Harwick, Jeanne Gatz, Terry Hammon, Roy Smith, Alfredo Vásquez, Sam & Margaret Burnett, Norma Powell, Hesta Bobbitt, Sarah Swar, F. Jane Pousson, Louis Hansen, Bertha Cambell, Louis Bodden, Kenneth Brown, Juan Bernardo Arvizu and all active military.

January 19, 2020

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Greatness of His Nature

Now, since [the Lord] is coming to be baptized, he is described [by John] with the words “this is the Lamb of God.” Let us consider how Scripture likes to place words in the appropriate context of facts. By saying in this passage, “This is the one who takes away the sin of the world,” he did not say “the only begotten Son,” or the “Son of God” or “the one who is close to the father’s bosom,” which appear in what he said [in an earlier pas-sage (cf. John 1:6-18)]. Although now it would have seemed right to express the greatness of his nature, in order to confirm the promise of the things he was going to give. But this is not what [John] said. Instead, he called him “lamb,” and with this name he signifies his passion. In fact, he was called lamb and sheep to signify his death when he washed away sin. Since the sin reigned in our mortality, and death was gaining strength in us because of sin, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior came and re-mitted all these things to us. And after destroying death through his death, he also destroyed the sin rooted in our nature because of mortality. Through his promise he made us immortal, and he will -render us so in reality when he defeats sin with the gift of immortality. Theodore of Mopsuestia, Commentary on John

Theodore of Mopsuestia (ca. 350–428), also known as Theodore the Interpreter, was bishop of Mopsuestia, part of modern-day Turkey, from 392 until his death.

19 de Enero 2020

Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

La Grandeza de Su Naturaleza Ahora, dado que [el Señor] viene a bautizarse, John lo describe [con Juan] con las palabras es el Cordero de Dios. Consideremos cómo le gusta a las Escrituras colocar las palabras en el lugar apropiado. contexto de los hechos. Al decir en este pasaje, es el que quita el pecado del mundo, no dijo El Hijo unigénito, o el Hijo de Dios, o El que está cerca el seno del Padre, que aparece en lo que dijo [en un pasaje anterior (cf. Juan 1: 6-18)]. Aunque ahora hubiera parecido correcto expresar la grandeza de su naturaleza, para confirmar la promesa de las cosas que iba a dar. Pero esto no es lo que dijo [John]. En cambio, lo llamó Cordero y con este nombre significa su pasión. De hecho, fue llamado cordero y oveja para significar su muerte cuando lavó el pecado. Como el pecado reinó en nuestra mortalidad, y la muerte estaba ganando fuerza en nosotros debido al pecado, Jesucristo, nuestro Señor y Salvador vino y nos remitió todas estas cosas. Y después de destruir la muerte a través de su muerte, también destruyó el pecado arraigado en nuestra naturaleza debido a la mortalidad. A través de su promesa, nos hizo inmortales, y nos hará realidad cuando derrote al pecado con el don de la inmortalidad. Theodore of Mopsuestia, Comentario sobre Juan Theodore of Mopsuestia (ca. 350-428), también conocido como Theodore the Interpretar, fue obispo de Mopsuestia, parte de la Turquía moderna, desde 392 hasta su muerte.

Mass readings for this week: Sun/ Dom 19 Is 49:3-6, 1 Cor 1:1-3, & Jn 1:29-34

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mon/Lun 20 1 Sm 15:16-23, Mk 2:18-22

St Fabian, Pope and Martyr St Sebastian, Martyr

Tue/Mar 21 1 Sm 16:1-13, Mk 2:23-28

St Agnes, Virgin and Martyr Wed/Mié 22 1 Sm 17:32-51, Mk 3:1-6

Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn Thu/Jue 23 1 Sm 18:6-19:7, Mk 3:7-12

St Marianne Cope, Virgin St Vincent, Deacon

Fri/Vie 24 1 Sm 24:3-21, Mk 3:13-19

St Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Sat/Sáb 25 Acts 22:3-16, Mk 16:15-18

Conversion of St Paul, Apostle Sun/ Dom 26 Is 8:23-9:3, 1 Cor 1:10-17, & Mt 4:12-23

THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Mass Schedule and Intentions

Misa Horario y Intenciones

Sun/Dom 19 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:30am Jeanne Morrow†

Req Michelle Rabb 11:30am Francisco Hernandez †

Req Ma. Elena Martínez

Tue/Mar 21

8:30am

Wed/Mié 22 8:30am Thu/Jue 23

8:30am

Fri/Vie 24

8:30am

Sat/Sáb 25

5:30 pm Parish of St Francis Sun/Dom 26 8:30am Fr. Peter Mc Grath † 11:30am Comunidad de San Francisco

Collection/Colecta January 12 de Enero 2020 Regular $2332.27 Faith Formation $600.00 Mary Mother of God $4.00 Building Maint. $20.00

Capacitación sobre Ética e Integridad en español Domingo, 19 de enero a las 2:30 pm

En Iglesia Católica de la Santísima Trinidad 401 Prospect Drive, Trinity TX 75862

Comuníquese con John Grupa o Carolina Andrade si planea asistir. 936.545.0089/936.222.5071

January 25 Saturday 5:30pm

Lector: Marcia Reynolds

Extraordinary Minister: Brenda Flasowski

January 26 Sunday 8:30am

Lector: Joe Krenek

Extraordinary Ministers: †Ron & Cindy Foster Joe Krenek & Dorothy Harris

Altar Server: Emily & Malley Ecord

Acolyte: Ron Foster

26 de Enero Domingo 11:30am

Lectores: Gregorio Nava & Irma Chávez

Salmista: Elena Aguilar Ministros Extraordinario: Oliva Aguilar, Maria Rodriguez

& Elvira De La Fuente

Servidores: Jesús & Shanty López

Birthday Blessings

Jan/Ene 23 Joel Barbosa, José Orduña, Maria Quintero, & Héctor Torres Jr. Jan/Ene 24 Benny Thompson Jan/Ene 25 Norma Barbosa, Perla & Rubí Ocampo - Rodriguez, Jan/Ene 26 Debra Paz

*Jan/Ene 18 Mary Hargraves Jan/Ene 20 Lveth Cruz, Maria Espino, Cindy Foster, & Leticia Quintero Jan/Ene 21 Sebastian Espino Jan/Ene 22 Isaya Cruz, Brenda Flasowski, & Ángel Sánchez

Bendiciones para Cumpleaños

Obedient to Love

Our first response to the term “obedience” may not be delight! We want to do things our own way and in our own time. We want to choose what we do and who we are. We want to be “free.” But is that really true? Is there not, paradoxically, a delight in cooperating with others and even in sometimes surrendering our will to theirs? Have you ever been in love, been loved by someone who truly desires your happiness and flourishing? Didn’t you want to do and be what your beloved desired?

Our most startling example of obedience—even to death—is Jesus. “[T]hough he was in the form of God . . . he emptied himself . . . humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross” (Phil 2:6-8). The whole Jesus story is a lived example of obedience. Imagine the Word of God, the second person of the Trinity, willing to become a human infant, helpless and needy, toothless and smelly. Think of him growing up and the stress of adolescence. What was that disappearance in the temple when his parents could not find him? Consid-er the young adult, afire with his life-giving message, yet exhausted and needing a break. Is that not why he sometimes needed to be alone?

The obedience of Jesus was lifelong. His final days, his suffering and death, were the climax of a whole life lived in obedience to the Father. This Sunday’s responsorial psalm captures his willingness to accept whatever the Father willed: “Sacrifice or offering you wished not, / but ears open to obedience you gave me” (see Ps 40:7). Monday’s psalm expands on God’s delight in obedience, which makes it follow nicely after the reading from 1 Samuel: “Does the Lord so delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices / as in obedience to the command of the Lord? / Obedience is better than sacrifice, / and submission than the fat of rams” (1 Sam 15; Psalm 50). Do the stark details in these Scriptures suggest that God wants us to suffer or that our pain delights God? In no way! The point is not suffering; it is obedience. In every human life there are times when choosing obedience to God will inevitably bring suffering in its wake. These and other Scriptures encourage us, even in such pain-ful situations, to challenge fear and choose obedience. The only thing that strengthens us to accept the pain is to remember that we are not alone. God in Jesus accepted suffering for our sake and continues to suffer with us. It is his presence that enables us to be obedient, even in terrible circumstances. Most days, however, the challenge to obedience is not so dramatic. It may be even more difficult to persevere in ordinary times. How long must I be kind to my pesky neighbor? How many days must I care for a sick rela-tive? How often am I called to be patient with a coworker who is always late? Each of us can make our own list of daily annoyances that sometimes become a burden hard to bear. But “obedience is better than sacrifice,” and its reward is unending joy. May that knowledge give us strength. —Sr. Irene Nowell Irene Nowell, OSB, is a member of Mount St. Scholastica Monastery in Atchison, Kansas. She is author of Pleading, Cursing, Praising: Conversing with God through the Psalms and Wisdom: The Good Life.